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ITEM#: 14346065Personnel: Aaron Barrett (vocals, guitar); John Christianson (vocals, trumpet); Dan Regan (vocals, trombone); Ryland Steen (vocals, drums, percussion); Derek Gibbs (vocals); Matt Appleton (saxophone, baritone saxophone, organ). Audio Mixer: David Irish. Recording information: Music Inc Studios. For nearly two decades, Reel Big Fish have made a name for themselves with their brand of butt-rock-influenced, hyper-sarcastic third wave ska, shying away from the typical ska-punk touchstones in favor of a sound that captures the bombast and guitar heroics of hair metal. While members have come and gone in the time leading up to Candy Coated Fury, the band's seventh studio album (and first new material in five years), the band still feels like the old familiar Reel Big Fish most ska fans will remember from the mid-'90s. Not a lot has changed musically, and the album feels like it could've easily been the follow-up to Why Do They Rock So Hard?, but with ska being more of a traditionalist's art form, Reel Big Fish make the familiarity work for them. Putting the focus on misanthropic fun, tracks like "Everyone Else Is an Asshole," "She's Not the End of the World," and "I Love/You Suck" deliver some of the meanest fun thanks to their relentlessly upbeat tempos and bouncy rhythms, hiding a derisive sneer behind a wall of gang vocals and effervescent horns. Though folks who are unfamiliar with the band would probably do better to start with classic albums like Turn the Radio Off and Why Do They Rock So Hard?, longtime fans and lapsed ska fanatics will immediately feel transported back to the glory days of the third wave revival, making Candy Coated Fury a welcome reminder that Reel Big Fish are alive, kicking, and still not afraid to take a shot at love gone sour with a smile and a few monstrous riffs. ~ Gregory Heaney
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To be a great player several things are needed. However, the one thing all great players have in common is their mental approach. They have the will to win, a desire to be the best, and a work ethic to go with it. They are also mentally tough and know the game. Jordan, Bird, Magic, all the great ones have this.
Speed, height, and athletic ability are also requisites in varying degrees. There are no slow, 5'8 inch plodders in the NBA.
One of the things that contributed to Jordan's greatness and is often overlooked was his huge hands. Huge hands make basketball a bit easier, just like speed, height, and athletic ability do.
So if you are looking for the next Jordan look at his hands too.
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Kobe's the closest to MJ for numerous reasons. Body type, athleticism, skills and ability all track. Kobe's always tries to act like Jordan, too. He's nowhere near as clutch as MJ, but he has his moments. Anyone who disagrees obviously didn't sit through overtime of game 4 of the 2000 finals.
But Kobe doesn't have one-tenth of the heart Jordan did, which is why he'll never get close to Jordan's legacy.
It also doesn't help he's become an almost Jalen-esque defender. All the ability in the world, but he doesn't work at it anymore.
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I think Kobe Bryant has the most talent in the NBA right now, and could be the best player in the game if he had a little mroe heart.
I think everyone has to admit that Dwyane Wade has heart. This kid has shown it all these playoffs.

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Morning of Fire: John Kendrick's Daring American Odyssey in the Pacific : Four years after the Revolutionary War, America's independence was still in doubt. To survive, the new nation needed money and a vital surge in trade. In the back rooms of Boston, a daring plan was launched by a group of merchants and ship owners: to send two ships on a desperate mission around Cape Horn and into the Pacific Ocean. They wanted to establish new trade with China, settle an outpost on territory claimed by the Spanish, and find the legendary Northwest Passage - the fabled waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The adventure would bring the world to the brink of war. The man chosen to lead the expedition was John Kendrick - a master navigator and a charismatic captain of privateers during the Revolution. On the far side of the world, Kendrick would have to rely on his bravery, his charm, and most of all his remarkable resolve to navigate unknown waters, negotiate with cutthroat imperialists from England and Spain, and form alliances with natives hit hard by early encounters with Europeans. Seventeen years before Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific coast, Kendrick established the first American outpost on what would become Vancouver Island. He then traveled into the cauldron of an inter tribal war in the Hawaiian Islands before moving into the far ports of Macao, China, and Kushimoto, Japan, where he narrowly escaped capture by a troop of samurai. Throughout the seven-year journey, Kendrick faced a subordinate officer who wanted to usurp his command, Spanish officials who wanted him captured, and a rival British captain who wanted him dead. Morning of Fire follows Kendrick through each perilous turn of his adventures aboard the Lady Washington and the Columbia Rediviva. This meticulously researched story uncovers the full scope of a landmark American voyage that came at the volatile close of the eighteenth century, a time when superpowers Spain and Britain clashed over territory and the fledgling United States stood caught in the middle. As Scott Ridley relates Kendrick's fateful struggle to plant the seed of an "empire of liberty" in the Pacific, he shapes a bold and exciting chronicle of a momentous odyssey. Morning of Fire is popular history at its best.
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Deputy Dr. Julius Reisz, one of the Jewish Deputies in Czocho-Slovakia, speaking here with the J.T.A. representative of the blood libel affair in Czecho-Slovakia, said that it would not be a difficult thing to get the Government to quash the proceedings. But the Jewish population and the Jewish Parliamentary representatives, he went on, do not wish the blood libel affair to end in such a nebulous manner. The Jews are interested in having the blood-libel disproved by the ordinary method of public legal procedure.
The present Minister of Justice, he said, is a member of the Social Democratic Party and is himself a Jew, and because he is a Jew he is anxious, and justly so, that it should not be said that he is interfering in a trial of this nature. Justice is independent of the Government. If the Minister of Justice or any other higher authority were to give the slightest hint to the State Prosecutor how they should act, it would be immediately alleged on the antisemitic side that there is really something in' the blood libel, since it is necessary for a Jewish Minister or for the State to exercise pressure to get it withdrawn. It is for this reason that the law court and the State Attorney are being given perhaps even too much lattitude, leaving them a completely free hand, and that is why the affair has been dragging almost for two years. But if it drags much longer, and it seems that the court is not bringing it to an end, the Government will certainly have to tell the State Prosecutor that every trial must finish some time, and that much bigger trials have not dragged for years in the court of first instance.
The Jewish Parliamentary Deputies will not allow a few officials who have compromised themselves by bringing up the libel to drag the case now from year to year to prevent the court finding that the entire accusation was an invention. But we look to the trial to clear Jews of the absurd blood libel and to demonstrate again to the world at large the baselessness of this accusation against us.


