text: As you might have noticed, the Britney Jean iTunes snippets leaked last night. That's not very surprising, considering the album's out in about two weeks. I'm not going to do a formal review of Britney's album snippets because, well, that's sort of like watching one-third of a movie and then deciding whether or not it was any good. But after listening through a few times, there is something I'm fairly confident about: I maintain my theory that Britney Jean is a largely religious record. The term "Godney" just got way real, y'all: From "Alien" ("The light in your eyes lets me know I'm not alone") to "Now That I Found You" ("I have felt the love! I can see the truth! I believe in faith!") to "Brightest Morning Star" ("I lift my hands and pray"), to "Hold On Tight ("I just want to fall into His arms tonight"), there are some fairly unsubtle Christian undertones on the album. I've had this theory (err, fear?) for a while now, around when I heard "Passenger" — which is sort of Britney's own "Jesus Take The Wheel" when you listen carefully. From her recent God-oriented reading material, to shooting "Work Bitch" in the desert to be "closer to God," to going to church every Sunday with her boyfriend, I think Britney actually went to the light and saw Jesus. Rolling Stone's latest article about the album sort of confirms what I've been saying when they ask Sia about "Brightest Morning Star." "Britney was extremely sweet," says Sia. "She came in with the title 'Brightest Morning Star' and told me that's how Jesus found his way. She wanted to write a kind of gospel song that wasn't ramming it down your throat." That being said, she's still got that boom boom: There are still plenty of songs that don't fit the Religiousney bill — "Perfume" and "Don't Cry" are break-up ballads, while songs like "Work Bitch," "Tik Tik Boom" (a reworked GRL demo), "Til It's Gone" (which sounds like a David Guetta banger), "It Should Be Easy" (which just sounds like a will.i.cant song) and "Body Ache" (which sounds like a "Scream & Shout" regurgitation) are evidently #SomethingMoreUrban bangerz "for the gays." And as for "Chillin' With You" with Jamie Lynn? Well, who knows. But as far as the personal tracks are concerned — after all, Britney Jean is being so heavily marketed as "the personal album" — it seems like we're about to meet Gospelney for the first time since "Someday (I Will Understand)." So, that's the early verdict of what's to come: Half Urbanney, half "Go to the light and see Jesus!"-ney. What do we do with this kind of truth? Are we ready for this side of Britney Jean? How am I supposed to know what's right? (REFERENCE). I don't, really. I don't know how I feel. I need time. Love. Joy. Space. I need to hear Britney Jean in full. In the words of Brit Brit…we'll just have to wait and see. 'Britney Jean' will be released on December 3. (iTunes) Share this Muusing:TwitterTumblrFacebookGooglePinterestEmailPrintMoreStumbleUponRedditLinkedIn Chase Gran Oh no. The Christian undertones ARE quite obvious. This may be Brit's worst move in a long time. But at least she did it on an album that isn't being heavily promoted. I doubt it will carry on to future albums. http://www.vertigoshtick.com Vertigo Shtick I think you covered this issue perfectly, Bradley. A journalistic coup. nick perles Finding someone who supports you doesn't necessarily have to be religious. Just saying. MarkB From what I heard I largely prefer the Personal/gospelney songs than the club ones. I can't wait to hear it in full! cutiegoat I thought the the claims about the religious influences were far fetched until I heard the bonus track snippets. They are like Britney's CCM EP. This surprises me and yet doesn't. I am surprised Britney would be allowed to record an actual personal record, not just 2 personal songs and the rest sex/club songs. But I am not surprised because it has been obvious that Britney is just so over the life of being a famous pop star. I honestly believe her future albums will be low key affairs where it can really just be about the music and about promo, sells, and all the other things pop fans have a bizarre obsession with. Jonathan I have nothing against her releasing a religious record. So far to me, Britney Jean almost feels like the album she would have released following "Someday (I Understand)" had everything not gone terribly terribly wrong in her life. It's like alternate-reality Blackout. The vocals, the melodies all sound like a continuation of sounds and techniques she hasn't really visited since Britney and Oops I Did It Again. "Til it's Gone" particularly sounds like something straight off Britney, but with a more modern production–maybe even a spearitual sister to "Before the Goodbye". Overall I'm very excited–my faith in the record has been restored :) Matthew Many of these songs are beautiful ballads, and as mentioned in the Sia quote, Britney isn't looking to "ram her beliefs down your throat." Keep in mind that regardless of one's own personal beliefs, religion can be a wonderful thing for somebody who feels the desire to seek it out, it can be grounding and bring out one's introspect. We all seek a sense of wellbeing in life. Some studies have demonstrated a correlation between spirituality and a person's sense of happiness. Spiritual healing can be powerful for somebody who's dealt/dealing with internal struggle & emotional turmoil. Britney wants to feel well just like any of the rest of us, and if she's praying and it's bringing her wellness, then good for her. Jack G. I'm absolutely LOVING all the snippets (and the leaked full songs as well)! Brightest Morning Star took me by surprised at the first listen, but man it grew and now it's one of my fave britney tracks of all time (i can't explain it?). As far as the club bangers I can't wait to hear TIK TIK BOOM, Body Ache, Till it's gone in full! Those tracks sound awesome! Overall I would give the Snippets and leaked tracks 9/10 because the songs have meaning (FINALLY) and there's emotion and i love that britney cowrote most of the songs! I can't wait to buy the album and listen to it in HQ!! Sam I've been trolling since this album campaign began, after the snippets I can say it doesn't sound like a bad album, it's just a terrible selection of singles from RCA dosomethin2nite I don't think that that's a bad thing. I mean, she's been through a shit ton of stuff. And I don't mean a couple of bad days..she literally went to hell & back. It's a miracle she made it out alive. And now that's she's in a better place & has finally realized what's important in life, it makes sense that she would talk about where she drew her inspiration from to come out of the "darkness". And btw, this is coming from a non-believer lol I'm just happy she's found an outlet to help her battle her demons & find peace in her life. Mental health is such an important factor in our lives. She lost it & now she's found it. Good for her. And all those songs sound incredible! Tayy More than half of it sounds like a re-issue of #willpower. I'm excited but nothing stands out. I know there's only 30 second clips so it's harsh to judge, but right now I'm not loving it. This combined with the era with the utter lack of promo just leaves me with the worst taste for this era. I stan for Britney harder than any bitch, but really, if you don't want to do it, don't. Your just ruining your legacy. nick perles I hear a lot of vocal stylings like back in the day too. Really great point of "Before the Goodbye," which I always though was a really interesting, different song. Teo If she's not "ramming it down my throat" the religious part I'm ok with that. What I really like is the vocal approach of this record, it's great to see she's stepping out of her comfort zone. I'm gonna love it, that's a given. I mean, Till It's Gone is everything!!! Marie Oh lord…http://www.breatheheavy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ipass.jpg I'm feeling more nervous wreck than Spearitual this era, tbh. Marie http://25.media.tumblr.com/fc386c9dda84d3b918ae2b63bb47315e/tumblr_mvcpoih12b1se4pi8o4_250.gif Miley Cyrus is sick of your shit, William. Matt I'm just going to pretend she's