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Success was on the side of the Starkville Academy Volunteers Friday night.
In what some might not have called the prettiest game, the Volunteers defeated Washington School 43-31.
"I just thought it was ugly," Starkville Academy coach Mark Alexander said. "It got to be an ugly game, a Helter Skelter game, and that sort of played a part in it."
Raheim Robinson and O'Shea Kemp teamed up to give Starkville Academy a quick 4-0 lead. Washington tried to play catch up, but its efforts were prevented by once again none other than Robinson and Kemp who teamed up making it 9-2.
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The European Union's trade chief apologized for saying that rational discussion about Israel was impossible with Jews and that the Jewish lobby is the most influential in Washington.
Karel De Gucht, a former Belgian foreign minister who is now the E.U.'s Trade Commissioner, had been asked in a radio interview on Thursday for his opinion on renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks launched in Washington.
"That is the best organized lobby that exists there," De Gucht was quoted by The Associated Press as telling VRT, a Dutch-language radio network. "There is, indeed, a religion, I can hardly describe it differently, among most Jews that they are right. So it is not easy to have a rational discussion with a moderate Jew about what is happening in the Middle East. It is a very emotional issue."
The European Jewish Congress immediately blasted the remarks and said they were part of an increasing pattern of anti-Semitism.
"What sort of environment allows such remarks to be made openly by a senior politician?" said Moshe Kantor, the EJC president. "This is part of a dangerous trend of incitement against Jews and Israel in Europe that needs to be stamped out immediately."
By Friday, De Gucht was apologizing. In a statement he said it was not his intention "to cause offense or stigmatize the Jewish Community. I want to make clear that anti-Semitism has no place in today's world and is fundamentally against our European values."
The European Commission, a body of 27 commissioners from each of the E.U.'s member nations, each handling a different policy area, distanced itself from De Gucht's comments.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Card
Muno! Foofa! Plex! Brobee! Toodee! The only character we're missing is DJ Lance in this cute and easy Yo Gabba Gabba homemade birthday card.
We recently went to a 2nd birthday party and I remembered that the little girl whose birthday it was just went to a Yo Gabba Gabba (or Yo Yo Gabba as we call it) show. I thought it might be nice to make our gift a Yo Yo Gabba-themed gift.
I recall the first time my husband put Yo Gabba Gabba on the tv (quite on accident I think) for my oldest daughter who was probably around two at the time. I was mortified. It was so weird and c'mon, Tone Loc on a children's show? Yuck.
But my daughter was hooked and cried hysterically when I shut it off. I remember not knowing why the she was crying and then I realized, if I put Yo Gabba Gabba on, she'll stop crying. I remember telling my mom on the phone and she said she felt the same about Sesame Street when it first came on. She thought it was so weird. (Which now we think is so funny that Sesame Street could be considered weird, but it's all relative, right?)
But I got used to Yo Gabba Gabba and now I actually find the characters endearing. My youngest daughter only has eyes for Mickey Mouse though. On occasion, she plays with a random Yo Gabba Gabba toy. (If it looks chew-worthy enough.)
Anyhow, it was a Friday night right after dinner and I thought my oldest and I could do a little coloring together, so I quickly googled "free Yo Gabba Gabba coloring pages" and finally settled on this image for a few reasons: It was a large enough size to be scaled down to fit in the red envelope I wanted to use and I liked how they were lined up all in one row.
I scaled it so it would fit nicely into that red envelope I mentioned earlier. Then I printed it on card stock and proceeded to color the image using colored pencils.
Then I cut out the base of the card at 9.5" x 4". I then trimmed the picture to 8 5/8" x 4 1/16" and adhered it with double-sided tape.
Then in the white area to the right, I figured I had a couple inches for a message, so I cut out yellow scrap paper at 2 3/4" x 2" and then I printed a message on white card stock. I cut the white card stock out at 2 1/2" x 1 3/4", then I attached it to the yellow scrap paper using double-sided tape and then attached it the same way to the card itself.
My daughter was so amazed to see the black and white coloring page we printed out from the computer come to life that I think I may do this with other birthday parties!
I tried finding some Yo Gabba Gabba toys to go along with the card, but I couldn't find one thing. Last year there were so many in stores. I seriously could not find one (and I went to a many stores looking). I'm not sure if Yo Gabba Gabba is losing popularity or if I was just caught in between merchandising periods or something. Even if you can't find any Yo Gabba Gabba toys, you can still make this super cute (and totally easy) birthday card!
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Snooki Took a Selfie in One of Her Favorite Wedding Dress Choices!
It's not every day that a bride shares photos of her wedding dress choices that didn't make the cut, but it's safe to say that Snooki is no ordinary bride. The pregnant Jersey Shore alum snapped a selfie yesterday at a bridal salon, wearing a vintage lace mermaid wedding dress with a draped pearl back, and posted it on her website.
Snooki wrote, "This is NOT the dress, but something like it—how gorgeous is this dress? I loved it, but needed more of an UMPH. I'm too short for an elegant mermaid dress, but I loved how vintage and classy this was. Can't wait for the big day to show you all the dress I did pick out!!! Xoxoxo."
While it may not be her dress, it does fit her The Great Gatsby wedding theme! Snooki got engaged to Jionni LaValle in 2012 when she was pregnant with her son, Lorenzo, and is now getting married in October, one month after she gives birth to her baby girl.
"I picked out my bridesmaid dresses last week and I cannot wait!" she wrote in another post. "They are beyond gorgeous and going to look fabulous on everyone! My bridesmaids all have different body types, so I wanted to make sure the dress that I picked would look good on everyone. Obviously I want them to look like my theme – Gatsby. I'm now searching for some good hair styles from the '20s, something very elegant and classy but sexy at the same time. For makeup I'm thinking the girls have a natural, sexy look with a red lip."
Could her actual dress be the lace ball gown in the background?
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A year back,very few buyers of high-end phones would have considered a Micromax. In a segment where products sell by the brand,Micromax was relatively a new player (started selling phones in 2008) with hardly any snob value. That may not be true any morein what speaks volumes of how well the company has done,the brand is now being seen as an option by buyers looking at entry Nokia Lumia and Samsung Galaxy models. The closest comparison off my mind is Samsungjust as the Galaxy family has expanded with multiple models,so has Micromax built the Canvas brand with a variety of Android OS-based smartphones. And it would be foolish to take them lightly,they are good phones that come at a bargain price.
I recently got my hands on one of the latest addition to Micromaxs range,the Canvas Music A88. First impressions were definitely a thumbs up,for a price of R8,500 the phone packs quite a punch. The screen is decent though a little less responsive than I would have liked,though the phone looks well
designed in its form factor. A lot of phones today have a glossy plastic back,something that I never liked because they keep slipping,so the best thing on the A88 is the rubberised back that gives a good grip. It also fits well in my palm,making it easy to operate and keeping my other hand free.
The screen size is 4.5-inch and the resolution is again averagesomething that I feel the Nokia Lumia 520 beats it at. The phone also packs a 5 MP camera at back with HD recording and dual-LEDs which frankly I found quite average. There is a VGA camera at front too for video calls,while the phone supports most modern day technologies like 3G,Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi. The battery is good enough for a day on average usage,while the dual-SIM might be a big benefit to someone.
