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The Tirex Corporation is the developer
and manufacturer of the patented TCS-1 Plant, an environmentally safe,
turn-key cryogenic scrap tire recycling system which breaks down used
tires into cleanly separated and saleable rubber crumb, steel wire and
fiber. Unlike other tire disintegration systems in use today, the
TCS-1 recycling process does not involve any chopping, shredding, or
hammer-milling. Therefore, the steel wires embedded in the tires will
not be cut or broken, the fiber threads will retain their basic shapes
and characteristics, and no steel powder or rubber-catching unusable
fiber fluff will be produced. Based on its own research and tests,
Tirex believes that its TCS-1 Plants produce the highest quality
rubber crumb available today at a lower cost than any other tire
recycling system. From the beginning of 1993 until March 2000, Tirex
devoted the bulk of its efforts to completing the design and
development of the TCS-1 Plant and raising the financing that it
needed to do so. This was successfully accomplished in March 2000, and
while certain operational adjustments will continue to be made in
order to maximize and enhance capabilities, commercial operation of
the first Plant was initiated this March. Tirex is developing
thermoplastic vulcanite (TPV's) using its rubber crumb to make
higher value added Thermoplastic Compounds. Tirex's development of
RuCr Therm ™ proprietary composite materials are a result of
combining high percentages of Rutex™ (recycled crumb rubber produced
by Tirex's patented TCS-1 Plants and various polymers). RuCr Therm™,
based on extensive tests conducted at Tirex's Montreal facility, is
a Thermoplastic Compound and is expected to have impact on high growth
potential applications such as extrusion and materials compounding,
custom design rubber composite mix applications and other higher
engineered applications in various industries, including the
automotive and industrial sectors. Tirex is ready to begin
manufacturing TCS-1 Plants for sale and lease as soon as one of its
customers obtains financing and makes its initial construction payment
on the Plant. Tirex will use the proceeds from all construction
payments to cover the costs of manufacturing the TCS-1 Plants.
The TIREX Corporation signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Shandong Hongli Group from the City of Dezhou
in the Shandong Province in the Peoples' Republic of China to
purchase the major proprietary portion of one (1) cryogenic tire
recycling system (the TCS-1) for $2,250,000 US. This Memorandum also
includes an understanding that the parties will negotiate a long term
agreement with the Hongli Group for the exclusive right to market and
manufacture the TCS-1 System in the Peoples' Republic of China, the
terms of which have not been agreed upon, but which would include an
up-front license fee, minimum purchase requirements and a commitment
by Tirex to support the license. While there is no assurance that a
license agreement will be entered into, the Company's management
remains confident that a mutually satisfactory license agreement will
be entered into in the near future.
The Tirex Corporation has granted a license to Ocean
Equipment Manufacturing and Sales Co. (OEMSC) of Toms River, N.J. to
manufacture Tirex's patented tire recycling system, the TCS-1, in the
United States. The license to OEMSC includes the sale of products
produced by the TCS-1 and the sale and/or lease of the TCS-1 System
within the United States. Under the agreement, Tirex has been paid
$250,000 US for the license. Tirex also receives 16.7% of the total
gross amount for each TCS-1 sale.
The Tirex Corporation entered into an offer to
purchase agreement with Recycletron Inc. of Montreal in May 1997 for a
TCS-1 Cyrogenic Scrap Tire Disintegration System at a purchase price
of US $2,500,000. Tirex has already received a deposit of US $ 25,000
for the system.
While the sale of TCS-1 plants will continue to be a
primary focus of this Company, Tirex also plans to pursue a business
plan which encompasses Tirex's owning its own TCS-1 Plants on a
world-wide basis, exclusively or in joint ventures, operating such
plants to produce recycled rubber crumb. Tirex believes that this
multifaceted business plan will produce even higher returns than would
be obtained if it were to limit the scope of its business exclusively
to the manufacture and sale of TCS-1 Plants because it will enable
significant competitive value insofar as it is a "closed
loop" system which does not use any chemicals, solvents, gases or
other substances which could result in emissions of any kind from the
operation of the Plant. Operation of the TCS-1 Plant does not result
in the emission of air pollutants, the disposal of combustion
residues, the storage of hazardous substances (as is the case with
other tire recycling processes such as pyrolysis), or the production
of any significant amounts of solid waste which would have to be land
filled. Tirex believes that such environmental benefits will give it a
competitive advantage in most advanced economy countries where
environmental protection concerns are strong. In Europe, in
particular, where environmental protection philosophy is beginning to
be a priority of the European Union, tire manufacturers may in the
future be required to be responsible for the ultimate, post use-life
disposal of their tires. Tirex anticipates that such manufacturers
will be interested in supporting the proliferation of environmentally
friendly tire recycling systems.
Tirex believes it will be able to compete
successfully on the basis of economy of cost and operation of the
TCS-1 Plant, the high quality of the crumb which it produces, and the
production economies which can be realized from vertical integration
whereby Tirex will produce the raw material (rubber crumb) which will
be used in finished products. Tirex will also rely on geographic and
market diversification as protection against any eventual competition
in tire recycling technology.
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The University of Oregon Women's lacrosse team spent the Thursday before school started (Sept. 23) out at the Springfield Habitat for Humanity build site working with a crew of volunteers to create low-cost housing for local families in need.
Spirits were high as the young women were given assignments and training on how to put siding on the house. They got their hands dirty caulking, tested out their biceps hammering and did it all while being about 20 feet in the air, as they were working on outer second floor of the home.
Head coach Jen Larsen worked at the site all day with the team, and even got familiar with the electric saw, cutting siding for the players to then install. All in all, the O-Heroes of the lacrosse team continued their team tradition of giving back to the community in spite of their hectic schedule, and had some fun while doing it too. We are proud of them and encourage them to keep up the great work! Go Ducks!


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St. Patrick's Day parades are just the beginning when it comes to introducing children to fun holiday learning. Beyond the history that is rich in religious studies, St. Patrick's Day is not just a holiday for those who have Irish roots. Though, there is much misconception about the real facts behind the day set aside to wear green and party. The Huffington Post reveals how everything we know about St. Patrick's Day is wrong. Holidays like St. Patrick's Day still provide a perfect opportunity to teach the core and more with free activity downloads and lesson plans.
Start with the obvious religious studies lessons by learning about the real St. Patrick, who was actually not Irish at all. Rather, he was originally from Britain. As a young boy, he was captured and taken to Ireland where he worked as a shepherd. He eventually escaped to his homeland only to feel God was calling him back to the people of Ireland, this time as a missionary. History.com provides a host of videos to watch about the true history of the holiday.
Following is the ultimate guide to St. Patrick's Day freebies from around the internet:
- Kathy's Cluttered Mind blog has a link-up going on that draws the best of St. Patrick's Day freebies from other homeschool bloggers. This is pretty much a one-stop-holiday-shop of freebies.
- Twisted Cinderella blog is another spot that is offering several free download links.
- Of course, you can always count on Crayola to provide some bright applicable coloring sheets for any holiday.
- It doesn't hurt to add a taste of learning to lunch or snack time. Mom Foodie has some great hints for cupcakes.
- A blog hop of free St. Patrick's Day printables provides a great way to start a unit study.
- Steve Spangler provides some fun St. Patrick's Day science experiments you can watch online or do at home.
- Along with learning money concepts, based on the idea of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, or counting by 3's or 4's on the leaves of a clover, Math-drills.com offers some creative math worksheets.
- Language Arts is more fun with the luck of the Irish.
- Little Bins for Little Hands offers some really fun sensory play learning ideas.
Incorporate concepts of music and dance with traditional Irish jigs. In addition to music, add art to any lesson by simply adding the color green or rainbows. Of course there are plenty more ideas on Pinterest.


