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In the new issue of Glamour Magazine, Katie Holmes is on the cover. Part of the exchange was that I guess she was supposed to give an interview. She does give an interview, but from the excerpts I've read, it doesn't actually sound like she ever answers a question, and the questions themselves are worded to allow for really vague answers.
In one question, the reporter basically lumped every Cruise/Holmes marriage rumor into one big question and also added the rumor that Suri didn't even exist. Well, I don't remember ever saying that Suri didn't exist, but of course that is the one Katie answered and she said, "Some of the stuff [people said] was such absolutely horrible things to say about a child. It was so uncalled for and so disgusting. Enough is enough."
I don't recall ever saying anything bad about Suri. I do recall saying things about who her parents are or how she was created, but nothing about her personally.
Right now I think Glamour should hang their head in shame because what they have done is give the impression they asked hard questions, when in fact they asked some of the worst questions I have ever seen. The questions were obviously a set up and nothing but a puff piece so she would agree to be on the cover. I hate that. The one thing in the entire interview that intrigued me was this.
Katie said that anyone who has criticized the Cruise family should come over for dinner sometime to see how it really is in their house. Well, count me in. I would LOVE to go over to their house for dinner, especially since according to Katie, Tom does all the cooking. Uh huh. I think they know how to reach me. I'm free any night.
I think Glamour did get one piece of revenge on Katie for having to agree to all the conditions. Notice the headline next to Katie. "The new sex position that works every time." It's kind of like they are implying something by it's location.


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Welcome to Beer HampshireBy
In New Hampshire in summer, the mountains and valleys are green, the streams are babbling, and the beer is flowing. The state, home to 17 brewers—including an 865,000-sq.-ft. Anheuser-Busch (BUD) facility in Merrimack—boasts the highest beer sales per person in the U.S. In 2010, an average of 32.7 gallons of beer, the equivalent of nearly 350 12-ounce cans, were sold per legal drinking-age person in New Hampshire, according to estimates from the Beer Institute, an industry lobbying group in Washington, D.C. The overall rate for the rest of the U.S. was 20.7 gallons.
In addition to high consumption by residents, Lester Jones, chief economist of the Beer Institute, says sales are boosted by New Hampshire's lack of a sales tax, drawing shoppers from surrounding states who can stock up on beer along with other goods at a lower price.
Following New Hampshire is Montana, with per-capita beer sales of 30.5 gallons, North Dakota at 29.8 gallons, South Dakota at 27.5 gallons, and Nevada at 26.8 gallons. Utah had the lowest consumption rate, 12.4 gallons per person, followed by Connecticut at 16.2 gallons, New York at 16.5 gallons, and New Jersey at 16.8 gallons.
With the weather warming up, New Hampshire's peak beer-buying season has begun. "The bulk of our sales are in the summer," says Andy Schwartz, brewer at Redhook Ale Brewery (HOOK) in Portsmouth. "When the long winters end, we come out to play and try to maximize our summers."
Cross-Border Shoppers
Residents of the Granite State are a drinking crowd: The state has the highest rate of alcohol use, 63.1 percent, compared with a U.S. rate of 51.4 percent, according to the most recent survey by the Health and Human Services Dept.'s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Utah has the lowest rate at 27.8 percent.
Still, a large population of imbibers does not make New Hampshire a leader in binge drinking (defined in the survey as having five or more drinks on the same occasion). The state's binge drinking rate is 25.9 percent, compared with the U.S. rate of 23.3 percent. North Dakota has the most binge drinkers at 32.6 percent.
Rather than excessive behavior, New Hampshire's beer industry gets a boost from cross-border sales—shoppers who come from other states to buy goods to bring back home. While the state excise tax on beer is fairly high at 30¢ a gallon, there is no sales tax or bottle deposit. Nearby Maine has a 5 percent sales tax, and Vermont 6 percent to 7 percent. Massachusetts this year repealed its 6.25 percent sales tax on alcohol, which was introduced in 2009.
"On average, the tax differential allows cross-border shoppers to save about $1 per case of beer purchased in New Hampshire," according to Patrick Fleenor, chief economist of Fiscal Economics, a consulting firm in Alexandria, Va. But shoppers are not crossing the border just to save a dollar on beer. "Many individuals living in close proximity of the border do all their shopping in New Hampshire," says Fleenor. "This is why you see so many strip malls and big box retailers in border areas. It's a similar situation in other states without sales taxes, like Delaware and Oregon." He estimates that cross-border sales will account for 5.1 percent of New Hampshire's beer sales in the next three to five years.
Four-Season Tourists
While some states, such as Massachusetts, technically require a permit to bring alcohol into the state, enforcement is weak. New Hampshire's state-owned liquor stores remain a popular attraction—and revenue generator. "Over the years, New Hampshire residents and those from surrounding states for miles around have chosen to shop for their wine and spirits at our conveniently located New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet stores," according to the New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlets website. While these outlets sell wine and spirits—but not beer—out-of-state shoppers can still stock up on beer at a New Hampshire grocer on the way.
In addition to shoppers, tourists also bring business to restaurants, hotels, and other beer retailers. "New Hampshire is a four-season tourist destination," says Redhook's Schwartz. "The state is supportive of local breweries because they are a great enhancement to an already strong tourism industry."
