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Vanessa and Matt show up and pester Dinah and Mallet with questions about the wedding. Buzz and Olivia discuss her realtionship with Frank. Meanwhile, Frank finds out about their kiss. Alan cancels Jonathon's credit cards and forecloses on Outskirts while Tammy and Lizzie bond over Lamaze.
A blindfolded Mallet and Dinah sample wedding cake when there is a knock. Mallet opens the door to find Vanessa and Matt who barge past him to see Dinah blindfolded in a negligee. Dinah explains that they are tasting the cakes Vanessa sent. When questioned about the wedding date they assure them that they are going to pick a date soon and quickly change the subject by offering to treat Vanessa and Matt to brunch.
Olivia sneaks into Company to leave a note for Buzz and is surprised that he is actually right behind her. She tells Buzz that she and Frank may not be as over as she thought. She apologizes for getting caught up in the moment and tells him the kiss was wrong. At this point Ava walks up, and remembers the kiss she saw them share, as she stares through the window. Frank comes up and they discuss Olivia and how he thinks he may have hurt Olivia's feelings. He says he is not ready to give up on Olivia. Buzz and Olivia begin to discuss her feelings when Buzz spots Frank outside the door. He shoos Olivia out the back and makes a point of greeting Frank cheerily.
At brunch Vanessa begins to prod Dinah and Mallet about the wedding once again. Matt speaks up and asks them to just let Vanessa know that this wedding will never happen. Annoyed Mallet explains to Matt that both he and Dinah are very busy and they have not had the time to choose a date. Matt leaves to get coffee and Mallet follows him. Matt tells him that he knows Dinah and that she is self-destructive. Dinah walks up and lets Matt know that she doesn't blame him for doubting her as she often doubts herself. However, she lets him know that this is different because she really loves Mallet. Vanessa interrupts and takes Matt aside, but not before he cryptically tells Dinah that he is sorry for his attitude and blames it on their past together. When Mallet questions Dinah about the past Matt is referring to she tells him it is ancient history.
At the bar Frank and Buzz begin talking about the fight he and Olivia had at the BBQ. He starts grilling Buzz about Olivia's feelings. Frank tells Buzz that he still has feelings for her but is wondering whether she has any for him. Buzz tells him to let it go as Ava drops a pan of silverware. Without picking up the silver she darts out of the restaurant. Frank goes after her to see what the problem is. She tells Frank that she loves his family and wants to do right by him. Frank tells Ava to either let it out or let it go. She looks long at him and says she can't let it go.
Back at the table Vanessa apologizes for her nonstop wedding talk. All she wants is for Dinah to have the perfect wedding and be happy. Dinah in a frustrated tone tells her mom that nothing in her life is perfect so there will be no perfect traditional wedding. Matt offers that they can fake it and that he would be happy to walk her down the aisle even though he knows he can't replace Ross. She laughs and tells them that they are crazy. As she wipes the tears from her eyes she grabs her planner and instructs Mallet to close his eyes and point. As his finger lands on a date she informs them that they have now chosen the wedding date. They happily kiss and agree that the date they have chosen is perfect.
Frank returns from outside and tells Buzz that he and Ava talked and things are fine and he got the whole story. As they talk he gets a call from the station and rushes off to the hospital. Buzz tells him he is sorry about Olivia and Frank tells him, "Me too." Buzz lets Ava know that she can always come to him with a problem. She says that she normally would but she is sure he doesn't want to hear what she has to say. Buzz mumbles under his breath that he knows he is done as Ava walks off.
Alan runs into Lizzie at the hospital and tells her that the whole family is behind her and she should begin thinking of a proper name for her daughter as she is a Spaulding. She goes on to say maybe she should name the baby Reva since she is part Lewis. Alan does not find this funny and tells her he will be getting Mr. Randall out of the picture. She begs him not to go to war over her baby. Alan tells her she should come live with them and he can guide the baby once she is born.
Alan leaves and Beth arrives. Lizzie shares with Beth that she is worried about how obsessed Alan is with her baby, and that he told Coop she faked her suicide attempt. Beth also wants Lizzie to move in as the family is very excited about her baby. Beth asks Lizzie if it isn't better to have Alan involved than Jonathon. Lizzie defends Jonathon saying she too would be angry if Alan bullied her the way he does Jonathon. She tells Beth to go home as she needs time to get used to being alone.
While Alan makes a call, Tammy and Jonathon are enjoying a dip in the Bauer jacuzzi. They are discussing how Jonathon stood up to Alan in front of the whole town. He changes the subject, saying he just wants to start over and doesn't want to play baby daddy. He gets up and is served with a foreclosure notice on Outskirts.
At the Beacon Jonathon is notified by the front desk that his credit card has been canceled and quickly figures Alan is behind this. After Tammy leaves he phones Alan's office demanding to speak to him. After getting nowhere he decides to head over to Spaulding to speak to Alan in person. As he opens the door Alan walks in and Alan lets Jonathon know that while he started the war, Alan will be the one to finish it.
Tammy runs into Olivia and asks if she knows anything about Jonathon's cancelled cards. After figuring Alan is behind this, Olivia kindly offers to let them stay as long as they need.
Olivia walks into the room and sees the brochure for homes she and Frank were going to look at. She rushes off to the hospital to find him. Once she gets there she begins to tell him how she wants a life with him, to live together, and just go for it. Frank coldly tells her that he knows everything and walks away leaving Olivia in stunned silence.
Tammy, who is also at the hospital, hears Lizzie talking to a nurse about Lamaze classes. Lizzie tells the nurse that she does not have a partner as she and the baby's father are not speaking. Tammy chimes in that it does not have to be that way. Tammy asks Lizzie not to give into Alan and to try to build a relationship with Jonathon. She says that perhaps she and Lizzie could even be friends again. To prove it she offers to be Lizzie's Lamaze partner. An incredulous Lizzie can't believe Tammy would do this for her.


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Pirn (Speak with Lifis, Lara or Salem)
Tina (Speak with Safy)
Trewd (Speak with Pirn or capture until chapter's end with Pirn)
Dandelion is Chapter 12x of Fire Emblem: Thracia 776.
This chapter can be very easy depending on how you go at it. The easy way is using a torch to light the immediate area, and warping Lara next to Pirn (with Safy and the Warp staff if she has a high enough staff rank) to recruit him and have Lara promote to a dancer. After Pirn is recruited, every enemy, excluding Tina, will attempt to flee the map. If you want to recruit Trewd, warp another unit close to the second exit from the left to prevent him from fleeing the map quickly. Have another unit block the exit to the stairs to keep Trewd from fleeing that way and then Pirn will get the chance to talk to him because of Pirn's movement Stars. At this point, the treasures can be easily accessed and Tina can be easily recruited.
However, if you cannot use the warp staff, there as an alternate, albeit harder, method. If you want to recruit Trewd you can put him to sleep (with Salem) and then capture him, or weaken him with a magic attack and then capture him with a strong character. You may have to part with some treasures due to the distance. Lara can get some of the treasures you pass, but you will need to capture the thiefs who steal treasure chests in the western part of the map. The enemies should not be much of a problem as they only have slim swords.
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"Peanut butter cookies dipped in chocolate for Valentine's Day will warm his heart and fill his stomach. So simple and so good. I think homemade is always better for gift giving because you put your love (not to mention, elbow grease) into it!"
