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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find the terms and conditions of a season subscription?
Season Subscriptions, additional subscription tickets, and all other tickets purchased under any subscription are subject to the Broadway Across America Standard Season Subscription Terms and Conditions posted on our website at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. By purchasing a Season Subscription, you agree to such Terms and Conditions. We do not support the reselling of these tickets above face value through any means other than through authorized reselling programs of Broadway Across America. Doing so will constitute a breach of these Season Subscription Terms and Conditions and Account Holders who violate this rule may be subject to revocation of their purchasing status and seats.
- I cannot attend one of my performances due to a conflict. How do I exchange my tickets?
This is one of the best benefits of becoming a KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount Season Subscriber! If you are unable to attend your scheduled performance, subscribers may exchange their tickets for another performance of the same production.
Due to the popularity of some shows, ticket exchanges may not be available, or may only be available for a limited window of time.
Exchanges and refunds are unavailable for Group ticket purchases.
There are many ways subscribers can exchange their subscription tickets:
1. Login to the Subscriber's online account here.
Under the "Subscriptions" tab at the top of the webpage, select "Manage My Tickets" and login using your account number or e-mail address & password.
2. Call the KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount Subscriber Hotline at 888.451.4042 on M-F 8am-4pm PST.
3. By mail at KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount, 911 Pine Street, Suite 604, Seattle, WA 98101.
Online exchanges are free; however subscribers incur a $3.00 ticket exchange fee for all phone exchanges. When exchanging from a lower to a higher priced performance the price difference will be collected when processing the exchange.
4. In person at the Paramount Theatre Box Office.
Due to the popularity of some shows, ticket exchanges may not be available, or may only be available for a limited window of time.
We recommend you make exchanges in advance. If a show is sold out we may not be able to accommodate your exchange needs. Exchanges will be made from the best available seating. Comparable seating cannot be guaranteed. Tickets must be exchanged no later than 48 hours in advance of the date of your scheduled performance and by Thursday at 3:00pm for Saturday and Sunday performances- no exceptions. The difference in price must be paid if exchanging into a higher-priced performance or seat location. The difference in price for downgrades will not be refunded. Exchanged tickets will be mailed if processed 2 weeks prior to the new performance. Otherwise, exchanges will be held at will call at The Paramount's box office and can be picked up one hour prior to curtain. Some shows will have VIP Seating in non-subscriber performance weeks. VIP seats are higher-priced than those in the subscription week. If you are looking to exchange out of the subscription week please note it will be your responsibility to pay the price increase per ticket. Subscriber pricing is only honored in the subscriber performance week.
- When will I receive my Season Tickets?
Season tickets will be mailed to the address listed on your account four to six weeks prior to the first engagement.
- How do I change my address, phone number or e-mail address?
We want to make sure you continue to receive important information on a timely basis. In order to ensure the security of your account all changes must be submitted in writing. There are a few easy ways to make changes to your phone, address, or e-mail:
1. Login to the Subscriber's online account at here. Under the "Subscriptions" tab at the top of the webpage, select "Manage My Tickets" and login using your account ID/e-mail address and password.
2. E-mail at email@example.com.
3. Mail your updated information along with your account number to Broadway Across America, Attention: Customer Service 729 7th Avenue, Floor 7, New York, NY 10019.
- I don't know my password. What do I do?
Go to "Subscriptions" then "Manage My Tickets." Click on "Forgot Your Password," enter your Account Number or E-mail address associated with your account and a temporary password will be emailed to you. Click on the link provided in the email and enter your new password. If you do not have an Account ID or password, or do not know the email address registered to your account, please contact customer service hotline at 888.451.4042.
- I need to change my password. How do I do it?
If you know your password, but need to change it enter your Account ID or email address and current password to log in. Once you are logged in, there will be a small box on the left of the screen with the account holder's name and Account ID. Directly underneath of the Account ID, click on "edit my profile". Under "Manage Your Settings" click on "Change My Password" to update your password."
- Can the benefit of ordering priority tickets for added shows or extra tickets to season shows be extended to family and friends?
For security purposes, the only people who may access information or order additional tickets tied to a subscription account are the names listed on the account. We are happy to provide additional tickets to any Broadway at the Paramount show for your family and friends, but the request must come from the account holder(s). All tickets ordered will be mailed to the address on the account, and a limit of 8 additional tickets per show per subscriber account will be strictly enforced. If you are bringing a large group please contact our Group Sales Department at 888.214.6856.
- Can I purchase additional tickets?
Additional subscription tickets may be purchased by logging into your online account here. Under the "Subscriptions" tab at the top of the webpage, select "Manage My Tickets" and login using your account ID/e-mail address and password. Or call the Seattle Subscriber Hotline at 888.451.4042 on Monday-Friday between 8AM-4PM PST.
- Can I print my tickets at home? Is there a fee for printing my tickets at home?
Absolutely you can print at home and there is no fee! Follow these simple steps to print tickets at home:
1. Select "Manage My Tickets" under the "Subscriptions" tab here.
2. Login using your account number or e-mail address & password.
3. Select "Manage My Tickets" under "Ticket Options", or simply choose "Manage This Event"
next to your upcoming event if listed below.
4. Select your EVENT from the calendar view to see the ticket details for that event.
5. Use the dropdown to select the "Print tickets" action.
6. Select the SEAT LOCATION(S) that you wish to print, then click "Continue" at the top of the calendar.
7. Review information and select "Continue to Print"
*if you already have your tickets and are reprinting them please be sure to check the REPRINT box.
8. Continue through the prompts to download a file with your ticket.
9. Once you have agreed to the Terms & Conditions, select "Submit" and open the downloaded file to print your tickets.
- I would like to upgrade my Season package seating. What do I need to do?
Upgrading your seats to individual shows is easy! Much like standard exchanges, we recommend you upgrade in advance as availability is not guaranteed. There are many ways Subscribers can upgrade their subscription tickets:
1. Login to the Subscriber's online account here
Under the "Subscriptions" tab at the top of the webpage, select "Manage My Tickets" and login using your account number or e-mail address & password.
2. Call the KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount Subscriber Hotline at 888.451.4042.
3. In person at the The Paramount Theatre Box Office.
4. By mail at Broadway Across America, Attention: Customer Service 729 7th Avenue, Floor 7, New York, NY 10019. Please include your phone number in case we need to contact you.
The price difference between the lower and higher price level will be collected upon processing the upgrade.
In order to upgrade your entire Season package please complete the "Change Request/Account Upgrade" section of your renewal invoice. Upgrade requests may also be entered upon renewing online or by submitting your request prior to the renewal deadline by phone, mail or by fax. All requests must be made in writing. Requests are reviewed and processed on a date-received basis following the renewal deadline.
- I have been sharing my season account with friends; we would like to separate the seats into individual accounts so we can receive our own mailings. How would I do that?
Splitting season accounts can be done if the current account holder makes this request in writing to our office prior to the renewal deadline. In order to split your accounts please complete the "Adding/Splitting Seats" section of your renewal invoice. Please include each Subscriber's mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number. Payment must be received in full. Once new accounts have been created only the new account holder can access his/her account.
- I can no longer attend the series, and would like to give my account to a friend. Is that possible?
