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No appointment is needed for any of these Placer County Health Department H1N1 clinics, and the immunizations are free.
Upcoming H1N1 clinics will be held:
Tahoe - Placer County Clinic, 8665 Salmon Ave., Kings Beach on Thursday Feb. 11 and Feb. 25 from 9 a.m.- to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Auburn – Placer County Clinic at 11584 B. Ave. Regular Friday immunization clinic schedule from 8:30 a.m. – noon and 1 to 4 p.m. (Except Friday, Feb. 12, when the county is closed)
Roseville – Placer County Clinic at 1130 Conroy Lane, Ste. 402. Regular Wednesday immunization clinic schedule from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1- 4 p.m.
For more information, visit the H1N1 section of this county website, or call 530-889-7141.


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Roundtable Discussion: Democrats and Liberal grassroots organizers chime in on the Arpaio race
Sunday, October 7th, 2012A Roundtable Discussion with Gail Mokry Shoultes and Angel Garcia about how the Primary Election was hijacked by the leadership of the Maricopa County and Arizona Democratic Party, please click on image below to listen to the interview/video.
The Lou Show is a show hosted by a Jewish person who is being attacked by people who are pulling the "white privilege" card.
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I've been trying to change my weight and I can't seem to find where I entered it. I've tried the "Options" and then profile settings. My height, birthday, and other info is there, but not weight. Help?
Your daily runs has a place to enter weight
Did we win?
I've been trying to change my weight, too. I've been hovering around 205 for a year now...
I PR'd in my FIRST half-marathon; you can, too. Ask me how!
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I took out the weight fields from the profile editor, which is why you can't change them. I might put them back in. I will also redo the profile viewing page to clean everything up. Do you want weight to be part of the profile?
Not dead. Yet.
It seems like weight should be on a profile instead of workouts. It's an attribute of a person which the profile describes, and doesn't have anything to do with workouts. You don't want to track how your weight changes during a workout. Instead, you want track how it changes over weeks and months. If you set up something nice for weight, you could easily do the same for body fat %.
How can we know our limits if we don't test them?
I agree
It seems like weight should be on a profile instead of workouts. It's an attribute of a person which the profile describes, and doesn't have anything to do with workouts.
Except calculating work or energy used (for example calories burned) requires knowing your weight.
Runners run.
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This. And I have found that RA's estimate appears to be pretty legit VS what I see on MyFitnessPal.com...that overestimates burn by 20-25%, it appears. RA even spits out reasonable #s for the road bike. MFP appears to assume everyone's on a 30+# cruiser bike with the calorie burns they calculate for 15-20mph workouts.
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Makes sense, but you shouldn't have to enter it for every workout. I only update my weight every few days to few weeks and the workouts should just pull your current weight from your profile whenever it needs it.
You don't have to enter it every time. It automatically defaults to the weight most recently entered.
I see. Well that's good. I'm a bit of a database geek so I get over excited thinking about data modeling. lol. Sorry.
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text: The trip to USA of the Fincibec group brands that participated at the Coverings 2012 trade show in Orlando (Florida) ended successfully. The event is a significant indicator of the US market, which is giving signs a slight recovery, a glimmer of hope for the future. "Even if it is premature to speak about recovery – says Vittorio Borelli, Fincibec's CEO – the general feeling is of moderate satisfaction. The fair went well and signs are encouraging for the future, although this initial slow recovery of sales in the US market leaves space only for cautious optimism". Fincibec brought its commercial brands, Monocibec, Century and Naxos, to Orlando granted an exclusive preview of their collections. "The interest shown in our products – says Borelli – is important proof that we are going in the right direction, in terms of aesthetic, technological and productive research". At the Installation Design Showcase, in particular, the spotlight was on Naxos with its Marble Hill collection. Coverings is now a must-attend event, where installations are set up using ceramic collections selected by designers to create complete and original environments. This year, architect Foreman Rogers, of tvsdesign in Atlanta, created a hotel room inspired by luxury and elegance. Marble Hill with its Sculptur colour, where the veining and glossy features of marble are enhanced just as the natural material that inspired the project, was used to create an element of great visual impact. On the other hand, Monocibec achieved high appreciation for the new Echo collection, made of porcelain stoneware with wooden effects to provide a rustic touch. Inspired by the traditional residences of the most enchanting valleys of the Alps, Echo revisits the charm of old wooden floors, where it seems possible to hear family stories that express warm and cosy atmospheres. Finally, the Century drew the attention of architects and designers who were particularly fascinated by the Stonehouse collection. Neutral colours featuring split stone aesthetics, modular sizes and the high technical performance guaranteed by Century's experience have intrigued the curiosity and interest of the insiders.


