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"You're the little audience that could, huh?" said Josh Homme, lead singer-songwriter and guitarist for Queens of the Stone Age, the five-man rock 'n' roll band that played Saturday night in Bangor.
No, there wasn't a sold out crowd — the 6,000 capacity Cross Insurance Center was maybe one-third full. But the rock that the band delivered was at the top of its game, and the audience ate every massive riff and irresistible melody up like it was sweet rock 'n' roll candy. The Queens played a two-hour set that included a six-song encore and an impressive, expressive light show.
There aren't a lot of real rock bands around anymore. Not bands that were at their creative peaks in the 1970s, the '80s or even the '90s and are still touring — rather, bands that are in their prime, right now, cultivating a devoted fan base and making epic albums. Queens of the Stone Age is one of them.
"I [totally] love them. I've seen them three times, and it's always been awesome," said Eric Weston of Kittery, who was at the show with a group of friends who drove up that day. "I'm not sure that they have ever played in Maine as far as I know, so I am really psyched to be here."
The Queens played a set that showcased the expansive, expertly composed and performed songs off their newest album, "… Like Clockwork," like the dark, groovy "If I Had A Tail," the changing time signatures of "My God is the Sun" and the moving power ballad "The Vampyre of Time and Memory." They mixed those songs with cuts from their heavier, more raw early albums, like the crowd-pleasing "Feel Good Hit of the Summer" and the radio hit "No One Knows."
Though Homme has grown as a musician and is not afraid to embrace pop, classic rock and even prog-rock elements in his writing, at their heart, the Queens are a heavy metal band. Songs such as "Go With The Flow" from their third album, "Songs for the Deaf," or "Sick, Sick, Sick" off their 2007 album, "Era Vulgaris," drive that point home.
Opening for the Queens was Brody Dalle, formerly of punk band the Distillers, who recently released her first solo album, "Diploid Love." Dalle and Homme have been married for the past 10 years and have two children. Dalle, in her first solo outing, showed off her newer, more introspective songs as well as a handful of tracks from her early punk rock days.
The Queens of the Stone Age concert was the first in a two day stretch of concerts at the Cross Insurance Center. Sunday welcomes perhaps the polar opposite of a Queens show — legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor. After Taylor's concert, John Fogerty will perform Aug. 2 during the Bangor State Fair. For more information, visit crossinsurancecenter.com.
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LONG BEACH -- A woman was arrested early Friday after she was spotted speeding in East Long Beach and became combative when she was pulled over, authorities said.
The incident began at about 10:19 a.m. when a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy assigned to the Lakewood Station saw the woman speeding in a white Lexus and attempted to pull her over, said Sheriff's Lt. Minh Dinh.
The woman eventually stopped at 23rd Street and Bellflower Boulevard, in East Long Beach, but when she was approached by the deputy "she became abusive," Dinh said.
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This article describes how to install and configure WordPress 3.x on Windows clients and servers (see Prerequisites) using the Microsoft Web Platform Installer (Web PI) version 5.0. As of May 28, 2014, the latest version of WordPress is 3.9.1.
The Web PI is a free tool that makes getting the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform—including Internet Information Services (IIS), MySQL, PHP, the Microsoft .NET Framework, and Visual Web Developer—quick and easy. The Web PI also lets you install web applications such as WordPress with the built-in Windows Web App Gallery.
To install WordPress on IIS 8.5 by using the Web PI 5.0, follow these steps:
Step 1. Install Microsoft Web Platform Installer 5.0
Step 2. Select the products and applications to install
Step 3. Review and configure the selected products and applications
Step 4. Complete the installation and configuration
Step 5. Enable clean URLs (Pretty Permalinks)
Step 6. Running Microsoft WebMatrix with WordPress
The supported operating systems for the Microsoft Web Platform Installer (Web PI) 5.0 are Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and later versions, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later versions.
For this guide, it is assumed that you have either Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 8.1 Pro client installed on your computer. You will also need an Internet connection and administrator privileges for your computer.
It is a good idea to confirm that your system meets the hardware requirements for IIS 8.5. See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn303418.aspx for more information.
In this step you download, install, and launch the MS Web Platform Installer (Web PI 5.0, which is a 1.4 MB download).
In this step, you select the version of WordPress that you want to install. WordPress 3.9.1 is used in this guide.
In this step, you review and configure what you have added. Additionally, you add the database and configure the password for it.
In this step, you complete the installation.
In this step, you enable Pretty Permalinks now that WordPress has been installed.
The installation is now complete, and you are ready to use WordPress!
The Microsoft Web Platform Installer (Web PI) installs WordPress to run in a localhost configuration in combination with Microsoft WebMatrix (which was also installed as part of the Web PI installation). When WebMatrix is not running (e.g., after a reboot or if you terminate WebMatrix) you will not be able to access your localhost WordPress site until WebMatrix is restarted. Use the following steps to start WebMatrix and launch your localhost WordPress site.
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For the past 15 years, Mets employees have been matched with a fourth or fifth grade student at P.S. 92 in Corona to share lunch and a good book every week from November through May.
The Mets partner with Read Ahead on the program and have added their own special touches to the program by arranging a "Reading Rally" with players at the school, "Shadow Day" at Citi Field to allow reading partners to see their mentors at work, and an annual fourth grade outing to a Mets game.
Since its founding in 1991, Read Ahead has been a leading non-profit literacy and mentoring organization, pairing caring adult volunteers with children in elementary schools for weekly reading aloud and conversation.
Citi Kids is an educational and motivational community-based initiative for New York City middle and high school students developed by Citi and the New York Mets that started with the opening of Citi Field in 2009. The program mission is to support youth development through various programs designed to instill meaningful values and knowledge that will serve as groundwork for these select youth's future.
Guest speakers in the past seasons have included New York Jets Quarterback Geno Smith, New York City restaurateur philanthropist Marcus Samuelsson, New York Knicks Guard Tim Hardaway, Jr., former New York Giants running back David Wilson and U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Erin Hamlin.
The Mets visited the American Museum of Natural History to launch the new Amazin' City program, which takes players and students behind the scenes at New York City landmarks and cultural institutions. Mets closer Jeurys Familia, middle school students from the Leonardo da Vinci school in Corona, Queens, and Manhattan Deputy Borough President Joseph Garba joined a paleontologist on a tour that included a visit to the Big Bone Room where the museum keeps its biggest and heaviest dinosaur bones and fossils. The students also received tickets to that night's game.
Curtis Granderson has dedicated his Grand Kids Foundation to aid positive youth development via education, physical fitness and nutrition - providing tools and resources for educational and societal advancement. He holds events throughout the year in New York and his hometown of Chicago.
The Mets welcomed 102 New York City high school and recognized as winners who defied the odds and graduated from high school and were recognized as winners of the Fund for Public Schools' Remarkable Achievement Awards. Carmen Farina, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, congratulated the students and their families during a special VIP reception in the Bullpen Plaza before the Mets game. The group enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, salad, pasta, popcorn and cookies before grabbing a Mets goodie bag and watching the game from Field Level seats.
Lucas Duda and teammates played wheelchair Wiffle Ball with kids at the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson, Long Island. The visit marked the fourth-straight year Mets players stopped by the school for a day a fun with children who suffer from severe physical disabilities.
Gold Glove centerfielder Juan Lagares gave students at M.S. 57 in East Harlem batting and fielding tips during a spirited game of Wiffle Ball. The outfielder also recounted the challenges he faced growing up and how he was able to achieve his dream of player in the big leagues.
At every home game at Citi Field, the Mets salute the "Veteran of the Game." A player presents the honoree with an American flag that flew over Citi Field and Citi Vision plays a segment showcasing the soldier's achievements while serving in the military.
Mets Chairman & CEO Fred Wilpon and private citizens created Welcome Back Veterans, a national public awareness and fundraising initiative that addresses the mental health needs of America's returning war veterans and their families. Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball Advanced Media and the McCormick Foundation working with University Hospitals throughout the country, support the program, which provides returning veterans the quality medical treatment they deserve.
The Mets salute U.S. service men and women throughout the season with Military Mondays. The initiative expanded on the franchise's ongoing commitment to the military with complimentary tickets, retail discounts and community outreach events. On the field, Mets players wear camouflage jerseys for every Monday night home game at Citi Field. During each Military Monday a Mets player presents the "Veteran of the Game" with a team autographed camouflage jersey. Off the field, Mets front-office staff, alumni and players visit a VA Hospital to meet recovering veterans and the dedicated doctors and nurses who care for them.
This season the Mets invited softball teams comprised of service men and women from the Armed Forces to take part in the Mets Military Softball Classic at Citi Field. The Marines and Coast Guard team took the title, defeating the Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard teams. Mets players including Curtis Granderson, Jeurys Familia and Hansel Robles cheered on the players and posed for photos during the games. Following the action, members of the military and their families stayed for the Mets game later that night.
