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There's no one best way to manage arthritis pain or achieve pain relief. Part of the frustration for people in pain, doctors acknowledge, is that no single technique is guaranteed to produce complete and consistent pain relief. Often you need a combination of methods. And you may need to change your mix of techniques over time – adding this, dropping that – as your condition changes.
Some people first try nonprescription medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve) and get pain relief, and some will eventually turn to their doctors for stronger prescription medications. After time, people may resort to surgical repair or replacement of a persistently painful joint or removal of pain-causing tissues.
Meanwhile, between medications and surgery, think of arthritis pain management as a continuing journey, with options at each stop along the way that progress from least risky and least invasive on up. Consider this your travel guide. Read on to learn about the options at each stop and you can plan your itinerary and decide the order in which you try each option.
Step 1: Learn about your arthritis pain. Patient education is potentially the most critical therapy in arthritis pain management, according to the American Pain Society. Learning all you can about pain treatments can help break down roadblocks to pain relief. Preconceived notions and misconceptions held by health care workers, employers, patients or their family members can be big roadblocks.
Some examples? A healthcare worker who doesn't take pain seriously, a relative who downplays pain and isn't supportive, a patient who fears becoming addicted to pain medication or believes assistive devices, such as canes, indicate weakness. The health care system itself can put up barriers, too, such as making access to pain treatment difficult, although studies have shown pain is undertreated.
Step 2: Rehabilitate your body.
• Regaining posture. Proper posture is no slouch in preventing arthritis pain. Years of compensating for a sore knee can result in pain in a hip or ankle. Jutting the abdomen forward can cause lower back pain, as can slouching in a desk chair. Physical therapists can observe how you sit, stand and walk and teach you how to adjust your posture so you can move with less pain, which may allow you to do more health-improving exercise.
• Exercising. Getting regular exercise strengthens joint-supporting structures and improves flexibility. A physical therapist can suggest appropriate movements that provide a full range of motion. Physical activity also gets your heart pumping blood faster through your body, warming tissues and bringing them oxygen and nutrients needed for repair. Losing just 10 pounds of body weight takes 30 to 60 pounds of pressure off the knee.
• Finding solutions. Sore joints don't just keep you from getting much-needed exercise; they also make necessary activities problematic: bathing, dressing, writing, driving and performing one's job, for instance.


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Europe's post-boom solar markets delivering next-level services and technologies that look set to drive solar 2.0.
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In his first speech regarding energy, Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump repeated a number of myths about renewable energy and showed no real understanding of energy market dynamics in general.
Total, SunPower win contract for another 164 MW of solar PV in Chile
The contract follows closely on another which SunPower and Total won for a 100 MW project to power the Santiago metro.
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AT&T in talks with Nokia about carrying their Windows Phones
The word on the street is that AT&T is talking to Nokia about offering their Windows Phones, specifically a high-end WP device. A possible device could be the Nokia Ace, which spots a 1.4 GHz processor and a 4.3-inch ClearBlack Super AMOLED display.
According to Glenn Lurie, the head of AT&T's Tablet division, AT&T is currently working to offer at least one Windows Phone next year. This means that the phone will likely run on Apollo(Microsofts successor to Mango). The Apollo update would bring support for dual-core processors, HD displays, and 4G LTE radios.
We don't know exactly how far into the discussion AT&T and Nokia are, but hopefully they will get an agreement signed before 2012 and get a new Windows Phone out later in 2012. We will keep you updated on the status of AT&T Nokia Windows Phones.


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Drug Rehab Inverness Aims to Provide Help for Citrus County Teens
LIGHTNING RELEASES 06/02/14 Teenagers in Inverness, Florida have problems with substance abuse just like plenty of other people across the state. However, many adolescents who experiment with drugs and alcohol do not understand the consequences a drug or alcohol dependency can bring to their mental and physical health. By the time they finally realize the dangers, many don't know where to turn for help. Discussing it with family and friends is a good idea. But it's best to have the support system and supervision of certified addiction professionals at youth rehab centers to help a young adult triumph over substance abuse.
Drug Rehab Inverness was established to provide teens with a valuable resource where they can learn the facts about youth rehab and the programs available at adolescent treatment facilities. There are numerous options when it comes to substance abuse recovery. By calling the helpline at (352) 436-4744 young adults and their parent can find a teen treatment center which provides the best care for their recovery.
Like other small towns throughout the state, many young people in Inverness have a problem with drugs and alcohol. Thankfully there are opportunities for recovery available to teens who are seeking to overcome their addiction. The first step is to call Drug Rehab Inverness and learn more about the treatment options available for young adults. Additional information can be found on Drug Rehab Inverness's website at www.drugrehab-inverness.com
About Drug Rehab Inverness:
Drug Rehab Inverness was created to provide a valuable resource for teenagers who are ready to overcome their drug and alcohol problems. Call today at (352) 436-4744 or visit them online at www.drugrehab-inverness.com for more information.


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There is always something happening in South Beach. Please ask our reception staff to help you with any tours, events, concerts and club events in the area.
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Whitechapel has unleashed their sixth full-length, 'Mark of the Blade', today worldwide via Metal Blade Records! In conjunction with Mark of the Blade's release, Whitechapel has launched a new video for the album track 'Elitist Ones'.Read More
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German extreme metallers Downfall of Gaia have just entered the studio to record their fourth full-length album and follow-up to 2014's acclaimed 'Aeon Unveils the Thrones of Decay'.Read More
Armored Saint
Following their upcoming summer/fall tour dates, the mighty Armored Saint will head back out on the road this November/December as direct support to Queensryche! Midnight Eternal will also join this USA trek.Read More
On July 22nd, Revocation will release 'Great Is Our Sin.' Today, the band has unleashed a third blistering track from the album - check out the lyric video for 'Crumbling Imperium' now via Loudwire.comRead More
Hammers of Misfortune
On July 22nd, Hammers of Misfortune will release their sixth full-length, 'Dead Revolution.' In anticipation of this release, the band has now launched a new track, 'Sea of Heroes', today via Stereogum.comRead More
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Denner / Shermann has released a new video for the track 'Son of Satan', taken from their upcoming album, 'Masters of Evil', out June 24th. To watch 'Son of Satan', please visit metalblade.com/dennershermannRead More
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If flaccid, identikit, breakdown-laden 'metal' is the disease, Necromancing the Stone is the cure. With their upcoming debut full-length, 'Jewel of the Vile', the group plans to vanquish 'Breakdownicus Gratuitous.'Read More
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North Carolina is accustomed to being a marked program on the hardwood, but the national media has recently jumped on board to question the Tar Heels' defensive ability, with one outlet even stating that UNC will not win the national championship because of those deficiencies. There is legitimacy in those concerns. (Inside Carolina)
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Freebie Friday: Enjoy FREE food, dessert and events
Between books, clothes and school supplies, it's about time your wallet gets a break from school shopping.
So head over to the Shops at Scottsdale Towne Square because they are giving you a little relief with free pizza and ice cream for the whole family.
The event is Saturday, August 9th, from 1 to 3 p.m. and Papa Johns is delivering the pizza.
Kids and adults will also be able to create their own mini ice cream sundaes.
The freebies will be in the lobbies of AZ Air Time and Toys and Playtime Oasis.
AZ Air Time is located at 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 145; Toys & Playtime Oasis is located at 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 116, Scottsdale.
And seniors, this next freebie is for you.
Seniors over 62 will get free general admission to the Arizona Science Center on Tuesday, August 5.
The regular cost for seniors is $14.95, so great savings.
And speaking of saving, Bank of America's "Museums on Us ' is happening Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2.
That means if you have a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card you can get free access into more than 100 museums across the country.
All you have to do is show your card and a photo ID and your admission is covered.