Yes, you can give your seats to a friend. You just need to send us a letter that includes your friend's complete information and send that along with the payment during the renewal process, before the renewal deadline passes. This letter must be signed by the original Season Subscriber.
- I am unable to attend this year, but would like to retain my seats for the following year. What can I do?
Unfortunately we are unable to hold your seats without payment in full. If accounts are not renewed by the deadline, seats will be released. If you allow your subscription to lapse and choose to return in a later season, you will be seated with the best available locations at that time.
- I have already seen one [or more] of the shows in my season package. What are my options if I don't want to see it again?
We do apologize if there is a show in your season that you have already seen. Although we are unable to offer you a refund on those tickets, we may be able to help through our Swap-a-Show program. Please contact our Subscriber Hotline at 888.451.4042 for further information. Please note: some shows in your season package may not participate in our Swap-a-Show program.
- I have two residences and will not be in town for the beginning or end of the season, what are my options?
We want you to enjoy a full season of Broadway. There are nearly 40 Broadway Across America markets nationwide. Please call the Subscriber Hotline at 888.451.4042 to see if your second home is a Broadway Across America city or if there is a qualifying market nearby.
- If I change my mind, can I cancel the season subscription and receive a refund?
Although we don't want to see you go, subscriptions may be cancelled and refunded in full so long as the requested is received prior to subscription packets & tickets being mailed. If you have already received your tickets each subscription is subject to a $35 per subscription cancellation fee. Tickets must accompany the refund request. Subscription cancellations and refunds are not available following the run of the first subscription show. Cancellation requests must be made in writing and sent to: Broadway Across America, Attention: Customer Service 729 7th Avenue, Floor 7, New York, NY 10019.
- Are there any restaurants that have discounts or pre/post-show specials in the area?
Please visit our Subscriber Restaurant Benefits page here.
- Is parking included with Season Options?
Since not every Subscriber chooses to add Season Options (Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia! and Wicked) to their package, we are not able to provide parking for those shows with the Seventh and Pike Garage due to the fluctuating number of subscribers at these performances.
- What hours does the KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount Administrative Office observe?
Monday - Friday, 8am – 4pm
Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day):
Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4pm
Friday, 8am – 3pm
- How can I view a seating chart for the The Paramount Theatre?
To view a seating chart for The Paramount Theatre you can click here.
- What happens if my tickets are lost or stolen?
Not a problem, if you have purchased from an authorized ticket source, through Seattle Theatre Group or Broadway Across America, we have a record of your sales transaction and can accommodate you. Please return to your point of purchase as soon as you discover you have misplaced your ticket(s). We will confirm your seating and issue a "Location Pass", which you will pick up at the Will Call window one hour before your performance. For security purposes Location Passes will not be mailed. Identification and payment verification will be needed when you pick up the tickets. If tickets were purchased through an unauthorized ticket reseller, we cannot guarantee replacement.
If you are at the theater at the performance, go to the box office and they will be able to assist you.
- What is the performance runtime?
The performance runtimes vary for each show. To find out the runtime for each show click here and select the show or go to Shows tab at top and select the show.
- At what age can children attend shows?
A ticket must be purchased for every person attending the show, regardless of age. Parents should use discretion when deciding what shows may be appropriate for their children.
- Is there accessible seating or hearing assistance available? How do I know which performances offer ASL interpretation or other special services?
Accessible seating, assistive listening amplification system, and American Sign Language interpretation are available. For more information please call by phone at 888.451.4042, by TTY at 212.307.2166 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Due to an emergency, I missed my scheduled performance. What are my options?
We understand that emergencies happen. If an extenuating circumstance arises and you are unable to make the necessary exchange arrangements prior to the show, please contact Broadway at the Paramount at 888.451.4042 and ask to speak to a representative within 48 hours of your missed performance. During the weekend, you can visit the box office at the Paramount Theatre. Please keep in mind that you can only be relocated into another performance as long as the show is in town, at the discretion of the show. Accommodations can only be made for the same performance, based on availability. No refunds will be offered for missed performances. Please note: some shows may not offer reseating options.
- How do I purchase tickets to Broadway Across America shows in other cities?
Broadway Across America makes ordering tickets for family, friends and colleagues in a different city easy. For a list of cities within the Broadway Across America network visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com or call our Subscription Hotline at 888.451.4042 (M-F 8am-4pm).
- Where do I go to get general information such as directions to the theatre, box office hours, and other services offered by KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount?
Click here or you can go to the Theatre tab and select the venue at the top of the page.
- Where do I go to find out what other shows are playing at KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount?
Check out all of our Broadway shows here or you can go to the Shows tab.
- What is the appropriate dress for attending a KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount performance?
There is no specific dress code. Some events such as opening nights will draw a dressier crowd. Most people enjoy dressing up to go to the theatre, but you will see people wearing everything from casual for a concert or movie to Sunday best or formal wear for theatrical performances.
- What is the eClub?
The eCLUB is our free program that gets you access to advance offers for local Broadway shows BEFORE they go on sale to the public, priority offers and discounts to other live entertainment events in your area and monthly eNewsletter and special offers from Broadway in New York City. Click here to sign up and create an account.
- How do I get on your mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to join our eCLUB. It's free to join and you get access to offers to local Broadway shows before they go on sale to the public. We will also let you know when season tickets become available.
- What do I do if a performance is cancelled? What is the policy with regards to inclement weather?
We rarely cancel performances due to weather. In cases of inclement weather, we strongly recommend that patrons use public transportation where possible, travel safely and allow plenty of time to arrive at the theatre on time. During inclement weather, updates will also be posted on KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount facebook page and on the KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount homepage.
KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount strongly urges all of our patrons to purchase their tickets through an authorized ticket source, which include Seattle Theatre Group or Broadway Across America. We do not recommend that patrons purchase tickets through unauthorized outlets, online resellers or other ticket sales operations.
- Can I purchase tickets in person? Are there walk-up sales on the night of the show?
You sure can! Tickets are available to purchase in person the Paramount Theatre at 911 Pine Street. Tickets can also be purchase night of show as long as there are still tickets available.
- When will tickets go on sale to the general public for a specific show?
Tickets go on sale to the public 3-4 months before the show is in town. To have access to tickets prior to the public on sale, join our eCLUB here.
- I had an issue at a recent performance that I would like to speak to someone about. How can I contact a customer service representative?
You can also call us at 888.451.4042 on Monday through Friday 8am-4pm. You can reach us by e-mail at email@example.com. If you prefer to send written communication, please send to Broadway Across America, Attn: Customer Service, 729 7th Avenue, Floor 7, New York, NY 10019.
- I would like to purchase a large number of tickets for my company event or charitable functions. How do I do that?
Parties of 10, 20 or more are able to purchase tickets online or by contacting our Group Sales Department: 888.214.6856. Group minimums often vary per show.
- How many people constitute a group?
Group minimums vary by performance, but are usually 10 or more tickets. For more details click here or go to the Group tab at the top of the homepage.
- Are there discounts available for groups?
Yes! Groups enjoy discount tickets to most performances. Discounts vary by performance and generally range between 10% and 20% off per ticket.
- Do I save any fees by booking a group?
