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Well, hi.
I have to admit, I'm feeling a bit lackluster this evening. My seasonal allergies are kickin', and it hasn't been a pretty day.
Suffice it to say, it's been dirtass.com over here today. The good news is, I've discovered that my productivity is in no way correlated to whether or not I've showered, so despite my lack of cleanliness and feeling like my face is going to explode from sinus pressure, I was rather productive today.
I also skipped my run today and lifted weights instead. It was weird. And disconcerting. But the fact that I could hardly breathe made it slightly easier. Slightly. But to be quite honest, it's past 8 PM, and I'm still kind of thinking about going for a run.
But I'll probably have wine instead.
Man, I love wine.
Even though I'm feeling pretty crappy, I can still taste food, so I broke out the Griddler for a panini dinner.
Oh, Griddler. How I've missed you! Let's never be apart again, mmmmkay?
Apple Bacon Panini
Serves 1.
2 slices good bread (I used Great Harvest Honey Whole Wheat)
1/4 cup fontina cheese, shredded, or 2 slices fontina
2 pieces bacon (or turkey bacon)
3 thin slices of apple
1/4-1/3 cup caramelized onions (I added thyme and garlic to mine)
This is so easy and soooooooo good! Just top your bread with the apple slices, bacon, cheese and onions, then put the other side on top and spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Onto the Griddler she goes!
5 minutes later and you've got one delectable panini!
Sweet, salty and savory, I adored this combo!
I am always a huge fan of salty/sweet combos, but this had an extra edge to it. You've got sweet from the onions and apples, but salty from the bacon and cheese. And the honey whole wheat bread balances everything out perfectly.
You should probably go make this. Like, now.
I sauteed a few veggies on the side for nutrition and all, but the sandwich totally did it for me.
They're pretty, though, right?
All together now!
Get ready to see more paninis around here! Now that my Griddler is out of storage, I'm ready to put 'er to good use!
There's a small window when I actually feel decent with this whole allergy thing, so I'm going to take advantage and try to fall asleep before it ends. Because when it does, I'll wake up. Like I did last night at about 2 AM. And then I proceeded to stay awake until after 4. Awesome. Let's hope I don't have a repeat performance tonight!
Do you have allergies? What works best for you?
Right now I'm digging a combination of Mucinex and Advil, but honestly, I would take just about anything to make this go away.


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Posted on: June 13, 2011 6:04 pm
LeBron James: "At the end of the day..."
It would be easy for me to say that LeBron James choked last night in the Miami Heat's 105-95 loss in game six of the NBA Finals. But choke is the wrong word here. To choke, you actually need to make an effort. LeBron completely shied away from the big moment in the fourth quarter. With his team's season on the line, King James sat back and watched as Dallas won their first championship in franchise history.
It was almost as if LeBron was leading a game of hot potato among his teammates. There were multiple times when James caught the ball in crunch time and gave it up without even glancing at the basket. Despite leading his team with 21 points, LeBron underachieved once again. What puzzles me is the fact that we're talking about the same man who dominated earlier in the postseason. Against both Chicago and Boston, James was Miami's closer. He stepped up in the big moment.
Although Dallas was playing excellent defense on the Akron Hammer in the fourth quarter, that alone does not account for LeBron's passivity. James was able to produce in crunch time against Chicago and Boston - two teams who undoubtedly play better defense than the Mavericks. LeBron James has the talent and physical gifts to score against any defense in the league. What happened in this series was 90% mental. King James had no confidence in crunch time during this series. Sure, he missed a few jumpers. Regardless, the supposed "best" player in the NBA should be able to shake off a few bad misses. He should at least be able to stay involved in the game.
Dirk Nowitzki possesses arguably the most unique skill set in the league. It was certainly on display throughout this postseason - just ask the Miami Heat. However, I am not ready to say that Dirk is a "better" player than LeBron. James' combination of size and skills matches if not transcends that of Dirk Nowitzki. We're talking about a man that's 6' 9'', 260, has quicks like Derrick Rose, and can finish like Vince Carter (the Toronto version). This man should have been able to match Nowitzki; he didn't even come close. When the game was on the line, Dirk excelled. LeBron cowered in fear.
The Miami Heat had to take their final exam last night, but King James was absent. LeBron left Cleveland because he felt that he would have a better chance to win championships with another team. Well, he had his first chance. "At the end of the day", the self-proclaimed chosen one still has as many rings as I do.
Next June is a whole year away. Will LeBron be able to handle another year of being the most scrutinized athlete on the planet? He sure couldn't this year.
Category: NBA
Tags: LeBron James, Miami Heat, NBA
Posted on: May 31, 2011 6:56 pm
Dwight Howard Wants To Start His "Own Path"
The Los Angeles Lakers entered this postseason as the favorites to win another title. After being swept by the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers were suddenly "too old" and "too slow". Five-time NBA champion and Laker great Magic Johnson notably said that Lakers owner Jerry Buss needed to "blow this thing up"; in other words, initiate project roster overhaul. There has been speculation that one of Los Angeles' primary desires this offseason will be to trade for Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard. Howard is signed through the 2013 season, but can opt out after 2012. Los Angeles isn't planning to wait until then.
Conventional wisdom says that the Orlando Magic will follow in the footsteps of the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets, trading their superstar rather than watching him walk away in free agency. Certainly a package that centers around 23-year-old center Andrew Bynum would be enticing for Orlando GM Otis Smith. Of course, the Lakers aren't the only team interested in Howard. New Jersey, New York, Chicago are all reportedly intent on pursuing the three-time Defensive Player of the Year.
