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Kim Kardashian seems to be everywhere these days and for no good reason. Her latest accomplishment has been the popular growing game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, which can be played on mobile devices.
It seems that everyone has gotten his or her hands on this gem in the quest to become Kim K's best friend and become an A-List celebrity. Admit it, for some people this is the closest they'll ever get to calling themselves an A-lister.
Even the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water is playing along. They made headlines yesterday after a tweet made from their office informed 52.5K followers that someone on the staff has been consumed by this madness.
It is another clever money making scheme from game creators these days. As we previously reported the app is set to make some $200 million this year for Glu, according to Bloomberg.
But where is all of that money coming from? The players, of course.
While some are afraid to admit how much they have invested to rise to the top, others are confessing their sins via Twitter. Whether it is $10 or $100, some may need to reconsider how badly they need to be the best of the best.
Are you willing to put any of your own cash into this game? How about others like Candy Crush and Farmville?
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on 9/18/2008 10:42:00 AM
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I do like this! especially in the summer, where I would slather it on my legs for a sexy shine. I like it in general after a shower as well, but am only giving it 4 lippies, not 5, because it IS a tad greasy and not easy to apply for a quick morning, and the bottle can be messy. I, too, wish it were a pump. But all in all, a nice product with a luscious scent!!!
on 9/5/2008 7:58:00 PM
Age: 30-35
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Love, love, love! Smells so good and keeps my super dry skin moisturized. Cons: the lid is a bit worriesome/looks like it may break easily, the wonderful scent doesn't last too long, and this costs twice as much as other oil gels. But, that's not enough to take off a lippie for this grown up, non-baby smelling oil gel. Like most others I use this right out the shower while damp and then air dry afterwards.
on 8/19/2008 8:19:00 PM
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I took a whiff of this at the store and I fell in love with the smell. The next time I went I immedietly went to see if they still had it and bought it. Although it doesn't absorb all the way through and can be quite messy on it's own I find that if you put a drop or two of this with your regular lotion it absorbs better but it still leaves that sheen and glow to your skin. I just love this and will definitly repurchase when I run out.
on 8/18/2008 12:31:00 AM
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on 8/2/2008 2:18:00 PM
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Mmmm...this gel smells great, and I love how it works! An easy way to use it so it doesn't seem too greasy (and it can be too greasy if you use too much) is to apply it immediately after your shower, and before toweling off. I put it on, and then pat myself down with my towel. My skin stays soft and smooth all day, and my boyfriend loves the smell! It also leaves behind a really attractive sheen, which I think is great in the summer with bare shoulders and legs. Highly recommend! I've already repurchased several times.
on 7/2/2008 9:53:00 AM
Age: 36-43
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Eyes: Blue
Other than I would prefer this in a pump bottle, I love it! The heavenly smell ofnuts/coco butter makes my morning! It is lighter than some of the other gel oils I have used, moisturizes well, only have to wait a few minutes to dress. My husband (whose skin is so highly sensitive and who HATES almost ANY fragrance) says this is the best stuff on his highly dry/almost exematic (sp?) legs and the fragrance is nice even by his finicky nose standards.
Bottom line: any product that moisturizes my legs, smells heavenly AND my husband likes enuf to use almost daily = 5 star in my book!
on 6/18/2008 8:30:00 PM
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Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Since it's summer, I decided I needed something lighter than my usual lotions for moisture. I've used this for several days now, and am happy with this product. I've discovered that it's best to use after bathing/showering. A little goes a long way, and it sinks in quicker if you rub it into your skin. This lotion smells fantastic, and does a nice job moisturizing my skin. I don't think it will work wonders on really dry spots instantly, but with consistent use, your skin will wind up being soft and smooth!
on 6/10/2008 7:03:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Normal, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
The smell is heavenly!
I so wanted this product would work out for me. My legs and arms started break out, and I didn't co-relate it with this product, but after a week of use, I am convinced it is this. I am both glad and sad to know that others had the same problems.
This product feels soooooo good, and smells awesome! In fact, it's sooo good that I apply it every morning even though I know that it will give me rashes. It's that good. I have never had any lotion or oil that did not work for me, so I am really sad.
on 6/10/2008 9:51:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I have to admit, I was a little bit apprehensive about buying this because I haven't had great experiences with body oil gels in the past. I was right, the gels don't seem to soak into your skin as quickly or as much as regular body oils, which is kind of annoying. I love the smell of this stuff during the summer, it's great to put on after being out in the sun all day and then taking a shower. I like the way it looks on my legs and arms/shoulders. I do wax my arms though, so I think if you have hairy arms it might make the hair kind of stick down to your skin. This gel is very sticky and greasy, and because it doesn't really soak into your skin - it gets on your clothes and furniture. It's hard to put on and get much coverage like a lotion, because you can't really rub it in. The packaging is alright, if you aren't careful though it is easy to get excess oil all over the cap/bottle. It would be better off in a pump or something. If you travel with this stuff, definitely put the bottle in a Ziploc bag first!
