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Makes 4 servings
- 1/2 cup chopped pancetta or bacon (3 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 14 1/2-ounce cans petite diced tomatoes in juice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 3/4 cup torn basil leaves, divided
- 1 pound penne
Cook pancetta in large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain. Add olive oil and garlic to pancetta drippings and sauté 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juices, wine, and cream. Bring sauce to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup basil. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta and divide among 4 plates. Spoon sauce over pasta. Sprinkle pasta with pancetta and remaining 1/4 cup basil and serve.
my notes
- Calories689
- Carbohydrates95 g (32%)
- Fat24 g (37%)
- Protein20 g (40%)
- Saturated Fat10 g (49%)
- Sodium490 mg (20%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber6 g (23%)
- Monounsaturated Fat10 g
- Cholesterol48 mg (16%)
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type: Traditional, Quick & Easy, Pasta/Noodle Dish
main ingredients: Bacon, Basil, Pasta, Milk/Cream, Pork, White Wine, Tomato
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28 and started yelling at the top of their lungs, "Help! You Israelites, help! This is the man who is going all over the world telling lies against us and our religion and this place. He's even brought Greeks in here and defiled this holy place." | 28 shouting, "Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against our people and our law and this place. And besides, he has brought Greeks into the temple area and defiled this holy place." |
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text: Party girl Rihanna just dropped the video for her sixth single, "Cheers (Drink To That)" off of her album, Loud. It's not your typical video. Giving a documentary feel, the video is actual footage of Ri Ri while traveling during her "Loud Tour". I love it! This video came just in time for the weekend. Check it out.


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Nine times out of ten, these folks can produce a delicious wedding cake. But just because you trust their take on poached salmon and penne alla vodka doesn't mean they're wedding cake wizards. Our advice? Be specific about your desires: During your meeting, show visual examples of what you like and ask to see pictures of past cakes. Then sample your heart out. Pros ConvenienceCons May not be able to create your dream wedding cake design
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Hotel Pravo
Shanghai, China
Hotel Overview In an effort to capture the style and spirited indulgence that personified Shanghai in the early 20th century, architect Tong Yi Qing incorporated sunburst motifs over the Pravo's 15-story Art Deco exterior. In the lobby, Qing turned to artist Xia Xiao Wan to create a sense of natural serenity with dramatic, floor-to-ceiling installations of flowering tree branches set against white stones. The 86 suites are divided into seven distinct styles, with the Superior Suites occupying corner spaces to afford views of the Bund, while the Deluxe versions feature warm, green color schemes and baths located in the center of the rooms. Onsite dining includes Yu Yuan's restaurant, where artist Guo Fang Jiang's contemporary landscapes serve as conversation pieces while guests dine on Northern Chinese fare, as well as the more Westernized Mare, where fresh fish and seafood are served from a centralized food station.
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Romantic views of the Huangpu River and the Pudong district's gleaming skyline can be enjoyed without leaving the bed of suite 1101. Adding to the allure is the silvery translucent ceiling-to-floor curtain encircling the bed.
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[921] Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Clinicopathological Study of 203 Cases with Primary Resection at a Single Institution.
Christopher G Przybycin, Anuradha Gopalan, Hikmat A Al-Ahmadie, Ying-Bei Chen, Samson W Fine, Angel M Cronin, Paul Russo, Victor E Reuter, Satish K Tickoo. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
Background: Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (C-RCC) is known to have less aggressive biologic behavior than clear cell RCC. In spite of multiple studies (including the more recent one on 145 cases), many clinicopathologic issues about C-RCC remain contentious. Issues that need to be further addressed or confirmed include; the biologic behavior as compared to other types of renal tumor, the incidence of sarcomatoid features, and the clinical impact of pathologic features like necrosis, nuclear grade and tumor stage. To address these and other issues, we studied 203 consecutive C-RCCs with primary resection performed at our institution.
Design: Slides in our files were reviewed on all cases. Gross findings were obtained from pathology reports, and follow-up data from a prospectively maintained clinical renal tumor data-base.
Results: From 1980 to 2005 we identified 203 C-RCCs in 200 patients, resected by partial or total/radical nephrectomy at our institution. There was a significant progressive decrease in tumor size (p=.047) and stage (p=.001) from 1980-2000. Both these trends were completed by the year 2000. Five patients had metastasis at presentation while progression after the initial surgery (recurrence, metastasis or death due to disease) occurred in 8 more. Only 4 of 203 (1.97%) tumors showed sarcomatoid features. Over a median follow-up of 6.1 years (range, 0.1-18 yrs), 5 and 10 year disease-specific progression were 3.7 and 4.6%, respectively. Such outcomes were significantly association with tumor size >7 cm, sarcomatoid differentiation, small vessel angiolymphatic invasion, and microscopic necrosis (p = <0.05 each). Tumor stage (pT) or lymph node metastasis tended to show some association, but did not reach statistical significance (p= 0.05 and 0.06, respectively). Conventional Fuhrman and a modified grading scheme similar to that proposed in the literature recently, mitotic index, cytologic eosinophilia and architectural patterns were not associated with outcome.
Conclusions: 1.Sarcomatoid differentiation is less common in C-RCC, compared to that reported in clear cell RCC. 2. Tumor size, sarcomatoid differentiation, small vessel invasion, and microscopic necrosis are the only features associated with adverse outcome. 3. Based on this long follow-up on a large number of cases, C-RCC appears to have better clinical outcomes than clear cell and papillary RCC. 4. The decrease in tumor size and stage seen during the last two decades seems to have stabilized.