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Conraua Nieden, 1908, Mitt. Zool. Mus. Berlin, 3: 497. Type species: Conraua robusta Nieden, 1908, by monotypy.
Pseudoxenopus Barbour and Loveridge, 1927, Proc. New England Zool. Club, 10: 14. Type species: Pseudoxenopus alleni Barbour and Loveridge, 1927, by monotypy. Synonymy (with Rana) by Barbour and Loveridge, 1930, in Strong (ed.), Afr. Rep. Liberia Belgian Congo, 2: 778; Parker, 1931, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Ser. 10, 7: 493; (with Conraua) by Parker, 1936, Proc. Zool. Soc. London, 1936: 137.
Paleorana Scortecci, 1931, Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. Mus. Civ. Stor. Nat. Milano, 70: 17. Type species: Rana beccarii Boulenger, 1911, by subsequent designation of Parker, 1936, Proc. Zool. Soc. London, 1936: 137. Synonymy by Parker, 1936, Proc. Zool. Soc. London, 1936: 137.
Gigantorana Noble, 1931, Biol. Amph.: 340. Type species: Rana goliath Boulenger, 1906, by monotypy. Synonymy with Conraua by Parker, 1936, Proc. Zool. Soc. London, 1936: 137.
Hydrobatrachus Stadie, 1962, Zool. Anz., 169: 315, 329. Type species: Rana beccarii Boulenger, 1911, by original designation. Synonymy by Mertens, 1963, Senckenb. Biol., 44: 175-176.
Slippery Frogs (Frank and Ramus, 1995, Compl. Guide Scient. Common Names Amph. Rept. World: 98).
Tropical West Africa, Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Revised by Lamotte and Perret, 1968, Bull. Inst. Fondam. Afr. Noire, Ser. A, 30: 1603-1644. Considered the sister-taxon of at least the tigerina and occipitalis sections of the subgenus Euphlyctis (of Rana) by Clarke, 1981, Monit. Zool. Ital., N.S., Suppl., 15: 285-331. Frost, Grant, Faivovich, Bain, Haas, Haddad, de Sá, Channing, Wilkinson, Donnellan, Raxworthy, Campbell, Blotto, Moler, Drewes, Nussbaum, Lynch, Green, and Wheeler, 2006, Bull. Am. Mus. Nat. Hist., 297: 136, placed Conraua as the sister taxon of remaining Petropedetidae. Bossuyt, Brown, Hillis, Cannatella, and Milinkovitch, 2006, Syst. Biol., 55: 579-594, corroborated this result with the exception of excluding Indirana from Petropedetidae.
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
What is premenstrual syndrome?
Most females experience some unpleasant or uncomfortable symptoms during their menstrual cycle. For some, the symptoms are significant, but of short duration and not disabling. Others, however, may have one or more of a broad range of symptoms that temporarily disturb normal functioning. These symptoms may last from a few hours to many days. The types and intensity of symptoms vary in females. This group of symptoms is referred to as premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Although the symptoms usually cease with onset of the menstrual period, in some females, symptoms may last through and after their menstrual periods.Who is affected by PMS?
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), nearly 85 percent of females, during their reproductive years, experience at least one of the common symptoms associated with PMS. It is estimated that 5 percent of females have symptoms so extreme that they are considered disabled by the condition. Although PMS typically affects older women, adolescents can experience PMS.What are the symptoms of PMS?