Overall, it's kind of what I expected. The smell is nice, and I'll still use it every so often - but I'm not sure I'd buy it again.
I figured out a way to make the gel easier to wear, instead of applying it by itself to my skin, I mix equal amounts of the gel and my cocoa butter lotion in my hand and then apply it - and it works great! Gives my skin extra moisture and sheen, without being too greasy like a gel or too sticky like a lotion. It's really starting to grow on me! Helps my tan stick around longer during the summer because it's so moisturising.
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I love this stuff so much, that this is my first product review ever! I just have to rave about it. I love the smell, the texture, everything. I do agree that the bottle could be bigger for the price, but that's my only complaint. It's certainly cheaper than TBS Nut Butter, and smells just as good
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What's more, according to a witness, the actor -- who was staying in the $40,000-a-night Hugh Hefner Sky Villa inside the hotel's fantasy tower -- was complaining to fellow bar patrons that CBS execs have been urging him to go to rehab.
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Last night against the Penguins, Derick Brassard and John Moore arrived at Madison Square Garden around 15 minutes before warmups and met all of their teammates while in the process of getting dressed.
Ryane Clowe flew from San Jose to New York on the red-eye the night before, arrived in the morning and took part in the morning skate. In total, Clowe estimated the amount of time he slept since getting on the plane to be an hour and a half.
In the game, Clowe had two goals and an assist, Moore had a goal and Brassard had a goal and three assists.
When asked about their performance after the game and how they were able to come in with an immediate impact, John Tortorella said on ESPN Radio, "it throws coaching right out the window. Sometimes we do too much of it. All of them played very well."
Brassard said after the game that sometimes a player plays his best when he doesn't have to worry about anything. He added that everyone on the team made him feel very comfortable.
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The man was located a few hours later in Morgan County. He was unharmed and has been reunited with his family, according to NCSO spokesman First Lt. Mark Mitchell.
Mitchell issued a press release that stated a family member notified the NCSO around 7 p.m. that the man had driven away from his residence on Creekside Trail about 3 p.m. Tuesday and hadn't been seen or heard from since.
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OGDENSBURG The Ogdensburg Growth Fund Development Corp. is moving forward with the planned sale of a parking lot in downtown Ogdensburg, and voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of getting the lot reappraised.
The lot, at 420 Ford St. which has entrances on both Ford and Caroline streets, is currently appraised at $22,000. Growth Fund Chairman William D. Nelson said board members have no idea if that figure is an accurate indication of how much the property is actually worth.
Administrative Director Andrea L. Smith said the Growth Fund has received three letters of interest about purchasing all or part of the lot. City Council voted down a proposal to purchase the lot for use as a public parking lot last month.
So far, the Center for Sight, Dillingham, Jones and Cissel Insurance Agency owner Edward J. Dillingham and Phillips Diner owners Don P. and Judy A. Ashley have expressed an interest in the property, Ms. Smith said.
Mr. Dillingham attended Wednesdays meeting and said he is disappointed by the citys decision not to take over the lot.
There are so many people accessing it, he said, noting that the lot is frequented not only by people employed at businesses in the building he owns at the corner of Ford and Caroline streets, but by people coming into and out of City Hall, the Center for Sight, Phillips Diner, Planned Parenthood and other nearby agencies.
It services more than six businesses downtown, Mr. Dillingham said.
Although he is interested in buying the property to protect his tenants access to parking spaces, Mr. Dillingham said he is worried about the cost of maintaining it and the logistics of policing it.
Mr. Dillingham said he will be in touch with the other people who are interested in purchasing the property to see if a deal can be worked out.
Mr. Nelson said he also was in favor of having the city take over control of the property, but was out-voted by city councilors who didnt see an overwhelming public interest.
The Growth Fund intends to determine the best way to sell the property in the coming weeks. The fund currently pays roughly $1,000 in property taxes on the lot, Mr. Nelson said.
Its not a huge amount of money, he said, but added that because it isnt advancing the goals of the Growth Fund, the expense is a drag on its budget.
Growth Fund member John M. Pinkerton said this year, thanks to the new relationship between the fund and the city, the fund will be responsible for snow removal and upkeep on the lot that was previously done by the city.
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Wicked Glorfindel lol. Of course, this is a weak spot..... Great story!
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That'S a wonderful story. Naughty Glorfindel! Lindir will surely come to him if he has questions about the birds and the bees! Would serve Fin right.
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We already know that Kate Moss is an enthusiast of yachting topless in Saint Tropez, but apparently she's an equally big fan of the tanning lotions! St. Topez announced today that the supermodel has signed on as the new face and body of the brand, and we've got a look at the $4 million campaign, plus a peek behind-the-scenes at the shoot, for which Moss strips down to prove she's "never naked with St. Tropez."
