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It's perhaps unfortunate that, for many, this film will represent the finale for two legendary actors - Robin Williams and Mickey Rooney.
Both reprise their roles in this final part of the franchise's very lucrative trilogy.
It's not the movie that shows them at their best, but at least they will be seen by millions.
Back in 2006 when the first 'Night at the Museum' film surfaced it seemed to be on a winner with its impressive cast and novel scenario of the exhibits all coming to life at night.
The second one in 2009 kept the pace up and this latest (and I'm presuming final) instalment keeps to the familiar formula which will delight many.
Personally I would have liked to have seen director of all three, Shawn Levy, take a few more risks. However, 'if it ain't broke...'
For those new to the franchise, Ben Stiller plays Larry Daley, the nightwatchman at the Museum of Natural History.
Over the films he has made close friends with the likes of Teddy Roosevelt (Williams), Attila the Hun (Patrick Gallagher), Jedediah (Owen Wilson) and Octavius (Steve Coogan).
This time the exhibits start to act weirdly and the icon that is the source of the magic is failing.
In an attempt to save his friends, Larry, along with the gang, travels to London and they have all kinds of adventures.
Rebel Wilson (Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect) has a decent role but sports a rather strange accent that meanders across the south of England.
A measure of the movie is that Dexter the monkey has some of the best moments and, in fact, has been the star across all three films.
For me, though, it was great to see Robin Williams for one last role.
It's easy to read too much into his performance but there are farewell lines towards the end that certainly brought a lump to the throat.
Film details: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) 97mins
Director: Shawn Levy
Starring: Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson
Screening courtesy of Horsham Capitol


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Halladay to have shoulder surgery
San Francisco, CA – Philadelphia Phillies starter Roy Halladay will undergo surgery on his ailing right shoulder to repair bone spurs, a partially torn rotator cuff and frayed labrum.
It is not yet known when he will have the procedure.
The announcement was made Wednesday after the two-time Cy Young Award winner met with Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles.
There is no timetable for Halladay's return, but he believes he'll pitch again this year.
Over seven outings this season, Halladay, who turns 36 next week, is 2-4 with an 8.65 ERA.


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Visiting Kyoto, it's hard to tell what century you're in. The former imperial capital of Japan has a dizzying mix of new and old, embracing the future while preserving the past. For tourists, it's a can't-miss city if you want to get a sense of both traditional and modern Japan.
The shinkansen, or bullet train, from Tokyo into the city was a quick and comfortable ride straight out of a science-fiction movie. The Kyoto Station was equally modern, with seemingly endless escalators and seemingly choreographed crowds of commuters rushing to the train platforms. Since our stop in Kyoto was short, we headed straight for the city's most famous sight: Kinkaku-ji.
Commonly known as the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, the Zen Buddhist temple is known for its pavilion covered in gold foil, but as you walk up to the gates, only the top of the gold phoenix peeks over the walls, offering a hint of what waits inside. The initial entry is magnificent, with a pond providing a mirrored reflection of the pavilion surrounded by a well-tended garden. While most tourists only have time to take a quick photo before being shuttled off to the next stop, it is worth taking a few extra minutes while walking the path through the temple grounds. The foliage is magnificent in the fall, with the trees adding an extra layer of beauty to an already picturesque scene. And if you're lucky, you'll catch a lull between tour groups to fully appreciate the World Cultural Heritage Site.
Another of Kyoto's most photographed sites is the Fushimi-Inari Taisha, a shrine dedicated to the god of rice and sake. While the buildings are impressive, it's the torii gates that take your breath away. Visitors can walk to the top of the mountain through thousands of vermilion red-orange post-and-lintel gates, each one sponsored — and replaced every decade — by companies looking for success in business.
While I didn't make it to the top, which is supposed to have spectacular views of the city, I definitely recommend stopping at several of the food vendors and trying the inari, or "footballs" as I call them. Inari are fried tofu pockets filled with rice and, while some sushi restaurants offer them in the U.S., I have not found any that compare to the way my grandmother made them, and how they make them in Kyoto every day. It was a real treat.
On our way back to central Kyoto, we hopped off the bus near the Kyoto National Museum and were one of the last visitors of the day at the impressive Sanjusangendo. A Buddhist temple, it houses more than 1,000 statues of the Buddhist goddess of mercy, Kannon, each one different and all of them sculpted more than 800 years ago.