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On Trend: Elegant Embellishments
'Tis the season for an abundance of sparkle and shine and my favorite way to do this is with a subtle embellishment. Jewels, beading, bows—a little touch makes a big statement. And I love that I'm finding so many non-black items. While black is always chic, try mixing it up this season with navy, grays and whites.
The Best: Winter Hats
You know what they say about heat escaping from your head without proper protection…so obey your Grandmother and remember your hat this winter. And don't just throw on the same old stocking cap, try one of these sophisticated shapes. Warmth and style don't have to be mutually exclusive.
Must-Have: Tasha Necklace
Statement necklaces have been a hot item all season, but this one takes the cake. More of a jeweled collar, this Tasha necklace will take any simple top or dress you have and turn it into a stunner! The ribbon tie is a darling detail that finishes it off in the back and enables you to wear it at a variety of lengths. And for $48, who wouldn't want this piece that can transform almost anything you already own from drab to fab?
Line I Love: Chelsea Flower
Designed for the spirited and independant woman, Chelsea Flower was launched in the spring of 2007. Focusing on staple pieces and wearable silhouettes, the line is a go-to for every fashionable girl (Kelly Ripa, Blake Lively and the Kardashians are fans). Made up of wearable silk blouses and dresses with delicate beading and embroidery, Chelsea Flower is flirty, trend-driven and modern, while still feeling timeless. Perfect for that holiday party, date night or to add some pizazz to your work wardrobe.
Chelsea Flower is available at Esther and Vie.
K. Hall expansion
One of my favorite local boutiques is K. Hall Designs. I have previously written about the pop-up shop in Plaza Frontenac, and now I'm thrilled the company is expanding its flagship store in Brentwood. After listening to customer feedback, K. Hall has more than doubled its retail space, allowing for an optimal customer shopping experience. The expansion opens up room to increase the fragrance selection, add more clothing and jewelry, as well as a larger, more expansive selection of functional houseware goods and a large variety of gifts from local artists and vendors. Many consider K. Hall one of the best places to shop for gifts, so this improvement is coming at the perfect time!
Elegant Eyewear
Elegant Eyewear has just opened in Creve Coeur Plaza. One of the largest reading glass and sunglass stores in the country, it carries more than 12,000 styles varying from $5 to $190 a pair. Featuring brands such as Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Cinzi and many private labels, there is a wide selection of styles for every type of customer. Owned by Fran and Steve Zamler, the store is stocked full of fabulous eyewear that is both fashionable and functional.
Elegant Eyewear is located at 736 N. New Ballas Road.
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Marta's Boutique
8827 Ladue Road, 721-3056; 1352 Clarkson Clayton Center, 636-227-8831
Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At Marta's Boutique, it's all in the family.
Owned by Marta Gaska and her daughters, Lauren and Tanya, the boutique, with locations in Ladue and Ellisville, is truly a family-run business, says assistant manager Kortney Grenko. Each item is hand-picked by the three-woman-team, meaning that the store offers clothing for a variety of ages.
"Someone older, in their 60s, all the way down to someone in their late teens can find something here," Grenko says.
The store carries basics and trendy pieces not commonly found elsewhere, for women who want to "have a little sass in their outfit," Grenko says. Marta's is the only boutique in the area that carries Joseph Ribkoff's designs, and also carries dress pants by Lisette L, a favorite of Kathie Lee Gifford and Oprah Winfrey.
But what keeps customers coming back isn't just the chic clothing or hard-to-find brands, but the service, Grenko says. "When someone comes in, we'll help them pick out an entire wardrobe. We're their personal shoppers. Every time they come, it's not just to shop, it's to create an outfit, have a good time and leave happy."


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BAKERY firm Greggs wants to build a factory that could create 300 jobs at Solstice Park, Amesbury.
In a planning application the company says the development is important to its expansion plans in the south west.
Its stores in Wiltshire and neighbouring counties curently have to rely on deliveries from Twickenham and Enfield in London, Birmingham and Treforest in South Wales.
It would like to have up to 250 shops in the region, but to supply them all it would need to ensure shorter delivery times for its fresh produce.
The development would mean a fleet of Greggs' 17ft delivery vans making two daily deliveries to every shop – one taking bread and cakes in the early morning and the second dropping off drinks and crisps in the late afternoon or early evening.
There would also be lorries delivering raw materials to the factory, mainly on weekdays.
The company says there should be a maximum of 202 lorry movements a day.
A two-storey office block with changing and restaurant facilities for staff would be attached to the bakery, which would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The site, bounded by Equinox Drive and Solar Way, would have 140 car parking spaces.
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MUSICIANS came together for an evening to raise money for Hereford's breast cancer charity Haven.
Headlining the evening was talented Welsh singer, songwriter Angharad and her band, who performed a selection of original songs and covers which had the audience calling for more. Other acts included Stainless Steve, 16-year-old guitarist James Perry, all-woman band Tarion and 17-year-old singer-songwriter Rhiannon Griffiths.
Event organiser, Amanda Lloyd , who sings and plays conga drums with Tarion, said "We are delighted that so many people turned out to watch us play and support such a worthwhile cause, we raised a total of £290 for The Haven, which provides wonderful support for those diagnosed and receiving treatment for breast cancer.
"A big thank you to the Kings Arms for supplying such a great venue, to all the performers and those who donated raffle prizes for the event and of course the audience for coming along to make the evening such a great success."


text: Rockstar Edinburgh Whiskey is an alcoholic drink featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It can be found inside most houses, but cannot be drunk by the player. You can see the words "Old No. 7" in the bottle, suggesting that the game's developers took a picture of Jack Daniel's whiskey, then covered up the words. The name references Rockstar North where Edinburgh is the location of the company's studio.


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Reviews - Hotel U Staré Paní4
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Great breakfast and location but service hit and miss
On the plus side: location is brilliant, very close to the famous Old Town Square and transport links, breakfast was ample and tasty.
Negative: the room had a sewage smell to it, being an ancient building, the smell came and went, A/C unit helped a bit. Bed linen wasn't changed in 4 days but after checkout they pointed out that the bedding was dirty (!) and wanted "compensation" for "extra cleaning". If they changed it regularly, it would have been a different story. The bed itself was not very comfy and the pillows were lumpy. TV only in Czech and we couldn't work out the channels, no Satellite and no guide. The front office staff was generally friendly, but not very knowledgeable, sent us on a wild goose chase for a cable car to go to the Castle.
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Hovels little quiet hotel right in the centre of the Prague.
5 min walk to the Vacvske Namesti and 3 min walk to the Old Square. Great position. Highly recommended!
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The hotel is decorated with evocative, large scale images of the city in the late 19th/early 20th century. My only complaint was the racket the mini bar fridge moter made, so I pulled the plug at night. Food is the standard breakfast choice I've had in hotels all over Europe.
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In Source:Cutter, William Richard. Index to Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of the State of Massachusetts, p. 3:1608, it says "The surname Canterbury is of ancient England origin, derived from the place name. In the early American records it is also spelled Canglebury, Cantilbury, etc. There were two immigrants of the family in Massachusetts among the first settlers, Cornelius and William."
In Source:Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts, Vol. II (1656-1662), where William Cantlebury lived, we find the name spelled Canterbery, Canterbury, Cantlebery, Cantlebury, and Cantleburye, all referring to just William and his immediate family. In the Salem town meeting of 26 Feb 1638/39, land is granted to "Will Cantilbury".


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Clarence Glen "Mick" Bird, 95, of Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 25, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, following a short illness. Mick was the son of the late Lonnie L. and Eva (Shafer) Bird and step-mother, Helen Mae Bird. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William Hoyt Bird, Carl Bird and John Paul Bird; sisters, Ruth Litton and Eva Ricketts; and grandson, Daniel Paul Bird II.
He was a member of Thorofare Community Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in WWII. He was also a retired supervisor in construction for Union Carbide after 42 years of service. Mick was also a charter board member of Clendenin Little League.
Mick is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Nona (Shamblin) Bird; sons, Daniel "Harley" (Cindy) Bird of Clendenin, William "Bill" (Penny) Bird of Friendly, David "Squirrel" (Pam) Bird, Steven "Moose" (Jeannie) Bird and Mike "Clyde" Bird all of Clendenin; daughter, Rebecca "Becky" (Mike) Sholes of Clendenin; sisters, R. Carolyn Weyant of Somerset, Pa., Betty (Don) Barbarow of Ripley, Pat (Jim) Galbreath of Mineral Wells, Mary "Tenny" Bird of Clendenin, Shirley Jo (Chris) Stone of Wendell, NC; brother, and Don (Helen) Bird of Sissonville; grandchildren, Mandy (David), Adam (Chelsie), Molley (Todd), Emily, Scott, Brian (MaryAnna), Buffy and Coleman; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Harley, Houston, Hayley, Ryan, Matthew, Allie Grace and Averie.
Mick's funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 28 at Matics Funeral Home, Clen-denin with Pastors Claude Holley Jr. and Greg Estep officiating. Burial will be at Shamblin Cemetery, Thorofare Road, Clendenin. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 27 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston.
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I had 4 treatments of Fraxel restore, and 2 IPL's were included in the price. I chose this Dr. because the price was good compared to others, close to my house, and I had had IPL with her before. She recommended I have thermage, which was cheaper, but after reading reviews here I was scared of that, and had seen more favorable worth it reviews for fraxel, so I chose Fraxel. She is a sweet Dr. and the help is nice.The office required me to come in an hour before and used a numbing cream. The Dr. performed the actual procedure. Once I was numb I was treated with the Fraxel. Pain was minimal, but it is not comfortable. I could compare it to heating pinpricks on your skin in small selected areas, and the Dr. went over and over some spots. Afterwards my face was super red which subsided by the next day.I also had swelling especially around eyes which was ok because it looked just a little temporarily plumped, and less wrinkled.
I looked like I had a sunburn for a few days. After 2-3 days the peeling starts. I had 7-10 days of peeling and mild scabbing after each treatment. I still went about my day and wore makeup, but I do not work so I may have felt differently going to a job. I didn't think it looked that bad, just super dry. My kids never said what happened to your face or anything, and normally they would! After the second treatment I got a blister on one side of my nose where my eyeglasses pad had rubbed. This same side still has a red scar, and also under eye area is crepey looking and has a small brown spot. I do not know if the settings were too high, if it was the Dr. or just my skin's reaction, or what? I It is not severely disfiguring or anything, but my goal of having smoother younger skin, and wearing less makeup is not going to happen. I actually have to wear a little more to cover areas. I also hoped that this would minimize my pores, but it definetly did not. One small area of faint acne scars seems better, but it is hardly worth the trade off of these other scar and brown spot. BTW I faithfully wore sunscreen and followed Dr. orders following procedures.


