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Myles' Weekend Adventures: AVN AEE, Legends of Erotica, AVN Red Carpet 2013 Bonjour mon amis! Comment ca va? Myles Shaffer here. This column will be about a very interesting four days of fun in Las Vegas, Nevada. Is anybody curious? Good! Then they should read on and enjoy. AVN Adult Entertainment Expo 2013 The original plan had been to drive to Las Vegas on Tuesday, January 15, and arrive early enough to pick up press credentials for the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo before checking into a hotel. Unfortunately I had to make a detour to Bakersfield, California, for some family business before continuing on to Las Vegas. Needless-to-say, I didn't make it to Las Vegas in time to pick up my press credentials; therefore, I had to get to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino early enough the next morning to pick up my credentials before the convention room doors opened at 11AM. Let me say a little about the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo. I have not had the good fortune to be able to attend every adult industry convention in the world. However, I believe the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo may very well be the largest of them all. The four day event always has well over a hundred, maybe over two hundred, beautiful adult film stars, starlets, and website women in attendance, and the vast majority of them will be in booths meeting and greeting the fans, posing for photographs, and signing autographs. In addition to all of that, there will always be some stars that are there just roaming around and saying hello to the other industry people and the fans. Also always in attendance will be a good number of industry agents, male adult film stars, and adult film directors. Before I go any further, I wish to thank all of the people at AVN, especially the always very helpful Adella and Beverly, for allowing me to attend the convention as press for the last four Expos. I hope that I will be allowed to return year after year for so long as I am able to move under my own power. The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is a great and extremely fun event, and I recommend that anybody who might be able to do so should attend at least once in their life. As I heard one of the male talent individuals say one afternoon during the event, "I'll try anything twice just in case I wasn't sure I liked it the first time." So if anybody can find a way to attend once, hopefully they will like it enough to attend again. (There are a lot of fans who pay to attend at least one day just about every year. I've even seen mainstream celebrities in attendance now and then over the years.) AVN AEE: Wednesday, January 16 On the first day of the AVN convention, the people I saw on the convention floor that I knew or had at least met before were: Emily Addison, Anikka Albrite, Jessie Andrews, Joanna Angel, Julia Ann, Lisa Ann, Aiden Ashley, Lexi Belle, Nikki Benz, Tori Black, Christy Canyon, Maureen Chen, Dani Daniels, Dana DeArmond, Kelly Divine, Manuel Ferrera, publisher of Glamour Girl Magazine Rich Hansen, Max Hardcore, Presley Hart, Allie Haze, Nicki Hunter, Madison Ivy, Jesse Jane, BiBi Jones, Kayden Kross, Tory Lane, Francesca Le, Brooklyn Lee, Brandi Love, Lexi Love, Shy Love, Ginger Lynn, Phoenix Marie, Syren De Mer, Daejha Milan, Ed Powers, Chanel Preston, Kirsten Price, Missy Rhodes, Kristina Rose, Selena Rose, Brett Rossi, Heather Starlet, Stoya, Sunset Thomas, Sativa Verte, Taylor Vixen, and Adam Wood. (Christy Canyon and Ginger Lynn were there recording their Playboy Radio show.) The people I met for the first time on this day were: Ava Addams, Aryana Augustine, Remy La Croix, Pocahontas Jones, Lea Lexis (Even though I saw Lea at last year's AVN, and I took a photograph of her, I didn't actually get around to officially meeting her), Christy Mack, Riley Reid, and Rachel Starr. AVN AEE: Thursday, January 17 Returning to the convention floor for the second day, in addition to the many people I had seen the day before, the people whom I already knew or had at least met before that I saw on this day were: Britney Amber, Alexis Amore, James Bartholet, Tony Batman, Alektra Blue, Lily Cade, Alex Chance, Stormy Daniels, Misti Dawn, Sophie Dee, jessica drake, adult industry attorney Michael Fattorosi, Ashley Fires, Tara Lynn Foxx, the original Tommy Gunn, Nina Hartley, Erica Icon, Joslyn James, publicist at Ideal Image Models Isiah James IV, Sara Jay, Dyanna Lauren, Devon Lee, Kaylani Lei, Paige Little, Marcus London, Miles Long, Aailyah Love, Sheridan Love, Jynx Maze, Nina Mercedez, Gianna Michaels, Magdalene St. Michaels, MI Miyagi, Asphyxia Noir, Mr. Pete, Teagan Presley, Cindy Pucci, Raylene, male adult film star and co-owner of Ideal Image Models Tee Reel, Samantha Saint, adult film director John Stagliano, Elizabeth Starr, Christie Stevens, Taylor Stevens, Puma Swede, and Vicky Vette. And the people I met for the first time on this day were: Aiden Ashley, Lilly Banks, Charlee Chase, Teal Conrad, Kylie DeVille, Farah Faye, Miss Genocide, Melody Jordan, Kleio, Akira Lane, Charisma Lane, Kennedy Leigh, Alexis Monroe, Nikki Phoenix, Lisa Pinelli, Jasmine Rain, Raven Rockette, Rikki Six, Selena Skye, Cindy Starfall, Tiffany Starr, Gia Steel, Aliana Summers, and Jennifer White. (I saw Nikki Seven, but before I could get up to her, she went on a break, and I never managed to catch up with her for the rest of the convention. However, if nothing goes wrong, I will meet her very soon, since she will be feature dancing in a club that is within a few miles of my house.) AVN AEE: Friday, January 18 Once again returning to the convention floor, other than all of the people I had seen and met during the two previous days, the people I ran into that I already knew or had met before were: Eden Adams, Brandy Aniston, Jessica Bangkok, Julie Cash, Angelina Castro, Izzy Charms, Trinity St. Clair, Simone Danalustrous, Debi Diamond, Leya Falcon, Nicky Ferrari, Ana Foxxx, Ash Hollywood, Mya Luanna, Marie McCray, Minka, Natasha Nice, Tasha Reign, Lucky Starr, Natalia Starr and her real-life sister Natasha Starr, Misty Stone, Tracey Sweet, Tania Tapia, Alexis Texas, and Carmen Valentina. (While I distinctly remember seeing Carmen last year, I'm not certain that we ever got around to meeting.) The people I met for the first time on this day were: Pamela Balian, Scarlet Banks, Samantha Bentley, Jennifer Best, Camron Dee, Danica Dillon, Chloe Foster, Gaia, Hope Howell, Kiera King, Alice March, Erin Marxxx, Allison Moore, male adult film star Rusty Nails, Jessica Nyx, Anabelle Raphael, Sally Sparrow, Luna Star, Aryana Storm, Claudia Valentine, Vanessa Veracruz, and Vicky Vixen. Once the convention had ended for the day, I went out to the parking garage just to discover that there was a line of cars clear up to at least somewhere on the seventh level, and the line didn't move for minutes at a time. Even when the line did move, it didn't move for more than a couple of car lengths at the most. So I turned around and walked across the street to the CVS Pharmacy to get hard copy prints made of a few photos I had taken during the day, and to buy a 16GB memory card for my camera to ensure that I didn't run out of memory before everything was over for another year. Once I had returned to the garage, there were two men directing traffic, so it only took a few minutes to leave the hotel and get under way. After I was clear of the garage, I found a nearby Subway where I dined on a foot-long club sandwich and a Diet Coke. (What is it about Las Vegas that so few places offer Diet Pepsi?) Legends of Erotica 2013 Now that I was free of the parking garage, and my stomach was full, I went to Showgirl Video to cover the Legends of Erotica Hall of Fame Inductions. During the evening, the master-of-ceremonies was the legendary Bill Margold and a fine job he did as always! For the duration of the Legends event, the people in the audience were people such as Tony Batman, Anita Cannibal, Sunset Thomas and several other industry people as well as many of the best photographers in the industry including J. R. Reynolds, Ricky Rich and Brody Hall. First to be inducted was Elizabeth Starr. Elizabeth was inducted by her husband the original Tommy Gunn. (Tommy was looking pretty fit for a guy that was recently run over by a semi-truck and who had a massive heart attack just a few days before.) Next to be inducted was Ron Hightower. Ron was