Merrimack's Anheuser-Busch facility—which has an annual capacity of 3.1 million barrels and brews Budweiser, Bud Light, Busch, Busch Light, Michelob Light, Natural Light, Red Bridge, and Michelob Ultra—receives about 55,000 guests each year.
Bucking the National Trend
Unlike the rest of the country, beer sales in New Hampshire are on the rise. U.S. beer sales were down 1 percent by volume in 2010 and down 2.2 percent in 2009, according to the Brewers Assn., an industry organization in Boulder, Colo. Yet in New Hampshire, beer sales in fiscal 2010 increased about 2.5 percent, to 42.5 million gallons, and 8 percent since fiscal 2000, according to the New Hampshire Liquor Commission.
Beneficiaries of the consumption boost include craft brewers—independently owned breweries with less than 6 million barrels in annual production. In New Hampshire, these include Redhook, Smuttynose, Portsmouth Brewery, Tuckerman, Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery, Moat Mountain, Seven Barrel Brewery, Flying Goose Brew Pub, and Milly's Tavern. Craft brewing in the U.S. grew 11 percent by volume and 12 percent by retail dollars, as overall U.S. beer sales shrank, according to the Brewers Assn. Nationwide, the number of craft brewers increased to 1,716, from 1,552 in 2009.
Craft brewers are also getting some help from grocers. "From what Supervalu (SVU) is seeing in stores where we do carry alcohol, craft beer is one of the fastest-growing segments, including national and regional brands," says Michael Siemienas, a spokesperson for the company, which has 34 Shaw's Supermarkets in New Hampshire. "We're seeing a lot of new local breweries opening up. What we're trying to do is take advantage of local brands when there is a demand from customers."
In Portsmouth, Smuttynose Brewing—a regional craft brewery named for Smuttynose Island in the Isles of Shoals—will increase production to 37,000 barrels this year, from 30,000, says owner Peter Egelston. The company distributes to 19 states and D.C., but New Hampshire remains its top market, accounting for about 25 percent of sales. The bulk of production is sold within 150 miles of the brewery.
"Our growth this year is phenomenal," say Egelston, who plans to increase marketing efforts to such groups as women, Gen-Xers, and baby boomers that have disposable income and interest in craft beer. Even in a recession, beer can sell well, especially in a lower-cost market such as New Hampshire. Says Egelston: "It's an affordable luxury."
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It's the Bennett Valley in a bottle, with all the trees and rocks and stuff strained out.
When wine tastes like it could come from anywhere, it might as well come from nowhere. Broc Cellars don't play that. Their 2008 Grenache positively sings of the Bennett Valley AVA, with aromas of kirsch, clove, black currant, and pepper balancing out the red fruit character for a flavor that could only come from where it comes from.
But why this cooler, rockier corner of Sonoma instead of the bigger-name AVAs thereabouts? Y'see, Broc Cellars believes that, as with people, a little hardship brings out the best in grapevines. And, as with Tolstoy's unhappy families, every struggling grapevine struggles in its own way. The result is a wine that reflects its birthplace as faithfully as a mirror.
By the time Chris Brockway and crew finish ministering to this Grenache in their urban winery in Berkeley, it's practically got a BENNETT VALLEY 4 LIFE tattoo on its bicep. Exotic, elegant, focused, and restrained, the 2008 Broc Cellars Grenache doesn't just put Bennett Valley on the map – it pretty much IS a map.
2008 Broc Cellars Grenache, Bennett Valley
- Varietal Blend: 88% Grenache, 11% Syrah, 1% Viognier
- Total Production: 184 cases
Aged in 100% French Oak, none of which is new, to allow this region's Grenache to express its true character. This exotic aromatics and balanced fruit flavor are what make the Sonoma Valley Appellation region so unique. The '08 Grenache shows red fruits, along with kirsch, clove, black currants and pepper spice. This wine has depth and focus, yet retains elegance and restraint through its balance.
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Re-routing Kitchen sink drain + vent question
Hi all,
I am re-routing our kitchen sink drain and vent and need to ask what I have in mind will work and be legit.
Any help would be very appreciated.
Thank you
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Go under the floor, up beside the window, Tee over to the sink location. Continue the vertical stack through the roof as a vent. Similar to the origanal.
Thank you, question still
Thank you for the reply.
just to make sure, right now the drain and vent pipe are the same, so by tapping my new pipe underfloor into existing vertical pipe would I be ok ?
Not usre if Im clear, but in other word, I would only need to have 1 pipe to connect that do the drain and vent at same time right ? (see image, would that be correct)
Also, should I create a little slope, I have about 6feet to connect to the old drain pipe, how much slope you recommend for 6 feet lenght ?
Thank you
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Won't work. You need the vent relocated too. Abandon the existing stack- relocate it to the right side of the other window. Arm the tee over to the new sink location
Thanks again !!
Thanks again for the reply.
Just for my knowledge, why it would not work ? From what I see, it will be exactly like the original installation, only with diferrence that there will now be a 6 feet horizontal pipe instead of 1 feet connecting with a "Y" into existing drain pipe.
Is it beacause the vent pipe air flow need to be higher than the drain ? Just trying to understand why it wont work :)
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I don't know if you have a basement or a crawl. Under the floor horizontal piping should have long sweep 90's or double 45's when making a 90* turn
Thank you !!