Regardless of where he ends up, we know that he's at least going somewhere?...right?
Maybe not. This is what Howard told the Orlando Sentinel on Monday: "I want to start my own path and I want people to follow my path and not just follow somebody else's path. I want to have my own path, and I want to start that here in Orlando. But I can't do it alone. Not only do I need the right teammates, but I need the city behind me. That's the only way it's going to get done. We can change this small city that we have -- this small market that we have -- and we can make it a big market."
It would seem that Dwight wants to stay in Orlando only if Otis Smith can upgrade the roster enough to put them in position to win championships. After losing to the mediocre Atlanta Hawks in the first-round of this year's playoffs, it is clear that this team is far away from championship-caliber.
Smith faces a herculean task. He has indicated that he will not consider trading his five-time All-Star center. A bold move indeed. If he sticks to his plan, Orlando faces two very different possibilities: 1) The roster will be revamped to the extent that Howard feels like he can win a championship where he is; an extension is signed 2) Howard signs with another team in free agency, allowing Orlando to suffer a Cleveland-like fate.
If Smith fails - if he fails to get Howard enough help - it would behoove him to go against his word and make a trade. If he still refuses to trade the Atlanta native, Smith risks the possibility of having his intransigence leave this franchise in the cellar of the Eastern Conference for multiple years in the future.
Of course, all of this speculation can be avoided if Howard starts his "own path" in Orlando. Howard's words may seem candid, but didn't we hear similar words from a certain twenty-six year-old superstar who decided to take his talents to South Beach? The allure of the path to a championship in LA will prove to be too much for the Hollywood personality of Dwight Howard to deny. Enjoy him while you can, Orlando.
Category: NBA
Tags: Dwight Howard, NBA, Orlando Magic
Posted on: May 29, 2011 6:14 pm
Scottie Pippen Say What?!
"Michael Jordan is probably the greatest scorer to ever play in the game. But, I may go as far as to say LeBron James may be the greatest player to ever play the game".
That seemingly blasphemous statement was uttered by Scottie Pippen a few days ago on ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike in the Morning". Yes, the same Scottie Pippen who won six championships alongside MJ. The same Scottie Pippen who failed to take the Bulls past the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 1994 (Pippen's first year without Jordan).
On the surface, Scottie Pippen's words seem ridiculous. Michael Jordan is a six-time champion, a fourteen-time All-Star, a five-time MVP, do I need to continue? He is the consensus greatest player in NBA history.
I think I've made it pretty clear that I am not LeBron's biggest fan. However, unlike most, I see some validity in Scottie Pippen's statement. It's a given that LeBron's pedigree doesn't even compare to that of MJ. But let's not base this comparison solely on championships. Michael Jordan was a better shooter and finisher around the basket. But, what about defense? passing? rebounding? athleticism? Four checks for LeBron. No one - not Michael Jordan, not Oscar Robertson, not Kareem - has ever possessed the same skill set as LeBron James. He can guard every position on the floor, he can play point guard, he can grab rebounds over bigs, he's 6' 8'' 260. Enough said.
MJ was known for his ability to come through in the clutch. Ever since his years with Dean Smith at UNC, Jordan has been trusted in the game's critical moments. Prior to this postseason, it could be said that LeBron James was anti-clutch. Even throughout this regular season, LeBron repeatedly failed to hit shots in crunch time. Over recent weeks, however, James has shown a different side. King James has taken over in close games, leading Miami to key victories.
Although I believe LeBron is a better all-around player than Michael Jordan, he will never be regarded as such until he gets some hardware. He's definitely on the right track. In his first year with his new team, King James is in the finals for the second time in his career. In the coming years, Miami is only going to get better. The big three's chemistry will improve, sure. But, there's another reason why Miami is going to become nearly unstoppable in the future: free agents will take pay-cuts in order to win championships. If the Heat can sign a decent point guard and big man this summer, you can book them for another trip to the finals. And then there's this: in the NBA's new CBA, there will probably be a hard salary cap. The hard cap will limit teams' financial flexibility. Therefore, it will be very difficult to bring multiple premier free agents to the same team (Sorry, New York); a task that Pat Riley completed last summer.
From the looks of it now, LeBron will get his rings. When that happens, this comparison should be revisited. Until then, we can only compare skills on the court. LeBron James is a Magic Johnson-type, only he can score thirty on any given night and defend any player in the league. The same could not be said about MJ.
Category: NBA
Tags: LeBron James, Michael Jordan, NBA
Posted on: March 5, 2011 1:14 am
Knicks Lose to Cleveland (AGAIN)
It's been nearly two weeks since the New York Knicks made official their acquisition of Nuggets' superstar Carmelo Anthony. The move, which was hailed as a godsend for MSG and New York basketball, has made the Knicks more relevant in the Eastern Conference. Since Melo's debut on Feb. 23, the Knicks are 3-3 with wins over Milwaukee, Miami, and New Orleans. Two of their three losses have come against the league's worst team: the Cleveland Cavaliers. So, is it just two bad nights? or a sign that this Knicks team is not yet ready to contend with the big boys in the East?