inducted by his friend Brian Sebastian. (Brian is a pretty big deal in the industry himself.) Next up for induction was Bob Chinn. (Bob used to direct John C. Holmes in many of his films among other accomplishments.) Bill Margold inducted Bob. There were two rather interesting surprises during the evening. The first big surprise of the evening was when Bill Margold presented the Carnal Medal of Honor to J. R. Reynolds for all of his work that benefits the adult entertainment industry. Now it came time for Alexandra Silk to be inducted by her husband Luc Wylder. After Alexandra had been inducted, the second big surprise of the evening was when Bill Margold announced that Luc Wylder was to be inducted by Alexandra Silk. That was the first time ever that a husband and a wife inducted each other on the same night. Bill worked very hard to keep J. R.'s Carnal Medal of Honor and Luc's induction closely guarded secrets, and he was extremely successful in his efforts! Finishing out the event was the lovely Rebecca Bardoux being inducted by Bill Margold. After a group photo-op with enough flashes going off to practically light up the area for blocks around, the evening ended with some nice conversations, then everybody heading off to wherever they went next. (I made a beeline to my room and bed! [I was already getting exhausted before I arrived at Showgirls Video!]) AVN AEE: Saturday, January 19 Saturday morning, it was back to the Hard Rock for the last day of the convention. The people that were known to me that I saw and spoke with for the first time on this day were: Vicki Chase, Linda Glam, Serena Marcus, Scarlett Monroe, and Taylor Wane. The beautiful ladies that I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time ever were: Bliss Dulce, Monica Rise, Jessie Rogers, Selma Sins, and Lori Tayler. Oddly enough, as I was leaving my hotel to return to the convention this particular morning, I found myself following a good-looking young woman with great-looking buns down the hallway and out into the parking lot. That young woman turned out to be Monica Rise who was met in the parking lot by Isiah James IV. After speaking with Monica and Isiah for a couple of minutes, I went to my car, and we all three headed for the convention for the day. AVN Awards Show Red Carpet 1013 After the convention had wrapped up Saturday afternoon, I went out to my car, changed the memory card in my camera, and sat down in my car and rested for ten to fifteen minutes. After my short but much needed rest, I went back into the hotel to take a spot on the risers and photograph the industry people walking the AVN Awards Show Red Carpet. (Apparently I'm a glutton for torture. Oh well, anything for the cause.) Okay people, that is it for another year so far as the AVN show goes. Let's all meet back here the next time to speak about whatever it might be that I have found to entertain myself with next. Until then, everybody stay safe, have a great week, and live life as if there were no tomorrow! Bonsoir et au revoir, Myles Shaffer
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Freedom Acres Location
Summer Lovers
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Karen Summer Returns
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Tribute to Christian Mann
Testing the Waters
A Legend Looks Back
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Resurgence of the Goddess
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2014 AVN News Rack Part 2
Belle Knox: Feminist Revealed
A Tribute to Gloria Leonard
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A Day in the Smut Den
Our Attitude Along the Way
Shooting at 21
Rebecca Bardoux Marries Prince of Dubai
A Fearless Journey
Emma Marx Prelude
Sex & Ice Cream
Adieu, Aurora
Creeping Suicide
Typecasting Farrah Abraham
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A Bad Deal
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James I. Poynter
James Irsley Poynter | |
James I. Poynter, Medal of Honor recipient
Born | Bloomington, Illinois |
December 1, 1916
Died | November 4, 1950 Killed in action near Sudong, Korea |
(aged 33)
Place of burial | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942-1946, 1950 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 1st Battalion, 7th Marines |
Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of Guadalcanal *Battle of Saipan *Battle of Tinian *Battle of Okinawa Korean War *Second Battle of Seoul *Battle of Chosin Reservoir |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart |
James Irsley Poynter (December 1, 1916 – November 4, 1950) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the United States' highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his action on November 4, 1950, in which he was killed while he singlehandedly eliminated three enemy machine gun crews. He was the eleventh Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in Korea.
Poynter was a Marine veteran of World War II and father of six children. He reenlisted in the Marine Corps at the outbreak of the Korean War.
James Irsley Poynter was born on December 1, 1916 in Bloomington, Illinois. He enlisted in the regular Marine Corps in February 1942. He fought in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, participating in the Guadalcanal, Southern Solomons, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa campaigns. Poynter was discharged in February 1946.
At the beginning of the Korean War, he re-enlisted in the Marine Corps, joining the 13th Infantry Battalion, Marine Corps Reserve in Los Angeles on July 19, 1950. He arrived in Korea in time to aid in the recapture of Seoul after the Inchon landing. Sgt Poynter was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for "outstanding leadership, ability and courageous aggressiveness against the enemy" as a squad leader in from September 24, to October 4, 1950.
On November 4, 1950, Sgt Poynter was a squad leader of Company A, 7th Marines. While defending Hill 532, south of Sudong, Korea, he was wounded in hand-to-hand combat. In spite of his wounds, when he saw three machine guns setting up only 25 yards (23 m) away, he charged the enemy position with hand grenades from fallen comrades, and was able to take out all three machine gun crews before being killed. His heroic actions enabled his outnumbered platoon to beat off the enemy assault and move to more defensible positions.
Sgt Poynter was buried with full military honors in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California.[1][2]
Medal of Honor citation[edit]
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to
for service as set forth in the following CITATION:
- For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Squad Leader in a Rifle Platoon of Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces during the defense of Hill 532, south of Sudong, Korea, on 4 November 1950. When a vastly outnumbering, well-concealed hostile force launched a sudden, vicious counterattack against his platoon's hasty defensive position, Sergeant Poynter displayed superb skill and courage in leading his squad and directing its fire against the onrushing enemy. With his ranks critically depleted by casualties and he himself critically wounded as the onslaught gained momentum and the hostile force surrounded his position, he seized his bayonet and engaged in bitter hand-to-hand combat as the break-through continued. Observing three machine guns closing in at a distance of twelve-five yards, he dashed from his position and, grasping hand grenades from fallen Marines as he ran, charged the emplacements in rapid succession, killing the crews of two and putting the other out of action before he fell, mortally wounded. By his self-sacrificing and valiant conduct, Sergeant Poynter inspired the remaining members of his squad to heroic endeavor in bearing down upon and repelling the disorganized enemy, thereby enabling the platoon to move out of the trap to a more favorable tactical position. His indomitable fighting spirit, fortitude and great personal valor maintained in the face of overwhelming odds sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
See also[edit]
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Korean War Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Korean War veterans who are recipients of the Bronze Star
- ^ Leicht, Cpl Paul. Honored Marines rest in 'garden of stone', Marine Corps News, Story ID# 200661517510 , June 11, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-07-01.
