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WHEN addressing the National Assembly, before it was adjourned last weekend, the Prime Minister, Mr Mizengo Pinda, said the government would this financial year embark on a revival programme of four cashewnut processing plants in the southern regions.
Plants lined up for rehabilitation, according to Mr Pinda, are Newala-1, Masasi, Lindi and Nachingwea at an estimated cost of sterling pounds 44,185,022. After revival, the plants would be able to process a cumulative total of 29,500 tonnes of cashew.
It should be pointed out that the four plants are among 12 formerly government-owned processing units which were privatised in the mid-1990s when the state embraced a divestiture programme at the behest of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
The factories were constructed from 1968 to the late 1970s with an accumulated capacity of over 140,000 tonnes. It is during this time that Tanzania's cashew production peaked at 145,000 tonnes in 1973.
But, for various reasons, production gradually went in decline until it reached its lowest ebb in 1986 when the country produced a mere 16,500 tonnes.
A number of reasons accounted for the decline in production, foremost of which was inefficient marketing of the crop through primary cooperatives and the Cashewnut Authority of Tanzania.
Others were the villagisation programme which was effected shortly after promulgation of the Arusha Declaration; a decline in the quality of the export crop and, of course, the cashew powdery mildew disease.
Decline in cashew production went on unabated until the mid-1980s when the sector almost collapsed. However, economic reforms carried out by the second phase government gradually resuscitated the sector by, among other things, elimination of monopoly of the Cashewnut Marketing Board.
Production has since been gradually picking up, rising to 70,320 tonnes in 1994. Indeed, according to latest figures, Tanzania is on the road to regaining its glory in cashew production as in the financial year 2010/2011 it produced 121,135 tonnes, and exceeded the level in 2011/2012 when it notched 158, 714 tonnes.
Now, as the saying goes, the sky is the limit. However, the reason the government has resolved to revive the four cashew factories is because the majority of the so-called strategic investors of the divested entities have failed to rehabilitate and improve them technologically according to the divestiture agreements.
In fact, some of them are reported to have turned factory buildings into warehouses! This has forced the country to continue exporting cashewnuts in raw form, contrary to the government's aim to add value to them through the divested plants.
Currently, 90 per cent of the cashew produced in the country is exported raw, which, needless to say, gives a raw deal to both the farmer and the government. With the government's Big Results Now initiative, which incorporates agriculture, value-addition is one of its expected outcomes.
Higher cashew prices owing to a ready internal market following the plants' rehabilitation will motivate smallholder farmers to increase acreage.
It should be borne in mind that 85 per cent of the cashew output in the country comes from farms owned by smallholders which explains why the prime minister remarked when addressing the National Assembly last week that the government believes that by reviving the factories, efficiency will increase -- and so will jobs while technology and prices would also be improved.
It is to be hoped that revival of the earmarked factories will chart the way to the rehabilitation of the other stalled cashewnut processing factories.


