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AT&T Quickfire has overheating problems, could burst into… fire
Launched in November 2008 by AT&T, the Quickfire GTX75 seems to have some serious quality problems.
More exactly, the touchscreen QWERTY handset can significantly overheat if you incorrectly insert the AC charger into its charging port.
And although there have not been reports of the device literally bursting into fire, this may happen. So it looks like the giant US carrier couldn't have picked a better worse name for the handset.
Anyway, to prevent overheating the phone, AT&T warns customers to always charge it as seen in the image below (which is, in fact, the regular way of charging it):
Quickfire sales are now halted, and the device will probably never be available again – at least not in the current version.


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The Costume Institute Gala Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City was overflowing with magnificent gowns, much like the ones created by designer Charles James, whose exhibit "Beyond Fashion" debuted at the annual Met Ball last night.
The $ 25,000 a plate fundraiser is The Costume Institute's main source of funding. Gracing the rich, red carpet were the usual celebs and A-listers. Co-chair Sarah Jessica Parker looked stunning donning a Charles James looking ball gown. My fave, Bradley Cooper, another co-chair was uber elegant in his tails. This is the 16th year that Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour has co-chaired the benefit, as well as the guest list. Check out my photos to see what her star-studded guests wore on the red carpet.
For those who didn't get an invitation to the gala, you can still get an eyeful of glamorous, one-of-a-kind gowns by visiting the "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" exhibit, which opens to the public May 8. The retrospective features 65 of the designers' most notable creations over the course of his career, which spanned from the 1920s until his death in 1978. I spoke with Co-curator Jan Glier Reeder about the exhibit. "James was an artist who chose fabric and its relationship to the human body as his medium of expression. In fact, a devoted James client once said, … his work went beyond fashion and was a fine art."
Exhibit curator Harold Koda talked about James' work ethic. "He approached his work as an artistic practice rather than a commercial one. He did not care about deadlines, business partners or clients. He just cared about making original dresses."
You will definitely see some of the most amazing and "original" dresses (check out my slide show) at The Metropolitan Museum's "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" exhibit May 8 – August 10, 2014.

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I recently discovered the work of fantasy and paranormal author L.A. Kelley. Having enjoyed her latest work The Naughty List and found out she was a Florida girl, I asked her for an interview. She graciously accepted, so here, again, the latest in our Conversations series….
A Conversation with romance author L.A. Kelley.
Hi, Linda. Thanks for spending time with us. Why don't you tell our readers a little about yourself.
L.A. Kelley: I'm married with three grown kids, live in Florida and now write full time. Don't look under my sofa. I haven't cleaned there in years.
We recently enjoyed The Naughty List, loved David, not to mention, it was nice to see a story like this set in Florida. Care to tell us a little something readers might not know about your novella?
L.A. Kelley: The idea came from a visit to a Barnes & Noble store during the Christmas rush. I noticed the employees on the floor all wore Santa hats. When I got to the cashier I asked if the managers had to wear them, too. She rolled her eyes, leaned over, and whispered, "Of course not, it was their idea." Her reaction brought to mind the heroine, a hard working employee forced to cheerfully implement stupid management decisions. Retail workers are the unsung heroes of the holiday. I figured if anyone deserved a little yuletide magic, it was one of them. Incorporating a re-imagining of the Santa legend fit perfectly.
Here's a blurb from The Naughty List that incorporated that original inspiration:
Stephanie rounded the corner and plopped a large cardboard box down on the counter. "I've decided on more festive attire for the staff to increase holiday spirit and, thereby, increase customer spending." She pulled off the cover.
Rosalie's mouth dropped open. "What the hell is that?"
"An elf hat, of course. It's festive."
"It's butt ugly."
Stephanie glowered. "No one asked your opinion, Rosalie. No one cares about your opinion. Attitudes such as yours prove me right. You need more holiday spirit." She shoved the hat in her face. "Everyone wears one. Put it on."
The cone-shaped hat, fashioned out of bright green felt, had Penrose's written in glittery gold paint smack dab in the middle. On top dangled a pom-pom the size of her fist that jingled annoyingly with the slightest movement. The rim, trimmed with bushy fake white fur, did nothing to offset the huge elf ears stitched in as giant flaps on either side. Rosalie begrudgingly slipped on the hat. Immediately, her head began to sweat. The ears itched like crazy.
Stephanie beamed. "Perfect. I told all the assistant managers to stop by customer service and pick up hats for their departments." She turned on her heel.
"You forgot yours," Rosalie snidely called out. Of course, Stephanie ignored her.
The Naughty List is quite unique in its mixture mythological elements and the humor is a fun touch. I love how you made the gods names titles, instead of names. What inspired you to include and tweak all those mythologies?
L.A. Kelley: Once I decided to bring Santa to the present, it seemed like fun to add mythologies from other cultures and update them, too. Instead of making them all-powerful, each demon or deity have only one or two supernatural abilities. Some are dangerous, but most are benign. In history, mythologies often clash causing bloody conflict among followers. The Integrals, as they're called in The Naughty List, have had to band together and live in secret to keep from being discovered and hunted down. They have a highly structured and rigidly formalized organization, but don't always get along. They're in turmoil at the moment trying to decide how to change their organization to adjust to the modern world. The conflict between the old ways and the new adds to the fun.
You have a few books you've self-published through Smashwords: what made you jump into self-publishing and have you been pleased with the results? Did it live up to your expectation? Do you have any advice on self-publishing for authors who may be thinking about it?
L.A. Kelley: I offered two free short stories samples on Smashwords just to see if I could do it. Publishing was easy and painless. Within the next few months I'm starting on a new phase of self-publishing with full-length works and hope to have several titles out by the end of the year. I'm excited about having more control over what goes into print. I can't give any advice because I don't know how it'll work out. I hope to find that elusive mixture of artistic satisfaction coupled with a modest economic return, but I may go up in flames like the Hindenburg. Check back with me next year at this time and I'll let you know.
What's on tap next for you? Any new manuscripts in the works, currently?
L.A. Kelley: Several. I have a new novelette called One Enchanted Evening that my editor is keen on. It was written for the Lobster Cove series, developed by The Wild Rose Press, about a fictional resort town set on the coast of Maine. It's with the series editor now-fingers crossed-awaiting approval. I have several other titles to self-publish once I finish the edits. They are all one form of fantasy or another. I like to think of myself as a writer of fantasy adventure with a dollop of humor, romance, and sass. (I also like to think of myself as the long-lost queen of Cyrene, but that's neither here or there.)
I can see it, totally. : Lastly, where can my readers find out more about you?
L.A. Kelley: Visit my blog: http://lakelleythenaughtylist.blogspot.com/
You're one busy lady and we wish you the best with everything, Linda. We'll be looking forward to it. Thanks for speaking with us today! Best of luck with The Naughty List and all you do. Folks if you'd like to find out more about L.A. Kelley, see her website. You can find all her books at Amazon, and The Naughty List is also available at All Romance Ebooks, Barnes and Noble, and at The Wild Rose Press. Enjoy and keep reading!


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Can Two Old Dogs Teach Us All New Tricks?
When I was just a young girl, my father took the family to go visit with our uncle Wayne in Pensacola. Uncle Wayne raised Labrador dogs as a hobby and he had just had a new litter and I got to pick two. I chose a yellow lab that I named Cane. I also chose a black lab (or african american lab, as the politically correct people in the Pacific North West say) that I named Abel after the sons of Adam and Eve.