Category: Genitourinary (including renal tumors)
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text: Students will participate in the 20th Annual Concerto Grosso, the major fundraising event of the Music School, which raises funds for the Financial Aid Program. The public is invited to the two-day concert recital to listen to music created by students of all ages, on dozens of instruments from guitar to percussion, from harp to bassoon. Concerto Grosso is the largest single student concert of the year, as well as the most important fundraising event that CMSS organizes each year. The goal for this year is to raise $30,000 to provide music scholarships for area children to study music. Each year CMSS distributes more than $100,000 in direct financial aid. This year marks a very special milestone at the Music School. It is our 25th anniversary and the 20th annual Concerto Grosso. The two days are certain to be filled with great musical energy, CMSS Executive Director Eric Bachrach said. Barnes & Noble Booksellers is our generous corporate partner for the event, offering great performance space and donating a percentage of sales when customers present a specific voucher at the time of sale. Vouchers will be published in The Reminder in advance and are also available at the Music School. The voucher program is in effect for three days from April 4 through 6, only at the Holyoke Barnes & Noble, he continued. All proceeds from Concerto Grosso benefit the Financial Aid fund which has provided scholarship assistance to more than 134 students this year alone. CMSS was founded in 1983 and serves families from Springfield and 33 other area communities. Instruction is offered for toddlers and older on 30 different instruments and voice, as well as special programs for preschoolers, Music Therapy for children and adults, and private and group instruction. Media sponsors include the African American Point of View, The Reminder, the Republican and CBS TV3. Corporate sponsors to date include the Ernst Financial Group, Hasbro, the O Connell Companies, Sumner & Toner Insurance, J&S Vending, Sue Kurian Flutes, American Vertical Blinds, Cybersystems and Marcus Printing. For 25 years, CMSS has been dedicated to providing high quality, sequentially based music training in a context that respects and promotes multiculturalism and diversity in the greater Springfield community. The school offers instruction in classical, jazz, Latin, gospel and other popular musical styles to students of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, interests and financial means. CMSS is committed to accessible music education and has provided more than $1 million in financial aid since its founding. CMSS is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, the Springfield Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as a number of private foundations and individual donors. The Community Music School of Springfield is a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts. For more information about Concerto Grosso, call CMSS at 732-8428. |


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Endurance Sports Travel, the Official Travel Partner of Memorial Hermann IRONMAN® Texas presented by Waste Management will be offering accommodations and travel packages for this early season race in the heart of Texas. With plenty of amenities within walking distance, this pedestrian-friendly community makes it easy for visitors to find their way around town during race week.
Want to stay at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, IRONMAN's Host Hotel? Prefer something located a bit outside of the hustle and bustle? Book at one of our gorgeous partner hotels.
Endurance Sports Travel will offer accommodations at the following Hotels:
With EST you can book our highly regarded travel package or just plain accommodations, which ever fits your needs best! Endurance Sports Travels "Travel Package" includes but is not limited to:
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At Endurance Sports Travel, we understand the logistics, details, and planning that goes into producing a successful race week and travel experience. When you travel with Endurance Sports Travel, not only do you get to experience the culture of the area you are visiting but you also get to interact with other EST clients from all over the world. Our main goal is exceptional customer service so whether you are traveling with us for the first time or the 10th time, we will do our absolute best to help you achieve your goals.
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The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center is the headquarters hotel for the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas.
1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
28099 I-45 North, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Click here to book your reservations online or call 1-800-325-0720
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Keeping your supporters happy is almost as important as remembering your lucky socks. In the Woodlands the list of things to do that is endless.
An interactive fountain at the Fountains at Waterway Square will allow your kids to burn energy on a hot Texas day. While you are there try to find Grandma's Purse—no, it's not a purse filled with candy, but a work of art positioned to look like a purse that grandma left behind. The entertaining thing is watching people spot it and attempt to pick it up to prevent it from spilling over.
Need to let the kids swim? The Rob Fleming Aquatic Center in the Village of Creekside is the place for the day. The Aquatic Center is located at 6535 Creekside Forest Drive, and is open on weekends in May. For those taller than four feet the cost is $10, but for those shorter, it's just $8. This place is a kid's splash dream come true with a splash pad, water slide, and a lazy river–perfect for post race recovery, don't you think? For more information call the parks and Recreation Department at 281-210-3900.
Another suggestion is Timarron Park which offers 240 acres of play. Located at 550 North Green Print Circle, it is also part of the Village of Creekside. The park has a picnic pavilion, separate playground areas for younger and older kids, tennis courts, basketball court as well as a plenty of room for them to explore and burn some energy.
If it's raining, head indoors to The Woodlands Mall (281-363-3409). You'll find not only shopping but some indoor fun for the kids. There is a carousel, as well as the new Enchanted Forest Soft Play Area for younger children. Located at 1202 Lake Woodlands Drive.


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9 holding to the faithful message as taught, so that he will be able both to encourage with sound teaching and to refute those who contradict it. | 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. |
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The changing weather seems to have brought about another outbreak of winter colds. Our hospital is full of sick children this week, please remember them in your prayers. Also Lisa's BIL and family, and Glassquilt's family are in need of prayer.
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mom and I are getting over the colds here. I am blessed we managed to keep her out of hospital for this one! Always keeping all in prayer and close to heart. Thank you bev once again for providing this haven for us! Lisa |
Well, In the past 2 days...Lorraine was rushed to the hospital with chest pains and elevated blood pressure, had stress test, all is good there! Whew! Victor was officially diagnosed with Lymphoma (sp?) cancer..somewhere in his abdomen. They will now do a PET scan to determine course of action, longevity, etc. The onocologist did say it was not operable... The family is just besides themselves, brother included..this has been His dad for the past 26 years, more so since our dad died in 1996. Thanks for the prayers all, will try to keep you updated... Lisa |
Lisa, this has been an up and down week for your family. I will remember all of you. Please keep DGS in your prayers, he has a badly bruised elbow. He has learned when grammy says sit on your bottom and don't stand in a chair that is what he should do, or you may have to go to the ER. beverly |
Please keep 3 women and their children from our community in your prayers. In the last 15 months, we have lost three community leaders to accidents and cancer. Thank you. |
I know that has been hard on your community Deanna. I will keep the families in my prayers. The radiologist called DD and DGS "might" have a hairline fracture so wanted him to get a splint for his arm. I took him in this afternoon and he was so good. Will have to see his regular doc monday then perhaps an orthoped later in the week. You would never know anything was wrong, and he sure knows how to work the sympathy. beverly |
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Tropical fruit marketers say economic pressures aren't any harsher on their sales than on any other categories.
In fact, some say there are tropical fruits that outperform other fruits in lean economic times.
"Look at the cost of papaya and mango — they're not terribly expensive," said Charlie Eagle, vice president of business development with Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Southern Specialties.
Some tropical items are tougher to pin down in terms of affordability in lean times, Eagle said.
"When you're talking about rambutan, it really depends on what the retailer wants to charge," he said.
Even then, he said, costs are approachable to retailers and consumers.
"It's up to the customer to decide whether the cost is appealing enough for them to buy it daily or for a special occasion, but I think there is a customer base that is going to continue to generate strong business," Eagle said.
Some tropical fruits, such as pineapples and mangoes, compete strongly with any other fruit for consumer dollars, said Michael Warren, chief executive officer of Pompano Beach-based Central American Produce.
"I think there's always an effect economically because people have choices, but mangoes are an inexpensive item and pineapples go on sale usually once a month in most stores."
Cultural demands are a factor
Papayas can struggle, though, Warren said.
"It's still culturally driven, but I believe demand is going to pick up," he said.
Sometimes, a particular store will sell its inventory of tropical fruit regardless of economic circumstances, but it's up to marketers to figure out which items will sell and where, said Marc Holbik, vice president of business development with Miami-based Ecoripe Tropicals.
