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Gabrielle Monique Union Wade (born October 29, 1972) is an American actress and former model. Among her notable roles is her performance as the cheerleader opposite Kirsten Dunst in the film Bring It On, (2000). In 2000, she played a medical doctor in the CBS drama series City of Angels. In 2003, Union starred opposite Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the hit film Bad Boys II. Also in 2003, she starred with LL Cool J in Deliver Us from Eva. In 2008, she was featured in the film Cadillac Records with Adrien Brody, Beyoncé Knowles and Jeffrey Wright. In 2012, Union was featured in an ensemble cast of the film version of Think Like a Man.
Early life
Gabrielle Union was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Theresa (Glass), a phone company manager and social worker, and Sylvester E. Union, a business executive and military sergeant. She was raised Catholic and "to be an independent woman, standing on my own two feet, and that's the road I opted to take." Union's earliest memory is playing catch with her father. As a child, Union had no best friend, but a group of best friends called "The Bash Crew". According to Union, her mother taught her to have "a world perspective" and took her to a gay pride parade at age 8 after the family moved to California. Her parents divorced after thirty years of marriage and Union said, "They handled their divorce and our subsequent transition into a blended family with grace and dignity and respect. They always put us first and didn't involve us. I'm lucky that I can just mirror what my parents did and always put the kids first. They're pretty awesome, I'm lucky.â
Union grew up with self-esteem issues relating to her appearance, as she believed growing up that blonde women were "the ideal of beauty" and "if I looked nothing like that, then I must be ugly." She also grew tired of receiving compliments on her intelligence and longed to be acknowledged for her physical appearance. "I was never really looked upon as being pretty. Every girl wants to hear, 'Youâre a princess,' and people would be like, 'You are funny.' or 'What a smart girl Gab is!' I was like, 'I donât want to be smart! I want to be pretty!'" On her college football memories, Union reflected, "In my family if you couldnât talk Cornhusker football â" that means knowing the black shirt defense, knowing the I-back formation â" then you donât get to have an opinion. When I first toured the Nebraska campus and I saw Turner Gill walk, I freaked out. That was like the biggest star-struck moment Iâve probably ever had in my life. But it's because I grew up in a household that always talked specifically Cornhusker football and Big 8 sports, at the time."
Early roles
Union attended the University of Nebraska, where she played on the soccer team, before transferring to Cuesta College. She eventually transferred to UCLA and earned a degree in sociology. While studying there in her senior year, she interned at the Judith Fontaine Modeling & Talent Agency to earn extra academic credits. Oftentimes during her internships, clients would ask about her and be disappointed that she was only a behind-the-scenes employee. The agents started to notice this, so, upon the end of her internship, Union was asked to become a model. Invited by the agency's owner, Judith Fontaine, Union agreed and started working as a model because she thought it would be an easy way to pay off her college loans. She modeled until her agent discovered she had a talent for acting.
Union started her acting career in minor roles. Her first audition was for "Saved by the Bell". Other of her earlier roles included those in teen movies such as 10 Things I Hate About You and Love & Basketball. In 1997, Union appeared in the sixth-season episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine â" "Sons and Daughters" as the Klingon N'Garen. She also appeared in Sister, Sister as Vanessa, in Smart Guy as Denise, and in five episodes of 7th Heaven as Keesha Hamilton.
She appeared in the 2000 film Love & Basketball. In 2000 Union performed the role of Isis in the cheerleading movie Bring It On opposite Kirsten Dunst. Bring It On helped push Union into the mainstream and she began gaining more exposure. Union herself would say of all her films, Bring It On gave her the "biggest boost". This led to Union being cast in the CBS television drama City of Angels as Dr. Courtney Ellis. Union was featured in The Brothers and was seen as having "a beguiling sincerity, even when she's fudging the truth." Union was cast in her first leading role in the 2003 film Deliver Us from Eva with LL Cool J. This was her second time working with the rapper since making a cameo in his video "Paradise" in 2002. When casting Eva, director Gary Hardwick was looking for an actress capable of instantly changing from "sexy and funny to caustic and dramatic." Hardwick had previously worked with Union in The Brothers and believed she was perfect for the role of Eva. Union's role in the film was met by praise, with Dustin Putman of All-Reviews.com wrote that she was "the star attraction, and the number-one reason to even consider seeing the film." Union drew influence from her father for the "stern" look she had in the film, admitting that she had stolen it from him.
Union landed the role of Will Smith's character's girlfriend, Syd, in the film Bad Boys II, a box office success grossing over $273 million worldwide. Union claimed to have seen Bad Boys, the predecessor to Bad Boys II, "about 100 times" and stated she like the film because "it was the first time we got to see Will out of the âFresh Princeâ mode and he was kind of like billy-bad-ass. It kind of established him as like a sex symbol. That was cool. And I think it was the first time we saw Martin as the straight man. And I really enjoy him when he plays a straight man, like in Life and Bad Boys. I loved it.â Union felt that she had been "blessed" with her role in the film and expressed that she was "blessed to have the opportunity to try to take it to the next level.â The following year she appeared in Something the Lord Made.
Union starred with Jamie Foxx in the film Breakin' All the Rules in 2004. The film was unpopular with critics. She appeared in the 2005 film Neo Ned, costarring Jeremy Renner and portraying an African-American woman with delusions that she is Adolf Hitler. They were noted by Mark Olsen of the Los Angeles Times as having "a strange, offbeat chemistry that drives the film." Union was credited with owning "the picture" and navigating "the tricky twists of her character with skill and ease, veering from lunatic ravings to moments of lucidity, all tinged with fragility and a haunting self-awareness". She won an award for Best Actress in Neo Ned at the Palm Beach International Film Festival, and the film received awards at several festivals.
She starred in the 2005 remake of The Honeymooners with comedian Cedric The Entertainer. When asked if she would stay with Cedric's character in real life, she stated: "I'm staying with him. You know I got asked a lot if Alice would ever be with Ralph. I said you can't judge a book by its cover because you're going to miss out on a lot of good reading. When I met my husband, he didn't look like anybody I had ever dated. I had been dating all these different people and I had this certain look that I needed. When I met my husband, he was covered in tattoos, both of his ears were pierced and he had a motorcycle. I was like 'ew.' But you never know what package true love is going to come in, you just have to open up and be ready for it. So all of that is to say, I do have a Ralph. He's not the obvious choice based on my past dating history, but it works for me."
Union starred in the short-lived ABC series Night Stalker. She called the series a "reworking" rather than a remake. Union admitted that at the time of getting the script, she was turned off, but became interested after reading the script at her agent's insistence. She then met with series creator Frank Spotnitz and executive producer Daniel Sackheim, who told her they thought of her anytime they thought of the character. Union did not believe them and asked who else passed auditioning, leading the pair to explain "we thought about Perri Reed we thought about strength, and thought about you". They confirmed Union's casting did not change the script due to her ethnicity, as it was never brought up in the context of the series. In 2006, she starred as Busta Rhymes' love interest in the music video for Rhymes' "I Love My Chick".
Union starred in the 2007 film Daddy's Little Girls by Tyler Perry (released on Valentine's Day). She played Julia Rossmore, a romantically challenged attorney. The role was written with her in mind. Before working with Perry, she went to see his stage show, which helped her understand him and his audience. Union and Perry's agent ended up on the same plane and she indicated to the agent that she would "love to work" with Perry. The agent set the pair up to have lunch together, which lasted four hours, during which Union said that they "connected" and Perry turned in the script a month later. She filmed Daddy's Little Girls over the summer of 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. Union was seen as performing her character well along with Idris Elba and having a "great sense of comedic timing". Union's character also drew comparisons to Eva, her role in Deliver Us from Eva. According to Union, Perry had specifically approached her over not turning the role into the same character, as he wanted a "strong independent woman who might have some of the same struggles" Union also related to her character in Daddy's Little Girls more, adding that she was "much more Julia than I was Eva."
