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Ben wrote:Yes its a conundrum.
Unless we become an ariya then really the only option is returning as a human being. Given the chances of a putthujana returning as a human being are infintessimally small, then perhaps we should be focusing on striving for the first stage of awakening, sotapatti magga and phala.
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I was delicate, excessively delicate. In my father's dwelling three lotus ponds were made purposely for me. Blue lotuses bloomed in one, red in another, and white in the third. I used no sandalwood that was not of Kaasi.[I0] My turban, tunic, dress and cloak were all from Kaasi. Night and day a white parasol was held over me so that I might not be touched by heat or cold, dust, leaves or dew."
"There were three palaces built for me-one for the cold season, one for the hot season, one for the rainy season. During the four rainy months, I lived in the palace for the rainy season, entertained by female musicians, without coming down from the palace. Just as in the houses of others, food from the husks of rice together with sour gruel is given to the slaves and workmen, even so, in my father's dwelling, food with rice and meat was given to the slaves and workmen."
"Monks, there are these two searches: ignoble search & noble search. And what is ignoble search? There is the case where a person, being subject himself to birth, seeks [happiness in] what is likewise subject to birth. Being subject himself to aging... illness... death... sorrow... defilement, he seeks [happiness in] what is likewise subject to illness... death... sorrow... defilement.
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Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson has had talks in London with the Policing Minister.
Mr Macpherson joined his Dorset counterpart, Martyn Underhill, at a meeting with Damian Green at Westminster.
They raised a number of topics during their hour-long session, including Neighbourhood Justice Panels.
Mr Macpherson said: "Both Martyn and I support Neighbourhood Justice Panels. They have been piloted in Swindon and I have now commissioned them to be rolled out across Wiltshire.
"Martyn and I spoke to the minister about NJPs and about how the role of the panels could be extended."
Neighbourhood Justice Panels are part of the restorative justice field for which PCCs are now responsible.
Mr Macpherson awarded £72,600 from his Innovation Fund last summer to the Centre for Justice Innovation to extend the panels to several towns in Wiltshire.
The project aims to tackle anti-social behaviour and low level crime. It sees offenders meeting face to face those who have been affected by their actions, with community volunteers involved in the process.
The Commissioners went on to raise with the minister their concerns about court closures.
They also discussed funding for so-called appropriate adults to support people taken into police custody who are vulnerable or suffering mental illness.


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From selfies to shutdowns to strikes, 2013 has been quite a year.
We always know change is coming and news will be made, but seriously, could any of us have known when the first fresh moments of the year wafted in shortly past that magical hour on Jan. 1, 2013, that there would be quite so much … much?
Well, there was, and without further ado, here are 50 thing we know now that we didn't around this same time last year.
We didn't know that …
1 History would repeat itself with a shutdown of the federal government that resulted in … nothing, except perhaps our increased disillusionment with our elected leaders.
2 It wouldn't be the Republicans to stop Obamacare; it would be lousy software.
3 BART workers would go on strike, and Bay Area residents would want to tie union members and management to the tracks.
4 We'd learn that the NSA has been eavesdropping on our phone calls and social media posts, plus doing a whole lot of spying and prying, thanks to Edward Snowden, who dropped the bombshell and then went looking for refuge anywhere not in the United States.
5 The phrase "Boston Strong" could evoke such emotion. It was coined after two brothers set off bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
6 Television would become obsessed by fairy tales.
7 Hannah Montana would take an unfortunate turn onto the Jersey Turnpike and have the world — including our grandparents — talking about "twerking."
8 Selfies, the act of taking your own photo with your smartphone and posting it on social media, would become the latest self-absorption.
9 Pope Benedict would take early retirement and his replacement, Pope Francis, left, would be such a breath of fresh air that even atheists would sing his praises.
10 There would be some good transportation news with opening a fourth bore through the Caldecott Tunnel and the christening of a new Bay Bridge, bad bolts notwithstanding.
11 Actress Jodie Foster and Olympic gold medalist skater Brian Boitano would finally end the speculation about their choices of romantic partners, and nobody was much surprised by either.
12 State after state would begin to allow same-sex marriage after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to stop them.
15 The towering "Duck Dynasty" would start to look a little like the Romanov Dynasty, threatening to topple after patriarch Phil Robertson took the duck call from his lips to denounce homosexuality and wax nostalgic about "Song of the South."
16 Celebrity chef Paula Deen would lose her job, her sponsorships and much of her audience after admitting in a deposition that she had, long ago, used the N-word.
19 Lance Armstrong would finally come clean, admitting to Oprah that he used performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France and other races, resulting in landfills overflowing with yellow "Live Strong" bracelets.
22 Collegiate football player Manti Te'o would learn that his dead girlfriend was neither dead nor a girl nor a friend.
23 The Super Bowl would be the Harbaugh Bowl, with 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, left, facing brother John's team, the Ravens, in a squeaker that left the Niners in the dark.
24 President Barack Obama would be sworn in for a second term, but it was first lady Michelle Obama's inaugural luncheon eye-roll, directed at Speaker of the House John Boehner, that had tongues wagging.
25 We'd forget all about doing it Gangnam Style in favor of the Harlem Shake.
26 We'd suddenly realize that the 10th anniversary of the Iraq War, the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, and the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination would all be coming at us in the same year.
29 Three women, missing for a decade, would be discovered alive in a Cleveland house where they had been imprisoned and abused. Their captor, Ariel Castro, later would be convicted on multiple counts, but would die in prison of self-administered strangulation.
30 Our heroes would be a chemistry teacher turned meth dealer ("Breaking Bad") and assorted zombies ("Walking Dead").
20 We'd fall in love with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who gave us his take on David Bowie's classic "Space Oddity," complete with stunning visuals and his guitar playing, from the International Space Station.
21 Justin Timberlake would be hot again, Brittany Spears would be talented again, and Justin Bieber would be neither of those things, and Anne Frank wouldn't have been a Belieber.
27 The IRS would get a little too intrusive by targeting right-wing, anti-abortion and tea party groups, much to the delight of tax dodgers everywhere, who figured it was less attention on them.
28 The Boy Scouts of America would drop its ban on gay Scouts, but would still refuse gay Scout leaders.
32 Thousands would die and thousands more be left with nothing, after a horrific typhoon named Haiyan swept across the Philippines and Vietnam.
33 Actress Angelina Jolie would make a stunning revelation that because she carries a gene that increases her chance of breast cancer, she had undergone a double mastectomy.
34 Our long national nightmare would come to a close when Twinkies returned to store shelves.
35 We would never go back to the "Blue Bayou" someday after learning that Linda Ronstadt's singing voice has been silenced by Parkinson's disease.
36 A jet carrying more than 300 people would crash at San Francisco International Airport, and would lead to the deaths of three people.
39 George Zimmerman would be acquitted of murdering Trayvon Martin in a case of neighborhood watch gone wrong.
42 "Sharknado," a made-for-TV movie by Antioch's own Anthony Ferrante, would have otherwise intelligent people discussing the possibilities of a tornado dropping sharks on unsuspecting B-list actors.
40 U.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning would be found not guilty of the most serious charge against him — aiding the enemy — for giving classified secrets to WikiLeaks. He would be found guilty of several other charges, however.
41 Mayors could be so sleazy, from former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner's wandering eyes and hands to Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's drug-and-alcohol-fueled crazies.
43 We'd learn that football is a rough sport not only on the field but in the locker room, as second-year lineman Jonathan Martin, a Stanford grad, would leave the Miami Dolphins and seek counseling for what he said was bullying at the hands of veteran offensive lineman Richie Incognito.
37 Jesse Jackson Jr. would be spending 30 months in jail after pleading guilty to diverting more than $750,000 in campaign funds to luxury items for himself and his wife.
38 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry would make a sarcastic suggestion that Syria avoid an invasion by voluntarily turning over its chemical weapons arsenal, and the country would take him up on it.
44 Swimmer Diana Nyad, 64, would swim into history while showing that age doesn't have to matter as she swam from Cuba to Florida in about 53 hours.
45 UC Berkeley would be rocked twice, once by an explosion caused by copper thieves, and then by its football team's dismal showing.
46 "Going Full Vitter," meaning forcing all elected government officials, staff and administrative heads to pay for their own health insurance without any federal subsidies, would have our elected leaders worrying, which is not a bad thing, as far as we're concerned.
47 Despite a lot of talk and debate, gun control would remain little more than something to argue about.
18 Riding in a limo would seem a lot less cool after two limos caught fire, one with tragic results.
13 The U.S. Postal Service would fail to deliver on its promise to stop home delivery on Saturdays.
14 We'd learn, perhaps against our will, what the fox says.
48 A new heir to the British throne, George, would arrive, showing royals Prince William and Kate to be quite the normal, average parents.
49 A new heir to the well-oiled Kardashian publicity juggernaut would arrive, North West, showing that Kim and Kanye are far from normal, average parents.
31 Virtual farmers would abandon their cyber fields to play Candy Crush.
17 A grumpy faced cat would make its way into so many Internet posts and photos.
50 That we'd say goodbye to so many of our favorite people, including Patti Page, Pauline "Dear Abby" Phillips, Huell Howser, Ed Koch, Van Cliburn, Bonnie Franklin, Roger Ebert, Margaret Thatcher, Annette Funicello, Jonathan Winters, George Jones, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Jean Stapleton, Deacon Jones, James Gandolfini, Cory Monteith, Slim Whitman, Helen Thomas, Dennis Farina, Eileen Brennan, Karen Black, Joy Covey, Scott Carpenter, Nelson Mandela, Peter O'Toole, Paul Walker, Tom "Billy Jack" Laughlin and Joan Fontaine.


