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Stathi Paxinos covers rugby league, rugby union, boxing, swimming and Australian Rules football for The Age. He has covered numerous major sporting events including the Sydney Olympic Games (boxing), the 2003 Rugby World Cup, state of origin contests and NRL finals, world title fights and national swimming championships. Stathi also covered boxing and aquatics at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Melbourne Rising opens National Rugby Championship with victory
Stathi Paxinos There was plenty of open rugby and not a lot of defence, but the Melbourne Rising did enough to overcome a spirited North Harbour Rays 55-34 in its opening game of the National Rugby Championship.
Melbourne Rising eager to learn from Rebels hardship in new championship
Stathi Paxinos Melbourne Rising coach Sean Hedger believes a successful inaugural National Rugby Championship could help establish the winning culture that has been missing from the Melbourne Rebels during their...
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Melbourne Rebels chief Rob Clarke hopes to secure private ownership deal
Stathi Paxinos Melbourne Rebels chief executive Rob Clarke is hopeful Super Rugby's cellar dwellers could have new owners before the start of next season.
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Rebels laid low, still looking for the heights
Stathi Paxinos The Melbourne Rebels season is not going as well as Tamati Ellison would have hoped but, even the prospect of an end-of-season tour to South Africa where the Rebels are yet to win a game, can dampen...
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Retiring Melbourne Rebel Lachlan Mitchell has no bitterness at being cut from 2015 list
Stathi Paxinos Lachlan Mitchell may not have believed he would fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a professional rugby player until he did it, but the foundation player for Australia's youngest Super...
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Rebels have gone soft after a good start, says coach Tony McGahan
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Melbourne Rebels slump to another heavy loss as Reds dominate
Stathi Paxinos The Melbourne Rebels' season of promise has been blown apart after they suffered their third consecutive heavy loss with the Queensland Reds dominating Friday night's game at AAMI Park winning 36-20.
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Melbourne Rebels eye winnable run home to record best season
Stathi Paxinos It was not that long ago that the Melbourne Rebels were not quite flying high, but they were in a satisfying place.
Laurie Weeks ready to suit up for the Wallabies after long wait
Stathi Paxinos When Laurie Weeks arrived in Melbourne with the Wallabies on Wednesday, he was the only member of the team that will play France who was not wearing the team suit.
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Wallabies full of confidence going into second Test against France
Stathi Paxinos The Wallabies showed against France last weekend they have added a number of elements and strengthened their game under the reign of Ewen McKenzie.
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Melbourne Rebel Laurie Weeks to join mates in Super Rugby milestone
Stathi Paxinos Rebel Laurie Weeks joins mates Lachlan Mitchell and Hugh Pyle with special milestone for the fledgling Super Rugby franchise on Saturday.
Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan helps Luke Jones raise his game
Stathi Paxinos There has been plenty of expectation on Luke Jones after he was recruited from high school to the Western Force then moved to Melbourne as a foundation player at the Rebels.
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Melbourne Rebels sign Mike Harris on two-year deal
Stathi Paxinos The Melbourne Rebels are set to announce on Saturday morning the signing of Queensland utility back Mike Harris on a two-year deal.
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Waratahs quell the Rebels second time around
Stathi Paxinos The last time NSW ventured to AAMI Park, the Melbourne Rebels sprang a 24-22 ambush late last season that began a run which saw the Waratahs slip from finals contention.
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Super Rugby's Rebels will have eyes on Bernard Foley
Stathi Paxinos It's usually full-back Israel Folau who steals the spotlight among the NSW Waratahs but Tom English says the Melbourne Rebels will be looking at Bernard Foley as the major danger in Friday night's...
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Jones, Neville target Test squad
Stathi Paxinos Melbourne Rebels second-rowers Luke Jones and Cadeyrn Neville would have no better chance to snare a berth in the Wallabies squad when they face off against Queensland's Test incumbents in...
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Rebel Colby Fainga'a prepares bag of tricks for brotherly revenge
Stathi Paxinos Queensland Reds twins Anthony and Saia Fainga'a fear what their younger brother Colby has planned for them this weekend - and that is not just on the rugby field.
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Jack Debreczeni to debut for Melbourne Rebels
Stathi Paxinos The rugby union connection has always played a central part in the life of Jack Debreczeni, who will make his debut for the Melbourne Rebels against the Queensland Reds.
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Tom Kingston ready to seize his chance for Melbourne Rebels
Stathi Paxinos It's not the way Tom Kingston would like to claim a run-on spot, but the past couple of years have taught the talented utility back that you take your chances when and where they come.
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Pat Leafa to get clear run at the starting hooking position
Stathi Paxinos The next two weeks will provide Pat Leafa an opportunity that he has not had in his career at the club – a clear run at the starting hooking position.


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Professor Franzese's research interests center on the comparative and international political economy (C&IPE) of developed democracies and related aspects of empirical methodology. In C&IPE, his work has focused on how political and economic (a) institutions (e.g., electoral & governmental systems, central bank independence, labor-market organization, etc.), (b) structure (e.g., income distribution, party-system polarization and fractionalization), and (c) circumstances/events (e.g., elections, terms-of-trade shocks, etc.) affect macroeconomic policymaking: its character and its efficacy. His approach to this substantive area is interdisciplinary (with economics), positive (i.e., as opposed to normative), and empirically minded. To date, this research agenda has produced several journal articles and conference and working papers on the monetary- and fiscal-policy effects of, for example, participation, representation, veto actors, delegation, central bank independence, wage bargaining institutions, and international context and institutions.
Professor Franzese's research and pedagogical agendas in empirical methodology, which arise from this substantive agenda in C&IPE, have produced a book and numerous articles and chapters on (a) interactions and modeling strategies for complex context-conditionality more generally, (b) on empirical methodology for comparative politics broadly, (c) on multilevel modeling, and, most recently and extensively, (d) on spatial-econometric models of interdependence, that is of contexts where the outcomes in some units affect those in other.
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My husband, Bob Woodruff, was almost killed in Iraq while covering the war for ABC News in 2006. He didn't die, but his recovery was long and hard. And then a few weeks ago he went to Iraq again, and people started asking me how I could "let" him go and if I was afraid.
"Is she a dutiful wife?" some wondered. "A doormat, maybe?" I am neither of those things, but I also think the answer is complicated. For one thing, both ABC News and I have limited his exposure to danger by forbidding him to go back to the war zone. Although he still yearns to do that kind of life-on-the-line journalism, he agreed, to my relief. But perhaps more important, I had to agree because traveling to far-flung hell holes and then reporting stories is simply what makes my husband tick, what gives him his juice. So I always knew he would want to go back to Iraq someday. To circumscribe that, to tell him, "You cannot do this because it scares me," would be like breaking a wild horse for the circus. I lived with my husband when he was a lawyer, before his career change. He was unhappy, and that pervaded all the parts I loved about him.
Bob worked like hell at his recovery to get back to where he is today, back on air and reporting the news, the work he loves. So to live circumscribed by fear of all the things that could happen to him would simply waste part of my living time.
And now another Woodruff man is preparing to leave home. My firstborn son is going to college in August, and all these issues of safety and freedom are rising up again. As we drove in the car together recently, we came upon an accident that ground us to a halt. The remains of the scene were gruesome—motorcycle meets truck. I sucked in my breath in that way mothers do and thought of this precious boy-man and all the horrible things that could befall him once he is out from under my roof. Letting him go this fall will be one of the biggest passages in my life and, yes, I am afraid. But I would push down many fears to give him his freedom.
If I could bury my fears for my husband, then I would have to bury them for my son, I reasoned. "If you love something, you have to set it free" said the cheesy poster on the wall of my childhood bedroom in the seventies. I smile now, remembering the image: a butterfly and a rainbow. As a wife and mother, maybe that's actually the best advice I could follow.
Lee Woodruff is the author of Perfectly Imperfect: A Life in Progress and co-author, with her husband, of In An Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing, the story of their marriage and her husband's recovery. Buy Perfectly Imperfect on amazon.com.