"We do work with a lot of small retailers that do an excellent job in understanding the consumer demographic per store, and tailor their product line towards the needs of their customers," he said.
The demographic mix of the U.S. provides some assurance that tropical lines will sell in many places, Holbik said.
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2+4, Cr. 4. An introductory course providing a general overview of atmospheric science with emphasis on midlatitude cyclones and anticyclones, air masses, atmospheric stability, precipitation processes and convection. May be used to partially fulfill the Natural Science component of the General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: MATH 110 or placement higher than MATH 110 on the math placement examination.
MET 215. Climatology.
2+2, Cr. 3. A study of the scope and controls of climate and an investigation at the global, regional and local scales. Included are climate classification, climate models and climate change. Prerequisite: MET 103 or consent of the instructor.
MET 216. Introduction to Meteorological Observation and Analysis.
Cr. 3. Introduces the student to upper-air, surface and radar observation codes; elementary techniques of surface and constant pressure map analysis; case studies of various examples. Introduction to atmospheric observing systems, emphasizing those being phased in by the National Weather Service, including conventional and Doppler radar, satellite interpretation, wind profiler systems, ASOS, and McIDAS. Prerequisite: MET 103 and MATH 131.
MET 240. Introduction to Climate Change.
Cr. 3. An exploration of past climate changes and the issue of contemporary anthropogenic greenhouse warming. Students will gain an understanding of the major forcing mechanisms behind climate change, as well as the feedbacks that are important in the climate system. Not open to students who have received credit for MET 440. Prerequisites: MET 103 or consent of instructor.
MET 279. Severe Storm Prediction and Nowcasting.
Cr. 3. Introduces the student to the structure of supercell and multicell thunderstorms and tornadoes, as well as their synoptic or mesoscale environments. Examines current methods of forecasting convective weather systems. Prerequisite: MET 216.
MET 290. Topics in Meteorology.
Cr. 1-3. Seminar in selected meteorological topics appropriate for more intensive investigation at the intermediate level, with an emphasis on the relationship between meteorology and other disciplines. Topics may include remote sensing, natural hazards, and meteorology in the humanities or social sciences. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different. Prerequisite: MET 103 or consent of instructor.
MET 291. Professional Perspectives.
Cr. 1. A seminar course aimed at preparing students for scholarships, internships, and post-graduate life in atmospheric science. Career paths in atmospheric science will be explored. In preparation for graduate school or employment, students will create resumes, cover letters, and personal essays. Interview techniques, professional expectations and concerns will be reviewed. Topics including professional ethics and responsibilities of scientists will be discussed. Prerequisite: MET 103.
MET 292. Lake Effect Snow Analysis and Forecasting.
Cr. 1. This course examins the analysis and forecasting of lake effect snow. In addition to reading journal articles covering several aspects of lake effect snow, students explore case studies from each of the Great Lakes. The class format is a combination of student presentations, discussion, and lecture. Prerequisite: MET 103.
MET 319. Tropical Meteorology.
Cr. 3. Introduction to the synoptics and dynamics of tropical weather systems, including their interaction with and influence on the global circulation. Topics include oceanic current systems, monsoons, tropical cyclones, ENSO, and local/mesoscale circulations. Prerequisite: MET 216 and MATH 131 or 151.
MET 330. Meteorological Computer Applications.
Cr. 3. An introduction to computing in an atmospheric science context. FORTRAN programming in Windows and UNIX environments is used to analyze meteorological processes such as convention, advection, phase changes, etc. Additional programming languages may be included as appropriate. Prerequisite: MET 216.
MET 350. Boundary Layer Meteorology.
Cr. 3 A study of the physical processes of the earth's boundary layer and microclimate. Topics will include turbulent transfer in the boundary layer, the surface energy balance, turbulent fluxes of heat, moisture, and momentum, evapotranspiration, and the modification of weather and climate due to surface and boundary layer conditions. Prerequisite: MET 103 and MATH 131 or 151.
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Cr. 3. Survey of the atmospheric system, including basic characteristics and variables; radiation thermodynamics; vertical temperature structures; stability concepts and evaluation; physics of clouds and precipitation processes. Prerequisites: Meteorology majors only, MATH 253 and MET 216.
MET 372/572. Atmospheric Dynamics I.
3+2, Cr. 4. A general survey of the fundamental forces and laws that govern atmospheric processes, particularly those motions associated with weather and climate. Emphases are on the applications of the basic equations of motion, atmospheric thermodynamics, gradient and geostrophic flow, and the general circulation. Prerequisites: Meteorology majors only, MATH 253 and MET 216.
MET 373/573. Atmospheric Dynamics II.
3+2, Cr. 4. Second semester dynamics course emphasizing quasi-geostrophic dynamics; wave motions, barotropic and baroclinic instabilities; cyclones, air masses, fronts and frontogenesis, various development theories; cyclone climatologies, jet streaks, and secondary thermal circulations. Laboratory case studies and exercises. Prerequisite: MET 372.
MET 385/585. Field Study in Meteorology.
0+4, Cr. 3. Field work emphasizing aspects of meteorological analysis and forecasting. Topics include severe storm prediction, spotting and interception and aviation meteorology. May be repeated for credit if the topics are different. Additional fees charged to cover expenses.
MET 430/530. Numerical Weather Prediction.
Cr. 3. An introduction to numerical modeling techniques and weather prediction models: model fundamentals, structures, dynamics, physical parameterization, and model forecast diagnostics. Students will gain experience running simple codes and study different aspects and intelligent use of weather models. Prerequisite: MET 330 and MATH 370.
MET 435/535. Radar Meteorology.
Cr. 3. A study of the theoretical and operational principles of meteorological radar, including dual-polarization methodologies. This course focuses on applications and techniques of Doppler weather radar. Prerequisites: MET 216 and MATH 253.
MET 440/540. Global Climate Change.
Cr. 3. An examination of the physical processes of global climate change, both past and future. The emphasis will be on the issues of future climate change, including greenhouse forcing and important atmospheric and oceanic feedback mechanisms. The course will also investigate local and regional climate changes resulting from land use, such as deforestation and desertification. In addition to discussing relevant literature, students will explore several climate data sets. Prerequisite: MET 215 and MATH 131 or 151.
MET 480/580. Synoptic Scale Analysis and Forecasting.
3+2, Cr. 4. Historic perspective of the extratropical cyclone; air masses and frontal systems; formation and growth of extratropical cyclones; distribution of cyclones and cyclone tracks; basic satellite interpretation; operational forecast models; forecasting rules of thumb; selected case studies; forecast problems, including space and time considerations. Students prepare and present forecasts and answer public inquiries via a weatherphone service. Prerequisites: MET 216 and 373.
