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Extending an unemployment hoax
Reinstating emergency unemployment benefits, as President Obama urges, would slow growth and impose unconscionable burdens on the working poor.
State governments provide a basic benefit averaging $300 per week for 26 weeks. During the Great Recession, Washington financed additional benefits for as long as 99 weeks.
With the recovery in its 55th month, the emergency is over. Another extension would make long-term benefits de facto permanent and create another entitlement. Republican leaders are correct to insist that Democrats identify equivalent spending cuts or new sources of revenue.
Advocates argue that the benefits provide the strongest economic stimulus because the unemployed spend whatever money they receive on necessities. But their supporting studies assume other federal programs are not cut or taxes are not raised to finance benefits.
Cutting other outlays, for example on roads and schools, would have an even greater negative impact on GDP and jobs than failing to again extend unemployment benefits because some of the latter would not be spent but rather be used to pay down credit cards and other debt.
Additional taxes to pay for more unemployment benefits would impose a terrible burden on the working poor — the very folks Obama constantly reminds need the most help.
Unemployment benefits are financed by federal and state payroll taxes, which, like the Social Security tax, cut off when a worker's wages exceed a cap established by the various states, according to federal guidelines. The average limit is about $12,000.
Although these taxes are generally paid by employers, economists argue that these taxes reduce the wages employers can pay low-income workers by a similar amount. Indeed, some of the extended unemployment benefits paid during the recession were financed by a special federal levy that hit low-income workers hardest of all, making extended benefits a cruel hoax on the working poor.
Unduly long unemployment benefits in an economy that the president says is picking up steam encourage many unemployed to postpone serious employment searches. From Wall Street to Main Street, white-collar professionals have delayed accepting lower pay and changing occupations by running down savings and collecting maximum unemployment benefits.
Most could easily earn multiples of those amounts even by accepting positions at somewhat lower status than their old jobs. It takes a rather twisted view of social justice to raise taxes on the working poor to pay professionals not to work, but that is exactly what federally-financed extended unemployment benefits do.
A recent study by the nonpartisan National Bureau of Economic Research indicates extended unemployment benefits caused most of the persistently high unemployment after the recession.
And extended benefits discourage workers from moving from high unemployment locations — for example, coal mining communities in West Virginia — to more rapidly growing states such as Texas and South Dakota, where the oil and gas boom is driving growth.
Like so many of Obama's well-intentioned policies, emergency unemployment benefits slow growth, limit jobs creation and curb incentives to work among many well-educated Americans. These place the greatest burdens on the working poor.
Peter Morici is an economist and professor at the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business.


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Hello, we are doing our first Princess on Regal. How does the laundry machines work? Do they take coins, if so how much. Or, do you punch your ship card into the machine and get billed at the end to maintain the "cashless system"? Any info is appreciated. Lil' Lori http://cruise-chat.com/groupee_commo.../icon_wink.gif
One more thing. Do they have laundry soap and stuff to purchase on the ship?? Thanks, Lil' Lori
If they are like the laundry areas on Golden Princess, they will take coins. On Golden, it's $1 each for washer & dryer (full cycle on each one). Soap is available in a dispensing machine on the Golden as well.
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Summer Pet Store
"Wild and Beautiful" illustrations
Entirely Pets Identity
Green Pet Organics Catalog
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Licensed Packages and Products
Toymaker 3000 exhibit wayfinding
Slim Snacks Dog and Cat Treats
Hello Kitty Gift Set
Andrew and Jasmine Wedding Materials
2003 Blackout Poster
Orange Peel Music
D3D Cinema Catalog
Why Do Cats Purr?
Wahoo Chews! Dental Treats for Dogs
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DALLAS -- At a time when comebacks appear to be all the rage in swimming and the likes of Janet Evans and Brendan Hansen have returned to the pool in the hopes of returning to Olympic glory, there's one man who has decided to stay home. And there's nothing Hansen or anyone else can do about it.
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Aaron Peirsol, widely considered one of the greatest American backstrokers, retired after the 2010 Pan-Pacific Championships in Irvine, Calif. Last year, when the 30-year-old Hansen, a two-time Olympian, decided to return to competition, he called the 28-year-old Peirsol and begged him to come along for the ride. The answer was no.
"I tried," Hansen said Monday at the U.S. Olympic Media Summit. "I told him, 'I've been doing breaststroke off of you in medley relays for the last 10 years. I'd reaaaaaaaaaally like to do it one more time.' But he felt really comfortable with how he left the sport. To say, 'Hey dude, let's go win some medals,' it wasn't a great fit."
If there's anyone who understood, it was Hansen. He left the sport burnt out after Beijing in 2008, convinced he would not swim competitively again. But he rediscovered his passion for the sport by racing in triathlons and last year was convinced by coach Eddie Reese to return to the pool. He's one of the favorites to make the U.S. team in the 100-meter and 200 breaststroke. If he does make the team, Hansen said it will be different without Peirsol there.
"I don't want to say anything about the backstrokers now, but he's a big part of the team," Hansen said. "He'll be missed, but I understand why he left. The sport of swimming is tough on people."
Hansen said he has leaned on two other swimmers in the midst of comebacks, 45-year-old Dara Torres and 36-year-old Jason Lezak, for advice on how to go about competing after the age of 30. It was Torres who insisted the key is being proactive with medical issues and not waiting until a problem arises.
"She told me, 'Don't be like, my shoulder hurts and now I need to go see the doctor,'" Hansen said. "Be proactive. It's a lot more work and you need to take care of yourself, but it's worth it because I've been injury-free going into these Games."


