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Produce is too pricey? No way, says Kathleen Merrigan.
Merrigan, deputy secretary of agriculture, believes she can play the role of a myth buster when it comes to policymaker and consumer perceptions that fruits and vegetables are too expensive.
"I've been really on a campaign as deputy and as a promoter of fruits and vegetables to get out the word that it is not too expensive to eat healthy," she said.
Merrigan said she often mentions in interviews that she shops on the perimeter of supermarkets, to the displeasure of her colleagues in the processed food industry.
"But that's where I spend the majority of my food dollar, and it is a very good value nutritionally," she said. "So we are trying to get that word out the best way we can."
Merrigan said there is "very ingrained thinking" that increasing fruit and vegetable consumption costs more money.
When food policy is being discussed in Washington, she said that issue is often the objection raised when efforts are put forward to promote increased fruit and vegetable consumption.
"People say, 'Oh what is going to be the attendant costs?'" Merrigan said.
Consumers also have that perception, she said.
"We are really trying to get the message out, and we are talking numbers, because it is a real challenge," she said.
Industry-friendly remarks by Merrigan, who also has been quoted supporting increased fruit and vegetable consumption in media reports about the Environmental Working Groups' Dirty Dozen list of produce with pesticide residues, haven't gone unnoticed by industry leaders.
Members of the Newark, Del.-based Produce Marketing Association's government affairs staff met with Merrigan on June 22.
"We wanted to thank her for her support of the produce industry, and in particular her efforts at debunking the idea that fresh produce is too expensive," said Kathy Means, vice president of government relations and public relations for PMA.
Means said Merrigan recently appeared on CNN talking about the affordability of fruits and vegetables, citing both USDA and PMA studies that found consumers could eat recommended levels of fruits and vegetable for less than $2.50 per day.
Much work has to be done to change consumer perceptions, Means said. A recent PMA survey indicated 55% of consumers believe expense is a barrier to more fruit and vegetable consumption, she said.
"We know this is an issue and that it is not founded in fact," Means said.
MyPlate progress
Merrigan said she is pleased with public reception to the MyPlate icon. That icon, with its "half a plate" message, combined with increased funding for school lunches, the ongoing Let's Move campaign and revised school nutrition guidelines, appear to set the stage for greater consumption of fruits and vegetables, she said.
"If there ever was ever a time for the produce industry to stand tall and move forward with their agenda, it is now," Merrigan said.
Another misperception Merrigan involves the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Imitative.
In its June 16 passage of the 2012 agricultural appropriations bill, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives approved an amendment that prohibits funds from being used for the initiative.
Merrigan said that lawmakers shouldn't find fault with what she called a management initiative.
"I was mystified by the debate on the House floor because clearly I need to message better on some of these management initiatives," she said.
Merrigan said both the Healthy Food Financing Initiative — which has not yet been funded by Congress — and Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food are meant to cut across the department bureaucracy.
Merrigan said Know Your Farmer has no office, no full-time staff and no budget.
"It is about efficiencies and breaking down government silos," she said.
For example, in school food procurement, three agencies can be involved in setting the rules and buying commodities.
Means said the industry believes the USDA's initiative can be helpful as long as it does not promote one type of producer over another.
"It can't make distinction of small versus big, or organic versus conventional," Means said. "It is going to take everybody to get to half a plate."


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Yes, we're guilty of virtually ignoring this blog. Probably because there was no real hockey to write about and we knew you were getting more than enough of the lockout crap on the rest of the web site and in the paper.
But it's over now, and so is our negligence of Off The Posts.
Meanwhile, the Senators would also like to apologize for their disappearance the last three months.
Here's how they did it Monday:
The first promise to the fans was made by Senators coach Paul MacLean.
"Thank you for your patience," he said when asked what message he'd like to send to the team's faithful. "It's been frustrating for all of us. Come and watch us play, because we're going to come and we're going to play. And we're going to play for the fans. They've been so good to us.
"I'm looking forward, and I know the players are looking forward, to getting out here and just playing."
And trying to make everyone forget a113-day nightmare.
"I don't think the lockout was necessary," Senators player rep Chris Phillips said when asked if NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was to blame for the 113-day shutdown. "We were ready to lace up and play and work through a new agreement. I guess that's his call, or a group decision on that side. I don't think it was necessary."
Asked if fans will be forgiving enough to get back to the rinks, Phillips was unsure.
"We'll see when the puck is dropped. I hope not," he said. "It was very frustrating for everybody. I'm sure it's not going to happen on the ice but hopefully they will come out.
"The reality is we need the fans. They are a big part of the game. Without them, we wouldn't be able to survive."
Daniel Alfredsson echoed the sentiments.
"I think there are a lot of bad feelings out there," he said. "As far as we go, we're going to do the best we can on the ice to put a good product out there. As far as us being a small market team, we need our fans. Hopefully they will come back and do it quick."
Phillips, meanwhile, said players got the best deal they could get without having to give up an entire season.
"That's really your goal, at the end of the day," he said. "See what you can get, but still being able to get on the ice.
"The deal is what it is, were going to have to deal with what's in there. It was give and take, all the way along. That's what negotiating is. Now we can go back to playing hockey."
And stop talking about a CBA that should have been signed 114 days ago.
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You can now add Baltimore to the list of cities Shake Shack is expanding to (along with Austin, Fairfax County, Winter Park, Buckhead, Chicago, Las Vegas, and JFK airport in Queens). The NYC-based burger chain announced they will open a location in Baltimore's Inner Harbor at 400 E. Pratt Street, across from the National Aquarium early next year, according to the official press release.
According to Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti, the new location (Baltimore's first!) will have outdoor seating with views of the harbor.
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Yes, i'm talking about the famous app everyone plays. Angry Birds where you slingshot birds into pigs to complete levels.
Its very addicting and frustrating. This isn't really about pets but birds are pets.
I think i know why they call it Angry Birds. You get stuck on a level and it makes you angry!
I've been playing it lately and it happens to me alot! So, what do you think about angry birds? What do you like or dislike?


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ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Police at the University of Michigan say in recent months, there have been anonymous or second-hand reports of students' drinks being drugged by others.
Police say a student recently reported to the Ann Arbor Police that she may have been drugged while attending an off-campus fraternity party.
The student said she was given several drinks at the party and then vomited and blacked out afterwards.
The victim says she was not assaulted.
Police tips for students:
Do not take drinks from unknown people.
Report any possible drugging incidents to police as soon as possible to preserve evidence. Timely reporting is essential.
Police say the prosecution of underage drinking is not the desired outcome of the police department, don't be afraid to report incidents.
Trust your intuition -- if a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, alert authorities.
Confidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355.
More college related headlines in the news:
Medical examiner: EMU student's death officially ruled as homicide.
Police: Man who raped CMU student used BB gun.
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This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=3/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. You are a god. You are angry. Time to smite some mortals. Use lightning bolts of divine retribution to completely level cities. But be careful! You only have limited charge. Take advantage of conduction, panicking people, stampeding elephants and more to destroy as much of each city as possible!
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View the Video Border Patrol Protest Press Conference
Shena Gutierrez, Valentin Tachiquin, Maria de Luz Rojas and Guadalupe Guerrero wished they did not have to meet this way. The four and others who gathered Friday at the offices of Alliance San Diego have shared a common experience: death or injury of a loved one in incidents involving federal immigration authorities.