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American Idol and Cupcake Hero collide…
After taking a month off of cupcake hero, I'm back. This cupcake isn't a creative recipe, but it does use cocoa powder! I have some other more creative ideas brewing in my head that I want to try out for another entry. BUT, I thought it was fitting to submit my Idol finale cupcakes. This is my go-to chocolate cupcake recipe. I actually got the recipe from the CH founder herself. I always add another level of chocolate by throwing in some chocolate chips at the end. They melt just enough to give a fudgey center to the cupcake. This recipe is so good and always turns out perfectly. My little sister has also made them with great success.
I threw these together for an American Idol finale party that I'm going to tonight. I've been a David Cook fan from the beginning. There was just something different about him that I was drawn to.
After last night's performances, I'd have to say that I think David Archuletta is going to win. While this makes me sad, I know David Cook will get a record deal and he'll be okay. I personally don't think David Archuletta has what it takes to be a pop star. His voice and style lends himself more towards signing for Disney movies or at King's Island or something like that. David Cook on the other hand could sell records today. Heck he could have started selling records after he performed Billy Jean a couple weeks ago. Although I do agree with Cooky critics that he may have peaked too early…
I whipped up some cream cheese frosting and added blue and silver sprinkles. And little David heads to the cupcakes. Hubby said the heads were kinda creepy, but I think they're cute. I would have just put all David Cook heads on, but I figured some people at the party might not appreciate it.
Chocolate Cupcakes – recipe from Quirky Cupcake
Makes 12 to 15 cupcakes
1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour – I use King Arthurs White Whole Wheat Flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – I used Ghirardelli cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil – I used 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup applesuace
1 cup cold water
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons vinegar
3/4 cup chocolate chips + 1 Tbsp flour
To make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a 12-cupcake tin with foil or paper liners and set aside. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. In a 2-cup measuring cup, measure and mix together the oil, water, and vanilla.
Mix the chocolate chips and flour in a ziploc bag or tupperware container. Shake until chips are coated by flour. This is prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cupcake while baking.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the baking pan and mix the batter with a fork or a small whisk. When the batter is smooth, add the vinegar and stir quickly. There will be pale swirls in the batter where the baking soda and the vinegar are reacting. Stir just until the vinegar is evenly distributed throughout the batter. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Working quickly, distribute the batter into the foil- or paper-lined 12-cupcake tin. If you have leftover batter (depending on how high you fill the liners) you can make a few extra cupcakes by using a few foil liners on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes. Set the cupcakes on a wire rack for 10 minutes to cool in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting
4 oz cream cheese at room temp – I used Tofutti Better than Cream Cheese
1/2 stick butter at room temp – I used Earth Balance
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
powdered sugar
Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
Add vanilla extract.
Slowly add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
5 Responses to "American Idol and Cupcake Hero collide…"
Hilarious Jen! And to use one of my own recipes. Pure genius. 😛
So funny! My friend said the exact same thing you did… down the david on disney! GMTA! You'll have to update us on who wins the cupcake idol (ie which david has the least cupcakes eate LOL)
I just can not get over David A's big cheesy grin. LOL Wonderful looking cupppy cakes.
those are great!! question, how does using white wheat flour affect the cupcakes? whenever i try this with my baking it makes things so dense so i don't bother with modifying cupcakes anymore.
The King Arthur's white wheat flour is the only flour I use. I've never had a problem with it.


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A Small, Elegant Manhattan Apartment in Blue
Once the house was framed out, Robinson's team added various flotsam and jetsam: a strip of fence, boards from a palette, a sheet of tin. "I thought the best way to approach building the house was going out and finding the objects, which is how the kids would have done it themselves," he says. "We had two guys spend a week just driving around with a box truck. They found wood from old shacks falling apart, there was a power house that they were able to pull tin off, they collected old palettes."
"One of the big inspirations for the design came from a house I grew up in. My dad was a contractor, and we lived off the grid. He would save whatever leftover materials they had from other projects, and he built on these additional rooms. It was all properly built, but there was a hippie feel. I wanted to capture something similar."
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My List with One Month to Go
Well it's one month to my birthday, and I haven't updated my list in quite a while. I blame it on the Boston weather. March and April are so grey and nasty, it's hard to be motivated to do anything.
Here's where I stand. We post-poned our Europe trip due to financial reasons. I'm hoping it'll happen next year once we get our kitchen renovation paid off.
As for the working out. Well that hasn't gone so well. I haven't worked out 3x/week at all, so I won't him my goal of 6 times…
My D40 manual has been collecting dust. I need to get it back out during this last month… The craft project referred to in #8 is making progress. It's not complete and I don't think it will be complete in time. But I will get it done!
I'm glad to say that I've gotten my wrist problems figured out. Well somewhat. I went to get an Electromyography (EMG) to check for carpal tunnel. Luckily, I have very healthy nerves and no carpal tunnel. So I will be starting physical therapy for my tendonitis soon.
As far as sending baked goods goes, I completed that one! I sent baked goods to both our moms for Mother's Day. I really want to keep up the habit of sending baked goods to friends/family.
And then there was the reading… I tried. I really did. I just don't like to read. Hubby reads all the time. Sometimes he is even reading multiple books at once. But I just don't like it. I am rereading HP6 in preparation for the movie to come out soon.
I planned a girls night and will do so again. I also have sent 4 birthday cards so far. It turns out most of my family has birthdays in the fall. I have one more I can send at the end of the month to get my 5.
Order Denver trip plane tix by 12/31
2 Order Europe trip plane tix – postponed trip
Start kitchen remodel
Make creme brulee
5 Work out 3x/wk for 6 wks (one / two / three / four / five / six)
Eat no french fries for a month (and I LOVE french fries)
7 Read my D40 manual, and start applying what I'm learning from it – started
8 Finish the major craft project I started 2 years ago
Go to a dr about my wrist
Send baked goods to family/friends (one / two / three)
11 Read 1 book/month (Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June) – started
Learn to ski
Plan/Host a girls night (in or out)
13.5 Send at least 5 birthday cards (
one / two / three / four / five) – started
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I love list and the satisfaction I get from drawing a line through an item on it! Sometimes I'll add an item that I've accomplished that was on it just to mark through it! I'm weird like that! 🙂
Thanks for visiting my blog and the nice comment! You've got some great stuff here. I still want to try the chocolate dipped meringues. Oh, and your right the must try list….out of CONTROL! 🙂
Oops, I meant lists and added an item that WASN'T on the list! I'm a dork! I need to proof read before I hit publish!
I have to admit that I do the same thing about adding things to the list that I've already done just so I can then cross it off. Hubby jokes that I should always start my lists with "write this list" just so I can immediately mark something off.
I love your list, I need to read my D40 manual as well.
Jen, you now have less than 2 weeks till your birthday.
At work yesterday, our VP suggested we need to delegate more, and if we delegate things, the unimportant things will fall off the table.
Trying to help. Delegate your reading to Lnz. She loves to read and gets bored when she reads a book for the 3rd or 4th time. Give her a book to read for you and then have her explain the book…you would accomplish multiple things at once, keep Lnz from getting bored, spend quality time listening to her, and accomplish something on your list by delegating.
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Burnzone & Serenity Valley are tied at 3 games each. Burnzone looks to have the advantage so far in game 7.
900 lb Gorilla swept Nashville & is awaiting the winner.
Mass Probation & Belfast are 2nd round opponents.
Strong Badia upset Xiongnu in 7 games.
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Nice pass, DJ. Horrible miss before, though
How does a PG not know the SHOT CLOCK? Damn!
Ben Hansbrough has as many assists this year as Tyler.
A Gerald Green fan who now finds himself rooting for the Suns.
I was pretty excited to get DJ in the off-season. Now he might be my least fav. Pacer of all time.
That's 3 straight posessions DJ's D killed us. Dude is making my blood pressure rise.
We can't afford to have him play in the playoffs...
Roy Hibberts offense is about as good as DJ Augustins defense.
yeah- dj is horrible. i thought he would be a solid help off the bench- but he has hurt the team far, far more than he has helped this year.
This rookie point guard is amazing.
I like the timeout philosophy of the Blazers coach. Much better than Vogels. He has effectively stopped 2 runs of ours so far, this could make 3.
Potentially that is very kind.
Stephenson is a decent rebounder for a Guard.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
love love LOVE Lance's rebounding
Good ball movement
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
OK, I have figured it out. I hope Roy and Frank do as well. If Roy goes quickly, he usually scores. When he holds it. looks around, "goes to work", he is awful. Pretty simple really
That was some good shot creating by Lance.....drive to the hoop....Hibbert clears out and Lance passes to him....too bad Hibbert wasnt ready for it.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
Aldridge is not a good matchup for West.
Everytime that Lance drives to the hoop....he's gonna pass the ball out....everyone should be ready to shoot the ball in those cases.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
I like the hybrid zone/man D we have been running, I just hope it doesn't hurt our rebounding.


