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April 25, 2014 at 3:35 am #102277
Hi everyone
I am very new to WordPress/Studiopress and do not know much about blogging (besides all the fantastic blogs that I have read).
I have just installed the Genesis framework and am trying to decide which child theme to use – and really do not know where to start!
I am creating a lifestyle blog and would like the following on my website
– my logo/social media icons and search bar at the top
– links to different categories (about me, travel, DIY etc)
– a slider with pictures I have chosen
– small icons with some text from my posts
– space for future advertising
– 'connect with me' and social media icons down the bottom
I'm not sure whether these are included in themes, or are widgets?
I would like a theme similar to the Avada theme like this website – http://www.theblondeabroad.com
Please point me in the right direction, your help is much appreciated!April 25, 2014 at 5:54 am #102287
Based on your needs, most themes can accommodate this.
– my logo/social media icons and search bar at the top – built in functionality, (or the simple social icons plugin)
– links to different categories (about me, travel, DIY etc) – built in functionality in all themes
– a slider with pictures I have chosen – you'll need a theme with a home page widget area
– small icons with some text from my posts – built in functionality – thumbnails with content excerpts
– space for future advertising – built in functionality in the sidebar, or a widget area.
– 'connect with me' and social media icons down the bottom – social sharing plugin.
Take a look at the Centric Pro theme by StudioPress, or the Swank theme by Pretty Darn Cute Design
Susan @ One Happy Studio I offer theme customizations I tweet!
I've taken up the challenge! – help me answer some of the unanswered posts
- This reply was modified 1 year, 7 months ago by Susan.
April 25, 2014 at 6:13 pm #102399
- This reply was modified 1 year, 7 months ago by Susan.
Thanks for your reply, Susan.
Funny enough I was looking at the Swank theme last night – think I might go with that one.
Thanks for your helpApril 27, 2014 at 6:45 pm #102656
You're starting at the right place with Genesis, and there's lots to choose from – almost too much. Which is one reason I made a theme catalogue site.
You can search and select and view screenshots of these and over 300 themes here : http://genesisthemes.ca/
Have a look under Features > Full Width
( @aTouchofSummer has also made a guide site here: http://www.genesisthemesguide.com/ )
I agree about Centric as a starter to get the vibe you're looking for. You might also like Stage2 from Themedy, Think from PWD, or Mindfullness from zigzagpress.
Good Luck with your new site.
Choose your next site design from over 350 Genesis themes.
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December 1, 2015
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Julius Randle scored 22 points en route to another double-double that led top-ranked Kentucky's 93-63 blowout of Northern Kentucky on Sunday.
Two days after the 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward debuted with 23 points and 15 rebounds for the Wildcats (2-0), he scored 20 points in 28 minutes before later heading to the bench with 14 rebounds against the overmatched Norse (0-2).
Guard Aaron Harrison added 16 points for Kentucky while twin brother Andrew had 13. Alex Poythress contributed nine points while 7-footer Willie Cauley-Stein added seven points and 11 rebounds.
Needing a good tuneup with Tuesday's showdown looming against No. 2 Michigan State in Chicago, the Wildcats responded by dominating every area. Kentucky shot 30 of 55 from the field (54.5 percent), outrebounded NKU 51-23 and scored 36 points in the paint.
Daniel Camp's 13 points led Northern Kentucky in the first meeting between the schools located 83 miles apart.
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Christmas GIF(t) Guide: 10 Stylish Presents For The Man In Your Life
New year, new you, right? We couldn't agree more. What's more, with a whole host of new workouts on the block, getting (and staying) fit really has never been so fashionable. Read on for our roundup of the hottest fitness trends to try today…
If you're after a high-energy, full body work out to obliterate evidence of all those mince pies, then an indoor cycling class could be the solution. Flywheel has brought the fitness phenomenon over from the US to Shoreditch House- offering group sessions on fixed bikes that include climbs and descents, as well as working your arms with weighted bars. Cyclists of all abilities can track their performance and even compete against each other in friendly competition. The indoor ride is even choreographed to a music playlist designed to get you moving. All together now 'I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire….'
Sick of pounding on the same treadmill at the gym each week? We are. All hail outdoor military fitness classes which guarantee to inject some serious excitement into your workout. British Military Fitness host group classes in parks across the country designed to suit all fitness levels. Each session is led by an ex-military trainer, so expect any attempts to 'go easy' to be met with the appropriate response. What's more, physical activity undertaken outdoors burns up to 30 percent more calories than the same workout indoors, and you're more likely to find yourself motivated when training in a group. Log on to www.britmilfit.com to sign up for a free class- we'll see you there!
Running on flat ground is SO 2013. Now it's all about not only testing your limits, but also gravity, with vertical racing. On the 4th of March, Shelter will be hosting their 'Vertical Rush' race up Tower 42- offering thousands of enthusiastic racers the chance to sprint up 42 floors to be rewarded with some (quite literally) breath-taking views of London's skyline. The average 11 stone human will burn 704 calories an hour running on the flat. Racing upstairs increases this rate by about 50%. Ditch the escalators and start your training.
Painfully cool gym chain Equinox offer 'Animal Flow' classes designed to unleash the beast within using a system of fluid, fundamental movements. The classes draw inspiration from a range of disciplines including break dancing, gymnastics, free running and circus arts. The result is an exciting and varied session that allows you to tap into the primal function of your body. Benefits can include better posture, increased joint mobility and improved balance- not to mention a way to make even your workout sound sexy.
Flying Fantastic host aerial fitness classes across a range of disciplines, offering participants of all abilities fitness classes suspended above the ground. Choose between aerial pilates, yoga, hoop work or slings to challenge every muscle in your body- learning climbs, tricks and drops as well as working on conditioning and floor work. If you've ever seen the bodies of the Cirque du Soleil, you'll know the benefits this workout can bring.
Much to our disappointment, piloxing doesn't actually have anything to do with pillow fights. It is, however, a unique blend of boxing and pilates which is said to burn calories, build lean muscle and increase stamina. The boxing element of the class helps you to gain speed, power and agility whilst the pilates will increase flexibility and helps to sculpt muscles. What's more, weighted gloves are worn for the duration of the workout (to work the muscles further) and the whole class is performed in time to a pumping music track, a bit like Zumba. Already a massive hit in the US, we're predicting big things for Piloxing in the UK this year. Stay tuned!
High-Intensity Interval training, aka HIIT, is set to be a huge fitness buzzword this year. What's not to love about a super-short workout (which can be squeezed into the busiest of schedules) which guarantees incredible results? The magic of HIIT lies its ability to keep you burning fat even after you leave the gym. Get fit with HIIT? Yes please! Our fave HIIT class is no less than fitness fanatic Les Mills' GRIT (picture above). Click here for more information.
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|Preliminary report of the effects of complement suppression with pexelizumab on neurocognitive decline after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
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|PMID: 15331798 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Pharmacological modulation of complement activation recently has been postulated as a therapeutic target in the treatment of neurological injury. We hypothesized that pexelizumab, a humanized scFv monoclonal antibody directed against the C5 complement component, would limit deficits in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. METHODS: The Phase II Pexelizumab study was a 914-patient, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 65-center study of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Patients were randomized to pexelizumab bolus, bolus plus infusion, or placebo. Neurological and neurocognitive functions were assessed as secondary endpoints at baseline and on postoperative days (POD) 4 and 30. Cognitive deficits were assessed with multivariable tests accounting for baseline cognition, age, diabetes, years of education, sex, elevated creatinine, history of myocardial infarction, neurological disorder or congestive heart failure, and cardiopulmonary bypass time. RESULTS: Pexelizumab had no statistically significant effect on the primary composite endpoint or on overall cognition. When domain specific effects were examined, a decline of at least 10% in the visuo-spatial domain was observed on POD 4 in 56% of patients receiving placebo compared with 40% receiving pexelizumab by bolus and infusion (P=0.003). Similarly, on POD 30, a 10% decline was present in 21% of patients in the placebo group versus only 12% of the drug bolus plus infusion group (P=0.016). No differences were seen between treatment groups in any of the other domains. CONCLUSIONS: Pexelizumab administration for 24 hours perioperatively had no effect on global measures of cognition but may reduce dysfunction in the visuo-spatial domain.
|Joseph P Mathew; Stanton K Shernan; William D White; Jane C K Fitch; John C Chen; Leonard Bell; Mark F Newman
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The following is a series of events detailing Director of Schools Tim Setterlund's tenure in Wilson County:
Dec. 2, 2012 – Former Director of Schools Mike Davis submits his letter of resignation effective June 30.
