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Last night, before President Obama delivered his State of the Union address to the nation, I posted a humorous status update on Facebook that read, "Wouldn't it be cool if President Obama opened tonight's State of the Union speech with, "Alright, Alright, Alright...you know what I dig about high school chicks?"
However, not only did the president fail to fiendishly deliver his democratic dialogue in the stoned tone of the infamous David Wooderson, but throughout the course of more than an hour of kneel and puff politics, he managed to dodge the subject of marijuana legalization altogether.
Admittedly, none of us at HIGH TIMES was shocked when the President stepped off the podium without so much as acknowledging the issue of marijuana prohibition. Especially, considering the backlash he received from all sides of the issue just weeks ago after he told a reporter with The New Yorker that even though he considers smoking weed a bad habit, he does not "think it is more dangerous than alcohol."
And while some marijuana supporters rejoiced at President Obama's seemingly positive remarks regarding some of the negative implications attached to weed, others lashed out, calling his perception of pot contemptible and cowardice.
"What does it say about our elected representatives when even a president who grants that marijuana is no 'more dangerous than alcohol,' jokes about his past drug use and faces no more elections in his lifetime is terrified to go along with a massive and still growing majority of Americans?" said Reason's Nick Gillespie in an article for Time Magazine.
Several days after the president's interview in The New Yorker surfaced, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney emerged from the administration's public relations watchtower and leaped head first into the trenches of damage control, suggesting that despite recent comments "The President's position on these matters haven't changed."
Carney was adamant that the president's comments did not suggest any support for marijuana laws. "He's not endorsing any specific move by a state. He's simply making an observation, his position of these matters has not changed," he said.
On a personal level, I am somewhat relieved the president chose to avoid the issue of marijuana prohibition like the plague; otherwise, I may have been held accountable for some lip service of my own. Last night, during the president's speech, I joking tweeted, "I'll suck your dick if President Obama mentions legalizing marijuana." And while I feel confident that most of my readers took those six-pack comments of mine in jest, I cannot help but consider the frightening possibility that someone may have taken me seriously.
In fact, immediately after posting my final tweet of the evening: "By the way, I'm happy to report I don't have toblow anyone. Obama never once addressed the issue of marijuana," I received a bizarre message from HIGH TIMES' very own Russ Bellville, which suggested my loss would have been kept in the family… "Well, you don't HAVE to," he replied.
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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Vincent Gray has begun a second career as a climate-change activist. His motivation springs from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a body that combats global warming by advocating the reduction of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Dr. Gray has worked relentlessly for the IPCC as an expert reviewer since the early 1990s.
But Dr. Gray isn't an activist in the cause of enforcing the Kyoto Protocol and realizing the other goals of the worldwide IPCC process. To the contrary, Dr. Gray's mission, in his new role as cofounder of The New Zealand Climate Science Coalition, is to stop the IPCC from spreading climate-change propaganda that undermines the integrity of science.
"The whole process is a swindle," he states, in large part because the IPCC has a blinkered mandate that excludes natural causes of global warming.
" The Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC) 1992 defined 'climate change' as changes in climate caused by human interference with atmospheric composition," he explains. "The task of the IPCC, therefore, has been to accumulate evidence to support this belief that all changes in the climate are caused by human interference with the atmosphere. Studies of natural climate change have largely been used to claim that these are negligible compared with 'climate change.' "
Dr. Gray is one of the 2,000 to 2,500 top scientists from around the world whom the IPCC often cites as forming the basis of its findings. No one has been a more faithful reviewer than Dr. Gray over the years -- he has been an IPCC expert almost from the start, and perhaps its most prolific contributor, logging almost 1,900 comments on the IPCC's final draft of its most recent report alone.
But Dr. Gray, who knows as much about the IPCC's review processes as anyone, has been troubled by what he sees as an appalling absence of scientific rigour in the IPCC's review process.
"Right from the beginning, I have had difficulty with this procedure. Penetrating questions often ended without any answer. Comments on the IPCC drafts were rejected without explanation, and attempts to pursue the matter were frustrated indefinitely.
"Over the years, as I have learned more about the data and procedures of the IPCC, I have found increasing opposition by them to providing explanations, until I have been forced to the conclusion that for significant parts of the work of the IPCC, the data collection and scientific methods employed are unsound. Resistance to all efforts to try and discuss or rectify these problems has convinced me that normal scientific procedures are not only rejected by the IPCC, but that this practice is endemic, and was part of the organization from the very beginning."
Dr. Gray has detailed extensively the areas in which global warming science falls down. One example that this New Zealander provides comes from his region of the globe: "We are told that the sea level is rising and will soon swamp all of our cities. Everybody knows that the Pacific island of Tuvalu is sinking. Al Gore told us that the inhabitants are invading New Zealand because of it.
"Around 1990 it became obvious that the local tide-gauge did not agree -- there was no evidence of 'sinking.' So scientists at Flinders University, Adelaide, were asked to check whether this was true. They set up new, modern, tide-gauges in 12 Pacific islands, including Tuvalu, confident that they would show that all of them are sinking.
"Recently, the whole project was abandoned as there was no sign of a change in sea level at any of the 12 islands for the past 16 years. In 2006, Tuvalu even rose."
Other expert reviewers at the IPCC, and scientists elsewhere around the globe, share Dr. Gray's alarm at the conduct of the IPCC. An effort by academics is now underway to reform this UN organization, and have it follow established scientific norms. Dr. Gray was asked to endorse this reform effort, but he refused, saying: "The IPCC is fundamentally corrupt. The only 'reform' I could envisage would be its abolition."
--- - Lawrence Solomon is executive director of Energy Probe and the Urban Renaissance Institute.
Vincent Gray is a graduate of the University of Cambridge, with a PhD in physical chemistry. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and authored the book, The Greenhouse Delusion: A Critique of 'Climate Change 2001.'
Dr. Gray has participated in all of the science reviews of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and in 2006 was a visiting scholar at the Beijing Climate Center.
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College Hockey:Payback for Kean, Union in Victory Over Vermont
Dutchmen Break Nine-Game ECAC Winless Streak
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Union defenseman Jason Kean slammed his helmet on the bench last Saturday after he was knocked out of the game with a concussion on a hit by Vermont's Chris Hills.
On Friday, Kean and his teammates earned some revenge in the rematch at Achilles Rink. Kean's empty-net goal with 1.4 seconds left sealed a 3-1 ECAC victory for the Dutchmen.
"That's big for him," said Union forward Jeff Hutchins, whose second-period power-play goal proved to be the game-winner.
"It's just a little sweet revenge, knowing that a couple of [Vermont] guys made some hits they shouldn't have. He's been hurting lately. This is good for him."
The victory ended a nine-game winless streak in ECAC play for the Dutchmen (8-12-3, 4-8-1 ECAC) and also moved them two points ahead of Colgate for the final playoff spot.
