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Cracking result for me here. 1st place again. Cut Dennis's overall lead down to just 6 now! Come on!
Many thanks to Cabers for doing these still. I did quite a few at the start of the year and no how long they take to calculate.
Much appreciated
Hey Guys & Dolls ,
Here is how I would book the top 3 matches for Extreme Rules 2013!
Please enjoy and leave feedback.
Let me know what you like/dislike?
What would you do?
Many Thanks,
Extreme Rules Match For The WWE Championship
John Cena © Vs Ryback
Build-Up: Ryback hits his finisher on Cena following
Updated 04-12-2013 at 11:08 AM by Frank
Booking Wrestlemania 29 – The Card That Never Was
Hey Guys & Dolls ,
With Wrestlemania soon upon us, I felt this inner urge to book MY event and show upon the world the realistic wonders that could have been.
Please remember this is my combinations about what I'd like to see, what was realistically possible, and what would draw money!
I encourage you to leave comments
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Murphy takes swings in the batting cage
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Second baseman Daniel Murphy took 20 to 25 swings in the batting cages again on Saturday, as he works back from a strained right intercostal muscle.
The 27-year-old has been taking soft toss swings, "re-acclimating" his body to baseball movements and building up his strength.
Murphy didn't give a specific date for his Grapefruit League debut, but the team will continue to evaluate how he feels every day. His schedule is as follows: Sunday is a "light day," "ramp it up on Monday" and take Tuesday off.
"I think we decided as an organization to play it really on the safe side," Murphy said. "It's a long spring, it's a long season and something we don't want to crop up again. We really took our time and took days off when we felt days were needed. Once we started the work, we wanted to continue to progress up. So far we've done well. I feel good."
When Murphy does return to the lineup, he will be eased back into action. It could be for a couple at-bats and a few innings in the field. The injury occurred on the first day of camp.
"I'm getting close," Murphy said. "It started the way [the] beginning of spring would, and once I get my legs underneath me I should be OK."
Christina De Nicola is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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What Are We Smoking?
A seagoing fireman wonders why smoke alarms aren't standard on yachts.
By Capt. John McDevitt
Nowadays, practically anywhere you lay your head, you're protected by a smoke alarm. A home cannot be sold without one on every floor. They're mandated in apartment buildings, hospitals, schools, dormitories, motels, etc.—not to mention trains, planes, buses, and RVs. Since they were introduced in the 1960's, smoke alarms have proven effective at alerting people to fires.
So where might you sleep without a smoke alarm close by? Believe it or not, the most likely spot is on your boat.
It's surprising that boats are not required to have smoke alarms, since they usually contain significant fire dangers. There's always a fuel source (gasoline or diesel), which is often complexly plumbed and close to occupied spaces. There are A.C/D.C. electrical systems, which are subject to corrosion and vibration and, hence, possible arcing. The materials from which boats are constructed are frequently combustible and may give off toxic fumes when burned. On top of that, there are sleeping quarters with limited egress, a situation that's actually getting worse in some sleek, modern designs with full-beam master staterooms.
So why aren't yachts required to have smoke alarms? One issue is "demonstrated need," i.e. statistics showing enough adverse financial and human consequences. Unfortunately, no single governmental agency can pinpoint the damage done by boat fires. Most states do not have a "boat" classification in their fire-reporting databases, and the national reporting system only captures information on structural fires. Hence data on boat fires is only recorded in incident narratives and, since it's not required, may not be reported at all. The Coast Guard does keep fire records when possible but says that unless a municipality or state notifies the agency, it may not be aware of a particular incident.
Nonetheless, in 1998 the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) published a report titled "U.S. Vehicle Fire Trends and Patterns," which estimated that boat fires caused an average of eight fatalities and $24.9 million in damage each year between 1980 and 1998. (These numbers match the carbon monoxide death rate that has drawn much worthwhile boating industry attention. The CO events typically do not have monetary losses.)
Next page > Part 2: A smoke alarm is most valuable when a boat is at rest and the crew is relaxing. > Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
This article originally appeared in the August 2004 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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Subminiature Pressure Regulators
Available in five unique ranges from 0 to 100 psig (0 to 3.5 BAR) with a maximum supply pressure of 150 psig (10.3 BAR), the new Marsh Bellofram Type 92 features the patented Bellofram rolling diaphragm design, housed within a corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum body and bonnet, with 1/16 NPT side and bottom ports. Units are self-relieving, with minimal effects of supply pressure variation on output pressure (less than 0.5 psi or 35.5 BAR).
While most other industry subminiature air pressure regulators utilize a flat diaphragm, which can lead to excessive droop and low stability within such a compact footprint, the Marsh Bellofram Type 92 incorporates the use of a larger diameter fluorocarbon-based, true rolling diaphragm design, allowing for a much more sensitive regulator with excellent stability and significantly less droop. These highly compact units measure just 1.19 X 1.19 X 3.55 in. (30.2 X 30.2 X 90.2 mm), and have a total weight of just 2.8 oz. (0.08 kg). They may be either pipe- or panel-mounted and are available in both standard and low-bleed versions.
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Police are investigating the shooting death of an apartment security guard on Saturday night.
Police said they were called to the Sabal Palm Apartments at 6185 Raleigh Street about a shooting that happened just before midnight.
When officers arrived at the apartments, they found a man lying on the ground, near the car wash area, in the complex as a result of being shot, police said.
Police said the man was identified as being a security guard for the complex.
Police said the name of the guard will not be released at this time, pending next of kin notification.
Police are asking if anyone has any information related to this incident, please call Crimeline at 407-423-TIPS.
Anyone with information is eligible to receive a cash reward up to $5,000.
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Arts & Culture
Please Forward ContentsBy Gary Panter
Remembering Ray Johnson through his pioneering correspondence art.
Ray Johnson thought he was ugly, but I thought he looked cool—just like Ray Johnson.
Being a teenage modern-art fan in Texas in the sixties, I was excited to learn of the New York Correspondence School from Eye magazine, or maybe it was Artforum or Print. Ray, whose early abstracted celebrity photos and painted collages I had seen featured in the pages of many histories of Pop, was encouraging artists all over the world to make and trade mail as an art activity, an idea readily appreciated in the midcentury's burst of experimental and novel art approaches. Thousands of people began to send art objects to each other through the postal service.
My notion was that Ray didn't make the first piece of mail art, but his creation of a school around that activity was the benediction for a folk-art movement in motion. Some of these letters were finished statements or handmade objects; others were exquisite corpses conducted by mail, objects that traveled and accumulated the mojo of human touch and attention as they were ever modified. The latter was the kind of thing Ray did: he mailed objects and letters and asked the recipients to add to them and then return them, or send them along to other destinations. Ray's handmade work, cryptic and rarely seen, was striking, sure, but humorous, too, a quality I really like in art. It had a purposive childishness, but also a readily appreciable design rigor—a controlled looseness, beautiful color, shape and textural sense, a mastery of a private hieroglyphics of bunnies and goo-goo eyes. Read More


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AN inquest into the deaths of a Leigh taxi driver and his passenger have been adjourned while a case is pursued in the criminal courts.
A pre-inquest review at Bolton Coroner's Court heard that a man is due to appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court on June 30 in connection with the deaths of Kenneth Grimshaw, aged 59, and Emma Houghton, aged 23.
Dean Farrimond, aged 34, of Eden Grove, Leigh, has been summonsed for two counts of death by dangerous driving and one count of driving with excess alcohol.
A Vauxhall Astra and a Ford Mondeo taxi collided in Twist Lane at the junction with Kendal Grove in Leigh on November 30, 2013.
The driver of the taxi, Mr Grimshaw, of Twist Lane, Leigh, suffered multiple injuries and died at the scene.
Miss Houghton, from the Golborne area, was a passenger in the taxi and taken to hospital with a serious head injury before dying that evening.
A further pre-inquest review will take place on October 24 at 3.30pm.