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Today, March 17, 2014, President Barack Obama signed an executive order expanding the scope of what he perceives as a "national emergency" declared in Executive Order 13660 of March 6, 2014. However, the only national emergency to the United States is what is being caused by the actions of such Executive Orders. The seizures affect 11 Russian and Ukrainian officials he feels were instrumental in the democratic elections held this past weekend to separate Crimea from Ukraine. The referendum passed with 97% voting Crimeans approving of the measure which will allow Crimea independence from Ukraine and is now looking to annex itself with Russia.
Barack Obama and some European countries do not like how the vote turned out which is the reason for the asset seizures which historically speaking, will not have the desired effect. Instead, libertarians are suggesting the opposite, go down the road of 'anti-sanctions'.
The seizures, or some call 'sanctions', will affect Russian presidential advisor Sergey Glazyev, Andrey Klishas, Valentina Matvienko, State Duma Yelena Mizulina, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, State Duma deputy Leonid Slutsky and Russian presidential aide Vladislav Surkov. There are also four Ukrainian officials affected by the executive order including Crimean officials Sergey Aksyonov and Vladimir Konstantinov, former Ukrainian presidential chief of staff Viktor Medvedchuk and former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich.
What has the American general public and libertarians scratching their heads is the hypocrisy of the United States' government publicly chastising the Russian government when the U.S. has done far worse. U.S. President Barack Obama said in a news release this morning, "I find that the actions and policies of the Government of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine -- including the recent deployment of Russian Federation military forces in the Crimea region of Ukraine -- undermine democratic processes and institutions in Ukraine; threaten its peace, security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity; and contribute to the misappropriation of its assets, and thereby constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States." Such a statement is cause for wonder if Obama forgot the U.S. invaded Iraq under false pretenses, the 1983 Grenada invasion (again under false pretenses), the invasion of Panama, and the list goes on and on. The actions and rhetoric coming from Obama and Secretary of State Kerry put the nation in harms way rather than being a peaceful nation of free traders and non-interventionists.
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Since the dawning of synthetic marijuana, there have been reports of side effects. The latest horror story to surface involving man-made weed comes from a group of Spanish researchers, who in their latest paper, imply the drug has now contributed to a frightening case of catatonic psychosis.
Researchers from the CEU Cardenal Herrera University and the Provincial Hospital of Castellón published a study earlier this week in the journal Psychiatry, which details the mind-numbing journey of a teenaged patient who they say experienced several months of psychotic episodes, similar to those brought on by Parkinson's disease, as the result of habitual synthetic marijuana use.
Lead study author and physician Dr. Gonzolo Haro said although synthetic marijuana has been linked to various forms of psychosis, this is the first case where a patient with a past of synthetic marijuana abuse has experienced a virtual disconnection: "lost harmony of movement, akinetic walking and a rigid position of neck, head and arms similar to the praying mantis position."
Dr. Haro says this specific case is a perfect example of dual pathology, which attempts to establish a connection between substance abuse and mental illness. He claims that more than 40 percent of patients with a predisposition toward alcohol abuse display behavior associated with metal disorders.
It is important to point out, however, that this study is in no way a reflection of the adverse effects of natural marijuana. In fact, while synthetic cannabinoids have reportedly caused mood swings and bouts of psychotic behavior in some adolescents, a recent study from the University of Calgary in Canada suggests that alcohol consumption is more likely to bring on psychosis than our good friend marijuana.
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Buy signed and framed photos on match days
- 29 March 2013 13:11
- Posted by @mccarthy_mcfc
We are giving fans a unique opportunity to buy special signed and framed City pictures at the four remaining home Premier League games.
Choose from a selection of memorable moments from the end of last season as well as various on the pitch and behind the scenes shots.
The pictures will be available from the cabin outside the City Store which will be open from 12.30pm until kick-off and for an hour after each game.
They are priced between £30 - £175 and all proceeds are used to support City in the Community.


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The weather rollercoaster that Denver is on is going to continue today and this week. A series of storm systems are going to have the mercury bouncing and snow coming, going and returning.
For today it starts out quite nice with mostly clear skies early. Clouds will be increasing however as the next storm system starts to work its way into Colorado. We will warm to high temperatures in the mid-50s.
This evening temperatures are going to drop quickly as the system reaches our area. Overnight lows tonight will be quite cold as they drop to the low teens.
- Super Bowl snow? Keep an eye on the weather for the big game on our Super Bowl XLVIII Weather Center page
Snow flurries will be possible by the evening with the best chances for snow occurring after about 11:00 p.m. and lasting into Monday morning.
By the time rush hour starts tomorrow morning, there may be 1 to 3 inches on the ground making for another rough commute. Snow will continue to fall throughout the day tomorrow with an additional 1 to 3 inches possible.
High temperatures tomorrow are going to be cold and only top out near 20 degrees. Snow will be coming to an end Monday night.
Tuesday warms up slightly and will be dry. Wednesday bounces right back to temperatures in the low 50s. Then another system is expected to arrive Wednesday night bringing with it cold and chances of snow through at least the first part of the weekend.
See the image for today's weather planner. Keep an eye on the sky with our live radar here.
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Another scandal
Another scandal...
The scandals stick to the minister like bugs to a fly-catcher.
If it isn't the government renting office space in his father's commercial building in Thetford, it's an aide trying to lift an access to information letter out of the Royal Mail, or the ethics commissioner rapping Paradis' knuckles for giving privileged departmental access to his pal, solar panel lobbyist Rahim Jaffer, or for spending a fun weekend in lobbyist Marcel Aubut's fancy hunting lodge.
It never seems to end. And still Paradis can be found sitting cheek and jowl next to Stephen Harper in the Commons. He's the closest thing in Quebec that Harper has to a cabinet minister.
Here's the latest. Paradis' aide Richard Walker got the boot yesterday for using the office credit card to pay himself a fancy $11,415 trip to Las Vegas car tables last year.
Walker paid the money back before he went out the door this week. But Paradis can't explain why it took Walker so long to give the money back.
The best Government House Leader Peter Van Loan came up with? There may have been "a health issue."
"The taxpayers are not on the hook for a single dime," said Van Loan, famous for his lame excuses. "That is exactly how our government should act in the circumstances."
Actually, it isn't.
Since when is using government money at Caesar's Palace gaming tables acceptable, and why did it take six months to pay back the money?
Maybe Walker was in Las Vegas to help Harper pay off his$24 billion deficit.
The New Democrat MP Alexandre Boulerice calls Paradis "the conflict of interest minister." Time for Paradis to put on his pants and resign.


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Great news!!! I can buy tascam kit again ;-) Of course it'll prob mean Garritan wont do any kontakt format stuff anymore :-( My giga clients will be happy....
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I hope they didn't spend too much on this. Why bother. Every sample playback plug in and it's grandmother uses streaming techniques now.
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Since early debuts at the Glyndebourne Festival, Opera North and English National Opera, Christopher Ventris has forged an international reputation as one of Britain's most successful tenors.
Wagnerian repertoire has been central to Christopher's career in the last decade. He made his highly acclaimed debut at the Bayreuth Festival as Parsifal in Stefan Herheim's 2008 production under Daniele Gatti - voted production of the year by Opernwelt magazine. He has also sung the role at the Wiener Staatsoper (under Franz Welser-Möst), Bayerische Staatsoper (Kent Nagano), Valencia's Palau de les Arts (Lorin Maazel) and De Nederlandse Opera (Iván Fischer), and at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Opéra national de Paris, San Francisco Opera, Seattle Opera and Gran Teatre del Liceu. His portrayal of the role from Opernhaus Zürich, conducted by Bernard Haitink, is available on DVD from Deutsche Grammophon.
Christopher sang his first Lohengrin at the Teatro Comunale de Bologna, and has reprised the role at the Grand Théâtre de Genève, Teatro Real Madrid and The Dallas Opera - the latter earning him the 2007 Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year Award. He has sung Siegmund at Wiener Staatsoper (under Christian Thielemann) and at La Fenice, Teatro San Carlo, De Nederlandse Opera and Oper Köln. The Opéra national de Paris saw his role debut as Tannhäuser under Sir Mark Elder and he sang his first Erik (Der fliegende Holländer) at San Francisco Opera. Last season he made a successful debut in the title role of Rienzi at the Salzburger Festspiele under Philippe Jordan.
Other key roles in Christopher's career include Steva (Jenůfa) - which marked his debut at The Metropolitan Opera, Peter Grimes at Opernhaus Zürich and Deutsche Oper Berlin and Florestan (Fidelio) in his debut at Washington National Opera. Further appearances include Max (Der Freischütz) at Deutsche Oper Berlin and Teatro alla Scala; Sergei (Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk) at Grand Théâtre de Genève, La Monnaie, Teatro Real, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Covent Garden and De Nederlandse Opera; the title role in Pfitzner's Palestrina at the Bayerische Staatsoper and Jim Mahoney (Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny) at the Wiener Staatsoper.
Christopher's 2014/15 season brings another role debut: Prince Andrey Khovansky in Mussorgsky's Khovanshchina under Semyon Bychkov at the Wiener Staatsoper. He also sings Jim Mahoney at Berlin's Staatsoper Unter den Linden under Wayne Marshall and returns to Vienna as Siegmund (Die Walküre) under Sir Simon Rattle. In concert this season Christopher Ventris performs Beethoven's Symphony No.9 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Riccardo Muti and Zemlinsky's Eine florentinische Tragödie with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra under John Fiore.
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Congress has avoided the fiscal cliff, but efforts must still be made to eliminate the threat of sequestration, which leaves local school districts concerned about their future funding.
Sequestration is the package of automatic spending cuts that's part of the Budget Control Act which was passed in August, 2011 and projected cuts to total $1.2 trillion evenly divided over a nine year period.
Under the Budget Control Act, the cuts were triggered to take effect in 2013 if the super committee didn't agree to a deficit reduction package.
The House of Representatives passed a Senate proposal that avoided the fiscal cliff just before the new year, but, Manson Superintendent, Matt Charlton, says the agreement just delays the process another two months.
Total cuts for 2013 were set to be $109 billion which included cuts to basic education."CLICK HERE" for Audio