Mets Chairman and CEO Fred Wilpon, General Manager Sandy Alderson, Manager Terry Collins, his coaching staff and the team along with Mr. Met visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The group visited soldiers at the hospital and those learning to use their prosthetics at the rehabilitation center. Everyone then enjoyed a BBQ lunch. U.S. Congressmen from New York Eliot Engel (R-2nd) and Peter King (D-16th) also joined the visit.
Check out all of the photos from the Walter Reed Medical Center »
Some of the best wheelchair softball players in the country battled during the 14th Annual Major League Wheelchair Softball Tournament at Citi Field. The Mets worked with the Wheelchair Sports Federation and the New York City Parks Department to host the two-day event.
Jacob deGrom celebrated winning the 2014 National League Rookie of the Year Award by marching up Fifth Avenue in the Veterans Day Parade. DeGrom walked alongside New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Grand Marshal Ray Kelly.
The Mets partnered with Bloomberg to join forces with the USO of Metropolitan New York on the largest one-day bike build ever. During the company-wide day of service at Citi Field 450 Mets and Bloomberg employees teamed up to build 750 bikes for children of active soldiers who live in the New York area. Jeurys Familia were on hand for a gifting ceremony where the USO presented bikes to families at Citi Field.
During the Home Opener at Citi Field, The Mets paid tribute to NYPD fallen heroes Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos by inviting their family members to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Less than one month later, the Mets honored Detective Brian Moore by wearing NYPD hats during batting practice, observing a moment of silence, and standing with Moore's fellow officers from the 105th Precinct during the National Anthem.
With prom season in the air, the Mets Wives hosted a prom for patients at St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children in Bayside, Queens. The Wives helped patients get ready for the party by doing their makeup and nails. A live DJ was present to get the party going while fedoras and bead necklaces were handed out.
The Mets teamed up with Citi and Bloomberg to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Citi Global Community Day at Citi Field. More than 150 volunteers from Citi, Bloomberg and the Mets gathered for a kick-off rally at Citi Field with Citi CEO Michael Corbat and Mets COO Jeff Wilpon before making their way to Flushing Meadows Corona Park for a cleanup.
The Mets embarked on a series of events to commemorate the anniversary of September 11.
Terry Collins, Zack Wheeler and Travis d'Arnaud toured the September 11 Memorial Museum at Ground Zero. The trio reflected on the events of the day, where they were, and how September 11 impacts their lives today.
David Wright visited FDNY Squad 288, HazMat 1 in Maspbeth, Queens on Wednesday, September 10. It marked the 11th straight year that Wright has met with firefighters around the anniversary of September 11.
Jacob deGrom and John Franco went to NYPD headquarters to visit with family members of the 23 officers who lost their lives on September 11.
More than 1,000 fans have donated blood at the annual winter and summer Blood Drives at Citi Field with the New York Blood Center. Since 2009, blood drives at the ballpark have produced more than 6,000 pints of blood, and the Mets honored the fan who donated the milestone pint.
At the annual off-season drive in October 2014, fans donated more than 4,200 pounds of food, setting a new record.
The Mets provide annual support to the New York Cares Coat Drive with their own "Warm-Up" Holiday Coat Drive at Citi Field. Fans who donated one or more coats received a pair of tickets to a Mets game. Fans donated more than 1,300 coats in December 2014, making it New York Cares' largest one-day event of its campaign.
The Mets continued the tradition of helping New York rebuild from Hurricane Sandy by bringing baseball back to P.S. 52 on Staten Island. On the two-year anniversary of the storm, Mr. Met and more than 30 Mets employee volunteers participated in the day of service that resulted in improvements in the recreational opportunities for students at the Midland Beach school devastated by Sandy.
P.S. 52 was closed for five weeks after the storm when its basement flooded with 17 feet of water. The majority of the schoolyard still houses the school's temporary boiler and the playground is closed because of the risk of sink holes compromising recess opportunities for the children.
The Mets, joined by Staten Island Borough President Jimmy Oddo and Deputy Borough President Ed Burke, created a baseball diamond in the schoolyard, fabricated and installed a fence to an adjacent playground that gave students access to six basketball hoops in an adjacent park, and installed a protective fence surrounded newly planted bushes and trees, replacing those lost in Sandy. The Mets also donated wiffle ball bats and balls, baseballs, and softballs for the students to use during recess and after-school activities. Inside the school, Mets employees refurbished the Family Room, painting, sanding doors and donating folding chairs from the Mets Clubhouse at Shea Stadium.
The Mets and Fresh Direct teamed up to give out complete Thanksgiving meals to more than 50 families in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan in the organization's first-ever MetsGiving.
Zack Wheeler along with Sandy Alderson and more than 30 front office Mets employees personally delivered meals to the families.
The Mets worked with the NYPD Community Affairs Division, The River Fund, a hunger-relief organization, and local community leaders to identify families in need. In addition to the 50 turkeys donated by Fresh Direct, Mets staff donated the remaining items including stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, gravy and dessert.
Terry Collins helped package carrots with volunteers at The River Fund NY, a food pantry and service organization in Richmond Hill, Queens. The River Fund serves 800 clients every Saturday.
The Mets supported the 31st annual National Night Out last August at eight NYPD rallies in Queens. Mets volunteers distributed t-shirts and other giveaways while Mr. Met and Mrs. Met greeted families at select locations. New York State Assemblymember Aravella Simotas, Deputy Inspector Kevin Maloney, New York State Councilman Costa Constantinides and New York State Senator Michael Gianaris joined Mr. Met at the 114th precinct event in Astoria Park.
The Mets and David Wright honored NYPD heroes during the 2014 season with the "The Wright Thing" community platform. The initiative underscored Wright's admiration of law enforcement personnel as his father, Rhon, served in the Norfolk Police Department for 30 years before retiring as Assistant Police Chief last year.
"The Wright Thing" launched in 2013 with Wright honoring volunteers who made an extraordinary impact on the lives of individuals and organizations impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
Honorees are invited to Citi Field to meet David before the game, install third base with the grounds crew, sit along the third base line, and enjoy an in-game video on Citi Vision that features their meeting.
The New York Mets Foundation funds and promotes a variety of educational, social and athletic programs and other charitable causes. Founded in 1963, it continues its mission to invest in the future of our community, and to provide assistance to myriad organizations that benefit children and others in need.
A registered 501©3 charity, the Mets Foundation takes no portion of the funds raised to offset internal costs. The New York Mets pay 100% of the Foundation's overhead to ensure that the entirety of a donation is directed toward helping others. For more information, log on to metsfoundation.org ».
The Mets hold their annual Welcome Home Dinner presented by Alliance Building Services at the start of the season to celebrate the return of the team to New York. The players, manager, coaches and the rest of the organization attend the event that features a fundraising auction, raffle and autograph session. The dinner raised more than $700,000 for North Shore-LIJ Katz Institute for Women's Health and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This years event raised more than $700,000 and featured the Flushing Feud game show that pitted the Hitters versus the Pitchers, players sitting at tables with guests and an online Amazin' Auction with unique experiences and signed memorabilia.
The Mets host an annual "Night to Believe" fundraiser at Citi Field to benefitting Project ALS, a non-profit organization renowned for their outstanding leadership in finding and funding treatments and a cure for Lou Gehrig's disease. This years event raised over $200,000 for a total of over $2 million in the past 13 years.
The Roberto Clemente Award, presented by Chevy, recognizes the player in Major League Baseball who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team. In September, a nominee from each of the 30 MLB teams is announced on Roberto Clemente Day, which was established by MLB in 2002 to pay homage to the Hall of Famer's legacy. The Mets nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award in 2015 was Curtis Granderson.
Founded in 1986, B.A.T. is dedicated to assisting members of the Baseball Family with medical, financial and psychological issues with confidential, short-term assistance to help get them back on their feet. Major League Baseball covers the operating expenses therefore every dollar raised is used to provide assistance to members of the Baseball Family in need. The majority of the funds raised by B.A.T. come from the players who contribute through a payroll deduction program. In 2013, the players contributed more than $2.3 million.
MLB's Mother's Day efforts will once again be highlighted with special programs designed to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention and early detection, while also raising funds to support breast cancer research. The Mets and 29 MLB teams will host the Honorary Bat Girl Contest to raise additional awareness and recognize fans who are "Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer" in their daily lives. Mother's Day games recognize an Honorary Bat Girl and feature special in-park "pink" programming, including pink ribbon logos on the bases and many players using pink bats.
Scotts MLB Pitch, Hit and Run -- the official skills competition of Major League Baseball -- is a free grass roots program which encourages youth participation and emphasizes the fun of baseball. The competitor's ability to hit, run, field and throw is tested at regional trials and compared with others in his or her age group across the United States to qualify for the National Finals held during Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. The Mets host an on-field regional competition at Citi Field and recognize the local winners in a pre-game ceremony.
