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Almost a quarter of men and one-fifth of women in the United States smoke cigarettes, according to the American Heart Association. And although it's well-known to be a deadly habit—to the tune of around 400,000 deaths annually—more than
700,000 people a year start up. Despite multimillion-dollar antismoking campaigns targeted at children, almost all new smokers are youths.
What accounts for the glaring gap between message and behavior? New research suggests that early attitudes about smoking and early experimentation may give smoking enough of a foothold to become a lifelong addiction—and smoking may actually spur brain changes that make people resistant to antismoking messages. Add it all up and you've got a habit that's easy to start and painfully difficult to stop.
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That's the reason early prevention is the best policy, says Joseph DiFranza, MD, an addictions researcher at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, Mass.
His study in the May Addictive Behaviors (Vol. 33, No. 5) suggests that smoking only one cigarette can spur a loss of autonomy, which occurs when a person either has to make an effort not to smoke again or experiences discomfort when not smoking. His analysis of 30,000 teenage smokers in New Zealand, the largest study of teenage smoking to date, found that many teens reported at least minor symptoms of addiction, and those symptoms increased for every cigarette they smoked. By the time a person smokes 100 cigarettes, DiFranza says, 95 percent report addiction symptoms.
"It only takes a handful of cigarettes for the average person to become addicted," he says.
His research challenges the prevailing view that people have to smoke every day to become addicted, DiFranza says. "Kids who don't smoke every day don't consider themselves to be smokers," he says, "but they have the cravings and withdrawal symptoms."
Warning kids about the realities of addiction is a mission that Judy Andrews, PhD, shares in her lab and in her life. Andrews, a psychologist at the Oregon Research Institute in Eugene, Ore., recalls a time when her then-3-year-old daughter exclaimed, "Eww, gross!" as a smoker passed by. She knew her daughter had a decidedly negative opinion of smoking, but she wondered how children's opinions change over time.
In the 15 years since that day, Andrews has become an expert on children's feelings toward substance abuse. She's found that children as young as 7 have strong opinions about smoking, which are informed by TV, family and peers.
Andrews's latest research in the March Psychology of Addictive Behavior (Vol. 22, No. 1) suggests that these early attitudes predict whether someone becomes a smoker. She and her colleagues tested about 700 elementary school students in Oregon, second through fifth grade, by showing them images of people smoking and asking whether they thought kids who smoke are exciting, cool, neat and popular.
Seven years later, the participants who had positive social images of smoking when they were children were 30 percent to 40 percent more likely to have smoked a cigarette in the past year.
That statistic resonates with Andrews.
"I've got a teenage daughter in high school," she says, "so I take my research home." She's also taking her research to the classroom in the form of an antismoking program aimed at fifth-graders. In it, she tries to counter positive social images with negative ones, showing children unattractive pictures of people smoking and asking them, "Is this cool? Would this make you popular?" It's too early to tell how successful it will be, Andrews says, but early indications hint that children in the program indeed profess a less positive social image of smoking.
"At a young age, you can change kids' attitudes a lot easier than in 12th grade when they think they know everything," she says.
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Yet smoking may engender changes in the brain that make smokers resistant to the very antismoking messages Andrews and her colleagues promote, according to a paper in press in Nature Neuroscience by Baylor College of Medicine neuroscientist Read Montague, PhD. His findings suggest that smokers don't learn from mistakes as well as nonsmokers.
In his research, Montague used fMRI to measure the brain activity of smokers and nonsmokers while they played an investment game with predetermined outcomes. The researchers specifically looked for two brain activity patterns known to be important to learning: experiential and fictive learning signals. Experiential learning takes place when investors adjust their behavior when their earning expectations don't match their actual earnings. Fictive learning occurs when investors compare what they actually earned with what they hypothetically would have earned had they invested differently. Together, these signals help guide decision-making in most people.
In this experiment, Montague and his colleagues teased apart these learning methods by developing algorithms to measure the impact of each signal in each betting situation. They found that although both smokers and nonsmokers learned from experiential signals, only the nonsmokers responded to the fictive signals. But when the researchers consulted the fMRI images taken throughout the study, they found that the fictive learning signals were indeed occurring in smokers' brains—they just weren't using those signals to guide their behavior.
"Both learning signals show up in the brain," Montague says, "but the smokers only use the experiential signal in making their choices."
Somewhere in their thought processes, smokers were discarding fictive learning as a decision-making strategy.
Montague suspects that the increased dopamine in the brains of smokers interferes with the reinforcement learning process that would otherwise let them learn from their mistakes, "leaving smokers guided only by immediate or experiential rewards and uninfluenced by fictive learning signals," he notes.
A surfeit of dopamine could help explain why smokers who are faced with a barrage of information about the ill effects of their habits don't up and quit, he notes.
Another suspect in the brain is the thalamus, according to a 2007 study in Neuropsychopharmacology (Vol. 32, No. 12) by psychiatry professor Jed Rose, PhD, at Duke University Medical Center.
"The thalamus is an important but incredibly neglected brain structure," Rose says.
His research into the thalamus looks to end that neglect. One of the jobs of the thalamus is to adjust the brain's responses to various stimuli, a process known as thalamic sensory gating, he explains. If the brain is getting more than it needs of some stimulus, the thalamus turns the knob down so the brain doesn't get overstimulated. Rose's study suggests that nicotine makes this process work even better, allowing the brain to block out even more of the unpleasant stimuli than normal, making the smoker calm and relaxed.
Quitting smoking, then, makes a smoker less able to cope with these stressful situations because the smoker is used to the enhanced calm provided by nicotine, the study says. They can't just light up and tune out anymore.
For these reasons and more, tobacco is "the most persistent drug of addiction," says Steven Grant, PhD, chief of the clinical neuroscience branch of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and its cultural acceptability and legality serve to make it that much more dangerous. But understanding exactly how nicotine gains an early foothold in the brain, he says, will allow researchers to develop medicines and therapies that finally snuff it out.
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Farmers will find plentiful seed corn, new technology for '08
Leading seed corn companies are geared up this year to meet the new level of demand from growers, company officials say. However, you might have to line up a little early to buy some of the elite hybrids with new technology.
The big seed producers don't necessarily look for a much bigger corn crop in '08, but have had to catch up to the new plateau of corn production that formed last fall with higher prices.
"We're ramping up production for 2008," says Jerry Harrington, sales and marketing public relations manager for Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. "We increased [seed] corn production acres by over two-thirds, compared to last year."
Pioneer is expecting big demand for new technologies, including its triple-stack hybrids, which include Herculex insect protection technology and glyphosate resistance traits, Harrington said. "There's big demand for those technologies. There was big demand for them last year," he said.
Ben Kaehler, traits and germplasm specialist for Dow AgroSciences, maker of Mycogen corn hybrids, says it's unlikely the industry -- like last year -- will be surprised by the size of the corn crop this year. For 2008, DAS is expecting about 90 million acres of corn, Kaehler said.
Commercial seed producers are on track for a record year, Kaehler tells Agriculture Online. "They've never produced more seed than they will this year," he says. While he expects there will be "ample supplies" of seed, early purchasing may be in order to get the new technologies, Kaehler says. "Some hybrids will sell out quickly," he adds.
