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One Night With Janis Joplin: A Rock Musical Event
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Great performance. Even though we got the understudy, she did a brilliant job of portraying Janis and singing her songs. The place was rocking! And the seats from Goldstar were great.
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The atmosphere was set immediately with the pre-performance music. Mary Bridget Davies did an amazing job of channeling Janis and Sabrina Elayne Carten was a sweet surprise as the powerful and versatile Blues Singer. It was a thoroughly...continued
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Loved it! It was like a biographical concert. Mary Bridget Davies has a dynamic voice and channeled Joplin. And the other singers and the band were awesome! It was a great experience.
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This play is billed as a musical event which it is and once I got past the idea that there was no story I was able to enjoy it more. Whatever narrative is there is told mainly through song choice and inspiration. The thin story of Janis is...continued
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"One Night With Janis Joplin will rock your world." —Los Angeles Times
"One of the most amazing and emotional experiences offered on any Los Angeles stage so far this year." -Backstage
"Exhilarating … remarkable … A joyful ruckus."__ -The Washington Post__
"Davies' voice is so raw, so powerful, and so eerily similar to the late singer." -Washingtonian
"Davies' interpretation is dead-on … [Sabrina Elayne Carten's] powerhouse voice is equally impressive."__ -Theatermania__
Mary Bridget Davies is "a force of nature … [she] rides her voice like a bronco-buster hanging onto a frenzied stallion … [Sabrina Elayne] Carten, one of the few women in the world who can do Aretha Franklin, and make it sound genuine." —DC Theatre Scene
"Come to this show … it'll knock your socks off."– ShowBiz Radio
Get ready to relive the summer of love! One Night with Janis Joplin returns to rock Arena Stage for another round of "exhilarating" (Washington Post_) performances packed with classic songs like "Piece of My Heart, "Summertime" and "Mercedes Benz." Don't miss Mary Bridget Davies as one of America's greatest rock 'n' roll originals, paired with Sabrina Elayne Carten as the Blues Singer, as they deliver "no-holds-barred vocal fire through one classic song after another" (_TheaterMania) in this special rock 'n' roll revival.
About the Ticket Supplier: Arena Stage
Arena Stage today stands as a flagship American theater. Arena Stage was one of the first not-for-profit theaters in the United States, as well as a pioneer of the regional theater movement. It was the first regional theater to transfer a production to Broadway, the first invited by the U.S. State Department to tour behind the Iron Curtain, and the first to receive a Tony Award. Taking a leadership role in extending theater's horizons, Arena Stage has implemented groundbreaking policies and programs, promoting diversity in all aspects of theater, from theatergoing to production.
The Arena Stage legacy of world-class productions includes vast epics, charged dramas, rousing musicals, and probing profiles. From the monumental to the developmental, Arena Stage has helped build the canon of American theater. While they produce American classics, Arena Stage premieres new American plays and supported works in progress. They've nurtured artistic growth and engaged the community, broadening and intensifying the theatrical experience for one and all. And yet, in spite of it all, in their second half-century they see themselves as more fresh, restless and dynamic than ever.


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Composers in both Canada and France have made use of the song - eg, the Frenchman H. Maurice Jacquet in his Rhapsodie sur un chant canadien for piano (Édition Belgo-Canadienne 1925) and Eldon Rathburn in his Variations and Fugue on Alouette (1953) for small orchestra. Several arrangements and harmonizations have been made for vocal and instrumental ensembles. Charles W. Sabatier's song 'L'Alouette,' however, has no connection with the folksong, nor do the various Alouette Reels. As is only fitting, the Alouette Vocal Quartet has recorded the song (issued as a 78 on Bluebird B-1256 and reissued on the LPs RCA 1032 and RCA CGP 140). Other recordings have been made by Aglaé, the Choeur des chanteurs d'Acadie, the Chorale de l'Université St-Joseph, Éviola Gauthier, Jacques Labrecque, Charles Marchand and his Bytown Troubadours, and Alan Mills. In 1978 the Quebec group Garolou recorded it for an LP (London LFS 9027). Edith Fowke included it in The Penguin Book of Canadian Folk Songs (Harmondsworth, England 1973).
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Expectant mothers' alcohol use during pregnancy is a known cause of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). FAS is one of a range of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). FAS children can suffer physical deformities, reduced intellect, stunted growth, nervous system abnormalities, social problems and isolation. A new study published in Animal Cells and Systems suggests the father's drinking also may contribute to FAS.
The Korean study exposed male rodents to varying concentrations of alcohol prior to mating. Some of the fetuses they helped conceive suffered abnormal organ development and/or brain development. The offspring of the "sober" male mice in the study showed no abnormalities.
The study authors concluded that alcohol consumption, not necessarily heavy use or the disease of alcoholism, affects genes in sperm which are responsible for normal fetal development.
The study mice were exposed to alcohol for only seven weeks, then were given no alcohol for a week before mating. None of the female mice had been exposed to alcohol. The number of embryos per mouse was counted and embryo body weights measured. The study's authors found "severe fetal abnormalities," including a disorder called exencephaly, where the brain is located outside the skull. The researchers said the incidence of developmental abnormalities by alcohol use was "statistically significant."
They concluded that paternal alcohol exposure prior to conception causes developmental defects in the next generation. Transgenerational toxicity — a health effect that occurs when a pollutant or toxic substance passes from a parent to an offspring — caused by paternal alcohol exposure "is possibly mediated through alcohol-induced changes in sperm" at the DNA level.
Until now fathers have not had a causal link to FAS. According to the researchers, this study provides the first definitive evidence that fathers' drinking habits, pre-conception, can cause significant fetal abnormalities. One study in April 2013 (see related examiner.com article) concluded that mothers' pre-conception alcohol use, even when ceased a year earlier, had a tendency to produce low-birth-weight babies. In both the current study and the unrelated 2013 research, there were birth problems well into alcohol abstinence, reflecting a lasting DNA alteration.
As many as 40,000 babies are born with an FASD annually, costing the U.S. up to $6 billion annually in institutional and medical costs. Costs of FAS alone are estimated at between 1 and 5 million dollars per child. (See related examiner.com article) This estimate does not include the cost to society, such as lost productivity or incarceration, nor does it factor in the burden on families and poor quality of life. FAS, the most recognized condition among FASDs, now outranks Down syndrome and autism in prevalence. A child is born with an FASD every 4 1/2 minutes.
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GANNETT BUYING BELO: Gannett has agreed to buy Belo Corp. for about $1.5 billion in a deal that will nearly double Gannett's broadcast portfolio. The transaction, worth about $2.2 billion including debt, underlines ongoing efforts by Gannett to shift away from slow-growing print assets and focus more on broadcasting and digital products. Belo spun off its own newspaper portfolio into a separate company several years ago. The acquisition further hastens the consolidation in local TV, Bloomberg says, and will expand Gannett's clout with the Big Three networks as Gannett's stable of NBC, CBS and ABC affiliates will reach nearly one-third of U.S. TV households, Variety notes.
UPFRONT: Upfront negotiations for broadcasters are just about done, and in some cases major TV networks are striking weaker deals than they did a year ago, WSJ reports. Fox, for instance, is expected to book 10% less volume than it did last year, despite passing along price increases. CBS also commanded price increases, on flat volume, while ABC is still in negotiations. The most positive news was tied to NBC, which amid another turbulent ratings season has managed to secure increases in price and volume, the article notes.
DROPPING 3D: ESPN will stop broadcasting its 3D channel offering at the end of the year, becoming the latest broadcaster to abandon a short-lived craze that never really caught on with viewers and is expensive to run. At least one retailer said the clunky glasses required for the service provided a turnoff, WSJ notes. Indeed, DirecTV shuttered its 3D channel about a year ago, and even Disney gave up on its plan of re-releasing animated movies in 3-D after "Finding Nemo" and "Monsters Inc." performed poorly last year. Meanwhile, USA Today notes that the rather rapid end of the 3D channel doesn't even rank among the worst technological innovations in sports TV.