Yes, you do! When purchasing through group sales you are avoiding the normal ticketing fees ranging from $10-$15. There are still some fees for group tickets, but overall you will be saving by booking a group.
- Are there student or senior rates available to the show?
Many performances do offer special rate to student and senior groups. Please contact your group sales representative at 888.214.6856 to discuss the various options available to your group.
- Is the show appropriate for children?
Each of our productions is unique and the age appropriateness varies by production. Please see the individual show pages for recommendations or contact your group sales representative at 888.214.6856 to discuss the show content.
- Do we need to pay for our tickets right away or can we be invoiced?
Group clients may reserve their tickets in advance and will be invoiced for their seats to allow you time to collect funds from your group members. Our Group Sales Department can give you more details on the payment options upon reservation.
- Do we need to wait until tickets go on sale to the public or can we book our seats now?
Groups are able to reserve their seats in advance of the general public for most shows. Group reservations and sales generally start in mid May.
- What if I reserved 35 tickets but only need 32?
No sweat! You are more than welcome to adjust your group numbers as needed up until the agreed upon final payment date.
- What if I reserved 35 tickets and really need 40?
Again, no problem! If you need more tickets than reserved, contact us as soon as possible and we will add additional seats to the order. We always do our best to find seats near your existing seats, but this is based upon seating availability.
- Does my group have to be placed together?
Not at all! We understand some group members will love an up close experience while others prefer a mezzanine view. No matter where you are located, your group is sure to have a wonderful time. As long as the minimum group amount of tickets is met your group may spread out throughout the theatres – in various pricing levels, rows and sections.
- I am bringing a large group to the show. Where can we park our tour bus?
The theatre is located in downtown Seattle at the corner of 9th Ave and Pine Street. If you are arriving by bus, it is recommended that you drop your passengers off on 9th Ave between Pine and Pike Streets and have them cross east on 9th Ave at the light.
Bus parking is not available at the theatre, however, bus parking is available at the following locations in south downtown and near the Seattle waterfront:
- Alaskan Way: On the west side of Alaskan Way, north of the Seattle Aquarium
- Western Avenue: On Western Avenue behind Pike Place Market
- First Avenue: On First Avenue between Atlantic and Massachusetts Avenues near Safeco Field.
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Cork Bits: ideas for your Napa Valley weekend
This is it–the final weekend before the Holidays are officially upon us. We're expecting some stormy weather in the Napa Valley over the next several days, but that won't stop us from getting out to check out the following events.
Friday, November 19th
- From 5pm – 7pm all you Pinot Noir lovers will want to head on up to St. Helena Wine Center on Main Street in St. Helena for the company's annual Pinot Noir tasting. For $30 per person you'll be able to taste Pinots from producers such as En Route, Capiaux, Patz & Hall, Truchard, Abiouness, Ryan Cellars, Goldeneye and Ziata. Call 800-331-1313 for more information
Saturday, November 20th
- From 5pm – 8pm downtown Napa's Back Room Wines will host the 39th 'Back Room Blow Out,' which is a walk-around tasting event. For $10 per person ($5 with a purchase), you'll be able to visit and taste (some 10 different wines) with Rod Moniz of Moniz Family Wines, Barr Smith of Barlow Vineyards, Davis Zurowski of Somerston/Priest Ranch, Adam Webb of Odisea and Gary Roshke of JoliVin Imports. Call 877-322-2576 for details
Saturday, November 20th and Sunday, November 21st
- From 10am – 4pm the annual Holiday in Carneros event will take place in the Carneros AVA. The event is a multi-winery 'open house' featuring food and wine pairings, live music, unique tasting opportunities, special pricing on purchases and more. Among the participating wineries are Michael Mondavi Family Winery, Truchard Vineyards and more. Cost is $35 per person in advance and $40 per person during the event and you can call 800-909-4352 for more information
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The 3rd eaglet at the Norfolk Botanical Garden hatched this morning! Early camera viewers caught glimpses of movement that looked enticingly like a third chick was hatching at about 7:12 am. It was difficult to get a clear view however, and we couldn't absolutely confirm the chick until shortly after 9am.
In this image you can see the third chick raise its head as the adult female feeds the siblings. The youngest eaglet is still a bit damp and tired but the fact that it is interested in the food being offered is a good sign. Once it is able to raise its head the adults will begin to feed it as well.


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John Schneider and Pete Carroll both made it clear recently that the Seahawks were not finished doing business this offseason.
"There are still some things to be done," Carroll told 710 ESPN a couple of weeks ago.
After getting extensions for Earl Thomas and Richard Sherman, the top to-do item was a new deal for wide receiver Doug Baldwin. And now we can check that one off, as Baldwin signed a two-year extension Thursday that will keep him in Seattle through 2016.
Now that Baldwin joins Thomas and Sherman under contract for at least three more years, the question is: Who's next?
During the press conference for Baldwin on Thursday, Schneider said they were not done re-signing guys.
Other key players with deals that expire after 2014 are Cliff Avril, K.J. Wright, Byron Maxwell and Malcolm Smith. Avril and Wright are the guys who seem most likely to get new deals.
Avril, entering the second year of his two-year deal, told 710 ESPN earlier this month: "I would love to be with the Seahawks. I would love to hopefully sign some kind of extension. … We'll see how it plays out."
The questions are: Do the Hawks value Avril as one of their core defenders? Would they pay him what they paid Michael Bennett to re-sign ($28.5 million for four years)? And would he take it?
The pass-rush market is pretty depressed these days. Bennett took a little less to stay in Seattle rather than go to Chicago -- the Bears ended up signing Jared Allen for $8 million a year and Lamarr Houston for $7 million. DeMarcus Ware got the most -- $10 million a year for three years with Denver -- but no one else got even $9 million. Michael Johnson (Buccaneers) and Julius Peppers (Packers) each got about $8.7 million.
With those numbers in mind, Avril probably would be happy to return to Seattle for a deal like Bennett's.
Avril was a great strongside rusher for the Hawks last season, coming up with eight sacks in a heavy D-line rotation, and he is just 28. He and Bennett played very well off each other, causing some big turnovers toward the end of the season.
The question is: Do the Hawks think they have a cheaper player with the same ability? Or is it worth it to pay Avril?
Wright would seem to be the other main possibility for an extension, but the Hawks have never valued linebackers very highly, so even if they are interested in keeping Wright they are unlikely to offer much.
Very few 4-3 outside linebackers make more than $4 million a year, and that's probably the most the Hawks would be (should be) willing to pay Wright for his versatility and ability to cover the tight end.
Maxwell and Smith seem less likely to get extensions -- unless they are very team-friendly.
Maxwell has not played a full season as a starter yet, and the Hawks have so much money tied into the three other Legion of Boom starters -- Richard Sherman ($14 million per year), Earl Thomas ($10 million) and Kam Chancellor ($7 million) -- they probably will prefer to stay cheap at the other corner spot. Considering their success at raising corners, they would be wise to do so.
Smith seems unlikely to be extended, too, considering he was the team's No. 4 linebacker in 2013 (46.2 percent of the snaps). The Hawks drafted a likely replacement for 2015 in Kevin Pierre-Louis.
Meanwhile, tight end Jermichael Finley has been cleared by doctors, raising the question of whether the Seahawks will once again be interested in the former Packer who had spinal surgery in November. The Hawks brought him in for a visit in March.
