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PoP: The Fallen King Review
We'd like to recommend The Fallen King, but because of the stylus control scheme and the unforgivable lack of an alternative, we can't.
The Prince of Perisa has so many looks these days you wonder if there isn't some Gok Wan button to go with the Elika button that served the 'next-gen' versions of Ubisoft Montreal's 'illustrative' re-imagination of the critically acclaimed acrobatic platformer so well. In that game he's wearing a stunning cel-shaded oil painting number. In The Fallen King, the DS version of the game, he's sporting a more cartooney, Saturday morning TV get-up.
It's inevitable, of course, that our Prince wouldn't be wearing the same quality of outfit in the DS game as he does for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC versions. Ubisoft's Casablanca studio, which has to be the most exotically-named developer in the world, hasn't got the kind of graphical horsepower to play with that Ubisoft Montreal enjoyed. But that hasn't prevented it from stamping its own impression on the much-loved series.
It's somewhat ironic that, for a series that has stirred such emotion for reinventing itself, The Fallen King feels like a return to The Prince of Persia's roots. It's a 2D platformer with an emphasis on well-timed wall jumps, pixel perfect leaps and a dash of sword slashing, and rekindles memories of Jordan Mechner's 1989 original. Here's another irony: It would probably have been twice as good if it hadn't forced gamers to use the stylus to control the Prince instead of the d-pad and buttons.
The Fallen King's trouble is this: It can be immensely frustrating because using the stylus to guide the Prince around the various levels isn't an accurate science. By touching the screen ahead of him he'll run, touch close to him and he'll walk. A double tap will make him roll forward. Tap on a wall and he'll jump onto it, then tap just above him to climb a bit higher and then tap on another wall to wall jump. Simple.
When all the game requires of you is this, it works well, and can feel incredibly liberating. But when things start to get complicated, when there are spinning wheels of doom moving about, spike-filled chasms to leap over and sword-wielding Corrupted monsters waiting to slice your belly open, the stylus controls fail to deliver the kind of precision you need. You find yourself rolling when you want to jump, hanging off of a ledge when you want to leap to another one and doing a time-consuming heavy sword attack (triggered by tracing a line on the enemy) when you simply want to run. This is what makes The Fallen King, not all the time but usually when it matters, more of a frustrating game of trial and error than fun platformer.


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UPDATE: Judge declines revoking bond for troubled Dallas Cowboy Josh Brent after reports of alcohol use
Update, 10:38 a.m. Friday:
A Dallas County judge this morning decided to not revoke or increase the bond for Dallas Cowboys lineman Josh Brent after he was called into a hearing to answer allegations of repeatedly violating the terms of his bail.
As part of his release, Brent was ordered to wear a SCRAM ankle bracelet that monitors alcohol levels and ordered to maintain a curfew. The hearing included testimony from a bond supervisor, the CEO of Brent's rehab center and a SCRAM device supervisor, who said Brent hasn't logged his data 22 times, which makes monitoring difficult, but there were no signs of alcohol being detected or the device being tampered with.
As part of a new arrangement, the ankle monitor worn by Brent will randomly sample for alcohol and will also take a picture of his environment at the sampling time.
More details to come.
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Original entry:Dallas Cowboys lineman Joshua Brent could be in trouble again. The Dallas County District Attorney's office has filed a motion to revoke Brent's bond on intoxication manslaughter charges, alleging that Brent violated his bond by either drinking alcohol or being around it.
Brent, 25, was indicted for a December drinking and driving one-car crash in Irving that left his best friend and fellow Cowboy, Jerry Brown Jr., dead. Brent, who was driving the car and had a reported blood alcohol level of .18 — more than twice the legal driving limit of .08 — was placed on $100,000 bond. He was also ordered not to drink or be around alcohol. A so-called SCRAM monitor measures whether Brent has been exposed to alcohol.
Dallas County First Assistant District Attorney Heath Harris on Thursday told Jennifer Emily, courthouse reporter for The Dallas Morning News, that the device shows that Brent has either been drinking alcohol or has been around it.
A hearing on the matter has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday at the Dallas County Criminal Courts building. Harris said that Brent will be brought before a judge who will either warn him or revoke his bond. Harris told Emily that Brent has already been reprimanded once for violating the terms of his bond.
Regardless of what happens Friday, Harris said that the district attorney's office hopes to move forward with Brent's case soon.
"We want to get that case tried" Harris said.

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INDIO, California: British rockers Muse and R&B singer Pharrell served up musical highlights at the Coachela Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday amid windy weather and cooler temperatures.
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy delivered high-energy performances of the bands hits songs including Hysteria, Resistance, and Magic, but a large portion of the Coachella crowd left the field early as high winds swept sand and dust across the festival field.
Muse performed a catalogue of its hits including Time is Running Out, and Starlight, where Bellamy walked through the crowd and climbed onto a platform among the audience during the song.
The band also sang a cover of grunge rock band Nirvana's Lithium, dedicating it to Nirvana's late lead singer Kurt Cobain, who committed suicide 20 years ago.
Festival goers in the desert town of Indio, California, were alerted by text message of high winds on the field.
Ahead of Muse, R&B singer Pharrell brought uptempo tracks to the festival, kicking his set off with Lose Yourself To Dance, his collaboration with French electronic music duo Daft Punk.
The singer sang some of his older hits with his group N.E.R.D., such as Lapdance and She Likes To Move and songs from his new album GIRL such as Marilyn Monroe.
The 41-year-old singer got the crowd dancing with his 2013 hit collaborations, including Blurred Lines with Robin Thicke and Get Lucky, with Daft Punk. Pharrell performed both solo on Saturday.
Pharrell brought out some star power for his set, collaborating with rapper Nelly on his 2002 hit Hot In Herre, Busta Rhymes on the rapper's song Pass The Courvoisier Part 2, Snoop Dogg for the rapper's songs Drop it like its Hot, Gwen Stefani for her hit Hollaback Girl, and DJ Diplo, part of the electronic music collaborative Major Lazer, for Aerosol Can.
The dust storm caused problems for Pharrell, whose voice started cracking by the end of the set. "I want you to be patient with my, the dust is messing with my voice right now," he said before leading the crowd into a sing-a-long of his Oscar-nominated song "Happy."
One of the biggest draws of the day was 17-year-old New Zealand newcomer Lorde. The singer has had a stellar year in which she saw her single, Royals, top charts across the world.


