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Dallas is THE hot spot for fall television this year. Look for "Chase" on NBC and "The Good Guys" and "Lonestar" on Fox.
How much more of Dallas will America get to see? That depends on whether the pilot of a new reality show that will be filmed on the Strip gets picked up.
"Promoting Dallas: A Reality Show" is produced by Dallas promoter Roy Murray and will film in Oak Lawn on Aug. 27 and 28.
The producers wrote:
When it comes to promoting night life in the fourth largest metropolitan area in America, one can expect copious amounts of entertaining events, starlight-filled drama and beverage enhanced truths.
Roy Murray, event promoter of Dallas, feels that it is time America had the chance to see the never-ending list of things to do to ensure an electrifying night out on the town, all while building a brand. Murray and his street-team of dedicated guys and girls have been promoters in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for the past 10 years. Roy was on of the founding members of 7connection before starting Black Knight Production. He was also the chairman of Dallas Southern Pride.
All these aspects give the show an edgy inquiry, but the quality attribute of the show is its niche market, all the taping and action will all take place within the Dallas LGBT Community, ensuring a diverse look into what it takes to promote and entertain the most financially friendly demographic in Dallas.
"Dallas is known for its social scene but our community is literally the scene to be seen!" stated Murray.
Here's the filming schedule for "Promoting Dallas."
Friday Aug. 27:
The Drama Room, 3851 Cedar Springs Rd., 6 p.m.-10 p.m. for Happy Hour
The Brick, 2525 Wycliff Ave., 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 28:
Hungdinger's for the Stoplight Party Ladies Edition, 3851 Cedar Springs Rd., 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Club Rush, 3903 Lemmon Ave., 10 p.m.-2 a.m.


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Gentle Giant didn't attend New York Comic Con, but that hasn't stopped them from continuing to roll out the cool collectibles! Here's the latest from Gentle Giant, all scheduled to ship third quarter 2014 and available for pre-order now:
Rebel Seal Bookends - $70
A companion piece to Gentle Giant's Imperial Seal Bookends, hardcore Gentle Giant collectors and casual Star Wars fans alike can now how their support for the Rebel Alliance with the dynamic Rebel Seal Bookends! Beautifully colored and boldly styled, this is the perfect way to display your favorite books or blu-rays.
Juggernaut Mini Bust - $95
Switching gears to Marvel, Gentle Giant is thrilled to bring you one of the most iconic villains/anti-heroes from the X-Men Rogues Gallery, The Juggernaut! This gorgeous bust is larger and heavier than our average piece, as befitting this huge and unstoppable behemoth.
Captain America Shield Bookend - $99
The next installment in Gentle Giant's series of Marvel Bookends, this comic book-inspired collectable bookend is a companion to our Thors Hammer Bookend, which was announced a couple of months ago.
Black Widow Statue - $399
Straight off the screen from next years Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Gentle Giant brings you the Black Widow Statue. This piece was developed using Scarlett Johanssons actual 3-D scan data used for the special effects shots in the film, giving it an unparalleled level of screen accuracy and fidelity.
Carl Grimes Mini Bust - $75
Moving over to The Walking Dead, Gentle Giant are happy to announce that Carl Grimes, son of the shows main protagonist Rick, is joining our mini bust line! Collectors that order this piece directly from their website, gentlegiantltd.com, will also receive an exclusive Sheriffs Badge accessory for the bust!
Michonne Statue - $399
Who better to kick off Gentle Giant's new line of 18 Walking Dead Statues thank a kick-butt survivor like Michonne? First revealed at SDCC 2013, this piece garnered a lot of buzz and is already hotly anticipated by collectors.
Artemisia Statue - $425
Not only are Gentle Giant announcing a new piece here, but the acquisition of a new license! Gentle Giant is proud to reveal that theyre starting a line of new collectables based on the upcoming movie 300: Rise of an Empire, and theyre kicking it off with the beautiful and deadly Artemisia!
Derby Statue - $599
Finally, Gentle Giant cap off this months new product announcements with the next installment of our incredibly popular line of original statues , Honey Trap. A hat-tip to the wheeled warriors of the roller rink, Derby is all about high impact speed and violence.

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Crab Toasts
Serves 4
4 slices sourdough bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup crabmeat
1/2 to 3/4 cup rouille (see recipe)
1 tablespoon finely sliced chives
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1. Brush both sides of bread with oil; place on panini press, toasting only one side. Leave press open until bottoms of bread have started to turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove bread; place on work surface, darker side up. Heat panini press to 380 degrees.
2. Mix crabmeat with rouille, chives, lemon zest and salt. The crab should be creamy but not overdressed. Taste, adjusting with salt, pepper and lemon.
3. Spread toasts with crab mixture. Cut squares of parchment the size of the bread; brush paper with olive oil. Place oil-side down on the crab layer. Place toasts in panini press; let toast 1 to 2 minutes, or until the very top is golden brown.
4. When ready to serve, remove paper and cut each toast into 4 pieces.
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Pain prevention: The next step
No pet owner wants to see their dog or cat in pain, but sometimes discomfort in pets is hard to identify. That's why it's up to you and your team to educate clients about the signs and symptoms to watch for and offer the support they need to effectively manage their pet's pain.
1. Evaluate your team's understanding of pain. Is everyone on your staff on the same page when it comes to identifying signs of pain in pets? If not, download the team handout on assessing the signs and severity of pain and discomfort in pets.
2. Discuss medical options for pain management. Gather your doctors and figure out what your pain prevention protocol should be. Are there certain drugs you're not using that could be of benefit to patients? This article provides an overview of opioids as an option.
3. Role-play client conversations. It can be difficult to talk to clients about the discomfort their pets are in, so your team needs to practice broaching the subject gently. Call a team meeting and role-play conversations with clients. This sample script will get you started.
4. Raise client awareness of pain. Pets are notorious for masking signs of pain, so make sure your clients know what to look for. And what better channel than social media to spread the word? Use these pre-written tweets and Facebook posts that are ready to send.