Before Baldwin's extension, the Seahawks had around $10 million in salary cap space this year. The receiver reportedly will get a $4.8 million signing bonus and $1.4 million salary in 2014, meaning a cap hit of $3 million. So the Hawks took just $813,000 more off their cap and still have more than $9 million in space.
The Hawks could bump their cap room by $4.5 million with an extension for Avril, whose cap hit could drop from $9.25 million to around $4.75 million due to bonus proration. Wright might cost another $1 million off that total.
Thus, if Avril and Wright get extensions, it would leave Seattle with about $12 million under the cap this year. The Hawks likely would still have at least $7 million of that left after the season to carry over for 2015, which could then give them maybe $22 million in space next year under a projected $144 million cap.
The No. 1 priority next offseason will be an extension for quarterback Russell Wilson. They probably will need between $8 million and $10 million under the 2015 cap -- it all depends on how they structure the deal, which figures to be worth up to $20 million a year and guarantee at least $40 million.
That would leave Seattle with perhaps $12 million next offseason to consider using for Maxwell, Smith, Jermaine Kearse (he's restricted), James Carpenter and other backups and role players.
It won't be much different than what happened this year. The Seahawks entered this offseason with about $17 million in space and let 11 players go while re-signing 10 (including Baldwin) and extending Thomas and Sherman.
Carroll said they were "not shocked" by anything that happened.
"We were going to put our focus on keeping our guys," he told 710 ESPN. "Earl and Richard were big deals to us, and we wanted to make sure and secure them for the long haul. That meant that we were going to have to make some big, tough decisions. We'll have to make them again next year; that's just the way it goes."
It's possible the Hawks will lop some salary/cap numbers as they did this year.
Percy Harvin, who is being paid a whopping $11 million this year, is due $10.5 million in 2015. He reportedly looks great in minicamp, and he and the team are expecting huge things in 2014. If he delivers, the Hawks probably won't touch his 2015 salary; if he doesn't, the Hawks could come calling to reduce it.
Running back Marshawn Lynch, the heartbeat of the offense the past three seasons, is due $7.5 million and has the third-highest cap number ($9 million) on the team in 2015. His performance in 2014 will determine what happens with his 2015 salary.
Left tackle Russell Okung is due $5 million in 2015 -- the final year of his rookie deal. If he is healthy and plays well in 2014, he probably will play out his contract (unless the Hawks decide to trade him). If he misses significant time again in 2014, his salary could be chopped.
But those decisions are for next offseason.
In the meantime, the Seahawks are trying to get a jump on next year with extensions. Baldwin is done. Who's next?


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Various researchers have found a connection between breastfeeding and cognitive development. In a study of more than 17,000 infants followed from birth to 6 1/2 years, researchers concluded from IQ scores and other intelligence tests that prolonged and exclusive breastfeeding significantly improves cognitive development.
Another study of almost 4,000 children showed that babies who were breastfed had significantly higher scores on a vocabulary test at 5 years of age than children who were not breastfed. And the scores were higher the longer they had been nursed.
Preterm infants with extremely low birth weight who received breast milk shortly after birth improved their mental development scores at 18 months when compared with preterm infants who weren't given breast milk. In a later study, researchers found that the higher scores held at 30 months, and that the babies who received breast milk were also less likely to be hospitalized again because of respiratory infections.
Experts say that the emotional bonding that takes place during breastfeeding probably contributes to some of the brainpower benefits, but that the fatty acids in breast milk may play the biggest role.
Breastfeeding may protect your child from obesity
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding as a way to help reduce your child's risk of becoming overweight or obese. An analysis of 17 studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology shows that breastfeeding reduces a child's risk of becoming overweight as a teen or adult. The strongest effect is in children who were exclusively breastfed, and the longer the baby was breastfed the stronger the link.
Experts think that breastfeeding may affect later weight gain for several reasons:
- Breastfed babies are better at eating until their hunger is satisfied, leading to healthier eating patterns as they grow.
- Breast milk contains less insulin than formula. (Insulin stimulates the creation of fat.)
- Breastfed babies have more leptin in their system, a hormone that researchers believe plays a role in regulating appetite and fat.
- Compared with breastfed babies, formula-fed infants gain weight more rapidly in the first weeks of life. This rapid weight gain is associated with later obesity.
Breastfeeding may lower your baby's risk of SIDS
A large German study published in 2009 found that breastfeeding – either exclusively or partially – is associated with a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The researchers concluded that exclusive breastfeeding at 1 month of age cut the risk of SIDS in half.
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Long Bond's Three-Day Deep Drop Suggests a Volatile NFP Report Is Coming
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Thursday's test of support was a little too low to be snapping back instead of extending down sharply.
The following are the latest daily summaries of my ongoing intraday coverage, providing context to interpret price action. Any prices listed are for a contract's current "front month." Their direction tends to correlate with any ETFs listed for each.
Today's Highlight:
Three consecutive extremely pessimistic sessions in any case would be vulnerable to a steep reaction. This setup is appearing in the long-bond, right before Friday's Employment Situation report. Look out below if the catalyst doesn't serve to reverse price up.
Dollar Basket
Mar Contract DX; (NYSEARCA:UUP), (NYSEARCA:UDN)
Thursday's open almost immediately fulfilled the bearish setup of reversing Wednesday's test of 82.37 resistance back under 82.25 to signal momentum reversing down, probably targeting at least 81.65.
Mar Contract EC; (NYSEARCA:FXE)
Thursday's opening surge up into the 1.3105-1.3113 buy signal targeting 1.3185 and 1.3300 was not extended higher intraday, but was maintained. A second consecutive higher close Friday would confirm.
Apr Contract GC; (NYSEARCA:GLD)
Thursday's gap up to retest 1584.00 again did not extend higher but it was not rejected outright except to dip back down to 1575.00. Although the bounce limit is 1579.00-1581.50, a drop to fresh lows with potential down to the 1550.00 area should be underway immediately to avoid a bigger bounce to 1596.50-1601.00.
Mar Contract SI; (NYSEARCA:SLV)
Thursday's early test of 29.10 buy signal reversed price down to fill the gap back down to Wednesday's ~28.75 close. Back under 28.65 would trigger a detour to attack prior lows
30-year Treasury
Jun Contract US; (NYSEARCA:TLT)
A third consecutive session of pessimistic, impatient selling had potential for a contrarian bullish setup ahead of Friday's Employment Situation report. Indeed, Thursday's open did spike down on economic reports and the balance trended down. The low was a little deeper than optimal, and not yet in recovery, so there is still room down to 141-14/141-21 before signaling a new downleg underway. Back above 142-10 would be likely to extend up sharply to test 143-20.
Crude Oil
Apr Contract CL; (NYSEARCA:USO)
The recovery needed to be obvious by no later than Thursday morning, if extending the downleg was going to be avoided. That extra allowance was generous and due to current events. But the open did extend higher to test the 91.45 buy signal and recovered it.
Natural Gas
Mar Contract NG; (NYSEARCA:UNG), (NYSEARCA:UNL)
A little firming from the recent reaction down off of new highs is only delaying the 3.30-3.33 target.
