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Who Joan Rivers Most Likes to RidiculeSara Haines and Mary-Rose Abraham at Newsmakers 2 yrs ago
It's not every book which opens with a disclaimer that readers take nothing in it seriously. Diary of a Mad Diva is trademark Joan Rivers -- skewering celebrities, public figures and most especially, the comedian herself. Yet Rivers says the caution didn't stop actress Kristen Stewart from wanting the book pulled for a crude reference to Stewart's affair with a married movie director.
"Did anyone read to her that it's a joke?" Rivers wondered. "I am looking forward to going to court with Kristen Stewart."
If that actually happens, Rivers is likely to be the only party gleefully anticipating her day in court. But it's all in a day's work for the longtime actress, comedian and author – this is her 12 th book – who at 81 has a full schedule which includes hosting Fashion Police and her Web series In Bed With Joan , comedy tours, and designing and selling her own jewelry line and accessories on QVC. So what would happen if she eased up a bit?
"I would kill myself," Rivers said. "All I wanted ever was this business. Ever."
ABC News' Brian Fudge contributed to this episode.
Why Tinder CEO Believes His App Is Better than Real-Life First ImpressionsRebecca Jarvis and Mary-Rose Abraham at Newsmakers 2 yrs ago
Despite 12 million matches a day, A-list celeb users like Katy Perry, and starting his own year-long relationship through the app, Sean Rad doesn't believe Tinder is yet a success.
For the founder & CEO of the popular dating app, success is not only that "everyone who can use Tinder is on Tinder" but also "getting recurring life-altering value out of it."
Seemingly impossible goals, but for now Rad does seem satisfied that his app has facilitated 2 billion matches since its founding about a year and a half ago. And in a given day, Tinder racks up 950 million swipes per day, when users go on their smartphones and swipe right in hopes of making a connection or swipe left to pass.
"If you look through Tinder, part of the reason that it's fun is because it's not just headshots," he explained. "These are fun photos that people are using to express who they are. It's sort of like that first impression but even better. I mean, if I see somebody walking down the street, all I really have is their body language, their look. But on Tinder, I have a photo that they choose to really tell me about themselves. And that's, I think, a first impression but a little better."
What Susan Boyle Would Change in Her Famous 'Got Talent' AuditionDan Kloeffler at Newsmakers 2 yrs ago
Five albums (a sixth due in October), millions in the bank, two Grammy nominations and international fame have done very little to change the woman who sent jaws to the floor with her version of "I Dreamed a Dream," on Britain's Got Talent in 2009.
Susan Boyle, about to kick-off a U.S. tour, remains as humble, honest and appreciative as that night she determinedly walked on stage, contestant name sticker on her chest, and sang to the world a lesson about first impressions.
"I would have a new dress," Boyle said, given a re-do of her audition. "I would have ditched that frock. It was just so terrible. It looked like I was wearing a doily."
But once Boyle opened her mouth, few were taking note of what she was wearing. Her performance melted even the most hardened of judges, Simon Cowell, whom she still chats with on occasion. Even in her wildest dreams, Boyle could not have imagined the success that would follow.
Granted, Boyle's life hasn't been totally stagnant since tens of millions of viewers have watched her YouTube clip to stardom. Gone is the muted wardrobe and unwieldy hair, replaced with a polished look, for a woman whose albums have broken record sales and topped the charts.
Selena Gomez: 'I'm Living in a Bubble'Dan Kloeffler and Mary-Rose Abraham at Newsmakers 2 yrs ago
Selena Gomez needs to chill.
The 21-year-old singer/actress is getting heat to cut back on a frenetic schedule. But for someone that's been in front of the cameras, rehearsing lines since she was 7 years old, taking a break from the pressure to perform requires a friendly nudge.
"I have people saying 'Have fun!' You know, like be able to just enjoy where I am," Gomez said. "But I want to do a lot, though. I love what I do. I'm obsessed with what I do."
Right now, her obsession is with her career, not swatting rumors about an on-again/off-again relationship with Justin Bieber, or reports that she was diagnosed with lupus. Gomez is very much calling the shots when it comes to guarding her name and reputation.
Which is why she was quick to point out that her recent trip to Nepal, as a UNICEF Ambassador, highlighted the disconnect her career has created with the outside world.
"It was beautiful. It was spiritual," she said of the journey. "I never showered, ever, because I was in the field every day and it just felt like I was removed, completely, from my bubble that I live in," she said. "And it was incredible."
And yet, Gomez is not without her own needs.
What Makes an Award-Winning Chef NervousDan Kloeffler and Mary-Rose Abraham at Newsmakers 2 yrs ago
During an annual summer trip to Italy, longtime chef Nancy Silverton invited a neighbor over for lunch. And then she got nervous. Little wonder since that neighbor was Jeremiah Tower, credited as one of the developers of California cuisine. So Silverton went to her local cheese market for fresh mozzarella and prepared several sides to go with it, such as basil pesto and salted nuts. She recalled her guest told her it was one of the greatest lunches he'd ever had. And that simple meal launched a culinary empire with several restaurants in California and Singapore, appropriately called Mozza.
It's for her simple, fresh and inventive cooking that the James Beard Foundation awarded Los Angeles-based Silverton this year's Outstanding Chef in the United States. Not only is it the first time that a West Coast chef has been named since 1998, but Silverton is only the fourth woman.
Silverton said she loves to cook for "anybody that's an enthusiastic eater" but "for any chef, they're far more nervous when a fellow chef comes in."
ABC News' Brian Fudge contributed to this episode.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Promises Oprah Chai Follow-upRebecca Jarvis and Mary-Rose Abraham at Newsmakers 2 yrs ago
Even as he was making a major announcement about a new benefit for his employees, Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz promised another product rollout just a few months after debuting Oprah Chai Tea.
"This is just the beginning of the partnership between Starbucks and Oprah," Schultz said. "Stay tuned for the next one."
The drink is just one of the offerings that Starbucks' 135,000 employees in the United States prepare. More than 70 percent of those employees are students or those who want a college education.
So Starbucks hopes it can help make that happen. Calling it "the most historic thing we've ever done," Schultz announced college tuition reimbursement for its employees. The "Starbucks College Achievement Plan" is a partnership with Arizona State University through which Starbucks employees – full and part-time -- can sign up for online undergraduate courses.
"It's no doubt that in the last three years it's been a fracturing of the American dream," Schultz said. "So many people are being left behind. And specifically, when you look at debt of college students, over a trillion dollars, and the rising cost of college tuition."
Lionel Richie: 'Love Is the Only Thing That Doesn't Go Out of Style'Dan Kloeffler and Mary-Rose Abraham at Newsmakers 2 yrs ago
When Lionel Richie released his second solo album "Can't Slow Down" more than 30 years ago, it not only reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart and won a Grammy for album of the year. More remarkably, each of the eight tracks was a Top 10 hit. Every single song.
Now, it is those standards -- "Hello," "All Night Long" -- with which audiences are so familiar that going to his concert is, according to Richie, like going to "karaoke on steroids."
"You think you're coming to hear me," he explained. "I hope you like the people sitting around you because who you're going to hear for most of the night is them singing. The show is in the audience."
After wrapping international engagements, Richie is currently on tour for "All The Hits All Night Long" in the U.S. and Canada singing "every possible imaginable song I ever recorded." Songs that he wrote or co-wrote over the decades despite not knowing how to read or write music. In fact, one of his most famous collaborations was with another musician who could not either: Michael Jackson.
Richie's own playlist contains a fair amount of country music, along with standards of the R&B and pop world, including The Weeknd and Bruno Mars.
A Surprise Engagement for La Toya JacksonDan Kloeffler at Newsmakers 2 yrs ago
When you're the middle child of a large family, it can be a battle to get attention. But if your last name is "Jackson," and you have a reality show on Oprah's television network OWN, getting recognition comes without much effort. Just ask La Toya Jackson.
At 58, the middle Jackson sister is the master of her image, like surprising the world with an orchestrated announcement that she's engaged to longtime business partner and best friend Jeffre Phillips. Humbly sporting a 17.5-carat diamond ring, Jackson said she was completely surprised by Phillips' proposal: an engagement "had never crossed my mind."
"I'm loving every minute of it," she said. "He's the most caring, loving individual. I wish every girl had a Jeffre in her life."
It's not the first time Jackson will say "I do," having been married to businessman Jack Gordon in the 1990s. Physical and emotional abuse in that marriage tainted Jackson's views on relationships and men, which she describes in the first season of "Life With La Toya."
