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That Jazz are like "Nah, that's cool, Raja Bell. No need to come to training camp."
Sep 29, 2012, 10:00 AM EDT
Things have gone from bad to worse to apathetic in Salt Lake City as the Salt Lake Tribune reports that disgruntled guard Raja Bell has been asked by the Jazz not to show up next week when the team begins its preseason.
The Jazz announced Friday that veteran guard Raja Bell won't attend training camp next week.
"I have spoken with Raja and his representative, Herb Rudoy, and we have mutually agreed that although Raja remains under contract, it is in the best interest of all parties that he not rejoin the team next week when the Jazz begin training camp," Utah general manger Dennis Lindsey said in a news release. "We will now move forward focusing on Jazz basketball and our preparation for the upcoming season. We will have no further comment on this matter."
via Utah Jazz announce Raja Bell won't attend training camp | The Salt Lake Tribune.
That's a pretty strong statement form the team, who continues to try and reach some sort of agreement with Bell. They're squabbling over a buyout and much like Rip Hamilton with the Pistons, the situation is untenable, yet unsolvable. Neither side will budge and a trade is a tricky thing to pull off considering the value involved.
It never makes sense to me why the holdout over the buyout. I understand that the team agreed to pay that money and that it's not explicitly Bell's fault that the coaching staff clashed with him so much. But from a practical standpoint, he's still going to get a pretty decent chunk of it back wherever he signs next. If he does get let go, look for Miami, the Wolves, the Lakers, and others to be interested in him.
- nyg88 - Sep 29, 2012 at 10:06 AM
he could've joined the lakers but he joined the jazz instead! I wonder how he's feeling about that move now…
- money2long - Sep 29, 2012 at 3:31 PM
richer..yet sadder.
- jmclarkent - Sep 29, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Ty Corbin gave him WAY to much leash. Instead of developing Burks, Raja started a huge chunk of the season (and was pretty ineffective). His legs are shot; at this point in his career is is a situational defender at best.
It is a shame that he thinks he still "has it"; I think he could really be good for a young team with his head on straight.
- money2long - Sep 29, 2012 at 3:33 PM
that's probably why he wants to hold on to every penny in his contract buyout
- hahapapa - Sep 29, 2012 at 11:14 AM
About time they got rid of him.
- dysraw1 - Sep 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM
i remember J Kidd back in the day,an hard he was to get pass on D. time changes things for all of us. Raja also was a great defender back in the day but at his age it takes a special kind of individual to deal with these young legs today
- rocirius - Oct 5, 2012 at 1:06 AM
I can't figure out why any player would take less than their full contract amount in a buyout. Their next contract gives me the ability to double-dip unless they were amnestied unless I'm mistaken.
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I really want to see how many different twists and turns the media can make for a Philly/Pittsburgh Super Bowl. I'm sure the stories will be endless.
I really want to see how many different twists and turns the media can make for a Philly/Pittsburgh Super Bowl. I'm sure the stories will be endless.
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I almost picked the 2 afc teams
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Steelers and Falcons
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Dagburnit! Now two yahoos have picked both AFC teams!! Hello, you have to pick one from the NFC game (Eagles-Falcons) and one from the AFC game (Steelers-Pats).
This is not rocket science here people!
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Very simple, Eagles and Pats
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I blame CoombsOriginally Posted by Puffy
Go Gators!
I'll go Falcons-Patriots.
The Pats-Steelers game looks like an epic battle royale to me. The Steelers are a Patriots-in-the-making, but I don't know if they've arrived yet or now. They may be a year or two away.
The Pats have 4-5 guys that just absolutely refuse to lose (McGinnis, Bruschi, Harrison, Brady, etc.). It will take enormous will and determination to beat them. The Steelers could do it, but Big Ben is looking more like a rookie every week. And look what the Patriots did to Peyton Manning.
Close ball game and I predict it will be a special teams play that determines the outcome. Should be a great game to watch.
Falcons-Eagles will be interesting too. Between McNabb and Vick, it might set a record for QB rushing yards. I still think the Eagles without Owens are vulnerable. And they've got a record for choking in the NFC championship game. I think Vick will go wild.
Teach tolerance.
Pats- Falcons
"panic" only comes from having real expectations
Pats and Eagles.
"Hey...Dad. Wanna Have A Catch?" Kevin Costner in "Field Of Dreams."
That's because whoever wins in the NFC, it won't matter. Either team will get clobbered by either AFC team. BTW, the Steelers have already beaten the Pats AND the Eagles...hmmm. I'm still thinking the Pats will go all the way another time, though. Both games are going to be fun to watch...in fact, both games will probably be better than the Super Bowl this season. Just one man's humble opinion. :gac:Originally Posted by Puffy
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Philly fans booing our Military
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Philly wins..glad to see the falcons go home
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Well, that puts our Military in good company...the Philly fans also booed Santa Claus and they booed Donovan McNabb when he was drafted because they wanted Ricky Williams.Originally Posted by LvJ
Idiots, they are.
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Whew, it's been quite a weekend on the movie front; four movies in one 24-hour period. And since I couldn't really decide what movie to write up, I'm writing up four shorties, in reverse order, just to be different. Enjoy!
Spider-man 3 (2007)
What a waste. Spidey (Tobey Maguire) and the gang are back for their third outing, and all that talent and spark we saw in the second film just vanishes under the weight of too much money and too many characters.
This time around, Peter Parker's alter ego has to face off with not only his best-bud-turned-villain Harry Osborne (James Franco), but The Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), a misunderstood baddie, his own dark side courtesy of some space goo, and Venom (Topher Grace), the space goo's next host.
Plus, he's got girl problems; Mary Jane (a lackluster Kirsten Dunst) is not quite seeing his dual-role awesomeness, and Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard), a groupie in training, only has eyes for Spidey.
Sigh. How did that even make it past a storyboard meeting? Better luck next time, I suppose. And with Hollywood, there will always be a next time.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Funny is an excruciating way? Yes. Spot-on depictions of heartache? Yes. Comes completes with the eventual cave in to clich? You bet.
Yes, I laughed at Judd Apatow's tale of woe and lost love, but honestly, it's nothing new, from him or anyone else. Another sigh.
Water (2005)
In 1938 India, a little girl, Chuyia (Sarala) is informed her husband has died, and she's sent off to the widows house, to spend the rest of her life among other widows, praying to survive somehow.
It's a harrowing movie, and (fortunately) the story isn't as dark as it could have been, although that happy ending I was wishing for wasn't in the cards or at all appropriate for the situation. Fortunately, Gandhi showed up when he did (in the movie and in real life), or it would have been worse.
I don't want to watch this movie again, but I don't think I'll forget it.
Don't Tell (2005)
Of the bunch, this is probably the film I liked the best. Sure, the story of Sabina (Giovanna Mezzogiorno) and her memories of sexual abuse suddenly coming to the surface is on the soapy side. And the first 40 minutes of the flick is all slow setup, but I stuck it out and it paid off.
The characters are what really sold me on this little picture, and the acting, especially from Mezzogiorno got under my skin to the point where I didn't want the film to end.
Yeah, this dark Italian tale is not for everybody, but it worked for me.