BUYING OPINION: Washington Post is ramping up its experimentation with sponsored content, introducing a new service that allows special interest groups and others to post paid-for, online responses to Post editorials. Poynter and WSJ note. The move comes as publishers look for new sources of revenue and marketers are increasingly turning to sponsored storytelling, rather than traditional short ad spots, to pitch products and services. PaidContent calls Washington Post's latest move "a pretty smart experiment."
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Baggage Fee Jump: Delta Up To $25 For First Bag
Delta Air Lines joined US Airways and Continental in pushing the baggage-fee bar higher, jumping its fees to $25 for the first checked bag and $35 for a second on domestic flights when you pay at the airport. You get a $2 discount on the first bag and $3 discount on the second bag if you pay in advance online.
Delta, the largest airline, had been charging $15 for the first bag and $25 for the second bag. The higher fees apply to ticket purchased Jan. 5 or later for travel Jan. 12 or later.
US Airways raised its baggage fees to $25 for the first piece of checked luggage and $35 for the second last August, offering a $5 discount on each price when paying online. Continental raised its rates to $25 and $35 last week, with the $2 and $3 discounts for buying online.
Others may be tempted to hit the $25 mark on the first checked bag. Baggage fees now generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for airlines, helping the industry muddle through the recession.
American Airlines and United Airlines currently charge $20 for the first bag and $30 for the second bag on domestic flights. Alaska Airlines and AirTran Airways charge $15 for the first bag and $25 for the second. JetBlue Airways carries one bag for free for each passenger and charges $30 for a second checked bag.
On international trips, most airlines offer to carry the first bag as part of a passenger's fare, and charge $45-$50 for checking a second bag.
Elite-level frequent fliers are usually exempt from fees for checking up to two bags, making that status all the more attractive.
Southwest Airlines doesn't charge fees for checking up to two bags, and fee hikes by competitors may help Southwest highlight the difference. Southwest has been aggressively advertising its baggage difference. Yet it's unclear whether refraining from fees is working for Southwest. The company is leaving lots of money on the table by not charging fees, and hopes to get enough passengers to switch to Southwest to add revenue.


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HARRISONBURG — City police say a car was stolen from the parking lot of a fitness center and later found on fire Wednesday night.
Police did not offer more details about the auto theft at the Sentara RMH Wellness Center, 2500 Wellness Drive, but the crime comes after a series of vehicle break-ins last week.
Harrisonburg police have responded to several theft complaints at the fitness center. Police say that in some cases, the suspect or suspects swiped the victims' keys from their lockers.
Police say it's unclear how many vehicles were broken into, but electronics and miscellaneous items were reported stolen.
Police have at least one suspect in the thefts, but the case remains under investigation. Police believe the break-ins and Wednesday's auto theft might be connected.
Police will release more information about the case later today, they say.
Anyone with information about the break-ins is asked to call Harrisonburg Crime Solvers at 574-5050. Tipsters may text "HPD" plus the tip to CRIMES (274637).
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The retail industry is going through a challenging period lately, but some companies are still delivering exceptional performance. According to recently released sales data, Walgreen (NASDAQ:WBA), Costco (NASDAQ:COST), and AutoNation (NYSE:AN) are firing on all cylinders.
Walgreen is a healthy business
Walgreen is a leading player in the drugstore and pharmacy business, and the company is benefiting from growing demand due to secular tailwinds, such as an aging population, broadening health care insurance coverage, and technical advancements in the health care industry.
Walgreen has produced consistently strong financial performance over the last several years, and there is no slowdown at all in May. On the contrary, sales growth seems to be accelerating as the company leaves the unusually cold winter behind.
Walgreen announced sales of $6.57 billion during May, an increase of 6% from $6.19 billion in the same month in 2013, while total comparable-store sales increased 4.4%. Year-to-date sales for the first five months of 2014 were $31.90 billion, an increase of 5.5% from $30.24 billion in 2013.
Pharmacy sales were particularly strong in May, rising by 7.9% on a total basis. Comparable-store pharmacy sales jumped 7.6% when adjusted for calendar day shifts.
Walgreen reported a 3% increase total in front-end sales during the month, while comparable-store front-end sales increased 2.6%. Customer traffic in comparable stores fell 0.5%, but basket size increased 3.1% during the period.
Costco is the undisputed leader in discount retail
Discount retail is a notoriously competitive industry in which many companies are finding it hard to generate any kind of sales growth. But Costco keeps proving that its amazingly low prices and loyal customer base are invaluable strategic assets when it comes to sustaining performance in a difficult context.
Costco reported sales of $8.78 billion for the month of May, an increase of 8% versus $8.13 billion during the same month in 2013. Total comparable sales increased by 6% during the month, better than the 4.6% increase forecasted on average by Wall Street analysts. Comparable sales grew 6% in the U.S. and 4% in international markets when measured in U.S dollars.
While rising gas prices had a positive impact on comparable sales, exchange rate fluctuations were a headwind for Costco during the month. Excluding the effects from gasoline prices and exchange rate fluctuations, comparable sales increased 6% in the U.S. and 7% in international markets, for a total increase of 6% at the company level.
Costco currently operates 657 warehouses, and the company plans to open six new warehouses prior to the end of its fiscal year on Aug. 31, 2014
AutoNation is running at full speed
Auto sales are usually quite cyclical and volatile, but AutoNation keeps delivering solid performance, both in terms of sales and profitability. In spite of the negative impact from harsh weather conditions in the first quarter of 2014, AutoNation managed to deliver growing sales and earnings during the period.
AutoNation announced a total increase in sales of 6.5% during the quarter ended on March 31, reaching $4.36 billion versus $4.1 billion in the same period during the prior year. New vehicle units sales grew 6.1% to 71,223 units during the quarter, while used vehicle units sales increased by 3.2% to 52,136.
Both gross and operating profit margin expanded versus the prior year, and AutoNation repurchased 2.4 million shares during the quarter. This allowed the company to produce a healthy increase of 10% in adjusted earnings per share to $0.75, a historical record for AutoNation in the first quarter of the year.
May sales data showed AutoNation continued to perform remarkably well, the company announced retail sales of 30,275 new vehicles during the month, an increase of 15% in comparison to the same month during 2013. On a same-store basis, reported retail new vehicle unit sales in May were 29,471, an increase of 12%.
Performance was healthy across different segments; domestic units increased 12% to 9,289, import sales grew 17% to 15,413, and the premium luxury segment generated a sales increase of 17% to 5,573 vehicles.
Foolish takeaway
While many companies across different categories in the retail business are reporting lackluster financial performance lately, Walgreen, Costco, and AutoNation delivered remarkably solid sales figures for the month of May. Their ability to outperform the industry under difficult conditions speaks wonders about these companies and their competitive strengths.
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Every Friday from 12:00am ŌĆō 11:59pm, married couples, in-game friends, and Masters and Disciples in a group have a chance to accept the quest of Discovery. The quest's purpose is to lead you to the great unknown of the Dragon Oath world. If you are lucky enough during the quest, you will have a chance to open a chest of random treasures. Married couples who participate must accept and finish the quest together in the same group without others. Friends must accept and finish the quest together while in the same group. For Master/Disciple relationships, the Master needs be the leader of the group and the members of the group need to be Disciples of the leader.
You and a spouse/Master/apprentice/friend must start the quest by talking to Tung Cho in Su Zhou. He will give you a Crystal Heart which will guide you to 10 different beautiful locations in Dragon Oath. At each location, both characters automatically trigger fireworks (in Chinese characters). You must use the Crystal Heart at each location in order to get the coordinates for the next location. When you use the Crystal Heart, one of the characters sweeps away bad spirits with a broom while the other character holds out incense and is surrounded by a ball of fire. At the same time, a progress bar appears at the bottom of the screen with the words "Auspicious Omen". When the bar fills, the next location is given. When you've visited all 10 locations, you can return to Tung Cho for your reward (experience).
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What is in the chest? ---There are many different prizes that can be found in the chest! Fireworks, Medicine, and Costumes are just some of the things that you may find in the chest if it appears.