April 27 – A list of 39 candidates is narrowed to Tim Setterlund, transition officer in the merger between Shelby County and Memphis City schools, and Donna Wright, assistant superintendent of Knox County schools. Both are interviewed.
May 7 – The Wilson County Board of Education votes to enter into contract negotiations with Setterlund.
May 9 – The board approves Setterlund's contract. His annual salary is set at $165,000.
July 1 – Setterlund officially begins a three-year contract as Wilson County director of schools.
July 24 – A new traffic plan is instituted at Lebanon High School that includes a new 7:20 a.m. start time.
Aug. 16 – Setterlund announces graduation ceremonies for Lebanon High School, Wilson Central High School and Mt. Juliet High School would be held at Nashville Municipal Auditorium beginning in 2014.
Sept. 12 – Jill Micco's position as special education coordinator is eliminated.
Sept. 13 – Bill Moss' position as career and technical education coordinator is eliminated.
Oct. 22 – Moss files a wrongful termination lawsuit, naming Setterlund and the Wilson County Board of Education as defendants.
Nov. 21 – Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School plays host to the first of three forums promoting a middle school format.
Nov. 21 – Micco files a wrongful termination lawsuit against Setterlund and the board.
Dec. 2 – The board approves Setterlund's recommendation to add three new deputy director positions.
Dec. 7 – Setterlund announces schools will change to a seven-period schedule and drop block scheduling beginning next year.
Jan. 1 – Setterlund announces he filled three new deputy director positions, two of which were filled by former colleagues from Shelby County schools where Setterlund formerly worked as transition officer. The third came from a promotion within the Central Office.
Jan. 4 – School board and Setterlund begin discussing a six-year plan.
Jan. 6 – Moss is rehired as CTE director, but his lawsuit remains pending.
Jan. 14 – David Burton is fired as director of safety.
Jan. 16 – Wilson County Commissioner Mike Justice questions Setterlund on whether Setterlund had a beer at a local restaurant before driving his county-issued vehicle during a Budget Committee meeting. Setterlund responds, "yes."
Jan. 19 – The board meets with attorney Mike Jennings to discuss whether Setterlund broke policy or state law regarding the driving after drinking incident.
Jan. 22 – Setterlund retains an attorney and refuses to comment on his admitted actions. The board sets a special meeting for Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. to discuss Setterlund's future with Wilson County schools.
Jan. 23 – Wilson County Commissioner William Glover releases a resolution he plans to submit to the Wilson County Commission at its Jan. 27 meeting asking for a vote of no confidence regarding Setterlund.
Jan. 24 – Setterlund and the board reach a settlement agreement with Setterlund to receive $78,000 and keep his health insurance in exchange for Setterlund agreeing to not file a lawsuit against the board.
Jan. 25 – The board accepts the agreement in a special called meeting, but defers appointing an interim director of schools until its Feb. 3 meeting.


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|Gronk got a question or two about his ankle Thursday. (Will Brinson, CBSSports.com)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Rob Gronkowski sat at Thursday's media session and answered questions about his ankle for an hour. Of course, so did everyone else -- the redundancy of the questions wasn't just limited to the Patriots tight end, whose ankle has become the singular dead-horse storyline of this Super Bowl week.
When he finally got done, he stood up and faked a pronounced, heavy limp as he left the room. It was a funny moment, but it's not indicative of his health. Prior to the media session, I spotted Gronk at the players end of the hallway, waiting to walk down for interviews and he was joking around with his teammates and strutting in short bursts.
Gronk wasn't the only one being inundated with questions about his ankle: fellow tight end Aaron Hernandez
"Everybody else will just have to step up, but I'm sure he'll be fine to play," Hernandez said when asked about a gameplan for Sunday if Gronk can't play.
Did Hernandez slip up and reveal something? Maybe -- he used the exact same phrase a few minutes later when asked if he was sick of hearing about his teammate's ankle.
"I'm sure he'll be fine," Hernandez said. "I was expecting these questions because when probably the top player on your team besides Tom Brady is injured, it is a big thing."
Gronkowski was a little more forthcoming when asked if he's getting tired of spending a half-hour each morning talking about his ankle.
"A little bit," Gronkowski said, laughing.
It's good news for the Patriots, though, because Gronkowski's ankle is all anyone's talking about this week. Revenge? Pssh. No time to talk revenge when there's a need to ask about Gronk's ankle over and over again.
In a constant battle between two nearly dead horses, the concern in Indy over Peyton Manning's future is slightly more important than the concern over Gronkowski's ankle.
But only slightly; Gronk's injury might have taken the lead Thursday morning when someone asked him -- this really happened -- if his other ankle was jealous. Welcome to the Super Bowl, GronkNation.
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How To Use Mp3 Gain ?, 3 guides - normalization - maximizing
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Is there a way to have mp3gain automatically pick the lowest target volume between the chosen target and max no-clip? I have plenty of really dynamic music, where the peak is normalized, but the average volume is a lot lower than the target.
I know the "real" answer is to set the target to the "lowest maximized volume" in my collection, but I just don't want to set the gain of my whole collection to such a low value (which would be ~70). I'd rather just occasionally adjust the volume for these outlier cuts.
But in the meantime, when I'm doing large folder-based radio gain adjustment, I'm wondering whether I must manually unselect these files so they're not pushed into the clipping range. It's not *that* hard (sorting by radio gain, and deselecting most of the positive ones - those that have low average volumes), but it's still inconvenient. Just wondering if I'm missing an option...
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Happy Back to the Future Day!
Great Scott, we made it! In Back to the Future Part II, Doc Brown and Marty McFly travel to the future, specifically October 21, 2015. And that day is today! No, we don't have flying cars, but the Cubs are in the playoffs and Biff is running for president! To celebrate this special occasion, check out this BTTF reunion staged by Jimmy Kimmel. Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox return in character for a fun, 10-minute conversation about the present future they arrive in, via Delorean DMC-12, of course. Then, jump after the break to watch Lloyd as Doc once more in a special announcement hyping the Blu-ray trilogy.
In other BTTF news, Nike has announced a followup to its Nike Mag sneaker. Unlike its predecessor, the 2015 Nike Mag will, in fact, feature power laces that lace themselves, just like they do in the movie. As we near the end of 2015, more details are bound to surface so stick it here for when that happens.
Great Scott! LEGO is coming out with a Back to the Future set
Dreams do come true. That's right, LEGO is planning to release a Back to the Future set inspired by the classic 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. The set found its feet in LEGO's CUUSOO initiative. Besides creating their own original sets, LEGO accepts ideas from designers who think they can come up with the next best LEGO-based product. The BTTF set was one of four ideas uploaded to LEGO's site; from there people could browse the prototypes and vote for their favorite one. After gaining 10,000 supporters, LEGO reviewed and considered it to become the next CUUSOO set to be sold in retail. Imagined by designers m.togami* and Sakuretsu (collectively known as Team BTTF), the Back to the Future Time Machine won and here is LEGO's exciting announcement:
After analyzing the supporters of the Back to the Future project, we learned that this product has a broad, worldwide appeal. The model presented in this project is built very closely to the LEGO Group's design standards and has therefore provided a strong base to design the final product. It has a high play value and it fits well with supporters' price expectations.
For these reasons, the Back to the Future project has passed the LEGO Review, and has been selected for production as the next LEGO CUUSOO set. The final product, pricing, and release dates are still being determined.
To explore the other contenders in this round's CUUSOO competition and to learn more about LEGO's review process, click over to the company's blog post. I've added some images of the prototype BTTF set in the gallery below; browse Team BTTF's CUUSOO site to read more about their idea and to see more pictures. Keep in mind the final product may not look exactly like what you see here, but LEGO is working with the idea's inventors so it's OK to get a little giddy if you want. Video announcement after the break.
Though it may not be able to hit 88MPH, a LEGO Back to the Future Time Machine set is just what the Doc ordered.
'Back to the Future' might find new life on the Broadway stage
Take a deep breath, this is heavy. The classic 1980s trilogy Back to the Future might be revisited, not on the silver screen but on Broadway! According to Deadline, Robert Zemeckis–director of all three Back to the Future films–is in "early talks" with his BTTF co-writer Bob Gale and the film's talented composer Alan Silvestri. If it all comes together, Zemeckis' production company ImageMovers will be involved. The three movies have grossed almost $1 billion worldwide, and so a plan to tap back into the franchise's success shouldn't come as a total shock. The recent Blu-ray release and Nike's sneaker auction justifiably injected hype and excitement into the acclaimed sci-fi saga. I hope you're with me when I say that a stage adaptation of Back to the Future is a tantalizing prospect worth salivating over.