In the two deplorable defeats, New York has gave up a combined 234 points. Head coach Mike D'Antoni is not known for coaching strong defensive teams. He's an offensive coach, favoring a fast-paced offense which makes it difficult for players to set up defensively. But this alone doesn't explain why the Knicks have given up 234 points to a 12-49 Cleveland Cavaliers team in the span of a week.
Less than one week ago, the orange and blue held one of the league's best offensive teams, the Miami Heat, to 86 points, a little less than sixteen points under their season average. They allow Antawn Jamison, J.J. Hickson, and Ramon Sessions to score 28, 24, and 22 points respectively on Feb 25. Two days later, they hold Dwyane Wade, arguably the league's best pure scorer, to 12 points. Explain that.
It's true that, on any given night, any team can beat any team in the NBA. However, this is past the point of a mere coincidence. The Knicks are 0-3 against Cleveland this season, accounting for 25% of the debilitated franchise's total wins.
Luckily, New York will not see the Cavaliers in the postseason this year. Yet, these losses have dampened the recent surge of optimism surrounding a Knicks franchise that has not played meaningful basketball since the new millennium. There is much to be said about positive changes brought upon by the trade, such as the way that Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo are working together and the leadership exuded by point guard Chauncey Billups. In addition, the Knicks have shown their ability to beat talented teams: Miami, New Orleans.
Their two losses to Cleveland serve as reality checks. True, elite teams do not lose three times to the worst team in the league; they don't lose at all to the worst team in the league. If the Knicks want to be considered a serious contender, they have to beat the teams their supposed to beat - Cleveland falls into that category.
"Stat and Melo" have 22 games to prepare their team for playoff basketball. The Knicks currently sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Best case scenario: they catch the Hawks and get the five seed. Most likely, New York will finish in sixth or seventh. Interestingly enough, it seems that the Knicks are better suited for a seven game series with either Chicago or Miami as opposed to Orlando. So, although catching the Atlanta would certainly be an achievement, drawing the Bulls or the Heat in the first round wouldn't be the end of the world.
Whatever seed they end up with, the Knicks will be underdogs. If they have any hopes of getting out of the first round, they must learn to be more consistent (cough, cough....not lose to Cleveland). Two losses to the Cavaliers is downright awful, but March has just begun. More than a month remains before postseason play.
Who knows, maybe those Cleveland losses were merely a result of a new team still learning to adjust. Or maybe the Knicks just aren't yet ready to be taken seriously. Only time will tell.
Posted on: March 4, 2011 7:42 am
Edited on: March 4, 2011 8:05 am
Quite possibly the saddest story I've ever heard
Fennville star basketball player Wes Leonard collapsed and died Thursday night after he helped his team complete a perfect regular season.
Easily the saddest story I've heard in awhile, yet I'm happy for him that he went out on top. My heart goes out to his family, friends, coach and students at Fennville High. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Category: NBA
Tags: Basketball, High School, Wes Leonard
Posted on: January 20, 2011 10:52 pm
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Delta Air Lines won't renew naming rights deal for Delta Center
Delta Air Lines has told the Wisconsin Center District that it will not renew its naming rights agreement for the Delta Center when the deal expires on June 30.
As a result, members of the Wisconsin Center District, which operates the Delta Center, the Milwaukee Theatre and the U.S. Cellular Arena, voted unanimously on Wednesday to change its name to the Wisconsin Center if negotiations with a new partner doesn't result in an agreement. »Read Full Blog Post(52)
Steelworkers union, Caterpillar reach tentative contract
Caterpillar Inc. and the union representing about 800 employees in South Milwaukee have reached a tentative agreement on a six-year contract that would freeze wages and increase some health-insurance costs while providing additional protection against permanent job losses.
Members of United Steelworkers Local 1343 will vote on the proposed contract from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. »Read Full Article(41)
C&D to cut 90 jobs, finalizes move of battery production to Mexico
C&D Technologies will eliminate 90 jobs at its factory in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood between late June and the end of the year, as the company completes the shift of a battery production line to Mexico.
The cuts were first announced in late 2011 and detailed more fully in early 2012. At that time, the company said it expected to eliminate 120 jobs. »Read Full Blog Post(16)
Hiring to pick up in next 3 months
Despite worries about economic slowdowns in China and Europe, hiring in Wisconsin and the Midwest is expected to improve in the next three months, according to a quarterly survey by QPS Employment Group, a staffing and recruiting agency based in Brookfield.
Some 46% of employers surveyed expect to add jobs between April and June, up from 40% in the first three months of the year. Only 4% expect to reduce staffing, down from 9% in the first quarter. Another 50% expect no change, basically unchanged from 51% in the first three months. »Read Full Article(2)
Community Care founder and longtime CEO Kirby Shoaf to retire
Kirby Shoaf founded Community Care Inc. in 1977 to provide people who are frail and elderly or severely disabled with an alternative to living in a nursing home.
The nonprofit organization - one of three pilot projects in the state at the time - had 21 people on its staff and a budget of $1 million. »Read Full Article
Master Lock workers to demonstrate at Fortune Brands annual meeting
United Auto Workers Local 469 members say they will travel to Wheeling, Ill., Monday to demonstrate at the annual shareholders meeting of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc., the parent company of Master Lock Co.
The UAW and Master Lock are in extended contract negotiations in Milwaukee. »Read Full Article(4)
Milwaukee home sales are doing better
Through the first quarter of the year, sales of homes in the city of Milwaukee are doing a little better.