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Going to Honolulu for a couple of days one hopes for the best; inspiration, insight, intelligence. A chance to experience something interesting.
On this trip, I found some performance art, live music, club dancing, moments of China, and even an American Indian Pow Wow. Hawaii is indeed a melting pot of cultures.
From being with the Chinatown art crowd for a First Friday gallery walk, then the Chinatown club scene at Next Door later that evening, to hanging out with television personalities Martin Yan of "Yan Can Cook" fame at a Splendor of China convention along with officials including Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona, and later seeing Duane Chapman of "Dog the Bounty Hunter" at an Indian Pow Wow in the park across the street.
This group of photographs captures the moment of being there. Enjoy.
Randy Magnus grew up in the Central Valley farmlands of California, and saw the cultural diversity that came into the area as the population grew. He learned to celebrate what the different cultures had to offer in the arts, food, and lifestyles. With his cameras Randy would document the cultural celebrations, showing the pride in what sets each culture apart, perserving a part of their unique heritage to share with others. Randy Magnus has work in several museums, including MOMA in New York City, the Oakland Museum, and the Achenbach Print Collection at the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco. He has had one-man shows in San Francisco, New York, and Amsterdam. .
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Vino Festa will transform Everyman Theatre into an Italian festival of wine and food made irresistible by a custom menu from Tony Foreman of Foreman Wolf Restaurants. Guests will wander the rooms of Everyman's new home to find signature Italian dishes alongside the finest wines of the region and delicious pastries. Festivities will take place on Saturday, April 5 beginning at 6:30 PM. The ticket price is $100 per person in advance; tickets at the door will be $125.
The event will include unique "pop-up" performances by opera singers at the piano on the mezzanine, commedia dell'arte performance troupes, period-style swordfighters, and more throughout the evening. Performances will spontaneously occur in the middle of crowded rooms, creating the festive atmosphere of an Italian street fair. The evening will also include silent and live auctions of food, wine and travel packages.
"It's an event like nothing Baltimore has seen before," said Everyman's Founding Artistic Director Vincent Lancisi. "You'll think you're in a sophisticated and fun Italian festival when you enter Everyman on April 5th and see nothing but the best food, the finest wine, and the most dynamic performances around you. We're thrilled to be partnering with Foreman Wolf on such an exciting and unique party."
Tony Foreman is co-owner of Baltimore's premier restaurant company, Foreman Wolf, which is comprised of six award-winning restaurants and two retail wine stores: Charleston, Petit Louis Bistro in Roland Park, Pazo, Cinghiale, Johnny's, Petit Louis Bistro on the lake in Columbia, Bin 604 Wine Sellers and Bin 201 Wine Sellers. Foreman Wolf's restaurants consistently make appearances on the top-ranked lists for Baltimore Magazine, OpenTable, and City Paper. Food and Wine Magazine awarded Cinghiale's wine list "one of the best in the country."
Tickets for Vino Festa are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.everymantheatre.org/vinofesta. Proceeds from the event will support Everyman's mission to create affordable and accessible theatre. All festivities will take place at Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Everyman Theatre is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to non-profit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Everyman Theatre is a proud member of the Bromo Tower Arts and Entertainment District.
Everyman Theatre is a professional Equity theatre company celebrating the actor, with a resident company of artists from the Baltimore/DC area. Founded in 1990 by Vincent Lancisi, the theatre is dedicated to engaging the audience through a shared experience between actor and audience seeking connection and emotional truth in performance. Everyman is committed to presenting high quality plays that are affordable and accessible to everyone.
Vincent Lancisi is the Artistic Director of Everyman Theatre; Ian Tresselt is the Managing Director. For information about Everyman Theatre, visit www.everymantheatre.org or call 410.752.2208.
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They have an announcement on the scoreboards before the start of the game that talks about behaviors that will get you ejected from the game (like, using profanity, sitting in the wrong seat, not complying with stadium personnel, etc)...the list goes on for a while and I turned to my friend and said "also, if you fail to spend $50 in concessions, or if you don't take the offer for an upsell on your order, you will be ejected and subject to a fine of $100."
That was a running joke throughout the night. And at one point, a policeman came up into our section as though he was looking for someone. I turned to my friend and said "quick, pull out all your receipts. He's looking for someone he heard about in this section who hasn't made the concession donation."
Anyway, I forgot about the comment until this morning when I found something in the pocket of the pants I wore the other night. They had photographers running around taking pictures of fans in the stands, and they gave you a card to retrieve the photos a website later. I found the card.
So, I went over to the website, and its (naturally) a picture that is for sale. For only $13.99 you can get your 5x7 picture from LandShark Stadium printed, and mailed to you for a nominal additional fee.
Some fan amenity that Mr. Ross has created there, isn't it?
And speaking of that, I went to a Marlins game on Sunday and parked literally by the entrance for $10. I went back on Monday and had to go to a further away lot, and was charged $25 for parking in the same facility. How absurd.


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If you've noticed that the superstar duo of Jay Z and Beyoncé have been looking unusually sleek and healthy, the secret's in their diet. The couple's personal trainer Marco Borges revealed the details of their vegan diet cleanse, current food plan and Bey's favorite energy bars in a Feb. 14 interview with E News.
Jay Z and Queen Bey, as she's known to her fans, joined up for a 22-day vegan diet. Since that ended, they've stayed with a mostly plant-based diet, including some fish, said Marco.
"She is all about health and wellness," he explained. "She just wants to feel good."
CEO of 22 Days Nutrition, Marco has created his own brand of energy bars. Bey's favorite snack, says Marco: "The 22 Days Nutrition bars. Her favorite flavors are Peanut Chocolate-Chip Nirvana, Cherry Chocolate Bliss and Pineapple Chocolate-Chip Wonder."
The nutrition bars now are available online at Amazon, with intriguing names such as 22 Days Nutrition Organic Protein Bars Gluten Free Daily Mocha Mantra and 22 Days Bars Nut Butter Buddha. Our favorite name: 22 Days Nutrition Organic Energy Bars Goji Mate Firecracker" (click for details).
But why 22 days? Marco explains that it takes 21 days to form a habit, such as shifting from a meat-based diet to a plant-based weight loss plan.
As for fitness, Marco oversees both Beyonce's and Jay Z's workouts, including "body-weight squats, lunges and pliés, along with plyometric exercises and sprint intervals."
He's created a fitness guide to help you replicate those red carpet moves at home, which includes a preface authored by Jay Z: "Power Moves: The Four Motions to Transform Your Body for Life" (click for details).
Their mantra: The couple that exercises together stays together, reveals Marco:
They're like every other couple, they love spending time together, they'll work out together whenever its possible, whenever their touring schedules allow.
They'll absolutely jump in the gym together whenever they can, she'll be running and he'll be on a bike, or she'll be jumping rope and he'll be running.
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Chris & Beverly Bailey
Arab, AL
For reservations:
Cozy Cottage
Ruth Mountain Bed and Breakfast has added a cozy cottage. With a wide front porch to enjoy the outdoors, it has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The bathroom has been updated with a whirlpool tub. Living room has plenty of seating and cable TV. Cottage also has Kitchen, Dining Room, and Laundry with washer and dryer.
Great for a Honeymoon or Couples looking for some alone time.
$125 per night. 2 night minimum.
Weekly and monthly rates available.
We are minutes from the following:
6,000 acre park bordering Lake Guntersville. Activities include boating, fishing, swimming, golf, and hiking.
Open Saturday and Sunday from 8-
Very nice place to visit for all the space enthusiasts.
Part of Alabama's Antique Trail.
Waterpark fun for whole family with lazy river, wave pool, and water slides.
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5272 Ruth Road, Arab, AL 35016
Come visit our new 2 bedroom cozy cottage. The perfect private getaway!


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Gail Mazurb. 1937
After nearly 13 years of apprenticing herself to poetry, during which she studied with Robert Lowell and immersed herself in the Boston/Cambridge literary scene, Mazur published her first collection, Nightfire (1978), at age 40. Active in the Boston and Cambridge literary communities, Mazur has served as the founding director of the Blacksmith House Poetry Center, and as Distinguished Writer in Residence at Emerson College. Speaking of the series at Blacksmith House, Mazur explains what has become a mission: "To keep the thing going, to support and validate the work of poets, to make a dent in the isolation writers feel in their working life."


