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Join us at Moor Allerton library for this fantastic author event.
Steve Mosby - best selling crime author will be talking about his work.
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Jenn writes: "My Lovely Outblushers,
You helped me find a bracelet for my wedding & lookalike pucci's but now I have another request because you rock so hard. That, and I'm so tired of searching the blackhole that is the Internet for this bikini!!!!
I'm sure you get these all the time since the explosion of pinterest, but I'm in love with this suit that has a link that sends me to nowheresville (population: 1). I think about it all the time, my husband may be jealous. But it's so different and so perfect and would be so ideal to chase my toddler around a beach/pool without the occasional nip slip... And it's not like that fringe crap that I see everywhere on bikinis now. (sorry if you like that stuff, I'm just not that hipster)
Here's the pinterest link.
I can't bring myself to spend more than $100 on a suit... But even if you do find it, I will worship the ground you walk on, so please let me know regardless. As of right now I think this suit is hanging out with leprechauns riding unicorns up & down the beach.
I'm a small on top, medium on bottom or a size 4... Suits can be weird size wise.
Happy hunting chicas! Hope you have more luck than I have!
Jenn Bailey-Robinson"
We have fabulous news for you Jenn - we found the bathing suit of your dreams! There's just one problem: it's way out of your budget (and ours for that matter). We've included the exact suit from SHAY TODD, pictured on the left, as well as a more affordable (still stylish, sexy, and sassy) option on the right. That way, the choice is yours. So, will you splurge or will you save? Let us know! Either way, we know you'll look and feel amazing in your new swimwear.
1. SHAY TODD: Eyelet Handkerchief Bikini ($292)
2. ASOS: ASOS Crochet Ruffle Underwired Bandeau Bikini Top and Ruffled Skirted Pant ($58.18)
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I found another similar suit at Asos, if interested: http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Laser-Cut-Frill-Cut-Out-Swimsuit/xus1v/?iid=2070551&cid=2238&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=200&sort=-1&clr=White&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1MYXNlci1DdXQtRnJpbGwtQ3V0LU91dC1Td2ltc3VpdC9Qcm9kLw..
This one has a bold print, but the shape is similar: http://www.dillards.com/product/Bikini-Lab-Love-Story-Handkerchief-Bikini-Top_301_-1_301_503027180
This one is cheaper than the original at $170, but not by much. Still mimics the silhouette very well: http://www.shopbop.com/bella-bikini-amore-sorvete/vp/v=1/845524441929408.htm?folderID=2534374302202062&fm=browse-brand-viewall&colorId=12758
OMG! I cannot believe you found it! I love the option you gave me & i really love michalita's find too!! such a hard choice! I think im going to order the top of the ASOS one and find white string tie bottoms! Thank you guys! YOU ROCK! :)
Hi Jenn! I'm so happy we were able to help. And I would do the exact same thing you are doing - order the top from ASOS and find white string tie bottoms (which should be nice and easy). Enjoy your new suit! xo
Hi! So i was wondering if I could send you guys a picture of a dress i am IN LOVE WITH and you could find a less expensive but similar looking version? I am a college student and want this dress for my 3rd anniversary dinner with my boyfriend, so it would mean sooo much to me!
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Create exquisite fairies, gorgeous flowers, and chocolates that look good enough to eat with this guide to miniature quilling. The Author of this Book is diane boden crane Step-by-step photographs and helpful instructions demonstrate how quilled crafts can adorn greetings cards and add flair to gift bags. Array ISBN . Numerous innovative projects are provided that leave plenty of room for creating personalized designs. Miniature Quilling available in English. The basic equipment needed for quilling is also covered, making this a perfect resource for novice and expert crafters alike.


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A new short story by the author of the best-selling Harry Potter books brings Hogwarts' most famous students back together.
17:47, UK, Tuesday 08 July 2014
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has hinted at the future life for the teen wizard, as he approaches middle age.
Ms Rowling has reunited the famous trio of Harry, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger for a Hogwarts School reunion, in a new short story.
Published on the writer's Pottermore website, the now 34-year-old Harry is described as showing "threads of silver" in his black hair.
His wife Ginny and their children also feature in the 1,500-word story.
Although Hermione has aged well her husband Ron has ginger hair that is "thinning slightly".
Building further mystery about the intervening years, the author describes a cut over Harry's cheekbone - a sign of membership in a top secret group of wizards called the Aurors.
The fast-forward to the future is set during a Quidditch match.
Edinburgh-based Ms Rowling made political waves recently when she voiced her support for a 'No' vote in the September Scottish independence referendum and by making a £1m donation to the Better Together campaign.
She has also recently published her second crime thriller under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
Last July she was awarded damages in the form of a "substantial" charity donation after a solicitor at a law firm acting on her behalf revealed her as the writer behind the Galbraith name.
At the time, Ms Rowling described it as a "liberating experience" being able to publish literary work "without hype or expectation" that the Harry Potter series attracted.
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Crittenton Hospital has achieved the Healthgrades 2013 Patient Safety Excellence Award™, according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource that helps consumers search, evaluate, compare and connect with physicians and hospitals. The distinction places Crittenton within the top 5% of all hospitals for its excellent performance in safeguarding patients from serious, potentially preventable complications during their hospital stays.
When compared to hospitals performing in the bottom 5% for patient safety, Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipients had three patient safety indicators showing the largest difference in observed to expected ratios. On average, patients treated in Patient Safety Excellence Award hospitals were also:
- 81% less likely to experience hip fracture following surgery compared to hospitals ranked in the bottom 5% in the nation
- 80% less likely to experience pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital compared to hospitals ranked in the bottom 5% in the nation
- 70% less likely to experience a catheter-related bloodstream Infection acquired in the hospital compared to hospitals ranked in the bottom 5% in the nation
"This award is a result of the hard work and dedication our staff, nurses and doctors have put into our hospital and ultimately our patients each and every day. We are all very proud to receive this and look forward to continuing this level of care," said Brian Birney, Director of Marketing and Communications at Crittenton. "As we continue to grow as an asset to the community, we will continue to provide our excellence in patient safety and care," added Birney.
"Healthgrades report highlights the variation in hospital quality, both locally and across the nation, in order to show consumers that spending time on understanding hospital performance can be a matter of life and death," said Evan Marks, EVP Informatics and Strategy, Healthgrades. "Consumers can be assured that a hospital that has been recognized with a Healthgrades 2013 Patient Safety Excellence Award has demonstrated an established commitment to patient safety."
During the 2013 study period (2009-2011), Patient Safety Excellence Award hospitals showed better than expected performance in providing safety for patients in the Medicare population, as measured by objective outcomes (risk-adjusted patient safety indicator rates) across 13 of the 14 most common patient safety indicators, as defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
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Nestled in a small bay protected by a picturesque group of islands, Mandal is Norway's southernmost town and one of the oldest and most attractive on the south coast. Whitewashed wooden houses, cobbled streets, café terraces, an open-air market, brightly-coloured shops and a relaxed atmosphere make this a charming spot. The centre is busy in summer, especially during August's Shellfish Festival. A protected site with a beautiful beach lies at the tip of the little peninsula.
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Kjøbmandsgaarden Hotel is located in a listed, 19th century wooden building in the charming town of Mandal. It offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi access. All rooms at Hotel Kjøbmandsgaarden have a cable TV, a seating area and a private bathroo..