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PEORIA, Ill. -- The Missouri Valley Conference has recognized four Bradley student-athletes with the President's Council Academic Excellence Award along with 131 other BU student-athletes who were named to the 2011-12 MVC Honor Roll, according to an announcement by the league office Friday.
Soccer players Kyle Orne and Bobby Smith joined men's basketball player Charonn Woods and women's golfer Kelly Amundrud as President's Council Academic Excellence Award winners and were among 63 Valley student-athletes to earn the league's highest academic achievement. The President's Council Academic Excellence Award requires a minimum 3.8 cumulative grade point average (through the Fall 2011 semester), participation in athletics a minimum of two years and the student-athlete must be within 18 hours of graduation.
Of the 135 Bradley student-athletes named to the MVC Honor Roll for posting a minimum 3.2 grade point average during the Fall 2011 semester, 52 also received the Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award, requiring a 3.5 minimum grade point average for the previous two semesters. The women's cross country/track and field teams led the way with 12 individuals earning the Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award. The women's golf team had six Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award recipients with men's cross country, softball and volleyball each boasting five individuals.
More than 80 percent of Bradley student-athletes posted a 3.0 semester grade point average in at least one of the two semesters during the 2011-12 academic year and BU's 200 student-athletes produced a department record 3.25 semester grade point average during the 2012 spring semester.
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Recruitment Drive (GTA VC)
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Tommy Vercetti introducing himself to film director Steve Scott at the InterGlobal Films studios.
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Recruitment Drive is a mission in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City given to protagonist Tommy Vercetti by porn film director Steve Scott in InterGlobal Films in Prawn Island, Vice City.
As Steve Scott is filming, Tommy enters the scene and is surprised at the props that were going to be in the film. Tommy wants talent in the film and heads to Downtown to meet up with Candy Suxxx. Once there her agent tells Tommy that he owns her and doesn't want to let her go. Tommy chases down the agent as his cronies attack Tommy. Once the agent is killed, Tommy picks up Candy and heads to a Well Stacked Pizza in Downtown to pick up Mercedes Cortez. All three head to the studio.
Tommy Vercetti telling Steve Scott that they need some 'good-looking broads'.
Tommy Vercetti about to meet Candy Suxxx.
The agent angrily shouting at Candy Suxxx for talking to Tommy Vercetti.
Tommy Vercetti shooting at the agents car.
Tommy Vercetti returning to Candy Suxxx.
Tommy Vercetti and Candy Suxxx driving to meet Mercedes Cortez.
Tommy Vercetti about to meet Mercedes Cortez.
Tommy Vercetti asking Mercedes Cortez if she wants to be in some movies.
Tommy Vercetti about to drop Candy Suxxx and Mercedes Cortez off at the InterGlobal Films studios.
Mercedes Cortez asking Tommy Vercetti if he is coming in for a 'warm-up'.
Mercedes Cortez and Candy Suxxx entering the film studio.
The reward for completing this mission is $1,000. The mission Dildo Dodo for Steve Scott is also unlocked.
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Organic Agriculturist is the first in a proprietary line for Whole Foods and is a delicious blend of Carignan, Merlot, and Syrah grapes. These traditional Rhone and Bordeaux varietals are processed without added sugars, acids, or preservatives, creating a fruit-forward California-grown red wine. The winemakers overall pursuit with Organic Agriculturist was to blend an exceptionally food-friendly wine. A spicy, aromatic nose gives way to damson plum and plush berry tones on the palate. The firm structure and grippy tannins of the Carignan and Syrah provide a well-balanced backbone for savory roasted meats, while the softness of the Merlot informs a delicate touch that would compliment vegetarian cuisine. Aged with a touch of French oak, the wine has a lingering cedary finish along with a hint of allspice that makes this a perfect holiday choice.
The Organic Agriculturist label was designed by Frey Vineyards wine club director, Nicole Paisley Martensen. In creating the look, Nicole looked to vintage paper goods and an updated nostalgia for an agrarian lifestyle. "Frey Ranch is a unique wrinkle in time, and we wanted to translate the cyclical nature of the hard work involved in caring for the land, and the bounty and enjoyment it provides," she states.
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Me and my ex getting back together
We got back together and were walking around a mall, holding hands, kissing and goofing around like playing a kind of hide-and-seek chasing game throughout the stores. We even walked into my work where my ex decides to pretend like he "doesn't know me" (which he used to do when we were together and I would go around following him and hugging him from behind where he would suddenly know me and then kiss me) and my manager sees me and asks why I'm there when I'm not scheduled and I proceed to tell her "I'm with the tall guy" (my ex) After the mall and everything we went back to his place and started to get fully intimate… everything had happened and we were starting back up again. He was kissing my neck and collarbone when I suddenly awoke.Posted 4 years ago
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Interpretation #1
May be, you both can have a future together. The fact that you were really enjoying your time with your ex is indicative of the fact that you truly so miss his company as you were in love with him. The happiest memories you have in your life include him. So, if you are willing to give another chance ad take one more shot at your love, try and talk to him. Let him know what you feel and if you think you can trust him yet again, may be you can have a happily ever after. So, for the sake of your love, try again!
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i was in a relation for 7 years only last year we separated for no vlid reason…since few days am seeing my boyfriend regularly and he is lovingly talking to me,wiping my face and we are lyin in bed and talking for hours and hours…..am real depressed and happy at the same time….i love him and i know in my heart of heart …he does too………….please interpret this dream,someone…anyone!!
Interpretation #7 by Anonymous
My current boyfriend and i are moving into a rented house soon owned by my mum…in this dream i wanted to get back with my ex and in the dream i talked to my mum about it and she said she'd get new tennants, i spoke to my boyfriend in the dream and he was ok with it…everything in this dream was step by step what would happen if i got back with my ex. towards the end it was like we were back together but i remember in the dream i kept having LOADS of doubts and felt quite bad when my boyfriend got taken home. And i remember thinking 'what if this guy (my ex) is still self absorbed (in the dream he was talking about himself alot) i know this probably means i don't want to get back with him and want to stay with my boyfriend but in the dream i did REALLY want my ex so much so that in the dream i turned my whole life plan upside down to be with him…it really was like a step by step guide
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I had a dream about my ex he popped up over my house and we just started talking I asked him was we gone get back together and he said yes that was his whole purpose of coming to my house what do this dream mean.
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I dreamt about my ex wanted to repatch and i did not want . we didnot have hard feelings infact he had tears on his eyes when he came to know that i did not want to patch up again. I did had loved him but didnt want to repatch coz i am already married. Plz solve my dream.Answered By: ahilya roka(2 points )
Interpretation #12 by Anonymous
if you are a little unsure on if you want to get back together with your ex or not, having a dream about getting back together especially if you had this dream more than ounce could mean your dreams are trying to tell you , you will end up being a couple again. So instead of worrying about making it work or if breaking up was a mistake in the first place focus on the facts that if its meant to be it will happen having dreams doesn't always mean reality but if you think about it, it usually does especially if this dream is constant , because dreams are a gateway into your future so its very possible you will end up together again.
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Pointing Fingers is a fast paced question and answer game. Each person reads a question from one of the cards, then everyone else writes down how often they've done it on their Truth Meters. Then you point out who you think has done it the most with your funny Foam Finger! If you're right, you score.
The fun of Pointing Fingers is learning more about the fellow players. The questions fall into two categories, have you ever or would you ever. Some examples include would you ever swap your own family for a TV family? (that got a great response over the holidays) or would you go dumpster diving? The other questions or have you ever gone streaking to have you ever cleaned vomit out of a car (what mom hasn't) can be extremely revealing. Overall, this game is a fun, engaging way to learn more about friends and family.
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Coliseum goers were treated to an intimate moment of sorts when Miley Cyrus recently revealed plans for a different musical path going forward. It seems Miley and company lived up to the hype when the US leg of her Bangerz tour finally resumed in Uniondale on Aug. 1. What's more, opening act, British popster Lilly Allen, experienced one of those "wardrobe malfunctions" on stage. Like they say, oh, what a night.
A change in plans, Bob Dylan and Lucy with diamonds
It seems Miley Cyrus was not comfortable being the reigning queen of blunt-smoking twerkdom. Or perhaps the ex-Hannah Montana child star has matured a bit. Whatever the reason, Billy Ray and Tish's little girl has grown up before their very eyes and the Nassau Coliseum's, too. According to Newsday's Glen Gamboa, Miley told Coliseum attendees that next time, her tour is "going to be more about this," which was quickly followed by, "This is my favorite part…"
Then, like a seasoned pro, Cyrus reeled off convincing bared down unplugged covers of Bob Dylan's folkie Blood on the Tracks gem, "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go," The Smiths' "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" and her godmother Dolly Parton's country classic "Jolene," among others. That's not all. The "Party in the USA" singer surprised most with the Beatles psychedelic epic, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds." No doubt, critics will have a hard time making mincemeat of Miley's music after her Coliseum outing.
A mature Miley and Lilly Allen's jumpsuit
Naturally, most parents and kids are inclined to keep their favorite child stars children forever. On the flip side, that's one of the things which make being a child star so difficult. In the case of Miley Cyrus, the transformation from Disney princess to professional entertainer has been highly publicized. She might not have handled the makeover in the best way, but judging by her Nassau Coliseum concert, Cyrus apparently has a grip on things. That could be the reason for Lilly Allen's clothing mishap.
The sometime Reggae-sounding Londoner was the opener for Cyrus at Friday's Coliseum Bangerz extravaganza. The showbiz site dailymail.com reports Allen came out in a silvery space age jumpsuit that was unzipped down to her navel. Can you say plunging? It didn't take long for Allen to suffer boob exposure or as what has come to be known as a wardrobe malfunction. Though Allen is talented, trendy and young, she may have felt something special was needed to upstage Miley. Nevertheless, Miley Cyrus's Coliseum Bangerz spectacle has jumpstarted her sound. Let's see if she can follow through.


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Haryana PMT:
Haryana introduced a PMT exam for the students who want to have admission in the medical courses.
Eligibility Criteria:
Students must have certificate of the intermediate including the subjects, physics, chemistry, maths, English and biology with 50% in Physics, chemistry and biology and for SC/ST individuals 40%.
Age Criteria:
Age of the individuals must be 17 to 25 years. Relaxation is given to only some reserved categories.
Availability of the Application form:
It will be available from the address given below by paying Rs.1200/- for general candidates and Rs.300 for SC/BC individuals. Payment will be done in cash.
Deputy Registrar, Publications Cell, M.D. University, Rohtak-124001.
Application form could also be available by sending a DD of Rs.1250 for general individuals and Rs.300/- for the SC/ST individuals.DD will be sent in favor of the Finance Officer, M.D. University, Rohtak payable at State Bank of India, M.D.University, Rohtak.
Application form are also available on MDU site through a bank draft payable in favor of the Finance Officer, M.D. University, Rohtak.Rs 1200 will be charged for the general Individuals and Rs.300 will be charged for the SC/ST individuals as an application fee.
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Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the two most common conditions of COPD.
COPD develops slowly, and people are often not diagnosed with it until their 50s, when the disease has greatly affected their lung function.
The respiratory system includes the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and lungs.
Your lungs are remarkable organs with multiple roles. Each day, up to 2,300 gallons of air pass through your lungs.
Chronic bronchitis is a long-term inflammation of the bronchi, which results in increased production of mucus.
Emphysema is a chronic lung condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged or destroyed. This damage is irreversible.
You take an average of 16 breaths every minute. It's a reflex—you don't pay attention unless there's a problem. But a rising number of us literally can't catch our breath.
A short glossary of terms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.