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The Investiture Controversy dominated European power politics in the late 11th and early 12th centuries. European monarchs challenged the Catholic Church over the power of appointment, or investiture. The monarchies wished to control important church offices such as bishop. At its core, the Investiture Controversy was a clash between church and state. The power struggle ended with the Concordant of Worms in 1122. The civil authorities surrendered the right to invest church offices, but retained unofficial influence and oversight in the matter.
In 1075, Pope Gregory VII issued the Dictatus Papae, which declared Papal authority supreme. Gregory argued that since God founded the church, the pope's power superseded secular monarchs. Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV responded by withdrawing support for Gregory and continued to invest bishops within the empire. He went as far as appointing the Bishop of Milan, which led to Henry's excommunication. In response, many German nobles sensed imperial weakness and abandoned Henry IV resulting in a secondary power struggle in Germany.
The German civil wars lasted 50 years, but the struggle between church and state spread beyond the Holy Roman Empire. English King Henry I and Pope Paschal II reached an agreement in 1107 that established the parameters for eventual peace. Henry surrendered the right to appoint bishops and church officials. In exchange, the officials paid homage to the king. Essentially, the church maintained control of appointments, but also recognized Henry's secular authority.
Henry I strengthened his hand in the Concordant of London while the Holy Roman Emperor watched his power erode. The Investiture Controversy allowed local aristocrats to justify rebellions and insolence. Local nobility increased their power over their territories and the peasants while power devolved away from the monarchy. On the other hand, the papacy increased in strength as peasants rallied to Rome. The monarchical power grab outraged the people. As a result, Emperor Henry V needed to end the controversy to restore his power and bring peace to his realm.
Henry V reached an agreement with Pope Calixtus II to end the Investiture Controversy and end nearly 50 years of conflict. The Concordant of Worms reestablished church control over investiture. In Germany, the emperor could act as arbiter or judge in the event of a dispute. Meanwhile, the pope was ambiguous toward the clergy paying feudal homage to the emperor. As a result, the Concordant of Worms created clear distinctions between secular and spiritual power. It undercut the idea of absolute monarchy as it cut imperial power. At the same time, it established clear parameters regarding the separation of church and state.
The Concordant of Worms ended the Investiture Controversy and began the west on the road to the separation of church and state. Monarchs believed they could appoint their own bishops and important church officers. The papacy vociferously disagreed. This contest of wills ended in 1122. In the end, the absolute monarchy became less absolute and the first inkling of the separation of church and state emerged.


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What would you do for your kids? Emma Toussaint would do anything -- or so she's always thought. The Author of this Book is Kay David She needs money -- lots of it -- to regain custody, and then one day, opportunity comes knocking. Array ISBN . All she has to do is break the law. Obsession: Superromance available in English. What would you do to get even with the man who stole your life? Raul Santos would do anything -- or so he's always thought. He was framed and sent to prison by a corrupt DEA agent. Now he wants revenge, and he doesn't care who gets hurt along the way -- until he meets Emma. What would you do if the person you love is caught between you and your worst enemy? That's the question Raul has to answer. Harlequin Superromance #945, October, 2000.


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The results of the men's event at the French Grand Prix event were nothing less than surprising. And in the most positive way. All three medalists, outsiders at best, were deserving of their podium finishes.
Nobunari Oda set the arena on fire with his dynamic short program routine to "Totentanz." He opened the routine with a soaring triple Axel followed by a triple Lutz-triple toeloop combination and a triple flip. He earned a level four for two of his spins, but his combination spin was graded a level one. "I wasn't as nervous as usual, because I felt that this ice was very good for me," he said. Oda scored 79.20 points
He kept the momentum going in the free skate. His entertaining Charlie Chaplin routine was a perfect mix of artistry and technical ability. All of his jumping passes earned positive grades of execution from the judges. Oda scored 163.33 points for the free skate and his score of 242.53 points was good enough for gold. "It was a good performance tonight. I only didn't do the quad (toeloop). This is the only thing that wasn't good today," Oda admitted. "I felt more nervous than yesterday, but I wanted to be relaxed."
Tomáš Verner of the Czech Republic got a confidence boost when he skated into first place in the short program ahead of Oda and Adam Rippon from the U.S.
Verner executed a quadruple-triple toe loop combination and a solid triple Axel during his program to "Sirtaki" from "Zorba the Greek." His two spins earned a level one but both his footwork sequences were graded a level three. Verner scored 81.00 points.
"This is my first competition of the season, and I never started my season with the Grand Prix before. I was a kind of nervous with all the stars on the list, but I focused on my own program," Verner said.
Performing to "The Godfather" soundtrack, Verner nailed a spectacular quadruple-triple toeloop combination at the outset of his free skating performance and followed up with five more clean triples, including two Axels. The 2008 European Champion appeared to tire during the second half of his performance, doubling the Lutz and loop jumps. His flying combination spin was graded a level one. Verner scored 148.96 points for the free skate and his combined total of 229.96 points earned him the silver medal.
Skating to the music from "Jonathan Livingstone Seagull" for his short program, Rippon put himself into medal contention with a score of 75.82 points.
The 19-year-old experienced technical difficulties with both planned triple Axels in his free skate but went on to land a series of solid jumping passes. He earned level four's for both spins in his program to "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra" by Samuel Barber. He scored 144.14 points for his free skate and claimed the bronze medal with a score of 219.96 points overall. It was his first podium finish at the senior level.
When Rippon's marks were posted following his free skate the 19-year-old jumped up and down in the kiss and cry. His score for the free skate (144.14) was 11 points higher than that of Brian Joubert who earned 135.24 points for that portion of the event.
The two-time and reigning World Junior champion has started landing a triple Lutz with both arms held over his head. "It was just something that my coach Brian Orser and I came up with," Rippon said. "It started out as a joke; if I could do a triple Lutz with one arm up, why couldn't I do with two arms? I tried it with two arms and it was a disaster. I tried it one more time and it was a little bit better, and then I worked on it. It's something I'm very proud of."
Joubert, the 2008 World bronze medalist, sixth after the short, could do no better than fourth overall with 207.39 points. Yannick Ponsero from France finished fifth with 205.74 points.
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British manufacturer Jaguar will show up at the 2013 New York Auto Show (March 29-April 7) to introduce the exclusive XKR-S GT, a special limited edition that will see just 30 cars built for the North American markets (meaning 25 units for the United States and 5 for Canada).
The model is a sort of extreme evolution of the already staggering XKR-S and comes with a pretty elaborated aerodynamic package featuring a wrap-around a carbon-fiber front air splitter, an aluminum front undertray, carbon-fiber twin dive-planes and wheel arch extensions, carbon-fiber diffuser, rear wing and decklid-mounted spoiler. As a result, the XKR-S GT enjoys 145 kg of down force when reachin its electronically limited top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).
The car is equipped with the same 5.0-liter supercharged V8 equipping the 'regular' XKR-S model - which, in combination with the 6-speed automatic transmission by ZF, allows it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 secs - but the GT is filled with a number of different technical solutions. Braking comes from a carbon-ceramic system with 398 mm and 380 mm discs front/rear, gripped respectively by six- and four-piston monoblock calipers, aided byan electronic "Pre-Fill" system that pressurizes the brakes on throttle lift to maximize braking performance. It is actually the first time that such a brake system has been fitted to a production Jaguar vehicle.
