text:
Quote: Dear PP 'R Us,Here's one for you! The x-block,this has many applications,but how do pp's fit in?As in sanseryu kata. The hands cross at the wrists then come upward together. Maybe a strike to the neck area,maybe a wristlock,etc...hmmm...What do you think?Thankyou sincerely,non-paying customer,Brian
Quote:Hi Everyone,Here is another application for the X block and i'm sure it's even demonstrated on one of Dillmans video's, Attacker faces the defender standing square on, he is grabbing the Defender high up, for example maybe grabbing his lapels, shoulders or around his throat etc, by grabbing high the Attacker is leaving his abdominal area exposed, Defender does a double strike simultaneously hitting both SP14 points together, the strikes are delivered in and down at 45 degrees, I've experimented with this application and the results are really good but i must add the technique is only effective if the Attacker's arms are high leaving himself exposed, also you don't have to put it in very hard when practicing so take care, regards,James.
Artifacts from the Ryukyu Kingdom missing since WWII.
Visit www.ShisaLion.Org
to view pictures
Stun Guns
Self Defense Products-stun guns, pepper spray, tasers
and more
Complete surveillance systems for covert operations
or secure installation security
Asylum Images
Book presents photo tour of the Trans-Allegany Lunatic Asylum. A must if you're going to take a ghost tour!


text:
Ice Cream Cone cupcake pan
Watch their eyes light up when they see these cakes and try to decide whether it is ice cream or cake! Great idea for a child's birthday party or when taking cupcakes to school. Small amount of decorating and it looks like a professional made them.
Love cupcakes, but need something bigger?? Use this large cupcake pan to make one big huge cupcake!!!
Bake for your sweetheart this year!Added 9 Years Ago from Williams-Sonoma

subset: commoncrawl


text:
News & Events
A Family Orientation for New Students will be held Thursday, June 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Moakley Center. This program provides family members of new, incoming Bridgewater State University students with the opportunity to learn more about the university's student experience. Family members will attend sessions on topics such as academics, community, housing, billing and payment, financial aid, campus safety and support, and more. Cost: $25 per person. For more information, visit http://off2bsu.com/family-orientation/.


text:
WANDERERS have been fined £10,000 for breaching regulations involving agents during the sale of Matt Phillips to Blackpool.
The club have also been warned as to their future conduct by the Football Association after admitting breaching regulations in relation to player/agent activity.
It's understood Phillips' agent Phil Smith was to be paid a proportion of the 25 per cent sell-on fee instead of a commission when the Aylesbury-born forward moved to the Seasiders in 2010. The original proposal was turned down by the FA.
Wycombe Wanderers Trust sold the sell-on fee ahead of Phillips' transfer to QPR last year, and Smith approached the club again with the former Blue primed for a move back south.
The Trust instead reported the matter to the FA and later admitted to breaching rule C2 of The FA's Football Agents Regulations.
It was announced today the club has been fined following a meeting of the Independent Regulatory Commission - which handed Smith a two year ban, 18 months of which has been suspended. The agent had denied any wrongdoing.
In a statement the club said: "During Wycombe Wanderers Trust's period of due diligence of the club during its acquisition in 2012, they were assured there would be no outstanding liabilities in respect of this, or any other, transaction carried out by the previous management. We now understand this not to be the case.
"The Football Club has cooperated in full with the FA, acting in good faith and bringing the matter to the attention of the authorities once the irregularities were discovered in September 2013. At no point before, during or after the investigation has the club attempted to deceive or conceal information from the FA.
"Whilst the charge is related to the time of the previous owner, and that the £10,000 fine is a direct result of the action of those previously associated with the club, Wycombe Wanderers and Wycombe Wanderers Trust accept the charge and will not be making an appeal."


text:
Cable operators have a tricky transition from conditional access to digital rights management
With apologies to retransmission consent, there isn't a single legal concept that has inspired more heartburn in more facets of content distribution than digital rights management (DRM).
Both issues are the source of considerable tsuris among content owners, content distributors and the general public. Yet, even though more and more consumers are suffering through increasingly frequent channel blackouts of increasing duration because of escalating retrans arguments, few have heard of retrans, not many of those much understand what it is and fewer still have strong opinions about the subject.
On the other hand, millions of consumers began purchasing digital music more than a decade ago and are fully aware that DRM is the thing that restricts them from transferring their downloads with the same impunity they have when they purchase music on physical media.
After music got digitized, then video did too, and studios adopted the DRM approach. Publishers followed suit with digital books. Now consumers have many of the same problems transferring movies and books that they have transferring music.
So a good percentage of consumers have a pretty good idea what DRM is; many of them find it at least an occasional aggravation; and plenty vociferously despise it with the same loathing they have for banks, airlines and their communications service providers.
But then it's not just consumers. Nobody much likes DRM, for one reason or another.
Nobody can agree on a single DRM or small pool of DRMs to use – not Hollywood Studios; not manufacturers of smart TVs, mobile phones or tablets; not service providers. A recent example involved the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem consortium. DECE includes scores of companies backing UltraViolet, the so-called digital rights locker in the cloud.
Early last year, Wal-Mart and its Vudu streaming video subsidiary initiated a service based on UltraViolet, but consumers were disappointed to find that Disney was not participating and that the system, as Wal-Mart and Vudu deployed it, did not work with several popular playback devices in all circumstances.
For multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs), negotiating separate arrangements with every individual content owner is nothing new. Before, however, the only ramifications of the process that were visible to viewers were if channels were added, subtracted or swapped, or if fees went up.
Such changes certainly inspired customer dissatisfaction, but at least viewers could comprehend what was going on when their service providers said something like, "We're no longer carrying the Monster Truck Channel; we've replaced it with The Quilting Channel." Well, there you have it, then.
A DRM system in a multi-screen environment should not only secure the content, but assure that the integrity of the apps on unmanaged devices is uncompromised. Provisioning of entitlements is critical, and still a challenge. Source: Azuki Systems.
But now, with DRM an intrinsic element of the relationship between video producers and video distributors, the ramifications for viewers are practically incomprehensible. "I can get channel A on my iPad at home, but not on my Android phone, and not at all at Starbucks, even on my iPad, but I can get Channel B anywhere at any time? Whaddaya say you just give me what I paid for whenever I want it?" Um, yeah, well, about that. … Part of the issue is legal – what is each subscriber entitled to, and under what circumstances? The answer depends on a number of circumstances, including how to stack release windows. But it also depends in some measure on the fractured nature of the DRM market.
Different manufacturers of different display devices rely on different DRM technologies.
Content owners often insist on approving a DRM before allowing their assets to be delivered using it. A video app might be available first for Apple iOS devices, and then for Android devices (or vice versa), because there are different ways of handling video to prepare it for delivery to one or the other, including how to implement DRM, and as a practical matter, app developers have to build the versions in sequence.
The entire communications industry is slowly beginning to rally around a smaller handful of DRMs than there were three to five years ago, but there are still several, and many people would prefer if there were fewer still.
Years ago, "you needed a fairly secure computer," said Tim Dodd, vice president and general manager at Neustar Media. "That was a requirement of the studios. They have a legitimate interest in protecting their content, just like stores have a legitimate interest in preventing shoplifting. But the requirements were at some point exceeded, or were at the upper bound of what the devices could sustain.
"Today, we're all walking around with a sophisticated computer in our pockets called a smartphone that's always connected to the network. The benefit is that you have real-time security, a powerful processor, and it's capable of doing very interesting things. In some ways, things are becoming easier," Dodd said.
Until recently, the one way to deliver secure video was on a dedicated channel optimized for video with a conditional access (CA) system, most likely from either Cisco or Motorola, or possibly from NDS. The essence of the approach was securing the channel, and it assumed that the only place the video could go after going through the set-top box was a television set.
Now there are several more delivery networks (multiple types of broadband, multiple flavors of wireless), and the display could be any of several different types of device (smart TV, tablet, smartphone, etc.), and the video being requested and transmitted might not go anywhere near a set-top box.
CA to DRM
These days, to deliver secure video, the channels have to be securitized, or the devices, or both – if that last option is available. Different delivery networks are controlled by different service providers, and devices are from many different manufacturers. They can all be mixed and matched in myriad ways. Cable operators have to straddle two different means of delivery, through the traditional video channel and through new channels.
"We live in a different world when we want to pursue consumer-owned devices, without resorting to things like CableCards," said Mike Hayashi, Time Warner Cable's executive vice president of architecture, development and engineering. "It means we need to be flexible about being able to adapt to security components that do not necessarily belong to us.
"Classic video – delivering video over MPEG-2 transport with conditional access systems either from Motorola or Cisco, or some companies have NDS – that's not going to go away overnight," Hayashi continued. "We talk about what happens when they're gone, and that's an easy story. When they're gone, we have DRM, and it's wonderful. The thing is how to migrate seamlessly from point A to point B without impacting our customers," Hayashi continued. "The customers have both technologies. Many of them have our settop boxes, many have devices that they own, but as far as they're concerned, they want to watch HBO on any of those devices. That's the challenge for us."
On the other hand, the DRM approach has clear benefits of being able to provide abilities that are harder to enable through a set-top box.
"DRM offers features such as different behavior based upon rights. We may have an expiration date for some particular content; it may allow me to download to go," Hayashi said. "These are incremental features DRM can enable."
The issue is not conditional access versus a DRM approach, he cautioned. "You need to do both. If it's a live linear channel that we stream to iPads and Android devices and PCs and Macs – there's more of an element of security there, because it's live, there's nothing else happening. But when you're looking at offering VOD through the same portal, you need to protect that particular content and its behavior. So it's both," Hayashi said.
"There's an interesting gray area between conditional access and DRM," Dodd agreed, "though it's coming into starker relief with TV Everywhere and some of the over-thetop strategies, and execution of over-the-top comes into play. Conditional access is either yes or no. DRM lets you be more granular."
The transition will be the tricky part, Dodd continued.
"How do you bridge delivery on conditional access with MPEG- 2 and content on IP, and how do you secure it? More interestingly, how do you bridge from say a set-top box and – not either, but and – still bring over the same content on IP to handsets, tablets and PCs. There may be some point at which you get away from the set-top box, but for now, you want to expand the ambit of what you've got.
So how do you do that? That IP bridge is really important. You do that at the headend? In the cloud? In the house with a very expensive box? What do you do? There are a lot of discussions about that, and it includes security and DRM."
Many video distributors already have some multi-screen experience, and the ability to take unsecured video files and "wrap" them with a DRM appropriate to the end device being served is common enough.
Hayashi agreed that the technology to handle DRM is known. The issues have to do with the number of them ("Dealing with one security method versus dealing with n? There's the level of difficulty there.") and the back office challenge of keeping track of each customer's entitlements ("Do I have the ability to entitle my customer with the right level of services that they've paid for?").
The other issue is that it is still too early in the multi-screen era to make assumptions about consumer behavior and consumer preferences for how to consume video.
"If I have to serve an Android product and an iPad product, they both do not use the same security methods. I have a couple of choices," Hayashi explained. "One is: I deliver the signal in compliance natively to what those two systems prefer in terms of a secure method of delivery – in the case of Apple, it would be FairPlay."
There are pitfalls to avoid there, cautioned Raj Nair, Azuki Systems' CTO. Encryption is based on some exchange of code keys. "There are some solutions vendors call DRM, but they're encryption schemes that neglect to take into account how the key is protected or secured. That's a complete non-starter from a studio standpoint," he said.
"The key is in the clear," he continued. "So unless you do something on the client, you can't easily protect the key. It's not enough to say, 'I'm using an encryption scheme, and therefore I've protected the content.' The studios know this. Conditional access is one thing; this is a different ballgame – just encrypting the stream is not enough."
So one option for a service provider to use to serve a consumer-owned device would be a security system native to the device, Hayashi said.
"Or I could look at packaging it differently and picking a DRM solution I could deliver to those devices and make it through my own player. In other words, you'd have to download my application that had security embedded in it."
For service providers, however, that approach has yet to be proven.
"First, you have to look at the customer experience. Is that a barrier that you have to download an app? It's not just about security itself; you have to consider the whole customer experience that goes with it," Hayashi said.
Mobile DRM
Video is increasingly going mobile. Azuki Systems built its video delivery system specifically for mobile delivery, including designing its own DRM. In the last year, the company's platform has begun to gain traction with programmers that deliver their own video, notably HBO.
"A combination of things made it difficult to use existing DRMs," Nair said. "First, you have consumer-owned devices, and they didn't necessarily have any protection systems built in, which is still the case by and large.
Also, in our business, the content is delivered though apps, which are user-downloadable through app stores, which all have their own list of requirements and restraints.
"We had to worry about how to authenticate the device," Nair continued. "We had to have mechanisms to blacklist devices if they were found to be leaky. We had to come up with schemes to authenticate the app itself, because the app downloaded is in somebody's device, so you can't take anything for granted. You have to assure the device is good and the app is intact."
Nair explained that traditional DRM schemes were built with the expectation that what had to be protected was a unified file. But that doesn't work with adaptive streaming over IP networks, because in ABR, streaming files are highly subdivided – "chunked" – and transmitted.
One of the techniques Azuki employs is key rotation.
"When you move from conditional access to a DRM situation, it can't be file-based, it has to be based on a stream, with stream semantics, so that you can actually change the keys," Nair said. "This is a challenge for some older DRMs that are file-based. I don't know of a good solution of how you'd do key rotation with those."
Another method designed to frustrate hackers is to periodically refresh the app.
"Any hackers working on it have to go back to the beginning. It's easy to do, with no disruption to the user experience," Nair said. "We're in this evolution of DRM," he continued. "There was this growth of a lot of devices – we seem to be getting over that hump. Now with what we have, perhaps we can achieve some uniformity with hardwarebased protections – and that's not just the protection of a key, that's also the output HDMI controls and other hardware enforcements.
But once you have a common set of hardware protection mechanisms that apps can take advantage of, then you would get a situation where you could use any particular DRM based on its feature set; due to the mechanisms, they'll have the same level of robustness. That's where we want to go.
"You're not going to find a nirvana where everyone picks one system, but if you can agree on a few basic primitives and a few basic requirements, then you could allow for vendor differentiation, and I think that would be achievable."
Ray Milius, executive vice president of programming and IT operations at Starz, said several of the manufacturers of products such as smart TVs and mobile devices are trying to find some common ground. "It would certainly be nice for those of us who have to develop apps if it were that way," he said.
"It's an issue in that there are a lot of different flavors out there, and different manufacturers will choose one that's incompatible with us in a business sense," Milius continued. "We can implement a different kind of technology for that, but we have to utilize something that's been approved by the motion picture studios, and sometimes they're a little slow to approve certain DRMs.
"We're limited in the ones we can use. It's not a huge limitation, we're all complying with the studios, they recognize they have to get their content out there, we can deal with that in time.
But sometimes when someone comes out with the latest, greatest DRM, we're limited by what the studios will allow," Milius concluded.
"Three to five years ago, DRM was a big, scary, consumer-facing thing that turned off consumers for a bunch of reasons," Dodd said. "If you went to some distribution sites, you'd have to have a specific type of Windows computer, with a specific type of hardware and software, or you couldn't buy anything. In the past, the industry made DRM very obvious to consumers, with the result that people didn't buy much."
The second problem was consumers had to manage the files. Before the cloud, you had to download to one device, and if you wanted to move it to another, and consumers don't want to manage that – it's just a hassle.
So people didn't buy digital.
And the last reason people didn't buy digital was because different DRMs didn't interoperate. You couldn't move files from a PlayStation to an Xbox, or from one application to another, even on the same machine.
Fast-forward to today. With UltraViolet, you have interoperability. Because you have the cloud, you don't have to be tied to one device because you can stream from anywhere – you're no longer managing devices and copies. And you can now move from one device to another because it's a common file format. DRM has now become transparent. UltraViolet is not a DRM; it uses common DRMs available in the market.
It's just tucked in – transparent.
"We're in a very interesting time of going from the classic method of securing video," Hayashi said. "What we're using today has its origins in not knowing what's going on in the home, with the assumption it was going to our set-top boxes. That world is changing quickly. Migrating from that world to the world where I have to serve multiple devices, we're in a transitional period, and that's what makes it a challenging engineering environment."
There isn't a single legal concept that has inspired more heartburn in more facets of content distribution than digital rights management (DRM). Consumers have a pretty good idea what DRM is, and plenty vociferously despise it with the same loathing they have for banks, airlines and their communications service providers.