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Jews Don't Belong in Palestine (How Palestinians See Things)News Abroad
Our confusion will disappear if we place the conflict within the historical framework of decolonization struggles. Violence has accompanied decolonization whenever the goal of political independence is blocked. Violence has ceased only through outside intervention. At its core the Palestinian-Israeli clash is about political independence and ending colonial status.
The Palestinian struggle is part of a late twentieth-century drive of colonial peoples to become sovereign nation-states. Much of the fury behind the Palestinian opposition to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza arises from the Palestinians' belief that they are the only colonized people completely frustrated in their wish to live under their own rulers.
Israel is rarely described as a settler state, such as the former colonial Algeria, Kenya, Southern Rhodesia, Angola, Mozambique and apartheid South Africa. Zionists insist on Israel's historic right to Palestine, but in fact only Europe's imperial power made Israel's creation possible. Starting with the Balfour Declaration in 1917, the British promoted the settlement of European Jews in Palestine much as European colonial states encouraged settlers to migrate to Africa.
If we think of Palestine as a settler state similar to the European settler states in Africa, the present horrifying dispute takes on familiar characteristics. The roads to independence in African settler states were bloody, marked in every instance by massacres and inflated propaganda on all sides.
While the European-sponsored settlers in colonial Africa were at first better organized politically than the non-European groups living alongside them, the non-European populations caught up. They insisted on their right to self-determination. In all cases, the goal of statehood that late-developing nationalists embraced required outside intervention.
In four of the territories (Kenya, Algeria, Mozambique and Angola), still formally under European colonial rule when violence began, European settlers fiercely opposed power-sharing. They believed that they faced uncivilized, barbaric adversaries. Ultimately, the French, the British, and the Portuguese tired of defending settler interests and conceded independence to the nationalists.
Southern Rhodesia-Zimbabwe and South Africa followed more tortuous routes to independence for their black majorities. Their political conditions resembled those in occupied Palestine today. Both states required outside intervention to realize the political goals of their disenfranchised black populations. In Southern Rhodesia and South Africa no formal imperial ruler was available to negotiate the transfer of power.
What the rebels did in these two countries was wage guerrilla warfare and appeal to the international community. An international embargo on Southern Rhodesia and international pressure on South Africa, coupled with vigorous internal nationalist movements, eventually brought independence under majority rule to the peoples of both countries.
The lesson from these African struggles for independence is that while nationalists can make life violent, often unbearable, for settler populations, by themselves they cannot succeed. An imperial power, if there is one, must make the critical decisions to curb the ambitions of colonial or external settlers, such as the Israelis, and assist the indigenous population, in this case the Palestinians, to realize statehood. Where the outside power departs, as the British did in Southern Rhodesia and South Africa, and in 1948 when the state of Israel came into being, international pressure on the successor state is vital.
Even with the support that settlers enjoyed from their imperial backers, things did not turn out well for the European settlers in colonial Africa. They lost their bid to monopolize power. Large numbers fled Angola, Mozambique and Algeria. No doubt these outcomes inspire some Palestinians to believe that history favors them and that they will ultimately inherit all of colonial Palestine.
Yet not all the parallels argue for this outcome. In the first place, proposals for partitioning the settler territories in Africa between European and indigenous populations were never seriously discussed. The two-state arrangement has been an option in Palestine from the time that the British established a colony there.
Of greater importance, European settlers in Africa failed to maintain the support of the metropolitan powers. The Algerian colonists could not convince the French that Algeria was French. The South African whites were unsuccessful in promoting the ideology that they represented the forces of civilization against African primitivism. In contrast, Israel still enjoys widespread support in Europe and North America. It is seen as a viable, moral and democratic polity. Since the critical factor in anti-colonial nationalist struggles in settler territories is the favor of the great powers, the Palestinians face formidable obstacles.
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has reached a critical moment. A partition of this war-wracked land into two states has a chance to succeed. For the first time, the Arab regimes of the area have publicly accepted a two-state formula. Moderate Palestinians and Israelis favor it. The moment has to be seized, with the Americans acting as the essential outside mediating and intervening power, lest the extremists on both sides come to the fore with their visions of a single state, whether Palestinian Arab or Jewish, encompassing the entirety of Palestine-Israel.
This piece was distributed for non-exclusive use by the History News Service, an informal syndicate of professional historians who seek to improve the public's understanding of current events by setting these events in their historical contexts. The article may be republished as long as both the author and the History News Service are clearly credited.
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Charles Barton - 7/26/2002
Professor Tignor's neo-Marxis annalysis is flawed in Srveral respects: 1. Tignor ignosres the true nature of the ancieth relationship between Jews and Israel. It is a relationship which every Moslem and Christian Palestinian should understand since both the Koran and Christian scriptures acknowledge the tie between Jews and the Land of Israel. It should simply note that at Passover and on other festive occasions, the entire Jewish Nation recites the words, "Next year in Jerusalem." This has been going on for well over 1000 years. For most of this time a steady stream of religious Jews has returned to Israel. Moslem opression kept the Jewish population from becoming a majority in the land of Israel prior to the 20th century.
2. The Land of Israel was opened to Jewish immigrants, not by the European Powers, but by the Moslem Ottoman Turks. The Turks first invited Jews to enter their empire following the Jewish expulsion from Spain in 1492. Indeed Jews emigrated to the Land of Israel from that event onward.
3. Although Zionism and the frequently uncertain cooperation of Britain played a role in the development of the proto-state of Israel, anti-semetic pogroms and Nazism played a far more important role. It is fair to say that without Hitler their could not have beenan Israel. It is also the case that the refusal of Western European states and the United States to accept an large flow of Jewish refugees, directed that flow in the only possible direction, to Israel.
4. What's wrong with settler states? The two American Contenants are organized into a series of post-settlement states that claims European heritage. Add to that Austrailia and New Zealand. Does Tignor also wish to dispairage the history of these nations as well.
Chris Messner - 5/13/2002
Mea Culpa,
I withdraw my overblown protest. i do apologize, but many others have posted in such a vein seriously as of late.
William Heuisler - 5/11/2002
Dear Mr. Dixon,
Now you've done it. Aipac has yanked my funding and I'm being attacked by LABA (Let Aztecs be Aztecs). It's a cruel world.
Please reread Tignor's piece. Note how the professor's premise of our "confusion" and its dissipation stands on the legs of "conflict between Islam and the West" and "violence has accompanied decolonization". He also cites "civilization vs terror" in revealingly clumsy apposition to the first leg. Then, in the name of giving the Palestinian viewpoint, he wanders in search of equivalancy.
Aside from the obvious contradiction from thesis to argument, my principle objection is to the continua of moral equivalence granted Democracies and Despotisms, defenders and aggressors, pizza bombers and soldiers solely on a historical victim status based on color and ethnicity. Professor Tignor uses modern terms like European Imperialism and decolonization as though we all agreed with their usage. We all don't. He uses history to make arguable points in Africa but ignores history in the Middle East. If Israelis are colonials and Palestinians indigenous victims, the 1947 UN vote was theft. European Imperialists? Who invaded whom? And when? Tignor uses modern buzz-words to further confuse centuries of conflict, make martyrs of non-whites and demonize Europeans. Who does Tignor think drove Greeks out of Asia Minor and Goths out of Central Anatolia? Anthropologists have found distinctly Caucasian settlements and skeletal remains in the Southern Gobi Desert. So what? Since when have certain racial or ethnic groups had the right to certain geographic locations, notwithstanding conquest? I object to the modern politically correct use of anti-Western doctrine to make racist points about victim status.
Now I'll probably get audited by the IRS.
Best wishes, Bill Heuisler
John Dixon - 5/10/2002
Dear Chris,
To clarify my position. I was trying to make fun of Heuisler. He does afterall take the implied position that Israel and the Aztecs etc. are all on a par morally speaking. Of course I don't really think he means that, though he is welcome to correct me. I think he is just using a sophistical charge of inconsistency to show "cultural bias" in Tignor's piece as a way to discredit him. Not that pointing out inconsistency of that sort can't be a good thing. It's necessary if you want to expose the self-interest of people who criticize various states or cultures including people who criticize Israel (which in its conduct is not much better or worse than any other state in my view). If an Iraqi official or a corrupt PA crony or an Egyptian government sycophant or some hate-dripping Hamas leader in villa in Lebanon criticizes Israel's treatment of Palestinians, it is surely appropriate and can do some real good to point out his failure to criticize his own regime's use of political repression and torture or his own support for murder of innocent people etc. Or for that matter if a US official denounces human rights violations in Cuba or China, it is appropriate and can do some real good to note that he ignores the very same abuses in Indonesia or Columbia. But isn't it absurd to call Tignor culturally biased because, in calling Israel a colonialist state, he fails also to criticize the colonialism of all sorts of regimes throughout history including the Aztecs? Is there any pressing moral reason in the here and now for denouncing Aztec colonization of the indigenous peoples of the valley of Mexico in the 15th century? But surely there are living human beings whose happiness is at stake in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. And real US taxpayers whose understanding of the issue could make a real difference to people on both sides being manipulated by their governments. So why should Tignor have to denounce Mohammed as a conquering colonialist (which surely he was) in the same breath as he criticizes Israel? Who could ever criticize any state for any form of exploitation or abuse of power if he or she at the same time had to criticize every other instance of such abuse throughout history? The argument seems to me either pedantic and absurd or a stock form of discrediting anyone who dares to voice a criticism of Israel.
Chris Messner - 5/10/2002
Interesting that an, apparently, supporter of Palestine doesn't note the other civilizations, but instead chooses the Aztecs and Mongols to reference. Gee, you must wish to invoke the 'savagery' of these cultures, referencing the moral standing. But aren't we supposed to look at the context of the culture? My, what a bigotted and racist attitude.
Hmmm, Aztec human sacrifice, Palestinian murder-suicide bombing...both done to honor a God...hmmm
John Moser - 5/9/2002
Professor Offner makes some excellent points. I'm surprised, however, that nobody has mentioned the fact that the Palestinian Liberation Organization was formed in 1964--three years before the Six Day War, in which Israel occupied the West Bank and Gaza. In other words, the PLO obviously couldn't have been out to "liberate" the occupied territories, because they weren't occupied at the time.
So what was the PLO out to "liberate"? All of Palestine--in short, Arafat wants nothing less than the destruction of Israel. In this light, his refusal to accept Barak's generous offer is perfectly understandable.
John Moser
Ashland University
Arnold Offner - 5/9/2002
I agree with Professor Tignor that the Palestinian Arab/Israel conflict (and tragedy) requires a two state solution, and have long believed that Israel should withdraw from the West Bank and other "occupied" areas, assuming appropriate border changes related to security or other vital matters.
But Professor Tignor's historical suvey does ignore critical aspects of modern history. Britain hardly ever encouraged Jewish emigation to Palestine. Even when there were only about 65,000 Jews and 750,000 Arabs in post-World War I Palestine, Arab assaults on Jews caused the British to limit Jewish emigration to a small "economic absrobtive capacity." When Nazi Germany's policies caused many European Jews to flee to Palestine in the 1930s, Arab attacks led the the British Commission of Sir Robert Peel to propose parttion, but the Arabs fought this. Then Prime Minister Chamberlain's White Paper in 1939 limited Jewish emigration to 75,000 over five years, curbed land sales to Jews, and pledged an independent Arab State.
During and after World War II the British (and Arabs)bitterly fought Jewish emigration--even FDR's and Truman's proposed 100,000--to Palestine, and every effort at an Anglo-American solution for some sort of federal state (with the British running foreign policy/defense etc) was fought by the Arabs (as well as some Zionists).
But the crucial decision was the Nov. 1947 UN vote (33-13, with Britain abstaining) for partition and two real states, with the Arabs getting by far the better package. But the Arabs fought this, and then all the Arab states declared war when Israel came into being on May 14, 1948. There followed varieties of conflicts and wars (1956, 1967, 1973), and Arab states resisted any recognition of Israel's right to exist until Anwar Sadat went to Jeruslam and he and Menachem Begin came together (sort of)at the Camp David in 1978....
But progress since then has been slow, and Yasser Arafat's rejection of Ehud Barak's offer in summer 2000 was a colossal mistake and tragedy...
So yes, let's get on with a two state solution and a dignified and peaceful life for all parties in the area. But in trying to promote this, let us not schematize history in a way that ignores the complexity of it all.
Arnold A. Offner
Cornelia F. Hugel Professor of History
Lafayette College
Easton, PA 18042
William Heuisler - 5/9/2002
Trite but loaded terms like "European Imperialism" and "decolonization" illustrate the cultural bias I was critiquing. To use the same jargon, my point: Palestinians are as much Eastern or Southern Imperialists as the Jews are European Imperialists. Throughout history there has been conquest and settlement by various peoples. Twentieth Century Western-self-hatred is the culprit in the writings of many "correct" intellectuals and usually clarifies point of view rather than inquiry. By the way, does "decolonization" only apply to Caucasions? Bill Heuisler
Scott Spector - 5/9/2002
I did not understand the original editorial to be attacking Israel for being the last European colonial settler state to be overthrown. He suggested that the comparison would be useful because, (1) this is the context in which [many] Palestinians may see the situation, (2) the history of the Zionist enterprise is inextricably interwoven with the history of European imperialism, and (3) there are striking parallels between the current violence and the violence that has accompanied decolonization processes historically. All of these points are well supported in the editorial, indeed are hard to rebut. The author did not seem to me to suggest that Jews did not belong in the Middle East or that a Jewish state there is "illegitimate", but that the historical model of European settlement and decolonization is instructive to keep in sight to help understand the current situation. A lot more can be said about how this is the case--saying more would in any event be more productive than attacking the author of an insightful article.
John Dixon - 5/8/2002
It is refreshing when a defender of Israel admits that the Jewish state has no greater moral standing from an historical perspective than do the Aztecs and the mongols. I wager that AIPAC will not be hiring him to write fundraising letters anytime soon, however.
Comment - 5/8/2002
Princeton University is apparently not getting its money's worth in the History Department. Professor Tignor's carelessly truncated research for his 5/6/02 editorial does not reflect serious scholarship nor does it even bother to predate this century.
Cherry-picking history for debating points does not work unless the points actually mirror history. Spartan colonists settled Taranto; Mongol colonists settled Buda and Delhi; Aztec colonists settled Mexico City; Turkic colonists settled Kosovo. Why are these colonialisms not decried by the Professor? What about the indigeneous victims? When do these conquest-exploitations become incorrect in the Ivy League? When do we call for the end of colonialism in Wales? When do we ask Chief Buthelezi to give back Hlobane and Mkuze to the Hottentot?
Never. Only the correct oxen must be gored.
This History Professor at Princeton defines Jews in Israel as colonists and the Arabs as exploited peoples; has he forgotten Leo III of Constantinople or Charles Martel? Seven hundred years after an inconvenient Jew was born in Judea the Moslem world exploded into an orgy of killing and conquest that extended from the borders of China to 50 miles from Paris.
Colonists are in the beholder's eye. The Professor might consider switching to Political Science.
Best, Bill Heuisler Tucson, AZ
drm - 5/8/2002
This fellow can think no better than he can spell.
aaron frucher - 5/8/2002
The parrallels drawn between palistine and African colonization are truly a stretch. Considering that Israel was created out of the same kind of nationalist gurilla war against the English as is discribed in Africa, and that a German war against them caused the imperitive for statehood at the time. How can one say that they had the imperial backing of a settler state in Africa?
Square1 - 5/6/2002
The argument of this article contradicts its title. This is not the first example of mismatched titles on this website.
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Warren Buffett: Bonds Are 'Terrible Investments' Right Now
In an appearance on CNBC this morning, Berkshire Hathaway's (BRKA) (BRKB) Warren Buffett made it quite clear how he feels about bonds, saying "they're terrible investments now." More from Buffett on bonds:
The price of everything determines its attractiveness…. Bonds are priced artificially. You've got some guy buying $85 billion a month. And that will change at some point, and when that changes people could lose a lot of money if they're in long term bonds….
Someday [bonds] will yield a lot more than they do now. I don't know when that will happen. It's going to happen, the question is always when… [and] to what degree it happens. You could have interest rates very significantly different than what they are now in some reasonable period in the future. … It will happen.
So what does the Oracle of Omaha like right now? Stocks:
You shouldn't be 40% in bonds…. Anybody I would [advise], I would have them having enough cash on hand so they would feel comfortable, and then the rest in equities…. I would have productive assets, I would favor those enormously over fixed-dollar investments….
Stocks are reasonably priced. They were very cheap a few years ago. They're reasonably priced now. But stocks grow in value over time because they retain earnings and they expand the companies underneath. I like owning stocks now, I do not like owning bonds now.


