text:
It's official: John L. Smith will not return as Arkansas coach next season, the Razorbacks announced in a press release Saturday.
Smith, who was hired as interim coach last April in the wake of Bobby Petrino's firing after lying to his superiors about the circumstances of his motorcycle accident on April 1. Petrino did not disclose that Razorbacks football employee Jessica Dorrell was with him on the motorcycle. He was also having an affair with her.
Dorrell, a former Arkansas volleyball player, was a Razorback Foundation fundraiser before she was hired over 158 other applicants for the coordinator position. Petrino announced March 28 that Dorrell would take over the position at a salary of nearly $56,000.
"I have great respect for Coach Smith and I thank him for the sincere commitment he has shown our program," Razorbacks AD Jeff Long said in a statement. "He made a difficult decision in uncertain times to return from his alma mater to guide the young men in our football program, and I will always be grateful for his efforts."
PHOTOS: Top plays, moments of Week 13
Smith and the Razorbacks finished 4-8 after falling on Friday to LSU, 20-13. Arkansas lost four straight games after beating Jacksonville State to start the season, placing a sopping wet blanket on what was a season filled of championship aspirations. Smith will stay on as a consultant until his 10-month contract expires on Feb. 23.
"I would like to thank the Razorback fans for demonstrating their support for these student-athletes and this coaching staff during a challenging time," Smith said in a statement. "I enjoyed every day of this experience and this profession has been and will continue to be rewarding to me. During my time here, it has been incredible to be a part of helping this program grow and I wish everyone involved nothing but success in the future."
TCU coach Gary Patterson's name has been linked to the Razorbacks job. Sporting News' Matt Hayes says that Louisiana Tech coach Sonny Dykes, Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll would be good fits for the position.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.


text:
Join our newsletter for new products, special offers, and more!
Enter email address
Sell your stuff or turn those old games into new!
Don't see what you're looking for? Create a Want List!
Partner with the Knight!
This exciting new game of heroic combat action is for skilled heroes who have no need for magic swords or arcane trinkets. Armed with their cunning, talent, and unmatched bravery, they wade sword first into a savage world of high-octane adventure. Iron Heroes, a variant player's handbook in the tradition of Monte Cook's Arcana Evolved, provides 10 new core classes, expanded feat and skill systems, new combat options like stunts and challenges, character traits, the innovative token system, a new magic paradigm, and much more. Iron Heroes is for those looking for a new fantasy roleplaying game as well as those who simply want useful new rules for their d20 System games. This complete OGL handbook also includes guidelines for incorporating its new rules and options into d20 games and Arcana Evolved games.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Angela works at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation; her husband is a produce manager at Whole Foods; and their son attends Barron Park Elementary School. Angela's brother is able to pay college tuition because he lives with their parents, sharing expenses. Everyone helps with child care.
Buena Vista's affordable housing makes this critical mutual support possible. But Angela and her family are now faced with eviction because the owner of the land under their homes has begun the process of closing the mobile-home park.
The many benefits of living in Palo Alto have resulted in some of the highest housing prices in the nation. Our city could easily become a place where only the rich could afford to live, but we have a long-standing commitment not to let that happen. We want the teachers in our schools, the nurses in our clinics, the clerks in our stores and the janitors in our businesses to be able to live here.
We want this for a variety of reasons: to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse-gas emissions, to promote socioeconomic diversity in our neighborhoods and schools, and, most importantly, because the people who work here are part of our community.
This commitment is expressed in the housing element of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan and more concretely through various affordable-housing projects developed (with the support of city government) by the Palo Alto Housing Corporation, Eden Housing, the Community Working Group, and others.
One of the largest concentrations of inexpensive housing in Palo Alto is now threatened with closure. The proposal is to displace Buena Vista's nearly 400 residents to make room for what the developer refers to as "upscale units for young tech workers."
Extended families would be broken apart, and the support they provide would be lost. Families in Buena Vista would have to leave behind their homes, jobs, schools and neighbors. Required relocation payments to residents would not be adequate for them to remain in Palo Alto. Fifty-five Buena Vista residents work in Palo Alto, and more than 100 are children in the Palo Alto schools. Forcing them and their families out of Palo Alto would be an unprecedented displacement of members of our community and would significantly reduce our city's diversity.
The children of Buena Vista would be deprived of the superb education available in the Palo Alto schools, but the educational impact would be much broader. As the Palo Alto Unified School District notes, "the diversity of the student population and staff enriches the learning experience for all students" (Board Policy 0100).
Project Safety Net, a citywide collaboration dedicated to the overall well-being of young people throughout Palo Alto, promotes positive values that are highly correlated with thriving youth. Among these are the following, all of which argue for keeping the Buena Vista students in our schools:
* Caring neighborhood: Young person experiences caring neighbors.
* Caring: Young person places high value on helping other people.
* Equality and social justice: Young person places high value on promoting equality and reducing hunger and poverty.
* Cultural competence: Young person has knowledge of and comfort with people of different cultural/racial/ethnic backgrounds.
There could be no clearer demonstration of our community's true commitment to these goals than support for the students and residents of Buena Vista to remain in Palo Alto. There are compelling policy, practical and moral reasons to make it possible for the residents of Buena Vista to continue living in Palo Alto and for the students to continue at their Palo Alto schools.
The most obvious way to do this would be to keep the mobile-home park open. The owner of the land on which Buena Vista sits has begun the legal process of closure so that he can sell it to the Prometheus Real Estate Group, described on their website (www.prometheusreg.com) as "the largest private owner of multi-family properties in the San Francisco Bay Area." Keeping Buena Vista open would require finding another buyer capable of spending a great deal of money for this purpose.
An alternative solution was described in the Palo Alto Weekly on May 17. A portion of the Buena Vista site could be used to build affordable apartments for the current residents, with the remainder of the site used for a scaled-back yet profitable version of the luxury apartment proposal. This could be a win-win situation, allowing the current owner and Prometheus to move forward with their plans, while at the same time providing high quality, affordable housing for the Buena Vista residents in their current neighborhood.
Palo Alto has experience with mixing high-end and affordable housing. About 15 years ago — after extensive discussion among the community, the city and the developers — the Palo Alto Medical Foundation's old site near Professorville was turned into just such a mixed-use development.
SummerHill Homes built the Woodmark, which they advertise as "the highest-end condo purchase in downtown PA," while the Palo Alto Housing Corp. built Oak Court immediately across the street, with 53 rental units affordable to low-income families. The diversity of the children and adults living at Oak Court enrich the diversity of the downtown community, while the property values and lifestyles of the families at Woodmark have not been adversely affected (as described by real estate agents familiar with the property).
If a flood or earthquake destroyed 108 homes on one block, we would pull together as a community, finding a way to rebuild — because we are Palo Altans and that is what we do. We can't control an earthquake, but we have some control over our land-use decisions. Let's pull together and find an equitable way to make sure that the residents of the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park can remain residents of Palo Alto.


text:
TWO contestants who appeared on the Salisbury edition of Channel 4's Come Dine With Me have been invited to The National Television Awards on Wednesday (January 23).
The amateur cooking competition has been nominated in the best daytime programme category and Chris Hiller, 29, and Natasha Conti, 23, have been invited along as guests.
A clip from the Salisbury show, which was filmed in June and aired in September, is to be shown at the live ceremony at the O2 arena.
During their time on the show, Mr Hiller, a support worker, and Miss Conti, a lettings manager, competed against book dealer Jane Arnold, tarot card reader Anthony Brown-Hovelt and Sophie McConnell, farm manager at Cholderton Charlie's Farm.
The contestants took it in turns to host dinner parties and Miss Conti, who held a summer fete themed evening at her home in East Gomeldon, was crowned the winner, walking away with £1,000.
Throughout the week the show focussed on self-confessed penny pincher Mr Hiller's attempts to impress Miss Conti.
He spent less than £20 on food and drink for his dinner party on the fourth night and failed to woo his guests with peppers stuffed with baked beans, chicken with orange and marmalade, and watered down wine.
"Hopefully we'll make it up onto the stage," said Mr Hiller. "I'm looking forward to the free drink, food and after party."
"I didn't expect any backlash from being on the show but it has all been so positive. It has died down a bit now but I have had a few offers from people wanting me to come to dinner with them."
Mr Hiller said he is hoping to meet This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby and chat show host Jeremy Kyle, whose shows have been nominated in the same category along with ITV game show The Chase.
Miss Conti said: "I am incredibly honoured to be invited to such an exclusive event and I'm really excited to see all the crew again. I am absolutely thrilled I get to go with Chris as we have stayed friends since the show."
To vote for Come Dine With Me, visit nationaltvawards.com/vote.


