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A museum will be giving people the chance to find out about plans for historic Headstone Manor at an open day this week.
Harrow Museum will host the free event at the Pinner View site on Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
It will be a chance to celebrate the reopening of museum as well as an opportunity for people to find out about plans for the Manor house, museum and barn.
Harrow Borough Council says it hopes to create a sustainable future for the site, with restoration work on its great barn due to begin later this month and end in November.
Work has already started on the restoration of the Manor House and the creation of a new museum with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Architects, landscape architects, exhibition designers will be on hand for people talk to about the plans for the site on the day.


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ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will present a unique concert (shutting Hollywood Boulevard down) for an exclusive performance by Dave Grohl and the Sound City Players featuring Rick Springfield, John Fogerty, Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, and Lee Ving of Fear all backed by Grohl's extended musical family including the full Foo Fighters lineup, Krist Novoselic of Nirvana, and Alain Johannes.
The concert will take place on Tuesday, March 5, in the heart of Hollywood. Sound City Players was assembled to play the music created for the Grohl-directed "Sound City" documentary and its accompanying "Sound City - Real to Reel" album-as well as classics spanning the artists' storied careers.
"Sound City" was conceived by Grohl after he purchased the legendary custom-built Neve 8028 recording console from historic Sound City Studios last year. It debuted at Sundance. On Tuesday night's show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" also welcomes Zach Braff and Lauren Cohan ("The Walking Dead").

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SWINDON Wildcats forward Ollie Betteridge and three members of the Link Centre-based Okanagan Academy UK have been selected for Great Britain Under-18s ahead of their forthcoming World Under-18 Championship campaign (Division 2A) in Scotland.
Betteridge's call-up means he will miss Swindon's final two games of the EPL regular season against Basingstoke and Slough as well as both legs of the play-off quarter-finals, should Swindon get there.
Okanagan forwards Glenn Billing, Luc Johnson and Swindon-born Michael Stratford are included in the 22-man squad, while defenceman Ben Nethersell is on the reserves' list.
The three Okanagan players in the main squad, all 16, are currently playing for Swindon Cougars with both Stratford and Billing having seen action for Swindon Wildcats' EPL side.
The tournament takes place at Dumfries Ice Bowl from March 24-30 as GB host Croatia, Korea, Lithuania, Netherlands and Romania.
GB head coach Martin Grubb said: "This is an excellent team and one I am very excited about.
"The competition for places was very strong and I think we have assembled a very competitive line-up.
"There are 13 extra names on the long list and they can come in should anyone have to drop out for any reason.
"The players not in the final team are still very much in my thoughts and I know they can do a job if required.
"I am excited about the tournament and it will be very special as it takes place at my home venue of the Solway Sharks.
"We have a great group of guys and they know what is required of them.
"The boys will meet again in February for a training camp and then again in March ahead of the tournament.
"We have a couple of challenge matches planned. I am determined to give this side the best possible preparation for such an important tournament."
Wildcats head coach Ryan Aldridge admitted Betteridge would be a miss but said he was delighted for the youngster.
"I'm absolutely thrilled for Ollie, he fully deserves his place in the team," said Aldridge.
"He's continued to develop his game here in Swindon and to play for your country is an opportunity too great to miss.
"So although we'll be sad to lose him at such an important time of the season, we wish him well and it'll be an experience not to be missed."
Like Aldridge, Okanagan head coach Pete Russell was pleased that the talent of his young players had been recognised.
"I am delighted for Luc, Michael and Glenn," said Russell.
"They have all developed their games immensely on and off the ice at Okanagan Hockey Academy and this is their reward for all the hard work and commitment they have shown each day during training.
"This is a huge thing for these three 16-year-old boys and a massive honour.
"It is also a great achievement for Ben to be named part of the long list. He has three years at this age group and is certainly a future GB player in the making."
Netminders - Denis Bell (Milton Keynes), Jordan Hedley (Milton Keynes).
Defencemen - Callum Buglass (Cardiff), Jordan Crowe (Ontario Hockey Academy), Josh Grieveson (Northwood School), Simon Hobbis (Wightlink), Adam Jones (Lower Austria Stars), Cameron McGiffin (Slough), Callum Read (Whitley Bay), Harvey Stead (Bracknell).
Forwards - Ivan Antonov (Bracknell), Will Attwell (Lake Shore Collegiate), Ollie Betteridge (Swindon), Glenn Billing - (Okanagan UK), Lee Bonner (Hull), Sam Duggan (Bracknell), Alex Forbes (Ontario Hockey Academy), Lewis Hook (Peterborough), Luc Johnson (Okanagan UK), Ben Richards (Whitley Bay), Michael Stratford (Okanagan UK), Alex Whyte (Peterborough).
Netminders: Jordan Boyle (Whitley Bay), Bradley Stone (Northwood School).
Defencemen: Bradley Jenion (Nottingham), Nick Oliver (Hill Academy), Ben Nethersell (Okanagan UK), Cameron Pound (Canadian Ice Hockey Academy).
Forwards: Owen Bradshaw (Cardiff), Bailey Chittock (Chelmsford), Ben Edmonds (Dundee), Owen Griffiths (Cardiff), Matthew Headland (Northwood School), Macaulay Heywood (Telford), Danny Ingoldsby (Basingstoke).


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Network Rail welcomed prospective apprentices and their families to its depot in Westbury on Saturday for a demonstration of the opportunities available in the railway industry.
The open day, which was held at the depot in Station Approach, was aimed at those looking to apply for apprenticeships to start in September 2014 and also those considering them for the future.
More than 30 budding apprentices came along to watch a series of live demonstrations of the work that they could be involved with, as well as speak to current and past apprentices, engineers and recruiters.
There was also a presentation on the three-year scheme to explain the entry requirements, plus hints and tips for the application process, which opened in January and is due to close in May.
Chris Fuoco, infrastructure maintenance delivery manager at Network Rail, said: "It was a big success for us. We haven't done these open days before, but we were conscious that people didn't know exactly what we did.
"The main aim was to encourage more people to apply for the scheme by giving them more information about what is involved and we had at least 30 young people come along, which was great.
"We had a lot of positive feedback and we expect around 50 per cent or more of those who came along will apply for the scheme, so we were really pleased with how it went.
"The day started with a presentation from me about the scheme and then we had live demonstrations and one-to-one chats, where they could find out more detail about the apprenticeship scheme."
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A MAN who, along with his mother, stole £91.32 of groceries from a super market in Droitwich, has walked free from court.
James McKnight, of Bays Meadow, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Friday, August 1, where he admitted stealing food from Morrisons, in Covercroft Road, Droitwich, on Friday, April 4.
The court heard the 26-year-old and his mother, a heroin addict, had gone into the shop at about 1.20pm and filled a trolley with food and left out without paying.
Describing the crime as "an offence of need rather than greed", David Ollivere, defending, told the court the pair had decided to steal the food as they had no way of paying for it.
McKnight's mother was handed a six-month community order for her part in the crime on Monday, May 12.
Handing McKnight a 12-month conditional discharge, chair man of the bench Keith Stokes-Smith warned him to stay out of trouble in the future.
"You could have walked away and left her to commit it by herself," he said.
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Here is a menu for four that's easy enough for Dad and the kids to make so Mom gets a break from the kitchen.
Mother's Day is a holiday where the special women in our lives should be able to take a day off from running the house and taking care of everyone in the family.
Below is a menu for four that's easy enough for Dad and the kids to make so on Sunday so that Mom can take a break from the kitchen.
Treat the mom in your family to a delicious menu that's also full of fruits and vegetables, something that will make her proud!
Roasted Vegetable Primavera
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow onion
1 cup broccoli florets
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
� tsp salt
� tsp pepper
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
� tsp red pepper flakes
� cup chopped fresh parsley
� cup grated Parmesan cheese
16 oz rigatoni pasta
3 Tbsp water
Heat oven to 450 degrees.
Chop bell peppers, onion and broccoli into bite-size pieces. Spread onto a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss.
Roast in the oven for 10 minutes. Toss vegetables and place back into the oven.
Meanwhile, place tomatoes on another baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and red wine vinegar. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; toss well to coat.
Add tomatoes to the oven with the rest of the vegetables and bake both for an additional 10 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving a quarter-cup of the pasta water, and return pasta to pot.
Add tomatoes and any tomato juice from the pan to the pasta. Add three Tbsp reserved cooking water to baking sheet, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; carefully pour water mixture from the baking sheet into pasta.
Add the remaining pasta water and the other roasted vegetables to the pasta. Divide among plates and sprinkle each serving with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Mini Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas
16.5 oz roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz Cool Whip
Choice of fruit toppings: strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, peaches, etc. Since they're personal-size servings, you can have everyone choose their own favorite toppings.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Roll out the dough until it's about a quarter-inch thick. Use a circle cookie cutter to cut into individual pizzas.
Place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth, then fold in the Cool Whip and stir well.
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'Sound of Music Live!' Spoofed in 'SNL' Skit, Carrie Underwood Responds to Critics
Carrie Underwood's 'The Sound of Music Live!' was impressive in ratings, with 18.5 million viewers tuning in to catch the live theatrical broadcast last week. The show also caught the eye of 'Saturday Night Live,' which then spoofed it in a pretty hilarious reenactment, which included the return of one of the show's most beloved characters.