Major League Baseball teams up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to increase awareness and early detection of prostate cancer on Father's Day. On-field personnel wear blue wristbands, eye glare and ribbon uniform decals, while blue ribbon logos appear on bases, commemorative home plates and lineup cards. A "Home Run Challenge" fundraising component is implemented during select MLB games to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
To support the growth of youth baseball and softball, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) has teamed up with MLB Baseball Clubs to organize equipment collection drives across the United States. The Mets have collected over two thousand baseball and softball bats, gloves, balls and catcher's gear the past six seasons to benefit The Greater New York Sandlot Athletic Alliance, which distributes the donations to area youth baseball organizations. The BTF also presents a grant of $5,000 to go toward the purchase of additional equipment.
The Mets and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund teamed up to hold a field maintenance clinic at Citi Field to instruct over 30 coaches, groundkeepers and athletic directors from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Bill Deacon the Mets Director of Field Operations & Landscaping, led the clinic, which help attendees better maintain youth fields throughout the region. As part of the program the Baseball Tomorrow Fund awarded two $5,000 field maintenance grants to purchase field maintenance equipment, supplies or services.
The Mets participate annually in the MLB Players Association Buses for Baseball (BFB) program. BFB gives underprivileged kids in the metropolitan area the chance to attend a Major League game as personal guests of the players. The Players Trust partners with local transit authorities and Major League teams, as well as charitable organizations in Major League cities, to share the thrill of a big league game with kids who need more chances to smile. The kids are welcomed by Mets players who spend time signing autographs, giving away souvenirs and posing for photographs. Complimentary food and soft drinks during the game -- and often the chance to see their names on the scoreboard -- provide lasting memories before the bus heads home.
The Mets partner with Major League Baseball umpires to offer memorable baseball game experiences for children awaiting adoption and at-risk youth in mentoring programs. Children receive a VIP experience including great seats to see the Mets at Citi Field, a goody bag of 'all things baseball', and the unique opportunity to step onto the field for a souvenir baseball and photo.


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This article was published 12/5/2013 (1563 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Rudresh Mahanthappa, one of his generation's best jazz musicians and the June 17 mainstage opener for this year's Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, admits to less than spiritual reasons for picking up the alto saxophone.
"I chose sax in band class at nine because I heard the bari (baritone sax) could rest on the floor and vibrate and shake ornaments. My mom had ornaments from around the world," Mahanthappa says from his home in New Jersey.
"And my brother played clarinet in band class and he determined the jazz players seemed to be having more fun. I wish I could say I heard Charlie Parker and had a life-changing moment, but...."
But Parker, the legendary alto saxophonist known as Bird, did play a part in Mahanthappa's ultimate jazz path.
Mahanthappa, hailed for his seamless melding of jazz and South Indian classical music, credits a great teacher in Boulder, Colo., where he grew up, for showing him how to make music with integrity. He exposed him to the sound of Grover Washington Jr., Sidney Bechet, Ornette Coleman, David Sanborn, the Brecker Brothers and the Yellowjackets.
"Then I heard Bird and my fate was sealed," Mahanthappa says. "I was determined. In the seventh grade I had a band playing Bird tunes. In the ninth grade I was writing my own tunes."
So, that explains the love of jazz. His parents had a few North and South Indian records which, he says, are the equivalent of Christian hymns.
"It's great music," he says. "That's where Indian classical music comes from, those spiritual songs."
It's difficult to meld the two, however.
"The music has to represent how I relate to it," Mahanthappa says. "I feel Indian, American, both or neither, 24 hours a day. So many fusion projects didn't work. Any avid listener has heard the superficial use of Eastern music in Western music."
But breaking these musics down into their conceptual building blocks allows the saxophonist and composer to create a successful fusion.
"People always expected me to be an expert on Indian music because of my name and the colour of my skin," Mahanthappa says. "That put pressure on me. It was a disaster.
"A way to address my ancestry was by picking apart the music and putting it back together in a way that felt right. I had to get to a point with my knowledge of Indian music and my musical maturity.
Mahanthappa is the recent winner of the Doris Duke Performing Artists Award and was named for the fifth straight time the Jazz Journalists Association's alto saxophonist of the year. At 42, he's part of the first large generation of Indians to make an impact on American culture.
His latest recording project, Gamak, is a prime example of that. His band includes guitarist David (Fuze) Fiuczynski, bassist Rich Brown and drummer Dan Weiss.
Fiuczynski is a vibrant guitarist and a spark in the Gamak recording, which features melodies written for the sax-guitar pairing. Fuze is a perfect fit for Mahanthappa's musical vision because he already is a microtonal guitarist, so he doesn't have to adjust his style to play the South Indian themes.
It is a multi-hued recording with adventurous, driving sounds.
Mahanthappa's prowess on the alto, and the deluge of musical ideas, is what makes the disc so enjoyable and what promises to give the fest's opening concert some kick.
Rudresh Mahanthappa performs June 17, 8 p.m., at West End Cultural Centre; tickets $28. Other mainstage shows include: Patricia Barber Quartet, June 18, at the WECC; Bettye Lavette, June 19, Burton Cummings Theatre; Preservation Hall Jazz Band, June 20, the Burt; Jane Monheit, June 21, the Burt; The Roots, June 22, Centennial Concert Hall; Courtney Pine, June 22, WECC; and George Benson, June 23, the Burt.
Tickets for the Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, which runs June 13-23, are available at jazzwinnipeg.com, 204-989-4656 and at the Jazz Winnipeg office (007-100 Arthur St.). Tickets for Burton Cummings Theatre and Centennial Concert Hall shows are also available at Ticketmaster.
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Winnipeg saxophonist Walle Larsson will give Winnipeggers a taste of his new CD, One Step Closer, on June 23 when he opens for guitarist George Benson's jazz festival show.
The disc, which was recorded in Stockholm and Los Angeles, will be released at The Nugget in Reno, Nev., on June 5 with a Winnipeg release on July 14, 7:30 p.m., in a free concert at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park, Larsson says.
The disc features performances from Steve Oliver on guitar, Tony Moore on drums, Darryl Williams on bass and Tom Schuman (Spyro Gyra) on keyboards, the saxophonist adds.
On Sunday nights in July and August Larsson and his band will host artists such as Carol Welsman, Brian Simpson and Nick Colionne at the Lyric.
A single, Beaches, recently hit No. 1 on New York's Music Choice singles chart this week, he said.


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User-friendly and versatile unit
Includes detachable, digital remote control
Easily powers small appliances
Conformal-coated electronics resist moisture
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The Xantrex XM1800 PRO Series Inverter is the perfect complement to generators when shore power is unavailable. The PRO Series design is both user-friendly and versatile. Features a detachable, digital remote control to display precise inverter, AC source, and battery status information from one convenient location. A built-in transfer switch automatically detects when generator or shore power status changes to ensure power is always available.
XM1800 Pro Series Inverter Performance Features:
• Inverter easily powers TVs, small appliances, and other electronics
• Built-in 15-amp circuit breaker protects GFCI connected loads
• Up to 25 amps pass through for hard-wired loads
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• Detachable remote control can be mounted in any convenient location
• Conformal-coated electronics provide moisture resistance
• Designed to be hard-wired using a terminal strip or by connecting AC through a GFCI receptacle (included)
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Palm Pixi ReviewPalm Pixi
Performance and Conclusion:
Call quality was good on Pixi. Callers reported us as an 8.5-9, saying there was a very slight echo, almost like we were in a chamber, but that it was a very minor issue. On our end they sounded just fine with good volume and voice reproduction. Battery life on Palm Pixi is surprisingly good despite its petite size. Similarly to the Pre, it uses a 1150mAh battery, but we were able to get a day's use out of it with about 1/3 of the battery remaining at bedtime.
The Pixi is a great compliment to the Pre and a worthy second entry into the webOS lineup. Its size and feel is just wonderful and we think that many people would pick the Palm Pixi over the Pre because of this, even at the same price. Sure, it loses some features like Wi-Fi and some pixels on the display, but we like the keyboard better and don't mind the smaller display for the most part. The HTC Droid Eris offers the best smartphone value for $99, but the Pixi holds its own and we feel that some people will prefer webOS, whereas others will prefer the Pixi's size. Whatever the reason, the Palm Pixi is a solid choice.
Palm Pixi Video Review:
- Small size is comfortable to hold and fits well into any pocket
- The QWERTY keyboard is comfortable to use
- Good battery performance and call quality
- webOS is still growing, but already a true competitor in the market
- Smaller screen is noticeable when on the web
- No Wi-Fi
- Poor camera performance
- No expandable memory, though 8GB will be plenty for most
19 Comments
1. Doakie (Posts: 2227; Member since: 06 May 2009)
Well Pixi is tempting. I just returned my very($278 after tax) expensive Instinct HD. Now I'm back on the market to make a good companion to a sexy phone. The Pixi is actually what got me to solidify my return. The IHDs expensive price combined with the still buggy instinct ui made me angry, but the option for a $99 Webos phone made me return it. I'll be getting it in a few days. My Centro with its unstable version of JVM running Opera Mini just doesn't cut it anymore. Good thing I still have the G1 as a work phone.
2. InstinctDemon (Posts: 74; Member since: 09 Nov 2009)
The Pixi is a good phone for a person on a budget!
