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Nestled on the hillside above Cannes with spectacular views of the foothills of the Alps, Le Mas Candille is a rare jewel to be experienced by a privileged few. Its private, shady four-hectare grounds are the ideal place to stroll, meditate and unwind. A sanctuary of tranquillity, this exceptional hotel invites lovers of the finer things in life to relax in its Shiseido Spa, three swimming pools and two jacuzzis. After a visit to the medieval village of Mougins, where Pablo Picasso spent the last fifteen years of his life, it is a pleasure to return to this haven of peace to savour the subtle, creative cuisine in the restaurant. ...Read more
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Monte-Carlo Beach
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The Monte-Carlo Beach, a chic and timeless hotel built in the 1930s, has always been the epitome of glamour and "dolce vita". This palace, which has received celebrities from far and wide, has been renovated by architect designer India Mahdavi, and restored to all its former glory. Sea all around, and with an original terracotta façade and frescoes inspired by Matisse and Cocteau make it the perfect setting for an exquisite break. Located in a site of outstanding natural beauty, in the shelter of a pine forest, the Monte-Carlo Beach offers a "Cabanas" service, an Olympic pool, a La Prairie spa and its gourmet restaurant Elsa, certified as 100% organic by Ecocert. ...Read more
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Overlooking Vence, between Nice and Cannes, the Château Saint-Martin & Spa, with its fourteen hectare park, boasts exceptional panoramic views of the Mediterranean. This former residence of the Knights Templar, a place steeped in history, provides an awe-inspiring and serene setting. Discover gourmet cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar, which make for tasty moments to share. An infinity pool and the spa Saint-Martin by La Prairie are perfectly integrated into the landscape and offer absolute relaxation. Several villages in the surrounding area, which have served as a source of inspiration for talented artists, are now renowned for their museums and art galleries, like the Maeght Foundation. Also worth visiting: the Chapel of Rosary, which owes its fame to the works of Henri Matisse. ...Read more
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In a secret and sunny Eden, located within the ramparts of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a famous artists' haunt, the Saint-Paul casts its timeless spell. This is the place to stay if you want to fully appreciate French-style hospitality and sophistication. The listed mediaeval promontory where the hotel stands transports you, in supreme comfort, to a world of myth, legend and history. The guestrooms and suites offer stunning views over the village or over the plain up to the Mediterranean. Savour delicious regional dishes on an exquisite, flower-bedecked, sunny terrace – paradise indeed. ...Read more
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Le Mas de Pierre
Hotel and restaurant in a park
In a two hectare Mediterranean park full of hundred-year-old olive trees, on the doorstep of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Le Mas de Pierre overlooks hills and valleys. Provencal, romantic and colonial villas and rooms are hidden behind the red tiles and white stone of the bastides. When you cross the threshold, you will discover lovingly selected antique dressers and pedestal tables. As far as cuisine is concerned, our chef proposes a family cuisine with the flavours of the South, composed of the finest regional specialties. Other delights include a swimming pool, a spa, a sumptuous greenhouse with orchids and a deliciously fragrant garden. ...Read more
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In the heart of a five hectare olive grove, an 18th century residence, La Bastide Saint-Antoine, awaits. The rooms are either Provencal or contemporary style and the gourmet restaurant has a wide terrace overlooking the Cannes bay. Chef Jacques Chibois creates an alchemy of flavours under 1,000 year-old olive trees. On the programme: wandering in the grounds, discovery of the botanical garden, reading, petanque and relaxation in the jacuzzi by the swimming pool. Between oenology, an initiation to perfume creation, or the culinary and aromatic tasting school, you will fall in love with Provence at this property imbued with the personal passion of Jacques Chibois. ...Read more
