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Mila Kunis Dishes Out On Ditching Makeup And Ashton Kutcher In Glamour Interview
Mila Kunis solidifies her stance as a sex icon in her makeup-less photo shoot for the cover of Glamour's August 2016 issue. We've always known the celebrity was gorgeous, but she is also loved for her cool girl vibes. Now, we get to see in her everyday down-to-earth look, giving us one more reason to want to be her or be with her.
Mila's first project since giving birth to daughter Wyatt Isabelle was (2016), a comedy by the writers of The Hangover (2009). While talking about Mila's latest movie, the topic of women's perfectionism was addressed.
GLAMOUR: "Along those lines of looking perfect: The photo of you that's on the back cover of this magazine is very clean-faced—
MK: We had, like, no makeup."
Some would have felt insecure or naked in her shoes, but Mila seemed to feel the opposite. Instead of hiding behind a caked face, she embraced the opportunity to not only show how she really looks on the outside, but to prove how it mirrors her feelings on the inside. As if she were lacking in the "cool" factor, she even slipped in a reference to prove her point.
GLAMOUR: "How did it feel to be photographed that way?
MK: Fine! I don't wear makeup. I don't wash my hair every day. It's not something that I associate with myself. I commend women who wake up 30, 40 minutes early to put on eyeliner. I think it's beautiful. I'm just not that person. So to go to a shoot and have my makeup artist put on face cream and send me off to do a photo, I was like, 'Well, this makes life easy.' And you're still protected. Nobody's there to make you look bad. Do you watch Game of Thrones?
GLAMOUR: Yes.
MK: Well, it's not like I'm being scrutinized and made to walk down the street naked while sh-t's being thrown at me!"
Once they covered that Kunis prefers her face uncovered, the conversation naturally shifted to the controversy of Photoshop and the problems many celebrities face upon noticing the not-so-subtle differences in their image. So how does the actress "feel about image manipulation?"
"I hate it. There was a company that I did a photo shoot for once that manipulated the photo so much, I was like, 'That's not even me.' Like, what's the point? You wanted my name, and then you wanted the version of me that I'm not. I absolutely hate it. Now, do I sometimes want them to depuff my eyes? Help me out with a little bit of lighting. But do I want them to stretch my legs, thin out my waist, curve my hips, elongate my neck, blah, blah, blah? No."
Mila Kunis certainly doesn't need makeup or photo-retouching to make someone fall in love with her — then again, no girl does. Her hubby and long-time friend Ashton knows "the ugly, the bad, the good," making it nearly impossible to keep things from one another. met nearly 20 years ago on the set of That '70s Show, where they shared Mila's first ever kiss. Regardless, their friendship has had some rocky moments.
MK: "We went through a period where I thought he was crazy. At the height of his career, I was like, 'Ugh, I don't like you. I don't even know you anymore. You think you're such hot sh-t.'
GLAMOUR: You had breakups when you weren't even together?
MK: Yeah, fully. Full friendship breakups. And then we'd get back together and be like, 'Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to overreact.' 'That's OK.' All the time. It truly is being married to your best friend. That's a cliché; it's cheesy. But it's true."
It comes to no surprise that Mila Kunis likes to keep it real, whether it's in showing her true face or calling Ashton out on being too hot-headed. Perhaps it's her grounded upbringing that enabled her to grow up so low-maintenance. Surely, she will pass on that trait to Wyatt and .
"My parents went through hell and back. They came to America with suitcases and a family of seven and $250, and that's it. My parents, for years, worked full-time and went to college full-time. [. . .] But growing up poor, I never missed out on anything. My parents did a beautiful job of not making me feel like I was lesser than any other kids."
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A section of Fifth Avenue South will be closed Saturday for Takin' It To The Streets event.
The road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. from St. Germain Street to First Street South. A previous release stated that the closure would begin at 3 p.m.
Riverboat parking lot will also be closed.

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text: On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 6:06 PM, Wes McKinney <email@example.com> wrote: > Any interest adding a "min_periods" argument to the moving window > functions in bottleneck? Each moving window function in Bottleneck has a NaN version and a non-NaN version, so move_nanmean() and move_mean(), for example. Pandas has one version but you can adjust the min_periods to get either the NaN or non-NaN version or anything in between. That's clever. The rest of Bottleneck uses the NaN and non-NaN naming, for example, nanmedian and median. I think it is simpler (to discover what Bottleneck can do for example) to stick with that. Much harder to explain that the functionality is in a parameter that most users haven't seen before. But let me think about it. It would be useful. > One random question. Any idea on the long import time: > > $ time python -c "import bottleneck" > > real 0m0.712s > user 0m0.546s > sys 0m0.114s > $ time python -c "import numpy" > > real 0m0.142s > user 0m0.090s > sys 0m0.049s > $ time python -c "import scipy" > > real 0m0.201s > user 0m0.132s > sys 0m0.066s Bottleneck has many low-level functions, for example, median_2d_float64_axis0, median_2d_float64_axis1, median_2d_int32_axis0, etc, etc. Maybe that explains it? But scipy has a lot of functions too, so I don't know.


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Jay County Indiana Biographies
ISAAC N. RARICK, M.D., has lived at Bluff Point, in Pike Township, since the spring of 1874. He was born in Darke County, Ohio, April 19, 1835, a son of Philip and Sarah (Chenowith) Rarick, his father a native of Pennsylvania, of Dutch descent, and his mother of Darke county, Ohio, of Scotch extraction. The parents moved to Jay County, Indiana, in 1851, and settled on section 33, Pike Township, where they passed the remainder of their days. The mother died in March, 1862, and the father September 27, 1886. They had a family of ten children -Abraham C., is a resident of Clarke County, Iowa; Isaac N., our subject; Jacob J.; David died in infancy; Adam C., of Clarke County, Iowa; Charles W., a physician, of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio; Ira D., of Missouri; Mrs. Susan B. Morehouse, of Noble Township; Mrs. Caroline Roberts, of Nuckolls County, Nebraska, and Catherine, died aged sixteen years. After the death of the mother the father married Mrs. Isabelle (Kenneer) Watson, widow of Dr. Watson, and to them were born five children -Mrs. Elsie Green, of Pike Township; Mrs. Rosa Thorp, of Nebraska; Clara, Cora M., and John A. The wife died in March, 1876, and he afterward married Mrs. Mary (Short) Hiatt, who is also now deceased. Isaac N. Rarick was reared and educated in Jay County. In 1858 he went West and spent three years in Clarke County, Iowa, and Nodaway and Gentry counties, Missouri, returning to Indiana in 1861. He was married December 31, 1863, to Adeline Wood, who was born in Darke County, Ohio, October 10, 1843, a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Thompson) Wood, the father born in Botetourt County, Virginia, in 1795, and the mother in Essex County, New Jersey, in 1801. They were married in 1819 and moved to Randolph County, Indiana, in 1836, where the father died May 29, 1847. The mother now makes her home with Mrs. Rarick and is in the eighty-seventh year of her age. Of fifteen children, ten were living at the time of the father's death, but four have since died. Of those living, Absalom now is living in Alabama; Mary lives with Mrs. Rarick; Alexander and Andrew live in Ridgeville, and Elisha lives in Todd County, Minnesota. George M., William, Charles and Elijah are deceased; the two latter giving their lives for their country during the war of the Rebellion, and the two former, enterprising young men, went West and engaged in trading with the Indians, near the present town of Jackson, Minnesota, and during what is known as the Spirit Lake massacre, both were killed March 27, 1857. Mrs. Rarick, then a young lady, had spent two or three years in Blue Earth County, returning to Indiana in the fall of 1856. Dr. and Mrs. Rarick have had two children -Ara, born October 2, 1864, and Carey, born January 16, 1866, died March 14, 1866. Dr. Rarick commenced the study of medicine in 1870, and graduated from he Physio-Medical Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1875. In politics he is allied to the Democratic party. He is a member of Deerfield Lodge, No. 117, A.F.& A.M.