Newly developed front and rear suspension use height-adjustable adaptive dampers featuring a race-derived twin spring system, with rates increased by 68% at the front and 25% at the rear. In the comparison with the car it derives from, the GT has a wider front track, increased camber, revised bushings, a new steering system and faster steering ratio. The Jaguar XKR-S GT rolls on new, wider 20-inch forged alloy wheels shod with Pirelli Corsa 255/35 front and 305/30 rear tires, and is equiepped with a fully active performance exhaust system with valves that open under load to enhance gas-flow and maximize power output.


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Ronald Duarte begins the interview by discussing his family history, and how the family came to settle in Pescadero, California. Duarte and Gordon E. Moore grew up together in Pescadero, until Moore and his family moved away in the late 1930s. Duarte and Moore attended the same grammar school, although Moore was a year older than Duarte and they did not take any classes together. Duarte recalls fond memories of Moore's mother, and memories of Moore's two brothers. Duarte and Moore kept in touch for a time after Moore moved to Redwood City, California, from Pescadero, and now they only see each other when Moore visits Pescadero.
Pescadero. Portuguese heritage. Azores. Coming to the United States. Boston. San Francisco. Half Moon Bay. San Mateo County Sheriff. Williamsons from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Gordon Moore's mother Myra. Gordon Moore moving to Redwood City. Getting into trouble with a wagon. Gordon Moore visiting Pescadero. Gordon Moore tinkering. Grammar School. Sequoia High School. Friends. Gordon Moore as a student.
Gordon Moore's father Walter. Fishing. Walter Moore, Jr. and Francis Moore.
Family bar. Donald Duck. Using explosives. Softball.
Visiting Pescadero. Open Space Commission. Betty I. Moore. Kenneth and Steven Moore.
Farming. Horses. Tavern.
David C. Brock is a senior research fellow with the Center for Contemporary History and Policy at the Chemical Heritage Foundation. As a historian of science and technology, he specializes in the history of semiconductor science, technology, and industry; the history of instrumentation; and oral history. Brock has studied the philosophy, sociology, and history of science at Brown University, the University of Edinburgh, and Princeton University.
In the policy arena Brock recently published Patterning the World: The Rise of Chemically Amplified Photoresists, a white-paper case study for the Center's Studies in Materials Innovation. With Hyungsub Choi he is preparing an analysis of semiconductor technology roadmapping, having presented preliminary results at the 2009 meeting of the Industry Studies Association.
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The Oregonian's Rob Davis last week reported that The Oregon Department of Transportation told him it would no longer ask railroads for reports detailing where crude oil moves through the state after The Oregonian successfully sought to have them made public.
A day after The Oregonian reported on the plan, Gov. John Kitzhaber and the agency's director, Matt Garrett, took swift action.
In a letter to ODOT's rail division, Garrett said ODOT should immediately tell railroad companies to submit reports for 2013, a year in which oil train shipments increased 250 percent statewide. The forms, which are the public's only way to know how much oil moves by rail through Portland, Bend, Eugene and other cities, were due March 1.


text: Passed peacefully at the St. Catharines General Hospital on October 26, 2007 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of 50 years to Aurelia of Port Colborne. Loving and devoted father of Marie-Anne Romano and her husband Domenic, Michel Correia and his wife Toni and Denis Correia and his wife Windy. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Ashley, Melanie, James, Matthew and Jessica. Predeceased by his parents Mateus and Elisa Correia. Antonio immigrated to Canada in 1953 from Madeira, Portugal. He resided in Port Colborne for 50 years, where he worked at Maple Leaf Mills. After 27 years of service, he retired in 1974 to enjoy many years of retirement. Antonio was a member of the Le Centre polyvalent des ans francophones de Port Colborne and was an avid pigeon flyer for over 45 years. The family will receive friends at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 179 Clarence Street, Port Colborne on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 29, 2007 at St. Jean de Brebeuf R.C. Church at 11:00 a.m. Rite of Committal to follow at Mount St. Joseph Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society or Canadian Diabetes Association.


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SCR: What are some of the places you've visited abroad?
JOHNSON: "In the last five years we've been involved with General Motors with the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. It's a four-day event, and we go early and go somewhere like Italy, France, Scotland, Ireland. We're debating right now maybe going to Australia and then coming back in to England.
"We want them to know a lot about the other countries by the time they get into college and make plans in their life to choose what they want to do."
SCR: What is the Goodwood Festival?
JOHNSON: "It's sort of a showmanship of all the transportation vehicles that have ever been built in the world.
"There'll be cars there 100 years old and cars there brand new. Ford and General Motors and Mercedes and all of them are involved in it. Chrysler.
"You see every kind of vehicle that's been built. It's a festival of speed. They got a course you can run them on and people see the cars run on the course. It's not a race track, but some of them do run pretty fast.
"It's a display of special cars. I say it draws 300,000 to 400,000 over four, five days."
SCR: Are any of your cars represented?
JOHNSON: "I've had the '63 Chevrolet [that won seven races] over there. Also had [over there] the car that Darrell [Waltrip] won his third championship.
"We're gonna try to get Richard Childress to take two of the No. 3 cars over this year.
"They're beginning over there to learn a lot about NASCAR racing. You see a lot of people who are big fans of NASCAR over there. We went to Naples, Italy, and ran into a lot of people who knew a lot about NASCAR there."
SCR: We heard that Pontiac had an offer of $15 million a year on the table for you to return to the sport, but then Pontiac got out altogether. Any truth to that?
JOHNSON: "No.
"They, at one time, were looking at running two cars similar to what Chrysler ran. But there was no offer to me.
"I wouldn't get back into racing. Money is one thing in life. But other things are more valuable to me now than money. That's my kids, my wife, my family. It's something I put a value on more than making money, because I got a way of making money now."
SCR: Have you had any offers lately?
JOHNSON: "Not lately. I had a lot when I first quit, but not lately."
SCR: Do you still feel you could make it in this sport as a team owner?
JOHNSON: "I don't know if I could or not.
"If I didn't have success, I'd probably kill somebody (laughs). I was pretty rough on my guys, anyway."
SCR: Talk about the challenges you face in your current business interests.
JOHNSON: "It's not been a challenge. It's been a safe, sound investment with some people that I've known and grew up with."
SCR: Do you miss the cheering?
"I'm a person that looks forward. I don't look backward. I didn't do that as a driver and I've never done that in any walk of my life.
"I retired very young, 34, as a driver. I never looked back at that, and when I quit the car-owner side I didn't look back, either.
"It's time for me to quit and move on with my life, and I made that decision and stuck with it.
"And I haven't regretted it.
"It ain't like, 'Boy, I wish I hadn't done this, I hadn't done that.' Because I ain't looking in that direction."


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Activism, Chocolate Slavery, The Food Empowerment Project and pure rage all on this episode of The New Architects
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'The Dark Side of Chocolate' is a documentary about the continued allegations of trafficking of children and child labor in the international chocolate industry.
While we enjoy the sweet taste of chocolate, the reality is strikingly different for African children.
Sixty per cent of the cocoa industry workforce is made up of children under the age of 14.