text: Cape Town - Proteas' coach Gary Kirsten is satisfied with the progress the T20 squad is making ahead of their ICC World Twenty20 challenge. The Proteas won their warm-up match against New Zealand by nine runs on Monday, and have made steady improvements since preparations began in June earlier this year. "It was a very good exercise for us," Kirsten said after the win. "I said from the outset that the importance of our tour to Zimbabwe was to play more warm-up games to get a feel for what our combinations are and what our strategies are going to be."I think we definitely got a lot closer to that, we move into the tournament and it's really about getting our thinking and execution right in the moments that count." The win was highlighted by the Proteas' finishing, with both the batsmen and the bowlers taking it away from the opposition in the dying overs. Albie Morkel (15 off 4 balls) and Farhaan Behardien (24 off 12 balls) scored 24 runs off the last seven balls of the innings to lift the Proteas to 186. At the other end Dale Steyn's three wickets for five runs in the 18th over took New Zealand out of the game. "I'm glad we had a close game and we had to defend a score, it worked out really well from that perspective," Kirsten said. "I think our execution was fairly good throughout the game, Taylor came in and played a good knock, for us it's about being clearer in those situations about what each bowler is looking to do, and giving himself the best chance to set that up right." The coaching staff's decision to open with Faf du Plessis and Richard Levi had a two-pronged effect, according to Kirsten."Faf (du Plessis) has done well in the IPL batting at the top of the order, so we wanted to give ourselves some options at the top. He also wanted to get in batting a little bit, he is a great player and he hasn't had much chance to bat over the last month or so. He played nicely so I was pleased with that. "They played the spin well," Kirsten said about his openers. "That is something that we worked a lot on. We had four overs of spin upfront in the power play and that's going to be important in this tournament. Each guy has done a lot of thinking of how he want to play spin and there were some good signs."


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January 4, 2013, HBR Blog Network
Justin Fox is editorial director of the Harvard Business Review Group and author of The Myth of the Rational Market: A History of Risk, Reward, and Delusion on Wall Street.
"By almost any market test, economics is the premier social science," Stanford University economist Edward Lazear wrote just over a decade ago. "The field attracts the most students, enjoys the attention of policy-makers and journalists, and gains notice, both positive and negative, from other scientists."
Triumphalism like that calls for a comeuppance, of course. So, as the nation's (and a lot of the world's) economists gather this weekend in San Diego for their annual hoedown, it's worth asking: Are there any signs that the imperialist era of economics might finally be coming to an end?...


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Aw man u need to record uself doing the MC Hammer dance XD This is gonn be great can't wait xxx
I'll do the MC Hammer dance when the cosplay is finished. :)
Omg its Oyataka sama :)
Oyakata-sama!!!! My Lord!!!! *cries with joy* Sorry. XDD Shingen is just so amazing, hope I get to see you in this costume!
O...Oya...oya oya...oya....oya......!!! O____O *Fangasm* THIS! I hope to see this when it's done, I really, REALLY do!!
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Konami was proud to reveal that Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 has partnered with the Argentine Football Association so that all of the Primera División clubs will be faithfully represented in the game.
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For this year's installment, Konami offers us not only the opportunity to pick from football legends both past and present, but the ability to pick the world's fastest man in our starting XI.
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We're a man down after Rich and Jack spent Thursday galavanting around Brighton, but better late than never we are here with episode 70 of the TrueAchievements Podcast.
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Konami are taking us on a visit to Camp Nou as they partner with FC Barcelona for the newest instalment of their long-running franchise
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While it's certainly not a surprise to see that Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 is releasing later this year on the Xbox One, there are some small bits of information in the store listings that might excite fans of the franchise.
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Giving for Declan
by Mike Coffey
As the Fighting Irish prepare to compete for the National Championship for the first time since 1988, an anonymous Notre Dame alum has issued a $5,000 matching gift opportunity in support the Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial Fund. As you probably remember, Declan is the student that was tragically killed just over two years ago while filming the Notre Dame football team. This opportunity is meant to encourage readers of ND Nation to remember and celebrate Declan's life in these last few weeks before the big game. To make a gift, please visit this link
As you may have seen, yesterday there was an article about Declan, the Sullivan family and Horizons for Youth in the New York Times
There is no question that Declan's tragedy had an impact on this football team. The Sullivan family story is one of forgiveness and Declan's Memorial Fund is now bringing positive change to lives several of Chicago's deserving youth. Let's take this opportunity to help them.


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I'm a pretty decent, genuine guy just looking to meet other non-psychotic people. Friends are cool - who doesn't need more people to split bottles of wine with? Casual dates are my main goal right now. Perhaps more, if I find the right guy. I'm not sure what "the right guy" is but I have a pretty specific list of what it's not.
Outside of that, I have a large (at least for my introverted self) number of close friends who really mean the world to me. And I just helped my best friend transition into motherhood with the birth of my godson. It was an awesome and harrowing experience.
Listening. It's what I do for a living.
Corny jokes.
My remaining talents are best disclosed on the third to fifth date.
Movies - So, the gayest thing about me is probably that I've never seen a musical I didn't love. They're my guilty pleasure. I generally like dramas (Doubt) or comedies (Juno). I don't like horror movies or romances, except for the Notebook which always make me boo-hoo. Like anySouthern gay man should be able to, I can recite virtually the entire script for Steel Magnolias and Fried Green Tomatoes.
TV - Mad Men, The Office, Parks and Rec, Big Bang Theory
Then the old shows like the Jeffersons, Golden Girls, All in the Family etc. You know, the stuff from when Nick at Nite was good.
Music -I would say my musical taste is more broad than strong. I can listen to pretty much anything. My Pandora jumps from Haydn to Frank Sinatra to Madonna to MGMT so I can't really answer this specifically.
Food - my favorite food to cook is Italian. But I'm not a picky eater at all, will pretty much try anything and like all types of cuisine.
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Red wine and/or whiskey
Professional grade cookware
A comfortable bed
Ways to improve myself and keep learning.
The chores I need to do.
Food money and sex. Those are always in the back of my mind.


