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"God bless you" isn't just for sneezes. Especially in the South, it's a hundred other things. People say it instead of "goodbye." They say "have a blessed day." They say it as an exclamation when bad things happen. I would like to ask Christians to stop saying "God bless you" and all its variants to me. Am I off my rocker? Did I take a dive off the deep end of the PC pool? Or is this actually a reasonable request? Before you decide, please let me walk you through all the reasons I don't want you to say it.
First, let's look at the most obvious reason: I don't want you to do it. It's a very simple request, and it wouldn't really hurt you in any way to grant it. If you had to live the rest of your life without saying "God bless you" to me, would you suffer in any way? I think that you would not, and it would make me happier not to hear it. So, why not just stop saying it because I don't want you to say it?
Alright, I admit that's not the strongest argument. You've got freedom of speech, and it's rude of me to ask you to curtail it on my account, right? Who am I to tell you what you can and can't say?
That's all true, of course. You can say whatever you like. It's your constitutional right, and I can't -- no, I wouldn't -- take that away from you. But that's not what we're talking about. Part of your freedom of speech is choosing what you will say, and what you will not say. I don't have to say the pledge of allegiance, nor the Lord's Prayer, nor anything else that troubles me to say, and neither do you. And more to the point, I can choose not to say things that make people mad or uncomfortable. So let's talk about something that I choose not to say. Death to Christianity, and all it stands for.
How would you like to hear that every time you saw me? What if, every time you said grace at the dinner table, I added "Death to Christianity, and all it stands for" to the end of the prayer? How would that make you feel? Would you ask me to kindly refrain from saying it? Would you even ask me not to join you for dinner again?
The thing is, that's really how I feel about Christianity. I hate it. I think it's a boil on the bottom of humanity, and the world would be better without it. I've read the Bible from cover to cover, and I find the Christian God and his alter-ego, Jesus, to be morally deficient. I think the idea of one person suffering for the wrongdoing of another is repulsive. I absolutely hate the bigotry against women and gays I see in the Bible, and in Jesus' followers. I hate that the Bible tells women to be subservient to men. I hate that it tells us to kill disobedient children. I hate that it glorifies genocide, infanticide, xenophobia, and torture. I hate, hate, hate that Christians are still pouring money into Catholic coffers after being shown that from top to bottom, the church has protected and even facilitated the abuse of children. I hate that Protestants have corrupted our schools with their creation mythology. I hate that millions of lives have been ruined because most Christians are inexplicably anti-contraception and anti-abortion. I really hate Christianity.
When you say "God bless you" to me, you're invoking a god I neither believe in nor respect. If I find that he actually exists, I will have choice words for him. I think he's a jerk.
So let's be very candid about this. When you say "God bless you" to me, it probably makes you feel good. It makes you feel like you're wishing me well. It does absolutely nothing for me. It only does something for you. It's a selfish thing to say because it only benefits you. When you say it to me, it makes me feel resentful that Christians get to voice their opinions freely, and I am not afforded the same privilege. I feel angry that even asking you not to say it is considered an affront to your ego.
So, should you stop saying it to me? It's for you to decide, but now that you know how I feel about it, you are in a different place than you were a few hundred words ago. If you choose to say it, you're choosing to say something you know I hate hearing. You're telling me those three words are more important to you than I am. If that's the case, I'm actually okay with it. You don't have to like me, and you don't have to cater to my sensibilities. That's one great thing about America. But I think it's important for you to realize that you're the only ones who routinely voice your opinions outside of your own clique. When's the last time a Muslim wished Allah's blessings on you? Or a witch said a spell for you? Or a Hindu wished you a happy rebirth? The thing is, it's... well... it's rude to presume other people's religious beliefs. When you're in your church, I think it's wonderful for you to say "God bless you" to your friends and flock-mates. You all agree on your beliefs, and you know that your friends like hearing it. But when you leave your church, you're going into a big, wide world where a lot of people not only disagree with you, but find your religion offensive.
In America, it's easy for you to disregard this whole argument. You'll say I should just suck it up and get used to it. This is a Christian country, by God. I should stop being a pansy and telling you what you can and can't say. Words are just words, and if I don't like your words, I can just get the hell out. I can move to another country. Blah, blah, blah. We've heard it a thousand times. The thing is, you also don't want me to say what I think. You don't want me to answer "God bless you" with "Death to Christianity and all it stands for." That would offend you. It would make you mad. You'd probably not want to hang out with me again, just because I said those words.
Think about how it feels for you when I say "I hate your religion and I want it to die." I feel the same way when you say "God bless you," but I don't get in your face about it. Well, except for now, but you get the point. The point is that "God bless you" is about your religion, and there are more people in the world who are not your religion than people who are. That's actually the really big point of this whole article. It's not really about me. It's about a large group of people, including me, who don't like your religion, and don't appreciate having to cater to your rituals or be labeled a malcontent. I don't want to say "Death to Christianity, and all it stands for." I don't like having to choose between either remaining silent and giving you the impression I approve of your religion, or making it clear that I don't. We don't need that between us, and you're the one who's putting it out there. Maybe it would be better if you only said it to people you know would appreciate it?
Finally, consider this: It's not my place to tell you what "God bless you" means to you. You have every right to be a Christian, and to attend church, and pray, and anything else you believe your god desires. I wouldn't take that away from you. Religious freedom is a wonderful thing. And truly, I don't like that I've had to tell you so explicitly how much I hate it when you include me in your religion. But it's not your place to tell me what "God bless you" means to me. And you presumed too much. So now, it falls to me to tell you what it means, and from now on, if you say it to me, I know that you genuinely don't care how I feel. And that's okay. You aren't required to care about me. But when I respond, "Pardon you, I'm not a Christian," maybe you'll remember that I'm being kinder to you than you're being to me. I could say much worse.