Syngenta Seeds is producing seed corn on about 15% more acres this summer than last year to meet expected customer demand, says Tom Gahm, head of communications for Syngenta corn and soybeans. Syngenta owns the Garst, Golden Harvest and NK brands.
"Although we expect the 2008 U.S. corn crop to be slightly smaller than this year, it will still be a very large crop, and we anticipate customer demand for Syngenta seed and traits to increase over 2007," he says.
Much of the new production is dedicated to new hybrids with stacked traits, Gahm says, including the new Agrisure 3000GT -- a four-way stack of GT (glyphosate tolerance) CB/LL (corn borer resistance and LibertyLink technology) and RW (corn rootworm resistance).
Despite droughty conditions in some areas, growing conditions for seed production generally have been good this summer, company representatives say.
"The majority of our acreage is irrigated," Gahm says. "Dryland acres have had timely and ample rainfall, and temperatures during pollination were ideal this summer."
Along with expanded domestic seed acres, Syngenta expanded winter seed production in South America, he says. "We will have a significantly larger volume of seed available to customers for 2008 -- more than we have ever had before."
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Chili is a controversial topic. Living in Chicago, we hear non-stop about pizza and hot dogs, the variations are great and regional – New York vs. Chicago vs. New Haven pizza. Dirty water Hot Dogs vs. Chicago Style vs. Detroit Coney Dog, so I am no stranger to controversial foods. For chili, some people include beans, others do not; some include tomato, others do not. Some people (and I am talking to you, Cincinnati) combine spaghetti, cinnamon, chili, shredded cheese, diced onions, and beans. With full disclosure, I grew up on, what my mother called, "chili soup" which I still believe to be a combination of ground beef, kidney beans, spaghetti, tomato sauce and a light sprinkling of McCormick chili powder from the same can that is still in the lazy Susan. While I prefer some versions over others, I don't judge (OK, I judge a little, but only in private) which are valid. If you like it, good for you and for the chili. Continue reading
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Festival inspires elementary and middle school girls to think about careers in science
TOWSON, Md. (April 17, 2008)—What is it like to search for life on other planets or to build your DNA into a bracelet? Local girls will learn the answers to these questions and more as they dig into hands-on science at the Sally Ride Science Festival on May 10 at the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics at Towson University. The festival, which is open to the public and runs from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., is presented by Sally Ride Science™, an innovative science content company dedicated to fueling students' interests in science, math and technology.
The Sally Ride Science Festival at Towson University will bring together hundreds of upper elementary and middle school girls, parents and teachers for a day of science and socializing. The festival features discovery workshops for students given by local scientists and engineers, and workshops for parents and teachers on ways to support students' interests in science and math. A highlight of the festival is an inspiring talk by cosmochemist Laurie Leshin, who serves as the director of sciences and exploration at the Goddard Space Flight Center and leads the largest science organization within NASA. The festival also includes a street fair with hands-on activities, booths, food and music.
The cost is $18 and advance registration is required. The registration fee includes the featured talk, workshops, lunch and the street fair. The festival is created and run by Sally Ride Science. Northrop Grumman is the presenting sponsor.
About Sally Ride Science
Sally Ride Science is an innovative science content company dedicated to fueling girls' and boys' interests in science, math and technology. Dr. Sally Ride, best known as America's first woman in space, founded the company in 2001 to create quality programs and products that educate, entertain, engage and inspire. Its programs include Sally Ride Science Festivals, TOYchallenge, Educator Institutes, summer camps, and after-school programs. Publications include award-winning science books, science career books, and innovative Classroom Sets to supplement science instruction. Publications and programs bring science to life and show kids that science is creative, collaborative, fascinating and fun. For more information go to www.SallyRideScience.com or call 1-800-561-5161.
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Delonte West chooses not to visit White House with Mavs
WASHINGTON — Delonte West's social network misadventure about not being allowed to go to the Mavericks' White House visit was premature and, as it turns out, inaccurate.
West, who pleaded guilty in 2009 to a weapons possession charge, was cleared to attend the ceremony with President Barack Obama on Monday. But West chose to stay at the team's hotel and meet the bus after the event.
West originally told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that he was banned from going to the White House. When he said it, West and everybody else thought that to be true. But officials from the NBA and the Mavericks said he was given the OK to attend the function.
West, who grew up in the Washington area, said he has family in the area and elected not to go to the celebration.
The Mavericks said they are handling the matter internally. The NBA had no comment.
After making his comments after Saturday night's win over New Orleans, West went on a rant on Twitter, using graphic language to talk about many subjects.
He mentioned, among other things, spending nights in his car, in the gym and sometimes in the hotel where many Mavs stay before they find permanent housing. He also wrote about money problems after his salary dropped by more than 75 percent to the league minimum with the Mavericks.


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Abigail's Party originally aired as part of the @BBC's influential Play for Today series. Writer/director Mike Leigh was responsible for several productions for the series, as was Dennis Potter (The Singing Detective). This filmed play was developed the same way most of Leigh's work has been -- in improvisatory workshops with the actors. It was also performed on-stage before it was filmed for television. It's a character-driven social satire. Alison Steadman (Leigh's wife, who has appeared in many of his films) stars as Beverly, the obnoxious, manipulative host of a small gathering of neighbors. Tim Stern plays Laurence, Beverly's career-driven, joyless husband. The couple has Angela (Janine Duvitski), a talkative nurse, and Tony (John Salthouse), her taciturn husband, for a visit, along with Sue (Harriet Reynolds), an unfailingly polite and timid divorced woman whose 15-year-old daughter, Abigail, is having a party that night. Beverly begins drinking and smoking before anyone else arrives, and doesn't stop throughout the night. She sets her sights on Tony the moment he walks in the door. She flirts openly with him. Laurence objects ineffectually, while Angela seems almost to encourage Beverly's interest in her husband. For his part, Tony doesn't say much. He's ill at ease, and seems to be in a very bad mood. Sue is also uncomfortable among these people, and preoccupied with what's going on at her own house. She allows Beverly to goad her into drinking until she gets sick. At one point (at Beverly's urging), Tony and Laurence go over to Sue's house to check up on things, but the reassurances they offer upon their return are unconvincing. The tension between Beverly and Laurence grows. As she taunts and belittles him, he objects to nearly everything she says and does, and the evening heads toward disaster. ~ Josh Ralske, Rovi
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Rumor: Samsung GT-i9500 to have Super AMOLED HD Plus Display
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Display tech wrongly speculated for Galaxy S III
The previously spotted Samsung GT-i9500 is rumored to carry a Super AMOLED HD Plus display. According to sources of SamMobile, the handset was seen at the Tizen Delopers Conference in San Francisco sporting the display tech, previously speculated to be destined for the Galaxy S III.
It is speculated that the GT-i9500, alleged to have an internal codename of Fraser, had the display as part of a small-scale manufacturing test for such technology. Creating development handsets could be seen as a perfect opportunity for such a trial, and including the Plus display is viewed as a great promotional point towards the jointly developed Tizen mobile operating system.
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ARCADIA An Eclipse Award champion as a 2- and 3-year-old, Beholder returned to racing Sunday and made easy work of the $75,000 Santa Lucia Stakes, winning it by 5¼ lengths ahead of Legacy at Santa Anita Park.