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Your Guide to Achieving an FDA-Approved Gluten-Free Menu
A short couple of months ago on August 5th and after quite a few years of consideration, the FDA released new regulations and a uniform standard for the term "gluten-free". The truth is that even the best commercial restaurant equipment may not ensure that your food remains gluten-free. These regulations couldn't have come at a better time, as restaurants offering gluten-free menus are popular and on the rise. So if you're ready to stock up on restaurant equipment great for going gluten-free, it's probably time to get familiar with the new rules.
In summary, the FDA defines anything termed as "gluten-free" must be "inherently gluten-free and does not contain 1) a gluten-containing grain, 2) a gluten-containing grain that has not been processed to remove gluten [ex. Wheat flour], or 3) a gluten-containing grain that has been processed to remove gluten [ex. Wheat starch], if the use of that ingredient results in the presence of 20 parts per million (ppm) or more gluten in the food. Also, any unavoidable presence of gluten in the food must be less than 20 ppm.)
The last bit there about not containing more than 20 ppm gluten is the key here – being the globally agreed amount of gluten among researchers that should not cause adverse effects in people affected by celiac disease. It sounds slightly daunting, and you may find yourself questioning which piece of restaurant equipment even measures in "ppm", but by following some simple steps you'll be able to find yourself easily adhering to the FDA's new guidelines by August 5, 2014.
1. Avoid cross contamination! This may seem obvious, but many don't realize the ease with which gluten-free items may come into contact with items with gluten in them. Research evidence suggests that the tiniest speck of gluten can be transferred through contaminated utensils, restaurant equipment, deep fryers, etc. Just be mindful and thorough when handling your restaurant equipment if you plan to offer a truly "gluten-free" menu.
2. Thoroughly analyze all menu items to meet the gluten-free criteria. Even if you keep your restaurant equipment as clean and gluten-free as can be, it won't amount to much if you haven't made sure that your ingredients are positively "gluten-free" by FDA standards. There are many resources such as registered dieticians that will not only help you analyze your current menu, but also help you to build a tasty gluten-free menu.
3. Get commitment from and train management and all staff. A vital aspect of offering a gluten-free menu to your guests is ensuring that the entire restaurant staff is on the same page as far as handling restaurant equipment and storing, preparing, or serving gluten-free items. It is recommended that restaurants achieve this by having management and both front and back of house staff attend training programs such as the GREAT Kitchens Course (Gluten-free Resource Education Awareness Training). A committed and well-educated staff on the proper handling of food and restaurant equipment will make certain that guests can maintain trust and loyalty in your establishment.
4. Implement specific protocols and monitor adherence to procedure. You've gone through the trouble of analyzing your menu and training your entire staff to the intricacies of serving gluten-free items – it is now time to put that top-quality commercial restaurant equipment to good use by implementing very specific rules, so that everyone knows what the correct protocol is every step of the way. In addition to this, keep a keen eye and monitor the way the new rules are being executed, as your staff makes the proper adjustments and puts their training to use.
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The stuff kids really need for high school
Here are some easy tips to help you upgrade your childs supplies for high school. more
Walk into any supermarket today and you'll be bombarded with enough fresh-food promises to make your head spin! Everything seems to be either free range, organic or hormone free. But is all this "greener" food actually better for our families than conventionally grown and manufactured produce? Megan Alsford, an accredited practising dietitian with Nutrition Australia, helps separate fact from fiction so you can choose the food that's right for your family.
With environmental awareness growing, and more people interested in ethical and healthy eating, the range of food we can choose from is enormous. Alsford says the terms "organic", "free-range" and "hormone-free" all explain how the food is grown or produced.
"Organic foods are those grown without the use of chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilisers", says Alsford. Instead, these foods are grown with the help of natural substances. In Australia, there is not one nationally recognised symbol to mark organic foods, but many different ones. To be sure you are getting authentic organic produce, Alsford recommends looking for foods that have been stamped organic by an industry-recognised body. The Organic Federation of Australia has a list of these certified bodies.
"Free-range foods refer to the way animals are housed and means that the animals have access to the outdoors," says Alsford. Again, in Australia there is not a nationally recognised definition of what free-range means, so not all free-range animals will have spent the same amount of time outdoors. If you are buying free-range, try to purchase products that sport an RSPCA-certified stamp.
"Hormone-free refers to animals that have not had any human growth promotants used to speed up their growth", says Alsford. HGPs have been used in Australia for more than 30 years, and while the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority assures us that these hormones are totally safe for human consumption, many food companies are now producing hormone-free products that are becoming increasingly popular with consumers.
Now that we know what all these terms mean, it is important to be aware that "organic and natural doesn't always translate to healthy", Alsford says. We need to be label-smart and look beyond the claims and promises. "Always read the nutrition information on the back of the products to find out the whole picture," she says. Just because a product is natural or organic does not mean it is healthy for you - it can still contain unhealthy amounts of sugar, salt or fat.
Aside from being label-smart, it also pays to be smart with your money. Eating green can put a massive strain on your food budget, as the cost of this produce can be far greater than eating conventionally grown and manufactured foods. The bottom line, says Alford, is to buy what you can afford. "As a dietitian, I would prefer families have a wide variety of conventionally grown produce, than only a small amount of organic", she says. But, if you are keen to ensure the food on your table is green, here are Alsford's tips to help your shopping dollar go further:
When trying to buy healthy food for your family, the most important thing from a nutritional perspective is to fill your trolley with "fresh foods from each of the five food groups, such as fresh veggies and fruit , milk, yoghurt, lean meats, grains and legumes", says Alford. Whether you buy food that is organic, free-range and hormone-free, or food that is conventionally grown and prepared, the most important thing is to ensure your family's diet is well-balanced. "You can get all the nutrients you need from both organic foods and conventionally grown foods", she says.
This article was written by Jo Harris for Kidspot, Australia's best family health resource.
Last revised: Thursday, 24 October 2013
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.


