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> 12 Hottest Cruise Topics in 2012
Date Published: December 25, 2012
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12 Hottest Cruise Topics in 2012
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Hottest Cruise News Stories in 2012
Main Page: 2012, the Year in Cruising
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(11:30 p.m. EST) – While scanning the sea full of hot topics from 2012, one subject regularly churns up the greatest interest: Our readers want to know the latest tips and policies when it comes to cruising. They're also interested in getting the most bang for their cruise buck -- and who can blame them, what with new fees popping up for those little extras like late-night room service and dining room corkage.
We know you, our readers, are a savvy bunch, so it's no surprise that in 2012, you wanted to learn how to stretch that dollar, how to pack for your cruise and how to score a free drink.
Of course, safety issues were brought to light after the January 13, 2012, Costa Concordia tragedy, and feature stories and blog posts on the topic became some of our most-read items of the year.
Sure, we have our favorite topics, but we were surprised to find out how closely they aligned with yours. Read on to see which subjects had our readers clicking and buzzing.
Compare: 10 Most Popular Cruise Ships
When we put together a chart comparing the most popular ships, our readers responded -- and debated. Oh, did they debate. While everyone agreed cruising is a wonderful way to travel, comments got heated and covered everything from which cruise lines are the best to the merits of mega-ships.
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9 More Ways to Get Free Drinks at Sea
In November 2011, we ran a post on 7 Ways to Get Free Drinks at Sea. It was so wildly popular and generated so many reader tips, we just had to come back with another story. The result: Nine more tips that we hope helped everyone get at least one beverage gratis.
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Nickel and Dimed? 22 Cruise Ship 'Added Fees' Compared
Each day, we seemed to learn more about new charges coming from various cruise lines in an effort to provide passengers with a la cart options. Up-charged features run the gamut from "V.I.P" treatment to Internet service. We asked, and you voted on the most egregious fees.
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After Concordia, is Cruising Safe?
Certainly, the question was on everyone's lips after Costa Concordia capsized in January. Is cruising safe? Our editor in chief, a veteran of more than 200 cruises, penned a frank piece about whether cruising is safe and how such a tragedy affects everyone -- herself included.
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5 Ways to Get a Cruise Ship Cabin Upgrade
Who doesn't want a visit from the "upgrade fairy"? Well, it's not always exactly the deal you wish for. Still, you asked, and we dug deep to find out what you can do to help yourself get that bump up in class you've been dreaming about. Turns out, luck as well as some skillful planning play into it.
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5 Cruise Lines That Let You BYOB
Sneaking booze onto a ship is one of the most hotly debated items on our message boards. Still, some cruise lines let you bring beer and even hard liquor onboard without penalty. We put together a list that will save you a trip to the legendary naughty room.
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What Not to Pack: 5 Things You Want to Take on a Cruise -- But Shouldn't
Our message boards are filled with great lists of items you should take along on any cruise. But the cruise lines have a number or restrictions on items that seem innocuous enough but are banned for safety reasons. Skip these items, and consider bringing along our alternative suggestions.
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14 Unusual Cruise Ship Balcony Cabins
Most cruisers will tell you there's no such thing as a bad balcony, which might be true. Still, ship designs have sure created some strange -- and often coveted --balcony options. Our list got readers debating the merits of the "hump" over "the tunnel" or "exposed" vs. "the corner aft."
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640 Cruises and Counting: Tips from Royal Caribbean's Most Loyal Passenger
Cruiser Mario Salcedo inspired a little awe and envy among our readers when he spoke to Cruise Critic about his retirement at sea. He also gave readers considering life at sea some valuable tips about booking, saving money and discovering their cruising styles.
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8 Reasons to Pack Duct Tape for Your Next Cruise
Duct tape has a way of sneaking onto nearly every cruise packing list, so we decided to ask why. Sure, it's tape, but we discovered it could be used for all sorts of surprising purposes when traveling. Our readers, of course, had their own suggestions, which ranged from practical to hilarious.
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The Ultimate Guide to Packing for a Cruise
Cruise Critic created a special packing section on our site so our readers wouldn't have to go searching for their favorite tips and tricks. Then, our readers went and added their own packing tips. Together, we put together everything you'd need to know about packing for a cruise.
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20 Best Free Things to do on a Cruise
You can spend a small fortune with all the add-ons available on cruise ships, but that doesn't mean you have to do it. In reality, you can have fun onboard without spending a penny. We found 20 exciting options that won't cost you a thing; then our readers came up with more on their own.
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Discovery at the College of Veterinary Medicine encompasses the spectrum of biomedical sciences.
The Office of Research and Advanced Studies provides assistance with grant writing, proposal preparation, research forms and protocols, and many other aspects of the research process and administers the joint DVM/PhD Veterinary Medical Scholars Program and the Summer Research Training Program for veterinary students.
Research and graduate education occur within the three academic departments, listed below, with guidance and support from the Office of Research and Advanced Studies.
- Department of Comparative Biosciences
- Department of Pathobiology
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
To see the breadth of scholarly activity of college faculty, visit individual faculty biosketch pages or view the recent quarterly reports on grants, publications, presentations, and honors. Below is a sampling of recent grants and publications.
Selected Recent Grant Awards
Bisphenol A, Phthalate, and Endometriosis: Mechanisms and Pathogenesis.
Li Q, $436,150, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Zoo Ready FY15: National Emergency Preparedness and Functional Exercises of FAD Outbreak Response in Zoos and Aquariums.