Racing for the first time since Nov. 13, Beholder won her ninth race out of 13 starts. It was her fourth straight win and sixth victory in her last seven starts. She has been out of the money only once in her career, in her debut race. And she now has earned $3.1 million in her career.
Beholder, a 4-year-old filly by Henny Hughes, was sent off at 1-9 odds, with more than $539,000 bet on her to show.
"She's spectacular," Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens said. "I know people were saying this was a paid workout, but sometimes these races are tougher on you."
Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella said Beholder "still has room to grow.
Rather than ship her and risk her getting hurt on the trip, Mandella kept her at Santa Anita. Now she's ready for her next race, on Long Island on Belmont Stakes day in the $1 million Ogden Phipps Handicap.
"All her rivals will be there, so we want to see if we can beat them again," said B. Wayne Hughes, Beholder's owner, referring to Princess of Sylmar and Close Hatches.
Martin Panza, president of the New York Racing Association, was in the winner's circle to congratulate Hughes and Mandella. He said the day of the Belmont Stakes, June 7, will feature six Grade I races and will be like a "Breeders' Cup day."
Beholder is the first horse to win both the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies and Distaff.
John Sadler and Jerry Hollendorfer tied for the Santa Anita training title with 34 wins each. The tie was ensured when Sadler's Bench Light beat Hollendorfer's Husband's Folly by a neck in the last race.
• Jockey Rafael Bejarano won his fifth riding title at Santa Anita with 93 victories for the meeting. Joe Talamo was a distant second with 54 wins.
• Trainer Mike Mitchell saddled his final horse ever, Good Samurai, in Sunday's sixth race. The veteran trainer announced his retirement this week. He turned his string over to his assistant, Phil D'Amato.


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Party down Slavic-style at culture-clashing Bulgarian disco Mehanata, where you can pound up to six drinks in its infamous ice cage (a see-through freezer that houses more than 50 different types of vodka). Before you enter, you're given a Soviet fur uniform and a timer set to two minutes; guzzle as much as you can in the time allotted. Afterward, heat things up with an eclectic crowd—Russian pole dancers included—on a disco-dive dance floor. 113 Ludlow St between Delancey and Rivington Sts (212-625-0981, mehanata.com). Thu--Sat 8pm--4am; $10, ice cage $20.
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This rowdy New York City--via--Barcelona blowout makes a mark with a reliable open vodka bar. Go wild with a young rock & roll clientele while DJs Max and Sren spin new wave, grunge and Top 40. 158 Bleecker St at Thompson St (212-505-3474, nastymondays.com). Next party: Dec 19 10pm--4am, open bar 10--11pm; free.
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Ross County Emergency Management Agency Director Dave Bethel told commissioners Monday that the panel was being formed in response to an incident in Zanesville in October 2011 in which a man who owned dozens of exotic animals turned them loose, then committed suicide. Law enforcement officials killed most of the animals.
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The Canon G9 was recently released. Some interesting tidbits:- RAW has been reinstated- 12mp, thought the extra megapixels are used for resolution but for noise reduction in RAW- face detection- focus confirm momentarily enlarges the focus area for confirmation- audio recordingIt retains the optical viewfinder (hooray!) though reviewers say the lens barrel intrudes at wide angle. It also retains the ISO dial, nice retro feature. I'm enticed but I'm waiting until the price comes down. It appears to be a nice camera to introduce oneself to the world of RAW.
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I recently took our G9 into the Olympic National Park for a couple of days easy backpacking. It's super light compared to my D70 but I'm sure there are lighter cameras out there. Overall I am pleased & would take this again if photography isn't one of my main goals. I would recommend applying a screen protector before you leave, that big screen would be too easy to scratch.Then again if I can save weight elsewhere in my pack (and I can!) I'll be tempted to haul the D70, there's no substitute for an SLR sometimes.Some sample photos here:http://flickr.com/photos/kreppart/sets/72157602177218661/
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Ken - Your images turned out very crisp and bold. You were definitely able to capture the intense variations of green and gray of the lush Olympics. The photo stream was like reading a sentence with the photo of Seattle acting as a very concise and unavoidable period at the end. - Sam
Hi Ken,Looks like a was a great fall trip--but what was that bright thing in the sky?Couple of camera questions: Does Canon make a WA converter for the G9? (I don't see one listed in the Canon USA website.) Can you adjust (reduce) the G9's contrast setting? Thanks!
Ken, great photo set. Couple of questions on how you use the G9. Did you take JPEG, JPEG+RAW, RAW? Given the G9 is a pocket camera, how would you rate image quality?I'm still far away from the SLR world, for cash reasons. I have Lumix FZ7 which is SLR-ish, but the images are too noisy and my model doesn't do RAW. So... the G9 looks enticing at my acquisition level.
Hi Miguel,Not Ken, but his exif data indicate the shots are jpgs. Can't guess whether he might have used jpg+raw mode, but the G9 is a rare compact digicam that offers the option.Don't know about Iberian pricing :-) but in the States you can get an Olympus E410 with kit lens for only $130 more than the G9. Close enough to make an slr a reasonable option.
Hi, Rick. Right now I'm hesitant to invest in a DSLR and I need a replacement take-anywhere camera for my old Canon Ixus. When I do go for a DSLR, I'd think I would go Canon (not that I think Olympus is bad, I grew up wanting an OM-1, never satisfied that wish), something like a Canon Digital Rebel XTi but I'd think about it a great deal.Another thing I find attractive about the G9 is that it's a nicer street camera (quieter, smaller) than a DSLR.For me the fact that it does RAW is a nice add-on since it will allow me to dip my toes in that world.
Well, Rick, I capitulated and went the DSLR route! After debating (myself) and mulling over which model I am expecting a Canon 400D (and a few accessories) sometime soon. I had also considered the Nikon D40 and D40x. It did hit the pocket but I figure I'll be using and enjoying it for a nice long time.
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8-Rachel Peterson, 15:18; 16-Maddie DeZordo, 16:11; 23-Alison Bamford, 16:38.
Varsity Oak Ridge boys — 6th place
23-Alex Merry, 13:24; 33-Jordan Hordesky, 13:44; 35-Colin Pilcher, 13:48; 41-Patrick Irwin, 14:02; 44-Josh Gladwell, 14:09; 51-Brett Ford, 14:27; 59-Garrett Bardini, 14:36; 74-Bret McNamee, 14:56.
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6-Sami Kilcollins, 18:32; 8-Karina Kauffman, 19:04; 10-Lauren Martinez, 19:38; 13-Alia Crook, 19:54; 19-Sarah Reinhart, 20:41; 38-Sami Jo Sanfelice, 23:34.
JV boys Oak Ridge — 4th place
10-Ian Feekes, 15:10; 21-Chris Buckley, 16:36; 29-JT Janecek, 17:39; 33-Zach Closson, 17:52; 34-Jacob Irizarry, 17:54.
Frosh/soph girls Oak Ridge — 1st place
1-Sarah Dolley, 15:55; 3-Briana Dulgar, 16:13; 5-Mikhayla Polivka, 16:19; 8-Arial Hendrickson, 16:48; 19-Peyton Wright, 17:30; 71-Katie Sanfelice, 20:49; 95-Sarah Connor, 22:19.