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LaVerne "Coco" Regnolds, a long-time resident of Cupertino and Los Altos, died of complications from lung and brain cancer on April 6, 2011. She was 87. She attended San Jose State University and graduated from the Highland School of Nursing before entering the Army. Here she attended to a young soldier, James Regnolds, wounded in 1944 in "The Battle of the Bulge". She was the nurse, he was the patient, and it was love at first sight. They were married for 57 years.
After leaving the Army in 1945, Coco was a VA hospital volunteer and a surgical hostess at El Camino Hospital for 16 years.
During her marriage, she and Jim traveled extensively, missing very few countries. They were members of Los Altos Golf and Country Club where she was an active golfer with 3 holes-in-one. She loved her friends, played in her bridge groups and enjoyed weekend get-a-ways and monthly dinners with the "WIDS". Additionally, she loved to read, tend her beautiful garden and just "enjoy life".
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Randy, a Marine killed in Khe Sanh, Viet Nam in 1969 as well as her "sole mate" husband, Jim, in 2003. She is survived by her daughter Vickie Warden and Vickie's husband, Carl; grandchildren, Scott Moore and Wendy Marlin and Wendy's husband, Brad; her sister, Phyllis Fatchner; and her cousin, Tamara Declercq.
Funeral and interment was private. In lieu of flowers, any donations are appreciated and should be sent to The Marines Memorial, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.


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I've been hanging out in Vegas since Thursday night, waiting for Monday when I'll probably get a load out, and today I decided to go over to Hoover Dam. After quite a bit of walking and picture taking, I was ready to go and get some lunch. I noticed on the map that there was a park with a picnic area in Boulder City, so I stopped at a grocery there and got some meat and charcoal. I went over to the park and found a picnic table with a grill and set about cooking my food for the upcoming week. After cooking and sitting there to eat my lunch, it was getting quite warm out and I elected to go back to my van and sit in the AC for a while. I was pretty relaxed, looking out at the mountains and listening to XM, basically just chilling out, and I decided that I would just stay there for the rest of the day instead of going back to the truck stop right away.
That's when things got interesting. This park was quite busy today. There is one of those splash areas where kids can run around with water being sprayed on them from various fountains and it seemed like everyone but me was there with kids. I noticed one particular woman walk by my van at least three or four times and finally she walked over by my window. I put my window down and she looked at me and said, "You're making us nervous." I asked how and she said, "We're protective of our kids, and you've been sitting here for a while. It's making people nervous." I told her that I'm stuck here until Monday and I'm getting tired of sitting in truck stops and she just kept coming back and saying that I was making people nervous.
Help me out here folks. Is a man sitting in a commercial vehicle in a public park somehow a threat to children? Do predators sit in vans in the middle of the day in parks trying to figure out how to get at the kids, while all the parents are present? Would it have been any different if I had been in a car? The way I see it, I have every right to be in a public park, even if I want to sit in my vehicle and listen to the radio, and I have every right not to be disturbed by overly suspicious morons.