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Best RSS Readers a.k.a. Google Reader Alternatives
Google is shutting down Google Reader, the only decent RSS reader which has no jazz or UI elements/tweaks to modify RSS from its core simple function to a fancy app like experience. Not that people hate seeing some good UI app, but kills the reason why RSS was made. But that's a discussion(rant) for some other time.
Right now everybody is worried about what is going to happen to their RSS feeds,
When Google Reader shuts down, who will handle their RSS consumption?
Are there any Google Reader alternatives? Are they any good ?
Does anyone provide a Google Reader like experience?
Does any RSS reader/app import my Google Reader feeds without making me add those manually?
To answer these questions, I should start by saying there is some good news and some bad news in this. Lets look at the good news first.
Since the announcement of Google shutting down RSS, app developers, present RSS Readers and other RSS web apps have started working really hard to be the Google Reader replacement. For months all of them have developed their tool to either accommodate Google Reader users or help them move out of the Google Reader environment by importing their feeds and help them import/manage/edit and store it somewhere else. So that they can move on with the bad news of Google Reader shutting down. This way no matter what happens post the 1st of July ( The day Google Reader will shut down ) your feed would be safe and moved to a service which you regularly use.
Now for some bad news, most of the apps which were stagnant or just worked now have to be ready to accommodate the millions of Google Reader users who will switch over soon. This means many good RSS apps are either expanding or back in development phase to bring the best possible RSS reader for you. Since it was a very short time by Google to everyone most of the apps you will switch into would be either in development phase or half baked.
Google Reader was a free app/service which worked great. But many believe being free was the major reason it shut down and other free apps which just provide this service and are free might shut down in future. So the reason why many RSS readers now provide paid subscription and paid services which they promise would be kept alive forever.
Fact is, it doesn't really matter if a service is paid or free. If it has to shutdown for some major reason it would shut down and there is nothing that can be done to stop that. So choosing between free versus paid is a personal choice and nothing more. I believe a free service will work as long as it has a good userbase and loyal users.
First things first, you should take your Google Reader data out from Google via Google Takeout
All Google Reader subscription data (eg. lists of people that you follow, items you have starred, notes you have created, etc.) will be systematically deleted from Google servers. You can download a copy of your Google Reader data via Google Takeout until 12PM PST July 15, 2013.
So now comes the major questions, what are your options?
There are several new services which are great and do the job well. So here is a small rundown of available services/apps which does the job of syncing your RSS feeds much simpler and easy.
Note : This is not the complete list of available RSS services/apps. But a few of the ones which we tried and believe are close to giving a similar or a better experience to Google Reader.
Feedly is one of the best options left right now. As soon as the Google Reader shutdown was announced, Feedly immediately stretched their hands to accommodate all the Google Reader users. They expanded the servers, added some new features, updated their web-based reader. Definitely worth the try and time. The developers at Feedly are working really hard to integrate other services with Feedly, they recently partnered with IFTTT for users to play with some really unique recipes. There soon would be a monetization program for publishers.
Cost : Free
Firefox Addon | Chrome Extension | Safari App | iOS | Android | Web version
Digg Reader
Remember Digg? Betaworks ( the company which acquired Digg ), quickly jumped in the RSS reader game and announced they will bring a RSS reader soon. They would be working hard to integrate Digg with their RSS reader but apart from the digg popularity icons there is nothing that suggest they will combine it with their Digg development. Being said that, Digg Reader is still in beta so do not be surprised to run into a few bugs. It has a very simple and usable UI, the 'Popular' tab also helps you discover the most popular feeds with other readers.
The team would be working to integrate a lot of services with the new Digg Reader, and they have promised the IFTTT integration.
Once its out of beta, there would be a paid plan but we have no clue what it would be about. No details about the paid plan are out yet.
Cost : Free
Web version | iOS | Android
This is a freemium option for anyone who uses RSS very seriously, NewBlur has been in market of RSS readers from really long time. They always have been in the RSS business but with a different vision. So they have their own feature list which makes them a unique service. You can view original posts or formatted posts ( only text and no images ) within the feed, you can share articles with your comments on it and non-newsblur users can read that as you share. NewsBlur is built on a very personal algorithm this way any stories you vote up or rate help you grow your feed as it would smart suggest you content which you would like based on likes.
But the catch is, free users need a invitation to get in and use it. Apart from the wait time, NewsBlur only allows you 64 feeds and upto 10 stories of each would be pulled in your feed. So free account is very restricted.
If you are willing to pay and try it out you have a immediate spot to do so. The service bills you annually and has no restrictions whatsoever. The annual fee is $24 /year
Cost : Free + Premium ( $24/ year )
Web version | iOS | Android
Reeder has been a very popular RSS reader for iOS and Mac. It provides Google Reader sync and a very simple, and intuitive reading interface. The app will work even after 1st July but there would be a few many changes. The Google Reader support is now changed and pushed to work with feedbin.me and they have added a standalone RSS support which you need to manually add feeds.
The reason we added Reeder to this list is because this paid app for iOS is now free. Only the present version is free so make sure you download it before the new update comes. Just to make it clear, once downloaded this app would be free forever with upgrades for free.
The iPad and Mac apps/clients won't be getting an update soon as the Google Reader sync would stop working post 1st July.
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$2.99 Free
Just like NewsBlur, The Old Reader has been in the RSS market from long time. Its been more than an year this app has been in beta. The app works as it should, you add your feeds from Google Reader ( via the Google Reader Takeout ) everything is imported as it has been setup in Google Reader. The UI is very basic and most of the Google Reader Keyboard shortcuts works ( yay! ).
One of the app drawbacks is, since it was never made to beat or compete Google Reader, it has features and some missing features. The oddest missing feature is the sharing options. You can share things within The Old Reader but you cannot share on Facebook or Twitter from within this service.
The Old Reader is in our list of good RSS readers only because of its simple UI and quick setup. The developers work really slow in adding features or fixing small bugs. Thankfully there are no big bugs which would hurt your experience and hinder your RSS feed readings.
Cost : Free
Only Web version
AOL Reader
AOL made a very nice and simple looking Reader. No one expected they would bring in RSS reader, but AOL jumped in to capture the market. The reader is simple, easy to use and no other fluff but the process of getting your feeds on AOL Reader is not that simple. You need to get your Google Reader data out from Google Takeout, import it in AOL manually and then the magic begins. The Reader is free, and you get instant access to it, no wait time or beta invite. Its optimised for mobile and AOL has plans to release mobile apps too.
Cost : Free
Only Web version for now, mobile apps coming soon
If you are looking for the exact Google Reader experience and want a clone which looks and works exactly like Google Reader, then Go Read is the answer. This is the exact clone of Google Reader and feeds can either be imported directly or the OPML file could be imported. The developer has retained all the old Google Reader Shortcuts to make it look and feel like the now old Google Reader. Its fast, clean and works as it should.
The developer is a lone developer working on this project, so there are chances he might not get enough time to keep working on this. Though a Reader app won't really need much of working unless there is a feature request or something. Since it's a app by a lone developer and its free, we are not sure how it would be kept running. Being said that, I would recommend you this web app if you were a power Google Reader user. This should be a seamless transition.
Cost : Free
Flipboard, Zite, Curata & Apps like that
On the flipside of RSS readers are the news aggregator which allow you to subscribe to selected websites and lets you add in your feeds/OPML from Google Reader. These apps basically enrich your RSS feed by making them look like a magazine and bring in a streamline experience while reading. These apps try to emulate the old magazine feeling when you read these news articles. Not that they are bad but they don't fit the bill of being RSS readers, but who am I to judge? The recent readership wants something like that and they feel it's a better experience than RSS Readers despite pulling the RSS feeds. If you are one of those, you should definitely try some of these apps.
Flipboard | Zite | Curata | Newsify | Pulse | Prismatic
These Google Reader alternatives are the best we could find. Personally I am choosing either Feedly or Digg Reader. I want to stick with Go Read but we can't be sure how long it would be running. If it does stay, its great. That would be the perfect Google Reader replacement. But for now I am a bit sceptical. On mobile I prefer using Feedly and Reeder. That doesn't mean you have to chose these apps, the ones we listed are the best to choose from, so you should give every app a fair shot yourself. Try them, test them one per week and then finalise the one you want to stick with.
And remember, All Google Reader subscription data (eg. lists of people that you follow, items you have starred, notes you have created, etc.) will be systematically deleted from Google servers. You can download a copy of your Google Reader data via Google Takeout until 12PM PST July 15, 2013.