text:
Football fans descend on Clearwater Beach despite chilly weather
CLEARWATER - Though there were far more sweatshirts than bathing suits on the beach Sunday afternoon, the chilly weather didn't stop college football fans from turning out to the Outback Bowl's Clearwater Beach Day. Marching bands, cheerleaders, football players and coaches from the University of Michigan and the University of South Carolina mingled with a steady crowd of fans outside the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. Though the wind off the rolling waves made temperatures in the high 50s seem much colder to many of the bundled up party-goers, children kept warm by running around a large blow-up slide and listening to music. "This beach isn't better than Myrtle Beach," said 7-year-old South Carolina native Cale Horton. "It's too cold."Though Horton and most of the crowd filtered between shopping along the beachfront, playing in the sand and participating in the party's giveaways and contests, two events attracted crowd enthusiasm similar to what can be expected at the New Year's Day bowl game between the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten Conference teams: the tug of war and pie-eating contests. If a game of tug-of-war between the teams' cheerleaders gives any clue about the outcome of Tuesday's game, Michigan is poised to leave the Gamecocks in the mud. The cheerleaders were so determined to win the title that they backed into their crowds of cheering supporters. The results of the pie-eating contest tell a different story, though, with South Carolina's Ashton Holmes besting Michigan's Ben Braden, eating eight key lime pies to Braden's five. "It's about aggression," South Carolina assistant coach Joe Connolly told players as they prepared for the contest. "How do you want to be remembered in front of all these people: as a loser or as a winner?" As if watching the bowl game itself, fans cheered, booed and questioned the legality of the judges' rulings on cue. For 12-year-old Cam Vincent of South Carolina, the results of the pie-eating contest reflected his belief that the Gamecocks "are gonna hit 'em." "I grew up to be a Gamecocks fan," Vincent said, as he proudly tipped his Gamecocks baseball cap to show signatures from nearly every player on the team. "You have to do what you have to do to support your home team … and the Gamecocks are just the best." But to 11-year-old Connor Riley, the Wolverines is the team to beat. "Mainly it's their tradition," he said. "If I want to go there and play football, I have to be smart and I have to start practicing now." Riley's parents traveled from Michigan last week to participate in the week of events, such as a battle of the college marching bands at Busch Gardens and a New Year's Eve parade through Ybor City, leading up to the 27th-annual Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Regardless of the outcomes of the contests, local businesses counted Sunday's festivities as a win. Matt Amlan, a salesman at Surfer Joes T-shirt shop, said the party drew the biggest crowd he has seen in the year he has worked at the beach and helped local businesses on what would normally be a slow day due to the cold weather.
email@example.com (727) 215-9851 Twitter: @adawsonTBO
Trending Now
Top 5 at noon: What Hurricane Maria taught one reporter about the people of Puerto Rico; NCAA coaches among 10 charged with fraud and corruption; and more


text:
Keep your eyes in peak condition with vision health supplements. Swanson carries a variety of different products for vision health, including herbs, carotenoids, vitamins and more. Shop the best vision health supplements now!
You're now signed up to receive exclusive deals and savings opportunities!
Thank you for your interest and be assured that you will continue to receive our emails at this address.
We are having trouble processing your request. Our apologies! Please try again later.


text: Elderly people with higher levels of vitamin B12 had lower risk for dementia and mental (cognitive) impairment in a new study. Researchers from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, followed 1,405 Mexican-Americans aged 60 to 101 for an average of 4.5 years and found that those who had higher levels of vitamin B12 had lower levels of a risk factor—homocysteine—for Alzheimer's disease, dementia and cognitive impairment. Those who had high homocysteine levels were 139% more likely to develop dementia and cognitive impairment, and those who had both high homocysteine levels and low vitamin B12 levels had even greater risk of cognitive decline.


text:
POLICE are investigating a burglary in Winchester after medals belonging to a World War Two veteran were stolen.
The incident occurred on a property in Wales Street sometime between February 20–27 and various items were taken including the three medals.
The medals were the 1939-1945 Star, the African Star and the Italian Star. They also had paperwork with them.
Anyone with information should call PC Andrew Spooner at North Walls police station on 101 or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Any information which may lead to the return of the medals to their owner and the possible identity of the offenders will be gratefully received.


text:
Get an overview of this hotelAffordable Honolulu hotel near International Market Place
Popular property highlights
2 blocks from Waikiki Beach
This pet-friendly Honolulu hotel is just two blocks from Waikiki Beach Walk, the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, and the new 360,000 sq. foot International Market Place, which features 75 stores and 9 restaurants.
Property Amenities
Wireless Internet access in the lobby and daily local newspapers. The sports bar offers satellite TV.
All rooms at Pearl Hotel Waikiki offer WiFi, refrigerators, and microwaves; suites also provide separate bedrooms and kitchens.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Pearl Hotel Waikiki
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Pearl Hotel Waikiki in Honolulu is across the street from the International Market Place and two blocks from Waikiki Beach. Diamond Head State Monument Park is a half-mile away. Shuttle service from Waikiki to Ala Moana is included.
Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby.
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Grocery/convenience store
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 10
- ATM/banking
- Laundry facilities
- Elevator/lift
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Total number of rooms - 131
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Free reception
- Smoke-free property
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Iron/ironing board
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- In-room safe
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
Where to Eat
A manager's reception is held every Tuesday.
Pearl Hotel Waikiki does not have its own restaurant, but the International Market Place across the street has a food court with several fast-food options.
There are several other dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Eating House 1849
Goma Tei
Kona Grill
Flour & Barley
Yauatcha restaurant
La Cucaracha
Nearby Things to Do
Pearl Hotel Waikiki is located 2 blocks from Waikiki Beach, which is great for swimming, boogie boarding, snorkeling, and other activities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Snorkeling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 3 PM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25 per night.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay
- Dogs only
- 2 per room (up to 40 lb)
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
- Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
- Shuttle service
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Phone calls
- In-room safe
- Lending library access
- Additional inclusions
Optional extras
- Self parking fee: USD 30 per night
- Pet deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25 per night
Hotel Name
- Aqua Pearl
- Aqua Pearl Hotel
- Aqua Pearl Hotel Waikiki
- Aqua Pearl Waikiki
- Aqua Waikiki Pearl
- Pearl Aqua
- Pearl Waikiki
- Waikiki Aqua
- Waikiki Pearl
- Waikiki Pearl Aqua
- Aqua Waikiki Pearl Hawaii/Honolulu
- Aqua Waikiki Pearl Honolulu
- Aqua Waikiki Pearl Hotel Honolulu
- Aqua Waikiki Pearl Hotel
We should mention
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


text:
The intersections nearby are high-traffic areas and popular with cyclists. Many of them are near schools and colleges. When drivers cruise through these spots, CHP officer Todd Thibodeau said they have to realize where they are, as well as what is going on in front of them.Read the full article in the San Jose Mercury News.
"You've got to be aware that it is a bike route," he said, and be on the look out for cyclists.
In about 20 percent of crashes, drivers slide over the double-yellow or other dividing lines and strike cyclists.
Labels: california, safety
Subscribe to
Posts [Atom]


text:
I've got a few questions about being a teacher and teaching in the theravada tradition. My questions come up in connection with the posture of other traditions toward this matter but I would like to know how this is seen here without comparing.
when is a bhikkhu called ajahn? when does she/he begin to teach? does the bhikkhu/bhikkhuni decide when to do it or is there any other one who decides for him/herself?
What is the role of the teacher anyway in the Theravada tradition?
Is there anything like a lineage? (my first impression is no, but I've noticed how certain groups present themselves as "practicing in the line of Ajahn Chah or Ajahn Bram or Ajahn Sumedho...)


text:
FREMONT, Calif. — Men's Wearhouse has signed a definitive agreement to acquire JA Holding, the parent company of American clothing brand Joseph Abboud, for approximately $97.5 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments.
JA Holding is currently majority-owned by funds affiliated with J.W. Childs Associates, L.P. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2013.
JA Holding brand names include Joseph Abboud, Joe Joseph Abboud, Joseph Abboud Boys and Joseph Abboud Home. Joseph Abboud-branded products are available in fine department stores and specialty stores throughout the United States, and more than 50 countries worldwide. This transaction includes ownership of JA Holding's exclusive U.S. tailored clothing factory that employs 450 people.
Joseph Abboud, the founder and creator of the brand and a leading menswear designer, has served as chief creative director of Men's Wearhouse since December 2012.
"We are thrilled to reunite Joseph with his iconic brand at Men's Wearhouse," said president and CEO Doug Ewert. "This transaction accelerates our strategy of offering exclusive brands with broad appeal at attractive prices. Current and future customers will benefit from authentic American designer clothing, manufactured in the USA, at unparalleled value."
"Becoming a part of Men's Wearhouse with its powerful U.S. retail presence and talented management team, I believe the Joseph Abboud brand will not only thrive but will also reach new heights by offering amazing style and quality at an incredible value," said Abboud. "I am very proud of this modern American brand that I launched in 1987 and I am excited to continue the evolution of the Joseph Abboud design aesthetic for our existing customers while also attracting a new consumer who will experience the level of quality and exceptional service that Men's Wearhouse offers."
"We are proud of the progress that we have made during our nine-year partnership with J.W. Childs in building Joseph Abboud into a modern, sophisticated menswear and lifestyle brand. We look forward to continued growth in the brand at Men's Wearhouse," said Anthony Sapienza, president and CEO at JA Holding.
Men's Wearhouse remains committed to its $200 million share repurchase program, as previously announced in March 2013. The company expects to finance this acquisition and its share repurchase program with cash on hand and/or proceeds from its existing credit facility.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as financial adviser to Men's Wearhouse, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is serving as legal adviser. Kaye Scholer LLP is serving as legal adviser to JA Holding and North Point Advisors is serving as financial adviser.


text:
Marketing Information
StarTech.com's Cat5e UTP Patch Cables offer reliable Ethernet connections. This 3 ft cable meets or exceeds all Category 5e specifications, and features a durable gray jacket that simplifies departmental color coding while providing rugged flexibility for network connections. To ensure long-lasting performance, our high quality Cat5e UTP Patch Cables offer PVC molded strain relief that prevents the RJ45 connector termination points from bending at sharp angles - reducing the risk of decreased network performance due to cable damage. StarTech.com's 3 ft gray Cat5e UTP Patch Cable is constructed of only top quality materials - 100% copper conductors, 24 gauge copper wire and 50 micron Gold connectors to ensure optimum durability and performance, and is backed by our Lifetime Warranty.
General Information
|Product Type
|Network Cable
|Manufacturer Part Number
|Manufacturer Website Address
|Product Name
|3 ft Gray Molded Cat5e UTP Patch Cable
|Brand Name
Technical Information
|Cable Length
|3 ft
|Cable Characteristic
|Patch Cable
|Connector on First End
|1 x RJ-45 Male Network
|Connector on Second End
|1 x RJ-45 Male Network
|Cable Type
|Category 5e
Physical Characteristics
|Green Compliant
|Green Compliance Certificate/Authority
|Standard Warranty
This product is shipped only within Canada and Warranty valid for Canada only.
Computer Valley makes every effort to provide accurate specifications, descriptions, images and price on all products that are found on www.computervalley.ca
However for complete and updated descriptions, compatibilities, specifications and actual photo we recommend our clients to consult with manufacturer's websites or simply call us for proper clarifications. Computer Valley is not responsible and will not accept returns for items purchased that are not compatible with your system. Please ensure that you have verified compatibility and actual photo with your system by visiting the manufacturer's web site prior to purchase or give us a call to make sure what you are purchasing.
For more information, visit our Shipping and Return policy.
Computer Valley wants to provide you with the best and fastest possible service. We try to ship in stock orders placed before 2:00pm EST the same day. For in stock orders placed after 2:00pm EST they are usually shipped the next business day. However there are always exceptions. Please contact us prior to placing your order if you need your purchase by a certain date.
We ship by UPS, FEDEX, USPS, CANADA POST , PUROLATOR and LOOMIS from the nearest locations possible based on stock in hand.
Please note: Computer Valley reserves the rights to accept and cancel any order at anytime due to pricing error or any other reason. An email will be sent as a confirmation of the order status.
|Read Reviews Write Review


