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Batman and Robin, Mario and Luigi, Sonny and Cher, and Cheech and Chong: when it comes to classic duos, these are merely a few of the famous pairings that come to mind.
Extend the conversation to food, though, and the whole thing gets a bit more heated. Just ask celebrity chefs Michael Symon and Duff Goldman who chimed in on Food Networks' Best Thing I Ever Ate episode dedicated to food combinations.
Curious to find out what foods Cooking Channel fans like to mix, mash and pair up, we opened a poll and called out asking for all your favorite combos on facebook. 286 responses later, we came away with a few clear cut winners and some, well, some pretty unusual combinations.
The Combo King: Burger and Fries
It turns out that oldies are indeed goodies. Whether it's warm out and you're fresh off the beach, or it's freezing cold and you've just hung up your winter jacket, there are few things as satisfying as a juicy burger and heaping pile of french fries. While it may have not been as clear cut a victory as Sriracha was in the condiment category, burger and fries took home just under a fifth of the votes, and the coveted first place price.
A Few of Our Favorite Burger and Fries Recipes:
Classic Burger (pictured above)
Latin Burger with with Caramelized Onions and Jalapeño Relish
Sweet Potato Fries with Basil Salt and Garlic Mayonnaise
Duck Fat Fries with Rosemary
Runner Up: Bacon and Eggs
Most often devoured at breakfast or brunch, it's not uncommon for the utmost fanatics to sneak the pairing in at lunch or dinner or even snack-time. Exhibit A: Kelsey's Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon. See, the thing about bacon and eggs is that you it's nearly impossible to go wrong, and that's a very, very beautiful thing for the 15% of you that chose the salty combo. Bacon and eggs, we salute you and your second place finish.
A Few of Our Favorite Bacon and Egg Recipes:
Texas-Style Bacon, Beans and Eggs
Bacon and Egg Rolls with Spicy Tomato Relish
Baked Eggs with Canadian Bacon, Spinach and Aged Cheddar
Crispy Bacon and Hash Brown Quesadillas with Fried Quail Eggs
Second Runner Up: Spaghetti and Meatballs
For many of us, it was the first pairing to catch our eyes, and stomachs — just ask little Genesis. But while our love for the classic combo may have waned just a teeny bit, the simple beauty of spaghetti and meatballs still landed the duo a respectful third place finish. So whether you choose to eat yours with a fork and spoon, or opt instead to gobble it up with just your hands, pay homage to the childhood favorite by serving yourself a plate sometime soon.
A Few of Our Favorite Spaghetti and Meatball Recipes:
Rachael Ray's Spaghetti and Meatballs (pictured above)
Tyler Florence's Spaghetti and Meatballs
Jamie Oliver's Spaghetti and Sausage Meatballs
Spaghetti with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Turkey Meatballs
Honorable Mention (A): Peanut Butter and Jelly
Competition was stiff, but so is our love for a good old PB 'n' J, and we were happy to see you all feel the same. The best thing about peanut butter and jelly is that works in so many different and varied dishes. Food Network Magazine even chronicled it's many uses in a tasty peanut butter and jelly gallery. So the next time you get sick of the classic sandwich (if that's even possible), know there are plenty more ways to enjoy the two super spreads.
A Few of Our Favorite Peanut Butter and Jelly Recipes:
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies (pictured above)
Tyler Florence's Grilled Peanut Butter, Jelly and Banana Sandwich
Peanut Butter and Jelly Foie Gras
Honorable Mention (B): Tequila and Lime
As far as margaritas go, we can all agree that tequila and lime are a match made in alcohol heaven. But the two aren't only suited for when you're munching on Mexican food. Take the popular tangy duo, and infuse your food with their bright, fresh flavors.
A Few of Our Favorite Tequila and Lime Recipes:
Margarita Jell-O Shots (pictured above)
Classic Margaritas
Tequila and Lime Baby Back Ribs
The More Unusual Combinations
So maybe peanut butter and bacon isn't so weird after all, especially with Elvis having popularized the outlandish sandwich. But peanut butter and pickles? Well, we're not ones to pass judgement, but the two don't exactly roll off the tongue, or into our tummies, too often. We made sure to gather some of the more interesting two-os out there, like:
- Coffee Ice Cream and Doritos
- Peanut Butter and Eggs
- Nutella and White Rice
- Spaghetti Sauce and Cottage Cheese
Did your favorite food combo miss the cut? Call it out in the comments, and tell us why you love it!


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Dog-friendly Lynton, 2 Dogs & 4 People
Alta Lyn Barns are set in a glorious position with far reaching views out to the Bristol Channel, set high above the towns of Lynton and Lynmouth. These three properties are part of a barn conversion set within the Exmoor National Park. The holiday apartments have been fully restored with exposed beams and rafters.
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Jon Gosselin flaunts new girlfriend in France
So much for Deanna Hummel. Jon Gosselin very publicly took his new girlfriend Hailey Glassman to France on Saturday where Jon was invited to meet with Christian Audigier about working for the Ed Hardy line which is amazing. Mostly because I was just wondering the other day how Jon Gosselin can do something douchier than wearing a bluetooth all the time, and he pulled it off: Promoting Ed Hardy clothes. Well played. RadarOnline reports:
Jon is meeting with Christian Audigier, one of the bigwigs of the Ed Hardy clothing line. And Hailey is there for more than just fun – we've learned she wants to launch her own line of shoes and sandals so Jon promised her a meeting with the Ed Hardy people!
Hailey is the daughter of Kate Gosselin's doctor Lawrence Glassman, who performed Kate's tummy tuck. Hailey is 22, Jon is 32.
Hailey was busted by cops for possession of marijuana, hashish and hashish oil in 2005 and a male friend described her as "one of the most wild women I've ever met."
On May 24 Jon and Hailey were caught slipping into the Bourbon Street bar in Nyack and were caught on surveillance tapes obtained by Radaronline enjoying drinks. As they left Jon was spooked by a photographer out front and fled through the back alley, cell phone in hand. By then, Hailey told pals, she and Jon had been secretly dating "for several months."
Of course, this arrangement makes perfect sense. Dr. Glassman failed to craft a stomach on Kate that wouldn't make Jon's penis recoil in fear, so that frees him to bang the good doctor's 22-year-old daughter in return. It's practically biblical.


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Always been a fan of Ryan Petrich and his contribution to the jailbreak community. This rocks.
I'm stoked! Now for a jailbreak for my 4s lol...
iPhone 5 jailbreak far away from a public release date is pretty optimistic to say the least. Id say its more like "grab my time machine and travel far into the future" far away from a release date.
jjh76, do you mean Waze?
This is great news.
One of the main reasons why I'm not upgrading to IOS6 is the lack of Google Maps.
For me and many other iPhone4 users IOS6 is more of a downgrade as you are loosing more useful features than gaining.
This is 1 step to a good IOS6 experience. Next is Siri ported and the new photo enhancements.
IIRC, the whole reason google maps couldn't do turn by turn was back in the day they were licensing the map data from another company and had to agree to that restriction as a term of the lease.
And if Tom Tom really is as bad as everyone says then they would have gone out of business long ago.


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Did you know?
The outdoor Chapel Garden is one of the most affordable – and beautiful – wedding venues in Johannesburg.
The Johannesburg Botanical Gardens are an inspiring mix of open spaces that includes marshland, grassland, trees and cultivated gardens.
A central and popular feature of these botanical gardens in Johannesburg is Emmarentia Dam. Built in the early 19th century, after the South African War, the dam remains popular with urban canoeists, kayakers, boating enthusiasts, casual anglers and many aquatic waterfowl.
These botanical gardens are well known for a variety of specialist garden area. These include a Shakespeare Garden planted with herbs referred to by the bard in his plays, with a quote to accompany each aromatic; and an Herb Garden featuring separate sections for culinary, cosmetic, oil-yielding and African indigenous medicinal herbs.
Making these gardens amongst the city's most romantic spaces are a Chapel Garden and Rose Garden. The Chapel Garden is designed to accommodate bridal parties from all cultures and religious backgrounds, while the adjacent Rose Garden provides an idyllic setting for photos with its magnificent collection of roses and flowering Japanese cherry trees.
Ardent plant lovers will want to visit the Hedge Garden, which consists of 58 different hedge types, trimmed and growing in tree form. In the Arboretum, there are Californian redwoods, English oaks, silver birches and cork oak trees to admire.
The Johannesburg Botanical Gardens' most outstanding garden is, ironically, found indoors. Open for viewing by appointment only, the succulent collection is kept in six glass houses and contains 85 species of succulents and cacti from all over the world.
The central purpose of the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, however, is to provide an attractive outdoor recreational space for the public, including wheelchair-bound and otherly-abled visitors.
Jogging, cycling and walking dogs along the garden's well-marked tracks are popular activities, along with bird watching and walks through the gardens' evergreen, acacia and podocarpus forests.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Johannesburg City Parks
Tel: +27 (0)11 712 6600
Fax: +27 (0)11 339 2692
How to get here
From the N1 south, take the Beyers Naude off-ramp, turn left and go straight towards Roosevelt Park. Emmarentia Dam is opposite the West Park cemetery. The main entrance to the gardens is in Olifants Road. There are other access points off Thomas Bowler, Orange and Braids roads.
Best time to visit
The gardens are open all year round from sunrise to sunset. They are loveliest between September and April.
Around the area
The suburbs of Melville, Parkhurst and Linden are close to the gardens and popular for shopping, dining and late night entertainment. Nearby Greenside also has plenty of shopping and dining, and is close to the Parkview Golf Course.
What will it cost
Entrance to the gardens is free.
What to pack
Sun protection is advised throughout the year. Late afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer so take an umbrella along. Pack a warm jacket for winter mornings.
Where to stay
Plenty of accommodation is available in the nearby suburbs of Emmarentia, Melville, Northcliff, Parkhurst, Greenside and Linden.
What to eat
There is a tea garden serving light refreshments and snacks on site.
What's happening
Monthly music concerts, called the Old Mutual Encounters Series, take place at Emmarentia Dam throughout the year. Consult the local press for details.