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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DIRMINA-375?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel#action_12532598 ] Trustin Lee commented on DIRMINA-375: ------------------------------------- No objection? This is the last call. I will proceed as I mentioned above soon. :) > Synchronous Client API > ---------------------- > > Key: DIRMINA-375 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DIRMINA-375 > Project: MINA > Issue Type: New Feature > Reporter: Brad Harvey > Fix For: 2.0.0-M1 > > Attachments: EchoClient.java, minaClient.patch, SumUpClient.java > > > Hi, > There was mention of a synchronous client api for MINA on the mailing list, so I thought I'd offer my implementation. > http://www.nabble.com/forum/ViewPost.jtp?post=10445399&framed=y > As far as I can tell it works, but I've never given it a good run under heavy load. The areas I think could use some review are: > Connection - possible to use generics? Only makes sense if you can tie it to what the filters are doing I think. > ConnectionFactoryImpl - is the managedSessions processing required? > SequentialExecutor/DaemonThreadFactory - are there better/pre existing ways of doing these? > Connection/NonBlockingConnection - any point having them separate? Did this initially for JCA resource adapter idea - didn't want to offer non blocking to EJB clients. > Regards, > Brad. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - You can reply to this email to add a comment to the issue online.
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Of the six stocks initially traded on Chi-X, BHP was the most traded, with 62,001 shares changing hands, followed by QBE with 41,601. Chi-X trading in BHP reflected about 0.5 per cent of total volume in the stock across the new exchange and the Australian Stock Exchange, while QBE sat at more than 1 per cent.
BHP closed the day's trading on both exchanges at $37.80, and QBE at $14.75 and $14.81 on the ASX and Chi-X respectively. Market participants used the first day of trading to "dip their toes in the water" and road test their systems, according to Chi-X officials. Brokers also took advantage of price differentials between the alternative exchange and the ASX.
Chi-X trading also included Woolworths, Origin, CSL Limited and Leighton Holdings and two exchange traded funds.
Chi-X expects turnover to "trend upwards" in the lead up to a slower Christmas and January trading period, Mr Fowler added. But he also cautioned that the first day of trading was unrepresentative of future Chi-X trading volumes.
So far 22 brokerages, including Goldman Sachs, UBS and BBY, have signed up to Chi-X. More brokers are expected to join as Chi-X volumes increase. The top 200 Australian stocks and 50 exchange traded funds are expected to be available on Chi-X from next week.
Chi-X is offering plain vanilla trading to participants, such as agency and proprietary trading, and plans to increase functionality towards the end of the year, Mr Fowler said. He also shied away from saying that Chi-X locally would not experience a system glitch such as that which disabled the ASX last week.
"I wouldn't be as brave to say we will never have a system issue," Mr Fowler said.
Brokers that are trading both exchanges are relying on smart order routing technology that automatically facilitates trades based on which exchange is offering the best price.
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Good Intentions or Real Resolutions? Poll Indicates Consumers Will Save More in 2010
January 22, 2010
Foster City, CA (PRWEB) January 19, 2010 -- The vast majority of respondents to an informal poll conducted jointly by financial education Web sites Money-Rates.com and GetRichSlowly.org indicated that they plan to save more in 2010 than they did last year. Of the 2,164 respondents, just over 76 percent anticipate saving more, while only 8 percent expect to save less and 16 percent expect to save about the same amount.
The tough 2009 economy did kick off one healthy trend: Americans cut spending and cranked up their savings rates. But for most people, saving doesn't come easily or naturally, and good intentions set for the new year quickly fade. Researchers at Rutgers University found that top obstacles to saving were credit and debit cards, children's expenses, insufficient income, unexpected expenses and emergencies, personal attitudes, knowledge and behavior, fear of change, decision overload and lack of time--both to manage money and time left to save. On the other hand, a recent study at Dartmouth College found that education and financial advice in non-threatening venues substantially increased participation in savings plans.
For those who want to overcome obstacles to saving and start putting away more for emergency funds, retirement or college, personal finance resources such as Money-Rates.com and GetRichSlowly.org offer a wealth of consumer information. Money-Rates.com visitors can find the entire poll results as well as in-depth analysis by expert columnist and savings advocate Richard Barrington. Barrington's poll commentary (available at http://www.money-rates.com/news/Boosting_Savings_Rates_From_Good_Intentions_to_Good_Results.htm) introduces a yearlong series of "monthly resolutions" to help readers keep their savings on track. The idea, according to Barrington, is to make building up personal savings rates a continuing effort rather than a New Year's resolution that will soon fade.
J.D. Roth, editor of GetRichSlowly.org, agreed that saving must be an ongoing effort. "The number one thing you can do to boost your quality of life in retirement is to start saving today. And if you're already saving, save more," he said. "Too many people worry about what they're investing in, but what matters most isn't where they invest but how much they invest."
Visitors to both MoneyRates.com and GetRichSlowly.org can access educational articles and interest rate reports to help them with setting and achieving their financial goals.
MoneyRates.com has been a leading source of information on bank rates, personal finance, savings accounts and investing since 1999. The site provides the highest rates on certificates of deposits, money market accounts and high-yield savings accounts.
GetRichSlowly.org--recently named most inspiring money blog by Money magazine--is devoted to sensible personal finance. Since 2006, founder J.D. Roth has been sharing with thousands of daily readers what he has learned about debt elimination, saving money and practical investing.
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September 1961 • Table of Contents
On the Cover: Egyptian Ceramic Hippopotamus
"William," the Egyptian ceramic hippopotamus has long been a favorite with visitors to the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
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Kiln-Formed Glass: Large Projects by Kay Kinney
Huge Pots by F. Carlton Ball
Marc Bellaire Demonstrates: "Rolled-On" Texture
Hinged Bracelets by Kathe Berl
Letters to the Editor
Suggestions from Our Readers
CM's Pic of the Month
Answers to Questions
Show Time: Canadian Ceramics - 1961
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Bahman Ghobadi's ''Time for Drunken Horses'' is the latest Iranian film to deal with the lives of children. The film takes place in a wintry, mountainous Kurdish area near the Iraqi border, where the main livelihood seems to be smuggling goods by mule across valleys strewn with land mines and menaced by bandits and military patrols.
Ayoub, the eldest boy in a family of five children orphaned early in the film by a mine, tries to provide for his brothers and sisters in these almost unendurably harsh circumstances. The film -- slow, bleak and terribly moving -- follows his attempt to obtain medical treatment for his severely handicapped brother, Madi, who will die without an operation.
Mr. Ghobadi uses nonprofessional actors and tells his story in a naturalistic style that purposely blurs the distinction between fiction and documentary -- the voice-over in the film's early scenes consists of an interview between Ayoub's younger sister, Amaneh, and an unidentified adult. This approach will be familiar if you've seen other recent Iranian movies about childhood, like Jafar Panahi's ''White Balloon,'' Majid Majidi's ''Color of Paradise'' and a number of movies by Abbas Kiarostami, the eminent Iranian director for whom Mr. Ghobadi worked.
Those films, often disturbing and unsentimental, nonetheless have a kind of affirmative, humane sweetness to them. While Mr. Ghobadi shows moments of tenderness and humanity -- Ayoub's efforts to make sure Amaneh has notebooks for her schoolwork, the other children's solicitude in looking after the tiny, fragile Madi -- this film, his first feature, is pervaded by a feeling of grim anxiety.
The village in which the children live doesn't seem to be thriving, and though the local adults -- an uncle, the village doctor -- sometimes help them out, Ayoub and his siblings are very much on their own. Ayoub, allowing himself a touch of pride in his newfound responsibility, is nonetheless still a child, vulnerable to being cheated by middlemen when he joins the smugglers and overruled and humiliated by his uncle in matters affecting family honor.Continue reading the main story
After other attempts to earn enough money for Madi's operation have failed, the uncle arranges for Ayoub's older sister, Rojine, to be married to a young man on the Iraqi side of the border. As part of the bargain, the groom's family agrees to take care of Madi. But the plans go awry, and Ayoub must take his brother into Iraq on an especially hazardous smuggling run.
The look of the film, which opens today at the Loews State, underscores the harshness of its story. It seems to have been shot in blizzard conditions; at times the handheld camera is almost snowblind, and the children's hands and faces are raw with cold. The title refers to the smugglers' practice of spiking their pack animals water with alcohol to keep them moving.
The last sequences, in which the drunken animals flounder in the snow, may be especially disturbing to Western viewers accustomed to being assured that no animals were harmed for entertainment purposes. You may also wonder whether the children were entirely safe, but the point of the movie is precisely to show that they're not.
Because of its relentlessness, its crawling pace (the 77 minutes pass like 2 1/2 hours) and its sometimes confusing story, ''A Time for Drunken Horses'' may not be for every taste, but it's still an affecting, and in its way beautiful, movie.
Produced, written and directed by Bahman Ghobadi; in Kurdish and Farsi, with English subtitles; director of photography, Sa'ed Nikzat; edited by Samad Tavazoee; music by Hossein Alizadeh; art director, Mr. Ghobadi; released by the Shooting Gallery. At the Loews State, Broadway at 45th Street, Manhattan. Running time: 77 minutes. This film is not rated.
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July 2, 2012
Editor's Note: Today, K-State Sports Extra begins a two-part series recognizing the top four athletes in school history that would comprise K-State's Mount Rushmore. Today highlights the women's side, and Wednesday's article will showcase the men's 'Mount Wildcat.'
By Mark Janssen
It's a holiday week to celebrate America.
For some, it's a month for vacationing, which for some could mean a journey to such a locale as the Black Hills of South Dakota. It's there that four profiles are carved into a landscape called Mount Rushmore.
The faces are those of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. It was over 100 years ago that those individuals were chosen to represent American history. All were men who brought the country from colonial times into the 20th century.
Where is this going, you ask?
Well, for a couple of years I've piddled with this question: Who would make up Kansas State's 'Mount Wildcat' carved out of the Flint Hills that surround Manhattan? What four individuals have had the greatest impact on the K-State athletic scene?
Difficult to do, you ask?
Without question, I answer. But the good news is there are no right or wrong answers… only opinions that can make for a great topic for a coffee shop debate.
With that in mind, here is the K-State Sports Extra 'Mount Wildcat' for Women. They are announced with a personal comment, followed by a mini-resume.
JUDY AKERS: She put women's athletics on the map at K-State by being a fearless leader and a pioneer on Title IX issues nationally.
K-State's first women's basketball game doesn't include a date, but it was Judy Akers who coached that team… and the volleyball team, and the softball team, and any other team the Wildcats could come up with in the pre-Title IX era.
While K-State passed the 800-win mark in basketball at the close of the 2009-10 season, it was Akers who coached the first 206 of those wins from 1968-79.
They were days when the women could only practice at 5 a.m., and often times their basketballs would mysteriously end up flat. When on the road, each Wildcat player was allotted $3.00 per day for meal money.
Austra Skujyte: Without question, Kansas State's premier overall female athlete.
No female in the history of the Olympics has competed in the heptathlon four times… except for one. She's Austra Skujyte of Birzai, Lithuania, who won NCAA championships in the heptathlon at K-State in 2001 and 2002 with a school record 6,275 points.
With the Wildcats, she became the first woman to win multiple NCAA championships with her two titles, plus a shot put gold medal.
K-State's Ryann Krais won the 2011 NCAA heptathlon crown, but she did so with a point total that was 245 less than that of Skujyte.
Rarely staged for women, Skujyte also set the decathlon world record in 2004 in Columbia, Mo., with a score of 8,366.
Later this month in London, Skujyte will become an unprecedented four-time Olympic participant in the multi-events, competing in 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012.
Kendra Wecker: She rewrote Kansas State women's basketball history.
The Marysville, Kan., product was named the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award winner in 2005 as the country's premier scholar-athlete in women's basketball.
Playing from 2001-05, Wecker became the school's all-time scoring leader with 2,333 points, and the career rebounding champion with 1,087. Those were points and rebounds that helped the Wildcats to a four-year total of 104 victories.
Oh, and just for good measure, Wecker also ranks fourth in all-time assists with 379 and sixth in career steals with 227.
Wecker the 2005 Big 12 Player of the Year, also helped the Wildcats to four NCAA Tournaments, winning a total of five games in years when K-State ended the year ranked 11th, seventh, eighth and 16th in the nation in her four seasons.
Want more? Wecker still holds the K-State javelin record with a heave of 194 feet, one inch in 2002 when she won the Big 12 title and placed sixth at the NCAA championships.
Wecker, who was a national finalist in the Punt, Pass and Kick contest as a 10-year-old, would be the fourth overall draft choice in the 2005 WNBA Draft by the San Antonio Silver Stars, and would later play for the Washington Mystics.
Nicole Ohlde: Also one of the greatest players in K-State women's basketball history.
Nicole Ohlde's 2,241 points and 995 all-time rebounds rank second only to the numbers of Wecker. She also ranks second in blocked shots with 204 and sixth in career assists with 367.
A product of Clay Center and a Kansas prep rival of Wecker, Ohlde was a two-time first team All American and twice the Big 12 Player of the Year as she was honored in 2003 and 2004.
Ohlde's teams went 45-3 at home over her final three seasons when K-State won a total of 80 basketball games, which included 39 Big 12 games and four in NCAA Tournament play. All three of those teams ended the year ranked in the top 11 in the country.
Ohlde was the sixth selection in the 2004 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx and continues to play in Europe.
Now, I'd be interested to hear your candidates for K-State's 'Mount Wildcat.' All-time K-State coaching winners Suzie Fritz (volleyball) and Deb Patterson (basketball)? NCAA three-point record holder Laurie Koehn? Your favorite volleyball talent? Or someone like distance ace Amy Mortimer? There are no wrong answers here.
We hope you enjoy K-State Sports Extra. We would like to hear your comments and any story ideas for future emails, so fire them our way. Contact either Mark Janssen or Kansas State Assistant AD for Communications Kenny Lannou.