"Life with La Toya" returns for its summer premiere Saturday, June 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
Sebastian Junger on Why Soldiers Miss WarBrian Ross, Megan Chuchmach and Mary-Rose Abraham at Newsmakers 2 yrs ago
"The soldier's experience in war is inherently powerful."
It was to capture that experience that journalist Sebastian Junger embedded for a year with a platoon of U.S. soldiers in one of the most remote and dangerous outposts in Afghanistan. Together with the late photojournalist Tim Hetherington, Junger directed the Oscar-nominated 2010 documentary Restrepo with the intention of giving viewers a firsthand look at the war. The follow-up is Korengal , releasing on May 30, a film which goes even deeper into the war experience, capturing the psychology of the soldiers, especially why they would miss war.
"They come home, and of course they don't miss getting shot at, they don't miss having to shoot at people," Junger explained. "But what they do miss is that brotherhood of combat. It's not replaceable back home and I think that's the sort of secret to understanding why soldiers can miss something as terrible as war is."
Junger felt loss especially hard when Hetherington was killed in 2011 while covering the fighting in Libya. Junger was 5,000 miles away but said he somehow believed it was his fault that his friend died.
Felicity Huffman Admits Sometimes She 'Hated Being a Mother'Dan Kloeffler and Mary-Rose Abraham at Newsmakers 2 yrs ago
Felicity Huffman is a versatile actress of stage, screen and television with an Emmy, Golden Globe and Oscar nomination to her name. She's married since 1997 to the equally successful actor William H. Macy, with whom she has two daughters, ages 12 and 13. So it's rather surprising to hear her say that not only did she find mothering "bewildering, lonely, impossible and infuriating," but that, at times, she hated being a mother.
"And there were times that I hated my children," Huffman admitted. "And even saying that, I want to follow that up by saying but of course I love my children. There's such a thin band of acceptable behavior in terms of what you experience as motherhood and it made me feel like a monster."
Finding no conversation for her experience, Huffman launched the Web site "What The Flicka" to capture all the very real and raw emotions surrounding parenthood. Calling it a "virtual kitchen counter," Huffman said the site is a place where parents would be accepted and not be judged, all done with humor and irony and empathy.
ABC News' Brian Fudge contributed to this episode.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (236 votes).
In short: A huge improvement in the organisation from last year . Still one or two wrinkles in the course - surely we can avoid the double backs. Overall, a good race. Date of review: April 1, 2007
In short: Well organised, good course. Definately PB potential.In full: Everything appeared to go like clockwork (except getting out the car park at the end). Well done to the organisers for taking on board the comments and criticisma from last year and making such an improvement.Date of review: April 1, 2007
In short: Massive improvement on last year - well done to the organisers!In full: Better route than last year, especially the finish! Dodgy mile-markers made pacing a bit hit-or-miss, but a fast course with PB potential. The race village was excellent and a free post-race massage was just the ticket! With a couple of more tweaks i.e. sorting the mile markers and a a bit of fruit at the finish, this race could soon even rival Glasgow's half-marathon!Date of review: April 1, 2007
In short: wowIn full: what an incredible difference a yr makes, SUPERB, is all i can say and i was the biggest critic of last yr i'm sure, the course was ironed out, the organistaion was second to none, i cannot fault it, everyone should come and run thid nexy yr quite frankly, wonderful :o) i'm well happy in case you didnt noticeDate of review: April 1, 2007
In short: 100% better than last year, although when I got back to my car I had to wait for 45 minutes before I was allowed out of the car park. Prior warning would have been appreciated!!In full: Nice race, although some of the mile markets appeared a little dubious when compared to my GPS, although it corrected itself by the end, unlike last year when I am sure it was nearer 14 miles!!!Date of review: April 1, 2007
In short: Great race, much improved on last yearIn full: I was a bit apprehensive after the poor organisation of the race last year but credit to the organisers, they really pulled it off this time round. Great race, well organised.Date of review: April 1, 2007
In short: Much improved from last year - thanks to the organisersIn full: great day out - managed an excellent pb and lots of friendly folk. My only plea would be much better mile markers and more loos at the beginning for next yearDate of review: April 1, 2007
In short: Excellent stuff!In full: Thanks to all - very good day all round! Like everyone else, I was reluctant to enter at first because of last year's stories, but was delighted I did, as this was an exceptionally well-organised event this year. Can I have km markers next time? Thanks to all!Date of review: April 1, 2007
In short: Great Race - Good Day more support would have been nice.In full: My first half so I might be biased by that. I loved the scenery as I think only 15 min is dull/industrial and I love running with a view of the water. Good organisation, plenty of loos, lucozade stands were great. Started on time. Relative flat with a few gentle rises (which feel like mountains when you're tired).Marshals were mostly miserable sods - no clapping, smiling, cheering, waving. A few were lovely. Support was almost non-existant. Date of review: April 1, 2007
In short: Great race with massive improvements on last year!In full: I did this race last year and it was full of problems, so was really hoping to see big improvemts this year. Thankfully, the team of organisers took it all on board and made huge changes to this year's race. The start and finish was great, with the 'racers village' being a really good area to keep us all together. The course was a good one and all four people I ran with today got a PB! Only comment would be that bigger mile markers would be useful- I didn't see any signs until 5 miles. Well done organisers for a great 2007 race!Date of review: April 1, 2007
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I used the following recipe, which I may have got here.1 pound high-gluten flour9 fl oz warm water1 tsp active dry yeast1 tsp sugar1 tsp salt2 Tbsp olive oil (not extra virgin)
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It is November, time for Oprah's Favorite Things! And if Oprah can do it why not the rest of us right? Also known as "what to give any woman in your life for the holidays". So take note gents, these are some great gift ideas.
Bling – Kate Spade glitterball Ipad sleeve. What better way to give a little sparkle without having to really give the real deal?
Get Cozy – Who doesn't want to imagine they are sea worthy? This anchor scarf from J.Crew makes you feel likes sailor.
Wedge Booties – Enzo Angiolini
Chunky Necklace – Must have of the season. And in coral too. Wear it with everything. Stella and Dot Gold and Coral Epoxy Stone Bib Necklace
Stay covered – Gloves to go with your new scarf. Coach long colorblock pocket glove
– I LOVE tights. Tights might be my favorite thing. Ok well, probably not but I do love tights. A note on tights. You are never too old for tights! You are always too young for panty hose. Throw away your panty hose, get some cute tights. I'll get off my soap box now.
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Toyota has unveiled its latest concept car at the Detroit Motor Show, and this one was conceived in a very unusual way: the FT-1 was first devised and tested inside the Gran Turismo game in a collaboration between developers Polyphony Digital and Toyota's US-based Calty Design Research studio.
Standing for "Future Toyota", the FT-1 is a front-engined, rear-wheel drive sports coupé that has echoes of classic Toyotas like the 2000GT, Celica, Supra and MR2 – although Toyota says that it has been designed by a small team rather than the company's traditional consensus-driven method, and that this more streamlined approach is intended to produce cars that "resonate more deeply with customers."
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The car has what might be described as a "muscular" form – dramatically sculpted, lots of inlets, vents and ducts – and this apparently aids track-ready performance via airflow. At higher speeds, a retractable rear wing can be deployed to boost downforce.
Toyota is playing it cool regarding the FT-1's technical specifications, but we imagine that the engine will be fairly powerful. Like, over 1.1 litres at least.
Debuting on the PS3 today
In preparation for pitching the car's design to Toyota's higher-ups, Calty created a virtual version of the FT-1 in Gran Turismo 6 on the PS3. Company executives were then invited to take the pixellated version of the car on a spin around the Fuji Speedway; when Toyota president Akio Toyoda beat his real-world best lap time with the FT-1, the blueprints were green-lit for an actual car to be built.
From today, you'll be able to see for yourself. A free online update for GT6 adds an event featuring the FT-1. Achieve bronze or better and you'll unlock the virtual version for use in the game.
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Substitute teachers have to be tough, writes Carolyn Bucior, author of Sub Culture, in the Huffington Post.
A north London school advertised for bouncers, ex-Marines, policemen, firemen, athletes and actors to supervise students when teachers are absent. The key was experience in crowd control.
New teacher contracts were limiting the number of hours that teachers were required to cover for absent colleagues and thus more outsiders were being hired to lead classrooms, U.S. style. In England, a traditional substitute teacher, called a "supply teacher," possesses teaching credentials and earns as much as a regular teacher per day; this bouncer-filled position, called a "cover supervisor," required no credentials and paid far less.
A Montana school laid off a music teacher who'd forgotten to renew his credential but offered to hire him back as a substitute for himself.