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1 (12 ounce) package
milk chocolate chips
These cookies were very easy for my 10 year old to make. The chocolate was a bit difficult to get on and I even added a bit of cream to it to smooth it out.
These were good cookies, but I thought that they would be really easy to make. Unfortunately, and maybe this is my fault, getting the chocolate to look really good on the cookie is very difficult. Sorry, but thanks for posting the recipe.
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Made for my cookie monster husband. He said "best pb cookies I've ever eaten" Easy to make. I used 1 1/2 c pb and sugar with 1 egg. Got 18 cookies. Put big teaspoon of crisco in chocolate chips and melted in micro. Only needed 1/2 bag of chips.
Great simple cookie. To make it easier to dip in chocolate, melt your chocolate chips with a tablespoon or two of shortening. It will help a lot with thinning it out and making it easier to spread.
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Shrinkx Hips featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Mother's Day Show
Today it's Ellen's Mothers Day show. Dennis Quaid is here. And you brought something actually that they will appreciate very much. Yes, my wife is involved with a baby products line called Upspring Baby and among the products is Shrinkx Hips which is a post natal belt. Your body emits a hormone while you are pregnant and it makes everything really soft and your bones spread. Well that's very convenient. Yes, well Shrinkx Hips helps everything get back in line. And everyone is getting one (Shrinkx Hips).
Well I tell you, Shrinkx Hips really does work. It really holds in your hips and everything. Yes, you must wear Shrinkx Hips for the first eight weeks after delivery.
Daddy Clay interviews Julie Jumonville about Shrinkx Hips on DadLabs
Hey there and welcome back to the lab. I'm Daddy Clay and I'm here with Julie Jumonville maker of Milkscreen and also Walking Wings – two fantastic products. But they've got a new product and for some reason I'm wearing.
That product is called Shrinkx Hips Daddy Clay. As we're standing here your hips might be shrinking. I shouldn't be wearing it right, because it's not really going to do me any good. That's right but for a mom Shrinkx Hips is an amazing product. So when you are about to give birth that last trimester there is a hormone called Relaxin that releases into your system. Relaxin helps the pelvic joints and bones start loosening up so you can give birth. The interesting thing is that the Relaxin stays in your system up to eight weeks after you give birth. With the Shrinkx Hips plus Relaxin that hormone that naturally releases after birth you are going to be able to narrow your hips by wearing this belt at home, under your clothes or over your pjs while you are in that first six to eight weeks post partum. So this is a really nice way for mom to recover that pre-baby body.


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My Simple Trick for Beating Laziness and Building Self Discipline
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Awesome post dude.. This does work… Most of the people that left a comment saying that this doesn't work, didn't try.
Here's my super simple method for building self discipline and beating laziness, procrastination or bad habits…
Has this ever happened to you?
You come home from work and you know you've got lots of stuff to do, whether it's making an important phone call, washing the dishes or even working on your home based business…
You "decide" to turn on the TV, or check email, or close your eyes for a "just a few minutes…"
Only 2 hours later (or more) you get back to reality, filled with shame and self blame. You let yourself down again…
Here is what I recommend you do next time:
1. Plan in advance
As simple as it may sound, planning your actions in advance is critical, if you want to avoid these "incidents" of laziness and procrastination.
You see, there are times that you get "week", especially when your mind needs a rest, like when you come home from work. You need to be ready for those times in advance and plan what you're going to do.
2. Stay in control
Planning in advance is important, but sometimes it's not enough to 'beat laziness', for me anyway. You know what I'm talking about…
Once the TV is on or once I clicked the "send / receive" email button I can easily forget everything I had planned to do and loose track of time.
So next time you catch yourself in such a moment, when you're just about to enter the "procrastination zone", simply make a firm decision. There's no need to fight with yourself if you really need a break, but get it under control…
Instead of acting on impulse, decide to give yourself a break and set the time limit.
I've found it best to say (in your mind or out-loud):
I now choose to… (fill the blank)
instead of… (fill the blank)
because… (try to fill the blank)
So what you're doing is making a logical decision (in about 10 seconds). You don't just decide what you're going to do, you also remind yourself what you're "supposed" to be doing, and you also look for a good reason for putting it off.
A good reason may be "because I really need a break" for example.
When doing this exercise, you may find that you don't really have any good reason to "get lazy", and sometimes you will naturally "get busy", doing what you had planned to do.
Other times you may find that you have some good reason to put off your important tasks, and that's FINE…
You see, as long as you make conscious and rational decisions, you'll be training yourself to be in control, and that's the whole point of this.
In the long run, this line of thinking will raise your self discipline, because you will get used to being in control. You will eliminate that part of you who does things "uncontrollably".
Don't dismiss this…
You may be fooled by the simplicity of this method and dismiss it (or forget about it). Don't make that mistake. Try it on yourself, and I can almost guarantee that you will come back here to thank me ;-)
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Ironman training in a SwimEx pool – After the race, what is next?August 22nd, 2014
Those of you who have been following me know that I finished an Ironman in Coeur D' Alene (IMCDA) in late June and that I am trying to recover and rebuild in time to race Ironman Lake Tahoe in September. This is the first time that I have tried to train for a new race after completing an Ironman and it has been quite a challenge. At 47 I [Read the Rest…]
SwimEx Pool in ConnecticutAugust 6th, 2014
This 400 OS pool owner in Connecticut had her pool installed in a barn type structure building to match the rest of the farm setting. The building looks like a barn so it blends in with the rest of the property. It has a 12 foot sliding door opens so it is like swimming outside. I use the pool for exercise and swim about 30-60 mins a day. – Christine [Read the Rest…]
Swim in comfort all year long!July 17th, 2014
We may have had a rainy week here in New England but Seattle has to deal with wet weather most of the year. This makes it difficult to get your fitness or therapy swim time in. The solution is a SwimEx pool. Check out this simple, yet effective and tranquil setup one owner created for his 500 OS. Folding doors create a seamless transition to the outside but seals out the [Read the Rest…]
Indoor Swimming with an Outdoor View!July 11th, 2014
SwimEx is the only resistance pool preferred by home owners, professional / college athletic teams, and physical therapy centers worldwide. The owners of this 500 S swim for fitness but also just relax in this swim spa room almost everyday. The kids love it also! The 500 S model utilizes "side channels" as a water return system enabling a greater water depth and faster counter-current pool water speeds. These side [Read the Rest…]
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This 600 S SwimEx pool offers the ultimate in relaxation and home fitness with this resistance pool and jacuzzi set-up! The pool features a 2ft extension and an adjustable pool counter current that extends 28 inches deep. This provides a smooth, laminar flow of up to 30,000 gallons per minute (113,562 lpm) and holds 3,200 gallons (12,112 l) of water. The pool also features a swimming arrow, deep-water running [Read the Rest…]
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One SwimEx pool owner in Seattle is enjoying an early summer swim thanks to their SwimEx swim spa pool! A gorgeous view and nice grill set up completes the summer package! His 600 S pool (with 2ft extension) was installed in 2005 and is still running strong! The 60-inch deep 600 S home swim spa one of the deepest and most powerful resistance pools on the market. The 600 S utilizes [Read the Rest…]
Indoor SwimEx Resistance Pool in CaliforniaMay 12th, 2014
This SwimEx pool resides in beautiful Belvedere, CA with a nice view of Golden Gate bridge right outside the glass block windows. It must be hard to get the motivation to exercise with that view but the SwimEx 500 OS has had hundreds of swim sessions and still looks new! With Spring finally here, now is definitely the time to check out our seven different models of resistance pools for [Read the Rest…]
Dinner and a Swim – Dual purpose swim spa room!February 19th, 2014
One of our customers in Philadelphia had a custom (and solid!) pool cover made out of the same material as the room's flooring. The cover is flush with the floor and can be walked on. This enables the pool room to be used a multipurpose room. It is an ingenious way to take a swim and have the family over for dinner on the same day!