The families and their advocates characterize these individuals — two unauthorized immigrants and two U.S. citizens — as victims of excessive force and said the cases underscore the scant oversight of Customs and Border Protection, which includes the Border Patrol.
The lack of details regarding each incident is the source of much frustration among relatives and human-rights activists.
Friday's meeting marked the start of several days of their joint push for more accountability by U.S. immigration agencies. Other activities include meetings with local officials, a protest Saturday at the San Ysidro Port of Entry and a trip to Washington, D.C., where the group will join about 200 other Southwest and residents along the U.S.-Canada border to talk with legislators.
The visit to the Capitol comes as Congress begins discussing comprehensive immigration reform, including calls for boosting border security and increasing immigration authorities' openness to the public.
"The issue is getting information on what happened," said Pedro Rios, director of the American Friends Service Committee in San Diego, a human-rights organization. "We are looking for clarity and transparency."
As immigration reform legislation is crafted, Rios and like-minded advocates hope that instead of adding border agents, lawmakers will address concerns about inadequate training, high turnover, the lack of a reporting system for whistleblowers and the communications and trust gap between federal law-enforcement agencies and the communities they aim to protect.
Customs and Border Protection released the following statement Friday: "All accusations of misconduct are taken seriously and are investigated as thoroughly as possible. In most circumstances, after an investigation of wrongdoing, agents and officers were found to have conducted themselves appropriately. However, any CBP agent or officer within our ranks that does not adhere to the highest standards of conduct will be identified, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Mistreatment or misconduct by a CBP agent or officer will not be tolerated in any way."
The agency would not comment on specific cases.
Alliance San Diego has focused on cases of alleged excessive force since the 2010 death of Anastasio Hernadez Rojas, a 42-year-old father of five from Encanto. He was tased and beaten at the San Ysidro border crossing while being deported for a second time in several days. The county medical examiner listed the death as a homicide, but said the cause was unclear.
His case became the subject of a national documentary that revealed cellphone video showing that he was hog-tied and lying on the ground screaming for help as he was kicked and tased.
A grand jury was convened to hear evidence in the Hernandez Rojas case; the outcome of that proceeding has not been released. In addition, the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General said it would review Customs and Border Protection's use-of-force policies this year. That decision stemmed from questions about the agency's involvement in 19 deaths since 2010.
For the families gathered Friday, not knowing why or how their loved ones died, and not knowing whether the agents involved are still working in the force, is the source of much pain. It is also what keeps them fighting, they said.
"Justice to me means not hiding the details, telling me the truth about what happened to my daughter," said Tachiquin, whose daughter, Valeria Munique, was shot by a Border Patrol agent in Chula Vista. "Justice means letting me see the written reports of the actual facts. The federal government should have a deadline for the families to get the facts. They can't hide behind national security."
If you go:
Protest at the San Ysidro Port of Entry: 2-4 p.m.


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CORAL GABLES, Fla. - The FBI says a man charged with murder in Riverside County, Calif., has been arrested in South Florida.
They say 33-year-old Edgar Alvarez will be returned to California after his arrest Wednesday in Coral Gables. He was wanted in the fatal shooting of Emeron Hernandez at a restaurant in Moreno Valley, Calif.
The Miami Herald reports investigators believe Alvarez fled to Mexico after the 2006 shooting. He returned to the U.S. in 2009 and officials believe he lived in Las Vegas, Tennessee and Florida.
Alvarez was taken into custody by the FBI's South Florida Violent Crime/Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from Coral Gables police and the U.S. Secret Service.
He was being held in the Miami-Dade County Detention Center.
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Serum Omentin-1 and Carotid Atherosclerosis In Non-Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified October 2012 by Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
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|Non-diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease Atherosclerosis
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|Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
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|The Relationship Between Serum Omentin-1 and IL-6 and Carotid Atherosclerosis In Non-Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is markedly increased in chronic kidney disease. There are a lot of risk factor, along with conventional risk factors. Serum onemtin-1 is a adipokine and suggested as a new marker for vascular disease.It has some anti-atherogenic properties. Studies investigating serum omentin-1 level have usually conducted in patients with diabetes mellitus.
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- between ages of 18 - 65 years old chronic kidney disease of stage 3-4
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Several Horse Breeds Needed at the KHP Breeds Barn
Attention Horse People!!!
The Breeds Barn at the Kentucky Horse Park is looking for a few specific breeds of horses to be ambassadors for their breeds in the "Horses of the World Show" at our world-famous tourist attraction and equine competition facility!
The representatives must fit their breed standards, be sound and between the ages of 5 and 10, preferably geldings, and have no bad habits. The breeds we would like to add to the Breeds Barn include:


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - An Arlington couple was arrested Wednesday morning after police said they tied up and gagged a child. Sources say the child is a 4-year-old girl.
Bacarius Burt, 37, is charged with child neglect without great bodily harm and Tameka Williams, 27, the girl's mother, is charged with child abuse with intentional infliction of physical or mental injury.
Jacksonville police said they were called to a Food Mart on Arlington Road just after 10 a.m. Wednesday, where a complainant told them the couple tied up and gagged the child last Friday.
According to a police report, an officer contacted the suspects and the child and noticed "multiple lines that appeared to be scabbed over on the victim's mouth, arms, wrists and body."
According to sources, the girl was tied up as a punishment for wetting her pants.
A friend of the mother who wanted to remain anonymous said what she saw was horrifying.
"She had marks everywhere, marks everywhere, on her face, around her neck, on her body, her legs," she said. "He really, really messed her up."
The child was taken to Wolfson Children's Hospital, where a doctor told police there was evidence of trauma to the child's buttocks area.
Neighbors in the family's Arlington neighborhood said they watched as the injured girl was taken from her home, and were disgusted by the charges against the couple.
"What happened is just grotesque and unacceptable and that man can spend rest of his life in prison," said Trey Call.
"That man does not need to be around, but I feel so bad for that little baby. I saw her get taken to the hospital," said Erin Johnson.
The friend of the mother said Williams didn't seem like someone who would commit such abuse. However, she said she's noticed a change in the mom's behavior in recent days. She also told Channel 4 she was not sure how long the abuse had been going on.
"I don't know if it was regular, but it looked like her marks on her, it looked like she was did like that everyday," said the woman.
The police report said Williams was "rationing" toilet paper. The report also said the girl "was afraid to ask for toilet paper to use the restroom."
Police said there are three other children who live at the home. Neighbors said the children are with relatives. Both suspects were arrested and booked into the Duval County jail.
The Department of Children and Family Services is investigating.
"The children are currently hospitalized, including 4-year-old and a 7-year-old with previous abuse. Two others who are with family. We will be filing a petition with the courts to put those children in our custody," said DCF's John Harrell.