- ^ Notable Persons, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Retrieved on 2007-12-28.
- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- "Sergeant James I. Poynter, USMCR". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 2007-12-28.
- "Sgt James I. Poynter, Medal of Honor, 1950, 1/7/1, Korea (Medal of Honor citation)". Marines Awarded the Medal of Honor. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2007-03-05. Retrieved 2006-07-01.
- Milks, Keith A. (December 29, 2003). "The Lore of the Corps: Marine veteran re-enlisted and gave his life in Korea". Marine Corps Times (Republished in Leatherneck.com). Retrieved 2006-07-01.
Further reading[edit]
- "Chosin Reservoir — Epic of Endurance, Korean War Educator". Retrieved July 1, 2006.
- 1916 births
- 1950 deaths
- American military personnel killed in the Korean War
- American military personnel of World War II
- Burials at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
- United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
- People from Bloomington, Illinois
- People from Los Angeles, California
- Recipients of the Purple Heart medal
- United States Marines
- United States Marine Corps reservists
- Recipients of the Bronze Star Medal
- Korean War recipients of the Medal of Honor

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As Dell reports a revenue dip of 16 percent in the fourth quarter, to $13.4 billion, the desktop and notebook maker is looking to cut costs and expand further into low-cost laptops and mininotebooks, aka netbooks. CEO Michael Dell says the cloud and enterprise solutions will also play a role in reviving Dell's business.
Faced with the recession and dismal fourth-quarter earnings, in which revenue dipped 16 percent to $13.4 billion,
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In addition, Dell has been concentrating on slashing its operating expenses, which in the fourth quarter were down $365 million year over year. The company also raised its cost-reduction goal from $3 billion to $4 billion by fiscal 2011, potentially opening the door to layoffs.
The company has declined to offer specific comments about any headcount reductions, but said it is examining every cost area for cuts. "We continue to look across our entire structure," Dell Chief Financial Officer Brian Gladden said during an earnings call, for opportunities to "streamline and improve" the company's competitiveness. Nonetheless, Gladden took pains during the earnings call to assure listeners that the company continued to possess a competitive mindset: The possibility of acquiring smaller companies remains on the table, thanks to continued cash-flow performance that leaves Dell with around $9 billion on hand.
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Nicholas Kolakowski is a staff editor at eWEEK, covering Microsoft and other companies in the enterprise space, as well as evolving technology such as tablet PCs. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, Playboy, WebMD, AARP the Magazine, AutoWeek, Washington City Paper, Trader Monthly, and Private Air. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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Selecting a Professional Photographer
There are basically two types of shooters out there. Commercial/Industrial and Portrait photographers.
In most cases the commercial photographer can shoot portraits and is very capable of doing an outstanding job but it may only be 10% of his client base.
A portrait photographer is VERY talented at shooting people or groups, high school seniors, weddings and school photos. Most portrait photographers however can not stand up to the standards of a seasoned commercial photographer and they also do not understand the commercial pricing structure. You may get a low price but you get what you pay for.
Hiring Direct
Their are two main advantages to hiring directly (rather than through an agency). The first of course is financial. Ad agencies routinely mark-up photography as much as 200 percent. The second advantage is more subjective.
The agency contracts out for photography precisely because it is a complex, creative and technical professional challenge that they are unable to meet with in-house people. You might be surprised by the number of times top photographers talk among themselves about bad or static photo designs proposed by agencies. In many cases photographers look at design layouts and see much better ways to tackle the project. They may argue the point at length with the design firm. Does the client ever hear about the different solution? Of course not. The photographer is working for the agency and not you, the real end user.
Note that this is not a criticism of agencies. Many agencies are talented, skilled and attempting to provide the best to the client. A good agency provides solid solutions to your communications needs. They will work closely with the photographer to show your business in a creative and effective way. Where you are working with a good agency, it is well worth your while to pay the marked up price. You will be receiving the best of two distinct creative disciplines.
Photographer's Experience
Look for experience, but recognize that the photographer's portfolio will probably not contain the exact image you need. It is safe to assume that a photographer who has a track record of successfully photographing people on location can do the same in a studio. Pegasus Photographers and Alex Renner have been in business since 1972
Day Rates and Fees
Day rates can be especially misleading. A low day rate may mean that the photographer is going to be learning on your job. It is often the case that a photographer with a $2000 day rate can complete your project better and more economically than the photographer with a $1000 day rate. Day rates are still sometimes used in the corporate sector where the specific photographs are often not pre-determined. Day rates should always be balanced against the photographer's skill and experience.
Most photographers prefer to quote total project fees (Pegasus Does This Whenever Possible). In other words, they will estimate the total cost of your project and provide a flat quotation. The advantage to you is obvious. The creative fees are fixed. The only variables will be the actual expenses.
It is reasonable for you to explain your budget for the shoot and describe what you are trying to achieve. The photographer will attempt to come up with a solution that fits your budget, or may propose a different approach which will require a change in budget.
You are paying for talent, ability and expertise.
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"My name is MO"
Part street art, part urbex, "My Name is MO" is a very clever video from MTO with the background story to a 1900 square metre mural painted at the Old Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky.
"My name is MO"
It's not easy to find an English Breakfast in Berlin, let alone a good one, but luckily for me one of my local restaurants, Café Feuerbach has an especially tasty one, so when I'm in the mood for a fry up I don't have too far to go.
For 7,40€ you get bacon, two fried eggs, fried sausages, baked beans, grilled tomato, homemade jam and toast along with a little bit of salad.
Everything is delicious though it would be even better if the strips of bacon were replaced by thick cut rashers of back bacon but that's not easy to come by in Berlin. For me the jam and the salad are surplus to requirements – you don't order an English breakfast to get your fruit and veg in – but that's a minor quibble.
Breakfast is served from 09:00 – 16:00. There are plenty of other options available and, this being Berlin, there is of course a breakfast buffet on a Sunday.
It's not just breakfast on the menu at Café Feuerbach though, there's also a range of salads, snacks and main dishes, including weekly specials, served between noon and midnight backed up by an extensive drinks selection.
I would recommend the Gnocchi, which is served with spinach, tomato and basil fondue, roasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan and pesto.
For anyone searching for that elusive English Breakfast in Berlin, Café Feuerbach is on the corner of Schöneberger Str and Holsteinische Str in Steglitz, equidistant from S-Bahnhof Feuerbach Straße and U-Bahnhof Walther-Schreiber-Platz.
Exploring the concept of urban gardening in Berlin, the documentary film, Speaking Gardens by Teresa Beck and René Reichelt shows the different ways Berliners are finding to use or create green spaces in the city.