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Among those health conditions treated with OTCs, AccentHealth viewers reported that allergies, sinus/nasal congestion and pain — including back, muscle and menstrual — to be the most commonly suffered chronic conditions. And cold symptoms and headaches were the most commonly suffered acute conditions, according to an online survey of more than 900 AccentHealth viewers that was conducted in September.
As many as 95% reported that either themselves or someone in their household had a cold, 92% suffered from a cough or sore throat, and 91% experienced a headache. The top conditions suffered chronically by respondents included sinus/nasal congestion (90%), muscle ache/pain (87%) and allergy (87%).
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If you yearn to add a pet to your family, you may be astonished at how expensive it is to own and care for a little Fido or Fluffy.
While there are some expenses you can't avoid -- such as medical emergencies or chewed-up shoes -- there are ways to cut costs if you're ready for pet ownership.
Following are four ways to tap free or discounted resources to help you find and care for a furry friend without breaking the bank.
Adopt a shelter pet instead of buying a purebred
This can cut initial costs in half. In my own experience adopting a pug, I found that it costs anywhere from $300 to $1,000 just to bring home a pet from a breeder, whereas I could adopt a shelter pet for a package fee of $300 or less. If you're dead set on a purebred, do a search for breed-specific rescues to cut costs and save a life.
Adopt an older pet
This saves even more money. If you're open to having a pet that's past the puppy or kitten stage, you also get the benefit of a mellower pet that is potty-trained. Also, fees may be lower when adopting older pets.
Look for deals on vaccinations and veterinary care
Many local feed and pet stores offer vaccination clinics. Local rescues offer veterinary discounts for volunteers, or provide assistance for special-needs pets. Check your local newspaper or Google happenings in your area.
Swap pet care with friends or other pet owners
Boarding can be expensive if you need to travel. If you don't have a friend who can "pet sit" for you, try finding other pet owners using online animal enthusiast groups or meet-ups.
Shannyn Allan is a blogger at FrugalBeautiful.com and loves to talk about finance, fitness and fashion. She currently has several pugs of her own that she tries to spoil without going over budget. You can follow her on Twitter @FrugalBeautiful.


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Near train station
Just 10 km (6 mi) from Dublin Airport, Grand Hotel is within 800 meters (0.5 mi) of Malahide Train Station, Malahide Castle, and the Fry Model Railway Collection. The town of Howth is 12 km (8 mi) away.
Health club
The Arena health club features an indoor pool, spa tub, steam room, sauna, and well-equipped fitness center with aerobics studio. Dining options include a water-view restaurant, a carvery buffet, a pub, and 24-hour room service.
High-speed Internet
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First built in 1835, Grand Hotel features an updated lobby with velvet chairs, imposing white columns, chandeliers, dark wood tables, and a fireplace. With large windows overlooking the estuary and marina, Coast Restaurant serves prime steaks and European cuisine. The Palm Court Carvery buffet restaurant specializes in freshly carved meats, and Ryan's Bar is a spacious Irish pub. Room service is available 24 hours.
The Arena health and fitness club provides a 21-meter indoor pool, children's pool, spa tub, sauna, steam room, and well-equipped fitness center. 14 conference rooms accommodate groups up to 500, and standard wireless Internet access (limited) is available for free, while premium wireless internet is available for a surcharge.
Onsite parking is free. Grand Hotel is entirely smoke-free.
- Indoor pool
- Health club
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Conference space
- Total number of rooms - 203
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 5
- Babysitting or childcare
- Laundry facilities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Meeting rooms
- Year Built 1835
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Children's pool
- Wedding services
- Free WiFi
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Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Room service (24 hours)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Shower only
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Satellite TV service
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Coast Restaurant - European cuisine, steaks, and seafood. White tablecloths and oversized windows overlooking Malahide Estuary. Children's menu. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Palm Court Carvery - Buffet restaurant specializing in freshly carved meats. Open for lunch daily.
Ryan's Bar - Expansive lounge with a dark wood bar, fireplace, and TVs for sporting events. Beer, wine, cocktails, sandwiches, salads, and light fare. Children's menu. Open from late morning until late evening.
Room service - Available 24 hours a day.
Nearby Things to Do
The onsite Arena health and fitness club provides a 21-meter indoor pool, children's pool, spa tub, steam room, and sauna. A health club includes free weights, cardio and strength-training machines, and an aerobics room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Fitness classes on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: EUR 16 per person (approximately)
Hotel Name
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Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.