It also prevented Vermont coach Mike Gilligan from winning his 400th career game.
With Vermont goalie Shawn Conschafter lifted for an extra attacker as the Catamounts (10-11-1, 6-7-1) attempted to get the tying goal, Dutchmen defenseman Randy Dagenais pushed the puck out of the Union zone. Kean, determined to get to the puck that was slowing down at center ice, vigorously shook off a Vermont defender. He skated over the red line and fired the puck into the net.
"It could have been anybody," Kean said. "I was so tired, I almost fell. I knew I had one guy to beat, but I was so tired that I wanted to get it deep. Then the guy fell, and I had an open shot."
Even though there were 15 penalties for 30 minutes, there wasn't any of the chippy play that was on display in last Saturday's game, a 6-3 Vermont win. That game featured 29 penalties for 102 minutes, including Bryant Westerman's ECAC-record 34 penalty minutes that earned the Union forward a three-game suspension.
"What happened, happened. Now, we've moved on," Union coach Kevin Sneddon said. "I think our guys are committed to playing a much more disciplined brand of hockey, and it's going to pay off."
Doug Christiansen gave the Dutchmen a 1-0 lead at 6:06 of the first period. He was trailing the play when he put in the rebound of a Paul Kilfoy shot past Conschafter.
The Dutchmen could have been up by at least 4-0 after the first. They had three breakaways during the period, including two shorthanded. Conschafter stopped Hutchins and Jason Ralph, and got a break when the puck bounced on Jeff Wilson as he was ready to shoot.
"They could have three or four [goals] in the first," Gilligan said. "I thought Shawn was fabulous, especially on the breakaways."
Hutchins made it 2-0 late in the second when he one-timed a Wilson feed past Conschafter. J.F. Gamelin scored Vermont's only goal, a power-play tally, midway through the third period.
"It was amazing that we stayed out of the box," Union co-captain Clark Jones said. "We played a skilled game, and we got the better of them."
Ken Schott covers college hockey for The Daily Gazette in Schenectady, N.Y.
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Carrying and getting the "creeps"? Seriously....what gives me the creeps is knowing that there are probably several people in this world right now that would kill me in an instant for A) the fun of it, B) my wallet, C) my vehicle, D) because I'm American, E) because I will defy them, etc............... Anytime you feel you're on the fence about feeling "creepy" about carrying......you just watch the news or hang around this forum. Remember......in someone's eyes....you're wanted, and marked. The rest is only a matter of time, and if you end your days without incident, then your life has either been short-lived, or you never go out in public. Nothing "creepy" about the will to survive in this world. If you think a homicidal maniac thinks killing is creepy, then you'd best think again. The will to kill someone who is willing and ready to do the same to you is something you might need to come to terms with as the reality comes to light each and every day. It's just simple survival, and co-existing in an ever increasingly evil world. You're on the good side.....remember?
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With Valentine's Day right around the corner, romance is on the menu. And a romantic weekend getaway may be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Add in the fact that Monday is President's Day, and you've got a potential three-or-four-day weekend.
However, the fact that President's Day and Valentine's Day fall on the same weekend may not be the best scenario for last-minute bargain hunters. The extra day off combined with the inherent desire to travel for Valentine's Day means that flight and hotel prices this weekend have skyrocketed, even for short-haul flights. In fact, flights from LAX to Reno/Lake Tahoe from February 14-17 start at $442 on Southwest and $599 on United for the brief flight to Nevada.
Although the getaway may be expensive, there are still plenty of options for those procrastinating or impulse travelers yearning to get away from it all with their sweetheart. Below are some ideas for this weekend and beyond into winter and spring.
San Diego: US Grant Hotel's "Lesson in Love" Package
Just a short drive from LA is nice retreat in San Diego, which does not require a hefty plane ticket fare. And the perfect option of travelers over President's Day weekend is the U.S. Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego. This Luxury Collection hotel was built by Ulysses S. Grant Jr. in honor of his father, the 18th United States President (hence the name U.S. Grant). The hotel is offering the "A Lesson in Love" Package, which includes a one-hour massage class that teaches couples basic at home massage techniques, and a couple's spa gift of massage oil, bath salts, and aromatherapy candle. The package must be booked at least four days in advance and is available until February 28.
Sedona Arizona: Red Rock Country Meets the Spa
For couples looking to take in gorgeous scenery and fantastic spas, Sedona may be a memorable option. In the heart of red rock country, Sedona offers various resorts with fantastic spas. One such resort would be L'Auberge de Sedona, a highly regarded resort that is ranked number three for hotels in Sedona on Trip Advisor. While limited rooms are still available this weekend, there are various packages available including the Armour Package and Spa Packages, along with the renowned Pink Jeep Tour Packages for the more adventurous at heart. And remember, the Grand Canyon is only a two-hour drive from Sedona if you want to make the most of your getaway. Rooms and spa appointments in the entire Sedona area are going fast, with some hotels already being fully committed, so book quickly.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
For those looking to get some tropical sun (and perhaps escape the polar vortex), Puerto Rico offers a unique and authentic Spanish charm and beaches galore without a passport. The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is option offering various packages, as well as the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino. Although certain packages may be sold out for this weekend, many are available throughout the month and into the spring.
Ski Country and Fresh Snow
For all those cold-weather (and Winter Olympic) buffs, a ski getaway is a clear option, with much of the country being hammered with snow. Some typical locations like Denver and Lake Tahoe come to mind, and according to snocountry.com, a big snow is on the way to regions in the Northern Rocky Mountains. As previously mentioned, rates to Lake Tahoe via Reno are expensive this weekend, so shop quickly and wisely.
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Gisagara: Gikonko Rice factory faulted for poor service delivery
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chamber of deputies urged Gikonko rice factory administration to improve service delivery so that it generates enough profits for the country, residents and entrepreneurial sector.
The committee had visited Gikondo Factory on February 3rd 2014 in Gikonko sector Gisagara district as part of their official trip to privatized factories.
Elifaz Kabandaho (68) a rice grower for almost 40 years confirms that rice growing has helped him meets the needs of his family.
Kabandaho, like other rice growers sell rice to Gikonko rice factory through Rice growers' cooperatives forum 'UKORIBU'.
The price has reduced to Rwf200 a kilo compared to previous years where a kilo of rice was Rwf250, narrates Kabandaho.
Gikonko Rice factory is under the rice growers' forum (UKORIBU) with 40 percent shares and Australian company (ICM) with 60percent shares.
Jean Karvin Kayiranga is the head of ICM while Jerome Mbonirema is the coordinator of UKORIBU.
Clotilde Mukakarangwa; vice president of the Public accounts commission in the parliament said that the concerned parties will work hard to seeing that rice prices rise and still factory owners make profits.