Visitors are required to remove their shoes and photographs are forbidden inside the hall. The grounds are beautifully peaceful despite the busy streets and commuting crowds outside the temple walls.
While Kinkaku-ji is in the northwest part of Kyoto, Fushimi-Inari Taisha and Sanjusangendo are along the city's eastern border, making both of those sites easily visited in one day. Travel within Kyoto is relatively simple, with an efficient and reliable bus system that will get you to almost every major site.
Independent travelers can easily coordinate their own sightseeing schedules with a Kyoto city bus travel map, "Bus Navi," available in English at the Kyoto Tourism Information Office in the Kyoto Station.
A one-day bus pass is 500 yen (depending on the day's exchange rate, $4.92), which will pay for itself on your third 220-yen ($2.16) bus ride. Most bus drivers, even if they don't speak English, know the tourist spots and will play a pre-recorded announcement in English before a popular stop.
A one- and two-day sightseeing pass offers fare for all city buses and subway trains at 1,200 yen ($11.81) for one day, 2,000 ($19.68) yen for two days, for the more ambitious adventurer.
A limited Japan Rail train system is available for Americans using the JR Pass, though it pales in comparison to Tokyo's rail lines. Taxis also are abundant, but more costly and usually require some knowledge of Japanese.
What was easily my favorite part of Kyoto, though, was the lodging. As five adult travelers in a land where even the more luxurious hotels rarely accommodate more than two people per room, I turned to AirBnB to find a hotel-substitute — and it delivered. There were modern apartments, traditional homes and even shared rooms to choose from for all different types of travelers.
For my group, the Kinse Inn was a clear winner. The converted ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, is run by a descendant of one of the original owners as a bar/restaurant on the ground floor with a restored and updated second floor, where we stayed.
It was fascinating to see the tatami rooms with paper doors, sleep on a Japanese futon and test out the traditional bathtub and shower room. The hosts, young married couple Kojiro and Seanacey, met while Kojiro was studying in the U.S., so they were able to provide a detailed history of the 250-year-old building and neighborhood — in English.
While I only stayed in Kyoto for 36 hours, it would be worth a return trip to catch some of the sights I missed, like Gion, known for its geisha tradition and teahouses, or the Imperial Palace, which requires reservations made months in advance. But Kyoto's true charm lies in its ability to blend history with modern comforts, making even a simple walk through its neighborhoods an educational adventure.


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Netflix is bulking up its programming with a roster of new Marvel superheroes.
The online movie and television service struck a deal with Walt Disney Co. to develop original live-action TV series based on four of Marvel's lesser-known comic book characters: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage.
The first of four serialized programs and a miniseries will appear on Netflix in 2015.
The deal announced Thursday affords Disney's Marvel Television unit the opportunity to develop stories and build audiences for these below-the-radar heroes, without the added scrutiny of daily Nielsen TV ratings or weekend ticket-sale tallies.
Netflix, meanwhile, hopes to capitalize on the cachet of a genre that has delivered muscular, billion-dollar box-office performances for such Disney films as "Iron Man 3" and "The Avengers."
"There are a number of ways for Marvel to create more value-generating opportunities — and this is one of them," Disney Chairman and Chief Executive Robert A. Iger said during a Disney earnings call. "And it also happens to be great for Netflix."
Disney has deployed Marvel's characters across a variety of media outlets, bringing such animated series as "Marvel's Avengers Assemble" and "Marvel Ultimate Spider-Man" to its boy-focused Disney XD cable channel, and the "Marvel Avengers Alliance" game to Facebook and mobile devices.
This fall, Disney's ABC network launched its first big program based on Marvel's characters: Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." The show opened to huge numbers — more than 12 million viewers — before its ratings settled down to earth.
By producing Marvel-themed shows for Netflix, Disney is bypassing its own channels, including ABC, Disney XD and even Hulu, its online video service joint venture with 21st Century Fox and Comcast Corp.
The Netflix deal, whose terms were not disclosed, provides a new platform for Marvel's superheroes to inhabit, and gives them a chance to develop over the span of the multiyear agreement. The stories will explore gritty worlds such as New York's Hell's Kitchen, where the fictional Matt Murdock grew up in relative poverty and experienced a violent accident as a boy that cost him his sight. As an adult, he seeks justice as a lawyer by day and as the avenging, acrobatic Daredevil at night.