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In the shade of the patio, surrounded by palm trees and exotic flowers or on the verandas of the conservatory, this lush green oasis is the setting for the renowned fusion cuisine of the Raimbault brothers. Depending on what catches their eye at the Forville market in Cannes, Chefs Stéphane and Antoine put together a menu that combines contemporary and Provencal flavours with infinite Asian flourishes, featuring "Lime-Infused Soufflé of Locally Caught Sea Urchins" and "Soleil Levant of Raw Fish". But it is their brother François, the patissier, who adds the finishing touches to this magical and exotic symphony with his renowned "Caravan of Desserts". ...Read more
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Restaurant Mirazur
Restaurant on the seafront
Chef Mauro Colagreco has found the perfect place to exercise his talents in this majestic 1930s building with mountains as a backdrop and magnificent sea views. It boasts a superb terraced garden, with fabulous views over Menton and the Mediterranean. In the kitchens, a team is busy preparing the dishes dreamt up by this young Chef who draws his inspiration as much from the rare vegetables and baby salad leaves from the Mirazur's gardens as he does from his Italo-Argentinian roots. His quinoa risotto, woodland mushrooms and parmesan cream, and catch of the day with celeriac and a smoked sauce are an invitation to the culinary experiences to come. ...Read more
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Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
Halfway between Nice and Cannes, in a setting where the Mediterranean takes centre stage, the Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel is a contemporary architectural jewel. Its minimalist lines are in perfect harmony with the lush Mediterranean vegetation, with the charm and freshness of a garden by the sea, a fine private sandy beach facing the Lérins Islands, and a delightful infinity pool. The original décor of the rooms and suites transports guests on a sensory voyage. The enchantment continues in the restaurant Les Pêcheurs, which looks out onto the sea and offers a feast for the palate as well as the eyes, with a view of the Esterel massif in the distance. ...Read more
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This château, built on the steep slopes of the French Riviera, offers breath-taking vistas of the Mediterranean and has plenty of relaxing activities in store: swimming in the pool, fragrant gardens or Indian massages. The charming rooms are all different. The great classics of French gastronomy as well as Mediterranean specialties can be savoured in one of the four restaurants of the Chèvre d'Or, where the pleasure derived from the fine cuisine is enhanced by the stunning views. After the meal, you can stroll through the cobblestone streets of the medieval cliff-side village overlooking the grandiose panorama of the sea. ...Read more
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A blue paradise, where the only sounds to trouble the peace come from the waters in La Garoupe bay which you can reach by a tiny private path. A fine villa stands in the midst of this unique landscape, with stone pines and ochre-coloured rocks, once an inspiration to Nicolas de Staël and Picasso, and is home to this characterful hotel. Tastefully appointed contemporary rooms, each with its private terrace or balcony, look out onto grounds planted with old olive trees and a pool and wellness area. The private beach, edged with succulents and bay trees, and the restaurant terrace in the shade of the mulberry trees provide the finishing touches to this cool oasis of peace and quiet. ...Read more
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Feds wise up and crack down on Toyota
The Day-Glo color and informational clarity of the bar graph that stretched as wide as the headline in the March 11 Washington Post was unmistakable and even remarkable.
A series of neon pink bars, stretching from left to right across dull black and white newsprint, illustrated the numbers of complaints of unintended acceleration for each car manufacturer since September 2009. Tiny little bars sat beside Chrysler, General Motors, Honda and Nissan. Ford's bar was a bit longer, but still small.
And then there was one long pink bar -— it was beside Toyota. It stretched all the way across the story, nine times longer than the General Motors bar, six times longer than Honda's, three times longer than Ford's. The numbers said Toyota had received 9.75 complaints per 100,000 cars sold — more than the total complaints about all the other car companies, combined.
But you didn't need to crunch the numbers; just a glance told you all you needed to know. That's what made the graphic remarkable — and what made a one-word quotation in the story below mind-boggling.
In the Post story, the new chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, David Strickland, had told a Senate committee the rate of sudden acceleration complaints against Toyota, when compared to those against other carmakers, was "unremarkable."