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The family tree. Finding out who someone is, what they did, and how they did it always intrigues the mind. Everyone loves their own family tree. Digging through historic archives in stately buildings with celebrities driving new GM Chevy Tahoe vehilces is the basis for the hit NBC TV show "Who Do You Think You Are?"
As Election Day is now just five months away, perhaps the same question can readily be asked of today's media conglomerates and their executives.
Who tells us what, how they tell us, and what they tell us is chalked up to one generic term; the media. Based soley on political giving, the signals coming from Comcast (NBC/Universal), Time Warner, News Corporation, and Walt Disney Company are not totally crystal clear. Cutting through the visible static paints a much clearer picture of today's media and its direct connection to political donations.
It's now time to dial in on how deeply involved the media really is in the poitical process. According to the website OPEN SECRETS.org, a list of individual political contributors, labled "Top Individual Contributors" was recently updated (5/30/12). Politics involves people. And people have to still actively write a check, or humanely activate their PAY PAL account and hit the send button. To even get on this list, you just don't need money, you need big money. This particular list contains the names of actual people (and their company affiliaiton) who gave at least $50,000 to federal candidates or parties during one or more electon cycle from 1990 to today.
Of 50 Top Individual Contributors listed on the website, 33 people having ties to the media, or direct media-based services, are on this list. That's about 66% of the list. Ardent political observers always expect to see executives from banks, investors, law firms, unions, health care groups, Top Fortune 100 companies and insurance groups as being big political players. But those in this media group are the real heavy hitters.
Occupy Movements across the United States and Europe are trying to shake down the "ever-evil" one percent and faceless corporations. They expouse and expose the profts of big companies like Wal Mart, Pepsi, Exxon-Mobil, Chase Bank, and Bank of America. While the Occupiers are trying to shake down Wall Street, they just might be barking up the wrong money tree. Those providing us with the news, tv shows, cable, and other web based services seem to be more at the root of the problem. (See Table Below).
The biggest winners of the media's giving tree for 2011-2012 include U.S. Congressman Howard Berman (D-CA), U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). All three received significant funds from Comcast, News Corporation, Time Warner, and Walt Disney executives. (source: open secrests.org)
Now, when FOX News rails aginst the mainstream media, recall that one of its leading recipients of FOX executive-related cash for 2011-12 is Liberal Agenda Leader, U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein, (D-CA). Then, when Comcast (Universal/NBC/MSNBC) show hosts Rachel Madow, Chris Mathews, and Matt Lauer give you the anti-GOP company line, recall that some of the funds in the Comcast executive's pocketbook went to Eric Cantor (R-VA), a TEA Party advocate. And, when you want to enter Mickey Mouse's Clubhouse or ESPN's Bristol studios, you don't need a Disney Perks Card or ESPN Fan Pass. But, you will need a Democratic Party Membership Card. Top Walt Disney donations by Disney Executives from 1990 to 2012 went to all Democrats, to the tune of over $1,372,000.
So, the next time anyone, of any political party, rants and raves against the "mainstream media," you just might want to tune them out and quickly change the channel.
Affiliated Donor Company: $ Amount (1990-2012)
- Comcast Executives: $19,665,000.
- News Corporation Executives: $7,060,000,
- Time Warner Executives: $4,477,218
- Walt Disney Company Executives: $4,255,000


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Still stuck in your closet trying to figure out what to do with all those old clothes you never wear, struggling to donate all those perfectly good items that just don't fit or are you just plain out of ideas for your current wardrobe? If mixing and matching old items didn't work, its time to pull out the sewing machine and hit the closet with a DIY attitude.
One of the best way to update your closet is to take inspiration by the horns and create something new from something old. Everyone has a bit of personal style, DIY simply takes fashion to a deeper level of personal by allowing the individual to uniquely express it. There could truly be no better way to gain a sense of pride, then to wow your friends and enemies while sporting self made style. So to begin take another look at that beautifully colored yet horrendously shaped t-shirt hanging in in your closet. You're never going to wear it as is, but since its still such a great piece of material you might as well use it. There are countless ways to remake a t-shirt, in fact there are probably more than "99 Ways Cut, Sew, Trim and Tie your T-Shirt into Something Special." Still the 99 projects demonstrated in the DIY guide offers months worth of inspiration for all, including the sewing illiterate.
For more great DIY fashion ideas and help visit the great folks at Threadbanger. A huge video library full of DIY goodness is available on the site including the Generation-T video featured in this article.


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In loving memory of Cynthia D. Buchanan, 60, she was born to the late Nora E. Slaughter on November 12, 1953 and went home to be with the Lord November 13, 2013. She worked at Luigi's Restaurant for 42 years as the Prep Manager and will be missed by many.
Cynthia is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Bill Buchanan; son, Robert Buchanan; daughter, Michelle Buchanan; grandchildren, Taylor, Nora, Haley, Jacob; sisters, Pam, Candy, Tammie; and brothers, P.R. and Jimmy.
As per Cynthia's wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made in her honor to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 1-800-822-6344 using Tribute # 34446410.
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Caregivers whose child has been diagnosed with cancer often go through a roller coaster journey of emotions. They have to come to terms with their child's diagnosis, help the child cope with medical treatment, handle disruptions to their usual routine and learn to juggle existing responsibilities while caring for the child. While all these may sound overwhelming, caregivers do not have to feel alone in their experience. Many families have gone through this journey with the support of loved ones, healthcare professionals and information support provided by organisations, like CCF.
A CCF Caregivers' Organiser is given to caregivers of all newly diagnosed children to provide caregivers with convenient access to information about their child's illness, treatment procedures and caregiving related issues.
A Service Guide is also distributed to caregivers to provide them with an overview of the services offered by CCF. It serves to inform caregivers of the objectives of the services and how they can access them.
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Gardening Articles: Health :: Garden Travel
Where Green Animals Roam
by Shila Patel
Shaped by constant pruning over decades, an elephant and giraffe welcome visitors to Green Animals Topiary Garden.
Perched at the edge of Narragansett Bay and just 10 miles north of Newport, Rhode Island, lies a slip of land that is home to the oldest topiary garden in the country. Once the summer retreat of a manufacturing executive, the property has been gradually transformed into a museum of living sculpture. With dozens of topiaries in forms ranging from wild animals such as giraffes, lions, and camels, to more formal geometrical and architectural shapes such as spirals, globes, and archways, Green Animals Topiary Garden is the original magic kingdom.
From the moment a visitor enters the garden, the passion and dedication required to create this enchanted place are apparent. Unlike many modern topiaries that are trained on a metal frame or trellis to save time, every topiary at Green Animals has been painstakingly cultivated over the course of decades. Here, the traditional art of trimming and training woody plants into stylized ornamental shapes remains intact.
Following the elegant paths from the entrance, visitors can see the evolution of the garden's style from formal, classic plantings to more contemporary free-form topiaries. The grounds also include a small orchard, a cutting garden, a vegetable patch and gourd arbor, and a damask rose garden. Each spring thousands of annuals planted within the low boxwood hedges add seasonal color.
Bringing the garden to life
The story of Green Animals -- one that involves a passionate gardener and a clever socialite -- is fit for film, and it served as a subject for Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control, a 1998 documentary by Errol Morris. Despite the film's title, the creation of Green Animals was anything but -- vision, forethought, and patience are the requisites of creating topiaries.
The transformation of this particular plot of land began in 1872, when Thomas Brayton purchased 7 acres in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He intended the property to be his country estate and recruited Joseph Carreiro to design and maintain ornamental and edible gardens around a modest house. Besides planting fruit trees, perennial beds, and vegetable gardens, Carreiro experimented with some fast-growing shrubs to create whimsical animal forms. His work delighted Brayton's daughter, Alice, a writer, scholar, and horticulturist who named her father's estate Green Animals.
After her father's death, in 1940, Alice resided at Green Animals, and under her direction a menagerie of 30 topiaries was created, first under Carreiro, and later under his son-in-law, George Mendonca. During five decades of Mendonca's care, the garden grew into a horticultural destination. Although Mendonca retired more than 10 years ago, the garden owes its fame to his unswerving devotion.
Upon her death in 1972, Brayton bequeathed the property to the Preservation Society of Newport County, and Mendonca remained the grounds manager until his retirement in 1985. Crisse Genga, grounds manager since 1988, now works with a staff of seven gardeners to preserve Green Animals' historical integrity.