3. jhoff80 (Posts: 1; Member since: 11 Nov 2009)
The Pre does not have a 1400mAh battery, but a 1050mAh one. I believe the Pixi does use the same 1050mAh battery though.
12. PhoneArena Team (Posts: 258; Member since: 27 Jun 2006)
Hello! We apologize for the mistake. Indeed, the battery of the Pre is not 1400mAh; however, it is 1150mAh. The Palm Pixi uses the same 1150mAh battery.
13. jpdaballa (Posts: 3; Member since: 13 Nov 2009)
However, you can purchase a bigger battery for the pre without changing the back cover, you can buy a 1400mah battery from either amzer or mugen, or a 1350 to the more known seidio...... The reason I belive palm does not originally sell with this size battery is so the phone could be sold for cheaper prices, so you are not entirely wrong :P I am currently using the mugen 1400 mah battery for the pre and it adds about 2 hours of life time throughout a days use. Just thought that I would add my .02 Btw these batteries can be used in the pixi to
4. cyberbullet (Posts: 12; Member since: 27 Apr 2009)
Palm just loves this tired old form factor dont they? Its like they have some 70 year old man who is set in his ways designing most of their phones. The Pre was the only change in form factor from this company in half a decade! And now we get more of the same Small screen on top of "ok" kb. I dont care what Palm is doing with devices out there from HTC, Samsung, Nokia, even Blackberry that have better form factors. One by one all of the legacy Palm users are being won over to other devices. Palms future is very uncertain IMO
5. dwaynewilliams (Posts: 4; Member since: 11 Nov 2009)
I don't see the market for this device. It isn't better than the Pre and the Pre is selling for $99 in most places. Why would you buy a device with less features for the same price? Plus, there are a lot of devices selling for $99 or less that are better than the Pre. I think that it will be a disappointment fir Palm. If the form factor were bigger and the keyboard was a lot better with the features of the Pre, it would have been able to compete with the BlackBerrys on the market and some of the new WinMo devices. The Pixi will be competing with lower end messaging devices with a slightly higher price. Doesn't make sense.
6. cyberbullet (Posts: 12; Member since: 27 Apr 2009)
exactly! Someone is going to be forced into paying for monthly data plan for a phone with the same or maybe less capabilities than the samsung rogue, or the env touch. And with a very tired form factor.
9. mr. anderson (Posts: 92; Member since: 16 Apr 2009)
um, really? the pre, pixi and any webos phone is infinitely more capable than dumphones like the rogue and env touch. its a true smartphone, with advanced features like multitouch and true web browsing. and as for a market for the pixi, you only need to look at the centro. its small, touchscreen and has a full keyboard. most people don't know how to use it, at least the pixi is more consumer-centric
14. jpdaballa (Posts: 3; Member since: 13 Nov 2009)
I think the candy bar styling of the phone will attract consumers that don't like the fact that the pre is a slider.... just look at how well the Palm Centro did
15. Kiltlifter (Posts: 742; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
Neo, I mean Mr. Anderson, I agree with you bashing the blatant vzw rep stating the samsung rogue and the enV Touch offer the same capabilities. The pre's webOS is infinitely better than and BREW/Feature phone available. He wouldn't say that if VZW had the Pre of the Pixi, but he has to bash a great phone b/c it isn't on the VZW network. But let the Apple bashing continue as I hate apple so I could care less who gets the phone when at&T is the exclusive US carrier anymore, I will hate everyone that owns one ,independent of carrier, equally. Microsoft>Apple HTC>Apple Pre/Pixi>iPhone Android>Apple Feature Phones>Apple
19. smartypence (unregistered)
I know that with Verizon the Palms are great options because of mandatory plan changes happening at the change of the year. A data plan will be mandatory HOWEVER the Palms are also the only phones that you do not have to pay for the service of using as a mobile hotspot. So it does make sense to go with the Palms (and I've been a loyal LG customer for ever- I'm in the process of 'testing the upgrades' I'd gotten b/c if they dont work well as phones out in the middle of nowhere as LG can than I'm just going to scrap the idea for now) just because you can use to go online w/your comp. and not have to pay a separate ISP. As for the 'form factor' I like that the keyboard is within your prime thumb area (moreso for the Pre) and as for the form factor not being different just about every phone has a very VERY similar form save for the dimensions. Its long enough to fit comfortably in the hand and does have a great talking tactility while being held. The TPE cover is also pleasing to the hand. The Pre is pretty different especially when open, the contour is quite nice and there are no 'death grip' issues in any way you hold it. I hope Palms can make a comeback- BBeries are attractive but have so many extra charges for this that and the other...not worth it. I wound up
7. joshwithachance (Posts: 1; Member since: 11 Nov 2009)
the mean reason people would choose this over the pre is build quality. the pre has been out for a while now and there's massive issues with the hardware still: like dead pixels, light leaks, oreo effect, etc. with no moving parts the pixi is going to be more stable and lots of people LIKE candybar style phones. i for one am going to pick one of these bad boys up on sunday (:
8. Ebonyks (Posts: 20; Member since: 10 Nov 2009)
Note to pre users: the oreo effect can be fixed by firmly pressing on all four corners of the pre, and gently sliding the slider back and forth a few times. It fixed mine in a jiffy. It seems some of the build problems have been resolved with the pre, but the idea of reducing physical hardware is tempting. Any slider is going to endure wear, and opens up an opportunity for mechanical problems. I like the pixi's build, but am still sticking with the pre personally.
16. Kiltlifter (Posts: 742; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
I agree a slider no matter how good it is built, will ultimately fail, the more moving parts (i.e. Keys, buttons, sliding mechanisms) the higher the prbability of error because even if all parts are 99% reliable, 30-50 parts = like a 70% reliable device). Palm needs to make a HTC HD2 clone of the WebOS phone and like a 1500mah battery. That would be sick. Lose the keyboard and focus more on the OS.
10. AZNphoneGeek (Posts: 200; Member since: 15 May 2009)
i didn't read this article all the way through and skimmed most of it. what stood out as a great point though is the keyboard feels really great. it has a lot of feedback for the key depressions, more so than the pre. good work on this palm. now FIX the next gen of pre's
11. testman22 (Posts: 339; Member since: 03 Nov 2009)
I understand Phonearena's reviews aren't meant for comparison... but honestly, how did the pixi get a higher score than the droid??? No wifi, 2 mp camera, tiny screen, etc... I am no longer putting any stock into these scores, they make no sense
17. Kiltlifter (Posts: 742; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
If you would just read their review guidelines, they write review for the phones for carriers compared to other phones by type and by that same carrier. So when the Pre got a 9.9 rating it was becuase it blew away anything sprint had in its line-up and it was a revolutionary OS. The pixi got a 9, becuase the only addition to sprint's line-up worth mentioning since the pre wer the TP2 and the Hero. If the pixi or the Pre were on VZW right now, I bet they would get a lower rating, but not by much. And honestly, the droid is cool, but the Pre is still a superior phone.
18. krusenkevin (Posts: 7; Member since: 29 Oct 2009)
The specs state that Pixi allows for voice commands, dialing, and recording, which I don't believe is any more true of Pixi than it is of Pre.
Palm PixiOS: webOS
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|2.6 inches, 320 x 400 pixels (195 ppi) TFT
|2 megapixels
Single core
|4.37 x 2.17 x 0.43 inches
(111 x 55 x 10.8 mm)
3.51 oz (100 g)
|1150 mAh, 5 hours talk time


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On April 6th, 10 MBA teams competed at the Jones Graduate School of Business for $3500 in cash prizes
For the second year in a row, MBA students gathered at Rice University for the 2013 Rice MBA Marketing Case Competition hosted at the Jones Graduate School of Business. Cameron was the inaugural platinum sponsor of this year's competition and has supported the Rice MBA Marketing Case Competition since its inception.
Jeanette Pasuizaca '13 worked both years organizing the event and is VP of special events. "We were excited to partner with Cameron for the second year of this competition and extend the company's relationship with the Jones School. Their generous platinum sponsorship ($10,000) enabled us to maximize the reach of the Rice Marketing Club's two signature events, the Marketing Case Competition and Marketing Symposium."
The Rice MBA Marketing Case Competition catapulted to the national stage by hosting business school students from Penn State University, Rice University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, Texas Southern University, University of Houston, and University of Texas – Dallas. Ten teams used their analytical and presentation skills to provide marketing solutions to a panel of Cameron executives, Michael Mancuso, Devin Galimore, and Badri Mani, and former AMA Houston president and Jones Graduate School of Business lecturer, Gary Carson.
The top three prizes were awarded to:
The Rice MBA Marketing Case Competition is a student-organized event created by the Rice Marketing Club and advised by J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing Vikas Mittal and Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing Connie Porter. Cameron is a leading provider of flow equipment products, systems and services to worldwide oil, gas and process industries.