text: ok for one.. i dont agree that my fellow hetero mate gesus closed the other topic.. im a huge fan of drinkin hah. and theres a Weed topic. why not a liquor one.?. i searched an couldent find one. so ya here it goes.. all the info on the closed one is gonna be posted here. _________________________________________________________________ aha aight i couldnt find a thread like this and if there is one then my fault. post ure favorite drink you get drunk to. aight heres mine get a styrofoam cup fill it 1/3 wit henny, 1/3 wit coke, and 1/4 wit jack. drink slowly and youll be fucked up for hours _______________________________________________ a couple of shmirnoffs green apple flavor _______________________________________________ kahlua white russians(1/3 vodka, 1/3kahlua(or irish creme but hten it would just be a white russian) and 1/3 milk) long island iced tea.....it has a whoole bunch of shit in there i don't remember exactly what, rum, iced tea, it has some tequila and a bunch of other stuff i don't remember oh and coke & rum & coke ______________________________________________ Liquor, or liqueur not liquer. And what are you doing drinking out of styrofoam cups? Captain Morgans spiced, Rasberry vodka, and Iced tea. Captain Morgans spiced, mango juice, grenidade. Vodka, grenidade, cranberry/rasberry juice, sprite. Canadian club whiskey, splash of rasberry vodka, gingerale. Rum and coke, half and half. _____________________________________________ ** and kays favorite drink... Bacardi Hurricane with some Bacardi 151. and some blue koolaid or blue gatoraid over ice.. yumm... or if i dont have enough $$ i just get a 40 of 211 Steel reserve. does the job.... if im driving i just drink a 40 of mickies. it dont fuck u up. -- a drink my dad taught me how 2 make is.. some QUALITY tequila from mexico. no jose cuervo shit.. and some Squirt soda.. with some ice. a dash of salt and a slice if lemon squeezed in there. then throw in the squeezed lemon left over in the drink. its good


text:
First-time filmmaker Steve Williford teams with the Verizon Guy (seriously!) for 'The Green,' a movie about homophobia and suspicion
MARK LOWRY | Special Contributor
Although Steve Williford never felt any homophobia directed at him when he lived in southwestern Indiana, his perception of what others thought of him as a gay man was something that stuck with him for many years. At dinner parties and social events, his sexuality was a subject that came up often, usually as a result of others' curiosity.
"Months went by and I started to wonder if I was the poster boy for gay," he says. "I always wondered what would happen if something in my life happened that brought my sexuality to the forefront, like if I was at a party and kissed my partner."
That question would eventually lead him to his first feature film as a director, The Green, currently on the festival circuit and screening at USA Film Festival Saturday. The screenplay is written by Paul Marcarelli, best known as Verizon's "can you hear me now?" guy, who recently came out publicly.
The story they ended up with concerns a high school teacher, played by Jason Butler Harner, who is accused of an inappropriate relationship with a male student. It causes tension with the teacher's partner, played by out Broadway hunk Cheyenne Jackson (also known for his recurring roles on 30 Rock and Glee), and in the community.
Williford directed nearly 150 episodes of the recently axed soap opera All My Children from 2004 to 2011, but his background is in theater (he directed a production of Driving Miss Daisy in the early 1990s at Dallas' Park Cities Playhouse, back when it was called the Plaza Theatre). So it's not surprising that his cast is filled with actors who come from the theater world, too — not just Jackson, but Harner, who played Hamlet at the Dallas Theater Center in 2003. That may explain why Williford's film has something in common with several plays, notably Lillian Hellman's The Children's Hour, Arthur Miller's The Crucible and John Patrick Shanley's Doubt.
"We're a proud cousin of all of those works," Williford says. "We are trying to examine a situation that can illustrate to us how slippery truth and clarity really is and how quickly it can slip away from us."
"Paul and I are both big lovers of ambiguity to a certain degree," he adds. "I had always modeled this story in my heart and mind on what I love about the Chekhov short stories: We leave certain things open and free to be interpreted. For the bulk of the story, you're really not sure if he has done what he's being accused of, but there are some significant issues that do get resolved, quite clearly I think."
And of course, he knows the audience won't trust if they don't believe in the relationship as portrayed by Harner and Jackson, and takes a dramatic turn from the comic roles he has done on TV.
"I completely believe in Jason and Cheyenne as a couple. That's one of my complaints when I see LGBT couples represented in film: I feel like there's a link missing a little bit. I don't feel that way about them, in the work environment or what has come together for the film."
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition April 29, 2011.


text:
Category: Elisabeth Wiborn
Throwing a baby shower, for yourself or someone else? Nameberry Style columnist Elisabeth Wilborn of The Itsy Factor today suggests a name-themed shower game that's a lot more modern and fun than covering the expectant mom's bump with gift bows. Plus ten fresh ideas for the perfect shower gift. And click here if you're shopping for baby shower supplies.
Are you looking for an original group activity for your friend's baby shower? Registering for your own and don't even know where to begin?
We've got you covered on both counts.
First of all, baby of course needs a name. Liven up the party by having your guests play this baby name brainstorm shower game.
Names are crazier and more creative than ever these days. Anything goes: Names from history, place names, last name names, animal names, hero names, even word names like Ever and Moxie.
To help come up with some fresh ideas, ask the guests to fill in the blanks with names of people, places, and things important in their own lives. Remember: the more individual and meaningful, the better. Feel free to improvise here, and please share your answers below!
A.) paternal great-grandmother's first name + favorite tree
B.) place where you honeymooned + cartoon character
C.) favorite musician's surname + father's birth stone
D.) maternal grandmother's maiden name + favorite color
E.) author of choice + favorite animal
F.) mother's birth flower + father's high school mascot
G.) favorite film character + mother's alma mater
H.) your childhood nickname + grandfather's occupation
I.) father's middle name + street where you grew up
J.) children's book character + paternal grandfather's first name
Okay, so maybe you won't really find the perfect name for the baby in this game, Jamaica Tweetybird and McNulty Orange not making it onto your short list. But you'll have a lot of fun and learn some new things about your friends in the process. Plus, everybody loves to talk about names, and this is a non-threatening (to the expectant parents) way to let friends and family get into the baby naming act.
After you move on from the food and entertainment portion of the shower, it's time for baby gifts! There is so much stuff in the baby world it can be overwhelming to decide what's best. These choices all bear the seal of mother approval. Here are our top 10 suggestions for every new parent:


text:
Black & White Editions Debut at NYCC...
To insure your action figure collection, get in touch with Collectibles Insurance, the official insurance company of the Figures.com network. Say "Figures.com" to get 5% off your first term premiums.
To buy action figures, take a look at BigBadToyStore.com, Toynk.com, PastGenerationToys.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, and MonkeyDepot.com.
For action figures, statues and sculptures, go to CSMooreStudio.com.
With New York Comic-Con falling just two weeks before Halloween, Diamond Select Toys wanted to have some special horror-themed product to offer visitors to their booth. So they took three of their upcoming vinyl bust banks -- a Walking Dead zombie and Universal's Frankenstein and the Creature from the Black Lagoon -- and made black-and-white editions based on the original source material.
These three banks, each standing around 8 inches tall and made of vinyl, will be sold at NYCC for the first time in limited quantities: 300 of each monster, and 500 of the zombie. Color versions of these banks will still ship to comic shops and specialty stores on Halloween, and the black-and-white editions will be made available to those stores at a later date, as well, but NYCC will be the first place you can get your hands on them.
Pick up one, two or all three banks at the Diamond Select Toys booth, #2156, for the low price of $20 each.
Source: DST


text:
Note: This item is more than three years old. Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references.
Print – Plain Text – Permalink
News Release
Media Contact: TPWD News, firstname.lastname@example.com, 512-389-8030
Oct. 23, 2013
Special Youth Hunting Season This Weekend
AUSTIN — Young hunters will get the first shots during special youth-only hunting seasons for white-tailed deer, waterfowl and Rio Grande turkey Oct. 26-27.
During the statewide special youth-only hunting weekend, licensed youth 16 years of age or younger will be allowed to harvest white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey. The youth-only waterfowl season in the North and South Duck Zones is for licensed youth 15 years of age or younger. A Special Youth Hunting License ($7) is required.
General season bag limits for the county hunted apply during the youth-only weekend, but some additional restrictions may apply in certain areas so be sure to check the 2013-14 Outdoor Annual of hunting and fishing regulations before heading afield.
To make room for the new generation of Texas hunters, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has made an extra effort to open as much public hunting land as possible to youth hunting on department-managed lands. Youth who are hunting on TPWD lands must be accompanied by a supervising adult 18 years of age or older who possesses the required Annual Public Hunting permit, a valid hunting license and any required stamps and permits.
Publication — Permission is granted to publish, in whole or in part, any news releases on this page.
Print — A print-friendly version of the news release shows only the release with font sizes set to the browser default.
Plain Text — Plain text versions of TPWD news releases are provided for copying and pasting into editing software.
To copy text into an editing software:
- Click a Plain Text link to display the plain text page in your browser.
- Select all.
- Copy.
- Paste in a document in your editing program.
Permalink — This is a direct link to the news release, omitting the navigation context from the URI.
English/Spanish — News releases posted in both English and Spanish have one of these links.
If you have any suggestions for improving these pages, send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com and mention Plain Text Pages.
(5.4.16 i)