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Nelson's adoption fee is $175. Some of our pets are in foster care. If you are interested in a specific pet, please contact the shelter at 618-939-7389 to arrange a meeting.
Founded in 2002, Helping Strays is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization supported entirely by donations.
Our lucky animals receive appropriate medical care, are featured on the Helping Strays website "adoption list" and are taken to several adoption events every month in an attempt to find permanent, loving homes.
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Tuesdays Closed to the Public
Wednesday 11-7
Thursday 11-7
Friday 11-7
Saturday 11-6
Sunday 12-4
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Prop. 30 won't balance budget
Your "Professor Budget" cartoon character may be happy about Proposition 30 leading to a theoretically balanced budget, but I'm not sure why.
The "Back in the Black" chart in the Nov. 12 paper shows a very optimistic view of tax revenue increases for the next two years, with every additional penny being spent. It also shows state spending increasing from $90 billion to more than $110 billion in only two years, an increase of 22 percent! And this assumes "fiscal prudence" from the Democrat supermajority, which will not happen. Not with all of their supporters salivating at the prospects of more money. Did we learn nothing from the Gray Davis years? When times are tough, borrow! When times are good, spend every penny!
One positive from the election is that all of the college students who apparently came out in droves to support Proposition 30, have received an important "life lesson" in how CA politics really works. Proposition 30 was never about education, and they (like many others) were duped by Jerry Brown.
Robert Schleicher
At our library, good service still exists
I recently had to go to the library to acquire some information. I could not find what I needed, partly due to my lack of technical expertise on the computer.
I then had the pleasure to meet Nancy Kreisen, an employee of the library, who went out of her way to get me the information I needed. Nancy was helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. In today's busy world, it is refreshing to find someone willing to take time and give needed assistance. Thanks, Nancy, and I will work on my computer skills!
Mike Dennis
San Ramon
It's not 'the season,' it's Christmas
Surprise! Surprise! No, I was not surprised to read in one of your first articles regarding "the season" that the author had sidestepped the word "Christmas" entirely, substituting "holiday" six times instead.
She used the word "Christmas" only when quoting someone or when the title of a business used the word "Christmas." She can't get away with the oft-used rationale that Thanksgiving through New Years is the "holiday" season. These are Christmas lights she's writing about.
What is it about "Christmas" that makes every editor want to shun it? I love Christmas. I love Christmas lights. I love Christmas parties. I love Christmas carols. I hope in the coming weeks that you use the word "Christmas" equally with the ubiquitous word "holiday."
Joan Hamblin
Sowell's work fine, eagerly anticipated
I firmly disagree with those letter writers who badly criticize Dr. Sowell. I think that it must give a thrill-rush and an ego trip to think (wrongly) that one is qualified to demean one of our most prolific and esteemed intellects.
I look forward to reading his column every Friday morning for his pearls of wisdom and strongly encourage continuing his contributions for the betterment of our society.
Frank J. Murar
CHP dropped ball on traffic after tragedy
The shooting of CHP officer Kenyon Youngstrom on Sept. 4 was a tragedy. Another tragedy that day was the colossal mishandling of traffic by the CHP.
I watched from Interstate 680's morning commute as 3,000 cars were routed onto San Ramon Valley Boulevard. The highway was closed until 7 p.m. that evening, at times on the north and south sides.
I am a medical doctor in Walnut Creek. Our doctors could not get to the hospital, nor could patients. These kind of delays are completely unacceptable. I have had enough forensics to know that the inspectors could have collected their information in a concise, timely way and cleared the scene much faster, especially since the offender was dead. The needs of the freeway users, and the businesses and jobs they go to, must be given much more consideration.
The CHP should immediately do a comprehensive review of their response to all such incidents and accidents. Officers should be mobilized immediately to redirect traffic in the most expedient way possible, and signs should be posted all along the backed up freeway, giving drivers updated information and alternate routes so they can make the decisions they need to make. This is long overdue. The results should be widely publicized and implemented immediately so this does not ever happen again.
Lisa Hudson
Silencing voice against spirit of free speech
Next to the funnies and the puzzles, the editorial page is one of my favorite parts of the paper.
I enjoy reading those with whom I agree and those with whom I disagree. I happen to enjoy Thomas Sowell very much. I find his logic clear and to-the-point. I also read articles by Leonard Pitts Jr., with whom I usually disagree totally. I would never make a request that the paper remove articles by Pitts. Likewise, I don't like it when some of your readers decide that Sowell should be removed and silenced. His name is clearly printed at the top of his articles. They don't have to read his articles.
Now to Pitts' article. According to Pitts, the GOP is wholly white and male and the GOP must stop courting angry old white men. He mentions Herman Cain, whom I believe is black along with Sowell, but they don't count. I am sure that Pitts is really concerned about the state of disrepair that the GOP is in and wants to fix it. If only the GOP were more like the Democrats, then we could all be in one Grand Old Party.
Robert Terhune
Thanksgiving sales should face boycotts
Money talks. Want to stop Target and others from opening on Thanksgiving nights? Boycott the Thanksgiving night openings.
Isn't 363 days of shopping enough? We talk about how Christmas is so commercialized — Santa coming to the mall after Halloween, Christmas decorations out before Halloween. Let's regain some control by saying, "enough!" Let retail workers enjoy time with their families. It may not happen this year, but when they lose money by opening on Thanksgiving this year, the stores should remember that for next year.
Thanksgiving is a time to thank God for His many blessings to us. And Christmas is a time to be joyful for God's great gift to us. Let us regain the true spirit of the season by not letting the commercialization of the holidays take control of our lives.
Marilyn Ludt
Some belated words of advice for Petraeus
Dear Gen. Petraeus: "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!"
William Congreve (Jan. 24, 1670 to Jan. 19, 1729), who was an English playwright and poet, wrote that.
Jim Duncan
Why are just some billionaires OK?
The Times' endorsements in the recent election included a "no" vote on Proposition 32. The television ads supporting this proposition, which were paid for by a couple of the most powerful unions in the state, used the argument that the proposition would lead to "billionaire hedge-fund managers" exerting too much political influence. Yet the front page of the Nov. 13 Times included a very complimentary story about "hedge-fund billionaire Tom Steyer" and his political influence. Would you care to explain why a "top Obama fundraiser" hedge-fund billionaire is OK, but others are not?
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Ever wonder what Santa is wearing under his suit?
Residents of Astoria discovered the Christmas secret on December 3, when more than 100 streaking Santas raced around the neighborhood. The second annual Santa Streak, organized by Ran Craycraft, founder of the blog whyleaveastoria.com, was held this past weekend in order to gather coats for donation to New York Cares. The event, which began at Hellgate on the Park for a pre-streak party, lasted from noon to 4 p.m.
"This is a fun event that gets peoples' attention and helps the less fortunate stay warm whenever it gets cold this winter," said Craycraft, an Astoria resident. "We are big fans of New York Cares and we have done this event for two years now, but we've also had other coat drives. Three years ago we got about five coats, and now that we are doing something more risqué, we got about 200 coats this year. So this is a good way to get some attention and get more coats for the needy."
Once the Santas were ready to brave the cold, the holiday mob marched around Astoria, visiting sections of Shore Drive and Ditmars and Astoria boulevards. The run lasted roughly a mile, after which the jolly old Saint Nicks' re-commenced their party at a local bar.
According to Craycraft, participants were creative in preparing for the streak, displaying a wide spectrum of costume themes, ranging from more conservative tutus and leotards to men who were topless or wearing Christmas thongs.
"I don't think we have any choice but to do this again next year," he said. "People really like it. We have a great turnout and it is for a wonderful cause. It would be irresponsible not to do it again."


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The Iced Chocolate ($4) from Francois Payard Bakery is a contender for the richest, thickest cool concoction in town. When I ordered it, the woman at the register asked, "Are you sure? It's very thick."
She wasn't kidding. This stuff is thick enough to justify using a spoon. The drink hovers slightly on the too sweet side for fans of dark hot chocolate, but if you let the ice melt for a few minutes, then give it brisk stir, it'll lighten up perfectly.
Francois Payard Bakery
116 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10012 (map)
212-995-0888; fpbnyc.com
About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan writes A Passion For Food, where she chronicles her eats and travels adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond.


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Dirks ready to return from rib cage strain
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Tigers have had enough injury news already in their camp that they were due for some good news. They got it Monday morning with outfielder Andy Dirks.
A day after Dirks was scratched from the lineup with a left intercostal strain, manager Jim Leyland said Dirks was feeling much better Monday morning.
"It wasn't near as bad as what they thought," Leyland said.
He could have made the trip for the afternoon game against the Phillies, but Leyland said they decided to play it cautious rather than rush him for a matchup with left-hander Cliff Lee.
Before the injury, Dirks was on the travel roster to Kissimmee for Tuesday's game against the Astros. With Nick Castellanos playing the entire game in left field Monday against the Phillies and Jeff Kobernus at DH, it's likely Dirks will play Tuesday.
"He's ready," Leyland said. "He took some swings today and said he felt fine. He didn't say he felt great, but he could've played today if I had wanted him to."


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The Saints have a pretty good replacement in mind for Sean Payton. Before they can hire him, they will interview one of the following candidates:
Charles Barkley, George Lopez, Snoop Dogg, Jackie Chan, Louis Farrakhan, Geraldo Rivera or Gladys Knight and the Pips.
None has a chance of getting hired, of course. But neither does any real coach New Orleans might interview. So the Saints should bring in Snoop just to poke fun at the overly officious NFL.
The league's Rooney Rule requires teams to interview one minority candidate for each head coaching vacancy. It's a good idea with a noble goal, but it has jumped the tracks of common sense here.
If a team can hire a two-time Super Bowl champion coach, why make it pretend to be interested in someone else?
Payton is spending next season in bounty timeout, and he has made no secret Parcells might fill in. That has rankled ESPN analyst Herm Edwards, a former head coach of the Jets and Chiefs.
"It makes it a little bit of a scam right now," Edwards said. "Sean Payton opening his mouth like he did, he really reflects that this thing is going to become a sham if Bill Parcells takes the job."
It's a sham and a scam all right, but don't blame Payton and the Saints. Blame the Rooney Rule.
Philosophically, I'm leery when anybody gets interviewed based solely on ethnicity. But as a practical matter, the NFL had to do something.
Only 14 of 262 coaches were minorities in 1980. Going into last season, 199 of 610 coaches were minorities.
In 2002, three head coaches were minorities. The Rooney Rule was instituted a year later. Last season, 11 minorities were interim or full-time head coaches.
Five lost their jobs. That led one assistant to tell CBSSports.com that it was "a troubling time for black coaches."
Actually, it shows progress when everybody is held to the performance standards. And in an NFL first, an African-American general manager (Reggie McKenzie) fired an African-American coach (Hue Jackson).
McKenzie is the league's sixth minority general manager. In 2002, there was one.
To at least some extent, we can thank the Rooney Rule. It was named for Pittsburgh owner Dan Rooney. He became U.S. ambassador to Ireland in 2009. It is unclear if the Obama Administration interviewed one minority before naming Rooney to the post.
Whatever its flaws, the Rooney Rule is having its intended effect. One big flaw is applying it equally in every situation.
The Lions didn't interview a minority in 2003. Steve Mariucci was the NFL's hottest coaching property, and he was a Michigan native.
Detroit said five minority candidates turned down interviews because everybody knew Mariucci was a shoo-in. The Lions didn't bother setting up a charade interview, and the NFL fined them $200,000.
Now we have the Saints, who just need someone to keep Payton's headset warm until 2013. Say what you will about a 70-year-old coming in cold, nobody can question Parcells' credentials.
Does the NFL really believe the Saints will find a better candidate?
Granted, Snoop Dogg does have experience. He coached his son's Pop Warner team. And he has never been accused of putting a bounty on an opposing player.
The NFL's contention is that a candidate might have no shot, but he could make a good impression. That information might circulate around the league and help down the road.
But what promising coach wants to be such a blatant object of tokenism? It would be insulting to him and the Saints, but what's the alternative?
A $200,000 fine? That would pay for a lot of illegal hits.
It's obvious that the Rooney Rule needs an amendment. Let's call it the Parcells Rule.
If a coaching candidate has won 172 games and two Super Bowls, just let the team hire him.
Failing that, anybody know Queen Latifah's phone number?