Just so that you take the Music bit seriously,Micromax has also included a pair of JBL headphones inside the pack (apart from earphones),which if you bought separately would have set you back by about R1,500. The JBL pair definitely sounds good,especially with a clear low-end that you rarely hear on standard earphones. So there is definitely
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Additionally,Micromax also gives you free access to over 3 lakh songs through its pre-loaded Mlive app. The bug here is that access to free music is limited to 90 days and I did not find a lot of Western music,especially in the rock,electronica genre. But if all you are bothered about is the latest Western pop,hip hop and Bollywood tunes,this will suit you just fine.
What I did not like was the build quality. While I am definitely not a big fan of Samsung phones in terms of buildI prefer Nokia,HTC and BlackBerry in this regard,the Micromax was definitely a segment behind in its finishing. Most will not notice this,but this makes a big difference in terms of the life of the phone. Like I said before the screen lacks a bit in …continued »


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MIGHTY Warriors coach Rosemary Mugadza has confident in her troops do well against Botswana in the Unity Day Cup Challenge at Rufaro this afternoon. The senior women's team will be out to defend their title and Mugadza said they are looking beyond today's match as they prepare for their international matches starting next year.
"It's not going to be an easy game. As you know all teams in Africa are improving. All teams are looking ahead to 2013 so it's not a friendly match but a competitive match.
"It's good to have more matches that's why we are trying different combinations. We need to have two strong squads for the Mighty Warriors.
"We have the African qualifiers coming and the Olympic qualifiers and we need to have more players to consider from," said Mugadza.
The Mighty Warriors coach urged her players to treat the game seriously and not to underrate their opponents because of the young team they have brought for today's match.
"I was in South Africa last week, they (Botswana) have been in camp and they played South Africa showing how serious they are about this game.
"It's not a development side but they are planning for the future.
"Everyone is planning for 2016 and we know we are not going to have it on a silver platter.
"Everyone is ready in the team and they are all looking sharp.
"It's very hard to be a champion, we need to defend our title and keep above the rest.
"It's a big challenge for us and we need to do the right thing to remain on top," said Mugadza.
Mugadza said they were dedicating today's match to the late Warriors legend, Adam Ndlovu, who passed away last Sunday.
"Losing a person who has done well like Adam, we have to come on top tomorrow and win this for him.
"It has motivated the players, they knew how Adam played and they are going to demonstrate one of his celebrations if they score tomorrow.
"We are motivated to at least play for him," added Mugadza.
Her counterpart Gaotlhoo Nkutlwisang said they were excited to be part of this year's Unity Challenge Cup.
"We feel very honoured because it's going to be the first time to play in this cup. What I am saying is we are very happy to participate in this kind of cup.
"I will just say we are going to make it and we feel the people of Zimbabwe should go to the stadium and see the ability that is going to be displayed by the young ladies," said Nkutlwisang.
The Botswana coach said they have brought in eight new players for exposure as they prepare for the future.
"I think the game will be just the same since we got more young players, about eight players, the youth.
"We know very well it's going to be a tough game. The girls are going to enjoy the game.
"We are going to look at it just like any other game. The idea is to build up the morale for them, we are building the team for the future.
"Next year there are some qualification games for some competitions, that's why we brought more young players so that they feel the pressure in this kind of game.
"This is an event we are very happy about and we are going to enjoy it.
"And I wish the people of Zimbabwe a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Botswana captain Bonang Otlhagile said the hosts should not expect any favours from them.
"We have played Zimbabwe before and we know how they take every game seriously.
"The difference is the fact that they haven't seen us playing with these youngsters that we have introduced in our team.
"They have nothing they know about us because we have changed our team a lot, just a few senior players and most of them are the young ones.
"I think they made this cup, it's very important to them but what I am saying is we are not just going to let them roll and make them happy because they are the owners of the cup and they obviously they win that cup, we are going to fight
"All I am saying is may the best team win," said Otlhagile.
Zimbabwe beat South Africa 3-0 to win the title last year.
Zimbabwe: Onai Chingawo, Chido Dzingirayi, Nobuhle Magika, Danai Bobo, Melody Musasa, Ruvimbo Mutyavaviri, Talent Mandaza, Felistus Muzongondi, Marjory Nyaumwe, Rutendo Makore, Rudo Neshamba, Nokhutula Ndlovu, Emmaculate Msipa, Patience Mujuru, Violet Bepete, Sicelo Dube, Kudakwashe Basopo, Rufaro Machingura.
Botswana: Lebangang Setereke, Balothlanye Johannes, Peggy Segokgo, Kgomotso Molefe, Thuso Leseane, Amogelang Moahi, Thuto Ramafifi, Phatsimo Bosa, Bonang Otlhagile, Marata Silabo, Refilwe Mathlo, Oneile Tom, Kesegofetse Machawe, Patricia Motingwa, Sedilame Boseja, Masego Montsho, Golebaone Selebatso, Nondi Mahlasela, Dikatholo Modise.


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Greenhouse effect, global warming and climate change are often used interchangeably (This Week, 11 April), but we should emphasise change rather than warming. Too many people envisage a benevolent warming, bringing the Mediterranean to the Baltic. Unfortunately, it won't be like that, but will probably be more erratic. Consider the El Nino Southern Oscillation, apparently triggered by a small warming of the Pacific, which causes droughts, floods and severe storms across half the world. Please, can we call it climate change, and not global warming?
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Well, I'm now nearly 4 months into home ownership, and while I've got a ways to go, I've definitely learned a few things when it comes to creating a safe and inviting place to reside. As previous renter/apartment dweller, there are SO many things that I was clueless about when it came to living in a house, let alone owning one. Some of these are terribly specific, others more general – some are design related, some are related to the functions of home. But they are from the perspective of a once (and probably still) clueless homeowner.
1. Whenever possible, use matte paint
Matte paint looks glorious, clean, and uniform. It hides flaws. And because there is zero sheen to it, you actually see the color in the room, not the reflectiveness of the paint. Obviously it's not always possible – it makes no sense to use a matte finish on things like kitchen cabinets, moldings, and trim, but if it's a wall in my house, it gets a matte finish with very few exceptions. Even your bathroom can be matte if you buy the right kind of matte paint! It doesn't clean as well as a satin or gloss finish, but I think the overall look is completely worth it. We painted our exposed beam ceilings in our family room in a matte white, and I just love how it looks.
2. Speaking of paint, there is a huge difference between generic store brand cheap paint and the good stuff
Since we've moved in, we've almost exclusively used the ridiculously expensive Benjamin Moore Aura line. The act of painting is so torturous that I wanted paint that would stay for the next 5 years at least. When I redid my pantry, I thought I could cheap out with generic paint. BIG mistake. Almost as big as kicking Julia Roberts out of a fancy clothing store on Rodeo Drive in a movie. Benjamin Moore Aura is low VOC which meant the fumes from the store brand paint made my eyes sting, AND the coverage that Aura provides is really fabulous which means that I was going to need 2-3 coats with the store brand versus 1 with Aura (which actually saves money). Another huge plus: it dries incredibly quickly. So after one coat of the pantry with toxic fumes that provided no coverage, I learned my lesson and switched back to the good stuff. One coat was all I needed to get my pantry back into shape.
3. Hang curtains as high as possible (while making sure they reach the floor).
I learned this from Sabrina Soto on Get It Sold and no truer words have ever been spoken. It may seem weird to hang drapes so far above where the windows start, but ceiling to floor drapes mean the ceilings look higher, the windows larger, and the room seems so incredibly grand. We have 8 foot ceilings in our house and all of our drape lengths range from 95″ to 98″ which are perfect for our ceilings. Check out this before and after in our bedroom (the brown curtains on the left were left in the house by the previous owners).