When we returned home to Atlanta both the dogs got along great. They grew up together and were best friends. They were the friendliest dogs and loved every body. Even in the summers when we went to the plantation down on the river, Cane and Abel loved it, they would run and play and even got along with the share croppers that worked our fields. The dogs loved it there, they got to play in the woods; chasing squirrels and hunting ducks with my father and his friends and accepting bits of "cracklins' from the share croppers.
Then one summer when we went down to the plantation, there was a new dog across the road at the neighbors plantation. She was a girl dog, a pretty Golden Retriever named Sassy. Both the boys fancied Sassy and would fight over who would get to play with Sassy.
One night the dogs got into a big fight and were biting at one another. I was sad as I loved them both and were afraid they would hurt one another. I still remember my father telling me "Susie, dontcha go out thar, them dogs is fightin' you get between 'em they'll turn on you".
My father was so right, as I tried to separate them I was the one that got bitten. My father wanted to shoot both dogs but I managed to talk him out of it. I wasn't to hurt, much, but I have always remembered the words of my father. I never shy away from a fight but when two friends are fighting it is best to stay out of it.
It turned out that Sassy had Abels puppies that year, and Cane and Abel never got along after that again. They went from being the best of palls to fighting like Pit Bulls. It was decided that Abel would stay at the plantation, so he could be with the pups, and Cane would stay at the house in Atlanta.
My two dogs were never the same after Sassy sashayed into their lives. Sure I still got to see each of my dogs but I had to go to a different place to do it. Sometimes I still think about the wonderful times I had being with them both. It's really to sad that they couldn't have gotten over their differences, like humans. Not that we're really much different…sometimes.
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Sara Gazarek: And So It Goes
And So It Goes
Sara Gazarek (vocals)
Return to You (Native Language 967)
Sara Gazarek (vocals), Josh Nelson (piano).
Composed by Billy Joel.
Recorded: San Clemente, California, Sept-Dec. 2006
Rating: 95/100 (learn more)
Gazarek has a beautiful voice and she digs deeply into this ballad - an unusual transformation of a Billy Joel song into a jazz mood piece. There is no fuss or pretense to this performance, just a complete commitment to the feeling state of the song. In my ideal jazz universe, singers would feel emotions more deeply than mere mortals - after all, they symbolically carry the torch of love for the rest of us. Gazarek achieves that rare level of expression on this track.
Reviewer: Ted Gioia
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Herman Koch is the author of eight novels and three collections of short stories. THE DINNER, his sixth novel, has been published in 25 countries, and was an international bestseller. He currently lives in Amsterdam.
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When a medical procedure goes horribly wrong and famous actor Ralph Meier winds up dead, Dr. Marc Schlosser needs to come up with some answers. After all, reputation is everything in this business. Personally, he's not exactly upset that Ralph is gone, but as a high-profile doctor to the stars, Marc can't hide from the truth forever.
Tautly written, incredibly gripping and told by an unforgettable narrator, THE DINNER promises to be the topic of countless dinner party debates. Skewering everything from parenting values to pretentious menus to political convictions, this novel reveals the dark side of genteel society and asks what each of us would do in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
On a summer's evening in Amsterdam, two couples meet at a fashionable restaurant for dinner. The conversation remains a gentle hum of polite discourse. But behind the empty words, terrible things need to be said; with every forced smile and every new course, the knives are being sharpened. As civility and friendship disintegrate, each couple shows just how far they are prepared to go to protect those they love.


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It will take fortune to favour Caterham in battle for F1's 10th spot
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Giedo van der Garde believes it will be luck that decides whether Hingham-backed Caterham will regain the coveted 10th place in the constructors' championship before the 2013 season is out.
Since arriving on the grid in 2010, the Norfolk marque have had a top-10 place – and the extra millions of pounds in revenue that brings – to themselves.
That said, last year it took a remarkable 11th place finish in the final race at Brazil to reclaim the season-long berth from Marussia.
And with Caterham playing catch-up again with just four grands prix left on this year's calendar, Hingham may need a helping hand to maintain their 100pc top-10 record.
"We need to have luck," the Dutchman told Autosport. "Of course, we can try different strategies or have rain in a bit of the race, which will help us a lot because those conditions suit the car. But other than that it is pure luck.
"We were so close in Hungary, so close in Korea where we were 14th, but every time it has been one place short. All we can do is keep finishing ahead of them and wait.
"An opportunity will come between now and the end of the championship because guys are fighting hard and a lot of people can make mistakes. So we have to stay calm, not make errors and see where we end up."
With neither team yet to score a point in their Formula One careers, position comes down to their finishes – something Marussia lead the way with thanks to a best of 13th at this year's Malaysian Grand Prix, which was only the second round.
"To be honest, we deserve to be in 10th," Van der Garde added. "In the beginning, they had a better car but after a few races, especially Silverstone, we have been faster all the time."
• The results so far – Caterham: 13th x0, 14th x3, 15th x5, 16th x4, 17th x4, 18th x7, 19th x1, 20th x0, 21st x1 (average – 16.6th excluding 5 DNFs); Marussia: 13th x1, 14th x1, 15th x2, 16th x4, 17th x7, 18th x3, 19th x7, 20th x2 (average – 17.3th excluding 3 DNFs).


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A Valentine Love Story
For many, Valentine's Day is filled with candlelit dinners, flowers and romance. Yet, unfortunately, for many others, it's just another day filled with disappointment due to a loved one's confusing perils of addiction.
Addiction is not solitary; it painfully affects everyone, especially those closest to the person caught in the web of its entanglements.
Recently, I had the privilege of meeting Peggy, the lovely wife of Ronnie Valentine, who I recently interviewed on Disease Proof. If you recall, Ronnie was not only caught up in food and alcohol addiction, but smoked four packs of cigarettes a day. I asked Peggy if she'd be willing to share her perspective of what it was like being married to someone drowning in addiction, (with Ronnie's blessing), and she wholeheartedly agreed to it. Welcome to Disease Proof, Peggy.
What was your life like being married to someone trapped in addiction?
When Ronnie and I married in 1985, he was disciplined, athletic, healthy, and balanced. His addiction to cigarettes, alcohol and food developed slowly over time, as did my coping mechanisms. I definitely progressed in a downward spiral, in my own way, right along with him.
As a couple, our once normal, loving partnership turned to one of caregiver and sick, disabled person. Having to pick up additional responsibilities to cover for Ronnie's physical incapacities and emotional absence due to behaviors that were chosen by him, I continued in a repetitive cycle of anger, pity, hope, and forgiveness, which was detrimental to my own health and well being.
How did Ronnie's addictions affect your children and other relationships?
Addiction in our case, as I think for most people suffering from it, affected every relationship within our family, plus our social relationships, in a negative way. Our children experienced the absence of their father. His desire to be in their lives was limited as the addictions were the driving force in his life. I remember telling the kids about a year before Ronnie discovered Dr. Fuhrman's web site that I felt strongly their father would not be around much longer. We were living with a person who was voluntarily and slowly killing himself. I knew that his will to live had long departed. Although we never talked about it, I knew that Ronnie was putting affairs in order so that I could carry on in his absence. And because his preference was to socialize with those who liked to participate in the same things, our social life also became out-of-balance as isolation took place of relationships.