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Topic: Hello Everyone
Our mom, Pat, age 53, was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in March of '06. Like most of your stories, the doctors had a very difficult time in diagnosing what type of cancer she had. The doctors first thought she had gall stones, or acid reflux. Then her symptons increasingly got worse. Mom was always full of energy, but she slowly started to get more and more fatigued. Her appetite decreased as well. Then came the abdominal pain followed by the jaundice. Mom was admitted into the hospital. After numerous tests they found her cancer stemmed from the bile duct. At this time we were told that the cancer was in stage four. It had spread throughout her liver and into her lungs.
She then had to undergo surgery to open up her bile duct. The first try was unsuccessful. This is when we all started to fear the worst. Thankfully, on the second try, the doctor was able to get an external tube through her bile duct to release the bile. She had to have an external bag connected to the tube for a few days. This tube was left in her for more than a month. Then an internal, metal stent was put into place.
She was placed in a single blind clinical trial. There were two types of chemotherapy, 5-FU or XL-119, of which she would be given one. Her chemo schedule was five days on, followed by a break of three weeks. After three cycles of the chemo, she was given a CAT SCAN. We saw such positive results in that first CAT SCAN! All of her tumors shrank drastically. Therefore, we continued on with this process. Following the second CAT SCAN, the results were positive once again. The doctor even stated that most of the tumors on her lungs had nearly dissappeared. So of course we continued on. Following the third CAT SCAN the results were not good. Just yesterday we were told that her tumors have grown. Therefore, she was taken off of the study. We also learned that she was on 5-FU during this trial.
Tommorrow, the 4th, we are going to start a new treatment. She will be given a combination of Gemcitabine and Cisplatin. We are all hopeful this combo will work.
Our mom is such a fighter! She inspires us each and every day. Never give up hope!
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With just a couple months until Christmas, it's been said that it's never too early to begin holiday gift shopping. But for those who are guilty of either waiting until the last minute or just dislike shopping altogether, navigating through malls and even online shopping can prove stressful. So, why not have someone else do it for you?
Meet Yours Truly, Me — a recently-launched, personal gift shopper and assistant service in Scottsdale. Opened on October 1st, Yours Truly, Me's owner Cat Kozuch always had a passion for special occasions and giving gifts.
"From baby diaper cakes and gift baskets, to themed gift boxes, my friends would ask me, 'How do you come up with these awesome gift ideas?'," Kozuch says. "With a smile, I would tell them, 'It just comes naturally.' "
So, after years of creative gift giving, Kozuch launched Yours Truly, Me, specializing in unique gift giving tailored to her clients' individual needs.
Do you feel there's a large need for personal gift shoppers and assistants in the Scottsdale area?
Of course! With the fast-paced professional lifestyles of today, more and more people have limited time to dedicate to finding that special gift for that special someone. Holding down a full-time job, raising children, traveling for business and maintaining a household doesn't seem to leave enough hours in the day to get everything done. That's why many people are now opting for our personal gift shoppers and assistants to step in to give them a hand and fulfill gift requests for any occasion, grocery shop, run errands and more. Whether our clients contact us two weeks in advance or two hours in advance, they can always count on us.
How has business been so far?
We officially opened on October 1, 2012 and we haven't been bored since. We have several clients already sending us Christmas lists! We receive referral after referral … fortunately word of mouth is spreading through the Scottsdale area, and we are thrilled to take on more clients this holiday season.
What makes Yours Truly, Me stand apart from the rest of the personal shoppers in the area?
When we establish a relationship with a client, we send them an exclusive questionnaire that helps us come up with the perfect gift that tailors to our client's wants and needs. We want all our clients to feel special, so we create gifts that are not only beautiful on the inside, but the presentation on the outside is equally as elegant and creatively put together.
Our services aren't just about personally choosing gifts for our clients; sometimes our clients already know what they want so they give us a call, email us their gift lists, and our personal gift shoppers pick up all the items on their list, elegantly wrap them and conveniently deliver them to the client's home or office or ship the gifts if required.
Why should people consider soliciting the help of a personal gift shopper?
If you look at your Christmas list and feel overwhelmed, or maybe it's your friend's 40th birthday, and you don't want to disappoint them with a lackluster gift, a personal gift shopper can take away the stress that comes with purchasing a gift. Our personal gift shoppers specialize in finding gifts for children, adults and pets. They keep up with the latest trends, and at times they can get their hands on exclusive products that a non-personal gift shopper can't. It's also nice to have a personal gift shopper on speed dial, especially when you forget it's your mother's birthday, and you need an emergency gift delivered to your home or office immediately!
Also, having a personal gift shopper for your business can benefit you significantly. No matter what is happening in the economy, business owners and executives give gifts to show appreciation to their employees, clients and customers. This is a great way for businesses to keep relationships with clients. Letting a personal gift shopper provide those special clients with gifts will help businesses maintain close relationships with others.
Give five tips to help take the stress out of gift shopping:
- Don't overthink it! Many times we overthink gift giving. We think we need to make a huge purchase in order to make the recipient happy. Wrong! Sometimes you just need to take a moment and listen. Listen to what the recipient likes; listen to what they want, and listen to what they need. Go from there. Pick a gift idea from the information you have already gathered. Listening goes along way when it comes to gifts and can normally be used instead of something big, glamorous and expensive.
- If you're afraid the recipient wont like the one big gift you chose for them, then diversify! Instead of wrapping one big gift, buy several little gifts and elegantly wrap them together ― you're bound to make the recipient happy with at least one of them.
- Think outside of the box! What gift has never been purchased for them before? Think of something so unique that there's no chance of them having ever received such a gift. For example: Register a star in the recipient's name, take them on a surprise helicopter tour, or put them in a hot air balloon. It'll more than likely be a first!
- Take advantage of online shopping! This will take away a lot of the stress of going through mall crowds and wasting time walking around department stores. Online shopping helps you quickly compare prices and might also give you the option of having the gift wrapped before delivery to the recipient. Shopping online can even help you cut costs. There are many coupon code websites that can help you attain free shipping, discounts, rebates and other online incentives making it easier to stick with your gifting budget.
- Stick to a budget! It doesn't make sense to rack up a ton of credit-card debt when giving a gift. Window shop before you make a purchase. Be sure to compare prices to other stores. Take advantage of coupons, sales and special discounts ― these options can save you money in the long run, and you can use the money you saved to make another purchase.
What mistakes do people often make when shopping for gifts?
One of the major mistakes people make is waiting until the last minute to find a gift. The worst gifts and worst prices are usually a result of running to the mall minutes before handing over a gift to the recipient. There is nothing worse than frantically running around hoping you will find something the recipient will like. The feeling of stress will burden you as you try to find a decent present for your family or friends, and you will pick something that isn't personal. Avoid this gift-shopping mistake by putting a reminder in your phone a week prior to when you actually need the gift.
Another major mistake many shoppers make is going overboard on a gift. Always remember, it's the thought that counts ― NOT the price tag. Most people would prefer a well-thought-out gift that perfectly matches their unique personality and interests to something you bought simply for how big the price tag was.
What do you love about helping people find gifts for the holiday season?
My favorite part about helping people find gifts is the look in their eyes when I find exactly what they hoped for, but they never imagined. When the gift exceeds their expectations, and I hear the excitement in their voice and see joy in their eyes, it melts my heart and makes me very proud. The feeling of appreciation is priceless!
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Yours Truly, Me provides services not all gift shoppers provide. We uniquely wrap gifts and adorn them with bows, jewels, buttons, flowers ― whatever theme you are going for, we will have something special to embellish your gift box with. We also have a concierge service that conveniently picks up and delivers gifts straight to your home or office. Check out our additional unique services on our website yourstrulyme.com.


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FIVE daring fundraisers, four of whom suffer from multiple sclerosis, are taking on a tandem skydive for the MS Society's Taunton branch.
The Taunton, Bridgwater, and Ilminster residents – Anna Brockington, 44, Lindsey Hedges, 39, Carol Searle, 46, Stacey White, 28, and Andy Hopper, 53 – will make the jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome from 15,000ft on the August 10, with hopes of raising £5,000 for the society.
Anna and the group all have their own reasons for taking on the brave challenge.
She said: "I am jumping with three local ladies who also have MS, which I think is amazing in itself.
"We're all passionate about raising money for the MS Society and our local Taunton branch, so that we can help fund research into treatments and a cure for MS and pay for local services and support.
"I was diagnosed in 1991 at the age of 21 while studying in my final degree year in Manchester.
"I'm very relieved to see MS treatments improve so much over the past 20 years. Life's hard, but I'm still working part-time, and firmly believe in fighting for the drugs and treatments which are going to help.
"We'd like to thank everyone who has sponsored us and the residents of Ivy House, Wellington, Huntstile Organic Farm, North Petherton, Vape-IT UK, Taunton and PMBL Ltd, Chard."
To sponsor the group, visit their JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/TauntonMSS kyDiveTeam.
For more information visit www.mssociety.org.uk/taunton or email email@example.com


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CORSICANA, Texas (AP) -- A 58-year-old Texas man who served nearly 30 years in prison for a murder conviction has been freed after DNA testing pointed to another suspect.