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I've been trying to find the SNMP community string in Ubuntu here, but haven't had much luck.
I'm using Ubuntu 12.10 and have followed the instructions here, but my /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf file has different contents than what they're talking about.
Their snmpd.conf file contains:
rocommunity [community string]
Mine contains:
rocommunity public default -V systemonly
That being the case, what is my community string?


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Use the same steps as you would for SMS but before tapping send, tap the Attach icon (paper clip) and attach your media file.
Some attachments may not be supported by the device. If your attachment is not recognized, you may browse the Android Market to find programs that may support the file type you would like to view.
While files downloaded from the web are stored in the Downloads folder, documents from email attachments are not. To locate these files later, there are several options available:
On the All messages screen, tap Menu and then tap Settings.
There are multiple ways to make a call using voice command. The most popular methods are described below:
From the Dialer screen
In order voice dialing to work through a Bluetooth device, you must first have paired your device to a compatible Bluetooth headset. For more information on pairing Bluetooth devices, see the Bluetooth category.
To use voice dialing with a compatible Bluetooth device, follow the instructions on the How do I quickly call a contact using voice command? FAQ.
You can use keywords like "call ". For example, "call John Smith home" will call John Smith's home number.
When this option is enabled, there will be a static icon on the Notification bar of your screen. Please check with your carrier for any additional charges for this service.
You can send SMS or MMS messages to a group if you have one predefined in your People application.
NOTE: You may also search Play store for group texting applications.
While on the call, tap the onscreen button to enable/disable speakerphone.
NOTE: If the Flip for Speaker feature is enabled, you may also place your device face-down on a table or desk and it will automatically switch to speakerphone. If you pick the device back up, it will automatically return to the primary device speaker.
You may add more than one Google Account on your device using the Gmail or Mail application. However, subsequent Google Accounts can only synchronize Gmail email and contacts. Other Google services, such as Android Market and Google Talk, use the first Google Account you set up on the device.
My contact card provides a convenient way to store your personal contact information so that you can easily send it via MMS.
Airplane mode will turn off all radios (phone, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS) while still allowing you to navigate the device and use most applications.
To enable or disable Airplane mode, press and hold the Power key and tap Airplane mode.
Tap and drag the green Answer icon to the ring.
When a second call comes in while on an active call, the incoming call screen will appear giving you the option to answer or decline the call. If you select Answer, the first call will be placed on hold while you accept the second.
To switch between the calls, simply tap on the call you want to go to and the other call is placed on hold.
This device comes pre-loaded with Google Talk, which allows you to send instant messages using your integrated Google account.
If you wish to use a different Instant Messaging service such as Yahoo! or MSN, you can search Android Market for a suitable application.
Your Exchange Server may have settings, which by default, mark emails retrieved from your device as read. Please contact your system administrator to find out what settings your Exchange Server uses.
While most email accounts will configure automatically, some may not be known by your device. If your setup fails, or you reach a screen requiring additional information, check with your email provider for the information required to setup your email account. You may need to know the correct SMTP/POP3/IMAP/Exchange settings, and may also need to find out the security type, ports, and if any domain names are needed as part of the username.
To end a call, tap End call.
It may take several minutes for a sync to complete, depending on how many new or changed contacts, appointments, and emails you have. The notification bar on the home screen will display two arrows in a circle while syncing is underway.
Yes, the device has the ability to switch to all mail view. In the Mail application, tap the account drop-down list on the top of your screen, and tap All accounts.
You can set a unique signature for each of your email accounts in the Mail application by doing the following:
Tap Answer.
Your device can support one primary Gmail account, multiple Exchange accounts, and up to 10 POP3/IMAP4 accounts.
This device supports Gmail, POP, IMAP, and Microsoft Exchange email.
While on an active call, press the Volume up/Volume down button on the right side of the device to adjust the in-call volume.
NOTE: If not in an active call, the Volume up/Volume down keys will adjust the ringer or media volume instead of the in-call volume.
To send a meeting request using the Exchange ActiveSync account:
1. From the Mail application, make sure your Exchange ActiveSync account is selected.
2. Tap Menu.
3. Tap New meeting invitation.
4. Enter the meeting details and then tap Save.


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Position: WR
Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 lbs.
Born: May 22, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA
High School: Monrovia
College: Arizona St. (school history)
Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 5th round (124th overall) of the 1969 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 22 (4446th overall since 1950)
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Important University Research Deadlines
The University of Texas at Austin Stimulus Package Web page is online.
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships
Deadline: Dec. 14, 2012
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Deadline: March 21, 2013
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Deadline: Oct. 31, 2012
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The National Academy of Engineering has selected Nicholas Peppas as its 2012 Founders Award recipient in recognition of his pioneering work in the areas of polymer chemistry, bioengineering, pharmaceutical sciences and advanced drug delivery.
Peppas is the chair of the Cockrell School of Engineering Biomedical Engineering Department, and he holds the Fletcher Stuckey Pratt Chair in Engineering with additional appointments in Chemical Engineering and Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin. He is believed to be the first faculty member from a Texas university to receive the prestigious award since its inception in 1966. The award is given to one NAE member annually who has made a substantial impact on the engineering profession.
Funding is available for 2012-2013 Special Research Grants. Also, nominations for the Hamilton Book Award competition are being accepted.
Information and applications for all programs are available at the Vice President for Research website. Early application is recommended. Please direct questions to Liza Scarborough or 471-2877.
(Andrea Gore, a professor in the College of Pharmacy, added the perspective from her research to an article about the influence of BPA in birth defects and miscarriages.)
That could limit the number of viable eggs, impairing fertility, (Patricia) Hunt says. BPA can affect multiple generations simultaneously, says Andrea Gore, a professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the University of Texas at Austin. That's because BPA can affect a pregnant mother; her unborn fetus; and, if that fetus is female, the fetus' future offspring, who will develop from her eggs.
RESEARCHER: James Chelikowsky, director of the Center for Computational Materials within the university's Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences.
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The Research Alert is an electronic publication from the Office of the Vice President for Research at The University of Texas at Austin. It includes news of research honors and awards, news of research programs and deadlines, researchers quoted in news media, a listing of funding opportunities and a look at a current research project. It is available by e-mail and on the Web.
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TUCSON, Ariz. – Each week, Arizona football head coach Rich Rodriguez and his staff will select Player of the Week honorees based on performance leading up to and including the game each week. The Wildcats defeated UNLV, 58-13, Friday night at Arizona Stadium.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Anu Solomon is the Offensive Player of the Week. In his collegiate debut, he completed 25-of-44 passes for 425 yards and four touchdowns. The yardage total set a new freshman record (previously held by Keith Smith – 418 at California in a four overtime game in 1996).The 425 yards also tied Nick Foles' mark for ninth-most in UA single game history.
Sophomore linebacker Scooby Wright is the Defensive Player of the Week. He led Arizona defenders with eight total tackles, including seven unassisted. He sacked UNLV's quarterback for a loss of seven yards. Wright was also named Hard Edge Player of the Week.
Redshirt junior kicker Casey Skowron is the Special Teams Player of the Week. In his collegiate debut, he connected on seven extra points and 3-of-4 field goals attempted. He made field goals of 28, 49 and 39 yards. He tied the single-game record for points by kicking (16). Kicking off, Skowron booted nine times for a total of 584 yards and an average of 64.9 yards per kick. He recorded seven touchbacks.
Luca Bruno, Hank Hobson, Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea, Drew Riggleman, Casey Skowron and Blair Tushaus were given the community service award for their trip to Diamond Children's Medical Center on Thursday.
From the scout team, redshirt freshman Abraham Mendivil on offense, junior cornerback Patrick Glover on defense and redshirt freshman safety Carter Hehr on special teams were honored for their efforts during the UNLV game preparations.