text:
12 Month 4x6 Photo Calender
This is an absolutely stunning desktop calender! Created by Blackbird Fine Art Photography, each month is a different macro image. It's 4"x6" in size and comes in a clear plastic case. It's the perfect size and gift for co-workers, family and friends. And yes, it fits in a stocking!


text:
I just journeyed outside the General Discussion and found this thread. I hope my input isn't too late.
For BBQ, there are tons of places. Make sure you try Rudy's in Leon Springs. It's pretty famous and pretty good. Also, if you get that way, go to Kreuz Market, in Lockhart, it's another famous BBQ place, been around since 1900.
For Mexican food, not Tex-Mex, try La Fogata. The margaritas are outstanding, but don't have more than two. Their skirt steak is good, so is their beef kebob. If you like pollo loco or enchiladas, try El Mirasol. And have a Michelada while you're there. Los Barrios is another good one - more of a "lunchy" atmosphere. They have a great chimmichurri on the table. If you like mole, it's a good place to go. If you're on the Riverwalk, consider only Casa Rio. It's been there for 50+ years. Try their queso. All other mexican places on the Riverwalk are bad. There are so many Mexican restaurants in SA that you have to wade through alot of bad, tomato-saucy meals before you stumble on a good one. Trust me, these four are good. My preference order is: LaFogata, El Mirasol, Los Barrios, Casa Rio.
For burgers, two places: Chester's and Longhorn Cafe. Fries yes, onion rings no at Chester's. Fries and onion rings are both good at Longhorn.


text:
Used 2008 Lamborghini Coupe Values
With the strong symbol of a bull as its logo, the power produced by a Lamborghini car is evident even when it is turned off. Founded in 1963 in Italy, Lamborghini manufacturers ultra exotic sports cars that showcase a blend of unique design flair with raw, pulse-quickening performance. Lamborghini is now a subsidiary of the Volkswagen group and this partnership has brought the brand to new levels of excellence.Read more Read less
Select a used 2008 Lamborghini Coupe model
(2017 - 1964 including exotics and classic cars)
2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
A snarling 520 hp 5.0L V10 propels the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo, an ultra-exotic Italian supercar, to excessive speeds while full-time AWD keeps everything under control.
2008 Lamborghini Murcielago
Available as a coupe or a roadster, the 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago is an ultra-exotic Italian supercar powered by a 6.2L V12 which produces an awe inspiring 631 hp.


text:
New figures show that the smoking caused the deaths of over 19,000 Australians in 1998.
Figures releases by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show that smoked caused 19,019 deaths in 1998.
Quit Victoria's Executive Director Todd Harper says the new figures are compelling evidence of the need for increased funding for quitting campaigns and widening smoking bans to include all workpaces, including bars and pubs.
'These figures show the tragic impact of smoking in our community - accounting for an unacceptable number of deaths. They also show the considerable health care resources that are going towards treating people with smoking related illnesses.'
Data released shows that in 1998 illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease caused by smoking caused the deaths of just over 19,000 people. This compares to slightly over 1000 deaths caused as a result of illicit drug use.
In 1997-8 around 142,500 people required hospital treatment for illnesses caused by smoking, compared to 43,000 for alcohol related illnesses, and 14,400 for illness caused by illicit drug use.
Mr Harper says the latest figures also show more men are dying from illnesses caused by smoking than women, with smoking accounting for the deaths of almost 13,000 men, and around 6000 women.
Most smoking related deaths occur in people aged 65 and over, but over 20% of deaths caused by smoking occurred in people aged between 35-64.
'The answer to the rising death toll for smoking is clear - help current smokers quit.'
'Investing more money in campaigns to help people quit smoking has been shown to be effective in reducing the number of deaths, and the level health care resources required to treat illness caused by smoking,'
'It's a small investment for the long term health of our community.
'It's important to remember that stopping smoking - at any age - has immediate health benefits.'
'Studies have shown people who stop smoking, even well into middle age, significantly reduce their risk of lung cancer, and stopping before middle age reduces by 90% the risk of getting lung cancer related to smoking.'
'Someone who quits now will reduce their risk of stroke to almost the same level as that of a person who has never smoked after 15 years, and after 12 months the risk of dying from a heart attack is reduced by half.'
'Helping more adult smokers quit reduces smoking related death and disease almost immediately.'
Figures released in the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's report The Quantification of Drug-caused Mortality and Morbidity in Australia 1998 show the biggest smoking-related killer for men is cancer, which accounts for around 43% of all male tobacco-related deaths. Lung cancer accounts for just over three quarters of male tobacco-related cancer deaths.
Cancer is also responsible for the largest number of tobacco-related deaths in women, accounting for around 32% of all female tobacco-related deaths. Lung cancer accounts for 75% of female tobacco-related cancer deaths.
Further information:
Call Quitline 13 7848
Request a Quitline call back
Get QuitCoach Advice
Get QuitTxt support
I started smoking at age 14. This may seem normal to most people who are smokers. Back then cigarettes were considered to be safe and helpful for the problem of over eating. If only we knew then...
Read more of this story ›