Randolph Arledge was allowed to go free Monday by a judge in Corsicana, about 50 miles southeast of Dallas. Arledge was convicted in 1984 of stabbing a woman more than 40 times and leaving her body on a dirt road. He was given 99 years.
But prosecutors and Arledge's attorneys with the Innocence Project agreed Arledge should be released after DNA tests on a hairnet found in Carolyn Armstrong's car turned up a near-perfect match for another man, who's still at large.
Judge James Lagomarsino agreed with the attorneys' recommendations.
Arledge also served a sentence for armed robbery during part of his time in prison.


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Um… Why Is Kim Kardashian Wearing What Looks Like a Wedding Dress?
Well, this is alarming: Kim Kardashian Tweeted out a pic of herself wearing what looks like a wedding dress. Is she getting ready to walk down the aisle AGAIN?
-Lucia Peters
The last time we asked the question, "Um, why is fill-in-the-blank wearing a wedding dress?," Lady Gaga's name filled in the aforementioned blank. Now, though, we're asking it again… and this time, that blank is being filled by Kim Freaking Kardashian. This one is little more alarming than Gaga's, no?
Kim Tweeted the above photo at 1:32am on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning (whichever you prefer), along with the message:
That there is a long, backless embroidered gown, which was presumably designed by Emilio Pucci (given the accompanying hashtag Kim so kindly included). Also, is it just us, or does it look not totally dissimilar to Bella's Carolina Herrera wedding dress from Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (with a less demure back, that is)?
Read You Don't Mess With Queen Elizabeth When She's Wearing a Hoodie
KIM. WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED ABOUT RUSHING INTO MARRIAGE. Yes, you are head over heels for Kanye West (even if he did make you throw out your entire wardrobe). Yes, you have said that you're already envisioning growing old with him. Yes, we know you still want your fairy tale. BUT KIM. You and Kanye have been dating roughly six months. You got engaged to Kris Humphries after only dating him for eight months, and we all know how that turned out. You have also been married once before (when you were probably too young for it), and THAT one didn't end terribly well, either. Take a step back. Think about what you're doing. And hold your damn horses for once.
Of course, it's always possible that this isn't a wedding gown; it might just be a regular old white gown. In fact, I'm kind of hoping that this is the case. White isn't a typical choice for a red carpet look, though; usually, it IS, in fact, reserved mostly for weddings (unless you're Kate Hudson and you're wearing a suit). Also,we're unclear as to why the fitting had to happen at 1:32am. Hmmm.
Tell us: What do you think, Bettys? Is Kim getting ready to walk down the aisle again, or is a case of a white gown being just a white gown?
Lucia Peters is BettyConfidential's associate editor.


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This year the Guv's Place Halloween Bash is going to be bigger and better! Guv's Place is throwing their 4th Annual Halloween Bash with plenty of creepiness. This is the Hottest Halloween party in the St.Croix Valley with over $500 in cash and prizes. Festivities start Friday, October 28.
Friday, October 28 – Halloween Bash
(Starting at 6pm)
Wear your costume!!! Prizes for Best Costumes!
Costume contest begins at 10pm (Winner's chosen at midnight)
Live music with Saving Starz rocking the house!
Come on out and party with us!
Check out the photos from the 2010 Guv's Place Halloween Bash sponsored by Knoebel Photography.


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Music from The Western Reserve's music series continues Feb. 23 with pianist and singer Mike Petrone.
A pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and bandleader, Mike Petrone has a career that spans more than 25 years. Petrone appeared in Hudson at Turner's Mills and is currently appearing on Sunday evening at Downtown 140, wine bar restaurant.
Petrone holds the distinction of the longest running musical act in Cleveland appearing at Johnny's Downtown. His jazz piano trio has receive acclaimed through-out the world and has played at New York clubs including Sardi's, Club 21 and Tavern on the Green, as well as Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Mike is also active as a producer and publisher having cofounded Goblin Bee Records and Plan "C" Publishing.
Petrone has worked in professional theatre as a musical director and has written several musicals and scores. He has performed with the Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall and Blossom Music Center where he worked with conductor Leonard Slatkin and soprano Kathleen Battle. He has worked with Broadway legend Jim Dale on the musical "The Invisible Man" and Motown's The Funk Brothers at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Petrone's groups have opened for Ray Charles, The Temptations, Willie Nelson and Gloria Estefan. His original musical "Full Moon" opened at Cleveland State University with director Frank Dunlop of The British National Theatre.
The concert venue for Mike performance is Christ Church Episcopal, 21 Aurora Street, Hudson.
Concert time is 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at The Learned Owl in Hudson or at the door. Adult tickets, $18; students, free.
The concert is sponsored by the Buchanan Family. There is a meet-the-artist reception immediately following the concert.
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My Do-It-Youself Givenchy Fall/Winter '11 Final Toe heels using Aldo Fravel pumps. Original shoe available (and on sale!) here / photos by Jory Cordy (and that's his cat, not mine)
Here's a shoe that was so hot on the runway, I might have considered splurging on it. Then I picked them up off an After-Christmas sale shelf and thought twice (out loud, to Julia)... I could easily make these, and almost as good as the original. You may have thought the same, but here's proof it can be done.
This DIY might serve to disprove the Project Triangle: it was executed cheaply, quickly and looks good. I used:
1 pair of hoop earrings, mine are 3" diameter yellow gold costume hoops, about $8 [bangles might be another great option]
black classic pumps, ALDO's 'Fravel' pump is perfect
optional: black elastic, round nose pliers for more secure placement (which I did not need)
Open the earring clasp and slide up the vamp. That's it. Optional: you could secure the hoops in place with a couple stitches or by using pliers to round off the wire earring ends and stringing through a small piece of elastic. If you find the right diameter earring for your foot, the hoops should stay perfectly in place with no additional support (plus, then they're easily removable).
This one really is as easy as it looks and dresses up your basic back pumps. I'm pretty impressed by the runway accuracy on this one and it costs next to nothing compared to the original whopping retail price of $790 (they are still nearly $400 on sale!). I'm planning to slip some more ornate hoops (big and beaded, in particular) over my pumps for different looks.


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Power of the many
Earth Hour has not saved the planet but it has empowered households across 135 countries to send their politicians a message of real change.
Like today's blockade of coal ships leaving Newcastle, it is part of a people's movement that aims to drown out the shrill propaganda of the fossil fuel lobby and its paid army of science deniers.
Frustrated by the snail-paced progress towards a low-emissions energy sector based on wind, solar and trimming the fat off excessive power consumption, households have displayed the potency of collective action.
Those who fear for the future of their children and the next generation went without televisions, computers and electric light for just 60 minutes. They took a small but important step towards ensuring that the dream of a robust, high-employment, low-carbon economy becomes a reality.
John Kaye, NSW Greens MP
Pure symbolism
Earth Hour is the ultimate in symbolic, muddle-headed posturing. It is symbolic because its only purpose is to confirm the self-assessed moral superiority of those participating in it. It is muddle-headed because it is directed at a non-existent issue.
A long line of doomsayers have falsely claimed the Earth is running out of resources. In 1972, the Club of Rome forecast that unless mankind changed its ways - and we did not - oil, gold, zinc, tin, copper and natural gas would be completely exhausted in 1992. Most other materials would be depleted soon after.
Energy is the latest focus. Australia has thousands of years of coal supplies. While the government promotes coal exports, it restrains and taxes domestic use to shift electricity to renewables. If regulatory controls allow it, new technology can deliver vast new supplies of gas from shale and coal seams, while nuclear power offers unlimited supplies.
Alan Moran, deregulation unit director Institute of Public Affairs
I will not be turning my lights off on Earth Hour as they will already be off.
David Waddell, Orange
I will be supporting Earth Hour this year. I recognise that turning off the lights in my house for one hour this year will have zero impact on my electricity bill and even less impact, if that's at all possible, on global warming. However, I welcome the opportunity to add my voice to all those around the world who have serious concerns about the way the environment is being treated by governments, corporations and individuals. There is hope that over time actions like Earth Hour will spark a change on Earth.
Greg Rostron, Sans Souci
I will not be switching my lights off for an hour as it's just a symbolic gesture. I have solar panels, a fully insulated home, a small car converted to LPG, use LED lighting, recycle where possible, eat locally grown food and pay to have trees planted on abandoned farmland. These are real measures we can take to reduce our carbon footprint.
Switching off lights for an hour makes people feel good about their contribution while ignoring the other 8000+ hours in a year.
Michal Mienik, Morphett Vale, South Australia
From its beginnings in one city in one country, Sydney, Earth Hour has grown to millions of people in more than 5000 cities across 135 countries. Earth Hour is not about saving an hour's electricity, it's about uniting people to protect the planet. And the best thing? Every one of us can be a part of it
Renea Guspan, Hope Island, Queensland
I will turn off my lights for Earth Hour because I want the sun and moon to shine down on my granddaughters in decades to come, without fear of smog or earth warming destroying this gift of life we must all pass on.