"Unremarkable" — the word jumped out as if it, too, was written in neon pink. But Strickland was not about bold regulatory responses that day, just championing the watch-mice of the NHTSA he'd inherited. "NHTSA chief defends response to Toyota flaws," said the headline.
Just when it was looking like the NHTSA was going to get away with giving Toyota a free ride, the agency's common sense/no nonsense uber-boss intervened. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the former Illinois Republican congressman now serving a president whose policies his old political pals love to hate, made it clear this week that the feds are finally fed up.
LaHood announced the government is seeking to impose the largest fine ever imposed on a carmaker — $16.4 million — against Toyota for having hidden what it knew about sudden acceleration defects from U.S. regulators and car drivers.
In September, Toyota had sent dealers in Canada and Europe information on how to repair known defects in accelerator pedals — but failed to tell the NHTSA what it knew until January. Federal law requires carmakers to notify the NHTSA of a safety defect within five days of its discovery.
"We now have proof that Toyota failed to live up to its legal obligations," said LaHood. "Worse yet, they knowingly hid a dangerous defect for months from U.S. officials and did not take action to protect millions of drivers and their families. For those reasons, we are seeking the maximum penalty possible under current laws." Toyota has two weeks to accept the fine, or contest it, which will send the matter to a federal court.
Toyota has led the car league in arrogance. Consider its approach to "black box" secrets. General Motors and other carmakers made readily available data in black boxes so authorities could discover what happened immediately after an incident. Not Toyota.
For years, Toyota's black boxes could only be decoded and analyzed by one (yes, just one) Toyota laptop computer in the entire United States. Toyota controlled access to information that was crucial to regulators, not to mention drivers of runaway Toyotas and their lawyers who are now suing the company.
Of course, the NHTSA should have wised up and cracked down many years ago. (But we are talking about an agency that was supposed to be probing possible electrical acceleration problems with only two electrical engineers on its staff.)
Now this: Strickland recently said his NHTSA is finally considering making black boxes mandatory on all new vehicles. That's good, but belated, news. And it will only work if the black boxes are required to be reader/regulator-friendly.
We can no longer allow carmakers to keep safety secrets from their customers.
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Originally written on Celtics Life | Last updated 10/21/12
According to Business Insider, Ray Allen told the Miami Herald today about a failed trade in 2009 between the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns that would have sent Allen and Rajon Rondo to Phoenix for Amar'e Stoudemire, Leandro Barbosa, and the 14th overall pick: Former Boston Celtics player Ray Allen spoke with the Miami Herald today, and revealed the details of a failed trade in 2009 that would have changed everything. According to Allen, Celtics GM Danny Ainge proposed a trade in 2009 that would have sent Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Amar'e Stoudemire, Leandro Barbosa, and the 14th-overall pick. Luckily for us, we were able to hold on to Rondo and we are getting Barbosa. But what do you think would have happened if the Celtics had gotten Amar'e? How would that have worked with KG when he came back from his injury, since we still had Perkins so there would be no need for Garnett at the 5? Leave your comments below.
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Created: 09/02/2014 8:22 AM KSTP.com
By: Jennie Olson
Several back-to-school events will take place Tuesday as the governor and school officials welcome students to class.
As free all-day kindergarten begins in schools throughout the state, Gov. Mark Dayton will welcome young students to Garden City Elementary in Brooklyn Center. Dayton will be joined by Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius, teachers, parents, and school administrators to celebrate the first day of school.
While at the school, Dayton will talk with school officials about the importance of all-day kindergarten and will welcome kids over the school loudspeaker as classes begin.
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman will also visit classrooms at the American Indian Magnet School in St. Paul. He will join Superintendent Valeria Silva in welcoming students back for the new year and handing out school supplies donated by 3M through its "Stuff for Schools" program.
Silva will continue to visit several other schools throughout the week.
The welcoming parties aren't reserved just for young kids. University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler will be welcoming college students to campus Tuesday as well.