text:
I agree with Kate - the first movements of the baby can be hard to distinguish. The movements will become clearer as the baby gets bigger. You wont be able to feel the baby's heart beat only movement which can be fluttery as Kate described.
I agree with Kate - the first movements of the baby can be hard to distinguish. The movements will become clearer as the baby gets bigger. You wont be able to feel the baby's heart beat only movement which can be fluttery as Kate described.
I have just found out that I am pregnant with my second child and I am wondering how likely it is that I will go overdue with the second baby if the first was overdue? I have read many forums on this topic, but all replies I've seen to date are from mums posting their own experiences. As interesting as that can be, I'd love to hear from a health professional about what the research actually says on this one.
With baby #1, I was 2 weeks overdue (despite 2 x membrane sweeps and 2 x foley catheter insertions). Eventually my waters were broken by my doctor and I was induced by IV drip. I had a very long 2nd stage (>6 hours), and the baby was finally delivered by forceps, after 2 failed attempts with the vacuum. I had a 3rd degree tear plus a large episiotomy. I'm quite afraid of being overdue again, because to me this equates to all of those terrible and unnatural procedures being done. Am I right to be nervous about all of this? Is there anything I can do to help things along this time around? Is a cesarian something to consider?
Thanks for any advice.
Hi Lee,
I'm sorry to hear about your birth experience with your first baby. However, you're absolutely in the right place if you want to make choices this time around that will give you the best possible chance of avoiding all of the interventions you had last time, and having a natural, easier delivery this time around.
I'm going to ask Jane to answer your question and give you some good suggestions on how to choose the best provider for this pregnancy and birth.
Warm regards,
Hi Lee - Welcome to the forum. I am so sorry your last experience was awful. With lots of information and support you can have a lot more positive experience this time around. Choose your caregiver carefully. If possible seek the services of a midwife who can provide continous support during your pregnancy and labour. There is a tendency if you go overdue with a baby that you can go overdue again. However there are lots of strategies to help prepare your body and encourage labour sooner naturally. The most successful technique is acupuncture. I would suggest seeking the services of someone who is experienced with pregnancy. Membrane sweeps started from 38 weeks can also help avoid a really postdates pregnancy. A good midwife or doctor can guide and support you.
It is very unlikely that your labour will be so lengthy this time around. For many women giving birth the second time is much fast (though not always). Can i also suggest reading widely. Some of my favourite books are:
- Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering by Dr Sarah Buckley
- Active Birth by Janet Balaskas
- Well Adjusted Babies by Dr Jennifer Barham-Floreani
- and of course my book Pregnancy for Dummies
I just got discharged from the hospital yesterday. I was confined for two day because of acute gastroentiritis. It was seen in my fecalysis that I had amoebaiasis. I am quite scared even though I no longer have lose bowel movement and my doctor told me that the baby is ok. I have two concerns actually. first is, was my baby affected by the amoeba virus and second, is my baby affected with the medicine that I took, metronidazole. Advises please.. thanks in advance.
Hi bhebs23,
I saw your question and have asked Jane to answer. You should receive a reply in the next day or two, depending upon how many births Jane is attending at the moment.
If your doctor prescribed the medication, knowing you were pregnant, he probably felt the benefits outweighed any risks. We will look for Jane's response shortly.
Warm regards,
Hi bhebs23 - I am sorry you became unwell after giving birth. Metronidazole has been quite extensively in used breastfeeding women. The advise given is generally
"Metronidazole is considered safe in doses up to 400mg three times a day, although it may give the milk a bitter taste. With a single high dose of metronidazole, milk should be expressed and discarded for 24 hours after the dose. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for further advice."
With any medication you need to weigh up the benefits and risks of taking the medication vs not taking it - in this case passing the infection on to your baby. Breastfeeding provides the best protective measure for your baby in protecting them against gastroenteritis. If you are considered non infectious now and your baby hasn't become unwell you should be pass time when your baby is at risk. However if you notice your baby becoming unwell or developing diarrhoea contact your midwife or doctor straight away.
hi there,
I haven't gave birth yet, I am only 23 weeks pregnant. Though the information you provided is really helpful especially at the time that I am already breastfeeding. I actually asked my OB if Metronidazole is really safe when your pregnant and she said that there were no studies that it is harmful, so to protect me and my baby inside from amoeba virus, she let me take it.
Sorry bhebs23 I misread your post and assumed you had given birth. Your obstetrician is correct there isn't any evidence that Metronidazole causes abnormalities in pregnancy that they are aware of. The research however into safety is lacking. Metronidazole is a category B2 drug in pregnancy which means:
Category B2
Drugs that have been taken by only a limited number of pregnant women and women of child-bearing age, without an increase in the frequency of malformation or other direct or indirect harmful effects on the human fetus having been observed. Studies in animals are inadequate or may be lacking, but available data show no evidence of an increased occurrence of fetal damage.
I need some help i was supposed to start my cycle on the 19th of this month and as of yet i'm still waiting on it, I've done a pregnancy test which came out negative. Is it possible to get a false negative on a home pregnancy test?
Thank you
Hi Bridge85 - yes it is possible to get a false negative on a home pregnancy test. Home pregnancy tests vary in their ability to pick up the pregnancy hormones. So if your first test is negative and you still haven't had your period - retest in 5-7 days. Alternatively you can see a midwife or doctor and they can do a more sensitive test
I am close to my due date and I am wondering about my water breaking. I have heard that it can either come out as a "trickle" or a "burst". Lately I have been experiencing a very watery discharge and I am unsure if it is my water or just a normal pregnancy symptom. My friends tell me I will "just know" if it is my water-but I am kind of worried about whether or not I will know. Also, is it possible that I won't know when my water breaks? And will this hurt my baby?
Hi Tenley,
With my 2nd child, I thought that my water may have broken as I had this "trickle" of fluid down my leg in the last few weeks of pregnancy. The midwife checked me and said that my water had not broken. She also took a piece of litmus paper and tested the fluid which showed that it was not amniotic fluid (I'm thinking amniotic fluid is on the alkaline side, so the litmus paper would turn a dark green to dark blue if you placed the paper on the liquid.
You can ask your chemist or pharmacist if they have litmus paper and you only need a little bit. Alternatively, your midwife might have some or your doctor. For me, it was just a change in hormones which caused the profuse discharge that would actually run down my leg, and in all 5 of my pregnancies, my water didn't break until I was well into active labour, and then it was a gush.
You definitely want to rule out that your bag is actually leaking as a leaking bag can present a possible problem in that you are more prone to infection. If you actually have a leaking bag, you won't want to have sex and you won't want to take baths. Your midwife or doctor will probably have you take your temperature throughout the day and will watch you very closely. With your due date being July 11, my gut feel would be that the watery discharge you are seeing is just that - a watery discharge, and not your amniotic fluid. But better to be safe on this one and definitely try the litmus paper test and talk with your practitioner.
I will ask our resident midwife, Jane, to take a look at your question and offer her insight.
Warm regards,
Hi Ellesmommy - Talk to your midwife or doctor about your watery discharge. Sometimes if there is a small hole in the membrane the loss can be very small. But also it is common to have an increase in normal mucous discharge as you approach full term (and this can be water like). The difficulty is working out if a watery discharge is a normal part of pregnancy or if your waters broken. Your midwife or doctor may check to see if there is any leaking using a speculum or they may order an ultrasound to check the amount of fluid around the baby.
I'd also encourage you to make sure you are drinking plenty of pure water just in case there is a small leak, because the body will try to replenish any fluid that is being lost and it pulls from your water stores to do this.
Please let us know if you're found any of this helpful and if you have any other questions or concerns.
Warm regards,