Anne Bolding, Ultimo
We live in a regional area where all resources around us and in the home have always been valued and carefully used. The hypocrisy of the city-centric, self-congratulatory effort of Earth Hour just misses the point completely. A community that thinks it is normal to leave thousands of lights on all night as a matter of habit, and then feel that they can solve the Earth's problems by turning them off for an hour one night, is a smug and naive community that has lost touch with reality. We all know that an hour of powering down does not burn any less coal, so one can simply argue, ''What is being achieved?'' The answer, I am told, is that we are making a statement about saving the planet. What I am hearing is that the next day, everything will be back to normal.
Cameron Greig, Walcha
The development of the incandescent bulb, a cheap, simple and environmentally more sustainable alternative to the tallow candle, precipitated an explosion in ideas and inventions the world over. Cheap light improved the productive capacity and quality of life for rich and poor alike. It is no accident that we analogise a brilliant new idea with a light bulb appearing over our heads. Would Jonas Salk have invented the polio vaccine had he not access to cheap light? Would Mark Twain have conceived his great speeches without something to light his way?
On Saturday, I am going to sit with my lights on reading a book, improving my own mind in the hope of advancing the cause of human dignity into the light. To do otherwise will take us back, literally, to the Dark Ages.
Jack Pinczewski, Centennial Park
The best use I know of for Earth Hour is astronomy - people turn off their lights so I can see deep sky objects better.
The second best use of Earth Hour is environmental awareness - it might actually get people to think about what they can do to reduce their impact.
One thing Earth Hour won't achieve, in any city powered by coal-fired generators, is a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. You can't turn a coal-fired generator off for an hour and turn it back on. The turbine systems require water heated to boiling point to drive turbines and the specific heat of vapourisation of water is so high that the coal-fired generators have to keep cooking so there is sufficient power available once Earth Hour is finished. In the end, the electricity will still have to be generated so it's available if required, and that means the coal still has to be burned. If we ran on batteries or a more instantaneous power system (like hydro) you might make a difference, but with a power supply based on steam turbines, Earth Hour just wastes perfectly good electricity and makes no impact on emissions.
P.J. Roeth, Winston Hills
I will turn my lights off for Earth Hour, but not for the superficial reasons that I suspect most will.
I don't believe that the Western world turning its lights off for one hour should allow us to so easily absolve ourselves of the real impact that our convenient 21st-century lifestyles have on the Earth and its resources.
We can't continue to drive everywhere, run airconditioners all summer long, throw old TVs in landfill and use water like it's going out of fashion and then pat ourselves on the back because we lived Amish for 60 minutes! That's not being ''green'', that's being ignorant.
So, I will practise what I preach and turn my lights off, but only as part of a wider change to making my lifestyle more sustainable.
Anthony Carney, Cardiff South
We'll be happy to participate in Earth Hour by turning off our lights at the nominated time. As we generally have only one light on at that time, the room we are in, it's not a major sacrifice. It always baffles me why anyone leaves a light on in a room when it is not occupied. It's not difficult to flick a switch!
Tim Donahoo, Castlecrag
My house will be lit up like a Christmas tree. My lights, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, iron, coffee machine, airconditioning, TV, stereo, DVD, hair dryer, toaster, iPad, will be on. I will be putting the electric garage door up and down while drinking champagne. Anyone who approaches me to disapprove will be hosed down by an electrically powered water blaster.
Why? Because electricity is a godsend. It means the difference between a third world existence and a first world lifestyle. Every person alive deserves cheap electricity. Any person who conspires to deny others electricity by making it more expensive deserves to be shouted down. And that is how I intend to spend my Earth Hour; defying and ridiculing those who confect agendas to impose hardship and poverty on others less fortunate than themselves. And celebrating electricity. Thank God I have it.
Grace Collier, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Earth Hour, of itself, may not mean much, but is a recognition that we hold the world in trust for future generations. We have become enormously greedy, particularly over the past 50 years, and it really isn't a joke that children grow up not knowing where food and amenities come from. People we term third world are much wiser than us. We could and should do so much more to share and respect the world's resources.
Mary Purnell, Revesby
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The snowboard event is set to head up to Baldface Lodge north of Nelson on Friday, but on Wednesday night some of the 16 snowboard superstars that have arrived to Nelson earlier this week took time to meet fans.
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Nelson Mandela released from hospital
The former president, 94, was hospitalised for a lung infection on 8 December (12) and underwent surgery to remove gallstones a week later.
He is expected to continue his recovery at home.
Meanwhile, former U.S. leader George H.W. Bush also spent Christmas in hospital after developing a fever.
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NZ dollar tumbles vs. euro after Draghi comments, gains on greenback
Jan. 11 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar tumbled against the euro after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the euro-zone economy should gradually recover later this year and signalled there was no interest at the ECB in cutting interest rates.
The kiwi dollar dropped to 63.68 euro cents from 64.37 cents at 5pm in Wellington yesterday. The local currency gained to 84.46 US cents from 84 cents.
The ECB left its main refinancing rate at a record-low 0.75 percent in a unanimous decision and Draghi said the accommodative policy setting should work its way through the economy, and global demand should strengthen. Helping add to euro-zone sentiment, Spain sold 5.8 billion euros of debt, more than it had targeted. Traders, though, said Europe isn't out of the woods yet.
"Reality will kick home to Europe," said Alex Sinton, senior dealer at ANZ New Zealand. "Draghi is talking about things turning positive in late 2013 – I don't think things will be back that early. The kiwi will be supported."
The New Zealand dollar may trade in a range of 84.20 US cents to 84.70 cents today and may challenge 85 cents in the near term, though there are "a lot of sellers" at that level, Sinton said.
The kiwi dollar broke through 84 US cents yesterday when Chinese trade data showed exports jumped 14 percent last month. Chinese figures will feature again today with the consumer price index expected to have gained to an annual 2.3 percent in December from 2 percent a month earlier.
The trade-weighted index was at 75.64 from 75.67 yesterday. The kiwi dollar climbed to 74.42 yen from 73.96 yen and rose to 79.71 Australian cents from 79.65 cents.
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AP, NY Times, ABC reports on GOP effort to cast Boehner as break from corruption scandals ignored tobacco PAC controversy
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The Associated Press, The New York Times, and ABC's World News Tonight reported on Republican efforts to present new House Majority Leader John A. Boehner (R-OH) as a clean break from GOP corruption scandals, but they ignored criticism Boehner received for passing out checks from a tobacco industry group on the House floor moments before a key tobacco vote, as well as other ethical questions raised by Boehner's record.
In reports on Republican efforts to present new House Majority Leader John A. Boehner (R-OH) as a clean break from GOP corruption scandals that threaten to impact the midterm elections, the Associated Press, The New York Times, and ABC's World News Tonight ignored criticism Boehner received for passing out checks from a tobacco industry group on the House floor moments before a key tobacco vote, as well as other ethical questions raised by Boehner's record. The Times article omitted reference to the incident, despite the paper's having described it as a "memorable moment" in a January 18 article. The AP had also flagged the incident in articles on January 11 and January 14. Both outlets mentioned the incident in secondary articles on February 3, but not in the main articles about the House leadership election, which purported to document GOP efforts to put the ethics scandals behind them.
In a February 3 article, Associated Press staff writer Jesse J. Holland omitted any reference to the tobacco political action committee checks, a highly publicized incident over which Boehner ultimately apologized. Similarly, a February 3 New York Times front-page article by reporter Carl Hulse ignored the tobacco controversy while reporting that Boehner's ascension occurred "as Republicans, worried about a corruption scandal and their own tarnished image, tried to distance themselves from the tenure of Representative Tom DeLay (R-TX)." A second Times article by reporter Adam Nagourney also ignored the tobacco checks incident, even while noting Republican strategist Rich Galen's assertion that Boehner's main opponent for majority leader, Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO), was hurt by being "married to a tobacco lobbyist." In a February 2 report on World News Tonight, anchor Elizabeth Vargas ignored Boehner's advocacy for the tobacco industry while reporting that Boehner "campaigned as a reformer amid congressional nervousness over a lobbying scandal."
The omissions by the AP and the Times come despite prior reports by both outlets on Boehner's majority leader bid that noted the tobacco industry checks, with a January 18 Times article even noting that the incident was "a memorable moment in 1996 that Mr. Boehner now says he regrets." A January 11 AP report noted that Boehner "admitted he distributed a tobacco political action committee's campaign checks on the House floor, but said at the time he would never do it again," while a January 14 AP article similarly reported that "Boehner was forced to apologize in the mid-1990s for distributing checks from tobacco companies to his colleagues as they worked on the House floor."