[Via Deadline]
2011 Nike Mag auction begins, Christopher Lloyd returns in "Back For The Future" (video)
That last post detailing the launch of the 2011 Nike Mag Back to the Future sneaker is filling to the brim, so I've decided to make a new landing for all the latest on the greatest shoe never made (until now, that is).
The auction kicked off September 8 at 8:30PM PST and it will last for ten days. Every day 150 pairs of the sneaker will be made available at eBay. Here's a link to the Nike Mag-eBay portal. There you'll be able to view and bid on the shoes, ranging in size from 7 to 13. After a quick glance, most of the shoes currently hover around the $2,500 price point. But don't let those early tallies fool you; British rapper Tinie Tempah won the first Mag on-site at the Nike launch event with a winning bid of $37,500, and bids on eBay have reportedly reached the $75,000 mark. So unless you're willing to drop thousands for the shoe from the future, pass your time by drifting your eyes to the next paragraph.
Last night Michael J. Fox appeared on the David Letterman to detail the shoe and it's release. After showing it off, he announced that Google founder Sergey Brin and his wife Anne Wojcicki have offered to match all donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation up to $50 million through the end of 2012. So even though you sit there in frustration knowing that owning the Mag is a pipe dream, you can rest assured that all of the money exchanged over the course of the 10-day auction is going to a great cause. If you're itching to donate to Parkinson's research in other ways, visit www.michaeljfox.org. Watch Fox's Letterman appearance after the break.
And finally, the last topic that must be discussed is the marketing campaign behind the Mag release. Check it:
When the original Back to the Future creative team learned of Nike's desire to support Fox's foundation with the release of the 2011 NIKE MAG shoes, Executive Producer Frank Marshall joined the effort. A concept was hatched to develop a 'Lost Scene' to honor the original Back to the Future films and characters, capturing Doc Brown's efforts to make Marty 'fit in' during his visit to 2015. [via Nike]
And so Back For The Future was born. BTTF executive producer Frank Marshall directed the short film and Robert Zemeckis (helmer of the trilogy) came back to EP. Also returning is the mad scientist himself–Christopher Lloyd as Doc Emmett Brown and Donald Fullilove as salesman Goldie Wilson III. SNL castmember Bill Hader and basketball star Kevin Durant also star in the video embedded after the break. Below, find even more stills of the glorious Mag.
Great Scott! Nike hints at Air Mag 'Back to the Future' sneaker release! [Update: Launch info]
Back to the Future fans and sneakerheads, listen here. Nike is about to drop some major news: the Air Mag sneaker, as featured and worn by Marty McFly in Back to the Future Part II, is set to slip into reality. The glowing, auto-lacing sneaker from the future will hit the market today (well maybe not precisely today, but you know what I mean).
So here's the relatively short story. Ever since these shoes made an appearance in the movie, BBTF buffs and sneaker collectors alike have been praying for this very day to come. In May 2009 Nike filed a patent describing "an article of footwear with an automatic lacing system." Late last night Nike sent out urgent invitations inviting guests to attend a product unveiling. The invitation was in the form of a black box and enclosed was an iPod shuffle and a written invitation. The audible notice was a personal message from Dr. Emmett Brown stating, "Welcome to Los Angeles. If my calculations are correct, over the next 24 hours you are about to see some SERIOUS SH*T!" The card said, "IT'S ABOUT TIME. Tinker Hatfield, VP of Design and Innovation at Nike, cordially invites you to an unveiling that could change the course of time." Other BTTF related goodies came inside, including a sleek pair of metal shield glasses.
And that brings us to right now. Moments ago a teaser video was uploaded to YouTube by one DocEmmettBrown88 glimpsing us inside "McFly's Closet." This sneaker is real people, and it's coming soon. Park here, and as soon as official word comes from Nike following the announcement event I'll update this post and splay all the release and pricing details for you. While you're waiting, drool in anticipation by replaying the teaser
above (now after the break) and then jump after the break to watch the Air Mag in action, circa 2015.
Update: Here's the official launch info straight from Nike: "1500 pairs of the 2011 NIKE MAG will be auctioned on eBay with all net proceeds going directly to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Each day for the duration of the ten-day auction, one hundred and fifty pairs of the 2011 NIKE MAG shoes will be made available via eBay's Fashion Vault. The auction starts September 8, 8:30PM PST, and will end September 18. Thanks to a previous 50 million dollar match given to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, all donations will be matched, effectively doubling the contributions from the auction."
Nike goes on to describe the shoe's aesthetic: "The first rechargeable footwear from Nike, the 2011 NIKE MAG shoes were designed to be precise replicas of the originals from Back to the Future II. The aesthetic is an exact match, down to the contours of the upper, the glowing LED panel and the electroluminescent NIKE in the strap. The only deviation from the original is additional foam support in the ankle and toe box for increased comfort. The 2011 NIKE MAG illuminates with the pinch of the "ear" of the high top, glowing for five hours per charge." Not a single word about the auto-lacing feature. Bummer!
Nike CEO Mark Parker said this at the launch event: "We wanted to translate the excitement people have for the 'greatest shoe never made' and for the Back to the Future into positive action. But the long term objective is to raise awareness so the Foundation can achieve their goal of eradicating Parkinson's disease." Fox, the actor who played Marty McFly back in 1989, added: "This project is exciting to me because it brings together three very passionate audiences: the Parkinson's community, the sneakerheads and Back to the Future fans. With their support we can accelerate our objective of finding a cure for Parkinson's." He is the featured guest on the Late Show with David Letterman tonight on CBS; he's expected to detail the Air Mag during his interview.
An astute Nice Kicks commenter posted, "Shitttt. You cant camp outside of eBay!" That's right–this item is certainly going to be a hot commodity when it hits the auction site and it'll be extremely hard to get if you're not extremely rich. At least all the money is going to a great cause. Ah well, a boy can still dream of a future where everyone sports super cool auto-lacing sneaks. Perhaps that day will come when it's supposed to–in 2015. Get a closer look at the shoe in the gallery below, and after the break you'll a find a third related video.
[Via NiceKicks 1, 2, 3; Nike] (Click here for more…)
Doc Brown explains the Zelda timeline in mind-bending fashion
Have you ever tried to piece together every legend of Zelda? Link has been on so many quests spanning the original Legend of Zelda (1986) to the upcoming Skyward Sword (due out later this year). Doc Brown, time travel extraordinaire, is here to help us make sense of it all in this fan-made short film. 4th dimensional thinking required.
*Note: You might want to skip to about a minute in because that's where the mind-bending fun begins. Also worthy of note, how amazing is Link's Marty McFly impression!?
[Via Kotaku]
Back to the Future III: What's that Verne?
OK this is really creeping me out. Remember at the end of Back to the Future III when Doc Brown introduces his children to Marty and Jennifer. During this scene little Verne does something a bit odd. At first you think he's hinting to Jennifer to climb on board the train. But if you look closely… WTF?
*It's been confirmed that this actually happens in the movie. The scene has not been altered for YouTube. How could I miss this the first and even second time around?
[Via @michaelgs; FuriousFanboys]
Back to the Future celebrates its 25th anniversary with a Blu-ray release
On October 26 the unforgettable Back to the Future trilogy will release on Blu-ray (for the very first time) and DVD. Though pricing details have not been disclosed, Hollywood News has picked up on the loads of bonus material. They include 16 deleted scenes, a six-part retrospective documentary with interviews by Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, director Robert Zemeckis, and making-of and archival featurettes. So if you happen to be a long-time BTTF fan, you're gonna want to get this. (Click here for more…)
Most realistic DeLorean is up for grabs on eBay
I'm sure you are all familiar with the DeLorean of Back to the Future fame. BTTF enthusiast Gary Weaver has built the most realistic recreation of the time-machine car with a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12. Six years of research results in what you see in the gallery below. (Fun fact: The location where this photo shoot was taken place is at the Gamble House in Pasadena, the very house that served as Doc Brown's residence.)
- Built on a beautiful, super-clean, stock 1981 5-speed DMC-12 with over $16,000 of mechanical work and upgrades performed at DMC California in September of 2008. Approx. 78K miles on vehicle.
- Programmable time circuits which function just like those in the film.