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You only need some water and in an instant will have the freshest wasabi ever. I love the taste and it's so very easy to prepare. It's spicy enough but won't make you cry like other wasabis if you put too much. It's very convenient, since it's dry it won't go bad as quickly as paste wasabi so it's perfect if you, like me, are the only one in your family that likes wasabi! Plus the jar is huge, it will last me a lifetime. And I really like that they tell you exactly how much "real" wasabi is in it, unlike other brands. Absolutely recommended!
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辛さもほどよく、重宝しています。 以前はオーガニックのわさびパウダーを使っていましたが、味も香りもほとんど同じです。容量も多く安いのでまたリピートします。
milder than what you might be usedd to
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Not as sharp in taste as other wasabi, that usually mostly consists of horseradish. I like it though, will buy again!
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Quiroz finds niche in pinch-hit role for Giants
SAN FRANCISCO -- Guillermo Quiroz has seized the opportunity that playing in the National League has afforded him.
The reserve catcher is 3-for-5 as a pinch-hitter. Performing entirely for American League clubs, who use pinch-hitters less frequently, Quiroz accumulated only six pinch-hit plate appearances from 2004-2012 and went 0-for-5.
Though Quiroz is the only Giants position player not to start a game, he senses that he has at least a chance of coming off the bench, given manager Bruce Bochy's belief in using his entire roster and the flexibility of having three catchers at his disposal.
"I'm starting to feel comfortable now," Quiroz said. "I know I'm probably going to come up sometime in the game. The American League was a lot different."
Some pinch-hitters swing at the first pitch they like. But Quiroz is willing to be patient.
"My ideal plan is to work the count," he said.
Quiroz engineered that kind of at-bat Monday night against Arizona starter Wade Miley, making the left-hander throw seven pitches before lining a 2-2 delivery for a single. His other two pinch-hits came on counts of 2-0 and 0-1, reflecting his ability to adjust.
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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TWO-year-old twins Abigail and Isobel Parry pulled on colourful unmatched socks in celebration of an international awareness campaign.
And mum and dad, Bury police officers Matt and Jodi Parry, persuaded colleagues to don wacky socks for World Down's Syndrome Day last Friday.
The couple are determined to dispel various myths about the condition since Abigail and Isobel were diagnosed at three weeks old.
After their initial "devastation", 35-year-old Matt and Jodi, aged 34, realised how many misconceptions around Down's – and their twins – existed.
The couple, who also have a son, Finlay, aged five, now work to connect with families to explain the realities of looking after children with Down's syndrome through their Twincess Campaign charity.
Matt said: "World Down's Syndrome Day is a celebration among the Down's syndrome community.
"It is so important to reinforce our message of integration and focussing on the ups, not the downs.
"Being parents to three children is challenging and to be honest we know no difference, so the Down's syndrome never really comes into it.
"Society is changing and we still believe it is naivety as opposed to prejudice that is holding everything back. By education and media support we feel we can make huge inroads, focussing on what people can achieve instead of what they can't."
The twins have slower-than-average development, underactive thyroids and other health difficulties but Jodi and Matt insist they are no more of a challenge than bringing up Finlay.
Isobel has just begun to walk and though they have hearing difficulties the girls are building up a good sign language vocabulary.
Sir Peter Fahy, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, met the twins and donned wacky socks for the occasion.
He said: "Many people do not understand Down's Syndrome and this day is an opportunity to learn about the condition while having a bit of fun and raising money for a worthwhile cause."
On July, 35 riders will take part in a Manchester to Blackpool bike run and in the same month police officers from Bury will compete in the Ironman UK challenge in Bolton.
Matt is also set to take part in a triathalon and the Great Manchester Swim this summer and Finlay is doing the Mini Great Manchester Run in Heaton Park, Prestwich, in May.
Matt said: "The Twincess Campaign has mushroomed beyond belief and we have had some fantastic events to raise our profile and an immense amount of work going on behind the scenes.
"It is a really exciting time for us at the moment."
For more information, go to twincess.co.uk, search Twincess Campaign on Facebook or follow @Twincess1 on Twitter.
To find out more about World Down Syndrome Day: go to worlddownsyndromeday.org


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The Maloof family will no longer own a majority stake in the Palms Casino, the Sacramento Bee reported through regulatory documents from Nevada.
The family will own only 2 percent of the Palms after handing over controlling ownership of the hotel it spent half a billion dollars on, the paper reported. The casino's creditors, investment firms TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners, will have ownership pots of 49 percent each.
The Maloof family told the Bee they could increase their share under buyback options provided by the creditors taking control of the hotel.
"We could own up to 20 percent when it's all said and done," George Maloof said to the Sacramento Bee.
As is noted by the Sacramento Bee, the Maloofs' ownership of the Palms has a direct effect on its business with the Kings. In the past, the more successful the hotel was, the more money the family had to spend on the basketball team.
The Maloofs maintained the league's lowest payroll this season and considered a move to Anaheim, bringing scrutiny to the family's financial standing.