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Sometimes life is confusing, especially when it comes to illness. Pain, aches and other abnormal feelings let us know that we need to see a doctor. The question is: What kind of doctor?
Following are brief definitions of various "types" of physicians. This means that they extended their medical education and have "specialized" in a certain field.
On Saturday, September 14, 2013, The Lorain County Medical Society will be hosting a Health Fair at the EMH Health Center in Avon between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. We hope that you mark the date on your calendar and join us as physicians give short presentations of illnesses which you or a family member may have along with suggestions for preventing illnesses. For further information please call the medical society office at 440-934-6825. There will be something for everyone, regardless of how old or how young.
Allergy/Immunology: The diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions and disease of the immune system.
Anesthesiology: Administration of anesthesia and nerve blocks.
Cardiology: Branch of medicine dealing with the treatment and diagnosis of the heart and blood vessels.
Dermatology: The diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases and disorders.
Emergency Medicine: Branch of medicine dealing with medical and surgical emergencies, usually in a hospital emergency room.
Endocrinology: Branch of internal medicine dealing with disease of the ductless glands (thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries, and testes).
Family/General Practice: Physicians who provide medical care to all age groups (services include internal medicine, pediatrics, and some surgery).
Gastroenterology: The treatment of disease and functions of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines; a subspecialty of internal medicine).
Gynecology: Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system.
Hematology/Oncology: Branch of internal medicine dealing with the treatment of diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues and the diagnosis and treatment of tumors and cancer.
Infectious Diseases: Medical diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic infections.
Infertility: Branch of medicine which determines causes and treatment of the inability to conceive.
Internal Medicine: Diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of adults.
Neonatology: Treatment and care of premature and/or high-risk newborn babies.
Nephrology: Diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the kidney, including kidney dialysis.
Neurology: Medical diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
Neurosurgery: Diagnosis and surgery of the nervous system and brain.
Obstetrics (OB/GYN): Management and care of pregnancy and childbirth.
Ophthalmology: Medical and surgical treatment of disease and disorders of the eye, including the evaluation of vision and prescription of lenses for visual problems.
Orthopedics: Surgical and medical treatment of ligaments, joints, muscles, tendons, and related structure.
Otolaryngology: Medical and surgical treatment of the head and neck, including ears, nose, and throat.
Pathology: Laboratory study of the blood tissue and fluids to diagnose disease.
Pediatrics: Non-surgical treatment of diseases and disorders in children.
Pediatric Oncology: Diagnosis and treatment of disease and disorders of blood, cancer, hematology, and tumors in children.
Plastic Surgery: Surgical treatment for restoration of functions or for cosmetic purposes.
Psychiatry: Diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional conditions by a Doctor of Medicine.
Pulmonary Medicine: Branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the respiratory system.
Radiology: Use of X-rays and radioactive materials to diagnose disease and injury.
Radiation Therapy: Treatment of certain tumors and disorders by means of radiation.
Rheumatology: Medical diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and rheumatic disorders.
Surgery/Cardiovascular: Surgical treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Surgery/General: Diagnosis and surgical treatment of disease and injury.
Urology: The diagnosis and or surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the genitourinary tract.


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I'm really really jonesing for a pre-order here. Somebody please launch a disc golf startup or announce a disc golf product so that I can pre-order.
I don't care what it is, I just need to pre-order. *
Maybe we can trade. I pre-order your thing and you pre-order my thing. My thing is a book. It's called Pro-Ordering, Looking at Your Horse Right in its Applecart. Let's get some pre-ordering going in here!
Whatcha sellin?
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My Brock Beauty Makeover: Hairfinity and Essentious
Priscilla reviews Brock Beauty's Hairfinity Hair Vitamins and the Essentious line of hair products.
When I looked up the ingredient lists for these line of Essentious products on their website, I was pleased to find a very natural line-up of ingredients in each. Here's my honest review of them.
Exonerate Gentle Shampoo
I'm not usually big on using shampoos because my coily, springy hair is naturally dry and wiry. It needs all the moisture it can get, so I usually prefer to use cleansing conditioner. That's why I was honestly not that excited about trying the Essentious Exonerate shampoo, gentle or not. I don't wash or co-wash more than once a week, but since I sometimes use products with silicones, I do have a need for something stronger than a cleansing conditioner to remove buildup every once in a while. When I read that there are no harsh sulfates in the Exonerate shampoo that would strip my hair of natural oils, it raised my hopes a little higher, and I tried it out.
After washing my hair with Exonerate, I could tell that the buildup had been removed and my hair and scalp were left feeling clean yet not dried out or tangled. My hair is pretty short, so I usually don't need a lot to begin with, but I still got the impression that a little bit of Exonerate goes a long way. I only needed to wash once for that satisfyingly clean feeling.
If your hair naturally dry or very coily hair, I would recommend this shampoo only for times when you need to effectively remove days or weeks of buildup without losing the barrier of moisture that you have built up around your hair. If you have looser curls that like shampoos, you could probably enjoy using this shampoo twice or more a week.
Essentious Hydrate Conditioner
Right after rinsing out the shampoo, I massaged in the Essentious Hydrate Conditioner. It had a pretty thick consistency that those with finer strands might not appreciate. My hair, somewhere between medium and fine, happily soaked up the moisture from the Hydrate Conditioner, so I gave it a little more. Although Hydrate is pretty thick, my hair seemed to hold on to the moisture from it. It was easy to work into my hair for a great detangling experience. Conditioners are my go-to product of choice, but what I hate the most, is a thick, un-spreadable conditioner that sits on my hair and then leaves it drier than when I started. Hydrate proved to be the opposite of this.
My hair felt super soft and slick (in a very nice way) after cowashing with the conditioner and using some leave-in conditioner mixed with vegetable glycerine. Even in the dry air conditioned office, my hair felt really wonderful which is never the result of just using leave-in conditioner with glycerine, so it must have been from using the Hydrate conditioner. I couldn't stop touching my hair that day!
Because Hydrate does contain proteins, it should make a good strengthening and moisturizing rinse out conditioner. As much as we curlies love to leave in a little conditioner, I would not recommend using Hydrate as a leave-in. Any buildup of protein in your hair may leave it feeling dry and straw-like. I tried it as a leave in mixed with vegetable glycerin and the results were okay, but the most benefits of the conditioner seem to come with massaging it in and then rinsing it out.
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Final Thoughts
If you're looking for a way to do a beauty makeover, I would recommend giving Brock Beauty products a try. My favorites out of the ones I experimented with were the Hairfinity Hair vitamins and the Infinite Lash serum because they produced the effect of a dramatic makeover with my own natural hair and lashes! Besides, who doesn't enjoy a good before and after story?
Interested in trying out Hairfinity or Essentious? You can find out more at hairfinity.com and essentious.com.