- Functioning digital speedometer on the dashboard (reads actual vehicle speed).
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As Air France-KLM prepares to roll out the initial elements of a turnaround plan for Air France, the airline group confirms that it has closed its deal with Boeing for 25 787s, of which KLM will be the initial operator, starting in 2016. The airline group also has 25 787s on option.
Air France-KLM confirmed the airline group is the unidentified customer for 25 787-9s listed in Boeing's order book when the airframer disclosed annual figures last week. Air France also will operate the 787, although at a yet-to-be-set date. An engine decision is pending.
Air France-KLM announced its intention to buy both the 787 and the Airbus A350 in September. An airline official says that talks are under way to finalize the firm order for 25 Airbus A350s. Those talks involve both Airbus and Rolls-Royce, the sole engine supplier.
The 787 order confirmation comes in what could be a pivotal week for Air France, with a board meeting likely on Thursday to set into motion the first elements of a turnaround plan under new CEO Alexandre de Juniac. The executive previously said the plan would involve a two-stage process, the first of which would focus on bolstering the existing cost-savings plan.
Decisions on a wider reorganization, aimed at reducing the airline's debt level, boosting its short- and medium-haul performance and stepping up its overall competitiveness are not expected to emerge until June because of the need to coordinate with labor groups.
Boeing now holds 305 orders for the long-range 787-9 and 555 for the standard 787-8.


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Next Sunday starts with something "super" long before the football game: The musician with a big following among little fans is performing to benefit the scholarship fund for the South Seattle Community College Preschool Co-op. At 10 am on Sunday (February 3), Caspar Babypants performs at Brockey Center at SSCC (WSB sponsor). Proceeds will help pay tuition for preschool families in need. Admission is $10 at the door, kids under 1 free.
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This event will be solo show by lead singer Chris Ballew. A great way to wear the kids out before the big game and a great cause!
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Two traveled to Castañer, Puerto Rico, to serve the Castañer Iglesia de Los Hermanos, according to a news release. The group painted and trimmed the exterior of the sanctuary, the fellowship hall and office/classroom buildings. They also did some sightseeing, attended a community revival service and participated in worship. The group was hosted for a cultural dinner by families in the community. Participants from Spring Creek included Kristen Haldeman of Grantville, David King of Annville and Sarah Kolbe, the adviser from Schuylkill Haven.
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9:09 AM, Apr 28, 2010 • By MARY KATHARINE HAM
The Arizona numbers: "Seventy-seven percent (77%) of Republicans support the law along with 62% of voters not affiliated with either major party. Democratic voters are evenly divided on the measure."
Steny Hoyer: Ok, time for y'all to suck it up and pay higher taxes to deal with the deficit.
Breaking: New poll finds Americans in anti-incumbent mood.
Casual observers may have been startled to hear a United States senator -- complete with silver comb-over and half-glasses perched on the end of his nose -- repeatedly say "shi- -y deal." Levin was just so excited, he was like a pig in, well, you know. In fact, Congress peddles shameful "deals" involving amounts of money so obscene, they would make a member of the Goldman Sachs compensation board blush.
Time for another "Obama is so clever that even when he faces clear, devastating legislative defeats, he's really winning" story.
Both sides hating on the deficit commission. Obama really does bring people together.
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David Pogue, the NY Times celebrity tech writer, has been reprimanded by the Grey Lady. His crime? Having the audacity to help those of us in PR do our job more effectively, and in turn, his. I speak, of course, of his participation in events sponsored by the public relations industry in which he outlines how practitioners can be more effective with pitching their story ideas.
So, what's the big deal? Here's what the Times had to say on their blog:
The "Pitch Me" presentation might strike some as pretty harmless. But there is a reason why The Times ethics policy proscribes it. Times readers deserve to be assured that journalists don't get too cozy with the P.R. professionals who strive to influence coverage. A virtual army of publicists, media specialists and others stands ready every day to infiltrate the news with stories that help their employers.
Ahh, "infiltrate" the news. You have to love the wording with that one. With one swoop, the Times undermines the entire public relations profession, characterizing our most publicly-known responsibility – media relations – as duplicitous in nature.
Of course, the Times decision also undermines both their own writers, depicting their staffers and freelancers as prone to corruption, and the intelligence of their readers. Anyone with half a brain understands that a story idea doesn't appear through an epiphany. It must originate from a source, whether from a company itself if it is an original breakthrough, or as an extension from a previous original story.
Before the rise of public relations, the onus was place on companies or individuals to raise the media's awareness to such stories. PR became a "thing" because of the demand for a more effective information gathering process.
Pogue himself says as much during his presentations:
On a later slide, he displays eight recent New York Times columns and identifies five as having come from public relations people. Pogue explains that, as a reviewer of new gadgets, there is no comprehensive database he can rely on to learn about new stuff. Hence he relies on companies and their hired pitchmen to tell him about new products.
Pogue's basic advice boils down to two imperatives: 1) "Save me time," and 2) "Don't be a robot." This means that public relations people should tailor the pitch to its audience (avoid spamming, in particular) and avoid jargon and other extraneous matter.
So, has the Times overreacted? They aren't the first, and certainly won't be the last media publication to make life more difficult for PR folks. But, its prominence and the public nature of its announcement may make many smaller outlets rethink their decision to participate in industry sponsored events.
As someone who finds incredible value in these "meet the media" panels as a PRSA board member, that's not good news for anyone.
Commencement for Excelsior College is this week, which means I've been swamped in the pre-event planning, leaving little time for blogging or anything else. That is, except for Twitter chats.
If you haven't taken part, Twitter Chats are a great opportunity to connect with likeminded professionals, collaborate, share and solve problems. Few of my favorites include:
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#PRwebchat, #measurePR, and #blogchat are a few others I've also found to have value. At the very least, it is worth your time to give them a try. Plus, you don't actually even have to participate. Unlike say, an aerobics class, lurking around outside is accepted, especially if you don't feel you have the expertise to share an opinion on a certain topic. The focus is on learning and your own professional development. You can get as much from it as you put in.
Twitter Chats are not just for communicators either. Self-esteem, pastries, fathering and even business card digitalization are all topics of regular chats hosted by experts in the field. I recommend using www.TweetChat.com to participate.
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Who needs gainful employment when you can just force schools to label degrees with low-paying prospects as such?
"Communications 103: This Class Will Decrease Your Lifetime Earnings"
That, at least, is the UK's plan as outlined by a highly anticipated white paper on higher education released by the State for Universities and Science.
From the Telegraph:
In an interview with BBC Breakfast, (David Willetts, Universities Minister) said: "There are some courses that are far better at preparing young people for the world of work than others. At the moment, the student finds it very hard to get that information.
"In future, they are going to be able to see "if I do biological sciences at one university, I have got a much better chance of a job in a pharmaceutical company than if I do biological sciences at a different university"."
The White Paper being published on Tuesday will outline plans to force all institutions in England to publish data on 16 different areas to give students greater choice between courses.
For the first time, all universities will be forced to release detailed figures setting out how many students leave with well-paid jobs as well as average graduate starting salaries.
Other data is expected to cover criteria such as teaching hours, lecture sizes, accommodation costs and standards of student facilities.
Under plans, the information will be fed into new price comparison-style websites that shame the worst-performing universities and allow students to apply to the best institutions.
The plan is supposed to be both an attempt at consumer protection and a trade-off for allowing certain universities to charge higher tuition. Of course, as with most government programs, we can probably expect the unintended consequences to be quite high. In this case, the regulation will provide a built-in advantage to established universities and reduce the ability for tier-2 and tier-3 schools to compete with the upper echelon universities for students. (Not dissimilar to many regulations.)
If this passes, lower-tier universities will have quite the public relations challenge on their hands, especially in regards to branding, marketing, and message development.
If this became law in the U.S., how would you respond?
Just in case you're wondering about how competitive blogging can be, I present the infographic, "Things That Happen On Internet Every 60 Seconds."
Few points of consideration for aspiring authors: every minute 60 new blog domains are registered and over 1,500 independent blogs published, including this one. Even more amazing? Twenty-thousand Tumblr blogs are also published within that span.