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Review by ErinIsADrunk
"With fate guiding my every move into death. Over and over again."
Spelunky is a 2D platformer developed by Mossmouth for XBLA. In Spelunky, you take on the role a spelunker who stumbles upon a mysterious mine full of treasure and follows his adventure as he tries to escape with all the riches it has to offer. It takes some cues from the roguelike genre in that death is permanent and there is a lot of death to had in Spelunky as you try to make your way through the four different tile sets trying to escape with the ultimate treasure.
A key component of Spelunky is the completely randomized dungeons. Since death is such a permanent part of Spelunky, the game provides randomized levels make sure you never feel like you are going through the same level twice, which eases frustration and prevents the player from getting stuck on specific parts for long periods of time. Spelunky is not so much about memorizing sections after you die then brute forcing your way through. Instead, Spelunky wants you to examine each death, which usually occur as a result of carelessness, and apply the knowledge you learned from the last death in order to improve the next run. Death is meant to be as much a learning tool as it is a punishment. Spelunky asks you as a player to examine your playing habits and adjust. They give you all the tools you need to learn and excite in the form of some really tight controls. Your Spelunker's movements feel almost like an extension of your mind, which can be problematic when something goes wrong and you enviably end up dead in a pit of spikes because your mind is not up to speed.
To help you along the way and make the game a little easier, Spelunky provides various items throughout the game whether from random crates or by purchasing/stealing them from one of the random shopkeepers you will encounter throughout your travels. These items range from offensive-minded weapons such as a shotgun or freeze ray to exploration-minded items like the compass or the cape. Getting some of the more powerful or helpful items provides a real rush and can have you suddenly going from fearing everything to feeling unstoppable. Though this psychology can play against you, if you become over confident and can lead to things like dying just before the end of the game because you weren't paying proper attention and used the shotgun and got kicked back into some lava. These items are also crucial for building the shortcuts that allow players to start from the beginning of a tile set rather than the very beginning of the game.
Because of the nature of death, every little success feels like an exhilarating victory after taking hours of punishment from the game. It is this feeling that makes Spelunky such a brilliantly structured game using the tried and true "carrot on the stick" method of coaxing. After every success, I felt a compulsive need to go onto the next challenge and push myself a little bit further. Finally got all the materials to Tunnel Man to build the next shortcut? Alright, let's head on to the next one! Beat the game using shortcuts and feeling on top of the world? Okay, let's do it again without using any shortcuts! It is this structure that makes Spelunky such an addictive experience even after you've gotten to the end for the first time. The games leadersboard add another level of replayability especially those who are into competing against friends and speedrunning.
Spelunky is full of secrets featuring things such as hidden tile sets that contain hidden characters, special items and even an additional ending for the real hardcore players out there. For those who played the PC version of Spelunky, it is the secrets that they will notice the most difference with the XBLA version of the game as it features the bulk of the new content added for this update.
The other obvious thing players of the PC version will note is that the graphics and music have gotten a little sprucing up. Gone are the cute looking sprites of the PC game replaced with bold, colourful hand-drawn character models that have a Saturday morning cartoon look and are positively beautiful to look at. Environments are more detailed with many small touches that give the game that little bit of extra liveliness, bringing you into the world of Spelunky just a little bit more.
The music is generally speaking, well done, but there isn't really enough of it considering how many times you are going to be playing all the various levels if you are attempting to make it to the end of the game. Music fatigue is something that will set in on your 100th plus run in the game. Although, I mostly tribute this to a lack of different dungeon music that cycles over and over, and not a lack different music in general.
At the end of the day, Spelunky is a finely crafted game that while difficult and occasionally bordering on the abusive, gives a sense of accomplishment that is unlike almost anything I have experienced in recent memory. Accomplishing things in Spelunky after failing miserably and finally learning from your mistakes, really feels like something worth bragging about. This is what kept me coming back to Spelunky after dozens and dozens of hours of playing the same four tile sets over and over again. Spelunky is a game that isn't afraid to let you fail. It does not coddle you, in an attempt to have you live out a power fantasy at every moment, but that is what makes it special and rewarding for anyone who takes the time to explore the mines, jungles, ice caves and temples of Spelunky.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
Originally Posted: 07/23/12, Updated 09/04/12
Game Release: Spelunky (US, 07/04/12)
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Cleaning with Baking Soda & Vinegar
I've seen some fabulous ideas on Pinterest. I shared 5 baking soda uses with you. But there was one I wasn't completely sold on. No matter how many times I saw it pinned on Pinterest. Even before and after photos couldn't convince me. I didn't believe that I could see such amazing changes in my tile grout by cleaning with baking soda and vinegar.
Giving Tile Grout New Life
All I did was grab the baking soda and vinegar out of the cabinet. We already have both and usually do. That's what makes this an easy and natural way to clean. So I mixed up a little paste and chose a spot in our miles of kitchen and laundry room tile to give it a go. We have a lot of tile and I knew it was dirty. I'm not in denial of that.
So there it is. A tiny stretch of tile in the center of our kitchen. We clean! We really do! It was like this when we bought the house last year. The house is over 40 years old and while I don't think the tile is quite that old, it's definitely not brand new. So I knew the grout was dirty. I didn't think that grout was usually dark gray.
I put some of the baking soda and vinegar paste on the grout and let it sit. I had read some directions online about letting it sit for about 5 minutes before rinsing it with warm water. It didn't mention scrubbing at all. I will admit that I did do a little bit of scrubbing with an old toothbrush. I just couldn't resist.
I knew some cleaning was happening because the paste turned a little bit darker. It started turning gray. Something good had to be happening!
Cleaning with Baking Soda and Vinegar Works
Do you see that photo? It's a bit embarrassing to see just how dirty the grout was but I am so thrilled with how well the baking soda and vinegar worked! I was skeptical but the proof is in the pictures! The before is at the top of the shot and then after is from the middle down to the intersection of grout. It's a completely different color!
Now my next step is to figure out how I can clean all of the grout in my kitchen and laundry room. I don't think there is enough time in my life to do it all with a toothbrush and a little bit of paste. So I'm working on that plan now.
Oh and I also discovered another great use for baking soda and vinegar that I will share with you next week!