Ok, got your point about the venting can, yes make sense.
My problem is that I have a second floor on top is all finish and closed, and going to atics can be not easy job and messy. I have also a basement under and have fulle access to pipes there.
In this case, do you think the other option of going trought joins and 90 corner to connect to existing pipe would be an option ?
If this is not an option, I will do as you say. Thank you again so much for taking the time to reply.
Loop around and use the existing vent. make sure you have a clean out under that sink or if the back is an exterior wall put the clean out facing outward.
Why is no one suggesting redoing the plumbing so it's behind the wall and through the bottom plates?
Sure would make it easyer to set cabinets.
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- An exclusive live musical performance by the sensational Greek R&B artist Katerina Stikoudi
- Entertainment throughout the night from magicians and circus performers
- The chance to win prizes playing retro arcade machines and other interactive games
- An open bar, all night!
- A variety of delicious culinary delights, served throughout the evening
- A live DJ set from DJ Maggie Charalambidou
With all the entertainment on offer throughout the night, we expect the party to go quite late!
VIP Club Live: Athens is an exclusive event for PokerStars VIPs, each of whom can bring a guest. RSVP by purchasing a ticket from the VIP Store. The cost of the ticket is based on your current VIP status - see the table below for more. You'll find the tickets listed under the 'VIP Club Live' category in the VIP Store.
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Wasteland 2 - Video Preview @ Softpedia
Softpedia takes a look at the beta of Wasteland 2 in this new preview video.
Hope they do something about your squad moving up and down ladders… sure does take a while; I'd rather have them all descending at once by default outside of combat.
I don't see much use of cover, either. Player should have been able to shoot from the corner of the building. Maybe I'm just spoiled from Xcom…
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text: I had to share this while it's still fresh in memory. A small mall guard told me while we were fraternizing that in Texas he easily bought an a.k. and a submachine gun and when I asked him did you buy it from the store he said no. He bought it from a guy near a police station and that guy doesn't even have a store but was just walking outside with a bag. I don't believe what this guard is telling me because it sounds strange but I told him "Do you remember what happened to T.I." he said yes, he is in jail for 1 year for weapons inside his trunk for which he didn't legally buy. I told the guard that every state has it's own laws and legally you are suppose to register the weapons with the BATF so you may consider trying to get them registered. I think it may be a felony to possess certain weapons like machine guns. He told me, when the police stop me, I tell them they are in the trunk. This is Minnesota and I am pretty sure any cop who stops him with all those weapons in his trunk without a permit will surely take them away and he may even face criminal charges. I told him to get a permit to carry like I do and he asked me how he can go about that and told him he has to take a course that usually lasts a few hours and then go to a range and then get a certificate to give to the Sheriffs. If cops he encountered in the past didn't take away his weapons, there must be something I am missing.


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- ID-LV305 is an investigational cancer therapeutic generated from the company's DCVex ™ platform, which is engineered to selectively target dermal dendritic cells in vivo to induce a powerful and durable pool of tumor-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs).
- ID-G305 is an investigational cancer therapeutic designed to generate tumor Ag-specific Th1 CD4 T cells, with further expansion of CTLs while catalyzing humoral and innate immune responses. ID-G305 was generated from the company's second discovery platform leveraging TLR4 agonism, GLAAS ™ .
- Both ID-LV305 and ID-G305 have been engineered to target the same set of tumors expressing a specific antigen. The company plans to initiate clinical trials of these product candidates as single agents, in combination with each other as a third product candidate (ID-CMB305), and in combination with potentially complementary cancer immunotherapy approaches.
SEATTLE and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Immune Design, a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immune-based therapies for cancer and other chronic conditions, today announced it has closed a Series C financing totalling up to $49 million. This Series C round includes an upfront investment of $32.5 million, with the right of the syndicate to invest an additional $16.5 million in the near term as programs progress. The financing was led by The Column Group and new investor Topspin Partners, and included existing investors Alta Partners, Versant Ventures, Osage Partners and ProQuest Investments. In addition, Sanofi-Genzyme BioVentures joined the syndicate as a new investor.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130926/SF87058LOGO) The funds will be used primarily to advance Immune Design's cancer immunotherapy product pipeline, including proof-of-concept studies for its lead therapeutic candidates ID-LV305 and ID-G305. "With a focus on leveraging dendritic cell activation to fight disease, Immune Design has built on the pioneering discoveries of Dr. David Baltimore and the late Dr. Ralph Steinman to discover and develop product candidates that will hopefully result in more effective and targeted cancer treatments," said Peter Svennilson, Founder and Managing Partner of The Column Group. "Immune Design has made great strides in advancing its innovative immunotherapy technologies and positioning its product candidates to enter clinical evaluation," said Bernard Davitian, Vice President and Managing Director, Sanofi-Genzyme BioVentures. "We look forward to working with the experienced team that has been assembled to help guide this company and are very pleased to support Immune Design in this financing." Immune Design recently expanded its management team to span all key functional areas with the addition of four veteran executives in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields. New team members include: Stephen Brady, Chief Business Officer; Richard T. Kenney, M.D., Chief Medical Officer; Jan Henrick ter Meulen, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer and Frank J. Hsu, M.D., Vice President, Head of Oncology. The company has also expanded operations to include a San Francisco office with plans to further expand in the Bay Area. "With a deeply experienced leadership team and dedicated employees advancing our breakthrough molecular immunology platforms, Immune Design is committed to impacting the future of cancer treatment via our unique immunotherapy approach," said Carlos Paya, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer at Immune Design. "We are thankful for the support of our investors and hope to bring a meaningful benefit to patients in the near future." Immune Design's Cancer Immunotherapy Product Candidates


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Friday, February 25, 2011 • 9News • Dave Delozier and Lori Obert
DENVER - As seen on 9News - The photos tell the story of a dog named Jake and the lessons about life he taught people. Like a lot of pets, Jake filled a very important place in the life of his owner, Mike Blake. That is why it was so difficult when Jake was diagnosed with cancer in the spring of 2009.