MET 481/581. Mesoscale Analysis and Forecasting.
3+2, Cr. 4. Introduction to mesoscale meteorology and analysis, classification and forecasting challenges; analysis techniques; mechanically/thermally driven circulations, including land-sea breezes and lake effect snow; downslope flows; synoptic setting for severe weather; atmospheric stability; analysis and forecast procedures; convection theory; thunderstorm models, isolated convective systems, organized convective systems and tornadoes; atmospheric discontinuities; drylines, outflow boundaries, fronts; introduction to atmospheric observing systems. Prerequisite: MET 480.
MET 486/586. Internship in Meteorology.
Cr. 1-6. Students gain experience by working in National Weather Service offices, government laboratories, private consulting firms, or media and broadcasting stations. Prerequisites: meteorology or broadcast meteorology major and consent of internship coordinator. S/U grade only.
MET 490/590. Selected Topics in Meteorology.
Cr. 1-3. Advanced studies in applied and theoretical meteorology, Topics such as weather systems analysis, micrometeorology and atmospheric observing systems may be considered. May be repeated when topic is different. Prerequisite: MET 103 and 216 and consent of instructor.
MET 495. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3. Individual research readings on a topic in meteorology agreed upon by a student and a faculty member of his/her choice from the Department. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and consent of the Chair of the Department.
MET 497. Honors Work in Meteorology.
Cr. 3. See Honors Work, page 54.
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Today's higher-end home theater systems outperform the commercial cineplex hands down. No contest. This reality became very apparent to me recently when I stayed late at our Los Angeles showroom to watch Tron Legacy in 3D. It was time to finally watch a movie from start to finish on this amazing home theater...afterall, I have the keys to the place. I invited my brother to watch it with me, and it was fun to watch his reaction to seeing this movie we both love, as it felt like watching it for the first time for both of us. Why was it so different than the cineplex? A few reasons...as will be described next. It was so much fun that we want YOU to experience this, too (if you live in or around Los Angeles). Here are reasons why a high-performance home theater blows away the cineplex:
1 - The Environment...The showroom, designed to resemble a nice luxury residence, is peaceful, quiet, and doesn't have sticky floors and tweens texting during the movie. It is relaxing, and to top it off, I've built up a small liquor cabinet there for when we host events, so a cocktail just adds to the fun and relaxation (we had Long Island Iced Teas that night, so we were definitely in "chill" mode).2 - The Performance...
Our demonstration theater uses ultra high-performance home theater brands and components, fitting into the entry-level of the higher-end of theater designs. The room is fairly small, so it is limited in a few ways, but nonetheless, performs incredibly. As in "knock your socks off" powerful if you get too liberal with the volume control. It features a THX-certified JBL Synthesis sound system, Digital Projection Titan 3D projector, Crestron touchscreen control (we use a Crestron-connected iPad in the theater, too), and ultra comfortable leather Fortress theater seats with D-BOX motion actuation. Bottom line...Wow! The D-BOX seats add a whole new "you are there" level of engagement (see this blog post to learn more about D-BOX > Adding Realism to Home Theater). My brother and I looked at each other a few times during the movie and laughed out loud how amazing the experience was...it was so much more fun than going to the local movie theater can ever hope to be. Yes, our screening room's home theater system is roughly $150K, but to quote Ferris Bueller: "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up". If you'd like to keep that $150K in your bank account, don't schedule a demo. (But, you can schedule a demo, see below). You have been warned!3 - The Convenience...A home theater is in...well, you guessed it...your home. No having to drive anywhere, find parking, stand in any lines, drive home when you're tired, etc. In the past, I would never have listed safety as another justification for a home theater before, but then again, a nut job entered a theater in Colorado on opening day of 'Dark Knight' and killed 12 people and wounded over 50 not too long ago. Your home is safe place to be, and a good home theater becomes a magnet for your kids and their friends, as they'll want to watch movies and play games on your huge screen. 4 - The Comfort...Sitting in plush, supportive, comfortable reclining theater seating brings another level of enjoyment to the experience. The seat backs were purposely designed to support the base of your head but not be so high as to block off the sound from the rear channel speakers, as do many cineplex seats these days. And, as you know, most commercial theater seats aren't so comfortable to begin with.5 - First Run Movies in Your Home...Yes, Really
Here's another biggie...in the past, if you wanted to watch a major blockbuster on opening day, you'd be forced to line up at the local cineplex, but no more. A company called PRIMA Cinema brings first run movies to your home day and date with the theatrical release. Ultimate convenience. Read more about PRIMA Cinema here > Movies in Your Home During Theatrical Release.Also, keep checking back with this blog, as we are about to announce something exciting from one of our vendors that will really add to movie-watching convenience, and no, it isn't another streaming movie service. It is much better. You can subscribe in the box to the right to get blog updates in your inbox.Are you convinced you should schedule a demonstration yet? I hope so. If you live in or near Los Angeles, all it will cost you is the gas to get to our showroom located at 653 N. Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069. It is located 1/2 way between Santa Monica and Melrose Blvd. Open Tuesday - Thursday 10 - 5, Friday - Monday by appointment only. It is always best to schedule an appointment, which you can do by calling (866) 692-8489 or filling out a form (by clicking on the blue button below).
As mentioned, our showroom's home theater system is roughly $150K. Not chump change, but you'll get a lot more use from this investment than a pool or many other expensive home options (see this post for some interesting math > How Much Should You Spend on Your Home Electronic Systems?). If that is way out of your price range, not to worry, we can design and install systems for much less that will still bring years of smiles to you, your family, and looks of envy from your friends. On the other hand, if you are looking for the state-of-the-art reference-grade home theater, we can demonstrate another system that is valued at over $500K. The performance of this system is truly in a class by itself, I've witnessed many jaws drop during demonstrations. Appointment only...please fill out the form by clicking the orange box below to request a demonstration.
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Learning Curve
A training video of a new application can really reduce the learning curve. The recordMyDesktop program is at an early stage of development but already stable enough for everyday use. We'll show you how to use the program to capture custom procedures in a desktop video.
IT trainers understand that the best way to teach a desktop procedure is to help the user visualize each step. Overhead projectors were long regarded as the best approach; in recent years, computer-based slideshows and video projectors have extended this philosophy. But even these "modern" teaching aids suffer from the fact that they are static: In the best case, all you can show your students is a short text segment and a couple of screenshots.
Educational videos, typically implemented as Flash animations, are a relatively recent innovation. To play the video, all the student needs is a web browser with a suitable Flash plugin. Because a native Linux application for Macromedia's proprietary Flash format did not exist at first, trainers and teachers had no alternative but to create their own tools for building training videos.