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As everyone understands, there really is no such thing as free. No matter what you do, you will always end up paying in one way or another. When it comes to social media's importance, it must be regarded seriously.
In the United States, more and more business owners have come to understand how important social media is for business. They also realize what a powerful tool it is and that without it, their business will undoubtedly suffer (or at least, not achieve the kind of success that they will achieve if social media is involved). If you happen to have business connections in places other than just the United States, your interactions will probably be different than if you only interact with people in this country.
The art of communication
The first thing that has to be in order when it comes to successful social media marketing interactions is communication. If you can't communicate clearly and the person on the other end can't do the same, you won't be able to accomplish anything together. The same can definitely be said for sharing information and teaching other people what you know. There are many different approaches that you can take when it comes to using social media for your business. It is critical that you understand not only how to leverage it to its fullest potential but also to be able to effectively weed out information that is not particularly valuable to you and your business and to concentrate on the gems that will truly make a positive difference in your business going forward. It is essential that you think about social media in terms of how vastly it can help your business. It has widespread potential in the marketing arena and your business will be brought to the next level based on what you are able to accomplish through social media marketing. Of course, you also need to learn to be selective at the same time. As important and valuable as information can be for you, too much information can work in the other direction when it comes to your business as well.
You need to get involved
When it comes to social media marketing, you might have a successful business if you don't get involved with social media; however, your chances of greater success for your business are much better if you do embrace social media marketing. First and foremost, it is critical that you listen to what your clients want and need. You need to make sure to hang out with them (online and in person) and interacting with them on a very regular basis is the key to building a solid relationship that will be mutually beneficial for many years to come. Using social media to grow your business will make a tremendous difference. You can't be the dinosaur who refuses to get involved online if everyone else is doing it. Whether you like it or not, you don't have much of a choice. Social media marketing will help your business in many different areas, even those areas that are notoriously problematic and sensitive (such as customer service).
There are many different principles that you should follow when it comes to social media marketing. With that being said, there are also some basic principles that are lacking and that should be reinstated as soon as possible.
- Listen to your clients: Without your clients, you wouldn't have a business at all. Make sure that you meet their needs before you do anything else.
- Work intelligently: It is critical that you work as efficiently and as neatly as you possibly can. Along with that, you need to be very aware of the tools that are available to you.
- Always give great customer service: The better your customer service is, the more successful your business will be. Always communicate clearly and be transparent. Your clients will definitely appreciate the honesty and they will find you much more credible and trustworthy if you show them that you have integrity.
There is no free lunch
Chances are very good that you don't spend a great deal of money on working your social media channels. However, you do make an investment and you do it on a very regular basis. You make an investment of time and effort and you expect a return on your investment (ROI), which is only fair. The harder you work, especially if you work social media the right way, the greater your ROI will end up being.
Social media marketing is critical to the success of your business. It is very important that you learn how to make the most out of your efforts. If you use social media effectively and recognize that it is an extremely powerful tool, you will get a great deal out of it for your business and you will be able to bring your business to the next level before you know it. It is also important to recognize how important it is to share top-quality content and the more you share, the more traffic you will attract. Always remember that when you are interacting with other people online or sharing valuable content, give them something that they can count on. Always be consistent.
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President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has renewed government's support to Liberian market women and challenged them to continue being an engine of growth.
"I am passionate about the conditions of the women who are the principal contributors to Liberia's economy, who run our informal economy and who feed this nation," President Sirleaf said, making reference to the women who risked their lives during wartime, in the search for food; the women who today cross borders to bring in goods; women who travel long distances, from their small farms, to sell what they produce in the markets in order to provide for their families. "I'm talking about the resilient market women of Liberia - and other countries - who are the bedrock of our society," the Liberian leader stressed.
According to an Executive Mansion release, President Sirleaf made the statement on Tuesday, December 4, at the end of a one-day Study Tour Conference involving market women from three countries, held at the Paynesville City Hall. The Sirleaf Market Women's Fund (SMWF), in collaboration with the Joyce Banda Foundation in Malawi and the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) in Ghana, undertook a 17-day, three-country study tour titled "Advancing Economic Empowerment of Women: Cross-learning and Exchange Programme of Market Women from Liberia, Ghana and Malawi." The program was sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme.
A five-member team from the Liberian Marketing Association (LMA) traveled to Malawi for four days and met with the Joyce Banda Foundation. The group then traveled to Ghana, along with their Malawian counterparts, for another four days and met with the AWDF. All the participants then came to Liberia for a four-day wrap-up that ended with Tuesday's Conference which included major stakeholders.


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A lucky customer attending Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend had a chance to test drive the F10 B5 Bi-Turbo around a track. Check out the walkaround and some of the furious acceleration from this 500+hp / 700tq monster F10. You can actually hear the rear passenger exclaim in delight during acceleration.
Autocar has had an opportunity to test drive the just unveiled F10 Alpina B5 and comes away calling it Jaw-droppingly fast
As many of you know, and has Alpina has teased last week, the new B5 is to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week (July 1-4), and here are the first photos of the car from the ground! We hope to see more pictures of the car in its full wallpaper glory, but for now enjoy
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The 2011 Alpina B5 (F10) has previously been spotted undergoing testing around Alpinas headquarters, and it continues to undergo testing as shown in these new photos. Whats interesting about these new photos is the new set of front wheels, which is possibly a new Alpina wheel design? Alpina has traditionally stuck to a narrow range of its traditional wheel designs for its cars and this is no Alpina design weve seen before. The previous B5 test cars spotted featured all wore the Alpina … CONTINUED
Seen here is the next gen Alpina B5 already in testing. That Alpina already has a F10 5-series to work with shows the close relationship that the Germany manufacturer/tuner continues to have with BMW. This continues a trend of Alpina having access to still-in-development BMWs prior to the models debut. We most recently saw the Alpina B7 in development prior to its introduction.
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Skinny Deena vs. Skinny Snooki: Who Has the Best Legs?
Snooki and Deena Nicole may always be meatballs at heart (hey, their pick for nickname, not ours!), but these gals are looking mighty slender these days.
Deena has been devoted to a new, healthier lifestyle, and the results are definitely showing. Meanwhile, Snooki has already started slimming down post-baby (though to be fair to Snooks, we're using a pre-baby shot here that gives you a better look at those legs).
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Goatleaf Family
A family of the Men of Bree. As was typical among the Men of that region, the name comes from a plant. Its precise origins are uncertain, but it is perhaps linked to honeysuckle, whose French name, chèvrefeuille, not only means 'goat leaf', but gives its name to a medieval lay, and would therefore presumably have been familiar to Tolkien.
Only one member of the Goatleaf family appears in Tolkien's works - Harry Goatleaf, who at one time watched the West-gate of Bree, but threw in his lot with Bill Ferny and Saruman's thugs during the War of the Ring.


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'Person of Interest' Season 3: Shaw finally shows emotion in 'Razgovor'Add to Favorites | Person of Interest
Sarah Shahi got her time to shine on "Person of Interest."
All season the actress has been teasing that episode 5, "Razgovor," will be the time where viewers finally get a little insight into why Shaw is the way she is. Flashbacks in this episode revealed that the death of her father at a young age was the first time when Shaw truly shut down and muted her emotions. Interestingly, it took another young girl of roughly the same age to crack adult Shaw's hard shell.
This exploration into Shaw was a long time coming, but it's nice to finally feel like the audience is getting to know her. Shahi has done a great job playing the character as a tough as nails woman with barely a hint of vulnerability, but when she lets Shaw's softness shine -- like she did in all of her scenes with Jen -- the character really blossoms. Just like Finch said, she finally earned her place on the team in this episode.
In "Razgovor," one of Season 3's main storylines converged with the person of the week arc. The Machine selected the number of an immigrant, a young girl named Jen who just so happened to be in trouble with HR. Since the girl fashioned herself a spy, she wire tapped her whole building and ended up recording a conversation between HR and some the Russians that she wasn't supposed to hear. Incidentally, Carter was tracking down the Russians from the opposite end of the spectrum in an attempt to discover who is at the head of HR.
That crossover allowed a lot of Season 3 secrets to come to the forefront. Reese revealed to Carter than he and Finch know what she's up to, and she confirmed that she didn't want their help. Carter finally told her partner Laskey that she knows he's an HR underling, and managed to manipulate him into working for her. And Shaw confirmed that she's only working with Reese and Finch to stay close to Bear, while also revealing that she bugged Finch's office.
As for HR, the organization's partnership with the Russians has finally been illuminated. With "Person of Interest's central characters" on the same path again, hopefully Carter can work with Reese and Finch more in the future and not feel like she has to be on this journey solo.
With "Person of Interest" almost a fifth of the way into its third season, "Razgovor" was a nice way for the show to regroup with its main characters and move their storylines along. Neither the Machine nor Root were major players in this story arc -- until the end, that is. That was when Root broke into Shaw's apartment and kidnapped Reese and Finch's newest ally, which bodes for a very, very exciting episode 6 coming up next.
"Person of Interest" airs Tuesdays on CBS at 10 p.m. ET.