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If you're looking for a special gift for someone for the holidays, then stop by the book sales sponsored by the Genesis Volunteers.
Registration is not required.
The Genesis Volunteers book sales will be Monday, March 21, and Tuesday, March 22, Genesis Hospital main lobby; and Wednesday, March 23 at the Genesis HealthPlex. All sales are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's a great opportunity to pick up some gifts and books for Easter baskets! If you'd like more information, call the Volunteer Services office at (740) 454-4700.
Coal Miners Appreciation Day
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FALLBROOK -- Officials at the Fallbrook Public Utility District are recommending its board use a $231,359 refund from the San Diego County Water Authority to go toward the purchase of land around the Red Mountain Reservoir.
The district board meets at 4 p.m. Monday at the district board room, 990 E. Mission Road, to discuss the proposal.
District General Manager Keith Lewinger said Friday that the district has been trying to buy the Red Mountain Ranch land for a couple years. A nearby reservoir could provide water during an emergency for a few weeks, Lewinger said.
The owners of the land, which is uphill of the reservoir, want to build houses on the property, Lewinger said.
"If they built homes, the waste from the septic tanks could leach into the reservoir," Lewinger said.
The other option could be to refund the money to the district's approximate 8,600 water customers. But Lewinger said buying the land benefits all the ratepayers.
An unresolved question is precisely how much the land would cost the district.


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Durham, N.C. — In the days before the highly anticipated Triple-A All-Star game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, baseball fans will flock to Durham for fun events and festivities.
It all kicks off Saturday with the free All-Star Fan Fest and Block Party. Starting at 11 a.m., guests can get a free tour of the ballpark, including the team clubhouses, take batting practice on the field, and enjoy family fun like face painting, caricature artists and balloon animals.
Later in the day, Blackwell Street will be shut down for the Block Party, which starts at 6 p.m. Live music performances are just one aspect of the event. The Baseball Project, a collaboration that includes rockers from R.E.M. and The Dream Syndicate, are headlining the show at 8:45 p.m. You can bet there will be some great local food trucks, including Only Burger, Chirba Chirba and Porchetta, and craft beer in this street festival.
On Monday, head to the ballpark for the Triple-A Home Run Derby. Six of the game's best hitters, including International League all-time home run leader Mike Hessman and former Durham Bulls MVP Dan Johnson, will take aim at the DBAP's Snorting Bull. It's not just fun to watch – fans can win prizes too!
- The first time the Bull is hit, everyone at the derby will win a free steak taco from Moe's.
- Every other time the Bull is hit, one fan will win a $100 gift card to Angus Barn.
- If the Bull is hit 15 times during the competition, one lucky fan could win $15,000!
Other attractions at the Home Run Derby include a softball home run show, The Olate Dogs performing canines in between rounds, and fireworks after the derby.
Both teams will have a practice session open to the public from 2-5 p.m. Tuesday. Fans can watch the workouts and get autographs:
- 2:15-3:15 p.m.: IL batting practice
- 2:45-3:15 p.m.: PCL autograph session
- 3:30-4 p.m.: IL autograph session
- 4-5 p.m.: PCL batting practice
Wednesday night is the event we've all been waiting for – the Triple-A All-Star Game! Top prospects representing every Major League team will compete in Minor League Baseball's most prestigious event. There will be a fireworks show after the game. Limited tickets are still available!


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Oh, there's something about men in uniform when you know they've got British accents, too! Prince Harry (my fave) posed with his brother Prince William for a painting by artist Nicky Phillips to hang in London's National Portrait Gallery. [Times of London UK]


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Lenovo Vibe Z smartphone was launched in November 2013. The phone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at a PPI of 401 pixels per inch.
The Lenovo Vibe Z is powered by 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and it comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Lenovo Vibe Z packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
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Thank you
Dr. Walter Orenstein is a professor and Associate Director of the Emory Vaccine Center at Emory University. He previously served as director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Immunization Program and consulted on polio eradication programs for the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization.
November 20, 2013 / Trevor Mundel, Walt Orenstein
To follow is an editorial about the 2011 polio outbreak in China and what needs to be done to achieve eradication globally. It appears in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Full Blog Post ›
October 29, 2013 / Walt Orenstein
I was saddened to learn yesterday of a tragic development in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria. The World Health Organization reports that polio, a crippling and often deadly virus, has resurfaced 14 years after being driven from the country. Thankfully,
the Syrian Ministry of Health and its regional counterparts appear to grasp the threat posed by the outbreak and have sprung into action. A vaccination campaign is already underway in the affected area, the first of many planned for the country and region
in the coming weeks.
April 27, 2011 / Walt Orenstein
Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. It invades the nervous system and can quickly cause paralysis. Thanks to global immunization campaigns, polio has been reduced by 99 percent globally, and eradication is within reach. We've even provided
this handy and visually pleasing infographic to give you a better sense of how close we really are.
February 15, 2011 / Walt Orenstein
We are so close to
eradicating polio. This crippling disease, which largely has been forgotten in the United States and Europe because of successful vaccination programs, still threatens children in a number of places around the world.
January 31, 2011 / Walt Orenstein
Today, Bill Gates and a panel of experts met at the Roosevelt House in New York City to launch Bill's annual letter and to discuss the extraordinary progress in the fight to eradicate
polio and the enormous lifesaving potential of
"Our desire to bring every good thing to our children is a force for good throughout the world. It's what propels societies forward." —Melinda Gates
The Global Fund has helped to deliver more than 190 million bed nets to protect families from malaria.
"The world faces a clear choice. If we invest relatively small amounts, many more poor farmers will be able to feed their families." —Bill Gates, 2012 Annual Letter
"When it come to global health, Bill and I are optimists—but we're impatient optimists. Tremendous progress is being made. But there is still so much we're impatient to see done." —Melinda French Gates
In Senegal, 80% of households now have a bed net, helping the number of malaria cases there drop 50% in a single year.
©2017 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation


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Ring Cushion
Shown in Star (7410). Needles are DPNs; also required is approximately 20cm (8in) ribbon, approximately 44x22cm (17.5x8.75in) fabric, and stuffing.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A Central Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting a woman after his friends were beaten in a fight.
A Volusia County judge sentenced 24-year-old Willie Poindexter on Tuesday. A jury found Poindexter guilty in June of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.
Prosecutors say Poindexter fatally shot 24-year-old Katie Burson and wounded 24-year-old Lashanna Bates after some of his female friends lost a brawl with another group of women at a Daytona Beach gas station in August 2011. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that both groups had partied earlier in the evening at a nightclub where Poindexter worked as a bouncer.
Prosecutors say Poindexter fired a .22-caliber rifle that he owned into the group, but the weapon was never recovered.
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Brick pavers will adorn the center's riverfront patio to be used extensively by University alumni and friends. Your personalized paver will be a permanent reminder of your Titan pride. Remember loved ones, honor friends and family or commemorate special occasions by purchasing a paver to be embedded in the patio. The pavers are available in two sizes: 4-by-8 inches and 8-by-8 inches.
Make a gift to the building today! Donors of $1,000 or more will be recognized on a plaque in the great hall and any first time donor to UW Oshkosh will have their gift matched by an alumna dedicated to the success of this campaign. Matching funds are designated for general construction and do not offset the cost of bricks.
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South American round trip :D
Am a kind of guy who dont like to speak about myself,its personal :D .....and am NOT an extrovertal person!
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Im a nubie :)
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Olfactory bulbectomy is the ablation of the Olfactory bulb.
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Olfactory bulbectomy has been used to study the development depression in animals:[1] The olfactory bulbectomy in rodents results in a disruption of the limbic-hypothalamic axis with the consequence of behavioral, neurochemical, neuroendocrine and neuroimmune changes, of which many resemble changes seen in depressed patients. It is still not clear how bulbectomy in animals actually relates to depression in humans. It might simply result from a high intensity of chronic stressor caused by chronic sensory deprivation. This model shows high predictive validity as it mimics the slow onset of antidepressant action reported in clinical studies, responding chronic but not subchronic antidepressant treatment with no response to other drugs. It is worth mentioning that, unlike stress-related models, the rat in lesion model represents an agitated, hyposerotonergic depression-related phenotype, rather than a retarded depression.
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- ↑ Song, C. and Leonard, B.E. (2005) The olfactory bulbectomised rat as a model of depression. Neurosci. Biobehav. Rev. 29, 627–647