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A pair of curling shoes: this is the key piece of equipment that any curler will ever own.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, maybe you have thought about purchasing curling shoes for that important curler in your life. But then you think to yourself, "Shoes? How can I possibly buy shoes for someone else?" Whether you are a curler yourself or simply an armchair curling quarterback, there are two things you need to think about when you embark on your shopping expedition.
Righty or Lefty
The first question you will generally be asked when buying a shoe is whether the curler is right-handed or left-handed. For the veteran curlers reading this note, this may seem to be a ridiculous question. But for those who know nothing about the sport, they often think that being right-handed means the slider is on the right foot (trust me, I hear it in our retail store all the time)! In curling, if you hold and release the rock with your right hand, the slider will go on the opposing (ie. left) foot, and vice versa.
Experience Level
In curling, with experience comes improved balance and stability (at least one hopes that is the case). And as balance improves, one generally begins to think more seriously about the Teflon that is used on the surface of his/her shoe. Teflon is the most common material used for sliders and comes in a variety of thicknesses. If you don't know why the thickness of Teflon is important, the easiest explanation is as follows: for a given amount of leg drive (out of the hack), the thicker the Teflon, the further one will travel down the ice.
For these individuals, the move to a curling shoe will generally lead to a huge improvement in their balance and stability. Now when it comes to a shoe for newer curlers, I would suggest a thinner slider. Newbies really don't need the speed associated with a thicker slider as their primary objective is to stay upright. At Goldline, our two most popular choices for beginners are the Glide, with a 1/16" inch thick slider and is available for both men and women, and the Podium Bronze shoe, which comes with a 3/32" inch thick slider and is also available for for both men and women.
For those who have played a bit longer and/or have achieved a good sense of balance and stability out on the ice, the preference is often towards a thicker slider. Goldline offers numerous choices for these individuals. Our Podium Silver shoe (men's / women's) comes with a 5/32" inch thick slider, and in addition to the regular fit it is also available in a wide fit for both men and women. At the top thickness we have our Podium Gold shoe, which has a ¼" thick slider for men or women, as well as our G Force shoe, which is our newest offering this season.
Shoppers: if curling shoes are the gift that will put a smile on your loved one's face but you are still very hesitant about whether you'll pick the right style and size, you can always purchase a gift card. You can even clip out one of the pictures of the different Goldline curling shoes shown below and include it with the card so that there is no uncertainty as to your intentions. Or, if you really want to be able to wrap up a pair of shoes in your best wrapping paper and decorate with the most beautiful bow you have, rest assured that Goldline would be happy to exchange shoes for the proper size, or provide a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
For those who are just now compiling their wish list, simply clip out this column and attach it to your annual letter to the jolly old man up north, or discreetly slip it into the hands/purse/newspaper of that special someone in your life (hopefully they can take a hint!).


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SANTA CRUZ -- Maurice Ainsworth's alleged accomplice in a 2009 home invasion testified Thursday that he and Ainsworth plotted to rob the Santa Cruz Mountains home, tie up the residents and obtain their bank account information.
Jyler Raines, 23, said that in March 2009, Ainsworth told him about a home that contained guns and safes that he wanted the pair to burglarize. He said he wasn't completely OK with the plan but he went along with it because he didn't want to seem like less of a man or like someone who didn't stick with their word.
"I blocked out my morals," said Raines, a former Harbor High School football player. "I pushed a lot of the bad stuff that would come from it out of my mind and just thought of the good."
Raines said he planned to use the stolen bounty to get his own apartment and pay for college.
Ainsworth, 26, is on trial for 55 counts stemming from the home invasion and his subsequent escape from custody in 2010. His defense attorneys have disputed that Ainsworth was Raines' partner in the home invasion, though they don't dispute the escape.
Raines, who has pleaded guilty for his role in the robbery, on Thursday described the efforts he and Ainsworth took to cover their tracks at the Summit-area home. They drank from cartons of juice in the home's refrigerator without putting their mouths to them, and urinated in the bathroom sink with the faucet running, he said. Afterward, they'd use bleach to rinse out the sink. They also wore masks and gloves, and tried to speak "as if we were Hispanic" to conceal their voices, he said.
No one was home when they arrived, so they found the family's guns, loaded them and waited for the residents to return. He testified about wrestling with the homeowner over the gun before he and Ainsworth tied up and blindfolded the man.
Ainsworth forced the woman to tie up the couple's young son, who was then placed into a loft area, Raines said. They then tied up the wife and blindfolded her, he testified.
He said he didn't recall hearing threats to kill the family, though the homeowners previously testified that they were repeatedly told they would be killed if they didn't turn over their bank account information and PIN numbers.
Raines and Ainsworth were arrested just hours after the home invasion when deputies say they tried to ditched the stolen car they'd driven to the victims' home.
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While on our trip to the Golden Ticket Awards, Jack recommended (okay, insisted) that we drive another 3.5 hours across two more states to visit a museum. I was like, "REALLY?" So I tried my best to get out of it, making excuses about having preexisting plans, not being able to change our airfare and the list goes on. In the end, I realized that Jack has never steered me wrong, so why not take a chance and see what all the hype is about.
We arrived in St. Louis on a rainy Saturday night. Coming across the Mississippi we noticed a strange light moving on the roof of a building downtown. Not giving it much thought we continued to the hotel located in the center of the city. When we looked out the window we noticed that same light. It looked like a Ferris wheel. Could this be the museum? YES!
The City Museum is not like any museum that I have ever been to. It's an eclectic hodge podge of artifacts from around the city that are arranged in a sort of jungle gym fashion where climbing, touching or breaking the rules are NOT frowned upon. The entire purpose is to showcase creativity, design and play. Whether you're 8 or 80, it's a place to stay. NOT what I was expecting at all. Caverns to climb through, a ten story slide, a pipe organ, a Ferris wheel, airplanes, buses, architectures, a skate park, all in a warehouse building; it's a must see!
After the City Museum, we were off to do a few other sightseeing things. We had breakfast in a revolving restaurant, took a trip to the top of the arch (I was terrified, not because of the height, but because of these tiny Austin Powers type vehicles that you have to ride up in. I really do not like tight places) and a tour of the museum at Jefferson Expansion Memorial.
Looking back on the Golden Tickets and our trip, I can say that I realized a few things. First, being rated as the Best Seaside Park in the World only matters if our guests and fans believe we are. No industry award compares to the opinion of all of you. Secondly, never underestimate the power of play. It's one of those things that transcends all ages and bridges every socioeconomic boundary. And finally, Morey's Piers is truly unique. We are not a theme park, amusement park, museum, shopping center, outdoor space, etc, but rather we are all of these in one, unique, tacky, creative, fun and exciting place.
So, here we are back at the shore, learning just a few things from our friends in the Midwest, we went to an awards ceremony, and came back with an even bigger award- a reaffirmation of just how much of a special place we get to work every day.