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6-Austin Streetman, 13:37; 21-Kyle Kauffman, 14:25; 22-Luke Bricca, 14:39; 25-Blake Fabian, 14:42; 26-Joe Shaller, 14:44; 32-Oliver Arenchild, 14:57; 38-Rohan Nalawadi, 15:16; 41-Sebastian Gardey, 15:19; 71-Ethan Fleming, 16:29; 82-Nolan Vanhonsebrouck, 16:41; 102-Matthew Kerr, 17:17; 116-Michael Quiroz, 17:52; Brent Maher, 18:02; 126-Nick White 18:10; 141-Matthais Zierhut, 19:12.


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Like all good pleasure delayers, we've left the best till last. As part of the pretty extensive fall update this year, Xbox 360 owners will get chance to use the Last FM service on their Xbox 360 dashboard. Not sure what Last FM is? Simple, it's a music service that includes access to your music library and a series of radio stations. Unfortunately, like all the other applications, Last FM is confined to the dashboard and cannot be accessed separately in-game... however, if games like the upcoming APB will have Last FM integration, then things may change in the future.
Does it sync with your Last FM account?
Yes, it "scrobbles," but only inside the application. Use the standard music player on the dashboard and it doesn't.
Can you individually select songs?
No... Well if you can, I can't see it, and I've literally gone through every option. It's like clicking random on your iTunes library, which I love doing by the way.
Are there loads of adverts?
The only one I saw in a few hours of fiddling was a LastFM one, seen in the video below, that appears after a certain amount of songs.
Is Last FM free?
Yes to gold members. Silver will only have access to 3 hours of music a month.
You know the drill, the gallery with the screens and short walkthrough are below...
The Preview Program update e-mails for wave 1 are going out this week. If you haven't signed up, check out the details here. The full update is coming soon. No specific date has been named yet, although November 17th is a good shout.
Check out the fall 2009 dashboard update gallery here for all the Last FM (and more) screens.


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(April 20-May 20). You have the gift of seeing the complete picture of who people are. You appreciate beautiful people, but if someone proves unkind or thoughtless, beauty drains quickly from view.
(May 21-June 21). The group needs you now. You'll protect the defenseless, balance the energy of intense people, tend to the lonely and serve the helpless. You'll also detect ulterior motives and be on guard against abuses of power.
(June 22-July 22). You're talented, but you don't want others to think of you only in this way. You identify more strongly with your common heritage of being a friend, a family member and a human than with your specialness of being a gifted person.
(July 23-Aug. 22). Being around someone who loves you can be a treat. You can feel the energy of that love, and you bask in it. Of course, sometimes it's too much. Like most treats, it's better enjoyed in small doses.
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Offer your opponent nothing to resist, and they cannot react against you. But what if the opponent is inside you, a persistent voice feeding you lies and misinformation? Ignoring it could make it go away.
(Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you insist on only one way of proceeding, you will eventually come to a wall and be stopped. So don't be obstinate. Be open to new solutions.
(Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Ask any babysitter, and they'll tell you that what seems like an emergency to a child is but a passing annoyance to a more seasoned individual. In the course of this day, you will play both roles.
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You want to feel firmly in control, but of course that won't work in the context of a relationship. Sharing with another person means letting go of some of that control.
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There is satisfaction to be mined from small gains. But you have to be willing to accept the gift. A winning attitude will include tracking and celebrating the minor advancements.
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're moving quickly through the landscape today. When one vista loses its mystique, you are on to the next view.
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With demolition underway at the corner of Ruppert Road and Highway 1, Iowa City's new Aldi grocery store is scheduled to be built and open to customers in about six months.
Heather Moore, vice president of the Aldi Dwight Division, said work has begun to clear the site - just across the highway from Iowa City's Culver's restaurant - and officials hope to open the nearly 15,500-square-foot store early next year.
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12:46 (Dow Jones) One of the more interesting aspects about the potential Disney (DIS) deal to buy Pixar (PIXR) is that Steve Jobs, who runs PIXR and Apple (AAPL), would become DIS's largest shareholder. "Might there be succession issues?" Barry Ritholtz asks (http://bigpicture.typepad.com/).
"Recall that when Apple bought NeXT, they got Steve Jobs as a consultant. From that role, he eventually engineered his return as CEO. Will a Disney/Pixar deal give Jobs a springboard to eventually take over running Disney?"
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While visiting the 700-island paradise of the Caribbean, you will discover many of the stunning ports, each with a distinctive feel and character. Experience the world's finest snorkelling destinations and dive into a dynamic nightlife with a tropical twist or simply just relax on the beach!
There is so much you can do in Caribbean from snorkeling in the Barrier Reef in Belize, Swimming with sharks in the Bahamas, sampling rum in San Juan or chilling out on anyone of the amazing beaches the area has to offer. Your holiday can be as active or as relaxing as you wish.
There is something for everybody in the Caribbean. If you take a Western cruise, you may stop at Falmouth; it's one of the Caribbean's newest ports and a great addition ,with its stunning scenery, amazing wildlife and wonderful plantation house 'Good Hope, Great House.' This estate is a real gem and a must see! Belize hosts the second largest barrier reef, home to thousands of unique sea life. If you take an Eastern cruise, stop of at St Thomas, which is packed full of history, or for the more adventurous, go snorkelling at Turtle Cove, then take the St Thomas Skyride for an Arial view of this amazing island. San Juan in Puerto Rico is home to the Bacardi rum factory and in the Old Town, the Castillo de San Felipe is a popular six level lighthouse fort dating back to the 16th Century.
Experience a little a piece of paradise in the Caribbean form its white sandy beaches, it's glistening blue waters, it's cloudless skies and it's swaying palm trees. From the moment you get your first glimpse of the Caribbean you know are somewhere special.
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How to Caramelize Onions
Caramelizing onions adds rich sweetness to most any dish. Our test kitchen walks you through the simple technique of how to caramelize onions.
Slowly cooking onions draws out their natural sweetness as the sugar in them caramelizes. The result is sweet, tender, dark-brown onions that enhance the taste of just about anything from soups to meats.
All you need is oil, onions and a little time. You can caramelize any onion, but some varieties might caramelize more quickly depending on their sugar content. Standard yellow onions work well and actually have more sugar than Vidalia and other sweet onions. (See below for different varieties of onions.)
More important than the type of onion you choose is how you prepare it:
- Slice onions into consistent shapes and thicknesses to ensure they cook and caramelize evenly.
- Onions will lose about 2/3 of their volume as their water evaporates during cooking, so start out with more than you think you need.
- Watch the onions closely and stir frequently. As they near the end of cooking, you might need to stir every minute to prevent burning.
Caramelizing Onions Step-by-Step
Step 1: Slice
Slice root and top off onion; cut in half. Peel and slice. Use a large, heavy skillet so the onions are not crowded. Heat oil in the pan over medium heat; add the onions and stir to coat.
Step 2: Stir
Cook onions, stirring occasionally from the bottom every 5 minutes. Once onions begin to brown, reduce heat. Continue cooking 20-30 minutes, stirring every 2-5 minutes until onions are golden-brown, adding more oil if needed.
Step 3: Caramelize
When onions reach their desired color, remove from heat to stop cooking. Sprinkle onions with salt, pepper and sugar to enhance flavors if desired.