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On the Road is a 2012 film adaptation of the Jack Kerouac novel of the same name.
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Plot:Just after his father's death, Sal Paradise, an aspiring New York writer, meets Dean Moriarty, a devastatingly charming ex-con, married to the very liberated and seductive Marylou. Sal and Dean bond instantly. Determined not to get locked in to a constricted life, the two friends cut their ties and take to the road with Marylou. Thirsting for liberty, the three young people head off in search of the world, of other encounters, and of themselves.
Directed by Walter Salles
Produced by Rebecca Yeldham, Nathanael Karmitz, Charles Gillibert
Screenplay by Jose Rivera
Based on On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Starring Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortensen, Amy Adams
Music by Gustavo Santaolalla
Cinematography by Éric Gautier
Studio American Zoetrope, MK2, Film4
Distributed by Focus Features(USA), Lionsgate/Film4 (UK), MK2 (France)
Release date(s) 2012
Country France, United Kingdom, United States
Language English
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Why Priceline Plucked Kayak
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Priceline.com's(PCLN) $1.8 billion deal to purchase Kayak Software (KYAK) came as a big surprise, but on closer inspection looks like a smart move for the online travel giant.
The deal, which coincided with Kayak's third-quarter-earnings, was certainly a bolt out of the blue. TheStreet, for example, had scheduled a post-earnings interview with Kayak CEO Steve Hafner on Thursday, but that was abruptly cancelled by the company when news of the acquisition hit.
In typical M&A fashion, Priceline shares slipped down 1.26% to $619.99 shortly after market open on Friday, while Kayak's stock climbed 26.61% to $39.39. Analyst reaction to the deal, though, is overwhelmingly positive.
"Priceline has history of successful, forward-thinking acquisitions," wrote Stifel Nicolaus analyst Michael Purcell, in a note released on Friday, pointing to the fruitful purchases of Booking.com in 2005 and Agoda in 2007. "We see very little to be negative about from the acquisition of Kayak."
Purcell pointed, in particular, to Kayak's strong organic growth, with 75% of the company's traffic coming from direct navigation that's not reliant on Google(GOOG) .
The analyst also sees plenty of potential for international expansion, noting that Kayak receives about 80% of its revenue from the U.S.
"This leaves ample room for international growth," he wrote. "Priceline's brands, such as Booking.com can continue to populate Kayak's results and bring Kayak's offerings to the individual hotel level to further penetrate advertising budgets."
Stifel Nicolaus has a buy rating and $760 price target on Priceline.
Credit Suisse analyst Stephen Ju also believes that Kayak's technology story appealed to Priceline, adding that the company's mobile app is one of the most popular travel sector apps for Apple's(AAPL) iOS operating system. The analyst rated Priceline outperform with an $838 price target.
One of the world's largest online travel agents, Priceline is well positioned for the mobile boom, something which can only be helped by the acquisition of Kayak.
Priceline does not break out its mobile revenue, but has acknowledged that it's a growing part of its business. In a note earlier this year, Deutsche Bank said that in 2011 6% to 7% of bookings for Priceline's Booking.com division came from the mobile space.
"Kayak enhances Priceline's technology prowess, and provides another brand to acquire customers," wrote Deutsche Bank analyst Ross Sandler, in a note released on Friday. "The multiple is expensive, and we are somewhat confused on the timing, but we are generally optimistic on the combination possibilities."
Deutsche Bank has a buy rating and $800 price target on Priceline.
Kayak went public in July after earning a reputation as a valuable resource for travelers.
Underlining Kayak's success, the Norwalk, Conn.-based firm reported strong third-quarter results after market close on Thursday. Kayak posted revenue of $78.6 million, comfortably above analysts' forecast of $77.36 million. Excluding items, Kayak earned 26 cents a share. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters were looking for earnings of 19 cents a share.


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5 Ways to Solve College Sticker Shock
NEW YORK ( MainStreet) -- The increasing severity of the student debt crisis has those saving for their children's or grandchildren's college education spooked.
And who can blame them? Total student debt in the U.S. weighs in at a whopping $1 trillion, and the cost of college tuition has grown at an unsustainable pace--up 1,100% over the last 35 years . That's, in part, why the portion of 25-year-olds with student debt jumped to 43% last year compared to 25% in 2003. To make matters worse, more than 40% of recent college grads are unemployed--with nary any prospects to pay down that debt.
Understandably, the families saving for college down the road look at these figures and feel anxiety.
In fact, 71% of people helping to pay for college are worried about the financial burden, according to a new nationwide survey conducted for MainStreet by GfK North America . Those trying to get ahead of the game and accrue a college fund are saving an average of $6,790 annually, according to the survey. The run-of-the-mill savings plans are popular with 53% using a straight savings account, 24% opting for a 529 or prepaid tuition plan, 13% using life insurance and 11% going with a Roth IRA. In fact, the more money you make, the more likely you are to use an advantaged 529 plan, with 24% of those with incomes over $75,000 opting for the 529 compared with only 19% of those with incomes under $75,000.
But those trying to save big for prestigious private schools may be less than enthused with their return on investment: the lifetime earnings advantage of college graduates over those with a mere high school degree is pegged at $279,893--just a tad more than the cost of a top four-year institution.
The mounting tuition costs and ROI considerations are enough to worry Joseph Orsolini, a CFP in Glen Ellyn, Ill. who is saving for his two sons--in first grade and fourth grade--to go to college.
Since his kids were born, he's used a Coverdell Education Savings Account (a tax-advantaged plan similar to a 529) and saves $100 monthly while kicking in extra for birthdays and Christmas to max out the $2,000 annual limit. He's also considering adding an in-state 529 to take advantage of the Illinois 529 tax credit.
"I am highly aware of and anxious about the future cost of college," he told MainStreet. "The choice is either write lots of small checks over a long time or a few big checks when they go to college. Smaller checks are easier."
Orsolini also has a few tricks up his sleeve: he realizes that room and board together costs about $9,000 annually, and so he may think about having his kids choose a school nearby so they can live at home for a few years to net significant savings.


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The 2008 U.S. Paralympic Team roster for rowing has been set, pending United States Olympic Committee approval. Four crews will represent the United States at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China.
The U.S. will have crews competing in the men's adaptive single sculls, women's adaptive single sculls, trunk-arms double sculls and legs-trunk-arms four with coxswain. The nine-person roster includes seven veterans of the adaptive national team and one athlete with Paralympic experience. Women's single sculler Laura Schwanger is a three-time Paralympic track and field athlete, winning four gold medals in 1988, three silver medals and a bronze medal in 1992 and three silver medals in 1996.
Angela Madsen and Scott Brown have won four gold medals at the world championships in the trunk-arms double sculls, while men's single sculler Ron Harvey is a three-time world championships medalist. The leg-trunk-arms four with coxswain crew includes three national team veterans and two rookies.
Rowing at the 2008 Paralympic Games runs September 9-11, with finals set for September 11. Racing will be contested over a 1,000-meter course and will take place at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park, located in the Mapo Town in the Shunyi district of Beijing. The rowing course in located about 45 kilometers outside of downtown Beijing.
This marks the first year that rowing will be a part of the Paralympic Games. The International Rowing Federation (FISA) introduced adaptive rowing on a world championship level at its 2002 World Rowing Championships in Seville, Spain.
USRowing is a nonprofit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. USRowing's Official Sponsor is Johnson & Johnson; its Official Suppliers are Hudson Boat Works and NIKE, Inc.; its Official Patron is Concept2; its Official Electronics Outfitter is Nielsen Kellerman; its Official Timer is Powerhouse Timing; its Official Registrar is RegattaCentral; and its Preferred Printer is Sport Graphics Printing. USRowing also receives generous support from the National Rowing Foundation.
2008 U.S. Paralympic Team Roster
Name, Hometown, Affiliation
Adaptive Men's Single Sculls
Ron Harvey, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach Rowing Association
Adaptive Women's Single Sculls
Laura Schwanger, Harrisburg, Pa., Philadelphia Rowing Program for the Disabled
Trunk-Arms Double Sculls
Angela Madsen (s), Long Beach, Calif., California Adaptive Rowing Program
Scott Brown (b), Collingdale, Pa., Philadelphia Rowing Program for the Disabled
Legs-Trunk-Arms Four with Coxswain
Simona Chin (c), Houston, Texas, Thompson Boat Club
Jamie Dean (s), Pickerington, Ohio, Wake Forest/Greater Columbus RA
Jesse Karmazin (3), Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Potomac Boat Club
Tracy Tackett (2), Phoenixville, Pa., Vesper Boat Club
Emma Preuschl (b), Indianapolis, Ind., Purdue Univ. Crew Club/Indianapolis RC
2008 Paralympic Games Coaching and Support Staff
Name, Position, Affiliation
Karen Lewis, Head Coach, Philadelphia Program for the Disabled
Frank Biller, Boatman, Vesper Boat Club
Margaux Jackson, Team Manager, USRowing
Jeffry McGinnis, Team Support, Philadelphia Program for the Disabled


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The Fitness Gear ® 55 lb Hammertone Kettlebell is a training tool that lets you reach fitness goals, big and small. Add it to your workout and achieve whole body fitness as you sculpt and tone your entire body, developing strength, power, endurance and balance as you go. Perfect for those who are on-the-go and seeking a fast and effective workout, this kettlebell delivers. Made of durable cast iron, it will last through years of use.
