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Following her claim that she would've strangled Nicki Minaj if she was Mariah Carey, Stevie Nicks has issued an apology to Minaj. Nicks had commented on Minaj and Mariah Carey's well-publicized feud on the set of Fox's American Idol, telling The Daily Beast: "How dare this little girl. . . If I had been Mariah I would have walked over to Nicki and strangled her to death right there. I would have killed her in front of all those people and had to go to jail for it."
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Grand Theft Auto 5 review: great, not grand
Like the real world city of Los Angeles that inspired it, Grand Theft Auto 5 can be summed up with one word: sprawling. Three main characters! A massive open world! Underwater missions! In terms of sheer size, Rockstar's latest is certain its greatest. Yet, the core game design has not changed much from the early PS2 days. Despite its rebel persona, Rockstar has produced a sequel that is extremely likable and, for the most part, fairly safe.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is easily more likable than its predecessor, striking a better, more consistent tone than GTA4. Whereas Liberty City shifted jarringly from dire seriousness to slapstick, GTA5 is largely a purely fun, interweaving story of reluctant friendship amid shady activities. The three main characters--Franklin, Michael, and Trevor--feel like flesh-and-blood people. I may not want to have a drink with them, but a cooler version of me could. Every character is sympathetic--even Trevor, in his own bizarre way. However, Rockstar isn't quite able to keep the tone consistent throughout the 30 hour adventure, especially when trying too hard to be poignant. The three main characters also occasionally veer out-of-character in service of advancing the plot, and the NPCs remain dull stereotypes.
As is typical for any sequel, Rockstar attempts to improve the gameplay systems. In particular, driving has never felt more natural. Each vehicle carries its own sense of weight and momentum. The personalized cars for each character are a nice touch as well, and I got a kick out of customizing their respective rides. Part of the thrill of a GTA game has always been weaving through traffic at high speeds, and Los Santos affords plenty of opportunity.
Shooting plays an equally large role in GTA5. And while the experience is improved, it's nonetheless serviceable at best. Shooting suffers from an overload of options that aren't mapped in any intuitive way, and the aiming shifts wildly in quality depending on your auto-assist setting. That leaves gunplay firmly in no-mans-land: too difficult without the assist but too automated with it. I left it on, and got used to winning confrontations by merely squeezing the left trigger and then the right a split-second later. Aim, pop, repeat.
Unfortunately, mission design also leaves wanting, steering players away from the freedom afforded by an open-world sandbox. Outside of heists, most missions don't allow any freedom on how to achieve them. Instead of giving you a general goal and letting you find the right tools to do it somewhere in Los Santos, each of them have you follow a tightly gated series of checks. The checkpoints guide you through Rockstar's carefully-engineered set pieces. While I understand the desire to show them off, too often player agency has been sacrificed. Anytime I veered from the path with a creative solution, I felt like I was getting my hand slapped. "We made this really cool, do it right!"
And as beautifully rendered as it may be, the world doesn't offer much substance beyond playing dress-up or engaging in a handful of mini-games. Additions like robbing gas stations or playing with the stock market are interesting, but they're minor diversions. The heists could have been a major differentiation, but they're far too binary, and then guided once you pick a path. I never felt like I was really planning a heist myself, and the choice of hired goons barely seemed to make a difference.
Despite its relative infancy, Grand Theft Auto Online shows a glimmer of making good on a true open-world adventure. The addition of other human players to the world makes it a much more dangerous and engaging place to spend time. Los Santos is essentially a gigantic lobby system that houses various instanced matches, and simply roaming the city itself is a fun way to spend some time whilst waiting for friends. Whenever I need to make some cash but don't feel like getting into a match, I'll rob one of the stores that dots the landscape and try to outrun the cops.
GTA Online is at its most fun when players take advantage of the flexibility offered by the world. A fight isn't limited to guns after all, and I've had more than one opportunity to surprise opponents by running them over, or just sending a car flying in their direction after bailing out. Last Man Standing--an extremely dangerous single-life twist on traditional deathmatch--is especially compelling due to how varied your tools of death are.
Grand Theft Auto Online gives us an idea of where open-world gaming could go next. However, the single player adventure simply aspires to being an excellent Grand Theft Auto game, falling short of genre-defining. I hoped for a bigger shake-up, something that would reclaim GTA's role as the leader in genre innovation. Like the real-world Los Angeles, GTA5 is a massive, beautiful thing--guaranteed to leave an impression, no matter how fleeting. [8]
This review is based on retail PS3 code provided by the publisher. Grand Theft Auto 5 is now available on PS3 and Xbox 360 at retail. It is also now available on PlayStation Network for $59.99. The game is rated M.
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Sponsors are promising to revamp it and the Synder administration is telling FOX2 political correspondent Tim Skubick it is willing to revisit the gun issue.
The governor vetoed the original guns in schools legislation because the proposal did not allow schools, day care centers, hospitals and sports facilities to opt out of the law to ban guns. But a conservative senator promises to reintroduce the measure next week with some changes that he hopes the governor will sign.
Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley says the conversation could be opened again to accommodate the reasons the governor vetoed it in the first place.
The killing of students in that Connecticut school still hangs over this debate, but Senator Mike Green the sponsor says his bill could have saved lives had the principal had a weapon. "The principal who threw herself at the gun guy, that fixed nothing except it killed her. Why not let her stand twenty feet away from him, pull out a gun and shoot the guy? She'd had a better chance and she would have saved a whole lot of kids" Green said.
But Democrat Rebekah Warren grimaced when she was told about Green's theory. She said, "I don't think we want to turn our teachers into armed guards. They are there to teach our kids and the idea that we want to send our school personnel in the schools with guns is very scary to me" Warren said.
Meanwhile a senate committee has voted to exempt guns made in Michigan from any new federal laws to control weapons. Senator Green argues that is the right thing to do, too. "We're a sovereign state and why do we have to do every stinking little thing that the federal government tells us to do?" he said.
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Can Valacyclovir Delay the Need for Initiation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Treatment in HIV-infected Individuals With Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2? (VALIDATE)
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The purpose of this study is to determine whether medication to suppress herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection can slow the rate of HIV disease progression and delay the need for initiating HAART in HIV, HSV-2 co-infected individuals.
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Drug: valacyclovir
Drug: Placebo
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Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|VALacyclovir In Delaying Antiretroviral Treatment Entry
- Time from baseline until reaching the primary endpoint, a composite of either a CD4 cell count ≤350 cells/mm3 measured on two consecutive occasions at least 1 month apart, or initiation of HAART for any reason, whichever occurs first. [ Time Frame: 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Annual rate of change in CD4 count, calculated as the slope of patients' CD4 count change / time [ Time Frame: 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Annual rate of change in the CD4 cell count percentage, calculated as the slope of the patient's CD4 count percentage change over time [ Time Frame: 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Log10 plasma HIV viral load [ Time Frame: 12, 24 and 36 months of follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Treatment-emergent adverse events and laboratory abnormalities [ Time Frame: 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- Frequency of episodes of HSV reactivations at any anatomic site [ Time Frame: 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Proportion of microbiologically confirmed flares of HSV during the trial that are caused by laboratory-confirmed acyclovir-resistant HSV [ Time Frame: 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Quality of life [ Time Frame: 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has drastically reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection, and transformed HIV from an invariably fatal disease into a manageable, chronic condition. However, the inconvenience, high cost, potential side effects, and significant risk of developing drug-resistant HIV associated with taking daily, lifelong HAART make the potential delay of HAART initiation an extremely desirable goal for HIV-infected individuals.
Suppression of herpes simplex virus (HSV)-2 co-infection may provide a novel therapeutic strategy for achieving this goal. HSV-2 is among the most common co-infections seen in persons infected with HIV, with rates of up to 52-95%. This co-infection is associated with increased blood levels of HIV, a major predictor of HIV disease progression, even when the person has no herpes symptoms. Medications such as valacyclovir that suppress herpes can also decrease blood levels of HIV, but the potential long-term clinical benefits of this drug have not been adequately studied. It is thus hypothesized that valacyclovir could slow HIV disease progression and prolong the period of time before a co-infected person needs to initiate HAART. This research has been designed to answer this important question through a randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre clinical trial.
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|December 22, 2010
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|Canada: Health Canada
Keywords provided by University Health Network, Toronto:
Herpes simplex virus type 2
Genital herpes
Treatment Naive
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HIV Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Communicable Diseases
Herpes Simplex
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
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Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
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Slow Virus Diseases
Herpesviridae Infections
DNA Virus Infections
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Sunday is Mother's Day. A lot of times, the go-to move for families is to cook their mom breakfast. Potentially, it can be served in bed. Otherwise a table works just fine.
The effort leads to appreciation of Mom, and something that's out of the normal for that special lady is making her an omelet.
But there is a technique to pulling this off. Remember, it's not scrambled eggs. If it's done wrong, however, that's what you'll end up getting.
Let's start with the basic omelet recipe, which will help sharpen up your skills. A couple things to note: I prefer cracking my eggs on a flat surface, as opposed to the edge of your mixing bowl. I find that leads to fewer shells ending up in your mixture.
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Third, a good rubber spatula is vital. It can be used in many different recipes, so if you don't have a good one, now is the time to go buy one.
The second recipe is for a Western Omelet. While it's a basic omelet with ham, bell peppers and onions, the flavor combination is a big hit. Remember, as with any recipe, you can adjust the additions to your personal tastes. You could use sausage, bacon or chicken for the protein, and whatever other vegetables you might have on-hand in the meal.
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Whatever you try and make for Mom, be sure to remember that the effort and thought going into the meal is nearly as important as the taste. That is, unless, you either burn the food or destroy the kitchen. At which point, you're on your own!