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One of the founding fathers of rock and roll, Jerry Lee Lewis was the honoree for the 12th Annual American Music Masters series. Long considered one of the leading popular music stylists, Jery Lee Lewis ranks among such figures as Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Billie Holiday and Jimmie Rodgers. Lewis helped to create the archetype of the rock and roll rebel artist with his mix of musical acumen and unbridled energy. Whether performing an energy-filled rock and roll tune or a melancholy country song, Lewis is master of a wide musical territory. His voice projects an urgent yet polished rhythm and his live-in-the-moment, piano-pounding, bench-kicking stage presence has forever left its mark on rock and roll history.
Jerry Lee attended the tribute concert and while not scheduled to perform, was moved to play "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to close the show.
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The night before the Tribute Concert,Terry Adams Rock and Roll Quartet performed at Wilbert's in Cleveland.
On Saturday, November 10 from 9am until 4pm at Case Western Reserve University's Wolstein Auditorium, scholars, artists, journalists and fans gathered at a conference to reflect on the career of Jerry Lee Lewis and his impact on rock and roll music. Participants included Jerry Lee Lewis' longtime musical associate Kenny Lovelace, first generation Sun Records musicians Billy Lee Riley and James Van Eaton, legendary artists Sleepy LaBeef and Narvel Felts, former Sun Records engineer Cowboy Jack Clemenet, lontime Jerry Lee Lewis friends and associates JW Whitten and Cecil Herrelson, Knox Phillips (son of Sam Phillips, founder of Sun Records), Jerry Lee Lewis' sister Linda Gail Lewis, and, as keynote presenter, celebrated author Peter Guralnick.
On Thursday, November 9, the Rock Hall screened the documentary Jerry Lee Lewis: Killer Piano that features the life and career of Jerry Lee Lewis.
NPR Cleveland Ideastream reporter and producer David C. Barnett discussed the impact of Jerry Lee Lewis in film and on television on Wednesday, November 7.
On Tuesday, November 6, Professors Mary Davis and Daniel Goldmark of Case Western Reserve University, Rock Hall Exhibitions Coordinator Shelby Morrison and Cleveland pianist Mike Petrone presented a comparative study of the piano-playing of Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Fats Domino.
On Monday, November 5, music journalist Hank Davis reflected on the music and life of Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Mats Stålbröst, editor of the Stockholm-based Studio, took that as a challenge and subjected a SM58 to a year of sadistic torture.
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DES MOINES, Iowa - Racing for the third time at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships proved to be the charm for University of Colorado junior Shalaya Kipp as she won the 3,000-meter steeplechase crown on Friday night.
Kipp won the race in 9 minutes, 49.02 seconds and became the third Buff in school history to win the title. She also won CU's fifth title in seven years in the steeplechase. Jenny (Barringer) Simpson won in 2006, 2008 and 2009 and her current teammate, Emma Coburn, won in 2011.
"Oh my gosh," Kipp said. "It feels incredible. I've dreamt about it for a long time, so now to actually have a national title feels really cool. When you actually do it, it's even better than you thought."
The race was one of the closest Kipp has had this season since Florida's Genevieve LaCaze was running right with her for just about the entire race, finishing in 9:50.25. The first half of the race was close as the top 10 were running in a tight pack. The field started to string out with three laps to go, but unlike other races this season; Kipp had company with LaCaze on her shoulder.
The duo started to pull away from the field and with just under two laps remaining, LaCaze passed Kipp and put a couple of meters between the two. But that didn't seem to affect Kipp much as she got right back on LaCaze's shoulder. As the two entered the bell lap it was apparent they were both digging deep to use everything they had. Kipp retook the lead and after the final barrier it was a sprint to the finish. Kipp's closing speed did the trick as she crossed the line first.
"From the beginning of the race I went up to the front, I had my plan," Kipp said. "I wasn't behind anyone so it wasn't blind to me. I didn't want any mishaps, to fall over a barrier or something. I had clear water jumps, so that was nice. Then about 800 meters to go Genevieve LaCaze came upon me, and she overtook the lead. I started to doubt myself. I wasn't sure if I could hold on, but with about 200 meters left I found something in me and was able to kick it home to the finish. You always want to be able to kick over that last barrier. You watch so many falls when people hit it. So we do a lot in practice and it paid off today."
Kipp and LaCaze outran the rest of the field by more than 10 seconds and were the only two to finish in less than 10 minutes. Dartmouth's Alexi Pappas was the third runner across the finish in 10:01.20.
The Salt Lake City, Utah native was already a two-time All-American in the event, but her third time will probably be the sweetest as the NCAA Champion. She has shown steady improvement since arriving on CU's campus and trying out an event she had never even thought of as a possibility. As a freshman she placed fifth overall at NCAAs in 2009 and moved up to third as a sophomore in 2010.
"I didn't even really know what the steeple was until I got to Colorado," Kipp explained. "Then I watched my teammates and thought, 'Wow, that's a crazy event. I'm never doing it.' Then one day Mark Wetmore pulled me aside said, 'How about you try the steeple?' and I haven't looked back since."
The national championships will wrap-up on Saturday and the Buffs have two more participants vying for nationals titles. Junior Aric Van Halen will run in the men's steeplechase at 10:52 a.m. and senior Jessica Tebo will run in the 5,000-meter run at 11:19 a.m. The men's steeplechase will be streamed live at ESPN3.com and the 5k will be televised live on ESPNU. Live results can be accessed on NCAA.com, GoDrakeBulldogs.com and flashresults.com.
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Women's Steeplechase finals (top eight scorers only):
- 1. Shalaya Kipp, CU, 9:49.02
- 2. Genevieve LaCaze, Florida, 9:50.25
- 3. Alexi Pappas, Dartmouth, 10;01.20
- 4. Astrid Leutert, Florida State, 10:02.07
- 5. Colleen Quigley, Florida State, 10:05.61
- 6. Melanie Thompson, Oregon, 10:07.18
- 7. Alyssa Kulik, Clemson, 10:07.54
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Published: Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 4:48 p.m.
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DAYTONA BEACH — Short-track drivers are about to get their moment in the spotlight.
Daytona International Speedway is hosting its first Battle At The Beach, a two-day event that kicks off Monday and will include some of the hottest young talent in motorsports.
Twenty-year-old Kyle Larson, one of NASCAR's top prospects, will make his debut in Daytona during the Battle At The Beach.
"It's good giving the grass-roots guys exposure," Larson said. "It's going to be great racing, and I think the fans are looking forward to it. There's going to be lots of crashing."
Drivers will be zipping around a 0.4-mile oval track on the Speedway's backstretch. The two days of racing will be headlined by three nonpoints special events: the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours and the late model division of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.
Larson was also in the ARCA race and is hoping to run a full Nationwide Series season — NASCAR's second-tier racing series behind the Sprint Cup — in 2013 for Turner Scott Motorsports.
With Battle At The Beach, Speedweeks now features all levels of the NASCAR ladder system, said Joie Chitwood III, president of Daytona International Speedway.
"I have no doubt that some of the talent we will see Monday and Tuesday will be racing in the Daytona 500," Chitwood said. "You are going to see talent and the future of the sport, but you are also going to see that weekend warrior."
Many drivers will make their first laps at the Speedway during the Battle at the Beach. Driver Ryan Preece surveyed the track after driving straight through to Daytona Beach from his home in Connecticut.
Born into a racing family, he's been behind the wheel since the age of 6. He burst onto the racing scene at 16 in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Now 21, he is looking at running nearly 100 races for the 2013 season.
"When you go to a place with so much history and everything behind it, it is a little bit humbling," Preece said.
Twenty-one-year-old Ben Kennedy, son of International Speedway Corp. CEO Lesa France Kennedy, will also be making a debut, marking the first time in the history of Daytona International Speedway a member of the France family will compete in a stock car at the track.
The New Smyrna Speedway is expecting to see a benefit from the new event, said Terry Roberts, the track's general manager.
Of the 33 current entries for the Whelen Modified race at Daytona, 15 have so far declared that they plan to run one or more of the nine nights of racing at New Smyrna.
"It is good for racing in our area," Roberts said. "It brings in more people and more race cars. We are happy and excited about it."
Meanwhile, Volusia Speedway Park expects the new event won't adversely affect its business. The track in Barberville hosts the Dirt Car Nationals, an event that has been running for 42 years and has a devoted following, said Jeff Hachmann, who handles marketing and promotion for the event.
"There's fans who are going to come for asphalt and fans who come for the dirt," he said. "I don't think we are an afterthought. I think we are part of the plan."
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Unfortunately we are not the first ones who have had bad experiences with Interhome !!!