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Opening Date:
May 2, 1947
Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart, Natalie Wood
George Seaton
Run Time:
1 hr. 36 min.
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When her toy department Santa shows up drunk for work, Macy's supervisor Doris Walker hires Kris - an elderly gentleman with a white beard who looks like Santa Claus - as her emergency replacement. She comes to regret her choice, however, when she learns that Kris believes that he really is Santa. Kris works not only to restore Doris' belief in Santa Claus but make her young daughter's wishes come true, all while trying to prove his identity in a court of law.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) (NR)
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Tomato Emergency!
I have successfully grown organic tomatoes from seeds when the vendor my wife brought them from said it could not be done.
Three weeks went by before I planted them and they started to sprout. My wife was so proud of the seed and me she wanted to place them in the kitchen window of our apartment.
I felt that was not a great idea, but she felt that was the best window in the house to get the proper sunlight, and that is what she wanted; I love her, so who was I to deny her what she wanted?
So I made a plant hanger and placed them in the kitchen window.
For the first week it was remarkable how fast they grew and how thick the stems and root base was.
But one day as I was washing the dishes, the worst thing I could have imagine happen, as I was washing the dishes somehow I dumped the hanger as I was taking out the trash; I heard a thump but I did not pay it too much attention.
When I came back in the apartment and walked into the kitchen, there was the whole pot, plants, dirt and all, in the dish water.
I quickly scooped them up, packed the dirt around the roots and put new soil in the pot so that I could start pouring water on the roots to flush out the soapy water.
They started to wither and I lost one plant, but after a week they began to recover. But it happened again today.
So I did the same thing as I did before; with the resolution of reinforcing the hanger! But I don't know how good the chance of them surviving this second tomato emergency is going to be. If anything, what can I do?
Hi! Well, obviously lesson #1 is, make sure your tomato hangers are strong enough to cope with an adult plant -- but I think you got that one by now...
A lot of container gardeners use a mild solution of dish soap and water to kill aphids on tomato plants. So the soap in itself is not deadly.
However, if the soapy water coats the plant's leaves, then it may prevent them from feeding on sunlight properly. That could be why your other plant died. The fall might also have damaged its main stem.
Washing the roots is important, but you should try to wash the stems and leaves gently too. Otherwise, I think you did the right thing to replace the soil. Perhaps half a day outside might perk it up once you have repotted it.
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According to the most recent information from the American Cancer Society, ovarian and uterine cancers are among the eight leading sites of cancer affecting women. Gynecologic malignancies, or cancers of the female reproductive tract (including the vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes), are increasing in their importance and incidence.
The Gynecologic Oncology Program at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center provides the latest in diagnostic and treatment services for women with possible pre-cancerous conditions or with malignancies of the reproductive tract. The most common of these cancers involve the uterus, ovaries, and cervix, although any part of the female reproductive tract may be involved.
Working closely with radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, pathologists and other oncology-related medical specialists, each patient is provided with a multi-disciplinary approach to her specific cancer in order to achieve the best possible outcome. Additionally, patients are assisted by a team of specialists from social work, nutritional counseling, pharmacy, home health and pastoral care who are all working in a concerted effort to optimize the quality of life and improve survival. At each step of the way, patients are offered guidance and support from the initial decision-making process throughout the course of treatment and beyond into the realm of survivorship.
Women with certain types of gynecologic cancer are often treated with a hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus and in some cases, the ovaries, fallopian tubes and/or certain lymph nodes. If you are considering gynecologic surgery, ask Dr. Oakley about minimally invasive da Vinci Surgery, which uses the latest in surgical and robotics technologies and is beneficial for performing complex surgery. Dr. Oakley has met Intuitive Surgical's rigorous training standards and completed their comprehensive training program. He is experienced in performing a variety of gynecologic surgical procedures using the da Vinci Surgical System.
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As we move into the hottest…and most glorious days of the summer season, blazing stove burners, hot ovens and steaming pots and pans are the last things on our minds. We're more inclined to laze the afternoons away in a hammock or by the seaside.
And while all that might be true, we still need to maintain our vitality…summer won't last forever (as we know all too well come January). If we try to subsist for too long on fruit, snacks and smoothies, we'll find ourselves weak and lethargic by the beginning of autumn. Even though the weather is warm, we need to keep our internal 'fire stoked' so that we have strength and vitality for the cooler weather that will come all too soon.
Try this simple menu. It has lots to choose from…varying tastes and textures, light cooking, crisp freshness, high protein and nutrient dense to keep us nourished…so we sail from summer right into autumn.
Artichoke Salad with Greens and Grapes
A more festive and elegant salad is not to be had. Light and fresh, but rich enough to be decadent, this is a symphony of flavors and textures that makes any occasion just a bit more special.
Makes 3-4 servings
extra virgin olive oil
2-3 cloves fresh garlic, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thin half moon slices
sea salt
8-10 marinated or frozen artichoke hearts, split in half lengthwise
1 red pepper, roasted over an open flame, peeled, seeded, sliced into thin ribbons
juice of 2 lemons
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons umeboshi or red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons brown rice syrup
generous pinch black pepper
2 bunches watercress, stem tips trimmed, left whole
25-30 fresh green or red grapes, removed from stems
2-3 fresh green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
Place a small amount of oil, garlic and onion in a skillet and turn heat to medium. When the onions begin to sizzle, add a pinch of salt and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in artichoke hearts and red pepper ribbons and sauté just until heated through, about 2 minutes more.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together lemon juice, oil, ume vinegar and rice syrup, adjusting seasonings to taste.
To plate the dressing, arrange watercress on a platter, with grapes sprinkled around the rim. Spoon sautéed artichoke heart mixture over the top and drizzle lightly with dressing, serving the balance of the dressing on the side for those who want to use more. Sprinkle with scallions and serve immediately after dressing.
Cook's Tip: To add some real fun and interest to this salad, freeze the grapes before putting the salad together.
Spicy White Bean-Tomato Pate
A great special occasion starter, served with elegant toast points or crackers, this is also great at a picnic or any other outdoor celebration. Mound it in a bowl and serve it with delicious whole grain bread.
Makes 5-6 servings
extra virgin olive oil
2-3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
1 red onion, finely diced
sea salt
generous pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups cooked/canned cannellini beans
1/3 cup oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes, diced
grated zest of 1 lemon
juice of one half fresh lemon
generous pinch dried basil
2-3 leaves Romaine lettuce, washed well, left whole
1 sprig fresh parsley, finely minced
Place a small amount of oil, garlic and onion in a deep skillet and turn heat to medium. When the onions begin to sizzle, add a pinch of salt and the red pepper flakes and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and lemon zest, season to taste with salt and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer bean mixture to a food processor. Add lemon juice and dried basil and puree until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or water to loosen. Note that olive oil will create a much richer pate than the water.
To serve, lay lettuce leaves around the rim of a platter. Mound pate in the center and sprinkle with parsley. You may also press the pate into a shallow bowl for a more casual presentation. Serve with crackers, pita or toast points. Makes 2-3 cups pate.
Cook's Tip: Use canned organic beans in place of cooking them from scratch. Just rinse well before use.
Quinoa Tabouleh with Avocado
I was never a big fan of tabouleh because I did not care for the wet texture of it. My husband loves it so I had to figure out a way to work it into my cooking. So I tried the classic recipe with quinoa in place of bulgur and viola! I fell in love with tabouleh.
Makes 4-5 servings
1 cup quinoa, rinsed very well
2 cups spring or filtered water
Sea salt
Cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon brown rice syrup
6 to 7 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
2 cloves fresh garlic, very finely minced
½ red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, cut into small dice
2 to 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, cut into small dice
½ cup small dice cucumber
½ avocado, ripe, but firm, cut into small dice
Add quinoa and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until quinoa has absorbed all the water and has opened (a small "tail" forms on each grain, like a tadpole), about 25 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a mixing bowl, fluff with a fork and allow to come to room temperature.
While the quinoa cools, whisk together ½ teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, lemon juice, oil and rice syrup. Set aside.
When the quinoa is cooled, fold in oil mixture and all the vegetables, tossing very gently to incorporate, but not break the avocado into mush. Serve within 2 hours of making this dish or it will get soggy. (If making ahead, do not add the oil mixture until close to serving time.)
Cook's Tip: It is important to wash quinoa very well, as it is coated with an oily substance called saponin that can make it taste bitter.
Pesto Pizza with Artichoke Hearts
A yummy festive dish…just fancy enough to work at a cocktail party, but casual enough for a casual evening of snacks and old movies.
Makes 6-8 servings
1, 10-inch whole wheat focaccia, fully baked
¾ cup fresh basil pesto (recipe follows)
1, 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, thinly sliced
½ cup finely minced oil-cured black olives
generous pinch crushed red pepper flakes
extra virgin olive oil
1 ripe tomato, thinly sliced into rounds, do not peel or seed
Preheat oven to 350o and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare pesto. Spread a thin layer evenly over focaccia. Top with artichoke heart slices, black olives and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Arrange tomato slices over top of pizza and drizzle lightly with oil.
Bake until crust is golden at the edges and tomatoes are wilted, about 15 minutes.
Fresh Basil Pesto
1 cup pine nuts or walnuts
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons white miso
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons brown rice syrup or honey
spring or filtered water
Place pine nuts, oil and basil in a food processor and puree until smooth. Add miso, vinegar and rice syrup and puree until smooth, slowly adding water to achieve desired consistency. Do not thin too much. Makes about 2 cups pesto.
Cook's Tip: The balance of un-used pesto can be frozen or used in another recipe within 24 hours.
Vanilla Flan
There is nothing quite like a light, delicately sweet flan to end any meal--from a casual weeknight dinner to a holiday feast fit for royalty. Don't let its elegant presentation intimidate you--it doesn't get easier than this one.
Makes 4 servings
1 ½ cups unsweetened organic almond milk
2 teaspoons brown rice syrup
grated zest of 1 lemon
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, pulp removed
pinch sea salt
2 tablespoons agar flakes
1 tablespoon arrowroot, dissolved in small amount cold water
5 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon brown rice syrup
½ (one half) teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Fresh mint sprigs and raspberries, for garnish
Place milk, rice syrup, lemon zest, vanilla pulp, salt and agar in a saucepan and place over low heat. Cook, stirring, frequently, until agar dissolves about 20 minutes. Stir in dissolved arrowroot, stirring until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Spoon mixture into 4 lightly oiled 6 ounce custard cups or ramekins. Set aside for 20 minutes. Place in refrigerator until firmly set, within an hour.
To serve, invert ramekins onto individual serving plates. Make the glaze by combining maple syrup, rice syrup and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a high boil, foaming. Remove from heat, whisk in lemon juice and cool for 1-2 minutes. Whisk to loosen and spoon over each flan. Serve garnished with fresh mint leaves and seasonal berries.