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Rated 5 out of 5�by Keth Back to Basics I didn't want silly colors. I didn't want rubberized anything, or adjustable whatever... I just wanted a big chunk of iron. That's pretty much what this is. What else can be said? Oh yeah, I was going to agree with another rating that it seemed expensive, but then I actually looked up the cost of 1lb of iron. It really is right around $2/lb. Who knew? ;) May 9, 2014
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How to enable/disable monitoring and attach btrace-agent in GlassFish v3
By msreddy on Sep 09, 2009
The monitoring funcationality including attaching btrace-agent is done based on the 'monitoring-enabled' attribute of 'monitoring-service' element. If monitoring-enabled is true then the btrace-agent is attached as part of startup. When monitoring-enabled is false, btrace-agent is not attached at startup time. However when user changes monitoring-enabled to true while the server is running, it should be possible to attach the btrace-agent and start monitoring functionality.
Purpose of this pair of commands is to provide enable /disable monitoring during run time without having to restart the server (Alternatively user should be able to use asadmin set command to enbale/disable the monitoring-enabled flag, but have to restart the server to take effect). It does attach btrace-agent based on the given pid and optionally sets the monitoring level for given modules.
enable-monitoring [--mbean=false] [--dtrace\*=true] [--level web-container="LOW":ejb-container="HIGH"] [--options="debug=true"] [--pid=<pid>]
sets the attribute 'monitoring-enabled' to 'true'
enable-monitoring --mbean=true --dtrace\*=false
sets the attribute 'monitoring-enabled' to 'true', mbean-enabled to true and dtrace-enabled to false
enable-monitoring --options="debug=true" --pid=<pid>
sets the attribute 'monitoring-enabled' to 'true' and attaches btrace agent using --options
enable-monitoring --level web-container="LOW":ejb="HIGH"
sets the levels for given modules in addition to 'monitoring-enabled'
disable-monitoring --modules="web-container,ejb-container"
sets the attribute 'monitoring-enabled' to 'false'
disable-monitoring --modules="web-container,ejb-container"
this command will just set the levels for given modules to 'OFF' and it does not change the value for 'monitoring-enabled'
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Above also caters an important use case of adhoc monitoring, i.e. turning monitoring on in production while server is running, for ex. enable dtrace on the fly.


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Editorial: Library millages deserve public's consideration
This week Alpena County Library officials made public their intent to not only seek renewal of their 10-year millage in November, but also to seek an additional 0.25 mills over five years.
As strong supporters of our local library, we believe both should be considered favorably by voters at the polls later this year.
Trust us, Alpena County residents have been getting a real bargain from their local library over the years. Looking at statistics from the Library of Michigan, Presque Isle County spends $52.48 per capita for its library, Alcona County $44.96, Montmorency $37.45 and Alpena $28.28. Should both millages be approved, it would raise Alpena to $31.82.
Libraries exist on millage revenue and penal fines through the courts. Everyone is familiar with how property taxes have declined in value and collection in recent years, which obviously has impacted the library. Penal fines also have decreased, creating a situation that has adversely impacted the library's ability to sustain all its operations.
As a result, library staff has been reduced through attrition in recent years and sacrifices have been made in overall operations.
But, there comes a point where further reductions would start cutting into the soul of the facility, and officials believe that point is now, thus the need for the new millage as well as the renewal.
"Without it, our collections will suffer," Library Director Eric-Magness Eubank said.
With the building celebrating its 40th anniversary next year, Eubank and staff are projecting $500,000 in repairs to it over the course of the next 10 years.
Last year 125,000 people visited the library, thus we believe it is a tremendous asset to our community. We will be supporting the millage requests, and we hope you will as well.


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Hanover discusses projects
HANOVER – With spring nearly here, the Hanover Town Board discussed upcoming projects at its recent meeting.
Highway Superintendent Steve D'Angelo was not present at the last meeting where the board reported obtaining the easement allowing the Sunset Bay drainage project to move forward.
He said he would like to replace the drainage pipe from the railroad tracks and down Michigan Street and Cayuga Drive. He said the cost of the pipe will be roughly $10,000; however he has $5,000 in pipe in stock. He said 24-inch pipe on state contract is $360 for 20 feet, although an Amish distributor in the area is selling the pipe for slightly less at $300 for 20 feet.
He said the project may be less work than previously thought.
"It may be easier that we thought because we are going to dig in (Brian Minor's) driveway which is a lot easier to rehab then the lawn," he explained.
He said they are waiting for good weather to get the project started.
D'Angelo said he has also been working with state Senator Catharine Young to try to get funding to dredge Cattaraugus Creek near the town's boat launch. He said she had questions about the cost and how much the town could pitch in for the project.
He explained the last time the creek was dredged was 11 years ago and at that time it cost $260,000 which the town got a $60,000 grant for. He said he expects that cost to have doubled, estimating the cost to be between $500,000 and $700,000.
D'Angelo said he would like to use the same engineer as last time. He said the quote for engineering was $43,000, which is $13,000 more than 11 years ago.
He said he wasn't sure if the board would like to bid for engineering, but Attorney Jeffrey Passafaro said the town does not have to bid for professional services like engineering but can put out a request for proposals if it wishes.
Councilman Kevin O'Connell asked where the dredging would take place. D'Angelo said only by the board launch because Department of Environ-mental Conservation regulations will not allow dredging the mouth of the creek.
He said last time the town was able to dredge 11,000 yards of gravel out of the creek, which it used for a helicopter pad.
George Borrello also attended the meeting and said he has been in contact with Young and Congressman Reed to try to get some money for funding the project.
"A lot of people are working on this," he said.
Supervisor Todd Johnson thanked D'Angelo and Borrello for their efforts and also thanked the three residents who brought the issue to the board's attention.
Borrello also reported about the public hearing to remove the Springville Dam. He said it is in the very early stages and the Army Corps of Engineers is looking to gather information and will take several years before taking action. There is concern that if the dam is removed, sediment and chemicals will migrate down stream in Cattarau-gus Creek to Hanover.
The next board meeting will be held today at 7:30 p.m. in the town hall with a workshop at 6:30 p.m.


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Chautauqua Area Gas Prices Increase A Nickel
Chautauqua motorists are paying a nickel more per gallon this week as prices reverse their downward trend across the region. The average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.663.
A gallon of gas averaged $3.492 a year ago and $3.612 a week ago in the Jamestown area.
The year ended with an annual national average of $3.60 per gallon – the highest on record and nine cents more expensive than the previous high of $3.51 in 2011.
At Monday's close of formal trading on the NYMEX, the price of West Texas Intermediate settled at $91.82 per barrel, up $1.02 on the day. While oil prices are rising, they remain more than $10 less expensive than the $102.96 settlement price to begin 2012. WTI peaked for the year at $109.77 per barrel on Feb. 24. Commodities prices could continue their upward trend as investor confidence returns and economic fears are allayed with the passage of a fiscal agreement.
Despite the pricier start, AAA expects national gas prices in 2013 to average less than they did in 2012. Last year, prices increased to begin the year as geopolitical tension with Iran mounted and the "fear premium" in oil markets propelled the national average price at the pump to a high of $3.94 on April 5 and 6 – more than 65 cents higher than the price to begin the year. Continued economic concerns, weak demand and increased domestic crude oil production are likely to temper any seasonal price increase in the coming months.