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The Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL) is a unifying C/C++ API for accessing raster geospatial data, and currently includes formats like GeoTIFF, Erdas Imagine, Arc/Info Binary, CEOS, DTED, GXF, and SDTS. It is intended to provide efficient access, suitable for use in viewer applications, and also attempts to preserve coordinate systems and metadata. Python, C, and C++ interfaces are available.
gEDA is a suite of electronic design automation (EDA) tools. Currently, the project offers a mature suite of free software applications for electronics design, including schematic capture, attribute management, bill of materials (BOM) generation, netlisting into over 20 netlist formats, analog and digital simulation, and printed circuit board (PCB) layout.
Geeklog is the weblog software that concentrates on performance, privacy, and security. It features Web-based administration, surveys (polls), user-customizable boxes, a friendly administration GUI with a topic manager, an option to edit or delete stories, an option to delete comments, a search engine, backend/headlines generation (RSS/Atom format), calendaring, and much more.
The Generic Software Wrappers Toolkit allows you to wrap closed-source applications to constrain or transform their behavior. Wrappers are written that intercept system calls and other system events, and allow you to deny, transform, log, or augment the system events. They are written in a custom language that abstracts away many of the gritty issues, allowing the wrapper author to concentrate on policy. Sample wrappers include dbfencrypt, which provides transparent access to "encrypted" files; controlledx, which limits the programs a process can execute; and id-seq, a trainable sequence-based intrusion detection wrapper.
GeneWeb is a system for people who want to publish their genealogy data on the Web. It can also be used locally (not connected on the net) as a normal genealogy program. It uses very efficient techniques of relationship and consanguinity computing, speaks several languages, and can run in conjunction with an existing Web server (CGI) or standalone using its own internal server.
getmail is intended as a simple, secure, and reliable replacement for fetchmail. It retrieves email (either all messages, or only unread messages) from one or more POP3, SPDS, or IMAP4 servers (with or without SSL) for one or more email accounts, and reliably delivers into qmail-style Maildirs, mboxrd files, or through external MDAs (command deliveries) specified on a per-account basis. getmail also has excellent support for domain (multidrop) mailboxes, including delivering messages to different users or destinations based on the envelope recipient address.
A graphical frontend to libparted.
A tool to split and merge PDF files.


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Rico Espinet is known for creating striking, poetic environments that combine clean lines and simple forms. Reflecting his training as a sculptor, Rico?s design sensibility is grounded in materials and values that endure. His spaces mix furnishings, lighting, accessories, industrial objects, and fine art in settings at once comfortable and freshly discerning.
Rico?s work is the culmination of lifelong interests in art, architecture, performance, philosophy and history. After graduation with honors from the Rhode Island School of Design, his passion for sculpture evolved into art installations, where the placement of objects and careful lighting heightened the viewer?s experience. A gift for lighting transported him to New York?s downtown music scene and the world of high fashion. Throughout the 1980s, Rico created the stage lighting for musical showcases of artists like Marianne Faithfull, Television, Gang of Four, Pylon, Sonic Youth, Beastie Boys, and Run DMC, to name a few. Lighting projects for fashion designers Stephen Sprouse and Isabel Toledo led to several years as a visual lighting consultant for Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York, and Ralph Lauren. Rico received two Gene Moore lighting prizes, for Polo Sport windows and a Comme des Garcons installation created by Simon Doonan.
In the mid-1990s, Rico returned to his studio, a converted elementary school, in the Amish community of rural Stone Arabia, New York, to work on commissions and create what would become his first lighting line. His Monk Lamp, crafted with a microphone base, plumbing parts, and an industrial machinist shade, appeared in an international Hunter Douglas ad that ran for two years in many magazines, creating serious buzz and a lengthy waiting list. Jeffrey and Darlene Rose called, and for 16 years, Rico has designed residential and contract lighting for Robert Abbey, Inc. His popular Robert Abbey Lighting collections feature warm, often atmospheric light inspired by architectural forms and the beauty of everyday objects.


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Klingon starshipsEdit
- Like Category:Federation starships, I think we could use a Category:Klingon starships, based on Klingon starships, as there are around or over 40 of them. --Alan del Beccio 23:01, 27 February 2006 (UTC)
- I support categorization of CULTURE starships with at least 10 starships, especially Klingon starships, which seem to be second only to the Federation.--Tim Thomason 06:38, 28 February 2006 (UTC)
Other starships categoriesEdit
Go ahead and vote for the Klingon starships above if you think it's necessary, as the 48 ships are screaming for the category. Just for the fun of it, I searched through the Category:Starships page and I believe that these sub-categories might also be helpful:
- Category:Romulan starships for the 17 starships listed at Romulan starships.
- Category:Vulcan starships for the 17 starships listed at Vulcan starships.
- Category:Cardassian starships for the 12 starships listed at Cardassian starships.
- Category:Earth starships for the 23 starships listed at Earth starships, and perhaps the Earth Starfleet starships and Earth Cargo Service starships as well (rising the total to 39).
Again, this is just an idea and vote for whichever one you like. These are just the ones that I feel would be helped out with categorization and all that.--Tim Thomason 07:37, 28 February 2006 (UTC)
- Support -Alan del Beccio 16:17, 28 February 2006 (UTC)