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I have been walking and am about to start the C25K app. I have been fitted for running shoes already, however I now need to find a pair of compression capris suitable for warm/hot weather. I know, you are wondering why on earth I would want to wear capris instead of shorts --- simple, I am 60 lbs overweight, and almost all of that weight is from the butt down. My legs are very thick, so chafing will be a problem, even at the knees. I need the compression to help control the constant up/down shift of fat which can be painful. Any suggestions on compression capris for warm to hot weather?
Warm Weather Compression Capris
I've never tried their capri skirts, but I like runningskirts.com simple skirts. Maybe you can have a look at the capri-skirts. Unfortunately, they are not cheap. Look at their sale section. http://store.runningskirts.com/skirts/capri-skirts
And here is the description they have for them:
Our capri skirt provides more leg coverage and modesty, but same great fit as our Running Skirt style with attached below-knee compression tights, super flattering wide waistband with enclosed drawstring that sits just above the hips (no muffin top), and 2 roomy side pockets with velcro closure to hold all your workout necessities. Perfect for running, cycling, gym workouts, yoga…life! Solid Skirts -92% nylon 8% spandex, Mesh & Print Fabrics-90% poly
I've never tried their capri skirts, but I like runningskirts.com simple skirts. Maybe you can have a look at the capri-skirts. Unfortunately, they are not cheap. Look at their sale section. http://store.runningskirts.com/skirts/capri-skirts
WOW, those are really cute!
If you go the way of Capri w/skirt, I would choose the all black ones, especially if you have the wide hips and thick thigh's, the ones with the wavy lines and checkard bright colored skirts, be careful what you choose in the prints, it may look cute in the picture but trying it on and wearing it is a different story it can emphasize your hips and thighs making them seem larger wider, Personally I have the same issue even though I have lost 10 to 12 lbs over the past 3 months, I still have the big butt/ thigh problem yet. Dark colors tend to hid the celulite too!
Check sporting goods like Dick's, or even Target has some really cute ones that are a dark grey or black with a high lighted colored piping and color splay on the sides, leaving the rest of the skirt and capri underneath dark colored.
I use 7" Under Armour compression shorts, and I'm quite certain the capri length would be the same. They are not hot at all, even in high humidity, and the wicking works great. No chafing ever. They are pricier, but well worth it. Black looks nice with everything, and they are supremely comfortable IF you get the right waistband. Just make sure you try them on in the store, there are two different waistbands and one is great while the other DIGS in, so you will know immediately if they are comfy.
Congratulations on starting! I'm a plus sized gal and I started with C25k about a year ago (graduated 3.14.13) and my first capris were C9 from Target. Now I have pairs from Nike, New Balance, Pearl iZumi, etc and still love the C9's.
And if I may add lessons I learned: don't forget to invest in a good sports bra or five (Old Navy has some that are inexpensive and durable) and remember that tech material is your friend. Even when it's clingy, you'll be much cooler when you're out shakin' your bacon
To add to what Baconista posted, I have found some excellent tech material running tops at Wal-Mart that do not cling - they fit so nicely and look great. They are loose on the top, and have a drawstring bottom and are long enough that you can situate them to cover your bum and cinch the string, thus they do not ride up therefore keeping your backside mostly covered throughout the duration of your run. AND they are $6.00! By far, my favorite running find for the top.
And I concur with her promotion of a good sports bra - makes all the difference.
I'm also a larger female and my favorite pair to run in right now are from REI, called fleet knee shorts. They are super comfy and they end right at the top of my knee so they contain the blubber nicely.
Maybe you can have a look at the capri-skirts. Unfortunately, they are not cheap.
I have never seen those; that is a good suggestion for Vikki.
But you're right- they are pricey. For a fraction of the cost, she could buy capris and skirts separately at TJ Maxx, Ross, Kohls, etc, then cut out the shorts that are built into the skirts and wear the skirts over the capris.


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Games 2.0 jako próba konstrukcji społeczno-kulturowego perpetuum mobile
[Games 2.0 as a Test of Socio-Cultural Perpetuum Mobile Construction]
Increase in popularity of games like "Second Life" has contributed not only to significant changes in the development of the electronic entertainment industry. Promoting Games 2.0, the new trend of video game production that are assumed to be the virtual worlds that contain user-generated content (eg, graphics, music, animations) makes both measured with a specific technological innovation, as well as a serious change in the organization of socio-cultural heritage. The article presents problems of the existing difficulties of terminology, the implications of the availability of Games 2.0 for social life, the concept of leisure as work in the new economy and creative non-material and the characteristics of "Generation C." Work stresses the need for discussion on trends in the development of video games - defined as a choice between the projects' of "socio-cultural ideology of perpetual motion" and "utopia of universal creativity." These approaches allow to identify the methodological basis for analysis of relations between the operators and users of Games 2.0, taking into account the wider social environment.
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HENOX: Enoxaparine in Hemodialysis
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Last updated: January 22, 2008
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Primary objective:
To assess clinical efficacy of single bolus anticoagulation with Enoxaparin in chronic hemodialysis
Secondary objective:
To assess safety and tolerability by the number of spontaneously reported adverse events by patients
|Drug: Enoxaparine
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Efficacy and Safety in Hemodialysis With Enoxaparine
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MedlinePlus related topics: DialysisU.S. FDA Resources
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Rate of fibrin / clot formation in dialyser and line grade in 10-point scale
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Adverse events
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|Study Start Date:
|May 2006
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|June 2007
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|April 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- End stage renal failure requiring maintenance hemodialysis at least twice a week
- Has arterio-venous fistula or arterio-venous graft in upper extremities which can apply to blood flow > or = 250ml/min as a vascular access for hemodialysis.
- Stable hemodialysis prescription at least 1 month before enrollment
- UFH (Unfractionated Heparin) was prescribed as an anticoagulant in the previous hemodialysis prescription
- No sign of active infection .
- Absence of recent cardiovascular complication such as myocardial infarction, DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis), arterial occlusion, pulmonary embolism, cerebrovascular disease in previous 3 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women who are breastfeeding, pregnant or of childbearing age and not using medically acceptable effective contraception
- Patients with any evidence of an active bleeding disorder
Contraindication to anticoagulation:
- Prior history of cerebral hemorrhage at any time
- Coagulopathy (acquired or inherited)
- Recent surgery
- Major surgery such as neurosurgery within the past 3 months
- Minor surgery such as intraocular surgery within 1 month.