Aquatic Training Programs Benefit Injured Athletes – Therapy BlogOctober 26th, 2013
By Lori Thein Brody and Paula Richley Geigle Injured Athletes Some form of rest is often the treatment recommendation for an injured athlete. The rest may be relative rest, in which the athlete reduces the intensity of training or activity, or it may be absolute rest, during which the athlete performs no activity. In either case, rest for an athlete can be problematic. The research of Coyle et al. (1986 [Read the Rest…]
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"We love the SwimEx pool at our Canine Rehabilitation Facility. The current definitely allows us to challenge our agility patients and help strengthen our cases recovering from surgery. The controls inside the pool easily allow us to make adjustments to the workout during a session. We have found that keeping it clean is very low maintenance as well. This is especially important after swimming a few Newfoundlands. I would highly [Read the Rest…]
Aquatic Therapy and the Benefits of Current PoolsJune 24th, 2013
If your body requires some rehab, that doesn't mean you have to go to an expensive place of rehab. Instead, work your glutes, repair your ACL, diminish your arthritis (or even ease your stress level) by committing to the best exercise of all – aquatic therapy for pain relief, anxiety and discomfort. From accidents to sports injuries (and various types of joint pain that can pop up at any age) [Read the Rest…]
SwimEx on the high seas!October 9th, 2012
SwimEx on the high seas! SwimEx pools are everwhere—in houses, hospitals, professional team training facilities, veterinarian clinics and physical therapy centers. And in 2013, a Swim Ex 500 OS will be sitting on the deck of one of the world's most beautiful superyachts. Famed Italian ship builder Perini Navi is installing a SwimEx 500 OS on its C2189, the 240-foot/73m flagship of the [Read the Rest…]
The Effects of Combined Aquatic and Occupational Therapy in Stroke Patients: A Retrospective StudyJanuary 6th, 2011
Authors: Robert D. Chetlin, Steven Wheeler, Shelby Crane, Cheryl W. Morris, Lori A. Sherlock The purpose of this retrospective pilot study was to determine if aquatic therapy (AT) intervention concurrent with occupational therapy (OT) yielded greater functional gains in stroke patients than OT treatment alone. A retrospective chart review was conducted evaluating subjective data from an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Morgantown, WV. Thirty-nine stroke survivor charts were examined. Patients who [Read the Rest…]
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Lunch along RTS 89 and 93
Will be travelling from Concord, NH to Lowell, MA on a Sunday. Any lunch suggestions?
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Something interesting or excellent. As it is a Sunday I am sure many places will be closed. WE eat all types of food.
I'm a bit confused by the I89. Are you taking 93 down thru Manchester and then on to the Everett Turnpike? Or are you going east thru Salem?
If you do the former, you could stop at Republic in Manchester for locally sourced, Bedford Village Inn for fancier, Purple Finch in Bedford for casual. We also had a good lunch at Firefly in Manchester recently.
We stopped at the Bedford Village Inn. We shared an Asian Salad and the Shrimp Wraps from the Sunday Brunch Menu. We ate on the patio. This was a nice finishing touch to our overnight trip to NH.


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We have 2 of these and they have both held up very well. Drinks stay hot during Wisconsin winters and the lid is easy to screw and unscrew.
Our only issue has been dents in the mugs but that's because both mugs have survived falls from the top of vehicles onto concrete...and they are still intact and leakproof!
I got this as a birthday present from my sister. I used it for about 6 months but it wasn't without pain. The lid would never go on correctly. I'd have it on, think it was good, then it would pop right off and spill coffee on the floor, on me, whatever. I finally got to where I'd check it in the sink before allowing myself to drink from it. I'm not the only one this happened to, my husband, my sister, my mother, none of us could get the lid to fit right. I love Starbucks coffee mugs but this was just not a good one. It is possible that I just got a lemon but I wouldn't try another one like it.
I love this tumbler! It is cute and sleek but more importantly it keeps my tea warm for a long time. Having said that, my favorite part would have to be the cap that covers the drinking opening. It can easily be used to carry the tumbler when you don't have a free hand which is often the case when I'm out. Some reviewers complained about the size of opening being too small but it is perfect for me (its the same size of the opening on most standard disposable cafe style cup lids. The only drawback is the price. At the end of the day it is still just a beverage holder!!! I had a giftcard. I'm too practical to pay that amount of money out of pocket, but i do like it so if money is not an issue its definitely worth getting.
Roughly 13 years ago, I faced a brainstem surgery on a tumor that was located in between the fifth and sixth Pon's. It left half of my face paralysed and I can only drink out of certain containers due to the lack of lip "seal" over the opening. I recently saw this mug at a Starbuck's at the Casino and instantly knew it would work. Besides, looking great and having a tight lid. This mug keeps my coffee warm for hours. Now if Starbuck's would only tell me the manufacture, so I can order more?
Nice Tall Size and very good lock if you want it to keep it closed.
Clean stainless steel tumbler and exaclty size and look of the tall carton cup of starbucks.
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I am I Tazo Tea fan and this cup is perfect! It kept my tea hot for over 4 hours and has no problems with leaking! I would definitely recommend this product!
The tumbler keeps the coffee very hot, and is comfortable to drink from.
The only drawback is the flavor of the last drink will always linger with the current one, even when washed with soap.
Consequently, I use it strictly for coffee.
I love this tumbler for several reasons. First, it keeps drinks hot or cold for VERY long time. Then the design is great. I don't like big handles and this mug offers a slick way to carry the tumbler with the small black "closing cover". It can double as a way to completely close the container or use it to carry. Love it! Only downside is the hand washing.
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AC Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati will be out of action for two weeks with a right shoulder injury. The 34-year-old sustained the injury in last week's UEFA Champions League game against Barcelona and sat out last Sunday's 4-0 win over Chievo.
Tests done on the player ruled out the need for surgery but Abbiati will take around 15 days to recover. Marco Amelia will again replace Abbiati in goal when i Rossoneri face Genoa in Liguria on Friday.
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3 minute walk from the beach of Las Canteras and close to shops, terraces, restaurants, cinemas, theaters, places of interest, public transport, etc.
7 minute walk from Parque de Santa Catalina, where buses depart to destinations throughout the island and the city.
LUA-LUA is about 25 Km from the airport of Gran Canaria
By car: it takes about 25 minutes
When you leave the airport take the motorway GC-1 towards Las Palmas de GC. You will enter the city on Avenida de Canarias (better known as Avenida Maritima). Continue to take the ramp to Avenida Mesa y Lopez. Upon reaching the roundabout, continue straight. Take the lefthand road opposite the Naval Base onto Juan Manuel Gonzolez Duran. Follow this street until you reach Galicia street. Turn left and continue along (a few meters it becomes Thomas Miller Street. Turn left again on Calle Fernando Guanarteme, then head straight to number 27 which is LUA-LUA Youth Hostel.