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A Tuckerman native, Barnes played basketball for what's now the University of Texas at El Paso before being chosen by the New York Knicks as the first selection in the 1964 NBA draft. The 6-foot 8-inch Barnes was named to the 1965 All-Rookie team and played seven seasons in the NBA for for five teams - the Knicks, the Baltimore Bullets, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics. He scored 3,997 career points and averaged 8.8 points a game at the professional level. He averaged 15.5 points per game for the Knicks in the 1964-1965 season while also winning a gold medal as a member of the U.S. team at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Barnes died in September 2002.
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Update 6/4/14: Rescued by Furever Rescue!!
Beautiful, soulful and utterly terrified - Cecelia is so petrified at the Chicago Animal Care and Control in Ill., that she has to be carried because she refuses to walk.
Cecelia, identification #A109446, is among the many dogs who has been deemed "rescue only" at this facility - as such, she will only be released to one of the animal control's approved Homeward Bound rescue partners.
On Wednesday night, the CACC Transfer Team posted this update to their Facebook followers:
oh Cecilia....you are literally breaking my heart. I had to carry her EVERYWHERE. She would not walk She is heavy..she needs to be socialized..she is gorgeous and sweet and needs some TLC.. so sad.
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The Pirates Recorded Their Fourth Straight Shutout And First Home Win Of The Season Friday Night
2014: Played in all 21 matches and made 15 starts during her senior season…Took 11 shots and scored two goals in 1,102 minutes as a forward…Made her ECU debut and played 42 minutes against No. 14 South Carolina (8/22)…Took her first shot of the year and scored her first goal – the game-winner in the 69th minute – against Davidson (9/5)…Recorded a pair of shots in 67 minutes played and made her first start for the Pirates in the win at UNC Greensboro (9/12)…Played a season-high 77 minutes in the scoreless draw at UNC Wilmington (9/19)…Matched her season high with two shots in the win over Campbell (9/21)…Scored her second goal of the season in 54 minutes played in the victory over Houston in the first round of the American Conference Championship (10/31).
2013 (at New Hampshire): Saw action in 17 of the Wildcats' 18 games ... Recorded eight total shots, four of which were on goal ... Recorded two shots against at Rhode Island, at Bryant and at Holy Cross, respectively.
2012 (at New Hampshire): Appeared in 13 games during her second season ... Notched five total shots on the year ... Scored her first-collegiate goal Sept. 9, 2012 in a 2-1, double-overtime loss at Providence.
2011 (at New Hampshire): Played in four games during her initial campaign.
Montoursville HS: Was a four-year letterwinner and led Montoursville to a 74-14-4 overall record during that span ... Played a key role in the team's state championship during her sophomore season and helped the squad to a pair of Heartland League titles as a freshman and senior ... Earned all-league first team honors each year and received all-state recognition as a senior.
Personal: Born May 11, 1993 in Williamsport, Pa. ... Daughter of Brenda and Lance Spitler ... Has three sisters, Kassandra, Marissa and Lane ... Kassandra played at the University of Rhode Island, Marissa at East Stroudsburg and youngest sibling Lana is a sophomore teammate at ECU.


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Jeff Jarrett released the next #ItsComing video on social media on Monday afternoon. The piece features comments from both Jeff and Karen Jarrett discussing his departure from TNA Wrestling.
Karen opened the video by saying that she thought it was shocking to the wrestling world that Jeff walked away from a company he started. They showed a series of headlines (including a story by yours truly) and Jeff came on and said on June 19, 2002 that he and his father founded TNA. He said it was a great ride but fast-forward to 2014 and it was time to move on, time for a change in his life. Jeff said he couldn't be more excited about his future.
Karen said there wasn't fear about him leaving TNA and Jeff said it wasn't the toughest decision he's made. Karen said there comes a point in life that if you're not happy personally or professionally, you have to make a change and it was time for Jeff to make a change. Jeff wouldn't classify it as a tough decision because he knew where he wanted to go. Karen talked about Jeff's passion and that wrestling is who he is. Jeff talked about seasons of change and said the time for change is now. If he had to name the top two or three things to take away from the last 12 years it's that a wrestling promotion is nothing without their fan base. Karen said feedback has been very positive.
Jeff said Toby Keith told him when he started TNA to know his fan base and earn them one at a time. He said that is a lesson that goes in the promotion business at the very top and you have to know your fan base. Jeff urged patience and talked his passion and persistence. He said he can't wait to discuss it but wouldn't make statements such as "shocking" or "change the face of the business." He said that's not who he is or what he's about but he does believe the vision that he has is going to be catered directly to the pro wrestling fan. Jeff said the wrestling fan in 2014 knows what they like and more importantly, what they don't like and he's doing his best to listen to the wrestling fan on a daily basis. He said the countdown is absolutely on and #ItsComing.
You can watch the video in its entirety below:
What's next? @RealJeffJarrett and @KarenJarrett both speak about the future! #ItsComing from Kevin Sullivan on Vimeo.


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Glacéau vitaminwater is to launch an advertising campaign that will appear on billboards and at sites across the country, including digital screens in the London underground.
From the end of June, two custom built photo booths – one which used to be a New York taxi – will tour the summer music and fashion festivals, offering consumers the chance to have their photo taken and appear on the digital screens.
Glacéau vitaminwater previously ran a photo booth like this during the Cannes film festival.
The activity will be supported by a PR and social media campaign to intensify the presence of the company at festivals.
John Luck, GB business manager for Glacéau vitaminwater said: "Glacéau vitaminwater is a regular festival goer, hydrating both performers and consumers alike through the long hot and sometime wet, days of summer fun.
"We wanted to give festival goers the unique opportunity to feature as a piece of advertising on a digital screen as well as enabling the brand to showcase its festival activity to a wider audience beyond the festival."


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John Watson
John Watson is a senior writer for The Age.
The lucky country? Try selfish and deluded, too
John Watson Cutting $4.5b from our foreign aid budget suggests we're happy to live in a world of obscene disparities.
Gen why? Don't write off missing youth vote
John Watson While society's youth show little interest in the running of the country, our politicians ignore them at their peril.
It turns out Labor was unelectable, not Abbott
John Watson Whatever wave Tony Abbott's Coalition rode into office, it wasn't one of optimism.
John Watson
We need a campaign to end electoral apartheid
John Watson The great divide between marginal and safe seats leaves many voters disenchanted.
Minor parties set to rule in Senate
John Watson Extraordinary mix of minor party senators appears set to be a fly in the Coalition's ointment.
Senate looms as an obstacle to Tony Abbott
John Watson With Tony Abbott confirmed as the new prime minister by early evening, Coalition strategists' turned to Senate voting to assess the likely make-up of the 76-seat upper house.
Abbott needs to get out of the 50-50 zone to be sure
John Watson Oh god, the polling babble continues. It's no more reliable than it was just weeks ago when Labor was given no chance of winning the federal election.


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Waking up to confused responses to our drunken typos is not as entertaining as flipping through the pages of Texts From Last Night: All the Texts No One Remembers Sending ($10). Yep, the people at the popular website Texts From Last Night have finally compiled the best of the best. Our hangovers will pale in comparison to the tall tales in this text, and let's just say, anything that can ease our headache helps.
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As the release of the next "Call of Duty" title, "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" nears, Activision and Sledgehammer Games are trying to entice gamers to pre-order. On Friday the official "Call of Duty" YouTube account released a new trailer announcing the new "Atlas Pro" edition of "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare."
This new trailer shows players what they will receive if they decide to splurge on the "Atlas Pro" edition of "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare." There will reportedly be 11 items included in this version of the game. These items include a collectable "steelbook," an advanced soldier manual, a season pass, several personalization items for the game, and the digital soundtrack from the game.
There are a total of four editions of "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" set to release later this year. They include the standard edition for $59.99, the "Atlas" limited edition for $79.99, the "Atlas Pro" edition for $119.99, and the digital pro edition for $99.99.