It is unfair to specify CHRISTIAN as a landlord! The "rip-off", comes after booking. It required 19 euros per person for the final cleaning.
There were six in a 55 square meter apartment and had to pay 114 euros. The kitchen (no oven and without worktop) was approx 2 1/2 sq.m. / small and we had to unhook the door in order to open the cutlery drawer can. I could list several other shortcomings, but on such short notice, there was nothing else and the basic price was first low ....
My recommendation: always disconnect from this dubious business !!!. Upon further collaboration with Interhome, I can recommend Wimdu only limited further.
Leider sind wir nicht die ersten Gäste, die mit Interhome schlechte Erfahrungen gemacht haben!!!
Es ist unlauter, CHRISTIAN als Vermieter anzugeben! Die "Abzocke", kommt nach der Buchung. Es werden 19 Euro pro Person für die Endreinigung verlangt.
Wir waren zu sechst in einer 55 qm großen Wohnung und hatten 114 Euro zu zahlen. Die Küche (ohne Backofen und ohne Arbeitsplatte) war ca 2 1/2 qm groß/klein und wir mussten die Tür aushängen, um die Besteckschublade öffnen zu können. Ich könnte noch diverse andere Mängel aufzählen, aber so kurzfristig gab es nicht anderes und der Grundpreis war erstmal günstig....
Meine Empfehlung: Unbedingt von diesem unseriösen Unternehmen trennen!!!. Bei weiterer Zusammenarbeit mit Interhome kann ich Wimdu nur bedingt weiter empfehlen.
Erst mal sehr sauber und gemütlich. Nur für 6 Personen wäre die Küche ein wenig eng gewesen. Ansonsten werde die Unterkunft gerne weiter empfehlen.
Nice clean well equipped apartment. Very friendly hoists. Would recommend to all my friends.
The Oasis is a wonderful and great accomodation. The house is surrounded by Lemon trees and offers a great view to the sea. It is well equipped, clean and very comfortable for Groups/families up to ten. Highly recommanded.
The place shown on the pictures has an open swimming pool. However if you 're in to reading all the small letters in the massive paper work of Inter Home you Will Read That the pool is open from the 15th of June. What à dissapointment for my daughter. Furthermore we had to pay for the bedlinen on top of the cleaning which was counted pro person. And of course because it was cold we had to pay for the heating although in the living room was no heating system, only in the bath and bedroom. The owners were. Ice although when people arrive in the middle of the night due to their flight it would be nice if there would be something to drink. The garden is large and nice decorated so I think in summer when the pool is open it will be a paradise. For myself I think it is deceive that Wimdu puts this booking through a link connecting to another website. In this way you pay a lot more and you don,'t get what is shown on the pictures. I will never book in this manner again because in the end you pay a lot more.
Wonderful place with great hosts. The apartment is spacious and very clean, the beds are big and comfortable, the kitchen is very well equipped and the balcony offers a superb view of Eiger. We will certainly come back again.
nice sunny apartment, close to mountains, ideal for active holidays close to innsbruck and germany.
a bit 90's furnishing but everything clean and usefull.
Thanks a lot
We had a great time. The accommodation was good, room was clean and complete. It had a nice parking garage, a bit small but fine.
It was no problem that we arrived late in the evening (car trouble). The breakfast service was convenient and good. We had a great view of the mountains and we got some great advice about the area from the landlord.
We would recommend this accommodation to everyone who loves nature. But you do have to travel a bit (25min) for the first big supermarket.
Convenient to 3 metro lines; furnished; pictures of small rooms accurate; elevator. Shelves and dishes grimy; very noisy street (major road to airport) during week; no trash cans; smelly towels poorly laundered; some musty smells throughout; no Internet (borrowed from neighbor, though).
First of all, I was a little nervous because I had plenty of doubts and the agency didn't answer me, in that point very bad customer service I can't believe they take like one week to answer a customer email... Anyway one week before our arrival our host finally could contact me and I talked to her. Luckly Montse was a Spanish woman and we could understand each other very good. Despite we had problems in our arrival, she was very kind and understood everything, made everything very easy and was very flexible about the arriving time. She really cared about us, offering herself for any help we could need (finding supermakets, places to eat, and useful information) we are really grateful about that:)
About the house, 10-15 min walk from Piazza San Marco, good location, very close to important places and easy to find (difficult in Venice..) the house is exactly as described in the pictures, one big sofa-bed (very comfortable) one bedroom, the kitchen, bathroom and a small terrace. Despite was a little bit small apartment was very nice, comfortable and charming.
Against: it wasn't very cleaned, some dirty in the corners and under the sofa and furniture. I don't understand why we had to pay 20€ per person for cleaning taxes and other taxes when they left us the apartment not as cleaned as they could...
The oven didn't work (or we didn't know how to turn it on... Neither our host) and half of the stoves didn't work, and the ones who did was very low fire and we took ages to cook and to get the water to boil.
The other think I didn't like (but this isn't problem of the house) is that even is well located, it's pretty far from the train station, like 40 min walking, 1hour if you are taking luggage, so the best thing is to take the vaporetto and its 40 min more or less and 7,50€ each trip. It's not a really big deal but a think to take on count if money is a struggle for you. You'll do it if you are going to Treviso airport.
Anyway, we had a very nice time then, if I go back to Venice, I would repeat for sure! :)
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Ted Williams and his golden voice, also known as the most famous NBA voice that never was, is getting a second chance.
Online reports say Golden Voiced Ted Williams was nabbed for a reality series, Second Chances at Life. The television show will track his recovery from addiction, homelessness and, yes, that ugly fame monster. A network has not been identified yet to air the series.
Just when you thought there were 15-minutes, apparently there are hours of fame left on the clock for Ted Williams.
In January, the Cleveland Cavaliers showed interest in hiring Ted Williams after his YouTube video went viral. The company stayed committed to pursuing employment opportunities for Williams, who was homeless, after his struggle with addiction was made public. Things went from bad to worse after an incident between Ted Williams and his daughter ensued as the two were taking for Dr. Phil in Los Angeles.
The Cavs seemed committed to Ted Williams, but it's not clear if the feeling was mutual. Hopefully, Williams can get his life back on track.


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Two aviation historians are joining together to write a new book using vintage images.
"Delaware Aviation" is a new book by local authors Jan Churchill and Brig. Gen. Kennard R. Wiggins Jr. Both authors are two of Delaware's pre-eminent aviation historians, who have teamed up to produce a book that boasts more than 200 vintage images which span the history of aviation in the "First State."
Highlights include: Many never-before-seen images of aircraft and aviators; chapter discussing air shows and aviation events throughout the state; the role Delaware aviation played during the War Years.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will honor the life and music of Hall of Fame inductee Otis Redding with an exhibit and film screening. Redding would have been 70 on September 9. That day, the Hall of Fame will unveil a spotlight exhibit with more than 20 artifacts in the Ahmet M. Ertegun Main Exhibit Hall. On Wednesday, September 7, the Museum will screen the film Dreams to Remember: The Legacy of Otis Redding.
Dreams to Remember: The Legacy of Otis Redding features 16 complete performances filmed throughout American and Europe showcasing why Otis is considered one of the greatest soul singers of all time. Interspersed between the songs are 40 minutes of interviews filmed exclusively for this DVD with Steve Cropper (Booker T. and the MGs), Jim Stewart (founder of Stax Records), Wayne Jackson (Memphis Horns), and Otis Redding's wife Zelma. The film includes staggering versions of "I Can't Turn You Loose," "Respect," "I've Been Loving You Too Long," "Try a Little Tenderness" (filmed the day before Otis' tragic death) and more, all in re-mastered sound and video. Produced by Reelin' in the Years Productions, this 90-minute film is the first full-length program to commemorate the legacy of Otis Redding and paints a stirring portrait of an artist whose music remains as powerful and influential as it was 40 years ago.
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"Scary fun" is confusing for young children. Too them, scary is often just plain "scary"! Here are some books to share with kids that explore Halloween fun and excitement without the "scary" part. We can save that until they are old enough to find it fun to be just on the edge of "scary"!
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The Chalk Creek Challenge! Colorado High School Mountain Bike Race in Nathrop, Colorado
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This past weekend kicked off the Colorado high school mountain bike racing season. And kick it off, it did! 362 riders raced the course on McMurray Ranch in Nathrop, Colorado. 37 teams represented the state in what is sure to be the beginning of a great racing season for Colorado high school mountain biking.