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Caramelized onions take on new personalities with these mix-ins:
- Fresh or dried herbs
- A splash of balsamic vinegar
- A few tablespoons of red wine or beef broth
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Onions this good make just about anything taste better. Try them with:
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- Steak, poultry or sausages
- Scrambled eggs or omelets
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Make extra caramelized onions to keep on hand in the fridge (3 or 4 days) or freeze (up to 3 months) to dress up soups, salads, sandwiches and dips in a flash.
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Chives can be used in place of green onions if you triple the amount (they're mild).
Leeks and their mellow taste often win over those who dislike other onions.
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Green onions, or scallions, are onions harvested before maturity. Chop some on packaged foods to add zip and zing.
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Length distribution of OXPHOS gene introns. (a) Length distribution of the 400 introns interrupting the coding sequence in the 78 D. melanogaster, D. pseudoobscura and A. gambiae OXPHOS genes investigated. (b) Comparison of the orthologous introns in the three species. Length of 138 D. melanogaster introns plotted in ascending length order was compared with the length of the 138 D. pseudoobscura orthologous introns and with the length of 98 orthologous A. gambiae introns. Note that length class shifts are rare.
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It's only the end of July, but the Ohio State Buckeyes can already hear "OH-IO" as they prepare for the upcoming college football season.
Devon Torrence, a 2007 Canton South High School graduate, is entering his senior year on the Ohio State football team. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time as a Buckeye.
"It's been a great opportunity for me," Torrence said. "I am truly blessed to play at Ohio State."
"It's crazy it has gone so fast and I'm looking forward to another great year with those guys."
The guys Torrence will take the field with may feel an extended amount of pressure this season as many have predicted Ohio State to contend for the National Championship. The Buckeyes will feature Heisman hopeful Terrelle Pryor on offense as well as All-American candidate Cameron Heyward on defense.
Torrence noted his team's expectations are to compete for the crystal football.
"We're going to compete week in and week out, have a fun year and compete for the National Championship," he said.
A potential benefactor for the Buckeyes is the BCS National Championship game will be held in Arizona, a location Ohio State has played their bowl game in five out of the past eight years.
In the meantime, Ohio State will face a tough schedule that include games against Miami (FL), Wisconsin, Penn State, Iowa and of course Michigan.
Torrence realizes the Buckeyes will have "to stay humble" over the course of the 12 game schedule. He noted what his team learned when Purdue upset Ohio State last season.
"We feel we overlooked them a little bit," Torrence said, "and that's the biggest thing we learned from that game."
During his high school career, Torrence played in the friendly confines of Canton South's Clyde Brechbuler Stadium which holds around 3,000 people. Now playing in front of over 100,000 people and a national audience has little effect on the 6-foot-1 senior.
"I don't even notice the people at the game," Torrence said. "I'm too focused at what's going on on the field."
Torrence has made a few changes to his football skills at Canton South. While playing for the Wildcats, he was one of the main offensive weapons and gained more than 3,000 all-purpose yards. On defense, he played the safety position.
Canton South head football coach Moe Daniska has watched Torrence make the move to cornerback under Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel. Daniska noted his former player's athletic ability has helped Torrence move to cornerback.
"His overall athleticism has enabled him to play any position in the defensive secondary," Daniska said. "His defensive ability has made him an outstanding corner for Ohio State."
In addition to playing major college football, Torrence has also played minor league baseball in the Houston Astros organization.
Torrence said he is still involved with the Astros, but he is focusing on enjoying his last year with the Buckeye before possibly going back to the Astros.
If a career in professional sports does not work out, Torrence noted he would like a job that requires a special skill such as acting. He is currently working to obtain a degree in communications.
"I don't really want to work a nine to five job," he said.
For now, Torrence will take the field with the Ohio State University Buckeyes who kick off their season in Columbus on a Thursday night primetime game against Marshall University on Sept. 2.


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SEM image and panchromatic CL image. SEM image (top) and panchromatic CL image (false color, bottom) acquired at low magnification (×500) at the edge of the NW area. The black line is a guide for the eye along the edge of the NW area.
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Vermont All-Star Women's team's Tonya Conley, #24, goes for a loose ball against New Hampshire during the Merchants Bank/Rotary Twin State Classic at the Patrick Gym in Burlington in July 2010. This season, Conley will be a junior guard for University of Vermont's women's team after transferring from Dayton. / Ian Thomas Jansen-Lonnquist, for the Free Press
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Heres a quick snapshot of the new additions to the UVM womens basketball team, including comments from UVM coach Lori McBride:
Tonya Conley
5-6 junior guard from Burlington
Sat out last season after transferring from Dayton
Burlington Free Press first-team all-state selection in 2010
McBride on Conley: She is an incredible individual, probably one of the best on the team in terms of work ethic. Will be playing some point guard and off-guard for us this year. Shes just amazing energy, great defensive presence; is really able to lock up point guards.
Kylie Atwood
5-5 freshman guard from Irasburg, Vt.
Vermont Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior at Lake Region
McBride on Atwood: Shell be competing for minutes at the point-guard spot. Shes a great shooter, is very dangerous, and is a great playmaker.
Sam Brenner
6-3 freshman forward from Nashua, N.H.
Led New Hampton to a 23-2 record as a senior and a trip to the New England Prep School Athletic Conference final.
McBride on Brenner: Has a great wing span, is a great defensive presence. Shes very aggressive offensively. She finds a way to score points. We think she can contribute right away.
Gracia Hutson
6-2 freshman forward from Wayzata, Minn.
Played for a Hopkins High School team that was ranked second in the USA Today top-25 poll.
McBride on Hutson: We anticipate her doing a great job for us on the boards and shes also an excellent post defender.
Kaylea Britton
6-0 freshman forward from Ulysses, Kan.
Had a 38-point, 21-rebound game as a high school senior and is also an accomplished volleyball player.
McBride on Britton: A really great athlete and can do a lot of different things. Shes one of the most versatile players on our team. She can shoot and go inside and post up.


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Attention is still focused on last week's decision and aftermath of the Affordable Care Act, but the Supreme Court delivered 64 other opinions this term — fewer than they have decided in any of the past 20 years. Bill Moyers Journal links to varied analyses of five other key decisions that have not gotten as much press as health care. National Public Radio's Nina Totenberg also looks into the end of the term, including the startling leak about the health care decision, other notable cases, and if this signals a shift in the court's idealogy. "You can't take one term in isolation," Tom Goldstein, publisher of SCOTUSblog, told NPR. "The arc of the law is solidly on the right. ... Anyone who thinks that John Roberts has now come out of the closet as his true liberal self is severely misguided. We have a track record here. He's a solidly conservative justice."
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Rocky McElhaney, Nashville, Tennessee, for the appellant, Mae Coleman.
Warren Smith and Judith Lojek, Nashville, Tennessee, for the appellee, South Tennessee Oil, Inc., d/b/a Quick Mart.
Judge: STAFFORD
This premises liability action concerns the moving party's burden on a motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff/Appellant tripped and fell in the parking lot of Defendant/Appellee convenience store. During Appellant's deposition, she was unable to state specifically what caused her to fall other than pointing to photographs of the cracked and uneven pavement. Appellee moved for summary judgment, which the trial court granted. We conclude that Appellee's motion for summary judgment, which pointed to the Appellant's lack of specific evidence showing causation, was insufficient to shift the burden of production to the Appellant. Reversed and remanded.