Union made an appearance in the 2007 Christmas film The Perfect Holiday which opened on December 12. Since she had no children of her own, Union used her mother, sister and friend to portray the divorced single mother of three in the film. She found the children that she worked with to not be seasoned actors, which she felt added to the authenticity of their reactions, and called them "really, great, well behaved children." She enjoyed working with Queen Latifah. Overall, Union was happy with the role and with working with Latifah. She called working on the film an "amazing experience" and credited Latifah with making the filming an easy process. Union initially turned down the role, as she did not want to get typecast for playing a mother until friends told her of other actresses that had played similar roles and still found success in their careers.
In an interview with Art Nouveau Magazine, Union complained about the lack of roles for black actresses and actors in Hollywood: "There used to be [roles] specifically written black, if you knew Denzel was doing a movie you knew his wife, girl or love interest was going to be black [but] that's not necessarily the case anymore. Youâre in that room with every amazingly talented actress of every hue, and it's a dogfight, it's hard". Moreover, although she often plays strong, opinionated characters, Union believes that "Hollywood needs to recognize all shades of African-American beauty."
In 2008 Union appeared on Ugly Betty for three episodes (36â"38) as Renee, Wilhelmina Slater's (Vanessa L. Williams) sister and Daniel Meade's (Eric Mabius) love interest. She also made a cameo appearance in the music video for Ne-Yo's "Miss Independent". Union appeared in the 2008 film Cadillac Records. Union was reported to have signed to the film in March 2008. She portrayed Geneva Wade, who later married Muddy Waters. Waters was portrayed by Jeffrey Wright, who Union played opposite to. Union also worked with Beyoncé, who she had known since she was a teenager. In December 2008, Union said of Beyoncé, "It's been nice to see that her music and her lifestyle choices and her acting choices have all evolved as she's gotten older." Union was seen as a "pleasant surprise" to the film and her performance was said to have shown she had larger acting range than her previous roles. Union later called taking the role of Geneva Wade in the film the best business decision she had ever made. Union appeared in the 2008 film Meet Dave, playing the love interest of Eddie Murphy's character. Union said the film was a gift. That same year, she wrote the foreword for Hill Harper's Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE your Destiny.
Union joined the cast of the U.S. television series Life on NBC and appeared in four episodes prior to its cancellation in May 2009. She appeared in the ABC series FlashForward alongside John Cho and Joseph Fiennes as Zoey Andata, a role for which she was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2010. Union was announced to have joined the cast of FlashForward in July 2009. FlashForward Executive Producer David S. Goyer said in a statement "We're thrilled that Gabrielle is joining our cast" and reflected, "When we met with her, we immediately knew she was our Zoey. She's witty, soulful and beautiful". Union played opposite John Cho and she stated she was "glad that they're showing two people of color with, like, a really ... loving and nurturing relationship."
She appeared in episodes of Army Wives and NTSF:SD:SUV in 2010 and 2011. Union was reported to be joining the cast of Army Wives in June 2010. Union attended a Nintendo 3DS launch event on March 26, 2011 in Hollywood, California. In April 2011, Union attended the opening of Tao Beach in Las Vegas. Union was reported in May 2011 to have landed roles in Think Like a Man, a romantic comedy based on Steve Harvey's book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, and an indie film, Family Tree. In June 2011, Union defended the music video for the Rihanna single "Man Down" after it sparked controversy for Rihanna depicting a rape victim shooting and killing her attacker. Union related that every rape victim was "unique", which extended to how they believed justice should be carried out. In January 2012, Union was announced to be a participant in Bounce TV's documentary "Our History".
In 2012 she worked with Tyler Perry on the romantic comedy Good Deeds playing the role of Natalie, the soon to be wife of Perry's character Wesley Deeds. Union said that after she read the script she became interested in working with Tyler Perry again. "Once I read the script, the biggest thing was that I loved how he didnât make her a bitch. My characterâs usually the villain in this sort of romantic drama. I was very happy that Tyler made her a normal person who has a great career, great friends and who comes from a great family. So, in this case, maybe the relationshipâs just not working instead of my characterâs being an evil shrew." She also expressed her positive views on working with the cast, describing Phylicia Rashad as "an icon, and amazing."
She then appeared in Steve Harvey's movie Think Like A Man. Union read Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man with friends and thought the book was "common sense". The movie debuted at No. 1 during the weekend of April 20, 2012. In the film, Union portrays Kristen, who is in an interracial relationship with a character portrayed by Jerry Ferrara. The interracial relationship was not addressed in the film and regarding this, Union stated: "Our characters were not race specific. Interracial relationships are really over thought in Hollywood. Itâs simpleâ¦just focus on the relationship!" Union related to her character since she "married young, divorced young, and now I'm older and wiser while being in a committed relationship." Union and Meagan Good were seen as having taken advantage of their "straightforward characters to add spots of comic zest as well."
Her next appearance was In Our Nature. The film was Brian Savelson's directorial debut and Union expressed how impressed she was with his writing ability, stating that he "wrote such an amazing, nuanced character of Vicky". Union described herself as being "honored" since she had "generally had never predicted or considered auditioning for a role like this". Savelson offered her the role and she was "blown away" due to Savelson having "enough interest" to offer the part to her. She then "fell in love" with the character she portrayed and story of the film. Union was also satisfied with her character being an integral part of the storyline and called the film "a painfully real character piece with a dynamic between father and son, significant others and how it all comes together in a kind of broad way." Union believed the role was not written with ethnicity in mind and she called this "ideal" and viewed "this particular role" as having "added a layer that made it more interesting. Itâs not spoken, but you can definitely see it." Union was offered the role two years prior to the film's release, in 2010 and later called the film "my win."
In 2013, she was the star of the BET network show Being Mary Jane. Union learned of the series while auditioning for Scandal for the role of Olivia Pope, which ultimately went to Kerry Washington. Union has said that she is content with having lost the role in Scandal to Washington. "I didn't get Scandal, but I got something better -- which is my own show," Union stated. "It's all about building a legacy. This new opportunity is something I feel that can grow." Union was impressed with the show's quality and professionalism. "We have so many amazing veterans and so many amazing up-and-comers. It's a beautiful mix.â Also in 2013 Union starred in Ava DuVernay's short film The Door as part of Miu Miu's Women's Tales campaign.
Union reprised her role as Kristen in Think Like a Man Too in 2014, which received mostly negative reviews. She attended the premiere of the film at the TCL Chinese Theatre, with the rest of the cast. Prior to the film's release, Union expressed her and the cast's belief that the film would do well at the box office. "We had so much fun with the first one. And part of what people responded to was our fun as friends. So to get to come together, all of us friends -- we've all known each other over a decade -- to go to Vegas and they're going to pay us, we knew it would translate again." By July 17, 2014 the film grossed $64,468,351. Union's character in the film was compared to her, the character being a newlywed while Union was engaged at the time. Union did not see this similarity since unlike her character, she kept "her relationship enjoyable, fresh and exciting". Union was announced in July 2014 as a producer in the Lifetime film With This Ring. The leads of the film included Regina Hall, who Union previously worked with in the films The Honeymooners, Think Like a Man and its sequel. Union stated that Hall was "one of the most gifted actresses in our business".
She was featured in Chris Rock's Top Five, playing the fiancée of Rock's character. Union viewed her character as being similar to members of the Kardashian family or the Braxton sisters.