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Dear Carolyn • My husband and I are family therapists and are the people others come to for advice but we are stumped. We bought a houseboat so we could build family ties and memories with our adult children and grandchildren. Sounds great, right? Maybe not so much. My husband's 45-year-old stepdaughter, "Sherri," is a bodybuilder and her major source of identity is her body image. She shows up each time on our boat wearing a string bikini so skimpy that the fabric barely (pun intended) covers essentials. She also melts herself on her hubby's lap throughout the weekend and makes a vulgar display of affection in front of us and her teenage kids. Dreading a repeat, my husband called Sherri, told her we loved her and looked forward to her upcoming visit, and requested she wear a cover-up over her bikini because we were uncomfortable with so much body exposure. An hour later, Sherri's husband phoned to say my husband had no right to tell his 45-year-old stepdaughter how to dress, and they would not be coming. How do we address appropriate attire on our boat? Do we have the right to a "no bikini" dress code? What would be a reasonable reaction from us in this "flaunt it all" society we live in?
Not a Fashion Policewoman
Dear Policewoman • No, you don't have a right to "tell his ... daughter how to dress," but you do have a right to ask someone to cover up in your presence and in your home when you're uncomfortable. So the "how do we address …" answer is just as you handled it: The closest one to Sherri (your husband) uses kind words to express discomfort (vs. pass judgment) privately (vs. in front of her kids). The alternative answer was to decide you'd rather be uncomfortable than risk offense. Also valid. The corollary to both is that you have to live with the consequences of your choice. Don't compound that error now by blaming "this 'flaunt it all' society." Your question isn't about cultural norms or nautical dress codes it's about remaining close with someone when you're not comfortable with the price she expects you to pay for that. The answer: Decide on your boundary and nurture the relationship within it.


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Cops save freezing kayaker
Cops yesterday rescued a fisherman whose kayak was sinking in the Atlantic off Jacob Riis Park. The 46-year-old called 9-1-1 at 1:19 p.m. when his boat started taking on water. NYPD Harbor boats began a search, but it was an Aviation Unit Air-Sea Rescue helicopter that located the fisherman as he was clinging to the submerged vessel in the frigid water. The victim was suffering from hypothermia when scuba-diving Officers Jason Gregory and Darren Blum were deployed from the chopper. He was lifted into the aircraft from a basket and rushed to New York Community Hospital. Read More: New York Post
NY lawmaker urges grading system for street food
New York City restaurants get letter grades and now the city food carts may get the same. State Senator Jose Peralta (D-Queens) is introducing legislation to require posted letter health grades for street vendors. Peralta says he wants to make sure whether the public eats in a quality restaurant or eats in a street mobile vending cart, that quality of the food meets certain health and safety standards. Read More: Fox News
Man Sues Boss Over Fat Jokes
A former New York furniture store employee says his manager was so fixated on his weight that she ordered him to establish a "fat club," recruit members and act as its president. Thomas Hunt, 48, claims his manager at a Raymour & Flanigan furniture store in Queens, Marlene Albarano, relentlessly ribbed Hunt about his extra poundage — even denying him a promotion solely because of his appearance and once ordering him to walk around the building for 30 minutes on his lunch break. Read More: Fox News
Man Hit, Killed At Queens Road Junction
City fire officials say a man was walking near the Clearview-Long Island Expressway interchange in Fresh Meadows just before noon Sunday when he was hit and killed. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the car stayed on the scene and no criminality was suspected. Read More: NY1
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Of Queens Teen
Police continue to investigate the shooting death of a teenage boy in front of a home in Queens. Officers were called to Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday. When they arrived, they found Eric Norman, 18, dead after being shot in the head. So far, there are no arrests. Read More: NY1
Boozing JetBlue passenger busted by off-duty NYPD cop
A vacationing Bronx cop on a flight home from the Dominican Republic is being hailed a mile-high hero for taking down a berserk passenger who attacked a flight attendant. About an hour into JetBlue Flight 832 to Kennedy Airport, an unruly passenger a few rows behind the officer got loud. Antonio Ynoa, 22, was pestering a flight attendant for soda to mix with his duty-free rum. The flight attendant told Ynoa opening duty-free alcohol onboard was prohibited and repeatedly told him to put it away. The unemployed Ynoa, who was returning to New York from visiting his wife in the Dominican Republic, carried on drinking and yelling profanities. Read More: Daily News


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Hello,I've just started playing with OOP in PHP and wonder: what's the conceptual difference between interface (which may be implemented in a class) and abstract class (which may be inherited by the same class) ?
I'll be very grateful if you show some examples pointing difference in a clear way
Thank you
the abstract class enables you to have common functionality coded there as the interface is only a function requirement that any implemented class has to conform to.
you can build an interface with an abstract class
interface blah {
public function arf( );
abstract class blah {
abstract function arf( );
Same end result, ones needs to "implement", the other "extend"
Interfaces are Java's alternative to multiple inheritance, even though PHP's interfaces are not as functional as Java's.
interface foo{}
interface bar{}
class foobar implements foo, bar{}
There are many discussions about interfaces already. Why not read them instead of making yet another.
If you let me draw an analogy with natural language, classes are nouns and interfaces are adjectives. Nouns can be abstract ("animal") or concrete ("dog"), but they're still nouns -- they denote Things, while interfaces stand for Properties of Things.
To extend on this for the OP...forgiving the contrived example...lets say you had three classes - BedroomDoor, Gate and GarageDoor. Lets also imagine the BedroomDoor and GarageDoor (and all other Doors) have a range of varying behaviour, but both have exactly the same locking mechanisms. So we have:
class Gate {
// gate specific behaviour
class BedroomDoor {
// bedroom door specific behaviour
public function lock($key) {
class GarageDoor {
// garage door specific behaviour
public function lock($key) {
Now, as you can see the two lock methods are exactly the same - duplication is evil!
In our imaginary contrived example, all Doors can be locked in the same way (but not Gates, these are bolted shut). We can eliminate this duplication by introducing an abstract class Door which implements this lock method for all of the concrete instances, eliminating the duplication.
abstract class Door {
public function lock($key) {
class BedroomDoor extends Door {
// bedroom door specific behaviour
class GarageDoor extends Door {
// garage door specific behaviour
Note that we don't neccesarily have to use an abstract class to eliminate the duplication, we could just inherit from a normal concrete Door class that can be instantiated in its own right, depending on whether it makes sense for a Door to be instantiated on its own.
Now, interfaces - interfaces can be used to specify a specific set of behaviour and that behaviour's API which classes can implement. As explained above, interfaces are best looked at as adjectives. Both doors and gates can be opened. Thats an interface right there:
interface Openable {
public function open() { }
Both doors (through the abstract Door class) and the gate can be opened, so they can implement the interface.
class Gate implements Openable {
public function open() {
if($this->is_locked()) {
abstract class Door implements Openable {
// our abstract class defines the open function
// as abstract as we open different types of door
// differently
abstract public function open() {}
class GarageDoor {
public function open() { // implement here }
class BedroomDoor {
public function open() { // implement here }
By specifying that we will implement the Openable interface, the class is bound by that contract and you will get an error if you forget to implement any of the methods in the interface. Finally, you can take advantage of type hinting in your methods - lets say you need to pass an object into another class to do something - the receiving class doesn't care what object we pass it as long as it can be opened. We can enforce this using type hinting:
class Foo {
public function openSomething(Openable $arg) {
Doing the above ensures that whatever gets passed to the openSomething() method will respond to open() because it implements the Openable interface.
Interfaces/type hinting do not appeal to everybody and some people prefer duck typing which is favored heavily in dynamic languages like Ruby (which doesn't actually have interfaces or type hinting). The pros and cons of each are best discussed elsewhere though.