Veterinarians initially didn't Jake much of a chance. "I think it was two to four months was really what we were told," says Blake.
Looking for options that might exist to save his friend, Blake contacted the CSU Animal Cancer Center in Fort Collins. They determined that Jake would qualify for a clinical trial. He was enrolled in the liposomal clodronate study.
While vets at CSU worked to save Jake's life, Mike was trying to figure out how to make the most of it.
"The idea is just kind of, 'hey, how am I going to make today count?'" says Blake.
To do that he created a website dedicated to the adventures he tried to take Jake on everyday. The website, www.thatsoftdog.blogspot.com, displays the photos Mike took of Jake each day. He came up with a bucket-list of places he wanted to go with Jake. You see photos of Jake on the 20-yard line of Invesco Field at Mile High and in front of the big blue stallion statue at Denver International Airport.
"I've taken thousands of pictures of him in the last several months," says Blake.
The idea was to make the most of each day. There are photos that make you laugh, like the one in which Jake is dressed up like Superman. There are also photos of Jake posing at center court at the Pepsi Center with Nuggets mascot, Rocky.
While Mike and Jake were making the most of each day, time passed. Before they knew it, that two to four month prognosis was in their rearview mirror. Over time, something else changed - the racquetball sized tumor on Jake's right leg went away. Without surgery, the liposomal clodronate reduced the tumor to nothing.
Jake became something of a poster child for animal cancer research. At a fundraiser fashion show for animal cancer research, Jake's story was shared with an audience. It was a chance for a dog to strut the catwalk to the delight of the crowd.
And all the while, as each month passed, there were more photos on the blog site. There were lots of photos of Jake at city parks in Denver and images of him in front of public art projects, like the two giant alien statues along Speer Boulevard.
"I've taken 12,520 photos of him," say Blake.
In the end though, the journey ended with one final photo. This past January, the cancer came back. On a snowy winter day, Mike took Jake to another city park. That last photo shows Jake looking out across a snow-covered field.
"This picture may be far short of the best one, but it is the very last one I ever took of him, so that instantly makes it one of my favorites," says Blake.
The care Jake received at the CSU Animal Cancer Research Center bought Jake almost two quality years of life. He lived many months longer than his initial prognosis. In those months, he and Mike went to a lot of places and did a lot of things they otherwise wouldn't. In the end, the experience taught Mike the importance of living life to the fullest each day.
"It's really not at all about what we missed or what we didn't complete. I have no regrets at all. We packed as much as we could have for him into a pretty short and amazing life for him," says Blake.


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Vestibular balance disorders refers to disorders of the vestibular system, a complex structure in the inner ear that works with other body systems to maintain balance. The causes of vestibular balance disorders are myriad and include infection and head injuries, though occasionally the cause is unknown. The most common vestibular balance disorder is Ménière's disease. The symptoms of vestibular balance disorders include vertigo, nausea, vomiting, profound dizziness, disorientation and blurred vision.
The SSA will determine whether your vestibular balance disorder meets or equals one of the qualifying conditions in the SSA's Listing of Impairments (Listings).
The SSA discusses the criteria for automatic approval for vestibular balance disorders (including Ménière's disease) under Listing 2.07. To meet the criteria for Listing 2.07, you must prove that your labyrinthine-vestibular disorder or Ménière's disease has caused recurrent problems with your balance, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and a gradual decrease in your ability to hear. In addition to these basic requirements, you must provide the SSA with the following:
If you can prove that your vestibular hearing disorder meets all of the criteria, your claim will be automatically approved. If you don't have problems with both balance and rining in the ears, but you do have hearing loss, you may be able to qualify under hearing loss alone.
Because symptoms of balance disorders such as vertigo can fluctuate over time and go into long periods of remission, it is important that you provide the SSA with medical records dating to when your symptoms first began. The medical records must include a detailed description of how long your attacks last, how severe they are and how often they happen. Also, although the SSA must accept evidence from most licensed doctors, it will give greater weight to the opinions and observations of doctors who specialize in your particular illness, such as neuro-otolaryngologists.
The SSA discusses in particular the symptoms related to Ménière's disease and the vertigo it produces. Vertigo symptoms include feelings of being in motion and positional disorientation; it is helpful to keep a log as to the frequency of the attacks and how they affect your ability to engage in your daily activities. You should also be able to demonstrate that you experience vertigo versus mere dizziness. If your doctor witnesses an episode of Ménière's related vertigo, he or she should describe whether you suffered from any observable symptoms like nausea, vomiting, incapacitation, or lack of muscle coordination.