Larry Tanz, chief executive of the Vuguru digital studio, said it makes sense for Disney to turn to Netflix to develop Marvel characters that lack the broad, marquee appeal of a Spider-Man or an Iron Man. Indeed, his own studio turned to YouTube to reach fan communities eager for new stories from the noted comic book figure Stan Lee and his company, POW! Entertainment.
"If you're trying to develop these characters without as much brand awareness, it would be hard to launch a Jessica Jones character off broadcast TV," Tanz said. "Netflix can launch full series without having to worry about what the overnight ratings for the first episode are. They can take advantage of characters that are not the movie star franchise characters and they can be a little bit more free with the story lines and explore these characters' story lines over multiple seasons — which is the cable TV model."
One expert in fan communities, Sam Ford, co-author of a book titled "Spreadable Media," said Marvel can tailor its storytelling to appeal to a dedicated audience that doesn't have to be as sizable as for the more visible properties.
"The Marvel story world has a great deal of loyalty, and there has proven to be a lot of excitement around the whole concept of a connected set of stories across Marvel's films and television series for the Marvel universe," Ford said. "It makes sense to use this property for some experimentation, particularly with some parts of the story that may be more niche. That Marvel would have "The Avengers" on the big screen and Iron Fist and Luke Cage on Netflix means that Marvel is creating different business models — and metrics for success — for different parts of its stories."
Netflix has demonstrated a deftness at building viewership for dramas with dark characters and complex story lines, as it did with such shows as AMC's "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men."
The new original content deal builds upon a movie distribution agreement Netflix reached last year with Disney, which will bring first-run, live-action and animated films from Walt Disney Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel and Lucasfilm to the streaming service, beginning in 2016.
Netflix has been investing in exclusive content and original series, such as its Emmy-nominated political drama "House of Cards" and the prison series "Orange Is the New Black." The Los Gatos company credits this only-on-Netflix programming as enabling it to surpass HBO in domestic subscribers.
Netflix's new original TV deal also allows Disney to offset some of the risk of developing the programming.
"Netflix is defraying some of the production costs," said Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter. "It's a good deal for Disney."
Times staff writers Meg James, Daniel Miller and Joe Flint contributed to this report.


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Collecting rocks on holiday as a young boy provided Brian's first taster for what would become a lifelong passion for geology and palaeontology. Brian's Museum work has included a range of tasks, including designing the eye-catching Hall of Human Biology. In his descriptions of changing attitudes to Museum exhibitions, Brian still has a fondness for the dioramas he saw at the Museum as a child. Importantly, working at the Museum gave Brian the opportunity to pursue research in subjects that particularly excited him: the ecology of reefs and patterns of ecological zonation. The nature of his work has resulted in many field tips to exotic locations such as Sudan, Egypt and Guam.
Since his retirement, Brian has continued his research on corals and reefs and in studying Darwin's collections in the Museum.
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A few years ago, my husband brought me a box of chocolates, and I was more than a little disappointed.
4. I secretly wondered when he showed up with the box of chocolates, (knowing that he knows that I don't like chocolate, and surely he wouldn't get me a box of chocolates unless there might be a trick involved) if possibly, there might be a special surprise in one of the little sections inside the box... you know a piece of jewelry delicately nestled amidst the bite-sized chocolates... Earth to Jan. There was no nestling. There were no surprises. (I do this on occasion... dream up extravagant gift ideas to myself.)
5. Upon my show of disgust, once I realized there were no hidden gifts involved, my children, shocked that I was not overwhelmed with delight over the box of chocolates, made it crystal clear they considered me the meanest wife ever to walk the earth. "MOM!" they said, "Dad got you a box of chocolates! Why are you being so mean?" Help me Lord.
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Beauty favourites for April – Top Picks!
Posted by belleamourblog in Products, Skin care on May 3, 2015
Find out what our top most favourite beauty products are {in no particular favourite order} for April and reasons why. . . ❓
1. The Body Shop Body Butter in Pink Grapefruit (£13) – The Body Butters are gorgeous in all flavours and are a tub full of goodness. I use this to keep moisturised in the autumn weather which makes my skin feel silky, smooth and very well moisturised. For my Muslim folks, after Wudu, this is a great product for dry skin – especially feet!