So far, players have only had sneak peeks at what they can expect from "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare." However, on August 11 Activision and Sledgehammer Games will reportedly reveal the all new multiplayer portion of "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare."
"Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" is being called the new era of "Call of Duty." The game promises to have never before seen weapons, body armor, and more. Most players are excited to see what is in store for them, but some are very apprehensive fearing it will be more of the same.
"Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" is set to hit store shelves on November 4, but you can pre-order your copy now on Callofduty.com, Amazon.com, Bestbuy.com, Walmart.com, or Gamestop.com. The game will be available on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC.
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Clinton to Roar Back, Kind of, Tonight in West Virginia
With the race pretty much wrapped up, will today's primary, in which Hillary Clinton is expected to cruise to a huge victory, matter at all? Of course it will!
Here's what we know about the Democratic primary race: Barack Obama leads in pledged delegates. He leads in superdelegates. He leads in the popular vote and states won. He leads in offspring and fiery pastors. He leads in a house, he leads with a mouse. So with the race pretty much wrapped up, will today's West Virginia primary, in which Hillary Clinton is expected to cruise to a huge victory, matter at all? Of course it will, because West Virginia does not occur in a vacuum.
• Kenneth P. Vogel writes that a big margin of victory could at the very least prolong the decision-making of the superdelegates by convincing them Obama can't win over white voters. Clinton could also see a fund-raising bounce that would move her campaign toward solvency. [Politico]
• Patrick Healy believes "sizable victories" in West Virginia and Kentucky could put pressure on Obama to agree to seat the delegates from Florida and Michigan and could bolster Clinton's case to join the ticket as VP. [NYT]
• David Mark looks at tonight's potentially ominous implications for the general election. Many people see Appalachia as a key battleground, one that the contest may show Obama is not well suited for. [Politico]
• Mike Madden also thinks tonight's vote could be a bellwether for the general election. He writes that while West Virginia has been a swing state in the past, its demographics (white, old, poor, poorly educated) and attention to issues of guns, God, and gays don't bode well for Obama in the fall. And of course, there's this: "I don't think it's being racist necessarily, they just don't like black people that well," a West Virginian man said of his neighbors. [Salon]
• Chuck Todd and friends ponder whether it should be "cause for concern" if Obama can't reach 38 percent in West Virginia. With the economy "in the pits," West Virginia is theoretically a state that Democrats could carry in November. [First Read/MSNBC]
• Charles Hurt thinks Clinton could be using big lopsided victories in West Virginia and Kentucky to exit the race on a high note, as she didn't mention Puerto Rico, Montana, or South Dakota (three primaries coming up after next week) in a video sent to supporters. [NYP]
• Vaughan Ververs thinks a big Clinton win in West Virginia might force Obama to return his focus to the primary battle, instead of the general election as he would prefer. [Horserace/CBS] —Dan Amira
Related: Ten Thought Experiments Exploring the Possibility of Hillary Clinton, Nominee [NYM]
Don't Go, Hill, Says Columbia Prof [NYM]
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While online marketing is increasingly visible in our daily lives, it is still a young medium: it is still in its experimental stage. Online technology continues to improve in leaps and bounds, so that what seemed cutting edge a few years ago now looks dated and quaint. Online marketing is changing form rapidly in keeping with technology and rapid consumer adoption of new media and new ideas.Basics Marketing: Online Marketingconsiders the major online trends that will continue in one form or another for some time. It also highlights big marketing ideas and case studies that exemplify forward thinking, and that will continue to inspire great online ideas well into the future.These include eBay, Google, and Barack Obamars"s election campaign
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We love Chef Curtis Stone. His personality is always a kick and he's rather good looking—but we're getting carried away from the story here…
HSN Cooks! is a new section that we are having the most fun with because we are featuring top chef/television personalities along with highlighting their new cookware and foodstuffs. We are having so much fun and can't wait to tell you about some products we've never featured before (hello, pizza maker) and how some kitchen tools have fared under our sometimes klutzy hands (if we can do it...)
As an added bonus we have interviews with: Donatella, Ming Tsai, Lorena Garcia, and our guest today of course, is Curtis Stone. Here is our interview with him:
Q.: Did your mother/grandmother teach you recipes or influence your cooking?
Curtis: Yes for sure, they both did! I was 4 years old, just a little tucker, when I had my first, truly memorable food experience. I tried my granny's Yorkshire fudge and it was one of the first really sweet things that I'd tasted. I just couldn't get enough of it. Whenever I went to granny's place, from that first taste forward, we'd get busy in the kitchen and make fudge together. It was our thing.
Of course, my mum, Lozza, is a great cook too, in particular a phenomenal baker, and I would watch her every move while she baked. Our kitchen was just a modest kitchen but what I remember most is the delicious and comforting smell and warmth generated from there. I think just about everyone loves walking into a home full of just-baked cakes, muffins, slices, breads…
Q.: What is your favorite piece of kitchen equipment and why?
Curtis: I'm pretty proud of my Go with the Flow Oil Can because it gives you the perfect pour every time. There is nothing more important than pouring the right amount of oil into a hot pan, a dressing or even over your favorite salad. So I've designed this stunning stainless steel oil can that features an elongated spout to help control the pour each time all the while looking pretty sexy on any dining table or kitchen bench.
Q.: What is the one tool you cannot live without?
Curtis: A sharp knife. Every chef and home cook needs a few sharpest of the sharp knives to work with. A few great quality pieces in the kitchen really go a long way; same goes for a tidy and organized space! If you nail both of those things then you're half way there!
Q.: Do you use a lot of herbs or spices?
Curtis: Absolutely! They both provide so much flavor and depth to a dish. I grow a bunch of different types of herbs in my veggie garden and I like being able to tell people that the lunch I'm serving started out as a seed in my yard. I have created a product called the Bump & Grind: it's a modern-day mortar and pestle. The original kind are too big and become a pain; the modern products have to fit into your kitchen. So it's shaped more like a bathtub and the spices stay in the vessel. I make spice mixes for curries; homemade pestos with fresh basil picked from the garden; crush garlic and rosemary and rub it over lamb and steak. It's a really primitive way of cooking that adds great flavor.
Q.: How should a prep area be set up?
Curtis: Chefs call it mise en place, which sounds fancy, but just means everything in place. Before you start cooking, prep all your ingredients and place each in a separate bowl. Pull out anything you'll need from the fridge or cupboard and then start cooking. With all your ingredients in one place, the cooking time flies.
Q.: Did you always aspire to become a chef?
Curtis: Yes, I guess I did. Earlier I told you about my first experiences tasting my granny's fudge and baking with mom but my first personal experience with a real chef, my best mate's dad, also left a lasting impression on me. He sort of lived this rock star lifestyle: He'd come in late from work and he had long hair and tattoos and he didn't conform to my dad's social circle where the all wore suits, and I wanted in! After school I did enroll into university to study business but pretty quickly knew that it wasn't for me and shot outta there. I started my apprenticeship at The Savoy Hotel in Melbourne and the rest is history really. I'm still in the industry and can't imagine doing anything else…
Q.: What is your favorite meal?
Curtis: I can't pin it down to one meal, that's really too hard. I'm such a greedy-guts and love so many cuisines. Right now my go-to comfort food is tacos. I love my late-night trips to a hole in the wall taco stand in East L.A. I eat them really, really hot—the hotter, the better.
Q.: How can cooks at home save more time, yet eat healthy?