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If you want to expose your children to opera, March 22 is the perfect time do it when Opera Colorado and Denver Arts & Venues present a free "Family Day at the Opera" in the lobby of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in downtown Denver.
The opera company's 2014 Young Artists will perform a live abridged version of Rossini's Barber of Seville, sung in English instead of Italian. This is the production that Opera Colorado performs in schools and communities across Colorado. The show will start at 10 a.m. and last a little less than an hour. There will be a short time for questions after the performance.
The morning includes refreshments for purchase, crafts and entertainment. The performance is free; but due to limited space, you must RSVP. To print out tickets and RSVP, visit Eventbrite. You also can get tickets by calling Opera Colorado's Box Office at 303-468-2030. More at OperaColorado.org. Age Recommendation: K – 12
The Barber of Seville is a comedic opera about a barber in the city of Seville, Spain who helps Count Almaviva court the beautiful Rosina. But Rosina's guardian Bartolo keeps close tabs on her as he wants to marry her. Crazy antics abound and even Berta the maid gets involved. No challenge is too great for Figaro's madcap schemes. Filled with some of opera's most famous tunes, this is a comedy not to miss!
The 2014 Young Artists cast
Jared Guest……………….Figaro
Brett Sprague……………Count Almaviva
Louise Rogan…………….Rosina
Ben Sieverding…………..Dr. Bartolo
Colleen Jackson…………Berta
Directed by Cherity Koepke | Accompanied by Taylor Baldwin
For more information about Opera Colorado's Young Artists visit OperaColorado.org.
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According to a July 14 report from Cageside Seats, Chris Jericho continued his feud with Bray Wyatt on tonight's episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. The episode, which airs at 8 p.m on the USA Network, is expected to feature plenty of build for the upcoming WWE Battleground pay-per-view, which goes down later this month in Tampa. Since Jericho and Wyatt are slated to collide at Battleground, the WWE is working hard to hype the drama to the max.
Elsewhere on WWE Monday Night Raw, Ric Flair is confirmed to appear. The WWE hasn't announced what exactly Flair will be doing on the show, but it will likely be some kind of guest hosting and commentary role. Flair is semi-retired from active competition, so it's unlikely he'll be competing in an actual match. However, he does break out some moves every now and then. In fact, he threw a punch at Wyatt earlier this week at a house show at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
While Flair is absolutely confirmed to appear tonight on WWE Monday Night Raw, another pro wrestling legend is rumored to be making a cameo. Last week, former TNA superstar, Sting, tweeted the date, July 14, 2014. He didn't provide any explanation what was meant by it, so WWE Universe speculated that he would be appearing on the WWE Monday Night Raw episode in Virginia. Sting's tweet may have something to do with the WWE's forthcoming video game, or it might mean that he'll be in attendance in Virginia.
In other action, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon return to action after being off last week. McMahon and Triple H were on vacation during last week's episode of Monday Night Raw, so not much went down as far as progression in the storylines. This week should be much different, being that its the Battleground go-home show. Elsewhere on the card, John Cena, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose will face off with Randy Orton, Kane and Seth Rollins.
Obviously, tonight's WWE Monday Night Raw is a must-watch. With the possibility of Flair, Jericho and Sting all on the same bill for the first time ever, WWE fans will not want to miss it. Sting is perhaps the most popular wrestler to have never competed under the WWE banner, and Flair is one of the greatest of all-time.
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WASHINGTON - AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka is redefining workers' battle with the radical right as a moral struggle, saying it involves the nation's future. But since the moral struggle also has a political aspect, Trumka adds that the federation plans an overhaul of its political program to make it a year-round operation.
Trumka cast the conflict in states coast to coast in both political and moral terms in a major speech at Washington's National Press Club on May 20. His text emphasized the struggle, but his answers to post-speech questions turned to politics.
The moral struggle, he said, appears in state and federal budget proposals, most of them by right-wing Republicans and also schemes - from that same source - to curtail voting rights. He called the budgets "a despicable canvas of cruelty.
"In Michigan," he said, "a state senator thinks foster children should be required by law to purchase second-hand clothes - from the $79 annual stipend they get for clothing. In Maine, the governor thinks more children should go to work. In North Carolina, the legislature thinks we should balance the budget on the backs of autistic children.
"In Arizona, the state senate president floats the idea of locking up protesting public employees in desert tent city jails. In New York, a billionaire mayor proposes to fire 5,000 teachers rather than tax the bonuses of the Wall Street executives who brought down the American economy."
All those proposals indicate "not just meanness, but destructiveness" and "a willful desire to block the road to the future," Trumka stated. Though he did not say so, all the politicians and political bodies he criticized but one - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a Republican-turned-Independent - are Republicans or GOP-run.
In D.C., the GOP-run House's budget cuts federal spending by $4.3 trillion over the next decade, in areas such as Pell Grants and worker training, while cutting taxes for the rich by $4.2 trillion and barely reducing the federal deficit, Trumka said.
"Think about the message these budgets send: Sacrifice is for the weak. The powerful and well-connected get tax cuts, so they can become more powerful and more well-connected."
Trumka portrayed the labor movement as standing against such schemes, and for the American dream "that all of us will be treated fairly, that we will look after each other, and that we will all have a share in the wealth we all help to create.
"Instead of having a national conversation about putting America back to work," creating wealth, increasing income and revenue, and closing the federal budget deficit, "the debate here is about how fast we can destroy the fabric of our country," he said.
In order to change that debate and to defend the moral position, labor must engage in politics, especially since last November's election brought to power politicians whose "real passion was for eliminating the rights of working people and destroying their unions - who are standing in the way of their right-wing agenda," Trumka declared.
The first step in the political fight for labor's moral agenda, he said, will be in the biggest battleground so far: Wisconsin, where unionists have filed successful recall petitions against at least six members of GOP majority in the state senate.
The GOP has a 19-14 edge there, and the 19 - with all the Democrats having decamped out of the state to try to block a quorum - passed right wing GOP Gov. Scott Walker's bill stripping 200,000 state and local workers of collective bargaining rights. The vote was 18-1. "First, we are going to use the workers' voice to end the Scott Walker agenda as a viable political strategy by winning the recall elections," followed by "citizen vetoes of destructive legislation and retaking state houses.
"The next step will be holding elected leaders accountable on one question: "Are you for improving or degrading life for working families?" That means the unions will not only go into battleground states, Trumka told a later questioner, but also support true friends even in non-battlegrounds - and find challengers to labor's political foes.
"It doesn't matter if candidates and parties are controlling the wrecking ball or simply standing aside to let it" - the destruction of workers - "happen. If leaders aren't blocking the wrecking ball...then working people will not support them," he warned.
Doing so will mean remaking the AFL-CIO's political apparatus into a year-round operation focused on the moral issue of helping workers, Trumka told questioners. "We hope to coordinate spending by our affiliates" - the AFL-CIO's unions - "in much more targeted ways. We will change the way we spend money, the way we do things and the way we function. We'll be mobilizing, hopefully on a year-round basis."
But even that may not be enough. Answering one question, Trumka called the political system "broken," and said the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision that unleashed a flood of corporate campaign cash "only made it more so. It has to be changed so that I have as much of a voice as ExxonMobil...and so that we can go back to a government of the people, by the people and for the people."
Photo: At a Chicago protest against cuts in LIHEAP and other necessary social service programs, March, 2. Speakers at the protest suggested some alternatives, like cutting the bloated military budget! And cut the tax cuts to the wealthiest, both corporations and individuals. Shared sacrifice! Teresa Albano/PW