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Is there any better food than a smoothie? It's fruity, cool, and delicious, and it's healthy, packed full of vitamins and fiber. It's a great way to get raw fruit and vegetables in your diet. It's popular from Canada to Zimbabwe, and it's easy to take with you on the go. Whether you throw in low calorie protein powder, want a healthy morning shake, or are relying on fruit smoothies for weight loss, your blender can unlock delicious nutrition in moments! Kids love them and adults approve of this healthy treat.
Want to learn how to make a smoothie in your own kitchen? It's super easy to make something just as as delicious as a professional smoothie—if you follow some simple guidelines and prep well.
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Start with a high quality blender. We prefer Vitamix blenders, but almost anything will work if you're careful.
Add liquid. This can be water, milk, yogurt, or fruit juice.
Add something frozen, whether ice, frozen juice, or frozen fruit.
Add fresh or canned fruit or vegetables to taste.
Add any extras, like spices, peanut butter, protein powder, powdered vitamins, or whatever your heart desires.
Add the Liquids First
Most smoothies take a little bit of liquid as an ingredient. This can be water or milk or cream or a non-dairy substitute, such as soy or nut milk (almond works well). Some smoothies even use apple or other fruit juices. Add the liquid first. This will collect around the blades of your blender and help move around the other ingredients so that everything gets blended. Remember that when you mix things, larger ingredients will bubble up to the top (they won't fit in the small spaces beneath). You need a powerful vortex and lots of things moving around quickly to mix them into the center where the blades can chop them.
How do you make smoothies with yogurt? Great question! It's not quite a liquid, so you may need to experiment to see if you need ice or a little bit of water or juice, but we've found that it blends best if you add yogurt as the first ingredient. (We prefer vanilla Greek yogurt over plain for its texture and touch of flavor, but your taste will vary. Honey flavored yogurt is also good.)
The rule of thumb we use for our best healthy smoothie recipes is 1/4 to 1/3 cup of liquid per each cup of solid ingredients. Feel free to experiment!
Be Patient
When you start to blend, use a low speed. It takes time to swirl everything around. Let your blender work up momentum to move the larger chunks of fruit to the blades to chop them up as finely as you want them. Gradually increase speed to high as this happens.
If you start too fast or turn up the speed too quickly, you risk making a big air bubble around the blades and everything will stick to the sides of the container and not blend.
(We proudly use Vitamix blenders, specifically the Vitamix Professional 750 and the Vitamix 5200, so our smoothies always come out great!)
What Do You Put in a Smoothie?
You don't need ice to make a smoothie, but we think a good smoothie is cold, which means one of our ingredients is frozen. This can be ice, but be creative. Water will dilute your smoothie. You can use frozen fruit (frozen grapes are great—see our amazing Spinach Pear Grape Smoothie!) or frozen juice (cranberry juice, orange juice).
Even though you use ice or frozen fruit, you may need a little bit of liquid. Your blender probably won't melt the ice into liquid quickly enough to lubricate the other ingredients. You need big chunks of your ingredients to move around and tumble into each other and the blades to make a smooth smoothie. If you leave big air bubbles between them, they won't blend as well.
Also be aware that the amount of ice affects how smooth or chunky your smoothie is (assuming your blender's motor is powerful enough to handle everything you put in it). The more ice, generally the chunkier the end result, though that depends on blending time. (Too much ice or too much frozen fruit and you'll end up with a sorbet—delicious, but harder to drink through a straw). Adjust to taste.
Can you make smoothies in a food processor? You bet! It's probably better for crushing ice than a cheap blender, but why get two machines dirty?
Clean Up Immediately
As with any blender concoction, clean up your blender container with warm water immediately. The smooth blended goodness which makes a smoothie delicious also makes it sticky and, when it dries, hard to clean. (We love how easy our Vitamix is to clean, but if you're diligent about rinsing with warm water immediately, most other blenders are pretty good too. We've heard good things about Blendtec, and you can probably use a juicer if you're very careful.)
Drink Immediately
Some smoothies have the tendency to separate. In particular, the Spinach Apple Banana Smoothie will turn into a green juice floating atop a chunky green mixture if it sits for more than a few minutes. It's far better blended together, and the same goes for all green smoothies, in our experience.
If you're in a rush, prepare the ingredients beforehand—chopping fresh ingredients and measuring the others. Only when you're ready to enjoy your smoothie should you start it.
What Are Good Smoothie Ingredients?
Whatever you want! Our standard base for how to make a fruit smoothie here uses a banana and an apple. You can start with whatever you have on hand, though: generally some combination of fruit (frozen or fresh), dairy (milk, yogurt, or milk substitute), and some veggie. Ice is optional.
We've made delicious treats with peanut butter, with pineapple, with carrots, with spinach and kale, and more. (We've even added celery to the Spinach Pear Grape Smoothie). If you're going for complete nutrition, protein powder smoothies add a lot of power to your day without changing the flavor.
How To Make a Smoothie, Perfectly
It's all about the taste. Experiment. (What's the worst that can happen? You get to eat your experiments!) You'll discover which fruits and vegetables go well together (hint: look for flavors and textures which complement each other).
We hope these tips will help you to make a perfect smoothie every time. Now how about browsing our delicious smoothie recipes for ideas or finding a perfect smoothie blender for you?


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American Airlines, Travelport end court battle and sign distribution deal
American Airlines and Travelport, which have been battling in federal court for nearly two years, announced Wednesday they've settled their legal dispute and signed a distribution deal.
Travelport owns global distribution systems, Galileo and Worldspan and 48 percent of online travel seller Orbitz. American had accused Travelport of antitrust violations in how Travelport handled American's products.
Here's what American claimed in an October 2011 press release:
"The lawsuit, as amended, alleges, among other things, that the defendants (1) engaged in anticompetitive practices to preserve their monopoly power over American's ability to distribute its products through their subscribers; (2) conspired with each other, as well as other third parties, to preserve existing the GDS business model; (3) undertook actions against American, such as biasing and increasing prices, to punish American for supporting a competitive alternative, and (4) organized, supported, and monitored a boycott of American services among travel agencies."
But Wednesday, the companies were only complimentary as they announced that they had worked out an agreement in which Travelport will sell American's tickets and its other products, like American's Main Cabin Extra product – more room at the front of the coach section for a higher price.
"Travelport deserves praise for working with American to create a solution that can display all of our product options to travel agents in a transparent, customer-friendly way that also clearly differentiates American's products from other airlines," said Derek DeCross, vice president of global sales for American Airlines.
"American is an industry leader, and the perfect partner with which to build upon Travelport's airline partnership approach to merchandizing, optional ancillary sales and product differentiation," said Dan Westbrook, Travelport's vice president and general manager of global distribution sales and service.
"All of our subscribers will continue to access American's full content, while American can merchandize its full line of products through Travelport, providing consumers and travelers a transparent marketplace and the ability to shop and book all services at their channel of choice."
The two did not disclose the terms of the settlement, which had to be approved by the judge handling American's bankruptcy case.
American last fall had settled a similar lawsuit with Sabre, which included a payment from Sabre. American didn't disclose the terms there, but in its subsequent earnings report it booked a $280 million gain that it said was received in settlement of a commercial dispute.


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One of the most creative, ground-breaking and successful rap groups of all time, the Wu-Tang Clan brings the ruckus to the Chameleon Club tonight.
The eclectic group takes its name from a sect of Buddhist monks featured prominently in kung-fu films of the 1970s. Founding members RZA, GZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard originally performed as a trio called Force of the Imperial Masters, later becoming All in Together Now, before growing to include fellow emcees Inspectah Deck, U-God, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and Masta Killa.
Since their debut album, "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" and their first single "Protect Ya Neck," the Wu-Tang Clan has been guided in large part by the RZA's innovative work as producer and composer.
The loose collaboration of such a wide range of artists has led to their totally unique sound in the world of hip-hop. The group works in a fluid fashion, releasing solo albums or collaborative efforts, each artist spawning a mini-franchise, connected by a common thread of hardcore, surreal lyrics with frequent martial arts references and dark humor.
WHEN: 8 tonight
WHERE: Chameleon Club, 223 N. Water St., Lancaster
INFO: 717-299-9684 or www.chameleonclub.net