singing to the vanilla candle gods or something because these tracks do absolutely nothing for me, whereas the ballads and midtempos are actually intriguing. Luis Why is this so bad? She's not forcing you to believe it. And the songs can mean any spiritual/ religious message. Some people believe in something and there is nothing wrong with that. Kit I don't believe in god yet everyone of the jesusney songs I've heard have felt inspiring and uplifting regardless. You don't have to be religious to enjoy some positive shit because they did a good job not "ramming it down" our throats. She's found what makes her happy, and I like hearing about it. I'm not worried. I love everything so far. Chris I haven't been so excited for a BJ in a long time! But all seriousness, Britney has brought back Vocalney and Personalney (to me she sounds very Britney era-ish). This is indeed the personal album she promised and I'm loving the diversity! Chase Gran Well most of me wants Britney to do what makes her happy, but a part of me loves what she has stood for in the past. The good girl gone bad. "Living in sin is the new thing." I don't want that Britney to go away! Or was it all a lie and just a marketing scheme in the first place? :( http://twitter.com/yayjulian yayjulian Fuck him with a broomstick. http://twitter.com/yayjulian yayjulian It's all marketing. She said interviews that she feels uncomfortable being sexy because she is mom now. XXX honestly, I don't see anything urban about the uptempo songs at all… They're some kind of dance-will.i.am-shit, not urban… I seriously hoped for an "in the zone" 2, cause, for me, it's the perfect mix of songs for an album… in this one you can clearly hear the influence will.i.flop and it's not good. now go, downgrade me, but I'm not willing to say that it looks like a good record, when it clearly isn't. It doesn't sound any better than "Prism" and that one at least has "walking on air", "dark horse" and "ghost"…This will be Britney's "Lotus" and y'all know it… Galli Britney doesn't realize that she is a pagan at heart. The religion that Britney belongs to pre-dates Christianity by thousands of years. It has no dogma but it is not ashamed of the body. Christianity has turned snakes into figures of evil but the true evil is its perversion of something that, although amoral, is an emblem for our own awakening consciousness. Britney at the 2001 VMAs was performing the ritual of this incredible change, honoring it accordingly. Britney, you seek enlightenment not realizing that you embodied it heart and soul, all along and that without the darkness, without the suffering, it means nothing at all. You were sent to bring us back the pagan consciousness and help convert years of Christian patriachal repression. You DID show us the ways of the past. You were the one. Don't reject her now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbvQYSzOmJk nick perles It's an evolution. She's grown out of that now and we have a mature Brit now who can still make us dance. J What's with the "fear" of Britney releasing a religious record? Britney stans wanted a personal record and Britney delivered… It's just religious because that's personal to her. http://britney-galaxy.com/ Manuela If you want to listen to it please use this link: http://britney-galaxy.com/listen-britney-jean-album-sampler/


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Spa Industry Report for Asia-Pacific Released--With Exclusive Commentary From Julie Garrow About How to Provide a Unique Experience Inspired by This Region
Posted: April 27, 2011
Only on SkinInc.com: Exclusive commentary from Julie Garrow, managing director of Intelligent Spas, is included in this news item explaining how spas in the Asia-Pacific region can inspire your domestic spa to offer unique, results-oriented skin wellness services.
Intelligent Spas published the first Spa Industry Report for Asia-Pacific, which contains data on all 42 countries across the region. This new research covers total industry revenue and employment numbers by country, collected during Intelligent Spas' Global Spa Benchmark Program, as well as information relating to which spa markets are supported by industry associations and government departments, enforce legal requirements and training standards, plus practice traditional spa therapies. Each country was also analyzed and categorized according to market status including mature market, growing market, emerging market or potential future market.
Explains Andrew Jacka, APSWC chairman, "Compiled by our Premier Research Partner, Intelligent Spas, the report was released to delegates of the 5th APSWC Spa Forum held from March 23–25, 2011 in Phuket Thailand. Given this is the first time such a report has been published, it has served to highlight the importance of the spa sector to the tourism industry in the region, acknowledging the significant number of professional spas that are already in existence, while showing that a number of Asia-Pacific countries have yet to establish their first spa."
"This new Regional Spa Industry Report is a vital resource in understanding the spa industry across Asia-Pacific and will prove useful in its continued development," states Julie Garrow, managing director of 100% independent research company Intelligent Spas. "Following the global economic instability the world has experienced during recent years, this research is timely to assist stakeholders within the industry to recognize changes in each marketplace, adapt their business strategies accordingly, identify new business opportunities and maximize overall performance." Key research findings:
- There are more than 3,500 spas currently operating in the Asia-Pacific region.
- These spas collectively generate approximately US$2 billion in revenue per annum.
- The Asia-Pacific spa industry employs more than 50,000 people.
- More than 60% of countries are considered emerging or potential spa markets suggesting there are plenty of development and business opportunities across the region.
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For Immediate Release: Contact person: JoAnn Evans, South Padre Island, 956-943-4700
El Paseo Arts Presents Award-Winning Play: The Gin Game
Anyone who has had the pleasure of watching Ray Stewart on stage knows that when Ray is in a play, the audience is in for a special treat. After more than 30 years of professional experience working on Broadway, in California and in television, this veteran professional retired and moved back to his family home in San Benito and has been delighting area audiences with his talents in shows like Gigi, Tuesdays With Morrie, and El Paseo's 2011 summer musical production of The Fantasticks. Now El Paseo Arts Foundation is once again honored to have him grace the stage at the South Padre Island Convention Center as Weller Martin in The Camille Playhouse production of D.L. Colburn's tragic-comedy The Gin Game on March 22, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $25 per person/$20 for members and are available for purchase at the SPI Visitors Center, Paragraphs Book Store, Designer Consigner and online at www.epaseoarts.org.
Ray Stewart has worked on stage with such famous actresses as Anne Bancroft and Eva Marie Saint so his leading lady this time feels pretty special to be joining him on stage as Fonsia Dorsey. The lady is one of El Paseo's Board members, JoAnn Evans. This show will be the fifth production in which Ray and JoAnn have played opposite one another. They first met about eight years ago when they were cast together in the Camille Playhouse's production of Barefoot in the Park. They enjoyed working together and decided they would like to do it again. So a year later when El Paseo was ready to mount its very first production, they starred together in the two person comedy "Postcards". Ray had been in the original cast of the play on Broadway and suggested they try doing it together. That was so much fun that they took on another one-act comedy, "I'm Herbert" which they performed for an El Paseo members only event, and then the duo paired "Postcards" and "I'm Herbert" for a special fundraising event at the Camille Playhouse.