Speaking Gardens introduces six different urban gardening projects across Berlin:
In conversation with participants in each of the featured projects, diversity is a word that comes up often. As do the benefits for children of growing up in an environment where they see their food being grown, which in turn feeds into a desire amongst people to know where their food comes from and favouring local produce.
In German with English subtitles, Speaking Gardens, is an educational and absorbing documentary that successfully conveys the multiculturalism and community feel of urban gardening projects in Berlin.
Speaking Gardens – The Berlin urban gardening movement
It's the last day of February, the sun is shining and Eissaison (ice cream season) is about to start. No, you're not dreaming, this is real life. Hokey Pokey, one of the most popular and in my opinion one of best Eisläden (ice cream parlours) in Berlin reopens on 28 February for its 2015 run.
Hokey Pokey is so popular that last year the owners were 'forced' to raise their prices and hire extra staff to appease the neighbours who complained about the 'noisy customers' queuing and eating outside on the pavement.
Navigate your way through the crowds of people and strollers and you are greeted by a freezer choc-a-block full of delicious looking ice cream options. Choose your flavour, how many scoops you would like and whether you would like it in a cone or pot and prepare for ice cream induced 'ooohs', 'aaahs' and 'mmms'.
The Belgian Chocolate ice cream at Hokey Pokey is the stuff of fantasies. Luxuriously rich ice cream with large chocolate pieces throughout that will have you craving more the moment you finish.
Hokey Pokey is open daily from 14:00 to 19:00 (check Facebook for current opening hours) at Stargarder Straße 73 (not far from S/U Schönhauser Allee) in Prenzlauer Berg – treat yourself to some of the best ice cream in Berlin.
Last week visitBerlin launched a new app, Going Local Berlin, full of hundreds of tips to help tourists and locals get the most out of the city.
"The new app offers personal tips from Berlin insiders", says Burkhard Kieker, CEO of visitBerlin. "Our goal is to provide new ideas for the increasing number of repeat visitors when exploring the city. The digital guide will help visitors and Berliners alike to experience the city from whole new perspectives."
Menu items on the home screen allow users to choose between 'Boroughs', 'Orientation' and 'Map' to find the tips most relevant to their current position or requirements.
Places in each borough are categorised as 'Must See', Hidden Places', Food & Drinks' or 'Berlin Tourist Info'. All the relevant details such as addresses and opening times are included for each entry to make visiting as simple as possible, as you can see in the above entry for the Soviet War Memorial in Schönholzer Heide.
Going Local Berlin is available for iOS and Android free of charge in both German and English. Once you have downloaded the app you will need to download a data packet of approximately 125 MB but it's then available to use offline.
More details about Going Local Berlin and links to the iOS and Android downloads for the app are available on the visitBerlin website.
According to the Chutnify website 'the owner, Aparna Aurora inspired by her Indian heritage and travels decided to open her South Indian street food dream in Prenzlauer Berg.' And I for one am pleased as punch that she chose Berlin for her restaurant.
It's no great secret and something that I've mentioned before that Berlin is sadly lacking in the quality Indian food department. You can imagine my excitement then when I heard good things about Chutnify shortly after it opened in October last year. Unfortunately for me though, I had just moved out of my apartment in the area and it has taken me far longer than it should have to actually visit.
My first impressions were good: the welcome was warm and friendly; the décor colourful and simple but at the same time clearly carefully put together, an obvious advantage of the owner's background in fashion.
I've been dreaming about the Dosas here and having studied the menu online had carefully selected the Tandoori Chicken for my debut meal, so I was a little disappointed to discover that the lunch menu is a slightly abridged version of the full menu displayed on the website and my dream dish wasn't available.
I plumped instead for the Goan Pork Dosa and all thoughts of disappointment were banished when it arrived. The Dosa, a crepe made with rice batter and lentils and a staple of South Indian cuisine, was light and fluffy, the pork tender and bursting with flavour. The accompaniments offered a variety of complementary flavours, my favourite of which was the spicy Tamarind chutney, which brought a touch of chilli heat to the meal.
Having cleaned my plate I only wished I had the appetite left to try the Thali but that will have to wait for another time. I'll also have to go one evening so I can try the Masala Wurst, Chutnify's take on the Currywurst.
I've already been back with Steffi when we shared the Tandoori Chicken Dosa and the Keema Mattar Rice Bowl and both lived up to the standard set by the Goan Pork Dosa.
Many return visits are still needed.
The owner's eye for design and attention to detail was again to the fore when my bill arrived in a plastic auto rickshaw taxi.
During my lunchtime visit a touching scene played out in front of me involving a simple and heart-warming act of kindness on the part of the owner so I can only hope that in this case good things happen to good people and Chutnify is a roaring success. Given that it serves flavoursome and well-spiced Indian food, something that Berlin has been crying out for it is hard to doubt that that will be the case.
Since I first saw a Wolf Beard stencil from Danish artist Don John, I've been hoping to see more of his street art in Berlin so I was particularly excited to hear he had been in town painting a huge mural for the One Wall Project from Urban Nation Berlin.
With One Wall, Urban Nation Berlin is bringing five different artists to the city each year to paint a mural. The aim is to bring diversity to Berlin's neighbourhoods and help cement the city's position as a recognised art destination.
Don John painted his image of a flock of exotic-looking birds flying out of a hoodie's hood on the side of a building in Mehringplatz back in June of last year.
Shepard Fairey painted the wall opposite a short time later.
If you'd like to know a bit more about Don John have a read of his interview with CFYE and check out more of his street work on his website.
I'd recommend keeping up to date with Urban Nation Berlin via their website, Facebook page or Instagram account for news about future walls, exhibitions and projects. Who knows, maybe they can persuade Don John to come back to Berlin and bless us with some more first class street art.
I've got a thing for maps so it's lucky for me that there are plenty of people out there finding lots of interesting ways to map Berlin and present data like the city's squatted buildings, most popular photo locations and where to get craft beer. If you're also a bit of a map geek, you should probably check out more posts on andBerlin with the Maps tag.
Berlin Besetzt (Occupied Berlin) Map of Squats
The Berlin Besetzt website is a great resource for facts, figures and maps about squatting in Berlin. A wonderful interactive map of squats can be adjusted by way of a slider to show the buildings occupied in any year since 1970.
Eric Fischer's Berlin Photo Geotags Map
Eric Fischer has used Open Street Maps and the geotags added to photos on Flickr and Picasa to create a map showing the density of photographs taken in Berlin. On this map blue indicates photos taken by locals, red by tourists and yellow could be either.
There are lots more 'Locals and Tourists' maps from Eric Fischer on Flickr from cities across the world.
Berlin Craft Beer Locations Map
Berlin Craft Beer has a map of microbreweries, bars and shops where you can get your hands on some quality craft beers, including their 'must visit' recommendations.
Given its turbulent history and key role in the politics of twentieth century Europe it's no surprise that when you say 'Berlin' to most people, they will think of the German capital. However, there are more than 100 Berlins around the world. Telling a day in the life of six of those Berlins, Worldwide Berlin is a documentary from Berlin Producers, made with the support of mbb, in cooperation with RBB and Deutsche Welle.