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Whether you're using your work computer at a large corporation or just surfing the net on your Smartphone, cybersecurity hazards are lurking in virtually endless corners of technology.
Thomas Johnson, AVP for strategic initiatives at Webster University, is working to combat those cyberthreats. Among multiple programs in development at the university, he is leading the implementation of a new graduate degree program in cyberspace systems security, which the school hopes to begin offering this fall. "Cybersecurity is a serious problem, so there are a lot of job opportunities in this growing field," Johnson notes.
The program will include courses on viruses, threat detection and the cyberspace infrastructure for the power grid. "We will teach students about viruses that affect the power grid and ways to protect it," Johnson says. Other classes will deal with the policies and ethics related to cybercrime, the forensics of cyberspace, and more. "They will be learning to solve problems that have existed since the Internet started," Johnson explains. "The net was built with no security. It is this totally unregulated environment. This makes it easy for people to use; and today the whole country relies upon the ability to communicate and pass information over it. It's a critical infrastructure that has made our country one of the strongest in world; but at the same time, it is our Achilles' heel because we can be attacked by people using worms and bugs."
Trojans, worms and spear phishing are among the most common cyberthreats, Johnson notes. For example, spear phishing preys on a user responding to a link that connects to what looks like a real website, such as a bank page requesting to check password information. In reality, the website is a fake copy and the user can be taken advantage of by the aggressor.
These cyberthreats are extremely costly, especially for corporations—to the tune of about $20 billion—so the security need is great, Johnson says. And it creates a large demand in the job market for students with cyberskills. "We anticipate at least 120,000 vacancies in the corporate and private sectors." For instance, the U. S. government is estimated to have 20,000 positions for cybersecurity professionals, with the Department of Defense aiming to hire 1,000 in the specialized field. At the same time, Johnson continues, the number of students studying computer science is dropping—from 60,000 in 2004 to 39,000 in 2010. So Webster University hopes to help swing that number in a positive direction with its new program.
Additional degrees in the works include national security and digital forensics. "These initiatives enable us to focus on systems engineering as an emerging area of study at Webster," Johnson says. "We're just really excited and grateful for a faculty that is developing programs to help keep our nation's computers secure."


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Buon giorno from 1 degrees C pitch black Wetherby UK
On this page http://www.ikogroup.co.uk/Products/Flat-Roofing/Cold-Applied-Liquid-Systems/Roof-Waterproofing---Detailing/ I need to add this sentence
**Liquid Roofing Roof Waterproofing & Detailing**
but with a carriage return (not using
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Illustrated here http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc53/zymurgy_bucket/h1-iko-css-solution-valid.jpg and detailed here is the css solution i conjoured up:

Liquid RoofingRoof Waterproofing & Detailing

So my question is please:
"Is this ok as stable fix or could it trigger glitches etc?"
Grazie tanto,David
off topic - How do make sure something you enter in these posts stays invisible to search engines. For example if i didnt want the term coconut juice to get indexed what could i do?
Question for anyone, please: Why would one NOT want to use a
 tag in that situation? What is the down-side or violation?
Buona sera...
You have to THINK to yourself...hey if i can put inline styles.. why couldn't i just add an opt in class?
As far as glitches goes... well there is ONE big one. That is no matter what you change your style sheets to in the future, your inline style will apply (inline overrides everything!!). Trust me, this is not something you want.
The BR solution is NOT a bad idea.. and may even be combined with what you have here but again, you have to THINK: do the breaks have meaning? ( you have used SPANS, but I call those LAZY SPANS. Lazy in that the separation could be aesthetic or semi-semantic.) The break may seem minor .. but it's not.
Take my own personal site for example:
RAY MESSINA <--this the brand and my identity ( I cant be anyone else w/o legal recourse) Marketing & Design <-- this is what i do ( but I have also been a copywriter, web designer, photog, illustrator (struggling) , interpreter (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian) , front-end dev, and (almost) bio-chemimst.. lets not ebven go into hobbies)however my LLC reads: RAY MESSINA Marketing & Design
WITH ALL STYLES OFF (and this is how you begin to think) RAY MESSINA Marketing & Design
is NOT the same as
RAY MESSINA Marketing & Design.
Since I believe the latter represents MY case best, I do the following:

<big>Co Name</big>
Company function

So basically with styles OFF , you STILL get the "semi-semantic" break, there is still a distinction between the BRAND and the service provided and it still an H1 ( or DIV) of the whole line for TRUE semantics. If you dont need the break when styles are off then dont use the BR, as the same can be achieved by the rule: .logo big{display:block; }
I hope you see what I am getting at here
[quote="Zygoma"]On this page http://www.ikogroup.co.uk/Products/Flat-Roofing/Cold-Applied-Liquid-Systems/Roof-Waterproofing---Detailing/ I need to add this sentence
"Is this ok as stable fix or could it trigger glitches etc?"[/quote]
The big problem is that it makes no sense with styles turned off, as it just says
Liquid RoofingRoof Waterproofing & Detailing
Liquid RoofingRoof Waterproofing & Detailing
and you haven't even got a break between the words. As ronpat says, what's so wrong with using
? If you can't do that then I would be tempted to put in something along the lines of
 -
between the two lines (in addition to what you've got), to force a break when styles are disabled (equally, you could put a
 inside the , which would then only be applied when CSS is disabled).
How do make sure something you enter in these posts stays invisible to search engines. For example if i didnt want the term coconut juice to get indexed what could i do?
The simple solution is not to mention coconut juice. We have had a number of cases where developers have asked questions on here and it has come back to bite them when their clients have searched for relevant terms and either (i) the Sitepoint thread asking about how to achieve the goal outranks the site itself or (ii) the Sitepoint thread asking about how to achieve the goal is visible in the SERPs and shows that the developer was, shall we say, being optimistic when he was touting his work to the client. We don't particularly want either of those scenarios to play out, but nor do we want to spend our time going back and editing long-dead threads to remove key phrases or URLs that connect it with an angry client's site.
You may prefer to mock up a dummy page that replicates the problem you are having but using different words/themes, so that you never need to use the client's site's phrases here in the discussions. If you can host the site on a staging server while it's under construction so that you don't need to give out the real URL, even better. If you need to refer to a problem on a live site but don't want to risk your reputation by publishing the URL here then that is one situation where we might allow a bit.ly type link.[/ot]
EXCELLENT EXAMPLES!!! I had to read it at least twice before it began to gel, but once it did, WOW! Makes very keen sense. Thank you, d_p and Stevie!


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This doesn't make sense to me.
Any suggestions?
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And yes, my cache is cleared, my favorites are deleted and I've re-started.
This doesn't make sense to me.
Any suggestions?
Weird - thought I'd give it one last try and now it works.
Why on earth did you delete your favorites?
I don't know what that's supposed to do, or when you should do it, but I was desperate and willing to try anything.
This may be a stupid question, but has the site been down the last couple of days..........or were you all avoiding me?
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Did you try turning the Mac on?
Maybe some some jazz, candle light, a nice dinner? Or would Skaut get angry and say that all of those things are too cliche?