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That would be awesome, I like the idea of a wii world, but first they would have to release some extra stuff for the actual miis themselves, so there is a greater difference in overall mii appearances.
MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, Blogger, Second Life and now PlayStation Home, the world of online social networking is growing at a huge rate.
At his recent GDC keynote address in San Francisco Shigeru Miyamoto gave us an insight into how the Mii system came to be. Dating back over ten years, the system has only finally come to light on the Wii. It is clear that this personalised approach to gaming and networking is now seen as the way forward in the gaming industry now.
Sony's surprise announcement of Home now poses a key threat to Nintendo's Mii system, but I think that the cute little characters might have a few tricks up their sleeves yet.
Nintendo have been hinting at an expansion to the Mii Channel for a while now. We all know they can do, so for me it is more a question of when. It is the very simplicity of the Mii system that is its biggest asset. It can be manipulated and wrapped around so many things that Nintendo can really begin to exploit it if they are clever enough. Some people have called for the Mii characters to be used in Animal Crossing, which could work very well indeed. But how about we take it on to another level?
MySpace is one of the most popular websites in the world, and love it or hate it, it is a very clever idea. If Nintendo can get around privacy and kiddy safety issues, I'm sure they could use the Wii to create some sort of Mii-centric social universe. By linking together a Mii profile to your Wii, Nintendo would be able to track the games you play, your friends, your interests and your Wii related activities. If your page was only available to people you swap Wii codes with, then it would be perfectly safe. Link in your Wii Sports age, your scores on other Wii related games and some of the Miis you have created.
If you create this all in a little Mii virtual world (similar to a very small Animal Crossing vil-lage) where you can pick up your mail, catch up with friends, perhaps play some basic games and catch up on the latest Mii news and even hang your favourite pictures from the Photo Channel on your virtual walls. Shove it all on a Wii Channel called WiiWorld or something similarly stupid and you've got a license to print money in console sales. Heck, they could even do some very evil in game advertising and have posters and clever product placements dotted around from time to time.
Nintendo aren't stupid and they really do realise what makes the industry tick right now. This would be a great way to make the Mii a more personal place. They have already snagged people with the idea of the Wii, so why not expand on it and make the Wii into a tool that everyone in the family can enjoy? We all love getting mail on our Wiis, so why not get it in a little Virtual World and be able to catch up with friends and see if they want to play you online on Pokémon or Smash Bros?
Companies are trying harder and harder to try and inch their ways into our everyday lives. Nintendo have said right from the off that they want people to 'turn on their Wii everyday', but for me they haven't yet given us a good enough reason. The news, weather and voting systems are all well and good, but there isn't yet a massive opportunity to connect with other people and feel part of a network. Risky as it may be, I think Nintendo have to embrace it to move the Wii forward. Home will be a massive thing for the PlayStation and we already know how important XBOX Live has become for Microsoft, so Nintendo need to build a hub around which the Wii's future online services will revolve. A centralised WiiWorld that links together your online persona, your friends, your online gaming and your Wii profile would be a hugely powerful tool.
Link in the Wii Shopping Channel in some way and Nintendo will finally have the Wii Channel system networked and linked together in a coherent and cohesive way. Linking together our lives has become hugely important. Being connected is essential to how we operate, so if Nintendo want people to turn on their Wii everyday, they need to make it part of this connected world. At the moment, the online system on the Wii is a major letdown.
Had it not been for the major stock market deal silencing Nintendo during the GDC they would probably have unveiled a new Wii Channel. As things stand, how the Wii will function online and bring together the great Wii community is something of a mystery. I'm just speculating on what I feel Nintendo might chose to do, but also what they have been hinting they might have in the pipeline. The Wii has a huge amount of untapped potential and I for one can't wait to see it on show...
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That would be awesome, I like the idea of a wii world, but first they would have to release some extra stuff for the actual miis themselves, so there is a greater difference in overall mii appearances.
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That would be awsome!!!
Miis are a good idea, but under utilised.
Nintendo needs to produce software to make them used more.
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thats so cool.. nintendo should seriously do something like this.
Everyone would LOVE it!
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This sounds awesome. I really like this idea and would love to see this on the Wii.
I think this is a great idea. It would give Nintendo a much needed boost. They have been promising great things with the wii and we have been on the edges of our seats waiting to see what the big N has in store for us. So far the wii has been mostly a novelty. Nothing really amazing out there right now to make you want to grab one, except for the fact that they are rare right now. We've been promised alot of things, and I hope this time we won't be let down.
They really do need something truly unique or to at least put a exciting twist on an already amazing concept. They have done well with the wii shop channel. The virtual console for me and most likely many others is the main thing I love about my wii. The mii idea was neat, but when sony released their version of the idea, I think the mii concept got knocked down from a must-have innovation, to a novelty in comparison to Sony's rendition.
That being said I think there is hope if Nintendo plays their cards right. Right now the best things on the wii that I can see are the price, the welcoming remote controller, and the backwards compatibility. None of the games are truly must have killer apps, not yet at least. And as the other two systems begin to evolve, since they are made with more horsepower and processing power they can add more amazing graphics and such,also having built-in hard drives allows for more content to be saved in the machine.
Now I understand Nintendo's reasoning for their lack of hard drive: The hard drives cost a lot to mass reproduce. And that would've increased the wii's overall cost to the consumer, thus losing their edge. Not being a super-computer like the ps3, the addition of a HDD would really only contribute to the amount of ROMS and channels. The edge the wii has carved is majorly due to the price difference between the Wii and the the systems.
Since Nintendo has always been rather stingy with their online service the fact that we get an updated shop channel of great games is amazing. But would it kill them to add a free, cheaper version of the functions we enjoy so much on the other consoles?
It's nice to see that nintendo has realized that "Holy #^$% there's an internet?! Let's use it somehow.." But we won't be satisfied with simple, cutesy avatars that serve no purpose other than swapping them with other people, and that they've been added into a few games. That coupled with an impressive option to shop for your favorite nintendo games of the past. (although limited to the 512 MB of internal memory, and then how ever big your SD card is..currently 2GB is the biggest size supported. I also wonder how much of that memory do all these sysem updates and free channels take up?)
They better do something amazing, and different soon or else this valiant comeback attempt may become their last 5 minutes of fame.


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If peanut butter is your jam, be on the lookout for some recalls this week. Last Friday, Trader Joe's made headlines when it announced a voluntary recall of its Salted Valencia Peanut Butter on suspicioun of it containing a rare strain of salmonella.
Since then, Trader Joe's peanut butter producer, Sunland Inc., has followed suit after several people were reported sick.
The company recalled all of the nut-based spreads it sells to other companies, including Target's Archer Farms and Earth Balance.
The nut butter recall initially included only peanut and almond butter, but was extended to include cashew butter, tahini, and roasted blanched peanut products manufactured between May 1, 2012 and September 24, 2012.
As reported by the NPR's 'The Salt,' the recall was initiated after Sunland learned that 29 people were reported having the illness Salmonella Bredeny PFGE in approximately 18 states. Those states included Washington, California, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland, according to a report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)


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Airlift Northwest honored by mural at Fire District
On May 20th, the Woodinville Fire & Life Safety District Commissioners presented a plaque to three members of AirLift Northwest. The mural was created in recognition of the service provided by that organization.
Spring and summer activities in and around Woodinville
The City of Woodinville will be sponsoring a number of different activities this summer. Events range from concerts and fireworks to swimming opportunities.
Summer rec bus available for kids
The city and Metro have teamed up to offer kids a recreational shuttle bus service this summer. From June 23 to August 29, the Woodinville Area Recreational Transit 14-passenger Metro bus, will be cruising between recreational facilities in the area.
BIA co-chairmen announced
Jeffrey Shaw, executive of the Woodinville Chamber of Commerce has announced the new co-chairs of the Business Industrial Association (BIA).


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Judges and state appellate court justices should be selected without regard to political party affiliation. Ohio has it half right in that respect - but needs to finish the job.
Buckeye State voters are the only ones in the nation who use primary election ballots in which candidates for judge are identified by party, then go to general elections in which party labels are absent.
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor said last week that the state should do away with party labels for primary elections, too. She made the comment as she unveiled an eight-point plan for improving judicial elections, during the state Bar Association's annual meeting in Cleveland.
Obviously, any system in which judges and justices are elected involves politics. But the public's perception of impartiality is affected even more when candidates are identified by party.
Fourteen states already conduct the whole process of judicial elections without identifying candidates' political party affiliations. O'Connor is right: Ohio should join them.
Complying with the new federal health care law - Obamacare - will cost taxpayers in Ohio hundreds of millions of dollars during the next several years. We should not allow government officials to spend any of it secretly.
That is precisely what seems about to happen in California, however. There, a law has been enacted to set up a state insurance exchange, as required under Obamacare.
According to The Associated Press, the statute gives state government "broad authority to conceal spending on the contractors that will perform most of its functions, potentially shielding the public from seeing how hundreds of millions of dollars are spent."
Ohio also must have an insurance exchange. Ohio may allow Washington to set up and operate its exchange.
Taxpayers shouldn't tolerate the sort of secrecy being contemplated in California. That will lead to waste and, in all likelihood, outright fraud.
New health care programs must be operated openly.
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For a change of pace, Amy Winehouse is looking fit in 2009 as she enjoys the Caribbean sunshine alongside a sporty hunk.
The multiple Grammy Award winner, 25, has been pictured on the arm of former rugby player Joshua Bowman as she continues her vacation in St. Lucia.
Bowman, who is quoted in the U.K.'s Daily Mail saying, "She's just a cool girl, very nice, and we're just very friendly," is said to be on the island with his mother and sister. He is a former player with rugby team Saracens and has since turned to acting.
He adds of his new friend, "She's a good laugh – she is such a lovely girl and on great form. I can't say much more than that."
Some reports are calling her friendship with Bowman a "holiday romance." The actor's reps had no further comment.
Winehouse, who has been plagued with ill health for much of 2008, has been seen kicking a soccer ball around the beach and running on the sands – clearly loving the life away from the turmoil of her life back in the U.K. that has seen her husband Blake Fielder-Civil jailed.
Winehouse's U.K. rep Chris Goodman is not commenting on Bowman and he cannot confirm some reports that she and Fielder-Civil have split. Some people close to her expect them to be together when he leaves jail.
"She has been enjoying herself on her break and meeting lots of new people. There are many like-minded people there having extended breaks. Amy is a friendly person and very sociable and behaving exactly as I would expect her to do," Goodman says.
He adds: "She has consciously been trying to eat better and get fitter for some time now and it is beginning to pay off."
Winehouse dropped her appeal in a Norwegian drug case Tuesday, and won't have to return to Europe to appear in court Jan. 12.
"After a careful review of the whole matter, they decided to drop the appeal," attorney Ole Kvelstad said by telephone regarding accepting the fine for illegal marijuana.
Looks like more sun and sand are in her future!
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Project Summary
Grantee Organization: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
State: Tennessee
Project Period: September 30, 2009 to September 29, 2012
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Project Overview:
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD), the Tennessee Respite Coalition (TRC), and the Area Agencies on Aging and Disability (AAADs) and the Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) support this proposal for the Lifespan Respite Care Program grant. Goal: Expand, enhance, and formalize a system that will improve the statewide dissemination and coordination of respite and provide and improve access and quality of respite to families, thereby reducing caregiver strain.
Objectives for the project are to: 1) facilitate coordination among respite programs and providers and ensure an inclusive coalition for respite services; 2) increase access to respite through a "no wrong door" coordinated system; 3) develop a plan to collect and analyze data about the respite needs of families and the provision of respite services statewide; 4) enhance abilities of the TRC to respond to respite needs through a Respite Specialist; 5) increase opportunities for provider and caregiver training; and 6) increase respite volunteer training.
Outcomes and Products:
Anticipated Outcomes include: 1) increase awareness of the Lifespan Respite System statewide; 2) coordinate and expand the number of respite care providers to ensure on-going communication; 3) increase the capability of TRC to respond to the needs of caregivers, to provide on-going training, and to recruit additional providers and volunteers; 4) increase access to services; 5) partner the colleges/universities to expand the volunteer respite program model and increase respite volunteers; 6) update the current TRC computer database to provide a tracking system and data on respite referral results across age and disability, on access to respite, and track the success of referrals across the system; and 7) develop a plan for sustainability of the system through fundraising and grants. Products: TCAD will submit key products such as "how-to" manual, reproducible materials, and a cost assessment methodology.