"Importers and exporters of rice should come together and devise means on how both the investor and rice growers can benefit from the rice without one party making money on the expense of another" Said Mukakarangwa
Gikonko Rice factory has the capacity to work on between 3000-4000 tons of rice per hour but due to the low supply of rice, it spends days without working.


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Herbetron and Merculia Venkman came from a proud line of Norwegian clowns, and were determined to climb to dizzying heights in America. They gazed at the ocean, their white chins pointed up with pride, their red noses threatening to fly off in the stiff Atlantic breeze.
Herbetron, in particular, had a vision. He could see a time when the world would laugh with them, not at them. Well, the world would still be laughing at them, they were clowns after all, but it would be laughs that THEY had crafted and guided. They would be laughs of dignity.
Then a piano fell on them.
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Mom's Itching During Pregnancy Linked to Obese Teens
The heath of the mother and the intrauterine environment can have significant and lasting effects on babies in the womb. A new study reveals that people born to women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) were more likely to have altered metabolic profiles and increased body mass index during teenage years.
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Researchers explain that intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) or "jaundice of pregnancy," is a liver disease that affects around 0.5 percent to 2 percent of pregnant women. The disease is characterized by increased bile acid levels in the maternal serum and typically presents with troublesome itching and can lead to complications for both mother and fetus.
The latest study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation looked t the long-term impact of ICP in a cohort of Finnish families. Researchers found that as teenagers, individuals born to women with ICP had altered metabolic profiles and increased BMI.
Lead researcher Catherine Williamson and colleagues at Imperial College London also developed a mouse model of ICP and found that offspring of ICP mothers were more susceptible to metabolic disease and diet-induced obesity.
In an accompanying article, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Susan Murphy of Duke University points out that the mouse model of ICP may also be useful in identifying other factors that predispose individuals to metabolic syndrome.


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Weekend viewer's guide: Let the madness begin
Austin Narber
Do you know what this weekend is? I mean, yes, it's the one-year anniversary of Iowa State's 17-point drubbing at Oklahoma; and yes, it will be four years since Greg McDermott's last game in Hilton Coliseum -- both things that are cringe-worthy in their own special way. But this weekend is a happy weekend.
It's March, everybody. It's conference title races and Senior Nights and bubble-popping and eye tests. It's brackets and seeds and upsets and net-cutting. It's pure, unadulterated, unparalleled madness and gosh is it beautiful. We may still be wrapping up the regular season at the present time, but sit back and enjoy the next month of college basketball, ladies and gentlemen. It truly does not get any better than this.
Circle these for this weekend...
Big 12 Game of the Weekend, Part 1: (5) Kansas at Oklahoma State (8:00 p.m., ESPN)
The Worldwide Leader is saving the best for last on Saturday. There are a couple storylines we can put to bed before this one tips off: Marcus Smart is back and he's fine. He's scoring about at his average, dishing out plenty of assists and he and the Cowboys are winning since the three-game suspension. Four of Smart's last five appearances have been against the Big 12 bottom-feeders, but he went for 16-10-9 in Lawrence back on Jan. 18, so expect him to get his. Secondly, the Jayhawks are your Big 12 regular season champions for the 10th straight year, giving Bill Self more conference titles at KU than losses inside Allen Fieldhouse -- a stat that I am utterly incapable of wrapping my head around. So, I'll say this: perhaps a matchup between two teams in two different mental states (desperation vs. auto-pilot?) could make for an interesting Saturday evening in Stillwater. With Perry Ellis closing out his sophomore season in tremendous fashion, he'll be just one more guy on an upward trend for Travis Ford's defense to contain. The mismatch to watch for will be on the glass, as it typically is for anyone having to deal with Joel Embiid & Co. for 40+ minutes. Phil Forte had 23 points in Lawrence on a 7-of-10 day from three, and an upset in this one might require a similar performance.
Big 12 Game of the Weekend, Part 2: (15) Iowa State at Kansas State (6:00 p.m., ESPNU)
We can talk all we want about trying to force a rivalry with West Virginia that may not quite be there yet, but it's Iowa State's annual trip to Manhattan that I always tend to wake up a little bit earlier for; a few more cups of coffee, a few more tweets, a few more pregame articles to read, a few more beers on ice (drink responsibly, kids). Plain and simple, the Cyclones need a "signature" road win. And while it wouldn't blow the pants off the Selection Committee, winning in the Octagon of Doom is an absolute chore (unless, for some reason, you're Northern Colorado). ISU has won seven of eight, while Kansas State has been alternating wins and losses since their overtime thriller against the Jayhawks. The key for the Wildcats will be attempting to stifle a suddenly hot perimeter game for the Cyclones -- efficiency they have sorely lacked in Big 12 road games this year (47-of-170, .276). Chris Williams doesn't allot me enough words to express exactly how I feel about Monté Morris' performance lately, but let's just say he and fellow freshman Marcus Foster should provide quite the show at the point guard position. Keep an eye on Matt Thomas in this one as well. Jan. 25 against K-State was his Big 12 coming out party (14 points on 4-of-6 from deep) and he's in desperate need of another confidence booster.
Others around the country
(9) Creighton at Xavier (Saturday, 4:00 p.m., Fox Sports 1):When I predicted Creighton to run the table back in late January, I figured this game would be their one potential stumbling block (and thanks to a loss at St. John's, none of that matters now). Whether or not this one is close, it will at least be entertaining. These are two efficient squads offensively, and let's be honest: we all tune in to Creighton games now just in case Ethan Wragge goes mental again, right? All due respect to Doug McDermott, Xavier sophomore Semaj Christon might actually be the most NBA-ready guy on the floor in this one. He'll need to be on point for the Musketeers to pull the upset.
(10) St. Louis at VCU (Saturday, 5:00 p.m., ESPN2):Spoiled by "Hoiball" for almost four years now, I don't take nearly enough time to appreciate the defensive juggernauts out there, which is what you're getting in this one. Though slumping recently, VCU hasn't lost at home since Jan. 26 of last year. St. Louis, however, has ripped off 20 of 21 since early December, so something's got to give. If you haven't seen Jordair Jett or Briante Weber play yet this year, you'll want to. These are two guards that suffocate ball-handlers and can force a ton of turnovers.
(4) Syracuse at (12) Virginia (Saturday, 3:00 p.m., ESPN): All the ACC regular season marbles are Virginia's for the taking Saturday night -- and what better scenario to capture a conference title than playing host to Syracuse? It's hard not to like UVA in this game, who has won 12 straight in mostly convincing fashion. Syracuse could be undefeated just as easily as they could be winless over their last five games, but they've settled for a 3-2 stretch -- eclipsing 60 points just once. Expect much of the same offensive struggles against a notoriously staunch Virginia defense. It's not your grandfather's ACC any longer, but it certainly is surprising (and awesome) to finally see Tony Bennett's Cavaliers a win away from supremacy.