Standard drapes are 84″ in length but check out Ikea and Target for inexpensive yet lush looking extra long drape options. Look how stunning IKEA werna in a deep blue (starts at $39.99 for a pair) looks in this house makeover done by a really fantastic designer. It inspired me to buy them for my living room.
4. The internet is an amazing resource
For simple diy fixes like changing outlets, refacing kitchen cabinets, and replacing light fixtures, it can be incredibly scary to do it for the first time on your own – especially if you don't consider yourself especially handy. There are tons of youtube instructional videos that break it down. The hardest part is doing it the first time, but once you get through it, you will be experienced by the next time you do it. And trust me, you will feel amazing after you change your first light fixture.
We've had a lot of luck with internet reviews with Angie's list. Sometimes you need a professional. I'll change an outlet, but I will not change electrical wiring or take my plumbing apart – I know my limits! I'm not sure what people did before the internet (also applies to #3). Unlike yelp, Angie's List verifies that reviews are actually from people who used the service. We've found electricians, plumbers, and foundation experts through Angie's List and have been overall very satisfied with the results of the projects. $29 per year seems like a an annoying tax when yelp is free, but they always have deals (I think I paid like $8 for my first year), and it's been so worth it. Also, they have a groupon type service where you can buy things like 2 hours of a highly rated plumber's time for a fraction of what it normally costs.
5. Spend where it makes sense
Just because things are expensive, doesn't mean they are nice, and just because things are cheap, doesn't mean they are crap. People rag on Ikea, but I think it's such a great option for many home items (I have some dining chairs from Ikea that I purchased in 2004 that had a stint as our desk chairs, and now they live in the recording studio in the garage – they still look great after 10 years!). I happen to think West Elm design is just lovely, but it's expensive for the quality of the pieces. I'm not saying that expensive pieces don't have their place, but they should be chosen with care – making sure that both the style and the structure will last the years (or decades) that it's intended to. Designer Emily Henderson (whose blog has claimed hours of my life) expressed her design philosophy in one sentence that grabbed me – "If something is not custom or vintage, it should be cheap." Amen.
6. You will go to Home Depot 10 (maybe 20) more times than you plan
Just accept it. It will happen.
7. Freecycle
If the previous owners are anything like the ones who previously owned our home, they will leave you "gifts." Our gifts? Crappy partially used cans of paint in colors that I would never choose. An old car seat. SO MANY POTTED PLANTS. Freecyle is basically a nonprofit version of craigslist "free stuff" listings with an eco-minded goal (to keep garbage out of land fills). I posted the paint and within 24 hours, someone came and picked it up for their new baby's nursery. I posted concrete blocks, gone in 2 days. Love it.
8. You need way more money than just a down payment to buy a house
It cost us thousands of dollars to get our house electrical up to code, painting various rooms, and buying tools that only homeowners use (I really never thought I would own a shop vac). Even DIYing can get expensive, and we are putting several projects on hold so we can take care of all the initial move in stuff to get the house to a safe and livable point. We knew we would have to redo the electrical eventually, but it was a huge surprise just how dire the situation was (the updates we thought had been made turned out to be some shoddy DIYs that were actually dangerous). We had a torrential downpour in Los Angeles a few weeks ago, and the "brand new roof" that the previous owners had installed began to leak. Bad house karma previous owners, bad house karma.
9. Expect the unexpected
We noticed after the first week that our floors were slanted. So me being the anxiety ridden mess that I am – we had the foundation inspected (for free thanks to Angie's list!). The result? Our house is old. Houses move over time. The foundation is solid. And if the floors don't bother us (they don't, I think it adds to the charm of the place), there's nothing to be done. We didn't have as much luck with our wiring, that despite the 3 prong outlets in our house (which turned out to be dangerous and against code), the wiring was original. From 1944. When the electrician took some of the wiring out of our walls, it crumbled in his hands. Terrifying. So $7500 later (gulp), we had all new lighting, wiring, and panels. It was a tough financial pill to swallow, but completely worth it to make our home safe and up to code.
10. No house is perfect
Sure there are things I would like to change. I wish my kitchen weren't such a shoddy renovation where the previous owners clearly cheaped out. I wish there wasn't VCT tile in my bathroom. I wish the windows were restored and had better insulation. I wish my yard were sodded. But all this will happen in due time. And if it doesn't? That's ok too.
Sometimes if I'm feeling overwhelmed by all that I want to get done, I try to think about my house as my dogs see it. A roof over our heads? AMAZING! Various soft places to sleep? THIS IS THE MOST WONDEROUS PLACE! Food? PINCH ME I'M DREAMING! Cuddle time? MY LIFE IS THE BEST DAY EVER OVER AND OVER AGA – SHIT IS THAT A SQUIRREL I SEE OUTSIDE?
EDIT (3/24/2014): my mind was racing when I wrote this and I had two number 3's! The second #3 is now part of #4.


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Hans Peter Dittler, originally from and currently living in Germany, is the CEO of BRAINTEC Netzwerk-Consulting, a company focused on Internet and network related consultancy.
Dittler began his business career in the late 1970s at the University of Karlsruhe as a research fellow on communication protocols. In 1980, he was one of the founders of a startup company that focused on developing communication and networking equipment.
In 1987, he was active in the standardization of networking protocols in the IEEE 902.3 LAN/MAN committee and became a voting member in 1989. After 1993 he changed his focus to protocols such as PPP, IPv6 and other Internet-protocols and has since participated in several IETF working groups. His main focus is bringing back new technology from the IETF to companies and users in Germany.
In 1991, he was one of the founding members of DIGI which later became ISOC.DE. DIGI was founded to implement DENIC as a not-for-profit organization owned and supervised by the local community and open for all ISPs that were interested in local domain names. Hans Peter Dittler was the representative of ISOC.DE in the DENIC steering group until 1997.
Since being involved in founding the ISOC.DE, he has remained a member of the board of ISOC.DE. He is one of the German delegates from ISOC.DE to ISOC-ECC, the European Chapters Coordinating Council of ISOC. Based on his long experience with IPv6, he was invited in 2001 to join the German IPv6-taskforce to promote the use of IPv6 throughout Germany and Europe.
Dittler has written books about IPv6 and VoIP and papers on Internet Security and many other aspects of Internet use. He has done several studies on security and network abuse. By conducting workshops, seminars and tutorials, he helps to educate people in the many aspects of network use.


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Eleventh-year head coach Duane Potts and the Owen Valley High School varsity football coaching staff have announced selections for the team's "Hammer Award," "Offensive Lineman of the Week" and "Renegade Player of the Week" covering OV's regular season-ending loss at Greencastle.
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BACK in 1962, biologist Rachel Carson shocked the world into action against toxic chemicals with her book Silent Spring, which argued that the indiscriminate use of pesticides such as DDT was harming human health and the environment. The book was hugely influential in the birth of the environmental movement and led directly to a US ban on DDT in 1972.
Decades later, it seems we still have not learned our lesson. Production of DDT has all but ceased - it is now used only to control malaria mosquitoes - but we are still filling the environment with other manufactured chemicals that are just as nasty. Known collectively as persistent organic pollutants, or POPs, they include many widely used pesticides, flame retardants and industrial chemicals.
To their credit, governments and campaigners have been striving for decades to rid the world of these insidious compounds, and not without success. Twelve of the ...
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The dirt will fly as the AX Tour Arenacross races into the Mississippi Horse Park for one night only Feb. 19.
The gates will open at 6 p.m. and the main event is at 7 p.m.
This show will be Round No. 7 of the 2011 Arenacross Tour and will feature both professional and amateur racing.