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New York, 9 October 2014
Statement of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before the General Assembly on item "The First Committee During the works of the United Nations General Assembly 69th Regular Session".
For full speech, please go to speeches section.
New York, 27 September 2014
Statement of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before the 69th General Assembly Debate By HRH. Prince Saud AlFaisal.
New York, 18 September 2014
The Saudi Permanent Mission to the United Nations and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the New York have celebrated the Saudi National Day on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. The Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Abdallah Y. Al-Mouallimi and the Consul-General of the Kingdom in New York, Mr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Sharif has held a ceremony on this occasion in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, attended by the Secretary General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, and Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Jean Ellison, and the President of the General Assembly to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador John Ashe, a large number of officials of the United Nations and the permanent representatives of the Member States to the United Nations, and the consuls of Arab, Islamic, and other friendly countries.
Ambassador Mouallimi gave a speech on this occasion in which he said, "We celebrate the anniversary of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which is the anniversary of the unification of this Country. As you know, the Saudi experience is the most important and successful experience of unionism at the level of the Arab world during this century and the previous one. Thank God, Saudi Arabia today more than any time before, is a castle for stability and an oasis of prosperity not only for its children but for the children of the Arab and Islamic Nation. It extends its goodness and its bid to include the whole world in general and the Arab and Islamic world in particular; in addition to its effective contribution at the international level in the fields of mutual relations and international cooperation."
The Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, gave a speech on this occasion in which he congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, and Crown Prince and Second Deputy Premier and the people of Saudi Arabia, praising the pivotal and important role of Saudi Arabia, stressing that the Kingdom is a founding member of the United Nations and that he seeks to build a strong partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United Nations. The Secretary-General also stressed that the Kingdom is an influential force in the international arena by saying, "We are closely working with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to achieve world peace, development issues, and human rights; the three axes upon which the United Nations is based."
The event was attended by members of the Saudi Mission, consular and diplomatic corps, and a number of esteemed individuals of politics and economics of various nationalities; in addition to a large number of Saudi citizens, students on scholarships, and businessmen and members of the Arab and Muslim communities present in the United States. At the end of the ceremony, commemorative photos were taken.
New York, 6 August 2014
Statement of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before the General Assembly on item "The Situation in Gaza Strip".
New York, 22 July 2014
Statement of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before the Security Council on item "The Situation in The Middle East".
New York, 17 July 2014
On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador/ Abdallah Y. Al-Mouallimi, signed a protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands. On behalf of the Solomon Islands, H.E. the Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador / Colin Beck, signed the protocol.
On this occasion, both their Excellencies assured that their countries being guided by their mutual willingness to strengthen relations and broaden cooperation between them; and in support of international security and peace, have decided to establish diplomatic relations at the Representative Level (Non-Resident Ambassador) in accordance with the Provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 18 April 1961.
Both parties are confident that this step will lead to an enhanced and fruitful cooperation between the two countries in political, economic, arts, commercial and cultural fields; and establishing the best friendly relations in various fields.
New York, 14 July 2014
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a directive to provide the Palestinian Red Crescent in Gaza with SR 200 million.
In a press statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Finance Minister Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Assaf said that the directive has allocated this amount for immediate needs of medicines and medical equipment and supplies necessary to treat the victims of the Israeli attacks against the Gaza Strip which claimed the lives of thousands of innocent children, women, elderly and people of special needs.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Group, Ambassador Abdullah Al-Mouallimi, held in New York iftar banquet in honor of His Excellency the Minister of Economy and Planning, Dr. Mohammed bin Suleiman Al-Jasserwho is currently in New York to represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the high-level Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
On this occasion Ambassador, Al-Mouallimi delivered a speech in which he welcomed His Excellency the Minister, attended this occasion Saudi Consul General in New York, Khaled Al-Sharif and President of the Office of Saudi Aramco in North America Eng. Abdulmohsen Al-Mikhailed and some Saudi businessmen and Employees Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom in New York .
New York, 11 July 2014
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is coordinating with representatives of Arab and Islamic countries and representatives of Non-Aligned Movement to adopt the stances of the Palestinian delegation at the United Nations (UN) which call for ending Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip and stopping the ongoing Israeli killing machine. In an interview with Al-Arabiya TV Channel yesterday, Saudi Arabia's Representative to the United Nations Abdullah Al-Mouallimi said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is exerting all possible efforts to bring to calm the situation in Gaza. "The international community is responsible to compel Israel to stop this aggression," Al-Mouallimi added. Al-Mouallimi stressed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia supports the Palestinian government's endeavors to end Israeli aggression against Gaza.
New York, 10 July 2014
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud received a telephone call today from the Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon.
During the conversation, they discussed the overall incidents at the regional and international arenas.


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Governor Romney gave the most gracious concession speech I have ever heard. He emphasized working together. President Obama, in his acceptance speech, offered his hand to Governor Romney in working together along with his hand to both sides of the aisle. Congress, grasp those hands in compromise.
Let there be no more obstructionism, in the way of filibusters, to stop legislative bills good for the well being of our nation, in hopes of making either party look bad. Let both sides of the aisle go back 30 plus years to where they worked together and compromised for the good of the nation. Congress, it is not just your nation alone, but the people's nation.
God Bless the United States of America,
Colonel Colin J. N. Chauret, USAF Retired
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In the new 007 movie "Skyfall," James Bond engages in chases in cars and on motorcycles, dukes it out on top of a moving train, uses a steam shovel to help him pursue a bad guy, gets shot and plunges to his apparent death.
And that's all before Adele belts out the first note of the title song over the opening credits montage.
Yes, James Bond films reliably have delivered big action sequences for 50 years now. But the best films in the series deftly balance an assortment of ingredients - action, seduction, sophistication and a playful outrageousness.
"Skyfall" is one of the best Bond films.
The Daniel Craig incarnation of the suave British super spy delivered the first three ingredients along with an intensity the series hasn't featured since Sean Connery was behind the wheel of the Aston Martin. But they also were kind of grim and not particularly different than other post-9/11 action thrillers. Comparisons to the "Bourne" films were a common refrain from critics and fans.
With "Skyfall" director Sam Mendes keeps the action firmly rooted in the real world, one where intelligence agencies have to battle political whims as well as potential terrorists, while at the same time adding some of the grand theatrical flourishes that used to make a Bond movie distinctive from anything else.
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WHAT: "Skyfall"
STARS: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Albert Finney and Berenice Marlohe.
STORYLINE: A villain targeting MI6 and M in particular brings James Bond out of hiding.
DIRECTOR: Sam Mendes
RATING: PG-13 for intense violent sequences throughout, some sexuality, language and smoking.
Javier Bardem brings that quality to "Skyfall" as Silva. He doesn't make an appearance on screen until an hour into the film, but it's a memorable entrance. And it's best to discover his agenda and his motivations in the theater instead of in advance so I'll only say that Silva is likely to join the pantheon of great Bond villains, unlike any of 007's foes for the last two decades. And it's the first time in recent memory (or ever?) that a performance in a Bond movie is generating Oscar buzz.
But before Silva appears on screen, it's clear that he has a beef with M (Judi Dench), the head of the MI6 unit. That opening sequence has Bond chasing an encrypted computer file that contains the identities of every NATO agent fighting terrorism around the world.
The thief escapes, and it's not a spoiler to say that Bond survives that shooting and freefall. He does decide to stay in hiding, though, until there is an attack on MI6 that is used to unlock the secrets on the hard drive. The identities of five undercover agents are revealed online with the promise to reveal five more each week. M is not only under attack from Silva but also from some in the British government, who believe the leak is a sign that M's best days are behind her.
"Skyfall" finds a way to provide a fresh look at familiar characters. The screenplay by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and John Logan gives Dench more to do than in the last six Bond films combined, and it also offers a peek into Bond's past, offering a hint at the childhood that shaped his steely character.
Mendes handles these elements and adds other little tidbits to tantalize long-time Bond fanatics without disrupting the narrative drive of the story at hand and without reducing "Skyfall" to an homage or an exercise in nostalgia.
It's fun and intense, rewarding the return customers while offering plenty to entertain those who never have heard the phrase "Shaken, not stirred" before.
And the movie introduces several characters that likely will play vital roles in future movies. And if those movies can build on what Mendes does in "Skyfall," the future of the Bond franchise never has looked brighter.