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Matthew Aaron Todd, 37, of Alliance (formerly of Salem), died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday upon arrival in the emergency room of Alliance Community Hospital after becoming ill at home.
He was born on July 16, 1975, in Salem to Eugene Todd and the late Sherrill Ann (Hudson) Todd.
He moved to Smith Township in 1998 from Salem. He was a 1994 graduate of Salem High School. He was employed for the last 18 years at Ellyson Plumbing and Heating Company.
Matt will always be remembered for his desire to help those he loved and cared about. He had taken an active part in Boy Scouts Troop 55 in North Georgetown, and he kept up with his children's soccer, baseball, cheerleading and tae kwon do. He enjoyed to go shopping and buy old things to resell in his part-time business.
He is survived by his wife, the former Michele Lea Courtney, whom he married on July 11, 1998; his father and stepmother, Eugene and Diane Todd of Salem; his children, Aaron Matthew Todd and Kayleanne Courtney Todd of the home; sisters, Brandee Todd and Brittany Lynn, both of Salem; two stepsisters, Veronica Abry and Renee (Husband Eric) Dickman; stepgrandparents Edward and Betty Wonner of Alliance; nephews, Vincent and Christian Evans of Kentucky, Tyler Barretta of Pennsylvania, and Qwintyn, Urbyn and Taylor Courtney, all of Beloit; a niece, Aiden Lynn; his father and mother-in-law, Donald and Kathy Courtney of Beloit; and his sister/brothers-in-law, Lori Evans of Kentucky, Angie Barretta of Pennsylvania, and Randy (wife Shannon) Courtney of Beloit.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by grandparents Clara Clevenger and Ruth Thomas Hudson.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen and Sons Funeral Home, 1617 E. State St., Salem, with Pastor Glen Davidson of First Nazarene Church in Alliance officiating. The burial will immediately follow at Grandview Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to a college fund for Aaron and Kayleanne Todd. Please send to the Todd College Fund c/o POB 113, Salem, Ohio 44460-0113.
The obituary can be viewed and guest book signed at www.apgreenisenfh.com. (12-26-12)


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Bipolar Disorder (Children and Adolescents)
Treatment for children with bipolar
i have a 9 yr old grandson,living with me who shows every sign of bipolar, yet is being treated for adhd and sensory disorder. the meds he has been given are making his symptoms worse to the point that he has to leave school several times a week. iam looking for some alternatives other then the meds that he is taking. has been on strattera, tenex, adderall,and many more, most he has had reactions to and the others dont work. please help.
Hello and thank you for your question. My sincere apologies for my late reply. I'm sorry to hear about your grandson's challenges.
Regarding medications for bipolar disorder, according to most recent clinical recommendations, (Robert Kowatch, M.D., 2009), atypical antipsychotics (particularly aripiprazole and ziprasidone but also quetiapine, risperidone, olanzapine) or mood stabilizers (particularly valproate but also lithium, carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine) should be the first line of pharmacological intervention.
You didn't mention any of those medications so you may want to talk with your grandson's doctor about them. Furthermore, if a single medication is insufficient to manage symptoms, combinations of these are often used.
Because antidepressants (for co-occurring depression and anxiety) and psychostimulants (for co-occurring ADHD) pose a risk of activating manic symptoms, their adjunctive use in low, carefully monitored doses should only be considered after a child's mood has been stabilized via atypical antipsychotics/mood stabilizers. This may be important for your grandson's case as you only mentioned "strattera, tenex, adderall", which you noted "are making his symptoms worse." His mood has to be stabilized before meds for ADHD are used. Hope that helps!
Yours sincerely,
Nicholas Lofthouse, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry The Ohio State University Neuroscience Facility
Nicholas Lofthouse, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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Nintendo may bring Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask to the 3DS in North America.
Developer Level-5 has filed a trademark for the game in the US and may be saving an official announcement for E3, suggests Siliconera.
The same pattern of pre-E3 trademarks have previously occurred with Professor Layton and the Last Specter and Unwound Future.
Miracle Mask marks the fifth entry in the series. A sixth game is in development, along with Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, due out later this year in Japan.
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Rain, rain, come again? 2013 driest year on record in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. - Forget the old adage about April showers and May flowers.
Unseasonably warm weather has helped push Eugene's record dry spell deeper into the calendar year.
Only 6.54 inches of rain moistened rain gauges at the airport between January 1 and May 6, making 2013 the driest year in Eugene since record keeping started in 1890.
The long-term average for the same time period is 21.16 inches of rain.
Tyree Wilde at the National Weather Service in Portland said forecasters expect rain Sunday.
Still, it could take a deluge to catch up. Take a look at the 5 driest years on record:
- 6.54 inches (2013)
- 7.87 inches (2001)
- 9.52 inches (1908)
- 9.63 inches (2005)
- 9.86 inches (1920)
As for the water year, which started October 1, Eugene has had 25.88 inches of rain, 14.08 inches below normal.


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Large woodpeckers seem to ignite passions. The purported rediscovery of the ivory-billed woodpecker in 2005 enthralled not just birdwatchers and environmentalists but also a broad swath of the American public. Though the rediscovery has been extensively debated since its announcement (a controversy not helped by the quality of the video that serves as the only recorded evidence for the bird's existence), the uncertainty has only served to extend the interest in the bird. Indeed, the ivory-bill has inspired scientific papers, books, and movies about the bird and its history.
Tim Gallagher, who authored one of those books, was part of the team that reported the most recent sighting of the bird and announced its rediscovery eight years ago. The experience clearly fanned the flames of Gallagher's passion for elusive, large woodpeckers, as evidenced by his latest book Imperial Dreams. In the book, Gallagher describes his quest through Mexico's Sierra Madre to search for the imperial woodpecker—the largest woodpecker species ever known. It is related to the ivory-billed, but historically inhabited the Sierra Madre's open pine forests instead of the swampy, bottomland hardwood forests haunted by the ivory-bill.
As he seeks out old sightings through a landscaped that's been heavily altered by logging and drug-growing since World War II, Gallagher encounters rifle-toting narcotraficantes, burned-out houses, and a nearby rocket-propelled grenade attack in his quest to find any evidence of the imperial woodpecker. And while Gallagher hopes other searchers will follow in his footsteps in the search for this bird, he ends with this caution: "You stand a far better chance of getting killed in the Sierra Madre now than of ever seeing a pitoreal."


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The Best Love Advice From Our Favorite TV Husbands
"This puts the focus back on your partner," says Julie Hanks, LCSW, owner and executive director at Wasatch Family Therapy in Orem, UT. "You show you're committed to fixing the problem, rather than engaging in an all-out battle."
It doesn't matter if you'd rather watch Game of Thrones or even a funny cat video on YouTube—a statement like this can do wonders for a disagreement that's bound to take a long time to untangle (think: starting the house-hunting process or figuring out tax stuff). But make sure you do come back to the issue after the much-needed break, preferably setting a time to make sure it actually gets done, says Hanks.
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WHITEMARSH -- A few days ago, it didn't appear as though the Archbishop Carroll swim team would have an opponent for its scheduled meet day Sunday. As the meet began, Carroll's Olivia Snyder didn't anticipate swimming the 500 freestyle.
Luckily for both, last-minute schedule changes worked out.
Snyder, swimming out of lane 6, brought the outside smoke to win the 500 in the first time she's contested it all year, supplementing her earlier win in the 200 free and helping lead the Patriots to a 111-59 win over Bonner-Prendergast at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.
The Carroll boys also triumphed, 78-60, over Bonner-Prendie, which was drawn into the meet at the last minute when Cardinal O'Hara canceled. As a result, the meet was not counted as a Catholic League meet.
The times most certainly counted, and for a Carroll team that has just one league meet under its belts at this late juncture of the season, it was a crucial measuring stick.
Snyder impressed early on with her win in the 200 free, stopping the clock in 2 minutes, 17.52 seconds. Originally scheduled to swim the 100 free, she swapped with under-the-weather Gabby Niskanen to swim the 500 for the first time this season. The result was a composed swim in which Snyder stopped the clock in 6:15.61, leading a 1-2-3 Carroll finish in a time that her coaches were unanimous in thinking has room for improvement as she gains comfort with the discipline.
"The 200, I knew how to pace myself and that I had to start off kind of easy and each 50 make it faster," Snyder said. "In the 500, I didn't expect a great time. I was really happy with the time I got. There were two swimmers that I was up next to, so I was like maybe I need to push myself a little harder and pull off first."
Snyder wasn't alone in producing personal bests, as she was joined by Caroline Quindlen, who turned in a time of 2:20.63 in the 200 individual medley. Quindlen was outdueled by Gretchen Seifried, who attends Sacred Heart but swims with Bonner-Prendergast as an independent, with her winning time of 2:19.28. But having someone to race helped Quindlen work out her stroke and set a season-best time.
"I knew there was a girl who had the same times as me, and I don't think I've ever swam her before," Quindlen said. "I'm one of those people who doesn't like to lose, so it motivated me more."
Quindlen also won the 100 backstroke unchallenged in 1:03.47. She, Snyder, Stef Barkofski and Christine Loughery, winner of the 50 and 100 free, claimed the 200 free relay while Quindlen, Loughery, Snyder and Emily Ames won the 400 free relay. Barkofski was credited with the win in the 100 butterfly behind Seifried, while Erin Lahann won the 100 breaststroke.
Even if the intense team battle wasn't there, the individual results made the day worthwhile.
"It's a little harder because there's not much competition, so there's not much to push yourself," Quindlen said. "There are a few races like my IM where there was some, but it's really just how much you want it and want to get those times, and it pays off in the end."
"It's good to improve my time," said Bonner-Prendie's Victoria Brooks, who finished second in the 50 and 100 free. "I always think about time rather than placement. It was going through my mind that I needed to push myself farther than I normally do."
The low-key nature of the meet gave both coaches a chance to change things up. Carroll's Matt Maerz responded with a solid swim in the 200 free, winning by a comfortable margin in 2:11.6 -- a large enough cushion for him to mistakenly stop at 150 yards, look around, realize he had another 50 to go and still finish a body length ahead.
"I really felt tired, so I didn't really keep count, but as soon as I got tired, I thought, maybe this is it," Maerz said of his mid-race sabbatical. "But I kept going. That's an all right time. I'm more of a sprinter, but it's always good to go out there and do a longer race."
The lack of competition on the boys side was exacerbated by a spate of injuries from Bonner-Prendergast, with sprinter Vincent Brooks and IMer Daniel Dwyer among the absentees. That opened opportunities for Brian Baxter to show his sprinting mettle, as he won the 50 and 100 free for the Friars.
"It's just good for your confidence, just to go in and get some times and have fun with it," said Baxter, who was swimming the 50 for the first time this season. "It's not too competitive, just swimming for fun."
Carroll's Phil Poche won the 100 fly and 100 breast, the latter a duel with teammate Jared Patota, who had earlier won the 500 free. Jerry O'Connor claimed victory in the 100 free, while Bonner-Prendie's Jack Ellis was victorious in the 200 IM.