The tour features over 30 amateur motocross and quad classes as well as three pro classes. During the 8-Round tour, amateur riders compete for nightly awards and series championship points as the pro riders battle for their share of $30,000 in the Clash for Cash.
Come watch the motorcycles and quads race through a course of jaw-dropping jumps and terrifying turns as they compete for the fastest time.
New to this round of the tour, the racers will go ramp-to-ramp as they land on portable devices instead of the dirt. This not only provides more room to race but is also a great addition to the course.
Don't miss the Moto X Jam Freestyle Backflip show starring Navy X gold medalist Scott Murray.
Adult tickets are $18 and kids 12 and under are $12 the day of the show. Save on advanced tickets at Village Cycle Center located on Highway 182 East. Adult tickets are $15 and kids 12 and under at $10 when purchased at this location. For more information on upcoming events visit mshorsepark.com.


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The Birthday Girl
What kind of a husband would I be if I didn't hijack my wife's blog and slightly embarrass her on her birthday, right?
Yup, that's right. My beautiful wife is celebrating her big day today – woop! woop! and I've been secretly trying to find some humorous pics to share.
There is the recent picture I took of her on the toilet – yeah, I said it – and although I've threatened to Tweet or Pin it; it won't be shown here….yet.
Note: Everything has a price. You wanna see the pic? Hit me with your best offer 😉
Instead of doing something embarrassing, I thought I would do just adorable.
Here's a classic pic I found of Mandy and her mom. I swear if you look close enough you can see the same mischievous look that Bentley gives us.
To my awesome wife…..
Gigi and Papa have been so gracious to
rescue take our kids from us for an evening as we head up to St. Louis for the night. Thank God for the best in-laws (grandparents) that a family can have!
Love you baba!!!! You are the best wife, mom, friend, companion that any man could ever have.
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Happy birthday Mandy! February 19th is kind of an awesome day to be born… it's my hubby's birthday today, too. Have fun!
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OMG how adorable! Happy birthday!
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By WILL WEISSERT and MICHAEL GRACZYK, ASSOCIATED PRESS | September 5, 2011 | Updated: September 5, 2011 6:35pm
A fire creeps toward a house on Mauna Kea Lane in the Tahitian Village neighborhood in Bastrop, Texas, on Monday Sept. 5, 2011. Later, planes dumped fire retardant on the home. It was still standing at noon Monday. A house down the street was burned to the ground. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner)
Fire rages in a neighborhood near the west end of Bastrop, Texas on September 5, 2011 - John Davenport/San Antonio Express-News
Chuck Tomlin uses a shovel to stop a fire in the back yard of a home Mauna Kea Lane in the Tahitian Village neighborhood in Bastrop, Texas, on Monday Sept. 5, 2011. Tomlin volunteered to knock down flames that were just a few feet from the house of a neighbor he has never met. A home across the street was burned to the ground.(AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner)
The remains of a house on Mauna Kea Lane in Bastrop, Texas, smolders on Monday Sept. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner)
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Virginia Esquivel, right, is comforted by her neighbor, Yolanda Rodriguez, after Esquivel's home in Cedar Park, Texas, burned on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. Two homes on the street were destroyed by the fire. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY
Photo By Jay Janner/MBRA helicopter dumps water on a fire in Steiner Ranch, west of Austin, Texas, on Sunday Sept. 4, 2011. Firefighters battled fires across Central Texas, forcing evacuations in Pflugerville, Steiner Ranch and Bastrop County. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY
Photo By Jay Janner/MBRA fire burns a home in Steiner Ranch west of Austin, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 4, 2011. The fires are forcing evacuations in Pflugerville, Steiner Ranch and Bastrop County. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY
Photo By Deborah Cannon/MBRPeople stand at the parking lot of Bastrop Middle School in Bastrop, Texas, on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. People were evacuated from the area due to a large wildfire. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Deborah Cannon) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY
Photo By Deborah Cannon/MBRConnie Seagroves, left, her husband, Wayne, and Tammy Robbins stand next to their boat on FM 1441 near Bastrop, Texas, after evacuating their home due to a large wildfire on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011.(AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Deborah Cannon) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY
BASTROP - A roaring wildfire raced unchecked Monday through rain-starved farm and ranchland in Central Texas, destroying nearly 500 homes during a rapid advance fanned in part by howling winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.
At least 5,000 people were forced from their homes in Bastrop County about 25 miles east of Austin, many of them fearing the worst while spending the night in emergency shelters. Huge clouds of smoke soared into the sky and hung over downtown Bastrop, a town of about 6,000 people along the Colorado River.
The blaze consumed as much as 25,000 acres along a line that stretched for about 16 miles, Texas Forest Service officials said.
It destroyed 476 homes and about 250 firefighters were working around the clock, using bulldozers and pumper trucks against the fire, Bastrop County Judge Ronnie McDonald said.
Mike Fischer, the county emergency management director, said the fire is "nowhere near controlled," and that a separate, smaller blaze south of the city is growing larger.
"I wasn't going to evacuate, but then the smoke got blacker and blacker and it was like: 'OK, time to go,'" said Gina Thurman, 47, an analyst for the Texas Workforce Commission.
"Waiting is the most frustrating thing," she said, choking back tears as she sat by herself in the shade on a curb outside Ascension Catholic Church, one of several shelter sites. "You're sitting there and you don't know anything but your house is probably burning."
Rick Blakely, 54, said when it finally would be time to return home, "I'm not expecting anything to be standing."
He was among about 30 people who slept on cots at the church.
"There was someone who asked how I was and it's a state of shock," he said. "I just don't know what I'm going to do."
The new outbreak led Gov. Rick Perry to return home to Texas, cutting short a visit to South Carolina where he was campaigning for the Republican nomination for president. He also canceled a trip to California.
"The wildfire situation in Texas is severe and all necessary state resources are being made available to protect lives and property," Perry said.
Authorities mobilized ground and air forces to fight the largest of at least 63 fires that broke out in Texas since Sunday as high winds from what was then Tropical Storm Lee swept into Texas, which has endured its worst drought since the 1950s.
"It's still putting up a lot of smoke and it's scary," Jan Amen, a Texas Forest Service spokeswoman said.
School and school-related activities were canceled for Tuesday.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
On Sunday, however, about 200 miles to the northeast in Gladewater, a 20-year-old woman and her 18-month-old daughter died when a fast-moving wildfire gutted their mobile home. That fire was out Monday, although several other major blazes continued to burn in at least four other counties in Central and North Texas.
At least two-thirds of the 6,000-acre Bastrop State Park, a popular getaway just east of Bastrop, had been consumed, said Mike Cox, with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. All nonessential workers had been ordered out of the park.
"All I see is a wall of smoke," Cox said from the park's front gate. The park is home to several historic rock and stone buildings constructed in the 1930s and 1940s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
"We're desperately trying to save them," Cox said. "The fire is getting closer and closer to that part of the park."
It's also home to the Houston toad, a 2- to 4-inch toad that's been on the endangered species list since 1970.
It was not immediately certain how the Bastrop blaze began but it appeared that two fires merged to form the "monster" fire, Amen said.
To the west of Austin in Travis County, at least 20 homes were lost and 30 others were damaged in another fire. More than 1,000 homes were under mandatory evacuation and 25 lost in a third fire also in the Austin area.
Texas has experienced more than its share of destructive storms, including Hurricane Ike three years ago. The state, however, anxiously would have welcomed the rain that Tropical Storm Lee dumped on Gulf Coast states farther east.