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Softball Falls To Nationally Ranked South Florida, 5-4, At Speedline Invite
March 5, 2004
Clearwater, Fla. - The UIC softball team suffered its first setback of the 2004 Speedline Invitational, dropping a hard-fought 5-4 decision to #22 South Florida on Friday afternoon at the E.C. Moore Complex.
With the loss, the Flames (5-11) are now 2-1 in pool play while the Bulls (20-5) remain undefeated at 3-0.
UIC trailed 3-2 in the fourth inning when junior Cameron Astiazaran (2-for-3) hit a two-run homer, her second of the season, to stake the Flames to a one-run lead.
That would last until the fifth when South Florida rallied off UIC reliever Alison Aguilar (3-3), who was tagged with the loss, for two runs on four hits.
The Flames tried to battle back in the seventh as Amanda Rivera (2-for-3) opened the frame with a double down the right field line. USF ace Leigh Ann Ellis (14-5), who picked up the win, would shut the door on any UIC comeback hopes, though, retiring the next two batters then ending the game on a pop up by sophomore Meghan Gallagher.
UIC owned a 2-0 lead after the first inning on Friday on an RBI groundout by Rivera and an RBI single off the bat of freshman Tonya Maosi.
South Florida answered back in the second, chasing starter Brittany McIntyre with three runs in the frame.
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"Mariska Hargitay has been sidelined with a pneumothorax (a partially collapsed lung)," the rep says.
In spite of her condition, the 44-year-old actress "will appear in all episodes for the rest of the season of Law & Order: SVU," the rep says.
According to a source, the actress has been on vacation and her injury did not occur on the set of her show.
Hargitay was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a television drama, but did not attend Sunday's ceremony.
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STANFORD, Calif. - This is the first year senior defender Ali Riley has been able to participate in Stanford's preseason camp because of New Zealand national-team commitments. In 2006, she played in the Under-20 World Cup. In 2007, it was the World Cup with the full national team. And in 2008, it was the Beijing Olympics.
Her presence is valuable indeed as Stanford breaks in 10 freshmen and revamps its back line, which lost two central defenders and captains to graduation.
Coach Paul Ratcliffe called Riley, "one of the best outside backs in the country," and recently named her as one of three captains, along with seniors Alicia Jenkins and Kelley O'Hara.
Q: How seriously do you take being a team captain?
A: It's definitely an honor to know that your teammates trust you to lead them, but at the same time, there are so many leaders on this team. Everyone leads in different ways, so, in some ways, it's just a title. I trust anyone on this team, were all best friends. Any of our players deserves to be captain.
Q: Do you see your role changing this year?
A: It's changed a little bit with Alicia now playing the center back position. We have Rachel Quon, an unbelievable outside back playing on the right. But it's similar - speed down the sides, putting in crosses. It's hard to fill the shoes of Marisa Abegg and Allison Falk, but we have maybe six players who are all doing an awesome job at center back right now.
Q: Is it going to be a different style of defense?
A: I don't think so. We don't have the height, but we have great headers back there. Mariah Nogueira is one of the best headers I've ever seen. So, I think we'll still have strength in the air, even though we don't have the height, and we'll also add more speed back there.
Q: Do you relish the opportunities to take off on offense?
A: I do. As much as I love defending, it's so great to sprint up the side and put a ball in, and I know that (Lindsay Taylor, Christen Press, O'Hara, and Morgan Redman) will all be there. It's great. It's such a fun team to be playing with. You know, sometimes I don't find myself playing that much defense, because they just take it away, so it's good to sit back and watch sometimes too.
Q: How different does this feel for you, to be in training camp for the first time?
A: Leading up to the season, I've usually been playing a game every three days out in China or wherever. Here, doing these double-days and fitness tests is exhausting, but at the same time I love seeing the team development and getting to know the freshmen really well. It's nice to see the team getting better every single day. In the past I've stepped in and the team was already set up and ready to go. This is really different for me to see this and be part of this really developmental state and to be tired from running our tests.
Q: What's next for you in your national-team career?
A: This year is a down year for us. The next event will be the 2011 World Cup. So, every three months we'll try to get a friendly in there. The next one will be in Japan in November, right during playoffs. So, if all goes to plan, I won't be going to Japan. We've gotten more games and we've been able to find a lot more teams to play against. It's gotten a lot better for us in terms of practicing and developing.
Q: What is your position with the national team?
A: It changes a lot because we change our system a lot, but I'm an outside midfielder in a 4-4-2. It's very similar, it translates to an outside back in a 4-3-3.
Q: What is it about Alicia and Kelley that make them good leaders for the captain's role?
A: They're both really experienced and players that can lead by example in the way they play. They give everything, so much heart, all for the team. They sacrifice everything for the team. Also, as friends, they're so trustworthy. You can always go and talk to them. But I would say the same about a lot of players on the team. That experience definitely comes into play as seniors, because our team is so close and tight. You could go to anyone if you ever needed anything. They put so much heart into everything that I definitely think that they're a great choice.
Training camp update
Before the Cardinal flew to Honolulu on Thursday for its season opener at Hawaii on Sunday, Ratcliffe described why Jenkins, O'Hara and Riley were selected as captains.
"All three are very hard workers and very talented players," said Ratcliffe, who made the decision with input from players and coaches. "They're respected by their teammates, they're seniors, and all have great character."
The team is still in flux as Ratcliffe looks to fill two empty spots in the backline and figures how to best use incorporate the freshmen.
"The chemistry's coming together," Ratcliffe said. "And we have good depth this year, so there will be hard decisions to be made because there are so many talented players."
However, he said the experimentation will continue beyond the opening match.
"I would say the first six games of the year," Ratcliffe said. "We need to figure out our starters, who's coming off the bench, the chemistry of the group, and if you've selected the right players for those spots. It also depends on the opponents. Different opponents are going to make different players look good.
"It's going to be work in progress through the first half of the year. I'm going to be juggling the lineup and seeing, leading up to Pac-10, who the leading players are to play in which spot."
Asked if anyone has stood out, Ratcliffe said, "Every day a certain player will stand out, and the next day someone else. But overall, they've all shown well. It's a very talented group."


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While many of you are aware of the forthcoming sequester on March 1, which may result in furloughs within the ranks of 2.1 million federal employees, you may not be aware of how this might affect your food. According to Daniel Werfel, a controller for the Office of Management and Budget, it might result in reduced food inspections by the Department of Agriculture. Not that these guys do such a wonderful job in the first place, but this seems like a really bad idea considering that food fraud was already up 60% last year. From CNN:
At Thursday's hearing, Werfel said agencies might not be able to avoid furloughs that would reduce essential services. At the Agriculture Department, for example, it's not possible to avoid furloughs that would result in fewer food inspections, because most of the agency's expenses are the salaries and benefits of people who perform those tasks.