- Uncontrolled predialytic arterial hypertension (systolic BP > 200 mmHg or diastolic BP > 110 mmHg) at 2 successive readings
- Impaired hemostasis i.e., known or suspected coagulopathy (acquired or inherited): baseline platelet count <100,000/mm3 in patients without baseline diagnosis of active cancer and undergoing chemotherapy treatment (for patients with diagnosis of cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, baseline platelet count >70,000/mm3); aPTT (activated Partial Thromboplastin Time) 1.5X the laboratory upper limit of normal; or international normalized ratio (INR) >1.5
- Indication for thrombolytic therapy such as ischemic heart disease, ischemic stroke.
- Need for a curative treatment of anticoagulant therapy(DVT ,pulmonary embolism, ischemic heart disease)
- Patients treated with oral anticoagulant therapy within 72 hours prior to inclusion
- Patients who have had spinal or epidural analgesia or lumbar puncture within the preceding 24 hours
- Abnormal liver enzyme and total bilirubin within 2 weeks (SGPT, SGOT, total bilirubin above 2 times of Upper normal limit)
- Known hypersensitivity to heparin or LMWH (Low Molecular Weight Heparin), or pork derived products
- History of documented episode of heparin or LMWH induced thrombocytopenia and/or thrombosis.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00347490
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00347490
|Bangkok, Thailand
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Under The Hood: An Unheralded Mining Play (TSXV, GDX)
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke didn't do gold bugs any favors on Thursday when he refused to walk down Quantitative Easing Boulevard a third time. While the central bank chief did say the Fed stands ready to act, those comments cannot be taken to mean QE3 is imminent and that proved to be problematic for gold and gold miners.
Ah, yes. The gold miners, home to so much good recently mining stocks and ETFs crumbled in the wake of what Bernanke did not say. Sure, it can be said the likes of the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX) and the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners (NYSE: GDXJ) were near-term overbought and due for a pullback, but Thursday's action was quite nasty.
However, traders might want to take advantage this distribution day to consider some backdoor approaches to gold miners. Let the dust settle for a day and then have a look at an ETF such as the IndexIQ Canada Small-Cap ETF (NYSE: CNDA) or the unheralded Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF (NYSE: TSXV).
The Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF, which is just 15 months old and charges an expense ratio of 0.75% per year, isn't heavily traded, but the index employs a liquidity-driven weighting scheme and each stock must trade on average, at least 100,000 shares-per-month during the 6 months preceding the rebalance reference date, according to Standard & Poor's. So while TSXV's average daily volume of just 1,900 shares per day may seem off-putting, the fund's overall liquidity may prove to be a pleasant surprise to some.
Not that this is an ETF for income investors, but TSXV has a 2.77% yield, a nice surprise as well, and that's better than what S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average tracking ETFs offer.
As an ETF that embraces the commodities/materials aspect of the Canadian economy, TSXV has seen its shares slide 7.3% in the past month has the commodities trade has been punished. A 38% allocation to energy stocks has obviously been a problem for the fund, but TSXV's secret sauce for a potential rebound is its exposure to gold miners, something the ETF is rarely given credit for.
Metals miner Rio Alto is TSXV's second-largest constituent with a weight of 11%. Of the ETF's top-12 holdings, ten are engaged in the mining of gold and silver and those stocks combine for over 40% of the fund's total weight. Overall, more than half of TSXV's weight is devoted to precious metals mining firms, implying this is an ETF that will benefit as the miners regain prominence and start either participating in gold and silver's upside or outperforming the underlying metals outright.
TSXV's caveat isn't the volume or the fees, it's the oil exposure, which is to say more quantitative easing would surely help this fund because there's no getting around the fact that oil demand is slack at the moment. Looking at the chart, the $9.25-$9.60 area is probably safe to nibble on TSXV with a stop at $8.40. If the 200-day moving average is cleared, TSXV could run to $11.50-$12.
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No review was read more often during the month of June at GCBC than our 2015 Ford Mustang V6 article. That review was also the most frequently read in March, April, and May.
Readers looked at our complete May 2015 YTD U.S. brand-by-brand results page more often than any other May-related sales article on GoodCarBadCar.
Automobile manufacturers will begin reporting their June 2015 and year-to-date U.S. sales figures on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Canadian sales figures will be reported the following day, Thursday, July 2, 2015. GoodCarBadCar will be updated throughout both days with brand results from automakers competing in the United States and Canada. Later on Wednesday afternoon, June 2015 U.S. best seller lists for cars and trucks and SUVs will be published, as well, followed by Canadian best seller lists 24 hours later.
As always, sales figures for all manufacturers, makes, and models will be updated in GCBC's free searchable database of historical monthly and yearly sales data. For non-mobile users (or mobile users who have opted to view the full site by selecting that option at the bottom of the page), you can also select a vehicle, a brand, a manufacturer, or total industry figures in a dropdown menu near the top right of this page. The in-depth breakdown of June 2015 new vehicle sales begins in earnest at the beginning of July.
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Hizballah used TOW missiles against Israel last February. Ironically perhaps,
Hizballah may have gotten the missiles indirectly from the Israelis. The Lebanese
guerrilla army gets most of its weaponry from Iran. The most plausible
explanation for its TOW missiles strenuously denied by Iran is that these are
some of the 2,008 units of the antitank weapon sold to Tehran by the U.S. in
1986 in exchange for the release of American hostages held in Lebanon the root
of the Iran-contra scandal that dogged the Reagan administration. The actual
delivery of those missiles to Iran was, of course, carried out by Israel.
For a man accused of torture, cannibalism, ethnic cleansing and the murder of
some 300,000 of his countrymen, Idi Amin Dada is doing pretty nicely at the
pleasure of the Saudi royal family. Although his hosts have imposed a media gag
on the 72-year-old former military officer and self-proclaimed national
heavyweight boxing champion, who ruled Uganda from 1971 to 1979, they've
shown no inclination to extradite him. Instead, the Saudis pay Amin a monthly
stipend that allows him to live comfortably with a large entourage in a villa in
Jidda, where he swims, goes fishing in the Red Sea, dines on imported food and
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April 10, 2008 Declared Kate Linder Day in Hollywood. Check out the Videos!
Kate Linder Honored by LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
The Unveiling of Kate Linder's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
David Johnson Serenades Kate Linder at Celebratory Luncheon
Actress and activist Kate Linder, who has played Esther Valentine on The Young and the Restless for the past 26 years, was honored on April 10, 2008 in Hollywood as the recipient of the 2,360th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The procession of distinguished speakers at the unveiling ceremony lauded Linder not only for her acting career, but also for her charitable work with the USO benefiting America's overseas military service members, and for her work closer to home for victims of Lou Gehrig's disease, AIDs and homelessness.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa began the ceremony by addressing the raucous and enthusiastic crowd of hundreds of friends, fans and media. "Most people know Kate as Esther Valentine on The Young and the Restless, but I know Kate Linder for a more important though less glamorous role that she plays here in the City of Angels," the mayor stated. "Every time I go to the streets of Skid Row - and I go there often, not just on holidays - but when I go there - whether it's Easter or Thanksgiving or Christmas - I cross paths with Kate Linder. Most people are with their families or tucked away on vacation, but Kate's there giving her love and her time to people who might otherwise have nothing. She understands that the precious gift of time and genuine concern is the most precious thing we give of ourselves."