How long does it take to complete the Discovery? --- Around 30 minutes.
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College Hockey:Massachusetts-Maine Battle to Draw
AMHERST, Mass. — Call it irony, coincidence, or even a little supernatural serendipity.
After seeing his Massachusetts Minutemen pull into a 2-2 tie with Maine in front of 4,133 at the Mullins Center last night, UMass coach Don Cahoon was reminded of something that late Maine coach Shawn Walsh told him four years ago.
Walsh's Black Bears had just beaten Cahoon's struggling Minutemen 3-2 in overtime on Feb. 9, 2001. A few days later, Walsh called Cahoon, just to talk about each other's teams, their strengths and weaknesses.
Walsh said that Cahoon's team — then just an also-ran in Hockey East — had to get its defensemen involved in the scoring.
Last night, a low-scoring defenseman in the form of sophomore Mark Matheson played the role when it mattered, scoring with 9:25 to go in the third period to tie the game at two, where it stayed through a chance-laden overtime.
The Minutemen looked destined to fall to the Black Bears, especially when Greg Moore drew UMass goaltender Gabe Winer out of his net and had a perfect chance at making it 3-1 early in the third. However Moore missed the chance when the puck turned up on its side, and the shot went wide.
Matheson stepped in a few minutes later to tie the game, making the Minutemen's record 10-11-2, and 4-6-2 in Hockey East. The Black Bears are now 11-8-4, and 6-3-2 against conference foes.
Though the game ended in a draw, the Black Bears held a large advantage in shots (30-22), and especially in faceoffs (42-24).
"That's something we have to improve on," Cahoon said. "We dodged a few bullets on that front. We're just trying to plug it up right now, and that's definitely a big recruiting direction that we have to take."
Though his team had a few opportunities to take three points out of the first of two games in Amherst, Maine coach Tim Whitehead was mostly happy about his squad's effort.
"It was a hard-fought game, and tomorrow is big for both teams," Whitehead said. "On the faceoffs we had an especially good night for that. We've been pretty good with faceoffs all year, but it's normally not that significant of an advantage."
Moore's was the second near-certain chance that the Black Bears saw go by the boards. The first came with five minutes to go in the first period, as Mike Hamilton took an odd-angle shot that went over Winer's shoulder. The puck seemed to rattle around inside the cage before popping out, but no goal was called and play continued.
Maine responded to the possible injustice quickly, though, as Moore scored on a wrist shot off his own rebound just 40 seconds later to tie the game at one.
"That made it better for our team," Moore said. "If we hadn't answered right back [after Hamilton's non-goal], some of the guys might have gotten a little down."
Hamilton helped out on the go-ahead goal for the Black Bears in the second period, getting an assist on Derek Damon's tally at the 2:03 mark of the middle frame.
Kevin Jarman opened the scoring for the Minutemen, banging home a rebound off a hard Stephen Jacobs slap shot at the 8:03 mark of the first.
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There are a plethora of restaurants to choose from in South Beach, most of which are excellent but there are a number of reasons why stopping by for lunch or dinner at The Dutch will be well worth your while. The restaurant is located on Collins Avenue in the W South Beach Hotel and is truly one of the best restaurants in Miami.
The Dutch seats 170 and offers both indoor and outdoor dining. If it's not too hot, sit outdoors on their gorgeous pool side patio surrounded by lush greenery and hanging lanterns. The inside of the restaurant is just as chic as the outside, with high ceilings and brick walls painted white, decorated with interesting artwork. The vibe is casual and comforting and the food does not disappoint.
Honestly, one of the best things about having lunch (or dinner) at The Dutch is the bread they bring out before you even order. Corn muffins with scallions and soft, doughy (probably Focaccia) bread pieces with tomato topping are served on a wooden platter along with a generous portion of softened honey butter. It would be easy to make a meal on the bread alone but save room for an actual entree.
You may want to start out with some oysters. The restaurant is famous for them, as well as for their amazing fresh pies. If oysters aren't your thing, there are plenty of other appetizers and "snacks" to choose from, like their heirloom tomato salad, ceviche or mushroom pizzette with truffle oil. Next, move on to the main course. The menu isn't large but each item on the menu has been perfected. The blackened mahi with wilted kale is served atop a creamy caesar sauce and sprinkled with panko breadcrumbs. The roasted chicken is incredibly tender and served atop wild rice and dill yogurt sauce and topped with a bright, fresh salad. The lobster roll as well as the pasta with lamb bolognese are also noteworthy menu items.
Dessert is a MUST at The Dutch. The pies are as good as they say and the New Orlean beignets are to die for. As far as the pies go, the salted lime is the best but the warm strawberry as well as the banana cream come in for a close second.
The Dutch is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also The Dutch New York, owned by the same restauranteurs, located in SoHo, and although the menu is quite different, the quality of the food, the atmosphere and the idealogy are very much the same.
By the way, the restaurant has one of the cutest about pages ever.


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Khloe Kardashian has been trying to move on from her failed marriage to Lamar Odom and she has been doing so by working out at the gym. She has been tweeting pictures from the gym for quite some time and it appears that she loves working out. Of course, looking great is the best form of revenge. However, it appears that she is taking things very far and friends appear to be worrying about her health. According to a new Wetpaint Entertainment report published on Feb. 20, Khloe Kardashian is following a strict diet and workout routine, which could be damaging to her health.
Apparently, Khloe has already lost lots of weight and she is concerning people around her. "Khloe's doing morning fasting and doesn't eat a single thing until around 2pm," a source has revealed about Khloe's diet. "She only has a small piece of chicken or a can of tuna and steamed veggies for lunch, snacking on celery until dinner when she has a protein shake and more vegetables," adds the source. "She's not in a good place," says a pal. "Her self-esteem took such a hit when she broke up with Lamar."
Apparently, she has been taking in low-calorie foods, such as vegetables and tuna. She hasn't been focusing so much on everything else, as she has just been eating 400 calories per day. She can get away with this by eating vegetables and canned tuna, for example.
Hopefully this isn't true, as many young women look up to Khloe and her healthy body image. What do you think of this story?


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Nice Apartment Between Sea And Sky
Size40 m²
Floor No.1
- Internet/WiFi
- Balcony/terrace
- Kitchen
- Parking available
- Towels
- Baby cot
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The living room and the bed room open onto the balcony and in the foreground view on the roofs of the old town . The kitchen is small but functional and the shower room, with toilet and bidet, has a window.
You will enjoy the ideal location in a quiet and pedestrian street, set back from the bustle and close to all amenities (restaurants, shops, public transports) an just 5 minutes away from the beach.
Final cleaning: 30 € to pay on arrival.
Deposit: 300€
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Audrey was very helpful, speaks good English and met us late in the evening on our arrival. A beautifully located apartment for the old town with fabulous views, and the off road parking is a real bonus. However there are a series of about 50 steps from the car park to the apartment and about 100 further steps in the 200 metres to the harbour side. Not a problem for us but if you have a dodgy hip or knee or very young children this might not be the place for you. You have to walk from the bedroom through the lounge/diner to get to the kitchen and bathroom and both the bathroom and kitchen need serious updating. The kitchen is tiny and gloomy and probably fitted in the 1970's. It has no extractor and although clean, it smells of stale cooking oil. The bathroom is clean but the shower is inadequate and small, in front of a window and with a grotty shower curtain . There are no thermostatic controls on the shower and you could burn yourself with the hot water. We probably would return here because of the location but the Italian owner needs to spend some money on the place.
A beautiful apartment with everything you need and a fantastic view, Audrey a very reliable and nice landlady and a picturesque place - everything was perfect!
Eine schöne Wohnung mit allem, was man so braucht und einer traumhaften Aussicht, Audrey eine überaus zuverlässige und nette Vermieterin und ein malerischer Ort - alles perfekt!
Die sehr charmante, gemütliche Wohnung, mit traumhaftem Postkarten-Meerblick von beiden Zimmern und vom Balkon aus, ist in Villefranche-sur mer, einem malerischen Vorort von Nizza. Die Schlüssel-Übergabe war völlig unkompliziert.