text:
Mophie Juice Pack Helium for iPhone 5 Reviewby Brian Klug on 5/1/2013 7:48 PM EST
- Posted in
- Smartphones
- Mobile
- Battery
- iPhone 5
- Mophie
- Juice Pack
11 Comments
Back to Article
StormyParis - Wednesday, May 01, 2013 - linkThank god the iPhone is so nicely designed it, I'd never be caught dead with... oh, wait... Reply
teiglin - Wednesday, May 01, 2013 - linkVery interesting, that 60% is pretty depressing even when you were careful to try to maximize the efficiency of the charge. You said that all battery cases have to endure this inefficiency "for the iPhone"; does that mean that battery cases for Android devices can somehow circumvent the PMIC over microUSB? Or are you simply referring to the possibility of actual extended batteries on devices with removable batteries?
On that note, any chance of a similar review for the One version? I definitely have been tempted by the Mophie case there but $100 is pretty steep when I could have more power for half the price in a non-case-shaped battery pack. Reply
Death666Angel - Thursday, May 02, 2013 - link"Or are you simply referring to the possibility of actual extended batteries on devices with removable batteries?"
Anything else than this would not make sense. Reply
Bob Todd - Thursday, May 02, 2013 - linkI completely understand the appeal of the extended battery case. However with 2 phones (work/personal) and other gadgets with me I'll stick with an external battery pack in my bag to charge any of them in a pinch. And there Anker kicks the snot out of Mophie (you can get a dual port 10000mAh unit for the same price or less than a 4000mAh single port Mophie, or about half the price of a 6000mAh dual port Mophie, and they've got a better warranty as well). Reply
pukemon1976 - Sunday, May 05, 2013 - linkthat is a terrible charging time for the mophie pack. even on the bc1.2usb charger, which charged at 1500? mah? my galaxy note 2 charges completely in less than 2 hours easily on a 2a charged with a 3100 mah battery. the best solution for some people would be the mophie if they actually wouldn't mind a little grip on the puny iphone5 and who need just a little help at the end of the day. other people would benefit from an external battery charger, like the 9000mah i got from samsung.com for $50. charges at 1800mah even. and there are many more than can be had for better prices, depending on the size you need. Reply
somanishubham98 - Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - linkThanks for this post, I am in progress to get my first iPhone so thanks for this.... Reply
Wolfpup - Thursday, May 16, 2013 - linkThe device looks nice, but man is that annoying you have to "manage" it. I'd want to put something like that on, and then be able to charge both it and the phone from a single connector, never have to remove it, never have to turn it on separately, etc.
If Apple would just look in to this new fangled amazing replaceable battery technology... Reply
spcscooter - Monday, May 20, 2013 - linkHas anyone had any issues with bad signal when the mophie is in use or not? I saw a two bar drop and poor wifi when I used it. Reply
Ja'mez - Sunday, June 09, 2013 - linkPlease, in constantly having to return to the store where purchased the Morphie Helium, the extension devise that allows using one's ear phones continues to malfunction. Has anyone else been having this issue. As such, I cannot recommend purchasing this devise. I am awaiting a strong different devise to arrive for the iPhone 5-smart phone machine. Choice-Thank You-Dr.US-J&J, Ja'mez speaking on behalf of US. Reply
Ja'mez - Sunday, June 09, 2013 - linkPlease, in constantly having to return to the store where purchased the Morphie Helium, the extension devise that allows using one's ear phones continues to malfunction. Has anyone else been having this issue. As such, I cannot recommend purchasing this devise. I am awaiting a stronger and different devise to arrive for the iPhone 5-smart phone machine. Choice-Thank You-Dr.US-J&J, Ja'mez speaking on behalf of US. Reply
ectrading - Friday, July 05, 2013 - linkMobile phones have become a necessity, needing frequent charging thereby consuming a lot of electricity and consequently leading to time without contact. After extensive research, EC Trading offers unique iPhone 5 Solar Mobile Phone Charger with sufficient battery backup. When fully charged, the Solar Mobile Charger can be used at any time for charging any type of mobile phone.
Retailing at a fantastic £39.77 this fully featured case has a higher spec and more connectivity, than solar chargers costing twice as much. And for added convenience, the iPhone Solar Mobile Charger can be added to the pack, giving access to charge the unit in over 180 countries!
Lasting up to a brilliant 1100 hours on a single charge, and a massive 3000mAh extended battery the iPhone Solar Charger case has been extensively tested and re-engineered to include all the necessary accessories straight out of the box, The iPhone Solar Charger Case is a great way to keep safe and not have to worry about your iPhone losing battery when you are away from home.
Tak Lai, founder and MD, said: "It's great to present this product. After working to perfect, we feel we have a finely tuned product ready to meet the needs of the mobile consumer, with the widest selection of compatibility at an unrivalled price-point."
Effective Capital Trading Ltd is one of the leading suppliers of innovative gizmos and gadgets.They also have a wide base in Solar related technologies. It's headquarters are in Hampshire and has various international offices that sell its listed products globally.
http://www.ectrading.co.uk/solar-charger/50-solar-... Reply


text:
>Racing>Goal of Sub-3 Hour Marathon
noyau - 09/20/09 Berlin, Germany
norrin_radd - 10/04/09 Cowtown, Sacramento, CA
DLJ - 10/11/2009 Melbourne, Australia
lankytoreador - 10/18/09 Amsterdam, Holland
runmomx3 - 12/06/09 Cal International (CIM), Folsum, CA
Dopple Bock - 02/07/10 Surf City, Huntington Beach, CA...Going for 2:45!
roots - 04/19/10 Boston, Boston, MA
Thomas12 - 04/24/10 Country Music, Nashville, TN
el_jeffe - 05/02/10 Vancouver Marathon, Vancouver, CAN
Geo Runner - 10/10/10 Chicago, Chicago, IL
sparky1 - 05/31/09 Calgary Marathon, Canada - 2:59:18
johnmaas - 06/20/09 Grandma's, Duluth MN - 2:59:13
Spinach - 07/26/09 San Francisco - 2:59:50
Roth Runner - 09/20/09 Berlin - 2:56:37
flatfooter - 10/04/09 Lakefront, Milwaukee, WI - 2:57:01
flovesparko - 10/04/09 Lakefront, Milwaukee, WI - 2:55:55
alan fletcher - 10/11/09 Chicago, Chicago, IL - 2:58:13
Dakota RR - 10/11/09 Chicago, Chicago, IL - 2:58:00
danworley - 10/11/09 Chicaog, Chicago, IL - 2:58:09
dcv002 - 10/11/09 Chicago, Chicago, IL - 2:55:53
kencamet - 10/25/09 Silicon Valley, San Jose CA - 2:59:32
ChakaKahn- 12/05/09 Baton Rouge Marathon, Baton Rouge LA -2:56:33
You can put me down as a 'hopeful'. And I do mean HOPEFUL. Train well, do everything right and you could still crash & burn.
My original goal back in Dec 07 was to run Silicon Valley in <3.10. training="" has="" gone="" better="" than="" expected="" and="" i'm="" revising="" that="" to=""></3.10.><3.00 (biting="" my="" nails="" as="" i="" type="" this).="" so="" mark="" me="" down="" for="" a="" sub-3="" try="" on="" oct="" 28th="" in="" san="" jose.="" major="" benchmark="" races="" coming="" up:="" banana="" chase="" 5k="" on="" sept="" 14th="" -="" would="" like="" to="" be=""></3.00><19:00 sanhoser="" r$r="" 1/2="" marathon="" on="" oct="" 8th="" -="" need="" to="" be="" around=""></19:00>
Hi Jim, Okay I'll be the first to bite. The fact that there may be a new marathon in Santa Barbara in December 2009 has been sufficient to nudge me over the edge. If the Santa Barbara International Marathon doesn't happen then I may do the California International Marathon in Sacramento instead (also in December 2009). Either way I'd be aiming for sub-3 hours. I'm hoping to get my 1/2 time down to around 1.27 this year, and then under 1.25 next year so I don't think sub-3 is unrealistic in that time frame except for the fact I haven't run a marathon before.
Two days to go to the Pier to Peak 1/2 marathon for me (4,000ft of elevation gain) - I'm looking to go sub-2 hours this year. Expect to see a race report sometime on Sunday.
Run to Win25 Marathons, 17 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)
Non-Stroller-Still Crazy
Hey Ken,
I don't thnk that "SanHoser R$R" was a typo. Wow! That is by far the highest entry fee I ever paid. I have to say it was worth it though.
If you are a "hopeful" then I am "hope and a prayer"
Ham & Egger
Ricky —our ability to perform up to our physiological potential in a race is determined by whether or not we truly psychologically believe that what we are attempting is realistic. Anton Krupicka
*I believe Chicago would give me my best opportunity to run sub-3, but I no nothing about how to get into it since it's so large? Some info on that would be helpful.
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose; it's how drunk you get. -- Homer Simpson


text:
Not a member? Join now
Son of John Wm. Chamberlain and Martha A. Drake, of Cayuga Co., NY. Husband of Pearl Wood.
There are no stories about Willard L. Add a story
Search through millions of records to find out more. Find more records
This page is locked.
Want to contribute to this page? Contact chambln
Connect me or another page to Willard L. Chamberlain?
Add a connection


text:
Music Home
Dance Home
Music Degrees & Programs
Music Ensembles
Jazz Studies Program
Music Education Program
Student/Faculty Info & Forms
SCHEDULE Your Recital/Class
Special Events
New Music Festival
Centenary: Music of Bezanson
43rd Multiband Pops
Greek & Music Organizations
Summer Courses/Workshops
Request Form
This Week's Program
Alumni, Parents & Families
Giving to Music & Dance
GIVE NOW, Options
Donor Spotlight
Chair's Message
To Receive Concert Updates
Read FANFARE, our Annual Magazine
DOWNLOAD: 2016 FANFARE Magazine (pdf)
Download previous FANFARES (pdf): 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Give to the 75th Anniversary Music Scholarship Fund
Please share your email address with us so that you can get updates as well as reminders about our other concerts! Send your email address with your name to email@example.com.
Music Faculty from January, 2013
Music Faculty from the 1990's
Music Faculty from 1984
Download the 2016 edition of FANFARE (pdf), the newsletter of the Department of Music & Dance.
Download our Fall 2016 Concert Calendar (pdf), filled with nearly 50 events including student ensembles, faculty and guest artist recitals, dance concerts, and special events. Or, for the most up-to-date information, see our Web Calendar at www.umass.edu/music/eventcalendar.
To receive our Concert Calendar, annual Fanfare newsletter, and other occasional Departmental announcements, please send your postal and/or email address to Matt Longhi, firstname.lastname@example.com or Eric Roth, firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Department's Music Education Program continues to support alumni regardless of when they graduated. The "Music Education Alumni Mentoring Network" provides a way for alumni to maintain a professional connection with UMass and each other in support of their success as music teachers. General information about teaching, job notices, best teaching practices, and professional support are shared and provided via email exchanges and personal conferences. Started by retired Professor Ben Smar and currently managed by Prof. Lisa Lehmberg, the Network is only in its infancy. New initiatives are in the works to provide opportunities for alumni and current undergraduates to connect (Reality Check), as well as to improve interaction through online resources (UMass Music Education Forum).
Alumni interested in linking with the Network can send an email to Prof. Lehmberg at email@example.com.
Music Home |
Dance Home |
Overview |
Music Degrees & Programs: Undergraduate |
Music Degrees & Programs: Graduate |
Music Ensembles |
Current Music Majors/Minors |
Class/Recital Scheduling |
Special Events |
Summer Course Offerings |
Alumni, Parents & Families |
Giving Opportunities |
Meet our Sponsors |
Admissions-Undergrad |
Admissions-Grad |
Audition Requirements-Undergrad |
Audition Requirements-Grad |
Admissions/Audition Request Form |
Scholarships & Awards |
Concert Calendar |
Music Faculty by Discipline |
Music Faculty by Name |
Faculty Discography |
Contact/Visit Us |
One of the best music schools/departments in Massachusetts and in New England, offering graduate and undergraduate Music Education, Jazz, Performance, Music History and Music Theory degrees and programs.
This site is maintained by the Department of Music and Dance.
© 2012 University of Massachusetts AmherstSite Policies


text:
Where Apple leads, mobile companies will follow, it seems. Vodafone said on Wednesday that it would remove copyright protection on over 1m of the songs it sells through its mobile music store. The company has agreements with three of the "Big Four" music companies – Univeral Music Group, Sony, and EMI – but talks with Warner have been slower.
Its likely Warner will agree in due course, as recently all four of the music majors agreed a similar deal with Apple. Read more


text:
The Harry Potter Shop at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters (Platform 9¾) is a Harry Potter themed shop located within King's Cross Station in London, England. It opened on 15 December, 2012 at 7:30 A.M. local time.
The shop sells numerous Harry Potter related items, including collectible train tickets, wands and robes.[1]
An early review by a fan who was given a sneak preview was positive, stating that the prices were standard in comparison with what is generally found online and that the shop was great for kids and tourists, and also totally free to attend if one chose not to actually make a purchase.
Warwick Davis hosted the shop's grand opening.[2]
Notes and references
This article or section is a stub. You can help by expanding it.