How did it affect your finances?
Ronnie was taking medications that were costing over $600/month in out-of-pocket expenses! Our finances were crippled, because more than $2500 every month was being thrown out the window to fund his addictions and medications. Today I'm proud to say that we spend absolutely nothing on prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, cigarettes, alcohol, eating out, junk food, or any other vice.
How did you cope with the ongoing stress?
I wish I could say that I was the pillar of strength and support, but that would be an inaccurate assessment. However, I do believe for those married that we ultimately want our marriages to succeed. The need to WANT to trust our partner is strong. I knew that this was the foundation to our relationship. If the trust was gone, we were through.
I experienced a naïve type of hope that wanted to find something good to hang on to, which became my coping mechanism. However, eventually over the years, my instinct and good sense confirmed to me that this problem wasn't going to get any better or go away. As a last resort, I went to my God on Ronnie's behalf and begged for mercy. I began to pray a lot.
Only God can change a heart. All the diets, disciplined efforts, exercise programs, treatment centers, hypnosis, or any other methods are destined to fail if the heart of the person has not decided to live. I think many people have to hit bottom in order to look up, and Ronnie was no exception. After his second trip to the hospital for treatment of serious heart disease in three years, we were both at rock bottom.
What was the turning point for you?
Upon returning home after having three stents put into his arteries [two years after quadruple bypass surgery], I watched Ronnie search for a new way to live. He discovered Dr. Fuhrman's web site and began to communicate with him about his health. As Ronnie gained information, he began to change. Although that first year was hard, (Ronnie had been smoking four packs of cigarettes a day and stopped cold turkey), his decision to live never faltered. It was an instant decision on his part. Seeing his will to live again was a turning point for me as I could look forward to a future with the man that I loved the most in the world. My assumption of being a widow was no longer valid! God had come through in His mercy.
What has it been like to see Ronnie change right before your eyes?
There has been a lot of attention, and rightfully so, spent on gaining knowledge about vitamins, minerals, what and when to eat, how foods affect the body, human anatomy, exercise, and managing stress; almost a hobby and passion for Ronnie. I am very proud of his dedication to learn this information and his willingness to share it with anyone ready to listen.
A new trust has been restored to our relationship. We are now on the same page for the first time in years. Our children have been released of the constant burden of worry, not only for their father, but for me as well.
Sometimes I still forget that I don't have to do everything by myself anymore. I now have a healthy and fit husband who can help bring in groceries, mow the lawn, and move heavy boxes and furniture with ease; all of which he couldn't do when he was sick and incapacitated. I no longer see our money flying out the door with nothing to show for it. Our life is so much better and easier, and an open book to family and friends with nothing to hide.
Is there anything that you would like to share with those who are committed to a loved one through the devastation of addiction?
Ronnie was hurting, but he was a dynamic and extraordinary individual waiting to jump out and live again. I think it's important not to put a lot of unnecessary blame on someone caught in addiction, and in the process, bypass our own shortcomings.
If you are reading this and are a parent or grandparent, be watchful of your children and grandchildren. Their physical and emotional well-beings are impressionable, and their nutritional habits are being formed by you. Some of the answers to addiction may lie here, and I suspect that if taught early, good habits and health would carry throughout a lifetime.
Happy Valentines Day Ronnie and Peggy Valentine! May you have many wonderful years together!
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Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Mike Hooper will not stand down despite the problems that plagued the New Delhi event.
The expatriate Kiwi suffered criticism, even from his New Zealand Olympic Committee secretary-general successor Barry Maister and president Mike Stanley, for his role in the performance of the host city.
But he is already planning for the future and is even urging countries like New Zealand to consider bidding for scaled-down versions of the event.
Hooper insists he did all he could to make the Games a success during his three years based in the Indian capital. He told the Herald on Sunday he should not be ousted for any perceived inaction.
"That is a silly question. It is my job and I've done it well, despite what others might think. It was my role to point out and highlight things [that needed improvement] and I did it consistently."
However, having effigies of him burned in the street was a Games low. "The burning of the effigy upset me but let's put that into context. It was based on a totally false premise. I am alleged to have made certain remarks about the population of India which I didn't. It was scurrilous reporting."
While all manner of problems became accepted as the norm during the Games, Hooper is adamant athletes were not adversely affected.
"I'm pleased with how it panned out ... we got the village, catering and transport right for them [athletes]. You'd have to say the venues got there in the end too. It was reassuring to see so many happy smiling faces at the closing ceremony."
Cynics would interpret those smiles as relief. It is hard to justify a successful event programme when, amongst other gaffes, scales weighed boxers inaccurately, a shooting range had faulty targets and there were empty venues because of a bung ticketing system.
Hooper says Delhi has a much-improved infrastructure legacy as a result, but would not be drawn on a potential Olympic bid for 2020 or beyond.
Questions have been raised about the future of the Games but Hooper claims that with 71 members, the federation justifies its existence.
"People mistakenly compare it to the Olympics, which is unrealistic and inappropriate. They are specifically designed for Commonwealth countries and are not trying to compete."
Hooper says that reflects in the bid process. Auckland failed to get up a 2018 bid because of the need for so much new infrastructure but the Gold Coast bid is based along similar lines, making use of what they have.
"We don't say a Games has to have the maximum 17 sports. Ten (swimming, athletics, badminton, boxing, hockey, bowls, netball, sevens, squash and weightlifting) are a must, then a potential bid may choose seven more from our approved list. It's not like the Olympics where thou shalt have 28 sports full stop."


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St. Patrick's Day is possibly the most celebrated holiday in Dallas, with the Annual Greenville Avenue St. Patty's Day Parade being at the forefront of the revelry and several smaller festivities taking place around the Metroplex. Be sure to include your furry friends in the merriment by checking out one or more of these pet-friendly St. Patty's Day events.
5K Mutt Strut & 4th Annual St. Paddy's Pooch Party
Saturday, March 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Stewart Creek Park, 3700 Sparks Rd, The Colony
This annual event is sure to bring pets and their people out for a morning run (or jog or even walk) and the party that follows. Registration for the 5K Mutt Strut begins at 8 a.m. and the run begins at 8:30 a.m. The St. Paddy's Pooch Party starts at 10:00 a.m. and will include pet portraits, arts and crafts, low cost pet vaccines, pet contests, live music, and great food. (Official Event Website)
Lochrann's Paddy Dash
Saturday, March 13 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Frisco Square, Dallas North Tollway & Main Street (FM 720), Frisco
Lochrann's Irish Pub and Eatery is hosting a 5k Fun Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a Kids 50-Yard Piddy Pat Dash to benefit the Frisco Family Service Center. The event is dog-friendly, and every dog that registers for the 5k or 1-mile run/walk will receive a gift. Proceeds from canine registration fees will go towards Frisco Dog Park, Inc. to help bring a dog park to the city of Frisco. (Official Event Website)
ShamRock'n Roll Pet Parade
Sunday, March 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
West End Market Place, Downtown Dallas
The 3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll Pet Parade begins at the corner of Munger Avenue and Market Street at 4:00 p.m. The parade's Grand Marshall will be Jimmy the Texas Bagpiper and will also include Shandon Irish Dancers and adoptable pets from the SPCA of Texas. Awards for Best Pet Costume and Best Pet and Pet Pal Look-a-Like will be presented. Registration begins at 2 p.m. at the Petropolitan Doggie Day Spa booth.