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This year they managed to lose my locking wheel nut and tried to say I'd lost it. I mentioned the stop/start and no attempt was made to fix it. They locked the keys in my car and had to be driven home for the spare key. It was mentioned the car smelt of damp (it didn't) and there was a short causing an electrical fault. When I got it back the dome light was stuck on. NONE of these issues were present when I left it with them. The car was with them from 10:30 until 17:00 and by this time I was pretty fed up. No courtesy car was offered and no apology was made. I have since had lights randomly come on and off, engine warnings appear and have just taken it in again. They now want 95 quid to replace the dome light which is causing the problem apparently- including the engine warning on the screen!?! They have been told I'm not paying them a penny and since that, they have not been interested.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal grant is aimed at strengthening businesses and creating jobs in Indian Country in North Dakota.
The state's congressional delegation says the U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving a $175,000 grant to the Coalition of Indian Housing Authorities of North Dakota.
The funds from USDA's Rural Business Enterprise Grant program will be used to establish a revolving loan fund for small and emerging businesses that benefit Native Americans living on or near reservations in North Dakota.
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UPDATED: 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10
We're on pins and needles waiting for Fox to uncover the latest death threats exchanged between Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin, But until then, we've got a few more roster updates:
Atlanta's Roddy White has been activated for today, though he's certainly still not 100 percent. So he'll fit in great on the Falcons' underachieving offense. Also cleared to play today are New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham and receiver Marques Colston, New York Giants wideout Victor Cruz, and Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler (who looked "great" in warmups, according to ESPN's Merril Hoge).
As expected, the inactive list for Week 10 includes three noteworthy running backs: Oakland's Darren McFadden, St. Louis' Daryl Richardson and the Giants' Brandon Jacobs.
UPDATED: 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10
Percy Harvin apparently still has some hard feelings toward his former employer in Minnesota, and that may mean Seattle's star wide receiver is only one week from returning to the field.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that Harvin will sit out one more game today but that he is expected to return to face the Vikings next week in Seattle. He had hip surgery on Aug. 1, just days after beginning his first training camp with the Seahawks, who acquired him in a March trade with the Vikings.
Meanwhile, two notable running backs have been cleared to play today: Indianapolis' Trent Richardson and Cincinnati's Giovani Bernard. Neither is a great option today, but of the two, we like the Bengals' rookie better.
UPDATED: 9:11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10
Most of the NFL talk this morning will be about a player who will not take the field in Week 10, or any week in the near future: Miami pariah Richie Incognito.
The suspended Dolphins guard flew out to Los Angeles so he could have an exclusive interview with Fox's Jay Glazer.
"This isn't an issue about bullying," Incognito said in a clip posted on FoxSports.com. "This is an issue of my and Jon's relationship. You can ask anyone in the Miami Dolphins locker room who had Jon Martin's back the absolute most and they will undoubtedly tell you me."
Hmmmm ... But wait, there's more!
"All this stuff coming out just, it speaks to, it speaks to the culture of our locker room. It speaks to the culture of our closeness. It speaks to the culture of our brotherhood," Incognito said. "The racism, the bad words, you know that's what I regret most. That is a product of the environment and that is something we use all the time."
We can't wait to hear Incognito's explanation for groping the woman at the charity golf tournament. So we'll be tuning in to "Fox NFL Sunday" to hear more of his non-apology tour.
One actual injury note early this morning: Houston's star running back Arian Foster is finished for the season. He needs surgery for a bulging disk in his back. That means Ben Tate, he of the broken ribs, will be counted on to carry the rushing load for the fading Texans.
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Aaron Rodgers is down, and the Green Bay quarterback will be out for at least a month. That's bad, bad news for the Packers, and for fantasy owners who were counting on No. 12 to lead them on a playoff run.
All of the top-tier QBs are long gone, but you need a warm body to prop up your team until December. Here are a few guys that might still be available to help you:
Jake Locker, Titans: If you're thinking of replacing Rodgers on a week-to-week basis, then this is your man for Week 10. He has been solid when healthy, and he's facing the not-at-all-solid Jaguars on Sunday. But he has the Colts on the schedule two of the following three weeks, so don't fall in love with him.
Case Keenum, Texans: The Houston phenom looked phenomenal in the first half of his first career start Sunday night against Indy. Then reality set in. But anyone who's throwing to the incomparable Andre Johnson has a big upside.
E.J. Manuel, Bills: The rookie from Florida State returns to the starting lineup on Sunday, and he was pretty productive before getting injured in Week 5. And with upcoming games against Falcons, Buccaneers and Jaguars, his competition is hardly daunting.
Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers: It's now proven the Steelers' defense stinks, and the running game is nothing to brag about. So Big Ben will have carte blanche the rest of the season to throw at will. If he racks up 400 yards and 4 TDs for your team, like he did last week against New England, you won't care that the Steelers still lose by three touchdowns.
There's more news in the NFL this weekend than just the Incognito-Martin affair. Here are a few of the big issues leading up to tomorrow's kickoff:
The replacements: Two top backs (Houston's Arian Foster and Oakland's Darren McFadden) are out, and another (Indianapolis' Trent Richardson) is questionable. This elevates the Texans' Ben Tate and the Raiders' Rashad Jennings to starter status, and makes the Colts' Donald Brown a more intriguing possibility if you're low on backs. And keep an eye on the Giants' Andre Brown, who sees his first action after missing the first nine weeks with a broken leg.
One-hit wonders? Can you expect more out of last week's top passer (Philadelphia's Nick Foles) and top running back (Tampa Bay's Mike James)? The short answer is yes. Foles likely has the Eagles' QB job for keeps (sorry, Michael Vick fans), and he'll have some success against the Packers' defense on Sunday. And Doug Martin was put on injured reserve by the Buccaneers this week, so James will be their No. 1 back from here on out.
The waiting is the hardest part: Smart owners, or just owners who just think they're smart, have stashed Percy Harvin and Michael Crabtree on their rosters, waiting for the injured star receivers to return to glory. But a little more patience is in order. Crabtree returned to practice for the 49ers on Tuesday, but it will likely be a couple more weeks before he is activated. And Harvin suffered a "flare up" in his injured hip a couple of weeks ago. He, too, is still a couple of weeks away.
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A conversation with Jane Goodall, the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a U.N. Messenger of Peace who redefined observational practices in primatology with her unconventional research techniques.
Behavioral biologist Robert M. Sapolsky will discuss the biology of our individuality, and how to make sense of our behavior in the context of brains, genes, and hormones. Author of several books including The Trouble with Testosterone, Sapolsky will delve into the interface between our minds and our bodies. The event will be followed by a book signing.
A conversation with Dr. Paul Berg, Nobel Prize-winning biochemist, teacher, and research advocate. He will answer some of the difficult questions facing stem-cell researchers and policy-makers today.
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Whatever happened to "draining the swamp" in Washington? Nancy Pelosi is sticking with Charlie Rangel:
Jennifer Rubin points out that "Pelosi is flat wrong. From the House Ethics Committee press release: 'The Report further finds that Representative Charles B. Rangel violated the House gift rule by accepting payment or reimbursement for travel to the 2007 and 2008 conferences.'"
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High tech -- and expensive -- mannequins are replacing older training devices at medical battalions, field medical training battalions and naval medical centers. (Navy)
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Navy hospital corpsmen will now train on advanced medical mannequins that can cost up to $240,000 before heading downrange.
Camp Pendleton, Calif.'s Combat Logistics Battalion 11, for example, is using them to train its medical and mobile surgical teams.
Gone are the days when platoon docs trained with simple plastic dummies, or with Marines playing the role of "mock" patients.
At $20,000 to $240,000 apiece wireless models are costlier they are not cheap. They bleed, sweat and pant. They moan and blink their eyes. Their skin warms to the touch, or turns blue when they run out of oxygen. They can fall asleep.
These high-tech medical mannequins are designed to mimic human ailments, injuries and even reactions, in order to test and train medical personnel for emergencies and medical procedures. The mannequins are replacing older training devices at medical battalions, field medical training battalions and naval medical centers.
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Instructors control or program the mannequins for specific scenarios, or to drive the training for the medical staff, much like what aviators experience in aircraft simulators.
"It's a little freaky at first," admitted Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (FMF) Craig Vermette, 22, a member of a CLB-11 shock trauma platoon. "You'll actually hear them breathing heavy."
Vermette said it's great training for his platoon's three-person teams.
"They always try to throw you a curveball and see if we can respond to that," Vermette said while showing off a male "patient" at San Francisco's Marina Park during the city's Fleet Week in October.
The mannequins star at Naval Medical Center San Diego's Simulation Center, one of three such training labs in the Navy others are at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., and Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in Virginia. San Diego's lab is the military's largest. The multidisciplinary center trains corpsmen, nurses and physicians along with graduate medical students.