On Sunday morning there was a buzz in the air laced with excitement and nerves. The first thing that crosses my mind when I walk onto these venues is, "This is a high school race?" The race venue feels no different than any race I've ever done except that the racers are in high school. And there are tons of super supportive parents all over the place. As I walked the start line, I saw lots of smiles and a few tear filled eyes. Some of the kids were so nervous! As I was pep talking my Boulder High girls, I saw a girl from another team who looked like she was going to throw up. I told her, "You'll be okay! You're going to do great!" I'm not sure she was convinced.
Photo Credit: Lee Wood
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The course was a combination of sand, dust, cacti and tight single track (if you wanted to avoid the cacti). It had some nice little sandy hills to spread out the pack and some loose downhill areas with enough sand for a beach chair and a boogie board. The second half of the course was down by the creek under the trees with cool breezes. The course was a bit over five miles with an added two miles for the Varsity course. The Varsity and JV boys did three laps with everyone else doing two.
For Division I, Boulder High came away with the team win with 3965 points with Fairview trailing with 3886 points. Vail Valley, Golden and Salida were not far behind. For the Division II teams, Durango stole the show with 2131 points with Animas taking 2006 points. Evergreen and Grand Valley took third and fourth place. Teams are placed into Division I and II depending on the size of their team. Division I teams have 12 or more student riders with Division II having 11 or fewer.
New schools were out representing the state; Rock Canyon Composite, Estes Park High School, Columbine, Fountain Valley and New Vista. It is an indescribable feeling seeing all of those kids out there racing their hearts out. And the parents that make it happen need applause too. Last but not even close to least, the volunteers bring all the magic and the hard work that creates a great event. There are still three more races left in the season. If you've been looking for a way to get involved or a way to give back, think about volunteering. I think it will make you happy. Leave you warm and fuzzy.
Seeing the kids come across the line is the payoff for us adults at the race. They remind us that riding your bike is a great thing. They remind us what it's like to be a kid. They remind us to be grateful and to take any opportunity we have to encourage a kid on their bike. See you at the next race!
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- On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Time for Colorado High School Mountain Bike Season.
Official Race Report and Results
Nathrop, Colorado – The Colorado League continued to see explosive growth with 363 racers, including 72 girls, for the September 9th season opener at the McMurry Ranch in Nathrop. With an increase of more than 40% compared to 2011, the competition was challenging and exciting in every category.
Many series veterans who had experienced the widely varying terrain at the ranch before, were in for some new challenges. Dry conditions turned much of the trail into powdery sand, requiring sustained power in previously fast-rolling sections, and changing the tough short climbs and drops into loose technical sections. The local Buena Vista team spent many hours preparing the course prior to race weekend including a Varisty specific 2-mile extension. The Varsity addition looked easy on the map but turned out to be an energy-sapping, windy, twisty sandy extension.
Isaac Stackonis (Salida) holds back Josh Gallen (Crested Butte Community) in the Varsity boys race.
After the dust settled and the team rankings were calculated, it was a tale of two cities. Boulder High now leads Division 1 over neighboring Fairview High by only 79 points. Vail holds 3rd by 61 points over 4th place Golden with Salida in 5th by a scant 16 points. Durango area schools lead the Division 2 team standings with Durango High ahead of Animas High with Evergreen in 3rd by only 11 points over Grand Valley in 4th .
Chalk Creek Challenge Team Results
Division 1 Standings:
1. Boulder High 3965
2. Fairview High 3886
3. Vail Valley 3679
4. Golden High 3646
5. Salida Racing 3585
Division 2 Standings:
1. Durango High 2131
2. Animas High 2006
3. Evergreen High 1931
4. Grand Valley 1920
5. Green Mountain Composite 1894
Once the neutral lead out dropped away riders cut loose, it was time to create new legends. Sepp Kuss (Durango High), a first time league racer, who spent his summer collecting podium finishes, quickly separated himself from the stacked field. Kuss put a cushion of over one minute in the first lap, then added two more minutes each lap for an amazing 5:24 margin of victory. Contender Zane Godby, (Monarch High), was on Kuss's wheel until he flatted on lap 2. Blasting into 2nd was Michael Dessau (Boulder High) and Kuss's Durango team mate Levi Kurlander took 3rd.
Durango continued their winning ways in the girl's Varsity class, with another Colorado League newbie, Kaylee Blevins, taking the win. Kaylee brought national and international racing experience with her. Finishing second, was a friendly rival from the other side of Durango, India Waller (Animas High). Another podium regular from last year, Ksenia Lepikhina (Fairview High), worked her way into 3rd.
Ksenia Lepikhina (Fairview) leads out Kaylee Blevins (Durango) and Laurel Rathbun (Highlander Composite) Photo Robinson Noble
Varsity Girls
1 Kaylee Blevins (5) Durango High 14.2 miles in 1:08:30.99
2 India Waller (8) Animas High School 1:10:39.51
3 Ksenia Lepikhina (3) Fairview High 1:13:03.65
4 Kelsay Lundberg (6) Salida High 1:13:35.21
5 Laurel Rathbun (1) Highlander Racing Composite 1:15:44.44
Varsity Boys
1 Sepp Kuss (55) Durango High 21.3 miles 1:22:20.90
2 Michael Dessau (34) Boulder High 1:27:44.37
3 Levi Kurlander (50) Durango High 1:30:12.76
4 Stephan Davoust (51) Animas High 1:30:28.63
5 Kyle Bloesser (41) Independent 1:30:57.19
Carter Jacob-Gibb (Fairview) celebrates his 5th place win by 24 seconds. Photo Robinson Noble
The largest fields were the JV racers, with 112 boys and 38 girls. Grand Valley's Marta Morris, another league newcomer, powered through the sand pits to confidently take the JV girls win. Junior cyclocross star Mina Anderberg, (Boulder High) 9th grader debuted in second place. The only Brooks Saddle equipped bike in the race, pedaled by Isabella Krompegel-Anliker (Poudre High) finished 3rd. In the packed D1 JV boys race it was Adin Baird (Boulder High) over crosstown rival Kurtis Barth (Fairview), while D2 was completely dominated by Griffith Wendland (Monarch High), with Colorado Riley Ames (Colorado Rocky Mountain School) in 2nd and Trey Lopez (Grand Valley) in 3rd.
JV Girls
1 Marta Morris (102) Grand Valley 10.6 miles in 1:00:43.65
2 Mina Anderberg (100) Boulder High 1:01:28.78
3 Isabella Kromegel-Anliker Poudre High 1:07:26.73
4 Sierra Trout (101) Durango High 1:09:51.11
5 Bella Walz (144) Evergreen High 1:10:27.71
JV Division 1 Boys
1 Adin Baird (223) Boulder High 15.9 miles 1:15:53.94
2 Kurtis Barth (226) Fairview High 1:17:35.42
3 Sam Furness (242) Golden High 1:17:36.33
4 Nevin Whittemore (209) Boulder High 1:20:45.99
5 Jacob Carter-Gibb (227) Fairview High 1:21:48.77
JV Division 2 Boys
1 Griffith Wendland (348) Monarch High 15.9 miles 1:21:51.04
2 Riley Ames (332) CRMS 1:26:14.68
3 Trey Lopez (341) Grand Valley 1:30:04.82
4 Charlie Lynch (317) Evergreen High 1:30:12.75
5 Nial Irwin (313) Evergreen High 1:31:38.11
Patrick Whitesel (Green Mountain Composite) sprints to the Sophomore D2 finish.
In the Division 1 boys Sophomore race, Henry Trowbridge (Summit High) confessed at the finish that he might have gotten a little cocky after opening up an early gap, as independent rider Quinn Tirpak (Independent) surprised him by getting within 5 seconds of his rear wheel at the finish. Division 2 was a story of 2 brothers, Liam and Cormac Dunn (Denver East Composite), with Liam taking over trailblazing duties on the 2nd lap for the win.
The top Sophomore girl winner was Taeler McCrerey (Summit High), who's nordic skiing fitness finally won out after trading the lead with two Vail Valley Composite team mates, Anna Martin and Heidi Livran.