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Harper baseball falls to Ozona
By Danny Hirt —
Harper High School's varsity baseball team suffered a loss in its only game of the past week, dropping a 13-9 decision at district opponent Ozona on Friday.
Due to testing this week, the Longhorns won't hit the playing field until Friday when they travel to Eldorado. The junior varsity squads will face off at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity contest to follow.
HHS will return home Tuesday to face the Junction Eagles at 7 p.m. The JVs will play at 5 p.m.
Ozona 13, Harper 9
The Longhorns saw an early 2-0 lead in the second inning evaporate as host Ozona scored 13 runs in the next five innings on its way to a 13-9 victory over Harper on Friday.
After plating a run in each of the first two innings, Ozona countered with a run in the bottom of the second and two more in the third. From there, the Lions tacked on three runs in the fourth, three more in the fifth and a four-spot in the sixth.
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Dinar Revalue
Dinar is the currency of Iraq and eight other Arab countries. In 2007, Central Bank of Iraq had formed a new strategic project known as "Iraqi Currency revaluation". It had been decided that currency will be re-denominated by removing zeros from it to ease the cash transactions. It has been suggested to remove three zeros from the Dinar note by keeping the dinar's actual value same. But it is very difficult to relate Dinar re-denomination with Dinar revaluation. Estimating the fluctuation of dinar revalue in the Iraqi market is very complicated process.
Dinar Revalue: Process
The value of money in Iraq is very unstable because of its various political and security issues. Iraqi government need to pay attention towards the Dinar revaluation in the foreign exchange market and in the global economy.
Dinar revalue will bring certain changes in the Iraq economy but the major focus is whether Iraq is geared up for such a change or not. To cope up with this change it is very important that Iraqi people should be educated and most important the verbal education. Later on when they achieve a certain standard in the economy they can become better educated and live a standard quality of life.
Dinar Revalue: Current State
At present, Iraqi Dinar is 1175 to 1 USD. But with a Dinar revaluation it is predicted that Iraqi Dinar would stand at 3 Dinars to 1 USD. It is anticipated by economists that investors who have invested in Dinar will yield good profits in near future after Dinar revaluation. There are lots of positive signs which reflect that many oil companies and nations are signing contracts with Iraq for oil reserves.
There are chances that Dinar revaluation will occur after June 2011 or later in 2012. It is predicted so because of following reasons:
• UNSC has abandoned Iraq's appeal for an expansion of DFI protection of a year.
• Article 110 of the Iraqi constitutor needs parliament approval.
Dinar Revalue: future
People looking to invest in Iraq currency, Dinar, should first of all look for the Dinar revaluation process. Iraqi Dinar has experienced a huge low during wars, unstable political climates and economical environments, which has caused concerned for the Iraqi government to go through a Dinar revalue. Iraqi residents spend most of their dinars in purchasing the little necessities of their everyday life which is bringing great blows for the economy. This reason has pressurized the Iraqi government to go for a Dinar revaluation and enhance the Dinar value against the US dollar.
Iraqi economy has started to stabilize and its oil exports assure that the Dinar will get revalued and it will reach levels where it can compete with the US dollar. Under Presidential order 13303 US citizens have the right to invest in the new Iraq and Iraqi Dinar just like an Iraqi citizen. On the whole, the Iraqi Dinar is determined to be a controlled currency and is not accepted by international banks. It is prohibited to be traded on any forex exchange. Only authorized currency dealers have the rights to sell and purchase Dinar bank notes that are already in circulation. So, wait for the time when Dinar revalue process is completed and after it gets official recognition in the foreign exchange market.


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Steam regions
If I buy the game here, then I will always get a key for my region? (Russia) I bought this game here, hoping to get ROW version instead of RU + CIS.
Square Enix has region locked Theif, so if you bought it with a Russian IP address you would be getting the RU + CIS version.
Some games (like thief) are region-locked. so when you see the game page on the site you have to check whether the version you are buying is global or locked to a specific region. usually russian versions are cheaper, but restricted. as far as i know gamersgate.com has the uk/global version. note that some game publishers automatically activate localized versions in germany and russia.
Where in the description written about regional restrictions? Russian version really cheaper ... in Steam. And here for this big price I dont expect to see the Russian region.
If It is dependent on the buyers IP address - Pretty crappy, but even the steam service itself is implementing new region locks on game play, not just activation. I know if you redeem the ROW or EFIGS you can play it anywhere, but a copy bought as RU/CIS or ASIA will be region locked not just to activation, but also launching the game.
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ROBIN WILLIAMS, KINGSBURY HALL, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m., $80-$150
It's easy to look at this appearance by the manic Robin Williams that's being billed as "an evening of sit-down" and be disappointed that it's not an evening of stand-up comedy. After all, Williams is one of the legends of the form, rising through the comedy club circuit of the '70s to become a TV star (via his own sitcom, Mork & Mindy, and regular appearances on Johnny Carson) and eventually an Oscar-winning actor starring in films like Good Will Hunting, The Fisher King and Good Morning Vietnam (we'll go ahead and try to forget about Toys and some of the family-friendly fare he's worked on).
Here's why this night at Kingsbury Hall is still a good bet. Williams has always been a great talk-show guest, and he'll be joined by long-time friend and fellow comic legend David Steinberg, who will act as interviewer to Williams, and who undoubtedly knows more about Williams trials and tribulations through Hollywood than anyone. It's most likely a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Williams up close and in person, and I'm betting you'll laugh as much Wednesday as you would have at one of his stand-up shows.


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Let's say a player is drafted in the 2012 draft. What is the intermediate process for him getting a call to the Major League team that drafted him?
The exact path is very different for each player. Many players will skip one or several of the following levels of the minor leagues.
For college pitchers, often the first thing they must do is finish their current collegiate seasons.
Here are the possible levels of professional baseball in most major league organizations:
It's a long road to get from the draft to the major leagues, excellent players often shortcut one or many levels of their team's farm system, but most players play for at least part of one season in the minor leagues (the last player to go straight to the bigs from the draft was Mike Leake in Cincinnati a couple of years ago)


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Jake William Martin
Position: TE
Height: 6-4 Weight: 238 lbs.
Born: October 27, 1942 in Gainesville, GA
High School: Gainesville
College: Georgia Tech (school history) (Martin college stats)
Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2nd round (10th overall) of the 1964 AFL Draft.
Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 2nd round (21st overall) of the 1964 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 7 (8324th overall since 1950)
Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com
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Used in everything from candy to toothpaste to natural pesticides, peppermint contains a host of compounds that benefit human health in a number of different ways.
Health Benefits of Peppermint
The peppermint plant is actually a wild hybrid cross between the watermint and the spearmint plant. Although indigenous to Mediterranean regions, peppermint has spread to every region of the globe. Peppermint can be found growing wild in moist, low-lying areas. Its fast-growing, spreading habit is so prolific that it is considered to be an invasive weed by many. However, the lowly peppermint plant contains a great deal of nutritional value.
For starters, fresh peppermint contains high concentrations of vitamins A and C. In addition, peppermint is a rich source of several minerals including calcium copper, iron, potassium, and selenium.
Peppermint has a soothing, calming effect on body tissues. Therefore, it is used to treat stress-related stomach conditions and to ease the aches, pains, and discomfort associated with flu symptoms. The high concentrations of menthol in peppermint help break up phlegm and provide relief from upper respiratory irritation. It is also a common ingredient used in topical chest rubs.
The research on the compounds contained in peppermint reaches further than colds and the flu. In fact, a compound in peppermint – perillyl alcohol – has been isolated and found to stop the growth of pancreatic and liver tumors in animal subjects. More research is being done to see if the same results can be produced in humans.
Preparing Peppermint
Peppermint tea is a wonderful way to incorporate the health benefits of the peppermint plant. Simply wash about one quarter cup of fresh leaves and crush them slightly to release their oil. Cover with boiling water and let steep for a few minutes. Strain the leaves. Add honey and lemon, if desired. Drink peppermint tea hot or cold. As an alternative, peppermint leaves can be added to green salads, fish and chicken dishes, and vegetable dishes.
Peppermint is far more than an after dinner breath-freshener. It has many known health benefits and with further research, more benefits are sure to be revealed.
References: Ensminger AH, Esminger M. K. J. e. al. Food for Health: A Nutrition Encyclopedia. Clovis, California: Pegus Press; 1986.