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A Guide To Choosing The Right Sex Toys For Your Personal Preferences
We have a simple mission here at www.luxetoys.co.au - we want to provide the very best adult toys of all shapes and sizes to buyers with all kinds of needs and desires so that they can have the best experience possible. This objective means that we therefore have a large range of interesting products available for men, women and couples; however, we also realise how daunting this selection can be for first timers who are unsure of what is it they are actually looking for. We appreciate that every consumer has their own concerns about these products and their own personal sexual preferences and hopefully this guide can make choosing your next adult toy less confusing and more enjoyable.
Which is the best sex toy?
We have put this question first because it is actually the wrong one to ask. There is no single, ideal toy; there may be products and brands that sell really well and come highly recommended by other users but this doesn't mean that they are going to be the best choice for you. Erotic toys are not just phallic looking dildos to be used for penetration. Instead, it is best to think of them as an eager-to-please substitute for a man and to think about what you really want from sex because there is sure to be a model that can deliver. If you are one of the many women that prefers foreplay and oral clitoral stimulation instead of vaginal penetration, then focus on the options of toys available for this zone. The important thing is to listen to your personal desires and work around them while carefully browsing the different styles and shapes of toys available.
Generally speaking, the main thing you will want to consider is which type of toy will create the type of orgasm that you desire. For women; the choice will be based around either a clitoral or a g-spot type of orgasm. These are the two main types, and women will have different preferences as to which one they prefer. Based on this preference you will want to buy the the correct toy to achieve that type of orgasm. For example, a g-spot toy will provide you with orgasms in that area, and a clitoral toy will take care of orgasms to that area. Some women even prefer to pleasure both of these areas simultaneously, and that's where a rabbit vibe will help you out the most.
The selection of different styles and designs is vast. What else can I do to choose between them?
Looking at designs that are aesthetically pleasing is a great start. There is a stereotypical image of the dildo in the media that filters into the backs of our minds where they are just big, plastic phalluses that are designed for a realistic look and deep penetration. While these versions are available, they are not always that appealing because, in all honesty, the male member is useful but it is not the prettiest of sights. This is where modern sex products differ; some of them are beautiful objects in pretty shades of aqua, lilac and other colours with smooth, sleek shapes that you can instantly imagine will feel good inside of you. Look at the size and shape and think about what you are willing to handle. Which of these objects would you enjoy taking out of a case and treasure like a loyal friend?
In addition to the aesthetics of your new toy, you will also want to consider its functionality. This means being aware of what type of motor is found in the toy; is it a single or a dual motor? You will also want to consider the various vibration modes or patterns that come with it - some have only a few patterns, whereas others have up to ten patterns to choose from. Speed settings are another thing to consider as well, and it is generally advised to buy a toy that has multiple speed settings so you can experiment with which one works perfectly for your own needs. Remember, what works for one person may not necessarily work for another.
Why are there so many materials to choose from? Which is the best?
The range of materials used in these products has developed greatly as new designs have been made and – to use that stereotypical image again – it is about far more than rubbery plastic and rigid mouldings these days. One of the most popular choices is silicone because it is more supple and offers a much nicer sensation; plastic, metal and glass all make contact with you where it counts but silicone can feel like a soft touch. Metal and glass also have their benefits though because some say that the weight to them gives them a more substantial feel and they often glide more smoothly, meaning less lubrication is required.
At LuxeToys we are very conscious of the materials that these products are made from, and at the end of the day, what substances that are in the product are also what we are putting into our bodies by way of insertion. It makes sense to only buy products that are completely safe to use and are made from approved or "body safe" materials, such as medical grade silicone. You can be assured that all of the products that we stock on our online store are made from completely safe materials for our customers to use.
What is the difference between dildos and vibrators?
This is a good question to ask because there is an important distinction and buyers that just assume they are the same thing could be quickly disappointed if they buy the wrong one. Dildos tend to be inanimate substitutions that are designed to be used for vaginal penetration; vibrators, on the other hand, can be used for the same purpose yet have the additional function of vibrations to stimulate your most sensitive area in a different way. Some can be quite basic with simple high and low settings to increase the intensity at your own pace but others offer a variety of patterns and waves to add something new to the sequence.
Most customers will be interested in purchasing a toy that vibrates as it makes the whole process of achieving an orgasm a whole lot easier - the battery and motors in the toys make the whole experience a "less manual" affair.
Why are there such vast differences in the size and shapes of these vibrating toys? Do they have different purposes?
This goes back to idea that every one has different needs and desires in the bedroom and that there is more to sex than just intercourse. Despite what men are constantly led to believe, bigger is not always better and while some of the larger options will please a lot of women through G-spot, and potentially even A-spot stimulation, the smaller options are just as specialised at giving great orgasms. Many of these smaller examples are ergonomically-designed clitoral stimulators – the flat, tactile silicone heads as soft as a tongue with the ideal surface area. Of course there are also the strange, curved contraptions that say "why choose!" and offer the best of both worlds. Again this does not necessary mean they are better, simultaneous stimulation like this could be too much for a first-time choice.
Aren't vibrators loud? How can I be sure that I'm not buying something that it too noisy?