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Americans may favor raising taxes on the rich (at least according to some polls), but apparently that stance doesn't cross over to lottery winners. Brian J. Gaines and Douglas Rivers explain the odd discrepancy in the Wall Street Journal today:
Polls often show that the public favors raising taxes on "the rich," "millionaires" or "families earning over $250,000." Last year, billionaire Warren Buffett demanded that we "stop coddling the super rich" and impose higher tax rates on incomes over $1 million per year (and higher rates still on incomes over $10 million). President Obama and most Democrats have endorsed raising taxes on high earners. …
In February, the online pollster YouGov asked a representative sample of 3,500 American adults what they thought would be a "fair amount of tax" to pay on lottery winnings. The survey specified different amounts of winnings, ranging from $1 million to $100 million. …
Less than a quarter of respondents chose a tax rate of 30 percent or higher on any level of lottery winnings. The vast majority thought that a reasonable amount to pay was much lower, with the average being only 15 percent. Democrats and Republicans differed only a little: The average rate preferred by Republicans was 14 percent, compared with 17 percent for Democrats.
If anyone should be paying exorbitantly high taxes, shouldn't it be a lottery winner, at least according to Elizabeth Warren's "pay it back" theory? Their financial windfalls are completely comprised of other people's money for which they personally provided no goods, services, or societal benefit in exchange. Lottery winners didn't work 80 hours a week for years to accrue that money. They didn't employ hundreds of workers, and provide health care and livelihoods for their workers' families. They didn't risk their personal assets, reputation or self-worth.
So why do Americans seem less eager to tax lottery winners than traditional millionaires? Gaines and Rivers provide a good theory:
How do we reconcile these findings? Is it because lottery jackpots are the stuff of dreams? Critics scoff that lotteries are a (voluntary) tax on innumeracy, and probably many ticket buyers do fail to understand just how minuscule are the odds of winning the eye-popping prizes. Yet people who don't expect ever to become rich by hard work or careful investment might still daydream about being showered with cash by a megafluke. The wild improbability of lottery wealth might even be why our respondents like such low tax rates.
It's a fact of life – and an understandable one – that a mailman or a public school teacher who plays the lotto every day thinks he has a better chance of becoming fabulously wealthy by scratching a ticket than through earned income, investment or inheritance. So these people are more likely to identify with the small group of lottery winners than with the much larger portion of Americans who became rich through traditional means.
In other words, people are susceptible to class warfare. This isn't anything new, and it doesn't mean the Democratic class warfare strategy is suddenly "working." Instead, it shows why politicians use these attacks in the first place.
But "not identifying" with a group isn't the same as resenting the group. Just because many Americans believe they have a better chance of becoming rich through the lottery doesn't mean they begrudge those who earned their wealth. There is, however, a tinge of resentment in many of the liberal attacks on the rich – a suggestion that those who have earned their money have somehow done it dishonorably. You can see this in Democratic policies that tighten regulations and pile taxes on businesses, while siding with unions even when the leadership is corrupt.


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A home series with the Minnesota Twins usually brings out the best in the Milwaukee Brewers. With the way things have been going, the reigning NL Central champions will be desperate for that trend to continue when they open a three-game set with the Twins on Friday night at Miller Park. Milwaukee (16-22) lost for the fourth time in five games Thursday, falling 4-0 at Houston. The Brewers have totaled eight runs in those defeats while batting .152 with runners in scoring position. "We have a lot of things that we have to start doing better offensively,'' manager Ron Roenicke said. Milwaukee enters interleague play with the NL's fourth-worst record and is six games out of first in the Central. The Brewers raced to a division crown last season thanks to their outstanding play at Miller Park, leading the majors with a franchise-record 57 home wins. They didn't lose their ninth game in Milwaukee last season until June 9, their 31st home contest, but are 9-9 in front of the home fans ...
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Backyard Barbeques are the quintessential summertime entertainment. But to make it special, you look for something that will give it that extra something. Or, perhaps, it's been a long winter and you're looking for something fun to bring a little summer to your winter? Consider a Hoe Down. This theme is light hearted, with a touch of silliness and familiarity that will appeal to everyone. It's also a great Theme if you are mixing kids and adults or you are looking for "Guest participation" with a cook-off element which is a fun way to lighten your catering load and add diversity to the table. Checkered table cloths, chili, bandanas and hitching posts - no matter where you are this is a Theme that you can create!
What is your "Party Picture"?
The inspiration for this Theme is the mid-west, dude ranch meets backyard barbeque. Elements of inspiration include: wagon wheels, leather, horses, denim, red and white check, red bandanas, cowboy hats, barrels, hitching posts, cattle skulls, mason jars, bails of hay, wrought iron and a little country music. You can do this outside, or create a barn atmosphere in your home or a rented space. A "cook-off" element allows you to request guest participation - corn break cook-off, chili cook-off, or even a "southern sides" cook-off will add to your table and reduce your costs and resources. Get in the spirit and have a little fun, and even the most conservative of guests will enjoy this dalliance in cowboy times.
- This is a great outdoor party, but you can also create a barn atmosphere inside - whether in a rented space, your home, or even a garage!
- For a party that includes both adults and children, this Theme is ideal. You can incorporate a lot of theme-related activities that will keep the children entertained as well as the environment and refreshments that will appeal to the adults.
- Consider each of your senses when planning this party - the smell of the barbecue, bluegrass or country music in the background, denim and leather surfaces, etc. You can completely capture the imaginations of your guests and transport them in this theme, which truly allows guests to let go and have fun!
- Venue Note - If you are looking to have this theme off site, see if there is a farm nearby that allows party rentals. Another option would be a quaint Inn with a great outdoor space. An inexpensive option would be a local park or lake that has covered picnic areas - the exposed beams and picnic tables fit this theme perfectly!
Communicating with your Guests
This Theme needs an invitation that immediately makes it clear you are taking your guests to the mid-west for some Chili and corn bread! You can get really creative with this, just consider your inspirations. A simple invitation with red and white check background and a stencil of an iron skillet is easy and inexpensive, or you can get a little more ambitious and roll up an invitation on rough paper with a red bandana tied around it. Consider a mason jar with a red and white checked ribbon and a note card with party details. How about a "Wanted" poster for each of your guests with a picture of your Guest of Honor as the subject and "reward" amounts for your cook-off items? Have fun with this and your guests will be excited about the party you are planning!
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Dress It Up
This Theme can be as simple or as outrageous as you want to make it. You can add just a few elements and let the guest's imaginations fill in the rest or you can go all out and recreate a barn dance in your space. Exposed wood picnic tables or regular tables covered with red and white check, denim, or cowhide set the foundation. Then add in wrought iron, a skull or two, some raw wood or branches and some cowboy hats. Top off with details like mason jars at your bar (a "hitching post"), red and white checkered place seating cards with grommets, red bananas tied to each chair… Your possibilities are really endless.
- The colors for this theme are going to be red, white, black, denim, and the rich brown of leather. Each of these colors evokes one of the elements of the Hoe Down. The colors are simple, clean, and have a nice contrast!
A Hoe Down speaks to nothing less than a barbeque! Ribs, chili, brats, corn on the cob roasted on the grill, corn bread, baked beans and coleslaw… It doesn't get easier. Toss in some sweet tea and lemonade with iced cold beer for the adults and you have yourself a party! This Theme calls for simple, but delicious food. Have lots of bandana napkins on hand because it can also be MESSY! Serve on platters and large bowls - family style of buffet is the way to go with this Theme. Don't get too fancy or your food won't fit your theme.
- Dirty Lemonade: Roll and squeeze six lemons into a standard pitcher. Add 3/4 cup sugar and a sprig or two of mint and mash together. Fill your pitcher half way with ice then top with Sprite. Add Vodka to suit. This light, refreshing drink is the perfect compliment to a barbeque!
Entertainment for this party is pretty broad, and really depends on the age of your guests. Bringing in a live blue-grass band or country band would definitely be a great addition. Or have a cooking exhibition for grilling ribs and chicken - something most people would love to do, but don't necessarily know how to. If you've got kids, consider pony rides, for the adults, if you want to go WAY over the top you can rent a mechanical bull! There are simple activities that suit the Theme and will keep guests talking. The judging of the cook-off (each item is numbered and guests vote for the best in your categories), a beer tasting is a great compliment to this Theme, and for adults and kids alike, consider a "shooting" competition with Airzookas and tin cans!
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Prizes and Favors
If you are having a competition you have to have prizes! Consider a gift card to the best barbeque restaurant in your area, or a seasoned iron skillet, or a gift certificate for horseback riding at your local ranch. What about a case of beer or a package of prepared ribs that need only be heated? For party favors, a perfect option would be the Hoe Down essentials handed out at the beginning of the party - this could include bandanas, flannel shirts, and cowboy hats!