The Wildcats will play their second-straight weeknight contest on Thursday, traveling to San Antonio for a clash with UTSA. The game, set for 5 p.m. MST, will be televised on Fox Sports 1 and carried on the Arizona IMG Sports Network.
Tickets for the 2014 football season are on sale and start at $99 for seven home games. Tickets can be purchased at ArizonaWildcats.com/footballtickets or by contacting the McKale Center Ticket Office (520-621-CATS).For continued coverage of Arizona football, follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/ArizonaFootball and on Twitter @ArizonaFBall.


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Cosmopolis: a Stroll with Context in and around İstiklâl Caddesi
As our apartment in Istanbul is just a block from İstiklâl Caddesi, the main street of Beyoğlu, we found ourselves hiking up and down the pedestrian street every day, dipping into its narrow Oriental alleyways that couldn't be anywhere else but the Middle East, and strolling its elegant Parisian-style passages, reminiscent of shopping arcades in Europe.
When they say that Turkey straddles Europe and Asia and Istanbul melds East and West, well, İstiklâl Caddesi is where they're talking about, where it all happens…
We were intrigued about the history of our neighbourhood and wanted to know more about its history, so we signed up for Context's 'Cosmopolis – İstiklâl Street' walking tour.
We meet our guide, Can Erimtan, a towering guy with a wild head of hair and a doctorate in modern history from Oxford, at Taksim Square, and stroll across to the statue of Ataturk, widely acknowledged as the founder of Modern Turkey and credited with uniting the 'Turks' after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. Can is quick to tell us that this is all a myth.
"Turkey was made up of many ethnic groups," Can explains. "Ottomans, Anatolians, Arabs, Persians, and so on. 'Turks' were just one of many, but they put them all under one group, 'Turks'. Many different people lived under the Ottoman Empire and they were protected regardless of their religion or ethnic identity. When they introduced democracy and Turkey became a republic, the Ottomans became Turks, the Sultan was now the President, they changed the language, but everything else remained the same."
Turkey and Istanbul were always multicultural it seems, and over the next four hours, Can will take us on a stroll through the steep backstreets of Cihangir, zigzagging back and forth across İstiklâl Caddesi, to visit dozens of embassies, schools, hospitals, and churches – Armenian, Protestant and Greek Orthodox, many still operating, hidden away behind high walls, in courtyards, and within markets – to illustrate the long presence of foreigners and the cosmopolitan history and nature of Istanbul.
While Sultanahmet was the Muslim heartland, Can reveals, foreigners, from Genoese merchants to European bankers, lived since the 16th century in Cihangir, now the heart of Istanbul's bohemian café society. We wander downhill, passing the German Hospital and pavement tables crowded with creative types, to Firuz Aga mosque, built in 1491. Can explains that these charming streets were chaotic and dangerous throughout the 1970s and 1980s when there was fighting between partisans of the left and right in a war to "supposedly" safeguard the secular state.
We head deep in Cihangir to stop at one of the last remaining wooden Ottoman buildings in this part of Istanbul – a dilapidated treasure that looks as if it might tumble down at any moment – before climbing up the hill to the controversially named and re-named Cezayir Sokağı or 'Algerian Street', also known as 'French Street'. Once a hang-out for intellectuals, it's now a Disneyfied tourist spot.
Crossing İstiklâl, we pass through the bustling Balık Pazarı (fish market) to visit a 19th century Gregorian Armenian Church hidden within the market. From there we duck into a dark alleyway not far away, near the British embassy, to visit a 19th century Greek Orthodox church, dwarfed by surrounding apartment buildings, before stopping for tea in an adjoining pretty courtyard.
Refreshed, we hit the Venetian-style Roman Catholic, St. Anthony of Padua Church on İstiklâl, built from 1906, when there were 40,000 Italians in Istanbul, and admire the Arabesque-inspired façade of the Elhamra Pasajı opposite. We trek down to the Pera Palas Hotel, built in 1892 for passengers from the Orient Express. There, we shed a tear for the dreadful, recently finished renovation (we've visited the hotel before), saddened to see the antique atmosphere has all gone. Now it looks like it could be a brand new hotel in Dubai; Can tells us they completely gutted the interior, which probably explains why.
We cross İstiklâl once more and dip down into Cihangir again to visit a little piece of Britain, the Church of England Crimean Church, built for the British serving in the Crimean War, before climbing back up to İstiklâl. Finally, we totter downhill toward Galata, home to the largest synagogue in Istanbul, and Istanbul's official brothel, where police check ID cards upon entry, which is where we finish our walk…
It's been a fascinating meander through the multicultural history of Istanbul, but if anything, our trek has raised more questions than answers. While this part of the city certainly seems less elusive now, it's all the more intriguing.
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Dozens of KC parents prepare for the unthinkable with Operation Kidsafe
MERRIAM, Kan. - What would you do if your child were lost or kidnapped? If you were one of the dozens of parents who had taken their children to get fingerprinted, you'd hand that document to police. Barbara Hendricks brought her two sons to try to prepare for the headlines she has seen all too often.
"I have a 5-year-old and a 2 1/2-year old," she said. "You'd like to think everything is just sweet and innocent but unfortunately there's some crappy people in this world."
Operation Kid Safe set up shop at Hendrick Lexus on Saturday and Sunday. By Sunday morning, workers had snapped pictures taken fingerprints of at least 175 kids. Each takes about 30 seconds. A representative from the organization said the only copy made goes home with the parents and they use the same technology as the FBI or Secret Service.
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Italy: Prandelli not sure of his formation
Two years ago, during Italy's impressive run to the Euro 2012 final, Cesare Prandelli switched between 3-5-2 and 4-3-1-2 formations. At this tournament, his preferred shape is again unclear.
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Spain 0-0 Italy: a lopsided tactical battle but an evenly-balanced game
Spain progressed on penalties after an intriguing stalemate.
Vicente Del Bosque recalled Fernando Torres and David Silva to play in the front three.
Cesare Prandelli was without Mario Balotelli and Ignazio Abate through injury, and Riccardo Montolivo wasn't 100% fit. Therefore, he switched to a 3-4-2-1ish formation, using an all-Juventus backline and introducing Alberto Gilardino upfront.
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Doughnuts, croissants, and danish are bad. Muffins are good.
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Muffins are indeed better than those other sweets, because theyre so much lower in artery-clogging fat. Still, most muffins are basically little more than white flour and sugar. And an average four-ouncer can pack 400 calories and 20 grams of fat.
Pick up a box of Duncan Hines All-Bran Muffin Mix and youll end up with anything but your average muffin. Its made with Kelloggs All-Branone of the highest-octane cereals you can buy.
If you use the box to make 12 muffins, each Apple Cinnamon or Blueberry muffin will give you just 140 calories, five grams of fat (only one of them saturated), and four or five grams of fiber (a fifth of your total for the day). You can add to that the vitamins and phytochemicals brought by the bran.
The fruitapple or blueberriesis cooked in corn syrup and sealed in a small pouch. That means that at least some of the muffins sweetness comes from real fruit. And the bran gives the muffins a satisfying, toothsome texture thats missing from the soft, crumbly, white-flour variety. Pair one with a glass of orange juice or low-fat milk for a quick breakfast or snack.
Now thats a muffin that lives up to its healthier reputation.
From the front of the box, Cedarlanes Mediterranean Stuffed Focaccia (foe-KAH-chee-uh) looks like a real find. The frozen Light Italian Bread Stuffed with Spinach, Feta Cheese & Mushroom Filling is all natural, vegetarian, and made with organic flour and spinach.