Curtis: I'm a huge believer in the idea that when you start the week off right, you're more likely to end it better as well. So I think it is key to get organized on a Sunday, or pick a day that best suits your schedule, and get sorted on that day. Write a meal plan and shopping list, and if you know you've got a really busy week on the cards, make a couple of meals ahead of time and stick them in the freezer. Another tip is to make extra! One of the best ways to save time in the kitchen is to turn leftovers into a quick meal. Just think: roasted vegetables can become an amazing soup, vegetable gratins transform effortlessly into a frittata and pot roast makes the most delicious open-faced sandwiches. It does take time and effort to organize a meal plan and bring it to life but a home-cooked meal is always worth the effort. Food simply tastes better – and is better for you – when you cook it yourself.
Q.: What is on the horizon for Curtis Stone?
Curtis: I just opened my dream little restaurant Maude in Beverly Hills a couple of months ago so I'm busy working there on the line as much as I possibly can. We offer a monthly, prix fixe menu, which is a challenging concept, right? Just as we've totally mastered the month's menu, we go ahead and begin the process all over again - brainstorming ideas, farm visits, testing and finalizing dishes all in time for the 1st day of the month. But I'm absolutely loving it... I'm also in the throes of writing my 6th cookbook, which is super exciting and I'm working hand in hand with my product team to expand my cookware range. I'm looking forward to showing off the latest and greatest products at the next HSN Cooks event.
Q.: What is the one chef skill most valuable to you?
Curtis: I really value a hard working and resilient chef in the kitchen. You know, it's the only way to keep your head above water and succeed in our industry. I don't necessarily think people are born with an amazing talent instead it's often really a mix of passion, dedication and hard work that equals success. When you're working in a restaurant, you learn the art of perfection. You do the same thing day after day, you refine it, and become very good at certain jobs then you continue to build on your skills. When I started out in kitchens in Melbourne, I peeled and cut potatoes everyday and I more or less perfected the art of peeling and chopping at lightning speed then I moved onto learn more complicated techniques.
Be sure to see the slideshow and how we cored and sliced a pineapple using Curtis Stone's Everyday Pineapple Cutter


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Although New Zealand does not have a written constitution, many of our constitutional arrangements are reflected in legislation and other documents. For example, the Constitution Act 1986 recognises that the Queen is the Head of State, and describes the three branches of government: the Executive (the Government), the legislature (Parliament), and the judiciary.
Another constitutional document is the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, which affirms, protects and promotes human rights and fundamental freedoms in New Zealand.
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Mariah Carey
Huntington, New York
"Butterflies are always following me everywhere I go."
- Mariah Carey
Ever since she had her very first "Vision of Love" in 1990, the singing and songwriting efforts of one Mariah Carey have shown up as regularly on the Billboard 100 as razzle-dazzle custom-made bras have shown up on Madonna's bust. With one of the most stunning looks in entertainment and perhaps the most recognizable voices in music, the legacy of Mariah Carey spans more than 20 years and across more than 10 albums of music. Even in the early stages of middle age, she still maintains a fan base that attracts both sexes and covers wide demographics with equal international aplomb. If you haven't seen her, you've heard her, but there's a greater chance that you've done both.
Mariah Carey has touched everyone's pop culture experience in some way, whether it be the sounds of hit singles like "One Sweet Day," "I'll Be There" or "My All" -- or the sights of her in a Bond Girl bikini in the music video for "Honey," or her swift escape from the altar in "We Belong Together." While the movie misfire of Glitter will always be a special damp mark on her career, Carey's enduring musical legacy and blossoming acting credentials (greatly enhanced by Precious) will keep her relevant for at least a few more years to come, especially with her new role as judge on American Idol.
Mariah Carey has touched everyone's pop culture experience in some way, whether it be the sounds of hit singles like "One Sweet Day," "I'll Be There" or "My All" -- or the sights of her in a Bond Girl bikini in the music video for "Honey," or her swift escape from the altar in "We Belong Together." While the movie misfire of Glitter will always be a special damp mark on her career, Carey's enduring musical legacy and blossoming acting credentials (greatly enhanced by Precious) will keep her relevant for at least a few more years to come, especially with her new role as judge on American Idol.
The most influential man in the early stages of Mariah Carey's career was also the most influential in her personal life. Tommy Mottola, the Columbia Records exec who launched her career, also became her husband in 1993, however, their union proved to be short-lived and they split in 1997. Romances with baseball star Derek Jeter, action star Vin Diesel and Mexican singer Luis Miguel followed before Mariah Carey eventually married the younger comedian Nick Cannon in 2008. With a marriage that exists outside of the gossip rags -- minus the occasional pregnancy rumor or jab from Mariah Carey's was-he-or-wasn't-he-an-ex Eminem -- the two entertainers have thus far made their unexpected celebrity union work. The couple had twins in 2011.
Like any entertainment figure, Mariah Carey has endured professional misfires -- chief among them was the colossal failure of Glitter, a movie (and accompany soundtrack) that was intended to give her a second life as an actress. Having (not unexpectedly) bounced back from the experience on a musical level, she has also made more surprising strides as an actress, especially after the success of her role in the Oscar-winning film Precious. With her unique creative footprints on both the music and film worlds, Mariah Carey is jumping into the television world and about to see firsthand what life is like on American Idol.
Mariah Carey BiographyMariah Carey grew up in Long Island where her appreciation for the vocals of Aretha Franklin and Billie Holiday coupled with the influence of her mother's singing background set the wheels in motion for her to one day become a singing sensation. It didn't take too long for Mariah to make it clear that she wanted to sing, as she mimicked her mother's performance of the opera "Rigoletto" at the age of 3. As her mother was a singing teacher herself, Mariah had easy access to voice lessons and chose to take advantage of them.
With her mom's help, she developed her voice through her childhood and into her teen years while studying at Harborfields High School. As her time was frequently occupied performing demos at recording studios around town, Mariah Carey was a constant no-show at school, earning her the nickname of "Mirage." Nevertheless, she graduated as intended and left for the Big Apple where she furthered her education at beauty school and worked at restaurants and hair salons to support herself. With music still representing her ideal career arena, Carey finally began to earn her stripes after she was hired by singer Brenda K. Starr to perform backing vocals.
mariah carey releases her debut album and daydreamA chance meeting between Mariah Carey and music maestro Tommy Mottola of Columbia Records at a party in 1988 changed the course of her career overnight. After hearing a demo tape of Mariah Carey that Brenda K. Starr had provided him with, Tommy Mottola got in touch with the aspiring singer and signed her to her first record deal. The ensuing album was Mariah Carey's self-titled 1990 debut, from which four songs hit No. 1 in the U.S., including "Vision of Love," "Love Takes Time" and "Someday." A cowriter as well as the lead vocalist on the album, Mariah lit the industry on fire with her strong vocals and earned Grammys for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance ("Vision of Love").
While Mariah Carey's next two albums, Emotions and a live MTV Unplugged effort, didn't match the success of her debut, they increased her worldwide awareness and still offered high-charting singles like the Emotions title track and an unplugged remake of the Jackson 5's "I'll Be There." The 1993 release of Mariah Carey's next album, Music Box, marked a surge in popularity thanks to songs like "Hero" and "Dreamlover," which helped it sell more than 30 million copies worldwide. Leaving no doubts as to her industry strength and staying power, Mariah Carey returned to the top again with the release of Daydream in 1995, her 2nd most successful album at that point that grooved to the R&B of songs like "Always Be My Baby" and "One Sweet Day." The latter was a collaboration with Boyz II Men that became the year's biggest hit thanks to an epic 16-week charting run at No. 1.
mariah carey releases butterfly and the emancipation of mimiNow holding her own as one of the hottest stars on the market, Mariah Carey's career experienced another evolution with the end of her marriage to Tommy Mottola. Feeling free both personally and creatively, her next album -- 1997's Butterfly -- offered a faster pulse and a sharper hip-hop vibe, not to mention a sexier presentation of the singer in music videos like the James Bond-inspired "Honey." She also teamed up with her rival, Whitney Houston, for a 1998 duet called "When You Believe" -- a soundtrack contribution for The Prince of Egypt that would later earn an Oscar. Though her next album, 1999's Rainbow, would not resonate strongly with fans or critics, Mariah Carey closed out the '90s by being honored as the Billboard Artist of the Decade.