Two years later, they partnered again in another two person show for El Paseo, a readers theatre production of the comedy-drama Love Letters. Then they were cast opposite one another again in another Camille Playhouse's production - the comedy, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife.
When the Camille announced that The Gin Game would be one of the plays in their 2011-12 season, the opportunity to play opposite one another again in this award winning play was just too good to pass up, and JoAnn is oh so glad they didn't. "Acting together is so much fun," she said. "I always learn so much when I'm onstage with Ray, and working with him makes me a better actress. We like one another, and the comfortable friendship that we enjoy off stage seems to make our conversations on stage very natural and very believable."
The Gin Game is a challenging show for any two performers as the tragic-comedy runs the full gamut of emotions. The original Broadway production which was directed by Mike Nickols and starred Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy opened on Broadway in 1977 and ran for 517 performances. It is a show that has come to be closely associated with Cronyn and Tandy who are regarded as two of the great performers in American theatre. A Pulitzer Prize Winner and Drama Desk Award Winner, The Gin Game earned Tony nominations for best play, best director and best actor, and a Tony award for best actress for Jessica Tandy. A subsequent revival with Julie Harris in 1997 earned Tony nominations for best revival and best actress.
The plot of The Gin Game seems pretty simple. On the surface, it is the story of two people who meet on the porch of a seedy nursing home, play some gin games together, and as they play, converse about their lives. However, don't let the simple plot line fool you.
Weller is a lonely, bitter man with open contempt for his fellow human beings and a mistrust of intimacy. He spends his afternoons cheating at solitaire until his meeting with Fonsia provides him the opportunity to perhaps have one last chance at a friendship. Fonsia is equally lonely and full of contempt for others, but unlike Weller, she masks what is a manipulative, vindictive nature with a thin veil of prim, self-righteous gentility.
Their relationship begins with a light humorous tone, but it soon becomes clear that for these two flawed human beings there is no such thing as a friendly game. Once they begin playing, the war is on and neither seems able to disengage from the conflict. As the days wear on, any veneer of civility wears off. Their words become the ammunition they use to wound each other by striking at the vulnerabilities that have been revealed in their conversations. They play on to the inevitable conclusion of a game where there can be no winner.
Critics have hailed The Gin Game as a fiercely funny, vibrant study on loneliness, disillusion, old age and death; a bittersweet comedy that is funny, sad, profane, eloquent, touching and beautiful. The New York Times praised it as a thoroughly entertaining lesson in the fine art of theatrical finesse and the closest thing the theatre offers to a duel at ten paces.
This gin game is one you will never forget and when the lights come down after the laughter, tears, harsh language, terror and finally truth, this gin game is one you will be glad you didn't miss.
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All of those racing euphemisms could come into play as the Cleveland Speedway goes under the auction's gavel at 5 p.m.
Potential buyers had the opportunity to look around the site Wednesday, and that same opportunity will be offered today from 1 p.m. until the auction begins.
The sale will bring to an end a two-year saga under which the iconic track fell into bankruptcy and disrepair.
On July 10, an agreement between U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee Jerrold Farinash, Ronnie Willkomm, Gladys Johnson and the estate of Joe Lee Johnson was approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chattanooga, allowing for today's sale to proceed.
What is not known is whether there are buyers who are ready to come forward and, as Farinash said at the time, "race the next weekend, if they want."
"We would expect to sell as an ongoing operation concern," Farinash said. "That would be if they submitted the best bid and were willing to do the repairs and fix-ups."
The trustee has maintained throughout the process there was a desire to keep the track operating as many local race fans have wanted.
"In the end, my responsibility is to make sure the creditors receive the best outcome for what they are owed," Farinash said.
Terms of the sale include a 20 percent downpayment at the time of sale with the closing to occur within 30 days of the date of sale.
Farinash retains the right to withdraw any items from sale and to modify the terms of the sale as necessary to "effectuate the receipt of the highest sales price."
Court documents suggest an amount in the neighborhood of $1 million is expected from the sale either in total or, as Farinash stated, "piece by piece."


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189 Australian Delegation, United Nations, to Department of External Affairs
Cablegram UN87 NEW YORK, 3 February 1949, 6.39 p.m.
Your 75 [1] and our 81. [2]
1. United States are issuing a denial of rumours that they have asked the new commission to go slow on the implementation of the Council resolution [3] to give the Dutch time. They have no intention of delaying to allow of time for alternate proposals. It does however seem that the Dutch may be planning to by-pass the Council's wishes by proceeding without negotiation and omitting interim stages to the establishment of the U.S.I. The United States Delegation here does not believe such precipitate action likely but republican representatives claim to have confirmation of Dutch intentions from The Hague and London.
2. Cochran now leaves tomorrow to see Spaak in Brussels and Drees at The Hague. It seems most unwise for him to go to The Hague, as if the Dutch should make some spectacular move while he is there he would clearly be implicated whether rightly or wrongly. We pointed this out to the United States Delegation but their confidence in Dutch intentions rules out any chance of their giving this aspect much thought.
3. Cochran himself however is disturbed at the prospect for the future. He expressed this concern when he saw Palar this morning.
The Indonesians have stated that, should the Dutch ignore the Council, guerilla warfare can be expected for years.
4. The way things are developing seems to us to be really serious.
If the Dutch persist with their unilateral approach, despite all the warnings of International concern, the Council is going to be faced at a very early date with a position which is both critical and entirely new.
5. United Kingdom Delegation has nothing except what has been in the press. They do however not rule out the possibility that the Dutch may try the manoeuvre of asking the Council to hear the Federalist Representative before they do anything further.
6. Nothing has been received from the Commission since notification yesterday that the Commission had on 2nd February addressed a letter [4] to the Acting Chairman of the Netherlands Delegation asking for information at the earliest possible date concerning the attitude of Netherlands Government toward Security Council resolution of 28th January.
7. The Commission pointed out that the resolution requires that unless the parties have reached agreement on an Interim Federal Government by 15th February the Commission must report to the Security Council and make recommendations for a solution.


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16 "Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted Him in Massah. | 16 Do not test the LORD your God as you did at Massah. |
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Happy (albeit extremely late) New Year!! I hope that everyone started their new year with a new and positive look for the things to come … (yeah – me neither). However with this being said, things are already looking positive for the S.W.A.T. ladies.
As part of a funding scheme, Waitrose each month are giving away a share of £1,000 to 3 organisations. So how does it work? I hear all you all ask, well there are 3 boxes; (one for each organisation) which have an A4 sheet of paper explaining and outlining what they do and what they would use the money to help with. When a customer makes a transaction they are given a green token, these little magic emerald nuggets are then placed in the box they feel is most deserving of the funding. Dependant on the percentage of tokens between the boxes will depend on how much of a share you will receive… therefore in essence … we need some bloody tokens!! So please help us by choosing to place your token in our box so we have the best chance possible. As another supermarket would say… 'Every little helps!!