As the crowd applauded, Villaraigosa continued, "LA is a place where dreams come true, and I'm sure when Kate auditioned for the part that has made her a celebrity from coast to coast, that she never dreamed this day would come. It makes sense that she never quit her day job [as a flight attendant for United Airlines]- because that's where stars belong - in the sky."
Linder's career has followed an unlikely though impressive path to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
When you're a young actress struggling to break into the business, an audition for a one-day role with one line of dialogue on a daytime soap opera is a big deal.
It was 1982 when Linder landed the one day gig on Y&R and delivered her line, "Dinner is served." Of course, the rest is history. Linder was asked to return the next day and then the next. She went on to become an integral member of the cast of daytime's number one rated (18 years and counting) soap opera. Ever practical, Linder has kept her job with United on weekends while appearing on Y&R during the week.
According to Jeanne Cooper who has played Katherine Chancellor on Y&R for 34 years, the role of Esther came about because Cooper decided, "I was answering my own door in a three-story mansion and it didn't look right. Katherine Chancellor needed a maid."
The two characters have bonded over the years and their relationship has evolved from one of employer/employee to trusted friends - though Esther still wears her maid's uniform and answers the door at the Chancellor mansion! The characters were once even kidnapped together, and Katherine was forced to deliver Esther's child (named Kate, coincidentally enough) during a thunderstorm. The characters' friendship was tested when Esther's estranged husband murdered Katherine's husband during an attempted robbery, but the women managed to get past it, and continue to rely on one another to this day.
As a valued friend and colleague through the years, Cooper was asked to say a few words at Linder's star ceremony. "If you ever decide to run for president of the United States," she teased, turning to Mayor Villaraigosa, "talk to me first, and get Kate to work for you. She is one of the finest human beings I know, and I love her."
Lee Phillip Bell, Y&R's co-creator along with her late husband, William, attested, "I first met Kate 26 years ago when she auditioned for Bill to be on the show. Bill knew back then that she was a true star."
Even though Linder began dance lessons at age 3 1/2, her star potential didn't become evident until seventh grade history class when the teacher assigned reports to be delivered in the form of dramatic skits. By the time she finished high school, Linder appeared in major singing and dancing roles in "Promises, Promises," "Three Penny Opera," "L'il Abner," and "Jesus Christ Superstar," among others.
Jim Wood, Linder's childhood friend from Arcadia, California, recalled, "I was friends with her brother, Randy, and I had a crush on Kate. Kate never threw hissy fits, and she was not dramatic in her everyday life. She never put herself out in the limelight for the sake of calling attention to herself like some people, which is probably why she's so involved in charity work today."
Linder's desire upon high school graduation was to attend the American Academy in New York to study theatre. Her father had other ideas. If she'd agree to attend two years of liberal arts college, he'd support her in New York.
As a result, Linder enrolled at San Francisco State University and majored in drama. Between school productions and stock and repertory theaters in the Bay Area, Linder was so busy that she never got around to taking up her father's offer to help her move to New York. When she wasn't acting, she got her first taste of world travel as a flight attendant for Transamerica, a charter airline which flew exclusive flights to Monaco, Tahiti and various other destinations of the rich and famous.
Upon graduation, Linder worked in San Francisco State's activities office where she met her soon-to-be-husband, Ronald Linder, then a professor at the school, and one of the world's leading experts and authors on drug abuse.
Married on Valentine's Day 1976 (thus the Y&R character's name, Esther Valentine), the couple settled in Los Angeles. Linder broke into TV with featured roles in "Bay City Blues," "Archie Bunker's Place," and "Dream Girl," before the infamous Y&R audition that changed her life.
At Linder's star studded ceremony, which many of her Y&R cast mates attended, Cooper quipped, "Now I know what my maid does on her days off! For all the maids and chauffeurs out there and there are so many of you, I thank you for honoring Kate."
After dedicating her star to "William J. Bell and Johnny Grant [the late honorary mayor of Hollywood], without whom I would not be here today," Linder recounted the story of how she learned she was a recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "Before Johnny passed away, I was waiting for passengers in Portland, Oregon to board the plane, and I decided to check my home messages. When I called in, there was a message from Johnny saying, 'Congratulations.'"
Linder recalled with a smile, "I thought Y&R must have won the Emmy for Best Show and how nice it was of Johnny to call me. Then he said, 'Kate Linder you have been nominated - I take that back - you are receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.' Well, I just about lost it. When I got on the plane, the other flight attendants wanted to know why I looked so shaken. When I told them, they were so excited, they told the pilot, and he announced it over the loudspeaker to the entire plane. Needless to say, it was quite a flight!"
Linder concluded her emotional speech by saying, "I'm the luckiest woman in the world, and today ranks up there with the other two best days of my life. The first was when I married Ron, and the second was when I received my first contract on The Young and the Restless."
As Nadia's Theme (the theme music from Y&R) played, a beaming Linder clad in an elegant navy blue and white pantsuit, posed with her star and a feather duster.
After all the photographs were taken, Linder hosted a luncheon for invited guests in the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, site of the first Academy Awards in 1929.
About 400 people gathered to nosh on Chef's Salad while a harpist played. During the main course of salmon, Carol Conners, who wrote the theme music for the movie, "Rocky," performed an original tune, "To Know Kate is to Love Kate." Over dessert of cinnamon doughnuts and caramel ice-cream, the crowd was treated to the vocal styling of David Johnson. Johnson is a former soap opera reporter turned celebrity crooner. Johnson sang the classic Jerome Kern song, "The Way You Look Tonight," which won the Academy Award for Best Song in 1936. Check out the video of his performance.
"This song is my gift to you," Johnson told Linder right before he serenaded her. Renowned actress Constance Towers (Helena Cassadine on General Hospital), who was among the guests, said, "David Johnson was the highlight of the luncheon with his romantic voice." Towers, who has known Linder for ten years went on to say, "I can't think of anyone who deserves a star more than Kate. I've always liked the fact that she gives so much of herself - for the right reasons - to every cause. Everyone loves her."
Linder's Y&R co-star, Daniel Goddard (Cane) echoed Towers' praise. "Kate Linder is a living example of someone who's dedicated themselves to their craft. She's generous to anyone and everyone, and it has been a real pleasure and honor to know her and to work with her."
Like Cinderella at the ball, the festivities for Linder came to a close at a designated hour. Ever the professional, Linder was scheduled to tape new scenes for Y&R later that afternoon.