On the heels of switching record companies and signing a lucrative $80 million contract with Virgin Records, Mariah Carey battled through bizarre public appearances and interviews that eventually led to an intense personal breakdown in 2001. As she sought help for her issues, her pet project -- a film called Glitter and its soundtrack -- were released to dreadful reviews and terrible showings at the box office and at music stores. As a result, Mariah lost her high-priced contract with Virgin and an attempted comeback with 2002's Charmbracelet proved to be her second misfire in a row. Following successful single collaborations with Busta Rhymes on "I Know What You Want" and Jadakiss' "U Make Me Wanna," Mariah Carey regained her industry status in 2005 with the release of her next album, The Emancipation of Mimi. Buoyed by the success of the single, "We Belong Together," which topped the charts for 14 weeks, the album was the artist's biggest-selling effort since Daydream and capped off a successful comeback.
mariah carey releases memoirs of an imperfect angel and costars in preciousSince her 2005 comeback, Mariah Carey has released two studio albums, E=MC2 in 2007 and Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel in 2009. While neither of them performed at the same level of The Emancipation of Mimi, they did little to harm Mariah's industry popularity, and her 2008 marriage to Nick Cannon only added to her fame. Rather than return right away to the recording studio, Mariah Carey instead returned to acting to participate in the acclaimed drama Precious. As a sympathetic social worker to the issues-laden teen played by Gabourey Sidibe, Mariah Carey shed any and all evidence of her popular "diva" persona to play a warm and very human character. Her performance was vastly superior to the disaster of Glitter and showed that given the right material, she could indeed act. For her efforts, she earned the award for Breakthrough Actress Performance at the 2010 Palm Springs International Film Festival.
As part of her work on Precious, Mariah Carey was planning to include the song "100%" as part of the soundtrack. Instead, it became a component of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Mariah Carey continued to work in her studio on two new projects -- Merry Christmas II You, released in 2010, and her upcoming fourteenth studio album.
On July 23, 2012, it was officially announced that Carey would be joining the judging panel of American Idol for Season 12. Carey has signed an $18 million contract to appear on the show for one year.


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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
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Good Afternoon,
Another cold front is beginning to move in from the northwest, this one should remain dry for the region, however it will usher in another round of cold weather.
Tonight: Partly cloudy around 6PM, with temps near 47F, 9PM we will still be looking at partly cloudy skies as temps fall to near 40F, while midnight will bring temps near 37F and around 35 by 3AM, slowly warming around 6AM to near 37F.
Friday: Partly cloudy with northwesterly wind near 15mph, high temps will be near 50F along with overnight lows near 35F.
Saturday: Partly cloudy with high temps near 54F, low temps around 35F and southwesterly winds near 22mph.
Sunday: Partly cloudy and warmer with high temps near 60F, low temps around 49F, with winds from the southwest around 12mph.
Extended Forecast: Remaining dry and mild for Monday, then another shot of cold weather will move in by Tuesday along another cold front.
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Planning ahead for St. Patrick's Day, the story of the Irish influences on New Hampshire are as hard-headed as granite and as soft as the mists of Galway Bay.
Some of the earliest settlements in New Hampshire were made by Scots-Irish from Ulster who brought their Presbyterian ministers from Antrim to settle Nuttfield – later Londonderry – just over the fluctuating border with Massachusetts. Families like the Rogers cleared the fields and fought to get crops and orchards out of the stone-filled land. Their conflicts with the First Nations employed lessons learned from being driven out of Scotland. Nor would they think much of a celebration of a saint's day, though their traditions and heritage are part of that Yankee individualism that made New Hampshire a contentious place from the start. There's a town of Antrim, New Hampshire, too – named for the home of its first (1741) landowner, Philip Riley -- and incorporated on March 22, 1788.
When the mills on New Hampshire's rivers opened in the 1820s, they attracted girls age 12 to 25 from the farms. A group of around 50 skilled Irish mill workers settled in Dover in 1830, bringing their technical experience with the cotton mills to their new work in the Cocheco plants; but by 1850 new unskilled waves of millgirls, from French-Canada and Ireland replaced them as they did the staff in households including NH Governor Goodwin's mansion, now part of Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth. The Irish also congregated where there was work in Manchester. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in this city is a reminder that by 1860 there were 3900 Irish – nearly a fifth of the population at the time – in Manchester.
Modern day Dover is home to an annual Irish Heritage Festival every September ("the biggest Irish festival in
the world") – which means Irish pubs there are likely to be a cut above the rest. After all, the Makem Brothers settled in Dover, including the late Tommy Makem who sang with the Clancy Brothers, some of the most familiar Irish folksingers of the past half century.
Nearly every city in New Hampshire has an Irish pub or two, filled with authentic detail like the hand-carved oak bar from Dublin in Portsmouth's RiRa, the mementoes in The Holy Grail in Epping and the hearty menu in Nashua's Killarney Pub.
On St. Patrick's Day, the pubs open early, the live music runs all day and the roads back through history rise to greet you, at every turn.


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The 2015 Chrysler 200 is the automotive equivalent of a phoenix rising from the ashes.
In 2004, Chrysler's full-size passenger car offerings were the hopeless Concorde and 300M – a pair of ballooned, plastic boats that hadn't garnered attention. Then, miraculously, Chrysler unveiled its new 300, which was derived from the ribs of a Mercedes -Benz E-Class and had the look of a Rolls-Royce with an urban flair. It was nice.
Chrysler may have pulled off the same slight of hand it used back in 2004 with the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200. It no longer has the persona of a last choice rental car, it has appeal and looks like something you'd actually want to drive.
Riding on the remnants Alfa Romeo- the Dodge Dart and Jeep Cherokee, the new 200 features a slightly shorter wheelbase at 108 inches (versus 108.9 in last year's model), yet it's slightly longer and just over an inch wider. So really, the basic DNA of the car isn't changing too much.
The old 200 had a chopped rear end, unwieldy fascia and average looking profile is now just a memory, with this sleek, new sexy look. The new 200 might just be the best-looking vehicle to come from Chrysler since the new Challenger.
The profile is graceful, with a strong character line that runs the length of the car. Gone is its predecessor's awkward C-pillar and trunk lid, and in its place a plunging roofline that adds a real sense of drama to the 200's visuals. The front fascia is wide and stylish, with a small upper grille flanked by a pair of headlights that feature optional LED running lights (light tubes are standard). There are muscular creases on the hood as well, adding cool points on Chrysler's family sedan. In back, full LED taillights are a standard feature.
Chrysler says the 200 was inspired by "classic American designs" like the Apple iPhone, Eames lounge chair and Airstream trailer. It's does appear Chrysler designers took the very best parts of the designs from other automakers and created a grand collage of these attributes in the 200. There's a clear resemblance to the Audi A7. The front fascia has Volkswagen CC overtones, while from the front three-quarters, we can see a bit of Tesla Model S. The 200 is one of Chrysler's most important models (the midsize segment accounts for two million vehicles each year), especially as the new 200 is set to act as inspiration for some of the company's other upcoming designs.