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Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) China will be among non-Commonwealth countries that will attend the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) to be hosted by Sri Lanka in November, officials said here Wednesday.
"The business council... has a far wider range. We are inviting countries that Sri Lanka has intimate trade and investment links with. So we are inviting countries like the People's Republic of China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Gulf countries and some African countries and central Asia," CBC chief executive officer Mohan Kaul was quoted as saying by Xinhua.
Sri Lanka hopes to attract investment for key national projects of infrastructure, Sri Lanka's External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris told media.
"There is no doubt that the business council is going to bring enormous benefits to our country at this particular time. We are in a situation where the country is emerging from the shadow of a protracted conflict and our economic development is now going forward at a pace which has won handsome praise," Peiris said.
The CBC will be held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) - the highest decision making body of the 53-member Commonwealth comprising Britain and its former colonies.


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RAY Waring clutches a piece of history harking back to a village's hunting days that was found after lying buried in a sandbank for more than 200 years.
Last weekend metal detecting enthusiasts and novices gathered at Inglenook Farm in Rainford for a special exhibition of artefacts found in the village.
And showing off one of the treasures was Ray,,chairman of the Rainford Heritage Society recently, who unearthed a Crotal Bell at Bridge Farm which was worn around the necks of hunting dogs and goats.
He said: "It was verified by Liverpool Museums with a likely date of around 1800. Amazingly when cleaned and dried the bell retained its lovely ringing sound even though it had been buried for more than 200 years in a Rainford sand deposit."
The society, which is based at the farm, is open from 10am to 4pm every day including bank holidays.
Ray, who lives in the village, said: "The heritage centre has everything to do with the history of Rainford. The amount of visitors has increased so much that we are even thinking about putting a visitors book in there. In the centre we have the history of clay pipe making and tobacco pipes and farming equipment donated by local farmers."
Ray can often be spotted out and about with his metal detector as he helps build up a picture of historical Rainford.
He added: "We do a lot of metal detecting and only recently I found a selection of coins. Everything we find is to build up the history of Rainford and is there for people to see."
In October the society will be holding a special themed heritage day based around the First World War with a display of vintage vehicles, entertainment, food and activities for children.
"There will be a story about two St Helens brothers during the war and songs and even a tuck shop. It should be a fantastic event."


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Netty from Bronx, NY reviewed the 12 Bulk Walnut Brownies.
About Me: Chocolate Lover
BOTTOM LINE: Yes, would recommend to a friend.
Comments about Fairytale Brownies 12 Bulk Walnut Brownies: I really like ordering the brownies in bulk because it's a great way to enjoy these yummy fudge brownies without the fancy packaging. Yet they are still fresh and amazing tasting. Even if you want to gift these brownies to someone, you can just add your own personal touch, and it makes a great gift.
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An Arizona Man Was Arrested After His Gun Went Off In A Walmart Bathroom!
A man went to use the restroom at a local Wal-Mart and his gun went off frightening customer's.
A man went to use the restroom at a local Wal-Mart and his gun went off frightening customer's.
A California man is behind bars after evidence led police to think the man was eating domestic cats.
As soon as she seen police coming she jumped in her Jeep and led cops on a "not so wild" ride.
She claims her son or his friends slipped it in her satchel while she wasn't looking but the judge is not buying it.
A mom pleaded guilty in court for killing her so infant son for breast feeding him after doing meth.
A woman in Illinois wanted to rob a bank but didnt have a babysitter. The only other option was to take her kid along with her.
An Ohio man say he and his son taped his daughter's hands and feet and locked her in a dog as a joke, but authorities think other wise.
Cops were called to a house in Wisconsin on claims of a man hitting his wife, but the suspect claims he didn't do the crime, A 'ghost' did.
A California woman was arrested after offering sex to McDonald's customers.
One Georgia inmate was somehow able to sneak a 10-inch gun inside a prison through his rectum.
How would you like to walk in on your neighbor's private business, but the worst part is its with your dog?
One man in California tries breaks into his ex-girlfriends house and tries to cuddle with her.