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The guy Mark showcases is barely eating for months on end [/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=magnolia1973;1043828]Basically, he took on a diet that a lot of people could not maintain that isn't really primal....
Worked for him, no doubt. But a discouraging message to overweight people to think they need to just function while hungry to lose.[/QUOTE]
These made me think that maybe I was reading a different Friday success story from everyone else. I went back to see what I missed.
As I understand it, the second time he focused on diet, he did an alternate day 'fast', eating normally one day, and eating within a four-hour window on the alternate days. In essence, a late lunch and a dinner. That doesn't seem like 'barely eating', or beyond maintaining by many, or needing to be hungry all the time.
Or am I misunderstanding?
What I thought was interesting about his story, was how he chose to focus all out for 100 days. Not many of us can or want to do that, but it is good to hear about the different methods people use to motivate themselves. And, I thought it was neat that one of the commentors was able to tell him that there is an actual term for this kind of experiment, a 'gong'. Learn something new every day.


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Volume is supporting this rally but momentum has faded.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is with her. During a Facebook Live interview, Schultz explained why he's supporting Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Zynga (ZNGA) stock was rising in late-afternoon trading today as Barclays increased its 2017 earnings forecast for the company.


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One thing for certain is when Mother Nature decides that it's time for winter, she leaves no doubt in any ones mind. This week we've seen single digit temperatures and a our high was a balmy 22 degrees. I know that's considered seasonable for our friends up north, but when your normal temp for the month is 32, it's just down right bitter.
Luckily I was off all week for winter break so I didn't have to brave the extreme cold at 4 am each day, and next week is looking like things are getting back to normal, our normal 30 degree temps for this time of year. But it's winter in the North East, and that's the way it is……sigh
Today we're not going to worry about cold weather or weather reports, because today is guest post Friday! And it's my pleasure to turn my blog over to Cindy from Cindy's Recipes and Writings . So sit back relax and warm up with bowl of Smoky Salmon Chowder as I give you Cindy and ……..
Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Hi, I'm Cindy from Cindy's Recipes and Writings. I'm a longtime fan of Chef Dennis and I'm happy to be guest posting for his Friday series. I'm a professional cook, freelance writer and recipe developer. I love growing my own food and discovering new flavor combination at work and at home to share on my blog.
This time of year I especially love soups, stews and chowders. I relish the warm, silky smooth texture of pureed tomato bisque sipped from my favorite mug. Chicken Noodle Soup is on hand during flu season. It is easy on the tummy and the aroma wafting up your nose jump starts your appetite and maybe it helps open your sinuses too.
Sometimes I'm in the mood for something more hearty and full-bodied in my bowl. These times I turn to more complex flavors like seafood with layers of smoky goodness from bacon and smoked paprika.
Fresh Salmon pairs well with those smoky undertones. Salmon's flavor also blends well with milk. I keep the mirepoix on the crisp side and par-cook the potatoes.
All this takes about 30 minutes start to finish. Sound good? I think so too.
- 1 pound Fresh Salmon Filet skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cups fish or chicken stock
- 2 cups diced potatoes 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 4 slices pre-cooked bacon chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
Bring potatoes and stock to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes or until about halfway cooked.
Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon and set aside.
While potatoes cook, saute celery, onions and carrots in oil until crisp tender, about 3 minutes.
Add salmon pieces, anchovy paste, paprika, bacon and vegetables to the saucepan.
Cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until fish and potatoes are thoroughly cooked.
Remove from heat and add milk.
Serve with warm crusty bread. Delicious!
With winter chilling us to the bone, what could be better than a hearty bowl of soup, just what you need to warm the body and soul. Thanks Cindy for such a delicious guest post. Now before you forget, head on over to Cindy's Recipes and Writings and say hi to Cindy, just don't forget to tell her Chef Dennis sent you.
Thanks so much for stopping by today, have a great weekend……. stay warm and stay full.


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Keep up to date with all that's new around the world - read match reports and more from every international played
Richard Levi hit the fastest Twenty20 international century as South Africa beat New Zealand by eight wickets in Hamilton.
Levi took just 45 balls to reach three figures, crashing a record 13 sixes along the way, to level the three-match series.
It was stunning stuff from the 24-year-old opener, in just his second international match, as he finished unbeaten on 117 from 67 balls.
The innings dwarfed New Zealand's 173 for four, built upon Martin Guptill's 47, as South Africa got home with four overs remaining.
The Black Caps looked to wrap up the rubber after their opening-match win and made quick progress early thanks to Guptill.
The opener, who had struck seven successive half-centuries in all forms of cricket prior to this game, hit 47 from 35 balls to leave the Black Caps 97 for two when he departed, courtesy of a top-edge to Albie Morkel off Marchant de Lange.
Brendon McCullum added 35 off 31 deliveries while James Franklin accelerated the rate further with a 10-ball 28, including four sixes.
But Franklin's hitting was nothing in comparison to Levi, who announced himself on the international stage in some style.
He lost Hashim Amla and Wayne Parnell in the first five overs, leaving the Proteas in some trouble at 41 for two, but unleashed some brutal shots to power his side to victory in quick time.
Doug Bracewell was on the receiving end of most of the carnage, conceding 37 from two overs, as Levi got his first 50, with his only single to the offside at that point, off 25 balls.
The fireworks then began in earnest as he took 20 more balls to reach his ton before wrapping up a comprehensive victory.