Personal life
Union admits to being "obsessed" with Janet Jackson since her childhood. She has also voiced her admiration for Diana Ross, and Kimberly Elise. Union enjoys the music of Lil' Kim, 50 Cent and Luther Vandross. In particular, she favored Vandross' duet with Beyoncé, "The Closer I Get to You".
Union believes she bears a strong resemblance to her mother and said she sees her mother when she looks in the mirror. She feels that anyone that wants to "follow in her footsteps" should stay in school, since they have "the rest" of their lives to act. Union is friends with Oprah Winfrey. Union has insisted that she would not have survived her victimhood after her rape had it not been for watching Winfrey's talk show. Winfrey stated Union's speech upon receiving the Fierce and Fearless Award, where Union admitted that she had once reveled "in gossip and rumors", inspired her because she "had never heard anyone be that honest in public or private about the competition and fierce drive to be seen and succeed in Hollywood." Union said during an appearance on Oprah's Next Chapter that she used to be a "mean girl" until attending a party with her trainer and sounding board, A.J. Jackson. "I was holding court â" because I can turn a phrase and be a little slick myself â" and I was trashing somebody. Just ripping them to shreds, head to toe," Union recalled. "A.J. pulls me aside and says, 'Okay, now, how did your life change? Did you get the guy? Did you get the job? Is your house any bigger? Did money just magically get put in your pocket? What positive [event] happened in your life after you just tore that woman down?'" In February 2012, Union was identified as a suspicious person by airport security and was subjected to a "hair patdown". She tweeted about the experience. "Hopefully my weave doesn't cause turbulence," Union joked. "It's clearly very powerful."
From college onward, Union has reread The Autobiography of Malcolm X every year after a professor told her to read it continuously because of it being relatable to different aspects of a person's life. Union, after reading the autobiography several times throughout the years, concluded that the professor was correct.
Union attended the World AIDS Day event at Brooklyn Borough Hall in New York City on December 1, 2010. Union ran in the Global Race for the Cure in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in honor of her friend Kristen Martinez, who died from breast cancer. Union was present at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. on August 23, 2013 and unveiled a limited-edition 1963 March on Washington stamp to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the march.
Union is a spokeswoman for Neutrogena. She became affiliated with Neutrogena in 2004. Jan Hall, President of Neutrogena in North America at the time she joined, praised her as "a beautiful and spirited woman, who truly personifies the fresh, healthy look of Neutrogena and we are excited to have her join our team". It was reported in November 2014, that Union became ambassador for nail polish company SensatioNail. She became the company's first celebrity ambassador and creative advisor.
In 2010, Union launched Love & Blessings, a clothing line for plus-sized women. The line was inspired by Union's full-figured sister. In March 2014, Union released her first wine, "Vanilla Puddin'".
While in high school, Union dated former NBA player Jason Kidd. Union has said Kidd broke up with her two weeks before junior prom. Union met NFL player Chris Howard at a party in 1999. They married on May 5, 2001, and separated in October 2005. The divorce was finalized in 2006. Union says that when she got divorced she "sort of realized that I hadn't been making sound choices which were the best for me to pursue my hopes and dreams and aspirations and passions." In a 2014 interview, Union stated that she may have rushed into the relationship for the wrong reasons, noting that, "in my 20s, I was all about getting the ring." Union had earlier reflected that she spent much of the marriage "upset" and from the relationship, she realized that the men in her life were "just human."
In 2009, Union began dating NBA player Dwyane Wade. According to Wade, he and Union briefly split up at some point early in 2013 because of career demands. During that time, Wade and a longtime friend conceived a son, Xavier, born in November 2013. Wade and Union reconciled, and became engaged in December 2013, the month after the birth. The couple married on August 30, 2014, in Miami, Florida. Upon the marriage, Union became a stepmother to Xavier and Wade's two elder sons from his first marriage, Zaire (born 2002) and Zion (born 2007). Union stated in an interview prior to the marriage that she and Wade would be signing a prenuptial agreement to protect their individual assets. Union and Wade spent their honeymoon in the Maldives and Tanzania.
In 1992, at age 19, Union was attacked and raped at her part-time job at a Rite-Aid. Her attacker later turned himself in and was sentenced to 33 years in prison. She has since become an advocate for survivors of assault. Union has voiced her support for Jada, a Texas teenager who was allegedly taken advantage of after passing out during a party and had her assault filmed and posted in clips online, where her assault has been mocked by others on social networking websites. Union posted a picture of Jada on Instagram and wrote: "Rape is never funny. Ever. This brave young woman is what a real-life superhero looks like ... Someone who stands up and acts when injustice occurs. She's just a child and she's using her voice for good, even in the face of her own personal horror ... My hero #IStandWithJada".
Union has also addressed the death of Trayvon Martin and stated "When you have influence I think itâs the responsible thing to do, to speak out on an issue when you see injustice. Iâm still fighting for Trayvon ... we all should." In the months following Martin's death, Union supported a petition that called for Florida District Attorney Norman Wolfinger to bring charges against George Zimmerman. After Zimmerman was acquitted of charges in Martin's death in July 2013, Union remarked, "Apparently walking while black is a crime punishable by death." Union was angered by Todd Akin's position on abortion, which he explained as a woman not being able to get pregnant in the case of "legitimate rape". Tanganyika Williams, the aunt of NBA player Matt Barnes, was killed on July 8, 2014. Union posted on both Instagram and Twitter, calling for anyone with information on the killer of Barnes's aunt to report their information to authorities.
In 2008, Union supported Barack Obama in his presidential campaign. She would later say that the election "invigorated me in a way that Iâd never really been before about being part of the process". She added, "I take a lot of pride knowing that my president understands that we are our brothersâ and sistersâ keepers, and we have a responsibility to each other. He understands that America prospers when weâre all doing it together, when everyone does their fair share and plays by the same rules.â After working on the unsuccessful pilot for Army Wives, Union was appointed by President Obama to work with the National Advisory Committee for Violence Against Women. Union called the appointment "a little more fulfilling" than the pilot. Obama contacted her specifically after learning that the pilot had fallen through.
Union participated in the Obama campaign's "Greater Together" initiative. She was visible on HBCU campuses and spoke of her belief that the media was against the president. Of the media's negative focus on President Obama, Union said, "As we're bombarded with a 24-hour news cycle telling us everything that the GOP believes is wrong with our president, it's important to drive the point home what exactly he has accomplished, separate the truth from fiction and also mobilize voters". In late-2012, she held a campaign event for President Obama in Tallahassee, Florida. In an interview, she cited her reasons for endorsing him for re-election, including satisfaction over the death of Osama Bin Laden and an interest in keeping student loans down. She also expressed her own views on equality while reasoning why Obama should be president. Union called on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to release his tax returns and birth certificate and noted that his father George W. Romney had released his own tax returns when running for President of the United States. The office of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed in November 2014 announced a campaign, titled "Take a Stand" and its commission of a short film featuring Union and Tika Sumpter.
Union is an Ambassador in Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Circle of Promise. Union became a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood's breast health initiative and launched the Women Are Watching campaign with other actresses in 2012. In October 2014, it was announced that Union would be designing T-shirts to bring attention to the Women Are Watching campaign. The announcement came a month before the 2014 midterm elections, with the campaign hoping to have its female base become both aware and critical of the issues and the platform of platform of each candidate. Union said in a press release: "It's hard to believe we're still living in a time when some politicians believe they should make decisions for women about birth control and basic health care. That's why I'm always proud to support Planned Parenthood Action Fund's efforts to engage women around critical issues in the upcoming election through their Women Are Watching campaign. We have to vote like our access to birth control and basic health care is on the line this year â" because it is". Union attended a charity event on November 18, 2014 which benefited A Night on the Runwade, Dwyane Wade's foundation.