Waseem Wagdi, an Egyptian living in London talks about recent events in Egypt.
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The widespread use of children in cocoa production is controversial not only because of the usual concerns about child labor and exploitation, but also because up to 12,000 of the 200,000 children working in Ivory Coast, the world's biggest producer of cocoa, may be victims of human trafficking or slavery.
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Back in 2008 I was summoned to Berlin for business, my employer has developed an uncanny skill of timing business trips with the precision of a well planned military operation. Normally fly in...work..fly out!
On this occasion my work was posponed by one day, to my delight, that meant I had no option but to spend the whole day discovering the delights of Berlin.
I was amazed at the sheer splendour and openness of the city, amazingly this city has rather remarkably transformed into probably my all time favourite place in Europe!
When one thinks back just over 20 years ago this was a pretty dark and dismal place to most of us, let me tell you now, without sounding like a Berlin tourist guide... If you get the chance to visit this place, I can promise you, you will not be disappointed..
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Do you think Minot will have its full flood protection plan in place in your lifetime?
Heck no the only solutions they come up with are for problems that don't exist!!! Waste not want not!!
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rahi....many of us in the Democrat Party HAVE adopted many of those 45 agendas of the Communist Party from 1963...
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"I don't live in the flood plain any longer but am happy to help pay for flood protection"...Nancy1
What are you Nancy1, a communist? (Democrat)
Good and proper sentiment. I applaud you.
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i have seen that some people feel like they have solved a problem by putting money at it when the real solution is just simple management. if you look at history all these problems were faced in the past the only thing that has changed is the people that feel they have to fix a problem. hold management to the job they are getting paid to do.
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Actually Minot evacuated in 74, too, because of high water and parts evacuated in 75 and almost had to in 79. In 1976 Minot had almost double the water come through compared to 69. They said we would have to evacuate in 79 and then the next day announced we didn't have to. The 70's were a wet cycle just like in the 20's and the late 40's. We are in a huge wet cycle now - farmers are saying they have never seen anything like this. So yes, we will flood again unless they get going on this pronto. The city must move forward on this. The schools must provide schools for the children. I don't live in the flood plain any longer but am happy to help pay for flood protection. I don't have children or grandchildren in Minot but am happy to pay for schools.
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"The yes vote 4 schools was a vote against flood control"??? Wow, strectching there legend. How about all the "no" voters that said, I don't have kids in school switches to "no" I don't live in the valley?
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If they fixed the problem they wouldn't ever get all that FEMA money to play with again. There is no money in fixing things you all should know that by now.
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we paied for flood protection once put new people in charge and the problem will be fixed. no private business could run this way it would be broke, but when a private business works for gov it is held accountable why not hold gov accountable, these are their rules
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The protection plan is better than anything to date. The 2011 flood in total, was an eye opener to many minot residents. The shifty, hidden deal with canada, the despicable attitude of the city toward many residents, ignoring flood potential after the snow melt runoff, when the ground was saturated in the souris drainage and the "flood control dams" at such a high level and spending priorities 4 other than flood control. In 76 hostefest wanted an all seasons arena (in the flood zone), now hostefest under the guise of the state fair, wants a new event center. Many minoters r wiser now and i expect they will keep the pressure on the city to make flood control happen. The yes vote 4 schools was a vote against flood control. We had high water in 69, 76 and 2011 or 3 times in 45 years. It will flood again.
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Repair and raise the levee system 1st.
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Oh, it's justa a Republican community....that's why it'll never be done in our lifetime....everyone should know that by now....
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Could someone explain me why chrome in incognito mode keeps all cookies after closing browser.
To reproduce this do the following.
- Delete all your cookies and close browser
- open new incognito window (close "normal" window in case it is opened)
- visit some website like twitter.com
- Close browser
Now I would expect all cookies to be deleted while I was browsing in Incognito mode, but that is not what happens Chrome keeps all cookies even if I have visited that website only in incognito mode.
5) open Chrome, go to setting -> advance settings ->Privacy (Content settings) -> All cookies and site data
and twitter's cookies is still there although it shouldn't be.
If I set cookies settings to "Keep local data only until I quit my browser" Chrome deletes Cookies but shouldn't Chrome in incognito mode delete cookies by default without me having to do that after all what is the point of incognito mode if it keeps all cookies?
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I want all of the macros that I've written to always be available when I'm using Microsoft Excel 2010. How can I do this?
In excel 2010, the personal macro workbook is located at
I know you've answered your own question here, and it is helpful, but for people wanting to transfer an old personal macro workbook from an Excel 2007 and below, to Excel 2010, they should copy
to the same location on the new machine, without renaming it XLSB. Depending on the version of windows, %APPDATA% will point to different locations, so they should use the windows variable when typing their pathname on both machines.
As you said, the directory XLSTART won't exist until a personal macro workbook is created, but manually creating it won't hurt, so long as they restart Excel.


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Monday, November 27, 2006
Well, I didn't do as well as I thought I would. I just changed the title of this because it all started on Monday 11/20.
I went to a show and there was a dinner buffet, I feel that I ate well and I turned down dessert because it wasn't something I was in love with. I wasn't able to exercise this day at all.
I did great on Tuesday.
Wednesday I ate well but didn't workout. I was SO tired - I think I was out before 10pm.
On Thursday I got up and walked to get a paper, they didn't have them at the corner so I had to walk a bit farther (that's ok, right?) so I took about a 15 minute walk. Then I came home and worked out. I think that I did eat fairly well. I didn't do a ton of snacking. I tried all of the desserts that I liked, but I didn't finish any of them. I threw away a plate full of half eaten slivers of pie and lots of pie crust! I also didn't snack at all after dinner.
Friday - up at 2:15 am (I was planning on 3, but Mason was barking and I couldn't get back to sleep) met the girls at 4:15 and we hit the stores. I have never gotten so much shopping done in one day and I'm so happy because it will really cut down on my stress level this Christmas. I will actually be able to slow down and do some things that are meaningful instead of just spending my time shopping every waking moment! I don't even think I did bad eating on Friday. I had an omelette for breakfast, soup and sandwich for lunch, pizza for dinner, but I didn't snack between meals at all. I didn't get to bed until about 11! 21 hours awake - what was I thinking???
Saturday and Sunday - UGH! I should have exercised, I did have the time, I just didn't do it. I walked around 2 grocery stores on Saturday and I did help my husband put up Christmas lights. Sunday I just sat on my butt all day. I couldn't get motivated to do anything! I think my lack of sleep from Friday caught up with me. I took 2 naps! And I munched Saturday night and all day Sunday - definitely mindless eating going on there.
I'm glad that I can re-focus on my program now that most of my shopping is out of the way. I have to get back on track. I was really thinking about quitting - it was just so easy to not think about calories, not to workout. Thank God I snapped out of that mode quickly. I thought, "What are you saying, girl? Are you stupid? Think about how great you've been feeling. Mentally and physically. And you want to throw it away now so you can eat Combos and chocolate cake? PLEASE!"
I have a quick dinner planned for tonight and a nice long workout! I just read my action steps for this week and I'm only supposed to work out in 10-15 minute increments this week, but I can't do that. I need to get one GREAT workout in to get myself back into the swing of things. Then I can do the short workouts for the rest of the week.