Its stuffed, all right... with nearly half a days saturated fat. In a classic Mediterranean diet, cheese is used sparingly, in meals built around a base of fruits, vegetables, grains, and fish. For most Americans, getting a wallop of sat fat in half of what looks like a modest-sized single-serving pizza just adds insult to the injury caused by dozens of other sat-fat-filled, calorie-dense foods.
Assuming you stop at half, your light Italian bread delivers 410 calories and 14 grams of fat (eight of them saturated), plus 670 mg of sodium (more than a quarter of a days worth). If half a Mediterranean Stuffed Focaccia is light, so is a cup of ice cream or a slice of Pizza Hut Big New Yorker pepperoni pizza.
Cedarlane also makes two other flavors by stuffing the same Italian bread with a tomato and cheese filling (Italian) or with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and mozzarella (Roma Tomato & Basil). Either will make your artery walls look like the inside of a focaccia.
Cedarlanes Focaccias may be natural, but so is lard. That doesnt make it good for you.


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Love is in the air everywhere, including at Amazon. Sara Nelson, Editorial Director of Books and Kindle at Amazon, and her team recently unveiled the editors' picks of 150 Love Stories for Every Romantic Mood.
From first love to dangerous love and everything in between, you'll find just the right love story on this list. The favorite romantic reads include a dozen categories, presented in a clickable heart of chocolates.
From the thrill of first romance to the sweet surprise of unlikely attraction or the allure of a dangerous liaison, love is the most enthralling topic of all.
Those in search of a great love story will find everything from classics like "Jane Eyre" to new releases like Anna Quindlen's "Still Life with Bread Crumbs" and memoirs like James Carville and Mary Matalin's "Love & War".
You will find love stories to satisfy any reading taste or mood. This list of books has got you covered for Valentine's Day, anniversaries or any time you're looking for a little love.
If you are looking dangerous love, check out Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" or S.A. Harrison's novel, "The Silent Wife" to get your heart beating faster.
When the world's falling apart, dystopian love takes wing. Pick up Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxset" and you'll get lost in a different world.
The power of a first love is chronicled in James Patterson and Emily Raymond's "First Love" and Gayle Forman's "Just One Day".
Historical romance lovers will fall in love again with "Gone with the Wind" and "Pride and Prejudice" or find new favorites from a more romantic time.
Travel lovers will find love overseas with Robin Oliveira's "I Always Loved You" and Jess Walter's "Beautiful Ruins".
Whether you yearn for tales of modern love, true love or unlikely love, enjoy the perfect book to suit your taste at Amazon.
From love on the big screen to star-crossed love, paranormal love or sizzling series of love stories, pick your category and find a good read to take you away from everyday life.
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Six months, it had been six months since Sam's passing. Six, long months without the one thing that made the world seem right. During that time, Bumblebee's spark had grown cold, things didn't seem the same, and the small things in life that had once made him happy now barely even prompted a response. Most of his life, even amongst his own people Bumblebee had stood alone never quite feeling the same sense of family his fellow Cybertroians did when they were together. Upon meeting Sam everything had changed, that one small perhaps seemingly insignificant event, had forever changed Bumblebee. With Sam, life seemed brighter, happier; there was sense of unity and family between them, the other autobots had noticed the change in the young scout almost immediately, Bumblebee was happier.
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Amare To LoveLove is a very wonderful thing and it comes on many different forms. When you're in love with someone they become your world, and somehow you become theirs, life seems easier, simpler and the smaller things in life can often make you smile.Amare To Love by waterbender010
What happens when the seemingly unbreakable bond you share begins to falter? What ensues when it completely breaks? The world once more seems darker, crueler, and for a while you withdraw in on yourself. Your heart becomes hardened and closed to people and for a while you seem lost.
If things become difficult, unbearable, never give up. You may lose trust in something which at first seemed so easy and wonderful, but your heart will open once more, become soft again. Hold onto your hope, and look to those who give you the gift of unconditional love, family and friends. Your turn in the bright sun will come again, though you're taking your turn in the shade for now, just never give up on loving someone else.
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The fire had burned furiously into the night's sky, painting it a deep orange for miles around. The sound of weakened timber giving in under its own weight, collapsing the research facility into nothing more than small piles of rubble and smouldering wreckage.
He remembered it all. The smell of the expensive chemicals being burned into vapour. The blasts of heat from the machines that were detonating all around. But one thing stuck out in his mind. The presence of the creature which had caused this destruction. He knew it was there, and it knew he was there.
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The show "Suits" on the USA Network might have fans on the edge of their seats as someone in the cast of character has a health crisis. This popular show has everyone looking for clues leading up to Thursday's airing of the Season 6, Episode 14 titled "Heartburn." This "Suits" spoiler offers details and speculation about the upcoming show and viewers who don't want to know what happens should look away now. According to Washburn Review on Wednesday, many viewers find the character Louis Litt (played by Rick Hoffman) very compelling and believable.
International Business Times reports on Tuesday, the cast will see one member of the team get ill and they rally to cover for the clients as they worry someone might find out. Some fans think it is Louis Litt who is in the hospital bed after a serious heart attack. Careful not to reveal a face, it is the secretary Donna who is seen in the teasers leaning over the bed begging the person to get well.
Other viewers believe it is Harvey who is the character in the hospital bed. That would also be possible as this attorney is high drama and could easily find himself in bad health. While there is little doubt people rather it wasn't the lead attorney in the firm, that doesn't mean it can't be a big shock.
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HARRISONBURG - Jury selection is under way in Rockingham County Circuit Court this morning in the trial against a Harrisonburg teen accused of raping a 15-year-old girl last year.
Weylin Holmes, 18, is charged with felony rape, felony abduction, felony object sexual penetration and two felony counts of sodomy.
The investigation began Feb. 4, 2013 when the alleged victim talked to a school resource officer at Harrisonburg High School. Police say both Holmes and the girl attended HHS at the time of the assault.
The girl said she was attacked on Feb. 2 when Holmes, an HHS senior at the time, asked her to go to a friend's apartment in University Fields, a housing complex on Port Republic Road near James Madison University.
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Hands-On Test with Sony's Alpha 7 and 7R, the World's First Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
If you've been anxious to find out if the new Sony Alpha 7 and 7R full-frame mirrorless cameras live up to the hype, Rangefinder magazine (our sister publication) has just posted an excellent hands-on review of the cameras.
According to photographer and Rangefinder columnist John Rettie, who tried out these much discussed mirrorless models, they certainly show a lot of promise.
"Overall I came away impressed with these two cameras," Rettie writes. "It's difficult to argue against the benefits of doing away with the flipping mirror in a DSLR camera. I feel that the benefits outweigh the disadvantage, which is more psychological, as the OLED EVF is just about as crisp as an optical finder and refreshes fast enough for just about every use other than perhaps fast action sports like football.
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Fudzilla says that Intel is pushing back the release of the Intel Core i5 processors and P55 chipset. It was originally expected that Intel would launch the new platform at Computex in June this year.
Now it appears that Intel is pushing things back, and rumors that have been heard include August, September, and October. Apparently Intel is doing some more for the to P55 chipeset and adding some of the features from the P57 chipset.
Of course at this point and time Intel can do just about whatever it wants. They aren't feeling much competition from AMD and the Core i5 doesn't seem to bring much to the table that Core i7 doesn't excell at other than being easier on the consumer's wallet.


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I wasn't going to write about the one hiccup from JT Eberhard about an incident at the Great Lakes Atheist Convention (as Greta Christina already did), but someone on twitter has convinced me that I need to. First, I'll say that I heard the convention was freaking awesome and that the organizers were phenomenal. It was seriously one of the best-run first-time conferences JT had ever attended.