Sophomore Girls
1 Taeler Mccrerey (413) Summit High 0.6 miles in 1:10:34.07
2 Anna Martin (417) Vail Valley Composite 1:11:06.67
3 Heidi Livran (416) Vail Valley Composite 1:11:33.16
4 Claire Vandeyacht (409) Summit High 1:15:40.91
5 Randi Seiwald (403) Golden High 1:20:07.89
Sophomore Division 1 Boys
1 Henry Trowbridge (538) Summit High 10.6 miles in 53:02.53
2 Quinn Tirpak (525) Independent 53:07.69
3 Emerson Wohlers (528) Crested Butte Community School 58:04.52
4 Ryan Friedman (509) Boulder High 58:06.93
5 Tullef Rudlong (535) Lyons High 58:19.58
Sophomore Division 2 Boys
1 Liam Dunn (639) Denver East Composite 10.6 miles in 53:14.07
2 Cormac Dunn (640) Denver East Composite 53:39.61
3 Christian Panozzo (631) Loveland Composite 55:58.63
4 Grant Gipson (619) Pbville Pedalers 56:44.37
5 Aaron Selin (621) Front Range Christian 56:47.04
The Freshman may be new, but that doesn't mean they're slow, as proven in the Division 1 Boy's race by winner Quintin Cook (Vail Valley Composite), and 2nd place Jack Tanner (Fairview High) within 12 seconds followed Joel Chapman (Ralston Valley) for 3rd. The D2 boy's lead was taken by another nordic skier, and rapid rider Charlie Greenburg (Durango High), ahead of Jack Ellmer (Fort Collins) and 30 seconds back in 3rd place Charlie Koch (Leadville). The fastest Freshman girl was Meagan Collins (Summit High) who paced herself to a 5 minute win over Jessica Way (Green Mountain Composite) and Brenna Hattler (Golden High) was 3rd.
Freshman Girls
1 Meagan Collins (700) Summit High 1:16:40.66
2 Jessica Way (708) Green Mountain Composite 1:21:35.19
3 Brenna Hattler (701) Golden High 1:25:03.85
4 Sierra Pagan (706) Fort Collins 1:32:33.17
5 Malie Minton (705) Fairview High School 1:38:56.71
Freshman Division 1 Boys
1 Quintin Cook (843) Vail Valley Composite 54:14.48
2 Jack Tanner (813) Fairview High School 55:12.53
3 Joel Chapman (831) Ralston Valley High School 55:15.19
4 Kai Sherman (826) Crested Butte Community School 57:32.68
5 Patrick Curvin (828) Crested Butte Community School 57:40.40
Freshman Division 2 Boys
1 Charlie Greenberg (914) Durango High 56:30.05
2 Jack Ellmer (908) Fort Collins 59:05.92
3 Charlie Koch (913) Pbville Pedalers 59:40.41
4 Matthew Judson (912) Green Mountain Composite 59:46.88
5 Ryan Currie (933) Independent 59:49.76
Joel Chapman (Ralston Valley) cruises to 3rd place finish. Photo Robinson Noble
The most persistent female racer of the day was Sammy Greenwald of Boulder High, who made sure she finished her first ever bike race by walking both up and down the short, steep hills. After being on the course for 2 hours, she still claimed that bike racing was "really fun!". Two JV boys, Mitchell Hawkins (Independent) and Darian Fairclough (Pbville Pedalers) overcame a series of flat tires and gallantly finished their races after being out on course for over 2.5 hours.
Leadville Coach Bruce Kelly, reported that 3 racers on his team were vexed with flats. Darian fixed one flat on his first lap and fought his way back into the field during lap 2, clocking a respectable 34:52 lap. His third and final lap was 1:13:33 because double flatted on the backside of the cours. He and ran a few miles to the finish carrying his bike on his back and cycling shoes on his handlebars because it was more comfortable.
"This was a big disappointment to Darian because he is extremely prepared for this race series. He demonstrated immense mental fortitude by finishing the race without giving up. We are extremely proud of his incredible effort and he is as well. Flats are part of mountain bike racing. His commitment directly transfers to the life lessons we enforce within our team. Winning is secondary."
The Colorado racers will be hauling their skills and enthusiasm to the next race among the aspen trees at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby on September 23rd.
Darian Fariclough (Pbville Pedalers) carries his bike in after 3 flat tires.
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Boulder High Welcomes Riders of all Levels
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"Despite the team's obvious talent, Boulder High's bike team is open to riders of all levels. Their goal is to create "life-long cycling enthusiasts," and newcomers are always welcomed wholeheartedly. The team teaches teens to be self-sufficient and independent, along with learning how to keep themselves and others safe."
Quote from the Boulder High Newspaper write up on the team. Read more at http://bowldernews.com/2012/09/12/boulder-high-bike-team-looks-to-defend...
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LiveScience reports that a new Gallup survey has found that two thirds of U.S. adults say they consume four alcoholic drinks on average each week.
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The Food and Drug Administration sent a draft report to the
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reported. The report would increase the allowable level for
women and children to more than 12 ounces per week, claiming
that the health benefits (reduced risk of heart attacks due to
the omega-3 fatty acids) of eating fish outweigh the health
implications of exposure to mercury. Environmental Protection
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inadequate," the paper reported.
EPA and FDA are supposed to work together, EPA having authority
over pollution in fish caught recreationally, and FDA having
authority over fish sold commercially. In 2004 the two agencies
released a joint health guideline advising pregnant women, women
of childbearing age, nursing mothers and young children not to
eat more than 12 ounces of fish per week. But in developing this
latest proposal, the FDA did not consult EPA until the document
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suggested that mercury may also pose a health risk for adults,
including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Feds Stick Lumps of Rubble in W. Va. Stockings
The agencies charged with protecting the nation's public lands
used industry-funded studies to justify a new rule that
eliminates the requirement that mining companies spare a 100-ft
buffer zone around streams when dumping the waste from
mountaintop removal operations. The rule change will allow coal mining operators to dump their waste within the protective buffer zones as long as they explain why it is necessary. The Interior Department's Environmental Impact Statement
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studies. The Environmental Protection Agency signed off on the
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One of the studies underpinning the EIS was
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which was sponsored by the Office of Surface Mining. The study
was used to dismiss more stringent regulations because of the
economic impacts they may cause.
Coal industry officials viewed the decision as a huge victory.
"This rule establishes clear guidelines and should reduce legal
challenges to permits applications, which will protect the
livelihoods and careers of thousands of working West Virginia
coal miners," said West Virginia Coal Association president Bill Raney.
Environmental groups, on the other hand,
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NAS Calls on EPA to Overhaul Risk Assessment
A National Academies panel has recommended that the
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call for more coherent, consistent and transparent risk
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Health in Baltimore, explained that risk assessment "is at a
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Green Cleaning Committee Stacked with Industry
A new committee charged with making recommendations for "green
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Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA), ranking member of the Senate
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If you're not satisfied with the state of your hard floor, you may want to give a steam mop a tray. Steam mops can give your floor a spotless shine with less hassle than using a regular mop and bucket. Some can even revitalize a very dingy or badly stained floor. Most steam mops can also sanitize -- and virtually all steam mops claim they kill 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria. However, the time it takes to sanitize a spot varies by model, something we discuss further in the buying guide section of this report.
Unlike many cleaning tasks, using a steam mop requires absolutely no chemicals. Rather, the steam mop heats the water (distilled water is often recommended), the heated water loosens the dirt, and a microfiber pad attached to the mop head absorbs the dirt. This could make a steam mop an excellent choice for those with chemical sensitivities. Since there are no cleaning solutions that need to be purchased and the microfiber clothes are usually washable and reusable, there are very few ongoing costs with a basic steam mop.
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We also found a lower level of satisfaction with the cleaning performance of steam mops on hardwood floors. Quite a few users say the floor dried with streaks, or that the "scrubbing" pads included with the steam mop left scratches on their hardwood floor. Our advice is to be very careful before using a steam mop on any type of hardwood or laminate flooring. However, if you have tile, linoleum, or most of the other common types of flooring, a steam mop may be your new best cleaning friend.
A basic steam mop features a built-in water tank, an element to create hot-water vapor and a flat mop head. You just fill it with water, turn it on, wait for it to heat up, and start steaming. Some reach hot enough temperatures to sanitize as well, while with others you may have to hold the mop on the spot for 10 to 20 seconds to sanitize. Basic steam mops are inexpensive to operate and environmentally friendly. Most include microfiber mop pads that are washable and reusable.