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- Full grain leather
- Embroidered accents shaft collar and foot
- Whip stitch accents
- Fashionable 13"" Shaft
- Snip toe
- 2" heel height
- Leather lined
Old Gringo boots are handmade for superior quality, comfort, and style. These 13" floral embroidered Erin boots are beautifully decorated with embroidered floral accents and whip stitch accents on the shaft and foot for a stunning look. These boots will look great with your favorite dress or jeans. The leather lining and padded foot bed are designed for comfort and durability. Old Gringo pushes the envelope with artisan handcrafted cowboy boots and western wear that both capture the traditional "Old School" quintessential vintage charm and detail, while offering contemporary cutting edge styles not surpassed by ordinary boot makers. Old Gringo designs bridge the divide between western style and pure fashion.
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LoreleiPhoto says: "Antigone helps us clear the air of negative energy with the help of healing sage. Welcome this smokin' goddess to Zivity! "
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Superb debut set, Antigone. Breathtakingly beautiful as ever. So glad one of my all time favourite SG made it to Zivity.Krypto33
Absolutely gorgeous. Welcome to Zivity Antigone!Abrupt
Really beautiful set! Cool concept, great ink and photography, too.eweytx
Antigone, you've never looked better.LabRat
Absolutely gorgeous. Love everything about it from the photography to the model!Urban Images
Antigone you are so beautiful but please DON'T cover any more of your perfect skin with tattoos.The pink hair looks really good on you.peter25
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A bright, beautiful debut! Love this girl. <3Amarena
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Highlights from Mr. Adnan Oktar's interview on 24 December 2012
(In response to an e-mail from a viewer saying; "Someone who covers her head, whether with a headscarf for something else, is regarded as covering up entirely. When Almighty Allah says in Surat an-Nur that women should cover their necks and chests, we should interpret this as meaning with a cloth on their heads.")
Do you have any evidence? No. "…we should interpret this as meaning…" That's what you say, , there is a ready-made faith, you have a ready-made faith in your mind, and then you start looking for it in the Qur'an. You see, it is nowhere in the Qur'an, but you start applying it. You then imagine you have resolved the issue with a fabricated explanation. That is no good. The religion must be learned directly from the Qur'an. "It can be either this or that…" What does that mean? We must do whatever Allah says. There is the jilbab that covers the head and the entire body. The Qur'an does not speak of any other kind of covering. Women used to go round with their breasts uncovered in those days, and Allah tells them to cover up. That is the commandment in Surat an-Nur. The commandment in Surat al-Ahzab refers to covering the entire body. Look, Surat an-Nur does not refer to covering the chest alone.
The Qur'an is quite clear and explicit. Allah says He explains things clearly so we can understand them; so that everyone can understand, so that the deniers can understand. Deniers reject it even though they believe with their consciences. The Qur'an is quite explicit. Anyone who reads it can understand it. Look, Allah speaks of unbelievers; "...they repudiated them wrongly and haughtily, in spite of their own certainty about them." says Allah. He does not say they do not understand. He says they believe in their hearts, but they reject it out of pride, arrogance and wickedness.
The markets of paradise are very fine. Incomparably better than our modern malls. You can get the clothes you want, sit in the restaurants you want and eat the foods you want. And you never feel full. The waiters are all very attractive. They consist of handmaids and servants created by Allah. They greet you when you arrive and leave. The gardens of paradise are boundless. Allah creates our escalators. Allah also creates our malls, as examples to assist our understanding. People imagine that human beings make malls. Allah makes them, so we can grasp the markets of paradise. There is a hadith that says, "There are fine pictures of people in paradise. People look at them and say, 'What a most attractive person.' As they say that, they will see that they have assumed that same form." "We created their clothing," says Almighty Allah. People imagine that factories make them. No factory makes any clothes. Allah makes them all, but people imagine that factories make them, out of a need for natural causes. No factory makes televisions, radios or any technical devices. Allah makes them all. But since the system is miraculous and Allah has created a perfect chain of cause and event, people are unaware of this fact. Allah has veiled it with innumerable details. Take a fan. We press a button and it seems to start working. We imagine that is why it happens. But when we raise our hands we are actually praying. Allah turns the fan round. The image forms in our brains. Coolness is a sensation given in our bodies. Allah bestows feelings of hot and cold on us.
There is nothing more delicious in this world than faith. Faith, love of Allah, is also the most delicious thing in paradise. Our Lord will appear in the form of an attractive young person. In a hadith the Prophet (saas) says, "Almighty Allah will manifest Himself every Friday." Allah will greet people. "Salaam Alaikum" "Alaikum Salaam , O Lord," they say. That is where the greatest pleasure lies, he says. Allah also appears in a bush. He speaks to the Prophet Moses (pbuh) from it: "I am Allah," He says. "Do not fear," He says. "Cast down your staff," He says. When my beloved one throws it down and sees the form of a snake, he runs away without looking behind him.
(In response to a mail from a viewer saying, "My friend is in love with a Christian man. Is it permissible for her to marry with him without the man becoming a Muslim?")
He must have plenty of money and a fine car. There is a love of possessions there. Being in love with Allah is different. Someone in love with possessions follows them and loves them for possessions. But a lover of Allah loves for Allah's sake. If one loves for Allah's sake, one will be happy in this world and the hereafter. In other words, the first thing a Muslim woman must look for is piety. What is this person looking for? Money. What do they get married with? Money. The first thing a Muslim woman must look for is whether the other person devotes himself to Allah or not. Whether he is in love with Allah. What is this thing you call 'love'? Self-interest. Our Prophet (saas) says; "They who marry for possessions will be deprived of their possessions, and those who marry for beauty will be deprived of beauty. But those who marry for faith will be happy." The Qur'an does not tell people to marry Christian men. It says Muslim men can marry Christian women, People of the Book. The statement in the Qur'an is crystal clear. It does not say that women should go and marry Christians.


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|From: Robby Findler (robby at eecs.northwestern.edu)
Date: Wed Sep 15 17:47:24 EDT 2010
On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 4:46 PM, YC <yinso.chen at gmail.com> wrote: > > On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 2:34 PM, Robby Findler <robby at eecs.northwestern.edu> > wrote: >> >> Not into local dlls, but planet should not stand in the way of >> creating stand alone executables. That is, planet was designed from >> the beginning to support that kind of thing by being integrated into >> the 'require' mechanism. > > For iPhone native apps the agreement is no downloading code over network - > so the packages would have to be compiled as local dlls and distributed > along with the exe (or possibly compiled into the exe), rather than being > loaded from the central planet repo when the user load the app the first > time. > Would it work as above with planet code if it is compiled into a standalone > exe? Yes. Robby
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Man accused of killing Penn Hills police officer on life support
Guards found a Homewood man unresponsive in his jail cell just hours before lawyers were supposed to begin picking a jury to hear his capital trial on charges he fatally shot a Penn Hills police officer and another man, his attorney said Tuesday.
Ronald Robinson, 35, was on life support at UPMC Mercy, Uptown, as doctors tried to determine what happened.
Guards at the Allegheny County Jail found Robinson at 4:30 a.m., said Veronica Brestensky, who spent time with Robinson's family at the hospital.
Brestensky said she heard conflicting reports as to whether guards found Robinson on the floor or elsewhere inside his cell. Robinson was being held in a jail pod with other homicide suspects, Brestensky said. She did not know if he was under special monitoring.
"The frustrating part is that nobody has any answers," Brestensky said.
County spokesman Kevin Evanto said officials would not discuss the medical condition of inmates.
"We are continuing to gather information and will provide comments or updates as appropriate," he said.
Brestensky said there were no indications that Robinson tried to commit suicide. She said blood tests came back negative for drugs.
Warden Orlando Harper declined comment.
Jury selection was scheduled to begin Tuesday for Robinson. He is accused of killing Danyal Morton, 40, of Penn Hills and Officer Michael Crawshaw, 32, on Dec. 6, 2009. Police said Robinson killed Morton over a $500 drug debt and upon exiting the house fired at Crawshaw — the first officer to respond to the shooting — striking him several times as he sat in his patrol car.
The District Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty. Deputy District Attorney Mark V. Tranquilli declined to comment on Robinson's condition or the circumstances surrounding the discovery of his body.
Tranquilli said attorneys will pick a new trial date on Wednesday depending on Robinson's health.
Opening statements were scheduled to begin on Nov. 27.
Robinson's health is only the most recent complication in the case. Over the past three years, a judge postponed the case multiple times at the request of the defense; the lead investigator on the case, county homicide Detective Lawrence Carpico, died in 2011; and last month the prosecution requested a delay because the lone witness in the case was afraid to testify.
Patrick K. Nightingale, a criminal defense attorney who served for six years as an assistant district attorney, said that as a prosecutor he always wanted to have the most amount of information when preparing for a case.
"The one thing I would tell victims' families is, 'Don't be surprised if there's a continuance,'" said Nightingale, who is not involved in the case. "The one thing we don't want to have to do is to have to try this case twice."
A delay on the day of the trial is very unusual, he said.
"It's a case where the defense has been preparing for it, the prosecution is working with the defendant, everybody's working long hours building up to the start,"
Nightingale said. "But if the guy had a heart attack and went to the hospital, that's nothing anyone has any control over."
Adam Brandolph is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-391-0927.


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I've been writing a lot recently about retirement for people who are worried about retiring with enough money. Today, I saw a piece of advice that makes a lot of sense to me and would be useful for the millions of people doing retirement planning on a more mundane level. The advice was: "Don't retire until you have saved enough money to pay essential bills for three to five years' worth."
To know that number, you'll need a budget that reflects what you will spend. You may have some things in that budget that aren't essential, but for many of us, there isn't a lot of fat.
Let's say that number is close to $29,500 -- twice the average Social Security payout, which, according to Social Security, is what 23 percent of married couples and 46 percent of unmarried persons living in retirement rely on for 90 percent or more of their income.
At that rate, this little guideline says a two-person household needs to have salted away at least $88,500 -- or three times $29,500. If you can put away five years' worth, or $147,500, life would be better. At that rate, you could safely pull off $5,900, or 4 percent a year in income, and still expect that nest egg to last indefinitely as long as you don't spend it all.
That gives you $35,400 a year before taxes -- which will be minimal -- to live on, when you add in your Social Security benefits. If you own your home outright and you have paid off your car, could you live on that amount? If so, you'd be doing better than a lot of other people.
I plugged this income into the National Council on Aging's BenefitsCheckUp.org search engine and looked for help for which this hypothetical couple might qualify. The resulting list isn't very long, but they might get a little assistance.
You also might think about working. One of my low-income friends works 23 hours a week for minimum wage -- $7.50 an hour. She makes almost $7,000 a year and that's enough to make life lots more comfortable.
The bottom line is if you want to live well enough in your old age, keep saving -- and working -- because you'll need everything you can put aside.


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This was/ is a hilarious sitcom! Its about an ill tempered, chain smoking, alcoholic bookstore owner played by Dylan Moran. With each passing season, Moran becomes more and more vile. If you're not familiar with Moran, check out his stand up. The guys is funny. This show had me doubled over with laughter. I love this show. I wish there was more.