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Hi, I'm using mod_security-1.8.3, with Apache httpd-2.0.50 and PHP 4.3.7 on Slackware linux. In one of my PHP scripts I use the fsockopen function, which requires a name (e.g www.example.com) to be resolved. This works fine if I do not use the chroot capabilities of mod_security. However, with the chroot running, I get errors like Warning: fsockopen(): php_network_getaddresses: getaddrinfo failed: Name or service not known Adding these files to the chroot gets rid of the problem: /chroot/apache/lib/libnss_dns.so.2 /chroot/apache/libnss_files.so.2 /chroot/apache/libresolv.so.2 /chroot/apache/etc/resolv.conf Everything else in the chroot work really well using mod_security, without having to find all the libraries and put them in the chroot. That's what I really like about mod_security! Is there some way to avoid the need to put these name resolution libraries in the chroot? Thanks for any help, David Fletcher.(Continue reading)


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Cartaesha Macklin posted her second consecutive double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Feb. 19, 2012
By Bill Ford
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Southern Illinois women's basketball team turned the ball over a season-high 31 times and gave up 26 offensive rebounds in an 81-61 loss to Missouri State Sunday afternoon.
"I would just like to see what happens if we take better care of the ball," said SIU head coach Missy Tiber. "If you would have told me we would turn the ball over 31 times and still have 61 points, I would have said you are crazy. If we just took care of the ball and didn't have the senseless turnovers, I think we make it much more of a game."
The Salukis (7-19, 3-12 MVC) stuck with the Lady Bears (18-6, 11-3 MVC) through the early minutes of the game before point guard Cartaesha Macklin was forced to the bench with foul trouble. The game was knotted at 9-9 when Macklin was whistled for her second charge foul and taken out of the game at the 15:33 mark.
With Macklin out of the lineup, MSU mounted a 9-3 run to pull ahead 18-12 at the 12:37 mark. The Salukis briefly pulled back within 18-15, but the Lady Bears continued to roll throughout the rest of the half before taking a 44-28 lead into the locker room.
"Somewhere around the 9-9 mark, I felt pretty good about us. We were doing things well," Tiber said. "(Having Macklin out) changes us definitely."
MSU's 44 first-half points were the third-most the Salukis have allowed in an opening period this season and were the most they have surrendered in Valley play. SIU turned the ball over 17 times and gave up 14 offensive boards in the first half alone.
"Most of them are unforced (turnovers) in a half-court set," Tiber said. "We just need to be mentally tougher and just take better care of the ball."
Southern hit a free throw and a layup out of the locker room to cut the deficit to 13, but that is as close as the Salukis would draw the rest of the night. The Bears responded with a 6-0 run to push the margin to 19 points three and-a-half minutes into the half.
The Salukis continued to struggle keeping MSU off the offensive glass in the second half, and Southern was also whistled for 14 second-half fouls. Luckily, the Bears struggled from the free throw line. Despite getting eight more attempts than the Salukis (31-23), MSU made two fewer free throws (17-19).
MSU pushed the advantage as high as 23 points midway through the second half before cruising to the 20-point victory, avenging a loss to the Salukis from earlier in the season. The Bears have won eight straight since losing to SIU January 19 in Carbondale.
Cartaesha Macklin posted her second consecutive double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead Southern. Macklin matched a career high with 12 made free throws on 13 attempts. She also took over as SIU's leading scorer with 439 points for the season.
Also for the Salukis, Teri Oliver added 14 points and five boards while Jordyn Courier added nine points. Casey Garrison scored 17 points to lead MSU, despite shooting with her left hand due to an injury to her natural right shooting hand.
The Salukis have a week until their next game when SIU hosts Evansville February 26 at SIU Arena. The Salukis close the season with three consecutive home games.
"It's difficult when you are not winning as many games as you would like. But you have to stay strong and focused and have a true understanding of what the mission is," Tiber said. "We have three home games left. Our goal and our mission is to win all three. I think we are capable of winning all three at home."


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TEMPE, Ariz.—The No. 22 Arizona State volleyball team fell to UCLA in straight sets (23-25, 20-25, 21-25) in a Sunday-morning meeting at Wells Fargo Arena.
With the loss, ASU falls to 13-7 on the season while UCLA improves to 11-7. Both squads have posted the same Pac-12 Conference record at 2-6.
Junior Nora Tuioti-Mariner had a standout day for the Sun Devils, leading the way with nine kills, one short of her career high of 10, while sophomores Whitney Follette and Macey Gardner contributed eight kills apiece to the fight.
In the opening set, both sides were plagued by service and reception errors, and the Sun Devils overcame an 11-5 deficit as Gardner and Tuioti-Mariner each recorded three kills. After clawing back to tie the game at 18-18, the Sun Devils kept within two points, tying once more at 23-all before an attack error and a kill from UCLA's leader, Karsta Lowe, ended the set in the Bruins' favor.
The Sun Devils struck first in the second set on a kill from Gardner, assisted by sophomore Bianca Arellano, who totaled 24 assists on the day, along with eight digs. The score remained close early on in the set before UCLA pulled away to a 16-11 lead before taking the set, 25-20.
In the final set, ASU continued to stick to the Bruins' heels, tying things up at 7-7 before UCLA pulled away and wrapped up the set, 25-21.
For the Bruins, Lowe led the way with 17 kills, while Kelly Reeves added nine more and Megan Moenoa picked up 29 assists.
The Sun Devils have now lost five-consecutive games, and will face a tough road test for the next four. Next week, ASU travels to Utah to take on the Utes on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 27, the Sun Devils will face Colorado in Boulder at 3 p.m. Both contests will be broadcast on the Pac-12 Networks.