In addition to her role on Y&R, Linder was elected for a second term as Governor of Daytime Programming Peer Group for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She serves on the board of AFTRA and is a founding board member of TV Cares, the Television Academy's AIDS awareness and fundraising charity. She's involved in the charities Make-a-Wish-Los Angeles, the Salvation Army and the Los Angeles Mission. She is also the celebrity spokesperson for the ALS Association, the pre-eminent leader in the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease, following her brother-in-law, Scott Buzzell's, diagnosis. Linder has traveled to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Korea, and Guantanamo Bay with the USO to boost troop morale.
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Obituaries from the Pendleton Times,
23 February 2006
Warnie L. Mowery
Warnie L. Mowery, 85, of Upper Tract, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, at the Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg.
He was born Jan. 22, 1921, at Kline and was a son of the late Chester and Annie Lough Mowery.
He was a life-long poultry and livestock farmer. He wsas one of the first farmers in West Vriginia to raise poultry for a living, having begun on his father's farm as a teenager in the 1930s. HE built a successful egg business through th years, marketing and selling eggs to grocery stores, restaurants and individual customers in Virginia and West Virginia. He later grew broilers and was awarded a life-time membership into the WV Poultry Association in 2000. He was a 1941 graduate of Franklin HIgh SChool, attended Bridgewater College, and was a veteran of the U.S.Army, having served during World War II. He was a member of Mount Horeb United Methodist Church, V.F.W. and was a past member and president of of the South Branch Ruritan Club.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie Hedrick Mowery, whom he married Oct. 16, 1948.
Also surviving are one daughter, Marsha Shenk and husband, Eddie of Harrisonburg, VA; three sons, Dennis Mowery and wife, Donna of Augusta, Jerry Mowery of Upper Tract and J.P. Mowery and wife, Debbi of Harrisonburg, VA; four grandchildren, Brian Mowery, Jared Shenk, Luke Mowery and Grace Mowery; two brothers, Virgil Mowery of Oak Ridge, MO, and Connie Mowery of Upper Tract; and two sisters, Macie Van Slyke of Upper Tract and Hester Williams of Harrrisonburg, VA.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Newton Mowery and Claude Mowery.
The Rev. Gary Phillips will conduct the funeral at 11:00 a.m. today at the Kimble Funeral HOme Chapel in Franklin.
Burial will be at the Cherry Hill Cemetery at Upper Tract with military graveside services conducted by members of the Pendleton County Veterans HOnor Guard.
Memorials may be made to the Upper Tract Rescue Squad or Mount Horeb United Methodist Church, c/o Tony Calhoun, HC 62 Box 37, Upper Tract, WV 26866.
John Oldman, 52
John Oldman, 52, of Bridgewater, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at his residence.
Mr. Oldman was born Feb. 11, 1954, in Wilmington, DE, and was the son of Ann Goshorn Oldman of Harrisonburg, VA, and the late John Oldman.
He received a bachelor's degree from Hampden Sydney College of Master of Divinity from Union Seminary in Richmond, VA. He moved to Bridgewater, VA, 13 years ago.
He preached at the Paroisse de Lac Des Seize Iles, Quebec at the Eccumenical Services each summer. He was a minister of the Bridgewater Presbyterian Church, Circleville Presbyterian Church, Jamestown Presbyterian Church, the Cooperative Parish in Delaware and the Keysville / Meherin Presbyterian Churches.
On July 13, 1984, he married Deborah Oldman-Brown, who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are a daughter, Meg Oldman of Bridgewater, VA; a son Iain Oldman of Bridgewsater, VA; and a sister, Luann Oldman of Charlottesville, VA.
The Rev. Thomas Hay conducted a memorial service Sunday at the Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church in Fort Defiance, VA.
Johnson Funeral Services in Bridgewater, VA, handled arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfs.com
E. Lee Sponaugle, 88
E. Lee Sponaugle, 88, of Franklin and formerly of Circleville, died Sunday, February 19, 2006, at his home on Moyers Gap Road.
Born September 5, 1917, in Circleville, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Louisa Vint Sponaugle.
He was a farmer and a former coal miner and retired from Greer Limestone Company in 1982. He was a member of the Circleville United Methodist Church.
On December 9, 1939, he married Elsie H. Hinkle Sponaugle, who preceded him in death on January 24, 2004.
Mr. Sponaugle was the last surviving member of his family.
He is survived by two daughters, Elsie L Bowers and Husband, John F. of Franklin, N. Sharon Leatherman and husband, Tom of Williamsport, MD; one son, Gary E. Sponaugle and wife, Linda of Martinsburg; seven grandchildren, Greg Bowers and wife, Mary, Clark Bowers and wife, Joan, Sheri Coleman and husband, Michael, Melissa Leatherman and Mark Bader, Amy Houska and husband Michael, Jennifer, Parsons and husband, Kurt, and Bradley Sponaugle and wife, Erin; 12 great-grandchildren, Sarah and David Bowers, Ashley and Eric Bowers, Bailey, Jonothan and Elleigh Jo Coleman, Hannah and Michelle Bader, Emily and Alyson Houska and Richard Cole Parsons; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He also was preceded in death by three sisters, Vella Vandevander, Lima Sponaugle and one infant; and four brothers, George Sponaugle, Robert Sponaugle, Richard Sponaugle and Ward Sponaugle.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel in Franklin with Rev. Earl Bible and Rev. Stanley Kile officiating. Burial will be at the Davis Memorial Cemetery at Davis.
Memorials may be made to the Circleville United Methodist Church, c/o Sadie Belle Propst, PO Box 174, Circleville, WV 26804 or Mountain Hospice, 1410 Crim Avenue, Bellington, WV 26250.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. today at Kimble Funeral Home, Franklin.
Maryann Mongold, 64
Maryann L. Mongold, 64, of Keyser died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at her residence.
Born on March 11, 1941, at Black Oak, MD, she was a daughter of the late Cletus L. and Ella M. (Lough) Miller, former residents of Pendleton County.
Mrs. Mongold was retired with 28 and one-half years of service as cafeteria manager at the Westernport Elementary School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Burlington, where she served as a treasurer and was an honorary member of the First Baptist Church in Keyser. She was active in the WMU of both churches. She also was a member of the National Food Service Association, the Maryland State Food Association and the Allegany County Food Service Association, where she served as secretary and convention chairperson and was a volunteer at the Heartland of Keyser Nursing Home.
Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Sango D. "Mutt" Mongold; one son, William L. Mongold of New Creek; two daughters, Betty L. Walker and husband, Dwight of Fountain, and Bonnie L. Bean and husband, Jody of Keyser; one brother, Stanley L. Miller and wife Yvonne of Accident, MD; one sister, Evelyn M. Iser Cowatch and husband, Joe of Keyser; five grandchildren, Eric D. Walker, Jacob D. Walker, Logan D. Walker, Samantha M. Bean and Jonah M. Bean.
She also was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Miller.
Funeral services will be conducted today at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Keyser, with Pastors Samuel Biser, Jody Bean and Rick High officiating. Interment will be in the Waxler Cemetery, Rawlings, MD.
Condolences may be left after Mrs. Mongold's obituary at www.smithfuneralhomes.net
Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, Keyser, were in charge of funeral arrangements.