This is sorta off topic but. I use an interface for iterators which is obviously a pattern. Should more interfaces be used to describe other patterns other than the iterator?
In my opinion, interfaces are a dumbed down abstract class. I always start with an abstract class, and if I find that I don't need to implement anything in the class, I change it to an interface.
I do it the other way around. I usually start with interfaces because I don't want to implement anything yet. And only move to abstract classes when I do.
In my opinion, interfaces are a dumbed down abstract class.
They are dumbed down in what sense?? In PHP the difference between the two is a bit blurred by the fact that under the hood interfaces are just pure abstract classes, but I really don't see how conceptually interfaces are "dumbed down abstract classes", they have a totally different function (one that is not so important for dymanically typed languages though).
I did that for a while but got tired of making the change over and over, so now I usually start with an abstract class in the first place.
Conceptually speaking, they aren't dumbed down abstract classes, practically speaking they are.
This topic has come by here so many times i think if you would search for it it would be of more benefit.
practically speaking they are.
Except the fact that they behave differently (although again in PHP the differences aren't as profound as other languages).
Pur-lease don't derail this thread. The last Java vs PHP one was bad enough.
Is this a joke or are you just talking to yourself? I never mentioned Java...you on the other hand did twice. If you don't want a thread to focus on Java then it would be rather foolish to mention it eh?
But as a general rule, I'd say that it's better to use an interface than a pure abstract class if there is a direct choice. Wouldn't you agree ?
One could consider an interface as a contract. A class can meet the contract requirements (=implement the interface) by implementing all the methods present in the interface definition.
An abstract class is a class where for one or more methods the signature is defined, but the implementation isn't available. The objects of a given class can only exist as an instance of the abstract class if the class also implements the abstract methods. One could say that the contract requirements are that a class has to implement all the abstract functions.
As you already might have noticed: each class has an implicit interface, namely the collection of public (abstract or not) methods it exposes... If you look at the contract requirements you could conclude that it's twice about implementing one or more methods.
On the other hand, when you implement an interface you only sign a contract that 'can_do' the methods defined... And when you inherit from an abstract class you not only sign a 'can_do' contract but also an 'is_a' contract. I would define that as the essential difference.
Actually, implementing an interface is also definition of types, since in OOP type is not only defined by what it knows (attributes), but also what it can do (methods). This means that "is-a" is actually defined by "can do". E.g. a Bird can be a class, but it is also of the type FlyingObject; not all FlyingObjects are Birds (e.g. Plane), nor all Birds are FlyingObjects (e.g. Chicken); but FlyingObject still is a type, defined by its behavior (e.g. the implementation of the fly() method), not by its data.
In static OOP practice, Bird and Plane would be classes of different hierarchies, while FlyingObject would be an interface (probably called Flyable in Java). In dynamic OOP (Ruby, Python, PHP) practice, there would be no explicit FlyingObject interface; we would use duck typing to determine if an object is a FlyingObject.
I ran a benchmark on abstract classes vs interfaces, and I have some interesting results. Performance wise, you should always use abstract classes.
I created an interface with 1000 methods and an class that implemented it. This took 4.951953 * 10^-4 microseconds to create the class and start 200 instances.
However, when I used an abstract class instead of the interface, it only took 4.053115 * 10^-6 microseconds, again, to create the class and start 200 instances.
This is running off Kubuntu with PHP 5.1.2 on my development machine. 3Ghz with 1GB ram.
So, what are so special about interfaces then if they are 100 times slower?
BTW, the source code is about 3,000 lines, so you can see it here.
So, what are so special about interfaces then if they are 100 times slower
There are a variety of things you can do with interfaces that you cannot do with abstract classes, it doesn't matter if they are slower. Although at least in my view interfaces are a bit pointless in languages with dynamic typing (they do have documentation value though).


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Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care's Bear TV goes viral
September 13, 2012
It's South Lake Tahoe's very own reality TV show. There are five rowdy cubs in the bear den, a pint-sized celebrity named Chips in the bobcat area, and a group of playful raccoons who like the night life.
A high-tech idea that started in 2008 finally became a reality about two weeks ago when the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care facility began streaming nine live video feeds directly to its website.
Now, anyone interested in watching an osprey test its wings or a baby bobcat recover can tune in on the LTWC website to watch video from nine cameras set up in various cages throughout the wildlife rehabilitation facility.
According to LTWC Treasurer and Secretary Tom Millham, he bought the organization's first webcam when Li'l Smokey, a black bear cub severely burned in the 2008 Shasta fires, came to the facility.
They could only afford the one camera since it cost $1,500 a year to run the feed on the website, and they moved the lens daily to follow the celebrity bear cub from pen to pen.
"Wherever Smokey was, the camera was. People wanted to see him. People would send in remedies for burns and they would come up to us saying where we could put him," Millham said.
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Li'l Smokey became something of a national celebrity, with his name scattered across headlines in media outlets such as NBC, CBS and the San Francisco Chronicle. The live footage of the little bear was very popular, Millham said.
LTWC had other internal surveillance cameras at the time, all of which were routed to a TV monitor Millham still refers to as "Bear TV." The set-up allowed Millham and his wife Cheryl to watch the animals and learn from them, but that access was limited to the screen in the LTWC building.
"I asked if we could take the internal surveillance cameras and hook them up to the internet, but no one had an answer for me," Tom Millham said.
When Bruce Richards arrived at the facility for a volunteer recruitment session, he offered to try and provide that answer. Millham remembers Richards saying he had some computer experience.
It took about two months and a $1,500 computer system donation from Richards and his wife, Adele, but the retired director of research and development at Hewlett-Packard managed to devise a system to get the nine cameras to stream online.
"Second to Caltrans, he's got the most webcams operating of any other organization in California," Richards said.
Before the cameras went live, the LTWC website garnered about 10 viewers per day. That number has since swelled to about 1,000.
"I'm very happy with the result. It's great to see Tom's vision come to life. For me, the best part is getting people to realize all the work they're doing at LTWC," Richards said.
To view the webcams, check out the LTWC website at http://www.ltwc.org.


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Caltrans: "Both bridges are Functionally Obsolete." Both bridges have virtually non-existent shoulders, with just one-foot shoulders on the Salmon Creek Bridge. Other elements of the design of both are also not up to modern traffic and safety standards.
Astaneh: There are few areas along Highway 1 with any shoulder. The highway is intentionally narrow and scenic without city type roads or bridges.
"It's like beautiful places in Italy where you drive and enjoy and you just don't park," Astaneh said.
Creating a bridge with bike lanes and shoulders makes little sense when the road on either side is narrow and dangerous, he said. Ironically, the argument Astaneh is making here is the same argument Caltrans unsuccessfully made about the Ten Mile Bridge. The Coastal Commission stunned Caltrans by denying a coastal development permit, partly because the bridge did not include a walking and biking trail, which Caltrans thought were unneeded because of a lack of walkers and connecting places to walk or bike safely. Caltrans had to redesign that entire bridge to include shoulder and sidewalks, which now deliver that rare user to areas which are difficult and dangerous to walk or bike.