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The Quest
- Publisher: Chillingo Ltd
- Genre: Role Playing
- Released: 20 Feb, 2009
- Size: 24.9 MB
- Price: $4.99
- App Store Info
DescriptionThe Quest is a beautifully hand-drawn, engaging and sinister world full of mystery, magic and provocative challenges.
Choose from five customizable races and an array of skills, attributes, weapons, armor and enchantments, then explore a huge non-linear realm of four different cities and a wilderness of mountains, caves, lakes and forests.
Play an absorbing card game, solve brain-teasing quests and clash with dangerous opponents in this turn- and skill-based Role Playing Game.
You will have many choices, including some that may place you against the law, along your way to the dramatic end of your own choosing. You will need all your gaming know-how to survive and discover your destiny!
The Quest features:
- 50 hours of gameplay!
- fps-like view with continuously rendered 3D graphics
- ambient visual and sound effects
- day and night cycles with weather effects
- a huge, complex, living world with underground levels
- long and provocative main storyline
- dozens of interesting side missions
- optional undead race with different abilities
- complex magic, enchant and alchemy system
- primary and secondary skills
- advanced dialogue system
- readable books, pickable locks, repairable items
- race-, gender-, fame- and outfit-based relationships
- fantasy card game with three decks at the inns
- original soundtrack
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The Quest is developed by Redshift and published by Chillingo Ltd.
Players who are familiar with Chronicles of Inotia (trademark of Com2uS Corp), Arvale (trademark of PDAMILL), Dungeon & Hero (trademark of CH Games), Orions Legends of Wizards (trademark of More Games) or Vay (trademark of SoMoGa Inc) might enjoy playing The Quest - the 3D Fantasy Role Playing Game.
Here are some great reviews:
"Near perfect RPG - The Quest more than delivers what it promises." -TheAPPera
"It should be considered the benchmark for RPG makers to follow – Gameplay is beautiful and methodical - The sound is great and features a dramatic music track and good special effects - The Quest is pure bliss." Kiss it, 5/5 -touchmyapps
"The Quest is a massive game - don't hesitate to grab this one up right now." -theportablegamer
What's New in Version 18.5- (Celtic Rift): The door on the second floor of Castle Loegria to which the player gets from Conservers of Time no longer requires stealth to open and if the player is stuck there or in the Land of the Ever-Living, one of the green statues in the Land of the Ever-Living will take them to Castle Loegria first floor.
- (Cursed Chess Set): Corrected spelling: Skarface's Tsurugi.
- (Cursed Chess Set): Morels are now sold by Jorge the Innkeeper.
- (Celtic Doom): The player should no longer get trapped in the southern part of the Enclave Wizards' Home.
- (Celtic Doom): Caitsidhe's Cape can be bought from Carys' shop.


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US steers clear of fiscal cliffAmerican politicians peered into the abyss on New Year's Day, stepped back, and struck a deal. But they'll be back on the edge soon.
Many believe that these measures would have tipped America back into recession with calamitous effects for the world economy and global markets. Instead, American lawmakers have bought some time. Global markets breathed a huge sigh of relief on January 2, rallying across the board.
Brokered by Senators Joe Biden (D) and Mitch McConnell (R), the "Taxpayer Relief Act" introduced the following key tax measures:
- Tax cuts introduced by George W. Bush will expire for people earning over 400,000 dollars a year, and families earning more than 450,000 dollars, increasing their income tax rate from 35 to 39.6 percent.
- A permanent increase in taxes on capital gains and dividends from roughly 15 per cent to 20 per cent for the same high earners as above.
- Increased Estate Tax on inheritances from 35 to 40 percent for estates worth over five million dollars, although that threshold will be adjusted annually for inflation.
- Phasing out of personal exemptions and itemized deductions for couples earning more than 250,000 a year and single people earning more than 200,000 dollars.
All told, the White House estimates that the new tax measures will raise an additional 600 billion dollars in the coming decade.
The agreement "would further reduce the deficit by asking the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans to pay higher taxes for the first time in two decades...So that's progress," President Obama said in a statement. He had originally hoped to bring all of that 2 percent—households earning over 250,000 dollars annually—into the top tax bracket in order to at least double the 600 billion dollar figure, but was forced to compromise.
They also extended Bush-era income tax cuts for the vast majority of American households, 2009 tax breaks for low-income Americans for another five years, business tax breaks for research and investment for another year, and federal unemployment insurance for the long-term unemployed through 2013.
Meanwhile, the spending cuts that were due to be enforced from the start of this year, and which many feared would tip the U.S. back into recession, have been postponed until March, as had a decision on what do do about them.
And so the debate will continue, particularly on the question of how to raise the United States' official debt ceiling, which now stands at 16.4 trillion dollars and was officially reached on December 31. Republicans will argue for cuts in entitlement programs such as Medicare and Social Security in return for a rise in the debt ceiling.
In general, commentators seemed relieved but disappointed that the political process delivered such a modest result. Many argued that this deal is far from the "grand bargain" of tax increases, spending cuts, and welfare reforms that are really needed to put the U.S. economy on a fiscally sustainable footing for the long term.
Michael Feroli, chief U.S. economist at J.P. Morgan Chase, commented in the Washington Post: "What's challenging is that we're still going to have some slowing in growth because of the tax hikes...What's not good is that deficits are still going to be large and it doesn't begin to touch the longer-term horizon." He estimated that the deal will cut U.S. economic growth by 1 percent.
On New Year's Eve, writing for CNBC, PIMCO CEO Mohamed El-Erian had described the likely outcome of last ditch talks as a "micro deal" and "a temporary Band Aid".
"Within a few weeks, we would again witness high-stakes drama in Washington, this time in the context of negotiations to increase the debt ceiling. Meanwhile, most Americans would resume their frustratingly long wait for the economy to heal," he said. This high-stakes drama is far from over.