It is not easy to find parking at Las Palmas unless you use paid parking.
You do not really need a car to know the city of Las Palmas, although it is helpful if you would like to explore the island of Gran Canaria.
By taxi: You can take a taxi from the airport. The cost is about 35 Euros.
By bus: Line 60 takes you directly from the airport to the Santa Catalina Park every hour. The price is about 3 Euros.
Parque de Santa Catalina is about 700 meters and it takes you about 7 minutes walk to LUA-LUA Youth Hostel. Head first Nicolas Estevanez Street and turn right towards the beach of Las Canteras. Cross the street at Fernando Guanarteme and you will cross with Bernardo de la Torre street.
Our taxi: We can pick you up at the airport and take you directly to Qflats for 25 Euros (maximum 4 people).


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Cao Pi was the first emperor of Wei in the Three Kingdoms era of China and the son of the warlord Cao Cao. His appearances in video games are largely inspired by his role in the historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
One of Cao Cao's followers. Seems slow at times, but would do anything Cao Cao asks of him.
A woman of unequaled beauty in the waning years of China's Han dynasty, she conspired to bring down the tyrant Dong Zhuo. She is a fictional character loosely based on historical precedent from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms story.
Infamous tyrant of the 3 Kingdoms era, his eventual downfall came from his greatest warrior betraying him. Character based on a historical figure from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms story.
A legendary warrior from ancient China. He was originally depicted as a snake with a human head.
Guan Yu was a general serving under Liu Bei of the Kingdom of Shu. He is one of the best known historical figures throughout East Asia.
Ling Tong is character from the Dynasty Warriors and Romance of The Three Kingdoms series of games by Koei. He is a warrior serving under the Wu kingdom whose father was killed by Gan Ning. He wields a nunchaku in Dynasty Warriors 5 and a sangjigun in Dynasty Warriors 6.
Leader of Shu forces, sworn brother to Zhang Fei and Guan Yu. He believes that the people of the land deserve justice and support.
Lu Bu is a mighty general from the Three Kingdoms Era of China and has been immortalized in such games as the Dynasty Warriors series and Warriors Orochi. With his trusty horse Red Hare by his side, he rides into battle without fear.
A playable character in Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword and the last of the Dragon Lineage shrine maidens. She is also playable in Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.
Nu Wa is a Chinese mythological Goddess known for creating mankind and repairing the wall of heaven. As well as appearing in various literature including the Fengshen Yanyi, she also appears as a playable character in Koei's Dynasty Warriors 3 and Warriors Orochi 2.
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Sun Ce is from the Dynasty Warriors series. He is the first son of Sun Jian.
Sun Jian is from the Dynasty Warriors series. He is the king of Wu.
Sun Quan is from the Dynasty Warriors series. He is the second son of Sun Jian and first emperor of Wu empire.
A character from the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, she has been popularized in games such as the Dynasty Warriors series. She is the daughter of Sun Jian and sister of Sun Ce and Sun Quan, the rulers of Wu.
Sworn brother to Liu Bei and Guan Yu. Rumored to have the strength of a thousand men. One of the Five Tiger Generals.
Loyal general to Liu Bei and Poster Boy of the Dynasty Warriors series. Once ran into an enemy advancing force to save Liu Bei's baby child. One of the Five Tiger Generals of the Shu.
Wife of the Three Kingdoms ruler Cao Pi. In video games, she has appeared as a playable character in most of the Dynasty Warriors games to date.
Brilliant strategist of Shu Han. Known far and wide as the Sleeping Dragon, a man of great learning and wisdom. Instrumental in the founding of Shu and the rise of his lord, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang is best known to people today through appearances in the Dynasty Warriors franchise.
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May 9th, 1859
My dear sister
I omitted in my last to answer your question as to when I design visiting Beverly. I hope to do so in July; but you must not give yourself any trouble about the vegetables you spoke of; as I am through the blessing of our Heavenly Father enabled now to live on most any thing. Don't get brown bread for me as I have ceased to use it. But when I drop in, I will just eat such things as are convenient.
I heard from Anna on Saturday, she says that she is learning to take things more philosophically. She says that the Dr. Sill finds some inflammation, she is to remain there until the inflammation entirely subsides. She sends love to you. Thomas was very anxious to go with his teacher & a number of the scholars to the Peaks of Otter; but I felt it was too much responsibility for me to take to let him go. Some of the boys might have guns with them & some accident might occur to him & furthermore I didn't know how much it might cost him; as they would be gone several days. Accordingly he remains at home & I hope that he will make considerable progress in Spanish. In consequence of the irritation of my throat, I have not been hearing him much in the last few days. But he is far enough advanced not to study considerably by himself. I hope to have a fine supply of vegetables for you when you come. You must try & bring some other members of the family with you.
Give much love to the children. Thomas is well.
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Joan Lee Copass, 79, of North Fort Myers, FL, passed away Thursday, June 27th, at Ft. Myers, FL. She married Otley Copass who survives & lives in Ft. Myers, FL. Joan was born in Fowler, IN on August 24, 1933, a daughter of the late Sally K. (Morris) and Lewis McGill.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by, brothers, Lewis, James & Robert McGill & Dennis Stroup, sisters, Marjorie Chandler & Shirley Taylor. She was a retired Factory Worker at Western Electric in Indiana.
Joan is also survived by
two daughters, Ronna Lepper, of Cape Coral, FL;
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son,Ronald Copass, of Cape Coral, FL;
two sisters, Sally Chandler, of Quincy, IN; Shirley Taylor, of Kingsville, TX.
brother, David Stroup, of Las Cruces, NM;
6 Grandchildren & 10 Great-Grandchildren
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NYC Prep vs. Miami Social
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July 09 2009 12:00 AM ET
The Miami Socs live in a place where it's always hot and sweaty and clothes are just these dumb things that get in the way of being as attractive and abs-announcing as possible. I've never been to Florida, but in my mind it's this swamp of incest and malaria and serial killers, the way Flannery O'Connor would have wanted it. I think that if you choose to live there then you are probably somewhat mentally ill already. I know this because I live in Los Angeles, which is sort of like Florida without the hundred-degree temperatures and the alligators.
Major Plots and Intrigues
The Prep kids shop, hire stylists they hate, play pool badly, drink sodas, and dream of having sex with each other. There's a lot of talk about pursuing, acquiring, maintaining, and disdaining social status. But because the show focuses on such a small group of kids who already seemingly know a lot about each other, actual social climbing is beside the point. This week a pet dog died. Two of the girls went to a place where resentful non-TV-crew-having teenage employees will assist you in custom-designing your own wealthy, personalized trail mix.
Then when you aren't looking they will spit into it. But more importantly we were treated to the sight of PC passively wandering around on a drunken Cancun night, allowing his friend (and apparent crush-object) JP to dangle liquored-up, deflowerable teenage lady-tourists in front of his disinterested face. Finally, the elaborately hairstyled Sebastian had dinner with his actual father, a man who is nearly bald and working what looks like the last embarrassed gasp of a comb-over. GAZE INTO THE FUTURE SEBASTIAN! SWOOP THAT MANE NOW WHILE THERE'S STILL TIME!