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Hello all,
We often hear our spiritual teacher says that mental afflictions are also our teacher. Just be mindful, watching them continuously. They come and they go, nothing is permanent, they appear and then disappear.
My question is, is depression, anxiety and other negative mental state that many people suffer from also part of the practice? We know that human being naturally like pleasant things and avoid unpleasant things. If something make you pleasant, you feel refreshed and happy. On the other hand, the opposite is quite obvious. If something unpleasant constantly filling your life, most of the time the result is stressful life and other form of stress or maybe depression.
Material thing, even though just a little can sometimes entertain us for example go to the shop to buy yourself a nice gadget, etc. If we expel pleasant things (material or non-material) totally from our live, the result for most people is also stress or maybe depressed.
So I wonder, is the path of Dhamma is only for a handful of exceptional people (few dust in the eyes)? Those who by their nature are not after 'pleasant things' and those who enjoy a very basic life and yet content. OR those negative mental states are really needed and/or 'invited' as the part of the practice, in the sense and capability of ordinary people?
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Lake Naivasha - The Great Rift Valley, Kenya
The Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge is charmingly located. It stands in 120 acres of lakeside land, most of which is covered in green riparian meadows, which sweep down to the shores of the lake, one of the most beautiful in the Great Rift Valley. The grounds are dotted with tall acacia trees and feature numerous rock gardens, flowering shrubs and a grove of Candelabra Euphorbia. A jetty has been built out onto the lake, from where guests can watch the antics of the hippos in the lake and experience 360 degree views, which include Crescent Island, Mount Longonot, the Mau Escarpment and the misty outline of the Aberdares (boat trips are offered at additional cost). The grounds are alive with a colourful selection of birds, and the trees with monkeys.
Location Lake Naivasha is a 1.5 hours drive from Nairobi (approximately 100 kms).
Kenya hotels and accommodation Amongst the wide range of Kenya hotels, some make the ideal Kenya safari destination. Choose a safari lodge, safari hotel, bush camp, luxury lodge, safari camp, tented camp or bush lodge. National park accommodation usually takes the form of a traditional safari lodge or tented camp, but numerous other options exist on the park boundaries. Luxury lodges and luxury camp options are also offered in the private wildlife conservancies.
The Background A freshwater lake, the highest of the string of lakes that glitter down the vast trench of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha is infamous for its rapidly shifting moods. One minute serene and calm, the next it will be whipped by swirling winds, waves and shadowed by storm clouds - hence its name, which means 'the place of rough water'.
Enigmatic, and dotted with floating islands of Nile cabbage (water hyacinth) and papyrus, Lake Naivasha has no known outlet, and legends abound regarding the vast tunnels that supposedly run beneath its surface. Towered over by the brooding bulk of Mount Longonot (2,776 m), and featuring a submerged volcanic crater known as Crescent Island, this beautiful lake is best known for its high numbers of water birds. Also for the haunting cry of the fish eagles, which feed on the black bass and tilapia of its waters.
Accommodation There are 84 rooms accommodated in circular double-storey 'rondavels' with conical roofs. Built in a gentle curve to the right of the main reception building, the rooms stand on lush green lawns shaded by fever trees. Each room has an entrance lobby, ensuite bathroom, bedroom area (with TV in most but not all) and sunken lounge area with double doors opening on to either a balcony or a terrace leading straight into the grounds. Top floor rooms have king-sized beds, lower rooms have two queen-sized beds. Each room has a telephone, tea and coffee making facilities and a mini bar.
Dining and bars The large spacious central restaurant looks out over the grounds and opens on to an internal lounge with central fireplace. Meals are typically served buffet style. There is also a poolside snack bar and drinks service. The main bar opens off the lounge and offers luxurious sofa seating and an open fireplace. The lodge also offers bush breakfasts (with champagne), lunches and dinners as well as 'sundowners' in the grounds.
Weddings and honeymoons The extensive grounds and lake views offer superb wedding photo backdrops while the central dining area offers the ideal setting for a wedding reception. Pre-wedding or après wedding events can also be staged around the pool.
Conference and event facilities There is a dedicated conference centre which can accommodate 24-100 guests in a number of rooms, which can be adapted to suit the requirements of the organizer (including breakaway rooms and secretariat). Complete audiovisual, delegate support and team-building services are offered. The lodge offers a wide range of incentives to include: bush breakfasts, Maasai cultural productions, African and Swahili presentations, sundowners and corporate themed events.
Child-friendly Children are welcome and the lodge offers: a children's swimming pool and baby-sitting on request.
Amenities The lodge offers a small gymnasium, gift shop, foreign exchange service and a swimming pool.
What to see and do Relax in the shaded poolside area. Walks within the grounds and down to the lake shore. Boat trips on the lake. Visit to one of the huge flower farms that surround the lake and supply particularly roses to the florists of Europe. Range of day trips - Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Bogoria. A walk on Crater Island Private Game Sanctuary.
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Cuddyer enjoys strategizing in right field
MILWAUKEE -- Michael Cuddyer considers himself simply a baseball player more than he identifies with any position, although he proved Tuesday night that he can make big plays in right field.
Cuddyer's diving catch and throw to complete an eighth-inning double play was the best defensive sequence of the Rockies' 8-4 victory.
But the mental part of the game for Cuddyer trumps any physical feats. He delights in discussing the plays that didn't work out -- a sneaky attempt to throw to first from the outfield and rob Brewers pitcher Marco Estrada of a second-inning single that drove in a run, and a sixth-inning throwing error when he nearly caught Jean Segura after making too wide a turn after a single.
"I like everything about every position," Cuddyer said. "Baseball is so much more than just run, catch and throw. Last night, a guy gets a little too far off and we try to back-pick him. If it doesn't hit his helmet, he's out. I like strategy like that. Pitcher gets a hit to right. We're probably not going to throw [Carlos] Gomez out at home, so we try to throw out the pitcher at first base. I like strategy like that, thinking along with the game."
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Hardball in the Rockies, and follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Vendors go to extremes with new rug designs
July 27, 2001,
Atlanta — These days area rugs is a business for the have-lots or have-nots.
As seen at the Atlanta International Area Rug show earlier this month, area rug manufacturers are positioning their offerings for the two extremes of retail, luxury and mass. The middle ground, vendors say, has lost its footing.
Riding that same wave is Karastan, which is reverting to the sales tactic of reduced price points it used three years ago to promote a new introduction, Palazzo, a 100 percent New Zealand wool line that includes three designs in seven sizes. A 5' x 8' Palazzo rug is priced at $499 — 20 percent less than Karastan's average price tag.
"Our customers want the Karastan brand, but because of the weak state of the economy they also want more value," explained Phil Haney, senior vp, marketing and sales. "The whole market is screaming for value and products that are more cost-sensitive. But Palazzo still offers the same level of quality you'd expect from us."
Palazzo is targeted for Karastan's usual customer base of department and specialty stores, Haney added.
Oriental Weavers introduced three new collections as part of its value effort — Nubia, made of 10-color, two-yarn construction; Rosetta, 12-color and 13-millimeter-pile-high rugs; and Carved Accents, a single-ply product. The latter is priced at $149 for a 6' x 9'; Nubia and Rosetta are both priced at $249 for 6' x 9' sizes.
"Most people use the $299 price point. We are being intensely competitive by reducing to $249," said Paul D'Huyvetter, senior vp. "Retail is a little soft, and there are a few bankruptcies. So we are trying to do our part by creating new product and new yarns so our retail partners have the inventory at competitive prices."
The launch of Shaw Rugs' new Tommy Bahama line of licensed rugs drew 50 percent more retail traffic than the company typically sees during shows in Atlanta, said Jeff Meadows, division vp. Shaw introduced 15 new Kathy Ireland rugs to the licensor's collection of mid-priced rugs.
Trans-Ocean covered all its bases with its new introduction of tufted rugs that span three levels of price points. The Indian tufted wool rugs are priced at $399; Chinese tufted wools cost $299; and Chinese tufted synthetics are set at $199.
"It's always been an important part of our program to offer several price points, and the value of tufted rugs is still the best out there," said Charles Peck, president.
Feizy stepped up its offerings this summer to"a little more luxury" with higher fashion and fine wools, among other new introductions.
"We are focusing in general this market on high fashion and comfortable setting pieces because in a recession the people with money go out and buy more than usual because they think they are getting a bargain," noted Ray Ehsani, vp, sales. "They think retailers are reducing prices because of the weak economy, even though in many cases they aren't."
Hellenic Rug Imports' "coolest" introduction, boasted Steve Mazarakis, president, was its new 100 percent leather shag rugs that are set to retail at $399 for a 5' x 8'. "It's geared for the more upscale specialty stores," Mazarakis said.
828 International has boosted its average ticket price for new introductions to the $600 to $800 range from $399 to $499. Ivan Phillips, vp, sales, said 828's goal is to become a "one-stop shop" by offering more selection. The higher price points, Phillips said, complement its recent success.
"We're having a record year. As we like to say at our meetings, 828 has chosen not to participate in the recession," he said. "Business is down in the retail environment. We aren't a Nourison yet, but we are getting a disproportionate share of the market."
At Orian Rugs, "high-priced product is what's selling," said David Starr, national sales manager. That movement prompted the introduction of the new Interlude Collection — a jacquard woven rug made on a 400-reed machine to provide deeper density and a clearer design. Orian also introduced new colors — expresso, Merlot and olive, among others — to its existing Enchantment Collection of two-ply heat set rugs made with specially treated yarns.
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The plaid viscose line sets Capel at a higher price point in the category, to $249 from $199, and Sailor Boy, likewise, boosts Capel's average ticket for similar product, to $229 from $199. The main reason Capel is raising price points, said Kea Capel, marketing and creative services, is the high quality of the rugs designed to serve retailers starved for better product.
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Does anyone know if there is a place online where i can listen to this chant to learn the pronunciation? With the blessings of my zen teacher, I am attending a mindfulness day held by a Bhante here in town on Saturday. This chant just came in an email to learn for Saturday.
Aṭṭhaṅga Sīla Yācanā
Laity: Okāsa ahaṃ Bhante tisaraṇena saddhiṃ aṭṭhaṅga‧sīlaṃ
yācāmi, anuggahaṃ katvā sīlaṃ detha me Bhante.
Dutiyam pi okāsa … (repeat above)
Tatiyam pi okāsa … (repeat above)
Teacher: Yam ahaṃ vadāmi taṃ vadetha.
Laity: Āma Bhante.
Laity: Namo tassa Bhagavato arahato sammā sambuddhassa.
(3 times)
Teacher followed by laity:
Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Dutiyam pi, Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Dutiyam pi, Dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Dutiyam pi, Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Tatiyam pi, Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Tatiyam pi, Dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Tatiyam pi, Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Teacher: Tisaraṇa gamanaṃ sampuṇṇaṃ.
Laity: Āma Bhante.