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Astros' rotation depth offers trade options
HOUSTON -- In effort to land a bat to add to their struggling offense, the Astros are willing to trade one of their starting pitchers.
The Astros have six healthy starting pitchers when you include right-hander Brad Peacock, who was recently sent to Triple-A Oklahoma City after a pair of shaky outings. That leaves right-handers Scott Feldman, Jarred Cosart and Collin McHugh and left-handers Dallas Keuchel Brett Oberholtzer, though Feldman's three-year, $30-million deal makes him difficult to move.
Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow indicated Monday no deals were in the works. The non-waiver Trade Deadline is Thursday.
"Our offense has been struggling, so as we have conversations, we'll explore options that might give us some help offensively," Luhnow said.
The Astros, who have scored six runs in their previous four games, are especially thin in the outfield, where Dexter Fowler (intercostal strain), George Springer (quad strain) and Alex Presley (oblique strain) are all on the 15-day disabled and not expected to return until Thursday.
"It's absolutely a concern," Luhnow said. "The best thing we can do for the Trade Deadline is to get Fowler, Springer and Presley back healthy. That could be an unbelievable coup for us. Hopefully, they're not too far away."
Brian McTaggart is reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Serving up asset management
Asset management is like pizza that comes in many flavors and styles. It can be cut into several pieces, cooked with ingredients from home, or ordered out. So, would you like yours thin crust or deep dish?
ASSET MANAGEMENT (AM) is like a pizza. It can be cut into several pieces: loop tuning, maintenance management, condition monitoring, etc. You can cook AM by assembling all the ingredients yourself, or you can buy it already cooked by a full-service supplier. AM comes in many flavors and styles too. These range from the deep-dish, Chicago-style version, with more capabilities and ingredients than you may need or want, to thin-crust types, with just loop tuning or computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). Finally, AM can be delivered to your plant for local consumption, or it can "served" to you from remote computers.
AM Tastes Efficient, Yummy!
Unlike some of the vaporware that plagues our process control industry, AM software actually works, and it works well. Michel Gaumond, electrical maintenance coordinator at the Alma Division of Abitibi-Consolidated, a paper mill in Alma, Quebec, Canada, recently installed a new control system on a new paper machine, and used asset management to help make it all work. "System commissioning was done using the AMS asset management system from Emerson Process Management," says Gaumond. "This simplified calibration, control configuration and verification of various field devices. With AMS, commissioning took less time than we expected, and made it possible to document every step. It allowed us to find and diagnose problems during testing and startup. We performed many tests on the various systems before the actual startup, and AMS was extremely valuable when troubleshooting."
Abitibi-Consolidated continues to use asset management during operations to fine-tune the process (See Figure 1 below). "Our Continuous Process Improvement Team includes engineers and operators, who are dedicated to solving problems that come up during operation, and devising ways to further optimize and refine the process," explains Gaumond. "This team has a dedicated set of DeltaV workstations in a separate room, where it can analyze data from DeltaV historian, event logger and AMS, as well as OSISoft's PI historian. The team spends 100% of its time solving problems and optimizing processes."
Engineers and operators at Abitibi-Consolidated's paper mill in Alma, Quebec, use asset management to find problems and fine-tune their paper machine. Source: Emerson Process Management
Maintenance comes after startup and operations, and AM has the right ingredients there too. "We've trained the maintenance group how to use tools such as equipment diagnostics. We now have a full year of equipment performance data, such as valve signatures, and we're learning to perform predictive maintenance. For example, we can compare the current signature of a valve to the signature when it was installed, and determine if the valve is working properly."
Though Abitibi-Consolidated is using software from two of the process industry's biggest AM suppliers, Emerson and OSISoft, similar success is possible when using AM software from less famous firms. FileNet, for example, is known for its enterprise content management (ECM) solutions in industries that often drown in paperwork.
Duke Energy, an integrated power and natural gas company in Charlotte, N.C., was similarly submerged in documentation and subsequently aided by FileNet, according to Steve Morgan, Duke's electronic document management integration manager. "Duke Energy is composed of 700 subsidiaries and joint ventures, with offices from Charlotte to London," says Morgan. "It faces a number of regulatory requirements on its three nuclear and 27 fossil-fuel plants."
Morgan adds Duke must maintain records on litigation support, sales contract management, enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial accounting, manufacturing and engineering, change management, engineering document management, regulatory submissions, process safety management/OSHA, health/safety/quality, specifications/estimates and procurement, maintenance/repair/operations, and research. Keeping track of this data may sound deadly dull—much like eating a frozen, supermarket pizza—until you realize AM's direct benefits.
"In the past, nuclear plants were down for 45 days when undergoing regularly scheduled shutdowns," says Morgan. Much of that was filling out regulatory paperwork. "Thanks to FileNet's solution, Duke Energy has been able to bring a plant back online in 21 to 30 days. Considering that such plants generate $1 million dollars per day in revenue, this can add up to a substantial amount of extra income for the company."
Abitibi-Consolidated and Duke's applications and requirements show that proven AM software from large or small suppliers can make your process more efficient, productive and manageable.
Making the Crust
Pizza starts with making a good crust. In a process plant, the crust is real-time plant floor data. Getting real-time data into asset management is getting easier all the time because modern control systems can deliver data in a standard, usable format. As Dave Ochoa, Emerson's director of strategic planning, puts it, "Many assets in modern plants and mills are intelligent and self-diagnosing. These assets communicate by industry standard protocols, such as fieldbus and HART. System interfaces are available which pass information directly through the control system, multiplexers and linking devices."
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This Gorgeous Modern Home Also Has a Flawless Eco Pedigree
Most people don't immediately associate the words "eco home" with modern chicness, but after touring Lisa Ling and Dr. Paul Song's Santa Monica, CA, home, perhaps they'll start to. The home is the first energy-neutral residence in the city of Santa Monica — essentially meaning that the home produces as much energy as it uses. It's also LEED Platinum certified, the highest environmental rating a home can be awarded.
You may recognize Ling for her work as a correspondent on The Oprah Winfrey Show and a contributor to CNN's Planet in Peril, among many other television journalism feature positions. Ling's husband is a radiation oncologist in Los Angeles and president of Cytotech Labs, which does cancer research. CelebStyle editor Melody Nazarian attended an open house at Ling and Song's amazing home and reported back to us on the space. Keep clicking to take the tour and see why eco-chic luxury is all the rage.
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Like its unrelenting hero Kratos, Sony's God of War video game series shows no sign of slowing down or being stopped. Currently on its seventh installment - God of War: Ascension - the series continues to attract legions of fans with its brutal combo-based combat system and striking Greek mythology-inspired settings, creatures and weapons. The latter has seen many new designs come and go, but one pair of weapons that have remained a series constant are Kratos' Blades of Chaos.
From United Cutlery, manufacturer of licensed edged and adult collectibles for the entertainment industry since 1981, comes an exact replica of one of the blades wielded by Kratos in the God of War game series. The United Cutlery God of War Kratos Blade of Chaos is cast from zinc aluminum material with custom etched mold textures and features fantasy grindings that mirror the piece carried by Kratos. The replica was created using the finest grade materials and craftsmanship available. Also included is a custom tabletop display stand with God of War insignia and fantasy silkscreen along with a certificate of authenticity. Originally carrying a suggested price tag of $224 on its release several years ago, this finely crafted blade can now be had through BudK.com priced at only $129.99.
For the less discerning fan, or perhaps one who prefers to physically roleplay their adventures, a Kratos Blade of Chaos Foam Sword is available. This BladeFlex Blade of Chaos replica is constructed from high quality material using a unique process that produces a foam play weapon that is rugged, flexible and safe to use. The special foam process encases a fiberglass and rubber under structure to create one of the sturdiest foam weapons on the market today. Each sword also includes a hard plastic chain that can be wrapped around an arm and used to sling the sword by the chain. Originally priced at $45, this equally attractive replica can be purchased through BudK.com priced at only $12.98. At that price you can easily get two... just like Kratos.


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RANCHO CUCAMONGA — City Councilman Marc Steinorth will be holding office hours in two separate locations in Rancho Cucamonga on April 8.
The discussion, Steinorth said, is open to the public and will focus on any issue regarding the city.
The first meeting will be held at Klatch Coffee, 8916 Foothill Blvd., at 6 p.m. The second meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Starbucks Coffee, 10540 Baseline Road.
"This is one of many ways I will learn more about what people are thinking about and how the city can better serve its residents," Steinorth said in a statement.