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Champagne Blanc de Blanc: Mumm is the Word
, if you are seeking the truth, is
better than a lie detector. It encourages a man to be expansive, even reckless,
while lie detectors are only a challenge to tell lies
successfully." -- Graham Greene Champagne
Some say "Grease is the Word" but in this case, with this brilliant Champagne I think someone may want to rewrite the song. Here's my suggested rewrite, what-do-ya think?
"They think our love is just a growin' pain….Why don't they understand? It's just a cryin' shame…..Their lips are lyin', only real Champagne is Champagne…...stop the fight right now, we all know how it makes us feel - Mumm is the word!"
Today's Wine of the Week: G.H. Mumm "Mumm de Cramant" Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne is one beautiful Blanc de Blanc, which easily shows off its lacy sumptuous texture immediately, mad sex appeal found here. I'm so glad I avoided enjoying this Champagne in a flute and instead I enjoyed it from one of my new Bordeaux stems and yes I enjoyed this bottle with a seemingly pedestrian meal of Fish & Chips, but they did make beautiful music together. Mumm is the Word!
Here's how Mumm describes this beautiful bottle of bubbles:
"Mumm de Cramant is a precious cuvée made in the purest Champagne tradition since 1882. A single cru cuvée of incomparable purity, blended in the time-honored tradition with a strict selection of 100% Chardonnay Cramant wines. Truly a great Champagne to grace any occasion."Most of the time, these statements are just blah, blah, blah 'our wine is world class juice', but in this case I'd have to say I'm in 100% agreement with the statement above. This is my kind of lie detector, hook me up again and again.
Tasting Note: You'll find this Cramant quite vibrant and creamy. Persistent, lip smacking acidity greets you with delightful flavors of fresh baked patisserie pear, bright honey-crisp apples, toasted almonds, a drop of honey and scented by acacia blossoms. This amazing juice is punctuated by a rich note of smoky minerality, quietly playing bass in the background, and a long sumptuous finish will have you thinking about opening another bottle.
Is this wine worth the price of admission? I'd like to say it succinctly and in one word, absolutely. If you'd like find out why Champagne can be so very captivating and why the word Champagne is so protected, it's because in my mind, a bottle like this one exemplifies what it means to be Champagne. There is no comparison.
I've tasted many Champagnes and I've tasted plenty of domestic bubbly but nothing prepared me for what I'd find in this bottle. I scored this bottle 94 points, this folks is how you do it, and selling for average price of $59 at a few select retailers. Full Disclosure: This bottle was sent as a media sample. Okay that's all I've for today, I hope you have a great Wine Wednesday, pop some corks and enjoy, remember Mumm is the Word cheers!


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Shear Rhythm dance studio is located in Long Beach, CA. on the corner of Carson St. and Bellflower Blvd. We have great hardwood floors and full length mirrors along with plenty of parking and a complete stereo system. We also have many classes available from salsa to kids jazz both private and public classes.
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Athens.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
Day 2: Athens.
Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including all famous monuments: House of Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian's Arch, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the Royal Palace, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Tour will end by visiting the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum, "State of the art" in museum construction and very rich in content. On Mondays the new Acropolis Museum is closed. Afternoon free to visit Plaka (The old Athens city) with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants and taverns.
Day 3: Athens – Mykonos.
Early in the morning, you will be transferred to the port to embark the ferryboat to Mykonos. Upon your arrival on the island, transfer to your hotel.
Days 4-5: Mykonos.
Days at leisure in Mykonos to enjoy the sun, sea & the beauties of this unique island. Mykonos is known around the world as the Ibiza of the Aegean, the most popular destination of the Mediterranean. An international "jet-set" known for its beautiful sandy beaches, hundreds of tiny white chapels and incredible night life. Stroll around the streets of the capital that are considered the most beautiful of the Greek islands and enjoy the great night life. It's easy to get lost in its maze of gleaming white walls dotted with blue domes and windows and balconies full of flowers. Have a coffee or a cocktail in one of the famous bars and promise to return for longer stay and more experiences.
Do not miss the visit to the shrine of Delos in honour of the Greek god Apollo, which can be reached after a delightful boat ride.
Day 6: Mykonos – Santorini.
At indicated time you will be transferred to the port to embark the fast ferryboat to Santorini. Upon your arrival on the island, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
Day 7: Santorini.
Free day at leisure to enjoy the beach and know better this unique island. One of the jewels of small volcanic archipelagos five islands is undoubtedly Santorini. Santorini was created due to a volcanic eruption culminated in the explosion of a volcano caldera, therefore, its rugged landscapes dotted with huge cliffs.
Santorini's capital, Fira, with white-washed houses, narrow streets and open air cafes that cling to a steep cliff, is at the top of the beautiful island where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the bay. Discover Santorini villages that retain their authenticity, with beautiful blue and white buildings and barren volcanic rocks. It is a very fascinating and picturesque island. A magical place that has nothing to do with the rest of the Greek islands, a place to spread the peaceful and hospitable nature of its people. Not to miss the sunset from the Caldera nor the Greek and Mediterranean food in the islands restaurants and taverns.
Day 8: Santorini – Volcano Cruise.
Today enjoy a half day cruise to the small islands of Nea Kameni & Palea Kameni located inside the caldera, the Hot Springs with the green and yellow waters (with free time for swimming) and the island of Thirassia. Admire from distance the town of Fira standing like in a picture on top of the black rock.
Day 9: Santorini – Athens.
At the indicated time, you will be transferred to the port to embark the ferryboat to Piraeus. Arrival and transfer for your selected hotel in Athens.
Day 10: Athens – Airport.
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A POLICE officer has been acquitted of assault and misconduct after Tasering a naked man who threw a pair of underpants at him during a strip search.
PC Lee Birch, 30, discharged his weapon into the bare chest of Daniel Dove in a cell at Melksham police station in Wiltshire in the early hours of December 23 2012.
PC Birch had arrested Mr Dove earlier that morning, outside MooMoo nightclub in Trowbridge after he was ejected by door staff following an altercation with another clubber.
Mr Dove allegedly punched Pc Birch in the head during his arrest, before kneeing another police officer in the groin three times, Bristol Crown Court heard.
He was taken to Melksham police station and put into a cell, where PC Birch - who had unholstered his Taser and concealed it behind his back - and two other officers began a strip search.
Mr Dove claimed he felt "humiliated" when he was instructed to remove his wet boxer shorts and flicked them in the face of PC Birch - hitting him in the eye.
A CCTV camera in the cell caught PC Birch instantly swing his arm round, point the Taser at Mr Dove and discharge the weapon without any warning.
The respected police officer, who has served since 2007, was later charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and misconduct in public office.
But a jury of six men and six women took just an hour to find Pc Birch not guilty of each charge, following a five-day trial.
Wiltshire Police Chief Superintendent Paul Mills said: "On Sunday 23 December 2012 during the course of his duty, PC Lee Birch, a serving Wiltshire Police Officer, arrested Daniel Dove on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and assault of two police officers.
"Later, in a cell at Melksham Police Station, Daniel Dove was Tasered by PC Birch.
"The case against Daniel Dove was discontinued and subsequently, PC Birch was summonsed to court in relation to offences of actual bodily harm (ABH) and misconduct in a public office relating to the use of the Taser.
"Today at Bristol Crown Court, PC Lee Birch has been found not guilty of both charges.
"The use of Taser is one of a number of tactical options available to selected officers who have undertaken rigorous training and assessment.
"During their training, it is highlighted to officers that the level of force used must be reasonable and necessary to achieve the purpose. Officers are individually accountable for the amount of force they use on a person and will always have to justify their actions as being necessary and proportionate under the law.
"The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) are currently conducting a managed investigation independently of Wiltshire Police.
Their investigation will now consider whether PC Birch has breached the standards of professional behaviour expected of all Police Officers.
"Wiltshire Police have also commissioned an independent peer review by the College of Policing in relation to the Force Taser policy and procedures. This was to ensure that the Force was in line with national standards and best practice. Although not specific to this case, we have accepted the recommendations from this review and have subsequently re-written our Taser policy. We have also changed our processes for the selection of Taser trained officers.
"Wiltshire Police wish to reiterate that it expects the highest standards of professional behaviour from its police officers and staff. Furthermore, there are a clear set of organisational values and behaviours that all officers and staff are expected to adhere to.
"Finally I also wish to emphasise that the safety of all detained persons in our care is of paramount importance and taken very seriously indeed.
"Due to the ongoing IPCC investigation, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this time."