Awards and nominations
External links
- Gabrielle Union at the Internet Movie Database


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I really don't know what to make of this.
So, I met this guy, and he keeps saying that we should chill. But he is constantly telling me this. So we decided on a day...which is today. I asked him what we're going to do. He said watch a movie and maybe get some desert. (We're going at around 8pm.) I asked him what movie and he said something from RedBox just to watch at his house. I was like...well alright that works for me.
After the night is over, should I ask him if it was a date or a hang out? Cause hanging out at his house for the first time just seems like a hang out rather than going out and seeing a movie. But that's just me.
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Is this considered a date or a hang out?
I really don't know what to make of this.
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Nah no need to ask him. Asking the "what is this? what are we?" questions to soon can freak a lot of guys out as you're just getting to know each other in person. If I were you, I'd consider it just a hang out myself to take the pressure off of it. Get to know each other and have fun, don't worry about what it is just yet. If it's more than just hanging out it will develop and you'll know without having to ask in due time. Have fun tonight!22|00|0
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Now, what does this have to do with cauliflower fried rice? We'll get there. Don't worry. One thing we won't forget about shopping in Meijer in 2004 was the free donut (of the Krispy Kreme kind) that they were giving out as free samples to anyone who entered the store. At that time, we both thought - these were the best donuts ever! We have never tasted anything like that - melt-in-your-mouth goodness in donut form! We couldn't believe they were giving it for free and it went on for quite a while so we were happy to indulge.
Now after months and months of having that much good (not all healthy!) free food (and we got lots of free food as well from a pantry provided by the church we used to attend in Grand Rapids), hubby and I decided we couldn't go on eating like this or we'd gain too much weight. We knew that we had an upcoming holiday vacation to the Philippines at the end of 2014 so drastic actions had to be taken to lose the pounds we gained! At that time, the diet that was so popular was Atkins and so we ventured into a low-carb diet. And it really worked well for the both of us and to this day, it's one of the most successful diets we have ever tried. I just wish I still have the discipline I had then....
And so because of the Atkins diet, I discovered and learned how to use cauliflower as a low-carb substitute for potatoes and rice. Back then, I often made mock cauliflower mash which we truly loved. Today, while I am not doing any low-carb diet per se (perhaps I should to lose the 10 pounds I have been wanting to shed since forever!), I thought I'd try making a mock fried rice using cauliflower. Hence, this alternative recipe. I used the Pinoy style of making fried rice but it's easy to transform this into the Chinese variety simply by adding a little sesame oil to the mix. You can also add some meat, especially left-over ones, to make a full meal out of this and also your favorite veggies. Use lower carb veggies to replace corn and peas, if that is what you prefer. I used frozen peas and corn kernels as I always have them in the freezer and there's no need to thaw them at all as they defrost as they cook.
It is an easy recipe, indeed. Perhaps the only tricky part is turning the cauliflower florets into grain-size variety. But if you have a food processor, then it's even simpler as you simply pulse the florets until they are the size of rice grains. Some also suggest using a grater though that may take awhile longer. The best short cut would be to buy it already pre-cut and they are available in the grocery stores, already pre-washed and ready to use. I actually have used that! Anyway, below is the photo of what it should look like after having gone through a grating or pulsing process. Hope you try this soon!
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Published: 04/20/2016
In 15 minutes or less you can make this delicious alternative to fried rice. A versatile recipe, you can add your favorite meat, veggies and adjust the taste to your liking!
- 2 Tablespoons Oil, divided
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 1 large cauliflower head, core removed, rinsed and dried
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 Tablespoons Soy sauce, or to taste (may sub with Salt instead)
- Coarsely chop the cauliflower into florets. In batches, place some florets into a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower has the size of a grain (like rice or couscous). Repeat with the rest of the florets ensuring not to over process.
- Heat half of the oil in a large work or frying pan using medium heat. Add the eggs and gently scramble. Set the eggs slightly to the side of the pan. Add the remaining oil and let the garlic sizzle for a few seconds. Add the cauliflower grains and stir-fry for a minute.
- Gently mix the scrambled eggs with the cauliflower and stir-fry for a couple more minutes. Stir in the frozen corn kernels and peas and season with soy sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, for another 3-4 minutes or until all the vegetables are nicely done. Season to taste with extra salt, if desired. Serve immediately.
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 07 mins.
Total time: 15 mins.
Tags: Asian, Cauliflower, Fried Rice, Rice, Side dish, Low Carb, Gluten-free


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As we await the next scandal from this administration, and it is becoming really hard to keep count, the dreaded "I" word is once again the buzzword being aimed at the beltway. It's perfectly understandable when you're watching everything about this unique country being summarily dismissed, systematically dismantled, and surreptitiously discarded. And it is admittedly maddening to see that in actuality this president, short of bludgeoning gay, vegan puppies to death on the White House lawn, will never be brought to account for anything.
Don't get me wrong, I'm in favor of impeachment. Just not necessarily for the same reasons you might expect and not just for the Commander-in-Chief. Anybody remember this?
As far as I'm concerned, that simple phrase should be grounds for impeachment. It took approximately three seconds for Senator Lindsey Graham to spit on his oath of office. It should be noted that the oath of the Senate is not to the nation, but to the Constitution. An important distinction. My good faith that he takes what his job is supposed to be seriously and that he can be trusted with the keys to this most sacred kingdom is irrevocably shaken. It's not that his interest in national security, however overemphasized, isn't understandable or important. It's his flippant attitude towards the arguably most important part of the Constitution. So many have lost sight of what should matter. Too often now in both security and law enforcement the Bill of Rights are considered burdensome instead of sacred.
I understand why Washington was "the indispensable man". But this nation was structured so that what mattered were the ideas. The people were the vanguards. Even if there was a politician out there who I believed in and agreed with 100% of the time, it wouldn't change that they should be the most replaceable people in our population. Even when you have a truly great leader in office when you need them, such as Washington or Lincoln, our system's design means that person is a reflection of the people. For example, if Lincoln had been assassinated three years earlier, heaven forbid, it still would not have derailed what he aimed to accomplish. And politicians today are no Abraham Lincoln.
Elected officials, whether you voted for them or not, should be walking on eggshells every moment of their lives. Not that we should entertain every accusation that's thrown out there. But firing politicians should be standard practice, not a rarity. They should spend every moment of their time both on and off Capitol Hill in constant fear for their jobs. We the People should be almost impossible to please, easily angered, and if anything over eager to drop the hammer. Too much is preferable to not enough. I'd even go so far as to suggest that a nonfunctioning guillotine be placed in front of the Capitol Building. Just to reinforce to our elected officials everyday how precarious their perch is.
Unfortunately, that is not the case. The president may be the most extreme and visual instance, in that he can use scandal to draw attention away from scandal. But in general our politicians today are far too comfortable in their seats, too secure in their incumbencies, and too insulated from suffering the consequences of corruption. And, no, this wasn't always the case. How many times over would Nixon have resigned by now? It seems most politicians can weather any scandal these days if they simply wait out the news cycle.
Saying all that, the sad truth is that this president is impeachment proof, no matter how justified. Like any competent mobster would have done, there's no trail that leads back to him. Nothing sticks to plausible deniability. There are too many lieutenants ready to fall on their sword for the cause. There's a big reason why that is. It's because they don't have to worry about that sword too much. Not when Eric Holder runs the Justice Department.