Einzig das Bad lässt zu wünschen übrig. Wir würden das Appartement sofort wieder buchen.
I spent a wonderful time in Nice. The apartment is close to beach and city center in Nice. You can go to most place by walk. A lot of restaurant, shops is near apartement. The apartment is very spacious and well equipped (washing machine, dishwasher). Host (Audrey) is very obliging and helpful. Prepare a map of the city with places to visit. I would recommend this apartment to everyone who wants to spend time in Nice or as a base to places outside the city.
The apartment was amazing and exactly as described by Audrey. Every amenity you can think of was available and my daughter and I enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect, 5 min walk to Promenade Anglais or to the bus station to get into the city or anywhere else. Even the Futon beds that I was not convinced of before worked quite well. Audrey was very flexible regarding our arrival and departure time, very helpful and resolved the WLAN connection problem within minutes.
Great location and magnificent view over Nice and Villefranche. Wonderful large balcony. Kitchen equipment could be a bit better but that's not a big deal.
There were three in January in Nice. We had a wonderful time. The apartment is bright and friendly. The view is just great. You live in a nice, quiet area - ideal base for exploring Nice and the coast to explore. The bathroom is a bit aged, but the kitchen is equipped with new, very good equipment. Audrey is very friendly and helpful - she speaks good English.
Wir waren zu dritt im Januar in Nizza. Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit. Die Wohnung ist hell und freundlich. Der Ausblick ist einfach toll. Man wohnt in einer schönen, ruhigen Gegend - idealer Ausgangspunkt um Nizza und die Küste zu erkunden. Das Bad ist schon etwas betagt, dafür ist die Küche mit neuen, sehr guten Geräten bestückt. Audrey ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit - sie spricht auch gut Englisch.
Great apartment in a great part of town. The apartment was very clean and Audrey was very helpful recommending things to do in Nice. I would definitely stay there again.
We spent a very nice time. The apartment fits the description and is located in a very beautiful area of Nice. The harbor and the promenade are within walking distance. From the terrace you have a beautiful view of the Mediterranean.
The landlady is very nice and reliable. 100% recommendation.
Wir haben hier eine sehr schöne Zeit verbracht. Die Wohnung entspricht der Beschreibung und liegt in einer sehr schönen Umgebung von Nizza. Der Hafen und die Promenade sind bequem zu Fuß erreichbar. Von der Terrasse hat man einen wunderschönen Blick auf das Mittelmeer.
Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett und zuverlässig. 100 % Weiterempfehlung.
The description of the apartment corresponds to reality: beautiful luxury apartment, spacious, pleasantly furnished and equipped. Very well located in a quiet ... We spent a very pleasant stay. Special mention for the reception of Audrey! Thank you. See you soon. CM
La description de l'appartement correspond à la réalité : magnifique appartement haut de gamme, vaste, très agréablement meublé et équipé. Très bien situé dans un quartier calme... Nous y avons passé un très agréable séjour. Mention spéciale pour l'accueil d'Audrey ! Merci. A bientôt. CM
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Archive for the 'Applications' Category
Is Snapchat worth a third of Motorola!?
Google made news when reports surfaced that it tried to buy Snapchat for $4 Billion . This was the final bid after Facebook tried it's luck at $3 Billion and was turned down by Snapchat.
Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that Facebook trying to buy a company with $0 revenue would be a massive mistake for Facebook. The question is why would Google or Facebook shell out so much money for a service that doesn't have any revenue, never mind profits?
Facebook's biggest problems are decreasing interest among young users, massive transition to mobile slowing growth. Acquiring Snapchat, which is growing exponentially would only mean getting back the last bits and hitting new milestones in terms of mobile users.
Any which ways we see these Giants competing each other to bring the youth to use their services to increase revenue. In this rat race do you think investing dollars like those make sense?
More Than 10 Million People Have Downloaded BBM for iOS and Android in The Last 24 Hours, Have You?
If you are a BlackBerry fan, this news will put a smile on your face, BlackBerry formerly known as RIM claims that it's instant messaging app – BBM has been downloaded over 10 million times in the last 24 hours alone on Android and iOS. BlackBerry resumed the rollout of the app on Monday after a glitch ridden attempt a few weeks ago.
If these numbers are to be believed, BBM has gotten off to a good start, now what one has to see if how long can this download spree continue and how many of those 10 million people actually start using the IM app.
Whatever be the case, we will keep you posted, let us knwow how was your experience with BBM, if any!
BBM is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store!
Good news everyone with common sense! The cross platfrom BlackBerry Messenger, or BBM, application is now live on both the Google Play and iTunes App stores for download onto compatible Android and iPhone smartphones!
BBM first started rolling out late last month, but after an overwhelming demand, some errors caused by the overuse of the leaked Android BBM app, loads of fake BBM apps and more, the rollout was delayed. Now, we can finally get a taste of the good life again, even if the company's image is in ruins, especially after killing the rollout last time. Users will have to sign up upon downloading the app and will be allocated BlackBerry PINs once completed.
BBM is the world's fastest, most secure and most cost effective way to communicate with others. It's PIN based system also keeps you from revealing personal information to strangers. BlackBerry chose just the right time to unload considering tomorrow's big day for Apple, and Nokia's farewell…
Twitter allows all your pesky stalkers to Direct Message you, without you following them
Wouldn't you just love it if anyone using Twitter could send you a direct message, whether you follow them or not? It was a rhetorical question, of course you would not like that, imagine getting a million spam messages per day. Point proven.
Twitter has started experimenting with a new feature that will allow users to allow anyone using Twitter to send them Direct Messages, whether they follow said person or not. Now of course it would lighten everyone's timelines from brands constantly interacting with every single human being alive trying to solve their queries and adding a fullstop, a greeting or anything else before the persons handle. Now let's look at the cons. Paedophiles get easy access to kids using Twitter. Spammers can harass loads of people that would otherwise have been pretty difficult to do. All of your exes or stalkers can now constantly send you messages, making your phone sing with notifications just as you were about to dose off.
So. Yes, the feature has to be enabled by the user first, but I would not recommend it, I already get enough DM spam, from everyone I follow, now imaging if all of the 200,000,000+ Twitter users could message you…
My picks: iOS 7's best new, subtle enhancements
So, there you are, two weeks with iOS 7 and you're still getting used to the brand new user interface. You have found some new features that you quite like and others that you don't, maybe you're still exploring and you haven't seen all that iOS 7 has to offer. So, I have compiled a list of my favourite new subtle enhancements on iOS 7. Enjoy!
Screw Panorama! Burst mode has to be one of my favourite new tricks to the camera application on iOS 7. You can take series of photos at once all by just keeping the shutter or volume keys in. Then just go to favourites and pick your favourite one, Apple automatically chooses one for you, so there might be quite a selection for you to go over.
The removal of the extra search homescreen has to be one of my favourite changes to hit iOS 7. I can't be the only one that never uses the universal search option, or just plain found that extra search screen pretty useless. Now, if you do have a search on that odd occasion, you can just swipe down on your homescreen and type in a search into the tab. Pretty great I'd say!
Swipe to close is most definitely another great enhancement. What a chore it was to close applications in previous versions of iOS. Open the multitasking view, scroll to your app, long press, wait for the cross to appear so you can get rid of that irritating app. Now, open multitasking and swipe the window corresponding with that pesky app you want to close upwards. Done. iOS 7 will most certainly save your thumbs from being tortured!
It was quite irritating waking up every morning to a couple of updates in the app store, then having to enter my password and wait ages for all the apps to download, or worse yet, update every app only to get another notification that there is an update waiting for me. Now we can just set iOS 7 to update automatically in the background. Wake up to a clean screen and never be bothered by those irritating little red circles over the App Store. I love it!