The problems all started when, after the Q&A of Mandisa Thomas's talk, JT complained about a response to a woman who asked Mandisa what black people were doing to fight black on black crime. Was the woman's question naive? Yes. Very. Especially since Mandisa's talk was about what the atheism movement can learn from the hospitality industry (irony meter pegging out here) and had nothing to do with crime in black communities or even race. Oh, and there actually is no glut of black-on-black crime, that's actually a racist belief all too often innocently bought into (the rate of white-on-white crime is actually comparable, and when controlled for economic rather than racial variables, is pretty much the same), since the whole notion is a false belief based on racial inferiority ('black people are worse'), which is, by definition, a racist belief.
Anyway, he is sure her naivety resulted in her asking a question that certainly had racist undertones, even if the woman was not intentionally being racist. Although that of course is kind of the problem with racist beliefs. One does not have to be maliciously or consciously a racist to hold them or act on them. Yet those beliefs and behaviors are still racist. And still do harm and offend.
Nevertheless, I'm told Mandisa handled it well.
But then, during the Q&A of Darrel C. Smith's talk, Bria Crutchfield stood up and proceeded to give the woman an angry tongue lashing. This went on for about five minutes (or maybe it just seemed like that long). While Bria did answer the woman's question, it was very embarrassing to the woman and trailed off into a number of red herrings such as "I'm here, get over it" as if anybody was suggesting that Bria or black atheists were unwelcome at the conference or silently sneered at by…anybody.
Well, except maybe the woman who asked a question so insensitive and off topic that it gave the distinct impression that she harbored some negative beliefs about the black people in the room and even derailed a talk about hospitality to put the black speaker on the spot over it. As if "black on black crime" was particularly "black people's responsibility" and "what are 'you people' going to do about it." It's not as if anyone asks a white person what 'white people' are going to do about "white on white crime," least of all in the Q&A of a talk that has nothing to do with race or crime or even social problems generally, and is even about learning from the hospitality industry, an industry you'd think would practically have as rule number one "don't derail convention talks with wholly unrelated questions tinged with racist undertones…and certainly don't do that when the speaker herself is black."
Anyway, JT and several others wound up leaving the room during Bria's monologue. Even though this means he didn't actually in fact hear her whole speech, putting him in the worst position for being one to criticize it. But never mind that. It just seemed so unnecessary to him. He was sure the questioner was ignorant of what would make her question offensive (she at least did know it was off topic), and this could've been solved without Bria embarrassing her (and herself) by usurping another speaker's Q&A. You know, exactly like the original woman did to Mandisa's Q&A. Even though it is commonly a rule when someone steals speaking time unfairly in a discussion, the other side is awarded a similar exemption from the standard format. And although the speaker Darrel Smith was okay with it. And most of the audience, too (as indicated by their applause).
But whatever. The woman merely needed information, not to be screamed at, and certainly not to be screamed at through a long diatribe in the middle of a conference when the floor was not hers. Although, to be fair, Bria didn't actually scream. And maybe I shouldn't automatically refer to a black woman speaking passionately as screaming at people. But whatever. The woman who asked the insensitive question and derailed Mandisa's Q&A just needed information, because she was just ignorant. And insulting public displays of racial ignorance never warrant expressions of racial exasperation and outrage. And when black people are so offended like that, they should keep their mouths shut and not vent because we never do that (except that we do) and we're better than they are (except we're not, because racism is false).
Anyway, our community is usually big on dispelling ignorance, and even JT does this brashly in public all the time. Like, you know, in the way he's treating Bria now. Which isn't all that different from what Bria did. Actually, kind of not even at all. Except people don't usually refer to white men writing passionately as screaming. But apart from that. Embarrassing Bria by writing lengthy talk-down lectures at her online is totally okay. But a passionate outburst by a black person offended at the way black people at the conference had just been publicly treated, that's totally uncool and should be condemned. With tens of thousands of words.
Anyway, while JT believes there's a place for drawing note to improper things people have done in public, he's a big advocate of trying to resolve it personally first (after all, for good people usually all they need is to have attention drawn to their blind spots and they will feel sufficient contrition on their own…and we in this community only ever deal privately, one-on-one, with every ignorant and misinformed individual there is, we wouldn't think of more efficiently communicating our facts and feelings publicly so as to get through to more people than just them).
Well, okay, JT's a big advocate of trying to resolve things personally first…except when he doesn't. Like when he didn't talk privately to a single one of his critics before responding to them on his blog. He thought (and still thinks) that Bria had a blind spot there (but evidently doesn't think any of his critics now do), so rather than immediately write a blog, he pulled Bria aside later that day to tell her that he thought she was out of line (in the hopes of helping her to see her blind spot without publicly humiliating her…whereas his critics, evidently not having a blind spot for him to point out, didn't require anything comparable…or maybe, they didn't because they are white, and blind spots are, like, totally a particular problem black people have).
Okay. So that happened. Anyway…
It…didn't go well.
JT was just going to leave it there, but then someone on twitter started messaging him. He thought it was obvious that Bria was out of line, but apparently not. This convinced him that there may be a bigger overall problem with people thinking that any slight (like Bria's), even if it's the result of ignorance rather than cruelty (like Bria's supposed blind spot), can merit intentionally humiliating or yelling at someone (or dressing them down in lengthy public blogs). I have seen this elsewhere, where a disproportionate response takes place and someone defends it by saying they were justifiably angry, as if every action taken on account of justifiable anger is therefore justified. Except that sometimes it's by visibly seeing that justified anger has been produced that we learn we've done something wrong. And maybe those offenses keep happening so often that what we're seeing is the end result of finally blowing someone's top, who is sick of silently taking this again and again and again and again and again and again (you know, when it's like this, because people who have lived with racism all their lives will tell you it's like this). Because no one flies off the handle at a single slight. Except black people, who everyone knows can't control themselves.
Anyway, JT needed to get Bria out of the way before he moved on to the tweets. When he spoke with Bria, he opened by telling her that he didn't wish to imply that she's a bad person (I know, I know, a white guy saying that to a black girl in preface to a criticism of her does look kind of bad in the context of American race relations, particularly in Michigan, but never mind that). He followed by saying he thought she was out of line (he even told her that he had been out of line before and he doesn't think he's a bad person–it happens). He explained that the woman in the audience who took over another speaker's Q&A to ask even an unintentionally racist and insensitive and completely off-topic question, didn't mean offense, and to then take over another speaker's Q&A to yell at her (or passionately rant on what was offensive about it, however you prefer to describe it) was probably a disproportionate and unproductive response (at least in terms of helping the woman to feel positively about Bria's cause and to recognize where she may have misstepped). Unless, of course, she got the point…as most people would when they see something they said produce such a reaction, being then made curious to know why it would do so, which would result in them learning something about race relations and why minorities get sick of this stuff because it keeps happening to them so often that any white person would blow their top, too, if they had the same experience of it over years and years.
Anyway, Bria responded that she'd heard that JT likes to criticize other speakers at conferences. He told Bria that this is news to him, although it seems he didn't think to ask which speakers had told her this and thus he wasn't all that interested in this news apparently, but if he thinks someone is out of line, of course he lets them know. This is what he would want someone to do to him. As many have since done. And he ignored them just as Bria ignored him, so I guess that's how he likes it. Only, of course, he's not black and hasn't been on the receiving end of shit like this relentlessly everywhere he goes the whole of his life. But context is irrelevant. And when you ignore the context (as you totally should, since it's irrelevant), their situations are obviously identical. I mean, if a white guy went off on a rant defending vegetarianism against some remark against it earlier, and derailed a Q&A with a passionate tirade over it, that's totally exactly like a victim of a lifetime of racism going off against yet another public display of it at a conference.
Admittedly, under the surface JT was insulted by the suggestion that he was conveying his displeasure to Bria out of some need to feel superior, and not for his stated reason. Even though he didn't mention her saying that exactly, it just kind of looks like that when a white guy dresses down a black girl who speaks out against a public display of implicit racism making her feel unwelcome and not understood at a conference. But he let that drop.