You should provide the SSA with a complete list of all doctors you have seen to treat or diagnose your vestibular balance disorder and any hospital or clinics you have visited. The SSA must also be provided with test results from any x-rays, MRIs, speech or hearing tests and bone scans. Because of the complexity of the Listing requirements, it will be helpful to review the criteria and test requirements with your physician. Your physician can determine if you meet the Listing or if you need to undergo any additional tests the SSA may require.
Even if your vestibular balance disorder doesn't meet the Listing requirement you may still be approved, but it will be significantly more difficult. At this step, the SSA must decide if you can still do your old job despite your vestibular balance disorder. If it believes you can do your past work your claim will be denied. If the SSA feels you cannot do your old job, then it will take into consideration your age, education, past work experience and work limitations caused by your vestibular balance disorder to see if there is any other work you can do. At this stage approval is easer for older less educated applicants.
You must also provide the SSA with a Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) assessment prepared by your treating doctor. The RFC should state any work limitations you have that result from your vestibular balance disorder. For example, because dizziness and vertigo are the primary symptoms of balance disorders, your RFC should state that you must avoid any work that involves heights or heavy machinery. Also, if your attacks are frequent you may miss more work that is acceptable; a decreased work productivity of 20% or more would prevent you from doing most jobs, according to the SSA. Some vestibular balance disorders, such as perilymph fistula, are triggered by physical exertion; therefore your RFC should state what limits you have on your ability to lift, carry, push and pull.


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Palm isn't being shy in applying the spit and polish to its impressive WebOS platform...
The recovering smartphone veteran has released its fourth patch for the software in just three weeks since it made its public debut inside the exciting Pre handset.
Version '1.0.4' is a 12MB update which will be delivered seamlessly over the air to customers and fixes a number of security holes while - importantly - it will kill the homebrew apps which started to appear over the last week. So begins yet another manufacturer's unwinnable battle with unlockers. Boo + hiss.
In related Palm news the company has announced pretty horrible Q4 losses but they are less horrible than was expected which does, in this weird financial world of ours, suggest some green shoots of recovery. This translates to a $105m loss for the three month period compared to a $43.4m loss over the corresponding quarter one year ago and a 71 per cent drop in revenue to $86.8m.
"The launch of Palm webOS and Palm Pre was a major milestone in Palm's transformation; we have now officially re-entered the race," said Palm Chairman and new CEO Jon Rubinstein. "We have more to accomplish, but the groundwork is laid for a very promising future here at Palm. Our senior management team is capable, motivated and focused on execution; there is a large group of developers waiting to build great applications for Palm webOS; and we have a new product pipeline that we think will set a standard for the industry."
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Just a reminder, we will be at "The Showdown" by Mfest at California Speedway November 18th, 2012. Please come out to support our drivers/customers/and fellow Cadillac enthusiasts.
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November 18, 2012
10 am Roll in
Show starts 11 am
Ends 3pm
Mfest will caravan from the following locations at the following times. Don't worry, they are friendly. =)
Inland empire:
Meet at 9:15 am
Depart at 9:30 am
Tea Station
18558 Gale Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Orange County and Irvine:
Meet: 9:00 a.m
Depart: 9:15 am
Best Buy
2982 El Camino Real,
Tustin, CA 92782
West L.A Caravan
1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Meet up at 8:30 a.m
Depart 8:45 a.m
Long Beach:
Meet: 9:00 AM
Depart: 9:15 AM
Tutti Frutti
2170 E Willow St
Signal Hill, Ca 90755
Valley and close areas
Meet: 8:45 am (check out cars at Super Car Sunday)
Depart: 9 am
Supercar Sunday
Westfield Promenade Mall
6100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
For those that want to check out the racing. Be there early as the first session will be around 8:30. Also we will have a small Cadillac Corral for those that are interested in just coming out and supporting your fellow Cadillac enthusiast. If there is enough of a head count, we can get a catered lunch on site so all the Cadillac fans don't have to miss any action.
D3 will have a few cars there on track, including a brand new ATS with D3 mods.
Please let us know if there are any questions.
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Under the Equality Act 2010, harassment is unwanted conduct which is related to one of the following: age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation and is therefore unlawful.
People do not always feel able or confident enough to complain, particularly if the harasser is a manager or senior member of staff. Sometimes they will simply resign. It is therefore very important for employers to ensure that staff are aware of options available to them to deal with potential bullying or harassment, and that these remain confidential.
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Wright oversaw a passing attack that ranked fourth in the OVC in passing yards per game, with 202.2 yards through the air per contest. Under his guidance, quarterback Max Shortell was named second-team All-Ohio Valley Conference, while wide receiver was Josh Barge was a Phil Steele All-American.
Before his stint at Jacksonville State, Wright spent three years at the University of Alabama as a graduate assistant, helping the Crimson Tide win back-to-back BCS National Championships. Alabama posted a 35-5 record during his three years as he worked with the wide receivers and running backs. He was part of a coaching staff that produced NFL first-round draft picks Mark Ingram, James Carpenter, Julio Jones and Trent Richardson.