The merging of the URL box and search box in Safari is another feature I welcome with open arms. Sure, Chrome is a great iPad browser, but not so much on the iPhone. Finally we can type in searches in a single omnibox without realising half way that it's the wrong box and we have to start all over it the box nextdoor. AND it looks way better than two separate boxes I might add. The browser tabs also finally look a bit better. Safari has vastly improved and I like it!
Finally we have the Activation Lock feature. If you have Find My iPhone enabled and your device disappears. It can't be activated again whatsoever without your input. No selling or abusing your iPhone if you lose it or its stolen. Find My iPhone is still one of the best security applications on a mobile platform, loads better than even BlackBerry's Protect application. You can still track your device and of course remotely wipe it, but luckily now no one can flash new firmware and abuse your trusty sidekick without your say so!
Three games to keep you entertained while on the porcelain throne
Sadly there are just some things in life that you HAVE to do, no matter how much of a drag it can be. One of those is going to the loo, for a number two; let's call it visiting the porcelain throne. Visits to the porcelain throne can sometimes take quite a while, so I have decided to compile a list of three addictive games to make your time on the porcelain throne a bit more bearable.
Angry Birds Star Wars 2
Let's get it out of the way, Angry Birds will always make lists such as these. Launched just over two weeks ago, Angry Birds Star Wars 2 is the seventh version of the popular franchise and was once again a chart topper upon being launched. Although the original Angry Birds game has started becoming a bit stale and boring, there is no such thing going on with Angry Birds Star Wars 2. For the first time ever you can play as the evil egg-stealing pigs and there are over 30 characters to play with. The game is available for free on iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Amazon's Kindle Fire OS in ad-supporting packages. Better yet, its playable on both phones and tablets. Let the fun begin!
Cut The Rope Time Travel
Like the original, Cut The Rope Time Travel lets users feed the uber adorable Om Nom once again. Om Nom and his candy is sucked into a time machine, travelling through several different eras and meeting his ancestors from the times, they have to get fed too! There are loads of new obstacles, and the game is quite a bit easier to play that the original, making it a little less stressful, which is good, especially considering the situation you're finding yourself in. Cut The Rope Time Travel is free on Android, $0.99 for iPhones and $2.99 for iPads and most definitely worth every cent.
Cut The Rope Experiments
Yes, another Cut The Rope expansion. It seems that Cut The Rope is the new Angry Birds; addictive as hell and played by everyone. Cut The Rope Experiments is far from disappointing and more addictive than cocaine. It is fairly easy with a few minor challenges every now and then, meaning less stress and more fun. Om Nom travels in his usual box only to fall out of the moving van and be discovered by a mad scientist, who gives some great, addictive new levels for you to tackle while getting Om Nom all of his delicious treats. Once again available on both mobile devices and tablets, there is a free version on Android, but a paid for version for $0.99, the iPhone version costs $0.99, iPad version $1.99, Windows Phone version $0.99 and a BlackBerry 10 version for $0.99!
Hopefully now your restroom visits will be a bit more bearable, especially if you're planning on order Mexican food in the near future!
5 Ways to REALLY extend your battery life on iOS 7!
So you've been on iOS 7 for almost two weeks now. Everything is lovely; you have speed improvements, a beautiful new user interface and a boatload of new features, but you have seen in a dip in your battery life, as opposed to what you experienced on iOS 6. You're in luck, we have five tips that will ACTUALLY assist in keeping your phone or tablet alive as long as possible.
Use WiFi
With LTE adoption still quite a way to go, most of you are stuck on 3G networks. There is a reason Apple quotes operation time longer on WiFi than on 3G, the old technology is a drag on battery life. Make use of WiFi networks as much as possible, when connected to WiFi, your device will automatically switch mobile data off, increasing battery life by as much as 25%!
Kill The Special Effects
What real reason is there behind using these fancy special effects such as the Parallax effect and Dynamic Wallpapers, besides showing off? Turn off the Parallax effect by going to Settings > General > Accessibility and then switching the 'Reduce Motion' option on. Replace that fancy Dynamic Wallpaper with a normal wallpaper, preferably a dark one. Dark backgrounds make use of less energy to display bright images, making it graceful on your precious battery juice.
Keep The Brightness Down
The heading is pretty much self explanatory. You don't need your screen's brightness on full, even in direct sunlight. Lower your screen's brightness to about 33%, or roughly a third on the brightness bar, and you'll still be able to see what's going on on your device, even in harsh circumstances. Alternatively you can switch your auto brightness setting on to regulate your brightness for each situation you find yourself in.
Stop Those Auto Downloads
Sure, it's quite irritating when those App Store update notifications start, especially if it gets to three or more times per day, but battery life is more important, isn't it? Switch off that lovely new iOS 7 feature that allows it to automatically update all of your apps in the background, even if it means more work for you. Manual updates are a chore, but vastly improved battery life is definitely worth every extra tap.
Close Your Apps!
Every time before you lock your device, just before it goes to your pocket or onto your desk, pick up your multitasking screen and close all of your applications. Open apps use battery life, especially if they have a constant refresh cycle with the web. It also frees up some RAM. Do you really go onto Facebook or Skype that often? Do you open CNN more often than just in the morning for the weather, sports and other headlines? I don't think so, so don't let them take away your precious battery life.
Additional Tips
- Turn your 'Background App Refresh' feature off in the General tab in your Settings.
- Set your emails to either fetch data manually or every half an hour, depending on your usage of course, or so instead of making use of the 'Push' feature.
- Ensure that your software is up to date. Software updates usually bring performance enhancements, such as increased battery life. iOS 7.0.2 is currently the latest version of iOS 7 available.
- Ensure that features such as AirDrop and Bluetooth is disabled when not in use and keep your screen lock on so that switching views doesn't waste valuable resources.
- If Siri isn't an integral part of your daily life, switch her off. When she's on, she's constantly busy; listening, judging.
If you travel a lot, or you're close to your car a lot, check out one of Amzer's wide selection of car chargers to give your iDevice some juice when the occasion arises.
New Android app lets you iMessage your iDevice touting friends
A new application, iMessage Chat, has hit the Google Play store allowing users to make use of Apple's iMessage chat service despite having an non-Apple, Android-powered device. Of course the application is a safety risk and not in any way affiliated with Apple or made by them.
The application comes from developer/hacker called Jay Freeman, or Suarik, and allows Android device users to make use of Apple's iMessage instant messaging service by fooling Apple's servers into thinking that the devices are Mac Minis instead of the malware that it is. It is successful, but routes user's data through a server in China, making use of their Apple IDs, and of course billing information. So, Android users are free to download and use the service, although Apple is sure to somehow block it in the near future, making it unuseable and making sure that all your private data is stored on some server in China, just waiting to be abused.
If you are so keen on using iMessage, why not just buy an iDevice then? The Apple TV isn't too expensive, nor is the Apple iPod Touch, especially secondhand models…
BBM for Android delayed just as BBM for iPhone starts rollout in New Zealand
BlackBerry may be falling faster than a suicide jumper, but that hasn't stopped the company from going full steam ahead with its cross platform BlackBerry Messenger applications.
The BBM for Android application has been delayed, despite being supposed to hit about an hour ago. No reason were given for the delay, but there has been plenty of fake applications hitting the Play Store.
While Android users eagerly await BlackBerry Messenger for Android to go live, BlackBerry Messenger for iPhone has begun rolling out to users in New Zealand, where it is tomorrow already. BBM for Android has seemingly been pulled due to notification problems, but that hasn't stopped the app's APK from leaking, much to the delight of a multitude of users. BBM for iPhone has however begun rolling out at 12:01AM tomorrow as the time is reached in the certain time zones. Oh the irony.
BBM has long been an icon in the instant messaging market, but has lost a huge market share as users departed from the company's mobile platforms in Cavour of the likes of Android and iOS.
How to get BBM for iPhone early and easily
Eager to get your hands on BBM for iPhone, but don't want to wait ages whilst your counterparts in the Asia Pacific enjoy the newly launched application to its full, well, we have an easy way for you to get BBM for iPhone quick and easily.