text:
Hugh Jackman is reportedly in talks to reprise the role of Wolverine in the new X-Men film.
If the Australian actor agrees, he will join original X-Men stars Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen as well as James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence, according to entertainment website The Hollywood Reporter.
Earlier this week, director Bryan Singer announced that Stewart and McKellen, who portrayed Professor Charles Xavier and Magneto in the original X-Men movies, would be joining the new X-Men Days of Future Past.
The movie is ostensibly a sequel to X-Men: First Class, and the seeds of a tie-in were sown with Jackman's cameo as Wolverine in X-Men: First Class, the website says.
Jackman recently filmed The Wolverine in Sydney.
And Oscar buzz surrounds his performance in his new film Les Miserables, which releases in Australia on Boxing Day.
Jackman in talks for new X-Men film
Hugh Jackman is reportedly in talks to reprise the role of Wolverine in the new X-Men film.


text:
All Tags
Dark11 is a truetype font that will allow you to give a fresh new look to all of your written documents. All you have to do is install the font onto your PC and use it for writing your texts to see how it will change their appearance.
Publisher: abstract font
Tags: truetype font, TTF character,
From Home & Education Category:
Of All:


text:
Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 25/2/2013 (1639 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Manitoba's Public Utilities Board should reject Manitoba Hydro's request for a 3.5 per cent rate request because it's too rich for today's times.
The three-member PUB panel was also told today that the Crown Utility should put more effort into a robust energy efficiency program to get Manitobans to cut back on their power consumption so that more electricity can be shipped to the United States for sale.
The Green Action Centre, Manitoba Branch of the Canadian Consumers' Association of Canada and the Manitoba Industrial Power Users Group (MIPUG) each made presentations today. Final arguments continue Wednesday.
Manitoba Hydro wants the PUB to approve the 3.5 per cent general rate increase effective April 1 to put more money into its back account ($197 million) as it prepares to build the $3.820 billion Bipole III transmission line — an environmental hearing for the project resumes March 4 — and the Keeyask and Conapawa generating stations, estimated to cost $6.220 billion and $10.192 billion respectively.
Manitoba Hydro is also asking for final approval of earlier interim increases approved by the PUB, including a two per cent increase effective April 1, 2012 and a 2.5 per cent increase effective Sept. 1, 2012.
Hydro says even with the increase and past increases over the past year, totaling 5.5 per cent, Manitobans pay the lowest for power in North America.
Included in Hydro's request is for the PUB to release a $23-million pot of money that was created when the PUB ordered a one per cent rate claw back two years ago.
Manitoba Branch of the Canadian Consumers' Association of Canada says that money rightfully belongs to rate payers and should be rebated. It also said Manitoba Hydro could also apply to have a portion of that money, but only if it uses it towards improving its energy efficiency programs.
The consumers' association also says Hydro has not made a strong enough case for the 3.5 per cent increase, especially at a time when its retained earnings sit at a record $2.510 billion.
The Green Action Centre, on the other hand, supports the 3.5 per cent increase because of the recent hit the utility has taken on the export market and lower forecasted surplus power sales.
On Friday, Hydro released its third quarter results which showed it had a posted a net loss of $38 million for the first nine months of the fiscal year. Last year, it earned profits of $29 million during the same period.
The Green Action Centre also said it supported a $41-million annual expenditure by Hydro over the next three years to support its efficiency programs.
That might not be a bad idea.
A recent report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy found spending on energy efficiency upgrades puts more money into the economy than building new infrastructure for energy production.
MIPUG, which represents the biggest industrial consumers of electricity in the province, told the PUB it should reject the 3.5 per cent rate increase request as Hydro had not justified its need for the money above the total 5.5 per cent increase the PUB has already approved under the earlier rate requests made by Hydro.
It also called on the PUB to refund or credit to customers the $23 million sitting in a deferral account under the one per cent rate rollback.
"The 5.5 per cent increase over two years exceeds inflation, which is problematic for customers, but does lead to a predictable transition to the higher rates that may ultimately be required over the coming decade," MIPUG said in its submission.
At the beginning of Hydro's 3.5 per cent rate application, it signaled that it wants increases of 3.95 per cent in each of the remaining 18 years of its 20-year financial forecast.


text:
Meatless Monday is making news this week after the Los Angeles city council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution urging residents to eat a vegetarian diet on Mondays.
According to a report by the Los Angeles Daily News, the council does not intend to make Meatless Monday campaign a law, and police won't be performing lunch bag checks around noon. However, council members hope that the move will push residents in the City of Angels to make healthier choices and reduce the impact on the environment.
"The issue is how does a local municipality engage in this and how do we create change," Councilman Ed Reyes told reports. "If we do it one plate at time, one meal, one day, we are ratcheting down the impact on our environment. We start with one day a week and then, who knows, maybe we can change our habits for a lifetime."
Read, "Los Angeles City Council endorses 'meatless Mondays'"
Drovers CattleNetwork Editor Greg Henderson countered common myths reported by Meatless Mondays advocates regarding meat production in a 2011 editorial. The Animal Agriculture Alliance also has resources to clarify common meat consumption and production misconceptions. Click here to learn more.


text:
Mr. Tayyip protects religious people very well; he protects communities very well. He is on the rise at the moment as if he is flying. This is as a result of his compassion and love of Muslims. For example, he said, "I am asking our elder brother Sayyid Salih Ozcan to speak." He spoke his name and he did this on purpose. Now this cannot be overlooked. It is a great strategy that he chose our elder brother Sayyid Salih Ozcan on purpose, and above all it demonstrates a very good moral value as a Muslim. Look he said, "I am giving Sayyid Salih Ozcan the floor." What does this mean? Even a person with a feeling of hostility in his heart would leave logic aside as soon as he recognizes that compassion and respect. Love steps in. Love blinds the eye. With love, a person would not go into detail. He would commit his support with enthusiasm. Then say anything you want. Talk against him for as long as you like. Love is essential.
Therefore the current success of the government is based on its compassion for communities. It is based on that support. That brings goodness to them. Therefore his support for the system of the Mahdi and the Islamic Union as well as his submission to Allah and the Qur'an above all else makes Mr. Tayyip Erdogan and his government successful, insha'Allah. (Adnan Oktar, February 2013: A9 TV)2013-05-05 10:09:30