Court: TN Court of Criminal Appeals
Larry Samuel Patterson, Jr., Columbia, Tennessee, for the appellant, Terrance Antonio Cecil.
Robert E. Cooper, Jr., Attorney General and Reporter; Rachel West Harmon, Assistant Attorney General; Mike Bottoms, District Attorney General, and Daniel J. Runde, Assistant District Attorney General, for the appellee, State of Tennessee.
Judge: WEDEMEYER
A Maury County jury convicted the Defendant, Terrance Antonio Cecil, of assault and false imprisonment, both Class A misdemeanors. The trial court sentenced the Defendant to concurrent sentences of six months incarceration, with all but sixty days on each suspended, followed by ten months on probation. On appeal, the Defendant contends: (1) the evidence is insufficient to sustain his convictions; (2) the trial court erred when it considered his prior arrest record in sentencing; and (3) the trial court committed plain error by failing to instruct the jury on the lesser-included offenses of attempted false imprisonment and attempted assault. After a thorough review of the record and relevant authorities, we affirm the trial court's judgments.
Stephen M. Wallace, District Public Defender; and Andrew Kennedy, Assistant Public Defender, for the appellant, Timothy L. Rose.
Robert E. Cooper, Jr., Attorney General and Reporter; David H. Findley, Assistant Attorney General; Barry Staubus, District Attorney General; and Joseph E. Perrin, Assistant District Attorney General, for the appellee, State of Tennessee.
Judge: WITT
Seeking relief from the Sullivan County Criminal Court's dismissal of his petition for postconviction relief from his 2008 conviction of attempted aggravated robbery, Timothy L. Rose appeals and claims that his plea of guilty to the conviction offense is invalid because it was the product of ineffective assistance of counsel and was unknowingly and involuntarily made. The record, however, supports the post-conviction court's findings and its denial of post-conviction relief. For that reason, we affirm the post-conviction court's denial of relief.
Mary J. Clement (on appeal), Portland, Tennessee, and John H. Norton, III, and Liberti A. Snider (at trial), Shelbyville, Tennessee, for the appellant, Glover P. Smith.
Robert E. Cooper, Jr., Attorney General and Reporter; Benjamin A. Ball, Assistant Attorney General; William C. Whitesell, Jr., District Attorney General; and Trevor Lynch, Assistant District Attorney General, for the appellee, State of Tennessee.
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A Rutherford County Circuit Court Jury convicted the appellant, Glover P. Smith, of fabricating evidence in counts 1 and 2 and filing a false report in counts 3 through 8. During a sentencing hearing, the trial court merged the appellant's convictions of filing a false report in counts 3, 4, and 5 and ordered that he serve an effective sentence of one year in jail followed by six years of probation. Subsequently, the trial court granted the appellant's motion for judgment of acquittal as to the fabricating evidence convictions based upon insufficient evidence. On appeal, the State contends that the trial court erred by granting the appellant's motion for judgment of acquittal. In a counter-appeal, the appellant maintains that the evidence is insufficient to support the convictions; that the trial court improperly instructed the jury on "knowingly"; that newly discovered evidence warrants a new trial; that the State committed a Brady violation; that his multiple convictions in counts 3, 4, and 5 and in counts 6, 7, and 8 violate double jeopardy; that the trial court improperly enhanced his sentences and improperly denied his request for full probation; and that the cumulative effect of the errors warrants a new trial. Based upon the oral arguments, the record, and the parties' briefs, we conclude that the trial court erred by granting the appellant's motion for judgment of acquittal and reinstate his convictions of fabricating evidence in counts 1 and 2, the merger of the convictions, and the sentence. We also conclude that the trial court should have dismissed the charges of filing a false report in counts 4 and 5 because they were mutliplicitous with the charge in count 3. The appellant's remaining convictions and sentences for filing a false report in counts 6, 7, and 8 are affirmed.
Lincoln Memorial University's law school has been denied its appeal for accreditation by the American Bar Association, the Knoxville News Sentinel reports this afternoon. The school has 30 days to make a written appeal of the most recent decision by the bar association before it takes effect, according to the court documents filed in US. District Court.
Circuit Court Judge Don Ash will step down from the 16th Judicial District position, effective Sept. 1, to become a senior judge. Ash announcded Thursday that he will continue serving on the Circuit Court bench in Murfreesboro until Gov. Bill Haslam appoints a successor to fill the remainder of his term, which runs until 2014 when the position will be placed on the ballot. Ash, who has spent 18 years on the bench, will be one of four standing senior judges in the state assigned on a temporary basis to hear cases statewide. The Daily News Journal has more
NashvillePost.com looks into the "implosion" at the Nashville office of Miller & Martin, when there was an exodus of attorneys "on a scale unprecedented in the Nashville area." The change began last fall, the Post reports, when Melvin Malone, who had been chairman of the firm for only two years, was ousted from his position by a vote of the partners in favor of James Haley out of Chattanooga. With the change, members started trickling away, but on June 7, it was announced that no fewer than 37 members of Miller & Martin — including Malone — were leaving to join the Mississippi-based firm of Butler Snow O'Mara Stevens & Cannada. In one day, Butler Snow went from having two attorneys in the Cool Springs area to becoming one of the larger firms in Middle Tennessee.
A California study shows that judges who are first elected are more likely to be disciplined than initially appointed judges. Other findings of the report from the state Commission on Judicial Performance said that judges previously sanctioned by the commission made up a large share of disciplined judges; male judges were about twice as likely to be disciplined as female judges; and judges on small courts were more frequently sanctioned than judges on larger courts. ABAJournal.com has the details
The Memphis Bar Foundation is now soliciting grant applications from non-profit organizations. Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations for law-related programs and activities that further the foundation's mission to advocate and support public awareness of the legal profession; promote social justice; promote legal education, and recognize professionalism among members of the bar. The typical grant award is less than $10,000. The deadline to apply is July 31. Contact MBA Executive Director Anne Fritz to learn more or download an application.
David Kernell, who was convicted for hacking into the e-mail account of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, is now completing his undergraduate degree and looking toward law school. His father, State Rep. Mike Kernell, says his son's life was changed by his four-years entwined with the legal system. "He grew a lot. He went from a college student that was playing games to maybe someday becoming a defense attorney," Rep. Kernell said. WMC-TV has the story
Former state Sen. Rosalind Kurita on Thursday lost a federal appeal of her ouster as the Democratic nominee in her 2008 bid for re-election to the Tennessee General Assembly, the News Sentinel reports. In a brief ruling, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal judge's refusal to reinstate Kurita to the ballot after Democratic officials declared her 19-vote primary win as "incurably uncertain."
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia drew unusually critical attention during this past Supreme Court term for comments he made in court and in his writing that seemed to some more political than judicial. For example, his dissent in the Arizona immigration case contained a harsh assessment of the Obama administration's immigration policy, which prompted a public rebuke from a fellow Republican-appointed judge and a call to resign from liberal columnist E.J. Dionne. The News Sentinel has this AP story
Learn about the mortgage settlement process in Tennessee at a free, one-hour webcast July 16, co-sponsored by the Tennessee Bar Association Access to Justice Committee and the Tennessee Attorney General's Office. The seminar, produced by Matt Pulle and Jeffrey L. Hill, will provide an overview of the issues surrounding the settlement, information on the benefits of the settlement — including benefits to military personnel — what attorneys need to know about the settlement, and information about the resources available through the Attorney General's office. Learn more or register for "Pro Bono: Mortgage Relief for Pro Bono Clients."