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The Albuquerque Isotopes officially released their 25-man roster Tuesday morning before media day took place later in the afternoon.
This year's collection of talent includes six members of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 40-man roster, plus a total of nine players who saw time in Albuquerque last season.
As expected, No. 1 prospect Joc Pederson will be in the Isotopes outfield, while No. 4 Zach Lee will be a part of the pitching staff. Not on the initial roster is No. 7 Alex Guerrero, who strained a muscle in his side while playing with the Dodgers in Australia. The second baseman's eventual arrival date is unknown.
Lee will be joined in the rotation by three returnees in Stephen Fife, Matt Magill and Red Patterson. A fifth right-hander Henry Sosa, will round out the quintet. Sosa pitched in Korea last season and has previously pitched for the Houston Astros.
The bullpen will feature two returnees in right-handers Jose Dominguez, the Dodgers' No. 11 prospect, and former UNM Lobo Steve Smith. New to the relief corps are right-handers Sam Demel, Steve Edlefsen, Yimi Garcia (No. 13 prospect), Josh Judy and Justin Souza. The lone left-hander is Daniel Moskos, a former first-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Catching all those pitchers will be Tim Federowicz, who has spent time with the Isotopes the last three seasons, and veteran Miguel Olivo. Griff Erickson is also on the roster but will open on the disabled list.
The six infielders who will play for Albuquerque are Ryan Adams, Brendan Harris, Walter Ibarra, Clint Robinson, Miguel Rojas and Jamie Romak. Adams, who did not play in 2013, is a former Baltimore Oriole who is primarily a second baseman. Harris can play all four infield positions. Ibarra was released by the Cubs organization this weekend and is mainly a shortstop. Robinson is a first baseman, while Rojas can play shortstop or second base. Romak can play both infield and outfield corners.
Joining Pederson in the outfield are three familiar faces. Nick Buss was the Isotopes' MVP last year, leading the Pacific Coast League with 100 RBI. Albuquerque native Brian Cavazos-Galvez, who played here in 2012, is back with the club. Also returning is Trayvon Robinson, who re-signed with the Dodgers this offseason. Robinson played for the Isotopes in 2011.
New manager Damon Berryhill and returning coaches Glenn Dishman and Franklin Stubbs, along with the players, will open the season Thursday at Tacoma. The home opener is also against the Rainiers on April 11 at 7:05 p.m.


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Refinishing Your Oak Staircase
People who are planning on building a house would prefer an oak staircase, because of the fact that they can easily go well with any theme that you have. If you are preparing a blueprint of your house and want something that will last for a long period of time, then an oak staircase would be ideal for your home. Building stairs is one of the most difficult projects in constructing a house. In order to make sure that the oak staircase remains strong, sturdy and functional, you have to learn how to take care of it and maintain the stairs. Refinishing your oak staircase is one way to maintain it, and you can either hire people to do the job for you or you can finish the stairs on your own. If you want to learn how, here are a few tips that will be helpful.
First of all, you need to get rid of all the decorations, carpet and rugs that you have on your oak staircase. It is easier to work with a clear space in front of you. It will also help you save valuable time, since you do not have to go back and forth setting your things aside. Once everything is clear, check each stair or step for any bulging nails or screws. This could prove to be hazardous for you and your family. Make sure you pull them out or hammer them down. If there are certain parts of it that need replacement, this would be the best time to do so.
With the help of sandpaper, rub it against the entire oak staircase. As much as possible, do it in one direction, so that the end result will be smoother. If you ever come across a grain of wood, go along with its direction because this will make the process a lot easier for you. When you are doing this, ensure that you include all the corners and other parts that are usually ignored. Remember that you have to finish the oak staircase with no less than 3 different sandpapers. As you make your way up the stairs, the grit of the paper should also be stepped up. Once you're done, try to wipe the dust off using a vacuum or a washcloth. A slightly wet washcloth would be preferable, for the purpose that the dirt sticks easily to it.
Next, you can start painting the oak staircase with a polyurethane finish. It would be better if you start from the top. In so doing, you will have something to step on while you are carrying out the refinishing of your oak staircase. Again, make sure you paint in one direction and that it encompasses the creases, edges as well as the corners and allow it to dry thoroughly. Once the first coat has dried completely, apply a second layer of coating and give it at least a day to dry before walking on it.
Tips on Hiring a Stair Designer
It takes careful and meticulous planning to create a desirable staircase design. A stair designer is an expert in this area and can make use of their expertise and skills to create a beautiful and attractive stairway. Hiring a stair designer comes with a price though and homeowners on a budget may not always be able to meet the expense of that expertise.
Many consumers, to some extent, are intimidated by the thought of hiring a stair designer. They are worried about losing control of the design they have in mind, or the budget, and that the resultant project may not be to their liking. If you feel this way, conducting some research on the internet should help calm your worries. You will be able to find valuable information and resources online that will help you get comfortable with the whole idea of engaging a stair designer, and will also give you tips on how to find and work with a stair designer.
Where should you look for a stair designer for your stairs? The best way to find a staircase that you really like is to find out who designed the masterpiece. Alternatively, you could ask for recommendations from friends, questioning retail decorating outlets or looking through the yellow pages. Another great source is a referral service that will provide you with the names of local designers through an online request form or phone number.
Your stair designer will not be able to help you create the perfect stairs design unless you are able to communicate exactly what you want. It is often recommended that you start by accumulating photos from magazines, since this will give your stair designer an idea of what you're looking for in order to start creating a design especially for you.
You should be able to explain to your stair designer the style you want, the colors you would prefer, and the material you want your staircase to be. An interior designer will take your input and suggestions, then find colors, and materials that best match your vision. An expert's objective opinion can also help you think of new design ideas that you wouldn't have considered otherwise. A stair designer can provide you with insight and expertise, but ultimately it is your home and living space, therefore you must make the final decision.