The following are the most common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. However, each adolescent may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:psychological symptoms
fluid retention
respiratory problems
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skin problems
neurologic and vascular symptoms
What causes PMS?
The cause of premenstrual syndrome is unclear, but seems to be related to fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels in the body, and does not necessary denote disabled ovarian functioning. Social, cultural, biological, and psychological factors have been identified as possible contributors of PMS.Preventing premenstrual syndrome symptoms:
For some females, making simple lifestyle changes helps to reduce the occurrence of PMS symptoms. These changes may include some, or all, of the following:- regular exercise (three to five times each week)
- a well-balanced diet
It is generally recommended that females with PMS increase their intake of whole grains, vegetables, and fruit, while decreasing their intake of salt, sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. - adequate sleep and rest
- do not smoke
How to diagnose premenstrual syndrome:
Aside from a complete medical history and physical and pelvic examination, diagnostic procedures for PMS are currently very limited. Your physician may consider recommending a psychiatric evaluation to, more or less, provide a differential diagnosis (to rule out other possible conditions). In addition, he/she may ask that you keep a journal or diary of your symptoms for several months, to better assess the timing, severity, onset, and duration of symptoms.Treatment for PMS:
Specific treatment for PMS will be determined by your physician based on:- your age, overall health. and medical history
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- diuretic use prior to the time symptoms are usually noted (to reduce fluid retention)
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The James Beard Foundation is recognizing "Recognizing visionaries in the business, government and education sectors responsible for creating a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food world" with its inaugural Leadership Awards.
Best known for its James Beard Awards recognizing chefs, restaurants and food writers, among others, these awards are focused more narrowly on pioneers in the sustainable food movement.
Honorees will be honored Oct. 12 and 13 during the James Beard Foundation Food Conference, co-hosted by Good Housekeeping with help from The Daily Green, at the Hearst Tower in New York City. The conference title is Sustainability on the Table: How Money and Media Influence the Way America Eats.
The honorees are, in the words of the foundation:
Will Allen, Founder and President, Rainbow Farmer's Cooperative and Founder and CEO of Growing Power:
For his lifelong work as a farmer and community activist dedicated to supporting low-income and small family farmers who bring healthy, affordable food to urban areas.
Fedele Bauccio, CEO, Bon Appétit Management Company:
For his commitment to quality food and socially responsible food sourcing.
Debra Eschmeyer, Co-Founder and Program Director, FoodCorps:
For addressing the issues of childhood obesity and diet-related disease through school lunch programs with the National Farm to School Network and her leadership of FoodCorps' innovative programming.
Sheri L. Flies, Assistant General Merchandise Manager, Corporate Foods, Costco Wholesale Corporation:
For her work on the Juan Francisco Project, which assessed the sustainability of the existing supply chain for French beans in Guatemala and determined how it affects the lives of farmers and their families, and for playing a key role in Costco's efforts to integrate sustainable practices in its buying decisions.
Jan Kees Vis, Global Director, Sustainable Sourcing Development, Unilever:
For his work in creating the Sustainable Living Plan at Unilever with clear goals of reducing waste, water use, and GHG emissions by 50% and achieving 100% sustainable sourcing by 2020, and for his industry-wide leadership in the Palm Oil Roundtable.
Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University and President of the Board of Directors, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture:
For his lifelong work on sustainable food and farming systems.
First Lady Michelle Obama:
For launching Let's Move!, a comprehensive initiative dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation.
Janet Poppendieck, Author and Professor of Sociology at Hunter College, City University of New York, and at the CUNY Graduate Center:
For bringing issues of poverty, hunger, and food assistance to the forefront through her teaching and books, such as Sweet Charity?: Emergency Food and the End of Entitlement and Free for All: Fixing School Food in America.