Here are the few simple steps you need to follow in order to download BBM for iPhone quickly, easily and completely legally:
* Go into Settings
* Scroll to iTunes & App Store
* Click on your Apple ID and hit 'View Apple ID'
* Change your region to New Zealand, City to Auckland and Area Code to 1010
* Choose 'None' in the billing section
* Accept the terms of service then hit done
* Search for 'BBM' and ensure that you have 'BlackBerry' listed as the developer
* Download BBM for iPhone
* Once done, change your region settings back to the way they were
* Viola!


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How Long DId it Take Before You Could Do a Real Pushup?
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
I can't do a pushup. In fact, I have never been able to do a pushup. This is a skill I'd like to acquire, especially as I approach fifty and am already losing bone density by the minute. I need muscles to hold up all my brittle bits!
I have tried in the past to insert pushups into my strength training program. But I don't like strength training, so have always rushed through them with less-than-perfect form, just like every other thing I do related to strength training.
I need to get serious. So today I looked up how-to-do-pushup info. and found a blog and video that resonated with me. (The buff guy in the video didn't hurt.) What I liked about the video is how he explained that "no pain, no gain" refers to the sore muscles after a workout. It doesn't refer to joint pain or the need for considerable pain during a workout.
I am going to follow the video prescription. I will do as many pushups as I can, take a two minute break and do two more sets of the same with another two minute break in between. Then I won't revisit the pushups until next week when I will do the same routine. After that I can increase the frequency the next week until I work up to 20 REAL knee pushups. After I can do 20 knee pushups, I will be ready for a regular pushup.
Today I was able to do five knee pushups. Thank goodness for the two minute break in between sets. The last set was marginal at best.
This will be a test of patience. Strength training doesn't appeal to me because the results are not quick and it's just plain boring (for me.) I don't like the way it feels to push muscles to a point of failure. I am not a fine motor person, so form is not my strongpoint either. But I know I need to do it.
Can you do a pushup? If so, how long did it take before you could do one? Or have you always been able to do pushups?
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It took me about 2 months of doing lots of knee push ups to be able to do a real one. Now I am back to knee push ups and struggling to do those. :(
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It took me a year of doing pushups on an incline and on my knees.
I also did planks and practiced lowering myself slowly to the floor with my elbows in....basically starting at the top of a full pushup and lowering myself down.
Doing lots of other upper body strength training with free weights also helped.
And doing the 100 pushup challenge was motivation to keep practicing.
Keep going! You can do it!
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I teach pole fitness. In that class we do ST. Pushups are done from week 1 level 1. Starting on knees and working up. It took me a long time to be able to do them properly
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I start my clients out with elevated pushups - place your hands on your weight bench or the back of your couch at first. When you can do 10-12 good pushups there lower your hands until you are on your knees on the floor...
How long it takes depends on how often you do them and how quickly you recover after each session. No point doing more if you're hurting from the day before...
Have you ever tried the 100 push up challenge online? You can even do the whole challenge on the back of your sofa the first time through...
Keep working at it, you can do it!
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I started with pushups on the ball. Under my hips then moved it out to under my quads, then knees then I started with knee pushups. I can do about 25 military push ups together then need a break.
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The burgeoning marijuana industry continues to experience an upsurge in investments and political contributions, but one may be surprised by how this movement has caught on with Republican lobbyists, who now stand in the trenches with the stoner nation to fight against federal prohibition.
Troy Dayton, Chief Executive for the San Francisco-based investing and market research firm, ArcView, says his company recently raised $150,000 in less than 10 minutes to help pot-proponents in Nevada legalize the leaf. These days, he says, it seems more lawmakers understand the importance of legalizing marijuana. "A little more than a year ago, it would have been worthy of a headline if a sitting politician came to talk to a cannabis group," he said. "Now they are calling us, asking to speak at our events."
Former Republican staff member for the American Legislative Exchange Council, Michael Correia, says he recently switched sides and began working as an advocate for the National Cannabis Industry Association in an attempt to change the pot perceptions of Congress and move the mindset of the United States government over to full-blown legalization.
"People hear the word 'marijuana' and they think Woodstock, they think tie-dye, they think dreadlocks," he said. "It is not. These are legitimate businesses producing revenue, creating jobs. I want to be the face of it. I want to be what Congress sees."
Correia says conservatives should be outraged by the federal government's blatant disregard for the marijuana industry; allowing these million dollar businesses to operate with no banking protection or eligibility for tax deductions, while continuing to sandbag important medical marijuana research.
"I have legitimacy when I walk into these offices and say, 'This is a cause you can get behind,'" he said. "I am not the stereotypical marijuana movement person. I grew up supporting these principles of limited government and federalism and fairness and individual liberty. This is the ultimate poster child for all of that."
Recently, the National Cannabis Industry created a partnership with the Americans for Tax Reform, who believe the government should not have the right to keep the marijuana industry from deducting business expenses when filing tax returns.
Some financial experts argue that all Congress wants is more money, and changing the tax laws, they say, would generate that money because marijuana businesses would be forced to prove their financial records and pay taxes.
Republican representative Dana Rohrabacher of California recently coauthored a bill that would force the federal government to allow states to dictate their own tax laws for marijuana businesses. "If it was a secret ballot," he said, "the majority of my Republican friends would vote for it."
Mike Adams writes for stoners and smut enthusiasts in HIGH TIMES, Playboy's The Smoking Jacket and Hustler Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter @adamssoup and on Facebook/mikeadams73.


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Practical Fishkeeping Digital Edition
Britain's biggest selling and best fishkeeping magazine is now available to download on the iPad and iPhone.
The world's foremost magazine for people who keep, or aspire to keep, fish – whether in tanks, or ponds is now available for iPad.
Bringing Practical Fishkeeping magazine to life, the digital edition combines expert tips and advice with inspirational fish and equipment reviews.
Frequently asked questions:
What is the iPad and iPhone version of PFK?
It is an easy-to-use, replica version of Practical Fishkeeping with a degree of extra video and audio content each issue.
How much will it cost?
A single issue will be £3.99. We'll also be offering three subscription packages – three issues for £9.99, six issues for £18.99 and 12 issues for £34.99. You'll be able to purchase the magazine using any one of these pricing points in Newsstand.
Comments on this item
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Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center found a home-based intervention program aimed at preventing recurrence of child abuse and neglect is working in Oklahoma.
The statewide trial evaluated the effectiveness of SafeCare. The SafeCare model is designed to directly address home safety, home cleanliness, nutrition, child medical care and parent-child interactions, said OU researcher Mark Chaffin, Ph.D., of the OU Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. Chaffin is also a professor of pediatrics with the OU College of Medicine.
Chaffin said the research found the SafeCare model reduced recidivism of child abuse and neglect among families in the child welfare system.
"Often, parents are completely overwhelmed. The SafeCare program gives them the knowledge, skills and resources to care for their children," Chaffin said.
With the SafeCare Model, home visitors work in the home with each family for one to two hours a week over a period of about six months.
Researchers estimate that implementation of the SafeCare model in Oklahoma prevents up to 104 first-year maltreatment recurrences per 1,000 cases. Recidivism over four years fell from 70 percent to about 50 percent among study participants.
The model targets physical abuse and neglect, particularly child neglect. Child neglect cases comprise 78 percent of child protective services cases, researchers said.
The OU study was the largest ever to test the SafeCare model. The trial involved 219 home visitors who served 2,175 parents between 2003 and 2006.
Half of Oklahoma's home-based programs adopted SafeCare and the other half continued to deliver standard services. The project was funded by a $3.4 million National Institutes of Health grant, with additional support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The program is being replicated in several other states as well, and Chaffin and colleagues are researching its effectiveness in a multi-county project in California.
Since the trial ended, all of Oklahoma's child welfare home-based programs have converted to the SafeCare model.
"Oklahoma has now become the first state to fully scale up an evidence-based home visiting model for families in the child welfare system," Chaffin said.
Pilot studies designed to further improve the effectiveness of the model have been conducted by OUHSC researchers and plans are in place to test these improvements in later trials.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama women's golf coach Mic Potter announced the addition of sophomore Janie Jackson to the Crimson Tide roster for the 2013-14 season on Tuesday afternoon.