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Find out what 2013 has in store for you, whether you are set to find love at last or have big decisions to make in your relationship.
If you have loved and lost, you will find love again in 2013.
Are you in a loving and stable relationship? If you are you can expect to enjoy new levels of trust and intimacy this spring.
Your family will be making plans of a long-term nature.
Those you organise should go well, but not everything that happens within the home will be predictable.
At times you will have no choice but to go with the flow.
You have always been a loyal friend and partner and 2013 is a year when friends and loved ones will trust you without hesitation.
Summer is when you will be giving serious thought to your closest relationships. A wedding could be on the cards later during 2013.
You will be determined to make partnerships work as the year ends and you will want to express your individuality in a dynamic way.
Prepare yourself for a phase of increased creativity while Jupiter is in your zone of romance and pleasure during the first half of 2013.
Exciting outings and special treats will encourage the adventurous spirit within you to blossom.
Your social life will be diverse and interesting between March and July. This element of diversity will also be noticeable in your summer activities.
Love relationships and events shared with friends will be lively. A holiday abroad in late August or early September should be a fun experience.
If you aren't travelling with the family, a female friend with a quirky nature will be an entertaining companion.
November is a time for action. A group effort will go perfectly.
The pendulum swings to personal matters in December and if you are travelling as the year ends, the journey will be on business or for health reasons.
If it seems like life is passing you by, make plans to broaden your social network.
January and February will be good months for handling personal matters and socialising.
During the first half of the year, more thought will be given to your domestic situation.
If you aren't extending or refurbishing your home, you might be moving to a new abode.
Either you or someone close to you will get the chance to travel overseas or to pass on skills in mid-2013.
Your love relationships take centre stage in August with a period of joyful togetherness.
The focus is on the fun-loving area of your chart during the second half of 2013 when romance, creative projects and hobbies should be delightful.
If changes in a relationship are overdue, the start of 2013 is a perfect time to introduce them.
Your ruler Mars in the people area of your chart will help you phase out activities, commitments or relationships that have outlived their usefulness.
Romantic affairs and friendships will flourish in February thanks to the influence of Venus.
Your ability to get on with others is also heightened by Jupiter's zealous influence up until the end of June.
Take advantage of this to persuade influential people to support your personal and career aims.
Between July and December, Jupiter brings his expansive influence to bear on your home life and domestic matters.
If you are looking to rent or buy property, these transactions should go smoothly.
Some colleagues won't like it but you won't have any complaints about the special treatment your boss gives you in November.
There are all sorts of implications to believing the wrong people during the first months of the year.
A jealous friend will try to cause trouble. Trust is important in your relationships and the best thing you can do is lead by example.
If your partner appreciates your honesty this is a sign that you are meant to be together.
Saturn in your opposite sign prompts you to examine your conscience before responding to people.
If you catch yourself being judgemental you should try to be more open-minded.
Friends and even chance acquaintances will be lucky for you in September. Making an effort to expand your interests will enrich your life.
Continue to concentrate on your love life during the autumn.
A sudden journey is likely towards the end of November and this will have surprising consequences.
The first half of 2013 is a good time to get involved in community affairs.
Adding your support to a local campaign or getting involved in a venture designed to improve your neighbourhood will teach you valuable lessons about relationships.
Venus in your sign between May 10 and the start of June augurs well for Geminis who are planning to take the plunge.
A personal success will help you realise bigger dreams, especially romantic ones.
A relationship with a colleague or someone from afar could have a big impact on your life in August, but there is not a lot friends can do for you in September when there are decisions to be made. Only you can decide on your next course of action.
In November, a close relationship may be in danger of coming to an end because of your preoccupation with work and material ambitions.
Remember to find time for your loved ones at Christmas.
Socially you will be in demand between January and the end of June. Even so there will be days when you will just want to be alone.
Whenever this solitary mood grips, don't feel guilty about cancelling social plans.
Your partner or a close friend will be the mainstay of your life in 2013 and you will want to spend time letting them know how much you appreciate this.
A positive Venus factor in June will widen your range of friends and could bring love if you are single. July and August will be months to remember.
Mars joining Jupiter in mid-July will heighten your sex appeal. For marriage plans, late 2013 and early 2014 are well starred.
A LOVER needs to know you aren't only after their money or body but also enjoy their company.
A strong union can be driven by shared passions and goals. Without these the future of a relationship might feel uncertain.
What could surprise you is how easy you will find it to play the happy homemaker.
A demanding work scene at the start of May will be transferred to the home later when all month you are being expected to take part in activities going on around you.
At least you will be very much in the driving seat between October and December when friends and romantic partners will not be able to resist your outgoing personality.
A Christmas surprise will make you feel closer to a lover, making for a fairy-tale end to an incredible year.
Why not make it a New Year's resolution to stop suppressing your natural desires?
Get more involved in activities that bring out your innate talents or your frustrated energies will start to affect your work and social relationships.
You will, as always, be taking your job and other responsibilities seriously but not even a Virgo can live on bread alone.
February is for enjoying love relationships and getting together with a romantic partner who will bring fun into your life.
Romance take second place to work in June and July, although close ties are under favourable stars.
A friend or relative will try to interfere in a special relationship in the autumn.
Why allow them to dictate who you pick for a partner?
It is your bed and you can lie on it with whomever you like for as long as you like.
Romantically it will be all or nothing as 2013 begins.
You will either be gloriously happy and walking in sunshine whenever you are with your lover or lonely and disappointed.
Reluctance to reveal your feelings will cause misunderstandings at the start of March and early in July.
Only when you open up will you be able to resolve relationship issues.
You are likely to be drawn into partners' affairs in the spring.
Days when Mercury brings confusion are between June 26 and July 20.
These are when your dealings with others may not be as clear-cut as you would like them to be.
An exciting opportunity will come your way about August 7 but resist it you must as it will be too good to be true.
Wait until the end of October when a much better offer will come along.
Surely you aren't too busy to notice the attraction brewing under your nose?
If you are single and someone praises you, let their encouraging words sink into your soul.
If you already have a partner, family time will be quality time in January.
It will take a while for you to feel truly comfortable in a new relationship but don't give up too soon.
Neither should you rush things. Slowly but surely you will carve out a mutual niche.
In summer you might want to keep a budding relationship a secret until you are more certain about your feelings.
Your love life should flourish between mid-September and October 8 and you can look forward to a pleasing leisure scene during the autumn.
If you are single, take another look at someone who has been paying you attention lately.
They are already head over heels in love with you. If you fancy them, it won't be such a bold risk to let them know it.
Ignore the temptation to push your own needs aside for the sake of your family and friends in the spring.
Pursue your desire to widen your horizons. Wouldn't you rather enjoy a change of scene than become a community doormat?
Friendships and working relationships will be brittle in May. New alliances will form suddenly and may dissolve as quickly.
Don't waste time worrying or wondering, "What if?". What's meant to be will be.
In October, remember your loved ones' needs. Avoid being overcritical of colleagues.
Hidden factors at work in the background of your life during November will lead to some important changes that will be to your eventual benefit.