Alabama ranked 12th nationally in scoring offense (38.71 points per game), 16th in rushing offense (227.50 yards per game) and 31st nationally in total offense.
Prior to joining Alabama, Wright worked for Dan Mullen at Mississippi State, where he was director of football operations, while also serving as an on-field offensive graduate assistant under Sylvester Croom.
Wright assisted with coaching the offensive line, and was in charge of coaching the scout team. He spent a large portion of his time in tape and computer scouting reports, and was also in charge of compiling offensive quality control variables.
In 2005, he served Mississippi State as a volunteer coach for the defense, working closely with the Bulldogs' defensive coordinator and helping coach the defensive backs.
From 2002 until his arrival at State, Wright worked as a student assistant coach at Jacksonville State, his alma mater. He coached on both sides of the ball at JSU, working with the outside linebackers early in the 2004 season. Wright also tutored the running backs and wide receivers while there.
Wright played running back at Jacksonville State beginning in 2000 and became a student assistant coach in 2002. While working with the offense, Wright helped the Gamecocks win the 2003 and 2004 Ohio Valley Conference championships.
Wright played on three undefeated state championship football teams at Pickens Academy where his father Lynn Wright was the head coach. The Wright family has a long football coaching pedigree. Jody's brother Josh is head football coach at Bessemer (Ala.) Academy, while his younger brother Jonathan played football at West Alabama.


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Jen and Courteney Friends and Neighbors
Jennifer Aniston has reportedly purchased a 9,000 square foot home in Beverly Hills for $15 million dollars. The best part about purchasing this beautiful property is that it is located about three doors down from her best friend Courteney Cox. The half-acre plot where Aniston's new home sits, is designed by famed architect Hal Levitt, is still under construction and will reportedly include six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
Other celebrities that will be the Friends' stars new neighbors include Jessica Simpson and Sharon Stone. I can see the neighborhood backyard barbecues now and Saturday afternoon book clubs! Jennifer has been living in a small home in Malibu since her divorce from "insta-dad" Brad Pitt. Courteney has been a frequent visitor to her Malibu bungalow and has been spotted taking Coco for walks on the beach with Jen and the dogs.
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Festers, I am going through my bi-annual 'want a bike' phase again, but serious about it this year. I am at a loss as to what to even look at, and market 'choice' has left me somewhat paralyzed. My current bike is a 2005 Trek Madone 5.2SL that is, other than the saddle, completely stock. Since this one has been reliable, I figured that I would get another one, as Project One allows you to really create most anything you want from the get go (of course using Bontrager equipment.) Is there anyone here who transitioned from Trek to a different brand and was impressed in one way or another? Or are they all pretty much the same these days?
I ride with guys and girls who ride Fuji, Willier, Cannondale, Litespeed, Felt, Specialized, Orbea, Pinarello, Cervelo (lots,) and of course, Trek. Of course, everyone loves their bike, so I feel like I'm not getting unbiased information. On the flipside, a web perusal results in a bunch of horror stories.
I am not a small guy, 6'3" and run about 220lbs, Once in form, I can push low to mid 20's for speed (pretty flat here) and have averaged about 3,000 miles/year in the last 4. I don't have any back issues, but can't fold myself in half either. I'd probably prefer something similar to a Trek Performance (H2 in their parlance) fit.
Exclusive of wheels, my budget is probably going to max at ~$6,500. I'm not going to throw carbon rims on it immediately, but have thought about it. Lots of fancy round things in our group too.
Looking for suggestions, and don't forget, if you've switched FROM a Trek, I'd like to hear your story, pros and cons.
I understand that in the end, actual, longer test rides are in order. I am just casting a wide net to see what comes back.
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Even so, there are places to visit, even if all you want is a gorgeous view or a uniquely New England culinary experience. My parents were in town over a week ago from the west coast, and we knew the big blizzard was going to hit on Friday, the 8th, and as my dad had never been to Maine, we drove across the border into York, Maine to see my favorite lighthouse on Thursday.
I always feel calm and peaceful when I walk down the rocky coast toward the lighthouse. There is just something about that place that is like an instant salve to my soul.
Right next to the lighthouse is Fox's Lobster House. I've had fried lobster tails there before and it was delicious. Unfortunately, at this time of year it is closed (see what I mean), but they did have a Christmas tree outside of the restaurant made of lobster traps. As it is February, it was decorated to be more of a Valentine's tree.
The Monday after Nemo hit, we didn't want to travel far, as a lot of roads still weren't cleared and some freezing rain was falling. So, we went to Parker's Maple Barn. It is very near my house, and though in New Hampshire, it is right by the Massachusetts border. It does close seasonally right around Christmas to the beginning of February. We got there soon after it reopened for the year.
I know before I moved to New England one of the things I associated most with this region was maple syrup. I had never heard of a sugar house before I moved here, and now I have several dotting the landscape near where I live. And in case you didn't know, a sugar house is where maple syrup is made. Several sugar houses around New England have a restaurant on-site where they serve, what else, all things maple. And, if you're curious, maple season begins in March, when I'm sure this place, will be packed.