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Conditional and Final: Auto-recycle Permit Ends County-Car Collector Conflict
Years of some forward, a lot of reverse, an occasional neutral, and not a few fender-bending ego bruises cruised to a relatively happy park Tuesday with car collector Dana Jones receiving a permit from the Natrona County Commission for an auto reduction and recycling center west of Casper.
The five-member commission voted 4-1 to grant Jones a conditional use permit for the center on a six-acre plot on his 50-acre property just east of Natrona and just south of U.S. 20-26.
"The two issues that we dealt with with Dana Jones are resolved with the contingency that a conditional use permit is a permit that has restrictions on it," Commission Chairman Bill McDowell said after the two-and-a-half-hour meeting at the old courthouse.
Jones and his wife Judy, who own a fuel-hauling company, had been locked in a code enforcement and property rights dispute with the county for years over whether he was allowed to keep hundreds of old cars, trucks and other vehicles on his properties on North Eight Mile Road near Mills and near Natrona.
District Court Judge Thomas Sullins ruled in January on a civil suit Jones brought against the county that state law allowed him to keep vehicles older than 25 years on his North Eight Mile Road property. Jones said Tuesday that the county's criminal case against him over code violations ended now that he had obtained the conditional use permit for the other property.
But the permit didn't come without the final, critical skirmish Tuesday evening.
Commissioners expressed concerns over whether Jones' scores of vehicles would be adequately screened from view from the highway, and whether the permit might lead to other, bigger industrial operations in rural Natrona County.
Jones, his attorney Harry Bondi, and a group of supporters testifying during the public hearing fielded questions from the commissioners about cleaning a nearby creek where cars had been put decades before Jones bought the place, and removing any vehicles not adequately kept from view.
"We need to do whatever we need to do to make it work," Jones said.
The size of the containment area had been reduced from 18 acres as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 17. That commission's department already had vetted the Jones' request and determined it met the requirements for a conditional use permit to not overburden county resources, not cause environmental problems, not impair the use of adjacent properties, and not hurt public health and safety.
The Planning Department had received six letters from neighbors opposing Jones' project, but none of those critics attended the meeting.
However, neighbor Tami Larsen told commissioners she supported Jones' plans.
Others came to Jones' defense, including local car restorers who would use parts or vehicles from Jones' collection.
"We need this," said Scott Clamp of Mills. "This is highly valuable."
Commissioners Terry Wingerter and Matt Keating supported the permit request from the outset.
Commissioner Rob Hendry had his doubts because of some neighbors' concerns, but was impressed that Larsen supported Jones.
Commissioner Forrest Chadwick flatly objected to the permit request, saying itwould open the door to industrial operations in rural areas.
McDowell voiced the same doubt until commissioners approved a motion insisting Jones screen the majority of vehicles from view. "This will not be as big an impact as it would have been had it been delivered through the planning and Zoning process."


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On Sunday, the Granville Inn's parking lot held cars with license plates from Ohio, Illinois, Texas, and Connecticut, and one couple at the bar clinked glasses in a toast to their son, who was likely on campus gearing up for Induction.
On campus, as parents milled about on the Common waiting for the official start to their children's college careers, the first-year students were making their way into Swasey Chapel, sidestepping the seal, of course (word gets out quickly around here), to meet the Aug-O staff that would guide them through activities and events on campus geared toward a smooth transition into college life.
By 6:45, the sun thankfully had dipped below Talbot as the new students processed from Swasey to the Reese~Shackelford Common. The faculty welcomed them with applause, a scene that will play out again just four years from now, when the Class of 2017 marches in cap and gown.
It was the first Induction Ceremony for Denison's 20th president, Adam Weinberg, who began his address with an expression of thanks to the parents who had guided their students along the path to their college careers and who had spent that hot day readying student rooms for the fall semester.
"Our history is generations of Denison alumni who have achieved a lifetime of personal, professional, and civic success," Weinberg told the Class of 2017. "They have done it in business, politics, education, athletics, the arts, and everything in between. If you take advantage of Denison, it will open opportunities and ways of being that you cannot even imagine as you sit here tonight."
Both Weinberg and Ana Morales '14, DCGA president, urged students to break out of their comfort zones. "I wish for you to be courageous and challenge yourself even if you might fail," Morales told the incoming class, "because fear will stand in the way of your opportunities."
Weinberg issued not one charge to the class, but 10: "Ask questions, manage your time, follow your heart, be creative, respect others, take risks, maintain your integrity, show courage, take care of yourself, and enjoy it all."
Yes, indeed, Class of 2017: Enjoy it all and welcome to Denison.
(You can see more photos on our Flickr site.)
2013 Induction Addresses
Adam Weinberg, President – Welcome to Denison: A message to our incoming students
Julie Houpt '75, Vice President for Institutional Advancement – Call to service
Catherine Dollard '88, Department of History, Chair of the Faculty – Faculty welcome
Ana Victoria Morales '14, President of DCGA – Student welcome


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A Cedar Rapids attorney with a gambling problem has been disbarred.
The Gazette reports that documents filed last week with the Iowa Supreme Court say Susan Hense had taken $800,000 from client accounts for her "gambling addiction."
Hense had been in practice since September 1996. She admitted to the misconduct and didn't fight disbarment.
Hense says in an affidavit that she regretted "beyond my ability to describe, my theft of funds belonging to my clients."
Hense admitted to her gambling problem and said she hadn't gambled since entering treatment in October.
No criminal charges have been filed against Hense so far.