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text: Pilgrim Snares 14 But Pipers Lose At CC, 72-52It was exactly the sort of bench help coach Kerri Stockwell has been looking for. Steph Pilgrim scored 14 points and starters Kara Poirier and Jordan Sammons added 10 each but it wasn't enough as Hamline dropped a 72-52 decision to Concordia Saturday afternoon in Moorhead Although Hamline shot well in the first half (40 per cent), the Cobbers one-upped them by firing 55 per cent en route to taking a 39-25 intermission edge. They started the second half strong and improved their lead to as many as 26 points. HU, which lost three road games this week, dropped to 2-4 overall, 1-4 in the MIAC. The Pipers had ballhandling issues, committing 21 turnovers. Pilgrim, however, continued to impress. Although she has not started, she is averaging 22 minutes per game and ranks fourth on the team in scoring with an average of 8.7 PPG. This was the third time this year she has been in double digits for points. The 14 recorded Saturday is a season high. Hamline returns to action Dec. 19 when they face pacific (OR) in a tournament in Daytona, Fla. Box Score Here


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Ishpeming-Negaunee fares well at MHSAA bowling finals
The Ishpeming-Negaunee high school bowling teams did everything except win a state championship downstate last weekend.
Of course an MHSAA title was what everybody was shooting for, but at this level, a whole bunch of the Hematites-Miners (Hemaminers? Minatites?) did outstanding in the rarefied air of elite bowlers at Airport Lanes in Jackson.
Both I-N boys and girls teams qualified for the Division 3 championships out of regional play the previous weekend, as did three bowlers for the singles finals. And Westwood got a bowler into the Division 4 girls singles finals, too.
The top finish was posted by the I-N boys, who lost in the championship match by a mere 30 pins to Livonia Clarenceville. I get the feeling that if the Detroit-area school had been forced to come up to the Upper Peninsula for the finals, that would've been worth at least a 30-pin swing in the final analysis.
Nevertheless, I-N coach Steve Windahl reported that Livonia had a big final rush that overcame his team's lead at the start of the 10th frame, throwing a pair of three-strike turkeys, a double, another strike that created a double and a spare in the last frame.
Each of three matches I-N participated in started with two Baker-style games, where bowlers alternate frames to come up with a single-game score, and finished with a regular game, where each athlete bowls his own game.
The Yoopers trailed just 332-326 after Baker, then Clarenceville prevailed 903-879 in the five-boy game. Kirk Guckenberg, the tough-luck singles bowler at the U.P. finals and MHSAA regionals, led his team with 199, while Tyler Windahl shot 197, Austin Wilkins 187, Andrew Maki 150 and Matt Kilberg 146.
Back at the start, Ishpeming blew the other 17 teams away by a full hundred pins during qualifying, shooting 3,422 with second place at 3,322. In that round, teams bowled eight Baker games and two regular.
I-N averaged 180.3 in Baker, including a 253 opener when only one other team broke 200 to start play. Then I-N added a modest 912 regular game before Wilkins led his team into "hyperspace" by bombing a 290 game to lead his team to 1,068 – the only team to break into quadruple digits in either regular game.
I-N then won two matches to get to the finals, edging No. 8 qualifier Hudsonville Unity Christian, 1,209-1,185 with 148-214 in Baker and an 847 regular game, and No. 4 Pinconning, 1,197-1,149 with 160-185-852.
Unfortunately, no individual scores – other than Wilkins' 290 – were available from the rounds before the finals.
The Hematite-Miner girls did nearly as well, reaching the semifinals before bowing out to Grand Rapids South Christian, 1,232-998 with a 153-154-691 line as their spare game deserted them, according to girls coach Diana Windahl.
Unlike the boys, I-N's girls just snuck into match play in eighth place, compiling just 12 more pins than the first team out, ninth-place Cheboygan. I-N shot 2,894, including a 156.1 average in Baker and regular games of 852-793, and was less than 150 pins behind first-place Croswell-Lexington.
And it was No. 1 C-L that Ishpeming just barely took out in its first match, 1,121-1,114 on a line of 170-168-783.
In singles, all three I-N participants – Kilberg, Tyler Windahl and Kaytlynne Carlson – beat the odds by finishing in the top 16 of the 60-bowler fields to reach match play.
And two of them – Windahl and Carlson – were knocked out in the quarterfinals by the eventual champion.
Carlson was 10th in girls qualifying with 1,099, a 183.2 average including three games in the 190s. She finished 45 pins ahead of the first bowler out in 17th place and 76 pins out of the top spot.
She beat No. 7 Gabby LaVigne of Cheboygan, 407-299, on games of 202 and 205 before falling to No. 15 Laurynn Ball of Armada, 433-392 (218-174).
Ball's scores fell after that, but she hung on for a 338-322 win in the championship match.
Kilberg and Windahl just snuck into boys match play, Kilberg tied for 14th with 1,136 and Windahl in the 16th and final spot with 1,135, just 10 pins ahead of the first bowler to miss the cut in 17th. The two I-N bowlers averaged 189 that round and each broke 200 twice.
Kilberg opened match play with a 354-285 (186-168) win over co-No. 1 Chris Morgan of Marshall while Windahl took on the other co-No. 1, Troy Frathau of Croswell-Lexington, and beat him 371-338 (168-203).
Both were knocked out in close matches in the next round, Kilberg by No. 7 Sam Brandt of Fremont, 366-360 (183-177), and Windahl by No. 9 Adam LaRoe of Napoleon, 381-380 (177-203). LaRoe's scores fell off after that, but he held on for a 373-368 win in the title match.
For Westwood, junior Amanda Prophet was 34th in qualifying with 1,006, a 167.7 average and 66 pins out of a qualifying spot as she had two games in the 180s.
Steve Brownlee can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 246.


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Take the Kombat to the streets; fight anywhere, anytime, all in the palm of your hand.
The latest entry in the Mortal Kombat franchise can now be played anywhere, anytime! Mortal Kombat for PlayStation Vita puts the deadliest fighting tournament in the palm of your hand. Bringing new and exclusive content to the PS Vita system, this edition of Mortal Kombat offers over-the-top fatalities and cringe-worthy X-ray moves. Players will get to test themselves with 150 brand new Challenge Tower missions, including touchscreen Fatalities, Test Your Slice and Test Your Balance. Players can also take the fight to their friends wherever they go with local multiplayer using ad-hoc connectivity or against friends near and far with a Wi-Fi connection.
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Sales tax: To vote or not to vote
The Minot City Council voted Monday to proceed with a 1-cent city sales tax when a current sales tax expires in 2014, with 50 percent of the money dedicated to flood protection.
The tax would replace an existing tax that sunsets June 30, 2014. It would provide 50 percent for flood protection, 25 percent for capital improvements, 15 percent for economic development and 10 percent to property tax relief.
The council's 11-2 vote in favor of the new tax raises several issues.
– The council members have the authority to approve the tax without a public vote. But traditionally, such decisions have been put before the voters.
– As approved on first reading, the tax would begin July 1, 2014, when the current 1 percent tax expires. The newly approved tax does not include a sunset date. We understand that no one knows how much the city's portion of a flood control project will cost, but a tax without a sunset date makes people very nervous.
– Council members said Monday they will be listening to any public input before they vote on the tax on second reading. If they get an enough complaints, would aldermen change their minds?
– Some aldermen made the argument Monday that they were elected to lead, and they have done that by taking action on flood control. True, they are elected to lead, but they are also expected to listen to those they represent, especially on decisions of such major importance. If they are confident residents would support the new tax, why not let voters have their say?
Council members are in an unenviable position. If Minot is to build any flood protection project, the city needs money, and the likely source of that funding is a tax. If voters were to reject such a tax, what would the next step be for the city? Would the council then approve the tax anyway?
Aldermen said they will be listening to public input before they vote again on the tax. We strongly suggest anyone who has feelings in favor or in opposition take council members up on their pledge and share those opinions with their aldermen quickly. The clock is ticking.


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NAD D 7050 Direct Digital Network Amplifier
Music Streaming Amplifier with Spotify Connect, AirPlay and aptX Bluetooth
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Our D 7050 with Apple AirPlay is one simple package. If you have a computer or smartphone running iTunes and a home Wi-Fi network, just add the D 7050 and your favourite loudspeakers. You'll now have a state-of-the-art audio system in a stylish and compact package that fits anywhere in your home. Wireless access is universal as the D 7050 also supports Bluetooth aptX for hi fidelity point-to-point streaming without a network. A premium headphone amplifier output with a high quality volume control is also included for your personal listening. Downloads and streaming, instant access to all the music in the world, plus Spotify Connect – the D 7050 offers audio excellence as never before.
>The Streaming is Easy
Equipped with Apple AirPlay, the D 7050 is the ultimate plug 'n play solution for wireless music in your home. The D 7050 can also stream any UPnP audio content on your home network, but if you don't have a network, you can simply stream directly from your smartphone or laptop using the latest hi fidelity Bluetooth aptX. The D 7050 can also get you hooked up to your music via a wired connection from your computer or from a networked hard drive. It can even recharge a docked iPad while streaming.