Kaler and other university leaders will be giving out breakfast bars, coffee, and apples bred by U of M researchers. They will be in front of Coffman Memorial Union from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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and with any luck at all I won't get tossed off this board So, I live in Tellico Plains Tenn. been modeling cars since 1968.. and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Wish me luck!!
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Posted 17 May 2006 - 04:49 PM
Welcome to the forum. Great bunch of builders here.
Posted 17 May 2006 - 07:58 PM
Welcome to the forum, Gasser. That a great area to be from. I live in Cumming, GA but, I'm from Blairsville, GA. I hear I'm related to some of the Murphy's from your area but, I don't know any of them. So, what sort of models do you like to build?Show us a few pictures, if you can figure out how to post them. I haven't managd to get it yet.
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Posted 20 May 2006 - 01:03 PM
Hey Rex, where you at in Cumming? I am in the North Fulton area, near the Cherokee/ Forsthy/N Fulton county line. On Hopewell Road. Most of my stuff is in boxes while we are moving to Tenn. I do have a few out that I work on will given a chance. Hey, do you know Tommy Logan?
Posted 20 May 2006 - 03:26 PM
If y'all live in Georgia check out ACME, Atlanta Car Modeling Enthusiasts. We have meetings on the first sunday of every month.
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Veterans' Disability Benefits:
Claims Processing Challenges Persist, while VA Continues to Take Steps to Address Them
GAO-08-473T: Published: Feb 14, 2008. Publicly Released: Feb 14, 2008.
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The Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, House Veterans' Affairs Committee, asked GAO to present its views on the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability claims process. This statement discusses (1) claims processing challenges VA faces, (2) steps VA is taking to address these challenges, and (3) opportunities for more fundamental reform. GAO has reported and testified on this subject on numerous occasions. GAO's work has addressed VA's efforts to improve the timeliness and accuracy of decisions on claims, VA's efforts to reduce pending claims levels, and concerns about decisional consistency. This testimony is based on a body of past work, updated as appropriate to reflect the current workload and initiatives.
Despite taking steps to improve its disability claims process, VA continues to face challenges, specifically in reducing the number of claims pending, speeding up the process of deciding claims, and improving accuracy and consistency of decisions across regional offices. For example, between fiscal years 2003 and 2007, the inventory of claims awaiting a decision by VA grew by more than 50 percent to a total of about 392,000, and the average number of days claims were pending increased by 3 weeks to 132 days. Further, GAO and VA's Inspector General have identified concerns about the consistency of decisions across regional offices. Factors affecting VA's claims-processing performance may include increases in the number and complexity of claims being filed and the potential impacts of laws and court decisions. VA continues to take steps to help improve claims-processing performance, including requesting funding for additional staff. The President's fiscal year 2009 budget request funds an increase of more than 2,600 additional full-time equivalent employees over fiscal year 2007 levels to process claims. Beyond the steps VA is taking to address its claims processing challenges, opportunities for significant performance improvement may lie in more fundamental reform of VA's disability compensation program. Such reforms could include reexamining program design such as updating the disability criteria to reflect the current state of science, medicine, technology, and labor market conditions. It could also include examining the structure and division of labor among field offices. Recent studies conducted by presidential and congressionally appointed commissions have recommended some fundamental changes, including updating VA's rating schedule, which provides the basis for decisions about eligibility for benefits.
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Veterans' Disability Benefits:VA Can Better Ensure Unemployability Decisions Are Well SupportedGAO-15-464: Published: Jun 2, 2015. Publicly Released: Jul 2, 2015.
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Veterans Affairs Health Care:Addition to GAO's High Risk List and Actions Needed for RemovalGAO-15-580T: Published: Apr 29, 2015. Publicly Released: Apr 29, 2015.
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VA Construction:VA's Actions to Address Cost Increases and Schedule Delays at Major Medical-Facility ProjectsGAO-15-332T: Published: Jan 21, 2015. Publicly Released: Jan 21, 2015.