This is a common concern with any vibrating model because it is harder to get lost in the moment if you are concerned about what your housemate can hear through the walls. These models are getting quieter but it is always a good idea to check the specification for information on the settings and the motor – if it says "whisper quiet" then it should be fine. Additionally, it never hurts to read user reviews of these products to hear about real experiences.
At LuxeToys we are aware that no customer wants a toy that makes loud vibrating noises, so that's why every product on sale has been approved by our specialist team to ensure that they are not only great quality products, but exceptionally quiet to use as well.
What if I want to be a little more adventurous and want to play without some adult toys outside of the bedroom? What other factors should I be looking at?
This is a great aspect to consider because, just like sex itself, there are far more places to play than in bed and it never hurts to be adventurous. Waterproof models are becoming more popular for use in the shower or bath and silicone models and vibrators will say in the product description if they are safe for use in this capacity. Additionally, more toys are becoming portable for greater fun on the road. A lonely business trip is a lot less lonely with one of these friends so look at size, the battery life and the presence of a compact charging unit and discreet travel cases.
Couple's massagers are also very popular and allow for plenty of adventures away from the bedroom. The woman can wear the vibrating component of these toys while the man can control the pattern and intensity of the vibrations. We have heard from customers who have done this while dinning out at fancy restaurants, and the male partner controls the orgasms that his female partner receives. Who needs dessert when you've got that!
The products list mentions products for men and couples. What adult toys are available for us both to enjoy?
Some dildos and vibrating toys are specially designed for the female form, which is great for women, but there are other that have a more simplistic design that can be used on either sex. Some of the biggest brands around now have unisex options that are suitable for all couples – gay or straight – and this means the same great vibration options and materials no matter who you are. Other options include cock rings and female toys that come with a special, wireless control units. Women that like their partner to be in the dominant role can hand over all the controls and lie back with no idea about how intense things are about to get.
How much can we use these products and toys to experiment with our bodies and desires?
That is beauty of some of these unisex products and the great range of features and different materials that can be found these days; there really is something for everyone now and they let users experiment more freely on parts of their bodies they may consider quite so often during sex. Many adult toys can be enjoyed as a couple if you are open and keen to try things together and this can mean anything from anal play to simply testing vibrations on sensitive areas. Just remember to stay safe and hygienic, respect each others feelings and preferences and open your minds to the different options available.
At www.luxetoys.com.au we performed extensive market research with singles and couples to determine which toys were the most popular ones to use. In conduction with this, we spoke with numerous suppliers and manufacturers and hand selected only the best products and brands available to ensure that our customers only get the best selection. Although our product range may cost more than other types, they are all made from very reputable manufacturers and are of the highest quality. There is a big difference between buying a toy that has been built to do its job well, and buying a cheaper one that doesn't do what it's meant to do. With products like these it pays to spend more on something that will undoubtedly make a big difference. At the end of the day it is your orgasms that we are talking about, and wouldn't you want the best?
If you have any further questions regarding any of the products that we stock at our online store, then please feel free to pick up the telephone and give us a call on: 1800 007 991. Alternatively you can write to us at: LuxeToys, PO Box 4851, Prahran, Victoria, Australia, 3181. Or send us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com
Due to demand by customers, we have decided to provide additional buying information so that you can make the right purchase of your new toy:
So, what are sexual masturbation toys?
These toys are an exciting accessory whether using them with others or by yourself. There are a number of misconceptions that those who decide to stay abstinent are the only ones who use them, or those who don't have sexual partners, or by lesbians and gay men. The fact remains, masturbation toys are used by all kinds of people. Some decide to use them when they're by themselves while partners are away, or together with their sexual partners. Whatever you prefer, it is crucial that you understand the best way to clean the toys if you decide to share them and the best way to avoid transferring any diseases.
They can vary from toys that vibrate and tickle, to various products which can be inserted into the vagina or anus. Take a look at our variety of toys to find out more on what is out there and how you can best use them.
How can you introduce them to your partner?
You may find that it's not easy to convey your sexual desires, particularly when you are wanting to bring something new into the relationship. Open communication and truthfulness are the most effective strategies for speaking with sexual partners. Your partner must understand where you are coming from, what you are thinking about doing, and their borders will be respected by you to allow this healthy and pleasurable element of your relationship to take off.
What is the best method of using them for maximum pleasure?
Before using your new adult toy make sure you inspect it first; this includes any jagged edges, rips in the surface material, or any other obvious faults or imperfections. Lube is an excellent means to help improve the effectiveness and the enjoyment of any adult toys. It's best to check with us which lubricant is the most ideal for, or simply follow any specific directions that have been outlined within the toy's manual. For instance, silicone lubricants can damage and deteriorate the surface layer of silicone toys after prolonged use. Flavored lubes are not preferred as the sugar content may interfere with the harmony of a woman's pH, which may cause yeast infections.