The Huntsville, Ala., native arrives at the Capstone after playing her freshman season at the University of Arizona. Jackson started all 11 events for the Wildcats, who finished eighth at the NCAA Championships, with a 74.55 scoring average and three top 10 finishes.
"We are excited to have Janie as part of our program and thrilled to add another talented Alabama native to the Crimson Tide roster," Potter said. "I always thought Janie was a fantastic player as I watched her grow up in the state of Alabama. She has unlimited physical potential and really hits the ball a long way. We think she can bring great things to our program and add to our winning tradition."
Jackson posted 11 rounds of par or better and three rounds in the 60s for the Wildcats in 2012-13. She also earned honorable mention All-Pac 12 honors as a true freshman.
Jackson was a three-time Alabama State Champion at Huntsville High School and a three-time All-State honoree. She has participated in two LPGA Tour events, gaining entry as an amateur through Monday qualifying for the 2012 LPGA Mobile Bay Classic and the 2011 Navistar LPGA Classic. She made the cut at the 2011 LPGA Navistar, shooting a second-round 67.
She won the 2010 AJGA Franklin Open while recording runner-up finishes at the 2012 AJGA Huntsville Open, 2011 Huntsville Open, 2011 Franklin Open, 2010 Huntsville Open and 2009 AJGA Rome Open.
Jackson joins an Alabama team that returns four starters from the 2012-13 team that won the SEC Championship, finished seventh at the NCAA Championships and featured the SEC Player of the Year (Stephanie Meadow) and the SEC Freshman of the Year (Emma Talley).
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The High Court of Australia has this morning upheld the Federal Government's Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT), ruling that the arguments forwarded by the plaintiff (Fortescue Metals Group (FMG)) were insufficient to overturn the controversial tax (Fortescue Metals Group Limited v The Commonwealth [2013] HCA 34).
The judgment is a win for the Government and means that the MRRT will remain in place, subject (of course) to any action to repeal it taken by a potential Coalition Government following 7 September's Federal election.
The important points
The decision means that the tax remains for coal and iron ore miners with mining profits greater than $75 million in the year.
Even if the Coalition is elected on 7 September and decides to proceed with its promised repeal of the MRRT, amending legislation still needs to be prepared and passed by both houses of Parliament, which is likely to take some time.
Accordingly, for the foreseeable future (and in all likelihood for the third and fourth instalment quarters of the 2013-14 year at least) miners should calculate their projected MRRT liability based on existing rules.
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FMG had argued that the tax:
Essentially, FMG argued that because State royalties were allowances able to be deducted against MRRT revenue, there was discrimination between the States because the amount of MRRT payable will vary depending on the amount of royalty payable to the State in which the miner was located.
Similarly, this meant that States could not differentiate themselves by lowering or raising royalties (because in real terms, the varying MRRT would effectively cancel out any difference).
The Attorneys-General of Western Australia and Queensland intervened in support of the plaintiffs, reiterating the arguments made by the original plaintiffs and contending that the MRRT curtailed State sovereignty contrary to the "Melbourne Corporation" principle.
Submissions in the hearing followed those in the filed documents, supplemented by arguments relating to section 51(ii) and the "Melbourne Corporation" principle by the Solicitors-General of Queensland and Western Australia respectively.
On behalf of the Government the Commonwealth Solicitor-General contended that it was the royalties (and not the MRRT Act) which differentiated between the States, royalties were but one "allowance" leading to variance in the amount of MRRT collected (and should not be considered in isolation) and that the "discrimination" complained of was not of the type prohibited by the Constitution, as described by the High Court in Conroy.
The decision
The Court unanimously held (in four separate judgments – Chief Justice French, Justices Hayne, Bell and Keane, Justice Crennan and Justice Kiefel) that the MRRT legislation was not invalidated by the Constitution, because:
Where to from here?
It is noted that the Court's decision was not entirely unexpected, with many Constitutional and tax law experts considering that the challenge had, at best, a moderate chance of success.
As the ultimate court of appeal in Australia, the High Court's decision has meant that the MRRT may now only be removed by amending legislation passed by both houses of Parliament. The constitution of the Senate following the election may therefore be of particular importance to interested parties, as the Coalition has indicated that if elected it intends to repeal the legislation.
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The Tailwind Outdoor eco-lodge located just north of Puerto Vallarta near the town of San Pancho, has been awarded a 2-star rating by the Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program (STEP). The prestigious STEP recognition offered by Sustainable Travel International, is the only global sustainable tourism certification program presented by a non-profit. The intention is to assist the tourism industry around the world in accordance with the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSCT). STEP addresses the major environmental, socio-cultural and economic issues including loss of biodiversity, climate change, water and waste management, economic development and social issues.
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
Bundt Cake #79: Sticky Toffee
Labels: Bundt Cakes, Frostings, Toffee
17 comments:
- Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} said...
I'm going to need you to make this for me. Now. I need a piece now.
- February 24, 2013 at 7:18 AM
- Aubs said...
Lord have mercy you're killing me!!! This sounds amazing for my soul but awful for my waist line! ha!! Might have to be a sweetie and make this for all the peeps at Hubby's office. (their bi annual physical fitness test is coming up next week so they will all greatly appreciate a delish cake afterwards!) ;) And then its a win win ~ i get to enjoy a little slice of heaven and keep hubby's sailors happy!! =)
- February 24, 2013 at 7:45 AM
- alm said...
Hi Shay!
This looks delish! My momma taught me to use corn syrup too! But now that my son is allergic to corn, we've discovered CANE syrup (and it's not genetically modified). It would be so easy (and so much healthier) for you to update the recipe with cane syrup! :)
- February 24, 2013 at 10:34 AM
- Maddie~The Whimsy One said...
Yes. Please. And thank you. I think that about covers it!
- February 24, 2013 at 12:59 PM
- axellskitchen said...
Oh yum this looks delicious!!
- February 24, 2013 at 4:10 PM
- Marie Matter said...
This sounds absolutely fabulous!! Going to have to try this one for sure!
- February 25, 2013 at 6:26 AM
- Christina said...
Hi Shay! This looks amazing - I've been meaning to try one of your bundt cakes (I've tried lots of your recipes but never a bundt cake!) and this may be the first one I make! I have a question though - what kind of cake mix do you use? So many of them say they are "extra moist" or have a "cup of pudding in the mix!" - can I use one of these, or should i go with a plain old ("not" extra moist) cake mix? Thanks!!!
- February 25, 2013 at 8:08 AM
- Chelsea said...
Oh my goodness, this looks amazing. I was wondering if you ever use the sugar free/ fat free puddings in your bundt cakes? Thought it might be an easy way to reduce some calories but I don't want to ruin the deliciousness.
- February 25, 2013 at 9:44 AM
- Mix and Match Mama said...
I use whatever is on sale! Usually, it's Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines...but it doesn't really matter. The ones that say "extra moist" or that include "pudding" in them are perfectly fine. Great question!
- February 25, 2013 at 12:51 PM
- Lezli said...
I first found your blog through the Big Mama Blog, and when we got invited to a potluck with friends today, I immediately came back to find a good dessert recipe. I made this sticky toffee cake, and it was a huge hit! Everyone is asking for the recipe, and I left the luncheon with an empty cake plate. Thanks for this yummy recipe!
- April 21, 2013 at 10:31 PM
- Amber said...
This was amazing!! I used sugar free pudding since there was already a lot of sugar in the ingredients! I have to say, this may be te best bunt cake I have ever had!! Thank you for the recipe!! :)
- May 4, 2013 at 11:09 PM
- Anne F said...
I tried this recipe for the first time yesterday and it was so delicious!! So good, in fact, that it will be making another appearance for Christmas dinner! Thanks for such a great recipe! I can't wait to try more bundt cakes!!
- December 23, 2013 at 4:31 PM
- Stacie said...