The ads, shot by Sølve Sundsbø, feature the tagline "The Ultimate Tan," and star a sultry, deeply-tanned Moss, who expressed her enthusiasm for the gig in a release, saying, "I'm so excited to be working with St.Tropez. I've been using the products since they started and it's a really trustworthy, cool brand. I always feel more confident with a St.Tropez tan!"
As for the brand, parent company CEO Michelle Feeney explained their choice of campaign star (not that Kate really requires an explanation):
"We're absolutely thrilled that Kate Moss has chosen to work with us on our new campaign: it gives us the ultimate stamp of approval on the quality of our products. Kate epitomises St.Tropez's naturally glamorous approach to self-tanning and is a long-time advocate of the brand…Kate's fashion icon status is important to us but now her growing number of beauty campaigns proves that her appeal as a beauty icon resonates with confident women across all age groups globally. Not only is she beautiful but she has this amazing attitude. St.Tropez is about confidence."
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GAO Report Shows Yellowstone Bison Plan Has Stalled Out
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GAO Report Shows Yellowstone Bison Plan Has Stalled Out
Key Findings Show Lack of Progress and No Accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and the Greater Yellowstone Coalition (GYC) today applauded the release of a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) showing that despite eight years and $16 million spent since 2002, the Interagency Bison Management Plan is failing to allow bison to range freely out of Yellowstone National Park. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) and Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) requested the report.
The National Park Service, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the Forest Service, and the Montana departments of Livestock and Fish, Wildlife and Parks finalized the Bison Management Plan in 2000. The plan governs how bison are managed within Yellowstone National Park and on adjacent lands frequented by bison during the winter months. The purpose of the plan is "…to maintain a wild, free-ranging population of bison and address the risk of brucellosis transmission to protect the economic interest and viability of the livestock industry in the state of Montana."
The report is released in the midst of the highest level of annual slaughter since the 19th century – 1,167 have been sent to slaughter to date. The slaughter results from the current policy of hazing and capturing bison that cross Yellowstone's border into Montana in search of winter forage.
"After eight years of stalemate, NPCA is pleased that the GAO report focuses on the critical need for agency accountability and better solutions for bison," said Timothy Stevens, Yellowstone program manager for NPCA. "The management agencies should recognize new research and on-the-ground changes and adapt the plan so that it works for both bison and the livestock industry. Simply put, the current bison management isn't working and must be fixed."
The GAO not only found a lack of accountability, but also a failure to move the plan forward. For example, an agreement with the Royal Teton Ranch that would allow a limited number of bison to move onto lands north of Yellowstone in winter has yet to be finalized and funded—one of the requirements that has to be met for the IBMP to move to step two.
"Opportunities exist right now to provide additional habitat and tolerance for Yellowstone bison," said Amy McNamara, National Parks Program Director for the Greater Yellowstone Coalition. "A critical step to address the lack of progress in the plan is a finalized and funded agreement with the Royal Teton Ranch. Agencies must step up to the plate and provide the resources necessary to complete this agreement."
The GAO will require annual progress reports and more public transparency, as well as the ability for the public to share their views on the plan.
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PAWTUCKET: Theresa "Terry" Allard, 84, passed June 24th at home with her loving daughter by her side. She was the wife of the late Maurice Allard. She was a longtime Pawtucket resident before moving to Blackstone Falls 12 years ago
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Theresa had been employed by the former Reliance Products as a production clerk and then by Arbeka Webbing as the payroll and personnel manager until her retirement in 1989. She was a member of the St. Anne Sodality and also a member of the Ladies Guild of Our Lady of Consolation Church. She was an avid bowler and past secretary of the Ladies League at Darlington Bowling Lanes. Terry also enjoyed playing cribbage and loved doing crafts.
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It was reported on March 26, 2013, that Schwartzkopff, Denmark Reviews Bail-In Law as 'Terrorists' Shape Banking, BLOOMBERG (Mar. 26, 2013).)
A "bail-in" refers to the forfeiting by bank depositors of part of their investment before the government (i.e., taxpayers) would have to step in to bail out the bank, thereby "bailing in" a bank that otherwise could face bankruptcy. (Bail-In, FINANCIAL TIMES LEXICON (last visited Apr. 3, 2013).) Two years ago, Denmark led the way for the rest of the European Union in providing for bail-ins for lenders. (Schwartzkopff, supra.)
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The Committee on Systemically Important Financial Institutions (SIFIs) in Denmark (the Committee) was established by the Danish Minister for Business and Growth on January 12, 2012. Its task was to consider "criteria by which banks and credit institutions should be identified as being systemically important financial institution (SIFI) in Denmark, requirements that these Danish SIFIs should meet, and how Danish SIFIs in distress should be handled." (The Committee, SYSTEMICALLY IMPORTANT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN DENMARK: IDENTIFICATION, REQUIREMENTS AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT (Mar. 11, 2013), at 4, Denmark Ministry of Business and Growth (Erhvervs- og Vækstministeriet) website.)