How do you nail anyone to the wall when the Justice Department unabashedly decides which laws it will enforce and which it will ignore? Whistleblowers have more to fear from prosecutors than perpetrators. From the early days of this presidency when Mr. Holder refused to pursue the voter intimidation case it portended the theme of this Justice Department. People were clearly divided into allies and enemies.
Then you have Valerie Jarrett, this administration's maior palatii. It could well be argued that these last six years have been her presidency rather than Obama's. Of course, she's not in an official position of consequence. Just an advisory role. But when Obama's next greatest hit goes to the top of the charts, remember, he was on the golf course.
The whole bunch are so slippery it would be near impossible to nail them for anything. Even if one did, the media at large would never provide it with adequate attention. We'll always know this Commander-in-Chief will respond to the next fiasco with a fundraiser. Honestly, I don't understand why we waste our breath. Impeachment. Justifiable, but not realistic. At this point it would be like trying to get a bank robber to indict his partner.
Still, when the next crisis/scandal comes to light in 3… 2… 1… instead of asking, "What did the president know and when did he know it?", scrutinize these two public officials. I'd bet money it will be far more telling.


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The holiday season is here, and it's time for parties and gatherings with family and friends. Through these good times, try to steer clear of risky drinking and manage stress well, so you can enjoy the festivities.
Those who consume 4 or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting—or within 2 hours—are binge drinkers. Binge drinking is dangerous, and alcohol can be especially harmful to women. It can impact your speech, memory, coordination, and balance, and sometimes result in alcohol poisoning. Women are more likely to develop liver and heart problems from drinking. And drinking during pregnancy can severely impact fetal development.
Alcohol use can affect your marriage too. It can have a negative impact on other family members as well. Alcohol also is commonly used as a sleep aid for Warfighters and their spouses, but it's ineffective. While drinking might make you sleepy, it disrupts your ability to get the deep sleep your body needs.
Military wives might be more likely to binge drink than civilians too. They might drink because of stress related to deployment, or they're exposed to alcohol more frequently at "post-deployment" parties. Some younger wives are more willing to experiment with drinking as well. Some might binge drink to let off stress, but other, healthier coping skills can help you go the distance. Military wives report that what really helps them keep stress at bay is staying busy, exercising, journaling, spending time with family and friends, and focusing on spiritual activities.
It's fine to enjoy a drink or two at a holiday party, but it's important to know your limits and drinking patterns. If you're concerned you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, understand the signs and symptoms and get help.
Thursday, April 7th, is National Alcohol Screening Day. If you drink any amount of alcohol, it's a good idea to check in with yourself and assess your drinking habits. You can complete a free online screening assessment from Screening for Mental Health or from AfterDeployment, a Defense Center of Excellence. It takes only a few minutes and can help you determine if you're on a slippery slope towards an alcohol problem.
If you find yourself engaging in heavy drinking or feeling dependent on alcohol, don't be afraid to reach out for help. DoD is there for you, and each service has its own program dedicated to helping you get better. You can find links under HPRC's Service-Specific Substance-Abuse Programs.
When it comes to alcohol, the dose makes the poison. The common (and informed) advice says that if you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. What's considered "moderation"? For women that means up to one drink a day, and for men, up to two drinks a day. Drinking excessively can increase your short- and long-term health risks—including injuries, cancer, and other chronic diseases—and affect your sexual and mental health. Don't know what's a "drink" or what's "excessive" drinking? Do you want to know more about what alcohol can do to you? Find out what you need to know about alcohol and your health in this infographic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Holiday gatherings and alcohol often go hand in hand, but too much of the latter can make for a bad combination. If you choose to drink at your next social event, remember to pace yourself and avoid heavy drinking (more than 4 drinks for men and 3 drinks for women). What's a drink?
- 12 ounces of regular beer
- 5 ounces of wine
- 1.5 ounces of spirits
Drinking more than that is considered at-risk drinking. Risks involved with drinking alcohol include injuries, motor vehicle accidents, sleep problems, and alcohol poisoning, which can be life threatening. Not only that, but alcohol is high in calories and can add to your waistline—an unwanted consequence, especially if your New Year's resolution is to lose weight.
No matter how much you drink, always find a designated driver—someone who's had no alcohol—to drive you home. Driving while intoxicated could cost you your career in the military, your life, or someone else's life.
For more information and tips on how to celebrate safely this season, see The Truth About Holiday Spirits from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Substance abuse can be detrimental to your health and your career, and it's on the rise in the military, but you can learn to avoid and overcome it. Stress from active-duty service, deployments, family, and life in general might lead you to try tobacco, alcohol, or drugs as a source of relief. In the long run, though, substance abuse can take a toll on your body and affect your heart, lungs, liver, and mind, putting even more stress on you and your family. Staying clear of self-medication (and the slippery slope of substance abuse) is a good way to stay healthy, be productive, and live longer.
Everyone needs help sometimes, so don't be afraid to reach out for help with substance abuse. Each service has its own substance-abuse treatment and prevention program to help you get better and return to duty:
- Air Force Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) Program (Check your installation's website for contact information.)
- Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
- Coast Guard Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP)
- Marine Corps Substance Abuse Program
- Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP)
For more information on substance abuse, please visit this Military OneSource web page.
Drinking a lot of alcohol in a short amount of time—"binge drinking"—can lead to alcohol poisoning. It's very serious and can even be deadly. Binge drinking involves more than four drinks for women and more than five for men over a relatively short period. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that an average of six people die from alcohol poisoning every day, with the majority being men between 35 and 64 years of age. Life-threatening signs of alcohol poisoning include seizures, not being able to wake up, fewer than eight breaths per minute, 10 seconds or more between breaths, and low body temperature. If you're with someone who shows any of these signs, seek help immediately. That Guy, an alcohol education campaign from the Department of Defense, recommends that if you're ever worried about someone's alcohol intake, never let them "sleep it off." To learn more, visit this web page from CDC on "Alcohol Poisoning Deaths."
The purpose of the 2011 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey of Active Duty Military Personnel (HRB) is to assess the health practices of active-duty service members. Substance abuse, mental and physical health, and lifestyle choices are important matters, especially when you need to be at your best for the demands of military life. Certain areas of this study directly affect human performance, and results (as reported in the Executive Summary) show that health behaviors vary between services.
Physical Activity/Body composition
Here are some figures from the Physical Activity/Body Composition portion:
- Overall, service members have lower rates of obesity (as defined by BMI) compared to the general public.
- More than one-third of active-duty service members age 20 and older were considered to be at a healthy weight, which exceeds the Healthy People goal as well as civilian population estimates.
- 75% of active-duty members practiced moderate to vigorous physical activity in the 30 days prior to the survey, with Army and Navy personnel having the highest rates.
- Almost half of service members do strength training three or more days a week.
Physical health and fitness are key components to optimal fitness. While these numbers are encouraging, there is no doubt that a larger portion of the military should be at a healthy weight and fit enough to fight. Make fitness and weight management your priority for performance.
- Only 40% of all active-duty personnel surveyed get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per night.
Sleep is an important factor in recovery. Poor sleep habits can take a physical and mental toll on your health, your relationships, and your performance.
Tobacco and alcohol
One area where the military could improve is in the use of tobacco products and alcohol:
- Almost one-quarter of service members reported smoking a cigarette in the 30 days prior to taking the survey, which is higher than the civilian population and the Healthy People objective.
- Smokeless tobacco use is also prevalent in the military with 12.8% of all service members using smokeless tobacco in the month leading up to the survey.
- Rates of binge drinking were higher in the military than in the civilian population and more prevalent in the Marine Corps than in any other branch.
Tobacco in any form is detrimental to your health. If you're thinking about quitting smoking or would like to talk to someone about your alcohol use, there are lots of resources and professionals that can help you achieve your goal.