Stylistically, it's much more modern and exciting. The center console, a staple of modern Volvo designs, fits in naturally on the 200, giving the cabin a clear, cockpit-like look. Other writers describe a fun Easter egg like look inside.
For those who need a bit more presence, there's also a Premium Group available for the 200C that adds the heated, two-tone steering wheel you can see in the gallery, as well as stylish real wood trim choices. Those veneer trims, in particular, look quite intriguing, with the bluish-silver wood having an almost metallic appearance.
Chrysler's 2.4-liter Tigershark four-cylinder and venerable 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 will provide satisfying propulsion for the new sedan, with the preliminary estimate of 184 horsepower and 173 pound-feet of torque at 6,250 and 4,600 rpm, respectively. For those who want a bit more performance in their 200, the 295-hp, 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 might be the engine of choice. With 262 lb-ft of torque available at 4,250 rpm (peak horsepower comes in at 6,350) and a redline of 6,400 rpm, the Pentastar should be able to haul the 3,473-pound 200 around without much difficulty.
Fuel economy figures to be at least 35 miles per gallon.
Prices for the 2015 200 start at $21,700 plus $995 destination ($95 less than a comparable 2014) for the base 200 LX, which includes, um, not much. A four-speaker stereo, seventeen-inch steel wheels with wheel covers and a urethane steering wheel (with audio controls) is about all that's worth mentioning. The basic AM/FM stereo can be optioned out with an AM/FM media center that includes Bluetooth connectivity.
Like the current 200, the 2015 model will be built at Chrysler's Sterling Heights, Michigan assembly plant as part of a previous $1 billion investment in the facility. Production models should start to arrive on dealer lots during the second quarter.


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South Sudan celebrated its one-year anniversary on Monday, but the hope and optimism that accompanied its independence has been marred by a rapidly deteriorating economy, escalating internal tensions and the threat of renewed war with Sudan. Meanwhile, in Sudan itself protests are escalating despite a fierce government crackdown that has seen hundreds of protestors arrested – reports of torture and inhumane treatment in detention are rampant. While the Khartoum regime argues that the only alternative to their totalitarian rule is utter chaos, the Sudanese opposition parties have jointly signed a Democratic Alternative Charter, laying out concrete plans for a peaceful transition to democracy.
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The M23 rebellion that launched in March of this year, with the ICC-indicted war criminal Bosco Ntaganda at the helm, has escalated violently in the last few days. After overtaking several strategic towns in the Rutshuru district of North Kivu, the rebels are now just 60 km outside of the province's main city, Goma – the violence has spurred anti-Tutsi sentiment in Goma. Meanwhile, work on the conflict minerals issue here in the US is beginning to bear fruit. Motorola Solutions, Microsoft and General Electric have all publicly broken ranks with the stance of the US Chamber of Commerce, which has threatened a lawsuit against the SEC over conflict minerals regulations required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act. The SEC, in turn, has finally set a date certain to vote on these regulations – August 22. And in a move toward justice in Congo, the International Criminal Court has sentenced war criminal Thomas Lubanga to 14 years in prison for his use of child soldiers during Congo's wars.
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Do you have a secret dream? I've gotten to do Blanche Du Bois [in A Streetcar Named Desire] and Nellie Forbush [in South Pacific], dream parts I've always wanted to do. My first childhood memory of music was looking up at the record spinning on the turntable and hearing Mary Martin sing "Cockeyed Optimist." But dancing is something I would love to do better. I wish I were a great ballroom dancer. I think that's so cool. Or a great swing dancer.
After we finished filming Jagged Edge, we had one of the great rap parties. Jeff Bridges is a great swing dancer and Mary Kay Place came by for fun, and she's a great swing dancer and the two of them were just unbelievable. I'll never forget it. I started in ballet, but you know how opinionated little kids are. I didn't like those clothes. I also wanted to get on toe as soon as possible but it doesn't work that way. I remember my teacher, Mr. Olney. He kept calling me Glenna and I hated it. So I told my mom that I didn't want to go back. But in thinking back, it would probably have been something very good for me to have done because I'm naturally pigeon toed. It might have helped me turn my feet out sooner.
The skin she's in: I'm very different than I was at 20, but I don't think I'll ever feel like a finished person. Does anyone? I certainly have learned a great deal about my craft, and I'm very proud of that. I really think of acting as a craft. It's not about being a star or about anything other than just getting under the skin of somebody who will make an emotional connection with other people. Life is hard for everyone. But I think I'm at a very good time of life. My daughter is grown, I have a wonderful husband, I am very happy in my personal life. And I am professionally very happy. What I like about life now is that there are a lot of possibilities. But I'll only choose something that will be interesting and challenging and worth leaving home for.
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Sheriff Rogers seeks re-election, touts focus on Constitution, attention to inmates
Elkhart County Sheriff Brad Rogers will seek election to a second term this year.
GOSHEN — Elkhart County Sheriff Brad Rogers, outspoken proponent of gun rights and critic of federal government overreach, will seek a second term in office.
The conservative Republican, who won election to his first term in 2010 with strong tea party support, announced his plans Wednesday, Jan. 8, the first day to formally file for office. He also filed his re-election paperwork with the Elkhart County Clerk's Office.
In a statement, Rogers said he has a "reputation of integrity and dedication." He called himself "a servant of the people and ... a guardian of the Constitution."
Rogers cited what he said was his openness to the public, his emphasis on upholding the Indiana and U.S. constitutions, his focus on rehabilitation of inmates in the Elkhart County jail and his push to increase ministry opportunities in the jail. He further noted efforts to crack down on crime and maintain safe roads, calling himself a "cutting-edge leader."
"Elkhart County is growing and needs a sheriff that knows how to lead, has compassion, is a proven leader and is prepared for any disaster, whether by the hand of man or nature," said Rogers' statement. "As your sheriff, I will serve you."
No one has publicly announced plans to challenge Rogers.
Rogers, a 27-year veteran of the sheriff's department, hasn't shied from controversy since taking office in early 2011.
He appeared on a CNN program touting his strong pro-gun rights stance and faced off with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the agency's moves to crack down on a Middlebury-area raw milk producer. He warns that the feds will grab for extra power if not kept in check and has repeatedly emphasized the role of the sheriff in upholding the state and national constitutions, not just fighting crime.
He's active on Facebook and social media and regularly receives accolades from followers. But his appearance at a gun rights rally in April 2012 in South Bend irked some. Rogers, speaking amid heightened federal debate over implementing new controls on guns, said he would not enforce any new "anti-gun" laws.
Shari Mellin, head of the Elkhart County Democratic Party, said last May that it wasn't Rogers' role to pick and choose which laws to enforce and accused him of pandering to voters who feel threatened by the federal government. The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel and South Bend Tribune editorialized against Rogers' gun rally comments.
Rogers has brushed any criticism off.
"I'm a leader. People who lead often sound off on things. Others sit back and do nothing," Rogers said last May.
In contrast to Rogers, his predecessor — Republican Mike Books, who stepped down as sheriff after two terms due to term limits — maintained a lower profile. As sheriff, Books seemed to keep the focus on the nuts and bolts of running the sheriff's department, local crime and jail operations.
In his statement, Rogers, who lives in Goshen, emphasized his role as servant to the public. His campaign motto is "Serving You" and he noted department efforts to reach out to the public, particularly via social media.
New programming at the jail dating to Books' years in office, he continued, is "laying the groundwork for the reduction of the recidivism rate." There are more than 100 church services a month in the jail, he said, which means the facility not only impacts inmates "for the here and now, but also for eternity."