We've made the butterscotch peach cobbler 3 times in 3 weeks- maybe we need to break it up with this one:) I was thinking when I read the title that it was like the toffee pudding I like to get at our local British tea house. Yum!
- January 27, 2014 at 4:59 PM
- Stacie said...
If I'm making this for just our small family (ie: it won't all be eaten in one sitting), how so I keep it? With the sauce separate? And in the fridge to warm up later? Thanks!
- February 8, 2014 at 6:12 PM
- Mix and Match Mama said...
You could keep the sauce separate if you wanted to serve it warm on top at a later time...I made mine the day before I served it and just let the sauce soak into the cake (it made it really moist). You could really do it either way. Enjoy!
- February 9, 2014 at 5:34 AM
- Joanne V said...
This looks so delicious!!
- February 16, 2015 at 11:56 AM
- ANDY and DANIELLE said...
We lived in England for 5 1/2 years and sticky toffee pudding is my absolute favorite British dessert. Can't wait to try this!
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I have to admit I paid a way much for my little Ikoflex, which is in good (but not great) condition. I paid extra for the coated Tessar lens, the working and fairly accurate exposure meter and the nice case which now needs some restiching (ahem). It does take very nice pictures. Three element Teronar viewing lens. Large bright ground glass. Automatic exposure counter and locking double-exposure preventer. No accidental double exposures with this baby. (Lubitel *ahem* Lubitel).
The Ikoflex was Zeiss Ikon's largely failed attempt to compete with the still-popular Rolleiflex. Even used Rolleicords (the lower end) are more popular with users and collectors even though the Ikoflexes (except the III, I hear) are nice cameras. True though, there is *something* about those little Franke & Heidecke TLRs that just makes you want them...that factor is lacking on these except for the beautiful model Favorit. I like the Ikoflex quite a bit - my only complaints would be the left-side focus knob (I catch myself trying to focus with the wind knob), and the tricky film loading sequence which requires some practice to get right. And the weight -- it's not the lightest camera I've ever lugged around...
I went back to this one after having acquired some experience with repair and immediately noticed that there was fungus on the taking lens. Being bolder now, I began taking it apart. The front lens elements unscrew as one piece, then you flip it over and unscrew the back with a small spanner. The fungus was inside between the elements (of course). Cold cream and Windex, that's all there is to it. Frankly, cleaning the lens elements was much easier than getting them apart. I noticed that the viewing lens had a fingerprint on the inside (hmmm....) so I unscrewed that to clean it and blew the dust off the now-visible mirror while I had it apart. I panicked when I saw that there is a free-screwing (eg both directions at will) collar on the viewing lens and thought it was for marking the depth when screwing it in but it's not, the lens screws in independently and the collar tightens down afterwards. Whew. When I realized the viewfinder assembly is only held on by three small screws I removed it, cleaned up both sides of the viewscreen and the mirror with vodka, dusted the interior and retightened the loose mirror clamps. Cleaned the leather with Lexol (note: the back door is not leather but metal with the same texture as the leather), and the oxidized metal with Flitz. I also went over all the leather with black shoe polish on a Q-tip and touched up the black paint with a Testors Enamel Paint Marker (gloss black. Now it looks good enough to take out in public!METER FOLLOWUP I had a report from an online acquaintance who said he fixed his nonworking light meter by removing the viewfinder assembly (3 screws), and replacing what turned out to be a dead 386 battery located behind the Zeiss Ikon nameplate! Now, there is no battery in mine and my meter works, so I think there may have been some model year variation, with older models having selenium photocells and later models having CdS meters. Now, I don't actually use my meter, IMO it takes longer to use the calculator on the side than to calculate sunny-f16 in my head or whip out any one of my several handheld meters, but it's nice to know that this is a possible fix for a dead meter (thanks Jim!).
Tips & Tricks
The loading of film in conjunction with resetting the automatic exposure counter is rather tricky. Consult the manual, read it through a few times, then practice with a scrap roll. Do it twice. I'm not kidding, it's very unintuitive and I've wasted a roll or two thinking I knew how to do it without reading the manual. Once you get it, you get it, but it's different. Shoot with the VXM setting on X. Always. V is self-timer, not so much working in my case, M is for bulbs. X is for instant and includes flash sync.
I'm happy to say that this camera has strap lugs, as I find the leather case too heavy even though it was a selling point for me. Besides, my case has just a hand-strap! Use a short good quality cable release, it's easier (and avoids camera shake). If you're using the exposure meter, note that the calculator on the focus knob only goes up to ASA 320, the fastest film at the time. This is the speed of Kodak Tri-X PROFESSIONAL, FYI. Not regular Tri-X. Funny how things change...the manual gives the example of using ASA 17 film at 1/300 in daylight. ASA 17?? Surely they meant DIN 17. That would be ASA 25. It does mention a good tip for handholding, though: use the self-timer (V setting) so you can steady the camera with both hands. I never would have thought of that, and it works!
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Gâteau de Crêpes
New York Times, 5/15/05 who adapted the batter from "Joy of Cooking" and the pastry cream from "Desserts," by Pierre Herme and Dorie Greenspan.
Serves (IMHO, way more than) 10.
For the crepe batter:
6 tablespoons butter
3 cups milk
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
7 tablespoons sugar
Pinch salt
For the vanilla pastry cream:
2 cups milk
1 vanilla bean, halved and scraped
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch, sifted
3 1/2 tablespoons butter
For assembly:
Corn oil
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar or more
3 tablespoons Kirsch
Confectioners' sugar.
1. The day before, make the crepe batter and the pastry cream. Batter: In a small pan, cook the butter until brown like hazelnuts. Set aside. In another small pan, heat the milk until steaming; allow to cool for 10 minutes. In a mixer on medium-low speed, beat together the eggs, flour, sugar and salt. Slowly add the hot milk and browned butter. Pour into a container with a spout, cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Pastry cream: Bring the milk with the vanilla bean (and scrapings) to a boil, then set aside for 10 minutes; remove bean. Fill a large bowl with ice and set aside a small bowl that can hold the finished pastry cream and be placed in this ice bath.
3. In a medium heavy-bottomed pan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the hot milk, then place pan over high heat and bring to a boil, whisking vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes. Press the pastry cream through a fine-meshed sieve into the small bowl. Set the bowl in the ice bath and stir until the temperature reaches 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Stir in the butter. When completely cool, cover and refrigerate.
4. Assemble the cake the next day: Bring the batter to room temperature. Place a nonstick or seasoned 9-inch crepe pan over medium heat. Swab the surface with the oil, then add about 3 tablespoons batter and swirl to cover the surface. Cook until the bottom just begins to brown, about 1 minute, then carefully lift an edge and flip the crepe with your fingers. Cook on the other side for no longer than 5 seconds. Flip the crepe onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Repeat until you have 20 perfect crepes.
5. Pass the pastry cream through a sieve once more. Whip the heavy cream with the tablespoon sugar and the Kirsch. It won't hold peaks. Fold it into the pastry cream.
6. Lay 1 crepe on a cake plate. Using an icing spatula, completely cover with a thin layer of pastry cream (about 1/4 cup). Cover with a crepe and repeat to make a stack of 20, with the best-looking crepe on top. Chill for at least 2 hours. Set out for 30 minutes before serving. If you have a blowtorch for creme brulee, sprinkle the top crepe with 2 tablespoons sugar and caramelize with the torch; otherwise, dust with confectioners' sugar. Slice like a cake.
* There's actually a funny story about this in which Alex, with a mind to my notorious clumsiness, actually said "no" when I told him I wanted a brulee torch, muttering something about "old, paper-like walls" and "need more smoke alarms." A friend of mine, hearing this, took it upon herself to buy me one last year for Christmas, much to Alex's chagrin. Alex stood by with a large fire extinguisher (sadly, no NYC Firemen) while I torched the cake-top with a flame not much bigger than a lighter. Totally anticlimactic, right?
** My friend Jocelyn has posted about the other part of our evening, grilled pizza and fajitas on her roof and the Sopranos finale. She even got a picture of a slice of the cake before it was demolished!
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