The Waitrose store inExeter, along Heavitree road is the store where our box will lie and so please please please start shopping there!! It only has to be for February, but will give us the best chance possible of winning a nice chunk of the money, which will help us to raise our profile and in turn help the league in the long run.
On another note we have started the year on another positive with our first roller disco being successful and raising over £900.00 from the event. It was a massive group effort and thanks to all those who were involved either before the day or on the day. From skateMarshalls, to skate hire everybody played a part in the success and we hope for another within the year so we can all put our glad rags and moustaches on again!
Lastly, as many of you know. I am not a fan of the New Year and all its prosperous things to bring ethos (definitely a glass half empty kind of gal!) But with all this being said, this year is already starting out as a better year. And that's down to each and every one of you. For every laugh or accidental grope we share (No need to mention names … we all know!) It makes this year already better than last. So thank you to every one of you – and I hope you all continue to share these times and moments. And of course … kick some majorDerbybutt over the next year!!
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At the age of 33, I went on my first date.
I met the Brazilian at a nightclub a month before I was set to leave New York City indefinitely. The fact that he danced well and wore a scarf while doing so gave him away instantly as a foreigner.
After grinding together to techno music until four in the morning, we grabbed a cab back to his apartment in Queens and swung by my place on our way. I wasn't sure what I might need, so I packed a toothbrush, a water bottle, my cell phone charger, an Edward Abbey book in case I couldn't sleep, a headlamp to read it by, and some trail mix. I hadn't ever slept over at a guy's place in New York City before, so I wanted to be prepared. Keep reading »


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Sometimes even super spies turn out to be mistaken. Gameloft announced today on Facebook that the official release date for Splinter Cell: Conviction is May 27. Sorry, fans. You'll have to wait three more days than we'd thought.
The new release date screenshot is below. Perhaps the image our super spy decoded yesterday was a clever red-herring? Either way, you'll be able to have an angst-driven Sam Fisher on your iDevice by the end of the month.
A teaser image on the website Sam's New Mission, which is meant to slowly reveal the release date of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction for the iPhone, has been intercepted and decoded by a super spy. The release date for the game will be May 24.
While we hate to spoil the teaser campaign, Gameloft's website wasn't exactly spy-proof. Just go to the website, right click on the image and copy the link location, then change the numbers to reveal the full release date.
Anticipation for this game is at a fever-pitch, so we don't blame our sleuthy readers for trying to get a jump on this game. For more on Splinter Cell: Conviction, read our hands-on preview and watch the trailers here.


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The rising prevalence of mobile technology is the top factor affecting email marketing programs in 2013, according to a December 2012 Marketing Sherpa survey of marketers worldwide, sponsored by Vocus. Fifty-eight percent of respondents said that the pervasiveness of smartphones and tablets will affect their email marketing plans in the next 12 months.
A majority of respondents (57%) also planned to adapt email campaigns based on new developments in social media. Mobile and social are the only two technology developments that more than half of marketers said will affect their email marketing plans in 2013.
What adjustments do marketers feel they need to make to their email efforts in light of the rise of mobile? Just 42% said they were fully designing emails to render differently on mobile devices, despite the fact that many consumers rely heavily on tablets and smartphones for email access.
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Sundown: Argentina's President Defends Iran Pact
Plus Michael Dell might have some opposition as he tries to buyout his company
• Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez defended her decision to set up a "truth commission" with Iran over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people. Argentine courts (and basically everyone else) have blamed Iran for the attacks. [Haaretz]
• According to reports, Dell's largest investor will oppose an attempt by the owner Michael Dell to take the company private again. [NYT]
• A London court has called on Google to help identify people who defamed a rabbi by making accusations of inappropriate conduct with women. [JTA]
• For Fashion Week, The Cut takes a look at the Bronfman kids and makes a strange reference to Jewish noses. [NYMag]
• Lena Dunham, yes, Lena Dunham gives us her take on Sylvia Plath for the Guardian. [GuardianSu]


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Rated as one of Canada's Best Mountain Bike experiences, Silver Star is truly an exceptional summer adventure in super natural British Columbia. The Comet Express is a 6-passenger chairlift converted to a 4 bike carrier lift that gains access to 18 trails and 1600 vertical feet of riding. Discover everything from beginner biking trails winding gently through wild flower meadows to expert runs filled with berms, jumps and adrenaline pumping features that challenge the hard core rider.
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Degree of Difficulty
15% beginner, 40% intermediate, 45% Advanced
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- At a weekend concert in Poland, Lady Gaga told her fans that upcoming album "Born This Way" would be "the greatest album of this decade." Now we just wait for Kanye West to say his next album will be the greatest of the century.
- David Lynch, the mind behind twisted classics such as "Twin Peaks," "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive" is now a recording artist. And he's not making cold wave or industrial music, but rather pleasant electro-pop. Lynch also collaborated with Danger Mouse and Mark Linkous on their "Dark Was the Night" album.
- Animal Collective will be back to a four-piece for the band's 2011 shows as Deakin returns to the fold after taking time off around the band's breakout 2009 album, "Merriweather Post Pavilion."
- Local R&B star Raheem DeVaughn is already hard at work on the follow-up to "The Love & War MasterPeace." It's titled "A Place Called Loveland" and will be out at some point in 2011. He also has a new mixtape out, "Jackin' 4 Beats," and a steamy, NSFW video for "She's Single."
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Urophagia is the consumption of urine, which is the liquid byproduct of blood filtration in the body. There are various reasons that humans may consume urine. Urine was used in several ancient cultures for various health, healing, and cosmetic purposes, practices which are still used by some people of these cultures today. In Euro-American culture, these practices are known as urine therapy, a form of alternative medicine.
Other reasons for urophagia include attempting survival, if no other potable fluid is available, though numerous credible sources (including the US Army Field Manual) advise against it. Also, some people consume urine as a sexual activity, and members of at least one culture consume urine for ceremonial purposes.
Health considerations[edit]
Consuming one's own urine (or the urine of a healthy person, if participating in urolagnia involving urophagia) is relatively low in risk.[citation needed] Bacterial infection of the urinating person's urethra, or disease in the person urinating may pose a risk. Elements of medications and dietary supplements can be excreted in urine, which can affect the person consuming the urine. Also, if urine comes into contact with the skin, it can cause a rash in sensitive individuals, however urine has been used to heal skin conditions for thousands of years.
Sodium content and dehydration[edit]
The main dangers are the high sodium and mineral content. The high sodium content usually does not pose a problem if the urine is sufficiently diluted, and not consumed in mass quantities. The effect of the high sodium may be mitigated by drinking some water after consuming urine. The urine may be diluted if the person drinks some water an hour or so before producing the urine that will be consumed.
Urine should not be drunk when one is dehydrated. The kidneys, which filter the urine, concentrate sodium and other minerals into the urine. Drinking the urine will only make one reingest the minerals that have already been excreted by the kidneys. For the first fifteen minutes after ingestion of any fluid, the thirst seems to be quenched, but in the case of urine and other liquids containing sodium, after the body has absorbed the fluid, the thirst returns, stronger, due to the sodium.