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BRIDGEPORT, Pa. -- Mercyhurst College goalie Andy Sekulski (Sr., Mohnton, Pa./Governor Mifflin) added another award to his resume as he earned College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Capital One Academic All-District I Second Team honors in the College Division.
The District II region includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Athletes named to the first team qualify for the national ballot. To be nominated for the CoSIDA Academic All-America program, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore with a 3.3 or higher cumulative grade point average and be a starter or significant reserve. The At-Large team team consists of athletes from the following sports: swimming, water polo, wrestling, tennis, ice hockey, lacrosse, fencing, rifle, volleyball and golf.
The 2010 Association of Collegiate
Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) Division II Player of the Year, Sekulski
finished his senior season with a 15-10 record, 287 saves and a
.572 save percentage. The business major posted four of his wins
against Division I opponents, while five others came against Erie
opponents (5-0), including three against league arch-rival Gannon
University. In 2009 he led the nation in saves per game and
finished third nationwide in total saves.
As a two-year captain Sekulski was responsible for the team's community service projects including the St. Gregory swim lesson program.
A four-time ACWPC All-America selection and a four-time ACWPC All-Academic and Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Scholar-Athlete team member, he owns the program record for saves (1,021) and set the single-season record for saves (292) in 2009.
He set a career-high with 72 steals in his senior year, which is also the program single-season record, helping him to total a career-best 164 steals. Additionally, his strong play and leadership guided his teams to four-straight winning seasons.
He is one of five CWPA student-athletes (men and women) to garner All-District honors joining First Team selections Columbus Leonard of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Jeremy Selbst of Johns Hopkins University, Ali Arat of Fordham University and Colleen Harriger of Gannon University as the CWPA ranked No. 1 nationally in All-District selections among single sport conferences.


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Gasoline Whores File Frivolous Lawsuit in Attempt to Derail American Energy Independence - REDUX
It's not enough that oil and gasoline prices are skyrocketing again; the Axis of Oil wants more!
EDITOR'S NOTE: This editorial was originally published on Nov. 9, 2010. This coming Thursday - May 2, 2013 - the editorial's author will be appearing before a Congressional Staff Briefing in Washington, DC in support of American energy independence and the domestic production of ethanol
By Marc J. Rauch
Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher
• SEE ALSO: Why this issue is so important to The Auto Channel
First: Who are the gasoline whores? They are the collection of groups and associations paid by petroleum oil and gasoline producers to influence (bribe?) politicians and media personalities to keep us addicted to gasoline regardless of the cost (financial, emotional and philosophical). Their efforts serve one master, and that master is not the United States of America nor is it the American people. See below for the names of some of the specific groups that make up the gasoline whores.
The gasoline whores' business is to protect gasoline interests;
to maintain their domination of our economy.
They fight to keep getting the vast government subsidies that
they've been getting for more than 100 years; they fight to keep
getting undeserved tax breaks and other government perquisites; and of
course, they fight to keep any alternative fuel or energy solution from
becoming accepted and challenging gasoline primacy. In the fight against
alternative fuels - next to payoffs - they rely most heavily on lies. They lie about the cost of the
alt fuels, they lie about the manufacturing process, they lie about the
health issues, they lie about the alt fuels' effects on business and
industry. They are liars. For more information and historical background
• The Auto Channel Fights for the Truth about Ethanol Versus Gasoline
• Our 'Opium War' with Gasoline
Today, November 9th, a so-called diverse coalition of farm and food trade associations filed a Federal lawsuit in an attempt to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency's recent announcement to recommend that the percentage of ethanol (alcohol) that is added to gasoline could be increased from 10% to 15%. This coalition was organized by those entities cited below to appear to represent a well-meaning collection of industries that are expressing well thought-out anti-ethanol position. In truth, the positions are simply childish. I won't even call the positions puerile because the word "puerile" is too sophisticated to describe their silly statements. They are probably all receiving direct bribes or some sort of financial inducements to participate in the lawsuit. The lawsuit claims that the EPA "exceeded their statutory authority."
Let me also say that to describe the lawsuit as "frivolous," as I did in the headline is really a gross understatement. I only used the word "frivolous" because I didn't want the headline to be longer than this entire piece. Words like stupid, idiotic, treasonous, false, wrong, incompetent, misinformed, dangerous, humorous and malicious could have all been included.
To begin with, the EPA merely announced that they are recommending that an additional 5% of ethanol could be added to gasoline used in 2006 and newer vehicles; thereby making it e15. Much to the displeasure of The Auto Channel and nearly all pro-ethanol entities the EPA did not mandate the increased amount of ethanol in all gasolines, and their recommendation only covered fairly new vehicles. Moreover, the recommendation was limited to just an e15 blend, although the EPA admitted that they tested up to a blend of e20 with no adverse effects on the tested vehicles.
Protesting the EPA recommendation is especially absurd considering that up until the EPA announcement the same coalition kept petitioning the EPA to conduct more research before issuing the recommendation. They never questioned the EPA's role in the process, or the EPA's authority to be involved. In other words, the coalition only found fault with the EPA's announcement because it went against their ridiculous position. The only reason that it took this long for the EPA to say yes to e15 is because they yielded to pressure from the gasoline whores to not approve the increased level of ethanol. The EPA, of course, found no problems so they had to finally make the announcement. Incidentally, the EPA is supposed to announce later this month or in December that it is okay to also use e15 blends in vehicles that are as old as 2001. We believe that the recommendation to do so is slam-dunk since all vehicles manufactured since the early 1990's can use far higher level or ethanol blends with no problem – but this issue is dealt with in my other editorials.
Now, let me address the preposterous statements made by some of the members of this vaunted coalition - all of whom should be ashamed of themselves:
Grocery Manufacturers Association Vice President for Federal Affairs Scott Faber said: "We were disappointed in the Administration's decision to allow more ethanol in gasoline before truly sustainable advanced biofuels are commercially available. Not only will this decision adversely affect millions of consumers who don't drive brand new cars, but also countless Americans who are struggling to feed their families in a recovering economy. Recent spikes in corn prices due to supply concerns will only be exacerbated by this decision. This legal action will give EPA a second chance to get this important decision right."
The Auto Channel's response: Truly sustainable advanced biofuels? Humans have been making alcohol for thousands of years from nearly any plant they could find, what's more sustainable than that. Advanced biofuels? That's okay, too, once they're ready, but why wait for cheaper fuel prices, oil independence and a cleaner environment when we have perfectly good truly sustainable biofuels right now – of which ethanol is only one alternative. By the way Mr. Faber, I challenge you to name what projected biofuels you're referring to. I think you don't know. I think you are reading/writing off a prepared script.