2. Topshop Highlighter in SunBeam (no longer available for purchase) ⭐ – This is the real bomb! This highlighter gives a subtle yet 'showy' glow on the cheekbones. This is our April favourite because this shade suits all skin-tones fair, medium to darker complexions. We have received many compliments on this highlighter as the cheeks look gorgeous once light reflects on the cheekbones. If you are a student, you can benefit from the 20% student discount available from TopShop!
3. Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder shade Warm Beige (3.99) – during the winter months, this powder has proved successful in maintaining a light matte look for combination skin. I find that if you have pores on your nose (like me) you will have to go VERY light on the nose as the powder seems to gather around pores unfortunately. Whether you wear foundation /BB/CC or nada on your face, dust this on your T-zone lightly and you will be camera ready. 🙂
4. Zukreat Artist of Makeup (AOM) Extreme Art Liner Pen (£18) – I use this pen every single day since the purchase and launch of this exciting eyeliner nearly 2 years ago! This eyeliner provides precision and buildable coverage where needed; so you can go very simple or even intricate due to the shape of the nib. The nib is oil and water repellent and great on hygiene as it minimises cross contamination; therefore it is used on clients and myself and everybody is always satisfied with the results. 🙂
5. The Body Shop Bronze Shimmer Waves Brick (£16) – You may have seen my Instagram/Facebook posts ranting on about this bronzing shimmer brick – that's because I absolutely love this thang! If you have medium/tanned skin-tone you will love this too. This is one of my makeup staples and works nicely as a duo contour and blush. I also use it as a veeerrry light highlight – the play is endless! They also range in other shades too but bronze is the one for meee!
6. Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Barcelona (£31) – Recent purchase and so far so good. Worn at many wedding events and other occasions and kept my face hydrated as well as dewy. I will not recommend this to dolls who have oily skin types, however if you have dry skin, this can work in your favour =^-^=. Spot the foundation on forehead, chin, and cheeks and buff in with your favourite brush or sponge; a little goes a long way!
7. L'Occitane En Provence Lip Balm (limited edition, not available for purchase) – This lip butter sinks and penetrates your lips with moisture and hydration – it really does! Before bed I would apply this on my lips and then by morning I have hydrated lipstick ready lips. The formula is very buttery therefore you only need a pea-sized amount to feel the moisture being locked in. In fact, this tube has lasted me over a year! I know Vaseline – Petroleum jelly is readily and conveniently available, but I find Vaseline lip balms tend to sit on the surface of your lips without any penetration or proper hydration. Although this version is no longer available, the standard lip balms by L'Occitane are still good enough!
8. Pure Virgin 100% Argon Oil – my favourite beauty purchase from Morocco last year. Soon as I landed on the grounds, I had to visit the factory to purchase. As we all know, natural oils all have their special properties and uses, one being Argon mainly for the treatment of good hair and skin. Use natural products where possible and ditch as many chemical/synthetic products where necessary. I spritz the Argon oil twice on the face and massage the skin until the oil is absorbed into the skin. A great opportunity and time to allow blood circulation AND face muscles also feel relaxed 🙄
9. Urban Decay Naked Flushed – Streak (£22.50) – Mario Dedivanovic (Kim Kardashian's Makeup-Artist) actually used this product on Kim for her first wedding and that's why I purchased. It is a soft and subtle bronzer, highlighter and peachy blush and has been very compact for my travels and short weekend breaks. It adds glow and subtle shimmer and I find it complementing with the Nars Sheer glow foundation. For medium to dark skin tones, this trilogy is buildable. As for Fair skin tones, one swipe is usually sufficient.
Those were our top picks for April! Hope you also had a mirroring favourite from our list here.
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RALEIGH � Attorneys representing the state and Republican legislative leaders now get their chance to explain to judges why maps for North Carolina congressional and General Assembly jibe with redistricting laws and court cases.
A court hearing considering motions over a pair of lawsuits challenging the district boundaries approved in 2011 was slated to resume Tuesday in a Raleigh courtroom.
Lawyers for Democratic voters and advocacy groups spent nearly five hours Monday explaining to three judges why the maps are unconstitutional, diminish black voter influence and should be thrown out. Now the other side gets to defend the lines and explain why they should be used through the 2020 elections.
Critics of the maps say the GOP went too far creating so many majority-black districts. Mapmakers say redistricting rules required them.