St. Patrick's Day Paw-ty
Wednesday, March 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Three Dog Bakery, 1251 E. Southlake Blvd, Suite 323, Southlake
This Southlake doggie paradise will be celebrating Luck o' the Irish Setter day as well as store mascot Diesel's birthday. Three Dog Bakery is providing free birthday cake for your furry friends as well as appetizers and beverages for their two-legged guests. Don't forget your dog's green gear - prizes will be awarded for the best St. Patrick's Day dressed dog.


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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas Or Happy Holidays To You
28 comments:
- Marina {Yummy Mummy) said...
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Jacqueline!
- December 24, 2011 at 8:44 AM
- Susan At Glen Oaks Primitives said...
Dear Jacqueline,
Ha! I'm so glad you posted this. Mr. Glen Oaks can't stand it when someone says 'Happy Holiday' now, the "new" correct thing. He will always say back, "Merry Christmas". Wait until I show him your post about the etymology of the word holiday.
I think it's a shame to pick apart such a beautiful day and I will always say Merry Christmas. I actually heard everyone in my doctor's office leaving saying 'Happy Holidays' and getting a reply from the doctor and staff.
I left and said 'Merry Christmas' to the staff and doctor and NO ONE replied anything back to me! Well!!! (that's me huffing and puffing)
Anyway, have the merriest and most happy Christmas to you and your loved ones.
- December 24, 2011 at 8:51 AM
- Susan At Glen Oaks Primitives said...
Dear Jacqueline,
Your family photo is gorgeous. I desperately need a new camera. Besides being broken it never took
clear shots. I will certainly check on the link you provided for the reprint. Thanks so much!
- December 24, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- Red Couch Recipes said...
Jacqueline, you have such a beautiful family! Lovely shots of them. It was nice seeing you yesterday -- you and Kirk are too funny. We are off to the canyon to take our "holiday" picture. Good post. There will always be people trying to deny or take away from Christ, but in this instance they are duped. Love, Joni
- December 24, 2011 at 8:58 AM
- A Hint of Home said...
You Have a lovely family! I heard that song, too. I try always to say Merry Christmas but do realize that Holiday is not all bad.
I love the photo of you children at a young age in the manager.
I just posted a similar one of our grandchildren.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Jacqueline!
- December 24, 2011 at 9:48 AM
- d e l i g h t said...
This is a great informative post. I still just love the sound of "Merry Christmas" and love to say it! You have a beautiful family. Merry Christmas to you and your family Jacqueline!
- December 24, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- Pondside said...
Merry Christmas, Happy Holy Day - Alleluia, the Saviour is born - surely a day for celebration!
Your family photos are all beautiful. Isn't it wonderful to have everyone in one place at one time? At the top of my list for the wedding weekend in May is a family portrait or two!
- December 24, 2011 at 10:18 AM
- SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...
Great post! Love the family shots and how it has grown ;) A very, Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!
- December 24, 2011 at 10:46 AM
- Ceekay- Thinkin of Home said...
Love the Nativity picture and you have a wonderful family!
and have the Happiest Merry Christmas Holiday!!
- December 24, 2011 at 11:28 AM
- Tanya@takesix said...
Your pictures are beautiful. I love the nativity. Merry Christmas!
- December 24, 2011 at 11:52 AM
- La Table De Nana said...
Beautiful family:) Enjoy every moment!
- December 24, 2011 at 12:01 PM
- Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas Jacqueline-enjoy:@)
- December 24, 2011 at 2:24 PM
- Carolyn @ Adrift on the Lake said...
Merry Christmas Jacqueline!!
- December 24, 2011 at 3:53 PM
- Kathleen said...
Merry Christmas, J! Beautiful family!
- December 24, 2011 at 8:15 PM
Merry Christmas!!! The Nativity scene with your children is so sweet. I know you will treasure this photo forever. The recent family photos are wonderful. You have such a beautiful family......all 16 of you with a few more to arrive next year.
Blessings to you and your family,
Katherine S.
- December 24, 2011 at 8:58 PM
- It's me said...
Bedankt lieverd voor je gezelligheid steun en liefde van het afgelopen jaar......liefs van mij.....xxx...Ria
Thanks my darling for your fun loving and support over the past year....love from me.....xxx...Ria
Fijne Kerstdagen,
Merry Christmas,
Glaedelig Jul,
Merry Christmas,
Joyeux Noel,
God Jul,
- December 25, 2011 at 4:13 AM
- Jenny's Heart said...
Merry Christmas!
- December 25, 2011 at 6:54 AM
- Rettabug said...
Fantastic family photos, Jacqueline! Thanks for the info on "Holyday" I think that is great!! People are honoring HIM even if they don't know it. LOL
I think that it was my blog with the song on it, BTW, buy maybe others had it too.
Merry CHRISTmas!!!
p.s. would you believe i fell down the garage steps yesterday with a glass vase in my hand.
shattered it & cut my hand badly.
DH thought my foot might be broken.
it got progressivly more swollen & painful as the day went on.
He wanted it AND my hand x-rayed to make sure there wasn't any glass left in it.
ER said no fracture but poss torn ligament in foot; got air cast and crutches plus 6 stitches in fingers
hurt like heck...on Percodan
foot is less swollen & painful this today but fingers hurt worse now that lidocaine wore off
hurts my hand to use crutches due to many cuts across palm & stitches
DH is getting a work out, following all my directions.
DD is bringing Chinese take out for Christmas meal & we're going to sing Fa Ra Ra Ra Ra!
- December 25, 2011 at 8:02 AM
- Sue said...
What a wonderul Christmas post; I'm glad I read it TODAY:). What beautiful family photos! I think my favorite is all of you on the beach:) Next year we will be taking a family photo, I don't know how I let Thanksgiving slip by without one. We won't all be together again until next Christmas. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family Jacqueline!
- December 25, 2011 at 1:56 PM
- Linda said...
Wonderful ecard Jacqueline. I am wishing you and your family a very Merry, Merry Christmas.
- December 25, 2011 at 2:29 PM
- Tanya said...
Your expanding family is beautiful, Jacqueline, and the photos really capture that! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you.
- December 25, 2011 at 5:02 PM
- Marlis said...
Merry Christmas.. and Happy Holy Days to you and yours! Loved this post. What a lovely family! God's blessings over and over again. Love the last shot!
xo marlis
- December 25, 2011 at 7:36 PM
You honestly believe that the first of January starts a new cycle for the earth every year, or did I mis-understand you?
The first of January is merely a calendar change, a man-created invention. It has nothing to do with the earth's cycles.
Apart from that, I agree with everything else you said, and I hope you and yours are having a very merry Christmas!
Lucy in VA
- December 25, 2011 at 8:50 PM
You have a beautiful family!
But seriously I think the only controversy is that made up by fox news. Stores say Happy Holidays because they are concerned about their bottom line and they tell their clerks to do it.
They want to appeal to all faiths and really are only concerned about the money they can make.
Out in the general public I hear Merry Christmas everywhere I go.
Merry Christmas,
Kacee S.
- December 26, 2011 at 12:11 AM
- Alycia Nichols said...