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Penzance solicitor Helen's new job at Coodes
Posted: July 28, 2013|
A SOLICITOR based in Penzance has been promoted to head of department at law firm Coodes just six months after relocating from London.
When she worked at international law firm SJ Berwin Helen Willett worked on a £1.8 billion property deal.
Now Helen, who divided her time between Coodes' Penzance and Truro offices, has been named head of commercial property at the firm.
This means she will also cover the firm's other five locations, at St Austell, Liskeard, Launceston, Newquay and Holsworthy.
Alistair Whyte, a partner at Coodes, said: "The past six months have seen a great deal of success for the commercial property team.
"We've got a strong and growing team in place and Helen's promotion will further add to this."
Helen said: "I'm looking forward to the challenge of being head of the commercial property department.
"The past six months have been busy and successful and it's great to be part of a strong team. There's a huge amount of experience and that will help us achieve further growth.
"It was a big step leaving London but it's been made easier by the fact Coodes has a strong sense of its own identity and is committed to Cornwall and Devon.
"I'm also enjoying working closely with commercial property agents, accountants, developers and investors."


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THE Safaricom Foundation has handed over development projects it has helped implement in four schools in Wajir to the county government.
The projects include classrooms and latrines at Fullo Primary School; a computer lab at Biyamathow Secondary School; a physiotherapy hall at Wajir Integrated Primary School; and classrooms and an administration block at Dashek Primary School.
Speaking during the handover on Saturday, Safaricom Foundation trustee Tony Kisaka said the move is in line with the organisation's endeavour to make a significant impact in communities across the country.
He said supporting the education sector is a priority for the foundation. "We recognise that education is the greatest change agent and without it no economy can prosper. We want to provide opportunities for all children to thrive."


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STALACTITES in a cave near the Red Sea are helping climatologists refine their predictions of sea level rise - and it looks as if previous estimates were dead on.
Historic changes in sea level can indicate how it will change in future. Most of our sea-level records are based on the chemical make-up of sediment cores, which are hard to date - estimates can be thousands of years out. As a result, it is unclear how soon sea level started rising after Earth warmed in prehistoric times, how quickly it rose and what we can expect in the future.
Eelco Rohling of the University of Southampton in the UK and colleagues already had a record of the Red Sea's level going back 150,000 years, based on sediment cores. Now the team has refined the data by matching key events recorded in the cores to those in stalactites in a nearby cave in Israel.
Rohling's team dated the stalactites by measuring how much of the rock's uranium has decayed into thorium. Because the chemical make-up of the stalactites changed over time in the same way as that of the sediment cores, the two can be directly compared. That allowed the group to date when sea level changes occurred to within about 200 years - the most accurate determination yet (Nature, doi.org/jrs).
Rohling's study rules out alarming claims that sea level might rise by several metres per century. Levels rose by 0.7 m per century when prehistoric ice sheets had the same extent as today's ice, so 1 m per century is about the maximum we can expect, Rohling says. His prediction agrees with those of the majority of climatologists.
But even if future sea level rise is slow, the cumulative effect will be significant over the coming centuries. "We've put the freight train in motion and it's going to be very difficult to slow it down," Rohling says.
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Reborn Beacon to reopen its doors
Last updated at 15:57, Thursday, 24 April 2014
THE Beacon museum is getting ready to re-open its doors to the public on Saturday, May 24 – in time for the half-term holidays.
By Margaret Crosby
And a celebrity guest is promised to perform the official opening.
The popular Whitehaven attraction closed in January for a major overhaul, a key component of which is the installation of the Sellafield display, an interactive exhibition using the latest technology to tell the story of the early days of the world's first commercial nuclear power station right up to the present day clean-up operations.
A partnership deal struck with Sellafield Ltd last June saved The Beacon from a very real threat of closure blamed on Copeland Council's austerity cuts.
Now it is preparing to re-open as Copeland's premier attraction and aiming to become a museum of national importance. Interviews are about to start for the appointment of a new manager.
Council chiefs stress it will still tell the story of Copeland, its geology and early settlers, the development of Whitehaven by the Lowthers, its social and industrial history and how the area was affected by the two World Wars.
The Sellafield Story occupies Floor 2 of The Beacon and looks at nuclear energy, innovation, nuclear incidents, reprocessing and issues surrounding nuclear waste and storage.
"It's bigger and better than before," says council leader Elaine Woodburn. "There's more to see and do for both the young and the young at heart and it retains the integrity and independence it is renowned for."
While Rory O'Neill, Sellafield Ltd's director of stakeholder relations, says: "For us to have the chance to tell the Sellafield Story while at the same time supporting such a fantastic community asset was too good an opportunity to pass up."
The museum will be jointly run by Copeland Council, who retains ownership, and Sellafield Ltd.
First published at 11:28, Thursday, 24 April 2014
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
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Great to see someone has taken a good building and put it to use again rather than let them close and degrade. Its just a pitty it can't show how the Lowthers built the town to how the Council has demolished and ruined the town.
Time for change
"There's more to see and do for both the young and the young at heart...."
Just the type of euphemistic, ridiculous use of language that distinguishes politicians from the common man. Young at heart indeed.
On the plus side it will be great to have The Beacon open again but I can't help thinking of the spoof nuclear propaganda films from The Simpsons when it comes to The Sellafield Story.......


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@therealGoku I'd see Oldman as more as a Jedi master, but I do like that idea, it's different I can see Adam Driver pulling off Jaycen Solo, if they go with the Fate Of The Jedi route
Decent flick, but recently Donnie's recent flicks have been disappointing as this was
WOW, just WOW... can the casting to this film get any more worse? While I'll agree William Fichtner is a great actor, his not the material to be Shredder. I'd prefer someone of Asian descent alla Iko Uwais or Donnie Yen. But if we are going for the white descent cast, I'd say best choice is Scott Adkins (Undisputed 2 & 3 / Ninja 1 & 2 and Expendables 2), very under-rated martial artist and has the massive build of Shredder.
Meh looking forward to the possible opening sequence Hint An avenger gets snuffed off
This was just one guy's opinion stating that he reckon Synder will possibly wind up doing the JL movie... Nothing confirmed as of yet
Hmmmm are you sure this is based on IP Man. I heard it was based on another prolific martial arts that was during the same time as IP Man. But I've got it and have to give it a watch, looks pretty awesome
Pretty good film, the action sequences are pretty intense and its not bad for a directional debut. Saw the film already... Also add to note this was shot with Iko prior to The Raid, so in some way you could say that Keanu discovered Iko
@ghostman He most likely deleted the tweets after he had just released he messed himself up in snagging the role, maybe?
His not the black panther, Marvel-Disney are planning a Black Panther movie, but at the moment it's strandard in development hell as of the current moment and I doubt he'll appear in Avengers 2
Also guys keep an eye out for a new trailer to Iron Man 3, which will touch down in March in front of Oz, and there maybe a sneak preview attached to IMAX prints of Oz.
If any of you like I'd gladly take a picture of the 2 goodies that Disney gave us during the event and my guest badge for the event. any one up for calling my bluff @brian@corey heck even @ejk1 can call it?
@brian On Thursday morning Disney hosted an exclusive high-profile 4 - 5 hour event in my cinema, which showed the highlights, previews, behind the scenes and concept art of every movie Disney is releasing from now to 2015 alongside an advance preview screening of 'Wreck-It Ralph.' During the screening Abrams was put on the screen via a live news feed in the Skywalker room which he confirmed the news himself before the lunch break. I got a ticket because I helped them setup some of the event.
@corey@brian To correct both of you the news was released on Thursday morning by an OFFICIAL source. Which according to you guys the UNOFFICIAL source was leaked yesterday being Friday. and btw that official source was Disney themselves.
@eddie584 Bird would have been an interesting choice, i agree especially with how well he transitioned from animation to live-action with Ghost Protocol. But Bird, although is a great visionary, can you trust him to helm one of the biggest if not, thee biggest movie franchise of all time, with only one successful live-action feature under his belt?
@brian No I didn't to what exactly?
@corey I kind of agree, but who else aside from the obvious being Spielberg, would be the best candidate for the job other than J.J.Abrams. I think this will be interesting especially since J.J has complete creative control
Knew this a few days ago since it got confirmed a few days ago, and i agree with @incmob I think it's now in good hands. @bawnian-dexeus Of course it was... I wonder what will come of it though due to J.J's terms and conditions
Nice to see that in the end J.J got his way and got his deal done with LucasFilm & Walt Disney. Also Disney have officially confirmed him as the director.
But his not the director... The director has allegedly already let it slip his taken up the project