"So it becomes a math issue, ultimately," he said. "This is one of the very tangible and clear and significant impacts of sequester: This division within USDA will not be able to make its core mission of sending the inspectors to these locations."
The exact number of total furloughs planned is still unavailable, since agencies are still deciding how to spread the cuts. It's possible some agencies may yet be able to spare some employees from furloughs or at least minimize days of unpaid leave.
The only group that could escape furloughs are some 1,500 presidential appointees, including Cabinet positions, deputy secretaries and assistant secretaries. That's because those jobs are considered 24-hour-a-day positions, said Max Stier, president and CEO of Partnership for Public Service, a nonprofit that advocates for a more efficient federal workforce.
Most of those workers are at the top of the federal pay scale, Stier said.
As usual, those at the top of the pyramid know how to protect themselves. When things get tight it's important not to worry about the appearance of horse meat in TV dinners, just make sure the government elite get their bloated paychecks…
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Who's Feuding: Feud-happy Harlem rapper Azealia Banks and feud-averse "Harlem Shake" DJ Baauer, with a special assist from Perez Hilton.
Medium: Twitter, YouTube.
How It Got Started: As a dance craze based on Baauer's 2012 track "Harlem Shake" started to go viral, Azealia Banks released a freestyle over the track. Baauer complained and got the video removed.
Best Shots: Really, there are none. This thing started off juvenile, and only got more so when Perez Hilton entered the mix:
Tweets/Accounts Later Deleted: So far, none.
Endgame: All the slurs in the world won't get Banks' "Harlem Shake" back up.
Who Won? As bush-league as it is for a DJ to complain about rappers freestyling over his song, we've got to give this one to Baauer, if only for the sole factor that he is only person in this who comes off remotely well.


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This is an excellent way for preparing and serving fish for the whole family to enjoy. This is a very easy to prepare recipe that may be served for lunch, dinner, parties, or holiday events. It is an excellent main dish that is low in carbohydrates and high in protein. This recipe will serve four people, to serve more just double the ingredients. It is a delicious main course meal that is great for serving with green salad and hot buttered rolls. It is a change from the common fried fish and it is more healthier because it is baked. That means you will only have half the fat and not all the grease you get from fried fish.
It only takes 40 minutes to bake. That means less time you have to spend in the kitchen. It takes less time to prepare and serve this dish tham most casseroles. In less than an hour you will have prepared, cooked, and served this delicious casserole. This is the perfect dish for serving on those rushed evening meals. This casserole's leftovers will store well covered in the fridge and may be easily reheated in the oven or microwave. It really is a healthy family meal that I hope you will enjoy preparing and serving to your family, friends, and guests as much as I do. Enjoy!
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1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt
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1/2 cup of seasoned bread crumbs
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This year's festival will see performances by the likes of Shaai'r + Func and Tough On Tobacco, performing alongside bands from Aghanistan, Myanmar, Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Nepal.
The annual three-day music festival organised by Seher, the Indian Council For Cultural Relations and the Ministry of External Affairs, the South Asian Bands Festival is back. The event takes place every year at the Purana Qilla in New Delhi and features bands from all the SAARC countries, spanning a variety of genres and styles. The festival has previously seen performances by The Raghu Dixit Project, Pentagram, Shaa'ir + Func, Thermal And A Quarter and Advaita, among others. Last year's edition saw performances by Indigo Children, Pakistani folk-duo Zeb and Haniya, and rock acts Boomarang and Junkyard Groove.
The 2012 edition of the festival will take place at the Purana Qilla from Friday, December 7 to Sunday, December 9. Musicians also have a chance to perform at the festival through a "Win 'n Jam" contest. The contest requires musicians who are members of any rock bands to upload a 30-second clip of themselves on the Seher India Facebook page. Interested musicians then have to "get your fans, friends and family to like and comment on the video" and the video with the most likes and comments will win a chance to stage a 15-minute performance on the last day of the festival. The contest will start from December 1 at 12am and will go on till 12am on December 5.
The festival will see some very interesting bands perform at Purana Qilla this year. One of the acts to watch out for will be District Unknown, apparently Afghanistan's first and possibly, only metal band. The band play psychedelic metal and fuse elements from Afghani folk music into their songs. The band write songs about what they see in Afghanistan and will probably provide concert-goers with a unique perspective into a country that most people know so little about. Check out their performance at the South Central Festival held earlier this year here.
Jindabaad from Nepal play alt-rock but claim to be an art-rock band. The band is one of the most popular acts in their home country and have been playing for a fair number of years. Blaze, from Myanmar sound like a great act to catch just because they are from Myanmar. Remember that amazing interview you read about the Burmese (Myanmari) punk scene? You don't? Read it here. Blaze will probably be something like that. We're not really sure because we can't seem to find anything about the band on the internet, but the set might go on to become a highlight. The Likens are from Bhutan. Bhutan is touted to be the happiest place in the world. The Likens will probably play happy music and raise your spirits, and therefore, you might want to check them out as well.
Check out the full lineup of the South Asian Bands Festival below.
Friday, December 7
Nasya (New Delhi)
LRB (Bangladesh)
Thriloka (Sri Lanka)
Tough On Tobacco (pictured inside) (Mumbai)
Noori (Pakistan)
Saturday, December 8
E-Sa And His Troupe (Maldives)
Digital Suicide (Guwahati)
Shkabang (Mumbai)
Blaze (Myanmar)
Shaa'ir + Func (pictured outside) (Mumbai)
Sunday, December 9
The Likens (Bhutan)
District Unknown (Afghanistan)
Galeej Gurus (Bangalore)
Jindabaad (Nepal)
Clinton Cerejo (Mumbai)
The festival will start at 6pm every day and entry to the festival will be free on all three days. Check out a poster for the event below.


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THE family of a murdered teenager have welcomed plans by Facebook to install a safety button on its website.
The social networking site has launched a new application that will instantly direct users to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) if they encounter inappropriate content.
The move has been welcomed by the family of 17-yearold Ashleigh Hall, from Darlington, who was murdered by 33-year-old Peter Chapman.
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The convicted sex offender posed as a handsome 19-yearold youth in order to groom Ashleigh.
Following her death, The Northern Echo set up the Safety Net campaign, which called for tougher controls on social networking sites, including a direct link to CEOP on Facebook.
The website, which is the largest social networking site in the world, initially resisted pressure to install the link.
Last night, Mike Hall, Ashleigh's grandfather, said he was delighted that Facebook had agreed to install the safety device.
"This is exactly what we've been campaigning for," he said.
"After all this time, they are listening to us and at last we are getting something done.
"It's good news and it is a step in the right direction.
"At last we are getting something positive out of this."
Darlington MP Jenny Chapman, who was Ashleigh's ward councillor when she was murdered, said: "I think this shows that persistence pays off when it comes to trying to persuade big companies to do the right thing.