Rogers cited a departmental crime reduction program focused on aggressive enforcement, reducing criminal recidivism and public education on crime trends.
"From meth lab detection and disposal to drunk driving enforcement to identity theft and senior citizen victimization, all crimes will be taken seriously," said Rogers' statement.


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College Hockey:Special Delivery: Denver Cruises Into Second Straight NCAA Title Game
Pioneers Score Six Times On Power Play To Dispatch CC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — What a time for Denver to find its touch on the power play.
The Pioneers are a victory away from defending their national championship after scoring six times with the man advantage in emphatically dispatching in-state rival Colorado College 6-2 in Thursday's first semifinal of the Frozen Four at Value City Arena.
Luke Fulghum and Gabe Gauthier each scored a pair of goals and Denver's highly-touted defensive pair of Brett Skinner (four assists) and Matt Carle (one goal, two assists) combined for seven points in a complete undressing of Colorado College's penalty kill.
Denver had just three power-play goals in its last eight games, dating to the final weekend of the regular season and covering 48 opportunities. But the Pioneers scored four times on their first seven opportunities and finished 6-for-12.
"Having the power play and taking advantage of the power-play opportunities is huge," Gauthier said. "Every guy on both units knew that they had to do something extra to get a chance because we have been struggling with our power play. We've been working on it in the past few weeks. It was a big game and we needed some guys to step up, which they did. The power play definitely did its role."
So did freshman Peter Mannino. He may have been lost in the special-teams madness, but the Denver goaltender looked solid when he was challenged, making 41 saves to put the Pioneers in the national championship game, where they'll play the winner of Thursday night's Minnesota-North Dakota game.
Colorado College outshot Denver 43-29 but that wasn't anywhere near indicative of the flow of the game, in which a team was on the power play for 19:12 of the 60 minutes.
The sixth meeting of the season between the teams confirmed the Pioneers' advantage for the year. Colorado College led the series 2-1 before Denver gained a share of the MacNaughton Cup as WCHA regular-season champions on the final day of the season, then won the WCHA playoff championship in a 1-0 victory over the Tigers.
The victory Thursday gave the Pioneers (31-9-2) a 148th victory in the all-time series and denied CC (31-9-3) its 100th victory against its neighbor 60-some miles to the north.
The power-play success was stunning, not even considering Denver's recent track record with the man advantage. The Pioneers scored in a number of ways.
There was a drive up the middle by Fulghum. There was a point shot that hit Fulghum's rear end and went into the net. There was a shot from the point by Carle and a hard wrist shot from the faceoff circle by Gauthier.
Then there was a perfect power-play goal, with Jeff Drummond finding an open Gauthier at the top of the crease for a tip-in and a 5-1 lead.
"The thought the one thing we were able to do today is we were able to get shooting lanes open," Denver coach George Gwozdecky said. "Over the last few weeks, we've been a little bit static in our movements away from the puck, and when we did have the puck we were almost to the point where we were just passing the puck around the perimeter. We looked great at times moving the puck around the perimeter; we looked like the '72 Russians at times, but getting the puck into the scoring area and on the net was a whole different challenge."
It was CC's worst special-teams outing of the season, and not even the Hobey Baker finalist combination of Marty Sertich and Brett Sterling could help get things going. The nation's top two scorers were held without a point by the Pioneers again.
In the six-game season series between the teams, Sterling was held without a point and Sertich had only two points, both on goals.
Brian Salcido and James Brannigan scored power-play goals for the Tigers, and goaltender Curtis McElhinney made 23 saves. McElhinney allowed at least five goals for the second time in three games, including a 6-5 regional semifinal victory over Colgate.
But there was just too much going against the Tigers on the penalty kill, where CC defenseman Mark Stuart said Denver was able to get traffic in front of the net to take advantage. The Tigers were penalized 14 times for 28 minutes, giving the Pioneers a total of 12 minutes on the power play and sending the roof down on the Tigers.
"I thought we were dumb on a lot of penalties," CC coach Scott Owens said. "We made poor decisions when we had people in position, and I thought we got a little frustrated. We haven't been in this position a lot and I thought we got frustrated with everything and lost our composure a little bit, and I very rarely say that about our team."
Fulghum scored both of his goals in the first period, giving the Pioneers a 2-0 lead after the first period. On the second, he only had to stand in the way of a Skinner shot and have it graze off his breezers, slowing it just enough to possibly fool McElhinney.
Carle gave Denver a 3-0 lead before a Salcido shot went off the Pioneers defenseman's skate for a CC goal to cut the deficit to 3-1. It was CC's first goal against Denver in 153 minutes, 52 seconds and its first against Mannino in 172:22.
Gauthier scored with 9.5 seconds left in the second period, effectively crushing CC's chances at a comeback. He added his second goal of the game in the third period for a 5-1 lead before Brannigan made it 5-2 with a turnaround shot from the right side of Mannino's net.
Veideman scored Denver's final goal of the game — fittingly, on another power play — with 44.6 seconds left to wrap things up and add one more wound to CC as it exited the Frozen Four.
Yet the Pioneers think they can do better in the championship game.
"We didn't play our best game tonight, offensively or defensively," Gauthier said. "Fortunately, we did have a great power-play unit that helped us out tremendously, but we definitely need to work on the stuff that we've been talking about prior to this weekend — getting the puck in deep, putting pressure on the defensemen and especially getting back on our transitions because that's probably the best part of our game right now."
A power play that can produce six goals is a nice addition.
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Today, Rep. Capps (CA-24) released the following statement on the President signing an Executive Order prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation for federal workers and by federal contractors:
"Today's Executive Order signing is another big step toward equality for the LGBT community. No one should have to worry about discrimination in the workplace for any reason. That is why today's action, which will protect the rights of millions of LGBT Americans in all 50 states, is so important. Now, all federal workers will be judged on whether or not they do their job, and not on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity."
For the last several years, Capps has been a leader on this issue and has pushed the President to act, leading letters in support of this action. She is also a strong supporter of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would prohibit discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation for all workers.


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A 'Royal' Holiday TraditionThe Royal Sonesta Hotel is gearing up for a month long holiday celebration beginning on Wednesday November 28th and continuing into New Year's. Visitors are welcome to take a tour of the hotel's stunning Main Lobby and Royal Grand Promenade, which are lined with evergreen trees and adorned in holiday finery. Your holiday festivities begin and end at this landmark hotel located in the heart of the French Quarter.
• On Wednesday November 28th at 6:00 p.m., the Royal Sonesta Hotel officially rings in the holidays with the 7th Annual Lighting of the Balconies. With a ceremonial flip of the switch, two young patients from Children's Hospital will experience the thrill of illuminating the hotel's elaborate wrought-iron balconies with thousands of holiday lights. This year, the Royal Sonesta presents "A Motown Christmas" featuring a live musical presentation street-side, special appearances from your favorite holiday characters, members of the New Orleans Saintsations Cheerleading Team and several surprise celebrity guests. Don't miss this uniquely New Orleans holiday celebration that is free and open to the public!
• During the entire month of December, elementary and high school choirs from across the metro area will spread holiday spirit with musical performances presented each weekday at 12 Noon in the Royal Sonesta's main lobby. Please visit Sonesta.com/RoyalNewOrleans for a complete performance schedule.
• Embrace a New Orleans tradition by experiencing a Royal Teddy Bear Tea. Beginning December 9th through December 23rd, the Royal Sonesta's elegant Grand Ballroom is transformed into a magical 'Winter Wonderland' where holiday characters come to life right before our eyes. Dance with the Royal Teddy Bear, sing along with Rudolph and friends, and enjoy story-time with Mrs. Claus. Word has it that even Santa himself will make a special appearance! For reservations and details on seating times, please call our Holiday Desk at 504-553-2328.