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Are you going there for pilates or nutritional advice?
If I were you I'd skip their nutritional sessions, or you'll end up smacking your head against a wall during the class
As I was sitting tortuously through my pilates class nutrition lecture day, the teacher said protein should only make up 10-15% of calories and that too much can cause bone loss...Now I know this is hogwash, but I've never even heard that before. Was there some flawed study that "proved" this before or something? Anyone have any thoughts?
Also, when she asked the class what the best source of protein was. I said:
Me: Eggs.
Her: Close....egg whites.
Me: Oh, you gotta eat the whole egg!
Her: Gives me weird look and continues with bull crap.
KFCialis - It may be boneless...but you won't be! - Stephen Colbert
My Powerlifting journal in preparation for my first meet - http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum/thread54184.html
Are you going there for pilates or nutritional advice?
If I were you I'd skip their nutritional sessions, or you'll end up smacking your head against a wall during the class
If you're interested in my (very) occasional updates on how I'm working out and what I'm eating click here.
I have been reading about this today. There are some who believe that too much protein can prevent the body from properly using calcium. There is of course a minefield of conflicting ahem 'research'. Google it.
Lost the weight using CW. Now I just want to be healthier.
Lisa's primal-ish when she feels like it journal.
Feel free to read and/or comment, but don't expect me to listen.
Distance walked 2012: 321 kms as of June 15.
I feel so bad for everyone who takes it as gospel. I've considered giving everyone a card with marksdailyapple.com on it. Maybe at least a few people will give it a shot.
Can't find a random, controlled trial exploring the effects of dietary protein on bone density, however a Google Scholar search turns up far more observational studies saying that protein positively associates with bone density than the opposite.
I have heard a lot of conjectural type hoohah about the dangers of animal protein specifically: that the amino acids make your body acidic overall, and that the calcium in your bones is alkalizing and used to counteract the acidity from eating too much animal protein. Of course, this was all on a vegan propaganda website (notmilk.com I think?).
I find it funny that people are so quick to vilify animal protein as potentially harmful when it's really the soda that everybody drinks that is killing the bones of America.
Type 1 Diabetic. Controlling blood sugar through primal life.
2012 Goals:
Maintain A1c of 6.0 or lower
More dietary fat, less carbs, moderate protein
LHT and sprint as per PB fitness
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This issue is really important to me. In the future to battle some health related problems, I may have to go on Hormone Therapy. For men some of the more serious side effects are muscle loss and loss of bone density. So thanks for bring this up.
These are just a couple of things that I found in a very quick search:
The truth about bone density and animal protein- fighting vegan/vegetarian disinformation.. | I on the worlds Weblog
Protein Consumption and Bone Mineral Density in the Elderly
Protein intake: effects on bone mineral density and the rate of bone loss in elderly women
There were many more, but they almost all seem to say the same thing. Protein intake has a positive effect on BMD.
"Every Day is A Bonus" "Discovering Primal Blueprint is an Added Bonus to the Day"
Cancer tries to suck the life out of the day ---DON'T LET IT
Here is the Gospel on Bone Density:
Osteoporosis Part 1 - 11/01/11
Osteoporosis Part 2 + Vitamin K2 Story 11/08/11
Osteoporosis Part 3 Related Drugs & Disease 11/12/11
Osteoporosis Rx Part 4 - 11/13/11
Too bad college nutrition classes are all FULL OF SHIT & a total waste of time. You will have to unlearn nearly everything they tell you. Don't let them brain wash you with their BS. THE most important thing to prevent bone loss is Vitamin D3, and most folks need 10,000 IU Daily of Vitamin D3 Geltabs to get their blood level up to the required 70-100 ng/ml.
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Welcome to North Carolina Mountain Investments, we specialize in offering our clients exceptional representation, whether you are buying a mountain cabin nestled in the Wilkes County mountains or selling the perfect home in a small town where raising a family in a safe & friendly community is the way of life. Relocating? We've done it! Let us help you start enjoying Wilkes County where the mountains begin! Choosing the right realtor makes all the difference, read what are clients are saying.....
Hello, we are Adam and Mary Brooks, we moved from Md. To Wilkes county NC, we are a military family we lived in Jacksonville NC before when I was in the US Marine Corps. After serving in Iraq we returned to Md.to be with family, and after several years of working and assisting family we decided to return back to the beautiful state of NC but in a more rural setting, in doing so I started to research the mountains of NC and up comes Mr. Mike Martinez so after researching the area we decided to give Mike a call and the rest is history, this miracle worker got us into one of the most beautiful homes in the area, he also set us up with an awesome lender as well, several times I had to ask when do take off, and it's his wonderful wife as well Mrs. Janet Martinez both of these people are the best and we highly recommend them, they do not quit until you are in your new home, we are proud to welcome the Martinez family into our Marine family so if you are moving to Wilkes County NC and you want the best take it from us give Mike and Janet Martinez of NC Mountain Investments a call!
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We just had the pleasure of working with Mike and Janet Martinez on a real estate deal. We were very impressed with their professionalism and ability to make this one of the best experiences we have had. We have bought houses all over the US and so we are quite experienced in the things that could potentially go wrong. They are a great team and go the extra mile making sure every detail is perfect. We would definitely recommend them to anyone.
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My husband and I chose to contact Mike regarding a property we saw here online because of his stellar client reviews. Well, after helping us find and obtain the perfect home for my entire family I couldn't be happier that we did so. Mike and Janet were super-responsive to our inquiries and needs. They assisted us so well through the process that their side of the purchase was pleasant and easy. I couldn't recommend them more highly. When the rest of my family cross state lines to join me, I know who they'll be calling when it's their time to find a home. Thank you, Mike!
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Working with Mike & Janet was a pleasure. Mike and his wife Janet are an excellent team. Janet runs the office, handles all the difficult tasks and Mike gets to drive around all day working with customers. The entire process of buying our home was smooth and always communicated in a professional manner. I would highly recommend using mike and Janet for any real-estate transaction.
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Houston's quest for Conference USA perfection has given the Cougars renewed ambition.
Todd Buchanan, Houston's first-year coach, isn't too shy to say that his team's time is now.
"I think they understand and have bought in that this has got to be a one-and-done year," he said. "That's the mentality that I have challenged them with, as far as coming in every game with that mind-set of championship basketball. You're building a resume. You're doing the body of work every single game."
Houston (17-4, 8-0 Conference USA) puts its undefeated league record on the line when it meets Tulane (17-5, 6-3) at 1 p.m. today at Fogelman Arena. The matchup features Conference USA's top two contenders, and the result will help focus the league race.
In his return to Houston, Buchanan has produced immediate results. He was an assistant for the Cougars from 2000 to 2005. Before the 2005-06 season, he became head coach at Houston Baptist, where he was 80-68 in five seasons. His first head-coaching job was at Montevallo from 1996 to 1998.
Houston earned a scrappy victory over SMU on Jan. 30 to keep its conference mark spotless. The Cougars trailed by six points with 38 seconds left, but they went on an 11-0 run to close. Houston stole three inbounds passes in the stretch to spark the comeback.
Senior forward Courtney Taylor, the returning Conference USA Player of the Year, leads Houston, averaging 15.8 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. She has 14 double-doubles this season. Her season-high 24 points came in a victory over Texas-San Antonio on Dec. 7.
"She's willing to go in the trenches and get rebounds and steals," Buchanan said. "She makes things happen."
Houston has made a comfortable Conference USA lead happen. Tulane trails Houston by 2 1/2 games, and third-place teams Rice and Memphis are three back. Houston has not lost since Jan. 4 against Lamar.
Tulane dropped its first road game of the season against SMU on Thursday night in a contest that included 17 ties and 16 lead changes. The score was tied at 73 before SMU sophomore guard Alisha Filmore put the Mustangs ahead for good with a layup with 4.2 seconds left. Tulane senior guard Roshaunda Barnes was called for a charge on the ensuing possession, and SMU's Samantha Mahnesmith made both free throws to ice the victory.
The outcome spoiled Barnes' offensive showing. The 5-foot-6 Baton Rouge native scored a team-high 20 points, two shy of her season-best output that came in a loss to Southern Miss on Jan. 20.
Tulane has not won consecutive games since defeating East Carolina on Jan. 13 and Marshall on Jan. 16. On Jan. 30, Tulane beat Texas-El Paso to snap a two-game losing streak at Fogelman Arena.
Houston has solved Tulane of late. The Cougars have won four consecutive games against the Green Wave.
"The most important thing for us is to try to gain some momentum again," Tulane Coach Lisa Stockton said. "We have to be ready to play these teams at their best."
Houston is Conference USA's best. Today, the Cougars will try to remain perfect.
"You have to have that edge going into every game," Buchanan said.


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Top iPhone Racing Games of All Time
Welcome to VideoGamer.com's top racing games of All Time, a list of the best videogames, generated by editorial reviews and popularity on the site. Here's a look at our favourites...
Remember, this list is in descending order! VideoGamer.com is always open to hearing about your opinion. Would your list be different? If so let us know on the Forums or tweet us @VideoGamerCom.
Aqua Moto Racing
Aqua Moto is a fine addition to the AppStore, combining intuitive, fun gameplay with smart visuals and a decent amount of content.
2XL Supercross
With a better game built around the superb presentation and impressive controls, 2XL Supercross could have been a real must-buy title for the iPhone.
Fast Five the Movie: Official Game
Gameloft's Fast Five is good fun while it lasts and looks as good as any racer on the App Store, but a short campaign, some iffy drift mechanics and a somewhat erratic frame rate let the side down.
Death Rally
Death Rally is great fun for a few hours, but without real players to compete against, it quickly runs out of gas.
Draw Race
With more tracks promised in future updates, Draw Race is highly recommended. It's not nearly as accomplished as some of the iPhone's advanced racers, but it's good addictive fun.
2XL ATV Offroad
2XL ATV is a great iDevice racer that has a lot more going for it than the developer's previous off-road racer.
DrawRace 2
Sometimes a second crack at the whip can make all the difference, and Draw Race 2 is perfect proof.
Need for Speed: Undercover
A unique control set up combined with a well-executed, well-established franchise makes this a definite must have for fans of the series and newcomers alike.
Real Racing
Real Racing delivers what is undeniably a gorgeous looking experience that will have fans of Forza/Gran Turismo grinning from ear to ear all day long.
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing has all the best qualities that Mario Kart initiated years ago and features controls tailored to the portable iOS devices.


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The siren series In-ear monitors are named after famous rock songs about women. Jerry Harvey Audio produced a special version of the Roxanne tuned for the Astell&Kern in 2014. The collaboration was so successful that the two companies will now release two more models. The first new model is the Layla. This all new flagship model is nothing short of stunning visually as well as sonically....
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Concern over pet food safety has some animal owners scrutinizing ingredient labels and thinking organic.
Though only 1 percent of all products were affected by the recent Menu Foods recall, pet owners are taking a closer look at what they're buying.
Some are stirring up homemade concoctions.
Like Jim and Debbie Riley, who threw out the dry and pouch foods they were feeding their 6-year-old Australian shepherd-Sheltie mix.
"We were paranoid because he had a bout of autoimmune mediated hemolytic anemia a year ago," Debbie said. "So when we heard about the recall, we immediately started feeding him homemade meals of boiled chicken, brown rice and egg."
The Rileys also searched the Internet for totally organic pet foods, settling on By Nature Organic cans at PetSmart - made with organic poultry and well water.
"Skipper has fallen in love with it," Riley said. "And I can see why. It has a wonderful smell."
Retailers who sell natural and holistic pet products say sales have increased dramatically since the recall.
"We've had a lot of clients call and come in to talk to us about their pet food," said Debra Bertram, manager of Coronado Pet Shoppe. "Sales of some of our natural products, like Premium Edge and Merrick foods, has increased about 40 percent."
Texotic Pets, which carries six all-natural brands - "with no fillers and by-products" - is getting several new customers searching for alternative pets foods, owner Jean Pray said.
The staff at Hereford-based Merrick Pet Care, a company that produces holistic pet foods, has received close to 3,000 calls from anxious pet owners.
"They'll see the note on our Web site saying our products aren't affected, but they call anyway," president Tyler Merrick said.
"Most say they just want to call and talk to someone - that's the level of hysteria this recall has created."
And while Merrick said the recent events have been devastating, "it has educated consumers to look at brands they're buying."
But even conscientious shoppers have trouble figuring out what's best for their pets.
"Most people don't know how to read a pet food label," said Michelle Knevelbaard, owner of Animal Lodge and a longtime dog trainer. "They don't know how to figure out things like protein content. They just want someone to tell them what's safe."
She's advising pet owners to avoid wheat gluten, one of the raw materials that has been linked to contamination.
"Some clients are feeding their dogs raw diets," said Knevelbaard, whose tried-and-true recipe includes raw chicken necks, veggies and a dash of garlic, along with a vitamin supplement and a bit of kibble.
Due to increased demand, she's carrying a frozen, prepackaged raw food that people can thaw and serve.
Jan Fielding, executive director of the Amarillo-Panhandle Humane Society, said she consults her veterinarian about the nutritional needs of her pets.
"I think awareness is essential," she said. "Pet owners need to be aware of all types of products - foods, pesticides and shampoos - so it's essential to have a good relationship with a vet."
What's been recalled?
Varieties of canned and pouched wet dog and cat food manufactured by Menu Foods;
A select variety of canned dog foods produced by Nestle Purina;
One prescription dry cat food produced by Hill's Pet Nutrition;
Various treats and snacks produced by Del Monte.
For a complete list of all products, contact the U.S. Food & Drug Administration at (888) 463-6332, or visit the Web site at www.fda.gov.Recipe for pets
Thinking about making your own pet food? See today's Lifestyles section for a meatloaf recipe for dogs.
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The Philadelphia chapter of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure says registration for its annual race on Mother's Day is down by about 18 percent over last year, reflecting lingering displeasure over the national organization's blunder in February.
Komen, the powerful breast-cancer philanthropy based in Dallas, was forced to reverse a ban on funding to Planned Parenthood's breast-health programs after blistering outrage from people who buy pink-ribbon products and run in Komen's fund-raisers.
"National made a misstep," said Elaine Grobman, chief executive officer of Komen's Philadelphia affiliate. "They apologized. They told us affiliates that it will never happen again. But we do need to regain the trust of the community."