The Committee made its recommendations public in March 2013, calling for additional requirements concerning the capital and liquidity of Danish SIFIs and for new tools that "aim to provide the best possible basis for carrying out crisis management [of SIFIs],if … necessary, with as few harmful effects on the economy as possible and without costs for the state." (
One option the Committee recommended would be to permit the government to save banks without creating incentives for them to take excessive risk, SIFICommittee Chairman Michael Moeller was quoted as saying. In his view, "[t]ighter oversight, earlier intervention by the Financial Supervisory Authority and higher capital requirements would minimize the risk of moral hazard ... . So would a requirement that senior unsecured creditors accept the risk of losses or conversion of their bonds into equity." (Schwartzkopff, supra.)
Moeller further commented that in worst-case scenarios none of the stakeholders –shareholders, hybrid capital owners, and large depositors – can be certain of not losing money; he noted that Denmark has emphasized this position "more than any country in Europe." He acknowledged, however, that "if you said that you would never save a bank, nobody would believe you." (
In justifying the recommendations, Moeller stated, "[w]e need another set-up where we have even more tools than we have now … . We want to keep options open because when you have something that is very seldom [sic], it's not very good to have a fixed plan that you have to use for everything." (
The public has until April 19 to comment on the proposals, which will then be submitted to the Parliament. In the meantime, the opposition Conservative Party has already indicated it will try to block the proposal for higher capital requirements, and the Danish Bankers Association contends that the measures would put an economic recovery at risk by forcing banks to cut lending. (
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PhD English Literature (start date October 2010)
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'Representing the Workhouse in Victorian Visiting Narratives', Social History Society Annual Conference 2012, University of Brighton, 3-5 April 2012
'"Probing" the Workhouse in All the Year Round', Charles Dickens and the Mid-Victorian Press, University of Buckingham, 29-31 March 2012
'Representing the Deviant Individual: From the Newgate Calendars to the Newgate Novel', Swansea University Postgraduate History Forum, Swansea University, 23-24 June 2011
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i love this boot! I had purchased a pair of Burton Emerald snowboarding boots a few years ago with hopes they would mold to my feet with the imprint technology, but they were very...Read complete review
i love this boot! I had purchased a pair of Burton Emerald snowboarding boots a few years ago with hopes they would mold to my feet with the imprint technology, but they were very stiff, snug, and really uncomfortable. I had my foot fitted at Snowboard Connection and fell in love with the 2013 Solomon Ivy boot, but held off due to the high cost of the boot. A kept my eye on the price and found a great deal online at Evo.com and went for it. The Solomon BOA system is nice and customizable. Not only is the boot super cute, but it's so comfortable and my feet stayed warm the entire day!!! It's such a cushy ride, I think I actually improved in my technique because my feet were not hurting. I rode faster, carved steeper, and became a braver rider with every run. I really didn't realize what a good, comfortable boot could do for my ride. Thanks Evo for offering such amazing deals!!! And free two day shipping! Couldn't ask for more!
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It appears that, even though somewhat more scarce than before, IT news still exists in all forms, and Packard Bell, not long ago, made an announcement of its own, one that deals with its latest series of mobile computers.
One thing about this year's CeBIT 2011 electronics show is that the major players on the IT market, like AMD, Intel and NVIDIA, didn't release much, if anything, in terms of new platforms or video cards.
Still, the rest of the IT market definitely prepared their best exhibitions, showing such things as 200 MB/s flash drives and a bunch of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs, among other things.
Now, coming to supply the PC market, Packard Bell has revealed the impending arrival of the EasyNote NS notebook.
It is based on Intel's now well known Sandy Bridge platform and features a 14-inch screen, whose native resolution is of 1,366 x 768 pixels.
The CPU at the heart of the machine can be an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 model, while the amount of RAM (random access memory) backing it up is of 4 GB.
Graphics capabilities seem to place the notebook in the higher level of the hierarchy, being delivered by the GeForce GT 520 or GT 540 graphics.
Said discrete cards feature support for DirectX 11 (obviously) and, by means of the Optimus technology, only work when the workload demands it, so as to maintain power efficiency as good as possible.
That said, Packard Bell threw in a hard disk drive with a capacity of up to 750 GB and the full list of connectivity and I/O options (USB 3.0, HDMI, multi-gesture touchpad, 1.3 megapixel webcam and Bluetooth 3.0, not to mention WiFi).
All the above are packed inside a 2.3kg package colored Garnet red, Moonstone White or Ebony black. Finally, the machine is kept running by a battery that can last for up to 4 hours on a single charge.
The EasyNote NS should start selling in April for the base price of 549 Euro.