If planning on sharing your toys; including butt plugs, dildos, and vibrators, use dental dams and condoms to assist in preventing the chance of catching germs. Be sure to use another condom or dental dam, if changing the toy to someone else. Be aware; soap is ineffective for removing viruses or bacteria on the toy. Do not add any masturbation toys into the vagina or the mouth if it's been used without adequately being cleaned correctly or without a condom in the anus. Trust is a huge element if you're using your erotic toys together with a sexual partner. If you would like to try it for the first time, try to relax and if desired use some lubricant to make the experience more pleasant.
What is the easiest way of using your new toy?
Appropriate cleaning of your new toy is important to prevent transmission or bacterial infection. It's also crucial to be remove sperm which will be on the toy before, if you would like to prevent pregnancy. It is important to follow the instructions and directions very carefully. If you feel that cleaning the toy correctly would be too difficult or overly time consuming for you, consider purchasing another toy. The information supplied below gives an overall summary for cleaning different kinds of sexual products and is not meant to replace the directions of the maker.
For cleaning toys make sure that you pay extra attention to the instructions, as this is the most fundamental thing to your health. Never submerge electric parts in water unless they are waterproof.
Cleaning nonporous materials: stainless steel, glass, tough plastic, and silicone:
Glass: Wash glass toys with water and soap. Pyrex toys are dishwasher safe. But try not to expose glass to excessive temperatures.
Stainless Steel: If there aren't any electric parts you have 3 choices: Boil or soak for 10 minutes in a bleach-water solution (50:50 ratio), or put this in the dishwasher.
Tough Plastic: Clean with water and antibacterial soap. Don't boil.
Silicone: Tend not to boil because you are going to destroy the vibrator mechanism.
Cleaning porous materials: nylon, rubber, vinyl, cyberskin, and leather:
Rubber materials: Rubber substances are porous and hard to clean. Moreover, their composition isn't always understood or may include phthalates, substances which have been demonstrated to be dangerous for your health. Therefore, it is suggested to use condoms with these kinds of toys.
Cyberskin is porous and soft, frequently used for dildos. Wash vinyl and cyberskin toys finely with warm water just. Air dry and powder a little number to keep them from becoming tacky.
Leather: Wipe leather products with leather cleaner or with a damp, soapy cloth. Tend not to soak leather. You may recondition your plaything using a leather conditioner. Protect metal parts by applying a coating.
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A Sarasota woman claims she found an unexpected and unappetizing surprise inside her purchase from Publix.
She claims she found the skull of a bird inside a package of frozen spinach bought from the popular grocery store, and what's worse is that she says she found it after she and some of her friends had eaten some of the spinach.
In a statement to FOX 13, Publix said it is investigating what Madeline Brogan found.
She said she was making appetizers for a New Year's Eve party and microwaved the bag of spinach and drained it.
She said she found one big chunk and figured it was a stem or something still frozen, so she put it aside in the sink, moving on with the appetizer and her party.
To her horror the next day, she said she discovered what really was in the sink.
"I picked it up and started pulling the spinach off it and realized there were two eyeholes, and it was a little skull," she said. "I ate that eye, or someone did."
For reference, the skull is pictured next to a toothpick. It's very small, about the size of a quarter.
Publix said this to us:
"We did receive communication from the customer through our customer care department, which was shared with our corporate quality assurance team. They are working through the details with the customer and the supplier. We have not received any additional complaints and believe this is an isolated incident."
She said Publix offered to refund the price of the spinach, and she said she doesn't want anything from them.
Brogan said she's not mad. She's just worried about where the rest of the bird may be and wants to make sure they take this kind of thing seriously.
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This twin pack of underwired sports bras by Intimate Solutions is a great value pick for your workout wardrobe.
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Brightening up your workout wardrobe this padded sports bra by Intimates Solutions is perfect for keeping your keep fit look feminine, supportive and comfortable.
Padding to the cups not only gives you a natural rounded shape it also keeps you supported during sports activities. Padding combined with the elasticised underbust creates the ultimate support for medium impact sports such as power walking and gym sessions. Contrast blue trims add a sports luxe appeal to this top making it great to coordinate with. An adjustable back fastening provides a personalised fit for a comfortable and confident finish.
Wear this sports bra under a blue fitted tank top with slim fit running tights and a bright pair of blue trim trainers for a coordinated workout look.
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Shock Absorber Sports Bra – Run
If you want to be truly comfortable while you exercise or play sports, you need a garment like this Shock Absorber sports bra.
This is a sports bra that's designed specifically to work with you while you're running. It provides total support and friction free comfort, with wide padded non-slip straps and moisture-wicking advance sports performance fabrics.
A good sports bra is essential for any sports activity, whatever your cup size. Shock Absorber sports bras use unique scientific and technological research so that every thread, stitch and contour is designed to provide the best possible support and comfort.
Indeed, a 2009 study by the University of Portsmouth found that wearing a Shock Absorber sports bra can reduce breast movement by up to 78%.
No wonder Shock Absorber sports bras won Best Sports Bra Award from Women's Fitness in 2011.
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To get the most from your fitness or exercise regime, you need a good selection of sports bras. This twin pack from Intimate Solutions features two pairs of a great value underwired sports bra.