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Heavy People's Brains Age Quicker...
New research claims middle-aged people who are overweight or obese may have greater risk of developing age-related brain diseases. Reuters reports:
The researchers looked at magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans from 50 healthy middle-aged men and women, measuring amounts of a variety of chemicals in the white and gray matter of the brain. Gray matter consists of the bodies of nerve cells, while white matter is made up of the connections between these cells.Obesity carries with it a lot of health complications. Here's a brief list from Dr. Fuhrman. Take a look:
Five of the study participants were obese, 15 were overweight, and the remaining 30 were normal weight.
The higher a person's body mass index (BMI), the ratio of body height to weight, the lower the concentration of N-acetyl-aspartate (NAA), a brain chemical that serves several functions and also acts as a marker for overall brain health, in the white matter of the brain's frontal, temporal and parietal regions. Heavier people also had less NAA in their frontal gray matter, and lower concentrations of choline-containing metabolite -- substances key to the formation of cell membranes--in their frontal white matter.
The strongest relationship between BMI and brain chemistry was seen in the white matter of the frontal region, which is believed to be particularly vulnerable to aging-related damage, the researchers note.
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- Adult onset diabetes
- Hypertension
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- Location: Beijing Exhibition Center
- Address: S.Yard, 1 Zhiqiang Garden, Xiaoxitian, Beijing
- Tel: 010-62225620 (Book this hotel, call 800-2682918)
- Hotel Name in Chinese: 北京迈克之家精品酒店
- Lowest Price: $100
Opened in 2008, the Michael House is a boutique hotel designed in traditional courtyard style and located in the Haidian District, Beijing. It is 7 minutes walk to the nearest Metro Station, 5km away from the City Center, 10km away from the Beijing Railway Station and about 50 minutes drive to the Capital Airport.
The Michael House offers various types of guest rooms, including twin room, king size room and deluxe suite, etc. All rooms are provided with broadband internet access. As for dining service, breakfast is available. Facilities in the hotel include wireless internet area, business center and parking lot, etc. Apart from these, the Michael House also provides laundry service and morning call service and so on.
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- Triple/quad occupancy may require an extra bed at extra cost.
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Per Serving (Per cup (made with Extra Lean Ground Beef): 333 calories, 42 g protein, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat, 32 mg cholesterol, 0.5 g trans fat), 4 g carbohydrate (2 g fibre), 120 mg sodium. Excellent source of iron (4 mg, 28% DV), zinc (9 mg, 96% DV) and 5% DV s)
Mushrooms add a depth of flavour to this recipe. If your children are squeamish about mushrooms you can finely chop them and put them in with the beef. They'll never know they're there. You can sneak in some carrots too, if you finely grate them first.
Serve as a tapas course or make larger-sized versions for a main course. You can skip the pastry in this recipe and enjoy this Spanish-style ground beef as a filling in taco shells or as a topping for baked potatoes or rice.
Here's an easy-on-ya lasagne that's bound to become a weeknight staple – it's ready in a fraction of the time of a frozen purchased lasagne and is packed with the goodness of Canadian beef, veggies and cheese. If you want to skip making the Scratch Big Batch Beef, use 1 lb (500 g) fresh ground beef, browned with 1 EACH onion and clove garlic, minced.
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I have a MacBook Pro with both Mac OS X Lion and Windows (under BootCamp) installed. While in Windows, I tried to charge my iPad 3 via the USB port. The iPad says "Not charging", but really, it does, just super slow (4-5% per hour). The reason for this is that the iPad requires 2.1 A of current, but a standard USB port provides 0.5 A.
However, if I switch to Mac OS X, the iPad states that it is charging and it does at a rate of about 10% per hour.
The only takeaway from this is that either OS X puts out more current on the USB port or that it recognizes the iPad and acts accordingly.
Can someone provide more information on what is actually happening?


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Frank Luntz: 'Sell Palin as a Mother of Five'
Aaron Rutkoff reports from Bloomington, Minn., on the Republican convention.
At a breakfast meeting of the Florida delegation at an airport hotel near the Mall of America, delegates were shifting away from Monday's solemn, storm-centered tone to the Republican convention.
The gathering opened with a prayer of thanks "for sparing our Gulf Coast neighbors" and then served up a little red meat: "There are 10 tickets left for a Robby Knievel event," delegation official Paul Senft joked. "Robby is going to try to jump 5,000 Obama supporters in a bulldozer."
Frank Luntz, the Republican pollster, political-language guru and Fox News pundit, was there to help delegates answer reporters' questions about Sarah Palin, Republican candidate John McCain's running mate. He addressed the delegates, mixing political one-liners with candid advice on how to effectively make the case for the McCain-Palin ticket. "Grab a paper and pencil," he advised. "These will be very specific."
He told delegates to substitute accountability for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's dominant campaign theme of change: "Change without accountability is meaningless," he said. As for experience, a major McCain team refrain before signing on Palin, Alaska's governor for the past 18 monthspot, Luntz told the crowd to focus on another message. "It's not experience that the public is looking for, because we all define experience in a different way. It's the wisdom to make smart decisions and to know when things have gone wrong," he said.
As for Palin, herself, Luntz offered: "Nobody knows anything about her. And it's not her background. Don't try to sell her — Actually, sell her as a mother of five," Luntz suggested. "Her family status is very powerful. But selling her as a mayor of a community that has less people than are in this room doesn't work."
The advice seemed to stick. "She's a strong mother,'" Florida delegate Bob Stork replied when asked about Palin. "We all have personal things that happen in our families."
"She represents the woman in all her aspects — as a mother, as a politician and as an executive," offered delegate Mildred Fernandez, who also is a mother of five. "When you have a lot of children, you become a mediator."


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Party-Mad Harry Blows $50k On Booze In Las Vegas
Harry is well known for his love of the ladies, and it also seems he's becoming a bit of a party animal too.
Recent reports have suggest that Harry spent a staggering $50,000 on alcohol at a pool party – including 100 bottles of Champagne.
A source told Heatworld:
"Harry bought champagne for every cabana. He bought Veuve Clicquot I would imagine 100 bottles. They cost minimum 300-400 bucks [they are actually on the menu as $525 each]. I love that he did that, not because he has the money, but because he just had a good time with everybody."
What a party that would have been!
Hazza looks to forging a reputation for himself as the wild man in One Direction, so we're expecting a few more stories like this in the future!
Some of the lads were apparently warned about their behaviour earlier this year, and after the recent photos showing Prince Harry naked in Las Vegas, our Hazza best be careful where he strips, lol


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As an interior designer, I've constructed designs for 100s of rooms across America. But when it came to designing the perfect plate for one of the biggest celebrations of the year (after all, our country is turning 236), my partner Eddie and I decided to pull out all the stops and get the party started early.
We put our heads together and created what we believe is the perfect Americana fare. And as two people who absolutely love food, we had to test everything before the big event so we did a trial run with a close group of close family & friends.
First up, a Cherry Infused Meyer Lemon Punch with Prosecco and Vodka. At our house, the grill doesn't get hot without mixing a Meyer lemon from our tree in something. Hats off to Eddie for concocting fireworks in a glass. It's two parts lemonade, one part vodka and one part Prosecco for the perfect fizz. Garnish with pitted cherries and lime. But watch out! They can sneak up on you like bottle rockets. Beeeeeuuuuuuuuuuuu.
With adult beverages in hand, the food frenzy began with a homemade Bruschetta and a Chilled Trio of Grapes paired with White Stilton with Apricots, Double Cream Brie and Roquefort made with raw sheep's milk. The chilled grapes were a cinch; stick 'em in the freezer a few hours before serving. Kids will love 'em.
For the main course, there's nothing more American than a Sloppy Joe or in our case, Sloppy Joe Sliders. Sometimes called Slushburgers in the Upper Midwest, Hot Tamales in Sheboygan or Taverns in parts of South Dakota; the good ole homemade Sloppy Joe was always a staple in our house growing up.
The fact that we have just as many vegetarian friends as those who eat meat, Eddie devised a way to make two versions; one with sirloin beef and the other with a variety of beans. Both had brown sugar and Worcestershire. Since small plates have taken over the American restaurant scene, it seemed only fitting to serve 'em as a slider. HINT: But be sure to serve chunks of dill pickles on top. Not sliced but chunked. That's requires a butcher knife and plenty of clearance as they squirt!
Now you may already know, Eddie and I pick up our vegetables straight from the farm. We love Whole Foods and farmer's markets, but there's something nostalgic about getting fruits and vegetables straight out of the ground. It's a nod to Eddie's Mexican roots and for me well it seemed like every family in the Midwest had a garden including us.
Dictated by much of what was harvested this week, we opted for Roasted Mix Corn with Red Onion, Avocado and a Cilantro Honey Lime Vinaigrette. I roasted white and yellow corn on the BBQ and Eddie commandeered the salad dressing. But word to the wise, it's much easier and less messy to cut white vs. yellow corn off the cob! Ask our dogs who cleaned up the floor.
Trigger happy, I decided to cut a bevy of carrots so Eddie could make a Carrot Slaw with Spring Onion, Parsley and Red Wine Vinaigrette. Eddie insisted that each carrot look like a little match so that people would not get a large chunk of carrot in their mouth. Oi vey!
Lastly, Eddie served up some Orecchiette with Pesto, Mascarpone, Gorgonzola and Sun Dried Tomatoes. Albeit, this ear-shaped pasta reaches beyond our borders into southern Italy but it's hearty and bite-sized — perfect for a BBQ.
Now the big dilemma! What to serve for dessert? Since we started with lemons; why not finish with them. These Lemon Cake Pops were the hit of the party. But lose the lollipop stick, these were meant to pick up an pop in your mouth. With Meyer lemon zest as the key ingredient, Eddie hand-dipped each one then sprinkled them with something cracktastic! I'm not exactly sure what it was.
Now you're probably sitting and yelling at your computer — WHERE'S THE RECIPES!!!???!!!!!!
Truth is, we didn't write anything down. We love cooking by instinct which is why I listed most of the ingredients in the names of the dishes in hopes it will inspire you to throw caution to the wind and let your passion and palate be your guide. It's what leads me through so much of my design work and certainly Eddie and I in the kitchen.
From our house to yours, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! And remember that our greatest freedom is freedom itself. Enjoy the 4th!
Unitl next time…