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Kudos & Kindness: Community came together to build native gardens
November 5, 2012
Bijou Community School has once again benefited greatly from the kindness of our community! More than 40 Bijou parents, staff, and students along with a few South Lake Tahoe Rotarians built two beautiful native gardens at Bijou this past weekend. Thank you so much, volunteers, for giving your time and energy to our last-minute project. Also, a huge thanks to Ed Cook Tree Service for donating wood chips and Dale Rise Construction for the very generous donation of more than 20 boulders. Lastly, I would like to thank Darah Zurit for her vision and donation of time and energy in creating these beautiful gardens. It is amazing what a few people can accomplish in a short period of time with the support of a wonderful community. Thank you!Kathy HavenSouth Lake Tahoe


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Roy Hibbert
Someone else
Time for a new sig.
Pacers undefeated. Hoosiers undefeated. Life is good
Ian Mahinmi continues his Buster Keaton-esque ways. From the amazing catch and shoot in transition (that he nailed) to the putback which he airballed because he ran into Scola's back, he continues to emerge as my favorite player.
JOB: "9-0 start? It's irrelevant."
For us, I think you've got it all wrong.
Wonder what the unnamed one is thinking.
That's what's irrelevant. It's irrelevant to even care what he is thinking.
I think if we are looking at the backup PGs of other teams and saying this one or that one is better than Watson, then we are probably getting too caught up in statistics.
Nine games in may be a bit early to say it, but when considering what this team tries to do at each end of the floor, to me CJ seems to be the best fit we've had at backup PG that we've had in a long, long time. Beyond that, he is able to start into the starting lineup without a significant drop off in overall starting unit performance.
I think this fact makes it pretty important to find a way to keep CJ in years going forward, as long as he continues at least at his current performance. It's been very difficult for the Pacers to achieve this in a PG off the bench.
But, although not as overall important, I think we should also consider Sloan. All I want from my third string PG is someone who can play steady for a few minutes here and there, not commit too many TOs and essentially keep the wheels on the bus. So far, in very limited action, we've gotten much, much more than that from Sloan.
I really give the Pacers kudos for finally acquiring a couple of backup PGs that seem to completely fit our needs. I don't really know that I would take any other PGs in the league who currently play similar roles for their teams. FIT is more important, and as we already know through several years of experience, when it comes to backup PGs, the grass is rarely greener on the other side of the hill. Be happy when you have what you need.
Had to switch to a platter! pic.twitter.com/YHcEEFZqHq— MR (@MRat731) November 16, 2013
Nor Clippers, Golden State, or San Antonio. Then, we'll be in their heads as well.
Imagine if we got spanked by the Bulls. We can be sure they will be as ready as they possibly can be tonight.
BTW, Rose didn't play last night. Is he going to play tonight?
Lance is finally home. Whether he becomes our starting PG or he's 6th man, he's getting big minutes and he's here to stay. #llortontnia
If we'd started by playing the teams that started out hot and gotten beat, would we have the excuse that those were the hot teams at the time? No, we'd be getting raked over the coals for not being as good as anyone thought. It's like winning is luck of the draw, losing is because you suck.
Who had 9 games in the "but the schedule is easy" pool?
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
When he turned his back after that shot I said "Paul Motherf***king George"
That is pretty epic considering where he was offensively two years ago.
Is he even in the NBA this year? Not that I give a ****.
Besides Mayo, Milwaukee doesn't really have much talent, but I felt the Pacers played well. Roy was huge, and Paul's midrange game this season has been spectacular. Lance was impressive as usual around the rim.
I was a little disappointed with the crowd attendance though. You've got an 8-0 team playing on a Friday night, and I realize it's the Bucks...but comon. It wasn't a Tuesday.
16,000 people to see the Pacer destroy a crappy Bucks team in an 18,000 seat facility is more than acceptable IMO.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
Guys, you seriously need to read the Bucks Game Thread in RealGM. I almost died. It's effin' hilarious
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
I always like reading articles from the other city
Pacers 104, Bucks 77
Bucks can't keep pace with undefeated Pacers' Hibbert, George
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Indianapolis — Miroslav Raduljica is a big guy, listed in the Milwaukee Bucks media guide at 7-foot-1 and 280 pounds.
But Raduljica was pushed around and outmaneuvered by 7-2 Indiana center Roy Hibbert on Friday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Hibbert proved unstoppable as the Indiana Pacers cruised to a 104-77 victory, improving to 9-0 and remaining the only unbeaten team in the National Basketball Association. The Pacers center just missed a triple-double with season highs of 24 points and eight blocks to go along with 10 rebounds.
"This is maybe the strongest guy I've ever played, the biggest and longest," said Raduljica, the 25-year-old rookie from Serbia. "This guy is really long.
"I did my best to ride him off and box out. He's really tough. I've never played against guys like this."
Bucks coach Larry Drew threw several defenders at Hibbert, including veteran Zaza Pachulia, Ekpe Udoh and Raduljica.
"We threw what we had at him, but it didn't seem to affect him at all," Drew said. "You try to take something away and you give something else up.
"That team is playing really well right now. They're getting it from their starters and they're getting it from their bench guys."
Udoh was in foul trouble from the start and was limited to 15 minutes in a starting role.
"With Ekpe in foul trouble and really having to keep an eye on Zaza's minutes, you've got to throw the next big body on Hibbert," Drew said. "And it happened to be Miroslav."
Raduljica played 18 minutes and had four points, six rebounds, two blocks and three fouls.
"I'm collecting experience," Raduljica said. "This is my first year. I'm listening to Zaza, listening to other guys. I'm doing my best when I get a chance."
When the Bucks made a 9-0 run at the beginning of the third quarter to trim a 15-point deficit to six, the Pacers answered immediately behind Paul George.
Indiana stretched its lead to 75-61 entering the final quarter as George hit 5 of 7 shots and scored 10 of his 22 points in the period.
"He's an all-star," Drew said. "He has the ability to take that team on his back. When we closed within six, he seemed to take it upon himself to get that team going."
O.J. Mayo led the Bucks (2-6) with 20 points but they lost their fourth straight game. Khris Middleton and Gary Neal each had 11 points.
Pachulia was just 2 for 14 from the field but had a game-high 11 rebounds.
"I know Pachulia has given me problems in the past in Atlanta," Hibbert said of the former Hawks player. "I just took it upon myself as a mental challenge to overcome that and give it my all."
George said the Pacers have a winning formula.
"This is the same story every night," he said. "We come out and play hard. We make them shoot jump shots, and our big front line comes away with the boards. We know we can hold our own with any team with our defense."
The Bucks had 10 available players, although they were missing Larry Sanders, Caron Butler, Brandon Knight and Ersan Ilyasova, all out with injuries.
But point guard Luke Ridnour returned for his first game this season after being sidelined with a herniated disc in his back. Ridnour played 21 minutes and had four points and one assist.
"For not practicing and whatever, the first time going live in over two weeks, I'll take it," Ridnour said. "I'm obviously not where I want to be yet.
"It's good to get out there and feel OK."
The Pacers will head to Chicago to face the Bulls on Saturday night. Indiana's nine consecutive victories are the most it has recorded as an NBA franchise, although the Pacers won 11 in a row as an ABA team in 1972-'73.
The last team to start a season with nine straight victories was Dallas during the 2002-'03 season when the Mavericks opened with a 14-0 record.
"Hibbert is a load down there, the way he is playing," Ridnour said. "And they're undefeated so there's a reason why.
"Their team is good. They have a chance to win it (an NBA title). They're built for it."
The Bucks concluded a three-game road trip and headed home to play their fourth game in five nights as they meet the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
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My 'out of state fan' game reports over the years
Pacers.com Guest Blog Post: Area 55 Conquers Staples Center -- (Honorary) Area 55 Family Invades Target Center 2014! -- Target Center Invasion 2015
Sounds like PD 5 years ago.
This space for rent.
It is like reading a Bill Simmons article. All their players seem to be giving military ranks on who is the leader of driving the tank hahaha. They give out deflated balls to the worst player on their team each game. Its hilarious.
Where I disagree somewhat is that people tend to just look at the teams and not things like the 5 in 7 nights which has made the Pacers schedule harder. Also, there are teams who have struggled so far who the Pacers have played who will have a great record by the end of the season. And obviously the biggest caveat-there isn't any evidence to show that a better schedule so far=more losses. A greater chance for some, but the Pacers have done all they can do with their current schedule by steamrolling their opponents and already having 5 double digit wins.
The West is already 24-16 so far this year against the East, so I would expect the Pacers schedule to end up as one of the 5 easiest once again. It gets tougher (especially that early December stretch) but it's not like this team is going to hit the gauntlet for a long stretch at some point either.