I TOTALLY say "Merry Christmas" because Christmas is the holiday (Holy Day) that we are celebrating. If I'm referring to Thanksgiving, the entire month of December, and New Year's, though, I may say "holiday season." After Thanksgiving, though, that pretty much becomes "Christmas season" as a rule for me. I know that people are trying to be politically correct about things, but Christmas has nothing to do with politics. And they keep crammin' that ol' "separation of Church and State" thing down our throats, so politics needs to take 2 steps backwards right on out of Christmas! That's my 2 cents on the subject. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Jacqueline! P.S. - Great family photos!!!
- December 26, 2011 at 7:16 AM
- The Tablescaper said...
Merry Christmas!
- The Tablescaper
- December 26, 2011 at 5:23 PM
- Andrea (Softer Side of Me) said...
Merry Christmas, Jacqueline!
Love the family photos!! Enjoy your family and the holiday season!!
- December 26, 2011 at 6:30 PM
- Leslie's Garden said...
No matter what they try, Christ will always be in the world! A lot of the controversy enters the elementary schools, and I noticed no matter how hard people try to silence "Christmas", it will NEVER happen. All down our hallways, the children told the story of Christmas in their school work, their drawings, their essays, their letters to Santa where they remembered Jesus. It's AWESOME!
- December 27, 2011 at 7:52 AM


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Well Friday is here and Razer has announced the Blade. The result of their PCgamingisnotdead.com campaign.
I don't know what better way to put this but I am not impressed at all.
The Blade to me looks like nothing more than a Macbook Pro that someone shipped to colorware and had them make it black and put a Razer sticker on it.
The full specifications are:
- Intel Dual Core I7 CPU(clocked at 2.8 but can be overclocked to 3.5)
- Nvida GT 555M with 2GBs of GGDR5 RAM
- 8 GBs of DDR3 RAM
- 320 GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
- 2 USB 2.0 ports
- 1 USB 3.0 port
- HDMI out
- 17.3 in LED-Backlit 1080p Display (1920×1080)
- Integrated HD webcam
- Less than 1 in thick and weighs less than 7 lbs
- LCD multi-touch track pad
- 10 LCD programmable hot-keys
While this system has loads of potential and tons of power, it also includes the switchblade UI which will allow you to use that LCD track pad as a display while you are using a mouse (or to watch a youtube video on) and the 10 programmable hot-keys that will, in theory, make gaming easier. However, here is the problem:
They are only offering one configuration. At that price you could build a very nice dedicated desktop gaming rig and still have money left over to purchase a high end "gaming" laptop.
I know that Razer is trying to push the fact that there are no true portable gaming laptops, but what do you call the Alienware M11x(which has a starting weight of just 4.5 lbs)? I understand that Razer is trying to do something different here and offer something that will be able to run anything you throw at it but really, $2799, that is just insane. While this whole thing has been a big disappointment to me I know that there will still be people who believe that this is going to be the greatest laptop they have ever seen and there is no doubt that this will be bought in mass quantities using daddy's credit card. I just am really at a loss for words. The Switchblade is revolutionary because it is essentially a portable gaming device that can run most, if not all, of your PC games. But this is just a Macbook pro case with some expensive internals and a LCD track pad and buttons thrown together with a Razer logo and sold as the "only true gaming laptop". If you ask me this is the equivilant to when you go to your local electronics store looking for a HDMI cable and they try to sell you the most expensive one because it makes the picture better, when you and I both know that the $7 HDMI cable works just as well as the $150 cable. That's what Razer has done. They have taken something that already exists (gaming laptops) and said "no no no, they were all wrong this is the only way" and selling it at over 300% more.
I know this seems like it has all been a big rant and partly it has. I was really truly hoping to see the Switchblade. That is a piece of hardware that makes sense, that is different, and was going to change the way you look at portable gaming. Then they give me this. This is nothing more than a gimmick to increase revenue just so little Johnny can be the coolest kid at his LAN party (but not a StarCraft II LAN party, those don't exist). While Johnny will enjoy his overpriced "true gaming" laptop and can scoff at little Timmy's Dell XPS with the comparable specs for half the cost it doesn't change the fact that gaming is gaming, and who cares about FPS if you're not having fun.
If you want to check out the Blade you can head on over here.


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The convention was established by Ptolemy (AD 90 – c. AD 168) in his main work, Geography. The following is a 15th century reconstruction of Ptolemy's world map: It's an arbitrary decision, and several reversed maps exist. There are also maps that don't follow a standard orientation, some examples are T and O maps, polar maps, and Dymaxion/Fuller maps. ...
Realistically speaking a reasonably knowledgeable Japanese person would've been able to spot Japan on a world map, based on the islands' relative position to Korea and China. This is probably true since at least the 400s. They were, after all, able to engage in extensive trade and diplomacy with the mainland. Their grasp of geography couldn't be that far off ...
The first satellite image of Earth was taken in 1959. At that time, as far as I can tell, aerial photography and stereoplotters were used to produce topographic maps with accuracy that I imagine would have depended mostly on the quality of the aerial photographs, but probably down to a few meters. For larger maps depicting the Earth, I think the answer ...
Some maps from some UK universities http://oldmapsonline.org/
The maps were almost as accurate as they are after the launch of satellites. And this has little to do with air photography. And celestial navigation ("sextants" hinted in the previous message) was responsible only for mapping of remote islands. The main method of making accurate maps was geodesic survey. One begins with laying a base, that is measure ...
General answer: it will probably depend what you define as "the shape". Ultimately, once landfall was made on opposite coasts (1820-1840), and land was proven to be there, it was a matter of looking at all the places a ship had sailed through without hitting anything, concluding that the coastline must be further south than that, and drawing in a dotted line ...
http://www.euratlas.net/history/europe/index.html This is by far the best map website, it has maps from 1AD to 2000AD. http://www.euratlas.net/antique/cartography/index.html
Here are some sites that I like: • Historical maps, University of Texas (more to come)
So, in researching the link from sbi, I think he's got one piece of the puzzle, but there seem to be a few more. Juan de Fuca (the same guy from whom the straits around Vancouver Island / the Seattle area are named), had claimed to have found a Northwest Passage Sailors from the south had also found the Gulf of Baja California, and frankly its big - so big ...
I realise I am very late in answering this, but I cannot stress this enough: the best source by far for historical maps that I have ever found, is David Rumseys amazing online collections I would also like to point you in the direction of this book; Cartographies of Time though it might be more time-space related than what you are looking for.
A very interesting question, as it turns out. The coast of Antarctica wasn't definitively sighted until about 1820, so no globe until then would have featured it. I found this pocket globe made by Abel Klinger in I believe 18801 that shows the barest outline of some of the coast of Antarctica. Examining some globes from the same manufacturer in 1855, I can'...
National Geographic is generally considered the premier map maker since the inception of the society over a hundred years ago. The National Geographic 1970 World Map probably answers your question of "What was the most accurate map of the Earth before satellites?" Note that the premise of your question may be off kilter. In most cases it is not the accuracy ...
Detailed Topographical Maps of Bavaria, including complete coverage at 1:50,000 scale during or near the Napoleonic Wars, are available here: http://www.bayerische-landesbibliothek-online.de/histkarten/suche?buchstabe=D&sortierung=Titel
The ODP has an entry for historical maps. (The ODP is a directory/catalogue for websites)
According to Wikipedia, this might be based on the romance novel Las sergas de Esplandián by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo, which contains the first written mentioning of the Island of California. It is probable that this description prompted early explorers to misidentify the Baja California peninsula as the island in these legends.