Multi-purpose steam mops perform another cleaning function in addition to steaming. Some have vacuums to pick up debris before you mop, eliminating the need for using a separate vacuum or broom and dustpan. Others may have attachments or accessories included or as an optional purchase to turn the steam mop into a steam cleaner so you can also tackle tile, grout and other non-floor steam cleaning jobs. However, a steam mop will not usually perform as well as a dedicated steam cleaner, which we cover in a separate report. The new kid on the block is the Shark Steam and Spray Mop (Est. $110), which combines a basic spray mop with the ability to steam and it's the only multi-purpose mop of its kind.
And, speaking of basic spray mops, if all you need is a regular mop, see our separate report on mops for the top choices. We also recommend the best vacuum cleaners, stick vacuums and handheld vacuums for getting your floor debris free and ready to steam clean.
There are a couple of comparative professional reviews of steam mops, but they're quite old and, as such, not as useful as they could be -- although it's still helpful to get some expert insights. The problem with steam mops, however, is that owner experience is often completely at odds with what the experts have to say, usually because of durability issues. This is why for this report we give greater weight to owner reviews than, older, short-term expert tests. In addition, we found a few individual reviews of steam mops by bloggers or product testers that proved to be useful in helping us narrow down our top picks.
A top-rated steam mop will sanitize your hard floors and leave them cleaner than a traditional squeeze mop. Most steam mops have the added bonus of sanitizing without chemicals, killing viruses, bacteria and mold.
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Although it's a basic mop, meaning it doesn't have any accessories or attachments to make it suitable for any type of steam cleaning other than floors, it's got a good array of features if you just need a steam mop. It has three steam settings (low, medium and high), and can sanitize, but you have to hold it in place for about 20 seconds to sanitize a spot, something that one steam mop blogger says is just too long. Most owners, though, say they did not buy the PowerFresh to sanitize, but rather just to clean, so they don't see that as a significant negative. The Bissell's 12.5-inch swivel head gets much praise for its ability to fit under most cupboards and clean along the walls.
The PowerFresh 1940 is very easy to use, say owners -- just fill, plug it in, wait about 30 seconds, and start mopping -- although some would rather see a dedicated power switch rather than plugging in and unplugging the mop to turn it on and off. The PowerFresh's 15-ounce water tank produces about 15 minutes of steam on the high setting, and up to 30 minutes on lower settings. The tank is removable, so it is easy to fill at the sink. Like all steam mops, the PowerFresh is intended to clean only with water, but for those who like the "clean smell" of scented cleaning products, Bissell includes the option of scent disks with various fragrances.
If you want more than just a basic mop, the Oreck Steam-it (Est. $150) may be worth a look. It's a top choice in a couple of older, comparative expert reviews, but gets poorer ratings from owners, mostly due to durability issues that crop up after a relatively short period of time. However, Oreck gets pretty good reviews for their responsive customer service within the one-year warranty period, and those who don't have problems with the Steam-It not working properly love this steam mop's versatility. In addition to cleaning floors, the Steam-It includes two brushes, a carpet glider and a squeegee, along with four washable microfiber bonnets.
The Oreck Steam-It is very convenient to use, owners say, with features like a ready light and power switch on the handle, variable steam settings and an extra-wide swivel head. It's also reported as lightweight and quiet. Its large, 40-ounce reservoir will provide about 35 minutes of continuous steam and, along with a 25-foot power cord, the Steam-it can handle big jobs without a lot of resetting.
The Hoover TwinTank Steam Mop (Est. $85) is another basic steam mop that gets pretty decent reviews overall, but it is judged to be not as easy to use as the Bissell PowerFresh. However, what the Hoover TwinTank has that most steam mops don't is a two-tank design, giving users the option of disinfecting with just water or using detergent. The tanks are removable for easy filling and a dial on the handle adjusts the water-soap mixture.
Reviewers say the TwinTank is light and easy to handle, with bonus features such as a power switch, ready light and extra-long 30-foot cord. Steam is ready in less than a minute. It also includes a resting pad to protect the floor while it heats up or cools down, something most steam mops at this price point do not include. The TwinTank does an excellent job of cleaning vinyl and tile, according to users, but can leave a film or streaks on hardwood flooring. However, as we discuss above, many manufacturers don't recommend using a steam mop on hardwood flooring and doing so can void your floor's warranty. The uncomfortable trigger and a body that doesn't stand upright are a few other quibbles that some owners note. Hoover covers the TwinTank with a two-year warranty.
If sanitizing is your top priority, we recommend you take a look at the Sienna Luna Plus Steam Mop (Est. $170) It's the "category winner" in steam mops at Allergy Buyers Club because of its ability to heat up to 212 degrees. However, even with this steam mop you have to hold it over the area you want to sanitize for a minimum of 8 seconds, but no more than 15 or the very hot steam could damage your floor. Still, the expert reviewer at Allergy Buyer's Club gives the Sienna Luna top marks for its quick heating time, maneuverability and steam quality. Users also say it's a fantastic steam mop and they like the option to convert it to a handheld steamer for cleaning other surfaces.
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Gardening Articles: Edibles :: Herbs
A Chef's Garden (page 4 of 4)
by Scott Millard
Stuffed Hollyhocks with Jalapeno Sauce
This makes a tasty side dish or appetizer and is an especially good brunch item.
1/4 cup mixed herbs (marjoram, basil, parsley, cilantro, chives, savory, tarragon, mint), chopped
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
salt & pepper to taste
25 hollyhock blossoms (approximately)
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
olive oil
In a mixing bowl, combine herbs, cheeses and salt and pepper. Stuff each hollyhock with the mixture. Dredge the stuffed blossoms in flour, then dip in beaten eggs and coat with bread crumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Top with the Jalapeno Sauce (below). Serves 5.
Jalapeno Sauce:
1 teaspoon corn oil
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup chopped tomatillos
1/4 cup chopped yellow onions
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
2 cups chicken stock
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, sautee ingredients except chicken stock until soft. Add chicken stock; bring to boil. Simmer for 30 minutes or until reduced by one-fourth. Puree in food processor until smooth.
Note: To make a richer, greener-looking sauce, let mixture cool to room temperature and puree with 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves.
Scott Millard is a publisher, writer, photographer, and gardener living in Tucson, Arizona.
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|Idaho women look to bounce back
The Idaho women's basketball team will look to rebound from an ugly loss at Utah State Thursday when it wraps up its four-game road trip at San Jose State at 2 p.m. (PT) on Saturday.
The Vandals had their three-game win streak snapped against the Aggies, and will have to bounce back on Saturday to remain in third place in the Western Athletic Conference standings, as SJSU moved into a tie for third with Idaho after its win Thursday against Seattle U coupled with Idaho's loss. Both teams enter the game with identical 9-12 overall marks and 6-4 WAC records.
San Jose State is led by Ta'Rea Cunnigan's 20.9 points per game, the second-highest average in the WAC. A pair of freshmen have also stepped up big for the Spartans, as Riana Byrd is second on the team with 10.8 points per game and leads the WAC with 10.1 boards. Emily Schill, who went off for 36 points in a game earlier this season, averages 10.7 points and 7.2 rebounds for SJSU.
The last time the Vandals and Spartans got together Idaho got its first WAC win of the season with an 82-65 win a month ago. The Vandals shot 40.0 percent (30-of-75) from the field and 50.0 percent (11-of-22) from 3-point range, and five Vandals scored in double figures, led by a career-high 18 points off the bench for junior Addie Schivo. Idaho had its best rebounding night in five years with a 60-39 advantage on the glass, which aided a 22-12 edge in second-chance points.
Fans on the Palouse can catch the action on KMAX 840 AM beginning with the pregame show at 1:45. Free live stats will be available at www.GoVandals.com and a video stream will be provided on VandalXtra.
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National NAACP President Benjamin Jealous Held Press Conference In the Office of Mayor Williams to Support House Bill No. 10
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National President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Benjamin T. Jealous, hosted a press conference today, March 5, 2013, in the office of Mayor Dennis P. Williams to support House Bill No. 10.
House Bill No. 10, recognized as the Hazel D. Plant Act, is the second leg of a Constitutional Amendment which eliminates the existing five-year waiting period before eligible felons who have fully discharged their sentences may have their voting rights restored.