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I'm selling a pair of Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra Size 14 shoes.
They're Black with Red accent.
You can view them on the EMS website here...
They have gore-tex lining, and are in amazing condition. I've hand washed them after every tournament and kept them in the box they came in. I'm selling them cause my foot is too wide for the shoe and after 2 rounds in them they just begin to hurt. If you have any questions. Ask...Thanks!
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Alcohol Safety Action Program Moves to New Location
May 19, 2010
News Highlights
The Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) office will close at noon on Monday, May 24, through Wednesday, May 26, for its move. Voice mail messages can be left at 703-324-7519. ASAP will open at its new location — 10640 Page Avenue, Suite 400, Fairfax — on Thursday, May 27. The new phone number will be 703-246-ASAP (2727), TTY 711.
ASAP is a criminal justice program to improve transportation safety by decreasing the incidence of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. ASAP identifies and provides services to offenders convicted of driving under the influence, or other substance abuse-related charges, as referred by local courts. Programs are available in English and Spanish.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
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I am up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
They have had their first shots and have been dewormed.
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Public Hearing Set for Sept. 26 on Proposed Verizon Cable Franchise Agreement
Fairfax County Office of Public
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Aug. 1, 2005
Public Hearing Set for Sept. 26 on
Proposed Verizon Cable Franchise Agreement
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors today authorized county staff to schedule and advertise a public hearing regarding a proposed 15-year franchise agreement with Verizon Virginia Inc. to provide cable service to Fairfax County residents. The hearing will be held on Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. in the Government Center Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The board also will hold a public work session on Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 232 of the Government Center.
Federal law requires cable companies to obtain a cable franchise from local authorities before providing cable service in a locality. Fairfax County currently has cable franchise agreements with Cox Communications of Northern Virginia, which serves the majority of the county, and with Comcast of Virginia, which provides service to residents in Reston. Verizon has applied to provide cable service in all areas of the county.
"This is progress," said Gerald E. Connolly, Board of Supervisors chairman. "Competition in this industry is a good thing."
If the proposal is approved, Verizon would begin providing service to some areas by late 2005, and it would be required to offer service by 2012 to the same percentage of homes in the county that is served by Cox and Comcast. Verizon is already in the process of installing a new fiber optic cabling network, as authorized by the state, to replace its copper wire telephone network. The new fiber optic network has the bandwidth capability for video services, as well as voice and Internet services.
The Board of Supervisors revised its Communications Ordinance in 2001 to attract competition to the cable television market in the county. The proposed Verizon franchise agreement is consistent with the county's agreements with Cox and Comcast to maintain a level playing field among the competing cable providers, as required by state law. This includes a commitment to provide cable service throughout the franchise area; a term of 15 years; customer service standards; provision for public, educational and government channels; and franchise fee payments to the county.
Residents interested in speaking at the public hearing should contact the Office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors at 703-324-3151, TTY 703-324-3903 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
For more information, view Verizon's
application for a cable television franchise, the proposed franchise
agreement and more online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cable,
or contact the Office of Public Affairs at 703-324-3175, TTY
711. The documents will also be available for review at public
library branches throughout the county.
Fairfax County is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all county programs, services and activities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. To request special accommodations, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711. Please allow five working days in advance of events in order to make the necessary arrangements.


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"Made of Messages" by Matt Biddulph explains "It's important to think about serverside architecture as an asynchronous system." It then explains how the internals of Dopplr work very asynchronously. Good stuff.
The part that really caught my attention is slides 6-8, where Matt recommends reading Enterprise Integration Patterns in order to understand asynchronous programming and messaging better. Matt says, "This is a great book. Really. Ignore the name." (Apparently there's a problem with the name?)
So if you're busy doing everything all Ajax, Web 2.0, mash-up and what all--hey, it turns out that Enterprise Integration Patterns is still a good book for you, even if you don't think of what you're doing as "enterprise" or "integration." Thanks, Matt. (And thanks to my friend Andy Piper for letting me know about Matt's presentation.)
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To the occasional amazement or even consternation of friends and family, I am a huge fan of the seventies pop band ABBA. This partly reflects my taste for pop music over genres such as heavy metal or rap, and partly my long-time association with Sweden, ABBA's home country. (As a sidebar, ABBA aficionados among this blog's readers -- if any -- should listen closely to ABBA songs such as Dancing Queen, where they make the extremely common pronunciation mistake by Swedes of pronouncing the "s" in music to sound like "sick," because there is no "z" sound in Swedish, or the song Money, Money, where they say "money must be funny," reflecting the fact that in Swedish the word for "fun" and "funny" are the same.)
At any rate, I recently saw a bizarre ABBA story reposted on Facebook from the London daily The Guardian, about the loud and mismatched costumes ABBA wore when they performed. The article quotes one of the group members as follows: "In my honest opinion we looked like nuts in those years. Nobody can have been as badly dressed on stage as we were."
It turns out there is a government-related story behind this! Swedish tax law allows work clothing to be tax deductible if it cannot be worn outside the job. In the seventies, the marginal income tax rate in Sweden on high incomes like those of ABBA members was around 80 percent (it is lower today). ABBA apparently deducted their stage outfits with the argument that they would never wear such outrageous stuff off the stage.
This is a funny story, but as a student of organizations and management, I noted a serious issue the story raises -- about how we think about the unintended and effects of rules that are adopted by government. The often-strange consequences can effect both ordinary citizens and those inside government organizations themselves.
The rule that clothing is tax deductible only if it exclusively for work is a sensible one. (I believe the IRS has the same rule.) Or at least it certainly sounds like one, right? The problem is that even rules that are generally sensible often do not make sense in specific circumstances or, as in the case of ABBA's outfits, can create strange or unproductive behavior distortions.
So how should governments, or organizations, decide when it is appropriate to regulate behavior by rules, and when not? (The alternative is to decide things on a case-by-case basis, and give government officials, managers or frontline employees the authority to make such decisions as needed.)
This is of course one of the classic questions for organizational design -- discussed by organization scholars as far back as Max Weber a hundred years ago -- and I am obviously not going to resolve it in a single blog post. To the extent possible, people thinking about which approach to use should try as best they can to make judgments in advance about how frequently a rule will produce stupid or distorted behavior -- and how important those distortions will be. Rule-makers should also be open to evidence after a rule is developed that stupid or bizarre results are occurring more often than expected.
Rules simplify an organization's job -- the areas covered by taxation are so many that an IRS that made most decisions on a case-by-case basis would soon have as many employees as the rest of the government. And in situations where corruption is a significant problem, using rules to determine behavior reduces the scope for bribery.
But as the ABBA example indicates, there is also a guffaw factor, which should not be ignored by government. I am guessing that many people who read the ABBA story reacted with, "Here was stupid government at it again, creating bizarre and dysfunctional behavior." Many media stories on the theme of "there they go again, stupid government" involve situations where a rule has stupid consequences in an individual case.
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Unintended consequences are the stock and trade of governments. Nobody seems to be sufficiently visionary to see how people and companies are going to react to laws, rules and other government edicts. Obamacare and the loss of insurance by perfectly happy insured individuals is just but one example of many. Apparently ABBA's fashion sense is just another example.
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135. Re: Best Nookbook bargainsrbymtn Nov 2, 2012 10:51 AM (in response to KirstyHaining)
$4.99 today only, I believe. It's usually $11.99
136. Re: Best Nookbook bargainsA3A Nov 6, 2012 11:38 AM (in response to KirstyHaining)
Currently $1.99
A woman finds herself caught at the terrible intersection of love and business. Averill Blaine should have been married years ago, but Eden Shore stole her fiancé Noel's heart. Eden, a fashion model, needed only a few weeks with Noel before he broke his engagement and proposed to her instead, but she never went through with the marriage. Years later, Averill has found a new fiancé, and nothing—not Eden, not even murder—will get in her way. Eden goes to Averill's wedding in hopes of seducing Noel once more. As the two couples circle warily, death intrudes—in the shape of a suspicious airplane crash that kills Averill's uncle. He is an expert pilot, but no amount of skill can stop the flames that leap from his engine as he crests 15,000 feet. Still, Averill and Eden are determined to say "I do," no matter how many die on their way to the altar.Author: Mignon G. EberhartPublisher: MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
137. Re: Best Nookbook bargainsA3A Nov 6, 2012 4:29 PM (in response to KirstyHaining)
Currently 1.99Last to Die A ruthless killer hides in plain sight, someone no one believes is capable of murder. Within a week, six women will be murdered, all punished for their dark pasts.Detective Dani Cole is determined to track down this serial killer whose victims include a young woman she pulled out of a life of crime. Her investigation leads her to a photography foundation and the renowned photographer Mitch Sheridan, a man she she fell in love with years ago but has tried to forget.Dani and Mitch are instantly attracted to each other again, though their troubled pasts keep them from getting too close. Together, through the course of the investigation, they unearth a dark chain of deception that leads to a killer who is closer than they think.Author: Kate BradyPublisher: Grand Central Publishing
138. Re: Best Nookbook bargainsA3A Nov 7, 2012 8:57 AM (in response to KirstyHaining)
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Field of Blood (Paddy Meehan Series #1)Paddy Meehan is dreading them finding out. Her family assume that her dogsbody job at the Scottish Daily News is a stop gap between leaving school and her big Catholic wedding to Sean Ogivly, but Paddy lies in bed at night, tracing the patterns in the artexed ceiling and dreams of being a journalist, wearing smart suits and carving a place for herself among the boozy, broken-hearted idealists she fetches and carries for.Brian Wilcox's story is consuming the city. The toddler is missing, snatched from the front garden on a busy street when his mother nipped inside to answer the phone. Glasgow braces itself for the revelation of a lone sexual predator but the police are lead to a far darker conclusion as two young boys are implicated in the crime. Everyone at the Daily News is content to believe that the boys acted alone. Only Paddy feels certain that there was an adult hand in the murder and her thirst to find it deepens when she discovers that one of the boys is a distant relation.Unsure whether she is motivated by personal ambition or social concern, Paddy tries to uncover the truth. She realizes, too late, that her actions have invited a savage havoc into her own life and could lead to a catastrophic injustice as well as professional suicide.Publisher: Little, Brown & CompanyPublication date: 10/15/2007Sold by: Hachette Digital, Inc.
139. Re: Best Nookbook bargainsNooklover35 Nov 7, 2012 10:33 AM (in response to A3A)
Poisoned Pen Press continues to offer a couple of good mysteries at a time for .99. These also sometimes become free.
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TNA will never be big even if they try hard as they can. It's going to end up like WCW.
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I get that Big E Langston dropped the NXT CHAMPIONSHIP
but....to Bo Dallas out of all people? WTF!
The IWC is to TNA what the Republicans are to Obama: No matter how much good they do...as soon as they're shown to be less than perfect, the other claims that they just can't get anything right.
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2012 - 2nd!
We all judge others even if it isn't our place to judge, but supposedly at the end we are all judged by one!!!
Wrestling, women and money who could ask for more???