James L. Cook, 62
James Leroy Cook, 62, formerly of Petersburg, died Monday, Feb. 13, in Jacksonsville, Fla., after a battle with liver cancer.
Born June 21, 1943, he was the son of Mary Catherine Kimble Cook of Maysville and the late James Otis Cook.
He is survived by his second wife, Onie Cook; one daughter, Relenee Cook Vencill and husband, Charles "Chuck" of Churchville, VA; and his son, Scott Timothy Cook and wife, Teresa of Moorefield; one brother, Roger Cook and wife, Shirley of Maysville; and one sister, Linda Lambert and husband, Russ of Maysville.
Mr. Cook was a 1961 graduate of Petersburg High School and a 1965 honors graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in agriculture.
During his high school years, he was an active and decorated member of the Future Farmers of America, having received numerous local and state awards. He was the recipient of the American Society of Animal Science scholarship, State Farmer Degree in 1961 and the Future Farmers of America Poultry Farming award.
Mr. Cook spent the majority of his life working in the poultry industry fro Rocco Inc., Moorefield, and Harrisonburg, VA, Perdue Farms Inc., Salisbury, MD, and Lewiston, NC; and Case Farms, Inc., Winesburg, OH, and Goldsboro and Morganton, NC. He was a past president of the West Virginia Poultry Association, working with Poultry growers in Pendleton County.
A memorial service was conducted at the Mount Hebron United Methodist Church in Maysville on Sunday with Pastor Briana Richardson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Petersburg High School Future Farmers of America Scholarship Fund, c/o Jack Yokum, HC 32 Box 410, Petersburg, WV 26847 or the American Cancer Society through the local Relay for Life, c/o Becky Bishoff, 121 South Main St., Moorefield, WV 26836.
Maxine B. Cosner
Nola Maxine Bennett Cosner, 83, of Petersburg, and formerly of Cabins, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006 at the Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg.
Mrs. Cosner was born Feb. 3, 1923, in New Boston, OH, and was the daughter of the late Dewey E. Skaggs and Rose Anna Pack Skaggs.
She was a member of Cabins Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Cosner was a former resident of Pendleton Nursing Home, Franklin.
She was preceded in death by three husbands, Finley Lee in 1943, Robert Lee Bennett in 1966 and Melvin E. Cosner in 1992.
Survivors include four sons, Michael Lee Bennett of Wheelersburg, OH, Franklin Eugene Bennett, David H. Bennett and Jimmy Gary Bennett, all of Maysville; four daughters, Rose Mary Bennett of Wilsonville, OR, Judy Ann Shultz of Hedgesville, Dinah Sue Bennett of Port Orange, FL, and Nola Maxine Lawrence of East Haddam, CT; a sister, Garnet Brickey of New Boston, OH; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by an infant son and daughter, Nolan Ernest Lee and Anna Elizabeth Lee; one grandson, Bobby Dean Pratt; two brothers, Dewey E. Skaggs Jr. and Clyde H. Skaggs; two sisters, infant Louise Skaggs and Jean Payne; one grandson, Bobby Dean Pratt; and four step-children.
The Revs. Peter Scott and Paul Donaldson will conduct the funeral at 11 a.m. today at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg,. Burial will be at Riggleman Cemetery, Cabins.
Memorial donations may be made to the Grant County Nursing Home, Safe Harbor program, 27 Early Ave., Petersburg, WV 26847.
Judy Vandernoot, 56
Judy Elaine Scheaffer Vandernoot, 56, of Petersburg, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at the Grant County Nursing Home.
She was born Jan. 4, 1950, in Cumberland, MD, and was the daughter of Reba E. (Harper) Sheaffer of Petersburg and the late William B. Sheaffer.
Vandernoot graduated from Petersburg High School in 1967. She graduated from Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, in 1971 with a bachelor of science degree in nursing, Cum Laude. She was an assistant director of nursing at Grant Memorial Hospital and was the first director of nursing for the Grant County Nursing Home. Her last employment was with Dr. Bensenhavers Medical Practice as a registered nurse.
She was a member of Grove Street United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church Women.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Richard Vandernoot, whom she married Oct. 16, 1971.
Surviving are one son, Eric Vandernoot of Woodbridge, VA; two sisters, Barbara J. Soule of Swanton, VT, and Diane C. Allen of Petersburg; a half-sister, Betty Ann Leonard of Sherman; one brother, William A. Sheaffer and a special friend, Carol Sweeney of Micanopy, FL; three nieces, several aunts, uncles and cousins, many of whom live in Pendleton County.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, with the Rev. William R. Brown officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.
Memorials may be made to The Huntington's Disease Society of America, 505 Eight Ave., 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or Grant County Nursing Home, 27 Early Ave., Petersburg, WV 26847.
Charles J. "Mike" Watson
Charles J. "Mike" Watson, 80, of Brandywine, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006.
He was born July 23, 1925, at Akron, OH, and was the son of the late James William Watson and Bessie Shook Watson.
He had worked for the Western Maryland Railroad and later was an iron worker, serving as president of Local Union No. 568 for 30 years. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, a member of American Legion Post No. 30 and a board member for the committee on aging.
On Jan. 20, 1971, he married Thelma Louise Rexrode WAtson, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Sharon "Cherie" and Galen Batzel of Ridgeley, Terri Hedrick and Jerry Smith of Bryce, VA, Sondra and Steve Risinger of Hedgesville; two sons, Gary and Nola Avey of Sugar Grove, Jamie and Shana Watson of Charles Town; two sisters, Eileen Duncan of Frostburg, MD, Connie Timmons of Warrenton, VA; seven grandchildren, Courtney Batzel, Megan Batzel, Kevin Avey , Robert Avey, Josh Hedrick, Chad Risinger and Baylee Lynch; three great-grandchildren, Alec Avey, Jacob Avey and Reice Hedrick; and a number of nieces and nephews, including Gordon Orr, Sheila Grove, Michael Timmons and Margherita Timmons.
He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Ashley Risinger, and one sister, Norma Orr.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the chapel of the Kimble Funeral Home with Reverends Craig and Wendy Richter officiating.
Burial was at Pine Hill Cemetery at Brandywine with military graveside services conducted by Pendleton County Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to South Fork Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 297, Brandywine, WV 26802, or Pendleton County Rescue Squad, PO Box 727, Franklin, WV 26807.
Shirley Faye Hartman
Shirley Faye Hartman, 70, of Harrisonburg, VA, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at her home after a lengthy illness of Alzheimer's.
Mrs. Hartman was born March 13, 1935, in Brushy Run and was a daughter of the late Kermit and Donna E. Alt Kimble.
On Aug. 8, 1953, she married Michael Emerson Hartman, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, and their Husbands, Karen and Jimmy Lenahan and Marilyn Faye and Michael Peer, all of Baltimore, MD, and Sonya Marie and George Janouris of Bell Camp, MD; two sons, Michael Emerson Hartman, Jr., and wife, Pam of Blanchard, LA, and Joseph Allen Hartman of Baltimore, MD; a sister, Linda McKee Moyers and husband Donald of Camp Spring, MD; two brothers, Cecil Kimble and wife, Sharon of Powhatan, VA, and Dwight Douglas Kimble of Upper Tract, 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
One brother, Donald Dewey Kimble, also preceded her in death.