A number of Linux developers rose to this challenge and programmed recordMyDesktop [1] and Istanbul [2]. Both programs are currently at an early stage of development, but lab tests reveal that recordMyDesktop is certainly mature and stable enough for everyday use.
To run recordMyDesktop, all you need is a working Linux PC with one of the major video players (Totem, Xine, MPlayer). If you want the recording to be professional, the system also must have a sound card, and you will need a microphone for sound recording. If you intend to use the GUI to control the software, you need both the free Theora codec and a complete Python environment, including matching Qt and Gtk modifications.
RecordMyDesktop is available in binary format for almost any Linux distribution, which considerably simplifies the installation. Users with Fedora and Mandriva, or their derivatives, will find pre-built packages at Rpmfind [3]; packages for Slackware and its derivatives are available from Linuxpackages [4]. Debian and Ubuntu offer the package in their own repositories, and fans of openSUSE can turn to Rpmseek [5]. If you use any other distribution or prefer to build the program yourself, Sourceforge [6] has a tarball with the current source code package.
Although recordMyDesktop is a command-line program, the developers have programmed two almost identical front ends for Gnome/XFCE and KDE: Gtk-recordmydesktop and Qt-recordmydesktop. Both are available as pre-built binary packages for most distributions.
Synaptic, Rpmdrake, and YaST will also set up the required menu entries when they install the programs, allowing users to launch the software in next to no time.
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Modern computers typically have a sound card. To avoid reinventing the silent movie with recordMyDesktop, just attach a microphone to your sound card's microphone input jack.
In our lab, I achieved the best results with a simple clip microphone clipped onto the collar of my shirt or attached to a buttonhole (Figure 1).
The microphone needs a stereo jack; if you use a mono jack, a modern sound card will only record on one channel. On top of this, PC sound cards are not designed to support just any input impedance.
Microphones with just a couple of hundred ohms impedance are not suitable: You will achieve the best results with a device that offers about 2.5 to a maximum of 10kohms.
To avoid feedback through your PC's loudspeakers, most distributions disable the microphone input by default; you might need to enable it in the ALSA Mixer. To do so, check the Rec. checkbox in the Mic slider window.
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By Lucia Blash
Think grand visions and exotic locales and a basement studio in Dalston doesn't immediately spring to mind.
However, next week, director Owen Calvert-Lyons will seemingly stage the impossible when he brings to life Jules Verne's epic adventure story Around The World In Eighty Days in the 100-seat studio at the Arcola Theatre.
Adapted by writer Toby Hulse, the production tells the story of Victorian adventurer Phileas Fogg and his French valet Passepartout who attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a £20,000 wager.
In what may be considered as madcap a mission as the one undertaken by Fogg himself, Owen will attempt to take audiences on that journey by land, sea, air and beast while rooted in the confines of the small theatre space.
Oh, and along with the small matter of conjuring up such colourful destinations as Egypt, India and Hong Kong, he has just three actors to play 30 characters.
"Yes, I suppose it seems a little madcap," said Owen. "Jules Verne writes a really epic story and we're attempting to do this in a studio.
"Plus, we are setting ourselves a similar challenge to the one Fogg faces - we are rehearsing and staging the show in two-and-a-half weeks so we will be working at that speed.
"We have three fantastic actors, Matt Odell, Iain Ridley and Simon Snashall, and part of the joy of doing it that way will be about keeping the sense of fun and anarchy."
To help him recreate Jules Verne's world, Owen, who is head of creative learning at Arcola Theatre, is working with set designer Amy Yardley and Punchdrunk theatre company's sound designer Steven Dobbie.
"A huge challenge in this production is how you present the more physical things," said Owen.
"So how do you present ships and boats and those forms of transport that are really important in the story? How do you present an elephant or a hot air balloon?
"We go to Egypt, Japan, New York and San Francisco. How do you give a sense of that?
"Steven is going to create a lot of our sense of journey and our sense of environment through sound. While Amy has created a very simple but ingenious set that will certainly give the illusion of boats and trains.
"However, it needs to be about invention and imagination, small beautiful things rather than grand production elements."
It is evident from speaking with Owen that, similar to the hero of the story Fogg, he believes anything is possible.
"I grew up on adventure stories. They were always what excited me as a child - great epic stories filled with excitement and danger," Owen explained.
"In this story we have a world where 80 days seems an absolute miracle to travel around the world.
"Fogg believes he can do this thing that no one else in the world believes is possible.
"So the essence of the play is really about adventure and aspiration. The pursuit of ones dreams - and, yes, that really excites me."
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Around The World In Eighty Days will be Owen's last theatre production for Arcola Theatre before he embarks on his own epic adventure, taking up the post of artistic director at The Point in Eastleigh and its sister venue The Berry Theatre in Hedge End at the end of March.
At just 32 he will be the youngest director appointed to head The Point, one of the south's leading venues for contemporary performance, and the newly built The Berry Theatre.
"It's always been my ambition to be an artistic director. I have worked in some really beautiful theatres and I have seen how key that role is in terms of how it sets a tone in the building. It can excite and galvanise a structure or it can do the opposite.
"I'm really looking forward to leading a new team and encouraging everyone to make exciting work.
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"My background is about how you give young artists the break that is going to allow them to make the work they want to make.
"So often great young artists never find that first way in. It's slightly clichéd that idea about 'the foot in the door' but, actually, so much of young artists' energy - and when I say young I don't necessarily mean age but in terms of experience or where they are in their career - is expended trying to get seen and get noticed.
"It distracts them from making the work they want to make. The Point says, 'Let's make that bit easy. Let's create ways to give young artists a platform or get advice from people in the industry. Let's make that bit easy so the really hard part, the making of exciting and innovative work, is where they can focus their creative energies'."
On the Arcola
■ Based in Dalston, one of the hippest destinations in London, Arcola Theatre is at the centre of this culturally rich neighbourhood.
For the past four years, Owen Calvert-Lyons has been the venue's head of creative learning, engaging with the community and building the theatre audiences of tomorrow.
He said: "The Arcola attracts a broad range. We appeal to people living and working in Hackney. We also appeal to a real arts crowd, people who know good productions and know the names of some of the more obscure pieces. We also attract the Dalston hipsters."
On East London's emerging culture
■ In the past few years, Dalston has gone from being in the shadows of Shoreditch's uber chic enclave to being declared by Italian Vogue as being the trendiest, coolest, most caldissimo neighbourhood in London.
Owen said: "East London is really enjoying a revival. It's a very exciting place to be. To an extent that's been spurred on by the Olympics but it started long before that.
"The renaissance of Shoreditch has been at its heart. It has become a creative hub.
"In terms of theatre though, east London is only just developing. If you take a map of arts institutions in London, you'll still see the east is relatively sparse.