Medical officials say the mannequins teach corpsmen, nurses and doctors important techniques and provide a realistic way to practice.
"What it does is really build up that muscle memory," said Navy Cmdr. Hermann Gonzalez, an emergency medical physician assigned to a shock trauma platoon that will deploy next year with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
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"A bunch of fruitcakes, loonies and closet racists" said David Cameron in 2006, when asked his thoughts on the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP).
Seven years later, David Cameron's Conservative Party has suffered local election defeats, amid a surge for a party, which is, in essence anti-European and anti-immigration. UKIP has polled on average of 26 per cent where they stood candidates and they came second in the South Shields Parliamentary by-election; this will undoubtedly, be the biggest story of Thursday's local elections.
We have seen just this week the extent to which the media have been pushing UKIP, with stories about candidates with anti-Semitic views, believing that homosexuality can be cured through exercise and images of members pictured doing Nazi salutes. These images speak volumes about the type of party UKIP are. With their anti-immigration, anti-European stance, it is fair to say that the people voting for them in places like Essex, Norfolk and Lincolnshire are choosing a clear set of policies on these issues. It would be right to say therefore, that UKIP are more than just a protest party and this is more than just an anti-political election.
The changes to the political landscape where by UKIP is able to pick up seats in key marginal constituencies shows that immigration is an issue on the doorstep. The concern then has to be that UKIP will be able to play a role in setting the political agenda on immigration thus allowing the Conservative Party's scapegoating of immigrants from Easter Europe and other places to continue.
On Europe, UKIP voters clearly would like to see a new relationship with the European Union. This means that we need to have a proper and balanced conversation about this as we now build towards the European Elections of May 2014.
I have written before about how the spin and rhetoric around Labour's policy ideas on immigration and the need not to pander to the right wing press. We should be making the positive case for immigration, telling the voting public about the benefits it brings, economically, social and culturally. It is imperative, that now more than ever before, as we see voters turning to UKIP that we develop a coherent set of policies which allow everyone to share in the benefits of immigration whilst making sure that we have a clear and concise message for the doorstep. One thing is for sure is that if the Labour Party continues its current messages around immigration we won't win the argument on the doorstep.
Next Wednesday, Next Generation Labour will be holding a meeting at this crucial time to further discuss the Conservative scapegoating of immigrants with the backdrop of these local election results. Further information about the meeting can be found here.


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Quick, Nutritious Recipes for Breastfeeding Moms
Quick, Nutritious Recipes for Breastfeeding Moms
With a newborn in the home, conveniences you may have at one time taken for granted, like casually sitting down and enjoying a nutritious meal, may seem to be a distant memory; but don't fear, those days will return. Until then; however, if you are a breastfeeding mom you are especially at risk for energy-draining dehydration.
To keep your energy levels and milk production up, make sure you stay well-hydrated, eat right and enjoy these Quick, Nutritious Recipes for Breastfeeding (or not) Moms.
Oatmeal and Fresh Berries
1/2 cup oats or 1 package instant oatmeal
Fresh blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and/or blackberries
1/4 - 1/2 cup milk (whole, low fat, or soy)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar to sweeten
How to: cook oatmeal according to the directions on the package. Pour into bowl and add other ingredients as desired.
Salmon and Avocado on Whole Grain Bagel
Smoked salmon
1 whole grain bagel toasted
1/3 avocado
Light cream cheese or mozzarella cheese
Finely chopped basil
How to: toast bagel before adding ingredients or place bagel and mozzarella in the oven to melt cheese, then add other ingredients. Eat and enjoy.
Whole Grain Mini Pizza
Whole grain bagel
Mozzarella cheese
Slice of tomato
Fresh oregano
How to: toast all ingredients in the over until cheese is melted. Eat and enjoy.
Grilled Steak and Prawn with Vegetables or Green Salad
There are so many great recipes and how to make a good steak for dinner. Look to your cookbook or Pinterest for ideas. Or try this grilled steak recipe we love from Fitness Magazine. SPECIAL NOTE: When choosing your steak, look for a leaner cut with less fat.
2 boneless strip steaks, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick
1 cup Italian parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons canola oil
12 cups arugula
1 cup thinly shaved Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
How to:
Coarsely chop the parsley leaves and the garlic. Transfer to a small bowl, mix with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Rub marinade over the steaks and refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Add oil, whisking until dressing is emulsified.
Turn the grill to medium-high heat and brush the racks with olive oil. Scrape off any excess marinade from steaks, and grill about 6 inches over heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes. With a sharp knife at a 45-degree angle, cut steaks, across the grain.
Toss arugula with dressing to coat. Divide among 6 plates. Top each with steak strips, sprinkle with cheese. Eat and enjoy.
Spinach, Tomato, and Avocado Salad
3 cups Baby Spinach
1 medium avocado, sliced
3/4 cup tomato, diced
Dressing (or substitute with your favorite balsamic)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons, freshly chopped basil
1 pinch black pepper, fresh ground
How to: Toss spinach, sliced avocado and diced tomato. Drizzle dressing, add a pinch of black pepper. Eat and enjoy.
Mozzarella and Tomato Slices Drizzled with Olive Oil
1/2 tomato
3-4 slices of mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch black pepper, fresh ground
How to: Slice tomato and mozzarella and arrange. Add fresh basil (either whole leaves or chopped). Drizzle with olive oil, add pinch of pepper. Eat and enjoy.
Watermelon, Blueberry and Basil Salad
1 seedless organic watermelon (2-3 pounds)
1 pint organic blueberries
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1-2 limes, juiced
How to: Begin by chopping watermelon into halves and then into quarters. Remove rind and cut quarters into cubes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the fresh blueberries and basil and douse with fresh lime juice. Chill before serving. Eat and enjoy.
(source: The Tennessean)
Water Infused with Lemon and Mint
Staying hydrated is so important when you're breastfeeding and there are so many ways to infuse water, but as a new mom, keeping things simple is usually best.
How to: Fill a pitcher with water (filtered tap water is fine). Add 4-5 slices of lemon, 3-4 mint leaves and chill.
Drink and enjoy all day long!


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Vanderbilt wide receiver Jordan Matthews, right, stiff arms Ole Miss defensive back Quintavius Burdette on Thursday night at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville. The game was not over at press time. Visit clarionledger.com for full coverage.
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Ole Miss' inspirational leader entered Thursday's game against Vanderbilt on the third series, quickly making a tackle at linebacker. Then another.
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The Schroeder Funeral Chapel was founded in 1865. It remained in the Schroeder family until E. H. "Jack" McClure bought the funeral chapel in 1965. In 1985 Michael McClure, Jack's son, became part owner and the name changed to Schroeder-McClure Funeral Chapel. In December 2000 Michael and Susan McClure became sole owners of the funeral chapel.
The Welge Funeral Home was established in 1882. In 1985 a new chapel was built in Evansville, Illinois. These funeral homes would remain in the Welge Family until the funeral homes were sold to Ronald and Pamela Pechacek in June of 1990. They became the Welge-Pechacek Funeral Homes with locations in Chester and Evansville, Illinois. In 1994 a new facility was constructed in Red Bud, Illinois. In 2000 a new facility was constructed in Chester, Illinois.
In June of 2001, Welge-Pechacek Funeral Homes merged with the Schroeder-McClure Funeral Chapel, Chester, Illinois. Welge-Pechacek Funeral Homes, Inc. presently have three locations and are known as the Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois, Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Evansville, Illinois and Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois.


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AMSC Nets $30M Order From Inox Wind
NAW Staff, Tuesday 12 February 2013 - 11:37:48
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Inox Wind Ltd
AMSC expects to begin shipments of this order this quarter and to complete shipments in 2014. This is the fifth and largest order that AMSC has received from Inox since the company began volume production of its 2 MW wind turbines, which were licensed from AMSC in May 2009.
AMSC's ECS include a wind turbine power converter cabinet, internal power supply and various controls. Together, these systems control power flows, regulate voltage, monitor system performance, and control the pitch of the wind turbine blades and the yaw of the turbines.
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Baked Mackerel with Oranges
Mackerel with Oranges – a Spanish summer seafood treat packed full of flavour, a great mackerel recipe for the barbeque or oven grill.
You will need:
4 mackerel, cleaned
1 large onion
100g breadcrumbs
Handful chopped parsley
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper
- Cut off the heads and tails of each fish and wash under running water, then pat dry.
- Peel and chop the onion and the orange (chop the orange on a plate to keep the juices)
- Place the orange, onion, parsley and bread crumbs into a bowl and mix well, add the lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix again.