Instead, Texas got Lee's winds, which combined with an advancing cold front to heighten the threat of blazes in a state where crews have responded to nearly 21,000 wildfires since the traditional fire season began early in the year.
All but three of the 254 counties in Texas are under outdoor burn bans.
The governor's office said at least 40 Texas Forest Service aircraft were involved in the firefighting Monday along with a half-dozen Texas military aircraft. Since the beginning of the wildfire season, local and state firefighters have responded to more than 20,900 fires burning more than 3.6 million acres.
Joyce Payne, 62, and her husband, Mac, said they fled their Bastrop-area home Sunday night, responding to orders delivered by firefighters using a loudspeaker on a truck.
She said their home since 2006 now was gone.
"We had a swimming pool," she said. "Too bad there wasn't a way to pump that water back out."
She said people have told her she that should cry, and added: "I feel like crying."
Graczyk reported from Houston.


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K&G Fashion Superstore announced that acclaimed actor and director Blair Underwood will expand his premier tailored clothing line to include new merchandise categories such as casual clothing, shoes, and accessories, for spring 2013. The Blair Underwood spring collectionwill be sold exclusively at K&G Fashion Superstore starting in February 2013.
In 2011, Blair Underwood launched his BU Collection, a line of men's tailored suits, shirts, and ties for sale exclusively at K&G stores, and in 2012 came on board as the brand's spokesperson. The new spring line will expand Underwood's collection by offering suit separates, sport coats, denim, hats, linen, sweaters, polos, knit tops, shoes, cuff links, and belts.
"I am absolutely passionate about delivering well-made, affordable clothing that allows men to express their personal style," said Underwood. "The addition of casual apparel and accessories to the spring 2013 line offers shoppers even more opportunity to find pieces that fit their personality."
To inspire consumers and simplify the shopping experience, Underwood will be providing content for the K&G Facebook page that will feature tips for putting together the perfect look. K&G will also be publishing a "Shop the Look" page on K&G's website, allowing consumers to shop from the comfort of home.
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With over 95 locations in 25 states, K&G Fashion Superstore offers quality brand-name and private-label men's, women's, and children's clothing, shoes, and accessories at discounted prices. K&G's value-oriented superstore approach offers first-quality, current-season merchandise comparable to that of traditional department and specialty stores. K&G's merchandising strategy emphasizes an assortment of styles and labels across all major categories, from tailored clothing to casual wear, in sizing from petite to big & tall. For more on K&G, visit KGstores.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGfashion. Twitter: https://twitter.com/KGfashion.
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Founded in 1973, Men's Wearhouse is one of North America's largest specialty retailers of men's apparel, with 1,144 stores. The Men's Wearhouse, Moores, and K&G stores carry a full selection of men's designer, brand name, and Private label suits, sport coats, furnishings, and accessories, and Men's Wearhouse and Tux stores carry a limited selection. Most K&G stores carry a full selection of women's apparel. Tuxedo rentals are available in the Men's Wearhouse, Moores, and Men's Wearhouse and Tux stores. Additionally, Men's Wearhouse operates a global corporate apparel and workwear group consisting of Twin Hill in the United States and Dimensions, Alexandra, and Yaffy in the United Kingdom. For additional information on Men's Wearhouse, please visit the company's websites at www.menswearhouse.com, www.kgstores.com, www.mooresclothing.com, www.twinhill.com, www.dimensions.co.uk, and www.alexandra.co.uk.
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The Pierre Association, Inc. filed as a Domestic Non Profit Corporation in the State of Florida filed on Wednesday, August 3, 1988. This corporation is approximately twenty-seven years old according to documents filed with Florida Department of State. The Pierre Association, Inc. also lists Mark S. Kauffman as Director.
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The heartwarming tributes to late former Auburn TE Philip Lutzenkirchen continue to pour in - the latest one coming from his younger sister, Abby, a soccer player at rival Alabama.
Below is a snippet of what Abby Lutzenkirchen wrote on behalf of AL.com on Wednesday:
"There was no one better than that big lug of a brother I had. We never had a dull moment together. When Philip was around, our family never stopped laughing and we always felt so loved because Philip made sure he went above and beyond for us. Philip would have made the perfect husband, dad, and uncle — and it pains my family that we will never get to experience the rest of our lives with one of our absolute favorite people. I am forever grateful for being born into this amazing family and by having someone as amazing as Philip to look up to."
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If youŌĆÖve lost someone, or just want to know why so many of us care about World AIDS Day, here are some events you can check into for a better understanding or to share your grief. But most importantly ŌĆō please remember that AIDS isnŌĆÖt over. Defend your freedom of being and protect others by practicing safer sex.
Tonight there are several free events you can attend:
6:30 ŌĆō 9:30 pm BIENESTAR will host an ecumenical service at Placita Olvera, the Church of Our Lady the Queen of Angels at Olvera Street. BIENESTAR has made the elimination of discrimination and stigma against those living with HIV/AIDS a priority and this evening will be announcing the launch of an anti-stigma initiative that will educate the public about misperceptions and biases that keep people with HIV/AIDS from living, working, and fully participating in the community.┬Ā Joining in the announcement is singer Graciela Beltr├Īn who will be one of the spokespersons for the initiative.┬Ā See ┬Āwww.BIENESTAR.org or on Facebook: BIENESTAR Familia for more info.
7:00pm ŌĆō The Wall- Las Memorias hosts the 17th Annual Noche De Las Memorias with Mistress of Ceremonies Laura Diaz, News Anchor from KCBS Channel 2 News. The Wall-Las Memorias AIDS Monument is located in Lincoln Park at 3600 Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031. Beforehand, pick up a commemorative red velvet cupcakes┬Ā from The Coffee Table Bistro 1958 Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock, sold for $3.95┬Āeach to benefit The Wall Las Memorias Project. Click here for more.
8:00pm ŌĆō 10:00. Michael Kearns and friends Tony Abatemarco, Diarra Kilpatrick, Joe Quintero and Dale Raoul read AIDS-related work. Produced by Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS, INK-ubator at the Skylight, Playwright's Arena. Skylight Theatre, 1816 N Vermont, Los Feliz 90027. No reservations needed. Check out the Facebook page.
Also tonight: 6:00pm Reception; 7:30 Award Presentation – The Black AIDS InstituteŌĆÖs 10th Annual Heroes in the Struggle Gala Reception, Silent Auction and Awards Ceremony at the Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA. 90028. Click here for more info: www.heroesinthestruggle.com/ Tickets – $100 General (balcony) $75 Person with AIDS; $200 Main Floor ŌĆō and up.
The Black AIDS Institute and the Magic Johnson Foundation with Event Co-chairs Earvin
"Magic" Johnson and Cookie Johnson, Black AIDS Institute President and CEO Phill Wilson and Co-hosts Roland S. Martin and Sinbad will honor former President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States; Blair Underwood, Award-winning actor, "The Event"; Lee L. Daniels, Academy Award-nominated producer and director, "Precious"; Sheila C. Johnson, Businesswoman and Philanthropist, Executive Producer of "The Other City;" Marvelyn Brown, AIDS Activist; Frank J. Oldham, Jr, President, National Association of People with AIDS; Willis Edwards, Civil Rights Icon, Board Member of the NAACP; Robi Reed, Award-winning producer and casting director, "For Colored Girls;" National Basketball Association, Corporate Hero. Celebrity presenters and performers include Loretta Devine, Tasha Smith, and Hill┬ĀHarper.