Johnson-Walker YJ, Nadler Y, Myint MS, Miller GY, Field E, Olson S, O'Hara-Ruiz M, Herrmann JA, Ruman A, $116,000. USDA Animal Care.
Phthalate Exposures and Hot Flashes in Mid-life Women.
Flaws J, $14,000, University of Illinois Research Board.
Health Assessment and Ranavirus Investigation in the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene Carolina Carolin) following a Ranavirus Outbreak in Illinois.
Allender MC, $9,735, Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Whole blood cytokine expression for diagnosis of tuberculosis in Asian elephants (Elephas maximus).
Landolfi JA and Terio KA, $7,900. Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund/ AZA Conservation Grant Fund.
Selected Recent Publications
Effects of pioglitazone on insulin sensitivity and serum lipids in obese cats
Clark MH, Thomaseth K, Dirikolu L, Ferguson DC, Hoenig M. J Vet Int Med. 2014. 28(1):166-174.
Veterinary aspects of training event horses.
Foreman JH. In: KW Hinchcliff, AJ Kaneps, RJ Geor (eds). Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery, 2nd edition, 2014;1057-1070.
Canine mast cell tumors: diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Garrett LD. Vet Med: Research and Reports 2014 Vol 2014:5: 49-58.
Biogenesis of non-structural protein 1 (nsp1) and nsp1-mediated type I interferon modulation in Arteriviruses.
Han M, Kim CY, Rowland RR, Fang Y, Kim D, Yoo D. Virology. 2014. 458-469:136-150.
A proposed mechanism for the interaction between the Candida albicans Als3 adhesin and streptococcal cell wall proteins.
Hoyer LL, Oh SH, Jones R, Cota E. Front Microbiol. 2014 Nov 4;5:564.
Investigating the pro-tumorigenic effects of transforming growth factor beta 1 in canine osteosarcoma.
Portela R, Fadl-alla B, Pondenis H, Byrum M, Garrett LD, Wycislo K, Borst LB, Fan TM. J Vet Int Med. 2014 28(3):894-904.
African swine fever virus CD2v and C-type lectin gene loci mediate serologic specificity.
Malogolovkin A, Burmakina G, Tulman ER, Delhon G, Diel DG, Salnikov N, Kutish GF, Kolbasov D, Rock DL. J Gen Virol. 2014 Dec 18. pii: jgv.0.000024.
Pathology in practice. Cutaneous and disseminated infection with squirrel fibroma virus (SFV).
Rivas AE, Righton AL, Bugman AM, Kihn AE, Coleman DA, Singh K, Whittington JK. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2014 Aug 15;245(4):389-91.
Effects of perinatal bisphenol A exposure during early development on radial arm maze behavior in adult male and female rats.
Sadowski RN, Park P, Neese SL, Ferguson DC, Schantz SL, Juraska JM. Neurotoxicol Teratol. 2014. 42:17-24.
Perturbation of pulmonary immune functions by carbon nanotubes and susceptibility to microbial infection.
Walling BE, Lau GW. 2014. J Microbiol 52:227-34.
In utero bisphenol A exposure disrupts germ cell nest breakdown and reduces fertility with age in the mouse.
Wang W, Hafner K, Flaws JA, Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2014. 276:157-64.
Wilkins PA. Equine Disease Quarterly 2014, 23(4):6.
Pamidronate disodium for palliative pherapy of feline bone-invasive tumors.
Wypij JM and Heller DA. Veterinary Medicine International, vol. 2014, Article ID 675172, 8 pages, 2014.


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I've just started making my own stuff the past 6 months. Let's see if this works for posting them. First is my black & white maid/little girl outfit - the tights are bought, but the dress, apron and petticoat are mine. I'll probably add a collar later
Second is a bit of anime cosplay- this is supposed to be Emeraldas from the Captain Harlock manga and anime series. The jacket and tights are my make, and are a bit rough, though I like how the skull and crossbones came out.


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Book Review: Learning Objective-C by Developing iPhone Games
Rating: 4/5
Learning Objective-C by Developing iPhones Games, authored by Amy M. Booker and Joseph D. Walters, is a great read for anyone looking to create apps for iOS devices, whether you are a programmer new to the Objective-C language or if you are completely new to programming in general. Booker and Walters do a very good job of explaining in a step-by-step format how to register as an Apple developer and how to get started with Objective-C in Xcode, Apple's Integrated Development Environment.
Over the course of this book, the authors will take you through the process of creating five different games.
- The Matching Game – a simple matching game, where you start off by learning programming basics, object-oriented programming, and how scenes and views work.
- Space Invaders – you begin to add graphics programmatically, to understand the game logic and state machines, and learn how collisions are detected.
- The Simon Memory Game – a memory game similar to "Simon Says". You receive an introduction to working with audio, including a breakdown of the different file and data formats and the best ones to use.
- Mini Golf – you will create a straightforward hole for this miniature golf game while learning how to program the touch controls.
- The Galaxy Game – you take everything you have learned so far and put it together in this final project.
All five of these projects are very simplistic and provide you with a base to work from. However, the authors do not provide any guidance on how to create additional levels.
After you have completed the five games, Booker and Walters show you how to release your app and give you tips on avoiding rejection from the App Store.
At the conclusion, the authors discuss very briefly other topics related to iPhone game development, including Apple's Game Center, in-app purchasing, iAds and game engines. This is where I was expecting a little more information. Although this is an introduction to the Objective-C language, I wish they would have gone a little further in-depth with the social aspect of iPhone games and how to integrate the Game Center into your games. If they are not going to go more in-depth in these topics, there should be a reference to where you can find more information on these topics.