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Many are anticipating this year's Grammy Awards as the very best will hit the stage to perform at one of the most popular shows of the year.
Jay Z along with many of the world's favorite artists will hit the stage and perform their most popular songs of the year. This year marks Jay Z's return to the Grammy stage after several years. The renowned rapper has never left his fans dissatisfied so his performance will most likely be among the most popular of tonight.
Millions will be watching to view tonight's winners for categories like Best Rap Album, with veterans Drake and Kanye West leading the group.
Renowned rapper Kendrick Lamar is also set to perform with Imagine Dragons during this year's show. His performance should be quite interesting as he usually appears alongside different artists during performances at award shows (hence the VMA's). Lamar is also nominated for Best New Artist after breaking onto the hip-hop scene with his unique style and bold lyrics.
This year's show promises to be even more exciting than it has been in previous years, as host LL Cool J will stun fans with his looks alone.


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A little over a year ago, we strapped on a Gear VR, sat on a stationary bike and waxed philosophical about a future where virtual reality helps people forget that they're exercising. Apparently we weren't the only ones with the idea, as VirZoom is one of at least two companies demoing VR-based exercise products at CES. We took VirZoom for a spin and the result was the coolest spin class we've ever taken.Read More
VR headsets like the Oculus Rift and Gear VR are great for gaming and immersive 360-degree videos. But what about exercise? Though the idea isn't without its flaws, virtual reality could one day add an exciting new dimension to stationary workout machines. Gizmag chatted with a researcher in the field (and went for a mind-bending VR spin of our own) to investigate.Read More
If people can just exercise at home on stationary bikes, why does anyone even bother going to spin classes? Well, for two main reasons: they get guided through the workout by a fitness expert, and (perhaps more importantly) they receive motivation by being part of a group that's sharing the same experience at the same time. Now, a New York-based team is developing a product that combines the best of both worlds. The Peleton Bike lets users ride in their own homes, while taking part in a spin class that's being streamed live to a built-in Android tablet. Read More
Relaxation and vigorous exercise rarely coexist, but the FitWet Jet Bike brings them together – sort of. The contraption is a unique piece of exercise equipment that combines a stationary (underwater) bike with a personal jetted tub. Exercise just got a little more attractive. Read More
Exercise equipment generally favors function over form, which is why it is often found gathering dust in the basement or under the bed. The Ciclotte stationary bicycle bucks that trend with an elegant design that anyone would be proud to put on display, which should hopefully increase the chances of using it. It's sexy curves aren't surprising as it derives its distinctive look from the Ciclò – a monowheel prototype bike also designed by Luca Schieppati that is now part of Milan's Triennale Design Museum permanent collection.Read More
Most sane people would agree that cardiovascular exercise is a pretty boring way to get fit and, unless you're working out with a friend, a little extra visual stimulation would rarely go amiss. The Nintendo Wii has already had a decent crack at bringing a bit of fun to boring routines with the Wii Fit and EA Sports Active, and seems to have picked up one of the minigames from the latter as the subject of its latest peripheral revolution.Read More
November 18, 2006 Civilisation has a problem - the number of obese children (Ages 6 to 11) in America has more than doubled, and the number of obese adolescents (Ages 12 to 19) has more than tripled in the last 30 years with both representing more than 15 percent of their respective age group populations. Whatsmore, the number of overweight children represents another 15 percent and growing, so the recent development of a novel way of incorporating exercise into the health regime of children bears some thought. A British children's fitness specialist has developed Step2Play, a step exercise machine that links directly to a child's Playstation. A rate of exercise can be set at the start of the child's game and then as long as the child maintains a constant rate of exercise as they play their video game, the game's controller will remain active. If the child stops, the game pauses and the controller stops working. Two players can use different steppers and controllers to play two-player games. There is also another product named CyberBike which is designed for children as young as four and achieves a similar result.Read More
The Exertris interactive exercise bike incorporates a gaming console, flat-screen display and an on-board PC linked to pedal-resistance that enables the experience of playing a game and having a workout to be rolled into one.Read More
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According to Philippa Gregory, Margaret Beaufort had the best motive, because with their deaths her son Henry became 2 steps closer to the throne, and also she hated Elizabeth Woodville.
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It's possible.
The princes were a significant roadblock to Henry's ascension to the throne.
Even though Richard III had the princes declared illegitimate in 1484 by way of a Titulus Regius, Henry's claim to the throne was tenuous at best (some 20+ ahead of him in succession).
He needed to marry into the royal family and re-legitimise Elizabeth of York by repealing the Titulus Regius. The problem with that is that in doing so he would also re-legitimise the princes. If the princes were alive, Henry would have no legal claim to the throne at all.
With them out of the way, his claim would be extremely strong as the husband of the rightful queen (although in practice no woman had ever become queen of England and wouldn't until the accession of Elizabeth's granddaughter Mary 60-odd years later).
Whether it was Margaret or Henry who killed the princes - or indeed any other actor (Henry Stafford, Thomas Stanley) - we shall never know, but it is possible given the circumstances.
Interestingly, some suggest that the princes survived (pretenders not withstanding), though this is just speculation.


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Mark Ruffalo Says There Have Been 'Talks' of a 'Planet Hulk' MovieMike Sampson April 13, 2015 @ 12:39 PM
The Planet Hulk movie rumors have been swirling around the internet for years, but they have been dismissed swiftly by everyone from Avengers director Joss Whedon, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn and Marvel president Kevin Feige. It seemed that the rumors would stay as rumors and that a Planet Hulk movie would never happen. But now, just as Avengers 2 is set to hit theaters, star Mark Ruffalo has provided some fuel to the fire that it just may happen one day in some way, shape or form.


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Honey-yellow or olive undertone honey light-honey medium-honey dark
Net Weight: 0.7 fl oz. / 20 ml
Ingredients: Water, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Cyclomethicone, Phytonadione, Panthenol, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Ginko Biloba Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract (Chamomile), Aloe Barbadenisis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract (Cucumber), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cetyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Simethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Triethanolamine, Cellulose Gum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxethanol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947). May contain: Iron oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77491, CI 77499), Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide
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