The documentary starts in Berlin, Germany at 6am as Uwe cleans the streets around Brandenburger Tor. From there we travel to Berlin, Russia, a small village on the Kazakhstan border; a small fishing village named Berlinhafen (Berlin Harbour) in Papua New Guinea; Berlin, El Salvador, where we witness the preparations for a beauty contest; an Amish community in Berlin, Ohio, USA; Centro Berlin in Bolivia with its population of 10 supplemented by 1,000 llamas; and the village of Berlin in Guinea, which some believe was named in memory of a night of passion in the German capital.
Repeatedly crossing borders and time zones we experience a snapshot of life in each of these Berlins over the course of 24 hours.
Worldwide Berlin focuses on a few characters in each of the seven Berlins featured, showing aspects of their daily lives that illustrate the differences between their cultures and surroundings but also at times the similarities in their routines and experiences.
You have to wonder how the Club Mate drinkers of Berlin, Germany would enjoy the Mate tea from which it is derived, drunk in Centro Berlin in Bolivia, or indeed how the inhabitants of any of these other Berlins would react to some of the sights nobody bats an eyelid at in the Hauptstadt.
Worldwide Berlin – Part 1
Worldwide Berlin – Part 2
The documentary, Worldwide Berlin, is just one part of an interactive multimedia project aimed at bringing together the people of all the Berlins around the globe. To share your Berlin experiences and connect with other Berliners worldwide go to the Worldwide Berlin website, like the Facebook page and follow on Twitter.


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The Liechtenstein Castle is an amazing castle in the Vienna woods, near the village of Maria Enzersdorf. it was originally built during the 12th century by the Liechtenstein family before they chose Vaduz (in Liechtenstein) as their seat. Liechtenstein means "bright/light stone" and the castle, surrounded by woods and fields, seems to glare in the distance.
While it is no longer inhabited, the castle has not been left to ruin. Today it is used as the setting for the Nestroy Theatre Festival, which takes place every year in the summer months.
Address: near Maria Enzersdorf
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kind of strange, here is my issue with my HD 3650; I'm getting those gray/green backgrounds while loading the game..
http://i.imgur.com/9mH5p.jpg (windowed 1280x760) http://imgur.com/Nxv6O (full screen 800x600) anybody else with this gray-green like background issue? (I have updated all the required drivers..) edit 1: I had the same problem within the open beta, I downgraded to oldest drivers, same things, now, it's clear there is something going on with the HD 3xxx, 4xxx, AMD chipset/driver/hardware regarding D3...
Edited by braincras#1481 on 5/15/2012 7:28 PM PDT
Guys, I had the same problem as you in the past 24 hours. ATI 12.4a hotfix initially did not work(grey screen and stuff). But then I've uninstaled all video card drivers and catalyst control center. EVERYTHING! Then I've just installed ATI 12.4a hotfix from here http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/AMDCatalyst124ahotfix.aspx and it works like a charm:) So I'm trying this out at Windows 7 but when uninstalling AMD products, the "Windows Installer stops" and all I can do is "close the aplication", wich makes the uninstalling process continue, but I can't trust it'll work. Someone tried that and had this problem? Update: Done. Uninstalled all Video Drivers (and Catalyst Center), restarted the computer, cleaned the reg (with CCleaner) and instaled the 12.4a hotfix. Now I'm waiting D3 comes back from maintenance to see if it worked. Update 2: It's working! I have a Radeon 3400 Series and after doing all this stuff it's working fine. A bit slow, bu no bugs!
Edited by Dunncan#1790 on 5/15/2012 11:44 PM PDT
I have an ATI RADEON 3200 HD on my laptop, and I'm having terrible graphic issues. What should I do?
This hotfix did not work for my ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3400 graphics card -- if anything, it made things worse. The background is grey & distorted, even the text smudges on the screen. |
i also had this in beta and retail but i found a solution
your going to want to remove everything go to control panel, uninstall programs double click ati install thing click next then select the 3rd option to remove all amd software once thats done dont restart go to your device manager and under display adapters open up your video card and uninstall that too now restart your comp and it will reinstall your video card then just download 12.4a hotfix and it should work like it worked for me and some others |
I can confirm that the ATI Radeon HD 4300 series also is affected by this problem under Win 7.
I have and HD 3870 x2 and i have this problem too. The hotfix didnt do nothing.
Btw i have windows 7 64bits. Its sad :S |
Same problem here (HD 3400 series). I tried all in my position, hotfix didn't do anything, I also tried all types of compatibility mode, Windows 7 basic mode (sometimes it helps).
Bad and huge Problem. The best way with our graphics cards is in windowed mode, nothing changes but at least you can see your character. :( Windows 7 Pro x64 DirectX 11 ATI Mobility Radeon HD3450 I'm here, waiting/looking for a solution. |
I have and HD 3870 x2 and i have this problem too. The hotfix didnt do nothing. exact the same setup here. Having Problems with graphics too. All "light sources" are terribly pixelated! |
ok guys here's how i did it, I got ATI 3870 on win 7 64bit:
1) uninstalled ati from control panel 2) didnt reboot 3) went to device manager and right clicked on ati -> unistall and checked box remove driver also 4) didnt reboot when asked 5) clicked on scan for hardware changes 6) didnt reboot 7) windows autoinstalled the gpu and it this driver worked, although it was too slow 8) tried catalyst 12.4a didnt work 9) uninstalled 12.4a 10) tried catalyst 12.4 didnt work 11) uninstalled 12.4 12) tried catalyst 12.3 and works fine!!!!111oneone 13) at last... fml! |
I have a HD 6970 lightning edition and I get game freezes left and right. It d/c me so its unplayable on my custom built rig. Running CCC 12.3 as I thought it would fix it but nope. Sad that I have to play on my laptop with a 460M graphics card in it to play D3.
I cant wait for the GTX 690 to be available long enough for me to buy. I think Im done with ATI and their drivers. CPU:FX-8150 3.6ghz Board:Crosshair V Formula Cooling: Corsair H70 RAM: G.Skill Jigsaw 8gb 1600 SSD: OCZ Vertex 3 120gb (Boot drive) GFX: MSI HD 6970 Lightning Edition PSU: Thermaltake RX2 1000W Here is rig if anyone has any suggestions on fixing freezes until 690 |
ok guys here's how i did it, I got ATI 3870 on win 7 64bit: Thanks I'll give it a try. I hope it works or else I am going to jump ship and buy an nvidia card. |
I'm using the Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Tried 12.3 Doesn't work Tried 12.4 Doesn't work Tried 12.4a hotfix... guess what? Doesn't work. This is stupid beyond reason. even tried the mobility mod. failed. Half the mobs in game are missing and every light source is just a beacon of pixels. edit: and now World of Warcraft is getting artifacts. smh.
Edited by LordDRC#1917 on 5/16/2012 4:28 PM PDT
12.4a made things MUCH worse
running 6850, after update to 12.4, i cant even launch game without locking everything up. Battlefield 3, skyrim and SC2 all lock up. Time to roll back.