• Each year the Royal Sonesta Hotel commissions one local artist to create a Royal Teddy Bear Tea Ornament. For 2012, artist Colleen Toye has hand-crafted and hand-painted each limited edition, signed and numbered keepsake that is available for $20 each. All of the net proceeds from the sale of these adorable ornaments benefit Children's Hospital. The ornaments may be purchased at all Royal Teddy Bear Tea seatings or by calling the Holiday Desk at 504-553-2328.
• The holidays are the perfect time of year to enjoy all that the French Quarter has to offer. With special Papa Noel Packages beginning at just $129 per night, the Royal Sonesta Hotel makes your holiday experience a memorable one.
• Enjoy an 18th Century Creole Christmas at the city's newest fine dining establishment, Restaurant R'evolution. Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto present a traditional "R'evellion" dinner menu offered on the Eve of Christmas and New Year's. Reservations are limited, so please reserve your table early by calling the restaurant at 504-553-2277.
• On Monday December 31st, ring in the New Year at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse. Join Grammy Award-winning Jazz trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and the all-star Jazz Playhouse Revue as they toast farewell to 2012 and salute 2013. This Jazz extravaganza is a party not to be missed that continues well in the wee hours the New Year. To purchase tickets or for more information on this exclusive bash, please call our Holiday Desk at 504-553-2328.
Create lasting holiday memories at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Located just steps away from some of the finest shopping and popular visitor attractions, the Royal Sonesta Hotel always looks forward to welcoming you and your guests. With special performances presented nightly at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse, fine dining at Restaurant R'evolution, and seasonal beverages created at PJ's Coffee Café, there are always plenty of exciting offerings to enjoy at this luxurious hotel. We invite you to make the Royal Sonesta Hotel your holiday headquarters. For more information on these and many other festive happenings at the landmark Royal Sonesta Hotel, please visit www.sonesta.com/RoyalNewOrleans or call the holiday desk at 504-553-2328. Happy Holidays!
We've jazzed up Royal Sonesta New Orleans. Located in the heart of the French Quarter and just steps away from some of the city's finest shopping and visitor attractions, the all-new Royal Sonesta New Orleans looks forward to welcoming you and your guests. With 483 newly appointed guest rooms and suites, special performances presented nightly at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse, fine dining at Restaurant R'evolution, seasonal beverages at PJ's Coffee Café and casual dining at Desire Oyster Bar, there are always plenty of exciting new offerings to enjoy at this luxurious hotel. We invite you to make Royal Sonesta New Orleans your exclusive travel destination. For more information, visit www.Sonesta.com/royalneworleans, 1.800.SONESTA or call directly at 504.586.0300.
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For Kyocera, One Plus One Is More Than Two
As the market for smartphones mushrooms, consumers are bombarded with choices of specifications, design and additional features.
Apple Inc.'s iPhone surely defined the new product category, but we've since seen a wave of electronics manufacturers around the world rushing to launch their own versions, many of them running on Google Inc.'s Android platform.
But according to Kyocera Corp., there's still something missing. So far, it says, smartphones come with only one screen, but why can't we have two?
Kyocera, a Japanese maker of electronic components and mobile handsets, has built a new dual-display smartphone, to be launched this spring in the U.S. by Sprint Nextel Corp. The Echo, which the U.S. mobile carrier unveiled this week, is the world's first Android-based smartphone with twin touchscreens, the companies say.
Designing an ideal smartphone for multitasking, such as surfing the Web while simultaneously checking emails, was the main idea behind the Echo, Kyocera says. The device features two 3.5-inch touchscreens that can be used independently or combined to operate as one larger screen; a pivot hinge between the two displays allow users to tuck one under the other—which makes the device look like a conventional, one-screen smartphone—or stack the two displays side-by-side to use both.
When you operate both screens to simultaneously run two applications, you can't just run any two Android apps. This so-called Simul-Task mode works only with the Echo's seven core applications; the Web browser is included in the seven, so you can, for example, view any website while running one of the six other applications on the other screen. Even so, this may feel a little limiting given the ever-increasing number of Android apps that are available as long as you are using only one of the two screens.
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If you've been following the world of gadgetry very closely, the Echo may remind you, somewhat, of another recently unveiled device.
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month, NEC Corp. exhibited an Android-based tablet device that comes with two 7-inch touchscreens side by side like an open book. This tablet is more like a prototype at this point, and NEC doesn't have an exact launch date yet.
The device, called the Cloud Communicator LT-W, could open up possibilities for new applications that take advantage of two screens, an NEC spokesman says. "Its potential lies more in applications than the device itself," he says. The company is targeting the new device mostly at corporate clients such as businesses, hospitals and schools, which may also benefit from NEC's cloud computing and other IT services, the spokesman says. At this point, NEC is keeping the nature of this device open to discussion, trying to figure out what kinds of applications would appeal to clients.
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Reading 0
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- 13 March 2011 19:44
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City's expectant fans had to wait 75 minutes before they could go bananas, and it was their long-time favourite Micah Richards who unlocked Reading's defence where City's front line had faltered.
For all the Blues' expensive firepower mounted against their Championship challengers, it was a towering header fromRichards at a David Silva corner that finally booked a Wembley showdown with Manchester United.
Micah's resurgence in form landed him the fans' votes as Player of the Month for February, but his third goal of the campaign earned their undying gratitude as the inflatables waved and the ritual Poznan was danced.
But City's first FA Cup semi-final since 1981, another step in the right direction for Roberto Mancini and his men, looked anything but certain for long spells as Reading threatened to hold out for the replay.
Even after they had conceded to Richards' unstoppable header, they refused to accept their fate, and Joe Hart's goal came under some pressure before the referee called time on a nerve-wracking quarter-final.
Reading flattered to deceive in the opening minutes, and when Joleon Lescott had to stretch to concede a corner from Jobi McAnuff's raking cross, it looked as if they might have decided to ditch caution.
But the two ranks of four that formed soon after and dug in for the long haul suggested otherwise, and the message was clear: find your way through, if you can, and watch us try to catch you on the break.
It is a tried and tested ploy for FA Cup underdogs and best undone by a goal, of course. But having found a way through on several occasions, City were met by a goalkeeper in Alex who knew his angles and used his agility.
Silva came up with several cute passes in a first half that seemed destined to see Reading trail, only for the keeper to prove equal to whatever was thrown at him in the final instance
Or, as when Silva and Carlos Tevez essayed a dazzling duet in the penalty area, sheer weight of numbers, particularly for the well-policed Argentine, swamped any chance of putting the ball in the Reading net.
Shaun Wright-Phillips, revelling in his start and cheered to the rafters by home fans, might have done better when Silva slipped him in, the England winger taking careful aim only to hit the side-netting.
Silva's great lob five minutes later found Yaya Toure's intelligent run but the midfielder's powerful angled drive was blocked by Alex, as was Silva's own attempt after the Spaniard delightfully tricked his way past Ian Harte.
When Yaya and Tevez combined to give Silva a chance that was swiftly smothered, it was clearly going to be one of those games, and the frustrated World Cup winner thrashed his next attempt into the crowd.
Tevez, worryingly, looked below-par, and the little striker, without a goal since the 5-0 replay win over Notts County in the fourth round, made a hash of his clearest-cut chance after 56 minutes.
But Richards, who also joined in that Notts goalfest a month earlier, was waiting to make his mark and keep City on the glory trail. The dream of an FA Cup victory, in the year of 1969 hero Neil Young's passing, lives on.


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