Bria then told JT she was offended, to justify her earlier explosion. He said he didn't blame her for being offended. The question was offensive, he admits. But surely, he asked, she doesn't think that the offense was intended? Bria did not answer, which suggested to JT she thought it was intended. Because one always assumes what an answer will be when none is given. Anyway, he honestly didn't see how anybody could possibly have reached that conclusion. Even though that need not have been the conclusion Bria reached in the first place. Ignorance is still offensive, and getting sick of it being publicly thrown in your face and othering you is usually quite justified. Indeed, we usually empathize with that side of the argument, rather than with the ignorant offense that is making the victim of it feel unwelcome and poorly understood. Imagine the same scenario and something homophobic or transphobic was said and a gay or trans person went off over it…I think we'd usually sympathize with the offended party there, rather than the offending one. But whatever.
JT assures us he can very much relate to Bria's offense (and the offense taken by others at the question). He's offended every time a person suggests that people who have a mental illness need to "toughen up." Although Michigan didn't endure appalling riots over that just a generation ago. And if JT kept getting that shit thrown in his face over and over again, in public, while he had to keep staying silent, he'd probably eventually feel justified making as public and forceful an answer to it as it deserved, and in the exact same manner and venue.
However, JT can realize that such admonishments of the mentally ill are not the product of a disdain for people with mental illness (except when often it is, and one often cannot tell the difference, which is what is particularly problematic about it), but the product of ignorance caused by there not being nearly enough information readily available in our society about this subject (and repeated, persistent ignorance paraded in public should never engender outrage). He can draw the difference between those who are good people, but ignorant, and those who are assholes (even though that's irrelevant to whether repeated offense and ignorance deserve public expressions of outrage).
JT can also realize that if he yelled at and publicly humiliated each of them (rather than just one of them, on one particularly appropriate occasion), he'd drive good people away from his cause while hamstringing his ability to create another eager voice for it (all while believing they were at fault for insulting him to start out with!), although he actually has no evidence of this whatever (there is no scientific data supporting his assumptions about the social effects of well-timed public outrage–and the audience reaction, in open support of Bria, would tend to be evidence against him, and in my own case if I had said something that produced such an outburst I would want to know what I did, rather than become an even more entrenched racist simply because I don't like being yelled at). But pulling them aside and educating them? Perhaps telling them his own story so they can understand? That's doing right by other human beings, it's placing value on good intent and rewarding it with information, and it's fulfilling his stated goal: changing minds.
Except that sounds kind of like, you know, physically impossible and condescending…as if a black woman is supposed to pull aside every white person on earth who publicly says something ignorantly racist (because obviously white people get to speak their ignorance in public, while the victims of their inadvertent racism have to communicate one-on-one and in private), rather than simply broadcast to all white people that maybe they should stop saying shit like that and treat black people with enough respect to actually ask them relevant questions–and to maybe take the trouble to learn some things on their own first rather than expecting black people to personally tutor them all the time.
Anyway. Bria then told JT that some people in the audience appreciated what she did. He's sure there were many that did. His argument isn't that nobody applauded Bria's behavior, but simply that those who did were wrong to do so. Because JT knows better than his own community what proper decorum is. Bria then told him that "the only people who concern her were the people who agreed with her." Which is basically the same thing JT has said on countless occasions about religious bigots and even fellow atheist blowhards like Justin Vacula. (She reiterated this later on her facebook page by saying "At the end of the day, ALL that matters in MY life are those who are in MY corner").
JT told Bria that's a great way to feel like you're always right, but that dismissing the concerns of those who disagree with you out of hand is a terrible way to be made aware of your own blind spots. Then JT promptly dismissed the concerns of those who disagree with him, out of hand. But even apart from that, this was an odd thing for him to say, since he is supposed to have agreed that what the questioner asked was indeed wrong and Bria's response to it was indeed right–it was only the tone supposedly, and the venue, that was incorrect, even though she used exactly the same venue and circumstance as the person she was criticizing (and no one else who matters minded), and her tone was justified in the context of black people's lived experiences in the face of this constant imbalance between white people getting to say stupid shit in public and black people being told (by white people no less) to keep quiet about it and not get so angry and like, sheesh, chill already.
(BTW, has JT never read any of Sikivu Hutchinson's books? He'll freak out when he does.)
JT told Bria he understood that the woman's question had racist undertones, to which Bria responded "I didn't say I had a problem with that, I had a problem that she embarrassed Mandisa." JT lamented that Mandisa was embarrassed (Mandisa, in everyone's experience, is a wonderful person and a fantastic hugger). But he pointed out that Bria then embarrassed the woman who asked the question, the only difference being that Bria had the full intention of doing so. Well, that and the fact that she warranted and provoked it in precisely the way Mandisa didn't. You know, except for that one other difference. (Precisely the difference that provoked Bria to outrage….in other words, precisely Bria's point.)
JT then asked Bria if she felt that engaging in the same behavior she found distasteful was the best way to advocate for her cause. Even though Bria didn't engage in the same behavior, since nothing she said was ignorantly racist. It was just passionately expressed. She was, in fact, answering in kind (same venue, same circumstances). Which ought to be an offended party's right. Anyway, Bria responded that she doesn't care what people think of her. Just as JT has said on many an occasion about offending religious people or other blowhards and putzes, since he doesn't care what they think about him, either, as long as he's telling the truth and answering them in kind. But he's white, so that's okay.
He told Bria he can appreciate not being bothered when people unfairly think ill of you (he likes to think he has that down himself), but asked if that made adopting what Bria had already said was distasteful behavior acceptable (i.e., embarrassing a speaker by hijacking their Q&A). What he got next was a series of statements like "That's how I roll" and "I chew the meat and spit out the bones," as if those things even remotely addressed the issue of Bria being out of line. Well, except that they are kind of the same things JT says when asked why he is so mean to religionists. And they do address the issue because they partly explain why she spoke truth to power rather than meekly avoided offending the white people who offended her (no doubt because she's sick of being told that, and of the ultimate consequences it entails: that white people get to say stupid shit in public, while black people aren't allowed to say even true shit in public response).
After going down all these routes and making no progress, JT asked Bria if she thought that was the best way to change a person's mind. Bria said she didn't care if the woman's mind was changed. As sometimes JT has said of the religious wingnuts he has taken on. He then asked Bria, if her intent was not to change the woman's mind, what she had hoped to accomplish. Bria responded that she didn't have to tell him that. He agreed, but told her that it might help him to understand her position better. Bria reiterated that she didn't have to tell him what she had hoped to accomplish. Maybe because JT was being condescending, and she's sick of white men lecturing her over speaking publicly about what she feels and why. But whatever.
Anyway, the conversation went on like that. JT never derided Bria (in fact, a couple times he told her that he didn't think being out of line made her a bad person, even though she made several jabs at his character, with more later that he won't get into). But he just wants people to know the full context of what happened (except for all the details he left out, which kind of very much change how all this looks), and to know that he tried to resolve this personally (even though when he came to be criticized for this, he totally dropped that principle). He wouldn't even have tried to resolve this publicly if not for being convinced that the problem extends beyond Bria.
That's where his twitter interlocutor comes in…
[Insert here thousands and thousands of words of fisking tweets that ultimately demonstrate the complete uselessness of twitter for communicating ideas; demonstrate, that is, to everyone except JT, who doesn't get the irony of using a vast blog post to explain what's wrong with tweets.]
A Parable
Once upon a time an atheist was at a debate mostly attended by Christians. The topic of debate was simply does God exist. During the Q&A a Christian in the audience asked the atheist debater why he is not a supporter of Hitler and the Nazis, since they were atheists, too, and atheism only leads to dehumanizing societies like Stalinist Russia. The atheist debater explains that that isn't relevant to whether a god actually exists or not, but takes a little time anyway to also note that Hitler and the Nazis were overwhelmingly Christians and Stalin committed his atrocities because he was a sociopath and megalomaniac, not because he was an atheist.