Bacterial contamination[edit]
The urethra contains bacteria, hence many urine therapy practitioners use mid-stream urine, in order to allow the first few seconds of urination to wash out the bacteria within the urethra.[1] This is also why many physicians ask for a urine sample mid-stream.
Medication and supplements excreted within urine[edit]
Urine of a person who is ill may not be harmful to that person, but could pose a risk if consumed by others.[citation needed] If the person urinating has recently taken vitamin or mineral supplements or medication, elements of these can be excreted in urine, which may affect the drinker.
Flavour, colour, and odour[edit]
Since artificial sweeteners are excreted in urine, consuming artificial sweetener (such as in diet soda) before engaging in urophagia can lend a sweet taste to the urine. Consuming asparagus can cause the person's urine to have a distinctive odor.
Consuming beetroot can cause the person's urine to take on a red or pink color. This is known as beeturia.[2]
If the taste of sugar is detected in an individual's urine, and it is known that artificial sweetener has not been consumed, this may be a sign of diabetes.
Reasons for urophagia[edit]
Alternative medicine[edit]
The consumption and topical application of urine for health or cosmetic purposes originated in several ancient cultures, including those of India (cow urine being sacred) and China. In Western culture, these practices are referred to as urine therapy.[citation needed]
Amaroli or shivambu which are ancient Hindu drinking urine rituals believing that mixed with a yoga style exercise can help cure some ailments.
Urine also had a dual purpose as a cleaning fluid and a teeth-whitener since it contained ammonia.
Attempting survival[edit]
Numerous survival instructors and guides,[3][4][5][6][7] including the US Army Field Manual FM 21-76 "Survival",[8] advise against drinking urine for survival. These guides explain that drinking urine tends to worsen, rather than relieve dehydration due to the salts in it, and that urine should not be consumed in a survival situation, even when there is no other fluid available.
However, in some instances people in dire straits have drunk urine and survived. Aron Ralston used the technique when trapped for several days with his arm under a boulder.[9] In 1815, several crew members of the American ship Commerce, including Captain James Riley survived a shipwreck off the coast of Africa by drinking their own urine. [10] Les Stroud on Survivorman advised against drinking urine, instead producing fresh water from urine using a solar still.[11]
Sexual activity[edit]
Some individuals consume urine as part of sexual activity. Urophagia may be incorporated into BDSM activities, as a sign of dominance, but sexual activity involving consumption of urine is not necessarily BDSM. Some may also consume urine as part of masturbation.
The Koryak people of Siberia are reported to have used the psychoactive Amanita muscaria mushroom, commonly known as fly agaric, as a ceremonial entheogen.[12] The active alkaloids are unchanged as they pass through the human body, allowing the urine to retain the intoxicating effects of the mushroom: those who drank the urine of those using the mushroom would experience the psychoactive effects themselves. Tribesmen who could not afford the mushrooms drank the urine of those who could; tribesmen drank their own urine in order to prolong the experience; and tribesmen on trips carried their own urine with them. They sometimes concentrated their urine by partially freezing it and ingesting the unfrozen liquid.[citation needed].
- ^ Urinary Tract Infections in Adults, fact sheet at the National Institute of Health, publication no. 06–2097
- ^ Mitchell, S.C. "Food Idiosyncrasies: Beetroot and Asparagus". Drug Metabolism and Disposition. ASPET.
- ^ water
- ^ Tracker Trail - Mother Earth News - Issue #72
- ^ EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE (tm) - A Survival Primer
- ^ Five Basic Survival Skills in the Wilderness
- ^ Wilderness Survival: Sea Survival - The Open Sea
- ^ Water Procurement, US Army Field Manual
- ^ Aron Ralston | Outside Online
- ^ King, Dean (2004). Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival. Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 978-0-316-83514-5.
- ^ Survivorman - Kalahari Desert
- ^ The plant kingdom and hallucinogens (part I), Richard Evans Schultes, UNODC Bulletin on Narcotics 21 (1969), #3, pp. 3–16.
External links[edit]
- Urine Therapy: Skeptic's Dictionary entry
- Urotherapy, fact sheet at the American Cancer Society


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In his opening remarks GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt addressed over two hundred business and political leaders, journalists and other visitors, and focused on ideas that help American businesses boost their competitive edge. Immelt hit a confident note. "As a 30-year GE executive, I can tell you I've probably more confidence today than any other time I can remember in the ability of factories and businesses in this country to be competitive," he said. "Companies are competitive, they want to win."
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Superannuation looked at the resumes and CVs of former GRIN employees, plus some unreleased concept art, and connected the dots.
GRIN was working on a project named 'Fortress', which was due to be an action game based on the world of Final Fantasy XII. It won't have been the first time the Final Fantasy series has dabbled with action - Final Fantasy X-2 was notorious for being the first in the series to try stepping outside traditionally tight RPG confines - but it is surprising to see that GRIN landed itself the project.
Regardless, 'Fortress' will be a project left in limbo as GRIN's "unbearable cashflow situation" caused by a publisher "delaying their payments" saw them forced to close down. It's a shame too - it would have been interesting to see what GRIN could have conjured up with such an iconic IP under its belt.


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Satellite view of Teshekpuk Lake
Teshekpuk Lake is located on the North Slope of Alaska and is one of the most ecologically important wetlands in the entire Arctic.
Bearded Seal
Midnight Sun on the Chukchi Sea
Bowhead Whale 2010
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Julie and Bart Koehler
A band of caribou from Alaska's Teshekpuk Lake herd migrates across the vast coastal plain, traveling from calving grounds to windier areas where mosquitoes and bot flies are less likely to swarm. Protecting calving grounds, migration routes, and insect-relief areas is critical to the herd's health and survival.
Snow geese with chicks. (Oil and the Geese series)
Snow geese with their blue-gray young cross a tundra polygon, a common feature in the western Arctic's permafrost landscape.
"Known and Unknown Tracks" (Oil and the Geese series)
The Teshekpuk Lake Caribou Herd rests in the Pik Dunes, a unique expanse of desertlike sand south of their calving grounds. The dunes offer the caribou relief from insects, their most numerous and relentless "predators." After calving takes place, insect-relief areas become essential for caribou survival.
Caribou tracks on tundra. (Coal and the Caribou series)
Caribou tracks on wetland. (Oil and the Geese series)
Caribou crossing Utukok River. (Coal and the Caribou series)
These are tracks on coal seams made by the Western Arctic caribou herd over a very long period, perhaps many centuries or even millenia. The tracks are deeply etched in the coal surface. Caribou use this area both for calving and post calving aggregation. (Coal and the Caribou series)
Brant and snow geese on Teshekpuk Lake.
Caribou tracks. (Oil and the Caribou series)
A polygon mosaic takes shape when the ground freezes and cracks, allowing water to collect and form ice wedges that expande each winter.