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CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON – State Police are continuing to investigate the shooting death of a man whose body was found alongside his vehicle on Church Street in Cornwall-on-Hudson.
Police said Bryant Furchak, 44, was found dead from a gunshot wound just before midnight Sunday night. A weapon believed to be used in the shooting and belonging to Furchak was recovered at the scene.
There is no indication of a broader danger to the Cornwall community, police said.
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Director TIM ONOSKO coming in person for LOST VEGAS!
We don't get directors flying in for Music Mondays very often, so I'm pretty stoked about this, especially since he'll undoubtedly have a lot of funny stories to tell about the Vegas old-timers in the movie.
I am a big fan of Vegas schmaltz. Unfortunately i found out at the Wayne Newton birthday party a few years ago that most Music Monday fans just aren't into it. I'm hoping you'll take a chance on this flick and come to appreciate it a bit more. I mean, I don't agree with Wayne Newton's politics, and technically he can't even sing anymore, but the guy knows how to put on a show. And I agree with the moustache he had in the 70s wholeheartedly.
Vegas is a completely unique place. It's true that you do things there you would never normally do, you can appreciate bad comedy or cheesy showtunes in a way you never would back home. But aside from their well-honed acts, what I also appreciated about the people in this movie was how hard they worked (and continue to work, for some of 'em), how many sets they did in a day, 6 or 7 days a week, keeping the same energy level for every single show and making every audience feel like they were the first. And the city gives back - these people could never live or work outside of Vegas (except maybe in Branson, Missouri).
So come on down and take in some stories about Vegas in days gone by.
MONDAY JAN. 8 - 9:45pm
ALAMO DOWNTOWN - 409 Colorado St. Austin TX
Yukmeister nirvana in this new doc detailing the life and showbusy times of second bananas who worked LV small rooms from the early 50s to the mid-70s - many of 'em paisanos from South Philly inspired by the mighty King Guido, Louie Prima. Fueled by booze and unbelievable stamina, they did six 45/15s a night for decades - 45 minutes on and 15 off. The grind was sometimes relieved by sex, steam baths (as part of Sinatra's entourage) and digging the early A-bomb testings some 65 miles away. "We useta go out the back of the clubs," says one of the crew, "watch the blast, go back inside, have a coupla blasts of our own and then do the act." Such names as Freddie Bell, Sonny King, Babe Piers, Peter Anthony, Pete Barbuti and Faye McKay (whose main bit, dug deeply by Vegas supernova Liberace, was a besotted rendition of '12 Days of Xmas') may not be remembered today, but these were the party-time rounders the headliners used to catch after doing their own more sedate acts. The flick alternates from subjects today in their desert homes to archival footage/stills to some newly filmed old shtick. Ring-a-ding lids reverently doffed to first-time director Tim Onosko (editor of the OOP early-80s softcover Wasn't the Future Wonderful? - a mind-rearranging assortment of mad '30s inventions from the brittle pages of Popular Mechanics and Popular Science). This boffo doc premiered at Cinevegas 2005. It needs distribution immediately. (Dick Blackburn)


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It's late but I'm posting it anyway.
We picked up the ikea shelf I found on craigslist.
I'm currently deciding how to dress it up!
We went to my favorite place (otherwise known as Target) to do some shopping. I decided to stop and have a snack with my boys. Salty pretzels with cheese. nom nom nom. And both my boys were so well-behaved at the store. Color me happy.
I'm trying to get organized. The calendar hasn't been put up yet but the weekly menu board is up and as you can see is actually being used! I'm so proud.
Cayenne-rubbed chicken and grilled zucchini! It was yummy. Thanks to Suzanne (one of my blogher roomies!) for blogging the recipe.
His belly is getting bigger by the day.
I went to the cemetery to visit my friend. I wish I could go visit her anywhere else but here. She always made me laugh and I need to laugh right now. I put purple flowers on her grave. She loved purple. After calling many psychiatrists that day who could not see me for months I was scared. So I asked her if she could keep an eye on my situation and see if I could get an appointment sooner than 2 weeks.
Wouldn't ya know it? My psychiatrist called the very next day with a cancellation. I went to see him 20 minutes later and I am now armed with new meds so I can get back to being happy! Thank you, Amy.
I also had a therapy appointment after over a month of not seeing her. It felt good to be back on that sofa again.
Later that night I self-medicated with chocolate chip cookies. An essential part of depression if you ask me.
Another essential part of depression? Chopping your hair off. I like it wavy!
I painted landon's room again. This was the third coat if you're keeping track. Are you as sick of hearing about this orange paint as I am of painting it? Nevermind, that's not possible.
This was my grandmother's writing desk and it has been passed down to me. I have big plans for this little desk. They include sanding, spray paint and new knobs. I keep reading on home decor blogs to fill your house with meaningful items. This is very meaningful.