text:
As Palm Springs celebrates its 75th birthday this year, Andy Welch visits Hollywood's desert playground on a road trip to San Diego and Los Angeles.
By Andy Welch
If you've ever taken an interest in the lives of the great and good of 1950s Hollywood stars, you'll know Palm Springs was one of their favourite retreats.
Even from a distance, it's very easy to see why the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack (George Hamilton, Elizabeth Taylor, Jack Benny, Kirk Douglas and Cary Grant) enjoyed relaxing there, whether on long weekends between filming - Los Angeles is just over 100 miles away - or during breaks between shows in Las Vegas, under four hours away by car.
Get a little closer, and the appeal of this lush oasis in the middle of the desert - or Hollywood's playground as it's often referred to - is everywhere you look.
Archaeologists state the Cahuilla people were living in those parts as far back as the 16th century. Mexican explorers familiarised themselves with the area some 300 years later, while the first-known use of the name Palm Springs on a map dates back to 1853.
The city as we now know it, however, was officially founded in 1938, meaning Palm Springs is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. And there's never been a better time to visit.
There are plenty of flights into Palm Springs, although chances are you'll be driving there from either LA to the north or San Diego to the south. It's certainly the best way to experience the landscape, which, putting it mildly, is absolutely jaw-dropping.
If you're driving north east from San Diego, make sure you take Highway 74 rather than sticking to the monotonous, concrete Interstate. It will take a little longer, but the snake-like pass makes for a much more fun drive.
More importantly, you'll pass through the Santa Rosa mountains. Stop off at Vista Point and take in the sprawling cities on the valley floor below, and in the distance, the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio mountains.
From here you can also get a taste of just how green Palm Springs looks. For example, there are 38 golf courses, grass-banked streets, parks, and, as you might expect from the name, palm trees everywhere.
We stayed at the Riviera Palm Springs, which regularly welcomes what the Americans call bachelor and bachelorette parties through its doors, but don't be put off by that. These are wealthy groups of friends wanting a serious tan ahead of their big day.
The hotel itself doesn't so much nod to its glamorous legacy - Frank Sinatra used to rehearse in the gorgeous ballroom before Vegas residencies - but bask in it. The room I stayed in came complete with cow-print bedhead, overly ornate lamps and other fittings that even Liberace might've thought were pushing it a bit. Even the pool table in the lobby has a chandelier over it.
Spread over a huge area due to Palm Springs' strict building-height regulations, there's a campus feel to the Riviera, and the Tiki-themed circular pool out back is the star attraction. Get yourself a sun lounger, pull out the Jackie O face-obscuring sun glasses and lie back with a stiff drink, imagining you're not a tourist, but a damaged Hollywood starlet hiding from the paparazzi while getting over your latest divorce.
The Joshua Tree National Park is on your doorstep and you'd be a fool to be so close and not pay it a visit. To get the best of the area, go on one of Desert Adventures' jeep tours. Their guides are as knowledgeable and entertaining as the scenery is breathtaking.
Such is its location, if you visit Palm Springs, it'll likely be in the middle of your tour, or at least not the only place you stay.
San Diego, just a few miles from the Mexican border, is a perfect place to start or end up.
The Hyatt Regency is a fantastic place to stay, right next to a harbour and close enough to SeaWorld that you can hear the dolphins splashing about from the balcony. Breakfast on their marina is a perfect start to the day, too.
Even if it wasn't across the road, SeaWorld is a must-see attraction in San Diego, whether you're interested in petting dolphins, feeding California Bat Rays, watching Shamu and his friends' aquatic acrobatics or riding on the new magnetic Manta rollercoaster.
If you prefer your animals more land-based, head to San Diego Zoo. They have all the favourites - big cats, elephants, a host of apes and primates, huge bird and reptile houses, not to mention the most successful panda breeding scheme outside China.
The glamour of the 1950s also runs deep in San Diego. Take the San Diego Trolley Tour out to Coronado and stop off at the Hotel Del Coronado, or the 'Seminole Ritz' to anyone who loves Some Like It Hot.
The 'Del' has appeared in a host of other classics, while Wizard Of Oz author L Frank Baum did most of his writing there, looking out at the wild Pacific in front of him, and is said to have based the Emerald City on the building.
If San Diego doesn't take your fancy, you could head west from Palm Springs and visit Los Angeles. There's no shortage of things to do, whether you just want to stroll down Venice Beach, dodge the desperate wannabe actors outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre, drive through Laurel Canyon, home to the best of 1970s singer songwriters, or, continuing the film theme, visit Universal Studios.
By night there's also plenty to keep you occupied. If you stay around West Hollywood, as we did in the Andaz on Sunset Boulevard, you won't have to venture too far. Drop in to The Chateau Marmont and you might see an A-lister meeting their agent. Even if you don't, their cocktails are pretty special.
More rough, ready and rowdy are the nearby dive bars, such as Rock & Reilly's, where you can get a massive measure and a mixer for about a fiver, and the Whisky A Go Go, where every rock band worth their salt has played over the years.
Of course, this is merely scratching the surface of a city home to some four million people spread over almost 500 square miles. Los Angeles is a busy place, huge too, but teamed with trips to calm and measured Palm Springs and laid-back San Diego, southern California can cater for whatever mood you're in.
Travel facts: Travelbag has two nights in the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego, two nights at the Riviera Palm Springs, two nights at the Andaz, West Hollywood, seven-day car hire and flights with US Airways, into San Diego and out of Los Angeles, from £1,089 per person based on travel between January 1 and March 31, 2013. To book call 0871 703 4698 or visit www.travelbag.co.uk For more information on visiting California go to www.visitcalifornia.co.uk or call 020 7257 6180


text:
The best bbq with or without bbq sauce is Ozark Mountain BBQ in Bolivar, MO. All meat is cooked without sauces. It has a rub for the ribs and a marinate for the brisket but no sauce to cover up the hickory flavor. Sauce is sold by Ozark Mountain BBQ but to enhance the favor - not to cover it up.
The owner is Ron Bess. He cooks and runs the business himself to insure the quality is the same as on DAY 1 of opening.


text:
My heart goes out to the friends and family of the victims of this horrible incident. These tragedies are just unimaginable and it angers and saddens everyone….everyone.
With that said, my viewpoint on how to stop such incidents or at the least, to minimize the amount of death and destruction that happens during these types of incidents is to not 'depend' on someone else for the defense, but to be ready to 'receive' the assault. To be prepared.
To have the proper mindset about school or mall or whatever facility defense, I think the words of Sun Tzu ring true.
"The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable."
So for the defense, any administrator whom is tasked with evaluating their security protocols should be asking two questions–are we ready for an attack by an active shooter(s) and have we made our position unassailable? And once a plan is in place, that administrator should test the plan and apply Kaizen or continuous improvement to it–to constantly improve their defense.
My other commentary here is that humans are a better defense against active shooters. A machine can fail–from cameras to 'security glass' to alarms. If it is made by a human, it can fail and it can also be defeated by a thinking human intent on destroying that in which you love. Your best defense is a well trained and thinking human, that is 'backed up' by all of those security gadgets.
The other point to bring up here is how fast this happened. The shooter in this attack was able to accomplish his goal within several minutes. The only people that could have stopped him would have been the teachers themselves. Because police could not have reached the scene in time. If there was a guard on the campus, he could have stopped the shooter at the entrance–because the security glass certainly did not stop the shooter.
But what if that guard is killed in the initial assault? It will be your teachers and others to step in to do what is right. It is about survival at that point, and a prepared staff is key. Having guards as a stop gap will definitely be optimum. An armed guard can also be intimidating to potential attackers and their plans–which might cause them to go elsewhere.
So hire guards, create an effective plan, and do not allow your facility and people to be victims. RUN/HIDE/FIGHT. Empower your teachers or employees with the knowledge necessary to survive and even defeat this type of attack. Get prepared and protect the most precious resources this country has–it's people. –Matt
Sandy Hook massacre: New details, but few answers
By Steve Vogel, Sari Horwitz and David A. Fahrenthold,
December 16, 2012
The gunman who killed 27 people, including 20 children, on Friday targeted a school to which he had no apparent connection — forcing his way in and spraying classrooms with a weapon designed to kill across a battlefield, authorities said.
On Saturday, law enforcement officials gave new details about the rampage of Adam Lanza, which ended with Lanza's suicide. Their new narrative partially contradicted previous ones and made a baffling act seem more so.
Lanza's mother, for instance, was not a teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary, after all. She apparently was unemployed. So it was still a mystery why her 20-year-old son — after dressing in black, killing his mother and taking at least three guns from her collection — then drove the five miles to a school where he was a stranger.
The part of the story that remained grimly, awfully unchanged was what Lanza did when he got there.
Authorities on Saturday released the names of those Lanza killed at the school, who ranged in age from 6 to 56. And the state's medical examiner — speaking in sanitized, clinical terms — described the results of something deeply obscene: a semiautomatic rifle fired inside an elementary classroom.
"I've been at this for a third of a century. And my sensibilities may not be the average man's. But this probably is the worst I have seen," said H. Wayne Carver II. Carver described the children's injuries, which he said ranged from at least two to 11 bullet wounds apiece.
He had performed seven of the autopsies himself. A reporter asked what the children had been wearing.
"They're wearing cute kid stuff," Carver said. "I mean, they're first-graders."
On Saturday, this small New England town and the country played out what is now a familiar ritual: the dumbstruck aftermath of a young gunman's massacre. Word came that President Obama would arrive Sunday for an evening interfaith service, repeating his role from Fort Hood, Tex.; Aurora, Colo.; and Tucson, Ariz. He would again be chief mourner. Read the rest of this entry »


text:
"I am looking for just a plain in expensive small scanner to scan my important paper documents in order to put on my usb port. What would you advise is best to purchase?"
Avision M40 Sheetfed Scannerby iVina
Technical Specifications
Avision M40 Sheetfed Scanner
|iVina, Inc
|Manufacturer Part Number
|Manufacturer Website Address
|Brand Name
|Product Model
|Product Name
|M40 Mobile Scanner
|Product Type
|Sheetfed Scanner
|Maximum Color Scan Speed (sec)
|Media Type
|Software Included
|Platform Supported
Similar Items
Ambir DS687 Sheetfed Scanner - 600 dpi Optical
Today: $388.99
Kodak i2900 Sheetfed Scanner - 600 dpi Optical
Today: $2,790.07
Visioneer Strobe 500 Sheetfed Scanner (Scanner Only)
Today: $349.99
HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s3 Sheetfed Scanner - 600 dpi Optical
Today: $449.99
HP Scanjet 7000 s3 Sheetfed Scanner - 600 dpi Optical
Today: $895.99
HP Scanjet 5000 s4 Sheetfed Scanner - 600 dpi Optical
Today: $719.99
HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s1 Sheetfed Scanner - 600 dpi Optical
Today: $299.99
Product Reviews
Questions & Answers
I would suggest Item number 16475196, I think it will work well for what you need.
Shopping Tips & Inspiration
FAQs about Flatbed Scanners
FAQs about Flatbed Scanners from Overstock.com. Our guides provide customers with answers to frequently asked questions about scanners.
Tips on Buying a Flatbed Scanner
Tips on Buying a Flatbed Scanner from Overstock.com. Our guides provide customers with tips on buying a flatbed scanner.
How to Use a Flatbed Scanner
How to Use a Flatbed Scanner from Overstock.com. Our guides provide customers with information about how to use a flatbed scanner.
Using All-in-One Printers as Your Office Hub
Using All-In-One Printers as Your Office Hub from Overstock.com. Our guides provide customers with information about using all-in-one printers as your office hub.
Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Techie
Whether you're shopping for your dad, husband, son, brother, or boyfriend, finding the perfect gift for the techie guy in your life just got easier. We've put together the top gifts for the person in your life that is always in the know when it comes to the latest and greatest tech gadgets.
Best Bluetooth Speakers for Christmas
From rugged and waterproof outdoor speakers to wireless speaker sets for quality indoor surround sound, Bluetooth speakers are a must-have for the music lovers, partygoers, and outdoor enthusiasts on your list. Check out these top trends to get started on your Christmas 2016 shopping.
Stocking Stuffer Ideas
In the hurry and flurry of Christmas Day, don't overlook the gifts found in Christmas stockings. Stocking stuffers are usually smaller and less expensive than what you put under the tree, but they're a thoughtful and ideal way to celebrate the personality or interests of those on your list. Peruse our options and you'll be ready to grant the holiday wishes of the special people in your life.
How to Find Electronics Deals on Cyber Monday
You can count on a lot of great Cyber Monday deals, and some of the best sales will include discounted electronics. To get a jumpstart on your online shopping, you can do your homework beforehand. Whether you're looking to expand your own tech collection or shopping for the gadget geek on your list, these are the hottest electronics deals to look for on Cyber Monday.
Valentine's Day Gifts for Him
Forget the flowers and chocolate, and treat the man in your life to an extra special gift this Valentine's Day. Finding the perfect gift is sometimes difficult, but remember that you can't go wrong with a thoughtful, personal, and romantic present during this holiday devoted to all things love. If you're looking to give your significant other a truly memorable Valentine's Day gift, here are a few suggestions.
Unique Electronic Gift Ideas
Electronics are popular to give as gifts, but how do you find unique ideas for someone who seems to have everything? Our shopping guide is here to help.
Shipping & Returns
Contact Information
Shipping Information:
Our standard shipping method is ground shipping. We also offer expedited shipping for most items. Your final
shipping cost and estimated delivery timeframe will be available at checkout.
Standard shipping details
Expedited shipping details
Standard Return Policy for Electronics:
The items must arrive at our warehouse within 30 days of purchase. You must return items in their original condition to qualify for a full refund. We will issue a partial refund of up to 70 percent if returned items have been opened, used, or returned late. More Details
For your protection, all orders are screened for security purposes. If your order is selected for review, our Loss Prevention Team may contact you by phone or email. There may be a two business day delay to process your order.
** Most Oversize orders are delivered within 1-4 weeks. Some orders may take 6 weeks to be delivered.