This visit will mark the first time President Jealous of the NAACP makes the trip to Wilmington, Delaware.
Press conference was attended by Richard "Mouse" Smith, President of the NAACP Delaware State Conference, NCC President Tom Gordon, and Members of the Delaware State Legislature; including Representative Helene M. Keeley, Representative Gerald Brady, Representative Charles Potter and Senator Margaret Rose Henry.


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There could also be profound implications for climate change. Soils contain huge quantities of carbon in the form of organic matter that in turn binds the nutrients needed for plant growth and allows rainfall to penetrate into underground aquifers. By 2030, without changes in the way land is managed, over 20 per cent of terrestrial habitats such as forests, peatlands and grasslands in developing countries alone could be converted to cropland aggravating losses of vital ecosystem services and biodiversity.
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Love the beaches and the people
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Varadero is a lively place in the heart of the city with many white sandy beaches nearby. The weather was humid and hot at around 32 Celsius. Love the complex and interesting history and people are so friendly. Love to go back !!
Varadero has a lot to offer.
Would recommend
Varadero offers a lot of variety for accommodations, something for everyone. Enjoyed the catamaran excursion.
Rich culture, beautiful scenery, fun experiences
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Varadero is a fun and busy city with amenities within easy reach. We noticed the golf course, an amusement park & artisan markets. For nightlife, we heard that The Beatles Bar is the place to go. We went on a catamaran snorkel excursion where we were able to see beautiful coral and exotic fish, as well as have a dolphin experience before going to Cayo Blanco for the afternoon. It was quite hot and we enjoyed hours on the beach relaxing or looking for shells and coral. The water got deeper gradually with soft white sand underfoot. The people were friendly and I'm looking forward to returning! There's so much more I want to see and experience!
Varadero was a nice spot.
Would recommend
Liked travelling with Westjet. Thanks for the humanitian suitcase for each guest. We were able to give out lots to the people of Cuba. We advised other guests about the humanitian suitcase. Weather was excellent. Will return to Cuba but in another city for a change.
Highly recommend vacation to Cuba
Would recommend
We went to Varadero for our honeymoon. Stayed for 10 days and had a great time. Spent some time relaxing at the resort but also enjoyed the tours and excursions we went on. Took a private tour to Havana. A private tour is the way to go! The tour guide's English was great and he was very knowledgeable about the history of Havana. He customized our trip to what our interests were which was fantastic. We did the catamaran excursion. Personally, we felt like it was more for people who wanted to sunbathe & drink alcohol. The snorkelling portion of the catamaran was not as enjoyable because there were about 40 of us in one concentrated area. The best excursion we went on was the Discover Tour. We got to drive around in a jeep (we followed the guide ahead of us), did snorkelling (much better experience!), swimming in a cave, city tour in the jeep, visit & lunch at a ranch and speedboating. This was the most fun! We highly recommend this tour. The weather was great, we always felt safe wherever we were & the month of July was a good time to go because it's not a busy time of year for them. We really enjoyed the food at our resort (Iberostar Laguna Azul). The second day we arrived in Varadero, we met with our WestJet Vacations representative, Ray. He was outstanding! Gave us all of the information we needed and answered all of our questions. We booked all of our tours & excursions through him. He was very helpful and super friendly. We would definitely go back to Cuba if we had the chance.
A nice place to visit!
Would recommend
We spent 10 days in Varadero at the Iberostar Laguna Azul. The city as a whole was nice. The people were all friendly and approachable. Everything is a bit outdated but that is Cuba as a whole. The beaches in Varadero were definitely the best part of the whole trip. Adventures and entertainment we acceptable for the size of the city. the catamaran tour to Cayo Blanco was fun and something to look at if you plan on being in the area. There are a few snorkelling places in and around Varadero.
Crappy trip
Not recommend
Went deep sea fishing boat was rough, full open bar we where told it had was 1 bottle of cheapest rum they could find, was told as soon as we got on boat fishing was very bad will likely not get any fish and they were right! Next day trip to Havana bus was old and beat up tour was bad lunch was ok but we were crammed into the corner then we were taken to a old run down hotel to shower and get ready for supper "6 Peaple to a room!!!!!" supper was terrible! Next to the show where are foursome was split up and we were practically sitting behind stage! Trip was very misleading ! Would not tell anyone to do that!!
Very relaxing, whether in the hotel, delfinarium, beach or town
Would recommend
Very nice in whole. Stay away from street horse carriages (rip-off). * The least impressive of all was the flight itself. No entertainment system on the way down south, and no satellite service over the USA on the way back until coming closer to the Canadian border (then we're at home within minutes anyways). Everything else is pay, pay, pay. Again, no satellite service is a smack for the traveller. Extra cost? Not my problem in this century of travelling. Most people will not need overcharged tablets as a 'entertainment'. Please resolve.
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Our vacation started off on a bus from Varadero to Havana where our bus broke down late at night and we had to get out on a busy road with our luggage and wait for a new bus. When we arrived at the hotel in Havana, the Westjet rep did NOT meet us and we were on our own. The room was not satisfactory and in the morning when we tried to change, we met the Westjet rep (Finally) and she tried to help us move but our new room was just as bad. The hotel customer service was not very accommodating and we were constantly hassled outside by taxi drivers and other locals wanting to hire us. The rep was pushing shows on us and we signed up and paid for one but I got ill and the rep the next day did refund my money but my husband went to the show and was hassled about payment but we already paid the rep and got no receipts. In Varadero, there again was NO REP to meet us and NO help to find our room so we had to carry our luggage IN THE RAIN to our building which was difficult to find. We ended up finding a rep the next day who was very nice and helped us book 2 excursions. We could not go on the second one so another rep was going to refund our VISA, we are waiting for that. Overall we were not impressed with the Westjet Vacation services and are very disappointed :( Don't know if we will book another vacation through Westjet unless we are compensated for this one.
Varadero for fun in the Sun!!
Would recommend
Sunny with beautiful beaches! Excellent flea markets to shop for souvenirs. Excellent tours of Varadero & surrounding area. Very safe for tourists to venture out on their own. Very relaxing vacation...would go back in a flash!
Varadero is a GREAT vacation destination!
Would recommend
Super Vacation Destination by WESTJET! This is an addendum to our general review sent in yesterday and primarily concerns the destination and Westjet. Cuba, an excellent place for a vacation and as we have been 4 times (first time in Varadero!) it is still our favorite. The country is huge with plenty of opportunities for all travellers once arrangements are made... The people of Cuba and genuinely down to earth, well educated and cultured. Our vacation was an 11 day type and even though it was the first time we travelled in January/February, the weather was great except for two days when we took our overnight trip-tour of Havana. Westjet bends backward to make flying enjoyable even in rough weather as experienced on our Toronto bound flight---they are efficient and professional! Thank you Westjet! We returned well rested, enjoyed the blue sea, tanned by the Cuban winter sun and above all with the though of returning next year. TRY IT IN CUBA! TRY IT IN VARADERO @ IBEROSTAR LAGUNA AZUL!
Beautiful beach
Would recommend
Overall we had a great time at the Iberostar Veradero. The beach was out of this world, restaraunt and bar service was excellent. Our Maid service left a little to be desired but I think that was from lack of training as the maids were very friendly and mostly accommodating. It just seemed that we were always chasing after coffee or sugar or faceclothes or whatever. Our tour into Havana was really great. The tour ended with the show at the Tropicana and it was excellent. The only complaint I have were the seats booked by Westjet tours. the stage was a circular stage and we were not even beside the stage, but a little behind which distracted greatly from the experience. Varadero itself was a fun little town to poke around in. I felt safe the whole time there.
Would recommend
Loved Varadaro. I will for sure be returning
A great place to just 'be'...
Would recommend
We travelled this time for relaxation purposes. We cannot comment on the golf nor nightlife as we did not partake. We did however, walk, read on the beach, visit the town of Veradaro, ate, drank, swam and exercise. We went to Havana for the day and saw some of its sites (ie. Ernest Hemmingway bar). It was a relaxing, beautiful, refreshing, peaceful and memorable holiday. We will go back.
Varadero has one of the best beaches in the world and the people are very friendly.