In┬Ā World AIDS Day statement, Phill Wilson said, in part:
Next June will mark 30 years since the first AIDS cases were diagnosed in this country. The moment brings not only an opportunity for reflection, but also for a renewed commitment from each of us to do our part to finally end the spread of this diseaseŌĆ"ŌĆ"
Today in America, 152 people will become infected with HIV. Half of them will be Black.
Today in America, 2/3 of the new HIV cases among women will be black. Today in America, 70% of the new HIV cases among youth will be black.
That's why our resolve to end AIDS must not end today. Every day, in both large and small ways, whether we realize it or not, we experience deciding moments that maintain the status quo, move us backwards or propel us forward toward our goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in our communities. Far too many of us continue to turn a blind eye or wait for someone else to solve this problem.
Action is greater than apathyŌĆ"ŌĆ"
I have been living with HIV for 30-plus years. Every moment of my life is a deciding moment. I decide to care in the face of HIV/AIDS. I decide to fight apathy and complacency because of it. I decide to love in spite of it. Because I know it is in the caring, fighting and loving that I am greater than AIDS. And let me tell you something. Every moment of your life is a deciding moment as well. I know that you are greater than AIDS. The question is, are you willing to take action and prove it?


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In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren, it is a weekly meme where people record what books they received that week. As I don't receive books every week, I do the meme as and when I can.
So this is two weeks worth of books, three of which are birthday presents. The rest I bought because I'd reached the end of my TBR pile again. So without further ado, here they are:
- Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby
- The Duff by Kody Keplinger
- Shadow Bound by Rachel Vincent
- The Hero's Guide To Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy
- Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
- My Life Next Door by Huntley Firzpatrick
- If I Die (Soul Screamers #5)
- If I Should Wake (Soul Screamers #6)
- Deadlocked (Southern Vampire Mysteries #12) by Charlaine Harris
So that was what's in my mailbox this week. Leave a comment and let me know what's in yours.
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The Duff, Shotting Stars and Anna and the French Kiss are all fantastic. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!
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I've heard wonderful things about Anna and the French Kiss. I need to read it. Check out my IMM & SP.
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September 23, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Ooh I'll have to check out the Soul Screamers Series! Great haul!!
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VideoMath Festival is a collection of twenty award-winning mathematical videos presented at the 1998 International Congress of Mathematicians in Berlin. The videos range from one to seven minutes long and cover a wide range of mathematical topics, including classical results of Archimedes, Eratosthenes, Pythagoras, and Fibonacci, the geometry of surfaces and the universe, inversions and deformations of the sphere, random walks and ergodic theory, numerical methods applied to fluid and vehicle dynamics, and space filling curves. These topics are presented at a general scientific level and are supported by animation that ranges from comically playful to visually stunning.
VideoMath Festival is an eclectic mix, but one common theme of all the videos is the mathematically informative nature of the animation. This is accomplished in a number of different ways. In videos such as Fibonacci and the Golden Mean, The Story of Pi, On Archimedes' Path, The Shadows of Alexandria, and The Theorem of Pythagoras, ideas are presented in historical context with an emphasis on geometric verification and approximation. The mathematics is simple enough that formulas are given with justification or plausibility arguments. For example, in The Story of Pi, animation leads us through a simple limiting derivation the area formula for a circle by cutting the circle into n wedges, then rearranging the wedges into an approximately rectangular shape. More advanced geometric topics are discussed in the videos Geodesics and Waves and The Shape of Space. Here the emphasis is on introducing new mathematical ideas making full use of modern computer graphics. For example, in The Shape of Space we get to fly through a universe which is topologically a three-torus. This video gives a nice heuristic view of closed three-manifolds, reminiscent of other work done at The Geometry Center such as Not Knot. The computer animation is as equally stunning in the videos: Knot Energies, Touching Soap Films, The Optiverse, and The Topological House.
Of a slightly different nature are videos such as The Law of Large Numbers, Vehicle Dynamics Simulation, and Challenges in Fluid Dynamics. These videos provide excellent visualizations of applied mathematical systems produced by numerical methods. The emphasis here tends to be on the applications rather than the theory. For example, in Vehicle Dynamics Simulation we see the computer animated results of a numerical solution to a system of differential equations controlling the test drive of an yuppie-like SUV. Finally, in a category of its own is a very entertaining video called Evolved Virtual Creatures. In this video, we see the results of evolutions of virtual creatures grown form artificial genetic codes that have evolved interesting ways to accomplish (with varying success) different goals.
In summary, VideoMath Festival is wonderfully entertaining and informative collection. Most mathematical audiences will all find some part that is immensely enjoyable. There are also many possible uses for math educators. For example, videos related to numerical and graphical solutions to differential equations can be shown in class to either enhance topics covered in the classroom, to initiate ideas for student research projects, or just for pure entertainment. This video's wide range of topics, varied levels of mathematical sophistication, and stunning graphics make it a must have for any institution and a welcome addition to any personal video library.
Patrick D. Shanahan (email@example.com) is Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He researches in the field of geometric topology where his main focus is on geometric and algebraic invariants of three-manifolds.
Fibonacci and the Golden Mean.- The Story of Pi.- The Law of Large Numbers.- Vehicle Dynamics Simulation.- Challenges in Fluid Dynamics.- On Archimedes' Path.- Geodesics and Waves.- Mandelbloom.- The Animation of M.C.Escher's Belvedere.- Meditation on Homotopy of Embedding.- Knot Synergies.- Soap Bubbles.- Touching Soup Films.- The Shadows of Alexandria.- The Theorem of Phytagoras.- The Optiverse.- Homage to Hilbert.- Evolved Virtual Creatures.- The Topological House.- The Shape of Space.- Outside In.