text:
? Place an order in the next
Hours Minutes . Overweight charges may apply to some items.
Not the correct shipping zip code? Update your information below.
Enter a valid zip code
Please select options for this product
Estimated Delivery for
Change Shipping Destination
(based on 11 reviews)
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars
Best Uses
Reviewed by 11 customers
Displaying reviews 1-10
Back to top
Previous | Next »
It's a Shimano chain!
By B Nuggets
from Tampa, FL
About Me Casual/ Recreational
Comments about Shimano HG93 9-Speed Chain:
You can't go wrong with a Shimano chain. Dependable and strong.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Great chain
By RaginMikey
from NorCal
About Me Avid Cyclist
See all my reviews
What else you can say? Standard chain which all others should be measured. Sram's quick link is bad and will come undone and you will lose your chain mountain biking.
Supremely adaquate
By Scattante
from San Jose, CA
Quick and easy to install, this chain runs smooth and quiet. I would buy this chain again.
It is a great product. I have used different chains.
By jim
from alamo,tx
for my own use and for repairs at a bike shop that I work at part time.
great product
By whsemgr
from Germantown, TN
My road and mtn bikes both have 9 speed cassettes. I have been using these as my replacement chains for more than 10 years. I am not an extreme mountain bike rider but would average about 500 miles per year off road (1000 combined street/trail). I average about 1000 miles per year on the road bike. The mountain bike chain required an annual replacement at about 1000 miles. I have been getting around 5000 miles before chain replacement on the road bike. the mtn bike gets cleaned after every off road ride. The road bike gets cleaned about every 300-400 miles. I use a soulution of Simple Green in a Park chain scrubber to clean the chain and lubricate with Purple Extreme chain lube. My road bike has about 5000 miles on the current chain and it is still running quiet and shifting smoothly. A little TLC goes a long way towards component longevity. With over 10,000 miles on it, my road bike still runs the original chain rings and cassette.
Good chain
By High mileage touring cyclist
from Hampton, NH
Would be nice if chain came with a spare pin to carry on bicycle if roadside repair/reassembly necessary.
By powern@p
from Corvallis
Ran for over 1000 miles without issue. Kept it clean and lubed. Finally a mis-shift under power and it jumped between the cassette and spokes, causing my tallest cassette cog to bend. Lasted well over the recommended 200 miles, so I can't complain.
Good product, great price
By BJ
from Western Mass.
About Me Competitive Cyclist
Needed a 9 speed chain and Nashbar had it in stock for a very good price. Even got free shipping....
good price even with shipping to Canada
By Rocky
from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Easy to install, works well
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
What an Improvement!
By LongKayak
from Louisburg, NC
The best thing I've done for my Cannondale in a couple of years! Went from "CLUNK" shifting to butter!
Item No. »
We Make Shopping Safe, Secure and Easy
© 2017 Nashbar. All Rights Reserved.
Return to Mobile


text:
idiggory, King of Bards wrote:
Chakrams feel slow to me, but I use Daggers and Faeblades, sooooo...
They're fairly slow, but their arcs cover you so well that it usually doesn't matter. Anyone about to melee normally gets hit as they return.
Faeblades are fast but trap you in fairly long spinning animations for every press.


text:
Deeply Chocolate Gelato
25 comments:
Oh, oh, OH!!! I have some lovely Indonesian cocoa I've been waiting to use until something special came along. This looks. Pretty. Darn. Special!ReplyDelete
wow...janet you are killing me with this pictures...They look divine...Awesome..I love itReplyDelete
Indonesian cocoa? I want some! Where do I get that?ReplyDelete
I am torn. I don't know what excited me more, the pictures of the absolutely divine looking gelato, or your thermometer. Might I inquire about where you purchased your thermometer? :DReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing this wickedly decadent recipe.
The thermometer is definitely worth getting excited over. I purchased mine at Williams-Sonoma, but just ordered one for my brother-in-law from Amazon. Amazon was free shipping no sales tax...can't beat that.ReplyDelete
This looks so divine!! Keep up the great work!ReplyDelete
Thanks, Vanessa.ReplyDelete
I am more of a milk chocolate than a dark chocolate kinda girl...I however had second thoughts after seeing your dark choco gelato post. I have to try this. With Kahlua in the mix, this is my kind of cold treat!ReplyDelete
This is as dark as you can get. You could cut the cocoa in half and it would be equally as delicious. The Kahlua,however, pushes it right over the top!ReplyDelete
This looks impossibly delicious! The Ferrero Rocher make it even more amazing. Yummy!ReplyDelete
It is so sinful.ReplyDelete
This looks amazing!!...I definitely need to get an ice cream maker now! Any chance I could use light cream instead of heavy cream or 2% milk vs whole milk?ReplyDelete
This comment has been removed by the author.Delete
Isn this an icecream as opposed to a gelato because it uses an egg custard base?ReplyDeleteReplies
Premium ice creams are made with fresh cream (not condensed or powdered milk), real eggs, and natural flavorings. Quality ingredients aside, lesser ice creams also have more air whipped in. As much as half the carton may be air, in fact. More air--or "overrun"--means softer ice cream that scoops more easily and melts more quickly. Premium ice creams have very little air added; gelato has no air added at all. (There's a minimal amount of air that's incorporated naturally because of the churning process.)Delete
Gelato and some premium ice creams are so dense that they require a slightly higher serving temperature, a perfect point where your scoop is firm but not hard and not so soft that it melts immediately. Gelato recipes usually include more egg yolks, more milk and less cream. It actually has less fat than regular ice cream, but gelato's low overrun makes for an extremely dense, rich and creamy treat...just sayin...
- Anonymous4/6/13, 8:23 PM
I made this tonight and it is fabulous! I don't think that the custard will actually make it into the ice cream maker because I ate like half of it already! I can only imagine what the finished product will be!ReplyDeleteReplies
Haha. I'm with you. I'm pretty sure I stuck my whole face into the bowl and licked it clean. Just wait until it's frozen! Delicious.Delete
- Anonymous3/7/14, 11:30 PM
Just wondering what kind of bittersweet chocolate you used? ThanksReplyDeleteReplies
I used a 55% semi-sweet chocolate called Peter's Burgandy. I buy it in 10 lb blocks. You can use your favorite chocolate or even chocolate chips.Delete
- Rich5/30/14, 3:36 AM
Great recipe thank, but am I being thick?! Your last sentence said not to leave the frozen gelato in the same container otherwise it will get too hard. Was the point more to eat it immediately or that I really must transfer it?ReplyDeleteReplies
Both! You can eat it immediately, but if there is still ice cream in the freezer container you should transfer it to another container.Delete
This is such a mouth watering blog post! Thank you for sharing your recipe! =)ReplyDelete
Its in the gelato maker right now! The custard tasted delicious and very very chocolatey- in fact I added a bit more sugar and cream as I found it a bit too bitter. Also omitted all the chopped chocolates sl it will just be smooth and creamy. Now it is exactly to my liking!!! ��❤ReplyDeleteReplies
Yum! I think your changes will be wonderful! Enjoy.Delete


text:
Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 29/8/2013 (1454 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Get ready to sizzle with excitement, because tomorrow is International Bacon Day.
Held the first Saturday before Labour Day, it was, as far as I can tell, created by a group of bacon-loving graduate students in Bedford, Mass., who wanted a special day to celebrate all things bacon.
In anticipation of this day, Ford this week announced customers who buy its Fiesta subcompact can, if they have the appetite, go whole hog and have their new vehicles swaddled in one of four vinyl wraps depicting delicious strips of bacon-y goodness.
As regular readers are aware, if I am known for anything -- other than being the owner of some spectacularly ill-behaved dogs -- I am known for my obsessive devotion to the world's most beloved breakfast food.
Typically, whenever I attend a charity event, someone, out of the sheer goodness of their heart, will present me with a package of bacon or -- like the wonderful folks from Sysco Food Services of Winnipeg at a gala dinner I hosted -- a suitcase-sized carton containing five kilograms of bacon.
On the downside, I have also run afoul of my buddy Bob, the publisher of this paper, who has kindly pointed out that, just perhaps, I have written a few too many vehemently pro-bacon columns, if you can imagine that.
Which is why today, on the eve of Bacon's Big Day, wielding the Spatula of Journalism, I am going to flip over this burning issue and take an unbiased look at (cue eerie theme music) the Dark Side of Bacon.
For starters, dozens of colleagues and readers emailed me copies of alarming news stories warning that bacon potentially played a sinister role in more than 200 cases of illness reported among people who ate the "Cronut Burger" -- a cheeseburger with a hybrid croissant-doughnut bun -- at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.
As it turns out, according to Toronto Public Health, a dollop of tainted "maple bacon jam" was to blame.
Even more recently, according to a news report I am holding in my greasy hands, famed rocker Ozzy Osbourne was almost scorched this week by his love of bacon. "Ozzy starts kitchen blaze while frying bacon," shrieked the headline on an online story stating Ozzy was unscathed after fire crews raced to his L.A. home when bacon he was cooking for a sandwich burst into flames.
But, as we prepare for International Bacon Day -- and you can visit www.bacontoday.com for 10 ways to celebrate -- I am forced to share a terrifying true tale of how paying tribute to something as wonderful as bacon can go horribly wrong.
I discovered this story on the website of J&D Foods, a Seattle-based company dedicated to (why not?) making all things taste like bacon. The company was founded by two "bacontrepreneurs" named Justin Esch and David Lefkow and, over the years, I have written extensively about their tasty line of products.
Since July 2007, these barons of bacon have given the world such essential items as Bacon Salt, Bacon Popcorn, Bacon Lip Balm, Bacon Gravy, Baconlube ("the world's first bacon-flavoured massage oil and personal lubricant"), Bacon Shaving Cream ("the highest quality meat-scented shaving cream on the market today"), and the Bacon Coffin, a 99-kilogram, 18-gauge steel casket painted to resemble a sizzling strip of bacon.
My favourite product is a gooey spread called Baconnaise, a jar of which is sitting in my pantry as I write these words. It was launched at a nightclub with a no-holds-barred charity wrestling match held in 2,721 kilograms of mayonnaise and featuring a main event in which the combatants were a guy dressed in a seven-foot bacon suit and a guy dressed as a giant jar of mayonnaise.
What could go wrong, right? Well, according to their website, pretty much everything.
"We had no idea what (2,721 kilograms) of mayonnaise actually looked like," they confess, noting it was delivered in huge steel drums that had to be carted down a rickety and narrow wooden staircase. "It took about eight guys per drum and there were six drums. Backs were almost broken, and hernias were surely suffered."
After filling the ring with mayo, a wardrobe malfunction worthy of Janet Jackson occurred. "The Giant Bacon costume we had literally came apart in about three seconds under the weight of the mayonnaise," they state. "The wrestler in the costume didn't realize this, and only had tighty-whitey underwear on underneath."
To cap things off, "we wrestled our underage intern vs. the Seattle Mudhens women's rugby team, and he apparently invited his mom and aunt to the event. They were pretty upset with us -- and the intern not only didn't show up for work on Monday, he was never heard from again."
So, yes, I admit everything has a dark side. But I think, if we are honest enough to look deep inside ourselves, we will find a gaping hole -- and, if we can find the courage, we will fill that gaping hole with bacon.