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Flying from Calvi
Flights from Calvi depart from the Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport (CLY). The airport lies approximately 6 kilometers southeast of the city. Because Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport is one of the smaller, more provincial airports in the area, flights cannot operate past daylight hours or during inclement weather.
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The airport offers basic amenities such as a small café, a newsstand, tourist information desk and car rental service. There is no currency exchange facility within the airport. Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport does offer special assistance to passengers in need of wheelchairs. Moreover, the departure and arrival halls are located on the ground floor.
Getting to the Airport in Calvi
A taxi to Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport from Calvi can be hired at almost any time, and takes approximately 10 minutes. Taxis drop travelers off directly in front of the arrival hall. There is currently no public transport between Calvi and Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport. The closest option to a bus to Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport would be to use your tour operator's bus, if this service is offered. Currently there is no train to Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport. Calvi Station, located on the Avenue de la République, is the closest train station to the airport.
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(1) The opening and subsequent processing of return envelopes for any primary or election may begin upon receipt. The tabulation of absentee ballots must not commence until after 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary or election. (2) All received return envelopes must be placed in secure locations from the time of delivery to the county auditor until their subsequent opening. After opening the return envelopes, the county canvassing board shall place all of the ballots in secure storage until processing. Ballots may be taken from the inner envelopes and all the normal procedural steps may be performed to prepare these ballots for tabulation. (3) The canvassing board, or its designated representatives, shall examine the postmark on the return envelope and signature on the declaration before processing the ballot. The ballot must either be received no later than 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary or election, or must be postmarked no later than the day of the primary or election. All personnel assigned to verify signatures must receive training on statewide standards for signature verification. Personnel shall verify that the voter's signature on the ballot declaration is the same as the signature of that voter in the registration files of the county. Verification may be conducted by an automated verification system approved by the secretary of state. A variation between the signature of the voter on the ballot declaration and the signature of that voter in the registration files due to the substitution of initials or the use of common nicknames is permitted so long as the surname and handwriting are clearly the same. (4) If the postmark is missing or illegible, the date on the ballot declaration to which the voter has attested determines the validity, as to the time of voting, for that ballot. For overseas voters and service voters, the date on the declaration to which the voter has attested determines the validity, as to the time of voting, for that ballot. Any overseas voter or service voter may return the signed declaration and voted ballot by fax or e-mail by 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary or election, and the county auditor must use established procedures to maintain the secrecy of the ballot.
[2011 c 349 § 18; 2011 c 348 § 4; 2011 c 10 § 41; 2009 c 369 § 40. Prior: 2006 c 207 § 4; 2006 c 206 § 6; 2005 c 243 § 5; 2003 c 111 § 1011; prior: 2001 c 241 § 10; 1991 c 81 § 32; 1987 c 346 § 14; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 78; 1973 c 140 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.060; prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 5; 1955 c 167 § 7; 1955 c 50 § 2; prior: 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 5, part; 1921 c 143 § 6, part; 1917 c 159 § 4, part; 1915 c 189 § 4, part; RRS § 5285, part. Formerly RCW 29.36.310, 29.36.060.]
Effective date -- 2011 c 349: See note following RCW 29A.04.255.
Notice to registered poll voters -- Elections by mail -- 2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
Effective date -- 1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
Legislative intent -- Effective date -- 1987 c 346: See notes following RCW 29A.40.010.
Effective date -- Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
County canvassing board, meeting to process ballots, canvass returns: RCW 29A.60.160.
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Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar, plus extra for the muffin tops
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- Paper cupcake liners
1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda; whisk. In another bowl, using a wooden spoon or a mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light-colored and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the blueberries.
2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with the cupcake liners. Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with the batter. Sprinkle sugar evenly over the top of each muffin.
3. When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 375 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Bake the muffins 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of one comes out clean (no uncooked batter clinging to it). Serve warm or at room temperature.


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I love a great granola/energy bar when on the trail as either a quick snack or as part of a meal. Unfortunately, I have recently discovered that I need to avoid anything that contains Chicory root extract (also known as Inulin). This is an ingredient that most companies have started using to add fiber to their products. Without getting into exact details this stuff plays havoc on my digestive track and makes for a pretty unpleasant experience.So my question is, can anyone recommend a good bar that doesn't have this stuff in it? I grew up eating Cliff bars and like the flavors/texture but they have Chicory and are thus off the menu.I have found Larabars which don't have chicory but I cant say I'm a huge fan of the flavor/texture. They seemed a little pasty compared to what I'm used to.I'd even be willing to make my own if anyone can recommend a good recipe. Thanks!
ProBars. Organic whole food, very tasty, around 400 calories per 100 gram. The 'whole food' thing makes them not boring, because the ingredients are recognizable and no two bites are exactly the same. If I do a no-cook trip, these things fill my food bag.
Larabar makes the uberbar, which is whole nuts and fruit instead of their usual ground-texture bars.