"Since Ashleigh was murdered, a lot of people in Darlington made it their business to look into the issues surrounding internet safety, particularly for young people.
"Being able to report things quickly and easily rather than forgetting about it and to get advice is very, very welcome.
I'm chuffed to bits."
The new application will be launched today for all Facebook users – especially those between 13 to 18 years.
The ClickCEOP button will be provided by an application that users can add or bookmark so that it appears on their homepage.
The move is being supported by widespread advertising on Facebook encouraging users to take up the application.
There will also be a message appearing on the homepage of users aged between 13 to 18 inviting them to add the application.
The initiative has come as a result of a new collaboration between CEOP and Facebook.
Jim Gamble, chief executive of CEOP, said: "Our dialogue with Facebook about adopting the ClickCEOP button is well documented – today, however, is a good day for child protection.
"We know from speaking to offenders that a visible deterrent could protect young people online.
"We urge all Facebook users to add the app and bookmark it so that others can see that they are in control online."
Facebook vice-president Joanna Shields said: "There is no single silver bullet to making the internet safer, but by joining forces with CEOP we have developed a comprehensive solution which marries our expertise in technology with CEOP's expertise in online safety.
"Together, we have developed a new way of helping young people stay safe online and backed this with an awareness campaign."
CEOP's new Facebook page facebook.com/clickceop will also contain polls, news alerts and status updates.
It will look at a number of teenage subjects, including celebrities, music and exams, and link them to online safety.


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Reaction to the judge's ruling came swiftly and emphatically on Friday, June 20 after the Dallas ISD School Board unanimously approved the commission to create the Home Rule charter in a board meeting on Thursday evening following the judge's decision. WFAA's News 8 Now reported on Thursday morning, June 19, that a Dallas judge would make a ruling on whether the Dallas Independent School District could include Home-Rule on the November ballot. By noon on Thursday a decision had been reached. The Dallas judge ruled to allow Home Rule to be placed on the November ballot and that the teachers appointed to the commission would adequately represent the interest of their colleagues.
The Home Rule Initiative whose aim is to convert the DISD into an independent charter-run district was placed on the upcoming ballot when board trustees reviewed and approved more than 26,000 signatures during the board's final meeting of the school year on May 22. Teachers' union Alliance AFT filed suit against the DISD alleging "the district illegally appointed four teachers to the fifteen-member commission" whereas state law requires they be elected rather than appointed. The union asked that the judge delay the trustees' deadline for creating the Home Rule Commission until teachers returned to school for the upcoming school year, but was denied.
Alliance AFT teachers' union is appealing the judge's decision, leading the "aggressive opposition" against Home Rule and the judge's ruling, according to News 8 Update on Friday. DISD trustees made their final selections on the charter commission during a specially-called meeting on Thursday night, charged with drafting a new constitution that would remove state oversight and bring local control to the Dallas ISD. Now that the commission has be formed, commission members should begin work on the replacement constitution soon.
Their opposition, chiefly, Our Community, Our Schools contend that Home Rule's intents are to destroy DISD. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings was called out in front of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Convention held Friday in downtown Dallas by critics of Home Rule who said, "Mike Rawlings is on the wrong side of this issue." They charged that the Dallas mayor's motives "have more to do with money than education," and that "the objective of all of this is to end up privatizing DISD."
WFAA reported Friday that others in opposition to Home Rule, like Dallas Friends of Public Education, issued statements mostly protesting the make-up of the commission. Supporters of Home Rule, again, declined to respond to News 8 requests for comment.


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Over 50 delegates attended an event that provided a comprehensive overview of the role of red clover in livestock systems, including a focus on best practice in bale wrapping.
Some of the key take-out messages were as follows:
- Red clover silage, grown and conserved correctly in bales, can be an effective feed for finishing quality cattle without concentrates.
- New varieties offering greater longevity (5 years and longer) are becoming available and will make red clover far more valuable as a component of medium – long term leys.
- Red clover is best analysed using conventional wet chemistry methodology as NIR analysis can be misleading, particularly in relation to protein.
- Bale wrapping should be carried out using a correctly calibrated and well-maintained machine, and six layers of wrap will be more cost effective in the long run than using fewer layers.


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Tonda Padana - Winter Squash Mid-early One of the most beautiful of the winter squashes. It has alternating dark grey and green stripes with orange ribs. The orange flesh is sweet and dry. Great for soup, gnocchi and roasting. So pretty you can use it as an ornamental pumpkin for autumn decorating. 4-5 pound fruits stores well. 105 days


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Scarlett Johansson, who plays Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is currently five months pregnant with fiance Romain Dauriac's child. The bulk of filming for The Avengers: Age of Ultron begins in April, so will her pregnancy affect the movie?
Hopefully not, according to a source at E! News, who said "They're going to fast-track her scenes." Scarlett's scenes will take priority over others', presumably, while her baby bump is less obvious.
Before filming begins on the Avengers sequel, Scarlett must do a promotional tour for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in which she features heavily.
Action sequences, without the main cast, have already started shooting for The Avengers: Age of Ultron in Johannesburg, South Africa.


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How Do I Know If I Need To Itemize My Deductions On My Taxes?
When filing my taxes, itemizing my deductions is never required, it is optional. Whether or not I itemize my deductions depends largely on whether or not that itemization will help to reduce my tax liability more than using the standard deduction. There is only one exception to this rule, and that is if I will file my taxes as Married Filing Separate.
Filing Status
The first step in figuring out whether I need to use the standard deduction or the itemized deduction is to determine what status I am filing under. I can choose Single, Married Filing Separate, Married Filing Joint, or Head of Household. If I am legally separated from my spouse, or I find that filing my taxes separately from my spouse helps my tax liability, then the deduction method I use on my taxes must be the same method that my spouse uses. I cannot use a different deduction if we are filing separately from each other. So if my spouse uses an itemized deduction, then I must also use the itemized deduction on my taxes, even if it makes my tax liability more than it otherwise would have been.
If we are filing as Married Filing Joint, Single, or Head of Household then the government gives us two types of deductions to choose from and we are allowed to choose the method that we want to use. In most cases, we will choose the deduction that gives us the best refund of money. The way to know if itemizing my deductions will lower my taxes is to figure out how many deductions I have to claim. If the amount of my itemized deductions exceeds my standard deduction then I will want to itemize my deductions to get the lowest possible tax liability. In 2010, the standard deductions for Single or Married Filing Separate taxpayers will be $5,700 for Married Filing Joint taxpayers it will be $11,400 and for Head of Household taxpayers it will be $8,400 as found on www.irs.gov.