text:
Dave Gahan and the song People are People star in Volkswagen's new advertisement. The Golf is VW's most important car. It shows how freakin huge DM are in Germany. Really huge. My only question is: Why didn't they use the song Behind the Wheel?
"You have to know people to build the one car — Der Golf. Das Auto. Enjoy the new tv commercial and discover different cover versions of the famous Depeche Mode Song "People are People". If you look closely, you might spot a celebrity." – volkswagen.de
For more info: depechemode.com


text:
Moderators: Timko, Fritz, Solty, Booter, Blake_T, Frank Delicious
Mr.SmOOOth wrote:I like the looks of those bags. I sent an e-mail wanting to know the color choices, price and most important, are they already in production. Wouldn't want to get all excited and find out they are months away from being made.
Scooot_er wrote:And disc golfers aren't always the smartest bunch.
dgdave wrote:I wanna start my own bag company. Maybe I'll gobto goodwill and buy a sewing machine today.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


text:
Jodorowsky and Moebius' Classic Sci-Fi Comic Collection Available Again...
To insure your action figure collection, get in touch with Collectibles Insurance, the official insurance company of the Figures.com network. Say "Figures.com" to get 5% off your first term premiums.
To buy action figures, take a look at BigBadToyStore.com, Toynk.com, PastGenerationToys.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, and MonkeyDepot.com.
For action figures, statues and sculptures, go to CSMooreStudio.com.
Before there was the fan-favorite Heavy Metal Magazine, which began in 1977, there was the French publication called Métal Hurlant. First published in 1974 by Les Humanoïdes Associés, the sci-fi and fantasy magazine's success inspired the publisher to continue to bring hard-hitting, gritty, and violent comics to the marketplace. Now, thanks to the publisher's American counterpart, Humanoids, fans of the classic old and modern new sci-fi, fantasy, and hardcore comics can pick up a variety of graphic novels and unique hardcover books.
The Incal Classic Collection
If youve read any of my previous Humanoids reviews, you know Im a fan of Alexandro Jodorowsky. A mad genius of creative oddity and amazing bizarre, Jodorowsky has created some of the best sci-fi comics, including The Metabarons, Megaplex, and Technopriests. Thankfully, Humanoids recently re-released the writers now-classic sci-fi comic series that started it all: The Incal.
The acclaimed comic series originally began in 1981 but didnt end until 1989. While it took more than 8 years to complete, The Incal is less famous for being written by Jodorowsky and is instead best known for its outstanding artwork by none other than the award-winning, influential and recently deceased artist Moebius (Jean Giraud).
A Frenchman whose work has inspired creators the world over including the likes of Mark Millar, Brian Michael Bendis, J.O. Ladronn, Federico Fellini, Stan Lee, Ridley Scott, William Gibson and Hayao Miyazaki Moebius is considered by most to be the quintessential sci-fi and fantasy artist. In fact, Moebius influence has affected not only comics, but film and video games design as well. Moebius helped storyboard and visually design for numerous classic sci-fi and fantasy films, including Ridley Scotts 1979 classic Alien, Disneys 1982 special-effects laden Tron, George Lucas fan-favorite 1980 film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Lucas 1988 fantasy film Willow, and Luc Bessons 1997 sci-fi favorite The Fifth Element.
With Jodorowsky's creative writing and Moebius detailed art, The Incal is considered by many to be one of the greatest sci-fi comic masterpieces ever published. The Incal features a plethora of bizarre characters, unusual settings, and odd plot devices which, when combine together, help create the Jodoverse, a fictional plane of existence in which a majority of Jodorowskys comic stories find structure.
Though the story finds itself filled with adventures across a galaxy thats preparing for ruination, The Incal finds its focus in protagonist John Difool, a private investigator and our storys everyman. Difool is every bit the fool his name makes him out to be as hes sometimes unreliable, often scared, and always unattractive. In fact, Difool is the least heroic of the all the books characters, not excluding his talking concrete seagull Deepo. And yet fate finds it possible or maybe necessary to gift Difool with the Incal, a source of great power and the key to the Universe.
It doesnt take long before readers are introduced to other Jodoverse characters like the Metabaron, the galaxys most skilled and able bounty hunter/mercenary (and my personal favorite). The Metabaron is sent by Tanatah, guardian of the Dark Incal, to kill Difool because Tanatah wants nothing more than to possess the Light Incal. The Light Incal, currently in the possession of Difool, was previously guarded by Tanatah's sister, Animah, who has formed a relationship with Difool. Difool and Animah will eventually have a child together, Solune, who will become the Metabaron's adopted son.
Confused yet?
Not to worry - The Incal gets even crazier.
Theres the Berg, the featherless bird-like aliens who give Difool the Incal; the Technopriests, which worship the Dark Incal; and Kill Wolfhead, a (you guessed it!) wolf-headed warrior whos out to kill Difool. Thus, with these and other characters in the cast, readers follow Difool the private dick on one galaxy-spanning adventure after another as he explores his sudden access to vast amounts of power while avoiding those who are hunting him and trying to take the Incal. As odd as it all sounds, Difool simply wants what every guy in his situation wants: a decent meal, a woman in bed, and less responsibility.
Sci-fi comic fans whove yet to delve into this surreal collection can now find it in stores and pick it up thanks to Humanoids re-release. Theres nothing like taking a trip to a place and time where futuristic cities filled with mutants and technopriests collide with modern metaphysics and the ancient mystical to create an engaging and entertaining story.
There are so many unique and creative ideas in The Incal, its impossible for any sci-fi fan to pick up the book, read it, and not realize the books influence on the genre over the last 30 years. And while theres no doubt The Incal is convoluted, its the kind of confusing that makes ones mind jump for joy and one's soul pray for answers. It is, after all, the craziness of The Incal in which readers will find the books success.
Sadly, considering many American comic readers havent heard of Jodorowsky, Moebius or The Incal, theres no doubt some will see this book on the shelf and consider it simply another French comic by another couple of foreign creators theyve never heard of. Theyll pick it up, look at it ever so briefly and maybe not realizing its age, origin or influence criticize The Incal for being unoriginal and unworthy of their money. Theyd not only be wrong, but idiots.
Dont be an idiot.
The Incal Classic Collection is available from Humanoids now wherever fine graphic novels, comics, and books are sold.
Be sure to check out an assortment of Moebius' artwork from random pages of The Incal, below.
- Jess C. Horsley


text:
Welcome to Beltone Hearing Aid Centers
Helping the world hear better for over 75 years!
Beltone is the most trusted name in hearing aids today! Our products and services are second to none, while our dedicated staff of Licensed Hearing Care Practitioners, Audiologists, and Patient Care Coordinators understand the positive impact better hearing can have on you and those around you. Whether you are looking for information for yourself or a loved one, isn't it time you let Beltone help? You can find a convenient Beltone Hearing Aid Center throughout RI, MA, CT, NH, VT and ME.Why Beltone Our Services Contact Us Online Hearing Test
FREE Consultation Set an Appointment Online


text:
Be the first to write a comment
Google's New Navigation Bar
The new top bar navigation on the Google search home page
The new navigation bar is slowly rolled out to all Google users. After
more than 6 months of testing, the new navigation bar removes the
clutter by grouping extraneous links in a menu inspired by Google
Chrome. It also removes link underlining and replaces it with a colored
bar. There's more spacing between the links, so the new navigation bar
works better on a touchscreen device.
Google's New Navigation Bar
Another change is that Google shows your name instead of your email address. For some reason, Google doesn't link to the Google Profile and makes it more difficult to switch to a different account if you use multiple sign-in or Gmail delegation. Now you need to click "Switch account" to see the list of accounts you can use.
Unfortunately, Google didn't manage to add the bar to all its services, so you'll only see it if you use Google Web Search, Google Image Search, Google Realtime Search, Google Maps and Gmail.
You must me logged in to write a comment.


text:
Woman arrested for drunken driving
A Troy woman was arrested on suspicion drunken driving Saturday after she told police she drank a Long Island iced tea during lunch and took two Xanax pills. The woman, 42, had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcohol as she was stopped near Maple and Stephenson roads, deputies said. She was taken into custody for operating while intoxicated.
Altercation between two local women reported
An altercation between a Troy woman and an unidentified woman Tuesday prompted a complaint to police, authorities report. A simple assault, which consisted of one of the women poking the other in the chest, is still under investigation. The women were at a commercial building in the 39000 block of Woodward Avenue during the incident, officials said.
Man ticketed for urinating on Palladium theater
A 25-year-old man was ticketed Sunday for urinating on the wall of the Palladium, a movie theater near Old Woodward Avenue and Hamilton. Dispatchers used surveillance cameras to observe the St. Clair Shores man, police report. The man was issued a ticket and is ordered to appear in court, police say.
Tracking dog unit brought into investigate armed robbery
An armed robbery brought police and a tracking dog to the scene at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of Baldwin, authorities said. Attendants at the local pharmacy told officers that they were held up by a thin man who took the business' cash. Deputies brought a tracking dog to search for the man, but could not find him. The investigation continues and is now being handled by the county's detective bureau.
Shots fired at home
Shots were fired at a home around noon Monday in the 100 block of Leonard near Sanford, say Oakland County deputies. Responding deputies found multiple bullet holes and shells in the sliding glass door and window of the house. The resident and the resident's three children had left the home prior to the shootings, and were found staying at the Red Roof Inn in Rochester Hills, authorities said. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office's forensic unit was called in to process evidence.�
-- Staff writer John Turk