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As Walt Disney Studio's "The Lone Ranger" limps off into the sunset after a bruising box-office encounter with the minions of "Despicable Me 2," it could be years before the studio gambles on a character unfamiliar to young moviegoers.
The new take on the masked lawman and his sidekick Tonto, which cost Disney more than $225 million to produce, brought in just $48.7 million at the box office over the five-day holiday weekend and could result in a write-down of $100-$190 million for the studio, according to analysts.
Though it is hardly the first expensive star-driven film to bomb this moviegoing season — Will Smith's "After Earth" and Channing Tatum's "White House Down" both preceded it down that path — the Johnny Depp western offers a cautionary tale about what happens when costs rise as an audience's interest wanes.
PHOTOS: Top grossing American movie Westerns
As with other studios, Disney's failure is likely to reinforce its resolve to double down on less risky sequels and lower its spending on original live-action films.
"They will think not twice, but maybe five times, before they do another $225-million picture," said longtime entertainment industry analyst Harold Vogel of Vogel Capital Management. "This is going to make it a lot tougher for any other budding auteur to come in and say, 'I want to do this $225-million extravaganza.' It's not going to happen any time soon at Disney."
Disney declined to comment for this story. But in interviews Monday, Hollywood veterans privately said they see the movie, which was widely panned by critics, as having far-reaching implications for many of its principals.
The flop, which comes a year after a similar debacle with the sci-fi epic "John Carter," for which Disney took a $200-million write-down, will likely bolster Disney's strategy of lavishing resources on movies featuring recognizable characters.
PHOTOS: 'The Lone Ranger' premiere
Many of the upcoming big-budget movies on the company's slate — including J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars" sequel, a new "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, a new "Muppets" film, an "Avengers" sequel from Marvel Entertainment and a "Finding Nemo" sequel from Pixar Animation Studios — rely on brands and names familiar to theatergoers younger than 30.
There are a few notable exceptions to the safe formula. For example, next summer's big-budget "Maleficent," starring Angelina Jolie, is an unknown title, though it drafts off a popular fairy tale, "Sleeping Beauty."
"Lone Ranger" was put into production by former studio chief Rich Ross, who was ousted following the "John Carter " bomb after less than three years on the job. He was succeeded by former Warner Bros. Entertainment President Alan Horn, who showed a penchant for original stories from bankable filmmakers such as Christopher Nolan. Horn is likely to continue that tradition at Disney, though with a sharp eye on production costs, said one Hollywood veteran who has worked with Disney but asked not to be identified because of the confidential nature of discussions.
Indeed, the studio has several original films planned for release in the coming 18 months, including the fact-based Walt Disney story "Saving Mr. Banks" starring Tom Hanks, an adaptation of the children's book "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" and the crosscultural sports story "Million Dollar Arm." None of the movies are expected to have a budget over $75 million.
PHOTOS: Billion-dollar movie club
Simply greenlighting sequels, while appealing to Wall Street investors and analysts, does not fuel franchises down the road, or, in the case of Disney, yield new theme park attractions.
Disney held such hopes for "The Lone Ranger," whose weak theatrical performance could strain producer Jerry Bruckheimer's relationship with the studio. The veteran producer, whose "Pirates of the Caribbean" films have grossed a combined $3.73 billion worldwide, has failed to achieve the same box-office kismet with other recent releases, including "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," "G-Force" and "Confessions of a Shopaholic."
"Domestically, Mr. Bruckheimer's pictures, outside of his 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies, have not been blockbusters," said box-office analyst Brandon Gray. "I don't know if it's fair to say a person's taste is out of sync with the public, but I would argue the choices made here have not been the most universally appealing ones."
A spokesman for Bruckheimer declined to comment.
The studio seems to be strengthening its ties to another prominent producer, Joe Roth, who not only was behind the hits "Alice in Wonderland" in 2010 and "Oz the Great and Powerful," but is also making "Maleficent" and "Million Dollar Arm" with Disney. Roth did not comment for this story.
REVIEW: Not even Johnny Depp can save 'The Lone Ranger'
The "Lone Ranger's" stumble also thrusts Gore Verbinski in an odd place. Verbinski hasn't made a live-action film since the third "Pirates of the Caribbean" picture in 2007, and this has dealt a blow to his career. And Depp, after the failure of "Lone Ranger" as well as "Dark Shadows" in 2012, will soon see his popularity tested again with moviegoers. He next stars in "Transcendence," the secretive directorial debut of cinematographer Wally Pfister, and reprises his role as Capt. Jack Sparrow in the fifth "Pirates" film.