According to information from the Metro MLS database, 1,136 homes were sold in the first quarter of the year in the city for an average price of $87,765. Homes were on the market for an average of 99 days. »Read Full Blog Post
3-D printing company Digifii wins BizStarts college contest
A 3-D printing and scanning company founded by a University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee student won first place and $5,000 in the BizStarts Milwaukee Collegiate Business Plan Competition.
Digifii was founded by Jesse DePinto, an academic researcher in the school's advanced manufacturing and design lab. »Read Full Article
Foremost Farms to layoff more than 100 at cheese plants
Foremost Farms, one of the state's largest dairy cooperatives, is closing a cheese plant and idling another plant indefinitely - resulting in more than 100 employee layoffs.
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Chef's Table event space and restaurant coming to Walker's Point
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Characterization of two novel small molecules targeting melanocyte development in zebrafish embryogenesis
Laboratory of Chemical Genomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, China.Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research (Impact Factor: 4.62). 05/2012; 25(4):446-53. DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-148X.2012.01007.x
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Melanocytes are pigment cells that are closely associated with many skin disorders, such as vitiligo, piebaldism, Waardenburg syndrome, and the deadliest skin cancer, melanoma. Through studies of model organisms, the genetic regulatory network of melanocyte development during embryogenesis has been well established. This network also seems to be shared with adult melanocyte regeneration and melanoma formation. To identify chemical regulators of melanocyte development and homeostasis, we screened a small-molecule library of 6000 compounds using zebrafish embryos and identified five novel compounds that inhibited pigmentation. Here we report characterization of two compounds, 12G9 and 36E9, which disrupted melanocyte development. TUNEL assay indicated that these two compounds induced apoptosis of melanocytes. Furthermore, compound 12G9 specifically inhibited the viability of mammalian melanoma cells in vitro. These two compounds should be useful as chemical biology tools to study melanocytes and could serve as drug candidates against melanocyte-related diseases.
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ABSTRACT: Cuscuta chinensis seeds have traditionally been used to treat freckles and melasma in Asia, although recent reports have revealed that Semen cuscutae is a promoter of melanogenesis. The present study aims to investigate the mechanism of this opposite effect of Semen cuscutae on melanogenesis. In accordance with traditional usage, the water fraction and the ethanol fraction from Semen cuscutae (WFSC/EFSC) were extracted to determine the herbal effects by examining The activity of mushroom tyrosinase, cellular melanin contents, tyrosinase activity assay, quantitative-reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and Western blot analysis for tyrosinase in B16F10 mouse melanoma cells. The melanocyte phenotypes of zebrafish larvae were observed while the in vivo melanin contents and tyrosinase activity were determined. The activity of mushroom tyrosinase assay shown that WFSC was an uncompetitive inhibitor of mushroom tyrosinase, while EFSC indicated dose-dependent activation of the mushroom tyrosinase activity. The WFSC markedly inhibited 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine (IBMX)-stimulated melanin synthesis and tyrosinase activity in vitro. However, the EFSC had an accelerant role in melanin synthesis and tyosinase activity. Neither fraction had any effect on the IBMX-induced expression of tyrosinase protein or mRNA. The WFSC strongly inhibited melanin synthesis and cellular tyrosinase activity in vivo. Furthermore, with the function of WFSC at a higher concentration, a punctate melanocyte pattern appeared that was similar to the pattern induced by arbutin or mequinol (MQ). The EFSC had no effect on the melanocytes of zebrafish larvae. It was discovered that WFSC did not show a stable inhibitory effect until it was extracted 1 month later. These results suggest that the opposite effects of Cuscuta chinensis seeds were caused by the extraction methods and that time has an important role in the effect of WFSC. Both WFSC and EFSC significant influence melanogenesis by regulating enzymatic activity of tyrosinase. In addition, the data indicate that wildtype (WT) zebrafish may be an ideal model for testing inhibitors of melanogenesis from clinically active herbs.Journal of ethnopharmacology 04/2014; 154(1). DOI:10.1016/j.jep.2014.04.016 · 3.00 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Fish melanoma models are increasingly used in studies of both spontaneous and induced melanoma formation. The melanoma Xiphophorus model was the first genetic model of melanoma available to researchers since the 1920s (Klin Wochenschrift 7:1561–1562, 1928; Z Indukt Abstammungs 44:253–257, 1927). Recently, transgenesis has been used to develop zebrafish and medaka models for melanoma research (Methods Mol Biol 461:521–539, 2008). These models are now starting to produce a wealth of novel information on the genetics of melanoma (including somatic mutations), signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms, immune responses, and determinants of metastasis. Moreover, the models are extremely well suited for drug/small-molecule screens aimed at discovering new therapeutic strategies in general treatment and personalized medicine and for the study of cancer-immune cell interactions. This review provides a summary of current and prospective studies in fish models of melanoma and pinpoints the translational potentials of melanoma models in fish.06/2014; 2(2). DOI:10.1007/s40139-014-0043-1
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When I was in grade school, I remember going to birthday parties at the local bowling alley. Before the games would begin, the workers would install bumpers inside the gutters in order to prevent gutter balls and avoid "failure." When I was growing up, it was common for sports teams to award trophies to all the players so no little kid would have his or her feelings hurt at the end of the season. Today, there are school districts which no longer give out "F'" grades, and hundreds of high schools have removed class ranks so that my generation will feel less pressure to succeed. By the time my generation gets out into the "real world," what will happen when our bosses criticize us and rattle the core of our tenuous self-esteems? While my parents and grandparents grew up enduring the Great Depression and two World Wars, will history look back on my peers as the "Bumper Bowling Generation?"