Regarding spikes in corn prices: According to Jay O'Neil, Senior Agricultural Economist at Kansas State University, a $4.00 retail box of corn flakes contains only 6 cents worth of corn. So if corn prices skyrocket 30% there would be 8 cents worth of corn in a $4.00 retail box of corn flakes. No, Mr., Faber, if the price of food goes up it is because transportation fuel has gone up, it's because marketing costs have increased, it's because grocery stores have increased their profit margins, it's not because corn prices have increased.
American Meat Institute President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle said: Corn prices have increased since USDA released estimates that corn production for this year was going to be 3.4 percent less than 2009. This will put pressure on the meat and poultry supply, which will lead to higher food prices for consumers. For those consumers worried about climbing food prices, this decision will increase the amount of corn being diverted to our gas tanks and away from meat and poultry production. Its unfortunate that EPA acted hastily and approved the use of E15, and now the American consumer will pay for it at the grocery store.
TACHs response: About 90% of the corn produced in the U.S. is used for feed stock. Much or most of the corn that is fed to cattle, for instance, is in the form of distillers grain, corn that has already been processed for ethanol and then re-used. Since the re-used portion is the only part that the cattle can digest, using the corn for ethanol is pretty much a perfect symbiotic relationship. So even if the price of raw corn goes up, its interim use to create ethanol is irrelevant to price of meat. A rise in meat prices, if justified, is because of other factors, and not really related to corn.
National Council of Chain Restaurants Vice President Scott Vinson said: This challenge to the EPAs decision is necessary to reduce the strain that ethanol production from corn has placed on U.S. agriculture. The EPA's decision will lead to an ever higher proportion of the nation's corn crop being diverted to fuel use, raising prices for participants in the food chain and consumers. Already supported by market-distorting mandates, tax credits and import tariffs, ethanol demand for corn has been singled out as the preferred use for U.S agricultural production long enough. Corn is an extremely important commodity used in feeding the world, and it's about time we reverse the trend of burning more and more of it as fuel.
TACH's reply: Mr. Vinson, what script are you reading from? Why don't you question the government subsidies and allotments that the oil/gasoline industry has been receiving for more than 100 years? Why don't you question the billions of dollars of our money that is spent to protect enemy regimes and their oil? Oh, by the way, the world isn't fed by eating corn; wheat is your huckleberry. Wake up and smell the grease, buddy.
National Meat Association CEO Barry Carpenter said: "National Meat Association is joining this petition because EPA has overstepped its legal authority and taken action contrary to the interests of consumers and food producers. NMA believes the petition is necessary to defend against the cost increases and food insecurity that will result from EPA's action."
TACH's response: We already said it.
National Turkey Federation President Joel Brandenberger said: "In trying so hard to rush out an E15 rule before Election Day, EPA completely disregarded the legitimate scientific concerns surrounding E15 and the potentially disastrous impact of diverting even more corn from food and feed to fuel. We believe the agency ignored the law as well, and we are confident the court will agree."
TACH's response: There are no legitimate scientific concerns regarding the use of ethanol. Ethanol is a proven engine fuel used around the world. It has been so used since the earliest automobiles in the mid 1800's. Until lies such as the ones that you spout about ethanol were created by gasoline interests, ethanol was the preferred fuel of choice by people in the know. Contemporary studies and research continually prove that ethanol hasn't suddenly become bad: It's as good and safe as it always was.
National Chicken Council Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Bill Roenigk said: "With corn supplies very tight and ending inventories projected to be precariously low, corn costs continue to head toward historical highs. Any unnecessary and arbitrary action by the government that would exacerbate the situation for traditional corn users is very questionable and an unwise move at this time."
TACH's reply: You're an economist? You mean you should actually know how prices are raised and lowered – often by the fickle finger of commodity speculators - and lay the blame on ethanol as the factor for higher prices? Perhaps you should read the World Bank's reassessment of why corn prices went up a couple of years ago. It was not, as they first claimed, because of the growth of ethanol. Just how much were you paid to write your comment, or is it just part of your job description to misrepresent?
National Pork Producers Council Environment Committee Chairman Randy Spronk, a pork producer from Edgerton, Minn., said: "EPA expects pork producers to abide by the law, and rightfully so. Pork Producers also expect EPA to do likewise."
TACH's response: What? What law? The EPA made a non-binding (unfortunately) recommendation. What law did they break? Mr. Spronk, are you awake? Did you even read one sentance in the EPA announcement?
Snack Food Association President and CEO Jim McCarthy said: "In addition to failing to follow the spirit of the Clean Air Act, the EPA has made a decision that will adversely impact our food supply and ultimately cost American consumers greatly."
TACH's response: Hey, we love a candy bar and potato chips as much as the next person. But now some guy who represents an industry that might just be the biggest demon in the world is telling us about the environment and product costs! If there's only 6 cents worth of corn in a $4.00 box of corn flakes, I shudder to think of how much we are getting ripped off on a $4.00 bag of tortilla chips.
But, the number one reason why the lawsuit and entire opposition to e15 is so off base: We don't need corn to make ethanol, there are plenty of other agricultural products and by-products that can be used, and many of them do not require chemical fertilization or the use of "valuable" farm land. The whole issue of corn's use for ethanol is irrelevant.
In The Auto Channel's opinion the EPA did not go far enough in their announcement last month about e15, but we recognize that they just may not have the authority to do anything further. So we look to the guy from Illinois we elected president, who promised in a nationally televised speech that we were going to get change in our energy policy, and that that change would involve transforming the U.S. into an alternative-fuel energy-independent nation: Yo, Barry, get rid of gasoline. We don't need it; it only props up all the regimes that want to kill us. Get off the stick and make something happen.
And now, the creditsThe evil villains:
American Petroleum Institute
National Petrochemical & Refiners Association
All gasoline companies
Prism Public Affairs
Jerry Taylor and the CATO Institute
David Fridley
The aforementioned coalition members
Hugo Chavez
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
The heroes
David Blume & Tom Harvey
Ted Chipner & Ohio Biosystems
American Coalition for Ethanol
Growth Energy
Ethanol Today Magazine
Renewable Fuel Association
Anne Korin & the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security
Dave & Steve Vander Griend & ICM, Inc.
Tom Waterman and Ethanol Monitor Magazine
Edwin Black
My business partner Bob Gordon, me and everyone at The Auto Channel
More information about all of the above named people and entities can be found on TheAutoChannel.com by entering the names in our search window on the top left side of the page.
If you have factual information that contradicts what we have presented above please send it to us. We are not beholden to any sides in this issue, other than what is right for the United States. We believe we are correct. If we're wrong please show us. Write to email@example.com.