"The Lone Ranger" faced high hurdles as a western — a genre that is a tough sell for modern moviegoers. Only eight westerns have cracked the $100-million threshold in the U.S., including "Dances With Wolves," "True Grit" and "Django Unchained," according to Paul Dergarabedian, president of the box-office division of Hollywood.com. Such films typically attract a narrower audience than, say, an effects-driven superhero film or animated release.
"A western appeals to a more male-dominated audience," said Dergarabedian.
Disney will still look to foreign territories to help cushion the blow on "Lone Ranger," though global audiences are generally cool to the genre, noted Dergarabedian.
A Disney spokesman previously confirmed that "The Lone Ranger" would be shown in China, but said a release date has not been set.
Shaoyi Sun, professor of film at Shanghai University's School of Film-Television, said in an email that Chinese audiences have supported homegrown westerns such as the 1991 Mandarin-language hit "Swordsman in Double-Flag Town," but the Hollywood genre remains less familiar.
"Many of them know of John Wayne," Sun said, "but it is hard to say there is an enthusiastic audience base in China for westerns."
Times staff writer Daniel Miller contributed to this report.
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Pork producers are maintaining the size of the breeding herd in the face of a very uncertain financial outlook.
This cautious position is expected given the wide swings in both hog and feed prices evident this spring. In addition, little change should be expected in the hog herd until the feed supply situation is better known this fall, said Chris Hurt, a Purdue University agricultural economist.
"The USDA's June Hogs and Pigs report indicated that producers maintained the size of the breeding herd over the past year," he said. "North Carolina continued to lead the states reducing their breeding herds. The national breeding herd has declined 5 percent in the past three years, and North Carolina alone accounts for about half of that total."
The smaller sow herd remains very productive, however, as the number of pigs per litter reached 10 pigs for the first time ever this spring. This resulted in the number of market hogs being up by nearly 1 percent over levels of a year earlier.
According to Hurt, consumers will have to pay record high prices for U.S. pork this year as high feed prices over the past four years are finally being transmitted to consumers.
"Retail prices through May this year have averaged a record $3.35 per pound, which is up 14 percent from $2.93 a pound during the same period in 2010. Everyone in the pork marketing channel is sharing as packer gross margins are up 10 percent, retail gross margins are up 14 percent, and producers have received 16 percent higher prices," he said.
Heavily contributing to U.S. pork demand is a record level of pork exports. Numbers through April show a 19 percent increase over the same period in 2010.
"For the first four months of the year, exports represented an amazing 22 percent of all the pork being produced in the United States. The big export increases this year are heading to Asia, led by South Korea, Japan, Russia and China. USDA projects that exports for the entire year will be up 15 percent," he said.
There just isn't much pork left for U.S. consumers as supplies per person will be down about 3 percent in 2011.
Exports tightening supplies in U.S.
"Although it now appears that U.S. pork production will rise by about 1 percent, large sales to foreign customers mean tight supplies here at home. In addition, per capita beef supplies will drop by about 2 percent, resulting in less red meat competition," he said.
Pork production in the first half of 2012 should be up less than 1 percent as farrowing intentions are down 3 percent for this summer and down 1 percent for this fall. Somewhat higher production will come from more pigs per litter and from higher market weights.
Hog prices set daily records at $78 per live hundredweight in late June. Moderation is expected from these extremes, with third-quarter prices averaging in the mid-$60s.
Prices are expected to be in the very low $60s this winter before moving back to the mid-$60s for the spring and summer of 2012. For 2011, live prices are expected to average a record $63.50 compared to $55 last year.
"Corn price volatility is a major component of the pork production uncertainty," he said. "Corn prices reached their peak on June 9 when Midwest cash prices were commonly $8 or higher in some locations."
Declines in corn prices of as much as $1.50 per bushel after the June 9 highs have dramatically changed the anticipated costs structure for pork producers.
"Using current corn costs of $6.50 per bushel this summer and $5.90 for the fall, costs of production for farrow-to-finish production is about $63 this summer and $60 this fall. This means the production sector would have a profit potential of about $10 per head in the third quarter and $2 per head in the fall," he said.