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Veterans' Reemployment Rights:Department of Labor Has Higher Performance Than the Office of Special Counsel on More Demonstration Project MeasuresGAO-15-77: Published: Nov 25, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 25, 2014.
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Veterans' Disability Benefits:Improvements Could Further Enhance Quality Assurance EffortsGAO-15-50: Published: Nov 19, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 19, 2014.
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Military and Veteran Support:DOD and VA Programs That Address the Effects of Combat and Transition to Civilian LifeGAO-15-24: Published: Nov 7, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 7, 2014.
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Disability Compensation:Review of Concurrent Receipt of Department of Defense Retirement, Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation, and Social Security Disability InsuranceGAO-14-854R: Published: Sep 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 30, 2014.
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Pilates offers controlled core and breath exercises strengthen muscles and promote balance.
Mat Pilates provide excellent core strengthening and muscle control exercises for beginner and advanced students alike. Mat Pilates require students to rely on their own bodies to support them as they learn new moves. Using this introduction to mat Pilates, you'll learn many benefits to doing mat Pilates that you can translate into workout use at home or at a class.
A strong core is the goal of many mat Pilates exercises. Most people are unaware of how their core is positioned when they walk or sit each day and don't realize that by practicing a few Pilates exercises diligently each week, they can improve the way they look and feel in their bodies.
Mat Pilates core exercises often incorporate breathing practices. One popular exercise, called "hundreds," engages the core and forces the exerciser to inhale and exhale in a controlled rhythm as she pumps her arms up and down at her sides.
You can tone your abdominal muscles and improve flexibility with mat Pilates. Performing leg stretches often accomplishes this task, as the exerciser must tighten her core as she stretches her leg muscles.
This exercise is performed by lying flat on your back on a Pilates mat. Tighten the abdominal muscles and bend one leg back toward your chest. Use your hands to pull your upper thigh muscles and draw your knee closer to your chest.
Performing mat Pilates is a great way to build muscle tone without bulking up your muscles at the same time. Unfortunately, many view this as more of a woman's exercise, and thus some men write it off entirely. However, both men and women can benefit from gaining muscle tone and flexibility from mat Pilates.
One popular toning exercise, called the criss cross, is a good introduction to mat Pilates. Exercisers begin with their backs flat on the floor, hands behind their heads and legs raised in a 90 degree angle. Once they achieve balance in this position, they can twist their torsos and cross the left elbow across the abs to touch the right knee as it bends back.
By switching and repeating this exercise, you can tone your waist and improve flexibility in your spine.
If you're beginning a new workout, think about adding an introduction to mat Pilates to your routine.


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Rappers aren't writers! Are they? That's what most people think. "They just rap there isn't much depth to them". But what happens when a rapper realizes there is more to their life than the music they create? That's where Malice of The Clipse comes in. With a desire for people to see the man behind the music he lays it all on the line in his debut book "Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind and Naked". Add a comment


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This study evaluates gastrointestinal (GI) flora and the GI functioning in autistic and non-autistic children. The flora was tested by cultures of stool samples for yeast and bacteria. GI symptoms, such as diarrhea, bloating, gastroesophageal reflux and constipation, were evaluated with questionnaires for the families. The autism was evaluated by the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist. […]View Post
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and It's Treatment.
Heartburn is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in which acid stomach contents flow up the esophagus. Resultant symptoms are chest pain, belching and difficulty swallowing. Additional problems include pneumonitis, laryngitis, cough, middle ear infection, sleep disturbance, asthma and dental erosions. Up to 20% of U.S. adults have some GERD symptoms. On the other hand, people who […]View Post
Sleep Insufficiency Among Electronics Workers.
The researchers of this article proposed to study the effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic forces (ELF-EMFs) in electronic equipment repairers, especially at 50-60 Hz frequency. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were tested as an indicator of oxidative stress. Melatonin levels were tested to determine the degree of sleep sufficiency in these workers. Melatonin is a hormone […]View Post
Curcumin for the Prevention of Colorectal Cancer.