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Today is a beautiful day. Not only because it looks like this…
Also because the most beautiful, kindest, awesomest person was born today – 30 years ago! – my sister, Stephanie.
What made your day beautiful?
Today is a beautiful day. Not only because it looks like this…
Also because the most beautiful, kindest, awesomest person was born today – 30 years ago! – my sister, Stephanie.
What made your day beautiful?
Kielbasa and homemade sauerkraut braised in homemade chicken stock with caraway rye bread and a good doppelbock :) My tummy is happy!
The sun coming out and warming me just a bit on a COLD windy ride.
Great photo, btw. You can rock red lipstick like not many can. I am jealous!
My 17 year old rag doll cat, Puck, always makes my days beautiful…even when he insists on making my nights un-restful.
Happy Birthday! Three Oh that was a good one.
66 degrees, fondly Farenheit!
Sunshine. Desperately needed sunshine.
when my 6 year old daughter writes me a "i love you dad" note and sneaks it into my bike bag! she's a darling! she does this every now and then.
It's so nice that your guys are close! And you look both alike and not alike at the same time!
What made my day, hm… today nothing so far. But hopefully this will change. At least I am leaving the office to get coffee soon!
…and today, it's that it's looking likely that I'll become an uncle for the second time :)
Happy B-day to your sis!
Today = sunnier than yesterday = awesome! :-) Plus – high above 40-degrees today. Yay.
Seeing the joy in my 6-year-old daughter's eyes as she rode her own bike, instead of the trail-a-bike, to school for the first time since fall.
What a beautiful picture! You are beautiful as well, Dot!
Lets see:
-Roasted broccoli & tomatoes(from my garden)in a homemade garlic sauce.
-My ride home today was completely peaceful and beautifully sunny.
-buying sweet delicious oranges 12/$3 from a street vendor in my "hood."
It is a great day!
I don't know how I stumbled across your blog…but I'm in Nashville, too, and an avid bike rider. So glad to have found you!!!
I know this is a bike blog but…Dottie you're lucky to have a rag doll drop into your life. Everything you've been told is true. There are also a couple girl tabbies in the house. I refer to them as cats. But the rag dolls are "the boys" or "my boys". Could be a boy vs girl thing but I'm pretty sure it's a rag doll vs OC (other cats)thing. I lost one of the boys to cancer last year. Here's the post on my blog about him: http://johnnelsonphotographer.com/blog/?p=103
What made your day beautiful?
Actually this post just did :)
Ack, too bad I'm getting to this so late. I'll share anyway :). This day in question I got a goodnight kiss on my doorstep from a gentlemanly Marine who walked me and my bike home after a very long, very nice conversation about all manner of things. It was very sweet, unexpected (it was Wednesday, after all!) and a nice change from the "drunken sailor" routine so common 'round these parts.


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Castor Oyl
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|Castor Oyl
|Popeye character
|First appearance
|January 14, 1920
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|E. C. Segar
|Portrayed by
|Donovan Scott (Live-action film)
|Olive Oyl (sister)
Cole Oyl (father)
Nana Oyl (mother)
|Cylinda Oyl
Castor Oyl is a fictional character, created in 1920 by cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar for his comic strip Thimble Theatre, now known as Popeye.
Castor Oyl is Olive Oyl's older brother, debuting in Thimble Theatre on January 14, 1920. He was the protagonist of the strip for years before the first appearance of the Popeye character in January 1929. A quick-witted yet diminutive adventurer, Castor Oyl continued to be an important character in Segar's Popeye strip, but played virtually no role in the Popeye theatrical cartoons produced first by Fleischer Studios and then by Famous Studios. His most prominent appearance in the series is as a member of Popeye's orchestra in the 1935 short The Spinach Overture.
In the 1980 film directed by Robert Altman, Castor is a key character, and is played by actor Donovan Scott. In the film, however, he is made Olive's younger brother and is considerably less sophisticated than his comic strip counterpart.
Castor Oyl is named after castor oil, a medicine often given to children for various ailments until the mid 20th century. His mother Nana's name derives from "banana oil," an epithet similar to "baloney." His father Cole's name derives from "coal oil," a now arcane term for kerosene.
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Blanc de Blancs £45.00
100% single estate Chardonnay from our original vineyard.
A delicate pale gold with silvery highlights, persistent bubbles giving an exceptional mousse. The bouquet is subtle with suggestions of honey and a brioche which will become more noticeable with ageing. A refreshing palate with crisp minerality, alongside citrus and white tropical fruits. A beautifully balanced finish that lingers on.
Drink now or age for three to four years.
The ideal apéritif. A great match for light canapés, shellfish or perfect with oysters.
Regional Trophy - Decanter World Wine Awards 2011
World's Best Sparkling Wine - Decanter World Wine Awards 2010
Wine of the Year - UKVA Wine of the Year Competition 2002
Wine of the Year - South East Vineyards Competition 2004
Decanter World Wine Awards 2010, 2011
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011
Sommelier Wine Awards 2013
Chardonnay du Monde (France) 2010, 2011, 2013
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"Lemony, floral nose which is elegant, discreet, biscuit and youthful. Refined and refreshing on the palate, with lemon rind, vivacious acidity, minerality, precision of flavour and plenty of elan. Stunning."
Steven Spurrier, Decanter
"Cream, brioche, apple crumble, lemon sherbet, a little flint character. Pin-cushion mousse, really soft and refined with good core concentration and very lengthy finish. Light grassy herbaceous tones add a little complexity, and this has good potential for some years in bottle."
Jancis Robinson
"The pick of the bunch, a 100% Chardonnay that shows classic aromas of fresh-baked bread, citrus and white flowers. The acidity is incisive, but pleasantly balanced by the depth of the fruit and the dosage. The finish ends on a long note of pithy white grapefruit."
Natasha Hughes, Harpers Wine & Spirit
Wow! So much zing, so much complexity, I'm thrilled this is grown and made in Sussex. It's stellar fizz with brisk citrus flavours and world-class complexity."
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Country Music – The New Mainstream?
The CMAs (Country Music Awards) on ABC Wednesday night saw Lionel Richie and Kenny Loggins make appearances and performed at the show that now features Kid Rock, Darius Rucker, and Jewel as legit stars of country music today. Looking at these names, it sounds like a lineup for the Grammy Awards in the mid-90s, but the music of Nashville is now more popular than ever!


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Life-size T-Rex skull with stand. Puts all other dinosaur skulls to shame. Skull measures roughly 5 feet long and 4 feet tall. With stand the unit is 8.5 feet tall and 6 feet long. Stand is elegant glossy black wooden pedestal with steel tubing for skull and wheels for easy rolling. Skull is fiberglass.
Note: the T Rex Skull has recently been repainted from a dark brown antique finish to a desert tan finish.
RENTAL PROP. 1 week rental price is listed. Replacement value is $5000. Rental account required. Subject to availability. If you need to rent today or tomorrow, please contact us.