Thousands of California bridges including the Golden Gate are functionally obsolete. Nearly as many are structurally deficient, including the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Caltrans: The Salmon Creek and Albion River bridges are listed as structurally deficient because of decks rated in "poor" condition.
Back in 2007, Caltrans told this reporter that Salmon Creek's poor condition deck was minor and not any kind of safety issue. The state agency at that time also said the term "structurally deficient" had little meaning. An investigation by this reporter found that to be true. What means much more is the sufficiency rating, which is 49.7 for the Salmon Creek Bridge and 68.20 for Albion River Bridge, both good numbers among bridges in the state. In 2007, the Salmon Creek deck had the same problems including spalling and raveling that it does now. Albion River Bridge has been reclassified as structurally deficient, according to the 2014 inspection report because of the poor condition of the asphalt overlaying the wooden deck. If this is repaired, the structurally deficient status would be removed, the inspection report states. A man whose home overlooks the bridge said Caltrans simply reused the asphalt 10 years ago by melting it and repouring it.
Astaneh: As it appears so far, both bridge decks could be repaired. If more information shows that deck needs replacing, it can be done for a fraction of the cost and inconvenience of replacing the entire bridge.
Caltrans: Low Load Rating – larger permit trucks are not allowed on the two bridges.
Astaneh: All regular and some special permit trucks can cross the bridge, including overweight logging trucks with permits. A new bridge would allow heavier special weight permit and wider wide load trucks which could provide economic benefits if the coast were to develop an industry that needs such loads. However, other bridges and culverts to the north and south currently don't support a varied range of the special permit over heavy or over wide loads. Even if there were such loads, they could not currently reach the two Albion bridges. The maximum load of the Albion River Bridge was recently downgraded from 67,000 to 50,000 pounds. This had nothing to do with the bridge, but instead reflected regulatory changes, CHP officials said.
Caltrans: Deficient Rails – The existing bridge rails on both bridges are less safe and strong than newer ones. They are less safe than modern rails.
Astaneh: The existence of better modern technologies does not warrant bridge replacement. Rail replacements require work on the substructure and are estimated at more than $1 million per bridge.
Caltrans: Costly Maintenance –Thousands of bolts must be replaced on the Albion River Bridge every two to three years. Painting of Salmon Creek Bridge is required every 4 to 5 years to protect the steel at a cost of $2.5 million each time the bridge is painted.
Astaneh: Caltrans should be able to reduce the cost of maintenance by use of modern bolts, such as stainless steel or special protective caps, and higher quality modern paints. He pointed out that modern paints and bolt caps allow construction in saltier, more intense environments like on offshore oil rigs.
"Maybe [Caltrans doesn't] like to replace the bolts with [higher quality] bolts, but that isn't my problem," said Astaneh. The issue is similar with paint, although the Salmon Creek Bridge is engineered in a way that makes it difficult to paint. If Caltrans replaced the deck or did other work, they could take that opportunity to re-engineer for painting without traffic delays, as the Golden Gate Bridge is engineered. Painting structures underneath, and bike lanes could be added to the bridge in a way that would actually increase the strength of the bridge.
Caltrans reports show some areas of significant metal loss due to rust.
Caltrans: Seismically Deficient – Salmon Creek bridge needs to be retrofitted to prevent collapse in a seismic event, Caltrans website says.
Astaneh: Salmon Creek Bridge has apparently been seismically retrofitted at some point. He showed images of bow-tie like additions to the underside of the steel structure that appeared to be added after the bridge was built. He planned to look and research further. There were two main rounds of Caltrans retrofitting, in the 1970s and 1990s. Big River and Hare Creek Bridges were retrofit in the 1990s but this reporter could not find out if and when Salmon Creek was done. Albion River Bridge has not been retrofit and was never on the urgent lists of bridges still needing retrofit. Astaneh says retrofitting Albion (or both) could be the opportunity to fix the bridge(s).
Caltrans: Albion River Bridge deck urgently needs replacement.
Astaneh: The pot holes on the deck are more indicative of an asphalt problem than a deck problem. Although he found no rot in a cursory investigation, he said more information is needed from Caltrans for making this decision. Caltrans inspection reports identify numerous bad spots in the timbers. Caltrans now plans to replace the entire deck on the Albion River Bridge then tear that brand new deck down along with the rest of the bridge a few years later.
Caltrans: Both bridges are nearing the end of their lives. Caltrans gives estimates no more than 20 years out. This is an area where Caltrans differs radically from the professor.
Astaneh: Steel bridges can have an unlimited lifespan if properly maintained. Caltrans has done proper maintenance, he said.
On Albion being near the end of its life; "This does not seem to have been based on engineering data and historical performance of timber bridges such as Albion River Bridge, which have used treated timber. There are many timber bridges in the U.S. and other countries, subjected to much harsher conditions than this bridge that are more than 90 years old and are still under service and are expected to continue to serve for many more decades. The Yangmeizhou timber arch bridge in China is more than 1,000 years old and still in use and the wood in this bridge was not treated. He estimated at least 30 years of life left for the Albion River Bridge, probably more. Astaneh said wood is a good structure for marine use today. He found a contractor in Oregon that builds wooden highway bridges.
Caltrans: The high capacity internal shear ring connectors, used in most of the bridge timber connections, are inaccessible for inspection unless the wood is dismantled. Most of the connections have never been dismantled. They are believed to be near the end of their life due to section loss caused by corrosion. They may have 10 years of remaining life. Replacement will be very difficult and expensive.
Astaneh: Caltrans must inspect the rings before deciding them to be a tipping factor in replacing the bridge. He didn't see expected rust stains if the rings are as bad as Caltrans guesses they are. He said non-structural ones can be inspected without much trouble by an experienced wood bridge engineer. He said Caltrans must have to hire such a person, as the state has few wood bridges. Otherwise, it's all conjecture, he said.