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Trojans Top Winston-Salem StateDecember 21, 2013
ANDERSON, S.C. – With three players in double figures, the Anderson men's basketball team wrapped up its nonconference slate by outpacing Winston-Salem State, 76-71, Saturday afternoon at the Abney Athletic Center.
"We beat a very talented and well-coached team," said Anderson head coach Jason Taylor. "I am proud of our guys and the way everyone contributed. We still need to work on our ball security, but we made shots tonight. I am happy for our guys as we head into the break. "
Anderson (8-3) has won three of its last four and finished its nonconference schedule with a stellar 5-1 mark, while Winston-Salem State (5-5) has dropped two straight following a three-game win streak.
Senior Chandler Hash led all scorers with 27 points, including 19 in the second half, to become just the 11th player in school history to reach the 1,000-point plateau for his career. The 6-foot guard was 14-of-16 from the free throw line. Junior guard Myson Jones tallied 12 points and shared game-high honors with four assists. Despite being hampered by foul trouble, junior center Chris Ross added 11 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots in 22 minutes of action. Senior guard CJ Gleaton overcame foul trouble as well, notching eight points in 16 minutes. Senior forward Kyle Sledge chipped in a team-high eight rebounds and six points, with junior guard Nick Jackson netting a career-high seven points off the bench.
With the score knotted at 7-7, Jones ignited a 12-2 outburst with back-to-back 3-pointers, including a rare four-point play at the 11:46 mark, with Jackson draining a trey 24 seconds later. Hash capped the surge with a pair of free throws, giving Anderson a double-digit 19-9 lead midway through the opening half. He reached the career milestone with two from the line with 1:14 remaining in the frame. AU maintained the cushion and held a 30-23 lead at the break.
With the Trojans holding a 36-27 advantage with more than 17 minutes left in the contest, Winston-Salem guard Marquez Jones scored six straight for the Rams, triggering a 10-2 run by the visitors and pulling WSSU within just one. But the Trojans refused to surrender the lead until Marquez Jones sank a pair of free throws at the 9:02 mark, giving the Rams a brief 54-53 edge.
Sophomore center Steven Faust regained the advantage for the Trojans with a putback and Hash knocked down a 3-pointer from deep in the left corner to give AU a lead it would not relinquish, at 60-58, with 6:21 on the clock. Winston-Salem State trimmed the Trojan lead to one with less than five minutes remaining, but would get no closer as Anderson connected on 7-of-10 free throws inside the final three minutes to clinch the victory.
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It is spring and it is time for the first big festival event in beautiful Southern Utah. This is the one you have been waiting for - the 35th Annual St. George Art Festival, just a quick, barely two hour scenic drive north of Las Vegas through the picturesque Virgin River Gorge.
This is truly a festival, not just an art show. In addition to the 100+ artists and craftspeople displaying everything from paintings, photography and drawings to jewelry, sculpture and ceramics there will be two separate stages for entertainment and almost two dozen food booths.
A highlight for this year's event could be the Kid's Creation Station that promises all kinds of fun activities including the opportunity to indulge in candy art, sponge painting, pipe cleaner finger puppets, "Look what I created" T-shirts and more. The Paul Mitchell School will be doing hair braids and face painting. The Music Store will provide an instrument "petting zoo," where children can try out a musical instrument and the Washington County School District will sponsor a student art exhibit for all kids from elementary through high school.
The Featured Artist this year will be Randy Morris, a Northern Utah from Salt Lake City, who will be showing his beautiful water color renditions in a style he calls "Emotional Realism in Watercolor." A perennial favorite returning to the festival is Amado Pena, master artist of the Pascua Yaqui tribe of Arizona. Some of the other creations to be displayed at the festival will be digital art, metal, wood, fiber/wearables, glass, leather, and mixed media - something for everyone!
Remember, you don't need to worry about eating before attending the festival. There will be plenty of food including fry bread, Navajo tacos, Mexican food, crepes, kabobs, smoothies, nuts, hot dogs, kettle corn, sno-cones, BBQ, chicken, Italian ice and more. Bring a few dollars and find out for yourself.
When you get tired of walking around all the great art booths you can take a break and catch one of the acts on one of the two stages. From 10 till 5 on both Friday and Saturday there will be a new act on the hour every hour so you're bound to find something to enjoy. Just a hint: big band music, cloggers, jazz dancers, gospel & blues choir, Dixie State University Faculty Combo, classic country and much, much more - about 32 acts in all. There will even be a juggling comedian wandering around throughout the festival.
It that all sounds like fun let me tell you that there is even more! Right in the middle of it all you'll find two terrific features that you won't likely find at any other art festival you will attend anywhere in the U.S. The first one is the beautiful Carousel. It will be open and ready to ride for children and adults. The second fun activity designed for the kids, but there is probably nothing stopping an adventuresome adult from joining in, is the water feature. What could be more fun on a warm, sunny day in St. George than to run and play in the splashing water of this permanent fixture in the middle of the park, close by the Carousel.
This may be the most fun event of the year in St. George so don't miss it on Friday and Saturday, April 18 & 19 in the Town Square of Historic St. George, Utah. See you there and . . . Keep on Traveling!


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In honor of the Feb. 4 Blu-ray and DVD release of "Free Birds," and Super Bowl 48 on Feb. 2,Twentieth Century Fox and Modell's Sporting Goods teamed up for a turkey race, according to a Jan. 30 press release email.
Despite the polar vortex that is sweeping the East Coast, former Denver Broncos safety John Lynch and current Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and their turkeys – Jake and Reggie – headed out to the streets of New York City for the first ever "'Free Birds' Super Bowl Turkey Race." At the end of the race, it was Reggie – coached by Rudolph – who predicted the Seattle Seahawks would win over the Broncos in the big game. Reggie is now the first turkey in Super Bowl history to predict the game's outcome.
In the animated "Free Birds," two turkeys try to travel back in time to make it so turkey is no longer on the Thanksgiving menu. Reggie is voiced Owen Wilson, while Jake is voiced by Woody Harrelson. Other actors who lend their voices to the film include George Takei; Amy Poehler; Keith David; and Dan Fogler.


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Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) and the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks with The Everychild Foundation announced yesterday the opening of the $9.8 million Lafayette Park Recreation Center.
The 15,000 square foot eco-friendly facility, designed by the award-winning firm Kanner Architects, features brand new multipurpose classroom spaces, a technology lab and a state-of-the-art gymnasium.
The historic public-private partnership between HOLA and the Recreation and Parks Department has reached its climax with the completion of the Department's first LEED-certified project. Since the partnership's formation, the shared vision for Lafayette Park has been to transform the property into a versatile campus that provides exceptional academic, arts, recreation and athletic programs to the surrounding underserved community. This shared mission will soon be realized with the Lafayette Park Recreation Center's grand opening event on Thursday, February 24.
"We've brought together some of the best in class partners and individuals to help solve larger societal problems and we expect the result to surpass any individual effort out there," said Tony Brown, Executive Director, HOLA. " This is a tangible roadmap for rebuilding a stronger community able to solve present day and future challenges."
In 2007, the innovative partnership achieved the desired funds necessary to execute this ambitious project by combining Prop K, Prop 12 and Quimby funds with a private one million dollar gift from The Everychild Foundation.