The Miami Socs preen, smoke, drink cocktails, pretend to work in real estate, get pedicures, sexually harass people they work with, look at their own reflections in little pools of non-potable water, forget to button their shirts, and radiate the fear of aging in tsunami-sized waves of panic, rage, and tacky fake glamour. In episode one, two of them (I don't know names yet and to learn them feels like giving in at this point) work out on the beach, two of them have angry role-playing sex, two others decide to get divorced, and one gay has a fat woman kicked out of a party. Because she's fat.
For the NYC Preps, when school is out, complete sentences cease to exist. Words float randomly in frozen-breath circles above heads, replaced by gestures, stammers, and meaning-filled bang adjustments in an inadvertent mumblecore film of their own making. "So what are we doing?" says one teen who might be asking about the status of a potential love-match or merely confused about what's supposed to be happening after the director yells "Action!" And the answer to that question is a sheepish "I dunno."
The Miami Socs, older and more verbal in spite of their collective compulsive quest to let their bodies do all the talking, spew out streams of empty quotes. Read on for some winners...


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Whenever there is a post on chowhound regarding books about cooking, Anthony Bourdain's name usually comes up. As a result I bought the Les Halles cookbook, I enjoyed his wit so much I decided to read Kitchen Confidential. What a fun read!! After a long day it is just what the doctor ordered. So thank you to all who have recommended his works. I really appreciate it.
Tracy, I strongly suggest you also read Jeffrey Steingarten's wonderful book: "The Man Who Ate Everything". You'll never view catsup the same.
As a side note, Mario Batali's new cook book: "Molto Italiano" is written with great wit and is the best Italian cookbook I have found yet.
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Are the 20-somethings of a single Rachael-Ray-loving mindset? What is it about her that "plays" to them--lack of real cooking skills or refusal to leave a decent tip?
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Uhhh, you really think that Rachael Ray appeals to "20-somethings" more than Tony Bourdain? Really? God, I'd hate to meet those 20-somethings. Then again, they'd make my 20-something self feel young and reckless!
re: dinwiddie
I attended the dinner that he had here in DC to introduce the Cookbook, sponsored by Smithsonian, and he was even better in person. Quite the personality and at the same time a regular guy.
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My wife, a girlfriend of hers and I went to his reading/signing party at Vroman's bookstore here in Pasadena. He was as cheerfully outspoken and obscene as in his books in his address to a room consisting largely of more or less elderly women, and he had'em eating out of his hand. What worked was his utter lack of pretentiousness, his hard focus on his craft and his unqualified respect for both it and its practitioners, and his willingness to address exactly what excited him and what pissed him off. He said kind things about Emeril, to everyone's amazement, and his rhetoric left the Food Network in smoking ruins. And then he happily hugged the bejeezus out of my wife and Susan while I took their picture...
A good sport. Most impressive was his rather wan description of the previous night's Very Fancy Dinner, followed by his avid interest in THIS evening's adventures, when a bunch of kitchen flunkies were going to take him to Koreatown. Yay, Tony!
Not only is the Les Halles Cookbook funny as all get out, it's the first book that made me think seriously and clearly about the physical part of cooking - the mise en place, getting your tools and ingredients and counter space (and sink space and fridge space) all in order before you even start cooking. I'm so bad at that, always finding myself holding a hot pan of something that's about to be overcooked, and no place to put it down nor a dish to spoon it into.
And in his cassoulet recipe, there's the best and easiest recipe for duck confit you'll ever find...
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I redid the guide starting with Chapter 2 and get the same results. Neo resets the drive, says no patch, and gives me the 'DVD Err(00000000)', Read TOC error. These are backups that play fine through the disc channel with my modchip. (Why am I using Neo if I have a modchip? Some of my newer backups won't play through the disc channel so I was going to give it a shot through Neo). Neo does play original discs if that makes a difference.
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What did General George Washington do when his troops' morale slumped in March 1780? He celebrated St. Patrick's Day, of course.
St. Patrick's Day Myths Debunked
Did St. Patrick drive the snakes from Ireland, and has green always been associated with his holiday? Get your St. Patrick's Day myths and facts straight.
Explore the Worlds of Vikings and The Bible
Categories: Bible, Vikings
Vikings (Sundays at 10/9c)
The Bible (Sundays at 8/7c)
The History.com team has been pretty busy the last few weeks getting ready for the premieres of two brand-new series. We thought we'd give you a peek at what we've been up to. We hope you enjoy all this new content as much as we do!
Vikings (Sundays at 10/9c)
In our first scripted drama, we follow the story of Ragnar Lothbrok, a young Viking warrior whose yearning to explore new worlds puts him at odds with both his local chieftain and the long-held traditions of his people. Visit our new show site for tons of amazing content about Vikings, including dozens of videos, photos, character bios and a new infographic that explores the mythology of the Viking world. You can also catch up on the series with full episodes and an exclusive video series that you takes you inside of each episode with series creator Michael Hirst.
Check out some of our favorite clips below:
Find out more about Viking ships.
Who were the Viking shield-maidens?
How did the Vikings prepare for war?
The Bible (Sundays at 8/7c)
This new 10-hour docudrama utilizes cutting-edge imagery to offer new insights into some of the world's most iconic characters and stories, including Noah and the ark, the Exodus and the life of Jesus. Check out the new show site for photo galleries, character bios and more. Each week we'll also be posting video recaps and sneak peeks of next week's episode.
Here's a look at the miniseries:
Deconstructing History
Categories: Videos
Did you know the Golden Gate Bridge contains 80,000 miles of wire, or that the Empire State Building has its own zip code? Our Deconstructed series breaks down the facts and figures behind history's most famous places and things, brought to you in fun, entertaining videos with catchy soundtracks. It's one of our favorite pieces to work on and watch, so we hope you'll enjoy checking it out. Wondering where to start? Get ready for St. Patrick's Day with an in-depth look at St. Patrick's Cathedral and a quick trip to the Emerald Isle.
Vikings: Meet the Cast
Categories: Premieres, Vikings
Here at History.com, we're busy getting ready for the premiere of Vikings, our new scripted series, on 3.3.13 at 10/9c. To give you a taste of this engrossing saga, check out this slideshow featuring the show's major characters. Find out more about Vikings here, and be sure to tune in on March 3!
Tombstone Tales: History's Most Famous Epitaphs
Categories: Burials
He was fiercely proud of his Jewish faith. He fiercely defended the City of New York, and he fiercely loved its people.
Winston Churchill
I am ready to meet my Maker.
Spike Milligan
Dorothy Parker
Thomas Jefferson
Here was buried Thomas Jefferson,
Benjamin Franklin
The Body of B. Franklin, Printer; like the Cover of an old Book, Its Contents torn out, And stript of its Lettering and Gilding, Lies here, Food for Worms.
Ludolph van Ceulen
The Outlaws
As the flowers are all made sweeter by the sunshine and the dew, so this old world is made brighter by the lives of folks like you.
Shakespeare and Keats
Good Friend, for Jesus' sake forbear
This Grave contains all that was Mortal of a Young English Poet
The Entertainers
Former New York City mayor Edward I. Koch, who died last week at the age of 88, was buried today at Trinity Cemetery in northern Manhattan. In the years leading up to his death, Koch talked openly about his funeral plans, going so far as to give tours of his burial plot to journalists and informing them that he had chosen its location, in part, for its close proximity to public transportation—making it easier for his admirers to come pay their respects. Always good for a memorable quote, Koch also revealed what words he had chosen for his tombstone. In a nod to his Jewish roots, he selected both a Hebrew prayer, "Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One," and the final words of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, spoken just before his murder by Islamic militants in 2002, " My father is Jewish, my mother is Jewish, I am Jewish." Koch composed his own final epitaph for the base of his tombstone, stating how he wished to be remembered:
He was fiercely proud of his Jewish faith. He fiercely defended the City of New York, and he fiercely loved its people.