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One of the Best Affordable LipsticksOne of my all time favorite lipsticks comes from Rimmel London Cosmetics, it is the Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in Airy Fairy #70. Airy Fairy is a bright and deep pink color, which will really look beautifully in any skin-tone! It is a soft pink color at night time and a very bright color during the daytime and/or with flash, but I definitely think it is do-able! The Rimmel Lasting Fini...read moresh Intense Wear Lipstick, not only applies super smoothly, but it is very pigmented as seen in the pictures above!!I love how this lipstick is not sticky at all, and best of all it is very long lasting! I am very amazed at Rimmel because they offer over 30 shades of this lipstick, which is awesome because you can find any color variance, from bright red, to hot pink, to neutral. The price ranges between $4.00-$6.00, it can be purchased at any drugstore/beauty supply store such as Walgreen's, Target, and Ulta. Rimmel Claims the lipstick "locks colour to lips for up to 8 hours wear. 50% more colour. Soft, smooth, comfortable formula." I do believe the lipstick does live up to its claims, it is long lasting, it is very pigmented, applies easily without any effort at all, and best of all....it is super affordable! — 4 years, 8 months agoGlitzGlamBudget | 135 reviews
Lovin Airy Fairy & StylishVery good pigmentation and nice and smooth application. I lov ethat these all have that shimmery undertone that catches the light. I currently own 5 of these but my two faves and go to colours would have to be Airy Fairy (for daytime, school, and work) and Stylish (for dinner dates, and girls night out kind of ocassions). — 6 years agoCliniqueLover | 297 reviews
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Wonderful :)I loved the various shades that came with this collection. I bought all of the colors after I tested out my first one I bought. The price is great, the texture feels smooth on your lips, but there's a weird cinnamon smell to them. I really hate the sent, but the product is otherwise great. — 6 years, 7 months agoeatinglipstick | 145 reviews
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Gorgeous Colors!My very first lipsticks by Rimmel and I was impressed by both the gorgeous color selection and the amazing price. I bought Airy Fairy and Paradise after hearing raves about them on youtube. Airy Fairy is a bit too pink/cool for my olive/copper skin tone and definitely highlighted any chapping and flaky skin on my lips but Paradise is beautiful - a soft mauve that goes on and has a lovely buttery s...read morehine to it without too much shimmer and felt smooth, moisturinzing and comfortable. The fragrance is nice but a bit strong. There is a slightly flowery taste, as well. Beautiful colors, very happy. Glad I finally tried this brand! — 4 years, 4 months agonycmuse | 136 reviews
Great Lipstick.I really love this lipstick. It's creamy and smooth with a great color range. I also really love the packaging. It smells good too... — 4 years agoLazy_Girl_Makeup | 36 reviews
Review subjectGorgeous color selection from reds to pink to neutrals. The one i bought was airy fairy a beautiful everyday color you can wear with anything and wear anywhere! The scent of these is like fruit. Overall for being $3.99 at my target i would recommend them! Great color payoff on lips and not drying. — 4 years, 3 months agohopeglimmers | 9 reviews
...these lipsticks smell awful! Smells like old people + perfume which put me off , the colours are nothing special either — 5 years agomissmiami | 10 reviews
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Should last longer.I got this in airy fairy it was a gorgeous nude color, but was a bit dry for my taste. But with revlon peach petal it turns into a pretty pink and feels good on my lips. Although it doesn't last long it is decent. But i kind of let that slide since the color is so pretty — 5 years, 1 month agoNonisMakeupFreak | 8 reviews
Amazing for tan skin!My grandma bought me 2 of these colours, kiss & candy. Candy is my new favourite lip colour ever. Its incredibly frosty,and makes me look ten times tanner then I already am. Kiss is a hot pink colour that I think would look alot better if I used it as a blush instead of a lipstick. It just is really bright and diesnt really make me look good. Anyways, im in lovee with the pigmentation of these and the way they are not too drying. Ill give it 2 thumbs up! — 5 years, 3 months agoXxMandyLuvsUxX | 15 reviews
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Get an overview of this hotel5-star beach hotel with a full-service spa
Popular property highlights
Located in Copacabana, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chacrinha State Park, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and Parque Henrique Lage. Edmundo Bittencourt Square and Federal University of Rio de Janeiro are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Belmond Copacabana Palace's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants.
Room Amenities
All 239 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. Plasma TVs with cable channels and DVD players provide a bit of entertainment, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like pillow menus and bathrobes.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Beach
- Breakfast and onsite restaurant
- Pool
- Helpful staff
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like complimentary cabanas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Belmond Copacabana Palace like an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a steam room, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2012.
Belmond Copacabana Palace has designated areas for smoking.
- Free breakfast
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Number of floors - 6
- ATM/banking
- Tennis on site
- Business center
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Designated smoking areas
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Computer station
- Rooftop terrace
- One meeting room
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Total number of rooms - 239
- 24-hour front desk
- Library
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Year Built 1923
- Outdoor tennis court
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Conference space size (feet) - 1152
- Free beach cabanas
- Free pool cabanas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Conference space size (meters) - 107
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Steam room
- Outdoor pool
- Bar/lounge
- Wedding services
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free newspaper
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Slippers
- Shower/tub combination
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Cable TV service
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
- In-room massage available
- Soundproofed rooms
- Rainfall showerhead
- Room service (24 hours)
- Pillow menu
- Plasma TV
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Pergula - This beachfront brasserie serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Cipriani - Overlooking the pool, this brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Mee - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Fitness classes on site
Spa Services
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub.
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for BRL 420.00 per day.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of BRL 750 per accommodation, per stay
- Dogs and cats only
- 1 per room (up to 5 kg)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- No onsite parking is available.
Optional extras
- Pet fee: BRL 750 per accommodation, per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: BRL 420.00 per day
Hotel Name
- Belmond Copacabana
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- Belmond Palace Hotel
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- Copacabana Belmond
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Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels from Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
- This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.
- The property is a member of Orient-Express.


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LONGWOOD, Fla. - A Longwood couple were arrested Friday after a 2-month-old was shaken because the infant wouldn't stop crying, deputies said.
Seminole County sheriff's deputies began the investigation Thursday when they responded to a call at a home on Corporate Square where the infant was found unresponsive and bleeding from the nose.
The infant was taken to South Seminole Hospital and later airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando.
Doctors indicated the abuse caused serious brain injuries and said the baby might not survive, according to deputies. They also said the infant showed signs of prior abuse.
Deputies say Joshua Stuart, 26, fled the home before deputies arrived but was found Friday in Altamonte Springs and taken to the sheriff's office for questioning.
Stuart was charged with aggravated child abuse after deputies learned he had violently shaken the baby, the sheriff's office said. He was booked into the John E. Polk Correctional Facility with no bond.
Jessica Heath, 24, was charged with child neglect after investigators learned she failed to administer necessary, daily medication to the infant, deputies said.
Heath remains incarcerated with a $2,500 bond.
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Cardinals going to bat in Homers for Health
JUPITER, Fla. -- For the third straight year, every home run the Cardinals hit during the 2014 season will help raise money for the SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis through the Homers for Health program. The kickoff press conference was held after the Cardinals' 17-5 loss to the Tigers on Monday, and it was during the gathering that a new K's for Kids initiative was also announced.
The Homers for Health program, which has raised more than $1 million in two years, encourages fans to pledge a donation for every home run hit by the Cardinals in 2014. With the addition of K's for Kids, fans can also choose to make a pledge for every strikeout thrown by a St. Louis pitcher.
Matt Holliday and Allen Craig return as spokesmen for the program and have been joined by Adam Wainwright and Jason Motte in order to promote initiative.
"This year, strikeouts won't just get us out of jams," Motte said in a press release. "They will also help patients and families through some tough situations."
Added Holliday: "If Jason and Adam want to be a part of Homers for Health, that's great. It means more money is going to come in for Cardinal Glennon kids, and that's what we are all here for."
Holliday created this program in 2012 with his wife Leslee, who is a member of the Cardinal Glennon Board of Governors. With the funds raised so far, the hospital has been able to build a child-friendly Imaging and Diagnostic Center at the hospital, where children can get the lowest dose radiation, watch their favorite movie in the suite and select a colored theme for their room.
Fans can pledge as little as 25 cents for every home run and 5 cents for every strikeout. For more information on the program or to make a pledge, visit http://www.glennon.org/programs/homersforhealth.
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Michael Hutchence's Legacy Remembered: Revisit 5 INXS Hits
Today (Jan. 22), on what would have been INXS frontman Michael Hutchence's 55th birthday, we're celebrating his legacy by revisiting five of the band's best hits. 1. "Need You Tonight" "I've got to let you know, you're one of my kind" We'll start with the only song in the band's career to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart…. Read the full article here This post was written originally featured on Billboard.com written by Leslie Richin.