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1,205 seniors will turn tassels this week
By Phyllis Moore
Published in News on June 9, 2009 1:46 PM
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Top students at six Wayne County public schools will be featured during commencement ceremonies this weekend. Pictured back row from left are valedictorians Andrew Swedenburg, Spring Creek High; Stephanie Walsh, Charles B. Aycock High; Caroline Keen, Rosewood High; Sarah Urdzik, Eastern Wayne High; Amber Bowden, Southern Wayne High; and Jordan McIntyre, Goldsboro High. Front row, from left, are salutatorians Lauren Player, Spring Creek; Gavin Williford, Aycock; Meredith Grantham, Rosewood; Katy Mazer, Eastern Wayne; April Tucker, Southern Wayne; and Dominique Sauls, Goldsboro.
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During the late 1930s and early '40s, Ohio State University graduate Ruby Elzy was in the top tier of American sopranos. Making her debut as Serena in George Gershwin's landmark work, "Porgy and Bess," she would go on to entertain Eleanor Roosevelt in the White House, and co-star in "Birth of the Blues" opposite Bing Crosby and Mary Martin.
In 2004, Columbus author David Weaver chronicled Elzy's career in "Black Diva of the Thirties: The Life of Ruby Elzy." Two years later, he produced a CD of her monumental performances.
Here are two excerpts:
1. "My Man's Gone Now" (from "Porgy and Bess"), with spoken introduction by George Gershwin. Rehearsal recording with the CBS Studio Orchestra, George Gershwin, conductor. Recorded 7/19/35.
2. "Summertime" (from "Porgy and Bess") performed on Fred Allen's radio show, "Town Hall Tonight," at NBC studios, 4/28/37.
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Personal Description:
Vicki J. Marion
January 5, 1951- May 14, 2009
You cared so much,
Through out your entire life.
When we look back we will
Remember your loving smile,
At times your wacky personality.
Through the years you have played
So many roles to the ones you loved.
A daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother,
Caregiver and friend.
Always willing to go above and beyond,
Never expecting anything in return.
Such a strong, honest individual
Who was loved by so many.
Can't even begin to fathom how much
You will be missed, by all
You have touch with your selfless devotion.
There will forever be pieces
Of you inside us all, for you made
Such a difference in our lives.
You truly made this world a better place.
If only we had a little more time
To say "Thank You".
For showing us that there is
Always room within our hearts,
To care for someone in need.
We will forever cherish your memory,
Until the day we meet again.
By: Sarah Smith
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Vicki was diagnosed at the end of March 2009, began chemo but developed complications and lost her battle on 05/14/2009. The dedication is a poem written by our niece, Sarah and really describes Vicki – always putting the needs of others before her own. The only symptoms she had were what she thought were gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue, which she attributed to longer hours at work. She was taken from us much too soon, there was so much more we wanted to share with her. She was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.
Last updated on: 08/10/2009
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This gymnasium in Utrecht by Dutch studio NL Architects has no windows but features walls that swell outwards to let light in from above (+ slideshow). More »
Tag: sports
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Skidome Denmark
by CEBRA
Danish architecture studio CEBRA has revealed a proposal for a snowflake-shaped ski dome that would be the biggest in the world, with three kilometres of slopes arching over a river in the Danish city of Randers. More »
Tyršův Stadion by
QARTA Architektura
To create a full-length running track inside this refurbished gym in the Czech Republic, Prague studio QARTA Architektura added a translucent extension that projects out on stilts (+ slideshow). More »
N10 Sports Facility
by Comoco Architects
Portuguese studio Comoco Architects has converted a warehouse in Coimbra once used for storing industrial materials into an indoor football ground (+ slideshow). More »
Fala Park
by PL.architekci
Stray balls aren't a problem on the rooftop tennis court of this sports centre in western Poland by PL.architekci, thanks to the cage that covers the building (+ slideshow). More »
Paralympic design: Flex-Foot
Cheetah blades
To conclude our series on designs at the London 2012 Paralympics we're focussing on the most talked-about equipment used at the games - carbon-fibre prosthetic blades inspired by the hind legs of a cheetah. More »
Paralympic design: discus throwing frame
Discus-thrower Derek Derenalagi competes using a custom frame that's specially designed to meet strict rules for Paralympic athletics, which state that any equipment can be used so long as he can get set up and ready to compete within 60 seconds. More »
Two-handled tennis racket
spotted at the U.S. Open
Dezeen News: mixed doubles tennis player Brian Battistone turned heads at the U.S. Open this week with a two-handled tennis racket his playing partner has dubbed "the alien". More »
Paralympic design: 3D-printed seats
for wheelchair basketball
The first tailor-made 3D printed seats for wheelchair basketball are being used by competitors at the London 2012 Paralympics. More »
Paralympic design:
competitive handcycles
Athletes without the use of their lower body use cycles propelled by hand pedals in the road cycling events at the London 2012 Paralympics. More »
Paralympic design:
wheelchair rugby
Chairs used in the wheelchair rugby event at the London 2012 Paralympics are designed to withstand heavy impacts and be easily manoeuvrable. More »
Paralympic design:
adaptive rowing equipment
Stabilising pontoons and specially designed seats are just some of the modifications that can be made to equipment used by rowers at the London 2012 Paralympics. More »
Paralympic design: Draft Mistral
racing wheelchairs
Bespoke racing wheelchairs designed and manufactured by UK firm Draft will be used by a number of medal hopefuls during the London 2012 Paralympics, including Beijing gold medalist David Weir and London Marathon winner Shelly Woods (below). More »
Paralympic design: Nike Spike Pad
for Oscar Pistorius
The London 2012 Paralympics begin tonight and over the coming days we'll be featuring a selection of cutting-edge sportswear designed for the competing athletes, starting with the Nike Spike Pad as worn by "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius. More »
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Tom Chung
Psychology "absolutely critical" to sports design
- Nike's creative director for the Olympics
Psychology is on an equal footing with technological advances when designing sportswear to improve an athlete's performance, Nike's creative director for the Olympics Martin Lotti told the audience at a talk hosted by Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs at the Nike+ House of Innovation at Selfridges last night.
"It's not just about lightweight," he said. "It's about looking good as well as the psychological element. We see performance on all levels: environmental performance, psychological performance, physical performance." More »
Movie: Nike GS
Football Boot
Movie: the base and sock lining of these lightweight football boots by Nike are made of castor beans, as explained in our next movie with the brand's global creative director for the Olympics Martin Lotti ahead of this evening's exclusive event at the Nike+ House of Innovation at Selfridges. More »
Designed to Win at the Design Museum
An exhibition of design for sports is on show at the Design Museum in London to coincide with the London 2012 Olympics. More »
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