Moreover, similar reports about Boehner's February 2 ascension by The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, NBC, and CBS -- as well as secondary reports by the AP and The New York Times -- noted Boehner's tobacco PAC controversy, while a report by The Wall Street Journal provided additional details of ethics concerns involving Boehner:
- The Wall Street Journal, "Boehner Elected Majority Leader by Republicans," February 3 (subscription required):
According to Public Citizen, a liberal public-interest group, Mr. Boehner has accepted $150,000 in free trips from the private sector since 2000, more than all but six other members of Congress. At the same time, two dozen of his former staffers have spun through Washington's revolving door to become lobbyists.
Mr. Boehner, like Reps. Blunt and DeLay, also brings his own baggage from the Washington lobbying community. The single biggest contributor to his political action committee is student-loan provider Sallie Mae, a company with a huge stake in issues before Mr. Boehner's Education Committee. Sallie Mae, the largest of the private student-loan providers, wants to retain the generous federal subsidies it receives for its loans and make competing loans from the government more expensive by preserving various fees. Sallie Mae has contributed $122,500 to Mr. Boehner's PAC, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics.
Of his own ties to Washington's K Street lobbying row, Mr. Boehner said lobbyists "appreciate dealing with someone who they know who they are. There's nothing improper or unethical about my relationship with those who lobby."
Among those closest to him is Bruce Gates, a tax lobbyist with Washington Council Ernst & Young and head of Mr. Boehner's Freedom Project PAC. Mr. Gates, whose wife once worked for Mr. Boehner, is a lobbyist for several clients, including Delta Airlines, that have business before the education and workforce committee.
In the 2004 presidential-election cycle, Mr. Boehner contributed $770,000 to the re-election campaigns of his colleagues, up from $540,000 in the 2000 presidential cycle. Those campaign donations were key to Mr. Boehner's victory yesterday. Four of five of his early supporters in his campaign for majority leader received donations from him. In December, Mr. Boehner's PAC distributed $180,000 to House Republicans.
Two of Mr. Boehner's lobbyist friends throw a late-night party for him every four years at the Republican National Convention. The parties, known as Mr. Boehner's "Best Little Warehouse" parties, cost more than $100,000 and are paid for by U.S. corporations. The events are organized by Mr. Gates and lobbyist Henry Gandy.
- The Washington Post, "In an Upset, Boehner Is Elected House GOP Leader," February 3:
Although he campaigned as a reformer, Boehner (pronounced BAY-ner) is no stranger to Washington. In the early 1990s, he was one of the zealous "Gang of Seven" that pushed to expose a check-kiting scandal in the House bank. But once in the leadership, he avidly cultivated ties to the K Street lobbying community. He made headlines for handing out checks from tobacco interests to colleagues on the House floor.
- The Washington Post, "Boehner Makes His Political Comeback," February 3:
Boehner has had his share of taint. He handed out checks from tobacco lobbyists on the House floor in 1995 while lawmakers were weighing tobacco subsidies. In 2004, he allowed Sallie Mae to throw him a fundraiser while the student lending outfit was lobbying his committee. And he is a frequent flier on trips paid for by special interests.
- Los Angeles Times, "The GOP's New, Familiar Face," February 3:
Rep. John A. Boehner, with his ever-present cigarette, seems like a throwback to the days of Capitol Hill's smoke-filled rooms.
He is hip-deep in political contributions from an industry he oversees. He was once scolded for passing out campaign checks from tobacco interests on the House floor. He was booted from a leadership post eight years ago.
But with his election Thursday as the new House majority leader, the Ohio Republican has emerged -- phoenix-like -- as his party's agent of change in the post-Tom DeLay era.
- USA Today, "Boehner elected new House GOP majority leader," February 3:
Boehner received $32,500 from Indian tribes represented by Abramoff, according to the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics. Boehner says the contributions were legal and has declined to give them up, as about 100 of his colleagues have done with Abramoff-related donations. He also raised eyebrows in 1995 for distributing campaign checks from tobacco interests on the House floor -- something that has since been banned by Republican leaders.
- A report by NBC News correspondent Chip Reid on the February 2 broadcast of NBC's Nightly News:
REID: John Boehner, after all, is a longtime Washington insider with deep ties to some powerful lobbying interests. He once had to apologize for handing out checks from tobacco companies to his colleagues on the House floor. In the 1990s, he was a top deputy to Speaker Newt Gingrich.
- A report by CBS News contributor Gloria Borger on the February 2 edition of the CBS Evening News:
BORGER: He may call himself a reformer but he is no stranger to K Street lobbyists. His political fund-raising committee has received over $30,000 from Jack Abramoff's tribal clients. And back in 1995 Boehner apologized for distributing campaign checks from the tobacco lobby on the House floor. [Rep.] Rahm Emanuel [D-IL], who runs the Democratic House Campaign Committee says Boehner's election today is just more of the same. Quote, "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss."
- The New York Times, "Return to House Leadership," February 3:
Once, in an episode he now says he regrets, Mr. Boehner was seen on the House floor passing out checks from the tobacco industry to his colleagues. More recently, he has been cool to efforts to tighten restrictions on lobbyists, but he did back a rules change that passed on Wednesday, barring former members who are lobbyists from using the House gym.
- The Associated Press, "Boehner Is Old Hand in House Battles," February 3:
Elected in 1990, when Democrats had a stranglehold on the House, Boehner rose to fame assailing the excesses of the majority party as reports surfaced of bounced checks at the House bank. He was a member of the "Gang of Seven," the group of upstart Republicans who challenged the status quo.
But once in power after the 1994 elections, similar GOP foibles were on display. Boehner was forced to apologize in the mid-1990s for distributing checks from tobacco companies to his colleagues on the House floor.
In 1995, the Republican rank-and-file voted him chairman of the House Republican Conference, the No. 4 position in the leadership. Boehner used that position to craft the GOP message and improve GOP ties to businesses and lobbyists. He often held weekly meetings with lobbyists at the Capitol.
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QuestionMy 6-year-old son has been doing a very good job of picking up his toys and keeping his room straightened. I'd like to reward him for good behavior, but is it too early to start giving him an allowance?
An allowance is a great way to start teaching your child about the value of money, budgeting and saving. By the time your child is 5 or 6, he should be able to understand what an allowance is and why you are giving it to him. But before you start this commitment with your child, you should first set up the paraments.
First, you need to establish whether you want to tie the allowance to household chores or simply establish a weekly amount that they can use to save for specified purchases. Some families establishe a base allowance and then give their child extra money for additional chores. Whichever method you choose, be sure your child understands why he is receiving the allowance and what will prevent him for earning or getting it.
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Reg served on the USS Tulagi as Communications Officer. He joined the crew while the aircraft carrier was stationed in San Diego near the end of World War II.
The aircraft carrier had been stationed in San Diego for repairs, following a long and arduous tour in the South Pacific. The Tulagi remained on the west coast throughout the summer undergoing overhaul, trials, and training. Peace came while the aircraft carrier was still at San Diego, but she departed the west coast again on 4 September and steamed via Hawaii for the Philippines. At Samar, she embarked planes for transportation back to the United States and reached Pearl Harbor in October. After returning to San Diego in January 1946, the veteran escort carrier reported to the 19th Fleet at Port Angeles, Washington, on 2 February 1946 for inactivation. The USS Tulagi was decommissioned on 30 April 1946 and struck from the Navy List on 8 May 1946.
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Nutrient to Know: Calciumby Dana Angelo White in Uncategorized, October 25, 2011
This important mineral is essential to both bone and muscle health. It also happens to be one of the nutrients most folks don't get enough of.
What is it?
Calcium is a mineral that's plentiful in dairy products but is also found in eggs and some green veggies. Orange juice, soymilk and other foods are fortified with calcium for those who have trouble digesting dairy (see examples below).
Once in the body, calcium can be a little finicky. Your body can't absorb large quantities at one time and it needs vitamin D around to be absorbed. It can also stand in the way of the absorption of minerals like iron and zinc. Your best bet is to spread out calcium intake throughout the day and get plenty of vitamin D.
Why is it good for you?
Calcium gives bones strength and promotes muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, blood clotting and hormone secretion.
If you don't get enough calcium, the body pulls some out of your bones. This can eventually weaken them with long-term effects resulting in osteoporosis. Too much calcium can also be problematic, causing constipation, decreased absorbtion of iron and sometimes kidney stones.
Where can I find it?
The daily calcium recommendation for healthy adults is 1,000 milligrams per day (women and growing children need even more). You can find lots in these foods:
1 cup nonfat yogurt = 400 milligrams (40%)
1 cup fortified orange juice = 350 (35%)
1 cup milk = 300 milligrams (30%)
3 ounces canned salmon (with bones) = 215 milligrams (22%)
1 ounce cheddar cheese = 202 milligrams (20%)
½ cup frozen yogurt = 100 milligrams (10%)
1 cup cooked broccoli = 95 milligrams (10%)
1 ounce almonds = 75 milligrams (8%)
1 large egg yolk = 22 milligrams (2%)
A calcium supplement may also be a good idea to help meet needs, but there's a right and wrong way to take them. Get the facts on smart supplementation:
Tips for choosing the right calcium supplement
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana's full bio »