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General Formula for reactions
Polyvinyl alcohol + [HAc]→Polyvinyl acetate
General Protocol for Polyvinyl acetate synthesis
Number of moles of OH groups in 1g PVOH: MW of repeating polyvinyl alcohol unit [C2H3OH]: 44.06g/mol
Polyvinyl alcohol repeating unit picture
1gPVOH(1mol PVOH unit/44.06g) x (1mol OH/1mol PVOH unit)= 0.022696 mol OH/g
Dye attachment calculations:
MW 5-DTAF dye: 495.28g/mol
(0.0227mol OH/g) x (.0001)= 2.27x10-6 moles dye
2.27x10-6 moles dye x(495.28g dye/1mol dye)=0.001124g dye
1g PVOH x (1mol PVOH/44g PVOH) x (1mol HAc/1mol PVOH) x (60g HAc/1mol HAc)= 1.36g HAc 1.36g HAc x (1mL/1.05g HAc)= 1.295mL HAc
(B.) 20% ratio
1gPVOH x (1mol PVOH/44g PVOH) x (0.2mol HAc/1mol PVOH) x (60g HAc/1mol HAc)= 0.273g HAc 0.273g HAc x (1mL/1.05g HAc)=0.26mL HAc
(C.) 40% ratio
1gPVOH x (1mol PVOH/44g PVOH) x (0.4mol HAc/1mol PVOH) x (60g HAc/1mol HAc)= 0.545g HAc 0.5195g HAc x (1mL/1.05g)= 0.5195mL HAc
(D.) 60% ratio
1gPVOH x (1mol PVOH/44g PVOH) x (0.6mol HAc/1mol PVOH) x (60g HAc/1mol HAc)= 0.818g HAc 0.818g HAc x (1mL HAc/ 1.05g)= 0.779mL HAc
0.2L x (1mol/1L) x (84.01g/1mol)= 16.802g sodium bicarbonate.
1M PHP= x/0.1L x=0.1mol x 204.24g/mol x= 20.424g PHP needed
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Three of motocross' most celebrated and daring athletes are coming to Reno Tahoe! They're trading in their 250cc dirt bikes for 900 horsepower trucks at the Toyota Silver State Showdown by Fox Shox, on August 25-26. Don't miss your chance to watch Brian Deegan, Jeremy McGrath and Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg go head to head (or should we say door to door) in high-flying, off-road action.
Brian Deegan
Beginning his career at the age of 17, Brian Deegan is the most decorated freestyle motocross rider in the sport's history with an impressive 13 X Games medals. In addition to dominating the sport, he also holds the distinction of being the only rider to compete in every X Games, and was the first rider to land a 360 on a motorcycle, or as he call it, the "Mulitia Twist." Branching out into new territory, Deegan set his sights on racing short course trucks, which will be his vehicle of choice at the brand new Wild West Motorsports Park in Reno Tahoe this August. So far he has won both Lucas Oil Pro 2 Unlimited and Pro Lite Unlimited Championships, was Lucas Oil Rookie of the Year in Pro 2 Unlimited, and the 2011 Lucas Oil Driver of the Year.
Jeremy McGrath
Crowned as the "King of Supercross," Jeremy McGrath is a legend on two wheels. He won an unprecedented 72 Motocross main events and seven Supercross championships between 1993 and 2000; ushering in what would be known as the "McGrath Era." Along with all of his championships, McGrath was also featured in his own line of video games, and in 2003 he was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. While he might be done racing Supercross, he's taking his love of racing to the world of off-road trucks as a member of the Monster Energy Team.
Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg
You'd be hard pressed to find another dirt bike rider with as much natural talent as Jeremy Stenberg – better known as Twitch. Riding since the age of two, Twitch has become one of the most recognizable figures in the world of freestyle motocross, boasting 8 X Games medals. Those victories have come with a price though. Along with an X Games gold medal in 2011, he left with a shattered right heel, crushed vertebra and a broken tibia after a jump went wrong during the Speed and Style competition. But it's going to take more than a few broken bones to slow this guy down as he jumps in the driver seat of his short course truck. He's already conquered the SuperLite class during the 2010 Lucas Oil Off Road series, which earned him the Rookie of the Year award, and now he's ready to thrown down with Deegan and McGrath in the Pro 2 Unlimited Series at the Toyota Silver State Showdown!
Tickets are available at www.lucasoiloffroad.com. Prices range from $10 – $30 for a single day pass, and $15 – $50 for a weekend pass.