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Bethany Place is a non-profit transitional home for single women and unwed mothers who desire to break the cycle of their past and to heal the wounds of fear and low self worth. Through a positive home atmosphere, discipline and responsibility, it is the focus of Bethany Place to educate such women to become productive, secure and stable members of society through hard work, dedication and determination.
Special Note
God has called us to "feed the hungry, take in the homeless and clothe the naked" (Isaiah 58:6-7). Our main thrust in ministry is to disciple women and children (James 1:27), to break the generational chains of poverty and sin by teaching the Word of God (Hebrews 4:12). Our desire is to see women come into the fullness of Christ and to become Godly women and Godly mothers.
James 1:27
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
A safe haven for women and children to heal from the wounds that almost destroyed their lives.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
About Us
Michael and Sandra Reed
Founders and Directors of Bethany Place
Bethany Place was founded in 1988 in Woodstock, Ga. Michael and Sandra Reed were so moved by the needs of the less fortunate, they began to collect food, clothing, furniture and household goods in an attempt to meet the needs of the many. They soon began to see many trends between poverty and abuse. This became very prevalent in women and children. Michael And Sandra came to realize that although meeting some of the physical needs were important, in most it was nothing more than a "band-aid" effect. In 1990, they desired to create a home with a positive family environment in an attempt to nurture not only the physical needs of the women and children, but also to provide them with an opportunity to break their past and create a better future.
I come with no hope to keep my baby. You showed me the light and gave me the will to fight. My broken bones are now healing. You have sheltered me from the storm and kept me and my baby safe and warm. Now you are bringing me back into the light. Where the devil had me in his grip so tight. I am now set free to be the person Jesus wants me to be. You gave me hope to fight out of the dark into the light. I will love you forever and you will always be a part of my life. Thank you for giving me the will to fight.
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Hey all, I was just wondering if it isnt possible for some one to make a mod with master/aprentice roles so that it would be possible to play with another player and not kill each other. Both parties would have to agree to it kinda like a duel. But heres the trick, you would have to split a certain amount of force points, and when one dies so does the other. They would also show up as a team on the standings and fight beside each other in duels. Just a thought. Any feed back would be cool.:D
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Safety at a crossroads
Photo: Breann Gonzalez
Sen. Mike DeWine (D-Ohio) has pushed a number of highway bill measures geared toward increasing public awareness and safety, including the Safe Streets and Highways provision, which would require states to identify and publicize their most dangerous intersections.
Photos: AAA Michigan
Prior to improvements (top), the crash-prone intersection of 7 Mile Road and Dequindre Street in Detroit had small, 8-inch-diameter signals, left turn prohibition, and no dedicated left turn lane. Based on recommendations by engineers from AAA, the city created a dedicated left-turn lane, added a protected left-turn arrow, and replaced the signal lenses with brighter 12-inch lenses (bottom).
Photos: Horner & Shifrin
Traffic at the intersection of Obernefemann Road and State Street in O'Fallon, Ill. (top)—already busy thanks to motorists from a nearby interstate—will soon increase when the city's Sports Complex and Community Park opens later this year. A proposed roundabout designed by Horner & Shifrin Inc., shown (bottom), would increase pedestrian safety, increase traffic flow, and reduce air/noise pollution.
A lot of action occurs at an intersection. Cars and trucks speed in from all directions, stopping, turning, changing lanes. Introducing other variables—such as poor visibility, bad weather, inadequate signage, and human error—to these hubs of activity leads to a recipe for disaster.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, approximately 40% of all automotive collisions occur at intersections. Also, intersection crashes account for 50% of injury crashes and 21% of all roadway fatalities. In 2001, for example, there were nearly 3 million intersection-related crashes in the United States, causing 8876 deaths.
Motivated by such tragic numbers and personal experience—one of his eight children died in a collision—one Congressman has called for a full disclosure of the nation's intersection crash statistics. Sen. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) sponsored a number of provisions in the recently passed $300 billion highway bill designed to bring attention to several problem areas that befuddle transportation safety. His efforts include programs designed to raise awareness about vehicle and roadway safety, improve driver education and licensing, ban the sale of remote devices used to change traffic signals, and step up traffic safety law enforcement.
Among the causes championed by DeWine include the Safe Streets and Highways provision. Co-sponsored by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W. Va.), the provision would fund a mandatory program requiring states to identify, rank according to severity, and publicly disclose a list of its most dangerous roads and intersections.
"The public has a right to know where dangerous roads and intersections are in their communities, and where these tragic deaths are occurring," said DeWine. "That way, residents can not only make sure improvements are being made, but they can make responsible decisions when driving their families or handing their keys to young drivers."
For the past eight years, one innovative program has sought to improve safety at problem intersections. In the mid-1990s, the city of Detroit approached the Dearborn-based Michigan arm of the American Automobile Association (AAA) with concerns about problem areas within its boundaries, including intersections. The mayor and a team of AAA traffic safety engineers put their heads together to come up with a plan.
"AAA worked with the city to identify problem locations to conduct an initial assessment of the safety issues and what kind of analysis was needed," said Jeffrey Bagdade, a traffic engineer who previously worked with AAA. "The best source of data was the Michigan crash database from the State Police. Once we combed through that, we pulled individual collision reports to make sure we actually knew what was going on." Details from the crash data—including the position of vehicles involved, the nature of damage sustained, and the severity of crashes—further informed the engineers.
After its initial assessment, the team zeroed in on specific intersections to target. They conducted a study of each site and performed a benefit/cost analysis to determine what improvements, if any, would be feasible and economical. AAA worked with the city of Detroit to identify potential funding sources for improvements. The city used existing federal safety funds; they also received money from the state earmarked for road upgrades.
The project moved relatively fast; the assessments began in 1996 and improvements at the first three Detroit intersections were completed in 1997. Initial success motivated other agencies to join the program—the Michigan DOT, the city of Grand Rapids, and Wayne County (home to Detroit) jumped in.
According to Bagdade, the extent of enhancements varies from intersection to intersection. "Common improvements that we implemented included increasing the size of the signals," he said. "Most urban areas used smaller signal heads—8 inches in diameter, the minimum. We recommended upgrading to larger 12-inch heads, making sign improvements, adding left-turn green arrows, and placing extra signal heads at the far left of the intersection."
Other measures included adding or enhancing pavement markings, re-striping intersections, adding turn lanes, enlarging and illuminating signs, and installing "count-down" pedestrian signals. The cost for these upgrades varies. According to Bagdade, the average is $50,000 to $100,000 for an intersection undergoing signal improvements and pavement markings. Basic improvements—such as minor sign changes and simple markings—could total as little as $1000; more ambitious projects involving widening of turn lanes, alterations to medians, and other significant changes could cost up to $250,000
A total of 400 Michigan sites have been targeted since the program's inception; to date, improvements have been completed at approximately 225 sites. In 2003, researchers from Wayne State University in Detroit evaluated 84 sites involved in the program. The study revealed that the improved sites saw a 25% reduction in crashes, and 40% reduction in injuries, compared to before the changes were implemented.
Additionally, the program has been further expanded to Wisconsin. In November 2005, Bagdade left AAA to work as senior transportation engineer for Berkley, Mich.-based consulting firm Opus Hamilton, one of the companies that conducted the initial assessments in Detroit, but he continues to work with AAA on the intersection project.
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I had pretty much decided I wasn't going to talk anymore about dates, for awhile at least. Despite the fact I had created a newer version of my datetime regex. But a recent comment made it seem needed. I've posted 11 different date regexs to the www.Regexplib.com site. Each is a little different from the other.
Some are just dates, some are datetime, some are mm/dd/yyyy some dd/mm/yyyy or yyyy/mm/dd. The one thing they have in common is that they all work as they are suppose to. They all handle leap years correctly I've received lots of comments that would make you think otherwise. Now its not like I haven't messed up a regex before. And if I receive a comment point out those errors I appreciate them because that allow me to correct my mistakes. But most of the negative comment are just incorrect statements. They are arguments for invalid points. Apparently exactly what a Leap Year is and when they occurs is not as common knowledge as I thought.. I've gotten several comments telling me what is and isn't a leap year none of which have been correct. So I'm just going to gather info all my date regexs here so I cant refer people to this blog where I can have links to documentation on the subject.
What are Leap Years and when do they occur?
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/astronomy/LeapYear.html or
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/leap_years.html if you need a second opinion
my date regexs by category
Gregorian 4 digit years ranging from 1600-9999
c) yyyy/mm/dd: Four digit years ranging from 1600-9999
mmm dd, yyyy
dd mmm yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy Julian and Gregorian. Four digit years ranging 0001-9999. includes missing days
dd/mm/yyyy Julian and Gregorian. Four digit years ranging 0001-9999. includes missing days
About the Julian and Gregorian regexs (3f and 3g)
These expressions remove the range restriction of the year and validate for all A.D. Dates
They are both based on the premise of the switch from the Julian calendar in 1582 to the Gregorian. The match missing days in 1752 are included but don't really belong for the conversion in 1582. The link to the details of the missing days are included in the comment of the regex
I hope this clears up the confusion
Several year ago I decided to learn Regular Expressions. I had been skimming over an article about using
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Oct 8, 2011 9:20 AM