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"Once Upon a Time" is working on wrapping up the season and with it will inevitably come more characters. One of these characters will be introduced this week as Glinda the Good. Hypable shares on Wednesday that Glinda will make an appearance in hopes of saving Henry from Zelena as he's the one Zelena has her heart set on if Hook doesn't deliver the kiss to Emma.
While Regina hasn't ever been close to Emma, she does love Henry even if he doesn't know who she is. She will be using "the book" to hopefully find an answer that will be of help in saving Henry from Zelena. Many wonder what Henry will think of the book since he doesn't have any of his memories of Storybrooke and he is very prominently apart of the fairytale story. Could this potentially help bring his memory back?
It will be interesting to see how Charming and Snow deal with Glinda as she will be appearing in the year that was according to a sneak peek video shared on Latinos Post. It seems as if the couple may have known about Zelena and her wicked plans because they go in search of Glinda the Good to help defeat Zelena, and that is when the curse is cast. However, the curse that puts everyone back in Storybrooke is not from someone that anyone would expect. Fans may or may not find out who that is this Sunday.
This Sunday's episode of "Once Upon a Time" seems as if it will have a lot going on, especially while the romance between Robin Hood and Regina heats up. Will their love be able to protect them from Zelena's jealousy and her plan to turn back time? Will Glinda save Emma from having her powers stolen with Hook's kiss? "Once Upon A Time" airs Sunday at 8 PM. Will you be watching?
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As might be expected, there is no dearth of things to do in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend. Are you a classical fan? We got you covered. Love to dance and watch beautiful belly dancers? We got you covered. Are you a theater buff? We got you covered, ANDif you're a jazz fan, boy! Have we got you covered!Jazz fans are in for a huge treat! The San Francisco Jazz Center is featuring Herbie Hancock all weekend. Beginning on Friday, June 16th when his artistic genius will be honored with the SF Jazz Lifetime Achievement Award. The lineup will include the SF Jazz Collective, the award winning SF Jazz High School All-Stars and of course Hancock himself.Guests at this gala will include Robert Redford, Chris Tucker, Tom Waits, Les Claypool, David Chappelle, Charlie Musselwhite, Terrence Howard, Clint Eastwood, Bill Cosby, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, Danny Glover, Lou Gosset Jr, Peter Coyote, and many more notables.The weekend continues with Herbie in concert Saturday evening and Sunday with both Matinee and Evening performances.Locally, on Friday and Saturday at the Sebastapool Hopmonk is the Tribal Fest Dance Party – This is a real mix featuring beautiful belly dancers, a fire show set to live music, late night dinning – the kitchen will be open until midnight, and a late night dance floor – sounds like a real blast blast.At the Spreckles Center in Rohnert Park, their excellent production of "Catch Me if You Can," continues through the weekend.Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at our own Weill Hall at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park, Grammy Award-winner, pianist Richard Goode will be in concert. He is renowned for his interpretations of Beethoven's piano concertos. Mr. Goode is also a recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Award.Also on Sunday, The San Francisco Youth Symphoney will be performing at Davies Symphony Hall, and speaking of young musicians - here's an important announcement:Public Radio Station KDFC is sponsoring their Instrument Drive. All this week they are collecting your unused instruments for the benefit of Students in the Bay Area who might not otherwise be able to make music. This is a most worthy cause. Let that lonely instrument you no longer play get into the hands of some young person who would love to make it sing again. Go to the KDFC to find drop off locations. The drive continues through the end of this week.
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This week "The Bachelorette" 2014 will air a new episode on Sunday night that you don't want to miss. This will be followed by another new episode on Monday night. On Friday, IB Times shared some big spoilers for episode 3 which will air on June 1 on ABC. They will take their first trip of the season to Santa Barbara, California.
Nick Viall didn't get a date last week but this week he gets a date and it isn't just any date. He will get a 1 on 1 date with Andi Dorfman which is the best way to see if they have chemistry. In big spoilers, he does get a rose and stick around.
The group date is a must see as they head to hang out with Boyz II Men. The guys sing a song and a new spoiler shares that one guy has perfect pitch. You can easily assume that some of the other guys don't sing near as well though. A picture for the episode shows the guys in matching tan colored blazers. They are singing against Boyz II Men so you have to assume they won't do great.
JJ also gets a 1 on 1 date. A picture for this episode shows them both in little electronic wheelchairs and they are even dressed up as little old people grey hair and all. They are going to prank people and it should be hilarious.
Andi Dorfman went to her Twitter to share a preview for this episode too and says that earplugs might be needed for it. This clip shows Andi trying to learn to sing with Boyz II Men and it doesn't look like it is going great for her. She might need a few lessons to perfect this one.
"The Bachelorette" 2014 airs on Monday nights normally. Don't miss this special episode on Sunday night on June 1. Don't miss Andi Dorfman's journey to find love.