Near the end of the Q&A an atheist in the audience took the mike and attacked that questioner, ranting with open anger that the things he said were offensive and bigoted and insulting to the atheists in their company, the atheist debater in particular, and that this nonsense about Hitler being an atheist and atheism causing Stalinism has to stop, and Christians need to start treating atheists with the respect their actual actions in American society deserve, because there are a lot of us ("we're here"), and we are good people, doing good things, and our reputations in their community should be based on reality, not demonizing myths. He got loud and was clearly outraged.
The other atheists in the audience clapped. And for probably the first time, the Christians in the audience realized how many were there, and who thus had to listen to that offensive question. This no doubt shamed many of the Christians in the audience who had gloated at the question, but were now forced to realize these people were right there sitting next to them and were ordinary, everyday people, and not Nazis and rapists, and that maybe, just maybe, they kind of deserved that dressing down, and should be ashamed of thinking what they did, and maybe they should check their facts and be more respectful next time.
And no one blogged about how awful that atheist audience member was for getting angry and speaking his mind. No one took him aside and told him he should have kept quiet and taken that one single Christian aside and had a one-to-one over it. Everyone who mattered felt better that it had finally been said, and that a lot of Christians heard it, and saw how angry a question like that made us, and why.
So maybe we should cut people like Bria some slack. And treat her like one of us. And not an angry screaming black woman for all us white folk to tsk tsk at. Because what she did, wasn't all that different.


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Ms. Nebraska Teen, Michaela Wells, is missing. She was last seen Sunday evening, around 8:30, when she took out the trash from her Bellevue, NE home. She didn't come back inside and was reported missing around 9:00 pm.
There is very little to go on in the search for the teen beauty queen, though police do not suspect foul play and can't rule out that she simply ran away. However, her mother, Theresa Norris, doesn't believe this to be true. She is worried out of her mind about her young daughter, a worry that is not without reason this day and age. She says her daughter couldn't have been happier just prior to her disappearance, as she had just chosen the dress for her next pageant and had been invited, as a date, to attend a military ball for her high school's junior ROTC program.
Michaela Wells is 5'6" tall and weighs about 120 pounds. She is fair complected, with long brown hair. She was last seen wearing jeans, a teal hoodie and black slip on shoes, as well as a red coat. This attire would not have been sufficient to be out wandering in the frigid temperatures Nebraska has experienced over the last few days.
Hopefully Michaela is off somewhere with friends, enjoying life and being a teenager, rather than any of the possible alternatives. Why are police not more concerned, though? How are they so sure she is not in any danger? It seems that someone with the responsibilities of Ms. Nebraska Teen wouldn't be the type of kid to run off. On the other had, maybe those same responsibilities are a reason why a teen would run away. The other possibilities should be further investigated, in the event something more sinister has occurred.


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Two-time National Coach-of-the-Year Andy Lopez is proud to host the 2003 Arizona Baseball Academy at Frank Sancet Field on the campus of the University of Arizona. One of only seven active coaches with a national championship to his credit, the Wildcats' skipper has won over 700 career games and has taken three different teams to Omaha and the College World Series. His teams have made nine NCAA regional appearances and have won three regional titles. They have won seven conference titles and finished with 30 or more victories 16 times. Major League Baseball has taken 70 of his players in its amateur draft and he has mentored 19 All-Americans, 20 All-Region and 45 All-Conference players.
Camp Overview
Campers that attend Coach Lopez's Academy will receive nationally renowned coaching and intensive instruction with an emphasis on hard work, hustle and FUN. Players of all ages and skills are invited to attend the first of the three five-day camps in July. The instructors and counselors will provide hands on instruction to help campers learn the fundamentals and techniques of baseball The High School All-Star Camps, from July 13-17 and 20-24, are reserved for the top prep players in the nation to come and compete with the best and improve their skills. Coach Lopez, the Arizona coaching staff and a select group of instructors will help develop the All-Star campers' talents and provide a stage for them to demonstrate their skills.
Academy Dates
Open Session July 6-10, 2003 High School All-Star Camp I July 13-17, 2003 High School All-Star Camp II July 20-24, 2003
Academy Fees
Open Session $300 Commuter/$400 Resident All-Star Camp $400 Commuter/$500 Resident
A deposit of half the total fee for the date of your campers session must accompany the registration form for all sessions. The remaining payment will be due at camp check-in. Campers may pay the full fee when sending in the deposit. Checks should be made payable to the Andy Lopez Baseball Academy. Please DO NOT send cash.
Academy Check-in
Check-in begins at 12 noon, next to the McKale Center ticket office, with the first session beginning at 3 p.m. on the first day.
Academy Facilities
The Andy Lopez Baseball Academy will be held at Frank Sancet Field on the campus of the University of Arizona. Home of the three-time national champion Arizona Wildcats, the beautiful facility provides an excellent environment for skill development, competition and fun.
Overnight campers will be housed in the Coronado Dorms located just minutes away from Sancet Field. The camp rooms are air conditioned and conveniently located across from the Park Avenue dining hall and a short walk away from the Student Union.
Resident campers will be provided with three square meals a day at the Park Avenue dining hall. Commuter campers will be served lunch at the dining hall. Snacks can also be purchased at the Student Union throughout the day.
The Andy Lopez Baseball Academy takes great pride in the safety and well being of all the campers who choose to attend. Academy counselors and staff will be available 24 hours a day during the course of the camp. The Andy Lopez Baseball Academy has zero tolerance policy towards any disruptive or unprofessional behavior both on and off the playing field. In the event any of unruly behavior were to occur, parents will be called immediately and asked to come and get their son. There will be absolutely no refunds or credits in such instances.
Academy Essentials
Campers are encouraged to bring the following equipment to enhance their baseball experience:
* Glove * Cleated Shoes * Tennis Shoes * Favorite Bat * Batting gloves * Swim Suit * Sunscreen * Catchers Gear (for catchers only) * Comfortable shorts/T-shirts for instruction and free time * Practice or game uniform/baseball pants for games * Towels * Sleeping bag/Pillow/Single bed sheets
Basic Academy Daily Schedule
7:30 a.m Wake up and Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Commuter Camper Dropoff 9 a.m Morning Instruction and Drills 12 noon Lunch 3 p.m. Afternoon Instruction and/or Games 5:30 p.m. Commuter Camper Pickup 5:45 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Evening Instruction and/or Games 8 p.m. Return to Dorm and Free Time 10:30 p.m. Lights out
For more information, please contact the Arizona baseball office at (520) 626-8859
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Dr. med. Yannis Dionyssiotis studied Medicine at the University of Athens and obtained the title of specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in National Rehabilitation Center EIAA in Athens. He worked as Research Fellow in the Laboratory for Research of the Musculoskeletal System at the University of Athens, where he completed his thesis in osteoporosis. From 2005 is Fellow of the European Board of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine. He worked as Physiatrist in the Rehabilitation Department of KAT Hospital, as Head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department in Rhodes General Hospital in Greece and as Medical Director of Physical and Social Rehabilitation Center Amyntæo in Amyntaio, Florina, Greece. Currently, he is working in Westpfalz-Klinikum, Kusel, Germany in the Department of neurochirourg/neurologische Fruhrehabilitation. He is 3 times elected member of the board of the International Society of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions (ISMNI), has been elected twice in the board of Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation (HELIOS) in the past, has written medical books and chapters in English and Greek language and many papers in international journals; won the Heim Ring Silver award during the 8th Mediterranean Congress of Rehabilitation in Limassol, Cyprus in October 2010 and the European Board award in the 16th European Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Bruges in June 2008, is reviewer in many pub med journals and also the editor of the online Rehabilitation magazine: www.medreha.com.