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Hyderabad, May 29: This is an update for the people who are searching for AP Anganwadi Recruitment related information or application form. There was tremendous amount of search happening on this issue and we have tried to locate the facts on AP Anganwadi Workers Recruitment.
According to the officials of ICDS, the nodal agency, which looks after the AP Anganwadi Workers Recruitment related issues, said there is no centralised recruitment happening in the state or in Hyderabad city.
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Pop Rocks: The Simpsons Last Stand?
"Bye, everybody!"
"Who knows what adventures they'll have between now and the time the show becomes unprofitable?" - Troy McClure
A salary dispute is threatening to end one of television's most beloved comedies.
The actors who provide the voices for the long-running cartoon hit "The Simpsons" are at odds over a new contract with 20th Century Fox Television, the production company that makes the series for its sister broadcast network.
The studio is seeking to dramatically cut the mid-six-figure pay per episode of the key actors who voice the show including Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), Yeardley Smith (Lisa), Hank Azaria (Moe the bartender, Chief Wiggum and Apu) and Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns and Ned Flanders).
In a statement, 20th Century Fox Television said it "cannot produce future seasons under its current financial model."
That sounds familiar. Lots of us are having problems under the "current financial model." The real question is: will anybody mourn The Simpsons passing, should it...come to pass?
The irony, if I may be allowed to use that word incorrectly, is that ratings for the show have been in steady decline for years, yet the actors make more money the longer the show airs.
But the Simpsons actors may have picked a bad time to play hardball. They currently make $8 million a year -- around $400,000 an episode -- and offered to take a 30% pay cut in exchange for a share of merchandising and syndication profits. Fox is looking for a 45% pay cut. I'm gonna go way out on a limb and say nobody in this economy is going to feel sorry for a half dozen millionaires who've had 23 years in one of the best gigs a voice actor could ask for.
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[One of whom (Smith) only voices one character. I'm all for paying Azaria and Shearer the big bucks, and even Cartwright voices Ralph and Nelson in addition to Bart, but $400K week for Lisa? An outrage, etc. etc.]
And now, and I say this as one of the biggest former Simpsons fans to ever buy the full run of Burger King figures (while on vacation in Scotland, no less), I don't think anyone will miss the show if it goes away.
For starters, at almost 500 episodes, it'd be a long time before you ran the risk of getting burned out on syndicated content. Some of you must remember watching Gilligan's Island reruns when you were a kid (or Happy Days, or Degrassi Junior High). The crew of the Minnow only lasted 98 episodes (the Fonz a respectable 250, those Canadian twerps a mere 42).
All they have to do is start returning the early episodes to regular rotation. I check the TV schedule periodically (reruns air at 6:30 and 10:30) and I don't think any of these are pre-2008.
Regarding the newer stuff, people have long made the argument the show never recovered from Conan O'Brien leaving (he wrote his last episode in 1993). I'm more generous; I say it never recovered from the death of Phil Hartman in '98. Lionel Hutz (AKA "Miguel Sanchez") and Troy McClure were vital recurring characters that helped ground the early seasons, keeping things from veering too far into ridiculousness. After Hartman's death, his characters were retired, and from that point on, the program -- already showing signs of fatigue -- gradually abandoned any pretext of reality.
A better question than "Who will miss The Simpsons if they go?" is "Do we really need them anymore?" The early years, and episodes like "Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington" and "Flaming Moes" (season 3), or "Marge vs. the Monorail" (season 4) are highlight reels of 20th century television. It's almost unfair to compare recent seasons to them because they were just so fucking good.
But South Park does satire better (it's hard to argue that The Simpsons are even trying at this point), and other animated programs like Archer and The Venture Bros. are funnier, though less accessible to general audiences. King of the Hill was more consistent, and one animated show I thought wasn't given enough of a shot was Bob's Burgers (my bad, apparently the show was eventually - and barely - renewed for a second season).
We will not speak of Family Guy.
So maybe it's time for Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Expecting to pack it in. They'll get to 500 episodes this season, which should put them out of reach of everybody but Two and a Half Men, even after Jon Cryer kills himself and is replaced by Ted McGinley. Because after going to space, Hell, the "fourth dimension," Japan, England, Australia, Brazil, Africa, and Shelbyville, what new worlds are left to conquer?
Finally, I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the passing of Steve Jobs:
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I'm not a huge football fan, and far from an expert on the subject, but the Super Bowl is about more than just the game. It's a party, commercials, a big story – this year, two brothers as head coaches and managing the unexpected (power outage). It seemed a great time to officially announce some exciting news…
But first, since I'm all about the connections…Some fodder from last night:
The "coaches are brothers" story. What's the likelihood of two brothers being head coaches of NFL teams? (And playing each other in the "Big Game?") Yes, there's the family legacy issue, with the father as a coach, and I'm sure there was some big-time networking involved, but it still seems pretty improbable. What is the lesson for the rest of us? There's a big world out there, and lots of room for talented people with skills to make a mark, be distinctive and to succeed.
If you're thinking of starting a business, you may recognize that there are lots of other people out there who are making a living doing what you want to do. In spite of that, it doesn't mean you can't also be successful. While there is only one winner, it doesn't mean that you can't be very successful if you take the right steps to demonstrate your expertise and to expand your network.
Unknowns (and underdogs) can win it all. Okay, maybe the Ravens aren't exactly "unknowns." But, they are a relatively new team, formed in 1996. As a non-football watcher, I had to ask, "what is a Raven?" when I heard they were facing the 49ers. They went from start-up to Big Game winners. So it took 17 years for me to hear of them, but I am not their target audience, so that's okay! Similarly – you don't need everyone to know about you – only the ones you need to influence. And, even in a big, deep field of plays, you can still succeed, with hard work and maybe a little luck.
Your thoughts influence your actions. If you watched the game, it was clear the momentum shifted after the blackout. What looked like a blowout game turned into an actual contest. It turns out that's not so surprising. The AP reported that Ravens safety Ed Reed said some of his teammates were worried that the game would turn when the lights came back on. "The bad part is we started talking about it,' he said. "Some of the guys were saying, 'They're trying to kill our momentum.' I was like, 'There's two teams on the field.' But once we started talking about it, it happened. We talked it up."
This is such a big factor for anyone who wants to make a change or try something different. If you convince yourself that you can or cannot do it — it is more likely to be true!
How does all of this relate to my news? I have a new book in the works! This summer, Social Networking for Business Success: Turn Your Interests Into Income will hit bookstores near you. I'm thrilled to have collaborated with my friend and colleague, Hannah Morgan of CareerSherpa.net, to co-author this book full of ideas and resources for anyone who wants to use social networks to expand their business opportunities. It's a subject near and dear for both of us, and we're excited to share our new book with you!
In our book, we offer information and advice for a quick ramp-up if you're a business owner who wants to use social networking tools to expand and grow. We also provide targeted help for those of you who may be thinking it would be a good idea to start thinking of yourself as a business and marketing your skills accordingly. The Super Bowl lessons make it clear that the improbable is possible.
Your success is in your hands – sometimes; all it takes is just the right information to move from the theoretical to the actual.
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Description: Opalescent Productions is proud to announce the cast for Untying Love, a new drama about the end of life and letting go by Peggy Willens to run at TADA! Theater, 15 West 28th Street, NYC from October 13 to November 4, 2012. Emma Berry directs a cast of eight, including Jed Dickson* (Off B'way: The Mask),Nancy Hess* (B'way: Phantom, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Goodbye Girl), Rodrigo Lopresti (TV: The Quarter Life, Connected, The Black Donnelly's), Simon MacLean* (New York: The Crucible (ArcLight), Biography (Mint)), Marie Marshall* (NY: House of Mirth (Metropolitan); LA: Woman of Manhattan, Psychopathia Sexualis (Zoo)), John Mateyko(New York: Seussical), Nancy Nagrant* (New York: Naked in Encino, Family Dinner), and Kyla Schoer* (Off B'way: The Awesome 80's Prom). *Appearing Courtesy of Actors' Equity Association. AEA Approved Showcase. In the tradition of Chekhov and Shepard, Untying Love is a raw and unblinking view into the intimate moment when people embrace the ultimate act of family love. The play is set in a hospice, where Steven's mother is caught between life and death. He doesn't know how to help her. Sharing stories, laughter and tears, his quirky family hopes to give his mother a peaceful goodbye, free of pain and fear. Two supportive hospice volunteers provide all the help they can. But something's in the way. Who's not letting go, and why? Director Emma Berry described it as "a stunning script of depth, one that requires a first-class caliber of performance. It drew me back to live theater after many years away." Untying Love can be viewed as a contrasting but complementary piece to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Wit by Margaret Edson, with whom Willens attended high school in Washington, DC. While Wit portrays the experience of a woman, Dr. Vivian Bearing, in the last stages of ovarian cancer, in Untying Love the dying patient remains offstage. And while Witis highly literary, including flashbacks to Dr. Bearing's erudite lectures on the poetry of John Donne, the characters in Willens' play struggle to communicate their most basic hopes, fears and resentments. But the two plays share two themes: that there are times when medical intervention can no longer help, and that there is something in the human experience that cannot be understood through intellect alone. Untying Love is presented in a time when end-of-life issues, palliative care and hospice care are receiving increased attention. Current political debates about Medicare spending touch on the topic both obliquely ? about 25% of Medicare dollars are spent during the last year of a person's life[1]? and directly, as when the term "death panels" was coined for a proposal to offer Medicare patients voluntary counseling about living wills and end-of-life care options. The provision was deleted from the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Eighty percent of U.S. patients state that they don't want aggressive intervention and hospitalization once their disease reaches a terminal phase,[2] and yet many people who want to die at home or in hospice do not have that opportunity. The palliative care and hospice communities work to help families acknowledge what's happening during the dying process while easing patients' physical and emotional pain. The hospice philosophy is to help people live with dignity in their last days and weeks, with a chance to say their goodbyes and to die in peace. There is, in short, such a thing as a good death. Please note that Untying Love is not a political or "message" play, however. It indelibly portrays one family's journey through the end-of-life moment. "So many scripts aim to entertain rather than provoke," Berry said, "and this script is, in its own quiet way, utterly provoking."