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The football world was rocked Saturday morning when Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher murdered his girlfriend then turned the gun on himself.
This tragedy was bad enough but then the left decided to use another tragedy for political again.
What did the left do in light of this tragedy?
Last night, in the weekly edition of Sunday night football, the Cowboys hosted the Eagles in a game with playoff implications.
At halftime, NBC sportscaster and liberal nut job Bob Costas decided to launch into a tirade about the Belcher murder/suicide and gun control.
Costas quoted a Kansas City Sports writer, Jason Whitlock and said:
"'Our current gun culture,' Whitlock wrote, 'ensures that more and more domestic disputes will end in the ultimate tragedy. And more convenience store confrontations over loud music coming from a car will leave more teenage boys bloodied and dead. Handguns do not enhance our safety. They exacerbate our flaws, tempt us to escalate arguments and bait us into embracing confrontation rather than avoiding it. In the coming days, Jovan Belcher's actions and their possible connection to football will be analyzed. Who knows? But here,' wrote Jason Whitlock, 'is what I believe — if Jovan Belcher didn't possess a gun, he and Cassandra Perkins would both be alive today.'"
Is being an idiot a prerequisite for getting a job at NBC?
NBC is pretty much a fact free zone. In fact, NBC should probably be renamed Pravda as they have as much credibility as Pravda did during the cold war.
I realize Costas and NBC neither have any interest in the truth, only the leftist narrative. Perhaps Costas and NBC should consider allowing a few facts to enter the fact free zone they call NBC.
Both Australia and the UK enacted draconian gun control laws. What happened? In something that would come as a complete shock to liberals, criminals did not turn in their guns. Law abiding citizens did.
Then what happened?
Gun crimes against unarmed citizens skyrocketed. Two years ago in Britain, riots raged across the nation. Unfortunately citizens could not get guns to defend themselves. Baseball bats became the hottest selling item in the UK so that people could defend themselves.
I realize facts confuse liberals but perhaps Costas should look no further than Virginia. Since 2006, gun sales have exploded in Virginia.
Do you know what else has happened?
Gun sales went up 73% and violent crime dropped 24%. Wait, how can that be? It is simple; liberals live in a fact free world.
Costas, like so many liberals, loves to jump to conclusions that fly in the face of facts, not to mention reality. In Costas' brain donor world, if only there were no guns, Belcher would not have killed his girlfriend or himself.
Does independent intelligent thought disqualify someone from employment at NBC?
Perhaps if Costas paid attention to news other than that which is driveled out on NBC and BSNBC, he might have heard about murderer Chris Krumm.
Krumm, age 25, drove across country to kill his father and his father's girlfriend. Krumm killed 42-year-old Heidi Arnold, not with a handgun but with a knife. He then drove over to Casper College, where his father taught, entered the classroom with not a gun but a bow and arrow. He shot his father through the head with an arrow. The wound was not fatal. 56-year-old Jim Krumm rose and fought his son long enough for his students to escape. Krumm died of knife wounds.
Chris Krumm committed suicide with a knife.
In a 24-year legal career, I both prosecuted and defended hundreds of domestic violence cases. In some cases guns were used. In other cases it was knives, baseball bats, clubs, hammers, rope or even bare hands.
If Javon Belcher did not have a gun, he would have used something else. He could have beaten his girlfriend to death, strangled her, stabbed her or caused her death by several other means. Chris Krumm certainly proved that.
The NFL has final approval of all of the personalities who appear on NFL broadcasts. They approve Costas and as of this morning, they have not disavowed his comments.
In a recent blog, I mentioned I was going Galt on liberal companies and those who support liberalism. Sunday Night Football was the only show I watched on NBC. Now, there is nothing on NBC that I watch.
I am a huge football fan. My kids complain because I spend Sunday afternoons watching football. If the NFL considers Costas' comments to be appropriate commentary for an NFL game, I am going to have to reconsider whether I'll continue to watch the NFL.
I am going to send a complaint to the NFL today about Costas' political commentary. We will see what happens.
In all of this, let's not lose sight of one important fact. Javon Belcher murdered Kasandra Perkins. Javon Belcher should now be remembered for what he was.
A murderer.
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Guns are a good tool if used properly. Then a fork can be dangerous if used improperly.
You are so right Ronald.
Defensive gun use (DGU's) estimates range from between 800,000 to 2.5 million annually with the best guess being at least 1.5 million times/year that someone successfully defends themselves or others using a gun. Do away with the ability of law abiding citizens to protect themselves with firearms and there would be up to 1.5 million more people killed each year due to gun control. Then the new mantra would have to be, "Guns don't kill people, gun control kills people."
Liberals do not have common sense nor are they expected to. I live with a liberal and am amazed at the nonsense that comes out of her mouth, so its not a surprise. what angers me is when these hypocrites spout they garbage during a sports event that I enjoy so they spoil it for me. I almost never tune into halftime or pre-game shows anymore.
Libs are even more lacking in scruples then they are common sence
I am going to have to reconsider whether I'll continue to watch the NFL.
I have no watched the NFL in years. To be honest if college football keeps going the way it looks like it is, I'll stop watching them also. But your comment is something that he NRA should push. Stop watching games, stop buying clothing and such and if that does not work stop doing business with the advertisers.
We should be boycotting all leftist companies. Imagine if a business lost 48% of their business. I think they would change or maybe a right winger would take advantage of it. Just a thought. But it seems to me the people on our side a little shy when it comes to giving up something to obtain a goal.
Gee, maybe we should outlaw cars too...a lot of people suicide and accidentally kill themselves with cars too...hummm
I was an MP during the 1970's and 1980's and been to many suicides and attempted suicides. Also on the list was attempted murder. Not once was a firearm used during that time. The military has a restriction of POW (personally owned weapons) and are kept in the unit's arms room if they live in the barracks. The weapons that were used were razor blades, knives, clubs, and in one case nunchucks. The last one was when an officer attempted to kill his ex-girlfriend with nunchucks He was a Captain and also a martial arts instructor. By the way, I was attacked while on police patrol with beer bottles, but not with guns. Restriction does not stop anyone from committing a crime, people will only figure another way to the dirty deed.
R U kidding? Already the local folks are saying its the fault of all the money Javon Belcher made and that he was living in a fishbowl. "Oh Whoa is me" defense. The liberals are hell bent on creating a society of dictatorial bureaucrats who will make all our decisions for us. I would direct all to review the words of Patrick Henry when thinking about gov't.
Remember the Democrat libtards saying: "Never let a good crisis go to waste" !!!!
even a marble rolling pin can be an assault weapon. guns do not kill - people who can't control their emotions do.
Please let me know how it goes with the NFL, I myself does not watch NBC at all. I will watch a game if it is only on FOX. I am a die hard football fan, NASCAR fan but will not watch if they are on ABC, NBC, CBS, even though I know that ABC owns espn, right now I will watch That Channel but am on alert for any bias crap. I watch the games and races on the PC for the most part. I am willing to pay the extra as required.
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On the whole, Robert Turbin's career as a football player has been remarkable. At Utah State he rebounded from a severe knee injury in college to become a draftable commodity destined for the NFL. Before college he led his high school team to a league title his junior year -- after it hadn't won one in decades. So now that he's here and still nobody thinks he can do anything -- except him -- he figured he'd land a spot on the Seattle Seahawks and play in Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, February 8.
He'll also make history in Met Life Stadium in New Jersey in what will likely be the first-ever cold-weather Super Bowl played outdoors.
Yet, Turbin is accustomed to proving people wrong. He did so at Irvington (Calif.) High, giving the school its first title since Ronald Reagan was in office. Turbin also helped lead Utah State to its first bowl game in decades and the Seattle Seahawks selected him with the 106th overall pick in the fourth round. In all, nine running backs were drafted before Turbin -- and only three remain in the league.
Along the way, he silenced all the doubters, skeptics, and even NFL draft experts who weren't sure he'd measure up.
Turbin has the heart of a champion inside that 5-foot-10 inch, 222-pound body. And though he looks as if he never makes any mistakes, he has. Look no further than his game against Arizona on Dec. 22 as proof of that. His fumble on a kick return cost the Seahawks big time. But like every team he's ever played on, he's found a way to succeed.
At Utah State Turbin went for over 1,200 yards -- as a red shirt sophomore. So does that mean that in his contract year in 2014-15, he'll prove everyone was wrong yet again?
You'd be a fool to bet against him. Even if Turbin is backing up Marshawn Lynch in Seattle and has seen exactly 77 touches of the football for 264 yards and no touchdowns this season be certain that if he's given the opportunity -- he'll make it count.
The Seahawks have made every run count this season, amassing over 1,800 yards on the ground with a physical rushing game that hits you at the point of attack.
And Turbin is a large part of that physicality. In the meantime you can watch him suit up for Seattle at this year's Super Bowl, another once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the former Utah State Aggies football star as his Seahawks attempt to win their first ever ring.


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Alan Vint Movies and Career Information
Nov 11, 1944
Actor and Director
Nov 11, 1944
Actor and Director
Alan Richard Vint was an American character actor. He appeared in a number of supporting roles during the 1970s in films such as The Panic in Needle Park Badlands, Macon County Line, and Earthquake. He also made guest appearances on such television series as Police Story, Emergency!, Hawaii Five-O, Adam-12, Lou Grant and Baretta. Vint appeared in several films with his brother Jesse Vint. He was married to Susan Mullen and had three daughters — Kelly, Kate and Megan Vint also actors. Vint and Mullen eventually divorced. Alan Vint died of an unknown illness that caused all of his major organs to fail. Variety reported the cause of death as pneumonia.
- Alan Vint Movies before 2015
- Earthquake (Seismos) 2003
- Macon County Line 1974
- Badlands 1973
- Unholy Rollers 1972
- Checkered Flag or Crash
- Panic in Needle Park
- Glass House
- Movies Directed by Alan Vint
- Reversal 2001