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James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammet, even Trent Renzor, are now sporting a short and balding 'do. I guess It's just in or something.
Oct 2nd
I raise my glass to hair. It is the mane of the young lions. The old ones's had their time.
Sep 28th
Ha! Good one! I saw JT this summer and was amazed that he didn't look anything like the photos on the CDs. But he's still pretty hunky, for a bald guy!
Sep 28th
Nicely done in every way...
Sep 27th
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God Smites Europe With Coldest Winter In 1000 Years
Europe has grown smug and distant from the will of its creator. It has failed to acknoledge and remain eternally thankful to its savior, America.
Only 68 years ago, millions of brave American boys went to Europe to save them from Nazi oppression. Our men bled American blood upon the grounds of Europe, all so their little country no bigger than a proper state could stand tall and proud. America sacrificed to save Europe in the name of freedom.
But Europe has betrayed America and therefore God. Instead of joining us in a war on terror, they have sold us out by not standing by our sides in war.
Instead of using the dollar as the foundation of their economy, they have betrayed us with the Euro.
Europe no longer embraces America as a brother, but rather stabs us in the back like an ungrateful pleb.
Friends, behold God's wrath for betrayer Europe. Shudder in fear, for the wrath of GOD blows colder than the most biter Arctic night and can make absolute zero feel like the warmest day in hell. Burn Europe!
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FALL RIVER, Mass. — Equipment manufacturer American Dryer Corp. (ADC) has realigned its domestic sales responsibilities to take advantage of an expanding market to various corporate initiatives, the company reports. The realignment includes the addition of Richard "Rick" Murphy as Western regional sales manager, who will cover various states in the West as well as western Canada.
Murphy specializes in sales of technical products and brings more than 20 years of experience in new business development and distribution channel sales. Most recently, he managed North American sales for Money Controls, a United Kingdom-based company that manufactures electronic cash-handling systems for the self-service industry.
Chris Brick, who has been spearheading ADC's launch of its vended washer program, now oversees distribution sales for all ADC products in various states in the East, while Corey Simonson continues to manage ADC's Midwest and Eastern Canadian sales.
"Our growing position in the various laundry segments over the last few years has called for an expansion of our factory sales coverage," says Tony Regan, senior vice president of sales and marketing for ADC. "Adding salespeople provides our customers with a resource and keeps us focused on continuing the exciting growth in 2013 and beyond."


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College Hockey:Lowell Completes Clean Sweep of Northeastern
Riverhawks Move Ahead of Huskies in Hockey East Standings
BOSTON — The end of the season means playoff type hockey as teams are battling for home ice and seeding in the playoffs leave it all on the ice. And UMass-Lowell made giants steps tonight towards a higher playoff seed Saturday, finishing off a sweep to Northeastern University.
Lowell clinched a playoff spot Friday and then moved ahead of Northeastern on Saturday as the teams are tied in points, but this victory gives Lowell the tiebreaker. Northeastern has now dropped five straight.
"We beat a very good team tonight and last night as well, you know Northeastern does a lot of real good things. We were just the benefactors of a few key bounces," Lowell coach Blaise MacDonald said.
The sweep continued a tough slide for the Huskies who have now lost five straight, 10 out of their last 13 games.
"Terrible, just terrible, Northeastern coach Greg Cronin said after the loss. You always try and find a silver lining, it's getting a little superficial now, I mean we've lost five games in a row and three of them have been by one goal that easily we could have won the last three games, we would have won those games earlier in the year.
We're just not managing games very well. It's one of the biggest challenges in coaching, a team that is starting to lose their confidence. You had believability earlier in the year, we felt every game we could win. And now, let's face it, we've lost that, I'm not going to dodge the bullet."
Lowell was able to get the first goal of the night when Barry Goers took a shot from the top of the circles that beat Brad Thiessen as Thiessen was screened by defensemen Dan Nycholat. For Goers it was his fourth goal of the season and the fifth of his career.
The second goal was scored only 49 seconds later by the Riverhawks during a scrum in front of the net. There were lots of Lowell red jerseys in front that were all whacking on the puck that was lose as Thiessen had lost sight of it. Finally it found the back of the net, the goal was given to Mike Potacco, his fourth of the weekend after the hat trick the previous night. The assist was given to Kory Falite.
Northeastern battled back and got on the board 13 seconds after the second Lowell goal when Joe Vitale and Wade MacLeod came in on a 2-on-1. Vitale took a shot that the netminder Carter Hutton made the save but the puck was kicked right to Wade MacLeod found the back of the net.
The goal was reminiscent of the first Northeastern goal from the previous night when Vitale and MacLeod came in on a 2-on-1 as well. The three goals were scored in a 1:02 span.
Northeastern tied the game a little after half way through the second. There was a scrum in the corner with two Lowell players and two Northeastern players fighting for the puck. Somehow Chris Donovan skated the puck out cleanly and moved towards the net, taking the puck to his backhand he sent it towards the net.
Wade MacLeod was on the backdoor and slammed the puck home, his second goal of the game giving the freshmen nine on the season. Vitale got the assist as did Donovan.
The play remained tight through the rest of the second and for the first half the third, then Lowell added the go ahead goal in a sort of weird play while a man up for a too many men on the ice call against the Huskies.
Kory Falite took a shoot from the slot that went sailing almost 10 feet in the air, as the players watched it come down seemingly everyone tried to get a whack at it yet every player on the ice missed. The puck hit the back of Brad Thiessen and rolled into the back of the net giving Falite the goal. Assists were given to Barry Goers and Maury Edwards.
"We got a fortunate bounce on that winning goal. The makeup of our team is pretty young, and to come out of any Hockey East weekend with a sweep is a credit to their effort," Blaise MacDonald said.
He continued: "The ripple effect of confidence starts with your goaltender and I thought Carter Hutton had a spectacular weekend for us. He did a terrific job, he did a great job moving the puck, relieving pressure. He did a great job stopping the puck. We have to do a better job of protecting him a little bit with some rebounds but we'll take that type of goaltending. That gives us a lot of confidence."
On the night the NU power-play was 0-5, Lowell went 1-6. Brad Thiessen made 38 saves and Carter Hutton made 30. Lowell now has the season series tie breaker against the Huskies going 2-1-0 this season.
Northeastern (14-15-3, 11-12-2) has a home-and-home with the Boston College Eagles starting in Chestnut Hill on Friday, Lowell (15-13-4, 10-11-4) travels to Maine for a pair to close out the regular season.
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There's only one problem with the video posted by USC athletics that features UCLA football star Jackie Robinson, and the problem is that there aren't a dozen more like it.
This is a great find by USC. Very, very few athletes have ever matched Robinson's accomplishments on the field(s) of play and in the social spectrum as well. His impact is tremendous. A good argument could be made that if multi-sport accomplishments and social impact are included in the argument, Robinson is the greatest American athlete. The popularity of the movie "42" that is out right now will help spread the word to anyone who didn't know enough about Robinson and his impressive life.
The most underrated aspect of Robinson's athletic achievements is his multi-sport ability. Too many people still don't know that way before Bo Jackson or Deion Sanders came along, Jackie Robinson dominated four sports.
We wrote about his phenomenal athletic career at UCLA last month. The video of this 1939 football game between USC and UCLA shows some glimpses of what Robinson, wearing No. 28, was as a football player.
He shows off great moves as a punt returner (he's still fifth all-time in career punt return average). He makes a tremendous one-handed catch. He forces a fumble at the goal line that helped keep USC off the board. The game ended up in a 0-0 tie.
The video is great. We just wish there was more.
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