The underwiring provides added support with smooth seamless moulded cups for a flattering shape.
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A good sports bra is as crucial to sports performance as a good pair of trainers – and this Freya sports bra is an excellent option.
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We all know how key a good sports bra is to enjoying comfortable sports performance. And this Panache sports bra with underwire is as good as it gets.
It's a 5 star-rated sports bra that's designed to reduce bounce by up to 83%. Panache have used moulded seam-free inner cups and breathable outer fabric for the ultimate in comfort too. The underwire of this sports bra is silicon encased; this means it won't dig in, and nor will the wide padded straps.
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As I grow older, I say it with increasing frequency - "I guess my dad isn't full of it." It's a natural consequence of growing older and perpetuating the human cycle - we realize that our parents really did do a decent job, and all the stuff with which they filled our heads was pretty solid, or at least well intentioned B.S.
I've always said that one of the greatest disservices parents provide their children is the utterance of the phrase, "You can do anything you put your mind to." It's a fantastic tutorial in perseverance and hope, and I'm not disavowing the utility in its use, but there comes a time in a kid's growth when I feel like it's a better strategy to invoke a more realistic approach. I know how that sounds, but look at it this way: American Idol's blooper reel is filled with kids whose folks told them (well into adolescence) that they could do anything they put their minds to. At some point, an individual is better served with the truth.
Personally, I always wanted to be a professional baseball player. I spent hours in the basement of our home swinging a bat in the mirror so as to perfect my form, create the perfect muscle memory, and make, as my father referenced it, the bat a wand in my hand. I played catch constantly to strengthen my arm. I fielded countless ground balls off the bat of my old man. It worked in that I was a very good ball player into high school. But by about 16 it was clear that the scouts weren't a'knockin' at the ol' Vitrano homestead any time soon. Translation: I didn't have it .
I still play baseball, now in rec league softball form. I still try to knock the cover off the ball, but now in possession of the wisdom that, despite what my father told me, it's not possible to knock the cover off the ball except in the movies.
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I've been using the fresh basil in almost everything. I definitely think it's worth it to buy fresh herbs if you can. I spent $2.99 on a package last week and it has served me well. At first, I didn't think I would "splurge" like that, but in reality it is not a splurge. It allows me to take a dish that would be mundane and turn it into something really special. I feel the same way about cilantro. I don't ever see myself not using fresh herbs.
I am almost out of my kale, but still have cabbage left for greens... but will definitely need to make a store run tomorrow or the next day.
I have been eating a lot less tofu than I used to. Tofu is around $2.29-$2.99/lb in my town (Trader Joes is over an hour away) and it is really easy for us to kill off a pound in one meal. I am thinking of getting a tofu press and making my own.. I have soybeans and a soymilk maker, but I really don't want to shell out the money for the box and starter. I guess we'll just eat tofu less for now. (I am NOT one who believes that tofu is a bad food and I really have no interest in people leaving me comments on the evils of soy thank you very much!)
The pound of kidney beans just keeps on giving! I pureed the leftover Smoky Kidney Bean stew and threw it in the freezer like I said I was going to do.. it worked beautifully just like refried beans would have in the bake. I also thawed some salsa to top it off. The final sauce was some thinned out sun dried tomato cream sauce mixed with salsa, vegenaise, lime juice and cilantro. I have one large piece leftover. My oldest son ate half the pan for dinner last night!
I have to say, sometimes I really miss having a microwave. It's very difficult to heat up leftovers like this on the stove. I don't have a toaster oven anymore and I refuse to turn my big oven on for something so small! It's part of the reason I haven't been making more casserole/lasagna type dishes. Maybe I'll turn the leftovers into enchilada burgers! lol..
When I worked at Blue Moon the running joke when we had leftovers or food that needed to be used was, "Melody will make a burger out of it." I did and people loved my burgers there!
Not pictured are a lot of raw kale/sprout/cabbage salad.. I make a big batch in the morning and eat a bit with each meal.
Must get to the store! I am sooooo low on greens!
Oh.. I almost forgot.. I received some some Mother Sourdough from Bazu!! Thank you Bazu!
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NATO focuses on Afghanistan
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Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio has publicly stated he is definitely considering two men for police commissioner to replace Raymond Kelly.
One of them is Bill Bratton, who was police commissioner from 1994 to 1996 and the architect of the initial big drop in crime in New York City. He has since headed the Los Angeles Police Department. He worked with a monitor there, overseeing his department, just as he might have to here in January under new laws.
The second definite possibility is Chief of Department Philip Banks III, currently number three in the NYPD. He is the son a police officer and respected in the department.
Michael Palladino, the president of the union that represents detectives confirmed these two names. He said that whoever becomes the new commissioner will face a tough job as the department faces many challenges. Palladino added that 5,000 of the city's police officers will be eligible for retirement in January and that all officers haven't had a new contract for several years.
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Those who have worked with de Blasio before said he will definitely choose a police commissioner who agrees with the mayor-elect's stop-and-frisk policy, probably someone along the line of his affirmative action beliefs and someone he personally gets along with.