Alice Waters, Chef, Author, and the Proprietor of Chez Panisse:
For her pioneering use of sustainable and local ingredients in food service and for the Chez Panisse Foundation's work in creating the Edible Schoolyard program.
Craig Watson, Vice President of Sustainable Agriculture, Sysco Corporation:
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Hope, the Internet-famous Ely bear, is missing and feared dead
The bear whose birth in a den near Ely was an Internet sensation two winters ago is missing and feared dead.By: News Tribune staff, Duluth News Tribune
The bear whose birth in a den near Ely was an Internet sensation two winters ago is missing and feared dead.
Hope the bear hasn't been seen since Wednesday night, said Lynn Rogers, biologist for the North American Bear Center of Ely. Circumstances lead him to believe the 2-year-old female was shot and killed by a hunter. The bear had traveled all summer with its mother, Lily, and Faith, a cub born to Lily last winter.
They had been drawn to bait placed in their territory, and then Hope vanished, Rogers said.
"It's just too much of a coincidence that when this hunter set up his bait and Lily began visiting that at that moment, Hope disappeared," he said.
Hope wasn't wearing a radio collar that would identify her as a bear used in research, Rogers said. Biologists had put radio collars on the bear four times, and she had managed to remove it each time.
Rogers knows the hunter who put out the bait, and the hunter knows about the research bears, Rogers said. "We've e-mailed back and forth, but he just avoids answering the question whether or not he, or someone in his party, shot Hope."
He declined to name the hunter.
Rogers has asked the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to notify him of any young female bears registered by hunters in the area, but he doesn't expect to hear back from them until Monday.
The bear center has received several reports of bears being spotted over the past several days. Each one was checked out and turned out not to be Hope.
Lily had two cubs last winter, but one of the cubs died in April. Still, three generations remained, and that had been the source of a potential resource bonanza, Rogers said.
"There was so much that we were looking forward to learning from this family," he said. "This was the first mixed-age litter that's ever been really studied, and just about everything that we saw turned out opposite from what most people would predict."
He was especially looking forward to see how the bears would behave next spring during the time of "family breakup," Rogers said.
Drought conditions in far northern Minnesota made bait particularly attractive to bears during this hunting season, Rogers said.
"They went to the bait, and Hope disappeared."
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Tina Fey: "Yes, yes. I used to take playwriting classes, and I wrote a one-act play — I can't remember the name of it, but it was really about the way women are perceived as leaders. In the play, Catherine the Great would say things like, 'You know, John F. Kennedy had extramarital affairs and no one says anything. But I bang one horse and now I'm a horse banger for all eternity? That's it? That's what I am?' I think Hillary Clinton's got to be able to relate to that."
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Amy: "Actually, we met in class at the ImprovOlympic Theater. You taught me my first real beauty lesson."
Tina: "I was 22 or 23, and I had only recently learned that you can pluck your eyebrows or have a lady put hot wax on them and remove portions of them and shape them. So this was a big thing that happened to me, and I passed that information on to you."
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Tina (from Bossypants): "However, I must say, as a point of pride, that I didn't get the job because I was a woman. I got the job because Amy Poehler moved to New York with the Upright Citizens Brigade and I was the next best thing."
1997: Tina moves to New York to write on Saturday Night Live. She commonly performs with Amy in ASSSSCAT, the Upright Citizens Brigade's weekly improv show.
1999: Tina appears briefly in an episode of the second season of the Upright Citizens Brigade TV show.
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Amy: "I had an assistant fill your trailer with rats on Christmas Eve, and we laughed. Oh, the pranks."
Tina: "So much pranking."
May 2008: Oprah!
September 2008: Tina guests on SNL to introduce her Sarah Palin impression. As she later wrote about the experience in Bossypants: "The whole experience was surprisingly serene...Maybe it was because I was safe at the side of my sweet friend Amy."
A pregnant Amy: "I don't care if it's a girl or a boy, I want it to marry Alice Richmond, Tina's daughter. We'd make a lovely mother and mother-in-law of the bride."
Soon after, they kill at the Emmys.