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Moms Night Out for STEM is a coordinated statewide extravaganza. On a singular Monday evening doors will simultaneously open throughout the state, at universities, community colleges, schools, and libraries, as well as commercial facilities and informal venues such as zoos, museums, and science centers.
Featured programming includes hands-on activities in a safe, supportive atmosphere, a folder of community resources and opportunities in STEM for youth, a dynamic speaker citing research on the importance of moms' influence in their children choosing STEM courses and careers, free babysitting, and a reception featuring refreshments.
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Read the papers you have received. The Petition (Form FL-100) tells you what the petitioner, your spouse or domestic partner, is asking for.
The Summons (Family Law) (Form FL-110) gives you important information about your rights and the court process. It also contains some standard restraining orders limiting what you can do with your property, money, and other assets or debts, as well as moving out of state with your children from your marriage or domestic partnership. READ this form carefully!!
And make sure you read the Basics section on annulments to learn when someone can ask for an annulment and what getting an annulment can mean.
Fill Out Your Response
The forms to respond to an annulment case are the same as those used for a divorce or legal separation. Just make sure you check the boxes that apply to annulments (nullity).
It is very important that you check the correct boxes depending on what your position is in this case.
These instructions are very basic and do not deal with the specific situation in your case. Every case is different and that is especially true for annulments because the details and circumstances related to the reasons why you entered into the marriage or domestic partnership are key to asking a court to annul your marriage or domestic partnership.
If you want specific legal advice about how to fill out your Response, talk to a lawyer. In an annulment case where you and your spouse or domestic partner are likely to have disagreements, what you write on your Response can be very important and can affect the outcome of the case. Click for help finding a lawyer. Your court's family law facilitator or self-help center may also be able to help you.
NOTE: You only have 30 days to file your Response.
If you have children with your spouse or domestic partner, also fill out:
You will have to pay a filing fee. Find out how much your fee will be. Keep in mind you are filing your first papers, a response, often called a "first appearance." If you cannot afford the fee, you can ask for a fee waiver. Click for more information on fee waivers.
Find out more about "service of process." You can have this form served on your spouse or domestic partner before the clerk stamps it — just make sure you do not serve the original.
Then, file the Proof of Service with the clerk. (If you had your spouse or domestic partner served with an unstamped copy of the Response, you can file the original of the Response together with the Proof of Service.)
When 1 spouse or domestic partner asks for an annulment of your marriage or domestic partnership, both parties will have go to a court hearing and appear in front of a judge. Your spouse or domestic partner (the petitioner) will set up this court hearing, and he or she will send you a copy of the paperwork so that you will know when and where to go.
At the hearing, your spouse or partner will have to explain to the judge why an annulment is appropriate. You will have to explain your side and tell the judge what you would like the court to do.
Ask a lawyer how to prepare for this hearing. A lawyer can also help you figure out how to deal with other issues in your case, like support, property division, and custody and visitation of your children if you have any. Click for help finding a lawyer.
If the court denies your request for an annulment, you can file an "amended" petition changing your request from an annulment to a divorce or legal separation. You would then follow the instructions and steps required to get divorced or legally separated, including meeting the residency requirements (living for at least 6 months in the state and at least 3 months in the county where you would file your amended petition). Find out more about filing for divorce or legal separation.


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A unique two-year research project is being undertaken by Diamond V and the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) of USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to examine the impact of antibiotics, dietary supplements, and stress on the microbial communities and host mucosal tissues of the swine intestinal ecosystem. The goal is to identify alternatives to traditional antibiotics for use in reducing the antibiotic resistance gene reservoir and food borne pathogens in farm animals.
Diamond V, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a leading supplier of microbial fermentation products that are used to optimize digestive function and nutrition and are a key to animal and aqua health, productivity, efficiency and profitability. It also researches and develops products to advance livestock production. Recently the company has moved into human nutrition and health.
Located in Ames, Iowa, NADC is the largest federal animal disease center in the United States. Research is conducted there to solve the animal health and food safety problems faced by livestock producers and the public. NADC is uniquely equipped to conduct research to examine the impact of dietary components on the composition and activities of gastrointestinal bacteria of farm animals.
"Both ARS and Diamond V share a common interest in discovering alternatives to traditional antibiotics for farm animal growth and for the production of a safe and secure food supply in the U.S. and around the world," says John Bloomhall, president and chief executive officer, Diamond V. "Together, we'll develop an in-depth understanding of the path from the diet through the intestinal microbiome to healthy animals and safe food."
"Advances in research technology give us new capabilities in defining the microbial populations in the gastrointestinal [GI] system, their interactions and influence on the health and well-being of the host animal," says Mike Wright, Director – Global Marketing and Research, Diamond V. "Using metagenomics, genomics and bioinformatics technologies, we will together focus on how diets impact the intestinal ecosystem. This ecosystem – microbes, host-tissues, dietary components and products of the microbes and tissues -- is fundamentally important for animal health and food safety."
The collaborative research will be directed by Thad Stanton, research leader, NADC Food Safety and Enteric Pathogens Research Unit (FSEPRU) and Jason Frank, director-swine research, Diamond V. The research will be conducted by Benjamin Bass, a postdoctoral research scientist, as an employee of Diamond V, and Meggan Bandrick, DVM, NADC postdoctoral veterinarian. Other project collaborators will include NADC microbiologists, molecular biologists, pathologists, veterinarians and animal scientists.
Diamond V will share its first-hand experience gained through the large- scale production and analysis of innovative applications for nutrition and health with fermentation products and microbial cell derivatives. Its expertise includes measuring and monitoring the effects of specific diets on biochemical, physiological, immunological and cytological responses by livestock.


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As Ram officials began looking at ways to improve the Ram 1500 pickup truck, they decided the No. 1 priority for the 2013 model would be fuel economy. Enter a new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine that delivers 42 percent more horsepower and 20 percent better fuel economy when compared to the previous V-6. Priority No. 2, said Ram President Fred Diaz, was not to mess anything else up.
After our daylong test drive of the 2013 1500, it appears a big "mission accomplished" is in order. Ram officials knew the design of the truck and its residual values were already good, so much of the effort for 2013 was spent on fuel economy, Diaz told journalists gathered in Nashville for the launch of the new truck.
The new Pentastar engine delivers an estimated 17 miles per gallon in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, while still cranking out 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque.
A dozen design and powertrain features were added to achieve a fuel economy boost of at least 20 percent over the previous 3.7-liter V-6. Included fuel-saving technologies are an 8-speed automatic transmission, a stop/start system that turns the engine off at red lights, electronic power steering and a more aerodynamic design that includes grille shutters and an air suspension system that lowers and lifts the truck to four different positions to match driving conditions.
Also new this year is Ram's TorqueFlite 8 transmission, which operates in some models via a rotary e-shift dial on the dash. The dial replaces the traditional gearshift lever and allows for quick shifting from "reverse" to "drive." Besides, it's just kind of cool – Jaguar-esque, if you will – to switch gears with a knob rather than a lever.
Towing capacity for the standard V-6 engine with the 8-speed transmission on the standard cab 4 x 2 is 6,500 lbs. If more power is what you need, Ram offers a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 brute with 395 horsepower and 407 lb.-ft. of torque.
At the launch of the new truck, Diaz also discussed the switch from the Dodge brand trucks to Ram trucks. "Ram and Dodge needed to separate," Diaz said. Ram has been a profitable brand with sales increases of 23 percent overall and 33 percent for the 1500, he said.
Meanwhile, many of the design changes for 2013 targeted aerodynamics. Surprisingly, Ram engineers learned in the wind tunnel they could make the running boards on the side of the truck more aerodynamically efficient by making them longer, ending them just before the rear wheels. Active grille shutters also contribute to better aerodynamics and fuel economy. The Ram 1500s coefficient of drag is a scant 0.360. And since weight is the enemy of mileage, Ram engineers found ways to reduce weight in the V-6 powertrain (76 lbs.) and in the aluminum hood (26 pounds).
Inside, the 1500 has lots of new features and technology, including Uconnect Access with Wi-Fi hotspot capability via the vehicle's 8.4-inch touch screen display. Sprint provides the wireless platform for Uconnect. Voice recognition technology and steering wheel controls give Ram drivers a variety of ways to interact with their smart phones and music devices. Other upgraded interior features include a passive Keyless Enter 'n Go system, wood accents, updated door panels and premium materials. The truck has new rain-sensing wipers, SmartBeam headlamps, power folding mirrors and a power sliding rear window with a defroster.
Convenience is enhanced for 2013 with the tailgate and optional RamBox cargo system, which will now both lock with the key fob. Push one button, and everything on the truck locks.
Just last week, Ram officials announced pricing on the 2013 1500 lineup will start at $23,585, which includes freight. Nick Cappa with Ram Truck Media Relations said the price is 1 percent higher than the 2012 model.
According to Ram, the new truck has more than 45 active and passive safety and security features, including front airbags, front and rear side curtains and seat-mounted side pelvic-thorax airbags.
The 2013 Ram 1500 is built primarily at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan, and will go on sale later this fall. Regular cab models will be built in Mexico.
2013 Dodge Ram 1500
- Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 or 5.7-liter HEMI V-8
- Transmission: 8-speed TorqueFlite 8 or 6-speed automatic
- Horsepower: 305 (V-6) 395 (V-8)
- Base price: $23,585 (includes $995 in freight)
- Estimated mileage: 17 mpg city / 25 mpg highway (3.6-liter V-6)