- Stuff each fish with the mixture and place them into a large earthenware dish, placing any leftover mixture into the dish too.
- Cover with foil or the lid and bake in a fairly hot oven for about 30 – 40 minutes until the fish are cooked and tender. Serve with boiled potatoes and salad.
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Experience with depo-provera birth control abroad?
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I am in the beginning stages of prepping for my first long-term SE Asia backpacking/expat trip (at least one year) and am currently researching the topic of birth control. I have already looked into the pros and cons of other BC's, but have not found sufficient enough information on the depo-provera shot. I know that a number of users opt to carry refill syringes with them. I'd like to know more about the availability of this form of BC in the different countries. Where would be the safest places to obtain it? What is the cost? And most importantly, can I trust the effectiveness of the medication there? I've read a few articles online warning travelers to be wary of medication scams overseas.
Any info would be most helpful and appreciated!
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I am not familiar with that type of birth control... however, I am assuming here you are travelling with your boyfriend or husband and hence the requirement. If not, Condom - for obvious reasons I hope. If you want I can ask my pharmacist here if they carry it. I live in provincial Thailand.
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Thanks for the reply! Yes, I will be traveling with my boyfriend so we won't be taking condoms. If it's not out of your way, it would be very helpful if you could ask your pharmacist!
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West Tennessee Street will be undergoing renovations beginning in January 2013, including renewal of pipes, re-pavement and additions of pedestrian crosswalks. / FSView Staff
West Tennessee Street, Florida States central road, will start undergoing renovations in January.
Plans to renew the water and sewer plumbing of pipes that are now 50 to 60 years old will take an estimated seven months to complete, the City of Tallahassee and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced at a public meeting on Dec. 4.
In order to cope with businesses and daily traffic, the construction will occur overnight, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. After each night shift, patchwork will make all lanes accessible. The city hopes this will minimize excessive traffic during the pipe replacement process.
After renovations to underground structures are complete, FDOT will repave West Tennessee Street from the intersection of North Monroe Street to the intersection on Ocala Road.
Alison Faris of the City Communications Department said the construction will occur after the replacement of the water and sewer system to avoid disruption to the newly placed road.
It just makes sense to repair the aging underground infrastructure prior to resurfacing, says Faris.
The re-pavement task is designed to commence in fall 2013.
FDOTs primary intent is to extend the life of the pavement by resurfacing the travel lanes, repairing deficient sidewalk, replacing noncompliant curb ramps and upgrading existing pedestrian signal features, describes one of the handouts distributed at the public city meeting.
Aside from repaving the roads on Tennessee Street, other safety features are being added with pedestrians in mind. A few of these include mid-block pedestrian crosswalks and stairs and ramps connecting FSUs campus and Tennessee Street.
To ensure that this project is as efficient and effective as possible, city representatives met with business owners over this past summer that would be affected by this construction on a one-on-one basis.
While some businesses understand and support these revamps, others are concerned about the effect it may take on their business (i.e. parking, drive-thru lines, etc.) The feedback that was received was taken into consideration when drafting these plans.
Both officials and business owners located on Tennessee Street remain aware that Tallahassee nightlife, especially on weekends, among college students wont cease simply because of construction.
Were sensitive to that, said Faris.
In taking note of times when more students are present due to nightlife events, construction will be sensitive to the areas under renovation and will accommodate as such, including altered weekend work.
Representatives from both the City of Tallahassee and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) also answered questions to business owners that will be affected by this construction and concerned citizens.
Diagrams and maps showing the before and after construction results helped local community members not only further understand the plan but also raise questions or feedback to officials on hand. This meeting was another opportunity for businesses to interject and add their opinions to the project.
As an incentive for local businesses to attend this meeting, those who arrived at the meeting had the opportunity to win one of two Chamber of Commerce annual memberships.
While these are the citys current and chief projects, Tallahassee continues to improve the community for citizens.
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Simple Couture Cupcakes
There is always something special about a cupcake; little mouthfuls of loveliness in a perfect package. They can come in almost any flavour and with a multitude of decorations to please anyone. Cupcakes are still popular for weddings and celebrations for just these reasons and they can look stunningly beautiful too. This week I've been … Continue reading


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Frontier Airlines will be welcomed to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport next Friday with full hoopla.
Live TV coverage. Zoo animals. A ribbon-cutting and water cannon salute by the CVG Fire Department. Swag bags for each of the 168 passengers making the fully-booked flight to Denver. All before 6:30 a.m.
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Dear President Zoellick and President-Elect Kim,
It has recently come to our attention that the World Bank is considering ending its suspension of new loans to the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and preparing an Interim Strategy Note to facilitate new lending. We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our deeply held view that, despite some positive developments regarding the Boeung Kak lake case, now is the wrong time to end the suspension. Doing so would not only risk undoing gains made, but would also send a dangerous message to the RGC in light of the spate of recent killings and unwarranted jailing of activists, including Boeung Kak community leaders. We believe that these appalling events call not for reward and the injection of more funds, but rather a coordinated and public condemnation by the international community, including the World Bank..
The past month has seen a series of shocking and inexcusable events in Cambodia. On April 26th, Chut Wutty, a tireless environmental activist was shot dead by armed forces after taking two journalists to a logging area in Koh Kong province. On May 16th, Heng Chantha, a 14-year old girl was killed by a soldier during a brutal forced eviction of a village in Kratie province.
On May 22nd female residents of Boeung Kak staged a peaceful demonstration on the sand dunes that cover what was once a village on the shores of the lake. The demonstration followed thwarted efforts by one family to demarcate the boundary of their home, which had been submerged in sand during the filling of the lake. Whilst singing about their plight, the protesters were surrounded by a mixed force of military police, anti-riot police and district guards, who used violence to break up the demonstration and then arrested 13 women, including a 72-year old. A video clip of these events is available at this link: http://www.licadho-cambodia.org/video.php?perm=31.
On May 24th the women were convicted by the Phnom Penh court on baseless charges of inciting others to take land illegally and obtaining land illegally. Seven of the women were sentenced to two years and six months in prison, five were sentenced to two years and the 72-year old woman, Nget Khun, was sentenced to a term of one year. During the trial, the police arrested two more Boeung Kak community representatives who were prepared to testify as witnesses for the 13 women on trial.
We respectfully appeal to you not to authorize re-engagement by the Bank with the RGC under these circumstances and to continue the suspension until a more strategic and judicious moment for engagement arises.
We regard the issuance of land titles to 631 Boeung Kak families earlier this year following the Prime Minister's sub decree granting the remaining residents 12.44 hectares of land around the former lake as a significant human rights victory. We understand that the principled stand taken by the World Bank following the Inspection Panel's findings of non-compliance with operational policies during the design and implementation of the Land Management and Administration Project played an integral part in achieving this outcome. We applaud the bold leadership of the President in this situation and consider this wise decision-making to have contributed in no small part to the legal security and piece of mind that these 631 Cambodian families now enjoy.
Yet, we remain deeply concerned about the 3500 Boeung Kak families, who had already reluctantly accepted the inadequate compensation package and left their lakeside homes under extreme duress, and who now suffer severe hardship trying to make ends meet each day. We are also concerned about the 94 families that have been excluded from the benefits of the Prime Minister's sub decree and remain under the threat of forced eviction. Together these families represent an estimated 85 percent of all Boeung Kak residents who submitted the Request to the World Bank Inspection Panel.
We are aware that there may be some entry points for UN-HABITAT to support these displaced and excluded families. We urge the World Bank to take all possible action to facilitate this support, including through high-level dialogue with relevant agencies and provision of financing for remedial action. We also note that there may be other organizations in a position to operationalize aspects of the Bank Management's January 2011 Action Plan, including financing measures that respond to the needs of tenure insecure and resettled communities from the Boeung Kak area (at para 76, Table 1). The Bank should not passively accept the lack of progress in supporting displaced and excluded groups to date as a fait accompli. Rather, it should proactively work to identify possible interlocutors to remedy harm done, and as Bank Management itself commits to do, "make every effort to implement the Action Plan" (at para 78). If necessary, this should entail the provision of unilateral Bank support to displaced families through a trust fund and administered through an NGO or other agency.