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Malfunction – Good Look [Mixtape]
Toronto, ON – Last month, Regina's Malfunction launched his Good Look project. The 11-track tape cranks out a series of easygoing vibers. Good Look doesn't get too hard at all. Okay, some of the lyricism is pretty hard. But the breezy beats keep things mellow: there's a kicked-back jazzy feel about it all.
Good Look includes features from Malfunction's fellow C.J.E. crew member, Pimpton, as well as Halifax's own Abstract. The project also reps some promising up-and-coming producers including Saskatchewan-based Johnny Keys. Stream the tape after the jump and head over to DatPiff to cop a free download of Good Look.
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01 – Explorer
02 – Good Look
03 – Talk Up
04 – Hustle ft. @TheabstractP
05 – Slow Lane ft. @ThePimpton
06 – Make It Clap ft. @ThePimpton
07 – Kwikee
08 – Gotta Hunch
09 – Lost IV Words ft. @TheabstractP
10 – Play Dis '13 ft. @TheabstractP
11 – Same N*gga
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About the Virunga Gorillas
Nearly half of the world's 700-some remaining mountain gorillas live in the Virunga Mountains of central Africa, at the intersection of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The volcanic slopes here are lush with tropical forests and diverse mammal, bird, and reptile species—but they are also at the heart of a region in crisis.
Sandwiched between the 1994 Rwandan genocide and a brutal ongoing civil war in Congo, Virunga National Park, home to nearly 200 gorillas, has become a battleground for militia groups and the Congolese army. In addition, severe poverty in the region pushes poachers into the park to hunt gorillas for either meat or sale. Locals also generate income by cutting down trees to create charcoal—a nearly $30 million trade that wreaks havoc on critical habitat.
With the help of dedicated wildlife rangers, comprehensive monitoring, and community education programs, the endangered gorilla population in the Virungas experienced a nearly 20 percent increase in the early 2000s. But in 2007, at least ten gorillas in Virunga National Park were lost to murder and chaos.
Gorillas in other Virunga parks are faring a bit better, as is the other half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population, which lives in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, just 15 miles (24 kilometers) north of the Virunga mountains.
For the Virunga gorillas, however, the future—and their survival—is uncertain.
Gorilla Features
Gorilla Charge
A group of scientists gets charged by a family of wild gorillas.
Lowland Gorilla Family
Kingo and his family of western lowland gorillas are giving researchers an intimate glimpse into their private lives.
Gorilla Poaching
Wild African gorillas are hunted down and slaughtered for their meat with devastating results. Caution! Some images in this clip are of a disturbing nature.
Hanging With Gorillas
A group of tourists lives out a fantasy trip: getting up close and personal with a family of wild gorillas on their own turf.


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Laughing uproariously in public is sometimes inappropriate, which is why people feel most comfortable laughing in comedy clubs or into a jar in the bathroom. Let it all out with this GrouponLive deal.
The Deal
- $23 for one G-Pass to see Kevin Hart's Plastic Cup Boyz (up to a $45 value)
- When: Thursday, August 15, at 8 p.m.
- Where: House of Blues New Orleans
- Section: general-admission standing
- Door time: 7 p.m.
- Ticket values include all fees.
- Click here to view the seating chart.

How G-Pass Works: Your G-Pass will be ready to print 48 hours after the deal ends. Print the G-Pass and use it to enter the venue directly; you won't need to redeem at will call. Due to security restrictions, G-Passes cannot be redeemed through the Groupon mobile app.
Kevin Hart's Plastic Cup Boyz
On Kevin Hart's Laugh at My Pain tour, the rising star suddenly supernova'd into one of the nation's most popular comedians. But while Kevin was cracking up audiences onstage, it was the backstage antics of his crew, dubbed the "Plastic Cup Boyz," that fueled Kevin's funny reservoir. Now appearing on their own tour, the Plastic Cup Boyz show what it takes to be both an audience favorite and a comedian's comedian.

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House of Blues New Orleans
At home in the French Quarter, the House of Blues New Orleans keeps its heritage ever near with a metal box of mud from the Mississippi Delta hidden beneath its stage. Around this, more than 290 pieces of folk art—one of the largest collections in the country—decorate the walls. Also bringing its Southern charm and homestyle feel are hardwood floors, no fewer than three bars, and two levels for concert viewing.


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The 'Since U Been Gone' singer unveils that she will sing about kissing goodbye to her 'Mr. Know It All' because she has had enough of his controlling behavior.
Days leading to the official release of her lead single "Mr. Know It All", Kelly Clarkson unwrapped its handwritten lyrics. The winner of "American Idol" inaugural season posted the lyrics on her official website in hopes to tide fans over before the song comes out for listening pleasure on August 30.
"Oh you think that you know me/ That's why I'm leaving you lonely/ Cause baby you don't know a thing about me/ You don't know a thing about me/ You ain't got the right to tell me/ When and where to go, no right to tell me/ Acting like you own me lately/ Yeah baby you don't know a thing about me/ You don't know a thing about me."
The single will be followed by the release of Kelly's new album "Stronger" which is due in the United States on October 25. The project was marred by the leak of her 50 unreleased songs, but she refused to get herself all riled up about the issue. "No point in getting angry because there's nothing I can do so I hope y'all like the music," she said back then.
Although Kelly didn't rant about the leak, it doesn't mean that she was not upset. In an interview with EW recently, she said, "Oh my God, have you ever been robbed? I have. I've been physically robbed a couple of times, but this is much worse. I think what made me mad was that: 1) People stole from me, and 2): Everybody had no idea what my next album was going to sound like. That really caused a lot of confusion."


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Learning and the "Social Brain"
In an Oct. 13 Distinguished Lecture at NSF, an internationally recognized early language and brain development researcher asks how social learning in young children can trigger other types of learning
New findings suggest that at birth, young children are prepared to learn from so-called social agents--other members in a group or society. Findings also suggest the "social brain" enhances and constrains social learning over a person's lifetime. But, beyond learning social skills, can social interaction be used to acquire specific types of learning?
In this National Science Foundation (NSF) Distinguished Lecture, Patricia Kuhl, director of NSF's LIFE Science of Learning Center, says yes. Kuhl discusses how studies of language acquisition through live social interaction led to the theoretical formulation that social interaction acts as a "gate" that triggers other types of learning.
Ultimately, Kuhl will show how these new findings provide the foundation for a new science of learning that promises to transform the practice of education.
This Distinguished Lecture is sponsored by NSF's Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences.
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For 15 years, Max Q Cleaners has laundered most anything that guests can slide over its counter, from suits to rugs to handbags. The staff emphasizes thorough treatment in the interest of both apparel and the environment—they use a biodegradable green cleaning solvent to eradicate grunge, mindfully dispose of soil and chemicals, and recycle any returned hangers and plastic bags. Pickup and delivery services accommodate varied schedules, planning visits based on the frequency of each client's hands-free taco nights. The cleaners also welcome challenging specialty jobs. Certified restoration experts remedy smoke, fire, and water damage, and onsite tailoring and alterations adjust clothing to fit comfortably.


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If you haven't been following the news this weekend perhaps you didn't hear about the rampage of Elliot Rodger in Isla Vista, CA. He murdered six people and injured about 13 others before killing himself. He was the son of one of the directors of The Hunger Games and had some serious psychological issues. He was also a liberal, but the left is ignoring that.
The anti-gun crowd is doing what they always do, using this as another reason to scrap the Second Amendment, even though Rodger killed three of his victims with a knife. He also used his BMW as a weapon.
The feminists are really off their rockers. Rodger was socially awkward and never had a relationship with a woman. Apparently, he didn't take rejection very well and turned his anger towards women and the men they dated. Somehow, the feminists have turned this into a tale of how all men are evil. Or something. They never make any sense and every time I try to figure them out I get a headache. Speaking of headache, we've had a long, busy weekend and I need to get some rest. Be sure to follow the links for details.
My prayers go out to Rodger's victims and their families.