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Face-to-face meetings are back: Despite teleconferencing and technology, study shows meetings that provide human contact — face-to-face meetings — are still relevant.
As technology provides businesses with cost-effective means for communication with cloud technology, smart phones and Skype, one element among these virtual options will never be outdated — human contact.
Sure you can conduct a business meeting with your staff convened in a conference room to other parts of the country via teleconferencing. But meeting face-to-face is as personal — and effective — as you can get.
Dirk Smith, president and founder of Sports Destination, Inc., says face-to-face meetings haven't fallen out style. "They might have fallen out of favor because of the economy," he adds.
Jen Merkel, operations manager for CMI Resources, says she's seen some scaling back in meetings, but lately, "in general, our clients seem to be back booking like they always have."
In the white paper, "Why Face-to-Face Business Meeting Matter," by Richard D. Arvey, professor at the Business School, National University of Singapore, it states that while business attributes 84 percent of communication to emails, teleconferences and other technology, meetings that provide human contact are still relevant.
Arvey states that physical meetings provide people with a way to build trust, figure out social norms, develop social identities and engage with each other. It also provides better business outcomes, with more negative outcomes associated with virtual meetings. Offsite meetings at hotels were surveyed to be 94 percent productive.
"Technology makes it possible to connect with people from your own office, couch or pool deck, but when was the last time you made a new contact that way?" Merkel questions. "When a person attends a conference, they meet new people and have new experiences that are so much more than just looking at a laptop screen. Face-to-face conferences are far more enriching than virtual ones."
In making efforts to be in the same physical space as other colleagues, co-workers or clients, "there is a perceived value in making the effort to physically meet," Smith says. "Also, if you want to show off a product, to touch or feel something has intrinsic value for people. You can't get that from a picture. People need to experience the value of interaction."
Face-to-face meetings are important, but human interaction can sometimes create more complicated situations. Smith says face-to-face meetings tend to fail when there are no agendas, clear goals, important information, entertainment, or way to meet other people.
Merkel says he believes if your speaker isn't engaging or meet the audience's expectations — then attendees walk away with feeling they've wasted their time. One way to combat this is to ask audiences questions addressing these areas after meetings.
Another way is to "listen to your planners," Merkel adds. "They want the meeting to be as successful as you do, try to give them a little free reign to get creative and shake things up."
Avery concludes in his paper that while teleconferencing and other virtual elements may be used by business, the key is to figure out the balance of virtual and face-to-face for creating a successful workforce.
Arizona Business Magazine September/October 2011


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The Internal DiplomatKeeping the peace between a president and his cabinet takes talent.
Obama's Secret Gitmo PlanActually, it isn't much of a plan—and that's the problem. But who's to blame—Obama or Congress?
Is Gitmo Really Closing?The White House gets an unlikely assist from the Tea Party.
The Least Likely SpyHow did an amateur pilot turned artsy bookstore owner end up at the pinnacle of the CIA?
Will They Keep Spying on You?Obama's choice to be head of the FBI has an iffy record on surveillance.
Wait, What About Gitmo?Quietly, Obama may be moving ahead.
Can this Man Protect Us?James Comey is Obama's pick to run the FBI–our front line in the war on terror. But is he too self-righteous for his own good?
How Gitmo Imprisoned ObamaFive years later, Guantánamo remains open. It is the president's biggest failure. Now he tries to close it—again.
Prison BreakCan Obama ever close Guantánamo?
The Iraq War Inside NewsweekWhen the invasion began, newsrooms around the world faced awful decisions about whether to put their reporters in harm's way for the truth.
The Tragedy of John AllenDid a fine general really deserve such public humiliation?
Will Brennan Subdue the CIA?He seen as a hawk who supports torture and drone strikes, but the president's nominee is far more nuanced.
The Logic of HagelWhy Obama wanted an improbable fellow traveler at the pentagon.
That Day of InfamyCovering 9/11, journalists found a renewed sense of mission. By Daniel Klaidman
Will Obama End the War on Terror?'Zero Dark Thirty' spotlights America's finest hour in the battle against al Qaeda. But can Obama finish the forever war? The debate over drones—and getting out alive.
The Fall of a GeneralDavid Petraeus subdued Iraq, steered the course for exit in Afghanistan, and is one of the most decorated generals of his generation. So why was he no match for his biographer?
Fortunate OneSure, Obama's lucky. He also relentlessly seizes his chances and makes every one of them count.
The SEALs' Biggest ThreatThey can handle al Qaeda and the Taliban. What worries America's most celebrated fighting force is the lure of Hollywood's siren song.
The PerfectionistA lifetime of order, upended by Obamacare. How Chief Justice John Roberts will handle it.
A SEAL's Most Daring MissionHow Mark Bissonnette, the Navy SEAL who wrote about the bin Laden raid in 'No Easy Day,' sneaked past the Pentagon.
Obama's Cash CrunchThe Super Pacs are killing him. Inside Obama's cash crunch.
Drones: The Silent KillersThe Obama campaign touts a commander in chief who never flinches, but the truth is more complex. How the president came to embrace a new way of war.
The Body Bomb MenaceForget underpants. Al Qaeda's diabolical new plan.
The Trayvon TinderboxObama, Holder, and the treacherous politics of race.
Obama's Secret ArmyAt a time when many Americans think their government is inept, the 'Special Operators' get the job done. Just ask the President, who is doubling down on the Navy SEALs.
Obama's Tricky DiplomacyCan he keep nukes from Iran, manage Israel, and be reelected?
Obama's Lean, Mean SEAL MachineThe rescue of two aid workers in Somalia and the president's bold, new strategy.
The Case for Killing AmericansInside the White House debate over how to talk about al Qaeda's Anwar al-Awlaki.
Klaidman: Counterproductive Counterterror IdeasBob Woodward exposed reams of classified intelligence in his most recent book. But it was Barack Obama's assertion of the obvious that ignited outrage among his national-security critics. The president told Woodward that "we can absorb" another terrorist attack—implying that we won't be able to prevent every attempted act of terror. The conservative blogosphere lit up. Liz Cheney accused Obama of an "alarming fatalism" and of abdicating his paramount responsibility: to do everything in his power to protect the American people. Obama's approach to terrorism is not immune from criticism. But he deserves credit for treating voters as grownups. After the recent series of near misses—the underwear bomber last Christmas, the Times Square attempted bombing, the "package plot"—who would bet against a terrorist getting lucky and slipping through our defenses in 2011?
Remembering RostyThe setting, a legendary Chicago steakhouse, was pure Rosty. I'd imagined him striding through the restaurant, pushing past the favor-seekers and acolytes, stopping to schmooze impressed diners. But it was a much-diminished Dan Rostenkowski who'd recently emerged from 13 months in the federal penitentiary.
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text: In Memory of Joshua French Dec. 14, 1988 - March 23, 2013 A memorial service will be held in Wheaton College's Coray Gym on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. in memory of 2010 alumnus Joshua French, who passed away March 23, 2013. While traveling through a winter storm to visit his wife of less than a year at a professional women's soccer team tryout in Kansas City, Joshua lost control of his car due to the snowy conditions on Interstate 35. More > Women in Camo The experiences of women in ROTC. Wheaton has had a proud tradition of training ROTC cadets officially since 1952, but 1975 was the first year that women were allowed into the ROTC program, as well as into West Point, and they quickly proved themselves. According to LTC Colin Wooten, professor of military science, two of the first women in the Rolling Thunder Battalion (RTB) went on to make full colonel. One of the two was Ann Horner, who graduated in 1979. More > Students Advocate for Gun Laws Wheaton's College Democrats traveled to Springfield to lobby for bill passages. Kentan Scott, 15 years old. 480 W. Quincy St. 12/20/2012 8:12 p.m. This is one of the many names that participants in Community Renewal Society's (CRS) "Day of Faith at the Capitol" wore in honor of the 2,000 people who were shot in Chicago last year. CRS is "a progressive, faith-based organization that works to eliminate race and class barriers ... (and) informs, organizes and trains both communities and individuals to advocate for social and economic justice." More > Art Winners Announced: Billy Graham Center Gallery Now Open Winning artwork from the God's Beloved Community art contest is now on display. After a month-long contest, the winning art pieces of the God's Beloved Community art contest were announced at the Billy Graham Center Museum gallery opening on April 11. The awards ceremony took place that evening in the BGC's temporary art gallery dedicated to the contest. "This is a great idea that really reflects our community," President Philip Ryken said of the contest as he announced the winners and presented three students with awards for their artwork. More > Thunder Hit the Home Stretch Softball team to face two nonconference opponents. The Thunder softball team (14-11) played three conference doubleheaders last week, coming away 2-4 against Carthage College (21-5), Millikin University (17-6) and Augustana College (20-10). On Friday, April 12, Wheaton took on Carthage in Kenosha, Wis. In the first game, senior pitcher Danielle Schmidt took the mound. Schmidt pitched six innings and struck out five in a 6-0 loss. More >