text:
Park Square Theatre to Present JOHNNY BASEBALL, 1/18-2/10
Park Square Theatre presents the regional premiere of Johnny Baseball, a touching new musical that deals with baseball, love, and the "Curse of the Bambino"-on stage January 18-February 10, 2013. With a lively score, and a grand finale that features a curse-busting home run, Johnny Baseball delivers a whole lot entertainment.
Johnny Baseball had its world premiere in 2010 at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA, and will have its second performances at Park Square. With music by Robert Reale and lyrics by Willie Reale (the brothers who wrote A Year with Frog & Toad), and book by Richard Dresser, Johnny Baseball will feature Timotha Lanae (Ragtime) as Daisy, the blues singer who steals Johnny's heart. Tracing the American institution of baseball from the "Curse of the Bambino" through the Red Sox World Series win in 2004, Zach Curtis will be Park Square's Babe Ruth and Joshua James Campbell will be Johnny, a member of the 1919 Red Sox team. Curtis directed Laughter on the 23rd Floor at Park Square in June, and has starred as Lennie in past Park Square productions of Of Mice and Men. Joshua James Campbell was in the cast of Grey Gardens, the Park Square co-presentation with the Ordway. He was recently in Theater Latté Da's The Full Monty, and The Glass Menagerie at the Jungle Theater. Doug Scholz-Carlson makes his Park Square directing debut in Johnny Baseball and Denise Prosek (Ragtime) is the music director. Jim Lichtscheidl, a favorite with Park Square audiences who just finished playing Edmund in King Lear at the theatre, will have his first Park Square assignment as choreographer. The musical's creators will be in Saint Paul for two weeks in early January, working with the director, cast and crew during rehearsal and preview weeks to test new ideas in script development and musical interpretations.
If true devotion is a matter of faith, no one understands this better than Johnny, Daisy, and the Red Sox fans whose interwoven stories are brought to life in Johnny Baseball. It is racial issues, not Babe Ruth's legendary sale to the Yankees, which is the source of the Sox' 86-year dry spell. The playwrights have taken a few liberties with their story, bending history a bit in order to effectively tell a love story set in the backdrop of a racially integrating Major League Baseball League. There is one undeniable chapter in the team's history that provided playwright Richard Dresser and lyricist Willie Reale with the central theme of their show: The Red Sox were the last major league baseball team to sign an African-American player.
The 86-year long Red Sox curse was a story that appealed to Willie Reale, who was in attendance at the memorable Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series. "I was sitting on the end of the aisle," he commented, "and these guys next to me were all doubled over, holding themselves. I said, 'Guys, you've got this one. Lighten up.' They looked at me as one and just stared a hole into me. Of course, we know what happened." (The Yankees came back to win, and it was "Wait till next year'' all over again.)
"Riding home,'' Reale recalls, "These grown men, men with careers and lives and families, were barely holding back the emotion on the D train. It was so powerful.''
The cast of Johnny Baseball also includes Debra Berger, David Beukema, Paul R. Coate, Sarah Gibson, Kim Kivens, Kasono Mwanza, Rudolph Searles III, Rachel Weber, David Wiles, and Max Wojtanowicz. The production team includes Mary Beth Gagner (Costume Designer), Martin Gwinup (Projection Designer), Sarah Holmberg (Properties Designer), Michael Hoover (Scenic Design), Michael P. Kittel (Lighting Designer), and Thomas Sandelands and C. Andrew Mayer who will serve as Co- Sound Designers.
Performance Schedule: Previews begin January 18 and run through January 24. Friday, January 25 is Opening Night, and the regular run continues through February 10. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. except for Sunday performances, which begin at 2 p.m. All performances are in the company's intimate 340-seat theater in Saint Paul's historic Hamm Building, 20 W. Seventh Place.
Ticket prices: Previews: $35. Regular Run: $48 & $68. Discounts are available for seniors, those under age 30, and groups. Tickets are on sale at the Park Square box office, 20 W. Seventh Place, or by phone: 651.291.7005, (12 noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday), or online at www.parksquaretheatre.org.


text:
Myrtle Creek man killed after log truck crashes
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. -- Emergency crews were called to the scene of a log truck accident just after 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
The sheriff's office has confirmed that Michael Scott Ray, 47, of Myrtle Creek was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The accident was reported to be near Coos Bay Wagon Road near the Iverson Memorial County Park in the Tenmile area.
The truck left the roadway and went down an embankment, ending up landing on a road below. Authorities say Ray was thrown from the truck.
Sheriff's deputies at the scene said speed was a factor in the crash. "It's very important on windy, curvy roads that people take caution, they slow down, and obviously remember that brakes heat up, and if brakes heat up you lose your braking distance," said Sgt. Clayton Ruble from the Sheriff's office. "So you need to be really careful as you go down a windy hill and know that your brakes are going to heat up and as they heat up, you're going to lose your stopping distance."
Tenmile Fire, Douglas County Sheriff's deputies and BLM personnel all responded to the scene.
The road was closed for several hours as crews removed debris from the scene.


text:
Topics :: Caribbean
1 thru 10 of 31 Stories
New Effort to Halt Spread of HIV in the Caribbean
In much of the world, giving out condoms and guidance to gay, bisexual and transgender sex workers is routine. But reaching out to men who have sex with men is practically revolutionary in parts of the English-speaking Caribbean.
Senate Appoints Gay Ambassador to Dominican Republic
On November 14, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed HRC board member and gay man James "Wally" Brewster, Jr. to be Ambassador to the Dominican Republic.
Sweet Rocks the Hard Rock Vallarta
Sweet Travel, a lesbian travel company with environmental awareness, heads to Mexico for a weeklong Caribbean adventure including live music, volunteer opportunities and plenty of beach time.
Small Caribbean Island Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
A speck of an island in the Dutch Caribbean has become increasingly popular with gay couples after legislators legalized same-sex marriages in a region still openly hostile to gays and lesbians.
Luxury LGBT Cruise to Explore the Southern Caribbean
With a capacity of 227 guests, the Royal Clipper offers an expansive deck, three swimming pools and a four-deck configuration where guests can mingle and explore.
Concierge Travel Announces LGBT "Friends and Family" Caribbean Cruise
Concierge Travel, the largest gay-owned and operated travel agency and tour operator in Texas, announced details for its first LGBT "friends and family" group cruise on a Celebrity Cruises ship.
Curaçao Hosts 8th Annual "Get Wet" Weekend
"Get Wet" in Curaçao! In celebration of the diverse and gay friendly community, the beautiful island of Curaçao will kick off its eighth annual Get Wet Weekend of gay and straight friendly activities on September 27-30.
Curaçao Selected as Favorite Destination on About.com
The readers have spoken! Curaçao has been selected as travelers' Favorite Caribbean Destination in the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards and the island has its fans and friends to thank for the support.
JetBlue Adds Flights to St. Lucia - and Idyllic Oasis, Calabash Cove
Starting in June, JetBlue Airways is adding more direct flights to St. Lucia from New York, making idyllic island oasis Calabash Cove Resort & Spa easier to reach than ever this summer.
2 Men Arrested on Atlantis Cruise - for Having Consensual Sex
Two men were arrested for having sex on a gay Atlantis Cruise for having sex while on board because someone claims to have seen them. The ship was docked on the island of Dominica, where such acts are illegal.
1 thru 10 of 31 Stories


text:
Informatica PowerCenter Cloud Editionthe world's first cloud data integration infrastructureenables seamless integration of data in the cloud and in on-premise systems
With PowerCenter Cloud Edition, your IT organization can handle all challenges associated with integrating data in the cloud. It is designed to run in true virtual computing environments, such as the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2).
PowerCenter Cloud Edition key features include:
Unlimited scalability with built-in data partitioning support
Supports any data processing latency, including batch, trickle feed, and real time
Connectivity to data sources both in the cloud and on premise, and the ability to move data across the two
PowerCenter Cloud Edition requires no upfront capital procurement costs. It's easy to start and ramp upyou can add more capacity in a matter of minutes. And you can deploy data integration projects quickly. Sign up now to extend your data integration projects in the cloud.
Power Center Cloud Edition provides the following:
Sophisticated Cloud-Based Data Integration Services
Seamlessly access these data sources from a single, unified, cloud-based data integration environment: Relational databases, Flat files, Web services, salesforce.com
Process data at any latency, including batch, trickle feed, and real time
Take advantage of the same rich data transformations that are available for on-premise use
Ensure data security and privacy in the cloud with robust security management capabilities, including:
o Centralized administration of users, groups, and privileges
o Support for granular privileges and permissions
o Support for LDAP integration
Configure, manage, and execute integration jobs via PowerCenter Service, a Web browser interface provided by Informatica OnDemand that empowers business users to directly interact with and consume cloud-based data services
Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure Services
Increase or decrease capacity within minutes using virtual computing environments (e.g., Amazon EC2)
Leverage a highly reliable cloud computing environment (e.g., Amazon EC2) to rapidly and predictably commission replacement PowerCenter Cloud Edition instances
Control network access to and between groups of PowerCenter Cloud Edition instances via a secure cloud computing environment (e.g., Amazon EC2)
Easily migrate data integration logic between platforms and across operating systems without having to recode
Centralized, Remote Management
Exercise complete control over all PowerCenter Cloud Edition instances from a single Web-based, global administration console for:
o Regulating access
o Managing individual instances to start, stop, and reboot
o Monitoring jobs running on individual instances
Seamlessly interact with any PowerCenter Cloud Edition instance from your local desktop without having to install any additional software
Pay-As-You-Go Pricing
Take advantage of flexible, low-cost pricing for a robust, enterprise-grade data integration infrastructure. Buy and launch Informatica cloud-based data integration services whenever you want, via the AWS Management Console.
Instance Type:
The PowerCenter Cloud Edition AMI works with Medium, Large and High CPU Extra large EC2 configurations
Software Included:
PowerCenter Cloud Edition based on PowerCenter 8.6.1.
For more information on PowerCenter Cloud Edition, please visit:
Additional resources:


text:
The stage is set for the final act in the legal drama that has pit agriculture producers against environmentalists.
If the Waterkeeper Alliance is successful, it could set a harmful precedent for many of the country's large- and small-scale family farms.
The Waterkeeper Alliance's lawsuit dates back to 2009 when another environmental group, the Assateague Coastkeeper, flew a plane over Kristin and Alan Hudson's farm and reported what appeared to be a pile of chicken manure draining into a nearby ditch. The material was later confirmed by the Maryland Department of the Environment to be treated sewage sludge from Ocean City, Md., which was used by the farm as fertilizer. Despite the corrected information, the Waterkeeper Alliance proceeded with its lawsuit.
The Hudsons grow corn, soybeans and hay, and raise cows and chickens on a 200-acre farm in Maryland's Eastern Shore.
According to a report from The Baltimore Sun available here, the case now rests in the hands of Judge William N. Nickerson, who is presiding at the trial. Nickerson has expressed skepticism earlier this year about the Waterkeeper Alliance's evidence and has noted that he could order the environmental group to pay legal expenses for both the Hudsons and Perdue Farms, for whom the Hudsons raised chickens, if no violation is found.
A ruling against Perdue would be a first, and many in agriculture worry that such a ruling could change the way chickens – and potentially other large-scale livestock species – are raised.
"If this case is successful here, it could set a precedent for producing food in the rest of the country — a dangerous precedent," Bill Satterfield, director of the trade group Delmarva Poultry Industry, told the Capital Gazette in an article available here.
After three years of ongoing legal battles, the lawsuit is expected to be decided within the next three weeks.
Related Articles


text:
New university evaluations released by QS World University Rankings has produced a list of the top agriculture and forestry schools in the world with many U.S. schools ranking in the top 10.
According to the rankings, the University of California, Davis is the number one school in the world for teaching and research in the area of agriculture and forestry. Other U.S. universities in the top 10 include Cornell University at number three, the University of Wisconsin-Madison at four, Texas A&M University at five and Purdue University sixth. Oregon State, Penn State and Iowa State rounded out the top 10 at eight, nine and 10 respectively.
Mary Delany, interim dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis, said the university is thrilled to receive the number one ranking.
"At the institutional level, this ranking signifies rich teaching and research programs that developed and were built during our more than 100 years of service," she said. "And at the personal level, it reflects the devotion of more than 300 faculty members who are passionate about their fundamental, translational and applied research, and thoroughly devoted to training the next generation of scientists and agriculturalists."
QS World University Rankings have provided university rankings for three years, but this is the first year ranking schools in the agriculture and forestry division. The firm evaluated 2,858 universities and ranked 678 of those institutions in 30 subject areas.
The firm uses six indicators to rank each university: academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per faculty, faculty-student ratio, proportion of international students and proportion of international faculty -- to form an international ranking of universities.
QS World University Rankings are prepared by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British firm that previously was the data provider for the annual Times Higher Education rankings. The firm is widely considered to be one of the most influential international university rankings providers.
See the complete list here.


text:
New Stage Presents Truman Capote's A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, Now thru 12/16
New Stage brings A Christmas Memory to the stage, featuring book by Duane Poole and based on the short story by Truman Capote, with music by Larry Grossman and lyrics by Carol Hall. The production is directed by Patrick Benton and runs December 6-8, 13-15 at 7:30 pm and December 9, 16 at 2:00 pm.
The aroma of pecan pie and the flicker of candles in the window banish the December chill of a 1930s Alabama winter. This musical version of Truman Capote's enchanting holiday tale follows the deep friendship and delightful shenanigans of cousins Buddy and Sook, who make the most of what may be their last Christmas together. Sure to delight the entire family, Truman Capote's enchanting masterpiece springs to life in this big-hearted musical treat. A wistful memoir of cherished youth, it chronicles the 1930s friendship of a shy boy and his eccentric cousin—misfits who launch kites, haunt speakeasies, and mail fruitcakes to everyone from Jean Harlow to President Roosevelt!
Tickets $25; $22 seniors/students; $18 children 12 and under. Special Family Package: $75, includes two adult tickets and two for children 12 and under.
On Thursday, December 13 the Madison Central High School Brass Quintet will be playing Christmas music before the show in the Hewes Room starting at 7:00 p.m.
For more information or to order tickets, call 601.948.3533 or visit newstagetheatre.com.


text:
I absolutely loved the early punkish B-52s before there later happy happy stuff. I wore out my LP of the original 1979 album "the B-52's" (iTunes link) containing 52 Girls, Planet Claire and of course Rock Lobster. The Bit-52's are a computer generated cover band. I'm amazed at the effort.
"The Bit-52's consist of: Fred's Vocals – TI99/4a computer, speech synthesizer and terminal emulator ii module. Kate and Cindy's Vocals – Two HP Scanjet 3C scanners (Not Printers), UBunto and sjetplay written by NuGanjaTron. The Guitar, Keyboard, Cow Bell, Cymbal and Tambourine are all controlled by various types of push/pull solenoinds for a total of 23. The Solenoids are powered by four ULN2803 darlington drivers and everything is controlled by two PIC16F84A microcontrollers." – bd594
via boingboing
photo credit: thejcgerm


text:
Pura Vida Farms, Scottsdale, Ariz., has hired Shawn Avera as the director of watermelon operations for its Eastern Region.
Avera started work Aug. 20 and is based at Pura Vida's new Moultrie, Ga., office, according to a news release.
Avera has 10 years of experience in the produce industry, focusing on watermelon production in the Southeast and Midwest.
Avera said the offer to join the company was an easy decision for him because the core focus and business model is directly in line with his own vision for building a successful watermelon program, according to the release.
"Pura Vida has developed into a force in the watermelon category in only a short period of time, establishing themselves as a company committed to quality with a focus on expanding their programs to the retail community," Avera said in the release.


text:
Stow glass artist featured in
Akron Glass Works hosts free glassblowing demonstrations every first and third Saturday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m.
Stow artist Russ O'Brien will be in the hot shop March 16. Viewers can also enter a drawing to win an original glass piece.
Akron Glass Works is at 106 N. Main St. For details, call 330-253-5888 or visit www.akronglassworks.com.
Camera Club's works at CVAC
The Camera Club Show will be at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center from March 4 through 20.
Also during this time, David Everson will be the featured artist in the CVAC Artist Caf with his exhibit, "Sails and Seas Acrylics."
CVAC hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Youth theater stages 'Charlotte's Web'
Solon Center for the Arts Spotlight Youth Theater will perform "Charlotte's Web," adapted by Joseph Robinette based on the book by E.B. White, on March 7 at 7 p.m., March 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., and March 10 at 2 p.m.
"Charlotte's Web" is the story of Wilbur, a runt pig, who is adopted by a young girl named Fern. As Fern is helping Wilbur to grow big and strong, they learn of Wilbur's ultimate fate at the butcher. Charlotte the talented spider, with the help of Wilbur's loving barnyard friends, weaves a creative solution by spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web. Charlotte's words not only save Wilbur but make him a prized pig thus ensuring his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale is a wonderful story for the entire family that explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
Tickets are on sale now to the public for $8 each and can be purchased by phone by calling 440-337-1400 or in person at the center. Solon Center for the Arts is at 6315 SOM Center Road.
Theater goes
'To Grandmother's House' March 1-16
The Independence Community Theatre will stage "To Grandmother's House We Go" March 1 through 16.
Grandie lives in a large Victorian house with her brother, a retired art historian; her elderly maid/companion; and her widowed daughter, an artist. Inflation has taken its toll on their wealth, but Grandie's exacting standards remain unaltered. It is Thanksgiving and the three grandchildren come for a visit. All are facing major changes in their personal lives and all have requests to ask of the matriarch.
Tickets are $12. Call 216-447-0443 for information or reservations.
The theater is at Independence Olde Town Hall, 6652 Brecksville Road in Independence.
Theater ghosts part of preshow talk
Great Lakes Theater will present an extraordinary pre-show discussion and performance event exploring the paranormal and the haunted history of the Hanna Theatre (and PlayhouseSquare's other theaters), in conjunction with the company's production of Nol Coward's "Blithe Spirit," at the Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare on March 2.
Commencing at 6:15 p.m. with a pre-show discussion featuring nationally renowned paranormal expert Mary Ann Winkowski, the event will culminate with a performance of Great Lakes Theater's main stage production of "Blithe Spirit" at 7:30 p.m. as part of GLT's Classics and Conversations audience engagement series.
Tickets for the discussion/performance event range in price from $25 to $60 and are available by calling 216-241-5490, ext. 302 or by ordering online at www.greatlakestheater.org/event/spirit.


text:
found a new home!
Plenty of my friends are looking
for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
I am already spayed, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and not good with cats.
If you are interested in Camille or in meeting any Poochmatch dog at our weekly adoption event on Saturdays at the Petsmart in Yorba Linda, CA (5521 Mirage St.) between 1-5 PM, please fill out an application from our website, poochmatch.com, and return it via email to firstname.lastname@example.com no later than 11 AM on Fridays. Due to the high volume of dogs and puppies in our foster homes, it is impossible to bring them all every Saturday. The only way to ensure that the dog that you are interested in will be at the adoption event is to FILL OUT AN APPLICATION. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee that the dog you are interested in will be at our adoption event. If you cannot make the time frame of our events, appointments can be made at another time and location solely at the discretion of the foster parent.
All adoption fees cover the mandatory and non-negotiable spay/neuter, rabies, microchip, necessary vaccinations, fecal testing and deworming. Adoption fees vary solely based on age and size.
Camille, a Santa Ana American Staffordshire Terrier/Staffordshire Bull Terrier dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a American Staffordshire Terrier/Staffordshire Bull Terrier for sale in Santa Ana, or seeking a American Staffordshire Terrier/Staffordshire Bull Terrier dog from a breeder in Santa Ana.


text:
Hey I have been working on my snap a lot lately and can crank it out to about 330ft. on a drive and it feels like i am getting pretty good snap. But on a good drive my drivers are only going 30 ft. farther than my putters. Just wondering what i am doing wrong and if there is something i can do to get up to 400 ft.
Here are some driving videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_6_SHbT ... e=related/


text:
I am adding code to the footer.html, and to the css file so Social media icons will display.