The community itself has appealed to you, President Zoellick, to ensure a fair resolution for the displaced and excluded families before the Bank provides any further financing to the RGC. The public statements made by Bank representatives in August 2011 have led the community to believe that this would be the case. We note that Country Director Annette Dixon stated at the time: "Until an agreement is reached with the residents of Boeung Kak Lake, we do not expect to provide any new lending to Cambodia."[1]
The World Bank lending freeze provided a powerful boost to the community's five-year struggle, which has become an inspiration to marginalized communities throughout Cambodia facing dislocation from their homes, land and the natural resources that they depend upon for survival. We believe that re-engaging now, particularly following the unlawful arrest and imprisonment of Boeung Kak community leaders, would send a dangerous message of approval to the RGC and undermine the community's hope that they will not be left alone in their stand against the powerful forces of injustice.
Commitments made by the World Bank, either privately or publically, should not be reneged upon, or else the credibility of the Bank and its commitment to its safeguard policies and contractual requirements on borrowers to respect them will be seriously undermined. Conversely, we believe that if the Bank maintains the freeze until a comprehensive agreement is reached with the Requesters, and the brave human rights defenders of Boeung Kak Lake are released from prison, it will contribute immeasurably to the twin long-term goals of a more just and equitable Cambodian society and a more accountable World Bank.
Cambodian Center for Human Rights - Cambodia
Cambodian Indigenous Youth Association - Cambodia
Cambodian League For The Promotion And Defense Of Human Rights (LICADHO) - Cambodia
Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, Monash University - Australia
Community Peace-building Network – Cambodia
Equitable Cambodia - Cambodia
Heinrich Boll Foundation - Germany / Cambodia
Housing Rights Task Force – Cambodia
Inclusive Development International (IDI) – USA / Cambodia
LICADHO Canada - Cambodia
Mekong Watch – Japan
My Village – Cambodia
Norwegian People's Aid – Norway / Cambodia
Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates - Philippines
Sahmakum Teang Tnaut (STT) - Cambodia
Southeast Asia Development Program (SADP) – Cambodia
[1] "World Bank blocks Cambodia loans amid Boeung Kak row," BBC News, August 9, 2011, available at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14457573


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Matt Painter's eighth Purdue basketball team – a.k.a. Team Johnson – had a typical opener for an inexperienced team Tuesday night in exhibition action in Mackey Arena.
With Terone (24), Anthony (12) and Ronnie (11) Johnson combining for 47 points, the Boilermakers started quickly, then held off an inspired charge by Division II power Montevallo in a 70-61 victory.
Purdue led 16-2 when Painter began subbing freely, trying to get a good look at a roster stacked with freshmen and sophomores. During his postgame press conference, Painter said he "ruined" what the starting lineup had created, pointing out that during a regular-season game, he wouldn't do that.
But exhibition games are about evaluation, so here's my take the day after new-look Purdue's first test.
– Terone Johnson likely will step into the role of leading scorer, pouring in 24 Tuesday night. He is attacking the basket, has improved his 3-point shot and is a much better free throw shooter than he was last season.
– Ronnie Johnson made quite an impression in his debut at the point. His court vision is excellent, and like older brother Terone, has a real knack for getting to the basket. He quickly will become a crowd favorite.
– Sandi Marcius played only 16 minutes but had seven rebounds. Project that into 30 or 32 minutes, and he averages 14 or 15 boards a game. Nor even JaJuan Johnson nor Robbie Hummel, who are good rebounders, did that.
– DJ Byrd had an uncharacteristic four turnovers ( the Boilers finished with only 11), but you don't worry about Byrd. When Terone Johnson isn't the leading scorer, Byrd likely will be.
– Donnie Hale has been the best of Purdue's six big men in practice and hit four really nice shots Tuesday night, but he had only one rebound, which won't cut it once the regular season begins. Hale knows that and could develop into a nice 10 points, 10 rebounds a game guy.
– Anthony Johnson has the potential to give Purdue a second consecutive Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year after Byrd won that award in 2011-2012. He is a nice backup for Ronnie Johnson at the point and also fits into the mix nicely at the shooting guard slot when Painter goes to a smaller lineup. Anthony Johnson did some nice things Tuesday.
– AJ Hammons will challenge Marcius for the starting center spot. When Hammons was in the game, the Boilermakers really looked to feed the post. This guy is a space eater and will give Purdue a true low-post presence for the first time in a long time. A fan texted me during the game that Hammons reminds he and his wife of Joe Barry Carroll.
– Rapheal Davis didn't shoot the ball very well against Montevallo, but it's easy to see that he has lots of talent and will score by getting the ball to the basket. Davis is learning the different elements of the Purdue scheme but should contribute nicely.
– Travis Carroll brings experience and a heady element to the offense, but with Marcius' improvement and Hammons' brute strength, Carroll probably is going to be a situational guy who will have to accept a role. Painter said Tuesday night that it's going to be tough to play six bigs at two spots. Carroll will have to earn his minutes by being a monster in practice.
– Jay Simpson is this team's mystery man or X-factor, if you will. If I was coaching this team, and let me make it clear that I am not, I would redshirt Simpson, just like I would have redshirted Everette Stephens and Ryne Smith when they were freshmen.
Simpson is going to be a very special Boilermaker, but he clearly is not in shape and has some asthma issues. He also is coming off a broken foot in the spring and could really use a year in the system before stepping into a prime time role.
But Painter believes Simpson can do things that will help this team. My question is, if Hale is the starter at power forward, and you're not going to redshirt Jacob Lawson, then how do you keep three power forwards happy when there may be situations against really small teams in the non-conference when Byrd plays the 4 spot with the three Johnsons and one big?
– Jacob Lawson is a terrific athlete who has moments when he is spectacular. However, if Hale keeps his starting spot and Simpson is not redshirted, Lawson may not get the minutes he is looking for. Power forward is going to be a really interesting spot to watch as the non-conference season unfolds.
– Dru Anthrop is any coach's dream walkon, although the former Central Catholic star is on scholarship this season. Anthrop hustles back on defense, knows the offense, can knock down a shot and is willing to accept his role. With better talent surrounding him, Anthrop may not play a lot, but when he does, he won't hurt the Boilermakers.
– Walkon Neal Beshears has been battling a minor injury and did not dress Tuesday night, and walkon Stephen Toyra did not get into the game.
Unlike recent seasons, Painter may not know from night to night who is going to be that special guy at crunch time, and there is lots of potential and lots of competition for playing time, especially on the front line.
Without question, this is going to be an interesting team to watch develop.
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This is the February 13, 2012 news archive. View today's Titans rumors and news.
Randy Moss says he's "coming to tear somebody's heads off, man"
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In 1998, then-rookie Randy Moss nonchalantly vowed to come to the NFL and "rip it up." And he did. Now, a season after retiring, Moss has made a more colorful promise. "I'm coming to tear somebody's heads off, man," Moss said in a compelliShare Tweet
After 19 total years with Oilers/Titans, Marcus Robertson leaves for DetroitAs a player, Marcus Robertson spent 10 seasons with the Oilers/Titans. Following two final years with the Seahawks, he launched his coaching career in Tennessee. Now, after nine years on the Titans' staff, Robertson is leaving. According to Lions'Share Tweet
Titans' Ayers knows he's got to do moreESPN.com Feb 13, 2012Talk Titans 2011 rookie performance, and it starts with Colin McCarthy. The middle linebacker was fantastic as he took over the job for an injured Barrett Ruud and put a stranglehold on it. Run stuffing Jurrell Casey and team sack leader Karl Klug come …Share Tweet
PFT Live: Steelers talk with Joe StarkeyPFT Live is back on Monday. And it's actually live. Florio welcomes Joe Starkey from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review to go over the latest with Hines Ward, Todd Haley, and the gang in Pittsburgh. I will also join the show to talk about Randy Moss, PeytonShare Tweet
Finnegan could join other ex-Titans in DetroitDefensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch and linebacker Stephen Tulloch both followed Jim Schwartz from Tennessee to Detroit. Perhaps Cortland Finnegan will be the next player to make the journey. Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press has a league source tha…Share Tweet
NFL32OT - Episode 82Feb 13Wendi and Trey discuss the possibilities with a Randy Moss comeback, The Caveman talks about the best fit for RGIII, and Did You Hear That? Sterling Moore is far from over the Pats Super Bowl loss.
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Peter King: Giants learned a long time ago of Eli Manning's toughness, poi…Feb 13The week-after-the-Big-One column is heavy on the Giants, as it should be. And I'd be remiss if I didn't touch on the greatest Anthem I've ever heard at a game -- the late Whitney Houston's, 21 years ago. I'll get to other things around the NFL, too, bu…
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