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Kurt Busch had some harsh words for Sporting News reporter Bob Pockrass during an interview following the Nationwide Series race at Dover International Speedway on Saturday.
The interview took place several minutes after the race, and after Busch had a confrontation with Justin Allgaier.
Busch, who finished fourth, and Allgaier, who finished fifth, met on pit road to discuss the race and Allgaier's frustration with the way Busch raced him.
After talking with his crew chief as well as his brother, Kyle (who owns the Nationwide team), Kurt was stopped on pit road for a live television interview, during which he said, "I'm on probation so I can't even pick my nose the right way." Busch remained on pit road and talked to a radio reporter as well as Sporting News and Speed. Pockrass asked Busch if being on probation impacted the way he raced.
"It (being on probation) refrains me from not beating the (expletive) out of you right now because you ask me stupid questions," Busch said. "But since I'm on probation, I suppose that's improper to say as well.
"If you could talk about racing things, Bob, we can talk about racing things."
The incident was captured by Speed and aired on the network's "SpeedCenter" show Saturday evening.
Confrontations with the media have cost Busch in the past. Last November, Busch was fined $50,000 in part for cursing at ESPN reporter Jerry Punch during the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. That incident was caught by a fan using a cell phone to videotape it, and the video went viral.
Busch was released by Penske Racing following the season and is now driving for Phoenix Racing in the Sprint Cup Series and his brother's Nationwide team.


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It looks like Lumbini will soon be a Chinese-owned "religious theme park"...:
I guess it's the way of the world...
On Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, former military commander of rebel Maoist forces in Nepal, now chairman of the Unified Communist Party and chairman of the Lumbini Development National Directive Committee of Nepal (LDNDC), inked a deal with the China-backed Asia Pacific Exchange Cooperation Foundation (APECF) that will bring in a reported $3 billion to develop Buddha's birthplace at Lumbini.
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Strange world we live in where the communists are more 'capitalist' than many capitalists. Mao must be spinning in his grave.
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DuPont reports strong earnings; CEO warns of need for deficit reduction
Kullman gave her economic appraisal in satellite interview from WHYY's
The company reported $34.8 billion in sales worldwide. Its stock earnings beat Wall Street expectations as well. Kullman says the company's agriculture division deserves much of the credit and should keep the company competitive in 2013. "We are coming out of a strong Latin American season. Year to year our Agriculture sections were up 18% and we are setting up strongly for the North American season in 2013," the CEO told
Kullman predicted the construction economy should be strong in 2013, which should help their Tyvek division, the home insulation product. She wasn't as bullish about the auto industry. She said the growth in the first of 2013 will be slow and that industry might only grow 2% after a strong 2012.
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However, in this country, all eyes are going to be on the talks to reduce the deficit. "If there is a time frame (for deficit reduction) and they can make real progress that will be seen as a positive," she said. But Kullman warned that the deadlines for dealing with the issue are moved out that would be seen as a negative. She said a dialogue needs to be established over the next few months for a framework that can be seen as something substantial for change.


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JERUSALEM — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially rejected a request to hold a moment of silence for the Munich 11 at the London Olympics this summer.
"The IOC has officially paid tribute to the memory of the athletes on several occasions," IOC president Jacques Rogge wrote in a letter dated May 15. "Within the Olympic family, the memory of the victims of the terrible massacre in Munich in 1972 will never fade away."
Families of the athletes initiated the request for the moment of silence at the opening ceremonies. Palestinian Black September terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes and coaches at the 1972 Games in Germany.
Rogge's letter came in response to an official request filed last month by Danny Ayalon, Israel's deputy foreign minister.
"Unfortunately, this response is unacceptable as it rejects the central principles of global fraternity on which the Olympic ideal is supposed to rest," Ayalon said last week in a statement. "The terrorist murders of the Israeli athletes were not just an attack on people because of their nationality and religion. [They were] an attack on the Olympic Games and the international community. Thus, it is necessary for the Olympic Games as a whole to commemorate this event in the open, rather than only in a side event."
The Israel National Olympic Committee will hold its own memorial ceremony during the Games, as it has at every Olympics. Rogge pledged that IOC representatives would attend the ceremony.
Israel has regularly requested a moment of silence at the Olympics; the IOC has consistently turned down that proposal.
Also last week, the American Jewish Committee called on the IOC to reconsider its rejection.
"The 40th anniversary of that tragedy is a perfect opportunity for the Olympics to properly honour the memory of those innocent Israelis," AJC executive director David Harris said. "The IOC refusal to hold a moment of silence during the London Games' opening ceremony, which will be watched worldwide, is simply shameful."
U.S. Reps. Nita Lowey and Eliot Engel, both New York Democrats, and the Anti-Defamation League in recent weeks also had called on the IOC in letters to approve the moment of silence.
The Jewish Community Center of Rockland County, N.Y., a member of the JCC Association, and Ankie Spitzer, the widow of Israeli fencing Coach Andrei Spitzer, initiated an online petition in mid-April seeking a moment of silence at the London Games. It has garnered some 38,000 signatures from around the world.
"The 11 murdered athletes were members of the Olympic family; we feel they should be remembered within the framework of the Olympic Games," Spitzer wrote in a letter accompanying the petition.


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November 25, 2009 — If you're a holiday shopper who likes to give gifts that give back, the Springfield-Greene County Library District has some ideas for you.
The Dad-who-has-everything, the new baby, a favorite teacher or best friend – all would enjoy being remembered through these gifts that promise repeat benefits through the year.
Non- residents are welcome without cards at library programs like the popular children's "Storytimes," but frequent visitors and those who work in Greene County might enjoy greater access to library collections and services.
The $50 card entitles a family in the same household access to all library services for one year. A gift card is issued stating that the recipient's out-of-county resident fee has been paid courtesy of the gift giver. Greene County residents may purchase the gift card at the checkout desk of any branch library.
Donations may be unrestricted or directed to upgrade the children's Story Garden or meeting rooms. Recipients or the family of those memorialized will receive an acknowledgment from the library district. Campaign envelopes are available at the Library Center, or call Library Foundation Director Michelle Creed, 616-0586.
Kathleen O'Dell is community relations director of the Springfield-Greene County Library District. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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To Indy:
To Cleveland:
Tyler Hansbrough or Josh McRoberts (whoever CLE wants more doesn't matter to me, I'd imagine that'd be Hans though)
1st rounder- lottery protected
Lance or Price (same thing as w/ Josh and Tyler
Ford (expirer)
Sure, I love Price, Hans, and Josh to an extreme extent.. But truth be told these guys are just pieces and they come a dime a dozen. I'd rather keep Josh though over Hans because while he doesn't put up the stats and doesn't have the popularity, he's a bigger and better guy for us. Andy is a very good PF/C and if he's not starting, he's without a doubt the best 3rd big in the league, besides maybe Lamar Odom.
He'd make our defense even better than it is now.
We have to give to get and Cleveland is officially blowing their stuff up and they get two decent young pieces and a first for Varejao. If they get a better offer, which I'd imagine they can, then fine. I just know that this is a pretty fine offer, no homerism or w/e.
However, if they are looking to clear more space and won't do this offer here's plan B:
To IND:
Sessions or Gibson (whoever they like less)
To CLE:
Hans or Josh
TJ Ford
That way they drop more salary, get some pieces, and a first. In this case, we get our big, and we add some more salary but either way we get very good backup point guards.
Here's Varejao's stats:
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Topic: Great 4 1/2 year check-up
Just wanted to share some good news. My husband, Ron, just had his 4 1/2 year check up and his blood work and CT scan came back great. His Oncologist said he should be pretty much "out of the woods". He said if his cancer had not come back at this point, it probably would not -- music to our ears!!! I have flashbacks of a very well renown hospital telling us to go home and get our things in order because his tumor was inoperable and he had approximately six months to live. This is a true testament to the need to get second and third opinions. Our third opinion was the charm and surgery was a success. I do not post often buy I read the boards weekly and could not have made it through this journey without reading the wonderful wealth of information that this board provides -- THANKS!!