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A quiet day at PSL. The minor leaguers were getting their physicals. The big club headed to Viera to take on the Nationals.
And with no one else around, I saw Daniel Murphy take extra BP, and then again. Then he went off by himself to do another hour of exerting core exercises.
Look, we all know Daniel Murphy can hit. We're all waiting to find out if he can play second base and stay healthy.
But there's really no one it is easier to root for on the New York Mets.
Other note from the past few days:
Adam Loewen, according to Adam Rubin, is a favorite to win the backup outfielder job over Mike Baxter right now, with Scott Hairston still dealing with his oblique injury. As a result, an outfielder who can back up in center field is a must, and Loewen can play the position, apparently.
That is awfully nice to hear, considering the opposite-field home run I saw him hit on Thursday afternoon. The man has plenty of power, and the idea that the Mets might have a diamond in the rough who can hit for power and play center field would be potentially significant for the team. Andres Torres is no long-term answer in center field, and Kirk Nieuwenhuis probably profiles at a corner. Just something to file away.


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As Saunders leaves Tacoma, Hart arrives for rehab
BOSTON -- Mariners right fielder Michael Saunders was recalled from his Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday due to a viral infection and will not be able to rejoin the Rainiers for a minimum of five days, the club announced Sunday.
But Corey Hart, who has been sidelined since Aug. 1 with a bruised right knee, began his own rehab assignment with Tacoma on Saturday as he attempts to get healthy before the end of the regular season.
Saunders had missed the last three games with the illness after playing 10 games with Tacoma while working back from a strained right oblique.
"He's had a rough go," manager Lloyd McClendon said. "He's been sick for a few days and he's still not back yet. Whenever he gets ready, we'll get him back out there."
Saunders remains on the 15-day disabled list with the Mariners and can resume his rehab assignment on Thursday with Tacoma if he's ready. Saunders has already spent 16 of his maximum 20 days on his rehab stint, so if he returned Thursday he'd potentially be able to play the last four games of Tacoma's season -- which ends Sept. 1 -- and then join the Mariners when rosters can be expanded in September.
Saunders hit .276 with six home runs and 28 RBIs in 65 games for Seattle, but since he went on the disabled list for a second time this season, the club has acquired veteran outfielders Austin Jackson and Chris Denorfia.
Hart also has played some outfield this season, but mostly served as the club's designated hitter. He went 0-for-3 while playing DH on Saturday for Tacoma in his first game since going on the 15-day DL on Aug. 2. The former two-time National League All-Star acknowledged then he didn't have the necessary strength back in his legs as he was forced to play more outfield after the acquisition of designated hitter Kendrys Morales.
Hart missed all of last season with microfracture surgeries in both knees and has hit just .203 with five home runs and 20 RBIs in 58 games after signing a one-year deal with Seattle. It remains to be seen if the 32-year-old can get healthy enough to help the Mariners after rosters can be expanded the final month.
"He's back out there, we'll see what happens," McClendon said. "Right now, he should get 35-40 at-bats [with Tacoma], so we'll see."
Greg Johns is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB as well as his Mariners Musings blog. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Kate Moss' nipples are killer – as in they're pointy enough to stab a man
Kate Moss took part in a topless photo shoot while off promoting her new lingerie line Agent Provocateur. I don't know what the hell the naked pics have to do with anything, but I'll assume it's part of the lingerie business. Or at least should be. I shudder to think of how awesome it would be to live in a world that, for every catalog a Victoria's Secret Angel shoots, she has to back it up with topless photos. Who can I contact in Congress to make this bold dream a reality? I'm willing to write letters – maybe. Or at least decorate some construction paper with my Optimus Prime stamp. What can I say? I'm an activist.
NOTE: Links are NSFW just like Kate's nipples are unsafe for anyone without protective goggles.
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Make a woman laugh, Marilyn Monroe supposedly said, and you can make her do anything.
Judging from the women who fell for him, Woody Allen learned this early. Alas, he is the least likely role model for Republican males, who seem to have misinterpreted the meaning of the aphorism.
To clarify: The idea is to make a girl laugh by engaging her wit, not to make her laugh at you.


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DOMINIC Shillabeer took 5-14 to fire Kilve to a twowicket victory over Huish & Langport in Division 2 of the Somerset Cricket League.
Shillabeer tore through the Huish line-up to help bowl them out for 121, before C. Clemenson (32no) guided Kilve over the finish line.
Elsewhere in the division, North Newton beat Cheddar by 11 runs.
Batting first, Newton managed 158-6 from their 45 overs – Cheddar slumped to 147 all out in reply.
In Division 1, Bridgwater A were comfortably beaten by North Perrott, as the visitors cruised to a seven wicket victory.
Bridgwater A could only reach 104 all out batting first, with B. Coombes top scoring with 34 – in reply, Perrott eased to victory with plenty of time to spare.
Middlezoy were beaten by five wickets by North Curry, who reached their target with four overs to spare.
M. Troman (40) and N. Barnard (35) carried Zoy to 152-9 batting first, but North Curry had little trouble in reaching their target, despite 2-36 from Barnard.
Mark snuck to a one-wicket win at Trull in Division 5, thanks to a half-century from D. Worthington.
Chasing 152 to win, Worthington struck 69 as Mark crept home with one wicket to spare.
In Division 7, Wembdon Wyverns were thrashed by eight wickets at Winscombe after being rolled out for just 68.
Only Steve Pigden (31) made any noticeable contribution, as Winscombe eased to an emphatic win.
M. Wilkins took 4-18 for Middlezoy 2nd XI as they hammered East Hunstpill by 94 runs in Division 8S.
Wilkins' haul helped shoot Huntspill out for just 80, in pursuit of Middlezoy's first innings total of 174.
J. Brigers backed Wilkins up with 3-11, to add to his earlier score of 32 – N. Jones struck 46 at the top of the order to set up a winning position for Zoy.
Wembdon Academy were one-wicket winners over Wellington in a low scoring affair – J. Dunster 3-7 helped skittle Welly for just 95, before B. Lipscombe (19) helped Wembdon across the line.
Finally, Spaxton slumped to a heavy 118-run defeat against Watchet – D. Russell (34) and J. Venton (20) top scored for Spaxton, but they were unable to get close to Watchet's impressive score of 231-4.