Previous generations pulled themselves up by their bootstraps and risk taking was encouraged as millions sought the American dream. A dream encourages one to stretch their imagination and think outside the box. I am afraid that my generation fears risk taking because we haven't been encouraged to take chances. We fear failure and this undermines the entrepreneurial spirit. To make things worse, the bias in our schools encourages today's youth to feel entitled to a certain standard of living just as we felt entitled to our little league trophies.
More recently, I see how my peers are being conditioned to believe that a college degree will automatically lead to success and the American dream. However, the economic reality is there are many taxi drivers and sales clerks today who are university graduates making modest wages while burdened with huge college loans.
As a society, we accept the collective belief that as long as we put more kids through college, our society will naturally progress. There is the assumption that if students continue to borrow tens of thousands of dollars to pay for an inflated education, they will automatically become more prosperous. Nowadays, higher learning is more about accreditation than education. It's about telling people you have a degree rather than turning knowledge into something palatable.
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2003 Mercury Sable • 220,000 miles
Have no other issues with the performance with the Sable except that with no warning lights, noisesor slipping of any kind, I was leaving for work, drove about 199 yards and car quit pulling, as though I had put it in neutral. Have never had a problem with it before since it was new.I checked transmission fluid, it is clean and no burnt odors. Gremlins or what? Help me out here, it has me puzzled.I can start it and move the shifter and watch the tach change rpms( different rpms with differnt shift ranges and no forward or reverse. Cash for clunkers candidate, I hope not. Thanks
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Blurb®, the creative publishing platform that enables anyone to design, publish, market and sell professional-quality books, seeks entries for the first-ever Best Blurb Books contest. Photo books can be entered at www.blurb.com in one of three categories — family, pets, or travel — for a shot at one of three $3,000 grand prizes or one of three $1,000 runner-up prizes.
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Category: Travel | Lori Barbely, Islands Magazine
Lori Barbely is the photo editor at ISLANDS Magazine. From selecting imagery, shooting and writing to overseeing a redesign, conceiving photo essays and spearheading the 20th Annual Reader Photo Contest, Barbely has helped ISLANDS win numerous awards in visual excellence. Before joining the title in 2006, Barbely climbed the ranks to deputy photo editor at First for Women magazine. Before that, she graduated with a B.A. in photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Category: Pets | Christopher Ameruoso, Paw Print Magazine
Christopher Ameruoso has carved himself a unique and successful niche in the Hollywood Hills as a photographer of pets and the stars that own them. He has been photographing actors, actresses, and models since 1998 and has released two best selling pet books "Pets and Their Celebrities" & "Celebrities and Their Pets." His work has been featured on more than 40 magazine covers. Ameruoso is the founder, editor-in-chief and photographer for PAW print, the pet magazine.
Category: Family | April Peveteaux, Babble
April Peveteaux is an editor, writer and performer. Her work can be seen in RADAR and The Life and Times of the Mummy. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter and cocker spaniel.
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J.J. Abrams enters The Twilight Zone
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The quotes are nested so confusingly I've lost track of who originally posted this. But it was in
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Kirk was taking the test for a third time when he finally reprogrammed it, so he knew what it was about.
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Kirk in TWoK must have known the test was coming up or else he wouldn't have had time to reprogram the simulation. The same goes for Kirk in ST09 (plus, Kirk and McCoy and later Kirk and Uhura were discussing taking the test the next day).
As seen, the claim that the original Kirk must have known overlooks his own post. I've forgotten whether we saw the new Kirk's reaction to "failing" the test. But the real point, inadvertently made to be sure, is that the test makes no sense if the student walks into it knowing, even in rough outline, what's going to happen that day.
How is that at all contradictory? I was simply demonstrating to the poster I was debating with (not you) multiple reasons why the KM Test can not reasonably be considered a secret from the cadets beforehand:
1) Students are going to talk about the unfair (in their opinion) and unwinable test they had to take with other students, with family, and with friends. There's simply no way something that significant can be kept a secret. It's like students not talking about taking the SATs.
2) Students are given advanced warning that they are going to take the test and know that it's a no-win scenario. Kirk and McCoy discussed the nature of the test and that you're supposed to lose the day before in ST09. Kirk and Uhura discussed it the day before in her quarters. Prime Universe Kirk knew he had to take the test in advance or else he wouldn't have been able to "reprogram the simulation" and "change the conditions of the test."
3) It's obviously not a secret because they give the same test to students multiple times. Both nuKirk and Prime Kirk were on their third try taking the test. Even if you somehow kept it a secret from the third time cadet beforehand (which IMO is impossible and not supported by other evidence: see above), as soon as the cadet was in the simulation and it became obvious that no matter what you did the enemy was in God Mode and would defeat you, the psychological "surprise" would be foiled. The same goes for the cadets who heard about the test through rumors; as soon as they saw that the enemy can't be defeated they would know what was happening.
Which is why I don't think it's a surprise at all. I think knowing the unwinable KM Test is coming up and being evaluated on how you handle the stress of that knowledge is all part of the test. It's about weeding out the cadets who freak out or on the opposite extreme don't take it seriously enough and finding the ones who stay calm and cool even knowing what they're about to face. Kirk went an entirely different way with it though and actually found a way to win, hence the commendation.