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I purchased my dress a few years back because we had to change our wedding date due to both of us traveling a lot for work. We live by the ocean, and I work on ships so the dress really reminded me of ocean waves which I though was perfect. I have an added sash that has beading in the shape of a starfish which also helped complete the overall beach dress I was going for. It looked awesome on the beach with the wind moving around the layers. Perfect for a beach or outdoor wedding. Here's a link to some pictures http://www.flickr.com/photos/109623406@N05/11031100856/
- Alterations: The dress was professionally altered by the bridal shop, Elda's Bridal in Melbourne, Florida. They took in quite a bit all the way down, so I believe the dress is more like a size 10 now. But with the lace up back there's some play in the sizing. The dress was shorten slightly to about 5'7".
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When people like Zack Francom sell lemonade to help with a wheelchair fund, people pay attention. These are the types of children who grow up with the business savvy needed to create and maintain a business.
For some kids, selling products comes naturally. Maybe it's conviction, a great idea, a charitable cause or just something to pass the time. But business owners often have a business mind at a young age, and some are lucky enough to make childhood's most fun memories into adult finances. Check out five successful businesses that were able to bring those dreams to fruition.
31 Flavors of Childhood Fun
Irvine "Irv" Robbins started off working in his father's ice cream store. Burton "Burt" Baskin produced ice cream for his fellow troops while in the U.S. Navy. Both teamed up later to run their new store, Snowbird Ice Cream in Glendale, Calif. This small business originally had 21 ice cream flavors and later became what we now know as Baskin Robbins.
Nobody Makes Pizza Like Mom
Buzzfeed may not be hip to one of the places where Chicago has the most bragging rights from tourists and residents. However, Efren and Joseph Boglio knew they were on to something with their mother's recipe. After frustration with Chicago not having one of their favorite childhood meals -- stuffed pizza -- they took tips from Mama Giordano. In 1974, Giordano's was born.
Talking Over the TV
It's annoying when people talk over the television, especially Saturday morning cartoons. But imagine voiceover actor Mel Blanc keeping his voice to himself. Without him, the voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Sylvester the Cat, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, Marvin the Martian, Pepe Le Pew, Speedy Gonzales, Wile E. Coyote and the Tasmanian "Taz" Devil wouldn't have sounded quite the same.
Jumping for Gymnastics
FLOTUS' Let's Move campaign may be the latest trend in childhood fitness, but there were child fitness enthusiasts long before this. In every gym class, there were always those kids who loved physical education, couldn't wait to participate in team sports or loved the idea of gymnastics. Gabrielle Douglas is one of the most well-known Olympian winners for her fitness enthusiasm, but celebrity fitness trainers are also getting kudos for childhood ambition. Ramona Braganza participated in gymnastics since the age of 4, which lead her to a lucrative physical training career with celebrity clients that include Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendez, Bradley Cooper, Liam Neeson and Zac Efron.
Making Money with Board Games
A game about money, real estate, hotels, motels, taxes and prison sounds pretty sophisticated to be a game for kids ages 8 and up, but somehow board games have always been popular with kids. Monopoly is at the top of the list. Originally called The Landlord's Game and invented by Elizabeth "Lizzie" J. Phillips in 1904, the name was later changed to Monopoly. This game was later sold to Parker Brothers for $500. What's even more interesting is the game was originally rejected by Parker Brothers as too complicated and too lengthy. That still hasn't stopped both kids and adults from playing along.
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Why vote Green
The Greens don't just offer different policies - we offer different politics. We're a grassroots movement made up of people who want politics in the public interest, not just the big end of town.
In the ACT, the Greens have championed social justice and sustainability, from a visionary plan to meet our transport needs into the 21st century, to making sure we have adequate housing for everyone. By voting Green federally and locally, you're supporting local candidates dedicated to representing you.
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Most people would acknowledge there being a difference between tolerance and acceptance, and most people would even put themselves in one camp or the other. But when push comes to shove, how many are true inhabitants of each camp and how many have deeply ingrained biases that prevent them from really opening up their arms?
In "Open Up to Me" (dir. Simo Halinen), Sami (Peter Franzén) is a soccer coach with a failing marriage who seeks help from what he thinks is a therapist, Maarit (Leea Klemola). She's not — telling him after their second "session" — and she wasn't born a woman, either, which she tells him even sooner. He appears to be fine enough with this news to start an affair with Maarit, but devolves about halfway through when his wife, Julia (Ria Kataja), finds out. Then, Sami becomes everything Maarit had been hoping he wasn't: cold, weak, timid and without conviction.
There are two side plots: one focuses on Maarit's daughter, Pinja (Emmi Nivala), and her struggles in accepting the new physical look of her father; the other involves Teo (Alex Anton), a star soccer play confused about his own sex life. He's tall, dark and handsome and, as one character describes, "sends smoke signals to girls", but seems completely oblivious about it. The one woman he takes the greatest interest in is Maarit, whom he asks right off the bat if she's a man or woman because of her "hip" way of walking.
If it sounds a bit confusing, it is and it isn't. Director Halinen has done his best to make a movie with depth and layers, and has succeeded for the most part. It's not always a smooth or sensical ride but in a way, that reflects Maarit's journey from tormented male to "successful" female. Not every step on her path has been an easy one, but Klemola's splendid acting really makes us want to stand up and cheer for her. For his part, Franzén is a fairly close match to Klemola, hiding just enough beneath his face to make us wonder what else is going on.
"Open Up to Me", when it sticks to a tight filming path, is a raw look at transgenderism, and Halinen really drives home the point by shooting in cold, bleak colours. There are several scenes he could have deleted to make the movie really tight, but the superfluousness isn't entirely unwelcome either.


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Sitting in a high chair is much more fun with the Melissa and Doug First Bead Maze. Featuring brightly colored, multi-shaped beads that spin and slide along red and yellow wire pathways that are anchored by a strong suction cup base. Encourages color recognition, hand-eye coordination and fine motor development through play! Recommended for ages 1+
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GH Metal Solutions
Located in Fort Payne, Alabama, since 1958, GH Metal Solutions (formerly The Gas House) is a contract manufacture of fabricated metal components for medium to large OEM's. We offer laser cutting (including tube and structural), forming, stamping, sawing, shearing, welding, powder coat and e-coat painting.
GH has 20 flatbed lasers with bed sizes 60" x 120", 80" x 160", and 84" x 240" as well as 2 tube lasers. 19 press brakes and 20 stamping presses along with robotic, resistance and hand welders represent the core of the companies fabricating equipment.
In October 2012, GH Metal Solutions was acquired by Feralloy Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Corporation. This achieved synergies of vertical integrations, sales opportunity through Feralloy's sales force, and the purchasing and borrowing power of Reliance Steel.


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"The Walking Dead" will air the second half of season 4 when they return in a few weeks and what they have to offer this time around is like no other season yet. A lot more emphasis is put on zombie killing with a "new and ingenious way to kill zombies" now discovered by the cast, claims art director Doug Fick.
According to the Huffington Post on Jan. 25, gone is the safety of the prison home, which was destroyed in the last episode. The characters are scattered on foot and trying to find each other in a world filled with walkers.