>Innovative Direct Digital™ Technology
The D 7050 features our most advanced digital platform, Direct Digital™, first introduced in our award-winning Masters Series M2 Amplifier. Direct Digital™ eliminates any noise and distortion producing analogue circuits in the D 7050, so your music remains digital right up to the speaker outputs. Direct Digital™ technology performs all preamplifier functions in the digital domain using sophisticated software to control all aspects of performance. Digital is converted to analogue by a simple passive two-pole reconstruction filter located at the speaker outputs. This radical design is the world's first successful closed loop digital amplifier, which compares the output to the input, and then compensates for any differences to achieve a 'perfect' result. The uncompromising performance of the D 7050 is largely due to the elimination of noisy and resonating analogue circuits that can obscure musical detail and soften musical transients.
>Small is Beautiful
We've packed four times the amount of circuitry into one-quarter of the space compared to our traditional analogue receivers. This makes sense since high-speed digital circuits perform better with very short signal paths. We also employ large scale integrated circuits (LSIs), surface mount components and multi-layer printed circuit boards to optimise speed and performance while keeping the form factor ultra-compact. The high efficiency of our Direct Digital™ amplifier technology significantly reduces the size of the heat sinks and power supply required, while offering improved sound quality. There is even a subwoofer output with selectable digital crossover that encourages the addition of a powered subwoofer for cinema effects and musical rhythms you can feel as well as hear. The result is a cool running, compact powerhouse with remarkable performance.
>Spotify Connect
NAD D 7050 owners will now enjoy Spotify's new home audio experience with simple hassle-free music control and instant access to millions of songs. Streaming music from Spotify Connect couldn't be simpler, making the D 7050 the ultimate plug 'n play solution for wireless music in the home. Spotify Connect now gives owners the ability to playback millions of songs using any smart device or computer to the D 7050 with uncompromising performance. Get the Spotify app/Premium free trial and more details about setting up Spotify Connect at spotify.com/connect.
>Advanced Features? There's an App for that!
Download the free app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to use your iOS or Android device as a full function remote, and access some of the most advanced features found in any stereo amplifier. You get the electronic crossover function for perfect subwoofer integration, as well as PerfectPitch™, a custom EQ library that fine tunes the response of your D 7050 when used with supported models of PSB Speakers. This integration of amplifier and speaker is a unique capability made possible by the powerful DSP engine inside the D 7050.
>Mean, Green, and Clean
NAD has taken amplification to new lows, with lower distortion, lower noise, and lower power consumption. Compact and cool, the D 7050 can power and control expensive high-end loudspeakers while playing them at life-like levels! The D 7050's pure digital amplification highlight's NAD's major focus on finding new technology that can improve musical performance while consuming less power to operate. Plus it uses fewer non-renewable resources in manufacturing. The D 7050 packs a mean musical punch that would make any music lover proud.
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D 7050 Direct Digital Network Amplifier
- 2 x 50W @ 0.00% THD
- Wi-Fi (WPS) and wired Network connections
- Apple Airplay and DLNA media streaming
- aptX Bluetooth music streaming
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- Supports bit rate/sample rate up to - 24/192 (via Digital Audio input) up to 24/96 (via Computer/Type B USB input)
- Optical and Coaxial Digital inputs
- Subwoofer Output
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- High Performance Headphone Amplifier
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iHerb Customer Reviews
Savings of: CA$11.70 (28% off)
Posted by Reviewer1614952 on Oct 14, 2008
The product did not really work for me. I was expecting a more aggressive approach with Perfect Cleanse.
Posted by Reviewer3136763 on Oct 17, 2007
OK Not as effective as others
Posted by Reviewer1863091 on Mar 10, 2009
You can get the same effect from 2 fiber caplets before bed. You can't use it and go to work, the gas passing is too much.
Good but difficult
Posted by Reviewer1533482 on Dec 08, 2009
This product seems to work really good - when I could remember to take it at the right times. I had such a difficult time remembering to take it in the 3 steps required; and I did have difficulty getting the powder down. I guess I would do much better with a one-tablet cleanse.
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it was not like a normal colon cleanse it is just a cleanse
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I didn't notice any difference while taking it, except for horrible flatulence. I think, chorela is more useful
Not so much
Posted by Reviewer2244417 on Apr 20, 2009
I've always had a 'slow' metabolism, never been a daily eliminator. I thought I'd give this a try. For me, no changes in daily elimination-just the most horrid gas. Perhaps things were trying to change but my slow-moving system was only going to allow so much to happen and the kit didn't seem to do it for me. Can't say as I'd be able to recommend this as it did not do for me what it claimed. If it was supposed to 'move' things along in about 10 days then it should have done that. I don't like the idea of having to use an additional kit for another 10 days if the first kit are all it is supposed to require.
Not what I had expected...
Posted by Reviewer2763453 on Jan 29, 2009
I followed the directions exactly but saw no real results. I was extremely disappointed, to say the least. The only reason I give it two stars is because I assume it did something for my body which is better than having done no cleanse at all. However, I didn't feel or see any real results.
Not Sure
Posted by Reviewer1694742 on Nov 15, 2007
I took this mostly as prescribed but maintained my normal eating habits. I can't say it did much for me except made me uncomfortable sometimes.
Body Cleanse
Posted by Reviewer1029338 on Nov 24, 2007
Not totally happy with it. How I have to take it before and after supper and drink a nasty drink.


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Piedmont Technical College's early care and education program (ECD) recently hosted "Growing Literacy," an event to promote literacy for nearly 60 area preschoolers from Cambridge Academy and All God's Children.
Piedmont Technical College will be holding two spring commencement exercises on May 9.
Piedmont Technical College is providing more tools to help students complete a degree and enter the workforce. Through the Journey grant program, Piedmont Tech is introducing Career Coach.
"Career Coach is a tool to use with new and continuing students to assist them in deciding on a major as well as seeing what careers are available in our geographical area," said Renee Carruth, director of Journey - Title III Grant. "The question most students ask is, when I graduate in two years, will I be able to find employment."
At Piedmont Technical College's 39th annual Student Awards and Recognition Program, president Dr. Ray Brooks applauded the achievements of more than 75 student leaders. The ceremony attracted students, faculty, staff, friends and family members.
Piedmont Technical College will once again be offering Instant Admissions Days this summer to make enrolling in college easy.
Instant Admissions Days will be Thursday, May 2 for Summer and Fall registration. Other Instant Admissions Days will be June 27, July 18 and August 1 for students interested in enrolling for Fall. Admissions and financial aid counselors will be on hand to help students through the entire enrollment process in just one day.
While college affordability and increasing tuition rates continue to get headlines across the country, families in Piedmont Technical College's service area have been taking advantage of one of the best deals in higher education for more than 10 years.
Piedmont Technical College will host a brand new event Saturday, April 13.
Circus Stella is a one-ring circus featuring husband and wife team Dextre Tripp and Jayna Lee with their performing puppies. The team has appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show, NBC's The Today Show, CBS's The Early Show, America's Got Talent and the MTV Music Awards as well as many renaissance festivals.
More than 200 Piedmont Technical College students and alumni recently took advantage of the college's 31st annual Employers Day. Representatives from over 60 businesses, industries and service agencies were on hand to offer information about current and future job opportunities.
Murdock earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Clemson University. Following graduation, he opened his own landscaping company. But he decided that wasn't for him.
"Self-employment is a 24/7 job," Murdock said. "I enjoyed it and we did well, but I wanted to do something else."
More than 30 colleges and universities were in attendance recently at a College Transfer Fair sponsored by Piedmont Technical College. The fair was provided to give students information on special bridge programs and transfer pathways.


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The nation of Carib is in political upheaval, and Fujiko is in the thick of the action, naturally. What is she doing posing as a reporter? Will revolutionary Philadel Kest win her heart where Lupin has failed? And what is Goemon doing on that fighter jet?!
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Is there a special oven mod you need to bake it on cold?JLP
Norma, that rim looks nice and puffy. I bet the crumb was powdery soft. Chau
Norma, I think you've been out in the cold too long!
Norma, I have never seen anyone hold a pizza peel that way before. You are so creative. Chau
I fear you may be a little flakey
Norma, thats too funny. I appreciate people like you who are a little outside the box, and not afraid to show it. On a crust coloration note, you may want to move away from the unmalted 00 flour to a standard american malted flour. If you add roughly 10% barley malt syrup to your next attempt you may have a more natural looking finished product. Did you get the idea of freezing the basil from the blais off season premiere? -marc
Norma,Those are great!That's A creative way to spend time with the extra snow you all are getting up there!Stay warm!