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Enjoy all the comforts of home in our lovely and spacious suites with full kitchens and comfortable living areas. Daily full hot breakfast buffet or our Manager's Social during the week. Relax in our refreshing pool and jacuzzi or blow off steam on the outdoor sport and basketball court. Enjoy free WiFi and our business center along with complimentary pases to 24/7 Anytime Fitness Center. Conveniently located close to I-90 and Bus. 20/E. State St., Magic Waters Waterpark, Midway Village Museum, Anderson Japanese Gardens, CherryVale Mall, SportScore soccer fields and ball diamonds, Rock Cut State Park and many local and chain restaurants.
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Family owned since 1922. Shoes and clothing for the whole family. Name brand as well as some unusual items.
Flatlander Market
Welcome to Flatlander Market. There are so many great things to experience every time you visit. Fresh coffee and espresso drinks, delicious sandwiches, homemade chili and soups, cookies by Sally baked everyday, crafted cheeses from near and far, and the largest selection of Illinois wines in McHenry county. Try some freshly ground and brewed private blend coffee, or our flavor of the day. You may want to have something from our espresso bar: Steaming hot espresso, cappuccinos and cafe latte, or even a tasty steamer.
Italian restaurant in Capron serving pizza, sandwiches and dinners.
Tasty Dawgs
The most delicious Vienna Hot Dogs around! Their dogs are Chicago Style featuring a Vienna all beef hot dog cuddled by a freshly steamed poppy seed bun, topped with yellow mustard, neon green relish, sweet onions, fresh tomato wedges, kosher pickle spear, spicy sport peppers and of course, a dash of celery salt. 518 West Main Street
Franchesco's Ristorante
Beauty, innovation, and culinary perfection only begin to describe the new Franchesco's Ristorante. The Salamone family proudly invites everyone to their new home for an unforgettable experience. The beautiful patio is perfect for lunch, dinner, small private events, or ceremonies with flowers blooming in season and a beautiful fountain to enjoy!
The Garden Hotel and Conference Center
Located easily off of I-90 in South Beloit, Illinois, The Garden Hotel provides our guests with a clean, comfortable experience in a friendly atmosphere. The Garden Hotel offers 164 Guest Rooms, including an Executive Wing providing our corporate clients a quiet comfortable area of the hotel perfect for maximizing productivity. We can provide accommodations for any number of groups and events including room blocks for family reunions or sports teams. We offer 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, whether it is a small business meeting or a large event with over 700 people, we can provide accommodations as well as superior catering options. Some of the other features at the Garden Hotel & Conference Center include wireless internet connectivity throughout the hotel, business center including on site fax and copy service, guest rooms with one or two beds available, our own onsite restaurant and bar, fitness center, and indoor pool and spa.
CITY:South Beloit
Farmer's Inn
Bar & Grill located at 521 Main Street in Kirkland, Illinois.
Hot Stuff Pizza
Located inside the Kirkland Quick Stop.
Rock Run Country Historical Society Museum
Open: Wednesday: 1 pm to 3 pm; or by appointment This museum, in an 1870's building, features artifacts from the Rock City area including pictures, clothing, articles and more.
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BMO Harris Bank Center - Disney on Ice Presents Treasure Trove
Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove sets the gold standard with a magical medley of Disney tales in one jam-packed ice show that commemorates the legacy of Disney animated films. Get tangled up in Disney's 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of your other favorite Disney princesses -Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and of course, the one who started it all, Snow White. Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Captain Hook and his pirate pals on an adventure beyond NeverLand! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the 'Circle of Life.' Tick-Tock! Tick-Tock! Don't be late to a very important date with Alice and the Mad Hatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts' Army of Cards. Set a playdate with Woody and Buzz Lightyear because the toys are back in town. Relive magical moments in this ultimate Disney animation celebration coming to Rockford!
Coronado Performing Arts Center - Menopause The Musical
Come join our sisterhood! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the '60s, '70s and '80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®
Coronado Performing Arts Center - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award®-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. The magical musical is full of unforgettable songs, including "Go Go Go Joseph," "Any Dream Will Do" and "Close Every Door."
Swedish Historical Society - Lucia Concert
Rockford's Swedish Historical Society will be celebrating their annual Christmas tradition of Lucia at First Lutheran Church. A choir of children singing Swedish and English traditional songs will warm your heart and start off the Christmas season with joy.
Hailey's Winery
Hailey's Winery, established in 2009, specializes in handcrafted wines from grape varieties native to Illinois, as well as other varietals, and seasonal fruits. Owned and operated by two women, Hailey's is a fully functioning winery, producing and bottling award-winning wines in Byron, Illinois location. We strive to offer a variety of wines and an enjoyable experience for each guest, and want our visitors to feel completely at ease with wine tasting and selection. The winery is open year round, with tastings available any time during business hours, monthly live music, and tasting room rental for private celebrations. We carry specialty cheeses, sausage, chocolates, craft beer selections, and gift items. Guests may gather, relax and enjoy our wines in the pleasant tasting room, or on our patio during warm weather.