Overall, I would recommend reading this book. It is a springboard to programming iPhone games. If you are looking for more information on Apple's Game Center, in-app purchasing and iAds, it would be best to check out the documentation provided through Apple's website for developers or search on Google for tutorials.
Although Apple recently introduced Swift as their new programming language, Objective-C will still be around for quite some time. Once iOS 8 and Xcode 6 are available in the fall, you will be able to choose if you want to program in Objective-C, Swift or integrate both languages into your project. Therefore, there is no need to ponder if you should purchase this book solely based on the Swift announcement as Objective-C is still useful and this book is worth buying!
You can purchase the book in paper and digital formats directly through Packt Publishing's website: http://www.packtpub.com/learning-objective-c-by-developing-iphone-games/book.


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Discarded galvanized water tanks can find new life as unlikely, one-of-a-kind furniture pieces.
LEDs can turn suspension light fixtures into dynamic, large-scale art pieces.
A look at the Spontaneous Interventions exhibition at the 2012 Venice Biennale.
San Francisco, Tainan City, Eugene, Jyväskylä, Baltimore
The last in a three part series on balancing design and business.
Two bike-share programs look to set a standard for healthier cities.
Taking on a changing landscape.
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If your guns are not secured in a gun safe, then you and your family could be at risk. Gun safes are a vital part of gun safety and being a responsible gun owner. The problem that some people have is that they don't really know much about gun safes, and some people don't even know about gun safety. This is dangerous- to say the very least. Today, let's look at the Sentry Safe HDC11E Home Defense Center 2.1 Cubic Feet and see if it could be the right gun safe to meet your particular needs.
About the Manufacturer
Before you look to deep into the specifications and features of a particular gun safe, it is important to look into the details of the manufacturer. Sentry Safe manufactures high quality safes, and they have been in the industry for years now. They are well trusted, and have built a reputation for quality and durability. This is something that everyone should look for in a gun safe, and with that being said- you can trust the Sentry Safe brand.
Now that you know a bit more about Sentry Safe, and their quality safes, it is time to look at the features that are specific to the Sentry Safe HDC11E. They include:
- Programmable electronic lock
- Choose your own combination
- Override key
- Barrel containment system
- Jumbo corner bolts for better security
- Pry resistant door
- Corner design for easy placement
As you can see, this safe really does offer a whole lot of great benefits. It is definitely one that you will want to take a closer look at.
It is also a good idea to consider the price of a gun safe before you make your final purchasing decision. With that in mind, you don't want to let it be the sole deciding factor. You want to make sure that the value and the cost go hand in hand. Generally, you get what you pay for. This particular safe is priced right at $525, which is a 50% savings off of the list price. It even has free shipping options, which is great- considering the weight of the package. It offers a whole lot of value for cost, that's for sure. Remember, if you buy a 'cheap' safe, you have to consider the fact that you usually get what you put into it. Cheap may mean less secure- so don't skimp on the quality and security to get a better deal. This is just a bad idea.
What are Other Consumers Saying About The Sentry Safe HDC11E?
Now, it is time to see what the other consumers are saying about the Sentry Safe HDC11E. We like to take a look at what others have to say, so that we can give our readers a well rounded review of the product. The good news is that this safe has a lot of excellent reviews. People love that it offers a pry resistant design that gives them additional protection, and they also love that they can set their own combination and change it as needed. This is something that not all safes have to offer. When it comes to drawbacks, it seems that the biggest issue people have with it is that it only holds one long gun. If you have more than one gun, then you might need to consider a larger safe- but if you just have one- this is a great solution for safe storage.
The Bottom Line
With safety being a number one priority, it is important that you order a gun safe today. The Sentry Safe HDC11E may be the perfect gun safe to meet your needs. If your guns are not secured properly, you could be opening the door for accidents and other risks. Don't let this happen to you- not when it is 100% avoidable. Order your safe today so that you can start resting at ease at night knowing that your guns are out of reach. You will be glad that you did!


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After making these Ground Turkey Sausage Patties, I will never buy pre-made sausage from the store again! Super easy to make, and boasting a wonderfully fresh and multi-note flavor, I was so excited to create a good, reliable homemade turkey sausage recipe. The turkey is mixed with spices and then left to sit overnight in the refrigerator, so all you have to do in the morning is cook them. Turkey can be a bit difficult to work with, as it can tend to be quite dry when cooked. So make sure not to overcook them. You can also add more olive oil to the meat, if Weight Watchers Points aren't a concern. This is an absolutely ideal Weight Watchers Christmas recipe that you can prepare for Christmas morning, perhaps alongside my Baked Pumpkin French Toast. It would also work really well for Easter or Sunday Brunch. They are delicious, low calorie, and incredibly easy…I highly recommend giving them a try, ASAP!
Dunkin' Donuts Apple Pie Coffee – 0 Points +
If you've got a hankering for apple pie but don't want to blow a day's worth of Points Plus on a small little slice, Dunkin' Donuts' Apple Pie Coffee is a pretty delicious alternative. The coffee itself is practically calorie free, just be careful about what you add into it. But with a bit of reduced fat cream and sweetener, this is one tasty morning pick me up that will have you feeling a LOT less guilty. I love to have a small cup after dinner because I always crave something sweet. This coffee does the trick. And the bonus is that the caffeine gets me energized enough to write a new Weight Watchers Recipe for you all to read :).