Stress and mental health
After more than a decade of ongoing war, troops have—and will continue to experience—significant mental stress as a result of their service. In general, 5-20% of service members reported high rates of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and/or other mental health concerns.
- The most common military-related sources of stress were being away from family and friends and changes in workload but included financial problems and family members' health problems.
- Women reported experiencing personal sources of stress more often than men did.
- Those who drank heavily were more likely to report problems with money and relationships.
Drinking, smoking, overeating, and even attempted suicide are all negative coping factors when dealing with stress. The survey found that the most effective methods of coping were planning to solve problems and talking with friends or family members. Find out how to use productive and effective methods for coping with stress and mental health.
Nutrition and dietary supplements
Being fueled to fight is an important component for anyone in the military. Proper nutrition requires consuming healthy—and avoiding bad and potentially harmful—foods and beverages.
- According to the survey, active-duty personnel eat too many unhealthy foods such as snacks, sweets, and sugary drinks and not enough of the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables.
- More than one-third of personnel reported daily dietary supplement use.
What you decide to put in your body now may affect your performance and your career later. For more information on nutrition for combat effectiveness, read Chapter 15 of the Warfighter Nutrition Guide. And make sure you know what you're putting into your body. Dietary supplements are not subject to pre-market approval by the FDA, and there are many ingredients that may do more harm than help. You can learn more about dietary supplements at Operation Supplement Safety. And for more information about the Health Related Behavior Survey, visit TRICARE's webpage.


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This is how my Mother taught me to make baked beans. Warning they are on the sweet side but they are so good... I have put in a range for some of the ingredients start on the low side and then add more to suit your tastes. Also, you can change up the type of beans used as you desire - just be sure to always start with the large can of pork and beans.
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I replaced the light and dark kidney beans with a 15 oz can of Stagg chicken chili and fried two slices of bacon, and cut it in large pieces so I could take it out for my DH,he cannot have bacon.I used 1/2 cup brown sugar and did not use any maple syrup or Karo. A squirt of yellow mustard.As you said I could start wth pork and beans and add or delete. I left the juice in on all the beans. It was delicious served with cornbread and a flavoring of good chili and baked beans. Thanks for posting.
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- 1 (28 ounce) can pork and beans in tomato sauce
- 15 ounces great northern beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can light kidney beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
- 1 lb bacon, 1/2 dice
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1⁄2-1 cup brown sugar
- 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup yellow mustard
- 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup maple syrup or 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup Karo syrup
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- In a large bean pot or oven safe bowl add all the beans (if you like your beans extra thick then drain some of the juice off of all the beans except the pork and beans).
- Add the brown sugar, yellow mustard, and maple or karo syrup to the beans - start with the lowest amount for each.
- Using a slotted spoon add the bacon and onion mixture to the beans leaving most of the bacon fat in the pan.
- Mix everything together ensuring that the brown sugar is disolved.
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In addition Statoil has a contract with SSE signed in October 2011 for the supply of 0.5 bcm/y to the St. Fergus terminal for the period October 2012 - October 2022.
"We are very happy to have made this agreement with SSE. Being the second largest supplier of gas and electricity in the UK, SSE is a significant player in a market that is very important to Statoil. The agreement takes our already established relations to the next level. The agreement with SSE is another confirmation of Statoil's position as a long term reliable supplier of gas to the UK", says Tor Martin Anfinnsen, senior vice president of Marketing and Trading in Statoil.
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Utrecht/Zoeterwoude, 10 July 2008
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The information technology and telephony at the Holland Heineken House in Beijing is to be provided by Atos Origin, the two partners Heineken Nederland and Atos Origin Netherlands announced today. Both companies have been present at and associated with the Olympic Games for many years. Atos Origin is the worldwide IT partner for the Olympic Games. The Holland Heineken House has been the venue where NOC*NSF has entertained its guests and where Dutch medal-winners have been honoured since 1992. The Holland Heineken House is regarded as the number one meeting place for everyone who supports the Dutch Olympic Team, and has gained an outstanding reputation worldwide.
Atos Origin is honoured to have been chosen as a partner. Marianne Hewlett, SVP Marketing & Communications at Atos Origin Netherlands: "We regard our appointment as IT Partner to the Holland Heineken House as proof of the trust that a major brand like Heineken places in us. It is exciting for two Dutch companies to be working together to ensure the smooth running of such an impressive project. Heineken has demonstrated at many Games that the Holland Heineken House is an outstanding promotional tool for the Netherlands, and we have demonstrated our ability to handle complex IT projects at many Games. So it is wonderful to be able to join forces on this project."
Heineken Nederland is also delighted with its collaboration with Atos Origin. Dennis Hogenboom, Senior Sponsor Manager of Heineken Nederland with responsibility for the Holland Heineken House: "Reliable and fast internet connections are an absolute must for the Holland Heineken House. So we are delighted to have found a world-renowned partner in Atos Origin. The complexity of a project such as this - and, of course, the short timelines - call for flexibility and commitment, and Atos Origin stands out in both these areas."
A special feature of this project is that it has to be implemented in record time. Atos Origin will have just two weeks to equip the Holland Heineken House with all the IT infrastructure. This includes all the connections for the press centre, the IT equipment for the NOC*NSF and Heineken offices, as well as the connections for the payment system and the equipment for the conference rooms at the Holland Heineken House. The makers of various Dutch TV and radio programmes will be using Atos Origin telecommunication lines. Media users will also have special high-speed internet lines at their disposal. Employees of Atos Origin China and the Netherlands will be working closely to bring this project to fruition.
The Holland Heineken House, which is hosted by NOC*NSF, has public rooms, business lounges for NOC*NSF and its guests and business partners, press and media rooms, a wide range of catering facilities, an office of the Dutch embassy in China, facilities for athletes and a special VIP room. The Holland Heineken House will be open to Dutch and international fans, VIPs, the media and Dutch and Chinese business representatives, and is regarded as the number one meeting place for everyone who supports the Dutch Olympic team. The public rooms at the Holland Heineken House have a total area of about 2,500 m2.
About Atos Origin
Atos Origin, an international information technology services company, enables clients to turn their visions into results through the application of consulting, systems integration and managed operations. The company's annual revenues are €5.8 billion and it employs over 50,000 people in 40 countries. Of these, some 9,000 are in the Netherlands, where Atos Origin is market leader. Atos Origin is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has an international client base. Atos Origin is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos Origin, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting.
About the Holland Heineken House
Beijing marks the ninth time in succession that Heineken has hosted NOC*NSF at the Holland Heineken House since Barcelona 1992. It will be the official home of NOC*NSF during the Games, as well as the number one meeting place for athletes, their families and companions, supporters, the Dutch press and sports managers, partners and business partners of NOC*NSF. Located at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre in the diplomatic quarter of Beijing, the Holland Heineken House is just a short distance from the Olympic Green and the main tourist attractions in the city centre. Sports fans can travel quickly and easily between the sports facilities at the Olympic Green and the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre by metro (line 10, with a dedicated stop right outside, and one change). The Holland Heineken House will be open from 09:00 to 02:00 every day from 8 to 24 August.