The Nutcracker Ballet - Rockford Dance Company & Rockford Symphony
Delight in the magic of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, as Clara takes an enchanted journey filled with the beloved melodies and dance that have captivated audiences for more than a century. Guest dancers from nationally renowned dance companies join the Rockford Dance Company and the RSO to present this holiday tradition, great for the whole family. Saturday performance 7:00pm Sunday performance 3:00pm
Christmas at the Mack House - Macktown Living History Center
Celebrate Christmas at the Mack House. Visit Stephen Mack's home and enjoy traditional 19th Century treats such as Wassail and warm apple cider, along with an assortment of traditional cookies and sweetbreads. Fun for the entire family in the oldest wood frame house west of Chicago. There will be traditional music and both Christmas and winter songs with bag pipers, native flutes, fiddles, and much more.
Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition
As many as 70,000 visitors view these massive works of snow art each year. Teams from around the state will compete in Rockford for the right to represent Illinois in the 2017 U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition, and high school teams from the Rockford area will compete in the high school division the same week. The public is encouraged to cast their vote for the People's Choice award between 8:30am and 11:00am on January 23. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at 1:00pm in the Sinnissippi Park Maintenance Building. Sinnissippi Park is open to the public for sculpture viewing while weather permits. Viewing hours are daily from sunrise until 10:30pm. You may drive or walk through the park. Visitors are encouraged to take the time to walk through to maximize their experience and allow them to view the sculptures from all sides. Limited parking is available at Sinnissippi Park. Additional parking is available at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens just west of Sinnissippi Park across N. Second Street.
Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show - Indoor Sports Center
The 2016 Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show will continue to be your one stop shop. Whether you are interested in buying a fishing boat, pontoon, runabout, personal watercraft, looking for the perfect charters, guides, lodging, or just needing to buy the right fishing tackle the show will have exactly what you are looking for. We have some of the most experienced Illinois anglers and guides giving seminars. They will be talking to you about what baits and lures to use, teaching you different fishing techniques, and much more. Bring the whole family and take advantage of the trout pond, Hawg Trough, and much more!
CITY:Loves Park
Rockton Christmas Walk
The 31st annual Rockton Christmas Walk events include the Candy Cane Craft Fair, Lighting of the Park, Lighted Parade, horse drawn wagon rides, a visit from Santa, and Christmas carolers. Many organizations provide events of their own which include a breakfast, craft show, musical concert, hot cocoa, and Christmas time sales at their business. See the website for a full schedule.
Home & Garden Showcase - Forest Hlils Lodge
The Home & Garden Showcase will showcase over 100 companies offering homeowners and apartment dwellers the convenience of comparative shopping for an array of products and services all in one place. See the latest trends in landscaping, decks, backyard ponds and waterfalls, remodeling, neat gadgets for the garden enthusiast and more! The Master Gardeners, Extension of U of I, will be on hand all weekend to answer all questions on gardening. Visitors are welcome to bring in plants they have questions on for the Master Gardeners to answer. Plus don't miss "Planters Row", the live plant sale! There will also be multiple interesting clinics on lawn and gardening.
CITY:Loves Park
Rockford Home Show - Indoor Sports Center
The first sign of spring is always the Annual Home Show and spring is the perfect time to start your indoor and outdoor projects! The Home Show is the place to see what is new in the home and garden market while shopping for new products, services, ideas, concepts and expertise on interior and exterior design. If you are dreaming of a new home or hoping to improve your existing home, this is the show you won't want to miss. The experts will be on hand to talk one on one and answer all your questions, see all the different options, set up appointments for quotes and get that spring project started. While at the show you can attend clinics/seminars on home and lawn care plus don't miss the entertainment for kids and adults! This is a fun event for the whole family and kids (under 12) and parking are free!
CITY:Loves Park
Heartwood Creations
Since 1978, Heartwood Creations has been creating finely crafted wooden jewelry boxes that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a box for your pills or possibly something to hold small tools and other trinkets, our custom wooden boxes are the perfect fit. We create each box in our shop in Rockford, Illinois and will make sure that what you order is something you will love!


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White must get right to work at NPDPublished 12:01am Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Danny White has his work cut out for him.
A good man, by all accounts, with decades of experience in Natchez crime fighting, White may already know that it's not his experience that matters now.
White smartly stayed out of the limelight while his city foolishly fought over him for months. He never publicly touted himself for the job, even though his last name created the perfect campaign slogan for a black man in a small Southern city that sometimes battles race concerns but still has a great sense of humor — "Black and White is right for the job."
But while the politicians fought and eventually found common ground, White was already working in the job he surely thought would eventually become his.
The last nine months weren't a time to rock the boat at NPD, but now that White has job security in hand, rocking the boat may be exactly what's needed.
The public — black, white, old, young — has lost faith in the Natchez Police Department.
The relationship dissolved gradually during the last three to five years.
You can't blame the public; NPD has displayed more than one black eye in recent years, including the federal trial of two officers who were accused in connection with the theft of a man's credit card and his alleged brutal beating. One officer went to jail; the other was acquitted and is still on the force.
During the same time period, several violent crimes stole headlines and worried residents.
It's no secret that Natchez police officers turnover quickly due, in large part, to low salaries and that the equipment available to officers seeking to do their jobs is less than what is often provided to officers in the much smaller neighboring Vidalia.
Wiping the slate clean and handing out raises to officers is something White would surely love to do on day 2 as the new chief, but it's probably not feasible.
That said, White must begin an earnest campaign today to accomplish both goals simultaneously.
A good chief must push his department to be on the leading edge of crime fighting. He must never give up when requesting more funding for equipment, salaries and training. And he must be willing to bring solutions, not just problems, to the Natchez Board of Aldermen.