Almond Breeze Iced Coffees – 3 Points +
Though it may chilly outside, I drink iced coffee year round, and a recent Fabulous Food Find that I want to share today are these delicious Almond Breeze Iced Coffees from Blue Diamond. They come in 4 fantastic flavors: Original, Vanilla, Mocha, and Caramel Macchiato, AND they are just 100 calories per serving. Made with coffee and almond milk, they are the perfect dairy and soy free way to enjoy a low calorie iced coffee beverage that tastes great and has just 3 Points + per serving. Drink them as is, or blend with some ice in your blender for a soy/dairy free Frappuccino! Keep reading to learn more…
Brunch Stuffed Peppers Recipe – 6 Points +
I do not even know where to begin to accurately express my love for these monstrously delicious Brunch Stuffed Peppers. Not only are they incredibly quick and easy to prepare, they are filled with amazing, savory flavors that will make you forget you actually eating something low calorie and low in Points. They key here is not skimping on the bacon and cheese. Yes, you read that right. The rest of the ingredients are all on the lighter side, so I decided to be a bit heavy handed with the bacon and cheese. Sure, you could probably shave a Point or two off by using fat free cheese or turkey bacon, but the flavor of this Weight Watchers brunch recipe is dramatically enhanced by using the good stuff. My most favorite bacon to use is THIS one from Applegate Farms. It's lower in sodium than most bacon and is nitrate free, which I LOVE. I adore these Brunch Stuffed Peppers so much that I'm planning on making them for Christmas morning breakfast this year instead of my Baked Pumpkin Pie French Toast. Yes, they are that good.
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Recipe – 4 Points +
Pumpkin Pie is such a traditional American dessert…it's so comforting and it really connects you to such a wonderful time of the year – fall and the Thanksgiving holiday. Well, with this Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Recipe, you can start your day with the flavor of pumpkin pie in a classic, steel cut oatmeal. This recipe was something I'd been meaning to play around with for quite a while. I simply followed the instructions on my oatmeal package, but subbed out some of the milk and water for pumpkin puree. To avoid adding sugar, I used some vanilla extract, and instead of milk, I used unsweetened vanilla Almond Breeze to add more sweetness. But if you prefer, you can absolutely use some non-fat milk instead. The texture of the oatmeal was perfect, and I topped it with a drizzle of maple syrup for added flavor. This is such a hearty and healthy breakfast recipe that is just 4 Points + per serving, and it is wonderfully gratifying and satisfying. Enjoy!
Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins Recipe – 3 Points +
Both of my kids are great sleepers, which is awesome at night, but means we are often struggling to get out the door on time in the morning to schlep my son to preschool. So sitting them (and myself!) down for a healthy breakfast is practically impossible. I needed some new ideas for something that the kids and I could eat in the car, that was filling, and that was delicious and overall nutritious. And I hit the jackpot with these Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins. They are so incredibly easy to make, and they come out moist, flavorful and perfect for an on the go breakfast or snack. I make a big batch and then freeze them so I'll always have some on hand for a hectic morning. If you aren't concerned about an increase in Points, add in some raisins, nuts or dried cranberries for extra deliciousness. Also, I chose NOT to use cinnamon in these as I often tire of cinnamon in almost every muffin recipe. I wanted something more "vanilla", so I didn't use it. But if you are a cinnamon person, feel free to add some in. My husband loves them as a healthy snack with his coffee in the afternoon, and I LOVE having a 3 Points + muffin that tastes incredible and helps satisfy me. Tired of your office tempting you with those carb-heavy bagels? Make a few dozen of these Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins and treat everyone to a healthier option! These were so good and have definitely become a staple around here.
Kashi Chewy Granola Bars with Chia – 3-4 Points Plus
Another fantastic product from Kashi – their new granola bars with Chia! The chia adds a nice healthy dose of ALA omega-3, which is great for your cardiovascular health. And the two amazing flavors that are available (Berry Lemonade and Chocolate Almond & Sea Salt) are absolutely delicious. The lemony tang of the Berry Lemonade was a nice change of pace from most overly sweet granola bars. It's made with Kashi's Seven Whole Grains and a "touch of wildflower honey", and the flavors are perfectly balanced. Each Berry Lemonade bar is just 3 Points Plus and each Chocolate Almond & Sea Salt bar is 4 Points Plus, so these are definitely some very Weight Watchers friendly granola bars. The Chocolate Almond & Sea Salt was also a delicious flavored granola bar, whose slight saltiness was a perfect contrast to the sweet chocolate. So whether you grab one of these Kashi Granola bars with Chia for breakfast, or as a healthy Weight Watchers snack, they are definitely a tasty treat!
Spinach, Feta and Potato Au Gratin Recipe – 5 Points +
This lighter take on a traditional Au Gratin Recipe combines the delicious flavors of feta and spinach, layered between soft and buttery Yukon gold potatoes. It makes a wonderful idea for a Weight Watchers breakfast casserole, or serve it as a side dish with dinner. I strongly recommend using a mandoline slicer to slice your potatoes to the right thickness. It helps you get a nice, even doneness to the dish, and the uniformly sliced potatoes all look so pretty! It's difficult to hand slice potatoes so thinly, and the thinner the potatoes, the bigger the serving size appears. Also, using the mandoline cuts down prep time dramatically. I used Yukon potatoes with this au gratin, but you can use any kind you like. I also left the skins on, because I like getting the added nutrients from the skin. Once you get those potatoes sliced, this Spinach, Feta and Potato Au Gratin is such an easy dish to prepare, and can be enjoyed by the whole family — no one will have any idea it's a Weight Watchers Recipe!