The services were private. She was laid to rest in the Eastlawn Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.
Arrangements were by Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater, VA.
Mary F. Pennington
Mary Francis Peace Pennington, 72, of Franklin died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA.
Mrs. Pennington was born Feb. 16, 1934, in Kenvir, KY, and was a daughter of the late Charles Peace and Carrie Martin Peace.
She was a home health care aide and was a Presbyterian.
Her husband, Richard Glen Pennington, preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1987.
Survivors include a daughter Debra Cook of Franklin; three sons, Dennis Glen Pennington and Richard Wayne Pennington, both of Franklin, and Charles Edward Baxley of Evarts, KY; three sisters, Wanda Smith of Baltimore, MD, Pearl Rogers of Lafayette, TN, and Sue Lindsey of Corbin, KY; two brothers, Benjamin Peace of Baltimore, MD, and Thomas Peace off Evarts, KY; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Baxley; and one brother, Charles Peace, Jr.
The Rev. Robert Borror conducted the funeral Wednesday at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pendleton County Rescue Squad.
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Tuesday, July 23, 1996 | 11:59 a.m.
CARSON CITY -- Frank Romano says the State Gaming Control Board hid evidence that he wasn't involved in a slot machine cheating scheme by American Coin Machine Co. in 1989.
But the board says Romano of Las Vegas doesn't know what he's talking about.
The Nevada Gaming Commission will begin a hearing Wednesday in Las Vegas on Romano's petition to restore his gaming license and refund the $275,000 fine he paid.
Romano was partners with his brother-in-law, Rudolph M. LaVecchia, and his father-in-law, Rudolph LaVecchia, in American Coin, which was accused of putting rigged slot machines at 60 locations in Clark County from 1986 to 1989.
Romano agreed to a stipulated settlement, surrendered his license and paid the fine. The LaVecchias also lost their licenses and each was fined $362,500.
Romano, through his lawyer, Edward Coleman of Las Vegas, contends in pre-hearing briefs that his rights were violated by the failure of the board to disclose evidence that would have exonerated him.
Romano refers to a memorandum in 1989 from Walt Ramey, former deputy chief of enforcement for the board, to Metro Police Detective Thomas Dillard. In it, Ramey quotes Larry Volk, the informant for the board, as saying that Romano was not involved in any of the discussions about the cheating.
Volk, who was murdered after the case was settled, also is quoted as saying Romano did not know about the computer programs used to fix the machines.
In asking the commission to reopen the case, Romano says the Control Board had this evidence but never let him know about it. And he complains now that the board is "hiding behind its claim of confidentiality and executive privilege" in refusing to reveal any more evidence.
Deputy Attorney General Charlotte Matanane, representing the board, said the claim that the evidence clears Romano is unfounded.
She said Volk only testified he did not know whether Romano was aware of the cheating.
"Such evidence does not prove Romano had no knowledge of the illegal conduct," Matanane said. She added that a Nevada Supreme Court ruling held that the board does not have to reveal all the evidence it collects in an investigation.
Coleman also sought to subpoena former Control Board member Gerald Cunningham and all the members of the board. But the commission stayed the issuance of the subpoenas until it hears more arguments at the hearing.
Coleman also claimed Romano's former lawyer, Jeffrey Clontz, did not give him adequate representation when the charges were filed against him. He said Romano had a property right and that entitled him to the constitutional guarantees of the competent help of a lawyer.
The board said Clontz fought the case, asking for and getting documents and other information.
"A party with privately retained counsel does not have any right to a new trial in a civil suit because of inadequate counsel," Matanane said.
She said Clontz made a "tactical move" in agreeing to give up the license and pay the fine. If Romano has a problem with Clontz, he could file a malpractice suit, Matanane said.
The commission also will hear conflicting arguments on whether it has the authority to reopen the case and whether Romano was under undue pressure in signing the stipulation.
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SAN DIEGO ---- Cooper Carlisle never stood a chance. Neither did Darren McFadden.
On one particular play last Monday night, Corey Liuget was not to be trifled with. The Chargers defensive end discarded the 6-foot-5, 310-pound Carlisle at the line of scrimmage, and easily caught the speedy Oakland running back well before he could turn upfield.
The result was a 1-yard gain on second-and-3, forcing a third down the Chargers stopped to set up one of five punt attempts.
That third-quarter play didn't make a highlight reel and won't be referenced in the Liuget legend, but it illustrates how well these young defensive ends are doing their job.
Gone are the days of the seven-sack, 3-4 defensive end, a benchmark set by Luis Castillo in 2006 that is no longer realistic. Now they're measured by impact plays that don't impact the average fan beyond replay's end.
Liuget doesn't really care as long as the job gets done. Whether he makes a tackle, helps someone get one or generates pressure that sets up a negative play downfield, he's happy.
He'll be happy if the Chargers can stop Tennessee running back Chris Johnson, whom the Chargers host Sunday in their home opener.
His final stat total may show just three tackles as it did Monday, but those around him know the 2011 first-round pick got the job done.
The same can be said for the entire defensive front. The youth movement was sponsored by general manager A.J. Smith, who committed to it through the draft. Vaughn Martin came in 2009, and is just 26. Nose tackle Cam Thomas came in 2010, and is 23. Kendall Reyes was drafted in 2012, and is 22. And, despite being taken before Reyes at No. 18 overall in 2011, Liuget is the youngest player on the line and team.
While opinion divides on the best of the young group, Liuget has a combination of youth and experience that suggests tremendous upside.
"It's great to see how he's performing, and the effort he's put into his craft," defensive coordinator John Pagano said. "He's a high-motor guy that never stops, no matter how many guys he has blocking him. He has movement and can generate power. I'm pleased with what he's doing now, but he's a long way from reaching his peak."
None of the young players that accompany veteran nose tackles Antonio Garay and Aubrayo Franklin have.
But Liuget, for one, is steaming toward it. He was awarded the starting job as a rookie, without a lockout to prepare for the assignment. He learned on the fly, and rolled with the punches taken as a rookie treading deep waters.
"I wouldn't say that football has come easy, but I learn from my mistakes," Liuget said. "If you block me once and take me out of a play, I'll know what to do the next time to make sure that doesn't happen. I've been trying to shorten the learning curve as much as possible, and to be ready for everything."
He was prepared to take the experience and build on it. He lost weight, watched a ton of tape and came in ready to improve.
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Sorry about the heavy rotation of pressure cooker recipes. The stomach flu flattened us. A simple broth and pasta soup is all I can handle right now.
When I make soup, more is better. Everything goes in the pot. What do I have in the refrigerator and pantry? Onions, celery, carrots, peppers, cabbage; noodles, rice, leftover chicken, beans, some sausage. Add it all to the soup pot. Throw in some herbs and spices for good measure. Simmer until the flavors mingle, taste for seasoning, then serve.
Tortellini en Brodo is minimalist soup. Clear broth and noodles stuffed with cheese, it is as simple as soup gets.