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Pergola over igloo ,any ideas?
Forgive me if I have posted this question in the wrong box.
I'm looking for ideas on how to build a simple structure to
protect my future igloo from the elements building a brick
box around it with a gable roof would look to overpowering,massive,
since my garden is long and narrow.Pics welcome!!!
Arigato from Kobe!
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I like the look of a dome covered in stucco. It's a pleasing shape and probably as compact as you can get in terms of covering. There are plenty of postings here on how to do this type of enclosure. Here's a nice reprentative picture of Jed's oven.
here is a link to the finished ovens section of the photo gallery:
PhotoPlog - Finished Ovens
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Hi Maska
Ive just finished my oven - but made sure ive made it waterproof with sealer and masonary paint until i build my structure over it.
Im thinking of a wooden pergola structure...see
Finnforest Double Deck Kit with Pergola
I typed in build a pergola in google and lots of plans and ideas have come up..
and they seem very easy to build
Im thinking of doing a standard sloping roof pergola that i can add a simple roof to allowing a hole for my chimney extension..
I think with trelis on 2 sides once you have a few vines etc over it it will look great very subtle and not a large lump...
Trellises, Arbors & Pergolas: Ideas ... - Google Book Search
If you find any other good plans / images let me know
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Thanks,Ross !
As soon as I find something interesting, I will be posting it.
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Hello Masako
Not sure how much weather protection a pergola will give you, but you might get some with trelis and climbing plants.
I've built my oven under a pergola (picture attached). They are very easy to construct and quite flexible in design. The pergola uprights (and fixings) and large crosbeams are the only specialist pergola parts you need to buy, the other parts are eay enough to buy from more general shops or make yourself.
Most important thing to note is to keep your chimney/vent away from the pergola crossbeams.
Let me know if you're intersted and I can post some close-ups of the pergola.
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I like curves thus the dome enclosure for my WFO. So I wanted a roofed protective structure which also had curves. Another "want" was it had to be metal roofed. After much searching without luck we encountered this one day in our local Costco store. It wasn't in their online catalog. It looks like it will fit our needs quite well and as the roof is made of fairly heavy guage aluminum panels (with the top panel being horizontal and wide enough for a collar) it will be fairly easy to build the chimney pass-thru. The only drawback is the hollow sound when one knocks on the vertical columns. I'm exploring the possibility of filling the tubes with some sort of bulk sand/ vermiculite/perlite mixture to correct this (no cement as I don't want to create a corrosion problem).
Costco isn't in Japan but these were manufactured in China (where else?) so there is a posibility they are exported elsewhere in the world.
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That looks spectacular. Both your oven and cover complement each other well.
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A pergola wouldn't work up here in Scotland as we have a lot of wind and rain. Here's my solution and I light my oven in any weather all year round. It wasn't finished when this picture was taken but it is now.
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Nice Annie! That'll keep all but the sideways rain off you.
I love the rockwork walls on the building behind the oven area. Is that the main house?
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New Google+ Ads won't run on G+ – Google recently announced that it's using its Google+ social network to create ads, but not run them. Instead, the "+Post" ads run on Google Display Network, which includes 2 million sites. The ads look just like Google+ posts, but will appear outside the network.
Twitter is working on an edit feature for tweets – Twitter is reportedly working on a feature that will allow users to edit existing tweets. There will be a few limitations so that existing tweets aren't completely manipulated for marketing purposes – tweets will only be able to be edited once and for a limited time and Twitter will limit how many characters or words users can insert or delete. The feature should be available within the next few months.
Facebook begins testing Promoted Videos – On Tuesday, Facebook announced that it has begun testing Promoted Videos. These videos will be displayed similar to the way videos shared from personal accounts show up in the News Feed. They will automatically play as they appear onscreen without sound, and sound will play if you click or tap on the video.
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Medical job titles pinpoint specialties, qualifications and limitations
Finding the appropriate health care professional used to be simple. There were doctors and there were nurses, and it was easy to tell the difference. Today we have a variety of health care experts whose job titles may seem deceptively similar or completely foreign.
"It can be very confusing for patients," said Christine Basiliere, chief nursing officer at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. "Although the intentions are good and the titles have very specific purposes, it's difficult for a lay person trying to figure out what these people do."
Osteopathic physicians are doctors, for example, but not all doctors are osteopathic physicians. All dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are dietitians. And, what's the difference between a nurse practitioner, a registered nurse and a licensed vocational nurse?
To help you more effectively navigate the roster of health care pros, here's an overview of some commonly used — and misunderstood — health care titles.
A D.O. takes an integrated approach to medicine, treating the "whole person" and assessing the home and work environments instead of just treating symptoms. As part of their practice, they often use hands-on manipulative treatments.
Scope of practice: Osteopathic physicians can treat the same illnesses and injuries as medical doctors. They normally practice and perform surgery alongside M.D.s in health care facilities in all 50 states. D.O.s often incorporate osteopathic manipulative treatment into their practice, allowing them to perform spinal adjustments and use their hands to help diagnose injury and promote healing. They can perform surgery and prescribe medications, and like M.D.s, with special board certification, they can practice in a specialty area of medicine, including surgery, family practice, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, etc.
Education/certification: Just like conventional medical doctors, osteopathic physicians typically need an undergraduate degree with emphasis on scientific courses and four years of classroom and clinical study at an osteopathic medical college (there are 26 in the country, including two in California). D.O.s receive extra training in the musculoskeletal system. After medical school, they can choose to specialize their practice after completing a two- to six-year residency program.
An R.D. is a licensed and accredited nutrition specialist.
Scope of practice: Registered dietitians often work in community education or food service management settings, including nursing homes, schools or hospitals. Most R.D.s go on to get advanced degrees, and some work in private practice, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.), formerly the American Dietetic Association. Most do internships through a hospital or medical facility.
Education/certification: A registered dietitian must have at least an undergraduate degree and must complete an accredited supervised internship at a health care facility, community agency or a food service corporation. R.D.s must also pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
These board-certified physicians provide care to critically ill patients requiring intensive care and close monitoring.
An intensivist may also be referred to as a critical care specialist. Doctors who receive training in internal medicine, general surgery, anesthesiology or pediatrics can become board-certified intensivists with the appropriate training.