Vanderbilt Law School seeks lawyers with superb academic and employment records to teach a legal writing course to LL.M. students starting in August 2012. The part-time position will offer a renewable five-month contract from August through December. Compensation does not include benefits. Applications will be accepted until July 16 or until positions are filled. Learn more on JobLink
A Brentwood law office is seeking a licensed attorney to join the firm in an "of counsel" capacity. The ideal candidate would maintain his or her own independent caseload and be willing to accept referrals from the firm as needed. Referrals would be primarily personal injury and workers compensation cases. Rent will depend on the required level of support and likely will be offset by fees generated from case referrals. Learn more on JobLink
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2:50 PM, Feb 3, 2012 • By VICTORINO MATUS
Grayson Schmitz is never at a loss for words. According to the New York-based catering chef, "Whatever is in my head I say." So I couldn't resist asking her what went through her mind during the last episode of Top Chef: Texas when the special guest judge turned out to be the one and only Pee-wee Herman (who entered the kitchen set riding his trademark red bicycle). Grayson, who trained under Fabio Trabocchi ("the man taught me how to make pasta") and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, was first amused by the spectacle. "Okay, that's fun," she thought, "but he better not be one of our f—g judges." He was.
"I'm not going to say I felt great about [Pee-wee] as one of our judges," said Grayson. But even Pee-wee seemed to recognize the awkwardness of the situation at judges' table and, as Grayson noticed, actor Paul Reubens went in and out of character. "He wasn't about to say 'Ha-ha!'" while one of us was being eliminated. The New York chef added that Reubens, who was himself off-camera, "was the sweetest, most sincere guy" and a far cry from his darker days.
Not that Pee-wee's appearance was completely random. The elimination challenge took place at the Alamo, where the actor appeared during his film Pee-wee's Big Adventure. (Still, it seems a strange locale to have dinner considering it's the site where hundreds of people were killed. Why not a Hawaiian-themed dinner at the Pearl Harbor memorial with guest judge Ben Affleck?)
As for Tom Colicchio, Grayson was relieved to clear the air with the head judge during the after-show on Bravo. (In a previous episode, Colicchio chastised the chef for not doing something more adventurous than chicken salad. "Like a meatball?" she shot back, referring to a rival's choice of dish. Colicchio seemed stunned while Grayson was horrified she had offended him—he was not offended in the least.) Prior to that incident, Grayson had also bragged to Colicchio that her dish was like "sex in the mouth," leaving all the chefs speechless. "I don't know what possessed me to say that," she now says, although she partly blames it on sleep deprivation.
In Last Chance Kitchen, Grayson competed against Beverly Kim, but the winner, who will return to the competition, will be revealed next Wednesday.
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is she wearing makeup to contour her boobs?
yes it's (crappy) airbrushing. she does it on her abs as well but not in this photo i don't think. I keep forgetting this girl is 17…. she looks like she's 25. for someone who is basically in the final stages of puberty shouldn't she be a little more…. 'taut' and 'spritely?
The spitting image of shauna sand, my god
good call on the shauna image….jesus, just pathetic….
i think this is the only pic of her with her mouth almost fully closed.
With all the money her husband has' you'd think she'd be able to afford a decent plastic surgeon….as opposed to allowing 8 year olds to operate on her. Jesus, she makes Tara Reid look decent.
He's not that big an actor, so I doubt he's got a lot of money, otherwise he wouldn't have been holding acting seminars or whatever the story was as to how they met. I wanna know how you teach acting over the internet??? He gives her a monologue, and she performs it for mommy, Dougie watching over the webcam?
Her boobs are like a foot long!
Too bad her shoes are not.
I think she is prettier with no makeup. she looks younger. and less whoreish. Her boob job is sad though. I dont know who did it but id ask for my money back. the size is fine but the way her chest looks rough.
These photos remind me of the censored naked hitch hiking Madonna photos.
Is it just me or does her fake orange tan make her look legs look hairy?
it seems like she has a hard (pun intended) time keeping her mouth closed, like its not natural for her to do so????


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Crowds pack Space Coast Stadium for the Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees game held at Space Coast Stadium in Viera in 2012.
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The unanimous vote by the advisory Brevard County Tourist Development Council Marketing Committee comes at a time when Brevard County Commission Chairman Andy Anderson is trying to persuade the Washington Nationals major league baseball team to continue to hold its spring training at Space Coast Stadium in Viera after the 2013 season.
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Doctors say you should get flu shot, dispel myth it will make you sick
Jaywalking pedestrian in critical condition after he was hit by car on Lem Turner Road
Owner of new Jacksonville home: 'I have mold and puddles on my windows'
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office: 3 shot, 2 in serious condition after shooting on the Westside
Body of adult male found on beach on Little Talbot Island
Vice President Joe Biden: President Barack Obama may take 'executive action' on gun control
Atlantic Beach man frustrated after receiving false tickets
UNF students kick off 'Aim Higher' campaign next week to urge lawmakers to not raise tuition next year
First images of giant squid in the deep are released
NEW YORK -- Supervalu says it reached a deal to sell five of its
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Market - for $100 million in cash plus more than $3 billion in debt.
The sale to AB Acquisition, an investor group led by Cerberus Capital Management, will include 877 stores.
The group will acquire the stores for $100 million in cash, and the new company will assume $3.2 billion in existing debt.
the sale, Supervalu will consist of a food wholesaler, Save-A-Lot, and
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2014 Citizen of the West: Frederic C. Hamilton
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Almost 1,000 well-heeled — and cowboy boot-heeled — guests gathered at the National Western Stock Show event center paddock on Jan. 13 to help honor Frederic C. Hamilton as the 2014 Citizen of the West. The annual award recognizes those who embody the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer and perpetuate the West's agricultural heritage and ideals. Hamilton, a pioneer in the oil and gas business, philanthropist and advocate for the arts, was a perfect fit times three.
Style Matters is a citizen of the west for one evening
The Colorado Statesman
Last Monday found Style Matters pulling on a pair of sequin and beaded blue cowboy boots in preparation for the annual Citizen of the West dinner, the traditional kick-off of the National Western Stock Show.
Diversity celebrated at pre-session reception
The Colorado Statesman
Members of the Black Democratic Legislative Caucus and the Colorado Democratic Latin@ Caucus had a lot to be proud of when they gathered Jan. 7 for their second annual "Celebrating Diversity" reception before the start of the legislative session. State Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Denver, had just been chosen as Speaker Pro Tem and her leadership post is one of several held by members of each caucus, putting the Colorado legislature on the map for its diverse delegation.
Title set for measure to limit college concealed guns
Colorado's Initiative Title Setting Review Board this week set a title for a statutory initiative to limit concealed handguns on Colorado public college and university campuses. A 2012 poll shows 65 percent of Colorado voters are in favor of banning concealed guns on college campuses.
With deference to Ken Gordon, withhold your cheers… and your money, and your votes
The Colorado Statesman
The recent death of former state Sen. Ken Gordon was like that cold gush of wintry air that hits you in the face after you open the front door and get ready to leave your warm house. Unexpected, harsh and smarting for an instant.