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The blaze, which has blackened nearly 180,000 acres, is not expected to affect the quality of the Hetch Hetchy water because of the rocky terrain and limited brush along the reservoir, according to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
About 87 percent of the city of Mountain View's water supply is purchased from SFPUC, according to the city's website.
Mountain View firefighters have joined the fight against the Rim Fire, deploying Engine 7 and a strike team on Aug. 23, according to the department's Facebook page. The crew has been working 24-hours shifts and was teamed with other local firefighters, including ones from Palo Alto and Sunnyvale.
On Tuesday, the Mountain View crew and the Santa Clara County strike team were assigned to structure protection in Cold Springs on Highway 108, the department reported.
Since before the Rim Fire began on Aug. 17, the SFPUC has been transferring water from the full Hetch Hetchy Reservoir to other reservoirs closer to San Francisco, and is now increasing that amount from 275 million gallons to 302 million gallons a day as a precaution.
SFPUC officials say the water's turbidity, or cloudiness, is well below state-mandated levels despite some ash falling onto the reservoir's surface.
SFPUC crews also repaired a hydroelectric turbine unit at the Kirkwood Powerhouse that was damaged by the fire last week, and are working to re-energize transmission lines.
The lines need to be inspected further before power delivery can resume, SFPUC officials said this morning.
The commission has spent about $600,000 on supplemental power supplies from outside sources since last week because of the fire-related disruption.
All of the SFPUC's 2.6 million water and electric customers continue to be fully supplied and can find updates about the fire at www.sfwater.org/RimFire, according to the commission.
Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday declared a state of emergency for San Francisco because of the threat to the city's water and power infrastructure.
The Rim Fire has burned 179,481 acres and was 20 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Forest Service.


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Ok first thing's first. This is my dream Wrestlemania line-up and it's perfect for me. I completely understand that a lot of people would hate my booking, but I felt like sharing as a lot of people have shared theirs recently.
It's on the premise that WWE can hire anyone they want despite other commitments (say TNA for instance) and everyone involved is healthy and medically cleared to compete. The show would be longer than usual with all the pyro and ott stage shows and entrances you'd expect at the biggest wrestling show of all time.
Ok here's my personal dream Wrestlemania card:
Battle Royal for Cruiserweight Championship:
Sammy Zyane vs Sin Cara vs Tyson Kidd vs Justin Gabriel vs Hunico vs Primo vs Epico vs Yoshi Tatsu vs Curt Hawkins vs Fandango vs Rey Mysterio vs Adrian Neville vs Xavier Woods vs Funaki vs Shame Helms vs Dean Malenko vs Ritchie Steamboat vs Grandmaster Sexay vs Billy Kidman vs Essa Rios vs Tajiri vs Ultimo Dragon vs Lance Storm
I've included some up-and-coming cruiserweights aswell as stars of the past. The show opener is a Pinfalls/ Submission only Battle Royal. The key in this match is that everyone gets at least one big spot. I'd have a runtime of 20 minutes, with most of the older guys being eliminated first. I'd book the final 3 to be Kidd, Zaine and Sin Cara, with Sammy Zaine (sp?) eventually winning the match; being crowned the brand new WWE Cruiserweight Champion! Runtime 20 minutes. Backstage promos from Santino Marella, Mick Foley, Goldust, David Otunga, 3MB, R-Truth and Alex Riley.
These would all be spread out throughout the entire night. Mainly to get guys on-screen who I haven't booked in maches. Wrestlemania 28 did this really well.
Sheamus vs Randy Orton
Gets two big superstars on the card right near the beginning of the show to keep viewers. I'd have Orton turn heel around Survivor Series and enter a personal feud with his former friend Sheamus. After several months' build up, this match would be the big pay-off with Orton coming out on-top. Runtime 20 minutes.
MMA Match:
Brock Lesnar vs Alberto Del Rio
Lesnar is someone who would work perfectly with Del Rio's MMA background which doesn't get shown enough on TV. I'd have this be extremely technical with various kicks and strikes from both wrestlers. I'd have them trade several submission holds before Lesnar wins with the Kumara Lock after Ricardo throws in the towel for ADR. After the match Heyman cuts a backstage promo on how Lesnar has been mistreated by WWE for billing so low on the card; tonight everyone will learn why Brock Lesnar is WWE's headline wrestler... Runtime 15 minutes.Tag Championship:
Rhodes Scholars vs Prime Time Players (C) vs The Usos vs The New Age Outlaws vs The Wyatt Family vs The Kings Of Wrestling
Another elimination match (a personal favourite of mine!), eventually I'd have Team Rhode Scholars leave with the straps. Standard tag team elimination match with NAO being eliminated first. It's a 12 man match; so we won't get to see every single wrestle shine, but the emphasis will be on Rhodes Scholars, KOR and PTP. Runtime 17 minutes.Christian vs The Bigshow
I'd have this one being built up since the Royal Rumble, with Christian finally beating Bishow. Remember it was Bigshow who injured Christian a while ago and nothing ever became of the angle. Have a spot when Christian kicks out of a monstrous chokeslam; reverses a Final Cut into an KillSwitch. This would lead into a main event push for Christian post Wrestlemania.
Bret Hart vs Hulk Hogan
Ok ok ok. I know what you're thinking. And you're right. 20 years too late. And I honestly don't care. I'd rather see this match happen with both men out-of-shape and in their current state then never happen at all! It would be trading punches, wristlocks, headlocks, nerve holds; with Bret eventually getting the victory. The worst thing is, I'd like to see a rematch with Hogan getting the win back. I know I suck, but it's what I want to see. The promos leading up to this would be ace. Runtime 6 minutes.
The Shield vs Miz, Triple H and Kane (with Ric Flair)
At Survivor Series prior, I'd have The Shield savagely beat Ric Flair to a pulp; causing his friends Miz and Triple H to come to his aid. This leads to a series of one-on-one matches involving the Shield and Miz/ Triple H with both sides trading victories. In the build up to Wrestlemania, the feud has got personal, with The Shield invading Triple H's home simular to how HHH did to Orton a few year's back. The match would have The Sheild win by pinning Triple H after a triple powerbomb. Afterwards The Shield celebrate in the ring and cut a promo on how there will never be anyone who can stand in their way... Runtime 18 minutes.
Chris Jericho vs Curtis Axel
Have a personal feud be built up simular to Jericho's feud with Fandango last year. They'd be a spot where Jericho does that thing where he jumps on the top turnbuckle but turns around and hits the other opponent on the apron (in this case Paul Heyman) I'd have Jericho kick out of all of Axel's attempts; Jericho mails the CodeBreaker and LionSault, only for Axel to kick out. Axel hits a hudge clotheline to the back of the head, neckbreaker and modified PerfectPlex. Jericho kicks out, shocking Axel; as Axel screams at the referee, Jericho pulls the BreakDown out and locks in the Walls for the victory. After the match Axel assults Jericho causing the likes of Arn Anderson, Finlay, Jamie Noble etc to come out to try and pull Axel off of Jericho's unconscious body. Runtime 25 minutes.
Bo Dallas vs Bray Wyatt
I really like both wrestlers; it's my dream Wrestlemania; so it's going on the bill! Being brothers they obviously know each other so well; so could put on a really good match. Could be a bit of a surprise show stealer. Runtime 8 minutes.Mark Henry vs Big E Langston
Standard bigman match. Power moves all the way with Big E winning with a giant Big Ending. Runtime 8 minutes.
Intercontinental Championship
Evan Bourne vs Ted DiBiase vs Kofi Kingston (c)
I'd try and showcase each wrestler as best as possible, show off as many moves from their movesets as possible. This isn't a "tell the story" match, it's another high spot match. Evan Bourne would be the eventual winner; with Kofi refusing to shake his hand leading to the long awaited heel turn after WM...
Paige vs Kaitlyn (C)
Standard Divas match. Kaitlyn retains.
Tonnes Of Funk babyface segment.
Popular with the kids. Need a bit of a toilet break. Runtime 5 minutes.
Vince McMahon & Mason Ryan vs Bruno Sammartino & Ryback
Build up writes itself. McMahon and Sammartino hate each other in a feud; after Vince challenges Bruno to a match on RAW and gets a cheeky roll up win, we get this match at Wrestlemania with both men having a younger wrestler on their side to avoid the older men being in the ring. Match ends with Bruno getting Vince to submit to the bearhug. I know it's another car crash match, but I'm the guy who enjoyed Sting vs Hogan at BFG a couple of years ago!
Shawn Michaels vs The Rock
Another one I've dreamed of since I was a kid. I'd have HBK get a victory over The Rock at Royal Rumble (in a stipulation where the winner becomes a WWE Executive; gaining power in WWE). The big rematch at Wrestlemania would be a similar match to the one Rock has with Austin at WM28. Rock gets the big win and both men shake hands after the match.
CM Punk vs Stone Cold Steve Austin
The match we've all wanted to see. Start building around SummerSlam mand have a tag team match at the December PPV with Austin getting the pinfall on Punk after a Stunner. At Wrestlemania we get both wrestlers giving it 100%, both trading their signature moves whilst telling the story of past vs present.
Austin hits a Stunner on Punk, only for Lesnar to come in an hit the F5 to Austin, allowing Punk to hit the GTS. Team Heyman celebrate. Fans boo with displeasure at the "WCW-Like" finish. Runtime 30 minutes.
World:Daniel Bryan vs Dolph Ziggler (C)
The show stealer. This is going to be the wrestling clinic with pretty much everything you've ever imagined taking place in one match. Plenty of Dragon Suplexes, Tiger Drivers, Oscar Street Cutters and moves we haven't seen in a long time. Bryan kicks out of a top turnbuckle ZigZag and hits the Cattle Mutilation to win the World Championship! Runtime 40 minutes.The Undertaker vs Sting
Again another dream match of time. Undertaker picks up the victory following a Tombstone. I don't need to go into any detail because you all know how the match would look. Both men look strong and shake hands after the match. After Sting says in an interview that he isn't done with the Deadman.
Brock Lesnar and Heyman are seen watching this match on their screen in Lesnar's dressing room. The audience see this during the mach on the pop-up promo window, teasing a Taker - Lesnar feud post Mania. Runtime 15 minutes.
John Cena (C) vs Wade Barrett
This would be a real "slobber knocker" as JR would say, hard hitting power moves with both men's ability being brought to the table. Trades of various big moves. Ends with Wade kicking out of an AA and hitting the Ball Hammer to Cena. PPV goes off air with Wade Barrett celebrating with the WWE Championship.