Tina on Amy: "Not only is she not afraid to look silly, she's not afraid to let you throw her in the air like a basketball and catch her."
April 2009: Parks and Recreation premieres, joining 30 Rock on NBC's Thursday nights. Amy and Tina come to define the lineup over the next four years.
April 2011: Tina Fey's book, Bossypants, debuts, featuring a chapter dedicated to Amy Poehler entitled: "I Don't Care If You Like It (One in a series of love letters to Amy Poehler."
Amy on Tina: "Please, no. I am not amazed [Tina wrote a book while balancing the rest of her life]. Look, if she sets her mind to it, it gets done. Tina is not the kind of artist who makes people wait around and misses her deadlines. She's a finisher. (And I mean that in the sexual sense.)"
Tina: "Admire. I admire Amy Poehler."
Amy on Tina: "She's the same way back then as she is now, which is really, really funny and incredibly hard-working and a very supportive and loyal friend. But she was a lot less rich. That was the only difference: she was like 100 percent less rich."
August 2011: Tina's second daughter, Penelope, is born. It's no coincidence that Amy has two sons and Tina two daughters. They will all eventually marry and spawn the future's funniest people.
April 2012: Amy plays Tina in a cutaway during the live episode of 30 Rock.
October 2012: It's announced that Amy and Tina will host the 2013 Golden Globes. It is the best news.
October 2012: Amy and Tina's friendship is so widely known and beloved that it's auctioned off for charity for an evening. They raise $72,000 and weep "while watching Katy Perry perform."
January 2013: Amy and Tina host the Golden Globes. Our love for them and their love for each other hits a new peak.
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So Fabulous Three-quarter Sleeve Lace Dress (Available in sizes 14-28)
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- £35.00
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3 reviewsSo Fabulous! Lace Dress
In gorgeous plum this So Fabulous! lace dress is a statement piece that's perfect for showing off your love of vintage inspired fabrics.
This lace dress has three-quarter length sleeves and the full lining to the inside gives you a smooth fit. The gentle flare to the skirt adds to your enviable autumn silhouette and we love the length of this dress for the ultimate in flattery.
Wear this dress with nude patent heels and a matching clutch bag. Pair with ankle boots in a soft suede.
Useful info:
- Lace dress by So Fabulous!
- Sweetheart neckline; lined
- Three-quarter sleeves
- Worn length: 38 inches
So Fabulous Ponte Sleeveless Bodycon Dress (Available in sizes 14-28)
- Price
- £29.00
- In Stock
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1 reviewSo Fabulous! Bodycon Dress
In decadent dark purple this So Fabulous! dress gives your autumn wardrobe a regal twist.
With a bodycon design this dress makes the most of your shape. It features piping detail to the front as well as a centre back zip fastening for a great fit. This bodycon dress gives you instant evening confidence, and can be glammed up or pared down for every occasion.
Wear this bodycon dress with statement heels in nude or black. For a splash of colour, wear with printed heels and a matching coloured clutch bag.
Useful info:
- Bodycon dress by So Fabulous!
- Centre back zip fastening; piping
- Worn length: 38 inches


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I get this question all the time. What is the secret to marketing success? I am going to be quite honest with you here, there is no secret, but there is a very obvious method.
There are obvious steps to take to success.
You must have a system to follow, one with a landing page, auto responders, ad copy that is written for you to use, and I would also suggest a video system in place, people are lazy and wont read a page full of writing, but I am sure they would go ahead and listen to a video or two.
You want something that is just ready to go where you don't have to build a thing. If you have a follow-up system, the money will follow. Then all you have to do is plug and do what they tell you to do, this is exactly what others before you have done.
Receiving is a powerful life changing force it will change the direction of your life.
The most important job you will ever have will be your marketing! So stay very focused on your marketing, this is the only key to marketing success.
The first step will be to figure out what kind of money you want to make a month, then you need to figure out how much you want to spend on your marketing budget. They say that 20% of whatever you want to make should be the targeted number to spend on your marketing.