"Yet when you're here it feels art is everywhere. It's less about venues and more about things simply happening in the street."
On theatre for inner city children
■ Arcola Theatre's production of Around The World In Eighty Days is part of a three-year development programme with The Prince's Foundation For Children And The Arts that supports the creation of theatre for school groups.
"For a lot of children coming to the theatre is a new experience. We started on the project with them a year and a half ago and most of the children had no theatre vocabulary.
"They talked about the productions very filmically. Some even came away from shows saying: 'I really enjoyed the film'.
"Around The World In Eighty Days is the third show and they're already starting to compare them, using theatre vocabulary. It's a joy to see the transformation."
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text: Army Increases Combat Effectiveness With More Reflective Belts, Extremely Safe Combat Patrols Maxx Butthurt August 18, 2012 Army 71 Comments Follow Duffel Blog: 82nd Airborne soldiers leave their forward operating base with safety on their side. PANJWAI DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN – Army Sergeant First Class James Hargrove knows the dangers of war. The platoon sergeant — currently on a year-long deployment with the 82nd Airborne — says he's been worried about maintaining combat effectiveness since casualties have been so high. His soldiers have seen increasing attacks from small arms, rocket-propelled grenades, and countless improvised explosive devices (IED). "I was really concerned about whether or not we could keep this up for another five months," says Hargrove. "I mean, how the fuck can you take the fight to the enemy when you're losing guys like we are?" "So I brought up the issue to my chain of command, and believe it or not, they did something about it." The grizzled platoon sergeant smiles and holds up the latest addition to a soldier's protective gear when going outside the wire. A bright yellow reflective belt. "When the CO called us all together and told us about the new policy, I was like holy-shit, why didn't I think of that?" Years of Army research of course has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that soldiers who wore reflective belts during low light hours were 75% less likely to get hit by cars, motorcyclists, pedestrians, small arms fire, explosions, lightning strikes, or fat wives in base housing. The only question soldiers are asking is "why wasn't this implemented sooner?" As Hargrove's platoon gears up for another combat patrol into the heart of an enemy village, the men are all smiles, helping each other adjust the neon-yellow straps to ensure maximum visibility during the dark hours of the night. "There's no way we're going to take casualties with these babies!" exlaims PFC Lance Detwiller. As the Americans exit the compound with their Afghan partners, the ANA seem to hang back, shying away from the US soldiers in formation. When asked about this, SFC Hargrove believes it to be a simple answer. "It's probably just jealousy. I mean, there's only so many reflective belts to go around, and our guys come first, ya know?" Don't miss the next story.Get the latest news and alerts from Duffel Blog delivered to your inbox—free. Short URL: http://duffelblog.com/eZ4We Ronald E Maitrejean says: January 17, 2015 at 11:44 AM this page has a problem ! THE SARCASM FONT IS STUCK ! I LOVE IT ! ! ! John MasterGuns Lewis says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM @ Mark-short answer to your question…Army discipline. Or lack of same. Jerry Beingesser says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM The next item will be blinking red clown noeses the the radio mans helmet. We will not be beat. Sam Ferrell says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Fat wife repellant. Ken Warner says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Sadly, I wouldn't be at all surprised if the army actually tried this. Chris Bushart says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM How did casualty's decrease? I would think that it is helping the enemy. "Here I am in the bright yellow stripes". Why do we still wear camo gear? Lets just start wearing Cook Whites and call it a day. Mike Harris says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Rumor has it… The DoD is forcing troops to mark their entire patrol route with reflective yellow safety paint so the next squad to come through doesnt get lost. David Rush says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM The ONLY thing that will save your butt in a fire fight is your PT belt and Camel Back, all other armor is strictly for looks. Pepe Tandazo says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Pt belts all the way Daniel Barton says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM This shit is funny…….Its the only news I read… Anonymous says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM I'm retired and still were my reflective belt. But Seriously, I can see some dumb a** at the puzzle palace, writing up the new Army reg for this right now. Timothy Michael Nance says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Fight like we train? Justin E. Miller says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM PT Belts save lives, people. THEY SAVE LIVES! Peter Kirk says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM he wore a yellow ribbon round the whole torso! c'mon,, sing along with me! Kyle Kline says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM I will also be recommending this to my command great idea, give those guys a medal. Daniel Reed says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM More PT Belt mania! Jason Hutt says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Funny as hell! Robert Kerecz says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Thanks. I just spewed hot coffee on my keyboard. Now, do they have their combat earplugs in? Green or yellow side out? Christopher Golembe says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Are you kidding me? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Why wear multicam? Just get reflective uniforms James P Mcclain says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM its true reflective belts provide a personal shield against all small arms and grenades. Mark Rinaldi says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Why are some Soldiers wearing them left to right and some right to left. Why are they not all the same! Frank Wismer says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Absolutely brilliant! Any fool can understand that reflective belts reflect the sun making it impossible for taking aim at the patrol. Mark Malinowski says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM The two in the back of the patrol aren't wearing their reflective belts. They're done for. James Nelson says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM 82nd leads the way! Martin Andrew says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Anything to stop being hit on by fat wives is a good thing. Clarence Moore says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM THIS ENTIRE IS SITE IS NOTHING MORE THAN A TABLOID LIKE THE SUN OR THE ENQUIRER. IF YOU BELIEVE ANYTHING ON THIS SITE YOU ARE A FUCKING DUMBASS! Thomas Pintar says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM funny satire. David Gaddie says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Good training for the school crossing guard career after the military. Tyler Bosco says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Soldiers everywhere will find this story hilarious… Nate Opgenorth says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Ahaha I love this! I remember wearing these in 4th grade being "walking patrol". I wouldn't be surprised if the Airforce took this to heart in the most serious way! Jacob Richards says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM WOW Lance Heckerman says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM A recent study has found the latest approved US Army cammo patterns are more effective that reflective belts in making soldiers more visible. Sean Michael Diggs says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM PT Belts have shield generators. Didn't you know? lol! Dust Man says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM THEY ARE JUST FOR USE BY THE POOPY DIBBLERS AND CUM GURGLERS SINCE THEY DROPPED DOn't ASK DOn't TELL…SODOM AND GOMMORAH BRIGADE I BELIEVE. Ryan Crane says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM We actually went out on a patrol with reflective belts one time just to be smart asses after the BSO said that we were required to wear reflective belts on our tiny