Norma,That's pretty cool! (pun intended) You just added the sculpturistic flair that this forum needed. And it brings a completely new meaning to a 'white' pizza.
I just want to see if I can reverse-engineer Normas snow pizza.Historically, the snow pizza descends from the Italian sfincione congelati, which is thought to have first been made at a ski resort in Trentino after an avalanche cut off the local supply route. This pizza is made with the method of reverse-dough (impasto inverso), i.e. where a standard pizza is made with a dough that is formed and then baked, here the dough is baked prior to being formed. The formula is as follows:Hydration: 100%Flour: 0% (tipo 00)Yeast: Frozen or semi-frozen wild yeast, according to atmospheric concentration.Oil: Probably (trace amounts of engine oil from auto emissions).Bake outdoors at around 0 to -5.Form into round. Do not apply too much pressure as this will result in a dense and heavy, snowball-like crumb. Top and serve, preferably at a temperature of no higher than 0-2 in order to avoid sogging. Do not attempt to re-freeze leftover slices or they will turn hard.Am I on-base here?JLP
Lol, thanks Norma for the laugh. Excellent pictures!!
Haha! Norma, that looks yummy Very low in calories I bet too!Paul


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Fireside chat
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's fireside chats (there were 30 in all) were radio speeches he made describing important current events and political issues to the American people. This particular speech from 1937 expresses his hope that Congress will create legislation for the reorganization of the Supreme Court to increase the number of Justices. Roosevelt introduced the notion of "Court packing," in which for every Justice on the Supreme Court over 70 years of age, a new Justice would be added.
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Your local diner, the independent bookstore on the corner, the mechanic who fixes your brakes, your child's math tutor – all are examples of micro-business at work. These small enterprises, most with one to five employees and many owned and operated by minorities, are all around us, part of our daily fabric. We depend on them from dawn to dusk. But the challenges and pitfalls of running a "micro-biz" are many: some owners can't quality for loans; others don't have the right training to manage administrative tasks, HR issues, or the shifting "post-recession" marketplace; still others struggle with cash flow.
Passion and persistence can keep these businesses going, but training, connections to markets and customers, and capital are the tools that make for success.
Join the Drucker School and KPCC on Wednesday, Nov. 20 for a Drucker Business Forum that examines what makes micro-businesses succeed.
KPCC's business reporter Ben Bergman will talk with Stacey Sanchez, senior community loan officer for CDC Small Business Finance and the California Association for Micro Enterprise Opportunity (CAMEO). Joining them is successful micro- to small- business owner Adela Beltran, who started selling clothes door-to-door and now owns and operates the Paramount Auto Center in Downey.
The Drucker Business Forum will be held at KPCC's Crawford Family Forum, 474 South Raymond Ave., in Pasadena.
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The revitalization of cities has become a significant focus among today's Christians, with many flocking to urban centers filled with lofty goals and aspirations for change and transformation.
Last summer, James K.A. Smith expressed concern that such efforts may be overly romanticizing certain features (community!) to the detriment of others (government), concluding that "farmer's market's won't rescue the city" but "good government will." Chris Horst and I followed up to this with yet another qualifier, arguing that while both gardens and good governance are indeed important, so is business and entrepreneurship.
Families, churches, institutions, businesses, and governments all need to be in right relationship if cities are to flourish, and this means that Christians need to gain a clear understanding of what these relationships look like. How do the economies of love, creative service, wisdom, wonder, and order interact and intersect, and how do we orient our actions and attitudes accordingly?
For example, if a city's economic future is driven, among other things, by entrepreneurialism, high levels of human capital, clustering of skilled workers and industries, or in the case of North Dakota's Bakken region, bountiful natural resources, what role should the People of God play therein? What role do families play in those endeavors? What about churches, community associations, organizations, or businesses? How ought public policy to guide (or not guide) various efforts? Christians are called to be concerned with all of the above.
In a new study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation — Regulatory Climate Index 2014: The Cost of Doing Business in America — we see a great example of the types of questions we ought to be asking. Focusing on 10 cities across America, the study investigates "the efficiency of local regulations that apply to small businesses," demonstrating the full impact that the dirtier, more "boring" and mundane elements can have on whether and how individuals are empowered to invest, serve, and sacrifice within and for their cities. (The project was led by Michael Hendrix, who has contributed here on the blog in the past.) (more…)


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Debates of June 12th, 2006
House of Commons Hansard #38 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was crime.
- Question Period
- Trent-Severn Waterway
- Criminal Code
- Leucan
- Justice
- Baha'i Community
- Rural Communities
- Mick Hertz
- Prostitution
- Education
- Mistissini Reserve
- Agriculture
- Cartierville
- Foreign Affairs
- Northern Energy
- Patrick Fortin
- World Day Against Child Labour
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Softwood Lumber
- Official Languages
- The Environment
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Oil Companies
- Health
- National Defence
- Canada Elections Act
- Lobbyists Registration Act
- Canada Elections Act
- Foreign Affairs
- Health
- Child Labour
- Foreign Affairs
- The Environment
- Softwood Lumber
- Fisheries
- Justice
- Canada Post Corporation
- Regional Economic Development
- House of Commons
- Government Response to Petitions
- Committees of the House
- National Hockey Day Act
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Criminal Code
Mick Hertz
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Lynne Yelich Blackstrap, SK
Mr. Speaker, while the sacrifices of a career are not the greatest an individual can make, they are sacrifices nonetheless. For many, a career requires absence from the special occasions at home.
Today, I join with my community in mourning the passing of a local hero, Mick Hertz, a mentor and teacher at Kenaston School. His commitment to education and deep faith made him a beloved member of our community. He will be greatly missed, especially by his wife Paddy, his children Mike Jr., Regan, their families, and youngest son Nathan.
Today my youngest daughter Ivana turns 17. As an MP since 2000, this is not the only special occasion in her life I would rather have been there more. From afar, I simply say Happy Birthday Ivana Melissa Ann. I thank Ivana, her sister Elaina, her fiance Brian and my husband. Though I know I was needed there, my family has given me their unwavering and unconditional support and understanding.
Happy Birthday Ivana and God Bless. I know that God is with our community today.
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Brian Murphy Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, NB
Mr. Speaker, as Canadians we have a lot to be proud of, but we must take responsibility for the not so great. It is shameful that with all we know that the continued abuse and victimization of women and children exists in our society.
The sex trade creates many victims. Some people from my town see this every day. People are fed up with seeing drug and prostitution paraphernalia littered through their neighbourhoods and have taken matters into their own hands by creating a group called Residents Against Street Solicitation.
It is known as RASS, Residents against Street Prostitution and Solicitation.
I call on the government to stand up for women and children, and provide more resources and social programs to women in need.
Prostitution is a problem that illustrates the social inequalities between the sexes. The government wants to protect men with guns, but is doing very little to assist women and their families. If it is not right for our daughters, mothers or our wives, it is not right for any woman.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ron Cannan Kelowna—Lake Country, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to acknowledge the many outstanding graduates in my constituency of Kelowna—Lake Country.
This has been a milestone month for education as we are celebrating the first ever graduating classes of two new post-secondary institutions. On June 3 Okanagan College held its first ever spring convocation: 209 students graduated with diplomas, while 142 students were given degrees.
On June 9 the University of British Columbia welcomed over 450 new alumni, as graduating students participated in the first graduation ceremony at UBC Okanagan.
In addition, over 1,357 grade 12 students will have high school diplomas conferred upon them. While I would like to congratulate all the local high school students for reaching this great accomplishment, I would also like to send special congratulations to my wonderful daughter, Ashley, who graduated on Saturday from Kelowna Secondary School. Enjoy your prom tonight, dear.
On behalf of the constituents of Kelowna—Lake Country, we applaud all the recent graduates and wish them much success in all their future endeavours.
Mistissini Reserve
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Yvon Lévesque Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, QC
Mr. Speaker, last week, 3,200 residents of the Mistissini reserve had to leave their homes when forest fires were engulfing the area.
During my visit there on June 8, I could see that the residents of Mistissini handled this situation with great patience and calm.
I want to commend the Red Cross teams and all the volunteers from Chibougamau and Mistissini who received the people of the Mistissini community and offered them food, lodging and support.
I applaud the tremendous effort by the municipal emergency preparedness organization for their coordination and hospitality during the evacuation. I also want to thank the forest rangers for their work, which allowed the Mistissini residents to go home with complete peace of mind.