Hurt said that some profit is likely in 2012. Given the current outlook, he predicted that profit would average about $7 per head, but much uncertainty remains.
"Will this modest profit potential result in herd expansion? The answer is a clear no! Pork producers know that corn and soybean yields are not yet assured and that the feed price outlook could still change sharply, depending on final yields in the United States and the northern hemisphere," Hurt said.
For this reason, there will be almost no movement to expand herds until sub-$6 cash corn prices are assured this fall. At that point, the expansion discussion can begin, which means it will be very late 2012 before pork production could begin to rise, he added.


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The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is taking a lot of guff, rightly so, I think, from conservatives over excluding New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) and groups like GOProud from its gathering. When the newest conservative hero, Dr. Ben Carson, tells you you've screwed up, maybe it is time to rethink the strategy of systematically shrinking the tent.
As the National Review editors argue:
CPAC's inviting GOProud to participate again would not now, as it did not at earlier conferences, imply its endorsement of any particular policies regarding gays, just as CPAC's invitation to Chris Hayes to speak on a panel does not imply its endorsement of MSNBC. Speaking of Hayes, his rebuff of CPAC's invitation — lodged as a protest against GOProud's exclusion — has probably had a greater downside for CPAC than its past inclusion of GOProud ever did.
Rather than stay away from CPAC, conservatives who recognize the self-destructive aspects of the movement should discuss their concerns openly and candidly. The most valuable conservatives are the ones willing to convey hard truths.
CPAC will be meeting at a time of great peril to the nation and the conservative movement. The federal government is strangling private enterprise. Obamacare is about to disrupt our health-care system and much of the economy. The Iranian nuclear threat looms while we hollow out the military. Our economic growth is puny, and too many people are unemployed.
But conservative candidates have shown themselves unable to persuade their fellow citizens and help the country and the Republican Party chart a successful course. If the GOP can't win elections and win adherents, it is headed for the ash heap of history.
The right is not divided into moderates and conservatives, as a smart pollster told me, but between those who can count and those who cannot. If conservatives do not attract larger numbers in the fastest-growing parts of the electorate, they will not win elections, their agenda will become a dusty artifact on the shelf and the country will slide further into decline.
Those who say that the right needs only to be more articulate and more forceful in defense of the exact same agenda are kidding themselves. Those who say they can't find common ground with gay conservatives who believe in capitalism, Second Amendment rights, and federalism are harming the movement, the party, and the country. Those who refuse to recognize that we will not deport 11 million immigrants who came here illegally are in Never Never Land and are defending a lawless system, not the "rule of law."
Conservatives should not avoid discussing such matters. It is the left that marches in lock step and is only too willing to shed intellectual honesty in pursuit of power. The right can debate and disagree and thereby form a bigger and more relevant political movement that can address the problems of ordinary Americans.
It is also time to stop complaining about the left and the voters. Conservatives sound too whiny; victimhood is unappealing. They need to be forward-looking, optimistic and practical. It is not enough to be against Obamacare. They must be for market-based health-care reform. It is insufficient to be against excessive spending. They must be for entitlement and tax reform. It's not enough to rail against the breakdown of the family. They must be for policies that encourage and sustain marriage and make child rearing easier and less costly. It's not going to work just to inveigh against teachers unions; conservatives have to enact school reform including school choice.
It is time to get out of the 1980s and into the 21st century. This does not mean buying into Obamacare, cheering stultifying regulation or retreating from the world. It means they have to look at fellow Americans who didn't vote for the GOP last time and consider what in the conservative pantheon of ideas is going to capture their imagination and address their needs. And they have to stop fighting battles that Americans don't want them to fight and stop talking only to themselves. States are not going to un-legalize gay marriage.
CPAC should pass out some writings of Edmund Burke and Russell Kirk. They were practical and prudent, and they understood that we cannot remake our fellow citizens or reinvent their habits and inclinations. They understood that limited government is not an end unto itself but a guarantee of liberty. And they knew that by rejecting the utopianism of the left and remaining grounded in the world around us, Americans can expand freedom and create a prosperous, vibrant and decent society.