Would recommend
The beach in Varadero is beautiful and because it is so long, it is never overcrowded. There are plenty of opportunities to make side trips to Havana and to other places, or go into town. The weather during our stay was perfect, with only one cool rainy day. It is certainly the place to either relax or stay busy. As the destination goes, it is to be recommended. However, I would not go back, having been there twice before.
Very enjoyable
Would recommend
Lots of history in the town
Varadero was awesome value, and very relaxing!
Would recommend
Varadero was the friendliest tropical place we have ever travelled too! We felt totally safe at all times! The weather was perfect and the scenery was beautiful. The people were so very friendly and very polite at all times. Excursions and souvenirs were very affordable. We felt we got great value for our money. Would go back for sure!
good beaches; quiet; relaxing;
Would recommend
Varadero; good beaches; excellent weather; would return in Dec; quiet; relaxing; good pre-holiday trip;
A great place to call your 2nd home
Would recommend
Varadero has the most wonderful beaches with that crystal clear water that you see on brochures or on tv. Going into the ocean is the best as there are no rocks to step on etc, just that nice sand. This last trip was our 8th trip to Cuba. Varadero is the safest place to holiday - tourists are looked after well. Cubans are so friendly and welcoming. Cuba gets a bad rap for having bad food but in the restaurants the food is great and the Cubans know how to cook. Buffet food at hotels not so great though. The weather is always wonderful...when asking a Cuban what the weather will be like the next day, they always say, "It will be nice" - and it is. Take a hat, sun glasses and sun screen! Even on a very hot day, there is always a breeze off the ocean or that warm water to cool one down! Don't go with expectations of having all the luxuries we have in Canada.
Great friends getaway.
Would recommend
Went on this trip with four friends for our 40th and 45th birthdays. Went on a couple tours which were fantastic . The weather was good, windy the first couple days but the last three days were fabulous. The resort was very nice. Not really busy which made it great. I would definitely go back to Cuba and this resort.
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Chance of snow at Match Play Championship
Posted at: 02/19/2013 7:08 PM
By JOHN NICHOLSON
(AP) MARANA, Ariz. - Tiger Woods had a one-liner ready when asked about the weather forecast that includes the possibility of snow at the Match Play Championship.
"We won't be able to work on our suntans," Woods said Tuesday.
Play was set to open Wednesday at Dove Mountain with temperatures in the low 40s and a high of 47. Strong wind was expected in the afternoon with showers that could change from rain to snow on the cactus-lined High Sonoran Desert course.
Two years ago, morning snow covered the course before Luke Donald beat Martin Kaymer in the championship match. There also was a 10-minute delay when sleet coated the fourth fairway.
"When bad weather is expected, the thing that gives me a gleam in my eyes is when I hear people worry about it, complaining about it," Donald said Tuesday. I think, as a player, the best approach is to try and embrace it."
Defending champion Hunter Mahan is taking the same approach.
"I don't think it affects anyone any differently, unless you think it does," Mahan said. "If you don't like the cold and you don't want to be out there, then it's going to affect you. ... There's not going to be a lucky set of tee times here this week. You're just trying to beat the guy in front of you."
Conditions are expected to be better for the final four days of the World Golf Championships event, though frost delays are likely Thursday, Friday and Saturday with overnight lows in the low-30s. A high of 55 is forecast for Thursday, with the expected temperatures going up to 58 on Friday, 62 on Saturday and 61 on Sunday.
"I think we'll have to see what the weather is doing in the morning and see if we're actually going to go and play," said Ian Poulter, the 2010 winner. "It's supposed to be pretty ugly. It was ugly in Hawaii, which was my last event, and that was blowing 50. ... If it's as cold as they're saying, the ball isn't going to travel very far, so you have to be aware that you need to dial into the yardage pretty quickly."
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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
2/3 cup whole milk
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract Filling and Topping
8 cups stemmed and sliced strawberries (about 5 pints), plus 12 large strawberries, cleaned and stemmed
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 12 extra-large muffin tin cups with large paper liners. Spray the paper liners with nonstick cooking spay. Make the cupcakes: Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over low heat just until it is hot; it should measure about 150°F on the thermometer. Remove form heat.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl an set aside. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the eggs an sugar until thickened and lightened to a cream color, about 3 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed during mixing. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts. On low speed, mix in the flour mixture until it is incorporated. Slowly add the hot milk and continue mixing for about 30 seconds, until the batter is smooth; the batter will be thin. Fill each paper liner with a scant ½ cup of batter, to about 5/8 inch below the top of the liner. Bake just until the top feels firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 16 minutes.
Cool the cupcakes from the pan onto a wire tack and let cool completely, then remove the paper liners. Make the filling and topping: In a large bowl, stir together the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let sit for 30 minutes. Some juice will be released as the strawberries sit, and they will shrink to about 6 cups.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Using a serrated knife, slice each cupcake into three layers. Place the bottom of each cupcake in an individual serving plate.
Spoon ¼ cup of the strawberries, with their juices, onto each one, and then spoon ¼ cup whipped cream onto each. Top with the middle cupcake layers and repeat with the remaining sliced strawberries and another ¼ cup whipped cream for each. Some sliced strawberries and whipped cream will spill onto the plates; this is good. Place the cupcake tops on top and garnish each one with a tablespoon of whipped cream and a whole strawberry. Sever immediately.


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With the 2012 Olympic summer games over in London the flag has been passed onto Rio de Janeiro for 2016 Olympics. AECOM won the International Competition for the Urban Master Plan of the Rio 2016 Olympic Park las August. Once again cities are incorporating planning for a 'Games Mode' and a 'Legacy Mode' where the area is slowly transformed over the proceeding years into new uses. Previous Olympic Parks have had varying rates of success transformed areas of cities including Sydney and Beijing(although there are still issues surrounding the main stadium), whereas Athens has fallen into disrepair and been hard hit by the financial crisis.
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A favorite trick and puzzler, easy enough for children but very popular with adults!
Place this tiny 1.5" bottle on the palm of your hand. At your command, the bottle tips over, and stays laying flat on your hand until you want it to pop back up. Yet, whenever the spectator tries to lay the bottle down- it pops right back up immediately!
Yes, there is a little secret to this pocket magic trick. But it is VERY EASY to learn, and you can learn it in a minute!
And that's all you need!
You can use the imp bottle as a comedy "psychic bottle". Let the spectator ask the bottle a Yes or No question, and the bottle lays down for "Yes" and pops back up for "No". Of course, you are controlling the bottle- and the fun!


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Several Hurt In Explosions At Boston Marathon Finish Line « CBS Boston
Explosions Reported At The Boston Marathon; Dozens Injured [Updating]
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Theyve found another device it sounds like.
Witnesses said several victims lost limbs,
Eyes closed, head first, can't lose.
wow, raw footage is incredible on a tragic level. I know camera guys are just doing their jobs, but it makes me sick to see all these people needing help while he just stands there taking it all in for the rest of us to rubberneck.
I assume that the large red splotches are blood, if the bombs are removing limbs (like they would).
This will be a terrible story.
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At least 3 dead.
Don't confuse hope for a plan.
Man....that sucks.
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At least 3 dead.
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Fox News is saying via law enforcement.
If they found an undetonated device, there is a good chance they can move fast on any intel they can muster on it. I would hope that they don't just take it and detonate it somewhere. I'd expect fingerprints on that since it wasn't supposed to survive a blast.
Disgusting. Hoping the best for the victims and the worst for the cowardly ****s that do stuff like this.
"If baseball players speaking in front of Congress can be put on trial for perjury, then why shouldn't the politicians we vote for be held accountable to the same standard during their campaigns?" -Paraphrased from The Newsroom
They aren't ruling out an accident but you'd have to think it was deliberate if there were two separate explosions, it was during a high profile event, and they found devices. Some people...
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Go to Old Speghetti Factory in Taylorsville anytime in July, you'll have a chance to make a donation of at least $1 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Valley at the end of your meal.
Do it! You'll get a coupon for free Sicilian Garlic Cheese Bread on your next visit.
The Old Speghetti Factory is at 5718 S. 1900 West. Just take I-215. Seriously, it's not a long drive from SLC. No excuses.
You can save big at Macy's on Aug. 27 when you make a $5 donation to the organization online. Just mention "Macy's" to get your savings passport, which is good for 25 percent off regular, sale and clearance merchandise all day.
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