I am very proud of the people of my riding for supporting one another.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Barry Devolin Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, ON
Mr. Speaker, over the past few months I have been asked many times why I focus so much on farmers and foods. That is a good question and here is my answer.
First, farming is a primary industry. As such, farmers create new wealth that is recycled many times throughout the economy. In other words, every farm that survives and prospers helps to support many other businesses and jobs in our rural communities.
Second, I recognize that it is farmers who produce the food that our families eat. In fact, every meal we have ever eaten originally came from a farm somewhere. After 60 years of plentiful food in Canada, I guess it is easy to forget that simple fact.
Third, Canadian farmers desperately need more advocates right now. It would take 10 minutes just to list all the challenges they face, let alone describe them.
One of the things I have learned in life is that we must focus to be successful. I know that there are many worthy causes in social, economic and foreign policy before Parliament. However, the place where I want to play a leading role is standing up for Canadian farmers and food.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Stéphane Dion Saint-Laurent—Cartierville, QC
Mr. Speaker, I rise to draw the attention of the House and all Canadians to the 100th anniversary of Cartierville, which I have had the honour of representing with great pride for 10 years now—one tenth of its existence.
Cartierville was named not in honour of Jacques Cartier—although that is not much of a stretch since Cartierville is on the St. Lawrence seaway, which was discovered by Jacques Cartier—but in honour of Georges Étienne Cartier, one of the fathers of Confederation. In 1906, Cartierville became a village. In 1912, Cartierville became a town.
In 2002 the borough of Ahuntsic Cartierville was created.
Cartierville has maintained its rural roots despite the railroad and urbanization. We can go canoeing there, or fishing—although I do not recommend eating the fish too often—or go for a hike in the woods. The Rimbaud and Belmont parks are there, as are the Saguenay woods.
Cartierville also has a multicultural population that is very active. I would suggest that the government look very closely at the sports centre project that would be very good for the population of Cartierville.
Foreign Affairs
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Peter Van Loan York—Simcoe, ON
Mr. Speaker, this government places the protection and the promotion of freedom, human rights, democracy and the rule of law as central to our international agenda. We are greatly concerned with the recent deterioration of human rights in Syria and Egypt.
In Syria, voluntary association and community activists, intellectuals and other citizens are being arrested as they promote human rights and seek to build the democratic opposition. We expect Syria to respect international human rights law and to move forward with democratic reforms.
In Egypt, we are concerned that disciplinary measures have been taken against two judges, that excessive force has been used against protesters, and that the opposition leader, Mr. Ayman Nour, remains incarcerated. Our embassy has led international efforts to visit and support Mr. Nour and will continue to do so. We are also disappointed by the decision to renew the state of emergency for a further two years despite earlier promises to bring it to an end.
We call upon other countries to stand up for freedom, human rights, democracy and the rule of law as fundamental values that can no longer be trampled upon.
Northern Energy
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Dennis Bevington Western Arctic, NT
Mr. Speaker, northern Canadians face the highest energy costs in this country. One of the ways these costs can be reduced is to replace imported fossil fuels with renewable energy.
For example, the community of Wha Ti is developing a run of the river mini hydro project which, when completed, will eliminate the need for diesel-powered generators. This will reduce the energy costs to this community significantly, and for generations ahead.
NWT's diamond mines would benefit from the surplus electricity from the Talston River hydroelectric project, replacing polluting diesel fuel transported on ice roads.
In addition to small scale hydro, other forms of renewable energy being considered by northerners are wind, solar, biomass and wood pellets.
However, to realize these initiatives, northerners need the federal government to support them. That will allow these developments to occur. Such support will help northern residents reduce energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build long term self-sufficiency.
Patrick Fortin
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Anthony Rota Nipissing—Timiskaming, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Patrick Fortin. Patrick was born on June 26, 1978, a severe hemophiliac. To manage his bleeding disorder, Patrick required biweekly infusions. As a result of contaminated blood, Patrick was diagnosed HIV positive in February 1986 at the age of seven.
A talented athlete and gifted musician, Patrick enjoyed life to the fullest. His positive outlook, courage and determination in the face of adversity inspired everyone he met. At every birthday and each full moon, Patrick had only one wish: a cure for AIDS. Unfortunately, Patrick passed away before that cure was found.
Yesterday the inaugural Run Walk 4 Patrick took place in North Bay, attracting over 500 participants. Patrick would be proud that through his enduring spirit we continue to raise HIV-AIDS awareness and funds for a cure.
On behalf of all hon. members, I would like to congratulate Patrick's parents, Christine and Christian, his family and all organizers for hosting such a worthwhile event.
Patrick was with us for only a short time, but for those of us who knew him, our lives are forever changed.
World Day Against Child Labour
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Pierre Paquette Joliette, QC
Mr. Speaker, today we are commemorating the fifth World Day Against Child Labour. This year's theme is "Together we can do it!"
As we speak, children are being forcefully recruited to take part in armed conflicts; others are being killed, tortured or sexually exploited.
Globalization has aggravated poverty significantly in some developing countries, where children are left to fend for themselves and forced to work full days often in dangerous conditions.
In 2004, the International Labour Organization estimated that there were 218 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 working. In 2002, the International Labour Office estimated that 8.4 million children were victims of illicit activities.
Thanks to the francophone section of Amnesty International and to Children's Care International, we are tabling today a petition with over 12,000 signatures calling on Canada to promote the convention to ban the worst forms of child exploitation.
Through a sense of solidarity and humanity, the Bloc Québécois is denouncing injustice committed against children worldwide.
Canadian Wheat Board
Statements By Members
June 12th, 2006 / 2:10 p.m.
Anita Neville Winnipeg South Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, I recently had the opportunity to meet with representatives of the Canadian Wheat Board to learn at first hand the challenges facing Canadian wheat and barley growers as they market their products to the world.
It is important for government to remember what a farmer controlled Wheat Board means and not attempt to intervene in the decision of its future. A survey conducted last March showed that almost nine out of 10 farmers say that any decision to end the Canadian Wheat Board single-desk marketing system should be made by farmers, not by the federal government.
To disempower farmers is to undermine a longstanding relationship of trust and cooperation. "Farmer controlled" means that the farmers decide the future. To dismantle the Wheat Board is to seriously undermine the economy of downtown Winnipeg.
All parties must move thoughtfully, understanding the full implications of the decisions made.
Liberal Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
James Bezan Selkirk—Interlake, MB
Mr. Speaker, this weekend 11 wannabes gathered for the first Liberal leadership debate. After such a boring and visionless showing, let us call them Waffley, Blurry, Burny, Shakey, Lefty, Yappy, Five-Hole, Who, American Nomad, Shouty, and Doc. Let us discover some of their real identities.
Waffley is the ethically challenged member from Kings-Hants, who cannot decide what position he has on policies like Kyoto. Blurry, the member from Vaughan, objected to debating health care, and no one knows where he stands.
People are still wondering if Burny, the member from Vancouver Centre, is still seeing burning crosses in Prince George. We also have Shakey, the member from Eglinton—Lawrence, who denied he was shaking down elementary kids for $5,400 campaign donations.
Five-Hole is the member from York Centre, who is about as comfortable in this leadership race as he is out of net. American Nomad, from parts unknown, the member from Etobicoke—Lakeshore, bragged about his ignorance of the equalization formula.
If this is the best the Liberals have to offer, Canadians can expect the Liberal Party to be in opposition for a long, long time.
Softwood Lumber
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Wascana, SK
Mr. Speaker, in Canada-U.S. relations, Canadians want their government to show the skill and the will to stand up for Canada. We want to be good neighbours, but not sycophants.
The softwood lumber deal now being rammed down our throats is a classic case of the Conservatives trying to appease their Republican idols and getting a bad deal in return. Why did the Prime Minister let the U.S. off the hook on its NAFTA obligations and why did he settle for what in real terms is just more than 50% of the illegal American duties?
Softwood Lumber
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the accusations of the member of the opposition are ridiculous, of course. This is a good deal for our softwood industry and a good deal for Canada. That is why the vast majority of the industry supports it. It is why the provinces support it.
We will wait and see what the position of the Liberal Party will be when we bring the final text to the House of Commons.
Softwood Lumber
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Wascana, SK
Mr. Speaker, the government clearly believes that any deal is better than no deal. At every turn, the Conservatives want to please their Republican idols. They want us to live our lives just like them, but that is not what Canadians want. Canadians want to stand up for Canada.
The Prime Minister once said that he would not agree to anything short of a 100% rebate of the softwood duties taken from Canadians illegally. What changed his mind and why did he give up?