Demanding that the men and women inside the walls of the police department respect him as chief and all community members as people will, in time, begin to result in community-wide respect for the entire department.
Being an outspoken public figure that appears at community events, answers questions about crime and is quick to defend his men and women will contribute to rebuilding public trust.
NPD has plenty of good officers. But it has lacked good leadership for too long.
White now has the authority to change that and in turn change Natchez.
It's not experience that matters now; everyone is watching to see what White will do now and in the future.
Restoring faith, fighting crime and leading NPD into the future is no easy task, but it's the job White has signed on to accept.
Julie Cooper is the managing editor of The Natchez Democrat. She can be reached at 601-445-3551 or email@example.com.


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This particular model was used mainly in World War II and was taken out of commission shortly after the war ended. These bombers are now mostly seen in war movies. There are only twelve B-17s that are still used for flying presently.
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Happy 50ish! The Mid-Life Crisis Comedy Musical
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Happy 50ish! The Mid-Life Crisis Comedy Musical returns to New York City, and you're invited to join the party. Bob is turning 50(ish), and his wife, Pam, along with his best friend Mike have decided to throw him a surprise birthday party. He's just had his first colonoscopy, so they figure he can use some cheering up. But that's not all that's going on with Bob. He's also having trouble peeing and the AARP is after him. And now he wants a Harley! What's next, the little blue pill? You think maybe Bob is having a mid-life crisis?
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Once a personal chef to Oprah Winfrey, chef Art Smith opened his Table Fifty-Two inside the historic 19th century carriage house of the Biggs Mansion. The Northside restaurant features two stories and rustic décor that includes an open-hearth oven and a pressed copper ceiling.
Superstar Chef Marcus Samuelsson, owner of NYC's Red Rooster and winner of Bravo's "Top Chef Masters," brings his skills to bear in Chi-Town at this seafood restaurant in the Affinia Chicago hotel.
Upon entering this modern Japanese restaurant, patrons are wowed by a Jeffrey Beers-designed interior adorned with a water wall, oversize mirrors, red leather chairs, and an undulating wooden ceiling hung with copper chandeliers.
Located inside the James Hotel, owner and renowned chef David Burke's Primehouse is known for its awarding-winning cuts of meat, such as the 55-day aged rib eye. Red leather tables and brown leather chairs fill the dining room, where patrons head for dishes from the ever-rotating menu.
One of Streeterville's most exclusive dining spots, Tru features the creativity of chef Anthony Martin, the Chicago Tribune's Chef of the Year in 2010, his first at the helm.
This gourmet Chinese restaurant, located in the Peninsula hotel, successfully evokes the styles and flavors of 1930's Shanghai. Inside, sleek black furnishings, light hardwood floors, and expansive windows are accented by bold red linens and Asian-inspired artwork.
A native of the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy where prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano originated, chef Luisa Silvia Marani now offers homemade Bolognese sauces and pastas to Chicago's Gold Coast residents at this authentic Italian eatery.
An innovative fusion of Indian and Latin American cuisine delights diners at this River North restaurant.
Serving contemporary American cuisine, this River North restaurant and wine bar focuses on seasonal ingredients and wine pairing. Known as The Tavern, the dining room boasts light wood floors, exposed air ducts, and a red, zinc-top oval bar.
A casual American grill with distinct notes of Mexican flavor in both the decor and the cuisine, Frontera Grill styles itself as being on the culinary "frontier" with its very name.
Housed in the space that was formerly Mister Kelley's, a nightclub that hosted performances by such artists as Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday, Gibsons Steakhouse is still frequented by A-list guests, as evidenced by the autographed photos lining the wood-paneled walls.
Home to what Good Morning America named the best burger in the nation, Rockit Bar & Grill is a River North landmark serving upscale American bar fare.


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The Casas Catalinas neighborhood in Tucson is situated north of Orange Grove Road, east of North La Canada Drive, west of North Oracle Road and south of West Ina Road. Located in the Santa Catalina foothills, the community consists of ranch-style homes that run from $200,000 to $300,000 in price. The tawny exteriors of the houses seemingly merge with the gorgeous desert surroundings. Large landscaped yards present a variety of desert plants, including barrel and prickly pear cacti, ocotillo shrubs, and mesquite and ironwood trees.
The community is close to a number of shopping areas, such as the Casas Adobes Plaza and Foothills Mall. The Casas Adobes Plaza, located at 7059 North Oracle Road, or at the southwest corner of Oracle and Ina Roads, is an outdoor shopping center flush with clothing, jewelry and gift boutiques as well as art galleries and eateries.
Locals enjoy such restaurants as the Pei Wei Asian Diner, which serves entrees from Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, China and Korea, as well as The Wildflower Grill, which offers a selection of American contemporary and Asian-type entrees. Diners can select home-cooking specialties as oven-roasted meatloaf with green beans and whipped potatoes, or more exotic Asian dishes.
The Foothills Mall, located at 7401 North La Cholla Boulevard, features outlet retailers such as Aaron Brothers Art and Framing, Bling Bling Wireless, Dress Barn, GameStop, Haggar Clothing Company, and the Nike Factory Store, just to name a few. It's the premier outlet center in the city of Tucson.
After a day of shopping, residents can relax on their expansive patios and watch the sunset. Casas Catalinas offers the best of Tucson living.
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