FOB at all times.. We took pictures, then waved at the TOC as we came back on the FOB.. it was awesome. Timothy Nelson says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM Wait a minute, I thought this was satire… AK Bear says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM While safety is important, I'm not sure this is enough. I would recommend stripes on the ruck, around the helmet and the legs and feet should also be marked. That said, a clear visible marking for the gun would also make everything safer. Which means that black color has to go. Neon color weapons are better for safety. John Whitehead says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM wars should be conducted by us guys over 55. First….we shoot the media and press guys……then we take care of business. Then we take a nap. end of story. Anthony Hargrave says: January 3, 2014 at 2:55 AM It kills me how many people fall for this stuff. Its Not Real People! None of these stories are real! Oh I understand now….Hey guys your on the wrong page, Marines are 5th tab from the left. Hardly Deployed says: October 31, 2012 at 5:25 PM I think we forgot to mention that the US forces working for the MFO in Egypt wear bright ass orange headgear. Bright colors prevent wars, duh! TorranceBell says: November 7, 2012 at 7:19 PM It's supposed to be called 'rust' color, lol (mfo-48) combatjumpmaster says: September 12, 2012 at 10:57 AM Just happened to look down on my desk and (re)found my old Motorcycle DDC card. Took it back in 92 or 93 back on Bragg (after taking a MUCH better course in Germany in order to get my USAREUR motorcycle endorsement). Having that card in your wallet, plus wearing a reflective vest or PT belt while riding was like LVL V body armor to spit-balls! As the reg never stated the COLORS required for the reflective vest, I found a black one with 2 white reflective strips sewn on. Got "questioned" a couple of times by "superiors" about it, asked them to look at the reg… topic never came up again… candido j colon says: September 10, 2012 at 7:56 AM would that belt make it easier to see u.kinda like a target on ur back The_Hammer says: October 9, 2012 at 12:29 PM That's the point dumbass. old vet says: September 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM The soldiers in the picture need to get it together! Whatever happened to uniformity? Some have the belt over the right shoulder and some over the left!! Don't they have any standards? former Sgt O' Marines says: September 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM Glow straps save lives in combat environment. Mortality rates climb back in garrison as glow belts are used as strangulation tools during suicide briefs. All branches of military baffled. Cpl gimmeabreak says: August 31, 2012 at 4:29 PM I never read anything as funny as this! And the funniest of all are all the serious loonies out there who can't take a fucking joke. I am 65 years old, did my time in Vietnam. I remember all the filthy jokes made at the expense of officers (junior and senior). But maybe I am too old to read this shit. I almost stroked out laughing. Get real, all you serious assholes out there! This is for fun. And our guys and gals in combat need this for stress relief. That's my rant and I'm stickin' to it. leftoftheboom says: August 24, 2012 at 10:52 AM We need to add glowing florescent tattoos on the neck, wrists and ankles, yellow or orange so that the exposed areas will be visible. And all military personnel will now have ear piercings so that reflective warning triangles will be affixed. We will also mount strobes on our helmets with revolving mirrors so that the individual is as visible as possible. Safety first, mission last TWS says: August 28, 2012 at 6:41 PM Winner. Farve says: August 23, 2012 at 12:24 AM While at premob I was joking around because of the stupidity of the PT belt and wore my PT belt in the shower. Another warrior snapped a photo of me. Later in the deployment an LT was transferred to battalion and had to put together a shower SOP. After returning from a convoy mission the Battalion XO saw me in the chow hall and was laughing hysterically at me and commented " you're the PT belt in the shower guy." Needless to say I never was injured in the shower. Bill Cooper says: August 20, 2012 at 1:28 PM Huh!?! Robet says: August 20, 2012 at 12:52 PM I know most of these comments are dripping with sarcasm but for the one or two people that really do think this is a good idea let me speak plainly, these people are fucking retards!!!!!!!!!!!! Decisions like this and flawed logic are killing our troops. On top of that, policy like this pushes REAL, salty soldiers to leave the army. Bullets, bombs and danger are not the reason soldiers leave the military, stupid politically correct, nonsensical, bureaucratic, left wing, hippy, safety weenies push real soldiers out of the army. Pits and Shagrins says: August 20, 2012 at 3:06 PM Ummm Robet (French?), who are you mad at? There is a reason most of the comments on here are "dripping" with sarcasm. We, the majority of posters, HAVE A FUCKING SENSE OF HUMOR! So, why are your panties all twisted? No one is really forcing our troops to patrol with cones on their heads or flashing lights on their backs (however, neon green safety vests are still optional). Just like no one forces people to post "serious," stupid, trolling, blathering, idotic, out of contex faux anger shit on a satirical site. Oh, one more thing, and let me speak plainly, I don't know of anyone on here that has ever been accused of fucking retards. That's just sick man!! Is that a French thing???? Bill Cooper says: August 20, 2012 at 11:16 AM Johnson, did you forget your medicine today. Calm the f*ck down and reply to the damn article. If you want to advertise that you like SF guys, and who doesn't, take out an ad. Jeez! Johnson says: August 19, 2012 at 8:00 PM The Army has gone soft. Go Special Forces or Ranger Bat, or get the fuck out and collect welfare. Fuck these soft CSM's and Soft BC's, all the way down to the Yes Sir PL's. Bitches. Army Spouse (P) says: August 20, 2012 at 12:36 AM There is nothing safety oriented about this reply. Fantastic article that you are not contributing to. and fyi SF and Rangers are Army. or did you mean to say big Army versus SOCOM? Go troll somewhere else. I bet your cac card was taken from you a long time ago you call of duty playing fuckstick. 'Merica! Jeremy says: August 20, 2012 at 3:00 AM You forgot the end of "'Merica!"….Fu@K Yeah!! Johnson says: August 20, 2012 at 6:57 AM not trying to argue with you Army Spouse. So shut the fuck up, and go sit in the bleachers on the parade field. Pits and Shagrins says: August 20, 2012 at 1:10 PM My my Johnson. Why such anger?? I'm willing to bet you've spent way too much time playing pocket pool instead of working…eh Tiny??? Kinda scrambled yer brains a little, didn't it??? And I've got $20 on Army Spouse whippin' yer ass all over this place! Big smiles!! leftoftheboom says: August 24, 2012 at 11:10 AM Change the cushion in your Chair..born. It might make you less crabby. Lt. Butero-Trinkejo says: August 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM Also making Female Soldiers wear Chain-mail Bikinis is extremely safe! TWS says: August 19, 2012 at 11:22 AM Camo makes it hard to see those guys. Get them into orange and yellow safety shirts and construction helmets. Instead of those dangerous weapons, they should be carrying something safer. I opt for those human signboard deals that guys advertise with on sidewalks directing people to businesses. You can teach them to toss them in the air and spin them to attract attention. Make sure you space the guys out better, you don't want them all advertising on the same street corner and in front of the same shop. And I've heard that there might be some money problems coming down the pike. You can sell space on the signs to make up some of the shortfall. Plus, you can improve COIN by renting space on one side for say 'Coca-cola' and give away space on the opposite sign to local businesses, 'Ahkbar's Carpets and IED's', 'Shaheed's Involuntary Disposable Wives – Guaranteed Virgins or Your Money Back', 'Crazy Omar's New and Gently Used Goats'. it'll prepare the troops for the jobs available when they get home. Win-win-win! SlicNic5150 says: August 19, 2012 at 3:35 AM WELL IT'S ABOUT TIME! I remember traveling from KAF out to FOBs that DIDN'T require reflective belts…I never felt safe out there…couldn't wait to get back to KAF…and the shower… Darrell B says: August 18, 2012 at 2:39 PM I've also seen orange flags at pedestrian crossings that OBVIOUSLY work. Affix those babies to our warriors' helmets for full-time use. Bam, safety just happened. Pits and Shagrins says: August 20, 2012 at 1:02 PM Bravo Sir, Bravfuckingo!!!! Excellent idea!