A brown bear stalks spawning salmon in an Alaskan river.


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In 2010 my wife and I purchased a home in San Tan Valley. We also own a home in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to see environmentally responsible economic development in the East Valley to provide head-of-household salary jobs along with dollars that can be used to improve and expand public infrastructure, schools, etc.
We recently toured the Florence Copper Project and are perplexed by the opposition of the City of Florence to allowing the project to use existing infrastructure to perform small-scale, tightly monitored testing of the copper recovery technology (fascinating!) to determine if it can be accomplished with an extremely high degree of safety.
Instead, the City is requiring the test to disturb new parcels of land and construct facilities and a settling pond closer to and within eyesight of Hunt Highway.
In Anchorage I am the Vice Chair of the city's Urban Design Commission where we review site development and landscaping plans and either approve with conditions or deny plans if they don't meet design criteria. As an aesthetic matter, not to mention economics, we generally try to leave existing land undisturbed if possible with pleasing views and landscape buffers to make the city more attractive.
If the test project can survive the permitting process, it just doesn't seem to make sense — at least to us — why the city would demand what appears to be the least optimal path in terms of landscape planning. Why not allow the use of existing facilities?
Steve Pratt
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Joined: 12 Aug 11 | Post #115 March 2012, 02:13 |
Geneticist Professors have said that human evolution may be over, and that we may now, as a species, be on the slippery slope to extinction. we would have quickly starved to death in our hunter-gatherer days , unable to keep up with prey animals or to see well enough to tell "nutritious" from "poisonous". What this means is that we have a rate of survival to age 21 that is almost 100%, double what it was in ancient times. its beacuse of new technology and medicines which result - we are isolated from natural evolutionary pressures, so there is nothing to stimulate natural selection, nothing to w**d out potentially-dangerous mutations. We are stagnating. Some have argued that we are destined to evolve into super-beings, others that we are turning into dim-witted goblins incapable of anything more demanding than watching TV. bt is it true??? SO WHAT'S NEXT ??? This post has been edited 1 time. The last edit took place 15.03.12, 12:10. |
Quitter | Post #221 March 2012, 09:39 |
yeah ,era of human race is over ,we dont have an exact alias 4 this stage , gizmo's ? no ,born gadgets ? no , mega minds or animals ? may be an amalgamate out of these This post was written on a mobile device. |
Joined: 28 Jan 12 | Post #322 March 2012, 13:46 |
A very interesting question. The quick and easy answer to the question is that it's not. Random mutations are still occuring in the human genome and some of them are being propagated with a higher frequency than others. But to get to a more central point of the question, does the pressure of natural selection fall on humans anymore? I would argue that the pressure is only there in extreme cases, that the only traits being weeded out are the severely negative or lethal ones. Our decision making process for mate selection is much, much more complex than any other animal's, and it doesn't revolve as much around genetic traits as it does around many other socioeconomic factors. Sure, there are some genetic factors, lean people are in general considered to be more attractive then fat people. But do those lean people actually reproduce more? Statistics say no, that we are actually getting fatter. This might have more to do with lifestyles then genetics, but it's still food for thought. Between our ability to travel great distances and create a huge and diverse gene pool and our efforts to stamp out natural selection, I would have to say that while we are still evolving, we are evolving in a more random and slower fashion. Of course, "society" has only been really influential for a few millenia, which is, evolutionarily speaking, a blink of an eye, so most of this debate isn't very significant at this point. This answers is copied and pasted. I am being honest enough here. |
Joined: 25 Jan 11 | Post #429 March 2012, 10:33 |
In my opinion,the answer to this question is deffinitely no.Why should human evolution stop now?We are making scientifical progress at a rate that has never been considered possible.Our children have iq's so high due to all means of communication nowadays.Human evolution means more than standing on two feet.We are evolving as a society thus all those who fail to meet the expectations have a hard time in jeopardizing evolution of the rest.Maybe we wont be able to fly in the future using something given by evolution,but we have reached the moon.That is due to evolution.Its what differentiates us from animals,in this matter at least.When animals start using tools they are considered intelligent.That is why the answer to this question must be no,because evolution of the human race can not be associated with evolution of the human body. This post was written on a mobile device. |
Joined: 13 Apr 12 | Post #521 April 2012, 16:18 |
We as a human will never stop evolving, as new studies have shown that time and again. It's been also studied that slowly over generations we are becoming less potent and maybe some day humans will become sterile due to evolution. As we adapt to our new surroundings, we are becoming more fragile and dependant upon gadgets etc, so much that its affecting every thing. Our lifestyle has created a lot of problems and diseases. This is all due to evolution This post was written on a mobile device. |
Joined: 9 Feb 12 | Post #630 August 2012, 03:32 |
No it hasn't. There are societal forces that have taken over for many of the natural ones. Natural selection does not equal evolution although it will always play a part. There are other major mechanisms such as genetic drift, gene flow etc..... |
Joined: 28 Dec 10 | Post #717 November 2012, 19:21 |
ya i agree . evolution still exist it will continue ...no one can know as it happens in much slower way .. may you born millions of year later and watch the change . |
Quitter | Post #81 November 2013, 07:06 |
Human, at present, is a pinnacle stage of evolution. I stress at present cause mutations happen. And this will result in better surviving individuals. :/ The survival of the best theory can be used as an example. In case the temperature of earth increases by few °C, the next or the one after generations would be altered in a way to tolerate the change. Which means there are changes happening in genetic level. Which means 'evolution will happen' Thank you. This post was written on a mobile device. |
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2014 QB reflects on UW visit
Mason KelleyFor Pierre Le Dorze (Seattle/O'Dea), every experience helps. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound quarterback knows that taking a closer look at college campuses will help him figure out his future. The junior recently attended Washington's junior day, givi...
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Mason KelleyRoss Bowers (Bothell, Wash./Bothell) called his trip to Washington's junior day an "eye-opener." After spending the day touring the campus and the facilities, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound quarterback realized there is more to being a Division I athlete...
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'Energy' at Washington impresses 2015 QB
Mason KelleySurrounded by the other prospects at Washington's junior day, Brett Rypien (Spokane, Wash./Shadle Park) watched as Steve Sarkisian introduced the Huskies' coaching staff. Washington's head coach didn't like the energy. He went through the introduc...
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Northwest QBs set example for 2014 passer
Mason KelleyNick Mitchell (Snoqualmie, Wash./Mount Si) has grown up watching good quarterbacks. While the 6-foot-2, 180-pound junior worked to become a more consistent passer, he followed the careers of Northwest standouts such as Jake Heaps, Jeff Lindquist a...
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2015 quarterback keeps busy schedule
Mason KelleyBOTHELL, Wash. -- It was a busy football season for Brett Rypien (Spokane, Wash./Shadle Park). When the 6-foot-2, 175-pound quarterback wasn't putting together gaudy performances -- he threw for a state-record 577 yards against Spokane Valley (Was...