The newly rebuilt and expanded center will allow HOLA and the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks to significantly increase the number of neighborhood youth served in 2011 by over 60%. Together they will reach 2,300 youth annually, nearly 1,000 more than can be served today.
"HOLA's long success in keeping children out of gangs, in school and engaged in positive activities convinced us that they would make excellent use of our grant dollars with the Lafayette Park project," said Jacqueline Caster, Founder and President of The Everychild Foundation.
In addition to keeping children off the streets, HOLA has started a new partnership with the LA Philharmonic (LA Phil) for the Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) or "YOLA at HOLA" project. YOLA at HOLA provides participating students with intensive after-school orchestral instruction and academic tutoring. YOLA is inspired by El Sistema, the Venezuelan music education system that nurtured LA Phil Music Director Gustavo Dudamel.
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Batman is no stranger to the silver screen. He's appeared in eight live-action feature films starting from 1966 donning variations of the iconic costumes ranging from Adam West's eyebrow cowl to George Clooney's Nipple suit. While none of them were particularly bad, it really is more difficult to adapt a superhero costume from the comic pages to the screen than most people believe. In his ninth feature film appearance, it appears Hollywood has finally gotten Batman right.
Today Zack Snyder released an image of Ben Affleck in his "Batman vs. Superman" cowl alongside the new Batmobile on Twitter. It was much hyped as Snyder had been teasing the Batmobile, baiting fans on Twitter to tune in today for the major reveal. The surprise however was seeing the new Batman for the first time as well. And boy was it a sight to behold.
Granted the photo was in monochrome form and merely a first impression, nonetheless it was a much needed solid first impression after all the negativity from fans over the casting of the character. The costume appears to take reference from Batman's New 52 cloth-like costume, replacing Nolan's armor styled one in "The Dark Knight" trilogy. The Bat insignia on the chest is wide and bulky, similar to the costume featured in Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns."
The best part of it all is the cowl. While the still features Batman's head tilted down, it appears as if the pointy ears on the cowl are significantly smaller than previous Batman live-adaption cowls. It actually seems to resemble Marvel's Daredevil cowl which Affleck once portrayed. It looks stunningly graphic novel-like which is a great thing.
Joel Schumacher's Batman costumes have always been somewhat more colorful with the intention of selling action figures. Christopher Nolan's Batman represented a modern interpretation of the suit, which meant making it appear as solid black armor with no color. Leslie Martinson's 1966 version of the suit was a relic of another age (specifically the silver age). So the closest we ever got to a really good modern comic live-action adaptation of Batman's suit was with Tim Burton's run starting in 1989. The bright yellow bat insignia gave the suit a comic feel, but the armor appearance of the suit brought believability to the existence of such a costume. It appears however, we may now have the best Batman suit ever to hit the silver screen with Zack Snyder's "Batman vs. Superman."
Only time will tell, as we get more images and press releases. But as of today, the day Snyder teased the world showing just enough to peak our curiosity, it appears Hollywood may have finally gotten Batman's costume just right.
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She's America's toughest trainer, star of the hit television show 'The Biggest Loser', a mom and a woman who struggled herself with weight as a teen, Jillian Michaels surely knows what it takes to get into shape. The fitness guru, who makes every workout count, has put her well-proven exercises into a library of DVD's that will get you fit fast.
Short on time? Who isn't. But did you know that exercise doesn't have to be lengthy to be effective? Learn more about this here. In the meantime, here are 3 of the best 30-minute (or less) Jillian Michaels workouts. Why are they considered to be the best? Because these particular workouts will transform your body and get you "ripped" in only 30-minutes per day, plus they are all less than $10.
At only $6.99, Jillian Michaels Kickbox Fastfix is the deal of a lifetime because it offers three 20-minute workouts that target upper body, lower body and core. The beauty of Kickbox Fastfix is that it can fit into any busy day and give you an incredible workout. Plus, if you have some extra time you can do two or even all three workouts. Learn more about Jillian Michaels Kickbox Fastfix here.
If you haven't tried Yoga Meltdown, you'll be surprised to learn that it's not what you think. Jillian Michaels takes yoga to a whole new level offering two 30-minute hybrid yoga workouts that incorporate some cardio moves and toning exercises that will get your heartbeat up while sculpting your entire body. This is a workout you will feel the next day, in a good way. Also check out Jillian Michaels latest yoga workout, Yoga Inferno that offers two more intense 30-minute hybrid workouts. Learn more about Yoga Meltdown here. Learn morea about Yoga Inferno here.
Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 is one of the best workout DVD's that you can buy offering four, yes four, 30-minute circuit training workouts. You will do everything from cardio, strength training with weights and focus on abdominals in every circuit. Each workout progresses in difficulty and has advanced and beginner options. Check out Ripped in 30 here.
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This 80 pagebook of photographs of Warren Wilson College near Asheville, NC, includes photographs of the farm, the mountains, the garden, the pond as well as the central campus at different times of the year. More photographs of Warren Wilson College at billybaba.com.
I grew up in India where my parents were Presbyterian agricultural missionaries and have taught at Warren Wilson College most of my life. My photographs are of north India and Sri Lanka where I have traveled many times; of Germany, which is my wife, Kathe's, home; and of the Swannanoa Valley and Asheville, North Carolina and of students and staff at Warren Wilson College, in Swannanoa just outside Asheville. Lately I have also been photographing weddings at Hidden River Events.
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BENNINGTON A Main Street woman is facing criminal charges after police said she cashed at least nine checks while an employee at the Eagles Club, leaving the club at a loss for more than $800.
Jasmine L. Millette, 25, of Bennington, was arraigned in Bennington criminal court Tuesday on nine misdemeanor charges of using false tokens to obtain less than $900. Millette pleaded innocent to the charges and was released on $5,000 bail.
In an affidavit, Officer David Rowland, of the Bennington Police Department, said he had originally been contacted by a representative of the Eagles Club in late 2011. Rowland said he was given copies of checks Millette wrote from her account in November and December, 2011, and cashed at the club although there were insufficient funds to cover the checks.
Rowland said he spoke to Millette at the time and she agreed to work out a repayment plan. However, Rowland said he later learned Millette had not made repayment. The clubs officials asked Rowland to resume the process of pursuing criminal charges.
According to Rowland, Millette did not return calls and failed to meet him at the police station as he requested. He said numerous attempts to locate her were unsuccessful.
Charges were filed in November 2012 and an arrest warrant, which was served Tuesday, was issued.
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Testun al Foglie di Castagno is a pasteurized blend of cow and sheep's milk cheese from Piedmont, Italy. A very potent cheese with complicated flavors and textures.
How do simple milk curds arrive at such complexity? Rich mountain milk and unique aging techniques. After the curds are pressed into wheels they are wrapped in fresh chestnut leaves.
Many fresh nut tree leaves such as chestnut and walnut have a very minty fresh smell when fresh. As the leaves turn brown and oxidize on the wheel these minty, woody and fermenty aromas combine with the gamey mountain milks to create unmistakable aromas of whiskey and chocolate. The texture is equally complicated. In the mouth it begins granular and dry but almost instantly breaks down to the rich feel of tahini.
This is a pretty expensive cheese but is very strong so a little goes a long way.