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Man From Mars? Or History Maker?
No politician in the world would want to be considered as a joke. But South Korean independent lawmaker Kang Yong-seok seems not to care too much about his public image and has started to gain fame by intentionally being provocative, even calling himself the "master of accusation."
On Monday, Mr. Kang took on Ahn Chul-soo, the businessman-professor who played a kingmaker role in the Seoul mayoral election last October and who is believed to be weighing a run for president.
Mr. Kang claimed Mr. Ahn in 1990 bought Bond with Warrant, or BW, units of his software company, AhnLab Inc., at below-market prices and achieved capital gains worth around 40 billion to 70 billion won. The company went public in September 2001. Mr. Kang compared Mr. Ahn's tactics to those used by some of the leaders of South Korea's conglomerates, who Mr. Ahn has criticized, to preserve their position and wealth.
On Tuesday, AhnLab denied Mr. Kang's claims. It issued a statement saying that Mr. Ahn paid the right amount for the transaction.
If Mr. Kang's charge turns out to be true, it could seriously harm Mr. Ahn's political prospects. But right now, people are less focused on the veracity than the motive behind the accusation.
Since last October, Mr. Kang has used his personal blog to criticize Mr. Ahn with about two dozen posts. In his blog, Mr. Kang introduces himself as "an icon of conservatism," and "a man who never gives up," and "a cool guy." He also calls himself "a man from Mars," "a man obsessed with charges and accusations," and "a sniper aiming at Park Won-soon and Ahn Chul-soo." Park Won-soon is the new Seoul mayor who gained office after being introduced publicly by Mr. Ahn.
Mr. Kang became a controversial figure with a remark to young female journalists in July 2010 suggesting that they should be willing to offer sexual favors to become an anchorwoman. As a result, he was expelled from then Grand National Party which recently changed its name to Saenuri Party, but managed to cling to his parliamentary job.
Since then, he has become even bolder in his words and enhanced his public exposure by frequently appearing on various TV shows. "History is changed by losers like me," he declared on one show recently.
Last November, he filed a lawsuit against a popular comedian for defamation after the comedian joked that it takes no skill to be a politician, only the willingness to make promises. People jeered at the lawsuit, and Mr. Kang later withdrew it.
Early last week, he took on another leading political figure, Park Geun-hye, leader of the conservative Saenuri Party, via Twitter. In remarks he later said were written under the influence, Mr. Kang said Ms. Park can't be beaten because of her family background. She's the daughter of Park Chung-hee, a military general and former president who ruled the country from 1963 to 1979.
He later deleted the posts, but told reporters he stood by the criticism. "I was angry and frustrated to see week and lethargic conservatism forces and recent conducts by Saenuri Party which forces party members to sacrifice themselves amid internal discord," he said.
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When Mireille Dittmer decided to visit Haiti, she never would have predicted she would end up stuck under rubble. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that left thousands dead, many unaccounted for, children orphaned had trapped Dittmer in complete darkness. Dittmer remained in a kneeling position without sleep, food or water praying to be saved.
According to Dittmer her faith gave her strength. "My faith in Jesus Christ. My faith in the Lord...And I started reciting, whenever I felt you know, I was feeling weak, I started reciting Psalms."
Dittmer states that she was in complete darkness and silence until she heard the voices of a man and a little girl, whom she bonded with as they waited to be rescued.
"We were praying. We were talking, giving each other, you know, strength," she said.
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October - my favorite month of the year. Not only is it my birthday month, but we get to celebrate the Fall, Halloween and...Oktoberfest.
For those of us that don't have the luxury of heading to Germany for some steins of beer, I guess, sadly, Campbell will have to do.
When: October 15 and 16 (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: Downtown Campbell
Hours: 10 am - 5pm
Why: Because you get to enjoy awesome unhealthy food while sipping on cold beers, duh.
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As I was taking a look at my blog in all my spare time (aka between episodes of the RHONJ and RHOBH), I realized it's been quite some time since I posted about a good fail. No, I'm not talking about a YouTube video of some smart ass kid who eats it on the sidewalk with his skateboard (although I do enjoy those as well).
No, I'm talking about those meals you had such high hopes for and they end up being nothing more than a gross dish you have to force yourself to finish (or at least move bits and pieces around the plate to make it seem like you somewhat ate it).
Ah, the irony of this post since I am currently sitting at home with the worst case of food poisoning of my life since I inevitable picked up something at Cabo's airport.
Word of advice: Only eat at your resort or starve. Don't even think about handling the local cuisine. Face it, you aren't Anthony Bourdain.
I mean, as the immigration officer asked me yesterday, "Miss, are you entering the country with any livestock/animals or agriculture?" I was tempted to respond with, "Well, unless you count the parasite that is now living in my stomach, I am thinking no."
Anyways, I digress...I hope you enjoy the below FAIL's that I've compiled as I'm waiting for my chicken broth to simmer and sip down my
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Greg Diamond: Naufrage
Greg Diamond (guitar)
Dancando Com Ale (Chasm)
Greg Diamond (guitar),
Seamus Blake (tenor sax), Brian Hogans (saxes), Emilio Solla (piano), Edward Perez (bass), Ferenc Nemeth (drums), Arturo Stable (percussion).
Composed by Greg Diamond.
Recorded: Hampton, NJ, December 9, 2007
Rating: 90/100 (learn more)
New York City jazz guitarist Greg Diamond lists his influences on MySpace. He cites Coltrane, Monk, Powell, Davis, et al. He also mentions such great Latin jazz stars as Santamaria, Pascoal and Machito. The CD's song titles also gave me the distinct impression that I was about to hear another heavy display of Latin jazz. It is a genre I can have a bit of difficulty with, to be honest with you. The overriding Latin influence that is necessarily the keystone to that music makes a lot of it sound the same to me. That's something I have to work on. But I think I can still tell good music from bad.
Well, after that worrisome preamble, I discovered that Dancando Com Ale contains straightforward progressive jazz in the mold of the iconic American influences Diamond mentioned on MySpace. There is certainly a Latin tradition percolating throughout, heard especially in Arturo Stable's percussion. But the soloing in "Naufrage" is all from the Northern jazz tradition. This makes for quite an interesting opposition. Diamond's playing is a mixture of Pat Metheny with a hint of Wes Montgomery if he had played through modern equipment. This makes sense as Metheny himself owes a lot to Montgomery. (He will gladly tell you so.) On "Naufrage," the melody strangely turns slightly mid-Eastern. Diamond uses a good amount of reverb to get his point across. This allows his arpeggios to hang in the air. His solo, presented over a Latin beat, is an impressive display of dexterity, scalar knowledge and taste. The liner notes make no distinction as to whether saxophonists Blake and Hogans appear alone or together on the cut. At any rate, there is some fine sax playing here as well. This is music conceived and played at a very high level that warrants and deserves further attention.
One of the best things you can say about music is that it surprised you. I am used to hearing a lot of good musicians. There are so many. So it was not unexpected that this music is good. But I was still surprised because I was thrown off by the song titles. I should've known better than to judge a CD by its playlist.
Reviewer: Walter Kolosky
Tags: 2000s jazz · guitar · latin jazz
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