** 2 friends also having same issue :( figured id post it.
Edited by Wororm#1683 on 5/16/2012 10:45 PM PDT
everytime i dl a new update for catalyst, its always buggy as hell. good thing i stayed at 12.3
This hotfix doesn't work for the mobility series of cards
Using a Mobility HD3670 |
ok guys here's how i did it, I got ATI 3870 on win 7 64bit: These are the steps I did... and it worked. |
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'Sexiest Man Alive 2011': Which TV Stars Made the Cut?
Cooper added: "I think it's really cool that a guy who doesn't look like a model can have this. ... I think I'm a decent-looking guy. Sometimes I can look great, and other times I look horrifying."
So which TV stars have been deemed hot enough to join Cooper on the list? Well, there are some conventional hotties like 'Luther' star Idris Elba, 'Community's Joel McHale and 'Game of Thrones' glowering Horse Lord Jason Momoa, but there are also a few guys who are, well, perhaps less obviously hot in the conventional sense.
J.R. Martinez Gets Longest-Ever Standing Ovation on 'DWTS' (VIDEO)
Dancing to the theme of the most memorable year, the celebrity contestants and their partners pulled out all the stops to deliver the most intensely personal performances we've seen so far.
None more so than wounded war veteran, now actor, J.R. Martinez, who danced the rumba with his pro partner Karina Smirnoff.
Sherri Shepherd Imagines Tim McGraw in a Certain Kind of Movie (VIDEO)
Joy Behar said she could imagine McGraw doing something about the life of John Wayne.
"You don't even want to know the movie I got with you in my head," Shepherd piped in. "Hot dog! He is so fine. Oh my God!"
Whoopi Goldberg agreed -- she did not want to know the movie Shepherd had in her head. McGraw seemed amused, but no matter what critics said about 'Country Strong,' it was probably a better option for him than what Shepherd had in mind.
Tim McGraw Learns His Ancestor Migrated with Elvis Presley's Family (VIDEO)
On 'Who Do You Think You Are?' (Fri., 8PM ET on NBC), the country music star learned that his eighth great-grandfather, Johan Jost Hayd, emigrated to America at age 24 and worked hard for a better quality of life, first for the British Navy and then as a farmer. Eventually he became one of the largest landowners in Virginia at the time.
The geneagoly expert had more news: A family by the name of "Preslar" was in Hayd's migration group. The last name was later changed to "Presley" -- as in Elvis. "His ancestors were traveling with your ancestors to America," the expert told McGraw. The singer chuckled and said, "Maybe they were jammin' [together], you know, on the boat on the way over!"
Tim McGraw Based 'Country Strong' Character on Reba McEntire's Husband/Manager (VIDEO)
"I know Narvel!" said Chelsea Handler. "That's funny because Narvel is an a--hole." The two proceeded to clarify that Blackstock was a nice guy but took on the hard-ass manager role when need be.
Tim McGraw, Steve Buscemi Search for Their Roots on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
NBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are?' returns for Season 2 next month with a new crop of celebrities trying to unearth their family histories.
According to the Associated Press, NBC said Tuesday that the group includes Tim McGraw, Steve Buscemi, Ashley Judd, Vanessa Williams, Rosie O'Donnell and Kim Cattrall.
The show, which is based on the hit British show of the same name, is billed as "an up-close and personal look inside the family history of some of today's most beloved and iconic celebrities." Cameras follow the celebrities as they explore their family trees with the help of historians and genealogists.
Actress Lisa Kudrow is an executive producer and researched her own ancestry for the show last season. She said celebrities who take part are eager to find answers about their family history: "It's not just like you show up for a couple hours and you're done. ... It's kind of a commitment. So the people who want to do it are genuinely interested in finding answers to their questions."
Oprah Kicks Off 12 Days of Give-O-Way With Alicia Keys and Tim McGraw (VIDEO)
As always, Oprah not only gives away free stuff (in this case, holiday tunes), but also brings people together. Where else but on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' would you hear Alicia Keys and Tim McGraw singing the John Lennon classic 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)?'
Grab some eggnog and watch the duet after the jump.
Leno Weekly: Chelsea Handler, Dr. Phil, Ewan McGregor and more!
Arsenio Hall was featured twice this week. His first appearance was in a segment that had potential called "This Is What They Said/This Is What They Meant." I was expecting to see video clips of celebrities, politicians and the like spouting their same bullcrap, and then having Hall tell us what he thinks they really meant. Instead, it was Leno reading quotes, including historically famous ones like Julius Ceasar's "Et tu, Brute!" The gag didn't make sense anymore, and even worse the bits weren't funny.
Luckily, he came back later in the week with an on-site spot at Yankee Stadium, where he interviewed players from both teams and even set up a bet against a Yankees player and Phillies fan Kevin Eubanks involving Snuggies.
Saturday Night Live: Tim McGraw/Ludacris and T-Pain - VIDEOS
(S34E09) I had my doubts about Tim McGraw, since musicians hosting kind of freak me out and country music is inherently scary to me. Thankfully, the redneck humor was pretty limited, Tim McGraw only sang once, and his over-the-top enthusiasm was marvelous. A lot of the sketches felt underdeveloped, but McGraw jumped head first into every character and sketch, which made even the worst jokes a little more bearable. Check out some video highlights after the jump, plus a web exclusive sketch!
What's on tonight: Numb3rs, Las Vegas, Conviction, Modern Men, golf, boxing
- ABC has two repeats of America's Funniest Home Videos, starting at 8, followed by a new 20/20.
- CBS has new eps of Ghost Whisperer, Close To Home, and Numb3rs.
- There's a new Tim McGraw special on NBC at 8, followed by new eps of Las Vegas and Conviction.
- FOX has two new eps of Bernie Mac and a new Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy.
- UPN has a new Smackdown! at 8, while the WB has a new Survival of the Richest, a repeat Reba, then a new Modern Men.
- Everyone should watch Countdown with Keith Olbermann, on MSNBC at 8.
- ESPN2 has kickboxing at 8, followed by regular boxing at 9.
- A&E has a new Biography: "Hairdos and Heartache: The Women Of Country Music." It's on at 8 too.
- USA continues coverage of the Masters golf tournament at 8.
- At 9, Cartoon Network has a new My Gym Partner Is A Monkey, followed by a new Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi.
- At 10:30, IFC has a repeat Dinner For Five with Tony Shalhoub, Kevin James, Burt Reynolds, and Richard Lewis joining Jon Favreau.
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On 28 April 2013, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange in China together with its local counterparts, issued the Measures for Administration of Foreign Debt and the Operating Guidelines for Administration of Foreign Debt Registration. The Measures and Guidelines are designed to simplify approval processes for and strengthen monitoring of foreign debts in China.
Although not involving stamp duty, the recent case of Resource Capital Fund III LP v Commissioner of Taxation [2013] FCA 363 is a good reminder that the proper valuation of land interests held by mining entities is an important exercise in correctly determining the amount of any landholder or land rich duty payable on acquisitions of interests in the entity. The case also provides some guidance regarding the proper valuation of mining information.