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Terrazzo Floors Have Unusual Beauty
There are many options when it comes to flooring: hardwoods, carpets, tiles, and laminates name a few. But have you ever heard of terrazzo flooring?
What is terrazzo flooring?
Terrazzo is a faux marble flooring or countertopping material that is made in a truly unique manner. Special masons first lay a 3-4 inch concrete base. Over this, they add a 1-inch layer of sandy concrete into which they press finely-crushed marble. In addition to this, they also toss-in chunks of marble for added design. A soft roller is used over the top to press everything into place. After the terrazzo is completely dry, a special grinder is used to smooth and polish the surface. It is then sealed to create the shiny surface that is so spectacular.
Terrazzo floors vs. terrazzo tiles
If you are looking for an amazing flooring material that is fairly uncommon, then terrazzo is the surface for you. It has all of the benefits of concrete flooring, but with the added bonus of a fascinating marbled finish. Terrazzo also comes in precast, easy-to-use tiles. This is almost the preferable method of installation for homeowners, unless you have a large floor space to work with. Tiles allow for smaller designs to be created, and it can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, or the whole house.
Terrazzo, the eco-friendly choice
Terrazzo flooring can also be made from recycled glass, making it an eco-friendly building product. It is extremely durable and can last up to 40 years with average usage. Tiles can be easily installed much like any other tile, or the full floors can be specially created by a skilled mason. The tiles tend to be smoother and work best in areas of less traffic. Full floors are custom installed, allowing for you to choose the texture of the surface. Terrazzo floors range in price from $6-$10/sq. ft.
If you want to bring the unusual beauty of terrazzo flooring to your home, then request free tiling and flooring experts in your area.
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May 16, 2011
In NOW EAT THIS! DIET, complete with a foreword by Dr. Mehmet Oz, DiSpirito offers readers a revolutionary 2-week program for dropping 10 pounds quickly, with little effort, no deprivation, and while still eating 6 meals a day and the dishes they crave, like mac & cheese, meatloaf, BBQ pork chops, and chocolate malted milk shakes. The secret: Rocco's unique meal plans and his 75 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snack time, all with zero bad carbs, zero bad fats, zero sugar, and maximum flavor. Now readers can eat more and weigh less-it's never been so easy!
Head to Amazon.com to get your copy and don't worry about getting it messy in the kitchen cooking 6 meals a day because you can win a pristine hand signed copy direct from Rocco himself! Rocco has hooked me up with 2 signed copies of Now Eat This! Diet to give away to my readers!!
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Mandatory Entry: Comment on this post and share the following with us "What's motivating you to eat right this summer?" Let us know below and also share which recipe from the Now Eat This! Diet Recipe APP (http://bit.ly/NETDAPP) you think would help you!" For example, some are motivated to eat right and lose weight for an upcoming vacation and they would love to try the "Chicken & Cheese Poppers" because it uses whole wheat flour instead of regular flour and still tastes delicious. At the end of the contest, I'll pick 2 winners to receive the book and announce them on Saturday May 28, 2011. Please leave a comment on this post with your name and email address. = 1 entry
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bathing suit season
- May 16, 2011 at 4:43 PM
- Tamara B. said...
My two teenage children who I do not want to embarrass with my muffin top in my bikini :)
- May 17, 2011 at 3:01 PM
- Tamara B. said...
#1, Follower on Google Friend Connect
- May 17, 2011 at 3:16 PM
- Tamara B. said...
#2, Follower on Google Friend Connect
- May 17, 2011 at 3:17 PM
- Giant Sis said...
I have gained a lot of weight (that I had previously lost) and really want to get back to the weight I was 2 years ago! I would LOVE to try the "Fried" Cheese Balls because I can't believe how good they look and they are actually baked! I could probably even convince my hubby to eat those!
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- May 18, 2011 at 8:46 PM
- Kimberly said...
I need to fit into my bathing suit bottoms! I would like the Crunchy Tomato Bread I think.
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- May 19, 2011 at 8:32 AM
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- May 19, 2011 at 8:47 AM
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- May 19, 2011 at 8:48 AM
- Jessi said...
I'm mega motivated to lose weight this summer, because I just want to look and feel healthy. I have 3 little boys to keep up with, and I have every intention of seeing my grandchildren some day.
I think the loaded potato skins will help me lose weight because not only are they going to be mega spicy, with jalapeños and salsa, but they'll be filling, too.
- May 20, 2011 at 11:27 PM
- Jessi said...
I follow you on GFC (Jessi Arias-Cooper) firstname.lastname@example.com
- May 20, 2011 at 11:29 PM
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- May 20, 2011 at 11:30 PM
- Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heels said...
The Loaded Potato Skins sound amazing! That is definitely the recipe that caught my eye ;-)
I want to lose weight for summer, especially since I'll be going to Italy :-)
- May 22, 2011 at 2:40 AM
- Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heels said...
Following you on GFC!
- May 22, 2011 at 2:41 AM
- mindy25414 said...
I have had 4 children in 3 years. This summer I am motivated to finally get back to my original weight before my children. I am finally done having kids so I know this is a long term goal that will not only teach me about healthy eating/living but my children as well.
The recipe I think will most help me is the Chicken & Cheese Poppers.... I love fried foods and I have to say this sounds like a great alternative to Jalapeno poppers!
- May 22, 2011 at 5:08 PM
- mindy25414 said...
I follow via GFC entry #1
- May 22, 2011 at 5:09 PM
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I follow via GFC entry #2
- May 22, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Bathing suit season!
- May 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM
- Annie said...
Trying to maintain my weight loss and be a good role model to my son. I'm a vegetarian so I think the "Sweet Potato Casserole" would be a recipe that I would like.
- May 27, 2011 at 5:59 PM
- Raven In A Blue Room said...
we will be spending a lot of time at the beach, so wearing a bathing suit definitely motivates me
I love the No-Boil
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The structure of animals has developed to aid them in surviving in their habitat. These physical features help them to hunt, flee from predators and mate. There are many different types of structures. The prior article discussed the head, neck and body now the adaptations of appendages and tail that serve many functions will be explained.
Arms and hands have evolved to fins or wings. Primates use their hands much as humans. Bats have wings to fly letting them eat millions of insects with each flight. Fish and water mammals like the manatee have fins to propel them through their environment.
The legs of the predators are muscular and heavily boned to take down their prey. The prey animals like the antelope and deer have long, lightly boned legs for fleetness.
Tails are very important in the animal world. They are used for balance essential to the cheetah. Kangaroos not only use their tails for balance in motion but become a third leg for reclining. New world monkeys have a prehensile tail that works like an extra arm. The peacock uses his elaborate tail to attract mates. The scorpion has a poisonous barb at the end of the tail for protection. Marine animals have developed tails fins to for locomotion.
The Milwaukee Public Museum, the Milwaukee County Zoo and walks around Milwaukee will show area residents the uses of these adaptation by the animals.


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Discussion: Northeast Team Ratings
|July 1, 2014
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|Northeast Team Ratings
The rating process in the Northeast has rated numerous teams to the Major level when they are not even close to being a Major level team. Whereas you have a team like High Street Bucs who win the SSUSA Loudon Tournament easily and win the ISSA Worlds in Salem and they still stay rated as a major level team. To win the Worlds in ISSA they beat a Major-Plus teamn to win that tournament. The teams that were re-rated to majors (many in the Northeast) all have played against High Street and they don't even compare. Our goal as any team in SSUSA is to go to the Worlds in Las Vegas but the teams that you have in Vegas rated major level are all close to the High Street caliber and are coming out of the Western part of the United States and play softball 12 months out of the year.. I really think SSUSA needs to re-look at their whole process of rating teams especially in the Eastern states and not just rate teams to a level that they are not capable of competing in. I'm hoping some of the North Eastern teams will also voice their opiniuons on this discussion.
|July 1, 2014
Men's 55
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|talldog93, who do you play for. There were only three teams in Salem playing 55 major.
|July 1, 2014
10 posts
|Our team did not play down there but I monitored several of our Northeast team that were there playing in 55AAA. You are correct only three teams were in the major bracket in Salem, two major rated SSUSA teams and one Major-Plus SSUSA team. The one Major rated team beat the Major-Plus team in the tournament.
|July 2, 2014
8 posts
|Unfortunately rating teams is always going to be difficult task, from year to year, as some teams get better and others get worse.
Until they figure a way to rate players the system will always be unfair.
I determine the level our team should be rated by the number of HR's we can hit.
If I feel we can hit 5 or 6 dingers, a game, then we play Major, less then that then we play AAA.
High Street was actually AAA in most of the associations and they moved up on their own.
They hit anywhere between 4-6 HR's a game, as I keep a close eye on them, so they are rated correctly.
If your team is not hitting that many then you should be playing AAA or find a few more HR hitters so that you can compete.
The system is not going away so either you conform or you complain.
On a side note High Street's strength really comes from their coach, who is a genius and damn good looking too.
|July 2, 2014
SSUSA Staff
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|The circumstance with talldog93's team is a bit outside of the normal ratings issues ... Their former team (Fat Nancy/Gubiotti Ins.) was rated Major, and the team split into two teams recently ... Both new teams had enough members with Major Player experience history from the former team that the new teams both carry the former rating with them, at least until they play and the results of that play can be evaluated ... This is an uncommon occurrence, but not unfair ...
|July 2, 2014
10 posts
|Good insight Chico and you are 100% correct, until they get a system down that works across the Board, the rating system would be fair. The teams playing in Vegas would actually be somewhat at the same playing level. But as it is now, it does not work and what its doing is discouraging teams from participating in SSUSA tournaments. I know of at least three teams that will only play in ISSA tournaments becasue of the unfair rating system. Maybe a rating system should consist of a committee of dedicated SSUSA coaches that could assist and give their input to the rating process instead of just letting George decide on this. By the way we have really enjoyed competing against your team the last 5 years, I am from the FAT Nancy's Team. We had combined with Gubiotti's from Rochester 2 years ago and we were rated a Major team at that time and we had the power of players that could hit 6 homeruns a game. Now we are back to being just Fat Nancy's again with the same roster as we had 3 years ago and we are still rated a major team. The last year we have been lucky to hit 3 home runs a game. As for the last comment, I totally agree with all your saying in your last comment. Congrats on your big win down in Salem.
|July 2, 2014
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|So there lies the flaw that your team rating is also based on how many Major player experience you have.
Some guys are playing Major just to play with their friends.
I think a system which accounts for team power would be a better measurement.
Scorecards contain that information for each game and each team.
If a team has played, lets say 10 games, and they're averaging 0-2 HR's a game then should be able to move down from Major to AAA.
It works the other way as well if a team is averaging 3-4 HR's a game then they should be flagged as possibly moving up.
If a team is averaging 8-10 HR's then please check their bats!
|July 2, 2014
8 posts
|While I got the juices flowing, maybe a SSUSA staffer is listening.
As a pitcher the helmet rule is ridiculous, I understand the safety issue but finding a helmet that you can see full range is very difficult.
Especially when you have to quickly look down by your feet.
I think a better rule would be to allow a team an extra fielder once the opposing team has hit the max HR's.
Just because I have a helmet on doesn't mean they can't hit me in the foot, knee and a special area I like to call my money maker.
|July 2, 2014
10 posts
|You are on fire Chico, you nailed it again. If you look at the last 8 or 10 tournaments that we played in even with the Gubiotti players, were were lucky to hit three home runs a game. As part of the appeal process, I had given them three tournaments to use for the appeal process after our two teams combined and for those tournaments I really don't think the homerun numbers were even looked at. We played at the Major level once we added major players (Gubiotti's)to our team. Our roster is now back to our original AAA team roster that we had and I had also provided the two rosters to compare but because we played with the major players from Gubiotti's, we are all now considered Major. I feel pretty good as I get older in life, my softball skills just seem to get better so that I'm rated a major player. Truthfully there is no flaw with this system. As for the mask issue, our pitchers seems to want to throw the mask off his head prior to making a play and it is possibly causing players to make the base due to the one or two second time it takes for him to throw the mask off. If they are so worried about you as a pitcher, then they should just put a net up, then it covers your whole body.
|July 2, 2014
Capt Kirk
480 posts
|How much influence does your regional tournament
director report have on Ratings? After each SSUSA tournament we have played in, the TD turns in a report to Sacramento. As a manager and player, I would to see the report. I know they are multiple factors that go into rating a team, I believe that the regional director report should carry the most
weight when determining a team's rating.
Capt Kirk
|July 2, 2014
Capt Kirk
480 posts
How much influence does your regional tournament
director's report have on Ratings? After each SSUSA tournament we have played in, the TD turns in a report to Sacramento. As a manager and player, I would like to see the report. There are multiple factors that go into rating a team, the regional tournament director's report should carry the most weight when determining a team's rating.
Capt Kirk
|July 4, 2014
Men's 55
66 posts
|Please do not confuse SSUSA tournaments and ISSA ones. ISSA has absolutely no process to verify rosters from even a previous tournament. No matter what division you play, teams often rated at a division higher in SSUSA decide to play below that level in ISSA so they can dominate. The rating system is not perfect but even if you are a champion at the Holy Grail Manassas Int'l Championship, you can still play at the same level the following year. In essence, ISSA just wants the money and cares not about a level playing field because teams will load up with whom ever they want and come anyway. In SSUSA you play to the level you are at because you dominated at a lower level. Usually there are no surprises when you go to a SSUSA event and the playing field is much more level.
|July 4, 2014
Men's 55
570 posts
|one good thing about ISSA, they put the scores up on line after a tourney.....don't know why USSA isn't that smart yet! Not you Dave:)
|July 4, 2014
Men's 60
9 posts
|thats what i dislike about issa,major teams drop down and play teams that generally have a bit less talent.not always but most of the time.all the organizations should get together and make one set of guidelines to keep it s=more fair.i do agree with Bernie
|July 5, 2014
631 posts
|buc,s im consussed how is an extra infielder going to keep YOU from getting hit,no mask wont either!!!!!!!!!!!
|July 5, 2014
Men's 50
10 posts
|I wear the Rip-It mask and can see in all directions. Mask is also light. I would also like to see instead of the pithchers box, just a box, how about trying a circle or cone shape so the pitcher has more options to move left and right. Increasing arc would not hurt either!
|July 8, 2014
411 posts
|What does it take to get on the Mighty "High Streets Buck 55" team? Interested.