I ordered deep fried french toast with a side of sausage. I was shocked at the giant portion sizes when our food was delivered. I could scarcely get through a quarter of it before becoming uncomfortably full, but french toast and sausage is good heated up so I took the majority home. My dish was served with maple syrup made right there at Parker's, and it was to die for. I am seriously dreaming about going back pronto!
They also have a little shop at Parker's, where I picked up a jug of their maple syrup and a box of addicting salted chocolate covered caramels. Glad to have discovered this place, and I hope to make this a monthly outing.
So you see, though much of New England takes a long winter's nap as the gorgeous snow blankets our land and sugars our trees, there are many gems and stunning sights still to see in our countryside. And while on the search for these winter hold-outs, the drive through heavily forested New England, with its mounds of dazzling snow and lovely historical homes and sites, is worth the search alone.


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"It was great; I had a lot of fun. Me and my guy Sebastian LaRue went down and we had a lot of fun. We enjoyed seeing the campus, enjoyed the game. It was really cold, but we had a really good time," he said.
Though the Cougs weren't able to nab the win versus UCLA, the loss didn't hinder Brown's game day experience.
"I really enjoyed the game. It was freezing, but it was so much fun. I like the fans a lot. It's a real college atmosphere up there. You would think that the team is 10-0 the way the fans were loving their team in Pullman and all the support they have, the way they were cheering," he said.
Brown's host for the weekend was his friend and former Dorsey teammate, true freshman linebacker Jeremiah Allison.
"We had a lot of fun. They treated me very well up there. We went on a campus tour and I talked with some students, seeing how life on campus as a student is. They showed me around Pullman. We had a great time," he said.
The athlete also spent some time with Dave Emerick, as well as receivers coach Dennis Simmons.
"They want me to come in and play early, so that's something else I really like about them. They are recruiting me at cornerback, but I might be able to go both ways; you never know," he said.
Post visit, Brown says he's liking the Cougs even more than before.
Though his plans to attend Saturday's UCLA - USC rivalry game fell through, Brown was able to watch the Bruins, another team he is seriously considering, nab the victory.
"I liked UCLA's defense a lot. They were very fiesty and were after Matt Barkley a lot. The corners weren't backing down. The defense was shocking, and the way the offense moved the ball, I just didn't expect that from UCLA," he said.
He plans on taking an official visit to UCLA in December. He's also set his official visit to Washington for November 30th, and is looking to officially visit both Arizona State and Boise State in December, as well.
Brown will announce his collegiate decision at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Game on January 4th.
Though his senior season is now over, Brown reflected proudly upon the past few months.
"Our team got as a far as we could. I think the legacy I left is that I brought intensity to the team and was very motivational, but that I'm a funny guy, too. I feel like I learned a lot this season and that I'm ready to play in college," he said.


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I know, Glowshift is garbage, but I needed a cheap voltage gauge and I already regret buying it.
That being said, I do have it so I want to try and make it work.
I've got the 7-color voltage gauge and I've got the wiring hooked up as per instructions.
The red (switched 12V) has been tried with an add-a-circuit in the ACC fuse and the CIG socket fuse. Same result with both.
Yellow (constant 12V) has been tried with an add-a-circuit in the Door Lock fuse and direct to the battery with an inline 3A fuse.
Orange (for dimming) is connected to rear taillights fuse with add-a-circuit
Black is grounded.
The issue is that the color recall doesn't save it's color. If I turn the car's power on, the gauge lights up, shows voltage and I can change the color. When I turn off and back on, the color saves.
If I do the same thing but start the engine, the color resets to blue.
It does seem like there isn't enough voltage to going to the gauge, but on a year-old car (2011 WRX) how could the battery be that bad already? Plus, it's been through a Canadian winter with zero issues starting. If I can start a WRX in winter at -30 no issues, then a gauge should be able to remember a single-byte of memory, no?
So, any ideas? I've emailed Glowshift, and there last suggestion, which I have yet to try, is to pull the gauge out, and try the wires direct to the battery to see if it remembers it's color.
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How Does Omaha Rate In National Honesty Experiment?
Honesty was put to the test recently in Omaha's Old Market.
Seth Goldman, President of "Honest Tea", says they set up tea stands in all 50 states using the honor system and Omaha placed 4th in the survey with 97 percent.
Goldman tells Newsradio 1110 KFAB they set up unmanned racks of cold beverages for $1 at 60 locations around the country.
Des Moines checked in at 95 percent, which was the national average.
The most honest place was Honolulu....At 100 percent. The least honest according to this social experiment was Providence, Rhode Island at 80 percent.


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The Takeaway
Takeouts: Deflation, Sports, Future of Civil Rights
- MONEY TAKEOUT: The Labor Department released new inflation figures last Friday, and it appears that the economy is experiencing moderate deflation. New York Times finance reporter Louise Story talks to us about the effects this deflation could have on ordinary Americans.
- SPORTS TAKEOUT: We check in with Takeaway Sports Contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin about last weekend's NFC playoffs and talk about the Cinicinnati Bengals' Marwin Lewis, who just won the NFL's Coach of the Year award.
- MLK TAKEOUT: This weekend, WNYC hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday celebration at the Brooklyn Museum, co-hosted by our own Celeste Headlee. Celeste and Femi Oke spoke with Columbia law professor Patricia Williams about the future of the civil rights movement.