Thanks for the other options. I'll have to try both of the suggestions above. I also happened to discover that the Cliff Z-bar (the one made for kids) doesn't have chicory added, so I may have to steal a couple and try them.Once more, thanks for your help it's so awesome to have a resource like this available.
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The Barcelona International Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport, is the main gateway to Barcelona. It is served by major international airlines, as well as some of the low cost budget airlines. There are two terminals, T1 and T2, linked by a regular and frequent shuttle bus service.
Some low-cost airlines use the Girona-Costa Brava Airport, located about 90 km (56 miles) to the north of Barcelona, or the Reus Airport, located 77 km (48 miles) to the south.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
A cheap and fast option is the half-hourly RENFE R2 Nord suburban train line, located next to T2 by section B, with a connecting green colored bus service to T1. A single ticket for the train is about €3.15€, but you can also buy the T10 travelcard for €9.25, valid for ten trips within Barcelona. You can buy a T10 from the ticket vending machine at the airport station and at the tobacco shop in front of Terminal 2B.
Bus 46 runs every 20 minutes from both terminals to Plaça Espanya, the trip takes 35-45 minutes.
Taxis cost about €30-40 to the city centre.
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The Barcelona Bus service runs a shuttle bus from Estació del Nord in Barcelona to Girona Airport. A one-way ticket is €12, a return ticket is €21. The journey takes approximately one hour and ten minutes. >> See timetables
Reus Airport
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Sonto Mabina has a haunting smile. Even with her hat pulled all the way down, you can't miss her slightly crooked grin and the creases around her mouth – but it's actually her eyes that do all the work.
She works at a small tuck shop that's just a short walk from her home in an informal settlement over the train tracks outside Witbank, in Mpumalanga.
She's lived here for 25 years, arriving well before the three coal washeries that now surround her house. Through a crumbling wall in one of her rooms, she looks out over a toxic landscape. Black earth, roaring coal trucks, acidic water pits, and somehow, a community of footpaths that twist and turn through it all.
Kids are playing outside. It's just been raining and there are black puddles everywhere. A man rides past on a bike, a young girl, possibly his daughter, perched on the handlebars.
Sonto turns away and comes to sit on her bed where a shaft of light washes down through a gaping hole in the roof.
Sonto Mabina, or Katerina as she likes to be called, lives with her husband, Andries. Their house has no electricity or water and Katerina uses a coal stove to cook their suppers, the black plumes of smoke clouding their home.
A municipal truck brings water once a week, but most say it's too polluted to drink. If you can afford to, you buy bottled water in this area of the country; if not, you boil it like Sonto does and you hope for the best.
"Dust is my main problem," she says.
"Every time my child goes to the hospital it's because of the dust. The doctors say his chest is full of it. The doctors asked me where I lived and I told them. My other child also has problems with his nose because it is always running – the dust affects him too."
It's an everyday problem here. Virtually every person we spoke to had a story of how coal plants and coal mines were making them sick. TB, coughing fits, red and leaking eyes, and childhood asthma – we heard it all.
Take Mrs Machete, for example. She and her family live in Masakhane, a community in the shadow of the Duva coal-fired power station.
After studying air quality in the Witbank area for almost two years, a team of scientists from the European Union came to an alarming conclusion. Looking at their data, they found that Witbank's air was the world's dirtiest – even when compared to the likes of Beijing, where people wear face masks to protect themselves from air pollution.
According to one report, the levels of some pollutants (chromium and barium) were so high that the research team's instruments had been unable to take accurate measurements.
It's no coincidence that Mpumalanga is also home to eleven of Eskom's coal-fired power stations. A twelfth is currently being built and when completed, Kusile will be one of the world's largest, burning 17 million tons of coal a year. It will also ramp up South Africa's carbon emissions by another 10% -- cementing our position as one of the world's highest contributors to climate change.
At the same time, about 220 million tons of coal are mined in Mpumalanga a year – that's almost 90% of South Africa's annual total. If we sorted those 220 million tons into one-ton blocks, each 1-meter tall, when stacked they'd reach more than half way to the moon.
The impact of coal on human health is hard to overstate. Even Eskom's own documents acknowledge that its polluting power stations are killing people.
According to an Eskom-commissioned report, air pollution caused by its coal power stations is killing at least 20 people a year – and that toll could jump to 617 deaths, with 25 000 people hospitalised, once all its stations are operating. These would include the mega coal plants, Medupi and Kusile power stations, currently under construction in Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
On Medupi specifically, the report found that with its 200m-high stacks, the plant will spread sulphur dioxide emissions over the whole Limpopo region, including the town of Lephalale, which now has a population of around 60,000 people.
The report states that people will die from the emission of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter, which cause chest problems and cancer.
Meanwhile Greenpeace's own research has found that air pollution from Eskom's coal-fired power plants is currently causing an estimated 2,200 premature deaths a year. This includes approximately 200 deaths of young children every year.