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|The Barber Bullet
Add the author's homemade rattles to your flies and catch more fish.
Paraphrasing a line from the movie Apocalypse Now: "I just love to feel the strike of a big fish in the morning. It feels like—victory."
I thought of that line while casting a chartreuse Barber Bullet rattle fly to a two-foot-long northern pike in Canada. As I stripped the fly to give it a quick jerking action, I caught movement in the water to my right. I could barely control myself as a much larger pike plowed the surface and charged my fly. I set the hook and was immediately sprayed as the pike turned and water exploded at my feet. It felt like—victory.
I have been lucky enough to catch billfish in Cabo San Lucas, salmon in Alaska, big channel cats in South Texas, and trout in Colorado. But nothing flips my switch like fly fishing for northern pike. My buddies say I'm a hacker because I will use any legal method to catch fish. Trolling for billfish with conventional gear is exciting, and I defy anyone say they do not get caught up watching the grandkids catch panfish with a worm and bobber. But for me, fly fishing for pike is personal: you tie the fly, spot a big fish, and make a perfect cast. The toothy fish looks and reacts, and it's showtime!Homemade Rattles
Many years ago, a friend and I were fishing for northern pike at Elevenmile Reservoir in Central Colorado. I caught only one pike from some muddy water, and it occurred to me that I needed something to help the fish locate the fly. Lures with rattles were becoming popular, and I wondered if I could add a rattle to a pike fly. I researched rattles but found nothing I liked. The glass and small brass rattles seemed too small; I wanted something big and noisy. After many hours of experimenting, I discovered that a steel BB—the kind used in a kid's BB gun— fits nicely inside an empty .22 long rifle shell casing. I sealed the open end of the casing with hot glue, and was pleased to discover that this homemade rattle made a loud "thud."
I added the rattle to a pike fly, and simply hot-glued some eyeballs in place and made a large head using quick-setting epoxy. I had a lot of success with this crude-looking fly, but when I discovered E-Z Body tubing, I created a pattern that was much more presentable and fishy looking. I have not been able to find a factorymanufactured rattle that duplicates the sound of my homemade rattle.
I have been making the Barber Bullet pike fly for more than eight years. My friends and I have used it to catch northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and channel catfish. I even caught a four-pound rainbow trout with a black version while fishing for pike in Stagecoach Lake near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Last February, the black version worked very well on channel catfish in South Texas; the biggest fish weighing 13 pounds.
Acquiring the materials to make these homemade rattles is simple and inexpensive. I pick up spent .22 long rifle shell casings off the ground at my local gun club, and purchase steel BBs at a neighborhood discount store. You'll also need something to seal the open end of the casing; if you simply pinch in the mouth of the casing, the BB will wedge in the end and the rattle will be ineffective. I use a small disk made from a business card to seal the end of the casing. Simply set the card on a scrap piece of wood, and place the open end of the casing on the card. Next, lightly whack the casing with a hammer to punch out a small disk. To assemble the rattle, place the BB in the casing and seal the end with the paper disk and a drop of epoxy. If this seems like too much work, you can simply seal the end of the casing with hot glue, but sometimes the glue oozes into the rattle and sticks to the BB. If the BB gets stuck in the glue, just pry out the glue, remove the BB, and start over.
Try adding homemade rattles to a variety of your big-fish flies. These rattles are easy to make, and they'll make your flies more effective.
To see the recipe and full tying instructions for this fly pick up the Autumn 2007 copy of Fly Tyer.
This is Dan Barber's first contribution to our magazine. Dan lives in Colorado.


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According to the Calgary Flames website, the Calgary Flames won their fifth game in a row Saturday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome by defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-3.
Mikael Backlund scored the overtime winner at 2:25 of the extra frame from Sean Monahan and Mark Giordano. Backlund's first goal of the hockey game was shorthanded and came at the one minute mark of the third period to put the Flames up 3-1 at the time.
Calgary's two goal third period lead evaporated however when Dany Heatley and Keith Ballard scored for Minnesota to force overtime.
Backlund was one of four Flames to record a multi-point game in the contest. T.J. Galiardi had a goal and an assist and defensemen Mark Giordano and Chris Butler had two assists each.
The Flames with the win improve to 21-27-7 but are still 14 points back of the Vancouver Canucks for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
This was the Flames' last home game before the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Calgary now goes on the road for three straight games starting in Montreal on Tuesday.