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TWO Droitwich burglaries are now being linked by police.
A burglary which took place in the Dodderhill area between 6pm on Monday, March 3 and 6pm the following day.
Burglars entered through the back of the house by smashing a kitchen window before making an untidy search of the bedrooms – targeting jewellery and a computer.
They stole an Apple MacBook Air laptop with a 13ins screen; a lady's Omega divers watch with black face, orange bezel and black leather strap; a man's Chanel J12 chronograph black ceramic watch, a lady's blue square-cut topaz ring with a 16ct yellow gold band and white gold with diamonds twisted stone setting, which was purchased in the Bahamas, and a white gold Cartier nail design ring.
Cartier ring PC Nicky Burgess of Worcester Proactive CID said: "We are linking these burglaries because they both took place in the same part of Droitwich, at similar times and similar items were taken.
"We want to renew our appeal for witness to come forward and anyone who saw or heard any suspicious behaviour in the Dodderhill area of the town from early on Monday afternoon through to the early evening of Tuesday.
"Also, if anyone is offered any of these items, they should contact us immediately on the non emergency number 101 quoting incident number 524s 040314."
The other burglary in Dodderhill took place between 2pm and 8pm on Monday and anyone with information is asked to ring the same number quoting incident number 643s 030314.
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Nora Pflieger (Holmes) 1885-1971
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Nora (Stauffer) Pflieger (Holmes ) was born 14 Oct. 1885Birth: Oct. 14, 1885 Death: Mar. 16, 1971
Nora was the youngest living daughter of William and Ellen Stauffer Pflieger of Perkaise, PA. After high school Nora went to Millersville Teacher College for 2 years, until she realized that she was more suited to nursing. She attended Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia where she graduated in 1913 or 1914. She was the night supervisor of all nurses at the hospital when she married Harris Holmes in 1917. She was an active member of the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown, which still today supports Doylestown Hospital. Nora had 2 daughters, Alta and Janet.
Nora met and married Harris (Not Harrison) Holmes in 1917, she was an "Old Maid" of 30 and Harris was an old bachelor of 40.... must have been ** Love at first sight ** :) Harris and Stoney were running the Doylestown Worsted Mill with their father Crossley Holmes. Harris being the most suited to the business part with his father. After the Holmes family purchased it in the early 1900's, Harris went to England for the LOOMS and it was renamed "Clear Creek Worsted Mill".
About 1915, Harris built a very nice, 2 story with basement / hewn BLOCK home on Main Street (290 N. Main Street ~ It exists still today, 2012 IN Doylestown, PA.) in front of the Mill itself. Harris would say that he "Built the Cage to catch the Bird"..... They were a perfect match and soon Alta arrived in July of 1918 and then 3 years later, Janet in 1920.
Because of Nora's *Advanced Age* Alta was born in the Jewish Hospital in Phila. I will ask about Janet... I am Alta (and Edward C Ennis') 2nd child, daughter Barbi and I remember my grandparents very well. Ed and Alta had 2 war-babies and 1 boomer and there was ALWAYS room on our Pop-Pop's lap for all of us :)
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Peggy Noonan plays dumb about N.Y.-23
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And let's face it, nobody plays dumb like Peggy Noonan.
In her WSJ column this week, she sets aside nearly 1,300 words an analyze last week's election, which she robotically concludes were a nightmare for Democrats, and especially Obama because voters rose up against him in N.J. and VA., where new GOP governors were elected. And yes, while making that the central point of her column, Noonan completely ignored the N.J. and VA. exit polling which indicated most voters did not consider Obama when they cast their votes on Tuesday.
But that's par for the Noonan course.
More importantly though, was that out to those 1,300 words about Tuesday's elections, guess how many Noonan dedicated to the Congressional race in Upstate N.Y., which Democrats won in a shocker? Answer: 24 words.
But oh, were those 24 words were priceless [emphasis added]:
The congressional race in upstate New York was too messy, too local, and too full of jumbly facts to yield a theme that coheres.
The race--y'know the one where the red district went blue for the first time in nearly 150 years--was too confusing for Noonan to figure out. The federal race was of no interest to Noonan, who instead spent her column inferring all kinds of things about the president's political standing based local statewide races; races where the voters told pollsters that Obama was not a factor in their vote. Got it?
And oh yeah, N.Y.-23 was too local to be of any interest to Noonan.
Honestly, how does she even type that with a straight face, and how do her editors print it without a profound sense of embarrassment?
Note to Noonan: The whole reason N.Y.-23 took on national significance in the days running up to Tuesday, was because the race has been completely nationalized by conservatives, who poured in buckets of national money and tried to turn the race into a national referendum.
But when they lost, GOP cheerleaders like Noonan announced the race was too confusing to understand; to messy for her to figure out. Too local.
Like I said, nobody plays dumb like Peggy Noonan.
UPDATED: Perhaps this recent Politico headline will jog Noonan's memory about why the Upstate N.Y. election wasn't so "local":
NY-23 race first test of tea party power
Conservatives failed that test, of course. But Noonan prefers to play dumb.
UPDATED: Or maybe this will refresh Noonan's memory. It was from Steve Krakauer at Mediaite.com, pre-Election Day:
Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity really want Doug Hoffman to win that special congressional election in Upstate New York's 23rd district. It's not just because he's a 3rd party "Conservative" candidate in a race that saw the shunned, moderate Republican candidate Dede Scozzafava drop out and endorse the Democrat, Bill Owens.
It's because this race is a referendum on town halls, on tea partying, on the 9/12 Project.
That doesn't sound very "local," does it Peggy?
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Knowledge is Power Parent Conference - Rockland Jewish Community Campus
April 07, 2013 - West Nyack
The conference is designed for parents/guardians and grandparents. It will include sixteen workshops on topics such as advocating for your child, nutrition, exercise, and helping your family cope with divorce and other life events. There will be also sessions for parents of children who have learning disabilities, ADD and autism. The event also features a Resource Fair, where attendees will learn about local organizations and businesses.
'In the Heights' (EXTENDED!) - Westchester Broadway Theatre
Through April 07, 2013 - Elmsford
Now extended for 17 more performances through April 7, 2013! The 2008 Tony Award winning musical weaves a tale about three days in the life of Washington Heights, a vibrant and tight-knit community at the top of the island of Manhattan. It's a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. The unique and exhilarating score is a dazzling array of hip-hop, salsa, pop, soul, reggae, cha-cha, and mambo, including, "When You're Home," "It Won't Be Long Now," and "In The Heights." Show runs through March 17, 2013. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday matinees including lunch; Thursday, Friday Saturday, and Sunday Evenings including dinner.
Music for Aardvarks Family Time - JCC Rockland
April 07, 2013 - West Nyack
Families with kids ages 6 months-4 years old are invited to join Luke Montgomery of Music for Aardvarks for this hip, original, and fun music class featuring songs celebrating the lives of children in both an urban and suburban world. Participants can sing, dance, and jump in this interactive musical playground with instruments, bubbles, drums, and more.
Family Weekend Workshop - Create a Panoramic Mural - Hudson River Museum & Planetarium
April 07, 2013 - Yonkers
Creative activities inspired by the Museum's collections and exhibitions, led by Junior Docents. Appropriate for ages 7 and older. Join local artist Dahlia Broul to create a large-scale panoramic mural. Be a set designer and make your own miniature panorama, or pocket size "endless landscape" to take home.
Bagels-n-Blox - Temple Beth Torah
April 07, 2013 - Upper Nyack
Families with children 6 weeks - 3 years are invited for a morning of music with movement, engaging activities, and snacks.
Spring Salamanders - Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center
April 07, 2013 - Cornwall
Learn about these fascinating animals then take a guided walk in search of them. For adults and children ages 5 and older.
Dolly Day - Bergen County Zoo
April 07, 2013 - Paramus
Come meet Dolly, Bergen County Zoo's new Belgian Draft Horse. Tour the farmyard with one of of the zoo's knowledgeable docents, learn about Dolly and her new farm friends, sign her "welcome to your new home" card, check out farm artifacts, and make a Dolly button to take home.
10th Annual Lower Hudson Valley Engineering EXPO - White Plains High School
April 07, 2013 - White Plains
See and learn how everything is made, from robots to bridges, buildings, cars, and cell phones.
Chances are whatever you do today, an engineer had a role in it. Find out how engineering impacts what we eat, how we work, play, learn, travel, communicate, and stay healthy, at the 10th Annual Lower Hudson Valley Engineering EXPO on Sunday, April 7th, at White Plains High School.
This fun, hands-on learning event is free. Doors open at 11am, and the EXPO runs until 4pm at White Plains High School, 550 North Street in White Plains. Free parking is provided and food/beverages will be available for purchase. Plus, there will be plenty of giveaways and prizes, including Apple iPads. More information is available at beanengineer.org, and on facebook/lowerhudsonvalleyengineeringexpo.
More than 100 engineering exhibitors are participating, including representatives from over 40 of the region's leading learning institutions such as Rutgers, Cornell, Columbia, Penn State, Villanova, Manhattan, RPI, and SUNY. All fields of engineering will be featured: Civil, Structural, Chemical, Electrical, Biomedical, Computer, Mechanical, Petrochemical, Environmental, Materials, and Nuclear.
Engineering EXPO founder and organizer Mal McLaren, president and CEO of McLaren Engineering Group of West Nyack, NY says engineering ranks No. 1 in career opportunities for college graduates, and he encourages parents of children as young as middle schoolers to attend Engineering EXPO to expose them to the field.
"Engineers play a key role in virtually everything we do,"