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Brand new for 2012, the Bell MX-2 Helmet provides a solid mid-level option in the Bell dirt lineup alongside the pro Moto-9 lid. With a lightweight and protective fiberglass shell, a plush and comfortable interior, and an extensive ventilation scheme, the Bell MX-2 Helmet is everything you'd expect from a Bell dirt helmet, but much more than you generally see under the $200 price point. Alongside the brand new Bell SX-1, the Bell MX-2 Helmet and Moto-9 Helmet round out their lineup and offer something for every level of dirt rider out there.
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The Queen's Guard surprised tourists outside London's Buckingham Palace by busting out the "Game of Thrones" theme song.
Queen Elizabeth II declined the opportunity to take her rightful seat on the Iron Throne of Westeros last month, but apparently that doesn't mean she's above having the hit HBO series' theme song played from time to time.
There have been many reinterpretations and renditions of the title track, but this one is by far the most regal yet.
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Collmenter gives credit to defensive gems
PHOENIX -- Lost in the midst of Josh Collmenter's excellent start to open the D-backs' series with the Padres on Friday were a trio of excellent defensive plays that helped seal Collmenter's gem.
"The defense made quite a few good plays behind me," Collmenter said.
The first two plays came just a few minutes apart. Padres pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne hit a sinking line drive into right-center field. Center fielder Ender Inciarte charged the ball and caught it on the dive after playing it perfectly, preventing Alexi Amarista from leaving first.
Not to be outdone, fellow rookie Venezuelan outfielder David Peralta made a play just as good one batter later.
Yangervis Solarte hit a one-hopper to Peralta in right field, which Peralta grabbed and hurled to third base, reaching Jake Lamb on the fly and nabbing Amarista by several feet.
"I knew as soon as I threw the ball [that I got him out]," Peralta said.
The final notable defensive play came four innings later at the end of the top of the seventh inning.
Jedd Gyorko grounded the ball into the hole between third base and shortstop. Lamb dove for the ball and missed, but shortstop Didi Gregorius was behind him. Gregorius backhanded the ball, sidearmed it to first and threw Gyorko out.
It wasn't close.
"As soon as I get in [the clubhouse], the guys are already saying funny stuff," Gregorius said. "They told me, 'At least make it look hard.'"
Adam Lichtenstein is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text: Written by JOHN ARCUDI. Art & cover by DOUG MAHNKE. The city reeks of crime and corruption and Lieutenant Kellaway feels helpless to stop it...until an ancient mask is placed into his care. Suddenly, a zany masked vigilante is on a one-man rampage to eliminate crime with his own brand of lunatic justice. Cover price $2.50.


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Get an overview of this hotelHistoric London hotel near Natural History Museum
Popular property highlights
South Kensington is one of London's smartest districts and only a short tube or taxi ride to London's West End. Prestigious Knightsbridge and Harrods are within walking distance. The Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, Imperial College London, Kensington Palace, and Earl's Court are also close by. Gloucester Road tube station is moments away with great connections on Piccadilly Line, District Line and Circle Line.
Hotel Features
Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea offering elegant singles, doubles, and family rooms. Free WiFi is available on unlimited devices. Scoff & Banter serves modern British cuisine using the best locally-sourced, seasonal produce. A 24-hour business center, gym, and 12 meeting rooms are available to guests.
Room Amenities
The Vanderbilt's 215 bedrooms include doubles, business class rooms, and dedicated family rooms. All rooms offer luxurious 350 thread count Egyptian cotton bedding, Vi-Spring beds, down pillows, Italian marble bathrooms, elegant décor, and bespoke layouts. Guests can also enjoy free high-speed WiFi up to 150 Mbps on an unlimited number of devices. Rooms also feature an in-room movie library, complimentary bottled water, refrigerator, and online concierge.
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- Proximity to public transit and shopping
- Breakfast
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- Helpful staff
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This London hotel's French-inspired lobby features original oil paintings, fresco ceilings, Napoleon statues, leather furniture, an open fireplace, and stained-glass windows. Scoff & Banter Kensington offers British classics served straight up or with a twist. A full breakfast is available for a surcharge.
The hotel's 24-hour fitness room is equipped with 5 cardiovascular machines, a television, and complimentary towels. Guests can rent mobile phones, which operate throughout the city. Business guests can use the 24-hour business center with 12 meeting/conference rooms, audio-visual equipment, and fax machine. Banquet facilities are also available. The hotel has 24-hour room service, complimentary wireless Internet access, currency exchange, and multilingual staff. Service dogs are allowed. This is a smoke-free property (public areas and guestrooms, fees apply).
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
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- Limo or Town Car service available
- Total number of rooms - 215
- Multilingual staff
- Concierge services
- 24-hour front desk
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- Number of floors - 4
- Fireplace in lobby
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- Meeting rooms 12
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- Year Built 1901
- 24-hour business center
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- Number of meeting rooms - 12
- Smoke-free property
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
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- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service (24 hours)
- Air conditioning
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- Private bathroom
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- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
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Scoff & Banter - Serves a modern menu of British cuisine using locally sourced, seasonal produce for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Dishes range from beer-battered fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and Eton mess. Afternoon tea is also available. All dishes are served in a stylish but relaxed environment, whether it's in the main dining room, vibrant bar, or private dining space. There are also 2 chef's tables for larger groups along with a selection of wines and cocktails.
Please check the Rooms and Rates page to see which rates include breakfast.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
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Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.


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Jennifer Lawrence is the world's most desirable woman, according to an international poll released on Tuesday by the website AskMen.
Lawrence rose to the top from No. 47 last year, after starring in this year's smash hit "The Hunger Games." She also starred as a quirky, sex-mad young widow in "Silver Linings Playbook."
"Overall, there's a sense that she's a little more authentic than other actors," said AskMen Editor in Chief James Bassil said, adding that the public still knows too little about the 22-year-old actress to form a negative opinion, according to the New York Daily News.
"She's fresh because we haven't seen her all over the gossip pages for the past three or four years," Bassil said.
Either that, or she uses the right sort of conditioner.
Lawrence knocked last year's winner, Sofia Vergara, who dropped to No. 12. C'mon, Sofia -- you can get the title back. Just do your best to be really, really hot in 2013.
Speaking of being knocked down the list, Kim Kardashian fell 90 places from last year's No. 8 ranking. Apparently the readers of AskMen sided with Kris Humphries in the divorce. Either that or she's not using a very fresh conditioner anymore.
"Kim Kardashian is petering off and basically dropping off the list at this point even as she's become more visible," Bassil said.
The poll asked 2.4 million readers which celebrity they would choose as a prospective partner. Rounding out the top five were actress Mila Kunis, model Kate Upton, R&B star Rihanna and "Crazy, Stupid, Love" actress Emma Stone.
Bassil said that lots of publicity often correlates to higher desirability ranking from men, but too many headlines can leave men looking elsewhere.
I totally get that. It's exactly why I dumped Cindy Crawford back in the late '80s.
Older women did well this year, with a handful over 40.
"We've seen that increasingly over the past two or three years," Bassil said. "Like most things in life, attractiveness is extending into middle age. Who knows? In 20 years we could see 60-year-olds on the list."
Those over the age of 40 on the list include U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, 48; comedian Sarah Silverman, 42; actress Lucy Liu, 44; and British actress Rachel Weisz, 42. New Yahoo! President and Chief Executive Marissa Mayer was the only business executive to make the list at No. 59.
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RECIPES: Recipe Details
Hot and Spicy - Sweet and Crunchy Roasted Pecan Apple Salsa Burgers
My apple and roasted pecan salad was my inspiration for this burger. To give it a new kick, I marinated the apples in the White Zinfandel, and what a kick it was!! The sweetness of the wine, the fiery heat of the salsa, and the roasted pecans make a great combo.
1 large red delicious apple, finely chopped
1 cup Sutter Home White Zinfandel
2 ounces chopped pecans
1/2 cup hot and spicy real mayonnaise
1/2 cup miracle whip dressing
2 cups baby greens, chopped
1 large tomato, diced
1 3/4 cup finely chopped orange bell pepper, 1/2 cup for patties, 1/4 cup for baby greens
3 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 1/2 teaspoons for patties, 1/2 teaspoon for baby greens
1 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon for patties, 1/4 teaspoon for baby greens
1 large Fresno pepper, seeded, finely chopped
3/8 cup chopped fresh chives
1 cup chopped portabella mushroom
2 1/2 pounds fresh ground chuck
Vegetable oil, for brushing the grill rack
6 oatnut original premium buns, split
6 slices Swiss cheese
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
To make the hot and spicy salsa, combine chopped apple and White Zinfandel in a 1 1/2 -quart bowl. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate, at least 1 hour. While apples are marinating, wrap pecans in an aluminum foil pouch. Place pouch on grill. Toast pecans for 3 minutes, turning pouch over every 30 seconds (pouch will inflate while cooking; do not deflate the foil pouch). Remove from heat (pouch will gradually deflate). Set aside to cool. When the chopped apple has finished marinating, strain the wine off (into a glass to drink, or discard). Divide chopped apple into two small bowls. Reserve one bowl, cover and set aside. In the other bowl of chopped apple, add 1/2 of the roasted pecans, reserve remaining pecans for later use, and add the hot and spicy mayonnaise and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
To make the sweet and crunchy dressing, in the reserved bowl of chopped apple, add the remaining half of roasted pecans, and the miracle whip dressing and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
To make the tossed baby greens, combine the mixed baby greens, tomatoes, and 1/4 cup of the orange bell pepper, in a large bowl, set aside remaining 1/2 cup of the orange bell pepper for later use. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, set aside remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt for later use. Add 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, set aside remaining 1 teaspoon of ground pepper for later use. Toss lightly to combine. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
To make the patties, combine the Fresno pepper, the remaining 1/2 cup orange bell pepper, and 1/4 cup of the chives, reserve remaining 1/8 cup for later use, in a 3-cup food chopper and chop on high until minced. Add the mushrooms and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the ground chuck, the remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of ground pepper. Handling the meat as little as possible to avoid compacting it, mix well. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form the portions into patties to fit the rolls. Make a slight dimple in the center of each patty (this will prevent it from puffing up while it cooks).
When the grill is ready, brush the grill rack with vegetable oil. Place the patties on the rack, cover, and cook, turning once, until done to preference, 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium. During the last few minutes of cooking the patties carefully place the rolls cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly. During the last minute of cooking the patties top each patty with a slice of cheese to melt.
To assemble the burgers, spread a layer of the hot and spicy salsa over the cut sides of the roll tops. On the cut side of the roll bottoms, spread a layer of the sweet and crunchy dressing and then top with a 1/2 cup of tossed baby greens, a patty, and sprinkle with and equal portion of the remaining chives. Add the roll tops and serve.
Makes 6 Burgers
When I first set this burger on the table everyone was skeptical about the apples! Apples in a burger are you kidding?!! But wow! The mmmm's and yumms that proceeded from taking the first bite was a sure sign that this burger was a hit!! Now, everyone says "hey bring on the apple burgers!â€