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I went to the emergency room two weeks ago because of extreme pain and numbness in my right arm. After taking an xray, they determined that I had a pinched nerve, gave me pills and sent me home. A couple of days later, I received a letter saying that a 7mm nodule was detected on my right lung and that I should contact the emergency department immediately for advise. I did, and was told that I should have a CT. Okay, I will be seeing my doctor today who is a pulminologist. I`m very nervous and very worried. My grandfather died of lung cancer. I just hope that I`m not next in line. I have been researching the internet for answers, however, I`m still so afraid.
I agree with getting a chest CT. Most nodules are not cancer. The risk of cancer depends on your age and whether you have smoked.
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Last week, we had spent the better part of a 6 days touring wineries on both the west and east coast of the United States. And during this time, we had a very unique opportunity to see how Americans create and manage wine tourism programs in order to promote not only their own wines, but the wines of the entire region.
As many of you know, although we adore the wines of both Spain and Portugal, we feel that effective wine tourism is one of the greatest areas lacking in Iberia. From wineries that won't pick up the phone or return an emails to small, family run wineries who close their door to visitors, making it close to impossible for anyone outside their region to try their wines.
What we've included below are 5 ways EASY and CHEAP ways in which Spanish and Portuguese wineries can change customer service and/or their wine tourism program:
1. Merchandising: Generally Iberian wineries tend to shy away from merchandising, choosing instead to offer foodstuff, instead of branded scarves, hats, aprons or pins. And although fresh olives, homemade cheeses and canned jam are wonderful items to include in your store, they are difficult to travel with and tend to influence a smaller group of people. While clothing items, and the like, branded with your logo will not only last for years to come, but will be seen by a larger number of people. By simply providing your customers with a wider and diverse range of merchandise branded with your logo, you're giving them an opportunity to promote you internationally.
2. Signposts: Unlike California, where signposts dot the landscape telling interested wine lovers in what direction their favorite winery lies, many regions throughout Iberia do not allow you to do the same. This was perfectly exemplified in our most recent trip to DO Montsant where we passed the Dosterras winery 3 times before we realized exactly where it was. When asked why they don't put up a clearly marked sign telling us where to pull in, we were told that it was illegal to do so, and that the only sign the owner was allowed to display near the road was hidden behind the shrubbery alongside the driveway – clearly not the ideal location. Wineries need to collaborate (see #5) and lobby your local government to have this changed! If governments want wineries to survive and profit from the ample tourism opportunities available to them, then they need to put up clearly marked signs that help communicate exactly where the wineries are. Mind you, signs can be both small and classy, but they still need to exist!
3. Think of Your Customer's Needs First: We understand that it's not easy, or financially feasible, for all of you to open your winery to the public. We also understand that you may not have the resources, staff or desire to create an enotourism program for international tourists passing through your town. However, even if you can't create an extensive program, you CAN make a wine lover feel appreciated when they inquire about your winery. Simply tell them that although your flattered that they want to come visit, you unfortunately do not offer tours, but that they can try your wines at "X" restaurant or purchase them at "X" store. If you do have a tourism program, make sure that each and every visitor is greeted with a smile when they walk through your front door. On a hot day, offer them some water, maybe have some international wine magazines available in the lobby while they wait for the tour to begin, or have some local dried fruits or nuts available to taste. These are small, cheap and effective details that allow your visitor to feel both considered and appreciated. In both New York and California, wineries were open during lunch and on the weekends; offered tastings in conjunction with concerts or classic movies; and placed suggestion boxes near the front door so that visitors could request particular services if they weren't provided. Show your consumers that you care about their needs by remaining open and receptive to their inquiries and requests. And above all else, make it easy for consumers to both find and try your wines!
4. Offer FREE WIFI! One the greatest perks about being in the States was the unlimited access to WIFI at any given winery. More specifically, when attending the American Wine Bloggers Conference in California, the wineries that didn't have WIFI initially, assessed their audience and chose to install special WIFI spots in and around their winery to accommodate the wine bloggers needs; which in turn, only helped to promote their winery and their wines. Even deep within the cellar, we could still use our iPhones to take and send pictures, Tweet our experiences or enter our impressions into our chosen social tasting note site. Thus, wherever we were in California or New York, we could promote the winery in real-time by using social media tools. The question being, can I do that at your winery in Spain or Portugal? Can I find a fast, free connection to share photos of your cellar on my flickr account? Can I conduct a live Ustream interview with your winemaker in your vineyards? Can I take a 12 second video of your harvest and immediately upload it to Twitter? If I can't, then your winery is missing out an incredible opportunity for me to promote your winery and wines. Make sure you have a WIFI. Make sure your connection is sound. And make sure that your visitors know that they can use the WIFI at their discretion.
5. Collaboration is the Key to Success: One of the most important things Ryan and I experienced in the USA was watching how wineries joined forces to promote their wines as a team. Whether they hosted a dinner at a winery, pouring a wide range of wines from various wineries across the region, or simply talked about their neighbors in a very respectful and humble manner, collaboration was weaved into the fabric of their relationships. Here in Iberia, we tend to be fearful of our neighbors. We tend to shy away from collaboration fearing that our neighbor may steal business from us, or potentially harm us in some way. This fear mongering has, and will continue to, splinter and weaken our efforts. Through teamwork, with your neighboring wineries and with your regional wine commission, you can help consumers learn about your wines more effectively. As Ryan has continuously points out during his talks about social media: Wineries who work together save money and resources. Don't wait until your regional government sets up an effective tourism program or wine related activities. Talk to your neighboring wineries, or regional government, and get the ball rolling yourself! Remember, the rising tide raises all boats! (Photo of 4 different wineries hosting a lunch together)
What other ways can Spanish and Portuguese wineries cheaply and effectively improve their wine tourism programs? Please share your ideas and suggestions in the comments below.
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BROOKLYN, NY - People that know about Abraham Lincoln basketball are familiar with the last name Telfair.
They know one that graduated from Lincoln and went straight to the league. Now they know about his younger brother Ethan Telfair, who currently plays point guard for Lincoln. Telfair scored 18 points and dished out 8 dimes to help Lincoln go on the road and knock off Jefferson 75-71.
Telfair scored the first two and last two points of the first half for the Railsplitters. However, Jefferson was the team that was on top. The Orange Wave came out and played a great first quarter, knocking down a couple of three pointers and controlling the boards on their way to a 19-12 lead after the first period buzzer. They built the lead up to as much as nine points and held a comfortable lead for most of the second quarter. But then quick as you can blink Lincoln shot their way back into the game.
After a lay-up by sophomore guard Patrick Brown put Jefferson up 31-23 and three straight blocks by Kareem Johnakin, Lincoln guard Ian Vasquez dribbled to the three point line and shot a big rainbow three early in the shot clock. Initially it looked like a bad shot, but it turned out to be a good one as soon as it went through the net. Telfair followed that up with a three from the left elbow and just like that it was 31-29 going into the locker rooms.
After electrifying junior guard Jaquan Lynch hit a three to open up the second half, Lincoln finally started to put it together offensively. The Railsplitters went on a 14-3 run including 5 straight points from transfer forward Travis Charles. Charles picked up his game in the second half after a quiet first one. Charles said his coach Dwayne "Tiny" Morton inspired him to play better in the second half. He was asked what Morton told him.
"You're not playing like the Travis Charles I know, and some other words I can't say", which drew a laugh from the circle of reporters surrounding Charles after the game. Charles was dominant in the second half, scoring off a beautiful jump hook from the right block that Jefferson couldn't deal with. He finished with 15 points and 8 rebounds.
Jefferson finally started to make some baskets and took the lead early in the fourth quarter when Lynch was fouled shooting a three and made all of the ensuing free throws to give Jefferson a 56-54 lead. Telfair answered that by driving all the way to the basket and finishing a lay-up with his left hand. After a lay-up by Jefferson guard Michael Watson Jr., Telfair hit a three from the top of the key to put Lincoln up by a point. The game was close the rest of the way, but Lincoln never gave up the lead again.
Telfair played well and said his teammate Isaiah Whitehead told him to take over after the first period when Lincoln was trailing. Whitehead could only offer advice because he was on the bench, unable to play because he was listed as inactive on the PSAL website. If he played the game could be forfeited, so all he could do was just cheer his team on.
Telfair took the advice well, going on and helping lead his team to victory on a tough Jefferson home court. One reason he played well is his coach has confidence him.
"I can make a mistake and know I'm going to stay on the court. I can make it up and make more plays" Telfair said.
Shaquille Davis had 13 points, while Tafari Whittingham had 10 points, 12 boards, and 7 blocks. Lynch led all scorers with 24 for Jefferson.
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Ready to speak with the fishes? Say hello to Seaman, a Darwinian Dreamcast game driven by voice recognition. Beware: There are no scores, and no clear objectives. But the utterly addictive exercise will give you a growing appreciation for the verb carp.
After a briefing from the one and only Leonard Nimoy, I carefully transferred small sea larvae from the inventory screen to their aquarium. By controlling oxygen levels, water temperature, and food supply, I successfully "grew" two creatures that looked like fat carp with fleshy, human faces. And they immediately started bitching: "Hey, I'm starving!" I muttered an apology into the mike (which comes in the box) and moved food pellets into the tank. My little guys still refused to talk or even look at me. But a careful tickle with the hand icon and a calm speaking voice helped the relationship along with my "offspring" considerably. All in all, navigating the social minefield of Seaman is deeply satisfying.
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Retief Goosen has been removed from the published field of this week's Wells Fargo Championship, citing a back injury.
Ten years after opening his pro career in the British Masters Rory McIlroy returns to the tournament, played this week on the Lee Westwood Colt Course at Close House GC in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
World No. 26 Kevin Kisner stalled out to an even-par 34-36=70 in the final round of the TOUR Championship to conclude on 10-under 68-68-64-70=270, down one spot to T3, two adrift of champion Xander Schauffele, but jumps six places to a career-best 12th in the FedExCup standings.
Second-round co-leader and World No. 4 Justin Thomas authored a 4-under-par 33-33=66 in the final round of the TOUR Championship to post 11-under 269, up two spots to solo 2nd, one short of champion Xander Schauffele, who shot 68, but wins the FedExCup, nudging one place and eclipsing former FEC leader Jordan Spieth, who finished T7.
Making his tournament debut, PGA TOUR rookie and World No. 66 Xander Schauffele hung up a 2-under-par 35-33=68 in the final round of the TOUR Championship to reach 12-under 268, good for a one-shot victory over FedExCup winner Justin Thomas and his second TOUR title in 30 career events, second this season in 28 starts, joining The Greenbrier Classic seven starts ago. UPDATE: Schauffele vaults 34 spots to a career-high 32nd in OWGR.
World No. 51 Russell Henley painted a day-low bogey-free 5-under-par 31-34=65 in the final round of the TOUR Championship to post 10-under 270, up six spots on the live leaderboard to solo 3rd, one back of 72-hole clubhouse leader Justin Thomas. UPDATE: With play completed, Henley finished T3, two shy of champion Xander Schauffele, and a career-best 13th in the FedExCup standings.
Lucas Bjerregaard stormed to his first European Tour victory with a final lap of 6-under-par 32-33=65 at the Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura to win the Portugal Masters by four shots on 20-under 264.
Overnight tri-leader and World No. 16 Paul Casey twirled a 5-under-par 32-33=65 in the third round of the TOUR Championship to reach the third-quarter pole on 12-under 198, good for a two-shot lead over Kevin Kisner and Xander Schauffele. UPDATE: This is Casey's third career 54-hole lead/co-lead, previously 1-for-2 converting (P1, 2009 SHO).
PGA TOUR rookie and World No. 66 Xander Schauffele authored a 5-under-par 33-32=65 in the third round of the TOUR Championship for a 54-hole tally of 10-under 200, up six places to T2 and matching the clubhouse lead of Kevin Kisner. UPDATE: With play completed, Schauffele is T2, two shy of 54-hole leader Paul Casey.
World No. 26 Kevin Kisner painted a 6-under-par 31-33=64 on Moving Day at the TOUR Championship to reach 10-under 200, up nine spots to solo 2nd, good for the 54-hole clubhouse lead and tying the week's low round with first-round leader Kyle Stanley. UPDATE: With play completed, Kisner is T2, two back of 54-hole leader Paul Casey.
Lucas Bjerregaard holds a one-shot lead at the 54-hole stage of the Portugal Masters after a third round of 3-under-par 33-35=68 left him on 14-under 199 at the Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura.
Webb Simpson soared the up the leaderboard early in round two of the TOUR Championship and then held on late to post a 3-under-par 31-36=67, good for a share of the 36-hole lead alongside Justin Thomas and Paul Casey, all entering the weekend on 7-under 133. UPDATE: This is Simpson's 10th 36-hole lead/co-lead, previously 1-for-9 converting (2014 Shriners).