"Live Baby Live" Airing in NZ to bring in 2015
Prime TV in NZ is broadcasting "Live Baby Live" tonight at 8.45pm as part of their NYE programming. If you miss it or aren't in NZ, you can get the DVD at the 2014 price of $14.99 and watch it anywhere in the world! …. Price goes back up tomorrow!
Australia's most popular album is…
While rock has been off the main course in most countries, Australians indulged in nostalgia for a much-loved guitar band in 2014. The highest-selling album of the year looks set to come from none other than old stagers INXS, with a three year old collection of songs dating back to the 1980s. The Australia Recording Industry Association does not release its official end-of-year data until early January, but Universal has been told INXS's The Very Best is the biggest-selling album so far in 2014, undoubtedly driven by the success of the record-breaking miniseries INXS: Never Tear Us Apart. Read the full article here This post was written originally featured on SMH – Sydney Morning Herald written by Peter Vincent.
INXS Never Tear Us Apart Mini-Series Up for AACTA Award
The INXS Never Tear Us Apart mini-series has been nominated for excellence across a broad array of categories for this year's Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards. The award nominations include: Best Telefeature Or Miniseries Best Direction In A Television Drama Or Comedy Best Lead Actor In A Television Drama (Luke Arnold) Best Guest Or Supporting Actor In A Television Drama (Andy Ryan) Huge congratulations to all the cast and crew for the amazing production and the nominations! If you missed it, you can watch the TV mini-series again on Channel 7 in Australia 8.30pm tonight. We will keep you updated on how it all goes!
Tim and Jon Farriss backstage at the ARIAs with the boys from 5SOS
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Learn the art of pizza making in Vail Tuesday
October 2, 2012
On Tuesday, for one evening only, the Vail Blue Moose is not only is saying it is OK to play with your food, they are highly encouraging it. In conjunction with Vail Restaurant Month's Family Week, the Vail Blue Moose will be hosting pizza tossing classes from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Over the past summer Tuesday night has become known as family night at the Blue Moose restaurants, located in both Beaver Creek and Lionshead Villages, and this Tuesday will be no exception. Not only will families be able to take advantage of the restaurant's $25 Family Pizza Night special, but those visiting the Vail Blue Moose can also sign up for one of the three pizza tossing class sessions taking place that evening beginning at 4 p.m. Participating kids will learn the art of tossing pizza dough from one of the talented Moose pizza chefs and will get a little practice time in with fun pizza throw doughs to perfect their unique form and style. After a little pizza tossing competition, all kids will be invited to make their own personal favorite pizza creation to enjoy. All kids will also receive a Moose goody bag, along with a highly coveted Blue Moose Pizza tossing graduation certificate.
And, though the class itself is limited to kids ages 5 to 14, the Blue Moose didn't forget about the big kids as well. Parents, though you won't be working up your appetite in quite the same fashion, if the excitement of cheering on the pizza tossing competition has left you hungry or parched, the Blue Moose has you covered. Enjoy a variety of Blue Moose slice specials (paired with a soda or a draft beer) or the family night special, if you are looking for a little something for everyone.
Pizza tossing and making sessions will last approximately one hour, starting at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., and cost $20 per participating child. Children must be 5 to 14 years of age and must be accompanied by an adult. As space is limited per segment, reservations are highly encouraged. Please contact the restaurant directly at 970-476-8666 to sign up.


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Recently though, I've been making a version that's slightly different from my basic breakfast casserole recipe. These new baked egg dishes (like Sausage, Mushrooms, and Feta Baked with Eggs) have a lot of veggies, meat, or cheese with just enough egg to hold it together, so on the archives page for breakfast recipes I've decided I'm going to call them "Egg Bakes" so people realize they're just a little different from my other breakfast casseroles.
In the Broccoli, Mushrooms, Ham, and Cheddar Baked with Eggs I'm posting here I used a lot of ingredients I had in the fridge to create a flavor combination that really worked.
Broccoli, Mushrooms, Ham, and Cheddar Baked with Eggs
(Makes about 8 servings; recipe created by Kalyn)
1 lb. brown or white mushrooms, sliced
1 T olive oil
4 cups broccoli flowerets, cut into fairly small pieces
2 cups diced ham (if making this for the South Beach Diet, use lean ham with not more than 10% fat)
2 cups grated low-fat cheese (I used Four Cheese Mexican Blend)
12 eggs
1 tsp. Spike Seasoning (or your favorite all-purpose seasoning that's good with eggs)
fresh ground black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Spray a 10" x 14" glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
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Games Radar opens up shop down under this week, while THQ staff resurface at Bluemouth and Android overtakes Apple.
- Two former THQ staffers have turned up at peripherals distributor Bluemouth Interactive, handling sales throught Australia and New Zealand, Asia and the Middle-East.
- With the impending R18+ classification now only weeks away, the Australian Classification Branch has released an info PDF on the most useful information for retailers.
- Future Publishing has created a satellite Games Radar outfit in Australia under the stewardship of Darren Wells and Sophia Tong.
- Following on from the news that Naughty Dog had to fight to get Ellie a starring role on the cover of The Last Of Us, MCV looks at the branding of the title more generally.
- IGN Australia has announced its Black Beta Select Awards, nominations for which are open now. The event will be held in February 2013.
- There are now a greater number of Android smartphones in Australia than iOS devices for the first time ever.
- QV Software has joined in with the increasing number of Australian outlets embracing social media.


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About six months ago I was asked to take part in a then secret music project. Tom J Carpenter and Jason Subtractive of Analogue Solutions were planning an ambitious string of Synthpop/New Wave releases. They were going to work with different vocalists, create music videos and promised a high quality package. I knew Jason's synth work from his synth demos so I didn't hesitate in saying yes. To say he has the Depeche Mode sound down is an understatement. On the song I gave my voice to titled The Last Martian listen to filtering bassline, high pitched delaying notes and at 43 seconds in there is a panning mid range sound that I've only heard Alan Wilder himself create. I knew that Tom was friends with Alan helping him repair some synths and selling him a Telemark. In fact, I question if Jason is actually who he says he is. This was also the first time I recorded my own vocal to someone else's lyrics. Vile Electrodes and Chad Glenn also remixed the track. Here he comes with his gun the last martian.
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A three-story, mixed-used office building proposed at 385 Sherman Ave. in Palo Alto is too big and will exacerbate existing parking and traffic problems, according to residents who live nearby.
The 55,566-square-foot project from Daniel Minkoff would replace an existing one-story 21,600-square-foot office building. The plans call for three floors of commercial office space and four residential units overlooking Sarah Wallis Park.
The city's Architectural Review Board is slated to review the project when it meets Thursday.
More than a dozen residents have raised a myriad of concerns about the project in letters and emails to the city. Dwight Clark, who lives at Birch Court, said the proposed building's 45½-foot height combined with short setbacks would result in a loss of privacy and sunlight.
"The overarching point for me and my neighbors: the building is simply too massive," he wrote. "In a block made up of a city park and residences, it overwhelms everything else and simply is out of proportion with the neighborhood."
Others said it would exacerbate parking and traffic problems in the California Avenue area.