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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Cattle are being bred with genes from their African cousins who are accustomed to hot weather. New corn varieties are emerging with larger roots for gathering water in a drought. Someday, the plants may even be able to "resurrect" themselves after a long dry spell, recovering quickly when rain returns. Continue Reading


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Fern Street GourmetRead MoreBeyond the striped awning of Fern Street Gourmet lays a deli case, shelves of bottles, and a host of cardboard boxes and wooden crates. The culinary connoisseurs behind the counter want you to know where their goods come from, from fine Spanish wines at budget prices or hard-to-find European candies. Shoppers can browse hundreds of cheeses, meats, beers, and party snacks on their own or turn to staff, who can assemble towering custom gift baskets and point them toward the perfect hostess gift to say "Welcome to your new home" or "Sorry I ate that entire cheese platter last time."1708 Fern StreetAlexandria, VA US
Sugar CubeRead MoreOwners and sisters Kim and Alyssa Theodore have turned their mutual love of sweets into a shop that mingles retro perennials (salted caramels for $0.65 each, dark-chocolate peanut-butter cups for $2.75) with globally flavored seasonal specialties (truffle fudge bites with caramel and Hawaiian sea salt, $2.50 each or $16.95 for a set)?all made by independent local and national artisans. Their blog will keep you up on the current confections, including classics such as the signature sampler ($12.95/ half pound) of buttercreams, caramels, nuts, turtles, barks, and marshmallows, as well as gourmet goodies like bars of Vosges ($7.50) and Lillie Belle ($3.75) bars (you can even get them bacon-flavored). As moms stock up on Parisienne hot chocolate ($16.95/pound) for future unwinding, their rugrats can delight in more than 40 flavors of Jelly Belly jellybeans ($9.96/pound). Brides-to-be and party hosts can get chocolate milkies (M&Ms, essentially) in 25 custom colors. And if it can be covered in chocolate (raisins, toffees, gummi bears, or liquid shells filled with liquor), you'll find a heavy glass jar filled with it on one of The Sugar Cube's shelves. If it all sounds so good, stop by for Kim and Alyssa's free weekly tastings and figure out what you want.210 North Lee StreetAlexandria, VA US
Nova Vein ClinicRead MoreHelmed by surgeon Dr. Arun Chowla, Nova Vein Clinic's staff clears skin surfaces of unwanted veins with sclerotherapy and Vein Gogh treatments. During sclerotherapy sessions, a tiny needle injects Asclera or Polidocanol solution into spider veins up to 1-milimeter wide or varicose veins up to 3-milimeters wide, driving away blood and irritating the vein's interior so it collapses more quickly than a Jenga tower of folding chairs. The procedure lasts 15?45 minutes, depending on the size, severity, and sassiness of the offending vessel. While the almost-painless treatment requires no anesthesia, temporary redness and bruising could result, and may require compression and elevation for 24 hours after treatment.4660 Kenmore AveAlexandria, VA US
Nalls ProduceRead MoreAt some point, most children run a lemonade stand; Cary Nalls, however, broke into the business world with a produce stand. In the early 1960s, young Cary and his grandparents had a garden that grew more goodies than they could eat. So Cary convinced them to set up a stand, which quickly expanded to a tent, which eventually turned into a permanent structure. By age 15, when most kids are pouring all their time into being popular or getting taller, Cary had himself a bustling business. Today, family members runs things at Nalls Produce. Despite its success over the years, the store still identifies itself as a roadside market. Trucks arrive multiple times per week loaded with fresh produce, keeping the shelves stocked with seasonal fruits and vegetables. In the fall, Nalls transforms into a pumpkin patch, where children explore tubes and tunnels made of straw; in the winter, the property becomes a Christmas-tree lot. The store remains just as connected to the community now as it was in the '60s, too; it works with local schools, charities, and organizations on numerous projects.7310 Beulah StAlexandria, VA US
CheesetiqueRead MoreIf you're looking for a quick stop to pick up some cheese, Cheesetique is not the place. That's because everything in the store—from the eye-catching cheese wheels to the aromas of uncorked wine—encourages guests to linger, creating an ambiance typical of a Parisian bistro. The shop functions as both a boutique and a café, with staff splitting their time between serving up their award-winning mac 'n' cheese and cutting wedges of cheese to order. The staff has curated a menu of 300 American and European cheeses, each of which are available for sampling. But the best way to sample the vast selection is with a cheese-tasting board, which, when paired with a complementary wine and smattering of charcuterie, creates a mouth explosion larger than that of demolition dentistry. Though their wine and beer list is as imposing as their cheese variety, the staff has segmented the list into easily identifiable categories such as malty bocks, bold reds, and sparkling rosés.2411 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA US
Henry's Soul CafeRead MoreAt Henry's Soul Cafe, the smell of crispy, lightly breaded chicken mingles in the air with the sweet scent of signature sweet-potato pie—just as it's been doing since 1968. Amidst this mouthwatering perfume, chefs concoct down-home southern soul food such as fried fish, smoky ribs, smothered pork chops, and mounds of creamy mac 'n' cheese. Each day, they lovingly bake their specialty sweet-potato pie, which is as wholesome, famous, and orange as Santa Claus after a bad spray tan. When Henry's green T-shirt-clad staff isn't doling out plates of rib-sticking fare, they strive to better their community by supporting charities that help the homeless, the blind, and children in need.5431 Indian Head HwyOxon Hill, MD US


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I went back to doing a page a day just like I did in 2011 this years goal is better pages and it definitely includes lifts and adding more techniques to my knowledge base in my head and in my notes . A week ago I came up with the brilliant idea that I needed previews for all of my respective kits that have alphas in them I forget about those alphas and they are too good to forget! So when I saw Carols stamp challenge I thought I can play with this and 2 hours later I have a preview. Not a lift lol from my head -scary isnt it???? When Mamaw sees these on the computer screen she says dont you know your abcs? Ive got 7 done now!!! 2 from 2011 and 5 new ones. Thank you Katie and Ali for the freebies!! Im off to add a few things to my stash need those chalkboard masks!!!! I love the quarterly sale!!!
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Chico, California, May 2, 2012 – A Main Hobbies' brand ProTek R/C announces three new LiPo battery flight packs that boast an incredible 70C discharge rating!
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Justin Bieber Talks Maturing As An Artist!
"I Just Don't Want To Be Another Teen Heartthrob" He Says...
He has legions of adoring fans all over the globe – but pop sensation Justin Bieber wants to be much more than just "another teen heartthrob"!
"I feel like I just don't want to be another teen heartthrob, 'cause that's just -- I just think that that just annoys me," Bieber told Ryan Seacrest during an NBC News special.
"To think that that's what people will -- will think of me -- I just want to prove people wrong."
The 'Boyfriend' singer, who dropped his second album 'Believe' earlier this year and has just turned 18, wants to be taken more seriously as an artist.
"My new album has really showcased what I'm capable of -- especially becoming an 18-year-old and becoming an adult," Justin continued.
"Hearing older people say, 'Wow, this new album's great. Like I didn't know that was Justin Bieber.' Or, you know, 'Wow, like I never used to listen to Justin Bieber's music, and now I like his music.' Or -- 'This, 'As Long As You Love Me,' that's Justin Bieber singing?'
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Chickamauga Civil War Special
Join the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga with a special trip to view a reenactment of key portions of one of the largest and costliest engagements during the Civil War. Passengers will travel by train from Grand Junction Station in Chattanooga to the town of Chickamauga where bus service will be provided to the battle site. Train passengers will enjoy special VIP seating directly in front of the battle while food vendors and Civil War shops are nearby.
Pick from two dates/times:
Saturday, September 21: Departure from Grand Junction depot at 1:00pm (SATURDAY IS SOLD OUT)
Sunday, September 22: Departure from Grand Junction depot at 11:00am (SUNDAY IS AVAILABLE)
Cost: $44 round trip. This includes train ticket, bus ride, and admission to the battle with VIP bleacher seating. Passengers may upgrade to an optional dining car meal for an additional $19. When selecting, choose 'early' seating (enroute to Chickamauga) or 'late' seating (enroute back to Chattanooga.)
Length of trip: 4 hr round-trip on the train, one hour round-trip bus ride, one hour battle. About 6 hours total time.
The train will stop at Gordon St. in Chickamauga where passengers will board the bus to be taken directly to the bleacher VIP seating at the battle. Due to the bus ride and the battle area, the trip is not suitable for passengers with mobility issues.


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It's no secret that some people would rather watch the latest mindless slasher film than a documentary on Oscar Wilde, or visit Disney Land rather than Stratford Upon Avon. Rather than rest on your laurels and get all your culture- intake from yoghurt, pay R600 for a culture and heritage infusion with a comprehensive guided-tour of Soweto with Soweto Voyage.
One of the oldest settlements in South Africa, Soweto is a culturally diverse wonderland that not many people think to visit on their own steam. Home of the former residences of two Nobel Peace Prize winners as well as over three million people, it is a vibrant and energetic location that is a must-see for anyone who's even vaguely interested in South African heritage.
After an early start at Gold Reef, highly experienced tour guides will take you through some of Soweto's well-to-do neighbourhoods as well as the shanty tin houses. It's not just visiting the residences of two of South Africa's favourite sons, Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as well as Winnie Mandela that'll give you a taste of the Ubuntu spirit; during the entire tour, you'll feel the spirit of you have visited us and therefore you are now part of us.