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Rick Scott touts Florida tourism record as job booster
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Tags: Rick Scott, Bob Buckhorn, Tampa, St. Petersburg, tourism, Visit Florida, Visit Tampa Bay, jobs, economy, sea level rise
Tourism marketers in Florida are hoping to see at least 100 million trips to the state this year. The latest numbers are out for first quarter and they broke records.
The announcement Thursday at Busch Gardens by Visit Florida was heralded by Governor Rick Scott as a huge win for Floridians.
"Think about it. We want more jobs in our state. Tourism is a big driver. When people come here as tourists they buy homes, they buy cars, they think, 'man, this is a nice place to live.'"
And as a man who considers himself the "jobs governor", Scott points out the impact more tourism has on job creation.
"Every 85 tourists is another job."
That means more than a million jobs were sustained in Florida between January and March because of tourism. Visit Tampa Bay's Santiago Corrada says the tourism boost is showing in Tampa too.
"We are really having a tremendous year. April set a record in bed tax collections – most bed tax collected in any month since we've been tracking bed tax."
Pinellas County also posted the highest tourism ever for the month of March. Beaches are Pinellas' bread and butter, but a recent climate change report released by the White House shows that sea level rise may be threatening coastal areas more than previous predictions. WMNF asked Governor Scott what he planned to do to mitigate sea level rise.
"Well, we've been working in the last three years we worked with our division of emergency management and focused on flooding around our coast – we put $130 million in it. But we've done a variety of things to make sure we deal with anything that's happening – whether it's the Everglades settlement and all the investments we have, the investments around the Indian River Lagoon – we're making strategic investments to deal with anything."
REPORTER: "You own property in Naples. Do you worry your property with rising sea levels at all?
"No. Look, I'm not a scientist, but I can tell you what, we're going to make sure we continue to make the right investments in the state. Take care of our environment. We love living here."
Scott's answer about the Everglades and Indian River Lagoon projects deal with water quality issues, not sea level rise. In the White House report, the Tampa Bay area as well as Miami and Apalachicola are listed as some of the most at-risk cities for increased flooding.


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Last week my video card fried and I can't use my Mac Pro. I am using OS X, Lion and have 14 GB of RAM.
When I called Apple tech support, I was advised by an Apple support tech that a Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro HDMI card would replace my fried ATI radeon video card. I ordered one and want to make sure before I install. It arrives tomorrow, Feb 20th, 2012.
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James Walker Nurses Alumnae Give Back to Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC- Lillian Newton, President of the James Walker Alumnae Nurses Association and Principal Manager of the James Walker Scholarship Fund, presented $10,000 to the Cape Fear Community College Foundation to establish the James Walker Nurses Alumnae Endowed Scholarship Fund. Â The establishment of this endowed scholarship will help deserving nursing students reach their educational goals for years to come through the income gained from the scholarship fund over time.
The James Walker Nurses Alumnae Association was established in 1940 by graduate nurses of James Walker Memorial Hospital. The James Walker Scholarship Fund was established in 1966 by the Board of Managers at James Walker Memorial Hospital to provide scholarships to students in nursing programs throughout the community as well as the state. Since 1968, they have focused their efforts on helping nursing students who are facing hardship situations succeed in school.
"It's important to train nurses in a professional manner and in the quality of care.†said Newton. "And with the changing of times, the need for nurses is going to be greater.â€
Gifts like the James Walker Nurses Alumnae Endowed Scholarship Fund enable students to focus on their studies by relieving financial worries. CFCC's health care programs have established an outstanding reputation among the local health care community by achieving a one hundred percent pass rate on their respective certification exams year after year.
For more information about the College, Foundation, endowments, or scholarship opportunities, please contact the Cape Fear Community College Foundation at (910) 362-7331.


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The UK will do everything in its power to block Assange's passage to Ecuador despite being granted asylum by the nation's government, officials said, claiming a legal obligation to extradite the WikiLeaks founder to Sweden.
UK authorities sparked a scandal when they announced they were prepared to raid the Ecuadorian embassy in London in order to apprehend Assange, effectively revoking the embassy's diplomatic immunity.
In response, the Ecuadorian National Assembly President Fernando Cordero called an emergency meeting to assess "unusual and arrogant threat to pave our embassy in London."
The UK Foreign Office (FCO) said Ecuador granting asylum to Assange did not fundamentally change anything.
"We remain committed to a negotiated solution that allows us to carry out our obligations under the Extradition Act," the FCO stated via Twitter following Ecuador's statement. "We shall carry out that obligation. Under our law, with Mr Assange having exhausted all options of appeal UK authorities are under binding obligation to extradite him to Sweden."
Earlier, the FCO spokesman pointed out that even if Julian Assange wins the asylum bid, a request for safe passage will have to be filed to transport him to the airport.
"This would be refused," said the official.
The Ecuadorian foreign minister said that such Britain's stance could be interpreted as "hostile and intolerable," and an attack on Ecuador's sovereignty that would provoke a dramatic diplomatic response.
"We want to be very clear, we're not a British colony. The colonial times are over," Ecuadorian minister Ricardo Patino said following a meeting with President Rafael Correa.
Police cordoned off the area around the Ecuadorian embassy in London in an attempt to disperse the gathered crowd of protesters. A brawl broke out between police and protesters, resulting in at least three arrests, RT's London correspondent reported. A heavy police presence was witnessed in front of the embassy.


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Dan aims to Seal fate of his old pals in play-off battles
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Dan Seal is prepared to put friendship to one side this afternoon in order to return Bedford Blues to the top of their play-off group after Bristol beat Plymouth on Friday to overtake them.
The prop spent eight years at opponents Cornish Pirates and was their longest serving player before a serious neck injury kept him on the sidelines prior to new management arriving which saw him slip down the pecking order.
A move to Birmingham & Solihull followed last summer but the administration struck outfit couldn't pay his wages which saw his contract made void allowing him to switch to Goldington Road in October.
Today's 3pm kick-off in Cambourne will signal the start of a double header against the Pirates which the forward is convinced will play a crucial part in whether Blues progress out of Pool A.
"These two games are going to be massive," he said. "We know that it's going to be a tough match and that we have to play well to get a result.
"I have some good memories of playing down there, and I've got some good friends.
And the 30-year-old thinks they must be wary, yet focus on the strengths that have seen them win five games in a row, six including the 50-14 rout of the Barbarians last month.
"We need to concentrate on ourselves more than them," he said. "That's no disrespect to them because they are going to be a massive threat.
"We've studied their DVD quite a bit.
I'm sure my team mates will ask me questions on how to play them but I think we'll concentrate on what we can do rather than worry too much about them.
"We know as a set of forwards we've got a tough job on our hands especially because the Pirates' pack has been in quite good form. We know that we have to match them physically."


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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are on their way to getting married! Justin just had his bachelor party on September 20, 2012 in Las Vegas and then the party reportedly moved to Mexico. No word yet how long Justin plans to celebrate before getting married to Jessica. And, Jessica has not been spotted having a bachelorette party yet!
When do you think Justin and Jessica plan to tie the knot? And, where do you think they will hold the ceremony?
Congratulations to the happy couple!