Justice, truth and peace — and remembrances of my Bar Mitzvah
Editor's Note: The following column was written by former Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon on May 21, 2009.
Today Andrew Romanoff, Herzl Melmed and I received awards from the Jewish Community Relations Council. Herzl, a doctor, lived in Israel during the Six Day and Yom Kippur Wars and cared for casualties. He has an enormous number of accomplishments. When he accepted his award, he gave credit to others. "Finally," he said, "I have to talk about my wife, behind every man, there is a woman... rolling her eyes."
Ken Gordon remembered as 'the people's politician'
The Colorado Statesman
Former Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon is being remembered as the people's politician, having traded the usual inner circle establishment politics for a legacy of grassroots mobilizing that continues to shape the landscape of Colorado politics.
Gordon died on Dec. 22. He was 63.
Elected officials have a very narrow range of political options
Editor's Note: The following column was written by former Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon on Nov. 10, 2009.
The other day I got a ticket for speeding near a school. I'm not complaining. I deserved it. I hadn't gotten a ticket for many years and I hadn't noticed that the speed limit had dropped on that section of the road. The amount of the fine though was surprising — $230. The Denver police officer even apologized. "The reason it is so high is because this is a school zone."
Withhold your cheers… and your money, and your votes
Editor's Note: The following column was written by former Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon on Aug. 10, 2009.
Democracies can do the wrong thing, just as more authoritarian governments can. The policies of a democracy will be no smarter, no less selfish, no more fair, and no more courageous than the people of the country.
It is because of this exact relation between the character of the people and the actions of a democratic government that the current debate on health care is so horrifying.


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The Mentalist Season 5 Episode 22
Red John's Rules
-Jane tells LIsbon he's narrowed the list of Red John suspects down to seven but he won't tell her who.
-Eileen Turner is murdered in a motel room by Red John and her baby, Caitlin is stolen. Eileen's real name was Eileen (Leelee) Barlow who Jane knew as a child. He shares a happy memory about Eileen with Lisbon that he says he's never shared with anyone.
-Eileen's husband, Roddy, and uncle Shawn were enemies. Patrick knows Shawn Barlow. Barlow tells Jane that Red John is truly psychic. That's how he stays a step ahead of Jane.
-Jane has Roddy and Shawn come to child protective services. Then he informs everyone that Caitlin is at a local hospital. Ms. Gottlieb, the social worker in charge of Eileen's case makes a call on her cell phone. Van Pelt tracks it to a house where they find baby Caitlin, alive and well.
-Ms. Gottlieb was working for Red John. He wanted Eileen dead and if she helped, she could keep the baby. Ms. Gottlieb gives Jane a disc from Red John, then she kills herself.
-The disc is of Lorelei before she was killed. Red John said he'd spare her great pain if she read this message to Jane. Red John, through Lorelei tells Jane that he knows he'll narrow down the list to seven suspects and he already knows which ones: Gale Bertram, Brett Stiles, Raymond Haffner, Reede Smith, Bob Kirkland, Sheriff Thomas McAllister, and Brett Partridge.
-Red John tells Jane he'll take one of his happy memories and kill it and during the investigation he'll lead him to this disc. He says he's going to start killing again, often. Until Jane catches him or he catches Jane.
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Ok, ask this to see if anybody here thinks that this person could be Glenda Snow in this episode. The same black "woman" in big sunglasses that is close to Jane and Lisbon as they are walking towards Barlow's room is also following Jane and Lisbon as they leave Barlow's place. Now, I know this could just be an extra that they used in both scenes. But I found it suspicious that she (he??) would be in the exact same area before and after Jane and Lisbon talk to Barlow.
I think they have milked the RJ connection to the point it is no longer believable.
Thanks for the clarification @Entwife. Currently watching again. @Feint, your take on what catching Jane would involve is a good one. As for Stiles, that's how I see it too but won't be stunned if we are proved wrong. My initial feeling was that RJ was provoked, though he always likes to upstage Jane.
its in the process of finding Partridge and what to do when they interact and the battle RJ puts up. The show just doesn't have enough potential suspects to really set up this RJ drama as a situation where anybody could be RJ, and from what we've seen in 5 years they have no interest in making RJ a major character or one they've portrayed as sketchy like Kirkland or Hafner, so that leaves them with only a few smaller characters to choose from and once you do that it's more about the process of unraveling through RJ's connection and games and getting to him without him getting to you. 2 other things we really have to see next year: 1) This RJ friend in the FBI. They talked about it in the opener and mentioned it in the 2:30 promo for the finale, but no development on it this year. 2) What Kirkland's plan and end game is. I don't think it's that crazy that RJ knows who Jane's list could be, but I think he relied on info from those in the CBI and FBI big time and I think info from Kirkland could be part of that. Regardless, Kirkland is playing this whole other game and a big part of next season will be figuring out what it is.
One of the major takeaways from that exchange at the end was the "handshake" was a legitimate clue, Red John even admitted as such "calling it a lucky break" and the first one Jane had. That wasn't RJ just playing with Jane, that was something RJ didn't want Jane to know. He was really mad at Lorelei about it, so it was legitimate and it probably drove him to spook Jane the way he did there. Also about who RJ is, I'll say this outright: I really don't think it's going to be a major character they've tried to set up as an RJ suspect or made directly suspicious with RJ activities. It's just not going to be, if there's one thing we've learned from 5 years of this show is what you see isn't what you get. There's alot more to this story than what's been led on, hence the idea of the rule change. I really think it's Partridge, I think the reason the show gave us the list now is because the unpredictability and real story isn't in who RJ is(they know smart fans are thinking Partridge) its in getting to him and seeing what happens when he knows it's Partridge.
@Feint I kinda think Patrick is getting too close to RJ and it's forcing RJ to have to do something. He knows if Jane's coming, a whole lot of law enforcement is coming with him. It won't be fun or pleasant. Patrick is. So he's trying to draw PJ into a trap I'm sure, teach him a lesson. I don't think RJ is doing it just to show off, but I'm sure he can't help making as much of a show of it as he can. What do you think?
Red John catching Jane would mean either Jane breaks down for real, or chooses to join him. I guess Jane's abilities are next only to those of Red John, which is why Red John wants Jane alive. He has a bigger plan, as said in s4 finale. What that could be, I have no idea. The way Red John talks(as in, the messages he sends) reminds me of Bret Stiles. Of all the people in the list, Stiles is pretty much the only one that looks good for it. Do you think Red John is provoked/angered by Jane getting close, or is this just him showing off his powers?
Lorelei actually says "catch you or you catch me," rather than hunt I think. Does that make much difference?


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Thursday at 7 p.m., the Center for the Arts of Homer will host its final free concert of the season; it will feature Maine-based singer-songwriter Cormac McCarthy and New England folk-singer icon Jaime Brockett.
Brockett enjoyed cult status in early 1970s era of folk music. On his debut album, "Remember the Wind and the Rain," he sings and plays guitar, banjo, and dulcimer. Brockett was a favorite of devotees of late-night progressive rock FM radio stations, particularly with his 13-minute long adaptation of Lead Belly's (via Blind Lemon Jefferson) "The Titanic," rechristened "The ...


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