Above all, he loved his country, the United States of America, in whose armed forces he served in World War II.
This got us thinking about how other historical figures have been posthumously remembered. Here's a look at some of the stories we unearthed from beyond the grave.
Winston Churchill
The British statesman and prime minister's biting wit and sharp tongue were well known throughout his lifetime and the caustic Churchill frequently clashed with other politicians and even fellow aristocrats. In one memorable exchange, Nancy Astor, the American-born debutante who married into Britain's upper class and later became the first female member of Parliament, rebuked Churchill for his behavior, stating: "Sir, if you were my husband, I would give you poison." Not to be outdone, Churchill chirped right back, responding, "If I were your husband I would take it." When Churchill died in January 1965, he conceded that he might not be so easy to get along with it—especially for all eternity:
I am ready to meet my Maker.
Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.
Spike Milligan
Another famed British wit, comedian and writer Spike Milligan, left behind an admonition for friends and family on his tombstone. Milligan, who rocketed to fame with the influential comedy program "The Goon Show," suffered from bi-polar disorder for much of his life before finally succumbing to kidney failure in 2002. Along with the usual commemoration of dates of birth and death, Mulligan opted to chide those who had doubted his precarious health. There was one problem: The East Sussex cemetery he had selected for his final resting place refused to comply, considering his request offensive. Mulligan's family eventually agreed to include a Gaelic translation of Mulligan's parting words, which now appear at the base of the tombstone:
I told you I was ill.
Dorothy Parker
While we're on the subject of witty writers, let's discuss the 20-year post-mortem saga of Mrs. Parker. Upon her death in 1967, Parker, a lifelong advocate for racial equality, left her estate to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.—despite the fact that the two had never met. In the case of King's death, her will stipulated that the estate go to the NAACP, which is exactly what happened the following year. While Parker made careful provisions for her literary legacy, she failed to do the same for her physical one. Parker chose as her executor fellow author Lillian Hellman, who failed terrifically in her role as posthumous caretaker. Not only did Hellman hold a public funeral—against Parker's express wishes— she also refused to collect Parker's ashes following her cremation. Hellman then proceeded to spend more than a decade unsuccessfully suing the NAACP for control of Parker's valuable estate. All the while, poor Dorothy's remains remained in storage. Finally, in 1988, the NAACP claimed the ashes and finally put Parker to rest—not in her beloved New York City—but at their Baltimore, Maryland, headquarters. The memorial plaque pays tribute to Parker's social advocacy, but also includes the appropriately pithy epitaph she chose for herself:
Excuse my dust.
Thomas Jefferson
Of course, one of the most famous examples of the self-penned epitaph comes from one of America's best-loved founding fathers. Always a perfectionist, Jefferson decided exactly what should be included on his tombstone at Monticello. A proud Virginian to the end, Jefferson chose to highlight the work he had done on behalf of the Old Dominion, omitting a rather important part of Jefferson's resume—his tenure as America's third president:
Here was buried Thomas Jefferson,
author of the Declaration of American Independence,
of the statute of Virginia for religious freedom,
and father of the University of Virginia.
Benjamin Franklin
Sometimes a planned epitaph can fall by the wayside. As a young man, Franklin confided to his diary what he wanted written on his tombstone. Weaving together his work as one of the colonies' premier publishers with his lifelong goal of constant self-improvement, he chose:
The Body of B. Franklin, Printer; like the Cover of an old Book, Its Contents torn out, And stript of its Lettering and Gilding, Lies here, Food for Worms.
But the Work shall not be wholly lost; For it will, as he believ'd, appear once more, In a new & more perfect Edition, Corrected and amended By the Author.
That's not quite how it worked out, though. Franklin, never one to shy away from self-promotion, was surprisingly modest when he made his final wishes known—his grave in Philadelphia's Christ Church cemetery simply reads, "Benjamin and Deborah Franklin."
Ludolph van Ceulen
Others haven't been so self-effacing. Dutch mathematician van Ceulen was happy to brag about his greatest achievement—one of the most comprehensive calculations of the numerical value of Pi, or π. After he died in 1610, he had the 35 characters he had discovered included on his tombstone:
The Outlaws
Sometimes family members decide to overlook the negative aspects of a person's life. For example, when Jesse James was murdered by supposed friend and fellow gang member Robert Ford in April 1882, his bereaved mother chose to commemorate her son with these words:
Murdered by a traitor and a coward whose name is not worthy to appear here.
Famed (and doomed) outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow lived, robbed and died together, but despite their wishes were buried in separate Dallas, Texas cemeteries. Bonnie's grave reflects how she wished to be remembered.
As the flowers are all made sweeter by the sunshine and the dew, so this old world is made brighter by the lives of folks like you.
Outlaw, bank robber and partner of Clyde Barrow
Clyde's however, makes no mention of Bonnie at all:
Gone but not forgotten.
Shakespeare and Keats
Leave it the literary lions to come up with some of the most potent funereal prose. For a man whose works are full of curses, ghosts, murderers and otherworldly figures, it's perhaps not surprising that William Shakespeare hoped to ensure an undisturbed sleep in the afterlife with these words of warning:
Good Friend, for Jesus' sake forbear
To dig the dust enclosed here:
Blessed be the man that spares these stones,
And curst be he that moves my bones.
More than 300 years later John Keats did not go quietly into the night, but instead offered up this attack against his perceived enemies.
This Grave contains all that was Mortal of a Young English Poet
Who on his Death Bed in the Bitterness of his Heart at the Malicious Power of his Enemies
Desired these words to be engraved on his Tomb Stone
"Here lies One Whose Name was writ in Water."
The Entertainers
Many entertainers wind up cribbing lines from their most popular works. That's what Rat Packers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin did for their respective curtain calls; "The best is yet to come" and "Everybody loves somebody sometime." Others choose a more sentimental farewell, like the husband-and-wife team of George Burns and Gracie Allen. When Gracie died in 1964, George continued on his own until his own death in 1998—at which point their joint crypt was marked with two simple words, "Together Again."
Few can top Mel Blanc, though. The legendary Blanc was the voice of dozens of Warner Brothers cartoon characters, and chose for his epitaph one of Porky Pig's signature lines:
That's All Folks.
Vikings: Sneak Peek
Categories: Videos, Vikings
Find out more about the show and get exclusive content on our all-new Vikings site below:
You can also check out the sneak peek video here:
The word "Viking" has long been synonymous with brutality, terror and mystery, but these legendary warriors were much more complex than their mythical reputation suggests. HISTORY's new series Vikings, which premieres March 3, 2013, at 10/9c reveals the extraordinary world of these Dark Age raiders, traders and explorers—not through the lens of outsiders, but through the eyes of the Vikings themselves.
The nine-part series, our first scripted series, tells the story of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), a young raider in search of new worlds to conquer. It's a quest that pits him against more traditional leaders of his tribe, including chieftain Earl Haraldson (Gabriel Byrne), leading to a clash between the methods of the old and the ideas of the new. For the Vikings, you can't become a legend without a fight.