Aberrant crypt foci (ACF) are small lesions of the colorectal region which may be markers of colon carcinogenesis. ACF are found in the rectums of current and former tobacco smokers. Curcumin is a natural chemical derived from the turmeric plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. Curcumin prevents the production of two chemicals called […]View Post
Cancer Chemoprevention by Dietary Polyphenols.
Cancer is believed to be the result of, both, genetics and epigenetics. Epigenetics has given new understanding to the development of cancers of all types. Epigenetic changes alter gene expression but don't alter the sequence of DNA. Even though they are inheritable, they are reversible. They can be modified by diet, environment and pharmaceuticals. For […]View Post
Hypomagnesaemia Due to Proton Pump Inhibitors.
Magnesium (Mg) is a mineral necessary for normal cell functioning. Maintaining normal blood vlevels of Mg depends on the balance between Mg absorption by the intestine, Mg uptake by the bones and magnesium loss in the urine. Low Mg levels (hypomagnesemia) and high Mg levels (hypermagnesemia) can result from various disease processes and their treatments. […]View Post
Silent Acid Reflux and Asthma Control.
Patients with asthma who do not respond to therapy should be evaluated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obesity, sleep apnea, etc. There are reports of treatment of asthma with symptomatic GERD which responded to proton-pump inhibitors. The problem is that only 5% of reflux events are symptomatic. Because of this, the researchers suggest that all […]View Post
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treatment.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is becoming more common. The symptoms include heartburn, return of stomach contents up the esophagus, trouble swallowing, coughing, hoarseness and/or chest pain. With GERD, gastric contents, including stomach acid (hydrochloric acid,) are forced up into the esophagus. The most common GERD treatment at this time is with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) […]View Post
D-Limonene: Safety and Clinical Applications.
D-limonene is a chemical in the class called terpenes, which is a monoterpene, found in citrus oils from oranges, lemons, mandarins, limes and grapefruit. It has the flavor of lemon and is used as a flavoring in packaged foods, in perfumes and in soaps. Orange juice contains 100 ppm (parts per million) of D-limonene. In […]View Post


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- Categories: Anime, News
- Date: Jan 9, 2009 07:47 JST
- Tags: 3D CG, Hatsune Miku, IdolM@ster, MAD, Shimapan, Video Gallery
Extreme moe in this beautifully Mikufied 3D rendition of the classic Idol Master song "Do-Dai". Hatsune Miku at her most appealing.
Pantsers may wish to pay special attention to the last ten seconds or so…


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A delight for any tennis enthusiast
You'll find eight courts, including two Har Tru and six Premier Surface, at the exclusive tennis venue. Surrounded by fencing and pristine landscaping, the tennis campus is expertly maintained, with overhead lights to facilitate nighttime play. Two of our courts offer stadium seating for a true championship experience. The Peninsula hosts matches, lessons, clinics, and tournaments that give you a variety of ways to get swinging.
The tennis facility includes a snack bar, which is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Located near the Wave Lagoon, it's the ideal place to enjoy refreshing drinks and ice cream on a warm summer day. Or, if you're ready to recharge, grab a salad or oven-baked pizza before moving on to your next activity.


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Submitted by bfaye on April 11, 2012 - 12:28pm
Suns Head Coach Alvin Gentry takes a special guest with him to visit the home of Elvis Presley.
Practice: Redd - April 10
Submitted by bfaye on April 10, 2012 - 3:55pm
Suns guard Michael Redd discusses Monday night's win at Minnesota and looks ahead to Wednesday's contest at Memphis.
Suns-Grizzlies Game Preview: April 11
By Justin Einhorn
Posted: April 10, 2012
Posted: April 10, 2012
The Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns have been steadily climbing the Western Conference standings. While the Grizzlies want to reach the No. 4 spot, the Suns would be happy with any seed.