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Girls Threaten Over Prom Dress
Things have changed a lot since I went to prom. Prom was great. Of course I don't remember getting any death threats.
Now with social media girls are threatening other girls with bodily harm if they wear similar prom dresses.
There are actual Facebook pages called "B***ch Don't Steal My Dress" and "Steal My Prom Dress and I'll Knock You The F**k Out".
And here is an actual twitter post form a lovely young girl: "Just ordered this beauty, I swear if any of you steal my prom dress, I'll kill you personally."
I don't know if this qualifies as cyber-bullying, but don't you think this is a little out of line?


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A proposal to use highly treated recycled wastewater to bolster local water supplies is picking up speed.
On Thursday, Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency officials announced they plan to ramp up a proposed "groundwater replenishment" project in an attempt to offer the Peninsula another option for replacing the water to be lost under a state-ordered cutback in pumping from the Carmel River.
At a news conference at the agency's treatment plant north of Marina, General Manager Keith Israel said a plan is in the works to expand the plant at an estimated cost of $50million to $70million so it can provide about 2,700 more acre-feet of drinking water per year by late 2016. An acre-foot is enough to provide water to four average Peninsula homes for one year.
The project, modeled on a similar one that has worked for decades in Orange County, would use highly treated wastewater that otherwise would be pumped into the ocean and combine it with groundwater to inject into the Seaside aquifer, bolstering capacity.
County Supervisor Lou Calcagno, who serves on the agency board, called the project "just another tool for the Monterey Peninsula to consider" in its search for a reliable water supply.
Israel said the project has been in the planning stages for years, but progress slowed when the Regional Desalination Project was identified as the preferred method for a replacement water source. With the regional project's status uncertain, Israel said, agency officials are ramping up their efforts again.
He said he has been in contact with the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and California American Water, which has expressed interest.
The water district is proposing a series of alternatives — a small desal plant, expanded aquifer storage and recovery, an expansion of the Los Padres reservoir's capacity and the agency's wastewater proposal — that could be ready to produce up to 11,700 acre-feet of water by 2018.
A study of alternatives conducted for Cal Am found that its desalination project in north Marina, combined with aquifer storage and recovery, would be the most cost-effective proposal and the only one capable of meeting the state's 2016 deadline. However, it left the door open for other proposals.
The report by RBF Consulting suggested Cal Am seek approval for the 10,000-acre-foot desal plant, but start by building a plant about three-quarters that size and hold off on expansion for as long as possible. That would give it time to explore other, perhaps more cost-effective, alternatives.
RBF said the smaller plant would be capable of meeting existing demand under the Carmel River cutback order and would be up to $30million less expensive.
In making its recommendation, RBF recognized the potential savings of other alternatives. But if they fell short, RBF said, the desal project would be designed for rapid expansion to provide the additional 2,500 acre-feet per year needed by 2021, when Seaside basin cutbacks are in effect.
Israel said even if the regional desal project goes ahead, or another alternative is chosen, his agency plans to go ahead with its proposal.
"It makes sense," he said. "This is recycled water. Why not use it?"
Israel said the next step is to begin a public education and outreach program. The agency is offering tours to the Orange County plant as part of that effort.
For years, the agency has combined treated wastewater with groundwater at its plant, which was paid for largely by Salinas Valley farmers for use in irrigating thousands of acres of farmland near Castroville to halt seawater intrusion. More recently, treated wastewater has been combined with Salinas River water for the same uses.
But only about two-thirds of the treated wastewater is used for irrigation, leaving about 8,000 acre-feet of water for other uses, which could allow for even more expansion of the agency's capacity for producing potable water in the future.
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Circulation of Obscene and Pornographic Material [electronic resource]: Hearings Before the United States House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, Subcommittee on Postal Operations, Eighty-Sixth Congress, Second Session, on May 27, 1960
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Subcommittee on Postal Operations
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We have reported in the past on Microsoft's special building on its Redmond, Washington campus called The Garage, which was designed for any Microsoft employee to use for working on any side project at any time. Recently, The Garage was the host to a new event at Microsoft, the Startup Weekend.
Next at Microsoft reports that 70 company employees took part in the company's first Startup Weekend. The non-profit organization that helped to organize Microsoft's event has already held hundreds of such weekends all over the world since it launched in 2007. The idea is that for 54 hours, people who attend pitch their ideas for products. Teams are then formed that work on the best idea pitches and develop them. At the end of the weekend, the teams present their final concepts to a panel of judges.
The blog states, "Ideas ranged from an app that searches code repositories for samples to a sensor that measures your houseplants' distance from death's door." In fact, the houseplant "death" sensor was the actual winner of Microsoft's first Startup Weekend.
It's not all fun and games. The blog states, "The judges sniffed out teams that failed to define market viability and they weren't exactly gentle about it." However, the event was successful enough that Microsoft will be holding future Startup Weekends at The Garage.
Source: Next at Microsoft