Andrew Lincoln, who plays Rick, said "We're moving into a much more psychological horror." This is seen on the new trailer in every face of the regular staff, they look worn, tired and without emotion.
Finding each other on foot to reconnect as a group is not an easy feat, in the trailer an eerie picture of the two little girls holding hands walking down railroad tracks seems to say it all. It's a lonely and cold world. Carol, who promised the father on his death bed that she would take care of those girls, has not been in the picture.
Could she have been watching from afar? Will she now enter the picture again? After all, what Rick banished her for is no longer an issue. The other news that will have fans of the comic book version of "The Walking Dead" jumping for joy, is that they are using some of the scenarios found in the comic books for the second half of season 4.
Watch the trailer above and keep a look out for the small glances of hope left with the cast, like Maggie looking at her rings. The characters are all on the move and they have very little with them after being ousted out of the prison.
Carl seems more like the parent than Rick does in the trailer, he has grown up so quickly in this new world. So, there's a new and "ingenious" way to kill zombies, what could that be? Along with the characters, are the zombies evolving with new traits?
In this trailer you see Michonne and a man has his arms open as if he wants to hug her. The look on her face is not one of disdain or fear, who is this guy?
When "The Walking Dead" returns on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 9 p.m. EST, there will be no safe haven for the cast of characters. They are wandering around almost aimlessly looking for each other. Some will die, and some will just about make it out alive.
You can get a good idea by the trailer above who will be alive during the second half of season 4.


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The 20/20 Drawing Project
Explorations in Perception
Mark Phillips
Explore the world of an artist and see where one abstract image can lead his imagination.
This book features nearly 40 images created from the same base abstract image. Humorous, whimsical and odd, the drawings spin a quirky world where the surreal and bizarre share a common reality.
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Nationwide Campout Kicks Off Summer
The National Wildlife Federation will sponsor The Great American Backyard Campout this June to encourage kids and families to connect with nature by camping in their own backyard.
The National Wildlife Federation will sponsor The Great American Backyard Campout this June to encourage kids and families to connect with nature by camping in their own backyard.
The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, CT, is the first aerial adventure park in the New York City area. It features five acres of tree platforms, rope bridges, zip lines, and aerial trails for climbers as young as 5 years old.
Children with special needs can have fun and make friends with kids of all abilities with special programming, workshops, and kid-friendly events and activities on Long Island, including in Plainview, Great Neck, and East Meadow.
Take a stroll through the nature trails on Long Island, including in Massapequa, Wantagh, and Smithtown, that have been approved as wheelchair accessible by the nonprofit Rails-To-Trails Conservancy.
Enjoy the fresh air and nature around you at these nature trails in New York City, including parks in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, that have been approved wheelchair accessible by the nonprofit Rails-To-Trails Conservancy.
Get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air and nature around you at these national parks in Fairfield, Westchester, and Rockland counties, including parks in Monroe, Nyack, and Yonkers, that have been approved wheelchair accessible by the nonprofit Rails-To-Trails Conservancy.
Looking for places to go sledding on Long Island? Here's a list of 5 official locations that allow sledding, including state parks in East Meadow, Farmingdale, Hewlett, Sayville, and Seaford.
UPDATED DECEMBER 2013: A guide to sledding in Queens, including official sledding locations in parks across the borough. Find sledding hills in Astoria, Cypress Hills, Flushing, Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Kew Gardens, Little Neck, Middle Village, and Woodhaven.
UPDATED DECEMBER 2013: A guide to official sledding locations in Brooklyn, including NYC parks that allow sledding and snow tubing in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Heights, Brownsville, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, Cypress Hills, Fort Greene, Prospect Park, and Sunset Park.
There will be 13 dates in 2013 when more than 2,000 national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other public lands will be open with free admission. These fee-free days include The 13 Fee Free Days in 2013 include Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan. 21), National Public Lands Day (Sept. 28), and Veterans Day Weekend (Nov. 9-11).
A list of the 6 best hills for sledding in Manhattan, including three on the Upper East Side, two on the Upper West Side, and one in Hamilton Heights, all of which are overseen by the New York City Parks Department.
Almost 400 U.S. national parks will offer free admission to all visitors during Veterans Day weekend, and many will also host special events to commemorate the holiday.
Travel back a few eons in Earth's history with a visit to Field Station: Dinosaurs, a remarkable dino park nestled in the New Jersey Meadowlands just outside NYC.
Did you know many New York City parks host free Family Camping events in the summer? Get the details on those campouts here, including locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island; 2012 dates; and how to register your family.
See what living during the colonial times was like with a visit to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, a family-friendly destination.
Whether you want a quick day trip with the kids or a long weekend getaway this fall, there are a plethora of options throughout NYC and the outskirts for leaf peeping. The entire state of New York boasts a wide selection of broad-leafed trees in the autumn, and there is a terrific pattern of brilliant red, orange, and yellow shades splattered across the landscape!
Westchester County's first Born Learning Trail, developed by the United way of Westchester and Putnam, has opened at the Kensico Dam, offering families a new educational outdoor activity in Tarrytown, New York.
The City Parks Foundation is offering free golf lessons to kids in New York City this August, at East River Park and Eugene McCabe Field in Manhattan.
Upstate New York is rife with mountains, forests, falls, state parks, nature preserves, sanctuaries, and conservation areas. Check out our list of these natural havens that include scenic hiking trails fit for all skill levels. So pack up the kids and spend the day or weekend reconnecting with nature in the great outdoors (and getting some great exercise!).
Check out these scenic outdoor hiking options near New York City, in Southeast New York's Westchester and Rockland Counties, on Long Island, and in nearby Fairfield County, Connecticut. The mountains, parks, and other nature areas listed here are all offer easy hiking and nature trails that kids and families of all skill levels can enjoy. So pack a picnic and get outdoors!
Wave Hill, an expansive public garden located in the Bronx along the scenic Hudson River, is easily accessible from the NYC area and a worthwhile family excursion in any season.
Once school lets out for the summer, kids are always looking for something fun, interesting, or creative to do. After all, there are only so many TV reruns to watch and video games to play before the "I'm bored!" cries begin. Even in the summer, parents still have time to encourage their kids to do something special (and maybe even a little educational) this year.
Connecticut Trails Day 2011, part of National Trails Day, will be celebrated June 4-5 this year. If you're in Fairfield County, CT that weekend, check out these kid-friendly outdoor activities and nature walks.
We've put together a list of the most family-friendly playgrounds throughout the New York City area, including in the city, on Long Island, and in the suburbs. Plus, we offer tips and advice for getting the most out of your visit.
From twisty slides to pedal-powered carousels, kids love to jump, climb, swing, and slide. Why not venture beyond your family's go-to park for a change of pace? We've zeroed in on some of the best playgrounds for families in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
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