Written and created by Michael Hirst, Vikings stars Travis Fimmel, Gabriel Byrne, Jessalyn Gilsig, Gustaf Skarsgard, Clive Standen, Katheryn Winnick and George Blagden.
Find out more about the show and get exclusive content on our all-new Vikings site below:
You can also check out the sneak peek video here:
Don't forget to check back often. We'll be adding new content as we gear up for the premiere!
History Faceoff: Baltimore vs. San Francisco
Categories: Baltimore, San Francisco, Sports, Super Bowl
NFL Nickname
History lurks everywhere you turn in Baltimore and San Francisco, even in the nicknames of the cities' National Football League franchises. Before the Ravens and 49ers battle on the gridiron in Super Bowl XLVII, see how Baltimore and San Francisco stack up on the playing field of history.
NFL Nickname
Baltimore: A dozen years after the Baltimore Colts slinked off to Indianapolis in 1984, the Baltimore Ravens arrived in Charm City. In the competition to name its new franchise, fans wisely bypassed two generic choices, Marauders and Americans, for a moniker paying homage to one of Baltimore's most notable former residents, Edgar Allan Poe. Baltimore's nickname alludes to Poe's famous poem "The Raven." Since death has fittingly suited Poe better than life ever did, cities are increasingly eager to lay claim to him. But while the poet was born in Boston and achieved his greatest success while living in New York and Philadelphia, Baltimore is his final resting place and, given his macabre proclivities, the place he'd likely consider home.
San Francisco: Will Rogers aptly said San Francisco was "the city that was never a town," and that was thanks to the "forty-niners" who stampeded to California in the Gold Rush that peaked in 1849. As a violent epidemic of gold fever swept across America and the world, swarms of prospectors and gold dust worth millions poured into San Francisco, transforming a frontier outpost of less than 1,000 people in early 1848 into a boomtown of 25,000 by the end of 1849. The San Francisco 49ers nickname honors that heritage, although it long ago ditched its original logo of a grizzly goldminer in boots and a lumberjack shirt firing a pair of pistols, Yosemite Sam style.
Edge: Baltimore by a beak.
Baltimore: The original three-street town founded in 1729 was named in honor of British nobleman Cecil Calvert, the second Baron of Baltimore and a founding proprietor of the colony of Maryland. Lord Baltimore's younger brother Leonard Calvert was Maryland's first colonial governor.
San Francisco: When the Spanish arrived in 1776, they erected a mission in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, San Francisco de Asís, along with a small town dubbed Yerba Buena (Spanish for "good herb") for the wild, aromatic mint plants that grew in the surrounding hillside meadows. After the United States claimed Yerba Buena during the Mexican-American War, it rebranded the town San Francisco in 1847.
Edge: San Francisco. Nobody remembers Cecil Calvert.
Native Sports Legend
Baltimore: A bambino named George Herman Ruth, Jr., was born in a small Baltimore row house on February 6, 1895. The Babe's love of baseball blossomed at St. Mary's Industrial School, and in 1914 he suited up for the minor league Baltimore Orioles before getting the call to the big leagues. The site of one of the bars operated by Babe Ruth's father is now center field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
San Francisco: Baseball Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio grew up near San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, where his father tied up his fishing boat that plied the bay. The New York Yankee outfielder married actress Dorothy Arnold in 1939 at Saints Peter and Paul Church in the city's North Beach neighborhood, and in 1954 "The Yankee Clipper" eloped with Marilyn Monroe at San Francisco City Hall.
Edge: Baltimore. Two greats, but Ruth is baseball's gold standard.
Baltimore: On the morning of February 7, 1904, winds whipped a small blaze in the business district into a massive inferno. The Great Baltimore Fire raged for 30 hours and destroyed an 80-block area of downtown. While more than 1,500 buildings were incinerated and another 1,000 severely damaged, there was incredibly no loss of life in the city's worst disaster.
San Francisco: As most San Franciscans slumbered on April 18, 1906, the earth suddenly heaved and furrowed at 5:12 A.M. Hundreds of buildings instantly collapsed. But the worst was yet to come. Flames that erupted from burst gas mains set fire to the city's literal tinderbox of wooden structures. Making things much worse for firefighters, the earthquake severed water mains. The three-day conflagration reduced nearly 500 city blocks, one-third of San Francisco, to rubble. The unofficial death toll was 3,000, and a quarter of a million people were left homeless. Reporting from the scene of the disaster for Collier's, Jack London wrote, "Not in history has a modern imperial city been so completely destroyed. San Francisco is gone."
Edge: San Francisco wins this dubious round.
Wartime History
Baltimore: After setting Washington, D.C., ablaze during the War of 1812, British forces launched an unsuccessful two-pronged attack on Baltimore. The land assault began on September 12, 1814. The next day, the British fleet unleashed its artillery on Fort McHenry, a bombardment that lasted into the night. By dawn's early light, Francis Scott Key spied the American flag still fluttering over the bastion, and the successful defense of Fort McHenry inspired him to write "The Star-Spangled Banner," which became the words to the national anthem in 1931. (The first monument to Francis Scott Key was erected not in Baltimore, though, but in San Francisco.)
San Francisco: On July 9, 1846, just weeks after the outbreak of the Mexican-American War, village residents, numbering no more than 200, dashed to the windows of their shanties as drums and fifes sounded outside. They watched as United States soldiers and marines hoisted the Stars and Stripes over the central plaza and seized the town with no resistance from the handful of Mexicans in the lightly guarded presidio. The only shots fired were the 21-gun salute from the USS Portsmouth that thundered around the bay.
Edge: Baltimore. Alicia Keys will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the kickoff of Super Bowl XLVII. Enough said.
Celebrating Grand Central's Centennial
Categories: Grand Central Terminal, New York City
This week marks the 100th anniversary of one America's most iconic structures—New York's Grand Central Terminal. Originally built for the New York Central Railroad, it remains the largest railroad station in the world and, with more than 750,000 visitors a year, one of the busiest.
As we mark this landmark's centennial, explore the history of Grand Central Terminal in photos and videos.
An American IconToday, 100 years after it first opened, Grand Central Terminal remains one of the busiest railroad stations in the world—with more than 750,000 visitors every year.
Grand Central DepotThe current building is actually the third transit center to occupy the site. The first, known as Grand Central Depot, opened in October 1871.
Statue of Mercury, Hercules and MinervaGrand Central's original owner, William K. Vanderbilt chose Mercury as the primary figure for the sculpture that adorns the building's south façade. The Tiffany stained glass clock at the center is the largest in the world.
Main Concourse, 1913More than 150,000 New Yorkers attended the official opening of Grand Central in February 1913. (Getty Images)
Main Concourse CeilingOne of the most recognized parts of Grand Central is the astrological ceiling mural. What few visitors realize is that the stars of the galaxy were accidentally painted backwards. (iStockphoto.com)
War Bonds DisplayDuring World War II, Grand Central was a major transit hub for soldiers going to and returning from the front. There was even a branch of the USO set up in the station to provide entertainment for servicemen. (Getty Images)
Walter Cronkite in Grand Central broadcast roomCBS News was one of several radio and television stations to broadcast from studios inside Grand Central.