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Sines, Portugal Bike Tours - SW Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park extends itself along the Portuguese coast and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. This SW landscape is 300 million years old and it is one of the most preserved landscapes all over Europe. Hybrid Bike tour.
Pontinha, Portugal Bike Tours - Camino de Santiago is a tour that is different from all the other PortugalBike Tours. We follow the way to Santiago de Compostela, a city located in the north of Spain. This way is very mystic, full of positive energy, of belief and of faith.
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Burpees are as rewardingly painful as planks and even more effective in improving cardiovascular health! They require a squat, a jump, a push-up, another jump, a squat, and yet another explosive jump. Experts say, 20 burpees equates to more than 20 air squats, 20 push-ups, and 20 jumping jacks, taking the body through a very full range of motion requiring a lot of oxygen in a short period of time.
And, best of allthey can be done in the comfort of your own living room!
Heres the six movements of the burpee as its most commonly done:
1. Bend over or squat down and place your hands on the floor in front of you, just outside of your feet.
2. Jump both feet back so that youre now inplankposition.
3. Drop to a push-upyour chest should touch the floor. (You can also drop to your knees here, which makes the impending push-up easier.)
4. Push up to return to plank position (this can be a strict push-up, a push-up from the knees, or not a push-up at all (i.e., just push yourself up from the ground as you would if you werent working out)your choice).
5. Jump the feet back in toward the hands.
6. Explosively jump into the air, reaching your arms straight overhead.
Heres some tricks I use to push through multiple reps:
1. Pace, Dont Rest. Once you stop, its harder to get started again.
2. Feet before hands. Shoot your legs back before your hands hit the ground.
3. Turn on robot mode. Stop dreading how many you have left! Steadily count as you goput it in autopilot
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Savannah's film office director has been suspended over complaints regarding the upcoming production of "SpongeBob 2 The Movie."
A city memo accuses Film Services Director Jay Self of failing to properly plan and manage arrangements for filming of the movie. It cites complaints about Self's role from local businesses, the state of Georgia and the Savannah Economic Development Authority.
The Sept. 23 memo, from Self's boss Joseph Shearouse, was obtained by WTOC-TV. The memo also states that Self was told in August that his job was in jeopardy.
Self is appealing the suspension, which is expected be reviewed this week by City Manager Stephanie Cutter.
The Savannah Morning News reports that storefronts along Broughton Street were recently painted to resemble a seaside community in preparation for filming through November.
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Acceptances for this program have been completed. Please check back in September in order to apply for the GRI 2015 Summer Dissertation Writing Workshops. Any submissions sent before then will be disregarded.
Doctoral students in any discipline and in the advanced stages of dissertation writing are eligible to apply to summer intensive dissertation-writing workshops, to be held at the Berlin, Florence, London, and Washington DC institutes in the summer of 2014. Each site will be able to host an average of six doctoral students for a period of six weeks. It is possible that one of these workshops will be discipline-specific. If so, applicants will be notified when it is decided. In the meantime, students from all fields and disciplines are welcome to apply to all workshops. The 2014 Summer Dissertation Workshops will begin June 14 and end July 26, 2014.
Participants in the summer dissertation program will have their travel and their housing provided. NYU will also provide (wherever possible) a meal plan. When this is not possible, a $50 per diem will be provided to defray this cost. On-site, participants will have shared office space and will enjoy modest administrative support during the course of the summer program. Participants in the dissertation workshops will be required to be in full-time residence (without the interruption of family or friends), and to commit to work intensively and exclusively on the writing of their dissertations over the course of the program. A faculty advisor will be on-site to provide general advice (and moral support), but students are expected to be in the final write-up stages and thus not need any topic-specific research support.
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The grass is turning green, the days are getting longer and the nights are getting warmer. That not only means lawn mowing, baseball and cookouts, it also means Summer Camp at Pondera Retreat and Conference Center is just around the corner.
This year Peak Kids Camp is excited to welcome back James Wagstaff from North Metro Church in Thornton, as our camp pastor. James has an excitement about him that the children really connect to. We are learning about obedience and how to be "Plugged in" so we can be obedient. Also for the first time at Peak Kids Camp, Scott Iken and his family from Calvary Littleton will be leading us in worship!Read more →


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Events at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Blues, Brews & BBQ Sunday Brunch
Chill-out poolside to the relaxing vibe of live blues as our chefs serve right from the grill to your plate.
Whether you have a taste for grilled salmon and sushi; bbq ribs and burgers; seasonal vegetarian plates; a custom egg frittata, or decadent pastries and deserts, you can find your flavor or have one specially made for you.
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No problem guys! I'm laughing my ass off over here. This has to be one the dorkiest things I've done a long time.
If you were dorky so were we ... I love that we all cared too much!
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"Any idiot can face a crisis; it is this day-to-day living that wears you out." -Anton Chekhov
Awww...thanks for helping me guys. I appreciate it even though it didn't work.