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Thought I'd pass this along since there are those that live in that Southern Indiana/Northern Kentucky/Cincy market.
Bengals blacked out once again
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on October 11, 2011, 1:35 PM EDT
APThe Bengals are one of the surprising stories of this young NFL year. While Ive enjoyed watching their progress, fans in Cincinnati arent exactly jumping on the bandwagon.
The Bengals announced Tuesday that this weeks game against the Colts will be blacked out, via Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The news isnt a surprise because Cincinnati hasnt been remotely close to selling a game out thus far. The team has been blacked out for seven straight weeks.
Carson Palmer will be able to watch the team via DirecTV in Los Angeles.


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Just off I-10, this Covina hotel is in the Los Angeles suburbs, 3 miles from the Raging Waters water park. Ontario Airport is 18 miles from the hotel; downtown Los Angeles is 25 miles away.
Complimentary breakfast buffet
An outdoor pool is paired with a spa tub. A complimentary breakfast buffet is available daily, and a steakhouse serves lunch and dinner. The hotel offers complimentary daytime shuttle service within a 5-mile radius.
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Facing the courtyard and pool, suites feature two TVs, separate living rooms, and wet bars with microwaves, refrigerators, and coffeemakers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
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An outdoor pool and spa tub are in a tropical courtyard. A fitness center is also on site. Guests can start the day with a complimentary breakfast buffet. The on-site Hamilton Steakhouse is open for lunch and dinner.
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Titanium Dioxide Effects on Body
What effect does titanium dioxide have on the body when ingested from welding metals? What health related issues can it cause? Is it dangerous for you to inhale on a daily basis?
There have been animal studies and limited human studies linking ultrafine titanium dioxide with lung cancer, but the evidence is weak. Listed below are two documents that contain relevant information about your question:
Evaluation of Health Hazard and Recommendations for Occupational Exposure to Titanium Dioxide
"NIOSH currently has no recommended exposure limit (REL) for TiO2 and classifies it as a potential occupational carcinogen [emphasis mine]. This recommendation was based on the observation of lung tumors (nonmalignant) in a chronic inhalation study in rats at 250 mg/m3 of fine TiO2 [Lee et al. 1985, 1986a] (Chapter 3)."
The NIOSH report goes on to state, "The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has reviewed the relevant animal and human data for assessing the carcinogenicity of TiO2 and has reached the following conclusions.
"First, the tumorigenic effects of TiO2 exposure in rats appear not to be chemical specific or a direct action of the chemical substance itself. Rather, these effects appear to be a function of particle size and surface area acting through a secondary genotoxic mechanism associated with persistent inflammation.
"Second, current evidence indicates that occupational exposures to low concentrations of TiO2 produce a negligible risk of lung cancer in workers. On the basis of these findings, NIOSH has determined that insufficient evidence exists to designate TiO2 as a 'potential occupational carcinogen' at this time. NIOSH will reconsider this determination if further relevant evidence is obtained. However, evidence of tumorigenicity in rats at high exposure concentrations warrants the use of prudent health-protective measures for workers until we have a more complete understanding of the possible health risks.
"Therefore, NIOSH recommends exposure limits for fine and ultrafine TiO2 to minimize any risks that might be associated with the development of pulmonary inflammation and cancer."
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The abstract for the article, Pulmonary effects of welding fumes: Review of worker and experimental animal studies is a review of existing human (occupational settings) and animal studies which finds the following:
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(UPDATED COVERAGE, 12:20 p.m.) Dole Foods Co. Inc. voluntarily recalled more than 1,000 cases of bagged salads distributed under Kroger's Fresh Selection label and Wal-Mart's Marketside label because of possible listeria contamination.
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All of the products have use-by dates of June 19, according to a June 23 news release from Dole, Monterey, Calif. Dole officials doubt any of the products remained available at retail at the point it issued the recall. Salad were distributed in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, according to the release.
The recall was not posted on the Food and Drug Administration recall list until midday June 25.
Marty Ordman, Dole's vice president of marketing and brand development, said Dole notified all of the retailers who had received the products during the weekend of June 23-24.
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