We don't often find ourselves in situations that require wearing cowboy boots, but sometimes we wish we did. Daaamn, there are a lot of nice pairs out there! If we were to, say, sign up for a line dancing class and start frequenting a Western-themed bar, do you think we'd have enough cred to purchase these Lane Sweet Caroline Cowboy Boots ($420)? No, we didn't think so either. But we can dream, and now also quietly hum Sweet Caroline to ourselves for the rest of the day since it's stuck in our heads. (And yours now, too. You're welcome!)
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So Doan sticks his stick under Lilja's arm and it's a holding the stick penalty on Lilja? That's soft. Especially for a 5-on-3.
Detroit at Phoenix
Started by YzerFan19, Mar 04, 2006 09:27 PM
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Posted March 04, 2006 - 09:27 PM
Posted March 04, 2006 - 09:49 PM
Well hell, of course the 'Yotes are gonna score if the refs won't get off Gretzky's c*ck and keep giving Phoenix 5-on-3s.
ETA: And the Wings finally get their own 5-on-3 and throw it away.
ETA: And the Wings finally get their own 5-on-3 and throw it away.
Posted March 04, 2006 - 10:40 PM
I'm absolutely amazed that they gave the bench minor to Phoenix for Gretzky yapping.
Posted March 04, 2006 - 11:35 PM
Maybe it's just because the Wings haven't been involved in many, but I'm glad to see that shootouts haven't taken the excitement out of penalty shots.
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Visit the summit of Mt. Wellington. mt. Wellington forms the scenic and spectacular backdrop to the beautiful harbour city of Hobart. At over 1200m high the views are spectacular on a clear day.
Mt. Field National Park, Tasmania's oldest National Park only 1 hr drive from Hobart.
Lake Dobson alpine walk
Tall Trees walk (Talles Hardwood Trees in the world!)
Russell Falls
Personally guided tour of wildlife sanctuary
Cost is $105 adult or $99 concession (YHA, VIP, Student). This includes entrance fees and national parks pass. You may bring your lunch with you or we will stop to give you an opportunity to purchase your lunch on the day.
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When 39-year old fashion designer Diane Hoelscher kissed her kids good-bye in 1986 she promised them she'd be back, but she was wrong, according to Episode 2 of Season 3 of the Cold Justice series on TNT network. Former prosecutor Kelly Siegler and former investigator Yolanda McClary teamed up to figure out who murdered Hoelscher who left on her trip to Houston on Feb. 4, 1986 and was not seen again until her body was discovered 11 years later in a field in Waller County, Texas.
Diane was a designer of high end furs and clothing in San Antonio when she reportedly set out on a trip to Houston that ended up being a rendezvous with death.
Siegler explains early on that complications often arise when three different jurisdictions are involved in one murder case. In this case the San Antonio Police Department, Waller County Sheriff's Office and the Houston Police Department all were involved.
The reasons for this murder case stretching across these three areas were that husband Joe Hoelscher Sr. reported her missing to SAPD, her body was found in Waller County and her car was found in Harris County (Houston).
McClary says there are two primary theories as to who murdered Diane. Siegler writes out the list on the chalkboard in the Waller County Sheriff's Office which includes the husband ( normally a suspect) Joel Hoelscher, Sr. and a random killer.
It will be a difficult puzzle to unravel since the skeletal remains of the victim weren't found until 11 years later, McClary explains. Many clues will have disappeared from the crime scene during that time. Also, it may be impossible to tell whether some of the injuries to the skeleton were caused by animals roaming the field or the killer himself.
Diane's mother, brother and sister-in-law all traveled from Florida to Alabama to meet with Siegler and McClary as part of the televised investigation. Diane's mother Yvonne Davis said, "She didn't have to go through this. She was a beautiful seamstress. She made all her own prom dresses."
She further said of her son-in-law, "I always wondered where his money came from. He impressed me as being smooth."
Don Davis, Diane's brother, said, "I always thought it was strange that none of the family knew she was missing until four weeks later. My mother called to wish one of the children happy birthday and Joseph got on the phone and said Diane was missing for four weeks."
Cathy Davis, Diane's sister-in-law, went to the San Antonio Police Department to check on the status of the case. She said, "They thought Diane wanted to be missing. So they backed off the case. I thought maybe every Christmas I would hear from Diane."
Cathy said that when she received the word that Diane's skeletal remains had been found it was a big shock.
Kelly said, "At this point we don't know who killed Diane. We have three things we need to check out first including Diane's briefcase, her car and her body."
Yolanda added, "The only thing found in her briefase was her driver's license. 'It almost looks staged. Not something a random killer would do."'
Yolanda further said, "There were no statements from mall security in Houston where her car was found. I don't believe that car was in the parking lot for three months before it was found. That's also against a random killer."
Siegler and McClary then leave the mall in Houston and drive in the Cold Justice van to the field where Diane's remains were found in Waller County. Yolanda said "the fact the body was found 25 yards from the road creates another hurdle for the investigation in addition to the 11-year time lapse."
Kelly said, "This location was an easy place to hide the body. Travelers along this Farm to Market Road were few and far between. We still have a whole lot of questions."
Retired San Antonio Police Department detective Pete Lopez met with the TNT team and recalled talking to Joseph in 1986 after his wife's disapearance. He said, "Joseph was evasive. He'd filed for bankruptcy. We figured she was hiding until he could collect the insurance. He would start crying to avoid answering questions. I always thought she was alive."
Larry Ott, Houston Police Department, said, "We checked every fabric place and hotel. We couldn't find a trace of her. The fabric stores said they wouldn't buy from an individual."
Yolanda concludes, "It appears Diane's trip never happened."
A neighbor of the Hoelscher's said Joseph remarked to him that, "The hotel said she left with a guy at the Galleria Hotel in Houston."
The investigation took a dramatic turn when the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification matched the DNA from the skeletal remains to that of Diane's DNA. That was when the missing case was transformed into a murder case.
Alan Brown, a former Houston homicide detective who appears frequently on the show, said he attempted to talk with Joel Hoelscher, Sr. as part of the TNT investigation. Brown reported that, "I talked to Joe for four hours. I would ask him a question and he would go off into right field and not answer the questions. He cried on command."
Two years after Diane's death, Joseph had her declared legally dead and collected the $500,000 from her life insurance policy, according to Kelly.
Diane's brother Jeff said he received a call from her the week before she went missing in which she confided, "Joe's having psychological problems. She then said her husband came into the room and they quit talking about him."
When investigators visit with Joe's ex-wife they discover more news. Kelly said, "She told us he was on top of her in the middle of the night when she woke up. He was choking me. When I said something he stopped. As soon as he went to work, I got a restraining order and never saw him again."
When the TNT team interview son Joe Jr., who was only age 10 when his mother was murdered, he said he never knew his father to be a person who cried a lot. He said his father told him he'd hired a private investigator to look for Diane.
After the TNT team of sleuths investigate that issue, Yolanda says, "He didn't hire a private investigator. It would've cost him $50,000, and he didn't do it."
The team also discovers he had filed a divorce petition in 1982 against Diane.
With the evidence collected by Siegler and McClary, Waller County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Heather Owens and Sheriff Glenn Smith present the case to District Attorney Elton Mathis for prosecution. Mathis reportedly said he would present the case to the Waller County Grand Jury and seek an indictment against the husband.
Mathis was reported on the show to have said, "He's told way too many lies."
Although there is no report yet as to what the grand jury will decide on the case, the relatives of Diane Hoelscher are grateful to the TNT team of Kelly, Yolanda and Alan Brown for moving this murder case further down the road in the direction of a final resolution.
Fans of Cold Justice may tune in to TNT each Friday at 9/8 CST for another episode of a real-life investigation into an unsolved cold case. There are approximately 200,000 cold cases leaving a trail of blood across the landscape of America.
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The skies above Lake Travis will burst with explosions of light and boom with the patriotic rumble of fireworks during the annual Fourth of July party at Shore Club Volente Beach. The family-friendly event is open to the public and has become the most exciting way to celebrate Independence Day in the Greater Austin and Hill Country area. According to past attendees, it's also the most spectacular fireworks display anywhere on the lake.
The celebration kicks off at 6pm, when the beach opens for visitors who bring their own blankets and chairs and pick a spot to lounge in the balmy breezes, watch the sun go down over the water, then stay for the fireworks show at dusk. Beach access is $10 per person. Tickets are available online.
For the VIP treatment, seating on the Shore Club patio is available for the first 200 guests lucky enough to get reservations in time. The price is $25 per person and includes a Tex-Mex Fajita Buffet meal and live music, plus a great view of the fireworks. Kids under 13 years are $15. Live entertainment features Ralphie G & DJ Madness. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling (512) 258-5110.
Known as a great venue for private parties, company picnics and corporate events, Shore Club Volente Beach is also home to Volente Beach Water Park, a favorite summertime spot for families to enjoy some fun in the sun and the thrill of a water-based theme park. Attractions include three waterslides, Pirate Ship pool, Lazy Lagoon, sandy beach, Sidewinder water coaster, boat/WaveRunner rentals, picnic areas (bring your cooler, but no alcohol) and a swim-up Tiki Bar that offers the resort-style party setting of Cancun and Jamaica, with a laid-back Lake Travis vibe and Hill Country charm. The water park is open 11am to 7pm and entry is $17.99 for adults, $15.99 for kids. Access to the beach to watch the fireworks is free with paid attendance at the water park on the day of the show.
The Beach Bar & Grill serves burgers, sandwiches, steaks and seafood to hungry diners, fresh from a day of water-skiing and boating, or just escaping the hustle and bustle of the city for a taste of lake-side relaxation. Happy Hour is a hit each Wednesday to Friday and live bands are featured on the weekends.
For a real getaway, Shore Club Volente Beach even operates two lakefront vacation rentals, with the convenience of a hotel, but the seclusion and freedom of your own private lake house.
Doors open for the July 4th Party at 6pm. Fireworks display starts at dusk. Shore Club Volente beach is located on the shores of Lake Travis at 16107 FM 2769 in Volente, Texas. The venue can be accessed by car or boat, even with the lower lake levels.