Simple doesn't leave any place to hide. The broth has to be good for this soup to have any chance. And homemade broth is so far from canned broth that you can see the curve of the horizon.
That's where my pressure cooker comes in. It gives me great brodo in about an hour. A mix of beef and chicken adds depth to the simple broth, and a parmesan rind gives it a hint of funk. The ground beef? It acts like the raft does in a consomme, clarifying the broth while it cooks.
For the tortellini, homemade would be best…but I've never learned rolling skills, and don't have an Italian grandmother to teach me.
So, next best is from your local Italian market. They'll have tortellini, probably homemade by someone's Nonna, frozen and ready for you.
If you're stuck, grocery store tortellini is acceptable. I like Barilla dried tortellini, or Butioni fresh tortellini. Homemade broth makes up for average tortellini.
No pressure cooker? No worries. See the notes section for stovetop and slow cooker broth instructions.
Recipe: Pressure Cooker Tortellini en Brodo
Adapted From: Fine Cooking Magazine, Tortellini en brodo
Cooking time: 75 minutes
- 6 quart or larger pressure cooker (I used my Cuisinart Electric PC).
- 1 pound chicken wings
- 1 pound oxtail (or beef shank)
- 8 ounces ground chuck (80% lean ground beef)
- 1 large onion, peeled and halved
- 1 large carrot, peeled and halved
- 1 stalk of celery, halved
- 1 parmesan rind (optional)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (1 teaspoon table salt)
- 2 quarts of water
- 12 ounces tortellini (frozen, fresh, or dried)
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
1. Make the brodo
Put all the brodo ingredients in the pressure cooker pot. Lock the lid, bring the pressure cooker up to high pressure, and cook for 45 minutes at high pressure (55 minutes in an electric pressure cooker). Let the pressure come down naturally for 15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure. Remove as much of the solids from the pot as possible using a slotted spoon, then strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer.
2. Cook the tortellini
Wipe the inside of the pressure cooker pot clean. Pour the broth back into the pressure cooker pot and bring to a simmer over high heat. Add the tortellini and cook according to pacakge instructions. Taste the broth, and season to taste, adding more salt if needed. Serve, sprinkling the grated parmesan cheese on top at the table.
- No pressure cooker? No worries – but make sure you have some time.
- On the stovetop, do step 1 in a large pot. Bring the broth to a simmer, then move the pot to a preheated 200°F oven and bake for four to six hours, uncovered. Remove from the oven, strain the broth, then pour the broth back into the pot and move to the stovetop to cook the tortellini.
- Or, do step 1 in a slow cooker – put everything in the crock, and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Strain the broth, then put it in a pot on the stove to cook the tortellini.
- Don't forget to season to taste! The broth will taste flat without enough salt. You'd be surprised how much salt you need to season two quarts of water. Add salt until the flavor of the broth changes, from flat and boring to a little sweet and full of body. I usually add another teaspoon or two of kosher salt (1/2 to 1 teaspoon of table salt) when I'm tasting. (Oh, and a splash of balsamic vinegar, while cheating, adds a nice touch of acid to the broth.)
- Make ahead: The broth will come out clearer if you make the broth the day before, refrigerate the broth overnight, and skim off the layer of fat that congeals on the surface. Bring the stock back to a boil before starting step 2.
- Extra finesse: If you want the clearest broth, combine making the stock ahead with blanching the chicken wings and oxtail. Put the wings and oxtail in a medium pot, barely cover them with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately drain the meat, rinse with cold water to remove any attached scum, and then continue with step 1. Then, use the "make ahead" option to skim the fat from the top of the broth.
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Ryan Getzlaf gave the Ducks a 2-1 lead, converting a pass from Chris Pronger while the Ducks were skating on a power play to score his second goal of the postseason at 11:03. Up until that point, the Stars had out shot the Ducks 11-3 in the period. The Ducks took three shots while the Stars Mark Fistric sat in the penalty box.
But Loui Ericksson, who has two goals and two assists in this series, had two chances to break the tie and put the stars on top. One time he skated alone in front of the Ducks' goal but Jean-Sebastien Giguere took away Eriksson's angle, forcing the Stars' left wing to shoot the puck wide of the net.
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- Mr. Nguyen Tan DungThe Honorable Prime Minister of Vietnam
Stop the eviction of Animals Asia's bear rescue center
Animals Asia and their mission to end bear farming, is an issue that is very important to me. I have spent the better part of 7 years working to help raise awareness and funding for this very worthy cause. And now the unthinkable is happening. The director of the Tam Dao National Park in Vietnam, where Animals Asia has their sanctuary, is trying to evict them. It seems that the park director, Mr Tien has been pressuring Animals Asia to relinquish the land since April 2011. It is believed that he intends to hand it over to a stock company, in which his daughter has an investment. Despite the blatant corruption, Mr. Tien's campaign has been so successful that the order to finalize the eviction is currently sitting on the Prime Minister's desk awaiting his signature. So time is of the essence! Please read the information that I've copied below and TAKE ACTION. We need to have the Prime Minister's desk flooded with our emails and letters pressuring him to make the right decision and to honor his commitment to Animals Asia.
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Stop the eviction of Animals Asia's Vietnam bear rescue center
October 10, 2012
The Honorable Prime Minister
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Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung
Dear Honorable Prime Minister,
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Asia to end bear bile farming.
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Clay Aiken Recalls LeAnn Rimes Trumping His Nashville Dream
Since placing second on 'American Idol' back in 2003, Clay Aiken has been making a big name for himself in the pop world, but was he really meant for country?
Rather than working with modern Top 40 material on his latest album, 'Tried and True,' the singer delved into classic tunes from the '50s, many of which his mother encouraged him to perform before he was famous. One album track in particular stands out to him: 'Unchained Melody,' written in 1955 but made a hit again when LeAnn Rimes covered it in 1997.
"'Unchained Melody' was a song that my mom always wanted me to sing. She always dreamed I would record it and be a big star because of it and go to Nashville and make it a big hit," Clay tells The Boot. "And then LeAnn Rimes did the same song and recorded it, and had a big hit with it, so there went that dream! [laughs]"
Clay clearly paved his own way despite missing out on a Nashville-born career, but LeAnn isn't the only country connection that he has. Thanks to his mom, a music lover who often sang to him and was even in a local band during Clay's childhood, he was introduced to a lot of the standards that he wound up recording for 'Tried and True.' Besides his 'Unchained Melody' story, Clay also attaches early family memories to Conway Twitty's 1958 single, 'It's Only Make Believe.'
"My mother also loved country music, so Conway Twitty was somebody that I remember specifically going to visit his house in Nashville, on the Nashville home tour. 'Only Make Believe' has a special place [to me], simply knowing that's where we went on vacation when I was younger," Clay says.
As for his musical influence on his own son, two-year-old Parker, Clay tells Popeater, "For the most part, around the house, we don't have that much music playing. For some reason, I'm nervous to sing for him … My son doesn't like to listen to me sing, but he enjoys listening to other people sing. Maybe kids just don't like to hear their parents, ever! When they're teenagers they don't want to hear them, when they're babies they don't want to hear them sing. Maybe it's just a genetic thing."
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