Serve with bold tannic reds, big beers or even whiskey. It can stand up to them. Today some friends and I paired the cheese with Epic's Smoked & Oaked
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Denmark Immigration Green Card: How to Apply for Permanent Residence (PR)
Anyone who holds a Denmark immigration green card shouldn't just aspire to get a job. He or she should also work hard to obtain a permanent residence permit. It guarantees a lot of things, including the potential of gaining Danish citizenship as well as unlimited opportunities to look and find jobs.
But how do you exactly apply for one? There is a long list of requirements:
1. You should at least be 18 years old and a holder of a temporary residence permit for the past four years or more.
2. Using your Denmark immigration calculator, you must reach a total of 100 points. There are no ifs and buts here. You either meet the magic number, or you don't.
3. There are three categories you should pass: supplementary requirements, 15 points; active citizenship, 15 points; and fundamental requirements, 70 points.
4. To get 15 points in active citizenship, you should take and pass an examination, as well as a member of organization for at least a year all throughout your stay.
5. You can pass the supplementary requirements if you have worked for at least four years before your application for permanent residence, as well as employed by the time of submission of requirements and application. You should also have undergone education in any of the programs of Denmark schools and pass the Danish language test (level 3).
6. You should strive to achieve all the fundamental requirements, which include the following:
• Legal residence for around 4 years
• No criminal record and public debts that are overdue
• Passing Danish language test level 2
• Submission of active citizenship and integration declaration
• Non-recipient of public assistance over the period of three years before submission of application
• Full-time employment of at least 2 ½ years 3 years before your application and employed during the time of application
What if you don't reach 100 points? You can always apply for an extension of your temporary residence permit and redo the entire process once you can already meet all the requirements.


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A senior basketball player from High Park High School was reportedly arrested on Saturday night on a DWI charge. According to police, the 18-year-old male stuck a parked car, causing over $200 worth of damage.
Sources said the young man's blood alcohol content was .11 at the time of the arrest, as measured by a breathalyzer. The legal limit in Texas is .08.
As a result of the incident, the young man-a leading scorer on the team-was suspended from playing in a bi-district game on Tuesday, as required by the High School's code of conduct. It isn't clear at this point how long he will remain suspended from the team.
Under the Highland Park Extracurricular Code of Conduct, a first offender for underage alcohol consumption must serve a suspension with a minimum of one week or 10 percent of the season and a maximum of three weeks or 30 percent of the season.
While it is unfortunate that the young man in this case is unable to play basketball until his suspension is lifted, it is even more unfortunate what could happen to his criminal record as a result of a DWI conviction. Many times first time offenders are given the opportunity to have charges dismissed if they comply with certain conditions set by prosecutors, and this is an important opportunity for some, especially those who simply had an occasion of poor judgment.
DWI charges are nothing to mess around with, and anybody facing them should consult an attorney to ensure their rights are protected and they are informed about all the options on the table.
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Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin said on Tuesday that he is open to discussing the regulation and legalization of limited amounts of marijuana for adult use following the Justice Department announcement stating that marijuana businesses will be allowed to operate in Colorado and Washington.
"I think we should learn from Washington and from Colorado," Shumlin told reporters yesterday. "But I don't think we should let them get too far ahead of us."
Vermont currently allows for medical cannabis dispensaries, which have been selling to registered patients for the last few months. The state also decriminalized an ounce or less of cannabis, making possession a $300 fine.
"We are losing the battle in Vermont on opiates, prescription drugs, heroin and other drugs that are ravaging our communities, driving crime and destroying families," Shumlin told reporters. "And I think it's smart to continue to look at how we're spending our law enforcement dollars, and what makes the most sense when it comes to small amounts of marijuana."


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Considering your gigantic modlist, I am not surprised actually... keeps running into issues with them.
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"Big Bang Theory" actress Mayim Bialik is once again defending her actions in choosing too breast feed her then 3-year old son Frederick on the subway more than two years ago.
"This was not a weak moment of parenting, but a conscious decision of how I could make my son happy and content during the moment," she stated in a recent interview with HuffPost Live.
"What I like to point out is that was the best way for that subway ride to be pleasant for everyone. Besides, I don't believe you need to cover up a baby eating anymore than you need to cover a baby drinking a bottle," she continued.
Bialik's comments coincide with a recent government study co-authored by CDC epidemiologist Cynthia Ogden linking a decline in toddler obesity to extended breastfeeding as a potential reason for a major decline in obesity among children 2-5 years old over the past 10 years.
The report released Tuesday showed that the obesity rate among pre-schoolers dropped from 14% to 8% during this time period, and has led some researchers believe breastfeeding helps children regulate their intake of food, helping to lower their obesity risk later in life.
They also noted that 49% of infants born in 2010, were still breastfeeding at 6 months, up from 35% in 2000, while the rate of those being breast-fed at 1 year of age jumped from 16%-27% during the same decade.
However, although Ogden and her colleagues found that obesity among children ages 2-5 decreased, the same results were not found in older children, causing some other experts to note that "even the improvement in toddlers wasn't a steady decline," and express their own concern that it might be too soon to state for sure whether preschooler weight figures "are permanently curving down or merely jumping around."
In addition to her current role as Amy Farrah Fowler on the "Big Bang Theory," Bialik is a celebrity spokesperson for the Holistic Moms Network, and a founding member of the Shamayim V'Aretz Institute, "spiritual center devoted to incorporating learning and leadership around the intersecting issues of animal welfare activism, kosher veganism, and Jewish spirituality."


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The Florida Grand Opera is doing free "Read Along, Sing a Song" events for children at Miami-Dade Public Library branch locations. The interactive sessions combine reading with playing instruments, dancing or singing during key points in the story.
Two events are scheduled:
- Wednesday, April 9, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Allapattah Branch, 1799 NW 35 St., Miami, featuring the story "Is Your Mama a Lllama?" by Deborah Guarino.
- Saturday, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Dade Regional Library, 3455 NW 183 St., Miami Gardens. The Art of Storytelling and the Young Artists of the Florida Grand Opera will perform "The Telephone" by Giancarlo Menotti.
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During National Hospital Week, the hospital conducted its annual employee recognition awards program. Employees received service pins for 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service. In addition, the employees nominated their fellow workers for Nurse of Distinction and Employee of the Year. The winners were then selected by a vote by the employees.
The Nurse of Distinction is Molly McConville, a registered nurse in the Medical/Surgical Department. Other nurses nominated were:
Missy Downen, RN, Skilled Nursing Facility
Mindy Harding, RN, Emergency Department
Jo Ellen Nortz, RN, Family Health Centers
Sandy Rogers, RN, Surgical Services/Central Sterile Supply
The Employee of the Year is John Heck, Director of Housekeeping Department. Other employees nominated were:
Jeff Agan, Building Services
Eladio Ayala, Housekeeping
Todd Bice, Central Sterile Supply
Deb Callahan, Housekeeping
Lyn Champagne, Hospitalist
Barb Dundon, Skilled Nursing Facility
Esther Hooftallen, Surgical Services
Marcia Loomis, X-ray
Jennifer Meyers, Family Health Centers
Vicki Munz, Family Health Centers
Courtney Quick, Central Sterile Supply
Terri Slater, Housekeeping
David Felton, CEO, and Denise Hummer, RN, congratulated, thanked the employees and presented the awards at a special ceremony at the hospital.