Today the Minister for Small Business, Gary Gray, released a report into the efficacy of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Mr Alan Wein. The federal government commissioned the report as part of a commitment made earlier this year to undertake a review of amendments made to the Code in 2008 and 2010. On the whole, the report recommends a series of sweeping amendments to the current franchise regulatory framework.
The Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Bill 2013 (Cth) was introduced earlier today into Parliament. If passed, the Bill will replace both the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 (Cth) and the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 (Cth).
On 6 May 2013, the Australian Securities Exchange issued proposed amendments to the Listing Rules to facilitate rights issues. The Exposure Draft includes amendments to shorten the timetables for entitlement offers and to reduce the number of circumstances in which issuers would need to apply to the ASX for waivers. The amendments intend to facilitate capital raisings by addressing recent market developments and regulatory innovations.
In Matthew Maxwell v Highway Hauliers Pty Ltd [2013] WASCA 115 delivered on 6 May 2013, the Western Australian Court of Appeal considered the appropriate statutory construction of s54(1) of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 and arrived at a different result to the Queensland Court of Appeal when applying it to a similar scenario. The Western Australian Court of Appeal took a broader view of the nature and type of insurance in issue.
As part of the federal government's 'Stronger Super' package of reforms, new portfolio holdings disclosure obligations will be imposed on trustees of registrable superannuation entities (RSEs). The federal government has now released draft regulations which set out the manner in which portfolio holdings will need to be disclosed.
On 1 May 2013 the Queensland government announced the details for the repeal of the gas electricity certificate (GEC) scheme, and published draft legislation to make 2013 the last liability year of the scheme. Any GECs must be created prior to 30 April 2014.
On 26 April 2013 Treasury released the Government response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services report on the collapse of Trio Capital and to the Richard St. John report on Compensation arrangements for consumers of financial services. Although preliminary, the response gives a clear signal to industry regarding the shape of future developments in financial services regulation.
Yesterday the Victorian government set the levy rates for the new Fire Services Property Levy which is payable from 1 July 2013. The new Fire Services Property Levy, created by the Fire Services Property Levy Act 2012 (VIC), replaces the current levy imposed upon insurers. The new levy will be payable by Victorian landowners, tenants of crown land, and licensees of crown land who have an option to purchase.
The New South Wales Government released today a regulation which prescribes the use of a standard form of retirement village contract, a general inquiry document and a revised disclosure statement. Use of these new documents is mandatory from 1 October 2013.
On 18 April 2013, Treasury issued exposure draft legislation, an explanatory memorandum and draft designation rules to provide a tax loss incentive for nationally significant designated infrastructure projects. To access the tax loss incentive the project vehicle must meet certain requirements to be a designated infrastructure project entity, and the project must be determined a designated infrastructure project by the Infrastructure Coordinator.
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Corsair Professional Series AX1200i PSU - the new enthusiast standard ?
The sheer amount of PSUs out on the market are plentiful. Only a few names really stand out though and amongst them obviously is Corsair. AS IF their power supplies are not good enough they decided to bring out yet another upadted series aimed at the true aficionado's and PC entrepreneurs.
Amongst the Power Supply product lines there is the Corsair Professional Series AX PSU, they just released the AX1200i which is a 1200 Watt power supply that is tagged as digital (DSP) ATX power supply.
The AX series are all about being quiet and very efficient. The PSU as tested today carries a Platinum certification. Bronze, Silver but really Gold or Platinum is what you want, however the upper stack in hardware is expensive.
Yes, the new updated AX1200i is now Platinum certified, that means it's 92% efficient at 50% load. Efficiency matters; years ago PSUs were as low as 70% efficient, meaning that 30% of the used power simply vanishes, whilst you are paying for it on that electricity bill. If your components eat away 500W then with that 70% efficient product you'd actually use 650W. With today's AX1200i Platinum Platinum you'd be using 540W. It's that simple.
The PSU itself is 100% modular, for most of you with a side panel window in their chassis a must really as you'll want modular cables. Even the ATX power connector for the motherboard can be removed. The new PSU also improved on the audibility front, if your PC is in idle and pretty much doing nothing, the rather silent fan will actually disable itself.
That's right, the thermally-controlled fan spins up gradually above 30% load thus up-to 360W power consumption this PSU makes no noise whatsoever, but even during normal use and when gaming it remains silent really.
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BATON ROUGE, LA - Head Coach Stump Mitchell will unveil his third football signing class Wednesday during the 2012 National Signing Day Recruitment Bash in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union at 7 p.m.
Doors to the Southern University Quarterback Club sponsored event will open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $20. Fans are encouraged to arrive to the Smith-Brown Memorial Union early due to limited parking near the student union.
Fans will receive an in-depth look at this spring's signing class including video highlights of the new recruits. The Southern University 'Human Jukebox' and the Jaguar Varsity Cheerleaders are scheduled to make an apppearance as well.
Mitchell, preparing for his third season at Southern, will offer commentary on the recruitment process of the 2012 class and members of his coaching staff will be in attendance to meet Jaguar fans.
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Commonwealth Of Kentucky Teams Up With HumanaVitality To Lower The Cost Of Healthier Foods
Healthy eating just got a little easier for nearly 275,000 Kentucky Employees' Health Plan (KEHP) members. KEHP's LivingWell program announced today its participation in Vitality HealthyFood TM, making health plan members* who shop at Walmart*** eligible for 5 percent savings** on products that qualify for Walmart's Great For You icon, including fresh fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy.
Vitality HealthyFood, a first-of-its-kind effort to help consumers save money on more-nutritious foods and ultimately, live longer, healthier lives, was launched four months ago by HumanaVitality and Walmart. The program offers savings on items that qualify for Walmart's Great For You icon, which was developed in consultation with food and nutrition experts in the public and private sector, as well as leading health organizations.
"Through our partnership with HumanaVitality we are able to offer KEHP members forward thinking, innovative programs like Vitality HealthyFood," said Personnel Cabinet Secretary Tim Longmeyer. "Now our members can see how making nutritional choices at the grocery is great for them and their pocketbook."
Recent research 1 shows the struggle consumers face with purchasing healthier foods. In fact, one in four families report skipping healthy purchases often or always due to price.
"Price is an important factor in incentivizing wellness in America," said John Agwunobi, M.D., president of health and wellness, Walmart U.S. "By offering affordable, healthier foods, we will help make our customers healthier and reduce costs to our healthcare system as a whole. This represents preventative care in its purest form." HumanaVitality CEO Joe Woods sees KEHP as a great example for other employers seeking innovative paths to better employee health. "The Commonwealth has become a national leader in inspiring healthy behavior through its LivingWell program and now through Vitality HealthyFood," said Woods. "Helping people make healthier choices in their daily lives is how we're going to solve the healthcare cost crisis in this country. Unique collaborations such as this, among employers, health companies and retailers, are the key to making that happen."Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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I don't know where to start with what to download and configure first. Can anyone point me to a useful list or post what they consider must have apps?
I hope you don't have anything else planned! Take a look in the apps section of the forums. There are some stickies up top that should help get you started.