Special K Limited Edition Chocolatey Strawberry Cereal – 3 Points +
Just because Valentine's Day is over doesn't mean it's time to stop indulging in chocolate and strawberries. You can now get that craving satisfied in a new, Limited Edition cereal by Kelloggs, and it's called Special K Chocolately Strawberry Cereal. Each serving is just 3 Points Plus, making it an ideal Weight Watchers Breakfast. It's crunchy, low calorie, and loaded with pieces of chocolate and freeze dried strawberries…a little bit of heaven in a bowl. Whoever said you can't eat chocolate for breakfast when you are watching your weight will surely be singing a different tune after trying Kellogg's Special K Limited Edition Chocolatey Strawberry Cereal. Grab some before it's gone!
Eggs Benedict Casserole Recipe – 6 Points +
I love having a breakfast ready to go when I wake up in the morning, and I love it even more when it's something as delicious as an Eggs Benedict Casserole! By making a few healthier adjustments to a typical Eggs Benedict recipe, and making it into a casserole version, I've created a delicious and easy breakfast casserole that is prepared the night before and baked in the morning. I also make the Hollandaise Sauce the night before and the just re-heat it in the morning. Each very nicely sized serving is just 6 Points + and it tastes amazing. I'm a really big fan of Hollandaise, and my light Hollandaise sauce recipe that is served with this casserole is so easy and good…and you get a nice 1/4 cup serving! This low calorie Eggs Benedict Casserole is the perfect Weight Watchers Breakfast Recipe for the whole family. Enjoy!
Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole Recipe – 6 Points +
On Christmas morning, wouldn't it be nice to wake up to a healthy, Weight Watchers breakfast that was cooked for you, hot and ready? Well, this easy Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole Recipe does just that! Full of protein, but lower on carbs, this breakfast casserole packs in everything you need for a filling and satisfying meal. Just prep it and put it on the crock pot the night before, and it'll be ready when you wake up! I topped mine with some reduced fat sour cream and salsa for extra oomph. I've also made this dish with turkey bacon instead of sausage, and that works really well too. And each serving is just 6 Points +, which isn't bad for a delicious casserole filed with sausage and cheese. This breakfast casserole recipe is perfect for the non-morning person who still wants to put together a healthy and tasty breakfast for the family. Enjoy!


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My whole journal entry isn't showing up??
I don't know but that explains why your last journal was so confusing. lol
And what's weird is I tried to re-submit it, and it didn't work, and when I hit edit, the whole entry is there, it's just not showing up. :/
Tons of P.L.U.R.
just fixed it. Apparently my diagram for the bikes was some secret code that screwed up the rest of the entry, lol.
Tons of P.L.U.R.
You accidentally typed secret coding in your journal? Lol. That must have been annoying. But kind of cool that you had a secret code and didn't realize it. I never would have figured that out. I'd just be screaming at my computer. :)
I decided that it kept cutting off at a certain point and there HAD to be a reasonable explaination, so I realized that's really the only thing that coulda done it.
It was indeed annoying, though.


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Pepper, doctored back to health, needs a home
Saturday, September 21, 2013
ROCHESTER — Meet Pepper. He is almost unrecognizable from the kitty we took in about six weeks ago. Emaciated, dehydrated, flea infested, and with an ulcerated cornea, Pepper found his way onto a porch of a caring family. They made several phone calls to different agencies to find help. Voice for Animals went to their house to pick up this skeleton of a cat. Every bone was visible, he was missing about 75 percent of his fur and the movement beneath his thin fur was quickly identified as hundreds of fleas. He was brought to his foster home and was immediately given a bath. Too weak to struggle, Pepper seemed to enjoy the warm water against his calloused, flea bitten skin. He was seen by a vet, given antibiotics for his eye, and put on a high calorie feeding regimen.
Voice for Animals is in desperate need of foster homes. If you can help care for kittens or adult cats in your home, please email email@example.com. Currently all of the local shelters are full to capacity with cats but there are still cats on the streets that need a place to stay while waiting for their forever homes. Please consider making a difference.


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Top Tequila is the fermented and distilled sap of the agave. The agave is a plant indigenous to both Africa and Mexico. Some archaeologists claim the agave was first cultivated in Mexico nearly 9,000 years ago in the form of "Tequila wine". Others claim native Africans created a tequila drink even earlier. Mexican history states that the drink was first made by the Conquistadors, who distilled a native drink called pulque into a stronger spirit. The first tequila factory was not established until 1600 when Don Pedro Sanchez started to cultivate mescal and distill tequila. Tequila gets it's name from the Nahuatl word for "volcano." The town of Tequila, Mexico, which shares this origin became a Municipality in 1824, and eventually a city in 1974. Today, tequila is made exclusively in the Mexican regions of Jalisco and Tequila. Much like champagne coming from the Champagne region of France, all tequila must come from this region.
Tequila prices vary widely. There's a large market of excellent tequilas available in Mexico at $20-$40 US, and a very good choice in the range from $40-$100 US. Under $30, most of the tequilas are mass produced and usually are a mix too (not 100% agave usually 51%). Collector bottles and recently introduced individually numbered bottles may add to the cost but often can add to the mystique and overall enjoyment of the product. People that consider tequila more of a lifestyle than a beverage will usually enjoy this class of product. Additionally, often the better tequilas are chosen for inclusion in the better packaging. It is unlikely that a manufacturer would spend thousands on bottle designs and molds only to deliver a lousy tequila.