So make sure this is a realistic number that you truly want to receive. I am not telling you to spend your grocery money, you want to spend what you can actually afford. There are many free forms of marketing you can use to get started, but remember this will just take you a little longer to start generating traffic to your website.
Once you start making money, then take that and put this back into your marketing plan.
Here is all you have to do, drive traffic to your website, this is your landing page that you will receive, it is called your funnel. People will then watch the videos and follow through the system.
Sounds pretty simple right, well it is simple, how much effort and time you put in will then determine the amount of money you will receive.
You cannot be afraid to take action, you need to have the courage and conviction that nothing is going to stop you from reaching your goals. Nothing works if you stop working, so never stop working.
I didn't mention this earlier when I said you needed a system to follow, but the most important thing I would look for in that system is if it comes with a mentor. This is someone who is going to show you the ropes and help you with your marketing plan. This will just make things a whole lot easier for you to start making money faster.
A mentor will also help you with your mindset, and when your mindset is in the right place prosperity is not far behind. Positivity + Taking Action = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
It took me a while but I did find this system, with everything I just talked about in this article. If you are ready to take back control of your life Click this link and head on over start with the first video right now.
This is Your Key to Marketing Success!
Chery Schmidt
Internet Marketing Coach
Home Business Mentor


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Shaving, showers and shirts
Whew… now this was a shoot any woman would want to photograph.
The Integer Group, an agency representing a certain notable "razor" company (who will not to be named here until the product releases, at the request of the client) asked me to put together this shoot to showcase the new desired "look and feel" for their brand. So with a wonderful team, listed below, we created some powerful images representing a variety of the client's products. The different products showcased in these images include razor blades, face wash, deodorant, shower gel and disposable razors. Overall they wanted the models to feel like the everyday, confident man just going about their day but exuding the masculine demeanor they so naturally have.
I absolutely loved working on this shoot for many reasons, but the best thing was the agency was so wonderful to work with. They really let me play with the lighting and angles and let me push myself creatively. So that was a lot of fun and all of us were very happy with the results. Also, my team was tremendous putting together this shoot in record time. So thanks everyone!
Agency: The Integer Group, Production: Lisa Schrag, Hair/Makeup/Styling: Dee Sandella, 1st Assistant: Joshua Crigger, 2nd Assistant: Caleb Tkach , LA Casting: East Side Studios, Denver Casting: Maximum Talent/Lisa Schrag, Location: Four Seasons Denver
Posted by admin on February 5th, 2012 :: Filed under All
Tags :: advertising, Colorado, denver, Jessica Grenier Photography, lifestyle, photographer, Shaving


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Need to know all about your food? Its name? Its genetic make-up? Its pet hates? Then you've come to the right place. Enquiring minds will have fun learning about all the nutritional facts of every single one of our ingredients.
Want to check whether all our ingredients will agree with you or not? Well, you could ask them personally, but we don't want any heated arguments. We've pulled together all the info you might need if you've got any specific dietary requirements or allergies.


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Armstrong, Te'o and veracity
Sometimes a story is too good to be true. And sometimes, we choose to believe it anyway.
This week, Lance Armstrong finally admitted to the truthfulness of accusations he faced throughout his cycling career. Armstrong was repeatedly accused of doping throughout his Tour De France whirlwind, but most Americans chose to believe him when he said he was no cheater.
The story was too good. Here was a cancer survivor turned champion, best-selling author and philanthropist. It's a classic American narrative. The last time people in this country cared so much about someone riding a bicycle E.T. was fleeing earth for home. Unfortunately, Armstrong's autobiography was as fictional as E.T.
Story Archived
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"Thomas Edison's last words were 'It's very beautiful over there'. I don't know where there is, but I believe it's somewhere, and I hope it's beautiful."
― John Green, Looking for Alaska
This is a photograph of John Green's Looking for Alaska actually taken in Alaska. I brought my copy with me when I went there on vacation this summer and I took it with me everywhere :)