text:
Tyra Banks talks about being fat
Tyra Banks is publicly talking about her recent weight gain (she's 5'10" and currently weighs 161 lbs), and tells People magazine:
"I get so much mail from young girls who say, 'I look up to you, you're not as skinny as everyone else, I think you're beautiful.' So when they say that my body is 'ugly' and 'disgusting,' what does that make those girls feel like? I still feel hot, but every day is different. It's when I put on the jeans that used to fit a year ago and don't fit now and give me the muffin top, that's when I say, 'Damn!' I feel more comfortable when I'm lighter – I sleep better, I snore less, I have more endurance when I work out, my arms look better. I've made millions of dollars with the body I have, so where's the pain in that? If I was in pain, I would have dieted. The pain is not there – the pain is someone printing a picture of me and saying those (horrible) things."
Being fat is cool if you're a sumo wrestler or a circus freak or a hot dog eating champion, but usually it's just gross. I'm not saying fat people can't be sexy, they just have to be clever about it. You know, like printing out a full sized poster of a supermodel and taping it to their neck. Or getting everybody in the world drunk. Or not being fat.


text:
Please Note: By clicking a link to any resource listed on this page, you will be leaving this site.
National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)http://www.niaid.nih.govThe National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics (AAN-MA)http://www.aanma.orgThrough education, advocacy, community outreach, and research, AAN-MA hopes to eliminate suffering and fatalities due to asthma and allergies. AAN-MA offers news, drug recall information, tips, and more for treating allergies and asthma. Call: (800) 878-4403
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunologyhttp://www.aaaai.org/The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology offers up-to-date information and a find-an-allergist search tool.
American Lung Associationhttp://www.lungusa.orgThe mission of this group is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Contact the group at:
American Lung Association
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
(212) 315-8700
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServerThe ASPCA provides education about the humane treatment of animals (including finding and caring for a pet) and pet adoption opportunities nationwide.
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunologyhttp://www.acaai.orgThe ACAAI is an organization of allergists-immunologists and health professionals dedicated to quality patient care. Contact them at:
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
85 W. Algonquin Road
Suite 550
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(800) 842-7777
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)http://www.hsus.orgThe HSUS educates the public about the humane treatment of all animals, and how to find and care for different kinds of pets.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
© 1995-
Images provided by iStock, Getty Images, Corbis, Veer, Science Photo Library, Science Source Images, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com


text:
- Hautelook — Up to 59% off MAC Cosmetics, includes eyeshadows, palettes, blushes, eyeliners, lipsticks, and more, ends 8/20.
- Muse Beauty — Buy any 2 Viseart eyeshadow palettes for $128 (plus get three Esum eyeshadow brushes), ends 8/21.
- Sephora — 4X points for Rouges (early access 8/11), 3X points for VIBs, and 2X points for BIs on all purchases, starts 8/11 and ends 8/19.
This member is currently not following anyone.


text:
Houseboat magazine recently earned the 2011 Award Of Excellence in the Feature Writing category from Apex Awards. The article, "Just Blow'n Steam," by Editor Brady L. Kay was announced in the 23rd annual awards program that recognizes excellence in publications work by professional communicators. The cover feature on Dr. David and Tracy Ison's Horizon houseboat, that includes a unique old brass steam whistle onboard, originally ran in the February/March 2011 issue of Houseboat magazine.
Over 3,300 entries for the 11 major categories were received.
© 2017 Houseboat® Magazine | Published by Harris Publishing, Inc.


text:
Howard Irving Draper
Brooklyn, Queens County, New York
Howard was the son of Henry and Minnie E Draper. His father, who was born in Illinois to German immigrants, would die prior to the 1925 New York census. His mother, who was born in Brooklyn, New York, would die before 1935.
Howard moved into the home of his aunt, Alvina (Draper) Hamilton where he began working as a saleman. He enlisted in the US Army on 08 Apr 1942 in New York City, serving in WWII.
After coming home from the war, Howard would move to Hillsborough County, Florida where he met and married Vera Josephine Mathis in 1946. They would make their home in Tampa.
Howard died on 27 Oct 1976 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL.
He was 62-years of age.


text:
Hot or Not? Evangeline Lilly's Mega Hair Makeover
'Lost' alum Evangeline Lilly debuted a dramatic new 'do at The Hobbit premiere! Hot or not, Bettys? Weigh in here!
-Lucia Peters
When you think of Evangeline Lilly, you probably immediately picture her as Kate from Lost, don't you? Raise your hand if you, too, have occasionally wished for those flowing, gorgeously wavy brunette locks she sported during the show!
But apparently having perfect hair gets kind of old after a while, because, my goodness! Would you take a look at that dramatic new 'do the actress has going on here! Quite a change from the good old days, no?
Read Gotham Independent Film Awards: Why Did Everyone but Lara Stone Wear Neutrals?
Evangeline debuted her mega hair makeover on Monday night at the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Wellington, New Zealand. Trading in her signature look, the actress' hair is now short and shaggy with chunky blonde streaks. What do you think, Bettys? Is her new look fabulous, or is it a fail?
I'm actually having trouble making up my mind about it. I kind of hate it… but oddly, I kind of dig it at the same time. It's pretty daring, and I have a healthy amount of respect for anyone who can go for such a dramatic change (even if I don't particularly like the look in and of itself). Also, Evangeline is gorgeous, so it's likely that she'd look like a million bucks no matter WHAT she did to her hair.
Post-Lost, Evangeline has been busily working on The Hobbit, in which she plays an original elfin character named Tauriel. Although we won't see what Tauriel looks like until December of 2013—she doesn't appear until the second film, The Desolation of Smaug—we're betting that she'll resemble Liz Tyler's Arwen from The Lord of the Rings trilogy: Long, dark hair, blue eyes, flawless skin. From what we gather, Tauriel is warrior—in fact, she's the head of the Elven guard in Mirkwood (where Orlando Bloom's Legolas calls home). Neat-o!
Tell us: Do you love Evangeline's new look, or do you loathe it?
Lucia Peters is BettyConfidential's associate editor.


text:
ThiefMystery teasers are little stories where you need to figure out what happened based on the given clues.
Ten years ago a bank robbery was committed by Fast Frankie and one of his accomplices. To this day his accomplice is unknown. Fast Frankie had served 5 years in jail, refusing to give up his accomplice, and the location of the missing cash and jewels. Fast Frankie had deliberately not told his accomplice where the money and gold was hidden - he didn't want to get out of jail and find it all spent.
But now, Fast Frankie lay dying. He had been shot by Detective Sing (in the line of duty). Detective Sing sat next to him, waiting for the ambulance that had been called.
"Tell my son," Frankie whispered.
"Yes?" said Detective Sing.
Fast Frankie tried again "Tell Johnny...the money...it's in the West Bank..."
Frankie lay down, his breathing stilled, and he died.
Detective Sing got to his feet, and he ordered that all his men start searching West Bank for the missing money. He suspected that Johnny was the missing accomplice, and that Fast Frankie had just told him where he'd stashed their spoils.
The next day the officers returned to Detective Sing and said that no one at the West Bank could find any trace of the missing money or gold. Detective Sing thanked them, and went to contact Johnny, to see whether he could help them. At the interview, Johnny asked whether Frankie had had any last words for him. Detective Sing told Johnny what Fast Frankie had told him. Johnny thanked Detective Sing, and shortly after left to go make arrangements for the funeral.
The next day Detective Sing had another interview with Johnny. A sparkle of gold caught Detective Sing's attention.
"Where did you get that gold watch?" he demanded.
"My father left it to me," Johnny smirked.
On the pretext of getting a cup of coffee, Detective Sing ordered some of his men to go have a look at Fast Frankie's property (no, not to search it, that would be illegal without a search warrant). As the police officers crossed the bridge to get to Frankie's house, they saw something which was enough to have Johnny arrested as the missing accomplice. What was it?
AnswerWhen the police officers arrived at Frankie's house, they found a large number of holes dug up and down the west bank of the river that ran through Frankie's property. Johnny had dug up and down it until he managed to find the missing stash.
What Next?
See another brain teaser just like this one...
Or, just get a random brain teaser
If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of
which ones you have seen, and even make your own.
Back to Top