Anjou ("aged" from ao, or "year") tequilas are the apex of the product category. This, the fifth classification, is finest "sipping" liquor. Aejo tequila lives in oak barrels for at least a year, but sometimes as many as six years, maturing into a balance of the sweetness you naturally find in agave sugar with the stronger, tannic qualities of oak. The natural amber of aejo tequila comes from the old whiskey or brandy barrels. Premium aejo tequila can cost you $50-$3000 per bottle. A basic Premium brand can run about $100 per bottle. Expect to pay $500 or more for tequilas aged three or more years. Voodoo TiKi Witch Doctor (limited to 10,000 signed and numbered bottles) is aged three years in fine whiskey barrels and is offered at $299 for a very limited time. Contact your local retailer. In January of 2004 the price will go to the more commensurate $1,100. Top
I know it's hard to believe, but tequila was invented nearly 1000 years earlier in Africa. This will be a point hotly debated by archeologists and scholars alike. However history has shown us that we have been horribly mistaken before. Examples include: The Sphinx not built by the Egyptians. To the contrary, it was built nearly 8,000 years prior to the Egyptians. Don't believe so? Look at the "weathering". It wasn't wind that created those grooves. It was water! When was there water in the Sahara? 8,000 years prior to the great pyramid. However they may have re-invented it. The face is much smaller than the body. It is believed the Egyptians re-carved the face. Thus making it in the image of their leader.
Not Italian! The chinese had noodles hundreds of years prior to the Italians. Pizza was actually invented by the Israelis who poured oil and placed cheese on matzo bread hundreds of years before Christ. However the Italians may have re-invented them. Chinese noodles are fairly basic, while Italian spaghetti and macaroni have different tastes, textures and names. When you order a pizza you don't mean a matzo.
Not the orientals. Not the Buddhist Monks or Shaolin Temples like Saturday Afternoon Theater. Martial arts actually started in East Indian cultures and was spread by Atilla The Hun who trained his men in a weaponless fighting art because they could not afford weapons for every man. The orientals then called it Karate which means "Empty Hand". However they may have re-invented it, as the orientals broke Atilla's simple and basic system into thousands of splinter styles. Many of such now have thousands of skilled practitioners. No one can ever dismiss the oriental influence in martial arts. Tequila was in fact invented by Voodoo Practitioners deep in the heart of Africa. 0ur research shows that native African tribes distilled and fermented the agave in the cradle of civilization nearly 10,000 years ago. However the Mexicans certainly re-invented it. The rich and beautiful Mexican culture gave tequila its famous name and popularity, so there is no question who is credited with the true discovery of this mythical drink.


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Friday morning brought the news everyone had been waiting for - confirmation that the former Honda team will continue to race in 2009, under the new ownership of team principal Ross Brawn. As their BGP 001 machine undergoes its maiden test at Silverstone, Brawn talks about the takeover, the partnership with Mercedes-Benz, and the teams prospects for Melbourne
Q: Congratulations Ross on your acquisition of the former Honda Racing F1 Team and a positive outcome after the uncertainty of the past few months.
Ross Brawn: It has been a challenging few months for the team, certainly, but I am very pleased that we have finally reached a successful conclusion and the future of the team has been secured.
Q: Who owns the team and how will it be structured?
RB: I would like to start by saying that it is a great shame that we are no longer able to continue with Honda Motor Company, having worked together for so long. Following Hondas decision to withdraw, we needed to find a way to secure as many jobs as possible, ensure the teams continued participation in Formula One and make best use of the state of the art facilities that we are fortunate to have here in Brackley. Quite simply, I have purchased the team from Honda. As the owner I will continue to be supported by the incumbent management team, who have worked closely with me throughout the sale process and will continue to do so in the future.
Q: It appears that there were a number of options available to Honda, from closing the team down to accepting an offer from one of the various third parties who have been mentioned. Why did Honda choose this route?
RB: Honda wanted to make every effort possible to secure the future of the team. Closing down the team was always a last resort. It wouldnt be appropriate for me to comment on the options available to Honda. Suffice to say that the Honda board recommended and approved this route and Im obviously very pleased that they reached that conclusion. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Honda for their fantastic co-operation and support - particularly those members of the senior management who were closely involved with concluding our agreement - and for the faith they have demonstrated in myself and our team.
Q: As you say it has been a challenging period. How is team morale?
RB: There is no denying this has been a difficult time for everyone at our Brackley base, but I am immensely proud of the great spirit and fortitude that I have witnessed in the factory over the course of the past few months. The process of designing and manufacturing our new car, which has continued concurrent with the efforts being made to secure the team, has been reasonably straightforward. That is particularly pleasing given that our car was designed around a different engine and both the chassis and gearbox have been modified to accommodate the new engine. Our first test with the new car, though much later than we would have liked, will be an emotional moment for everyone in the team Im sure.
Q: Tell us about your new partnership with Mercedes-Benz.
RB: We are very fortunate to have secured an engine supply agreement with Mercedes-Benz and our new car, the BGP 001, will be powered by the 2.4 litre Mercedes-Benz FO108W Formula One engine. I would like to express our appreciation for their support over the past few months and we look forward to working with them as we seek to maximise the development and testing of the BGP 001 car in advance of the first race.
Q: Your driver line-up remains unchanged. Presumably continuity of drivers is going to be crucial to you with such limited time with which to prepare for the new season?
RB: We are very fortunate to have two experienced drivers in Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello. They will enable us to hit the ground running when we test for the first time in Barcelona next week. After four years as team mates, their experience with our team in Brackley, our systems and our engineers, will prove a real asset. Jenson and Rubens have always had a great relationship and we expect to see them pushing each other hard over the season to get the best performance from the car and drive forward its development. Both drivers are extremely motivated having trained hard over the winter to ensure that they were in the best possible physical condition. We look forward to their first thoughts on the BGP 001 at next weeks Barcelona Test.