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We can now officially remove the question mark and move this one into the "confirmed" pile.
It was exactly a week ago that we reported the on the London Evening Standard's news stating that they'd heard Lenny Kravitz had been tapped to play Marvin Gaye in British filmmaker Julien Temple's previously titled "Midnight Love" project (named after the album Marvin Gaye recorded in Brussels in the early 80s).
It's now been confirmed that Kravitz is definitely attached to the project to play Marvin Gaye, and it'll start shooting early next year, according to Deadline, adding that, unlike other Marvin Gaye projects, the music rights for this one have been cleared.
The film, which S&A has been following since it was first announced early last year, will focus on the making of the "Midnight Love" album, while Gaye was living in Belgium – a drug addict, considered a has-been at the time.
If you recall, of all the Marvin Gaye films that have long been in development, Julien Temple's, at one time, seemed the most likely to be completed first; it was early in 2011 that it had been given a greenlight, and financing for its $8 million budget; although, at that time, there was no word on who was being considered for the title role.
Principal photography was scheduled to begin in Belgium late last year, but that didn't happen. there was some resistance to the project from members of Gaye's surviving family, as well as Berry Gordy.
Concerns about showing some of Marvin's vices were at the root of some of that resistance, as well as Gordy reportedly not wanting to be portrayed in a negative light himself.
So maybe we can assume that these matters have been resolved to some mutual satisfaction…?
An earlier report on this said that EMI, which holds the rights to Gaye's music, on behalf of his children, Nona Gaye, Marvin Gaye III, and Frankie Gaye, was understood to be ready to give the greenlight to Julien Temple's $8 million film. So it could be that Temple doesn't need the explicit script approval from Gaye's family, nor Gordy to move forward with the project, and it was strictly a music rights hold-up, which has now been resolved.
As for the other Marvin Gaye projects in the works, here's a quick rundown: We know that F. Gary Gray has long been trying to get his Marvin Gaye project off the ground; and we also know that Jesse L Martin has been attached to star as the soulful singer in a film directed by newcomer, Lauren Goodman; and director Cameron Crowe has been working on a Marvin Gaye project for about 5 years now, with news that Terrence Howard was in talks to play the man (previously offered to Will Smith).
Jesse L. Martin has always been a fan favorite for the part, but it looks like you all are going to have to adjust to the idea of Lenny Kravitz as Marvin Gaye, because it's coming.


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Dalriada Project Film
Born of volcanic activity, and carved by glaciers, Argyll has some of the world's finest scenery. The oldest human creations here date from 5,000 years ago.

The history of Dunadd Fort and its role as a crowning-place for Scottish Kings. The Crinan Canal opened in 1801. The regeneration of the ancient woodlands of Dalriada.


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Hi,I am trying to make a function in my db driven site where I can move articles up & down on a page. Here's my article table..
sort_id | page_id | title | text
This way I can auto increment the sort_id (not a primary key) so every new article gets a new number. I did look at ways that would +1 or -1 from the sort_id, but since the prev or next article may be any number higher or lower, the only way I can be sure they will swap place is if they physically swap sort_id.
So I have a foreach loop going something like this..
foreach(articles as article){
echo $title.' Move up |Move down';
So now if I click move up, how can I capture the value of the previous iteration so that I can add it to the query string to make the swap happen. Or am I just barking up the wrong tree here?
One way is to use a for loop instead of a foreach loop, assuming $articles is stored with a sequential integer index.
Hmm ok I haven't used a for loop to output content before (still learning).The articles sort_id column will be sequential yes, but numbers will almost certainly jump due to articles being deleted. Each new entry will be incremented, but if I delete article #1 & #3 for example, my artilces table will be 0,2,4,5,6,7...
However, when I output them, they will be displayed using WHERE page_id =(whichever page). They will still display in numerical order, but the numbers could by now be completely random which is why I need to capture the previous & next iteration's value so that I can tell mysql to update the sort_id for both articles.
Thanks a lot for taking a look Hope I'm making sense, here's what I have so far. I tried to output using prev & next, but it's not working. I don't really understand these functions properly I have to admit. I just looked them up on php.net & tried this out.
// Turn a result into an assoc array
function result_to_assoc($result)
$result_array = array();
for ($i=0; $row = mysql_fetch_assoc($result) ; $i++)
$result_array[$i] = $row;
return $result_array;
// output the articles
function show_articles()
$connection = db_connect();
$query = ("select * from article_test");
$result = mysql_query($query);
$number_of_posts = mysql_num_rows($result);
if ($number_of_posts == 0)
return false;
$row = result_to_assoc($result);
return $row;
$articles = show_articles();
foreach($articles as $article){
$prev = prev($article);
$next = next($article);
echo '
'.$article['title'].' Move up |Move down

'.$article['text'].'

'.$prev['sort_id'].' - '.$next['sort_id'].'

';
You can use this:
foreach ($articles as $key=>$article) { .... $prev = $article[$key-1]; $next = $article[$key+1]; }
Thanks for that. It looks like it makes sense to me, but alas I tried it and it outputs nothing.
foreach($articles as $key => $article){
$prev = $article[$key-1]; $next = $article[$key+1];
echo '
'.$article['title'].' Move up |Move down

'.$article['text'].'

'.$prev.' - '.$next.'

';
The $prev & $next variables are empty.
because $article[$key-1] doesnt make any sense. wonshikee meant to just use $articles[$key-1] and $articles[$key+1].And then i assume you want the title element, so $articles[$key-1]['title'] ....
Whoooaaaaaa!!! I freakin love this place! You guys are my new best friends!
Oh... that works exactly how I want it to by the way..
I was managing to get an array after trying a few things, but I haven't used $arr[$key]['value'] before. Another new feather, thank you so much!!
I have this now, so its onto styling and writing the query to update sql and finish my site.
foreach($articles as $key => $article){
$prev = $articles[$key-1]['sort_id']; $next = $articles[$key+1]['sort_id'];
echo '
'.$article['title'].' Move up | Move down

'.$article['text'].'