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Shelley Solomon Joins MTSA Staff
Shelley Solomon has been named administrative assistant to the president and dean/program administrator at the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (MTSA). In her new role, Solomon will support MTSA's President and the Dean in the day-to-day operations at the school. She replaces Martie Hansen who recently retired from the same position.
"I'm honored to welcome Shelley Solomon to MTSA," said Dr. Kenneth Schwab, President of MTSA. "Her wealth of experience in school administration and teaching in various educational environments will be an ideal addition to our team."
Solomon has more than two decades of experience in the educational field, including work with schools in both the United States and Canada. Most recently, she was principal of College Heights Christian School in Lacombe, Alberta. She also served in administrative roles for three private schools in California.
Prior to that, she worked for the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for nearly a decade and taught at College Park Elementary School in Oshawa, Ontario, and Greater Nashville Junior Academy.
"It's exciting to join a school like MTSA, which has a strong reputation as a leader in high-quality education for nurse anesthetists," Solomon said.
A member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Solomon earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Social Work from Union College in Lincoln, Neb.


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StarCraft II is a game of some serious mouse clicking, but what if there was a way that you could play the games by just moving your eyeballs and pressing a single button? Well, Tobii has some very cool eye-tracking system that uses an infrared tracking camera and an infrared illuminator to pinpoint the precise location of your pupils.
Dvice are the ones behind the report, where they've said:
The thing to remember here is that all of these actions are entirely independent of the location of the mouse cursor. Effectively, you're getting a second cursor, controlled by wherever you look, to use at the same time as the mouse. For example, you can target a Psi Storm with your eyes while simultaneously using your mouse to select and move your High Templar to safety. And as Fredrik points out, when you move around the map with your gaze, your mouse never has to leave your units and your fingers never have to leave your hotkeys.


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Safe Security Alarms was established in 1988. Paul Sargenti is the co-founder and CEO. The headquarters is in San Ramon, California.
Safe Security Alarm Monitoring serves all 50 States except for remote areas. It does not cover Canada.
Many customers of Safe Security Alarm Monitoring had monitoring problems and equipment problems. There is general dissatisfaction and it's hard to find a good review. If you call customer service, however, you may find their sales people to be friendly and helpful.


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A.M. Vitals: 'Mini-Med' Plans Subject of Senate Probe
Mini Coverage?: A Senate committee has broadened its probe of limited-benefit health insurance plans, also known as "mini-med" plans, beyond its original focus on coverage offered by McDonald's, the WSJ reports. The plans are low cost but have annual benefit caps as low as $1,000. Democrats on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation are investigating whether the plans should be more tightly regulated until 2014, when tax credits intended to help low-wage workers to purchase insurance will kick in, the WSJ says.
Scans in the ER: A new study finds that between 1995 and 2007, CT scan usage in emergency rooms grew at a 16% annual rate, the Los Angeles Times reports. The lead author of the study, which was published in Radiology, tells the LAT that while CT imaging is certainly helpful for people with a serious illness, the benefits of its use should be researched in other contexts both to protect against accumulated radiation exposure and to curb costs.
Future Risk: Two new studies add to the evidence that lifestyle habits of young kids can influence their risk of heart disease in adulthood, the WSJ's Heart Beat column reports. One study associates the presence of risk factors such as high levels of bad cholesterol at age nine with thicker neck arteries — a precursor to cardiac problems — in early adulthood. Another ties fruit and vegetable consumption in childhood to heart health in young adulthood. Both studies have their limitations, the WSJ notes.
Cholera in Florida: Two cases of cholera have now been confirmed in Florida, both linked to the ongoing outbreak in Haiti, the Associated Press reports. Close contacts of the recently diagnosed woman have not fallen ill, the AP says. Cholera is transmitted through contact with contaminated water, which is why it spreads so rapidly where sanitary conditions are poor.
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Jun 24, 2010 8:34 AM
The Metrokane Houdini Wine Tool Kit ($18) is a one-stop shop for every wine accessory you could possibly need, including a Houdini lever style corkscrew, a stopper, a sealer, a foil cutter, and a classic corkscrew. According to the site, the Houdini has been tested for 20,000 cork pulls. At an ambitious one bottle of wine a day, this Houdini will last you just over 54 years. Magic, indeed.
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The record high for Tuesday is 88 degrees set in 2001 and we'll be close to that. A few thunderstorms will possible late in the day.
The wet weather trend will stay with us for the next seven days. We'll be in the warm sector of the storm system so each day we'll have highs near 80.