According to a report by Senior Planner Russ Reich, the project would provide the required amount of parking through an underground garage with 103 spaces and by continuing to pay into a parking assessment district for 70 spaces.
"The number provided is not even close to the number of spaces a building of that size will require to provide parking for the tenants and people visiting the tenants," wrote Terry Shuchat, the owner of Keeble & Shuchat Photography, a camera store at 290 California Ave.
A transportation impact assessment by Fehr & Peers in May, meanwhile, found that nearby intersections would continue to operate at acceptable levels of service if the project is built.
Kevin Kiser, another resident of Birch Court, isn't convinced.
"The studies show that the extra daily traffic generated by the larger building floor space will result in 'acceptable' levels of added delay to commuters in the streets surrounding the site area — these delays are estimated to be on the order of a half second to a second, and while that doesn't seem like much, this is multiplied by the total number of commuters, the number of intersections, the number of hours in the work day, and the number of works days in the year," he wrote.
"After all that, the amount of time stolen from commuters each year so this building can exist is enormous!"
The impact of construction on public health was another concern. Mary Ryan, a resident of the 300 block of Grant Road, said no one knows just how contaminated the site is from a toxic plume. She suggested that dust from excavated soil could sicken people dining at nearby restaurants.
"In addition, 385 Sherman is directly across the street from the parking lot where hundreds of women and new mothers park to attend the over 125 classes held at the Blossom Birth center each month," she wrote. "There is no way to assure the safety of these pregnant women, new mothers and babies if you don't know the current levels of toxicity at the site."
A handful of residents, however, offered praise. Tom Johanix, who lives in the Barron Park neighborhood, said it was refreshing to see a project that conforms to the existing zoning.
"Given the recent excitement in Palo Alto regarding development, it's important to stand by development projects that are carefully planned, well-designed and fit with existing surroundings," he wrote. "The proposed project at 385 Sherman is a good fit for Palo Alto."
The plans also call for the removal of 14 trees and the relocation of two coast live oaks to a planter on Ash Street. Eight trees would subsequently be planted along Sherman Avenue and another seven would be planted on the site between the new building and Birch Court.
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WHEN: Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
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Dan74 wrote:Still we should remember that she did do damage.
zavk wrote:Hmmmm... I'm not too sure if that time has now passed or if the sentiments Hanson captured have actually dissipated.
PeterB wrote:Unfortunately Ben there are parts of the UK where she will fit right in..
She wont be able to find areas in the cities where there are no people with more melanin than she has, but she will find lots of far right BNP supporters. And if she moves to the west of England or to Ulster she will find whole areas with no people of ethnic minority origin, and white people who have moved there for that reason...In Cornwall in the far west there is a small town called Padstow where they celebrate an annual " Darkie Day", which consists of blacking up like Al Jolson and parodying Afro Americans. I'm sure they will welcome Pauline with open arms...
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Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Palate Pleasing Pomegranate Pandas
OK, so if the last few posts have been a little too serious or snarky, this one might sound a little too gum-popping casual. Bear with me. Or, rather, Panda.
Last week, at Vinitaly, we were tasting close to 100 wines a day. It's not because I was trying to prove anything to anyone. I just had a lot of people to meet with and a lot more wine to taste. That's the day job, living the dream. So I wish I could have had something to cleanse the palate with, something to help my tongue and the inside of my mouth, to get me through the next Primitivo, the next Barolo, the unavoidably over-oaked Super Tuscan.
Help came a week too late. A package of Bissinger's Pomegranate White Tea Gummy Pandas was given to me. Seems folks at the Dallas Morning News used them for an article, between wine courses, to do just that, clear the palate. I thought, Gummy Pandas? Not even the Bears, a knockoff Panda model? Then I tried them.
Something about the almost neutral quality of the pomegranate and the white tea along with the soft and chewy tannin-absorbency really makes this offbeat combination work. Try them out, if you care to. I'm hooked.
Don't worry, I have more pensive posts pending. While this might seem poised as pandering, it actually is a practical prescription for plain and simple palate cleansing.
Now, if we could just find a solution for the next epidemic that is plaguing the booths at Vinitaly - plumber's butt.
Posted by Alfonso Cevola at 2:01 AM
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- Travel Italy said...
IWG - I cannot believe you are complaining about that plumber's butte. Women and Wine, What a mix!
- April 11, 2007 at 10:57 AM
- Tracie B. said...
there's a cure for that there plumber's butt. here's what you do:
when you feel the cool air on your exposed butt cheeks, you simply PULL YOUR PANTS UP.
it's really not so difficult ;)
- April 11, 2007 at 6:34 PM
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MIDDLETOWN ? At about 3:25 p.m. Wednesday a silent alarm was activated at the Westamerica Bank in Middletown, according to the police scanner. Lake County Sheriff's Office confirmed police were responding to a reported bank robbery.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent a letter last week to state and territorial public health officials with information and resources on the risks of consuming raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products. Noting that "pasteurization is the only way to ensure that fluid milk products do not contain harmful bacteria," the letter urged officials to support pasteurization and consider further restricting or prohibiting the sale and distribution of raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products in their states.
The May 9 letter from Robert Tauxe, deputy director of CDC's Division of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases, expressed concern about continued outbreaks of illness associated with consumption of raw milk, even though a federal ban on the interstate sale of raw milk has been in effect since 1987.
"Eighty-one percent of outbreaks were reported from states where the sale of raw milk was legal in some form; only 19% occurred in states where the sale of raw milk was illegal," Tauxe said, adding "The reported outbreaks represent only the tip of the iceberg. For every outbreak and illness that is reported, many others occur that are not reported."
The letter mentions that CDC recently updated its website with new information and materials, including a list of publications and other scientific resources on illnesses associated with raw milk consumption. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/rawmilk/raw-milk-index.html for more details.
The International Dairy Foods Association and the National Milk Producers Federation have joined together this spring to oppose a variety of efforts to allow greater sales of raw milk, including a bill introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) that aims to repeal the federal ban on sales across state lines. IDFA and NMPF also publicly opposed efforts in California, Louisiana, Maryland and South Dakota that want to ease regulations and remove barriers to the sale of raw milk to consumers.


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Tony Stewart won the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup last year, and he won Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway.
Now Stewart is hoping to beat LeBron James, Eli Manning and other sports stars to win an ESPY.
Stewart has been nominated in two categories for the 2012 ESPY Awards, which will be announced Wednesday at 9 p.m.
Stewart has been nominated for "Best Championship Performance" and "Best Driver." Voting in all categories ends Monday at 11:59 p.m.
Stewart won last year's Cup championship by winning five of the 10 Chase races. Ninth entering the Chase, Stewart won the first two Chase races and then three of the final four to win the title. His win in the season finale at Homestead forged a tie with Carl Edwards and Stewart won the tiebreaker and the championship based on his five wins.
Challenging Stewart in the "Best Championship Performance" category are James, the NBA Finals MVP; Manning, the Super Bowl MVP; Jonathan Quick, the NHL Conn Smythe winner in the Stanley Cup playoffs; and the St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese, the World Series MVP.
The candidates for the "Best Driver" award include: IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti, Formula One champion Sebastian Vetteland and NHRA champion Del Worsham.