';
Oops yeah that "s" is required lol, was typing that during load screen while playing League of Legends =D
Just to go a little deeper, the code will throw a notice because $key-1 and $key+1 will go out of bounds, not a real issue for PHP but it is a run-time error for strictly typed languages, just something to keep in mind.
Ah you mean $prev on the 1st move up and $next on the last move down? I'm thinking I can just test to see if they have a value and if not, no move up/down link.Thanks a million for your help here, happily coding away at my pages now
Actually it's not throwing a notice, its just that the query string on the first iteration has no value for prev and the last iteration has no value for next. I'll still try to clean it up tho, but the important thing is I can successfully swap them now.
If you got the WHOLE table back for the DB you could simply set aside a variables for prev/next and retrieve TWO records at a time... something like
while ($thisRow = mysql_fetch_assoc($result)){
if ($prev){ //Call your output foo: 'prev' link code //}
//Call your output 'current link' link code goes here//
if ($next){ //Call your output 'next' link code goes here //}
if ($next){
//Call your output foo: 'prev' link code, but this time send $thisRow as an argument //
//Call your output 'current link', but this time send $next;
voila.. this will scale anyway way you want it and you can arrange the order you get your results via your mySQL statement!
Of course, I don't understand why one would retrieve a whole table for a specific article. You could use a couple of mySQL queries ( possibly one , but I didn't want to start explain JOINS etc, when I myself rarely use them) .
for example here am sorting by alphabetically ( around a chosen article ID=19 )
SELECT * FROM `article_test` WHERE `title`<=(SELECT `title` FROM `article_test` WHERE `articleID`=19) ORDER BY `title` DESC limit 2
This gives your previous and current article...
SELECT * FROM `article_test` WHERE `title`>(SELECT `title` FROM `article_test` WHERE `articleID`=19) ORDER BY `title` ASC limit 2
and this gives you your next. The beauty of this method is it conserves resources, and its scalable. Wanna confuse users by presenting links to 5 previous articles and 10 following articles ... change the limit on the corresponding mySQL query. You can order change the ordering method by changing the SORT BY and the column which is selected inside the parenthesis (these two must be the same) .
It also has the added advantage of giving you convenient falses. That is the LAST entry will return 'false' on the NEXT query, and you will only get ONE entry ( the article itself) if your target article is the first article. These could be used to skip echoing back/forth button when they dont apply. Anyway, I hope that helps.
Absolutely it helps! That's my homework for this week then, I'm going to try all that out
Just having some trouble with my query now tho. I thought I had it sussed, but no. I want to try updating both rows in one query. I found this syntax, but it doesn't play ball when I use variables as clauses & values. I tried using quotes around them but to no avail. I wonder if this just doesn't whork when the case is the same as the row I am updating?
// Run the query & update sql according to the url.
$direction = $_GET['direction'];
$id_active = $_GET['sort_id'];
// See if we are moving up or down
switch ($_GET['direction']){
case 'down':
$id_swap = $_GET['next'];
case 'up':
$id_swap = $_GET['prev'];
// Now let's swap!
function swap_articles(){
$query = "UPDATE article_test
SET sort_id = CASE sort_id
WHEN $id_active THEN $id_swap
WHEN $id_swap THEN $id_active
WHERE sort_id IN ($id_swap,$id_active)";
$result = mysql_query($query);
if (!$result)
return false;
return true;
If someone could tell me if this syntax is wrong, I'd greatly appreciate it.Been looking around for other solutions, but they usually come back to this method. I can't seem to make this do anything.Am I understanding this correctly?
$id_active = 1;
$id_swap = 2;
UPDATE article_test
// the column to update is 'sort_id' and since it is also the column I need to test, then I use the same value for CASE right?
SET sort_id = CASE sort_id
WHEN $id_active THEN $id_swap // sort_id 1 to become sort_id 2
WHEN $id_swap THEN $id_active // sort_id 2 to become sort_id 1
WHERE sort_id IN ($id_swap,$id_active) // test only rows with sort_id 1 & sort_id 2
Well first impulse is "you havent ended your CASE declaration". (END)
second is you havent specified an ELSE. While not strictly necessary, what happens if both your WHEN cases are false?
Ah ok thanks, I have done this:
UPDATE article_test
SET sort_id =
CASE sort_id
WHEN $id_active THEN $id_swap
WHEN $id_swap THEN $id_active
ELSE sort_id
WHERE sort_id IN ($id_swap, $id_active)
Someone assured me that should work, but it doesn't, so I wonder if my function is flawed somehow, but I can't for the life of me figure out how This is the script.
// Run the query & update sql according to the url.
$direction = $_GET['direction'];
$id_active = $_GET['sort_id'];
// See if we are moving up or down
switch ($_GET['direction']){
case 'down':
$id_swap = $_GET['next'];
case 'up':
$id_swap = $_GET['prev'];
// Now let's swap!
function swap_articles(){
if (!db_connect()){
echo '
Connection failed
';
else { echo '
Connection successful!
';
$query = "UPDATE article_test
SET sort_id =
CASE sort_id
WHEN $id_active THEN $id_swap
WHEN $id_swap THEN $id_active
ELSE sort_id
WHERE sort_id IN ($id_swap, $id_active)
$result = mysql_query($query);
if (!$result)
return false;
return true;
echo $id_active.'
';
echo $id_swap;
Well the immediate answer is... you havent passed the variables to the function.
But lets sort this out a little bit more.
You have a table, with sort_order field.sort_order is an INT (of some variation), UNIQUE field.sort_order has no holes (this is important)sort_order 'top' is 1 ('up' moves towards 1, 'down' moves towards max)Your idea is to move an article in the sort order.
2 Variables are needed:The current article (defined as $GET['sortid'])Which way to move it. (defined as $_GET['direction'])
Here's how i'd plot the logic.
Get variables from the $_GET array into local variables.
If id_active is not set, die.
If direction is not set, assume and set as down.
If direction is down; id_swap is id_active + 1
Else id_swap is id_active - 1
If id_swap = 0; id_swap = 1.
If id_swap Exists in Table:


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Popular property highlights
Situated in Chico, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of National Yo-Yo Museum, Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, and California State University-Chico. Butte College is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) away.
Hotel Features
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include a spa tub, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Room Amenities
All 78 rooms feature kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Free WiFi and sofa beds are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with cable channels.
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- Family-friendly amenities
- Breakfast
- Helpful staff
- Guestroom size
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to an outdoor pool, Residence Inn by Marriott Chico provides a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception on select days. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measure 750 square feet (70 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Residence Inn by Marriott Chico is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 78
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 3
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- One meeting room
- Free self parking
- Free grocery shopping service
- Year Built 2005
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 750
- Conference space size (meters) - 70
- Free reception
- Snack bar/deli
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa tub
- Outdoor pool
- Television in common areas
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- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Sofa bed
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Sofa bed
- Dishwasher
- Stovetop
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
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Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Free rollaway/extra beds!
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
- 2 per room (up to 330.69 lb)
You need to know
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Optional extras
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Hotel Name
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A woman was found stabbed to death at a home in Mandarin, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Police were called to a home on Millpoint Road around 7 p.m. Sunday and found the woman's body. She was in her mid-50s.
"We are proceeding with the investigation, executing a search warrant on the house, in the process of collecting evidence, trying to figure out how and why this happened," said Sgt. Jay Farhat with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Police said a man, believed to be the woman's boyfriend and also in his mid-50s, contacted a nearby convenience store clerk and asked the clerk to call 911.
"Once JSO arrived at the convenience store, he informed patrolmen he may have harmed his girlfriend," Farhat said.
The man was not officially charged late Sunday night, but Farhat said charges were expected.
"The suspect has not been able to tell us a whole lot at this point," Farhat said.
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Wiltshire is braced for more torrential rain and gale force winds today after villages were cut off as parts of north Wiltshire flooded yesterday.
Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service received more than 60 calls to flooding at homes, businesses and stranded cars.
Roads and homes across the area were affected with the Environment Agency warning that Malmesbury, Box, Sutton Benger and parts of the north west of the county are at risk of flooding.
One householder affected was Alex Dupree who lives between Minety and Ashton Keynes.
Mrs Dupree said her house and two others are affected by flooding from a stream that runs in front of their houses.
She spoke to the Gazette as three fire engines were pumping out the watercourse yesterday afternoon. She said: "The water is about ten feet deep, it looks like a lake. We are keeping it at bay.
"We are expected to take all the run-off from Minety. The council have not dug the watercourse on the other side of the road in the eight years I have been here."
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"If anyone does contact us, we may not automatically send a fire crew as we can only help in certain situations.
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Editor's note: This market commentary is provided by the Dairy Division at FCStone/Downes-O'Neill in Chicago, Ill.
The Class III market bounced back from last week's selloff into the holiday weekend as the 2012 futures contracts moved between 8 and 22 cents higher. The spot cheese session provided little help as both the blocks and barrels remained unchanged, though the strength produced throughout the GDT auction helped to paint a more bullish outlook. The GDT-TWI priced index leapt 6 percent over the previous report, as global demand for dairy products remains robust.
Milk production concerns continue to support the Class III market, driven by increasing cull rates as dairy producers face continually high feed costs. We take pause to note a couple important features from yesterday's session:
- The volume on the uptick was awfully light at 838 trades, while OI only ticked up slightly (82).
- The options market in Class III saw barely any calls trade (104), but a large amount of puts (196) in comparison.
With the holiday ending and people coming back from vacations, we must wonder if the spot pressure will return in the short term.
The grain complex closed out the day of trading with mixed results. Dec12 corn pushed 5 ¼ cents higher to $8.05, the first positive gain in three trading sessions, while funds stepped in on the sell side. Weekly corn exports are currently at a near historically slow pace with just 6.3 million bushels versus 24.4 million the same period last year. Some of the export decline is attributed to the disruption of loading in the Gulf created by Hurricane Isaac, while low water levels in major rivers continue to hamper transportation efforts. Another cause of the drop in export demand is the discounted corn coming out of South America, causing importers to switch to the steeply cheaper corn produced there. Three private crop estimates put corn yield between 116.6 and 119 bushels per acre, down significantly from the August USDA estimate of 123.4 bushels. FCStone will release its own crop estimate this Wednesday night.
The Nov12 soybeans settled 11 ¾ cents higher at $17.68 ¼, as there remains widespread concern related to the U.S. crop. There are also concerns related to the South American crop, as projections for their production continue to drop in the face of weather-related issues. International demand for U.S. beans remain strong, mainly out of China, as weekly exports reached 15.1 million bushels, up from 10 million during the same period last year. Private crop estimates put the soybean yield between 34.5 and 34.9 bushels per acre, much lower than the recent USDA estimate of 36.1 bushels per acre.
For at least a fleeting moment, risk is slightly off again in the world in advance of the ECB meeting tomorrow. The U.S. dollar is firm, energies are taking some off the top, and grains are under light pressure. To see Dec corn trade in the 7.70-7.90 range is very possible near term, but risk is high to see prices supported by poor yields and, thus, call options or call spreads should likely be bought aggressively on down days by end-users.
We look for corn to open 3 to 6 cents lower and for beans to open 6 to 8 lower.
Daily CME spot market prices:
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Barrel cheese $1.7775 (unchanged)
Butter: $1.86 (up 2 cents)
Grade A NFDM: $1.70 (unchanged)
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Taylor Farms Retail Inc. is voluntarily recalling organic baby spinach after a random sample tested positive for salmonella by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The product appeared in 5-ounce clamshells under the Private Selection label and 10-ounce clamshells with the Marketside label. Best-by dates are May 25, according to a news release.
No illnesses have been reported. The recalled items shipped from Salinas, Calif.-based Taylor Farms Retail Inc., on May 9 and May 10, according to the release.
The brands are private labels: Wal-Mart has Marketside and Kroger Co. has Private Selection.
The Private Selection product was distributed in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The UPC numbers are 0-11110-91128-5; package codes are TFRS 130B 1503 KT34 and TFRS 130B 1803 KT34.
The Marketside product was distributed in Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. The Universal Produce Code is 6-8113132900-2; the package code is TFRS 130B16.
The company is cooperating with the Food and Drug Administration and California Department of Public Health on the recall, according to the release.


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Part 2: A range as far as 1,500 miles in search of anything from billfish to wahoo.
By Richard Thiel — October 2002
Our auspicious beginning is enhanced by the fact that we've got a crew caring for us that's as entertaining as they are competent. Capt. Rick Medenwald has spent 27 years in Hawaii and delivered yachts through the Panama Canal and as far as Palau, southeast of the Philippines. Our stewardess and Mendenwald's wife, Patti, is an Alaskan native who has a 100-ton license and is a certified dive instructor. Mate Craig Miller, a native South African, has been working on yachts for 18 years. Cook Dave Myers mixes superb cuisine with yarns derived from 31 years of fishing in Alaska. For me his culinary regimen is perfect: a breakfast buffet of cereal, bagels, and fruit--and, of course, Kona coffee. Brunch/lunch, served anywhere from 11 to 1, can be anything from quiche to pasta, and dinner is a production, although freshly caught fish served "simply, so as not to hide the taste," trumps any meal plan.
Joining us are Kakela's owners, Johnny Baldwin and his wife Debby, who own the largest yacht, charter or not, in Hawaiian waters. Kakela can pick up and drop her guests anywhere in the islands, and as you'd expect, she's equipped with toys like kayaks and a scuba compressor and gear and is rigged for fishing. But the Baldwins offer a twist: Kakela can be chartered in conjunction with Piper, their 43-foot Bertram. Since Kakela carries 7,000 gallons of fuel, she can operate as a mothership, allowing the duo to range as far as 1,500 miles in search of anything from billfish to wahoo.
After lunch we troll a couple of flat lines for wahoo as we skirt the 70-fathom line on our way south to Puako Bay, the evening's anchorage. Less than a mile west, the water drops to more than 2,000 fathoms, although granders have been caught not far from here. Devoid of our own thousand-pounder, we anchor in Kiholo around 4 p.m. and explore a small bay while Myers prepares dinner: hot and sour soup, Caesar salad, and scallops and halibut cheeks in luau sauce. (Luau leaves are the tops of taro plants, from which poi is made. Cooked right, they taste like mild spinach.)
My first night at anchor I sleep soundly, thanks to a gentle swell and comfortable accommodations (I have one of the two twin-bed staterooms, both with en suite heads; there's also a master forward of them but abaft the engine room). In the morning Gaffney, Foster, Cindy, and I head out in the two double kayaks to explore Kiholo Bay, which is also a turtle refuge. And with good reason, as we see lots of Green Sea turtles (and more breaching whales) on our way in. Surrounded by a relatively recent lava flow, the shoreline is a lunar landscape. As we skirt the shore we spook an auku'u (night heron), then happen upon a small antenna embedded in the rocks. Curiosity getting the better of me, I go ashore, where I also find a small video camera and a sign identifying this as a monitored "turtle basking area" and warning all to stay 20 feet from any turtle. We spot one sunning herself a few feet away, apparently digesting her meal, and aware of how sensitive turtle are to intrusion, we beat a hasty retreat.
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This article originally appeared in the April 2003 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.