Strong bench play has been boosting both teams' playoff standing going into their matchup Wednesday night in Memphis.
Twitter View - Brown
Submitted by ckelly on April 10, 2012 - 11:11am
Social Media Sideline Correspondent, Kayte Christensen, sits down with Shannon Brown to answer questions from our Twitter followers.
Postgame: Gentry - April 9
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Suns Head Coach discusses his team's victory in Minnesota on Monday night against the Timberwolves.
Postgame: Telfair - April 9
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Suns guard Sebastian Telfair discusses his performance on Monday night against his former team in Minnesota.
Postgame Quotes: Suns at Timberwolves - April 9, 2012
Postgame Central: Suns at Timberwolves - April 9, 2012
Pregame: Alvin Gentry - April 9
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Suns Head Coach Alvin Gentry meets with the media in Minnesota to discuss Monday night's matchup vs. the Timberwolves.
Hill Recipient of Human Spirit Award
Posted: April 9, 2012
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced that Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill, University of Connecticut men's head coach Jim Calhoun and the Founder and Director of the Institute for Diversity and Ethics In Sport, Dr. Richard Lapchick, have been named this year's winners of The Mannie Jackson - Basketball's Human Spirit Award. The winners will be recognized on September 6th during events leading up to the 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies.


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Updated 04/01/2014
This comedy club is really what its name suggests, the height of zaniness—mainly improv, sketch comedy, or both in the same production. The fare is consistently nutty, including an improvised game show and an improvised '40s-style radio drama.
135 N. La Brea, Los Angeles, California, 90036, United States
Website: www.acmecomedy.com.
Updated 04/01/2014
By jargafan
Jun 22, 2009
This theater seems to have gone downhill over the last 5 years. If you like being seated next to loud, obnoxious, jeering and drunk friends of cast members, getting gleecked on by loud open-mouthed smelly gum-smacking in the row behind you while you let the cast make you cringe with their bad jokes and 2D over-the-top character choices at snail's pace, go here. We went along to see "Scandal!" on Friday night. The above accurately describes our
experience. Things were already not looking good when we arrived to find an empty theater. Tickets were advertised as $5 on the website but were bait-and-switched to $10 when we got to the door. Inside, the jeering was so loud that we actually had to put our fingers in our ears, and we could barely hear what was going on on stage. It was so bad that we ducked out 3 minutes after the show started (and what we saw in those 3 minutes was not funny). So we figured we'd ask for a refund. The box office lady didn't seem to know anything about how to do that (to be fair it was her first day) but this was already not a good sign. She asked somebody to fetch Dan, who she said would be able to help us out. When Dan arrived, the lady told him that we left the show right after it started and were asking for a refund. Without asking us anything at all about why we left the show, he immediately snapped that they had a "strict no-refund policy" and that he wouldn't be able to help us. He claimed all ticks were 'non-refundable' and that this was clearly stated on their website - it is not. Also, we'd bought tickets on the door, and there was no sign anywhere, or mention that tickets were non-refundable. We protested. He then offered to give us comp tickets for another show. This sounded acceptable (mind you, he still hadn't asked us why we left) until he started to impose conditions. We would have to decide on the spot what show we wanted to see, and at what date and time. They only have a few shows a week and I was going to be out of town anyway, so this wasn't practical. We told him so and he then said he could give us "48 hours" to decide and that we could email him, because he said his "new computer system" wouldn't allow him to make changes after 48 hours. This was obviously not satisfactory (why couldn't he just give us open-ended comp tickets?) and we told him so. He said he couldn't help us further, and we left. Shortly after, we went back, thinking we'd talk to his manager or boss. Dan turned out to be the owner! We told him we'd never return, and left. He didn't seem to care - at all - and actually seemed kind of happy about the whole thing, which is very stupid, because he never found out why we left, and because I am now writing this. This has created a lot of bad will against the theater for us and we will never return, as long as Dan is the owner. If you want good comedy, go to IO, Second City or the Groundlings instead. Avoid ACME like the plague. We can only guess it's changed hands in the last few years, because last time I went back in 2004 it was a much better place. The incredibly small audience should have tipped us off - there were about 10-15 audience members, for a Friday night 10pm show.