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Actress-singer Kat Graham—who plays witch Bonnie Bennett on The CW's Vampire Diaries and has dropped a few, poppy-delicious singles—put together a scintillating music video for her latest song, "I Want It All," and EW has the exclusive debut of the clip.
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Gardiner Expressway in Toronto is a hazard according to study
The Gardiner Expressway has been an iconic part of Toronto's skyline since construction of it began in 1956. It begins (or ends) where the Don Valley Parkway ends and spans across our entire city to where it becomes the Queen Elizabeth Way. More than 200,000 vehicles use the Gardiner Expressway every day, though its original design capacity was only for 70,000. Needless to say, it's a very busy route and it is not uncommon for traffic to be gridlocked in both directions.
The problem lies in the fact that the highway itself may be a hazard. Entire sections of the highway are deteriorating and are in need of dire repair despite constant upkeep. According to an independent study of the highway, this poses a 'significant safety hazard.'
In the past year, several large chunks of concrete have actually fallen from the Gardiner onto Lakeshore Blvd. below . This is due to the erosion that occurs due to water seeping into the highway's concrete exterior. The water (often saturated with salt) causes the steel supports to rust and also causes damage when the water freezes in the winter time. This water expansion and rust weakens the integrity of the concrete and is the cause of the concrete falling.
This summer, City engineers have been chipping away and repairing any loose bits of the highway that they find. The off ramp at Jarvis on the Eastbound side is now closed so that the highway can be repaired.
Is it enough? According to the report, there is not enough that is being done to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians alike. The Gardiner is a raised highway that runs over the Lakeshore in sections. Toronto city Counselor Denzil Minnan-Wong said an additional $20 million in capital spending will be requested by city staff to pay for better investigation techniques and repairs on the nearly 60 year old road.
The independent report also points out, it is impossible to eliminate the risk of falling concrete because of the age of the Gardiner
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Legendary real estate agent Fred Sands, speaking before a group of industry professionals on Friday, called the current housing market "pathetic" and advised agents to seek other employment, according to this story in the L.A. Times.
"If you've been in it for five or six years and are barely making a living, you might want to think about what you were doing before and get back into it — you can come back in a couple of years," Sands told members of the California Assn. of Realtors meeting in Universal City….In the short term, the local real estate market "is not going to get better," Sands said.
Sands expressed sympathy for agents working in the San Fernando Valley, saying, "I feel your pain." He suggested that they and other agents who wanted to stay in the business "move to the Westside" or focus on more-affluent areas.
But wealthy areas won't escape unscathed, Sands said. "We saw 25-year-old guys buying $3-million houses," he said of the questionable mortgage practices of recent years…."The idea that everyone is supposed to own a home is baloney," he added.
Sands also told agents to practice tough love with clients by insisting that they slash their listing prices to realistic levels.
Sands counseled agents that property prices must be cut drastically to "get in front of the crisis." Otherwise, agents will "follow it down like a dope" and get even less for the properties, if they can sell them at all, he said.
Also at the gathering was Alan Long, president of the Southern California region of Sotheby's International Realty Inc., who told agents to drop sellers who won't lower their prices.
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I've been carrying this Funky Zebra boston mini with me for nearly 2 months, she's the perfect companion for all the right reason - the stud detailing and kaleidoscopic zebra print, the accent blue colour under the cross body strap. Although she's small, my giant DSLR camera manage to fit inside and other small content, she's a tough cookie I tell you. She's the best!
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Stream Explorers session #1, Collegiate Peaks Anglers Quick report on the first Stream Explorers session, run by Collegiate Peaks Anglers of Colorado.
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BSA Racing: Let's Accelerate the Adventure All the Way to the 2013 Indy 500!
It is that time of year again, and we are excited to highlight one of our most visible months in Scouting—Indy 500 month.
Three years ago, BSA Racing made a huge impact on the national stage during one of the most watched sporting events in the world. That year, Alex Lloyd, the first BSA racing team driver, competed in what can simply be called one of the best drives in Indy 500 history.
Starting at the middle of the pack, Alex finished the 500-mile race in fourth place, the best finish ever in the more than 25-year history of Dale Coyne Racing (DCR). A blend of great driver skill and outstanding pit strategy allowed DCR, one of the smaller and less well-financed teams in the INDYCAR Series, to topple some of the biggest names and teams in the sport; or some might say it was the magic of the 100th anniversary celebration that fueled the historic performance. Either way, this effort was watched by nearly 300,000 spectators and several millions more worldwide, but equally important is that Scouts and Scouters from far and wide witnessed the BSA Racing team compete with skill, determination, and teamwork.
This month, we are excited that our 2013 season driver, Justin Wilson, is poised to represent BSA Racing on the biggest stage in sports. The 2013 Indy 500 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in history and our driver has been one of the better drivers this year. Justin, after a great podium finish in Long Beach and an awesome top 10 showing in Brazil, is back in the heartland of America to represent Scouting's nearly 5 million current members and nearly 50 million living alumni.
This platform continues to be one of the most visible for the BSA, and its science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) elements inspire youth to learn more about the sciences in a cool and exciting way. The BSA racing program impacts our organization like no other, and we continue to benefit from the positive national exposure and the high-level corporate connections this relationship provides.
Just like in years past, make sure you spread the word and tune in to ABC on Sunday, May 26, to watch the Indy 500 and cheer for the No. 19 Boy Scouts of America car, driven by superstar driver Justin Wilson. Also visit www.indycar.com to stay in the loop on all the exciting activities leading up to the historic 2013 Indy 500!
For more information on this program, please visit www.scouting.org/motorsports.aspx. If you would like to know more about some of our exciting corporate alliances sponsorships, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at email@example.com. We would love to hear from you.
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Do we have merchandise yet?????????? I want a T-Shirt!!!!