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Top Washington recruit misses
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25 days, 25 names: Troy Williams
Mason KelleyWashington's coaching staff sees something special in Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne). The 6-foot-2, 190-pound passer -- rated the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the nation -- has the skill set that is a good fit for the Huskies' sy...
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2014 WR Davis follows father's footsteps
Mason KelleyPALO ALTO, Calif. -- When a receiver gets the chance to catch passes from one of the nation's top quarterback prospects, it creates an opportunity. Malcolm Davis (Palo Alto, Calif./Palo Alto) is making the most of the situation that has been prese...
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Breaking down UW's 2013 class: QBs
Mason KelleySEATTLE -- When it comes to quarterbacks, Washington's stable is stocked with blue-chip prospects. Two-year starter Keith Price is returning for his senior season, and the Huskies added a pair of top prospects to its 2012 class in Jeff Lindquist a...
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Lots of late interest for Fred Melifonwu
Mason KelleyFred Melifonwu (San Diego, Calif./Lincoln) parlayed a big senior season into late interest from Division I programs. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound defensive end proved he is capable of pressuring the quarterback, piling up 13 sacks. His performance shou...
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2014 QB Manny Wilkins enjoys journey
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Watch List QB Chryst talented and humble
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Mason KelleyMAACO BOWL LAS VEGAS Washington (7-5, 5-4) vs. Boise State (10-2, 7-1) Where: Las Vegas When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 3:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Pivotal matchup: Washington QB Keith Price vs. Boise State secondary If one area has set Boise S...
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Iowa's Smokey D's BBQ Takes Top Prize at the 2013 Kingsford Invitational
November 13, 2013
This Veteran's Day weekend, eight of the country's top BBQ teams converged on New York City's Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum for the second annual winner-take-all Kingsford Invitational, including:
- Across the Track Cook-off Team (winners of the 2013 Houston Livestock & Rodeo)
- Sweet Swine O' Mine (winners of the 2013 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest)
- Pork & Mindy (winners of the 2013 Great Lenexa BBQ Battle)
- Pellet Envy (winners of Destination America's BBQ Pitmasters season 4)
- 3 Eyz BBQ (Kansas City Barbeque Society's 2012 Team of the Year)
- Iowa's Smokey D's BBQ (winners of the 2013 American Royal World Series of Barbecue Open)
- Cool Smoke (winners of the 2013 Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbecue)
- Queology (military team representing the Folds of Honor Foundation)
With a $50,000 grand prize and ultimate bragging rights on the line, the competition couldn't have been fiercer, beginning with Friday's One Bite Challenge presented by Walmart. Contestants were given Walmart USDA Choice Premium Steaks and an hour to prepare a single bite size serving of an original steak recipe using 5 ingredients or less. Once prepared, entries were presented to this year's esteemed panel of Kingsford Invitational judges including Amy Mills of 17th Street Bar & Grill; Melissa Cookston of Memphis Barbecue Co. and winner of the 2012 Kingsford Invitational; Brad Orrison of The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint; whole hog master Ed Mitchell; and the godfather of Nuevo Latino cuisine, Douglas Rodriguez. Pitmaster extraordinaire Chris Lilly served as host of the event as well as the tie-breaking judge.
Each bite brought something special to the judges table — From the Texas-inspired jalapeño heat of the Across the Tracks entry to the surf-and-turf style crab and steak entry from Pork N' Mindy – but in the end it was Cool Smoke's steak with balsamic reduction and bacon that ultimately ruled the day and awarded pitmaster Tuffy Stone $5,000 and a one point advantage going in to the main competition.
After the dust had settled from the One Bite Challenge, teams immediately jumped back in to competition gear and began prepping their chicken, ribs, pork (shoulder, butt, or whole hog), and brisket for Saturday's big contest.
But this weekend wasn't just about crowning barbecue's best-of-the-best, it was also a tribute to the men and women who have served and those who continue to serve our great country. To commemorate the weekend, Clorox CEO Don Knauss was on hand to make a $50,000 donation on behalf of Kingsford to the non-profit Folds of Honor Foundation to provide scholarships to the children and spouses of service members killed in action or disabled while protecting our great freedoms. Teams also took time out of their competition schedules to show their support for the crew of the USS New York, a ship that was forged from the steel of the World Trade Center, as it docked for the holiday weekend next to the competition site.
Soon their attention was back on the contest, firing up their smokers for a long night of low-and-slow cooking. As the first turn-in approached, teams rushed to put the final touches on their perfectly sauced and seasoned chicken entries. Once submitted, it was on to the rib category, followed by pork shoulder/butt/whole hog, and brisket. Having had the opportunity to sample many of the entries, it was apparent that this was going to be a tight race across the board and that any one of these eight teams could walk away with the Kingsford Invitational title later in the evening.
The judging panel deliberated long and hard over each entry and upon their completion, scores were tallied and the teams made their way to the Intrepid's flight deck for the awards ceremony.
In first place for the chicken category was 3 Eyz BBQ; Cool Smoke for the ribs category; Sweet Swine O' Mine for pork shoulder/butt/whole hog; and Iowa's Smokey D's BBQ for brisket. The race for the overall winner was then narrowed down to just three teams – 3 Eyz BBQ, Sweet Swine O' Mine, and Iowa's Smokey D's BBQ.
In the end it was Darren and Sherry Warth of Iowa's Smokey D's BBQ who were named the 2013 Kingsford Invitational winners, taking home the giant Kingsford cup, the Kingsford Invitational championship ring and a check for $50,000. The entire event was filmed by Destination America for a special to air next summer.
Here's a look at the final moments of the awards ceremony as well as an interview with the newly crowned champions.


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If you're reading this website, you're probably an Internet nerd or a basketball junkie. Maybe both, but certainly at least one. As such, the NBA's got something that's right up your alley.
It's called NBA Turnstile and it seems pretty fancypants. Here are the details, courtesy of a press release:
NBA Digital today announced the launch of NBA Turnstile, the first professional sports multiplatform check-in application that will reward fans for attending and watching live games, and connect them to social media platforms such as Foursquare, Gowalla, Twitter, Facebook, and Fanvibe through the league's digital products.
Available during the 2010-11 NBA season, NBA Turnstile will be accessible through NBA Game Time, the NBA's mobile application that provides video highlights, scores, statistics, player information and more.
NBA Turnstile, developed in conjunction with Fanvibe, will combine virtual and location based check-ins for fans during all NBA games allowing them to compete against each other to unlock virtual badges, earn NBA prizes, and receive special discounts. The innovative application will reward fan loyalty with weekly, monthly, and season long badges, in addition to unlocking virtual content tied to special NBA events during the year, such as Christmas Day Games, NBA All-Star, and The Finals. Overall, fans will be able to access NBA Turnstile through Web sites, mobile, and select connected devices.