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Bristol Motor Speedway - Voted a Top 10 Sporting Event in the US - Car & Driver... There's no better place to bring people together!
Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR's most popular race track, hosts the largest gatherings in the country.
Whether it's small or large businesses, civic or church organizations, social clubs or charter buses or even just a collection of fans, BMS is the perfect place to host a group.
The Last Great Colosseum truly is a unique venue that your group will enjoy and want to return to race after race, year after year, and our Group Sales Department is happy to assist you in making that happen. We will provide personalized attention by customizing a package to fit your needs for each event.
So, if you are looking to entertain clients or customers, reward your employees, build camaraderie with your team or just have a reunion with family and friends, Bristol Motor Speedway is the perfect place.
To take advantage of our group offers, (30 members or more), please contact Mironda White, Group Sales Manager at (423) 989-6904 or Group Sales Associate, Ashton Forti 423-989-6906
Event Package options include:
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Testimony from Tom Broach, president of Broach Sports Tours in Charlotte, N.C.
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We look forward to bringing groups back to Bristol in the coming years and we always treat it as one of our premier outings of the year."


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Featuring recently acquired works in NMWA's collection as well as loans from private and public collections, Total Art highlights the inventive processes that sustain women artists' position at the forefront of video. Total Art reflects the continued global scope of video.
The exhibition features works by Dara Birnbaum, Kimsooja, Mariko Mori, Mwangi Hutter, Alex Prager, Pipilotti Rist, Michal Rovner, Margaret Salmon, Eve Sussman/Rufus Corporation, and Janaina Tschäpe.


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When to Contact GSS
Please contact your GSS grants coordinator before sending anything to a sponsor. Even if your submission is simply a letter of intent that does not include a detailed budget (which is the only case in which a principal investigator can send out any sort of funding request without GSS or OSP processing), we may have useful suggestions to save time with administrative processing.
Please note that if you are applying to a foundation, corporation or other non-Federal, private sponsor, the Development Office will need to be contacted before sending the proposal to the sponsor. Your GSS grants coordinator will make this contact for you after receiving your proposal. Development must be contacted to coordinate submissions.


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-Last look : Wow, an expensive watch..(somebody who watch it will ask 'about the price' and ask 'is this limited edition?'..)
bravo SWATC..I love this model ....
Very Swatch design masked as an average looking watch. I've seen the same layout on Omega watches but mine is a 1/3 of the price :)
Very sharp looking too.


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19. Mac and Me
You have to feel sorry for poor little Mac. Not only does he not even have a real name - "Mac" is an acronym given to him by his erstwhile CIA captors meaning "Mysterious Alien Creature" - but the film he appeared in is frequently pulled out in "worst film of all time" arguments. Its critics say it is a blatant ET rip-off, and more product placement-heavy extended advert than film. Its fans say... well, we'll let you know when we find one. Bless.Picture: ALAMY


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A high/low real GDP correlates to a fall/rise in unemployment levels. There are many types of GDP, however in general, real GDP means the value of all goods and services produced in terms of labor and capital in an economy from year to year. Nominal GDP also known as current dollar GDP is a value of all goods and services produced measured in U.S dollars.
According to the June 11 report featuring 2012-2013 advanced year statistics, the U. S. Bureau of Economic Analysis indicates a 2.0 percent real GDP rate in 2013 for the State of California from 2.7 in 2012. Industries indicating a drop in percentage from 2012 show mining, durable goods and manufacturing, professional, scientific and technical services, education, services except government, and government.
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, non-durable goods manufacturing, information, real estate and rental leasing, management of companies and enterprises were the leading contributors to California's economic growth for 2013.
However, the industry with the highest real GDP growth in California was in Information (newspaper/radio/tv/cable broadcasting, software publishers, motion picture and video, satellite communications) with a 0.72 percentage point of total growth in real GDP. The report also shows California's real GDP contributing 13.2 percent towards our nation's total.
The second largest contributor to real GDP was finance, insurance, real estate, rentals and leasing contributing a 0.44 percentage point of real GDP for the state. All percentages are inflation adjusted based on national prices for goods and services produced within the state.
In 2013, California's (current dollar) GDP was $2,202.7 billion and ranked 1st in the United States.


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Food Technology
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The research cluster of Food Science and Human Nutrition offers a variety of food testing services and facilities that are available for food technology-based research. These facilities are available for both student and faculty research, and also available for food businesses that are interested in product development research.
Consumer Food Complaints : The faculty and staff in the research cluster of Food Science and Human Nutrition do not analyze foods for bacterial or other types of contamination in response to consumer food complaints. If you are a consumer and have a food complaint, you should contact the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources Division of Regulations at Tel: 207-287-3841.
The Consumer Testing Center provides contract sensory evaluation services with an emphasis on discrimination and hedonic testing.


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Tango is the number one video service calls in the Android market that lets you make voice and video calls free. Tango for Android offers free video calls in high quality picture and sound compatible devices connected to the network data with wifi, 3G or 4G connection. With this app you can talk to all your contacts who have also installed this application (any mmobile platforms or PC) and make video calls for free in very good quality. It allows to invite friends through email and SMS. Moreover, this free video calling app is very simple and easy to use. The video call is made full screen mode, which is perfect. Depending on the connection of each, the quality will be better or worse.
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Russell Wilson dominated the first Half of Friday nights 41-14 win over the San Diego chargers. He finished the night completing 11 of his 13 passes for 121 yards, while rushing for two red zone touchdowns. Although Russell Wilson's numbers were fantastic, they don't tell the whole story of how he was able to manipulate the defense.
The best word used to describe Wilson is smooth. He never seems to panic in the face of a rush and he just might be the smartest quarterback in the league right now. It's high praise for third year starter, but he's already captured a Super Bowl, and we have barely scraped the surface of his ability.
Seattle jumped out to a 24-0 lead before San Diego got on the board with a Kellen Clemens to Keenan Allen touchdown pass in the first half. Clemens received the bulk of the snaps for San Diego as they are preparing him to be the backup. Kellen Clemens finished the game 14 of 21 for 149 yards and two touchdown passes.
The chargers didn't show much of Philip Rivers. He completed 2 of 4 passes for 20 yards and exited the game quickly. Maybe it's not to show their hand as both teams will meet week 2 in San Diego.
Seattle kept the same game plan we've been used to seeing. Behind a strong ruining game, and stout defense, the Seahawks seem to be in regular season form already.
Seattle's running game was absolutely sensational. Even without Marshawn Lynch in the lineup, Seattle had no problem churning up the ground beneath their feet.
Robert Turbin rushed 12 times for 81 yards and one touchdown. However, his highlight was a hellacious stiff arm that will be shown all over airwaves. Seattle showed power, speed, and gracefulness with many of their ground game participants. The Seahawks rushed for 243 yards on the game.
Terrelle Pryor earned second team reps for the Seahawks. Early in his playing time, Pryor was hindered by a big third Down drop, but Steven Hauschka made 55 yard field goal to give Seattle a 27-7 lead.
Later on in the third quarter, A 105 yard interception for touchdown by Tharold Simon was called back by an illegal contact penalty. It looked like a terrific play by the second year player, but the NFL is cracking down on defense.
Terrelle Pryor dashed for a 44 yard touchdown run to give Seattle a 34-14 lead. He showed why he can be a valuable member of this team.
B.J. Daniels added to the quarterback rushing touchdowns when he scampered into the end zone in the fourth quarter. That gave the Seahawks four touchdown rushes from the QB position.
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