McLaren says. "However, US businesses are experiencing a shortage of engineers, with 89% saying they have difficulty filling engineering positions. Our country and economy needs many more trained engineers, and the EXPO is designed to help meet this demand by encouraging more students to pursue engineering studies."
"If you have a child with an aptitude and interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), it would be a Sunday very well spent April 7th at the Engineering EXPO," McLaren says.
Family Sunday - Cropsey Community Farm
April 07, 2013 - New City
This family-friendly event includes a tour of the farm, a seasonal activity using natural materials, and a chance to work alongside the farm team in the field. Kids learn the importance of local agriculture and working with the natural environment. Activities are appropriate for kids ages 4 and up with their parents or guardians.
Magnificent Trees of The New York Botanical Garden - New York Botanical Garden
Through April 14, 2013 - Bronx
Larry Lederman, landscape photographer and member of NYBG's Board of Advisors, has spent years walking the garden grounds to observe and photograph trees and vistas in all seasons and at all times of day. Lush images featuring their diversity and visual impact are on view in the gallery space.
The New York Botanical Garden is home to more than 30,000 trees, some in woodland, some in groves, and some standing in solitary majesty. Magnificent Trees is lavishly illustrated with photographs by Larry Lederman and accompanied by descriptions by Todd A. Forrest, Arthur Ross vice president for horticulture and living collections at the garden. An authority on the diverse species present across the 250-acre landscape, Forrest details their fascinating histories -- from their vital role in Native American life and culture to their function in neutral territory during the Revolutionary War. Lederman captures their grandeur in hundreds of stunning images and portrays their diversity with photographs that reveal the trees in myriad fascinating perspectives: in landscape views that convey the garden's genius loci; portraits illustrating the architecture and profound visual impact of select trees; remarkable details of flowers, fruit, leaves, and bark; and impressionistic images, abstract in character yet beautiful in composition.
The Orchid Show - The New York Botanical Garden
Through April 22, 2013 - Bronx
The 11th annual exhibition celebrates this storied flower in all its amazing forms with thousands of brilliantly colored orchids. The largest exhibition of its kind in the United States also offers insight into caring for orchids, music from around the world, and a gorgeous setting for evening cocktails.
Elaborate and kaleidoscopic displays throughout the galleries of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory explode with orchids in an amazing array of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures. Tens of thousands of blooms -- blue and purple vandas, green and yellow cymbidiums, delicate pink and white moth orchids, and more -- stand out amid stately palms and exotic tropical leaves.
This year, The Orchid Show is designed by Francisca P. Coelho, Vivian and Edward Merrin Vice President for Glasshouses and Exhibitions at the Garden. Coehlho is best known for her plantsmanship and key role in the design and development of high profile shows in the Conservatory.
There will be demonstrations, Q&A's, guided tours, lectures, evening events, and classes. An All-Garden Pass includes admission to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Everett Children's Adventure Garden, Rock Garden, Tram Tour, and more. Through April 22.
Orchid Care Demonstrations - The New York Botanical Garden
Through April 22, 2013 - Bronx
A series of hands-on demonstrations shows you how to grow and care for orchids at home. Topics vary each weekend and cover the most frequently asked questions on topics such as Potting and Dividing Orchids, Basic Orchid Care, and Fragrant Orchids.
Music from the World of Orchids - The New York Botanical Garden
Through April 22, 2013 - Bronx
Orchids intrigue and inspire people in every country and culture. Enjoy a selection of music from around the world as different artists play popular tunes from a featured continent each weekend.
The Orchid Show Q&A - The New York Botanical Garden
Through April 22, 2013 - Bronx
Garden guides highlight parts of the permanent collection and special exhibition to add insight to your experience of The Orchid Show.
Nyack Winter Farmer's Market - Nyack Center
Through May 02, 2013 - Nyack
Farm market fans have no fear, the Nyack market is moving indoors for the winter. Familiar vendors from the summer market will be on hand each Thursday through May 2 selling locally-produced food, wine, baked goods, and more.
March for Babies Fundraiser - Blue Hill Plaza
Through May 05, 2013 - Pearl River
March of Dimes hosts this five mile walk and fundraiser. Registration starts at 9am. Walk starts at 10am.
Preschool Playgroup - Kirkbride Hall
Through May 14, 2013 - Stony Point
Parents with pre-schoolers are invited to this weekly playgroup, which meets most Tuesdays (skips March 26) through May 14. Kirkbride Hall is a gymnasium with plenty of space for kids to run, jump, dance or otherwise have fun.
Preschool Playgroup - Kirkbride Hall
Through May 15, 2013 - Stony Point
Parents with pre-schoolers are invited to this weekly playgroup, which meets most Wednesdays (skips March 27) through May 15. Kirkbride Hall is a gymnasium with plenty of space for kids to run, jump, dance or otherwise have fun.
The Panoramic River: the Hudson and the Thames - Hudson River Museum
Through May 19, 2013 - Yonkers
In the late 18th century, British artists developed the large-scale panorama, which became a popular form of entertainment in Europe and the United States. The Hudson River Museum's exhibition, "The Panoramic River: the Hudson and the Thames," explores the panoramic vista as the ideal expression for a new, all-embracing way of seeing the landscape that influenced how the public and artists perceived it as well. By the early 19th century, painters such as Robert Havell Jr. worked to express this panoramic perspective in their choice and depiction of vistas. Havell and other artists in the exhibition such as Thomas Cole, Jasper Cropsey, and John Kensett, favored the chain of cities, suburbs, and countryside along these two rivers, where horizontal planes and historical associations gave form to both artistic and cultural expression.
"The Panoramic River" features loans from museums, galleries, and private collections. Museums lending paintings include: Baltimore Museum of Art; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Fenimore Art Museum, The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College; Maryland State Archives; Metropolitan Museum of Art; The New-York Historical Society; and Princeton University Art Museum.
"The Panoramic River" is organized by Hudson River Museum co-curators Bartholomew Bland, Director of Curatorial Affairs, and Laura Vookles, Chief Curator of Collections. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue with additional essays by Pat Hardy, Curator of Paintings, Prints and Drawings, Museum of London, and Geoff Snell, Doctoral Student, University of Sussex and the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, England.
The exhibition and the accompanying catalogue have been made possible by a generous grant from the Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Horowitz Foundation for the Arts, Inc. On view through May 19, 2013.
Jake Talks - Rockland World Radio
Through May 20, 2013 - Nyack
The JCC is seeking local teens for its weekly internet radio show, Jake Talks. Students will cover news and "hot topics" while having fun and learning the ins and outs of radio broadcasting. The show airs live each Monday at 5pm. Hear the show at rocklandworldradio.com. Listeners can call in to share their views by dialing 845-353-2910. Interested participants should contact Cathie Izen at email@example.com, 845-362-4400 extension 103. Each Monday through May 20.
Manolo Valdes Monumental Sculptures - The New York Botanical Garden
Through May 26, 2013 - Bronx
Drawing inspiration from the natural landscape of the Botanical Garden, seven towering sculptures by acclaimed Spanish artist Manolo Valdes showcase the relationship between art and nature.
Milk & Cookies Playgroup (Mommy & Me) - The Gerrard Berman Day School - Solomon Schechter of North Jersey
Through June 05, 2013 - Oakland
The school invites mothers and their pre-schoolers to this weekly playgroup with music & movement, arts & crafts, celebrations of the Jewish holidays, and Hebrew stories. Group meets each Wednesday through June 5.
Home Ecologists - Tenafly Nature Center
Through June 06, 2013 - Tenafly
Home schooled children ages 5-12 will discover ecological and biological principles and gain an appreciation and understanding of the natural world at this monthly program, held the first Thursday of each month. Each two-hour program will consist of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning and close observations on a 380-acre living museum. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Parents can sign up for the series or just a single session. Through June 6.
Junior Congregation - New City Jewish Center
Through June 15, 2013 - New City
Kids review highlights of the synagogue's weekly Shabbat service, discuss the weekly Torah portion, play games, then lead the congregation in prayers. Saturdays through June 15.
Junior Junior Congregation - New City Jewish Center
Through June 15, 2013 - New City
kids pre-school through second grade can sing Shabbat songs, talk about the Torah portion of the week, have a snack, then return to the main sanctuary to lead the congregation in Adon Olam. Saturdays through June 15.
Salsa Sundays - Gagliardi Studio & Gallery
Through October 28, 2013 - Nyack
Children and their parents are invited to enjoy Salsa music while dancing with each other. There will be an informal beginners and Afro Cuban style dance lesson. Registration is requested.
Family Friendly Friday Night Service - Congregation Sons of Israel
Through December 06, 2013 - Upper Nyack
Families with young children are invited to this special service featuring singing, dancing, a puppet show, challah, and grape juice.
African Dance Workshop - Spring Valley Youth Bureau
Through December 26, 2013 - Spring Valley
Harambee Dance Company, fabulous performers of African dance and music, teach this weekly workshop. Registration is requested.
Tot Shabbat - Congregation Sons of Israel
Through December 28, 2013 - Upper Nyack
Families with young children are invited to celebrate Shabbat each Saturday morning with lessons, stories, and games.
Seasonal Workshop - Jill's Ceramics
Through December 30, 2013 - West Nyack
Jill will help artists of all ages design seasonal or holiday-themed crafts. Her selection includes jewelry boxes, candy dishes, mugs, plates, picture frames, vases, and more. Pieces can be taken home that day or left for glazing. Fee includes instruction. Pre-registration is requested. Toddler workshops are held each Monday and Tuesday. All-ages workshops are held each Friday.
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