It's kind of hard to tell what's really going on here, but from what I gather this is is some sort of Foursquare/Twitter/basketball mashup that's going to hook you up for watching the games you're going to be watching anyway. You get points for going to games or from watching at home, and then those points turn in to free tickets, merchandise and the like. Pretty good deal. All you need is a smartphone and the dedication to remember checking in when you're sitting on the couch and your wife is asking you to help make guacamole.
At the very least, this will help you keep track of what games you watched on a given night. Believe me, when it's February and you just sat through a Pacers/Pistons game, it's pretty easy to forget.


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Cotter, husband, army,
Minnesota, 2008
From the Falling in Love at the End of the Universe series
Website - TeriFullerton.com
Teri Fullerton is a photographer and multi-media artist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She examines idiosyncratic topics such as Internet dating, military families, and soldiers that have experienced war. Her work has been exhibited in solo shows, two person exhibitions and group shows across the United States and she has been published in the New York Times magazine. She is a 2012/13 recipient of the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Photographers, the 2012/13 Minnesota State Artist Initiative Grant and the 2010/11 Jerome Fellowship for Emerging Artists.
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Explanatory journalism site Vox has aggregated and produced 40 maps that explain various food traits in the United States. Read on for more information and follow the link to view the maps.
"'The future of the nations will depend on the manner of how they feed themselves,' wrote the French epicurean Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin in 1826. Almost 200 years later, how nations feed themselves has gotten a lot more complicated. That's particularly true in the US, where food insecurity coexists with an obesity crisis, where fast food is everywhere and farmer's markets are spreading, where foodies have never had more power and McDonald's has never had more locations, and where the possibility of a barbecue-based civil war is always near. So here are 40 maps, charts, and graphs that show where our food comes from and how we eat it, with some drinking thrown in for good measure."


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Hell yeah... My friends and I have been partying here for years and have become friends with everyone that works there, they're the effin best around, and their drinks are stiffer than a corpse.
Best Rock Club Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach 2007 - The Poor House
110 SW Third Ave.
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Readers' Choice: Revolution
Sometimes, all it takes to have a good rock club is good acoustics, a dark atmosphere, and bartenders serving stiff drinks. Longtime Himmarshee hangout the Poor House has all that, and it's one of the few places along the New River district that's down-to-Earth forget about a dress code and cover charge. The small room has the feel of an old country roadhouse, and it indeed began its life as a blues club back in the mid '90s. The music doesn't start until late, usually around midnight, so don't show up too early. But the atmosphere and décor scream old-school rockabilly, and folks can enjoy it without having to shell out a heap of cash. If the name doesn't give it away, the Poor House is also one of the cheapest rock clubs to drink at.


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Citizens Bank & Trust Co. was the first to bring the newer bank products to the county: first to offer Certificates of Deposit, ATM service, NOW accounts and MMDA, Debit Cards, and Trust Services. We also were the first to perform our own data processing with an in house mainframe computer and now offer Imaged Statements and On-Line Banking.
Citizens Bank & Trust Co. has played an important role in the development and prosperity of the county. Our employees take an active role in helping our community, from serving as treasurers for non-profit groups, to being lay ministers, coaches for little league and soccer, to city councilpersons and School Board Members, always participating, striving and leading our County to a better tomorrow.
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A Bondage night in Tokyo, I just found out what was the Kinbaku, along with Arisue Go, one of the best masters in this field. A special evening in the SM universe in Japan.
Today, I went to Bondage – Kinbaku event in Tokyo with my friend Tomomi. At the program the master Arisue Go tiding up some beautiful girls.
But before going further, I should say that there is nothing sexual in this article. It is simply the presentation of a Japanese art. I introduce you this because I had the opportunity to an event connected to this area.
Kinbaku: what is it?
The Kinbaku (緊縛) is what we call the Japanese bondage. This is an art where a person ties up another person in a symmetrical and aesthetic way. I call it an art because many people see it like this.
The art of Japanese bondage is often used as part of sex between consenting adults (this is an extremely important element, consent between adults). Many people equate this art to sadomasochism. The reason for this is because it takes a dominant, the appender, and a dominated, the attached, which in general agrees "to suffer".
In the West, the Kinbaku is often called Shibari (縛り) with reference to the art of tying packages. Indeed, in Japanese the word shibari means attached or connected.
The bondage is often done by people called Nawashi (rope bondage artist).
Arisue Go: who is he?
Arisue Go is one of the most famous ropes bondage artists in Japan. He is therefore a person, known and recognized for his talent in Japanese bondage art.
He began his career as a Nawashi in the 70's working for SM magazines which were famous in Japan, and making some movies such as "Akai Nawa Hateru Made".
Arisue Go has written numerous books on the art of Japanese Bondage and its History. Now he realizes Kinbaku events and lectures very regularly for all people interested by this Japanese art.
Kinbaku Night by Arisue Go: In the SM world of Tokyo
On the Internet, I came across an ad for an event of kind somewhat unusual. It was a Kinbaku night with Arisue Go. Having never been to this type of event, and knowing that it was a recognized art in Japan, I told myself that this was a good opportunity. The event took place this February 7, 2012 in Shibuya and the price was only 1000 Yen (13 USD). I went there with my friend Tomomi.
We arrived at the opening of the bar where the Kinbaku night was to take place. After paying our entrance fees, and ordered a drink, we saw Arisue Go. We were talking with Rachel, his assistant, who seems to be a nice lady, and she briefly explained to us the course of the night. She informed us that if we paid an extra 2000 Yen (26 USD) we could try the art of Japanese bondage being attached by Arisue Go himself.
After insisting a little on my friend Tomomi, shed agreed to try it, and found herself to be the first model of the night to be tied up on a chair. Everything was done in a friendly atmosphere and everyone smiled, even Tomomi, who no longer seemed able to move on her chair. Then she got off. The whole lasted a few minutes and traces of ropes were present on the forearm of my friend.
What surprised me is when I turned my head and overview Yuta the owner of Mickey House. He is my current employer at Mickey House International Cafe in Tokyo. We immediately greeted and then we spent the night together.
Then, the models kept coming, three in all. A Japanese salary-man was tied up on a chair too, but a high chair. He remained there a few minutes to be photographed by the admiring throng of the quality of work proposed.
After him, a Japanese young lady, who seemed to appreciate this art came to get tied up. She got tied on the table, in a position that seemed uncomfortable, but it seemed to please her. She also spent few minutes, well attached, to be photographed. Besides, she played the game with the photographers. She seemed to really enjoy this situation where she lost all control.
Then finally, a musician began a musical show and soon finds himself accompanied by Arisue Go practicing some Kinbaku on a professional model. The atmosphere became interesting. We had a mix of staging, music and Japanese bondage. It was really interesting and intense. Everyone seemed to enjoy.
The bondage event ended on this last demonstration. We left the scene of this Kinbaku night with Arisue Go. I admit that I was surprised by the art of Japanese bondage that I hardly knew before tonight.