South Africa has legislation to limit the amount of pollution that the likes of Eskom can pump into our air. That legislation was designed to protect human rights guaranteed by our Constitution. In terms of the legislation, Eskom's power stations must meet a set of minimum emission standards by April 2015, and Eskom has known about this deadline since 2005.
In December last year Eskom applied for "rolling postponements" – a technical term meaning that, if successful, two thirds of Eskom's coal power stations would not have to comply with emission standards. Basically Eskom is seeking permission to continue pumping massive quantities of pollution into the air, at rates much higher than our country's emission standards allow. In the utility's application, Eskom stated that the costs of meeting the standards were too high and that "it is not practically feasible or beneficial to South Africa to fully comply with the minimal emission standards".
The bottom line: South Africa has laws to protect Katerina and David from coal-fired power plants – standards that would limit the amount of disease-causing sulphur dioxide and mercury that is released into the air and breathed in. But Eskom is actively trying to bypass those very laws.
And this is where you come into the story.
Eskom's application is still under consideration. Now's our chance to speak up and demand that Eskom be held accountable for their pollution. Communities in Mpumalanga and across the country have a constitutional right to a healthy environment. Together we can ensure that those rights are protected, that human rights are put before profit and pollution.
Take Action: Stop Eskom's Pollution Application
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EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Angelique Kerber of Germany reached her second Aegon International final with a 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory over 2009 champion Caroline Wozniacki on Friday.
She will play Madison Keys for her fourth career title, after the American teenager defeated Britain's Heather Watson 6-3, 6-1.
Kerber, who finished as runner-up to Tamira Paszek in 2012, challenged her Danish opponent throughout the 2-hour, 39-minute semifinal of fiercely contested baseline rallies.
Wozniacki, at first, held the upper hand by being the more aggressive player as she frequently came to the net, but after holding off three break points as she served out the opening set her challenge began to lose its intensity.
Kerber held a set point at 5-4 before winning the last six points of the tiebreaker to claim the second set, and in the third she finished strongly by sweeping five of the last six games.
Keys, the youngest player in the top 50 at 19, will be contesting her first WTA final after previously being stopped in the semis three times.
She fought off three break points before taking the opening set with a single break, and a further break for 2-1 set her firmly on the way to victory.


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Sometimes that moment of surrender comes when we find the willingness to look beyond ourselves...This is a "WE" program, Jim
On Broken Knees I Begin to Kneel
I came to you all by myself
and felt, you did not understand
that everything I planned for me
was something that I made in demand.
Of a wounded spirit who has lost its trust
in believing, you would really take care of me
I crossed that line into that angry place
where nothing matters except my fitful plea
Oh help me, I call out in simple anguish
as the hour bends its arms around my heart
and I realize that going on alone
is where everything begins to fall apart
And once again I come to you
with my little life in hand and all that I feel
Please take me now, I know you will
and on broken knees I begin to kneel.....
Ever wonder where Bill W. and Dr. Bob came up with the idea of a sponsor, someone the Big Book describes as a "spiritual adviser"? (See p. 63.) Here are some proverbs or sayings about taking advice from a book that was thousands of years old when the Big Book was being written:
"The way of a fool seems right to him,
but a wise man listens to advice."
"Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice."
"Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed."
"Listen to advice and accept instruction,
and in the end you will be wise."
Just more thoughts on sponsorship.................
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With summer on its way, there's never been a better time to get inspiration for your new season wardrobe. After browsing through some of our fave street style websites, we've compiled a few of our favourite looks.
Look 1: Comfort first, swap your heels for a pair trainers! Ideal for wandering around the city, team them with a pair of black skinnies and a biker. The biker doesn't necessarily have to mean 'heavy metal', so grab a lightweight jacket -perfect incase of a spring shower. Do what this Parisian has done and match the pattern on your biker with you trainers, throw a backpack on and you're done!
Look 2: Oh so elegant! With the good weather set to stay (we hope), pop those new heels on – you know, the ones you've been dying to wear. A plain flowing dress, matching jacket and a bright lippy and you have a faultless Spring/Summer look.
Look 3: Roll up Roll up! We love this relaxed look, for that cooler spring day. Roll up a pair of your fave jeans, pop on a warm knit jumper and layer with a summer coat and accessorizing scarf. Finish it off with a bit of bare leg and your staple black boots. So simple, yet so accomplished.
Look 4: Sun's out, legs out! A mini shirtdress and a little pair of strappy shoes teamed with a pair of new HOH Frame Ache sunnies is sure to turn heads.
Look 5: Think Pink! An oversized jacket in a bright colour matched with a little clutch and heels and you're set. With bold colours such as pink, poppy red and cobalt blue there is no chance you'll be overlooked.
What are your fave street style looks? What's on your shopping list for SS14?
/HOH x