There is an app section on the forum here. Check out threads where people list their top 5 or 10 favorites. That's what I did and I found a bunch of cool stuff! Also, check out droidxforums.com
thanks, I will give those a look. Mainly I am looking for how to protect the phone from malware, viruses, apps to replace bad stock ones... I will dig around the forums more, sorry for being lazy
As of right now, there is not much of a Virus/malware risk associated with Android or anyother smart phone for that matter. Now when cell phones start to replace computers, like they have landline phones, then we'll have an issue I'm sure. But right now, the AV apps tend to create more problems than they fix. As for apps that replace bad stock ones, I know many people use ADW Launcher or Launcher Pro to replace the Blur (Moto) launcher. Personally, I rather like the Blur launcher on the X2.
LauncherPro, Netflix, bloatfreezer (root), are some good ones to check out. sent from my ZombieStomped X
Beautiful Widgets is nice too. If you're an Amazon member already with a card on file, it would be worth your time to download the Amazon app market for the free app of the day.
Hey! I am a new user to the DX2 as well. A mountain of difference coming from the LG Vortex. Anyhow, I have been using Launcher Pro Plus for a while and it is honestly a good way to start optimizing your phone. I noticed that the qHD has a significantly higher resolution and this app will help you fit more widgets/etc on your homescreen and the whole look and feel is very slick. As far as other apps, I can't say that I use a lot or have any favorites. Good luck!


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I liked that the owners were extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the history of the area.
This hotel was great. We had a baseball tournAment and the kids loved the hotel. Security was an awesome bonus. Gonna stay here if I ever get back to NEW ORLEANS!!!
Was surprised they didn't have free breakfast. They do have a cafe.
Great hotel in a great location. Located behind a Whole Foods, with shopping mall and other great restaurants nearby. I didn't want to stay downtown; uwanted free parking and less activity. The parking was in a covered lot, which was also great.
Very friendly staff.
The fitness center is a converted room with an elliptical, exercise bike, and treadmill so it was a little cramped.
The breakfast was wonderful and the staff was extremely helpful with directions and conversation.
The staff were very friendly...overall the hotel was a lot nicer than I expected....updated furniture...clean...very reasonable....I would recommend it and stay here again :)
The staff was helpful and kind.
The non-smoking strongly smelled like smoke.
Don't sell King beds if you don't have them available.
The service was fantastic. Everyone was very helpful!
NIce building.
Check in clerk was not helpful. Restaurant has closed, bar food only. No server in the bar, only a bar tender. When we checked out the clerk wasn't available. Someone (housekeeper?) took our keys and said they'd mail us a receipt.
Clean and great location. Close to public transportation and local sights.
Would have liked to have seen more drink varieties offered at the coffee bar. Also, coffee was not great.
Great location, comfortable beds, nice carousel bar.
Small room, no view- window was covered with plastic adhesive to obscure view, we faced another building.
Staff did everything to make stay perfect
We loved the breakfast.
I paid $--- a night. I also work at a $---a night motel so I wasn't expecting much lol. You get what you pay for right? But me and the kids were beyond pleasantly surprised. It was soooo clean, neat and color coordinated. We didn't want to go back.
The location didn't have any food places in close proximity. Had to settle for the Tic-Toc cafe. Avg food that was too expensive.
Bring on the 1st floor & having a full kitchen
No coffee pot & coffee, no hair dryer, some visible dirt not much
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Location and over-priced hotel in the Quarter. I was here for my 60th birthday. I chose this hotel because I had been here before and had a great experience. Hotel allowed me to change rooms after the ants were reported twice and after my patience had run out.
Ant problem in one of three rooms reserved for my 60th birthday. Since I have been here before the system is the following: they give you a really crappy room (interior dungeon room with no windows or a small, crappy and smelly room) you inform the front desk that you are not happy, they respond by saying they cannot do anything until the next day even though the hotel seemed to be fairly empty and it was at check-in time and finally you are allowed to move yourself the following day. The rates are all over the place, they change on a day to day basis. I reserved one of the rooms at full price because I wanted to make sure my birthday accommodations were great and I received a very disappointing, smelly, cramped room with a tiny bathroom. Unhelpful front desk. Overall a sad experience.
Location, beds were very comfortable, clean rooms
Had no hot water in the shower and the staff was not very helpful to remedy the issue. Hallways were very noisy and it seemed like a door was always slamming. Parking was expensive (40/night)
It was close to every event I was attending that weekend. The staff was very friendly. Check-in and out was also great no long waits.
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Potential Nursing Shortage Hangs over State Once More
Smith, Barbara Peters, Sarasota Herald Tribune
It's official: Florida's nursing shortage is back.A workforce survey by the Florida Center for Nursing shows that vacancies and turnover began to accelerate in 2011 after a four-year slide. The nonprofit center predicts that Florida will run short of registered nurses by 11,000 openings in 2015 -- and by 50,000 in 2025.The state's lack of qualified nursing professionals never went away entirely, even in an unforgiving economy. Demand at hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies remained strong through the worst of Florida's recession years, especially for more highly trained registered nurses. But the much-anticipated crisis that had prompted a statewide expansion in nursing education -- to more than 200 separate degree programs -- failed to materialize on schedule.That left fresh nursing graduates unable to find work at the same time that the economy forced more licensed nurses to return to the field, for lack of other opportunities. As health care employers struggled to contain costs, hospital vacancy rates for direct care registered nurses in Florida fell from more than 8 percent in 2007 to only 4.6 percent in 2009.But that trend has now reversed itself.The center projected that almost 16,000 new nursing positions will be created in the state this year -- after a significant dip in 2009 and 2010. With some 200,000 nurses now working in Florida, that represents an annual job growth of 8 percent.That is good news for nursing school students, and for those now in the workforce who are looking to better their positions.But a lack of qualified nurses could put health care operations in competition with each other -- ultimately applying upward pressure ono the cost of patient care. Whether this will mean higher wages and more clout for nurses is unclear.Teresa Passalacqua of Sarasota, now studying to be a nurse practitioner in Florida State University's Doctor of Nursing Practice program, has seen the shift from feast to famine in her 12-year career.Even before she earned her bachelor's degree in 2007, she said, "we had our pick of jobs. People were grabbing you up when you got out of school."Her timing was good.Florida's job market stagnated and nursing turnover rates decreased sharply from 2007 to 2009, at hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies and public health networks. After getting a master's degree in 2009 and moving into management at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Passalacqua experienced the shift in supply and demand from the other side."A lot of graduating nurses were being turned out that could not get jobs," she said. "We were handpicking our nurses."Room at the topIn the next few years, demand will be highest for registered nurses, especially in hospitals and nursing homes. Expected growth in the home health industry will also strain the supply, the FCN report said. Recent nursing graduates should find it easier to land jobs, said Michelle Yore, assistant director of research for FCN. Of the hospitals surveyed, 89 percent said they would hire straight out of school, and 29 percent have nurse residency programs to continue their training after school.But demand for nursing skills is not simply a question of numbers. The most severe shortages are expected to occur well beyond the entry level."We did notice that all the employers that responded said that their difficult-to-fill positions required nurses with experience and advanced education," Yore said.Passalacqua decided to pursue a doctoral degree when her passion for patient care prompted her to move from management back to the bedside. …
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