You get a chance to fulfil the tourist part of you with visits to the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Nelson Mandela Museum, but you'll live the real soul of Soweto during the tour; the guides are natives of Soweto themselves, and not only can they show you things that a megaphone-wielding official can't, word on the street is that they're very fun to be around.
Guided fact: A pre-school census showed that the most voted-for tour destinations are New Mexico's Mr. Potatohead statue and the vat of cheesy-sauce they used to make the world's largest pizza.


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The collectible FLIX line of interactive candy novelties features Push Puppets, Pocket Pops, Lite-Up Pops and seasonal products. Licenses include Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Disney Princess, Ratatouille, Pirates of the Caribbean, Cars, Batman, Care Bears, Superman, and Scooby-Doo. Big Stuff items include SOUR Pacifiers, Lip Pops, Squishy Fishies and novelty gummies.
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On Sat April 14 2007 11:50, Shwaine wrote:
> On Sat, 14 Apr 2007, Richard Harke wrote:
> > I find this rather alarming as I doubt if the sender is a friend.
> > I also don't know where they got the info as I never post such info
> > in public forums. I'm wondering if my ISP could have suffered a
> > breakin as that seems the most likely to tie together all the elements.
> Do you have a listed phone number? Own a home? You already said you've got
> a wife, so that means you have a marriage certificate. There's all sorts
> of info like your address and wife's name available in the good old public
> records. Doesn't cost the spammers much to do a public records query
> (phone records are freely available online and public record searches
> usually have only nominal fees). The dividends they reap by getting your
> attention far outweighs the costs in most cases.
> As for tracking where the email actually came from, the body is worthless.
> Look at the envelope/headers (different terms for the same thing depending
> on which email program you use). That will show you the path the email
> took (which email servers it went through) to get to you. Won't nail down
> the sender, but will at least give you a better starting point that the
> body. Unless the originator is an open relay, then it's rather pointless
> too.
I looked at the headers and didn't learn much. They all came from
different domains, presumably as part of a botnet.
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Updated: October 19, 2013
Matchup: Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Date/Time: October 20th, 4:25 PM ET
Television: CBS
NFL Betting Odds from BetDSI.EU
Spread: Steelers -2.5
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AFC North rivals where hatred runs deep will duke it out on Sunday afternoon in a crucial NFL betting battle at Heinz Field, as the Pittsburgh Steelers hope to get back on track against the Baltimore Ravens.
This game is important for the Ravens, but it's every bit as important for what it means to Pittsburgh. The last thing that Baltimore wants to do is to be the reason that a black and gold giant wakes up in the AFC North. It's bad enough that the Cleveland Browns are better this year, and the Cincinnati Bengals seem to have the better of these two teams as well. Adding Pittsburgh back into the mix could be a catastrophe for the defending champs. As it is, we think that Baltimore has probably overachieved just a bit. The fact of the matter is that the passing game just isn't that good any longer without the injured TE Dennis Pitta and the departed WR Anquan Boldin. The ground game hasn't been good enough either. RB Ray Rice is averaging just 2.8 yards per carry this year, and that's the same average that RB Bernard Pierce is putting together. Simply put, it's not good enough when push comes to shove. These are the men that really have to get their acts together to get some pressure off of Flacco, who has more picks this year (8) than touchdowns (7).
As we already mentioned, this is a game where the Steelers can really get their acts together again. 1-4 isn't the end of the world, and 2-4 is manageable. 1-5 seems like a disaster of epic proportions, especially in a division where it is going to take at least 10 wins, and maybe even more to win it. QB Ben Roethlisberger's ground game is even more shoddy than that of the Ravens. At least the threat is there for Rice or Pierce to do something. Pittsburgh still doesn't hand a single man with 100 rushing yards on the season, and the only man on the team with more than two carries that is averaging more than 3.2 yards per carry is Roethlisberger, who has six carries for 24 yards. There are only eight total offensive touchdowns in five games, and the defense only just forced its first turnovers of the season in last week's win over the New York Jets.
The Steelers are a mess as we see it, and we think that this is the year when Baltimore is really going to put this team away. Don't worry about the records or the names on the fronts of the jerseys. The names on the back are what matters, and the guys wearing purple and black are a lot better than the guys wearing black and gold. More often than not, we think that Baltimore wins this game, and that's why we have to take the points on our side.
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Video: Stellar cataclysm
The protons that constantly smack into Earth's atmosphere at near the speed of light get their huge energies from exploding stars. At least that's what physicists and astronomers had long suspected, but direct evidence for the idea has been difficult to come by – until now.
Cosmic rays are any charged particles arriving at Earth from space. Nearly all of them are protons, and some have been accelerated to speeds higher than any achieved by a particle accelerator on Earth. Although we have known about cosmic rays since 1912, their origins have remained a puzzle.
"It's a 100-year-old mystery," says Stefan Funk of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, California. "What creates these large energies?"
Physicists suspected that one possible source was the violent outburst of a supernova within the Milky Way. The material blown out in the process moves so quickly that it creates a shock wave. Whenever a proton crosses the shock wave boundary, it gets a kick.
Because protons are charged, they can get caught in magnetic fields which carry them back and forth across the shock many times, like a tennis ball bouncing back and forth across a net.
"Eventually their energy gets large enough that they can leave the shock region," Funk says. "Then it is a newborn cosmic ray."
Total scramble
But magnetic fields can also deflect cosmic rays on their way to our detectors. By the time they reach Earth, their directions are totally scrambled, making it hard to determine their origin.
Another approach to the problem was needed – and gamma rays provided it. We know that when the high-energy protons collide with low-energy protons further out, the violence of the collision indirectly creates gamma rays. These are uncharged and so travel in straight lines, unaffected by magnetic fields.
Funk and colleagues used the Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope to observe the two brightest supernova remnants in the galaxy. Would gamma rays from these objects bear the telltale signature of having been made by proton collisions?
Because of conservation of energy, the gamma rays produced during the proton collisions will have a minimum energy of around 150 to 200 megaelectronvolts each, Funk says. If lots of protons are colliding near the supernova remnant, there should be more gamma rays with that energy or higher coming from that region – and almost none with lower energies
"That's exactly what we see," says Funk. "This is a characteristic, smoking gun feature that absolutely and uniquely tells us that what we are seeing are gamma rays from accelerated protons."
"It is a fairly big deal," says Stefan Westerhoff at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who was not involved in the work. "That supernova remnants are the sites of cosmic ray acceleration has been suspected for a long time, and there has been indirect evidence for this for a while." The Fermi result "is a very neat measurement and probably pretty much settles the issue", he says.
The finding doesn't explain the origin of all cosmic rays, however. Some are muons or positrons instead of protons – and one class, the ultra-high energy cosmic rays, are probably from outside our galaxy.
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'Our Life is One of Lights & Shadows' banner, Portland, 1841
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
One of 17 painted linen banners created by the painters group of the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association for a parade in Portland on Oct. 8, 1841.
The organization of skilled craftsmen promoted the mechanic arts and supported needy members and their families.
The two-sided banner reads, "Our Life is One of Lights & Shadows" on the front and "Painters, Glaziers and Brush Makers" on the reverse.
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- Title: 'Our Life is One of Lights & Shadows' banner, Portland, 1841
- Creator: Capen, Jr., William
- Creation Date: 1841
- Subject Date: 1841
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Oil on linen
- Dimensions (cm): 88.9 x 101.6
- Local Code: 2010.292.009
- Object Type: Physical Object
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