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R&B / Pop Songs Music Chart - June 01, 2014
Ne-Yo ft. Jeezy - Money Can't Buy
Ne-Yo is more than willing to shower his woman with Luxurious gifts, but the R&B hitmaker isn't under the illusion that a fat bankroll will bring him true love; he knows that there are some things Money Can't Buy. On the lead...Read More
Raleigh Ritchie - The Chased
Back in January, we saw Jacob Anderson, the man behind Game of Thrones's Grey Worm, try a new persona on for size: namely, that of R&B singer Raleigh Ritchie. As evidenced by the positive reviews garnered by debut feature...Read More
Michael Jackson ft. Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good
When the biggest pop star of all-time and the biggest pop star of the last decade combine forces on one record...yeah, it's kind of a big deal. For months there's been rumors of Michael Jackson's upcoming second posthumous...Read More
Maverick Sabre - Emotion (Ain't Nobody)
On Ain't Nobody, a 1983 hit single off Chaka Khan's Stompin' at the Savoy LP, the pop songstress described a relationship that started effortlessly and brought her nothing but bliss. While Emotions (Love Me Better), the lead...Read More
Sebastian Mikael ft. Rick Ross - 4 U
Pop artists—successful ones, anyway—typically have to cater their music to a large audience, so the results can feel a little impersonal. The latest single from Slip N Slide Records singer/songwriter Sebastian Mikael...Read More
Sam Smith - Leave Your Lover
Romance is full of double standards. Take Sam Smith; though a past single from the UK soul singer saw him pleading with a special girl to Stay With [Him] forever, his stance toward commitment is a little more laissez-faire...Read More
Usher - Good Kisser
It's been more than two years since we last got an album offering from Usher, but today the Voice judge is back on his artist grind with Good Kisser. Featuring some relatively stripped down production that's a return to true...Read More
Matisyahu - Hard Way
On his last single, featured back in mid-April, Matisyahu showed off the Confidence that had allowed him to abandon the outward trappings of Hasidic Judaism and forge his own spiritual path. Of course, that self-assurance...Read More
Mélat - Fanclub
As the rave reviews the indie R&B singer's received for past features and projects attest, many of the Booth's regular readers are already card-carrying members of Mélat's Fanclub. If you're not, the latest release in her...Read More
Nikkiya - Telegram
Given hipsters' enthusiasm for outmoded media formats (Apparently cassette tapes are currently making a comeback.), it may not be long before nostalgia addicts start sending each other Telegrams instead of Emails. As usual,...Read More
Knox Brown - Harry's Code
The debut single from songwriter and producer-turned-recording artist Knox Brown has one of those titles that makes you scratch your head, searching for a meaning that must be "hiding in plain sight." DJ Z tells me that...Read More
The Dream - BLACK
Former Def Jam artist and producer, The Dream, comes straight for your heartstrings and your mind in his new video, BLACK. It will give you goosebumps in a good way. In the wake of the Donald Sterling fiasco in the NBA, the...Read More
Robin Thicke - Get Her Back
Three months have passed since Robin Thicke was served divorce papers by Paula Patton, his wife of nine years, but the Blurred Lines hitmaker hasn't resigned himself to the split. On the contrary, he's been doing everything...Read More
Ludacris ft. Jeremih & Wiz Khalifa - Party Girls
In the works since 2012, Ludacris's eighth studio album has been languishing in label limbo for a hot minute now. Seeing your project sit on the shelf can't be fun, but the DTP capo's clearly been putting his free time to...Read More
Alicia Keys ft. Kendrick Lamar - It's On Again
I haven't seen a Spiderman flick since the title character was played by Tobey Maguire and, to be honest, I never felt like I was missing anything. Now, though, I'm thinking I may have to check out the next installment in the...Read More
Vince Staples x Bad Rabbits - Made
In late summer/early fall, Converse will be unleashing the sequel to its acclaimed CONS compilation EP. Like its predecessor, the project will be packed with noteworthy artists and unexpected, yet inspired collaborations....Read More
Micah Freeman - L'Chaim
L'Chaim, Booth readers! For those not in the know, that means "To life!" in Hebrew, and is the kind of thing you'd commonly hear revelers shout at a bar/bat mitvah or Jewish engagement party. Micah Freeman doesn't happen...Read More
Rasun - No Turning Back
RaSun's last DJBooth feature—which hit our front page way back in 2011—saw him talking tough to his foes. No Turning Back, the latest single off Ra's forthcoming indie LP, showcases a softer side of the San Francisco...Read More
All About She ft. Jacob Banks - I Can't Wait
A UK trio who have lent their songwriting and production skills to joints by Tinie Tempah, Dizzee Rascal and more, All About She step into the solo spotlight with a standout cut off their latest project. On I Can't Wait,...Read More
Future ft. Kanye West - I Won
As an artist who emerged from the ATL underground to become one of the heaviest hitters in hip-pop, Future has a lot to be proud of. The triumph he values most highly, however, has nothing to do with his career. On a new...Read More
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Danity Kane ft. Tyga - Lemonade
Thirsty people are everywhere lately. Earlier this week, we heard Mariah Carey toy with an guy who was eyeing her like a pitcher of water in the desert. Now, we find ex-Bad Boy girl group Danity Kane in a similar situation,...Read More
MPrynt - Don't Hurt Me
Some R&B artists take their cues from hip-hop and adopt a cocky front when dealing with women. R&B group MPrynt, on the other hand, aren't afraid to get a little vulnerable. The Motown Records foursome's latest single and...Read More
MacKenzie - You Gotta Know
If there's one name You Gotta Know going into summer, it's MacKenzie. The L.A. native's newly-released, Booth-hosted project is the perfect soundtrack for your summer. One of the standout tracks off the EP is the potent You...Read More
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John McFarland is itching to play in the NHL this season.
John McFarland has signed an entry-level contract with the Panthers.
The Florida Panthers have returned a handful of players to their respective junior clubs and 2010 second-round pick John McFarland is one of them.
Panthers second round pick John McFarland is hoping to prove that all the teams that passed on him in the first round of the NHL Entry draft were wrong in doing so.
The Florida Panthers have selected John McFarland with the 33rd pick in the 2010 Entry Draft.


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When Android Market suddenly disappears from your smartphone next week as you're trying to download War and Peace or that app that lets you play bird calls to confuse your local avians (does that exist? I hope so), don't freak out — it's simply turning into Google Play. [More]
Android Market Morphing Into New "Google Play" Next Week
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Putting The Wrong Name On An Airline Ticket Is An $800 Mistake?
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Here's an odd problem. Reader Austin bought some airline tickets for a business trip and wasn't sure who was going to go, so he booked an extra ticket with his name on it — thinking that the name could be changed later. Whoops.


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Almost everyone wants to save on their monthly energy bills. From turning off your lights to using a portable air conditioner, conserving energy and cutting down on your utility bills is easier than you might think. One way you might not have considered, is to conserve energy while cooking and preparing meals at home. Not only will this make a big difference over time, it'll save you quite a bit of money.
It is highly important to understand your cooking habits and recognize that energy efficient kitchen appliances might not help much if you do not know how to use them properly. Additionally, it might not be realistic to purchase an entire new set of kitchen appliances, even if you do not currently have a convection oven, which is on average about 20 percent more efficient than a traditional oven.
You might be surprised at how easy going green can be. You also might be surprised to learn that saving energy while cooking can actually save time and make your life easier. Below are 10 quick and easy ways can save energy, cut your utility bills and still make delicious meals while cooking.
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Audials Android App with many new functions4/12/13
Audials Android 2.6 offers new radio stations, landscape mode and much more.
Audials Android App with many new functions
Local radio stations and better cutting accuracy
The recently released Audials Android 2.6 brings many exciting new functions to the users. Now a lot new radio stations are available and there is the possibility to find and listen to local radios from around you. To optimize the recording of the stations, the cutting accuracy was improved immensely.
Widget functionality and landscape mode
Furthermore Audials Android can now be used as a widget, which means you can listen to your favorite radio stations even when you are using another app. Additionally Audials Android offers landscape mode and is optimized for 7-inch tablets.
Alarm function
And that's not all: The new alarm function lets you wake up with the best hits and your favorite radio stations each morning!
Audials Android at Google Play
The app can be installed on your Android smartphone directly from Google Play.
YouTube video shows all features
The YouTuber TheSmokingAndroid shows the most important functions of Audials Android 2.6 in his video and is amazed by the many options that the app offers:
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