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|Ryuji Kusaka, General Director
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|Engine oil for motorcycles and automobiles, general industrial lubricants and related products
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I've got Windows XP running with an NVIDIA GeForce 9400GT (with two monitors) and a DisplayLink adapter for a total of three monitors.
During each reboot the third (DisplayLink) monitor changes its position to the far right monitor. I actually want it located under the first monitor to the left slightly (-504,1028)
After each boot its position moves to (2960,536). This is a real pain, and I either need to run some software to move it back, or find a way to get Windows to keep those settings.
I've updated this question to describe it a little better with pictures. I also found a similar post here, but it was Vista, and solved when they upgraded to Windows 7. I can't upgrade.
This is what the desktop arrangement looks like after I reboot.
I then have to fix it and move the #2 monitor to this bottom left location. Upon rebooting, it returns to the first arrangement.
Here is a link to a similar issue:
Multi Monitor setup goes crazy after locking/unlocking Vista machine


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"The Wolf of Wall Street" is directed by Martin Scorsese. It is a film of the same high caliber we expect from ole Marty. There have been concerns raised that the Academy of Motion Pictures may snub this film and all of the people connected to it. We'll find out when the nominations are announced on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014.
Scorsese has been accused of glorifying Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio). Belfort was convicted of stealing millions of dollars from 1,513 people and was indicted in 1998 for securities fraud and money laundering. He cooperated with the FBI and got a greatly reduced sentence for ratting everybody out. He was given four years at sentencing but only had to serve 22 months.
In the '90s, Belfort founded a brokerage firm called Stratton Oakmont, which defrauded investors via boiler room pump and dump. A boiler room operation uses high-pressure sales tactics to sell stocks to clients through cold calling. Pump and dump refers to deceitfully inflating the price of cheaply purchased stocks. When the operators "dump" their overvalued shares, the price falls and investors lose their money.
Belfort is a a man to despise but anybody who thinks Scorsese glorified him did not get the movie. Belfort is portrayed as the lying, scheming, misogynist he is. The movie is brilliantly entertaining and all of the actors are in fine form.
When asked about the backlash he has received, Scorsese said, "Go back to 1973 "Mean Streets," and a few years later "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull," "Goodfellas," "Casino," "The Passion of the Christ." I've had experience with this sort of thing before. It's disappointing at times, it's frustrating, but on the other hand this film seems to be something people can talk about. There's a dialogue and that's exciting. Whether you think something is well made or not, this is a big issue."
Jonah Hill plays Donnie Azoff, a composite character based on Belfort's partner Danny Porush. Hill deserves the Academy Award for best supporting actor and DiCaprio should at least be in the running for best actor. It's a tough call this year as to who should win. Christian Bale gave a jaw-dropping performance in "American Hustle," and Matthew McConaughey — who has a great cameo in this film — was remarkable in "Dallas Buyers Club."
"The Wolf of Wall Street" is now playing. Dark comedy and crime drama. Rated R. 180 minutes.
Suggested Links
- 'American Hustle' is loaded with A-list stars and deserves the Oscar
- 'August Osage County' with Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts already has Oscar buzz
- Bryan Cranston ('Breaking Bad') stars in crime thriller 'Cold Comes the Night'
- Anna Paquin, Drea de Matteo and Liana Liberato star in Shana Betz's 'Free Ride'
- Forest Whitaker is honored in New York City for his extraordinary movie career


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Bartending 101: Elements of a Great Cocktail
Here at the M Resort, we take great pride in delivering exceptional service to our guests along with creating things that will enhance their experience, like a handcrafted cocktail. The art of mixology has become the culinary equivalent of preparing an unforgettable gourmet meal. With bartending, like cooking, the magic is in the harmony and understanding of flavors, the right amount of each ingredient and having the passion, patience and dedication to make or create a truly great drink!
Here are seven important elements that our bartenders incorporate into their cocktails. Try some of these the next time you're creating something exciting to sip on.
Character – The distinctive identity of your drink. Is it tropical, exotic, fruity, frozen, mixed, sweet, sour, spicy, dignified, old class, after dinner, shooter or seasonal? Are you trying to pair it with food or a special theme? There are many different elements your cocktail can take on, so it's important to define it before you begin.
Presentation – The visual appearance of a cocktail. The type of glass and garnish used should highlight the drink so it will essentially sell itself. When a well-presented cocktail is seen, the guests should think, "I want to order that!"
Flavor - The blend of smell, taste and feeling. A drink's flavor must be delicately balanced. Too much of a particular element can cause the cocktail to become out of control, and too little can cause it to deflate into something vapid and forgettable.
Aroma - The hint of what's to come. It's customary to take in the bouquet (scent) from a glass of wine to understand its essence. To create an essence in your cocktail, muddle fresh fruit or herbs to extract the oils, juices and scents. This adds flavor and aroma to the drink.
Taste – The culmination of what people see and experience from an aroma. The immediate flavors the tongue collects are; sweet (tip of the tongue), salty and sour (at the sides) and bitter (back of the tongue). The time it takes to stimulate different areas of the tongue vary, with bitter receptors taking the longest.
Texture - The blending of ingredients; they can't be too thick or thin. A consistent, smooth quality cocktail is one that is easily drinkable, not thick like pudding or runny like soup. Cocktails should also be firm and clean, not watered down.
Balance - The elements of a cocktail working together to produce a smooth and balanced drink. The strength of the cocktail shouldn't be overpowering and neither should any of the other ingredients.


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Los Angeles - L.A. Theatre Works and BritWeek LA screens an HD broadcast of the National Theatre of London's production of William Shakespeare's Othello on May 4 at the UCLA's James Bridges Theatre.
This new, modern production of William Shakespeare's celebrated play about the destructive power of jealousy, filmed live at England's National Theatre and features Olivier Award-winning actor Adrian Lester (Henry V at the National Theatre, BBC's Hustle) in the title role. Playing opposite him as the duplicitous Iago is fellow Olivier Award-winner Rory Kinnear (The Last of the Haussmans, James Bond: Skyfall), who is reunited with noted director Sir Nicholas Hytner following their acclaimed collaboration on the National Theatre's recent production of Hamlet.
Othello, newly married to Desdemona – who is half his age – is appointed leader of a major military operation. Iago, passed over for promotion by Othello in favor of the young Cassio, persuades Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
This screening is part of L.A. Theatre Works presentations of "NT Live", the National Theatre's groundbreaking project to present the best of British theatre recorded live from the London stage and screened in HD in cinemas around the world. Founded in 1984, L.A. Theatre Works is a non-profit media arts organization based in Los Angeles whose mission is to present, preserve and disseminate classic and contemporary plays. Along with its "live-in-performance" series (currently performed at the James Bridges Theatre on the UCLA campus), some productions are taken on national and international tours. Recordings of productions are posted on its website and available via Broadcast syndication as a weekly series on radio stations.
BritWeek is a non-profit organization, founded in Los Angeles in 2007 by Nigel Lythgoe and Bob Pierce, to celebrate creativity and innovation between the United Kingdom and the United States, and to do other good, public works. BitWeek hosts and publicly supports a number of events that focus on the British contribution to film, fashion, music, the automotive industry and science. To help make the world a better place, they also support other worthy non-profit organizations, such as LA's Best, Malaria No More, Save the Children, Joy of Reading and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
The Othello screening is Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. The UCLA James Bridges Theatre is located at 235 Charles E. Young Drive on the UCLA campus. For more information and to purchase tickets call (310) 827-0889 or visit www.latw.org.


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Motorola RAZR3/Ruby canceled
Back in September we told you that Motorola has been working on a successor to their RAZR line – RAZR3 phone codenamed Ruby.
Well, today I have some bad news for anyone who has been waiting to upgrade their current RAZR2s. Do not wait anymore, just look for some other phone instead. Motorola RAZR3/Ruby has been canceled.
I probably should have seen this coming when Motorola announced the reorganization of it's Mobile Division in October. Since RAZR3/Ruby has been based on Symbian UIQ, and Motorola is ditching this platform in favor of Android, the phone has been axed too.
Oh well, another disappointment from Motorola. But I'm already used to that.
And at least I can show you what Motorola RAZR3/Ruby would have looked like:
Via Eldar Murtazin


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Euclid Avenue is one of the most important streets to Cleveland; it is this city's "Main Street". Not only does Euclid provide a vital modern day connection between the business centers of Downtown and University Circle, it has tremendous symbolic meaning to Clevelanders due to the history and grandeur of the avenue. Because of its importance, Downtown Cleveland Alliance and its partners are fully vested in the rebirth of the street and the corridor that surrounds it.
Over the past 30 years, Euclid Avenue (like many other main streets across America) has gone through a series of hardships that have forced it to re-invent itself. Urban sprawl and the changing retail environment of the surrounding region (mainly due to the expansion of large regional shopping centers) have not only led to the demise of the once bustling department stores on the street, but they changed the type of competitive advantage Downtown holds when it comes to retail. This new environment has forced property owners, developers and economic development organizations to think creatively about how to restore the vitality of the Euclid Corridor.


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The state of Montana is known around the world for beautiful mountains, tranquil rivers and the remarkable land. Montana is the last best place! Owning a Montana ranch or property can provide a family legacy that will last generations over. Click the links below to learn more about this great state.
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The front side of the Banff North map details the south side of the national park, from Siffleur Wilderness Area to the north, to Kootenay National Park to the south. This side also covers survival tips, area trails, entry fees and details both Kootenay and Yoho Nationals Parks. The reverse side of the map details the north side of the park, extending from Siffleur Wilderness area to the south, to White Goat Wilderness to the North. Insets show safe travel in Bear Country, and all the recreation the park has to offer with backpacking, camping, biking, hiking and horseback riding. Trails Illustrated maps are expertly researched and frequently updated. The maps are printed in the United States on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant, and trail toughcapable of going anywhere you do.
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