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Halfway There
Delivering on the promise of immunisation for all
At the midpoint of the 2011–2015 strategy of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), Halfway There is a progress and accountability check on GAVI and its partners. It evaluates performance and identifies weaknesses where efforts must be improved.
This report focuses on the following areas:
• financing for immunisation
• progress in reducing the price of vaccines
• vaccine rollouts
• support for countries to strengthen their health systems and promote broader and more equitable coverage of immunisation
• GAVI's governance.
In conclusion, this report makes recommendations to GAVI, donors, countries receiving GAVI support, the private sector and civil society organisations. The aim is to help accelerate progress towards our shared goal – that all children enjoy the full benefits of immunisation.
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One Year On: Delivering on the promise of vaccines for all
Vaccines for All: Help save 4 million lives by 2015


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From Our 2009 Archives
As TV Drug Ads Increase, So Do Concerns
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SUNDAY, Oct. 4 (HealthDay News) -- You can't channel surf at all these days without stumbling across drug advertisements featuring happy people, sunny days, vague descriptions and a quickly mumbled list of side effects.
If you think you're seeing more of these ads than ever before, you're right.
The amount of money spent by pharmaceutical companies on direct-to-consumer advertising more than tripled between 1997 and 2005, growing from $1.3 billion to $4.2 billion since restrictions governing drug ads were relaxed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to the California Public Interest Research Group, a public advocacy group nicknamed CalPIRG.
Only the United States and New Zealand allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise their medications directly to consumers, according to the FDA.
Doctors and patient advocates say the companies are getting good returns on their investment. Spending on prescription drugs has grown faster than any other type of health-care spending in the United States. "If you just look at the number of prescriptions issued since restrictions have lifted, they've definitely gone up," said Michael Russo, a health-care advocate for CalPIRG.
However, there is concern in the medical community that the drug ads could be damaging to both patients and the health-care system.
"I think the advertisements can serve a useful purpose by making people aware of products available to them," said Dominick L. Frosch, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. "We want people to make informed decisions so they understand the specific risks and benefits of following a certain treatment.
"But the benefit information in these ads is often described in vague, general and emotionally driven terms, and the risk information also is not presented in a very helpful way," Frosch said. "The current format of the ads doesn't do a very good job of making sure patients are well-informed."
Concerns about drug ads focus on several issues:
As an example, Russo cited Vioxx, a pain medication that was heavily marketed by its maker but later yanked off shelves when it became apparent the drug increased the risk of heart attack in some people.
"The fact that it was so heavily marketed magnified its ultimate damage," Russo said.
Frosch provided a basic prescription for improving the ads and making them more helpful to consumers: Clearly describe who the drug will help and provide accurate and unemotional information about its benefits and risks.
"When you watch the ads now and you hear the risk information, you often see imagery of people being happy and doing nice things while the information is telling you about some not-so-nice things that could happen," Frosch said.
With the federal government now tackling health-care reform, Russo said, there's a good chance something could be done soon to rein in drug advertisements.
"I think we will see this issue increase in prominence over the coming months and years," he said.
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SOURCES: Michael Russo, J.D., health-care advocate and staff attorney, California Public Interest Research Group, Los Angeles; Dominick L. Frosch, Ph.D., assistant professor, general internal medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles


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November 8, 2012 by in Date Night | Events
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Sunday pops
Housing sales have tanked. Unemployment remains stubbornly high. Companies won't hire because they know they're about to be taxed to death. "Consumer confidence" is an oxymoron. And Vice President Joe Biden says the economy's moving in the right direction• These cats couldn't find their own litter boxes if they were tied to them. ... In the midst of all this, President Barack Obama told reporters he was having a great time on vacation. That, by the way, carried a "Breaking News" tag from ABC. But even one-time Obama suck-ups are getting a bit surly. Said comedian David Letterman, "He'll have plenty of time for vacations after his one term is up." It's not exactly Lyndon Johnson "losing" Walter Cronkite, but it does represent a sea change. ... The Cato Institute's Michael Tanner reminds that the only way out of America's growing financial disaster is to cut government spending. "(I)t's time for someone to step up and show the courage to tell the American people that Santa Claus isn't coming to town," he says. That won't stop politicians, however. They'll merely put the Tooth Fairy on retainer.


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A SENIOR army commander has said "more needs to be done" to ensure south Wiltshire is ready for an influx of 4,000 extra soldiers and their families by 2020.
Lieutenant Colonel John Le Feuvre says that 2,000 of those troops will be based in Larkhill with about 500 new homes needed to accommodate them.
Several possible sites in the garrison town are being considered and public consultation is about to get underway to help decide where they should be built.
Concerns have been raised about the increased pressure on doctor's surgeries, dental practices, Salisbury District Hospital and local schools.
Fears have also been raised about more vehicles on the already traffic-choked roads and Lt Col Le Feuvre said: "the A303 must remain at the top of the agenda and I would like to see this at top Government level."
Lt Col Le Feuvre, deputy garrison commander at Larkhill, said developments "inside the wire" should be "pretty straightforward" when he addressed Amesbury town councillors at their meeting last week.
But he admitted that "timescales were tight" for preparations outside the base, which include the construction of new housing estates for service families, and "there is a lot of work to be done".
Due to its proximity to the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, new building work has not been permitted south of the Packway – the main road running through Larkhill.
Discussions are now underway to see if that restriction can be overturned so homes can be built near the shops and facilities in Larkhill.
"This seems to be sensible but the planning procedure will be long and complicated," said Lt Col Le Feuvre.
"But there are many advantages, it makes sense to put the houses close to the shops and for personnel to be able to walk or cycle to work. "A lot of work is being done with Wiltshire Council behind the scenes preparing for this. Education is a big consideration but the headteachers I have spoken to would be delighted with extra pupils and facilities."
A new medical and dental centre will also be built in Larkhill.
A public consultation starts on February 19 and runs until April 1.
In addition to the 500 houses at Larkhill, an additional 681 homes will need to be built on other parts of Salisbury Plain including in Bulford and Ludgershall.
A final masterplan will be drawn up in May with building work due to start late next year or in early 2016.
The first soldiers are expected to be relocated from Germany in 2017.


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Finally the wait is over! Genesis Framework 2.0 stable version unveiled by StudioPress. I'm really impressed with the new look of genesis framework its simply stunning. Genesis already a super solid platform for wordpress; genesis 2.0 will bring in some incremental improvements. Read more about the official announcement here about the improvements and new features added into genesis framework 2.0 version.
Genesis Framework 2.0 Features:
They didn't make any changes in its backend control Theme Settings, SEO Settings & Import/Export options remained same. Here are the changes and developments done in version 2.0.
• Brand New Design: The default look for genesis has been updated. Its different from old 1.9 version.
• The style sheet & functionality has been completely rewritten.
• Removed old unnecessary features such as: eNews and Updates widget, Latest Tweets widget, the post templates feature, and the fancy dropdowns setting.
• HTML5 Markup & Microdata Support.
• Named loop hooks has been improved for HTML5.
• Widget classes are coded in PHP5 format.
• Admin CSS & Javascript are now minified.
• Inline HTML comments have been removed which will reduce page size.
• Network Upgrade now upgrades the Genesis database for all sites in a network when running WordPress in multisite mode.
• The Scripts option now has its own metabox when editing an entry.
• Settings added to Custom Post Type archive pages so you can control the output
• Entries without titles now display a permalink after the post content.
• Genesis tracks displayed entry IDs so you can exclude entries from showing twice on a page.
Genesis Framework 2.0 Plan & Pricing:
59.95$ for genesis framework I think which is quite fair, especially given the level of quality they invest in creating and updating them. As a leader in the premium WordPress theme market, studiopress find that people are happy to invest in their products. That's why Mashable calls Genesis Framework the "best of the best" among premium frameworks. Meanwhile they have released few genesis child themes more will be released soon.