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AEM Induction Systems ETI Intake System Includes Module Polished Toyota Corolla S 2010-2010
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Once again AEM is raising engineering standards with an all new series of innovative air intake systems. With a revolutionary ETI module and fully integrated design, we have eliminated the need to detune or stage an intake tube diameter as it crosses the MAF sensor. The sensor is electronically adjusted to read proper air density instead of using physical tube designs intended to "trick" the MAF reading. The result is bigger horsepower and torque gains.
Most modern fuel injected cars use a Mass Air flow (MAF) sensor to determine the air flow rate into the engine and meter fuel according to input from the sensor. The relation between the voltage output of the sensor and mass air flow is adversely affected by a shift to a larger diameter intake tube because the airspeed is reduced. This causes the MAF sensor to "under report" air flow causing a lean condition at worst and a Check Engine Light at best. To accommodate MAF sensor reporting, many intake systems reduce the diameter of the intake tube near the MAF sensor to stock or near stock size because of the need to maintain the correct air speed for the sensor to report the correct flow rate to the ECU.
AEM's ETI Intake System is an alternative design approach that allows the intake tube to maintain its diameter resulting in more air flow into the throttle body. The ETI Intake System allows AEM to tune an engine for even more power by avoiding any tube down-sizing that will reduce overall airflow and horsepower. Instead the ETI electronically communicates with the MAF sensor to ensure an accurate amount of fuel is being delivered even though the tube is larger in size than the stock system. This means the vehicle maintains the calibration as intended by the factory while enjoying the benefits of our custom designed aftermarket intake system.
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Shingles Vaccine OK in Mild Lupus
Vaccination against shingles may be safe for patients with mild, stable systemic lupus erythematosus, according to a small pilot study conducted at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in Oklahoma City. "Patients with lupus have a dramatically increased risk of shingles even in their 20s and 30s, so that a 30-year-old woman with the disease has a risk of zoster that's about equivalent to a 60- or 65-year-old person with a healthy immune system," said the researcher Eliza F. Chakravarty, MD.
There ere are no data on whether the shingles vaccine is safe for patients with autoimmune diseases. MedPage Today reporter Nancy Walsh writes, "Potential concerns have been whether the vaccine would result in exacerbations of lupus or more-difficult-to-manage disease, and if the vaccine itself could result in disease in these immunocompromised patients."
Further work is needed to confirm these findings.
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As the 2012 comes to a close, I always like to go back and see what investments worked best during the year. An 11-month performance record is hardly a satisfactory holding period; nonetheless, the data are worth examining.
For example, most investors would be surprised to know that the best performing S&P 500 constituent so far in 2012 has been PulteGroup PHM. The shares are up more than 160%. The second-best performing S&P name is Sprint Nextel (S), which is up more than 130%. In fact, the chart below gives you the top 10 S&P 500 performers so far this year.
Looking at the chart (and note that this is only an 11-month holding period -- one can make an interesting observation. Nearly all these stocks began the year being hated or ignored by Mr. Market. Analysts weren't recommending homebuilders, not many people were enamored with oil refiners, and more people were talking about Facebook (FB) instead of washers and dryers. Another useful observation is one that sits firmly in the value investing thought process: Popularity often comes with an expensive price tag. Or as Warren Buffett likes to quip, "You often pay a high price for a cheery consensus." Unpopular investments, however, often can offer tremendous value for the patient, forward thinking investors. Even better, value works as a catalyst regardless of micro or macro.
So, as end of the year approaches and we look ahead to 2013 and beyond, I will be looking closer at that elite club of out-of-favor businesses for potential ideas. Obviously, investing in this manner should be done carefully. It's the exception, not the rule, that an out-of-favor stock becomes a winner. For example, I'm not so sure about RadioShack (RSH) or Supervalu (SVU), which are both off by 70%, year-to-date. RadioShack is small retailer of electronics that is probably destined for extinction. If Best Buy (BBY) is struggling for its place in the market even after the demise of its No. 1 competitor Circuit City, I don't see how RSH has a chance. And Supervalu is a highly leveraged grocer that is not only competing with Kroger (KR) and Publix, but now Wal-Mart (WMT) and Target (TGT) as well.
The unloved areas that intrigue me today include areas such as natural gas where I see tremendous future long-term potential. Natural gas is a win-win in the U.S.: We have tons of it, it's cheap, and it's clean. We are seeing many domestic and international companies develop plants here in the U.S. that will run off natural gas. Two years ago, ExxonMobil (XOM) paid a pretty penny to buy up XTO in order to make a strong push into the natural gas market. Today you can own Chesapeake Energy (CHK) for a fraction of the valuation Exxon paid for XTO.
Sterling Construction (STRL) is another name I picked at the beginning of the year and, so far, that pick does not look intelligent. But I haven't given up on the name and I keep watching it. I've heard rumblings that about part of grand bargain may include a bump in fuel taxes, which would help fund a highway spending bill. Like housing, the infrastructure industry will pick up and when it does, a debt-free business such as Sterling, which is trading at 67% of book value, will look incredibly cheap.
Valuation is the key determinant to future investment results. It's an unyielding truism that valuation, i.e., what you pay, determines what you get in terms of results.


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By Public Relations |
February 04, 2009
Bethel College was recently listed on the 2008 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
The Honor Roll, launched in 2006, recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. The Honor Roll's Presidential Award, given each year to only a handful of institutions, is the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
Six colleges and universities will receive top honors during the American Council on Education Annual Conference in Washington, Feb. 8-9. Bethel is one of 635 other institutions honored.
Bethel's vision is focused on expanding three core values: vibrant community, excellence in teaching and learning and service to others. There are many different ways students can engage in voluntary service. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to volunteer their service to the community during college sponsored, "Service Days." Students are also encouraged to be a part of short term mission teams called "Task Force Teams," during spring and summer breaks. In the past two decades about 130 task force teams have travelled internationally with more than 1,500 student participants.
"The task force, the semester abroad, even the disaster relief programs are intended to expand our student's Christian worldview. And to give them an opportunity to see where needs exist," says Dr. Dennis Engbrecht, senior vice president and vice president for student development.
For a complete list of colleges and universities named to the third annual honor roll, visit www.nationalservice.gov/honorroll.
The Honor Roll is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and is sponsored by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation and the U.S. Departments of Education and Housing and Urban Development, in partnership with Campus Compact and the American Council on Education.
The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that improves lives, strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering.


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CHIBA – A medical book published in China's Southern Song period, spanning the 12th and 13th centuries, has been found in the storehouse of a long-established samurai family in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, officials at a municipal museum said Saturday.
While the book was referred to in a Chinese bibliography compiled in the 14th century, it is the first time an actual copy has been found, according to officials at the Tateyama Municipal Museum. No originals are known to exist even in China.
The book, believed to have been compiled by a Chinese doctor in the seventh century, contains prescriptions for medicines to treat 30 maladies, including headaches and infections, as well as precautions on taking them.
The covers of the three-volume, 38-page book are missing, but its kanji-covered pages are clearly legible and devoid of damage. The book also carries a stamp indicating it was part of a collection at Kanazawa Bunko, the library of a samurai family established around 1275 in what is now Yokohama.