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Boston-based private equity firm Berkshire Partners named Staples president and COO Mike Miles to the role of advisory director.
Miles spent the past decade at Staples and his last day will be February 2, 2013. In his new capacity at Berkshire, Miles is tasked with sourcing new investment ideas and serving as an operating advisor to Berkshire's portfolio of companies.
"Mike joins us with a distinguished track record and his experience will undoubtedly bring significant value to Berkshire and our portfolio companies," said Berkshire managing director Ross Jones. "A number of us have had the privilege of knowing Mike for over two decades and we are delighted to have him join the firm."
Miles joined Staples in 2003 as COO and was given additional responsibilities as president in 2006. Prior to Staples, he was with PepsiCo and YUM Brands for ten years, at once point serving as COO of Pizza Hut. He began his career at Bain and Company, the Boston-based management consulting firm which provided capital to help Staples founder Tom Stemberg launch the office superstore concept more than 25 years ago. Miles is a Yale graduate who also earned an MBA from Harvard.
"The Board and I thank Mike for his leadership and service over the past decade," said Ron Sargent, Staples' chairman and CEO. "Mike brought new energy to our brand, drove growth in our services business, and restructured and integrated our international operations. We wish him all the best."
Berkshire was founded the same year Staples opened its first store and since then has invested in more than 100 middle market companies through eight different funds.


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A PHARMACY in Thornbury will now offer a new approach to community health following its launch of a new service concept.
LloydsPharmacy in Thornbury opened its new concept at a special event held at the pharmacy in Horseshoe Lane.
The event last Thursday (August 7) was led by pharmacy manager Eammon Doran and the ribbon was cut by Thornbury and Yate MP Steve Webb.
The Liberal Democrat MP was, last month, honoured by the Queen by being appointed as a member of the Privy Council.
The Thornbury team will now offer LloydsPharmacy's new approach to community health, which has been developed to improve access to healthcare information and support.
As part of the transformation, the pharmacy in Horseshoe Lane now offers free services for a range of conditions, including skin health and pain management.
The pharmacy's new skin offering covers all aspects of skin health from medicines management advice for people on prescription treatment to medicated skin products. A high-tech addition is a skin analyser machine.
Mr Doran said: "We are delighted to be a pioneer in a project that will do much to raise awareness of healthcare needs at a local level.
"What we want to do is help people discuss their health problems, offer support on how we can help them and how they can help themselves, all in relaxed surroundings where people can feel more comfortable talking about their concerns.
"The new skin analyser is a great addition to the services we offer. It looks at several different features, including hydration and elasticity, using scientific probes and a micro-camera. The results then help us to recommend the most suitable care routines and products."
Pain management is another area where the Thornbury pharmacy team now offers enhanced support.
Mr Doran added: "We know many who suffer from long-term health conditions don't always want to go to their doctor every time they have a question.
"Our dedicated and experienced team is supporting local residents' healthcare needs by providing services that complement GPs and other healthcare professionals by offering convenient, one-to-one support in pleasant, modern surroundings."
In line with this approach LloydsPharmacy offers an Online Doctor service, where customers can seek advice for a range of health concerns at: www.lloydspharmacy.com


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Laurier to open new art exhibition space on Brantford campus
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Kathryn Carter, Inter-Faculty Associate Dean
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BRANTFORD Art enthusiasts will have a new exhibition space to visit when Wilfrid Laurier Universitys Brantford campus opens the Yellow Brick Wall (YBW) at 97 Dalhousie Street on Monday, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m.
The art advisory committee at Laurier will curate the exhibition space annually. Designed to foster appreciation and enjoyment of Canadian art, the new venue will celebrate visual creativity in a space that encourages dialogue, and reflects the diversity and culture in the community. The YBW adds to a growing list of venues in Brantford, including Glenhyrst, The Station and the Brantford Arts Block, that feature the work of visual artists.
We are so incredibly pleased to be able to have an exhibition space like the Yellow Brick Wall right on campus for our students, staff, faculty and the community to enjoy, said Kathryn Carter, inter-faculty associate dean: academic coordination and chair of the art advisory committee. We have been able to work with local artists and have some terrific pieces all over campus, and this gives us a dedicated space to showcase art and engage the cultural community on campus.
The first exhibition will feature local artist Elizabeth Gosse, and her Its Your City project. The project stemmed from Gosses desire to collaborate with the Brantford community in a creative process where individuals of all ages could express something about the city in which they live. It was completed in 2010 during the Find Your Spirit Festival in Harmony Square.
In the world of art, it is imperative for the artist to embody the art with their message, feelings and thoughts, said Gosse. Each piece from Its Your City has been created by citizens expressing their connections to community and to their city.
Gosse uses paint and multimedia to create engaging pieces of work, and believes that art is an extension of who people are and what they are thinking. Works from her Its Your City collection have been collaboratively completed and displayed in Guelph, Markham, Toronto, Mississauga, Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton. She is a member and publicity coordinator for the Womens Art Association of Hamilton. She currently lives in Brantford.


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Wise About Eyes
Saturday, December 21, 2013
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
44 W Fourth St
Mansfield, OH 44902
Presented By: Little Buckeye Children's Museum
The Wise About Eyes exhibit is designed to educate Ohio's children and their parents and teachers on how to keep their eyes healthy and safe. The exhibit contains five interactive kiosks whose learning objectives have been aligned with the National Health Education Standards and will run through January 15th.
Hours & Admission
Wed-Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 1pm-6pm
Daily admission is $7 for ages 2 and up (including adults)
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ALBANY — Members of Occupy the Farm broke into the Gill Tract on Sunday to take soil samples with the intention of sending the samples to a laboratory to be tested for industrial pollutants.
It is the latest action by the group, which is protesting development of nearby land by the University of California and has called for preserving the Gill Tract for urban agriculture.
The group first occupied the university-owned land in April and planted crops to protest UC's development plans for an adjacent site. In May, university police evicted the occupiers. The group has broken into the land several times since to tend and harvest its crops.
Katie, an Occupy member who did not want to give her last name, said the group would be testing for things such as chemical pollutants and heavy metals. She said UC police arrived when the group was finishing up collecting soil and that no arrests were made.
"We're waiting to send them to a facility to be processed," she said.
University of California spokesman Dan Mogulof declined to comment.
Katie said Occupy the Farm took the samples from an area south of where members planted crops, closer to the proposed University Village development. The area has buildings that were constructed for student housing in the 1940s. Katie said the area was in disrepair.
The university has proposed building a grocery store and assisted-living housing for seniors on the site.
After several years of community discussion, a deal was finalized and approved by the Albany City Council in July. But two lawsuits were filed over the project and a referendum was signed by enough residents that the development agreement was rescinded by the council in November.
The controversy caused Whole Foods Market, which was to be the anchor tenant, to withdraw from the project. However, the city and the university have agreed that the project can continue without the development agreement, which covered aspects that included labor agreements and a promise to keep the Albany Little League fields, which are on the property, for at least 10 years.
The land that Occupy the Farm originally took over is not part of the development. The University's College of Natural Resources uses that land for agricultural research.


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