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CPUCooL 8.0.6
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- تاریخ: 19 سبتمبر 2007
- تقيم: +31
CPUCooL برنامج ممتاز جداً يقوم بقياس سرعة مروحة المعالج لديك .. ودرجة الحرارة العامة للجهاز .. والفولتية لأكثر من لوحة أم .. كما بإمكانه التحسين من أداء المعالج وتخفيض درجة حرارته نوعاً ما .. وهو يختص أيضاً بتحسين أداء الذاكرة المؤقتة أيضاً
CPUCooL A program that monitors temperature, fan speed, and voltages for many motherboards
CPUCooL is a program that monitors temperature, fan speed, and voltages for many motherboards Display's the temperatures, fan speed, voltages, system values Data input and output and SDRAM's contents, cooling for Windows and change the frequency of your PC
It works with all chipsets from Intel, ALI, VIA, AMD, and SIS 5595 motherboards
ATI grafic cards readout new feature since733
ACPI new feature since 730
ACPI tables could be read out These contain temperature and power consumption which could be made visable The feature is mostly for notebook users as the ACPI tables are normally not filled out in destop mainboards
The Self Monitoring And Reporting Technology enables you to see the harddisk parameters It includes a temperature readout of the harddisk Until now only normal harddisks are supported RAID and SCSI systems are not yet supported due to a missing microsoft driver extension But there are no programs that support RAID / SCSI systems on the market
Change the FrontSideBus
With this option you can vary the CPU frequency Many mainbords support setting the FrontSideBus via SMBus It is for these motherboards
I have added this feature It is for experienced users only and only at your own risk! Details
Shutdown by simple keystroke
You can shutdown the PC with a single key combination That makes it easier to end the session You find this item under Options -> Windows Shudown
MONITORING Temperature, fan speed, voltages for many motherboards
The program displays all units, connected to an I2C Bus It works with all chipset from Intel, ALI, VIA, AMD, and SIS motherboards You can see the temperature, voltage and fan values of your motherboard chipset, inclusive dial-up adapter display and processor parameters From Notebooks you can see the ACPI Temps and from NVidia Grafic cards you can look at the temps of the grafic processor and the fan speed ATI will come soon hopefully
CPU Cooling under Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 Watch Wintop ! There's No way to switch it off! After registering you can get a small *VXD 6K Byte for cooling only It works so far for all non Athlon processors and for Athlon based system with a VIA8363 and AMD760 chipset
Benifits There is No need to turn it on or off, No overhead CPU Time / Memory Cooling only, and if you wish to stop using it, you simply remove it from your system! All you have to do to receive it is to register and send the file you could generate by Help -> CPUCooL Info -> Write to file to the author at supportATpodienDOTde
CPU Optimization AMD, Cyrix and Intel only
This is the first and only program that optimizes AMD / Cyrix CPU's complete and correct All the other tools have bugs which I have detected when implementing my optimizations This feature is mostly for older cpus AMD K6, Cypress
Memory optimization mostly for Windows 95 / 98
Reads out the values programmed in the E2PROM of the SDRAM's
Every value is decoded inclusive the SDRAM manufacturer if available
Here are some key features of CPUCooL
Windows Vista Sidebar gadget
Intel / AMD CPU Core temperature readout
ATI grafic cards readout
Limitations 21-day trial The only difference between the shareware and the registrable version is that you can save the settings in the registrable version and you will not see the shareware reminders any longer If you use this software after the 21 day evaluation period a
registration fee is required
What's New in This Release
PLL's and chipsets added, bug fixes
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Random.org kindly chose the winner of the Where's Stig book provided by Warner Bros., and the lucky winner was:
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Where's Stig Winner!
Random.org kindly chose the winner of the Where's Stig book provided by Warner Bros., and the lucky winner was:
Posted by Lisanne624 at 12:15 PM 0 comments
Labels: Where's Stig
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Being Human winners!
Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway for DVDs of Being Human: Season Two. The winners were:
Where's Stig? (Hurry! ends 10/28)
Posted by Lisanne624 at 3:11 PM 0 comments
Labels: Being Human, giveaway
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The Queen winner!
I had the drawing for the DVD of The Queen, and the winner was:
Being Human ( Hurry! ends 10/27)
Posted by Lisanne624 at 2:12 PM 0 comments
Labels: Acorn Media, The Queen, Winner
Friday, October 22, 2010
Midsomer winner!
I'd like to thank everyone for the comments on my Midsomer Murders: Village Case Files giveaway. I used random.org to choose the winner, who was:
Posted by Lisanne624 at 11:15 AM 2 comments
Labels: giveaway, Midsomer Murders
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Benny Hill Giveaway!
BENNY HILL: THE COMPLETE MEGASET contains Benny's raucous 20-year reign over the television-sketch variety genre, from the naughty early years to the debut of the nubile Hills Angels, through the final episodes. Witness the birth of crazy caricatures like Fred Scuttle, Chow Mein, and Pierre de Terre. Laugh out loud as Benny and his bevy of buxom babes flaunt their racy rowdiness and tongue-in-cheek satire in characteristically outrageous sketches like The Little Dimpton Street Party and The Crook Report.
- Bonus Documentary: The Worlds Favorite Clown;
- The Benny Hill Cheeky Challenge Trivia Quiz # 1-6
- Liner Notes DVD Insert Booklets
- Benny Hill: Laughter and Controversy Episode of A&Es Award-Winning Series BIOGRAPHY®
- Eddie in August
- Featurettes: I Was A Hills Angel, Hills Angels: Off the Record and Hills Angels: In Conversation
Disclaimer: A&E Home Video provided the DVD set for this giveaway
Posted by Lisanne624 at 10:45 AM 66 comments
Labels: AandE Home Video, Benny Hill
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Anglophile dream come true!!
|Me, my husband Hans, Elton John, Jim Goldman (CEO of Godiva) and Gigi Goldman
So I've had an exciting few days. Not only did Sir Elton perform numerous songs, but plenty of delicious Godiva chocolate was on offer, so it was a perfect evening!
Thanks so much to the Godiva company for providing such a wonderful experience!!
Posted by Lisanne624 at 11:00 AM 6 comments
Labels: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Elton John, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Enduring Vision, Godiva
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Alien Autopsy giveaway!
Alien Autopsy is a humorous film that looks at the incidents surrounding the release of the infamous "alien autopsy" video from 1995. That year, mysterious top-secret black-and-white footage, supposedly filmed during the 1947 Roswell incident, was broadcast around the world. It showed the autopsy of an alien lifeform. The men responsible for the discovery of the footage, buddies Ray (Declan Donnelly) and Gary (Ant McPartlin), are thrown into intense media scrutiny. But the guys have an even bigger secret. And it's not very pretty. Based on true events, Alien Autopsy is the alternately bizarre and frequently quirky story of the two unlikely lads from London who become icons in UFOlogy with a discovery that stunned millions who've long searched for evidence of extraterrestrial life. Bill Pullman and Harry Dean Stanton also star. Watch a clip from the film.
Special features on the DVD include:
- The Making of Ant and Dec's Alien Autopsy
- Additional Scenes
- Outtakes
- Alternate Opening
Disclaimer: I was sent 3 copies of the DVD to giveaway by Warner Bros.
Posted by Lisanne624 at 8:30 AM 39 comments
Labels: Alien Autopsy, giveaway
Friday, October 15, 2010
Where's Stig?
The illustrations are very colorful and humorous, and contain jokes and other elements that fans of the show will surely recognize. While this is a picture book, it is aimed at adults. There's nothing really offensive contained, but it is not a children's book. If you are a fan of the series, you will find a lot to engage you in this book. Even if you've never seen Top Gear, you'll enjoy the illustrations and the challenge of trying to find all the elements!
Thanks to Warner Bros., I have one copy of the book Where's Stig to giveaway! To enter, please leave a comment stating your favorite location to "lose yourself." Please be sure your email address is in your comment or in your profile (if you have a blog) so I'll have a way to contact you. Open to the US and Canada. Contest ends on Oct. 28.
Disclaimer: I was sent a copy of Where's Stig to give away by Warner Bros.