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Press release from Business Wire
Hill+Knowlton Strategies Promotes Andy Weitz to U.S. President and CEO
<p class='bwalignc'> Firm announces Dan Bartlett is stepping down, congratulates him on his new role </p>
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Hill+Knowlton Strategies Promotes Andy Weitz to U.S. President and CEO11:15 EDT Wednesday, May 22, 2013
NEW YORK (Business Wire) -- Hill+Knowlton Strategies today announced it has tapped Andy Weitz as president and CEO of its U.S. operations. H+K Strategies also congratulates Dan Bartlett, who is stepping down as the firm's U.S. president and CEO, on his appointment as EVP of corporate affairs at Wal-Mart.
Andy Weitz, president and CEO Hill+Knowlton Strategies (Photo: Business Wire)
Weitz is a five-year veteran of H+K Strategies and most recently served as EVP and global co-chair of its Corporate Advisory Practice. The firm is also announcing that Danner Bethel will become chief operating officer of the U.S. Bethel has been with H+K Strategies for nine years and was previously an EVP, assisting with U.S. operations.
"I am thrilled that Andy has agreed to step into the role as president and CEO of the U.S. and that Danner will work by his side as COO," said Jack Martin, global chairman and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies. "I take great pride in promoting top performers into senior leadership positions, and Andy and Danner are both shining examples of the world-class talent we have at Hill+Knowlton Strategies. I am confident that, under their leadership, our U.S. operations will continue to be a strong contributor to our global network."
Weitz, who has been a key member of the senior leadership team within H+K Strategies both in the U.S. and globally, has worked as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams at many of the nation's largest companies. He has counseled clients through crisis, reputation and stakeholder management issues. Weitz brings his experience growing, managing and transforming businesses — within the technology and financial services sectors — to each of his client engagements.
"It is an honor to have been asked to step in and lead a critical region of the H+K network," Weitz said. "We have some of the most talented, creative and insightful communications experts in the business and I'm excited to work with them as president and CEO of the U.S. There is tremendous energy and momentum here, which we can capitalize on and grow. Our focus will be on leveraging the strong foundation Dan has established and continue on the growth path he has set."
Of Bartlett, Martin said "Dan has been a wonderful partner and friend to me and a real leader here at the firm. He will be missed and I wish him the best of luck in his new role."
"Since taking on the role of president and CEO of H+K in the U.S.," Bartlett said, "I have had the great pleasure of working with some of the best communications professionals in the business, as well as some of the best clients. I know Andy well and have collaborated with him on critical assignments, working side by side and witnessing his remarkable ability to align clients' business goals with smart and creative communications strategies. There are abundant opportunities ahead for H+K, in the U.S. and globally. I know that Andy and his team will build on the firm's strong legacy and that they will accomplish great things."
About Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Inc. is a leading international communications consultancy, providing services to local, multinational and global clients. The firm is headquartered in New York, with 90 offices in 52 countries, as well as an extensive associate network. The agency is part of WPP, one of the world's largest communications services groups. For more information, please visit www.hkstrategies.com.
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Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Inc.
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stalkin' my peeps - Welcome New Members thread!
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Your grand entrance is very welcome on two counts.
Of course, we welcome any new members... but additionally, after a little recent board politics (yawn), we've also decided to restore an old favourite thread right here in Misc - a Welcome All Newbies pinned thread at the top of the board.
Because you're the first person to post a "hi there, I'm new" thread since we agreed to this... yours is the thread that's going to get pinned to kick it off. Consider it our welcome present to you!
Folks - this thread is yours to welcome new members, and for new posters here to say hi to us all! Enjoy!
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