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Garnet Hill Signature Featherbed is rated out of 5 by 6.
Rated 5 out of 5 by mamaof3girls from Heavenly and very warm Quite pricey, but I waited for sale and extra incentives before purchasing. Not quite as lofty as anticipated, but may need fluffing. My bed is not quite a queen, which is size I ordered. There is no overhang when made up. Very comfortable to sleep on, but could have more stuffing to add to luxuriousness.
Date published: 2014-01-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by LuckyOldWoman from Wanted the best and got it. My bed is a place I spend a lot of time, so I wanted get the best featherbed I could afford. This was a splurge for me but I am really happy with the product. It is so comforting and welcoming each night and because there are no synthetics, never too hot or sticky. Really good investment.
Date published: 2013-07-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by Knitworking from very comfortable This featherbed adds a nice, thick layer to the top of the mattress and provides a very comfortable sleep.
Date published: 2013-11-20
Rated 4 out of 5 by maud from Very Nice, Recommend Very comfortable and substantial. This is a little less fluffy than others I've had which I think for many who prefer a bit more firmness for their back is a good thing. Very even sleep with the baffles, big, high, nice quality. Very pleased. Wasn't sure I wanted to spend so much on a featherbed, but I have cheaped out in the past and they don't hold a candle to this one, so it was worth it.
Date published: 2013-07-11
Rated 2 out of 5 by kylel from NO NOT DRY CLEAN I have had this feather bed for almost 2 years. After a year I decided to have it dry cleaned. That is what the care instructions said to do. When it came back from the cleaners, some of the baffle box stitching had came out and the feathers are not evenly distributed. There are also clumps of feathers. I contacted customer service 2 different times and they said that it was the dry cleaners fault. The cleaners said they cleaned it according to the instructions so they were not at fault. We still sleep on, but when the bed is made, you can see that the center of the bed has no feathers and we have to avoid the lumps. For the price, I would have thought it should hold up a lot longer than a year.
Date published: 2016-04-20
Rated 1 out of 5 by FLAMAN from DO NOT BUY This featherbed is thinner than a newspaper page. It is a joke!!! If you buy this item, you are wasting you money, They should be ashamed to offer this piece of junk !!!
Date published: 2015-12-02
Where is this product manufactured? Also, I noticed that there are no reviews, has it been purchased by anyone yet?
Naomi, The label in the comforter says it was made in the United States. I've bought a lot of stuff from Garnet Hill over the years, and trust their representations. We purchased this comforter a couple of months ago, and like it a lot. The comforter is a good weight, and it feels cozy but not overwhelming on cold nights. It doesn't have a chemical or other intrusive smell, which we appreciate. We live in Tacoma, Washington, but I lived in Santa Fe and in Albuquerque for a long time, and I think the comforter would do well in most of New Mexico. If you're way the heck up in the mountains, and keep your house very cool or even cold at night, you might want to buy a heavier version, or plan to trap the heat with a blanket on top of the comforter. We've used this comforter in overnight temperatures in the low to mid-20's and even below, with windows partially open for fresh air; and have added only a thin alpaca throw over our feet on very cold nights. [This may be in part because my husband is tall, and tends to tug the comforter over his shoulder while he's asleep, which can leave my feet partly uncovered.] The cover fabric is appears to be durable, and is far better quality than the cover fabric I've seen on some other companies' comforters. We've put the comforter in a cotton duvet because our two cats come inside to sleep on the bed, often with muddy feet, and the duvet is quicker and easier to clean than any comforter. In summary, we are quite happy with this purchase, and recommend it without reservation. Hope this is helpful to you. Catherine
Date published: 2016-11-26
Is it Responsible Down Standard certified?
Yes, it Is RDS certified.
Date published: 2017-08-10
What does the double bed size weigh?
The double featherbed weights 20.02 LBS.
Date published: 2017-09-13
Does the featherbed have straps to secure to the mattress? If not, does it stay in place or does it tend to move around?
It does not have straps. The featherbed should be placed under your fitted sheet which will help hold it in place.
Date published: 2016-08-17
Is this featherbed suitable for warm climates?
I currently own one of these featherbeds for our home in the northeast and love the softness it gives to our bed but haven't slept on it in warm weather. Is a featherbed too warm for warmer climates? I would love to get one for our FL home.
This is suitable for all climates.
Date published: 2017-06-10
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Moravian Open 2013
Let me invite you to one of the greatest Czech discgolf tournaments this season!
PDGA Tier C
Czech League Tier B
Up to 72 Players
Best players from Czech and Slovak Republic will be part of this.
Here is the link with more info and registration http://discgolf.cz/index_e.php?id=liga/info&id_event=13MORAVA
DiscGolf in Czech Republic is growing up, but some pro's visited few czech tournaments (so far Jussi Meresmaa and Simon Lizotte), we'll see who comes this time..
Here is a video from Czech Championships, so that you can imagine how it looks like.
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I think a lot of teams are going to take advantage of the one time amnesty waiver this year. If this happens, most teams will be looking to use their vet. minimums, or MLE's on players like Houston, that were previously overpaid, but now are bargains that can fill immediate needs. If this happens, what does that do to the real free agents like JJ. Mid level free agents may not draw any interest from other teams. Why would a team look at JJ, if Finely is available for the vet minimum?
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Girls Night Out VIP ticket packages now available
KANSAS CITY, MO (May 24, 2012) – The Kansas City Royals will host the popular Girls Night Out event on Friday, June 1. Presented by the KC Chevy Dealers and participating sponsor The University of Kansas Hospital, Girls Night Out festivities precede the Royals 7:10 p.m. game against the Oakland Athletics. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women campaign.
Girls Night Out media partner 99.7 The Point will be on hand with DJ Kirby, and 41 Action News anchor Christa Dubill is scheduled to emcee the event. The gates will open early at 4:30 p.m. for fans with Girls Night Out VIP ticket packages. The first 10,000 ladies through the gates will receive a Royals sun hat. (photo attached)
In addition to a game ticket and early entry to the activities, VIP ticket packages also include a Royals charm necklace (photo attached) and a $5 donation to the American Heart Association. Also, each ticket package includes $6 in loaded value for concessions or retail purchases. Ladies may choose between a Field Box or Field Plaza lower level ticket package for $30 or a $25 package that includes a ticket in the Hy-Vee Infield.
Fans can purchase a Girls Night Out package online at www.royals.com/girlsnightout, by phone at 1-800-6ROYALS and at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office. Discounted group tickets of 20 or more may be purchased by calling (816) 504-4171. Season Ticket Holders that already have game tickets may contact the club's Ticket Service staff at (816) 504-4040, option 3, or firstname.lastname@example.com for more information on purchasing package items.
The Spa Briarcliff and Salon De Crist will pamper guests with chair massages and mini spa services in the Outfield Experience. Ladies will also enjoy chocolate fountains, product sampling from Smallcakes, Zumba demonstrations, and entertainment from Howl at the Moon dueling pianos. In addition, Macy's will present a summer fashion show featuring the latest trends.
Heart disease survivors and American Heart Association volunteers will participate in a special pregame ceremony and be honored throughout the evening's festivities.


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£3m boost for pothole repairs in west Cheshire
7:30pm Wednesday 25th June 2014
By Josh Pennington
7:30pm Wednesday 25th June 2014
By Josh Pennington
COUNCILS in Cheshire have been given more than £3 million to spend on fixing potholes around the county.
Cheshire West and Chester has been given a total of £1,516,590 from a dedicated pothole repair fund while Cheshire East has been given £1,862,407.
The investment will see potentially 28,000 potholes filled in around Cheshire West and 35,000 in Cheshire East.
This comes as part of a greater project whereby councils across England have been allocated £168 million of funding from a dedicated Pothole Repair Fund.
As a condition of receiving the money local authorities are required to publish monthly progress updates on how many potholes have been repaired.
This is the latest in a series of announcements which will see more than £24 billion spent on England's strategic road network between 2010 and 2021, which is the biggest investment in the road network since the 1970s.
Patrick McLoughlin, transport secretary, said: "Potholes are the bane of all our lives and the funding announced today is an important step in ridding our roads of this menace.
"But it is only one part of a massive programme of investment to get our country up to speed as part of this Government's long-term economic plan.
"By building, repairing and renewing our key infrastructure we will ensure the future growth and prosperity of this county."
Councils will now need to publish quarterly updates so that local residents can see how many potholes or miles or resurfacing has been undertaken in their area.
This huge investment in the strategic road network is reflected by a further £7.4 billion committed to local roads in the next Parliament, along with funding from the £12 billion Local Growth Fund.
Councils which are awarded funding have been asked to pledge to use the money to help repair potholes or to ensure that they do not appear in the first place.
All repair works have to be completed by end March 2015.
Have you seen a particularly bad pothole in Northwich? Take a picture and email it in to email@example.com
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