Q: Tell us about your testing programme in advance of the first race of the season?
RB: We have conducted an initial shakedown of the car at Silverstone today and both the car and team are now heading to Barcelona where we will participate in the full team test at the Circuit de Catalunya on 9-12 March. Later next week we will head down to Jerez in Spain for a further three day test on 15-17 March. We obviously have a significant test programme to work through and this will require our full focus.
Q: Realistically, how tough is it going to be getting up to speed given that the other teams have had a substantial head start?
RB: The biggest hurdle we faced was being in a position to race in Melbourne and we will now be able to achieve that target. Initially we may experience some reliability issues resulting from the lack of track testing but we feel we have a good car and we hope that our performance will be respectable. We are confident in the fundamental design principle of our car and look forward to the opportunity to develop it further as the season progresses.
Q: What are your expectations for Melbourne in three weeks time?
RB: The debut race weekend with 20 brand new cars is always difficult to predict and on this occasion Im not even going to try. What I know we can take away from Melbourne is an enormous sense of pride and achievement at having already met and overcome our biggest challenge.
Q: Finally, what can you tell us about the striking new livery of the BGP 001?
RB: We are very pleased with the new livery, which was designed for simplicity to reflect our current position at the inception of Brawn GP. Black and white seemed a natural place to start and the fluorescent yellow gives it a more striking touch of visibility. Its very different to any other car on the grid.


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Imagine living next to a prison guard and his equally controlling ex military wife. Now imagine they hate you and know things like, who to complain to and how to; run your history; make the system work; get away with bad things and keep it legal. Like mowing, or reving up a motorbike each day on the property line, or letting your dogs bark a few feet from the property line for hours. I put a jobsite trailer in the backyard. Been there little over a year now, all the while bureaucrat after bureaucrat on my butt, lots of drama. If you'd like to see a nut-job wife of a prison guard going nuts..
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Adaptive Mechanisms of Halophytes in Desert Regions
- D. J. Weber
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Plants growing in desert regions have to face a number of environmental adversaries such as high temperature, soil salinity and water stress due to low precipitation. Halophytes are among the successful plants that grow in desert saline regions. Halophytes use many different strategies to survive under these conditions. Some halophytes seeds can germinate in the presence of high salinity. Seeds of other halophytes are kept dormant due to the high salinity, but germinate when the rains come and reduce the salinity on the seeds. Persistent seed banks can be a source for new halophyte seedlings which permits seeds to germinate over different time periods when conditions are more favorable. Some root systems of halophytes can exclude salts. Other halophytes accumulate NaCl or synthesis osmotically compatible solutions such as proline, glycine betaine in their shoots to increase their ability to absorb water. Secreting salt from salt glands can reduce the salt level in certain halophytes. In other cases, the salt is compartmentalized in certain tissues of halophytes, which act as salt storage away from growing cells. Generally ion pumps prevent the salt from concentrated in cells that photosynthesize. Often halophytes develop succulence, which dilute the level of salt in the plant and stores water for use during dry periods.
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- Title
- Adaptive Mechanisms of Halophytes in Desert Regions
- Book Title
- Salinity and Water Stress
- Book Subtitle
- Improving Crop Efficiency
- Book Part
- Pages
- pp 179-185
- Copyright
- 2009
- 10.1007/978-1-4020-9065-3_18
- Print ISBN
- 978-1-4020-9064-6
- Online ISBN
- 978-1-4020-9065-3
- Series Title
- Tasks for Vegetation Sciences
- Series Volume
- 44
- Series ISSN
- 0167-9406
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Netherlands
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- Topics
- Keywords
- Halophytes
- adaptive mechanisms
- desert regions
- strategies
- salinity
- drought
- Industry Sectors
- eBook Packages
- Editors
- M. Ashraf (2)
- M. Ozturk (3)
- H.R. Athar (4)
- Editor Affiliations
- 2. University of Agriculture
- 3. Ege University
- 4. Bahauddin Zakariya University
- Authors
- D. J. Weber (5)
- Author Affiliations
- 5. Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, 84602, Utah
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In recent years, the "sport" of competitive eating has expanded from a Coney Island freak show into an international, well, freak show. Jon Ronson hit the contest trail with some of the circuit's deepest stomachs—men who devour unholy amounts of chicken wings in minutes flat; women who make stupid money mowing down quesadillas—and returned with a tale that answers the only question that really matters: Why? read more
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I'm really excited about this up coming NHL season. It's going to be an unbelievably competative year. Last seasons races for the playoffs were tight, and only going to get better. Hope you have your fantasy hockey teams set up, it's going to be fun.
Sorry to change the subject,but only you would know this. Is the Polka Dot Dinner still in existance? And I'll be excited about hockey when J.Jacobs croaks. Maybe his son will get out of the hot dog buisness,and sell the team.
The bruins IMO will be even worse this year then last, 1-4-1 this preseason says it pretty much all! Why people continue to pay the highest priced NHL tickets in the game is beyond me. Don't you people realize nothing will change if you idiots continue to spend your money on this pathetic excuse of a NHL franchise! The devils ran this coach out of the arena 4 days before the playoffs, how the #@$# does that not register with management, the players on the devils did not want to play for this guy anymore and basically had him fired! So what do we do of course lets make him the head coach here!:bricks:
I think you guys might have mistaken me as a Bruins fan or something. LMAO Did you really think I would be excited about the Bruins, lol. UMM...NO.
i am not excited, more sceptical. the last few years i was excited and bought into the front offices product. Not this year, they are going to have to show me something before i get interested.