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Is there an available driver out online that allows pictures to be downloaded from a Kodak digital camera to a PC running 2000 Professional....that ISN'T the P.O.S. Easy Share?
XP will automatically find and download the pictures (i.e. does not require Easy Share to be installed for you but 2000 seems like it wants to be a huge PITA.
I would greatly appreciate it if someone does know where I can find a FREE, non-Easy Share driver for 2K pro. Thanks!
Stupid Kodak and 2000 Pro.


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Maduma defeats Carreon; DeGale destroys Demers
By Matt Casavant and Dave Spencer at ringside
Undefeated lightweight Ghislain Maduma (14-0 9KO) won a hard fought 99-91, 97-93, 96-94 unanimous decision over Saul Carreon (20-6-1 13KO) of Mexico as the headline event on the Eye of the Tiger promoted card held at the Lac Leamy Casino in Gatineau Quebec. Both fighters had their moments with Carreon doing damage on more than occasion with a dangerous left hand counter. Maduma definitely had the upper hand but didn't seem to capitalize enough on the things that were working for him, but he did certainly land enough right hands to carry the evening.
British super-middleweight prospect James DeGale (15-1 9KO) made short work of former world-title challenger and short notice opponent Sebastien Demers (31-6 11KO), landing with just about everything and stopping the Montreal fighter at 1:58 of the 2nd round. 110-percent wasn't necessarily the effort level from DeGale but more his connect rate as every thrown found the target. Demers stood by like a deer in headlights, nose bloodied, doing his best to answer back but badly out-gunned. DeGale landed a crunching left that backed Demers reeling backwards and taking a knee in the corner where he wisely stayed down for the count of ten.
Jr. Lightweight Baha Laham stopped veteran southpaw Alan Paredes in the 5th round courtesy of left hook to the body. With the win Laham now sees his record improve to (12-0,5KOs), while Paredes loses his second straight by KO and falls to (15-2-1, 5KOs). The clash was a hotly contested affair with both fighters exchanging blows from the opening bell in close quarters. The 31 year old Laham seemed to overpower Paredes as the fight went on landing punishing combinations to the body and head. A slight scare occurred in the 4th round for Baha as he suffered a cut under his right eyebrow but it only temporary derailed him as he was able to knockdown Paredes in the 5thround with a left hook to the solar plexus. Paredes was counted out by referee Alain Villeneuve.
In his previous visit to Canada, 40-year-old Emiliano Cayetano (21-6 12KO) didn't make it out of the first round against top-ten ranked Eleider Alvarez. Andrew Gardiner (8-0 4KO) seemed equally determined for an early night when the opening bell sounded, but when the Dominican fighter proved to be resilient enough to absorb the initial barrage, the Ottawa fighter got down to work and grounded out a hard earned TKO victory. Gardiner ground and pounded his way to a 3:00 5th round TKO victory in a scheduled eight when Cayetano didn't answer the bell for the sixth. The Winnipeg fighter who now calls Ottawa home constantly attacked the body almost exclusively in the second and third and when he started bringing the attack upstairs, it wasn't too much longer before Cayetano who had no answers for anything thrown at him, began fading quickly.
Super-middleweight Schiller Hyppolite (7-1 4KO) took his man down to end the second and finished things at 2:39 of the third round with a pair of left hands to the body and send Martin Avila (14-12 7KO) to his 10th knockout defeat and third against Canadian fighters.
After winning his pro debut in less than two minutes, light-heavyweight Pascal Villeneuve (2-0) came on like gangbusters in the opening round versus Fouad Nasri (6-7-1 1KO) who proved to be a solid foe for the duration, forcing the local fighter to the scorecards for the first time where he won 40-36 on all three scorecards.
Jr. Welterweight Tony Luis rebounded from his first career defeat and improved his record to 16-1(7KOs) by winning a 6 round unanimous decision over veteran journeyman Maurycy Gojko (21-37-2, 7KOs). All three judges scored the fight a shutout (60-54) in favor of the 25 year old. The right-handed Luis switch back and forth between the southpaw and orthodox position successfully landing numerous hooks & straight lefts. Gojko was content with pot-shotting Luis and even bloodied him a little bit in the 5th round but Luis's overall volume punching and constant pressure allowed him to win comfortably on the cards.
Mian Hussain ((6-0) dished out punishment for the duration of his six rounder with Alessio Domarin (2-3) but was forced to the scorecards as the Italian fighter wilted but didn't fall. Hussain was able to rock Domarin several times during the contest, particularly in the second where he landed some crunching body shots and following up nicely with flush shots upstairs. As the fight progressed, Domarin became more wary of his more powerful opponent and didn't open nearly as much. As the neared its end, Hussain managed to knock out the mouthpiece of his opponent who then stood upright and defenceless along the ropes where it looked as if it might be stopped but instead was saved by the bell.
Zach Bunce (1-0 1KO) of Las Vegas made his pro debut a successful one as the heavyweight got action underway at the Lac Leamy Casino in Gatineau Quebec. Bunce's opponent Donald Willis (1-3) retired on his stool at the end of the third round after being knocked down twice in the fight. Bunce newly signed to promoter Eye of the Tiger scored knockdowns at the end of the first and again midway through the third where he landed with an overhand right.
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