I found my old Episcopalian pastor on FB. This guy rocks- never pushed me, never tried to talk me into religion. I did my senior job shadowing on him as kind of a joke (I'm sure he knew it) but ended up learning a lot and having a great time. I just loved him (he was also my close friend's dad). He voted in the gay bishop and the church basically turned their backs on him and he moved to another parish. I was so upset. Totally changed the dynamic of the church and I stopped going (not that I went for the religion, I just liked the people and I volunteered in the office a few days a week and helped with the music program). I remember he asked if I'd like to go to this program called Alpha. It was a program to learn about religion and we'd watch videos and then get into small groups and have discussions about that weeks topics. I would ALWAYS get into these heated arguments with everyone, but they always asked me back. I really felt like it was because they enjoyed it and liked me for me, not because they were trying to get me, you know? Anyway, it's just nice to "see" him again. He is a great man.
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That's cool, Bean; I miss the people I used to hang out with at church....well, I miss loads of people in the US. sigh.
The other night, I was bored, so I started randomly listening to stuff on itunes that I used to listen to with all my friends back in high school and that set me off in to floods of tears of missing family and friends. I just hate being here sometimes for the fact that no one here has known me my whole life.
I'm not normally a margarita person but I like that strawberry one, especially with chips and salsa....something about it tastes so good together (and their salsa to me is about as hot as I can get though DH doesn't think it's that hot LOL).
I literally just got done doing a workout. I really like the 10 minute solutions Kettlebell DVD. I can only do one segment right now but 10 minutes at my weight burns 200 calories. And really gets the heart rate up and doesn't irritate my knees too much. I tend to trip really easily (last time was Monday!) and fall on my knees. So while I haven't broke anything, my knees are a mess.
Oh and with moving in June, I want to be at least more flexible and stronger so that doesn't kill me. (and we are hiring someone to move the big stuff...my dad is just getting too old and out of shape for that and my bedroom stuff is solid wood and on the second floor).
I actually am glad I got some exercise in...feels nice afterwards. Especially since DH fell asleep at like 1pm and I have been watching things off the DVR pretty much day.
Gyms aren't great where I currently live....but I do miss swimming. It's the one thing I like doing and just don't anymore (grew up with a pool). I'm NOT about to swim in the icky river or local lakes because there are bugs and animals and stuff. DH isn't a swimmer at all so I'm not going to talk him into a pool at our house plus our summers aren't as hot and cold now that I'm even further up north. Only way I'm getting a pool is if we won the lottery and I could get an indoor one.
I do have a Wii Fit but only really use it to keep track of weight. Don't have bikes but even if we did, I probably wouldn't use it much. I haven't biked in about 16 years (since I was 15). I'm not an outdoors kind of person. I do want to try to have a garden next year though...will be too late after we move in to try to get one going this year.
I don't totally hate the DVD's or the gazelle we bought.....it's just a matter of talking myself into doing them. I would so much rather watch TV or be reading books or something. I would rather clean. LOL
and on the women only gym -- the only thing like that here is curves, and for only $4 more per month I can have access to a WHOLE lot more at the "gym".. Its actually a Family Recreation Center, and theres a pool, sauna, steam room, hot tubs, raquetball courts, tennis courts, ice rink, etc....
My dad is here this weekend and you probably remember he's a loose cannon. We went to a historical farm and he kept taking one or two of my children and running off. I swear, he runs away more than Ronin does! And he's irresponsible about it, so I feel obligated to keep up as much as I can to head off catastrophe and to see where he's going. So with one incident today he's jogging off away from us down a road past the horses, and the twins are racing with him, and then he veers off the path with just Ronin, to show him a tractor. Claire keeps running down the road and he doesn't notice that she's only 20 feet away from a section where cars are moving. I had to hold my belly, sprint, and shout "Stop Claire!" and luckily she had the good sense to stop. And then he used the bathroom at my house and pulled so much toilet paper off the roll that there were drifts of it on the floor. Who does that besides cats and toddlers?!? So I was trying really hard not to be annoyed at his carelessness all day, and as I was trying to boot him out of the house at baby bedtime tonight, he told me out of the blue he'd pay for the twins to go to preschool this Fall at a cost of $2500/month. Yeah. I felt pretty guilty for being annoyed.
Oh yeah, and my dad greeted me with a hug and "Boy, you're chubby!" and then asked me how much weight I'd gained. I told him I'd gained more than the recommended amount but my OB was fine with it. Then he asked again, and I confessed 50 pounds. He was shocked, and told me I didn't look it. I asked him what the chubby comment was about then, and I eventually figured out he was trying to express something about my changed appearance from last year, and probably just the fact that I'm very pregnant, but I still have no idea what he really meant. I do know he dislikes fat people and pregnant women, so I'm not completely willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Aw, Lydia; your dad sounds like a challenge. Dislikes fat people and pregnant ladies? That made me laugh; what about fat people and preggos is there not to like? Parents can be so challenging; that's probably why I only see mine once every 2 years. LOL.