Philippe PetitTo commemorate Grand Central's 75th anniversary, French aerialist Philippe Petit crossed the main concourse on a tightrope. According to recent reports, he'll repeat the stunt in 2013 for the building's centennial. (Getty Images)
Keeping TimeThe massive clock atop the main concourse information booth is one of Grand Central's most iconic features—and it's worth an estimated $15-20 million.
Grand Central, October 2012An empty main concourse, as New Yorkers prepare for Hurricane Sandy. (Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Patrick Cashin)
Find out everything you need to know with Grand Central Terminal: Deconstructed
Did you know that Grand Central is home to the largest Tiffany stained glass clock in the world?
Find out more about the iconic clock in the middle of Grand Central.
Did you know that Hitler once sent spies to destroy the Grand Central train system?


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BRISTOL — Kevin Harvick extended his winning streak in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on Wednesday night, while rival Kyle Busch's winning streak at Bristol Motor Speedway came to a crashing halt.
Harvick won a third consecutive Truck Series race and the 12th of his career, leading the final 103 laps of the O'Reilly 200,
"Three in a row, that's pretty cool," said Harvick, driver of t he No. 2 Chevrolet. "Our truck was a little tight on the restarts, but the pit crew won this race for us tonight with a smoking pit stop. They picked up four spots for us, and that was key with the way track position was."
Busch, who came in Wednesday's race with five consecutive victories in NASCAR's three national touring series on the high-banked short track and three straight at Bristol in the Truck Series, finished 30th after making contact with polesitter Elliott Sadler midway through the race.
Fuming after the incident, Busch pointed fingers squarely at the Harvick camp.
"Just look where his paycheck comes from," Busch said as a reference to Sadler driving for Harvick in the Nationwide Series.
Harvick retorted that Sadler was actually driving for truck owner Joe Dennette in Wednesday's race.
"That just shows how smart Kyle Busch is," Harvick said. "Elliott wasn't even driving for us tonight. We can get as dirty as Kyle Busch wants. If he doesn't want to race like that, he can go somewhere else. He's just a big crybaby and you can't fix that."
Busch and Sadler rubbed fenders earlier in the race before contact on lap 99 left Busch's No. 18 Toyota with significant damage. Busch, who retaliated two laps later by spinning out Sadler, went to the pits for repairs and did not return to the track.
"I pulled a slide job on him earlier tonight and he hit me three times," Busch said. "I tried to slide by him again and get to the top (of the track) and he dumped me anyway and wrecked us."
Sadler blamed the incident on a lack of communication between Busch and a member of his own race team.
"He came up the track and I was already there," Sadler said. "It was more between he and his spotter. He just wrecked himself tonight."
Behind Harvick, Johnny Sauter finished second in a Chevrolet. Rounding out the top five were: Todd Bodine in a Toyota, James Buescher in a Chevrolet and Timothy Peters in a Toyota.
With his finish, Sauter extended his lead in the Truck Series standings to seven points over second-place Buescher. Peters ranks third, 15 points behind the leader.
Earlier in the evening, Sprint Cup star Ryan Newman successfully defended his title in a 150-lap race for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Series. After making the winning pass on lap 128, Newman beat runner-up Justin Bonsignore by a 1.826-second margin.


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Garnier is a well known drug store and retail outlet brand. They produce a variety of beauty, body, and skin care products including: shampoos and conditioners, hair color and highlights, other hair products such as hair spray, mousse, and gel, and many more. All of the products are reasonably priced and widely available which contributes to the spread of the brand and its loyalty. This review will take a closer look at the Brusher Gel Cleanser to see if it is a viable facial cleansing solution.
Product Details
Garnier Brusher Gel Cleanser is a facial cleansing product that uses a brush to scrub deep down into the pores to ensure your face gets really clean. To use it, all you need to do is twist the cap and a small amount of the cleanser will come up onto the brush. Twist the brush closed to keep water from seeping in and then put it under running water. You should apply it to a wet face to make the application more comfortable. It is advised to apply it using circular motions for best results. After the cleanser has been applied to all areas of the face, being careful to avoid the eyes, it can be rinsed off. The product is gentle enough for daily use. It was developed by dermatologists and contains no oil. It is recommended to use this product with other products in the Skin Renew product line.
The Good
- This is an affordable product at an average retail price of $6.99 per bottle.
- It is available online and through various drug stores and retail outlets nationwide.
The Bad
- No ingredient list is available for this product.
- There are no customer testimonials for this product.
- There are no money back guarantees on this product.
- This product is not designed for anti-aging.
The Bottom Line
For people who are looking for a cost effective facial cleansing solution, this product seems like it could be a viable answer. Third party customer reviews say the fact that the brush does not detach from the bottle is cumbersome because the bottle is heavy when full and the weight must be supported while the brush is being used across the face. For those who are looking for a high quality product like those found in department stores or who are searching for a full anti-aging solution this is not the answer. Since we can't see the ingredients list, we have a hard time recommending this product over any other.


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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Imagine a polka-dotted postage stamp that can sniff out poisonous gases or deadly toxins simply by changing colors.
As reported in the Sept. 13 issue of the journal Nature Chemistry, Kenneth Suslick and his team at the University of Illinois have developed an artificial nose for the general detection of toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) that is simple, fast and inexpensive and works by visualizing odors. This sensor array could be useful in detecting high exposures to chemicals that pose serious health risks in the workplace or through accidental exposure.
"Our device is simply a digital multidimensional extension of litmus paper. We have a six by six array of different nanoporous pigments whose colors change depending on their chemical environment," said Suslick, the Schmidt Professor of Chemistry at the U. of I. "The pattern of the color change is a unique molecular fingerprint for any toxic gas and also tells us its concentration. By comparing that pattern to a library of color fingerprints, we can identify and quantify the TICs in a matter of seconds."
To create the sensor array, the researchers print a series of tiny colored dots each a different pigment on an inert backing such as paper, plastic or glass. The array is then digitally imaged with an ordinary flatbed scanner or an inexpensive electronic camera before and after exposure to an odor-producing substance. And, unlike other electronic-nose technologies that have been tried in the past, these colorimetric sensors are not affected by changes in relative humidity.
While physicists have radiation badges to protect them in the workplace, chemists and workers who handle chemicals have no good equivalent to monitor their exposure to potentially toxic chemicals.
This project, which was funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences at the National Institutes of Health, exemplifies the types of sensors that a
|Contact: Ken Suslick
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


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Session A1: The Energy Frontier at the LHC
8:30 AM–10:18 AM, Saturday, February 13, 2010
Room: Marriott Ballroom Salon 2
Sponsoring Unit: DPF
Chair: Patricia McBride, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Abstract ID: BAPS.2010.APR.A1.3
Abstract: A1.00003 : CMS Status and First Results
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Joseph Incandela
(University of California Santa Barbara)
After nearly two decades of design, construction, commissioning, and preparation for physics, the CMS detector will be operated with colliding proton beams in late 2009 and much of 2010. After a short period of operation at 900 GeV center of mass energy, the LHC will have two running periods in which it will ramp up to collision energies of 7 TeV and 8-10 TeV, respectively. This will be new territory in the history of hadron colliders. In this talk I will present the readiness and performance of the CMS detector as established in several stages of commissioning, provide an overview of the CMS plan for very early physics studies and finally, I will also provide first results of the performance of CMS in pp collisions at 900 GeV and 7 TeV if they are available.
To cite this abstract, use the following reference: http://meetings.aps.org/link/BAPS.2010.APR.A1.3