I lost my excitement when Bobby Orr left the game, it has never been the same since his departure.. used to be a die hard Bruins fan, it is not the same as it used to be a watered down version of a great sport..
Well, I guess that's why they call some of us diehards. Say what you will about Julien, but he's worth 10 more wins by himself. Lewis was a nice guy, but he should be coaching high school players. Don't forget, until they went 0-3-1 in that four game stretch against NYR and MON, they were one game out of a playoff spot. Then they folded. They're not going to win the Cup, or even seriously contend for it, but they should be an entertaining team to watch. Their time is coming.
I hope you are one of the few people that are sticking with the Bruins, because so far this year they been fun to watch. A great game with the Kings, and Sharks. Tim Thomas played awesome last night. I always liked Thomas and thought he would be the starter this year until they brought in Manny. It looks like it won't be long before Thomas gets his starting job back.
Yep excited.....living in Florida its hard to keep up on the games....but I check every morning after to get updates. Looking good so far...:rocker:
How about that 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the Canadiens last night? Why do I get the feeling that this team is about ready to come crashing down to earth?
Seriously it's Fernandez. He's not that good. When I heard Fernandez was coming to Boston, i was Like" WTF Thomas was good last year, and he's only going to get better". Thomas leads the NHL in two catagories. GAA and save%. If Boston wants to give themselves a chance they are going to have to make Thomas the full time starter. Have Fernandez play like every 3rd or 4th game to keep Thomas fresh. They do that. They get in the playoffs.
If you left after Orr, then I'm sorry for you 'cause you missed some great hockey, especially from he late 70s through the 80s and early 90s!
No doubt! From O'Reilly, Park, Krushelnyski Middleton, and Bourque through Janney, Neely, Tocchet, Oates and Moog. Just to name a few. The years we vanquished the Habs! Man, that was some great hockey.
I loved Tocchet he was my favorite NHL player for a while. He was an awsome all rounded player. He could score, hit, and when it came down to it he could fight. I actually still have a Tocchet jersey. It's a Flyers one though. Oates. Can never forget him. One of the best play makers to ever play the game.
Back in the days I lived in Massachusetts, I lived in Danvers for a few years next to a golf pro called Cotton Dunn. One winter Cotton decided to spend the winter in Florida to sharpen up his golf game. He rented his house to Gerry Cheevers. Those were the days when they were winning Stanley Cups with players like Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge, Fred Stanfield, Derik Sanderson, etc. I'm afraid this current Bruins' team is doomed to fail. Their new coach has tightened up their defense but has precious few good players to score goals. When the team misses the playoffs again, management will simply fire the coach and general manager. They will refuse to pump any new money into acquiring the good players necessary to succeed. The Jacobs' family is committed to making money from the Fleet Center and not winning Stanley Cups.
Since the salary cap was put in place, the Bruins have been up against it both years. It's hard to make that argument anymore. Between the Salary Cap and the removal of Mike O'Connell, I think better days will come fairly soon. If the Celtics can make players want to play in Boston again, certainly the Bruins can. It could be worse, we could be Black Hawk fans. It's sad to say, but the best thing to happen to that franchise in the last 10 years has been the recent death of Bill Wirtz. Favorite Players as a kid (started watching in the late 70s): 1. Stan Jonathan 2. Terry O'Reilly 3. A baby-faved #7 Ray Bourque 4. Wayne Cashman Then when Cam Neely came along, he went straight to #1, with nobody else close. Well, maybe Rogie Vachon. I liked his name.
What would make that any different if Jacobs were to die in a plane crash next week, that would 100% be the best thing to happen to this franchise in the last decade plus also! There is absolutely nothing to cheer about with this franchise today, nothing!
You're a tough sell. The team's not going to dominate like the Patriots, or win the Championship like the Red Sox, but I think they're fun to watch right now. I'm no Jacobs fan, and would be thrilled if he sold the team tomorrow. I'd lead the friggin parade. But he spends to the cap limit, keeps his hands off hockey decisions, and allows the televising of home games. Right there is three things that Wirtz didn't do in Chicago. It's on Chiaverelli now.


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As I am sure most, if not all, of us know, Wise Disk Cleaner Professional is being offered for free today on GOTD. Similarly, I am sure most, if not all, of us know that I write reviews for GOTD software. Well in the process of writing my review for Wise Disk Cleaner Professional I realized that there is a way to get Wise Disk Cleaner Professional for free without GOTD-related restrictions! (For those that don't know what Wise Disk Cleaner Professional does or never heard about it, refer to my full review [1] to learn more.)
You see I went to download Wise Disk Cleaner Professional off the developer's website so I could test it (re-test it actually since I reviewed Wise Disk Cleaner Professional a year ago). By luck I decided to download the portable version instead of the installer version. After downloading and unzipping the portable version, to my great surprise I noticed that the portable version came with a text file (active_code.txt) that included registration information:
I tested out the registration information and it is valid and works. It definitely works for the portable version and I believe it also works for the installer version. According to the "About" window, it is valid until 4/22/2010 so I assume everyone will be eligible for free updates until then.
I don't know what is up with this, if it is intended or a mistake, so I have notified the developer about this. If it is a mistake, it will be fixed. If it is for real… well, enjoy. Regardless of its status, I figure it is a legitimate freebie so I may as well post about it.
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