Posted by Lisanne624 at 8:30 AM 16 comments
Labels: giveaway, Top Gear, Where's Stig
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Being Human giveaway!
In Being Human Season Two, the vampire leader Herrick has been defeated, but there are new enemies and dangers facing our heroes at every turn. Mitchell (Aiden Turner) has a new girlfriend, but he's unable to enjoy the relationship due to the disarrayed vampire community. George (Russel Tovey) also has a new girlfriend, but a new twist in his werewolf life disrupts their relationship as well. Annie (Lenora Crichlow) has a difficult time trying to figure out how to cross over to the other side, and if that is really a good idea. To top it off, all three of them are now being threatened by CenSSA, headed by the mysterious Professor Jaggat and the ruthless Kemp. CenSSA is a religious organization determined to destroy and convert all supernatural beings. And here you probably thought being a supernatural entity was all superpowers, wearing black, and looking mysterious!
|The undead aren't exactly tidy, are they?
In addition, there are bonus features on the DVD including:
o Behind the Scenes Featurettes:
o Blood Bursting
o The Caves
o Unleashing the Beast
o The Swinging Sixties
o Behind the Makeup
o Making the New Werewolf
o Train Carnage
o Easter Eggs
Thanks to Bridget at Warner Bros., I have *TEN* copies of Being Human Season Two to giveaway! To enter, just leave a comment stating whether (given the chance), you'd prefer to live as a ghost, a vampire or a were wolf. Be sure and leave your email address in your comment so I'll have a way to contact you. Open to the U.S. and Canada. Contest ends on Oct. 27.
Check out the official site: BBCAmericaShop.com
Disclaimer: Warner Bros. provided the 10 DVDs for giveaway.
Posted by Lisanne624 at 10:33 AM 68 comments
Labels: Being Human, giveaway
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Top Gear winners!
Congratulations to the winners of my Top Gear Season 13 DVD giveaway. I chose the winners using random.org, and they were:
Posted by Lisanne624 at 8:56 AM 0 comments
Duty before self
The five episodes in the series look to especially stressful or difficult times in the queen's life.
Episode 1: Sisters This episode looks at the early relationship of Queen Elizabeth and her younger sister Princess Margaret just after the death of their father, King George VI. After being crowned queen, Elizabeth was surrounded by the mostly elderly male advisers who had worked with her father. Margaret fell in love with a divorced man, and the queen faced her first crisis in attempting to persuade her sister to avoid this potentially explosive match.
Episode 2: Us and Them Events from 1969 to 1975 are covered. In those years, the UK was in economic upheaval. It was beset by strikes, IRA bombings and demands to abolish the monarchy. Amidst all this, the queen had to ask for more money from the government to continue to run her increasingly expensive household. The country is briefly united for the wedding of Princess Anne, but even this turns out badly when she becomes the target of a botched kidnapping.
Disclaimer: I was provided with a review copy and a giveaway copy of the DVD.
|Pop a ciggy in her hand, and you've got Dot Cotton!
Posted by Lisanne624 at 8:30 AM 30 comments
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Midsomer giveaway!!
If you've never visited the lovely English county of Midsomer, you're in for a treat! Nestled in the middle of England (the real filming takes place in villages in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire), the events portrayed in Midsomer Murders take place in towns with charming names like Midsomer Mallow, Midsomer Wellow, Badgers Drift and Morton Fendle. It's up to the dogged DCI Tom Barnaby (played by John Nettles) and his assistants DS Dan Scott and DC Ben Jones to clear up the many cases of murder that inexplicably happen in such gorgeous surroundings.
In every episode we are also treated to scenes from DCI Barnaby's home life, including his long-suffering wife Joyce (very sweet, but decidedly lacking in culinary skills) and daughter Cully (an aspiring actress). The play between Barnaby and his underlings is also interesting to watch. Somehow the assistants are always the ones directed to chase and tackle fleeing suspects or to overnight in barns and lofts to await developments.
The episodes generally start with the victim meeting his untimely end, and Barnaby and sidekick rushing to the scene. There will likely be more bodies piled up before the evildoer is finally tracked down! Many of the mysteries are set in specialized worlds. The people involved (victims and suspects) might be involved in the local horse racing scene, or be collectors of rare orchids or all have psychic powers. Everyone is a suspect (well, until he or she turns up dead, that is!) and it's fun to see if I can suss out the murderer before Barnaby does (generally not!).
Thanks to Alyssa at Acorn Media, I have one copy of Midsomer Murders Village Case Files to giveaway! To enter, just leave a comment stating a mystery you would recommend. It can be a book or a TV series or even a film. Make sure your email address is in your comment or profile (if you have a blog) so that I can contact you. Open only to the U.S. Enter by Oct. 20.
Disclaimer: I received a review copy and a giveaway copy of Midsomer Murders Village Case Files from Acorn Media
Final Verdict for Midsomer Murders Village Case Files: Five Gherkins, for being a cosy look at an idyllic British countryside . . . if you can overlook all the dead bodies!
Posted by Lisanne624 at 2:45 PM 45 comments
Labels: John Nettles, Midsomer Murders
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Riddle me this
This compact little book is just packed with interesting stuff! It is arranged into 20 chapters, each covering an area of London life or history. Some of the chapters are:
Crime and Punishment
Royal London
London Transport
London Firsts
The London Dead
Literary London
London Buildings
and so on. There are also 20 questions in each chapter (I'm sensing a pattern here!) followed by three possible answers. Here is an example of a question from the Shops & Shopping chapter:
In 1907, how did William Whiteley, founder of the famous Whiteleys department store in Bayswater, die?
a. He tripped and fell from a window on the third floor of his store
b. He was shot dead in his office by a man claiming to be his illegitimate son
c. He contracted fatal food poisoning after eating shellfish in the restaurant of his store
To make cheating more difficult (it's as if this book were made for me!) the answers are to be found in the back of the book. The table of contents gives both the page number of each chapter, as well as the page number where the answers can be found. The questions and possible answers are all fascinating and lead to a desire to find out even more about some of these people and events. (Poor Mr. Whiteley was done in by his alleged illegitimate son, by the way.)
The book is also beautifully illustrated by Kerry Lee. There is an illustration in the style of the map on the cover at the start of every chapter. The illustrations alone are very colorful and entertaining!
This book is a delight from cover to cover. In the introduction to the book, the authors state that the questions are not easy, but are rather intended to "provide entry points into the fascinating history of the city." I can say that they have succeeded admirably with that goal!
Disclaimer: I received a review copy of London Quiz from The Little Bookroom
Posted by Lisanne624 at 3:11 PM 0 comments
Labels: London Quiz
Monday, October 4, 2010
Who is benefitting?
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Posted by Lisanne624 at 11:51 AM 0 comments
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An attorney for New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis said the former star football player at Aliquippa High School and the University of Pittsburgh looks forward to speaking with Pittsburgh police and will turn himself in to face felony charges after a street fight over the weekend on the South Side.
Police said the confrontation, which occurred about 2:40 a.m. Sunday in the 23rd block of East Carson Street, involved at least eight men, two of whom were knocked unconscious for "at least 10 minutes." One of the men, Dallas Cousins, 22, of Kittanning, suffered broken bones around his left eye.
Charges against Mr. Revis, filed in a complaint Thursday night, include two counts of aggravated assault, as well as robbery, conspiracy and making terroristic threats.
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According to the police complaint, Mr. Cousins and some friends saw Mr. Revis standing along Carson Street shortly after the bars closed, and Mr. Cousins asked him whether he was the seven-time Pro Bowl player. Mr. Revis replied that he was, to which Mr. Cousins replied, "No you're not."
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