 (this code was originally there, and displays correctly)

 (my code not displaying ... yet)
#socialFacebook {
float: left;
width: 32px; (size of png is 32x32)
height: 32px;
margin-right: 10px;
margin-bottom: 18px;
background: url(../templates/platinum/images/footer-social-facebook.png); }
all help greatly appreciated
There's not enough info here.
Please read this thread: http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?1041498-Forum-Posting-Basics . It gives useful tips on how to post code questions, including how to post a useful code example. In this case, a live link would be best.
I assume that "width: 32px; (size of png is 32x32)" is not the real code as it should be commented out.
width: 32px; /*(size of png is 32x32)*/
Otherwise it will corrupt the next rule and you will get no height for the background to display.
I have placed this code in the footer

now it needs the script to open the popup in a small window


text:
David Warner's quickfire half-century threatened to steer Australia to a series-clinching victory over England in the third one-day international in Sydney.
The opener, who could have been run out without facing a ball, crashed 71 from 70 balls with Australia in hot pursuit of England's 243 for nine.
He appeared set for more, before driving Ben Stokes to cover, but by the time he departed Australia were already well-placed at 122 for two after 21 overs.
Eoin Morgan passed 50 for the third time in the series but while England's top six all made double figures, their failure to push on for more loomed as costly.
Number eight Tim Bresnan's unbeaten 41 - which included consecutive sixes in the final over - was the best of the rest while skipper Alastair Cook showed signs of returning to form, with 35 from 36 balls.
Morgan hit 54 before he was involved in a confrontation with Australia skipper Michael Clarke after Dan Christian claimed a low catch in his follow-through.
Morgan waited for the replays to confirm what Clarke heatedly chose to tell him, and non-striker Jos Buttler, was a fair catch.
There was enough doubt to understand Morgan's reluctance to walk away, with the TV pictures showing Christian only just managed to get his fingers under the ball.
Christian's athleticism underlined a razor-sharp Australia fielding display.
Clarke himself took a memorable low catch with his non-preferred right hand to dismiss Ben Stokes, but Warner provided the highlight with a direct-hit run-out from deep point to catch Ian Bell short.
It was a moment to reflect the differing fortunes between these teams, as Warner then survived a run-out before he had faced a ball.
Ravi Bopara missed the opportunity, at cover point, with Warner having already given up.
With a total that appeared below par, England needed to take their half-chances and Warner set about making them pay.
He clubbed Bresnan's second ball for a straight six and brought up his half-century from 56 balls and including five fours.
Chris Jordan did strike early when Aaron Finch picked out Bopara at cover, before Warner fell in the same manner when Stokes returned to the attack in the 20th over.
A mid-innings malaise with the bat looked set, however, to cost England after openers Cook and Bell had set off with a run-a-ball 50-run stand.
Cook hit five fours and a six, easing Nathan Coulter-Nile (three for 47) over the square-leg rope, as he raced to 35.
But after correctly reviewing an lbw call, the skipper failed to add to his score when pushing Coulter-Nile to cover.
Bell, who was dropped by Finch at short point, was then caught out by Warner's moment of brilliance in the outfield as Australia fought back.
England elevated Stokes, after out-of-sorts Joe Root was omitted, but he laboured to 15 from 39 balls before falling to more excellent Australia fielding as Clarke dived forward to hold on at backward square leg.
It was reward for Doherty, who in tandem with fellow spinner Glenn Maxwell allowed just 38 in 13 overs and put the clamps on.
England were therefore again losing their way mid-innings and when Gary Ballance picked out the deep cover fielder off Coulter-Nile, after taking 42 balls for his 26, they were 121 for four in the 29th over.
The onus was again on Morgan, the centurion at the Gabba, to revive matters.
Bopara offered support in the second half-century stand of the innings only to edge behind the final ball of the batting powerplay.
Crucially Morgan and Buttler, who smashed a century stand in Brisbane on Friday to get England to 300, quickly followed him.
After Morgan's debated dismissal Christian, one of three Australia changes, then caught Buttler in two minds with a slower ball he chopped on to his stumps.
When Stuart Broad, back after his two-game break, skied straight up in the air England had lost 21 for four at a time acceleration was required.
Bresnan supplied some much-needed late hitting, clearing the mid-wicket rope when Christian bowled the final over, but England had work to do with the ball.


text:
SHAMELESS star Alice Barry will be meeting fans at a glitzy charity night at Bolton Whites Hotel.
Best known for playing Lillian Tyler in the award winning show, the star has also appeared in Benidorm and Coronation Street.
Fans will not only get the chance to meet her but there will be book signings, posing for pictures, a three-course dinner and she will be hosting an auction to raise as much money as she can for The Christie, which is a cause close to her heart.
Alice said: "We have supported The Christie charity for many years now, ever since they looked after my husband more than 40 years ago, when he received life- saving treatment at the hospital.
"The Christie Charity has some great fundraising events and I'm glad to be able to support them even more with our special evening in July.
"The event at Bolton Whites will be a fun and intimate evening, with great food, dancing and some special guest appearances to make the night go with a bang."
Senior fundraising manager at The Christie charity, Fiona Ashcroft said: "We're extremely grateful to Alice and to the Bolton Whites Hotel for hosting this event for our charity.
"It sounds like it will be a truly fantastic and enjoyable evening and we hope as many people as possible support it.
"Money raised will help pay for vital developments, specialist equipment and fund extra patient services here at The Christie."
Tickets for the night, on July 5, cost £35.
To book, call Bolton Whites Events on 0844 248 2345 or email email@example.com


text:
U-T Multimedia:View an audio slide show of Chargers fans showing off their grill skills and offering tips on how to set up the perfect tailgate at uniontrib.com/more/tailgate
San Diego Chargers season ticket holder Mike Stringer has missed only two home games since 1978. Once was when he couldn't get anyone to cover his shift bar-tending at Old Town Mexican Cafe. The other was when his mother was in the hospital having heart surgery.
Stringer's loyal pigskin patronage goes beyond the gridiron to the parking lot in that pre-game ritual known as tailgating. This football season, 27 million fans are expected to fire up grills outside stadiums, according to American Tailgaters Association.
"I'm not one of those crazy paint-your-face kind of people, but I love football games," said Stringer, now an art teacher at The Academy of Our Lady of Peace. "And I love tailgating."
Canopies, chairs, coolers, a grill, even a television set, are part of Stringer's tailgating arsenal. He and wife Liz host their parking-lot party in section G3 ("we moved from M3 a couple years ago after it got kind of crazy over there during a Raiders game") for a rotating roster of family, friends and co-workers getting as creative as possible with the menu.
"Every game, we do something different," Stringer said. "We do a lot of tri tip sliced up really thin. There is usually a salad.
"We get wonderful arrachera (flap meat) and carne and pollo asada marinated in beer and crushed red pepper from Santa Fe Meats in Chula Vista, where I live. We also make barbecue pork sandwiches with Bull's Eye Barbecue Sauce on French bread rolls with garlic butter and Tillamook cheddar cheese."
Manny Gonzalez, director of operations for Apical Industries in Oceanside, has been diehard tailgating with about 30 co-workers, family members and customers for five years. At the pre-season Chargers vs. Seahawks game on Aug. 15, he took over grilling duties in the absence of his boss, Ron Gladnick. An informal survey proclaimed him the better grill meister.
"It appears I'm a better cook," Gonzalez said. "I try to be healthy. With Ron, it's all meat, no veggies."
Apical has a trailer to transport their massive grill to the stadium. Not ones to travel light, these tailgating worthies also bring a plasma TV with DirectTV satellite so they can watch every conceivable game, a beer keg, DVD player and canopies.
And then there is the food. The Apical crew typically feasts on an appetizer of grilled shrimp basted in butter and misted with peach soda or apple juice, followed by grilled veggies, sausages and marinated chicken and steak. For a pre-season game, Gonzalez mans the grill from about 2:30 to 6 p.m. before closing "the kitchen."
"When something comes off the grill, we slice it up and pass it around on a platter so everybody gets a taste of everything," Gonzalez said.
A committee is in charge of chips and dips (including a "special avocado sauce"), drinks and paper products. One woman is the appointed homemade chocolate-chip-cookie provider.
The Apical crew is organized to the nth degree. There have not been many missteps, thanks to vigilant organization and regular tailgate committee meetings, Gonzalez said.
"The only thing that took time for us to master over the years was getting in line on time when the gates open and making friends with the parking-lot attendants so we get a good spot every time," said Gonzalez.
How do you make friends with the parking-lot attendants?
"You feed them."
Tips to tailgate by
Knowing the ground rules, planning and remembering to bring lots of ice can help nix problems that could squelch pre-game party fun. A few considerations courtesy of Qualcomm and tailgating.com :
Q parking: Tailgating is allowed only in your own parking space. Blocking other parking spaces may result in a ticket by the police. RVs are restricted to the A sections in the northeast corner of Qualcomm.
Q quaffing: Glass bottles and containers are not permitted. A keg of any type requires a permit and proof of liability insurance from Qualcomm's special events coordinator. Call (619) 641-3107.
Know your limitations: Unless you're RV-ing, you won't have electricity or a kitchen full of gadgets, spices and ingredients. Keep food prep simple and try to prep the night before. The more time you spend baby-sitting brisket on the grill, for example, the less time you have to socialize. Ambitious 'q-ing might also cause you to miss the game. Perish the thought.
Menu planning: Burgers and brats are fine, but why not try some regional recipes. Carne asada and fish tacos, anyone?
Game plan: Avoid the last-minute frantic fan-dango by making a list and checking it twice. Make sure you've packed:
Spatulas or tongs
Full propane tank or charcoal
Lighter fluid and matches or lighter
Oven mitts
Cutting board
Plates, forks, spoons, knives
Paper towels and napkins
Aluminum foil
Sealable plastic bags
Buns, breads, crackers or chips
Prepared and raw foods
Beer, sodas, water
Bottle opener and corkscrew
Plenty of ice
Trash bags
Gallon of water for cleaning or dousing
The more the merrier: Get to know tailgaters around you. It enhances the festive atmosphere and makes it easier to borrow stuff you may have forgotten.
Tailgate like a pro
Hot Potato Chips with Blue Cheese Sauce
8 servings
2 1/4 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small Spanish onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 pound crumbled blue cheese
Homemade Potato Chips (recipe follows), or good-quality store-bought potato chips
Place milk in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the warm milk, and continue whisking until thickened. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little extra milk. Serve sauce warm with potato chips for dipping.
(From "Bobby Flay's Boy Meets Grill" by Bobby Flay, Barnes & Noble)
Homemade Potato Chips
8 servings
6 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick slices on a mandoline
2 quarts peanut oil
Place the potato slices on a baking sheet between layers of paper towels to make sure they are very dry before frying.
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan until the temperature of the oil reaches 400 degrees on a deep-fat thermometer. Fry the potatoes in small batches until golden brown on both sides, turning once. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a brown paper bag or another baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain. Season with salt immediately. Serve hot with the blue cheese dipping sauce.
(From "Bobby Flay's Boy Meets Grill" by Bobby Flay, Barnes & Noble)
Southern California Grilled Chicken
6 servings
2 oranges
2 lemons
2 limes
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons wildflower honey
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper
For the marinade: Finely shred the zest from the oranges, lemons and limes, then squeeze the juice from each fruit. In a shallow dish just large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer, stir together the citrus and remaining marinade ingredients. You should set aside about 4 tablespoons of the marinade to glaze the chicken while grilling.
Flatten each chicken breast to an even thickness of about 3/4-inch (a good way is to gently pound chicken in plastic wrap). Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 1-4 hours, or as long as it takes to get to the tailgate and get set up.
Grill the chicken over the hottest part of the grill, turning once or twice and brushing with the reserved marinade, at least 5 minutes per side. Turn the chicken to obtain a crisscross grill mark effect on each side.
Serving Option: I usually serve chicken cut into lengths, with fresh cilantro, homemade salsa and/or guacamole, black beans and flour tortillas, warmed on the grill.
This is a Southern California version of sweet & sour chicken, marinated and grilled with a little extra spice. For maximum team karma, you should use locally grown, organic ingredients, utilize recyclable products and leave no footprints in the parking lot.
This recipe is healthy enough to offset the first 2 margaritas. GO CHARGERS!!!
(From Dawn M., a San Diego Tailgater, tailgating.com )
Beer and Coffee Steaks
Makes 4 big steaks
12 ounces dark beer, such as Negra Modelo
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Tabasco
4 boneless strip steaks (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), trimmed of fat
3 tablespoons finely ground espresso or dark roast coffee
1 tablespoon pure chile powder (such as ancho)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
BEFORE YOU GO: The night before, mix beer, Worcestershire and Tabasco in large freezer-weight zipper-lock bag. Put steaks in bag, seal and chill in refrigerator or cooler overnight.
The next morning, mix remaining ingredients in small bowl. Remove steaks from marinade and discard marinade. Pat steaks dry with paper towels, then scatter spice mix over steaks, patting it in with your fingers. Slip into clean zipper-lock bags, seal and chill in cooler.
WHEN YOU GET THERE: Remove steaks from cooler about 20 minutes before grilling. Heat grill to high and let rack get good and hot. Brush and oil rack, then grill steaks until darkly crusted and done the way you like, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare (about 145 degrees on an instant-read thermometer), or 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium (about 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer). Let meat rest off heat 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
(From "The Tailgater's Cookbook" by David Joachim, Broadway Books)
Peanut Butter Buckeyes
Makes about 36 candies
1 (2-pound) bag confectioners' sugar
3 cups creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (7-ounce) tub dipping chocolate, melted according to package directions
Line a large tray or baking sheet with wax paper. In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and butter, stirring until well blended. Shape into 1-inch balls.
With a toothpick, dip each ball into the dipping chocolate until almost covered, leaving some of the peanut butter mixture exposed on top. Place the balls on the tray and refrigerate until firm, about two hours.
(From "Gameday Gourmet" by Pableaux Johnson, ESPN Books)Copyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune


text:
Develop a Public Awareness Campaign
Social marketing is a method of using traditional, commercial marketing techniques (e.g., advertising, product placement) to influence behavior change and improve a targeted social outcome.
There are several ongoing social marketing campaigns that align with Fairfax County's Prevention Goals. You may wish to incorporate these in your programs, organization, or community. Some examples include:
- Take 12 Steps for Health
- Tipping the Scales 9 - 5 - 2 - 1 - 0 for Health
- Project Sticker Shock
- Reach Out. Find Hope
If you are interested in designing your own social marketing campaign, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers some resources:
Gateway to Health
Communication & Social Marketing Practice
- Social Marketing Resources, Division of Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity
- A Step-By-Step Guide to Social Marketing for Community Groups Who Work With Youth (funded by the CDC)
Have a question or suggestion? Email the Prevention Staff for assistance.


text:
Quality CareFind out why Mayo Clinic is the right place for your health care. Make an appointment.
Meet the StaffFind a directory of doctors and departments at all Mayo Clinic campuses. Visit now.
Research and Clinical TrialsSee how Mayo Clinic research and clinical trials advance the science of medicine and improve patient care. Explore now.
Visit Our SchoolsEducators at Mayo Clinic train tomorrow's leaders to deliver compassionate, high-value, safe patient care. Choose a degree.
Professional ServicesExplore Mayo Clinic's many resources and see jobs available for medical professionals. Get updates.
Give to Mayo ClinicHelp set a new world standard in care for people everywhere. Give now.
Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations.
Subscribe to Housecall
Our general interest e-newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics.
At Mayo Clinic, we take the time to listen, to find answers and to provide you the best care.
Treatments for esophagitis are intended to lessen symptoms, manage complications and treat underlying causes of the disorder. Treatment strategies vary primarily based on the cause of the disorder.
Treatment for reflux esophagitis may include:
Prescription-strength medications. These include H-2-receptor blockers, such as famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine (Axid) and ranitidine (Zantac). They also include proton pump inhibitors, such as esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid), pantoprazole (Protonix), rabeprazole (Aciphex) and dexlansoprazole (Dexilant).
Baclofen is a medication that may decrease the frequency of relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter and therefore decrease gastroesophageal reflux.
Surgery. Fundoplication may be used to improve the condition of the esophagus if other interventions don't work. A portion of the stomach is wrapped around the valve separating the esophagus and stomach (lower esophageal sphincter). This strengthens the sphincter and prevents acid from backing up into the esophagus.
The Linx, a newer device approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is a ring of tiny magnetic titanium beads. It is wrapped around the junction of the stomach and esophagus to strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter. The Linx can be implanted using minimally invasive surgery methods.
Treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis is primarily avoiding the allergen and reducing the allergic reaction with medications. Medications may include:
Topical swallowed steroids. Inhaled steroids act topically in the airway and are used to manage asthma. Some studies have shown that swallowed steroids may similarly act topically in the esophagus and help treat eosinophilic esophagitis.
Your doctor will instruct you on how to swallow the steroid preparation so that it coats your esophagus. This delivery system of steroids is much less likely to cause serious side effects than taking oral steroid pills.
6-food elimination diet. A response to a food allergen is likely the cause of eosinophilic esophagitis. Therefore, elimination of the culprit food may be an effective treatment strategy.
However, as no tests are currently available to identify the culprit food, your doctor may recommend that you remove common food allergens from your diet. Under your doctor's direction, you'll gradually add foods back into your diet and note when symptoms return.
Treatment for drug-induced esophagitis is primarily avoiding the problem drug when possible and reducing the risk with better pill-taking habits. Your doctor may recommend:
Your doctor may prescribe a medication to treat a bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic infection causing infectious esophagitis.
A gastroenterologist may perform a procedure to expand (dilate) the esophagus. This treatment is generally used only when the narrowing is very severe or food has become lodged in the esophagus.
In esophageal dilation, your doctor uses one or more endoscopic devices — small narrow tubes inserted through the esophagus. Versions of these devices may be equipped with:
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.
Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic.
Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below.
A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.


text:
Web Content ViewerActions
CANON U.S.A.,Inc. MAKES NO GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO ANY PROGRAMS, FILES, DRIVERS OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS CONTAINED ON OR DOWNLOADED FROM THIS, OR ANY OTHER, CANON SOFTWARE SITE. ALL SUCH PROGRAMS, FILES, DRIVERS AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE SUPPLIED "AS IS." CANON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
CANON U.S.A.,Inc. SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ERRORS CONTAINED HEREIN, OR FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST OPPORTUNITIES, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF ACTING ON INFORMATION, OR THE OPERATION OF ANY SOFTWARE, INCLUDED IN THIS SOFTWARE SITE.
I have read and understand the information above, and wish to download the designated software.
X Mark I Keypad
Basic Calculators
Canon Store: $
Stay Connected with Canon U.S.A., Inc
Environmentally Conscious Products with the Next Generation in Mind
X Mark I Keypad
The X Mark I Keypad is an incredibly lightweight 2-in-1 device that serves as a wireless1 10-digit calculator and keypad with a beautiful, sleek design.
Whether you're on a PC or Mac, crunching numbers for a report with the calculator, or using the keypad to enter data into a spreadsheet, the X Mark I Keypad comfortably compliments the contours of your hand to provide easy access to its functions and keys.
Bring precision with you courtesy of the X Mark I Keypad.
Display Type
Display Color
Digits Displayed
Character Size
Screen Size
Angled Display
Other Features
Constant Multiplication/Division/Percentage Calculations
Operating System
Automatic Power Off
Battery Solar
6.10(L) x 3.39(W) x 79(H)
X Mark I Keypad contents
1. Requires computer equipped with Bluetooth v2.0 technology. Bluetooth operation depends on the device and software version used. Operating distance is approx. 10 meters but may vary due to obstacles, radio signals, locations where radio interference occurs, magnetic fields from microwave ovens, device sensitivity and/or antenna performance.
† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
- ${title}${badge}