The leaders of CPAC and many in the conservative movement have lost track of that. They are creatures of the 1980s, when our problems, our country and the world were different. They became so adept at the politics of the 1980s that they never left that decade. Younger conservatives have to take the movement into their own hands, refurbish it, revitalize it, cast off what is not relevant and persuade others to join the movement. That is the only way conservatism survives.
Will anyone go there? We'll have to see.


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In 2013, television got a lot of love from the appreciation societies, amateur and professional — some say it was the best TV year ever! (Notwithstanding the unprepossessing fall season.) Can 2014 do better? Will it be the fulfillment or the end of the medium's New Golden Age? These are the questions the baby year must be asking itself now, with its top hat and rattle and remote control, as it takes the stage of history.
In progress:
"The Assets" (ABC). The story of CIA mole Aldrich Ames (Paul Rhys) and his unmasking by colleagues Sandy Grimes (Jodie Whittaker) and Jeanne Vertefeuille (Harriet Walter) is enacted by a mostly British cast to oddly enunciated effect in an eight-part miniseries.
Jan. 7
"Intelligence" (CBS). (Moves to Mondays, Jan. 13.) Josh Holloway, who was Sawyer back on the island, stars as an intelligence op whose brain is jacked in to the Internet, with no roaming fees. Marg Helgenberger is his handler. Those still mourning "Chuck" might find a toehold here.
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"Killer Women" (ABC). Cylon 6 Tricia Helfer dons jeans, boots and Stetson to play a Texas Ranger, like Chuck Norris. Must I tell you that as a woman, she has twice as much to prove? Dusty local color a plus.
Jan. 8
"Chicago PD" (NBC). Dick Wolf spins off dirty good cop Jason Beghe and clean good cop Jon Seda from "Chicago Fire" into their own series. "You tell me the truth so I can lie for you," Beghe tells his team. "Let's try it your way," Seda says, when the book he goes by falls short. And thus is a philosophy expressed.
"Chasing Shackleton" (PBS). Three-part documentary follows a pack of modern adventurers who set out to relive the perilous sea-and-land journey undertaken by Antarctic explorer Edward Shackleton to save his stranded crew a century ago. You may see ironies that have escaped them. (Exciting, though!)
Jan. 9
"Spoils of Babylon" (IFC). Elaborately framed mock-'70s family-saga miniseries plays for laughs by playing it straight. With Tobey Maguire as you've never seen him; Kristen Wiig as you have; Will Ferrell as an echo of Orson Welles.
Jan. 10
"Enlisted" (Fox). Old-fashioned stateside military comedy (including a traditional "war games" episode), with Geoff Stults, Chris Lowell and Parker Young as brothers dynamic, cynical and strange. Contains three tablespoons of "The Bad News Bears," the most influential comedy of the last 100 years, seemingly.
"Helix" (Syfy). Ron Moore ("Battlestar Galactica") is an executive producer of this satisfyingly slow-paced disease-outbreak thriller, set in an Arctic research facility. Hubris probably had something to do with it. Billy Campbell is the investigator in charge, until the inevitable moment that he isn't.
Jan. 12
"True Detective" (HBO). Deep, unfussy performances by Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey as partnered policemen — temperamental opposites, wouldn't you know — anchor this assured, Louisiana-set, naturalistic, slow-core murder mystery. Old tropes are freshened here.
Jan. 13
"Don't Trust Andrew Mayne" (A&E). Magician Mayne makes trouble out in the world, using his powers of misdirection to baffle the innocent and bedevil the guilty. You might want to punch him. (See: "Jerks With Cameras," below.)
"Chozen" (FX). "Archer"-esque cartoon series about a gay white rapper coming back after a prison term (he was framed) is also a college comedy.
"Bitten" (Syfy). Laura Vandervoort is a Toronto-based photographer and werewolf who would just like to lead a normal life. Uh-huh. Features an ancestral manse called Stonehaven.
Jan. 16
"Under the Gunn" (Lifetime). "Project Runway" meets "The Voice," as near as I can make out, with teams and coaches and a prize for whoever's left. "Runway" star Tim Gunn mentors the mentors.
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"Jerks With Cameras" (MTV). The name sounds accurate, if the press release for this candid-but-not-always-hidden-camera series is anything to go by ("Get right up in people's faces ... poke the unsuspecting public until they get big reactions"). Allen Funt has a lot to answer for.
Jan. 17
"APB With Troy Dunn" (TNT). Keen tracer of lost people Troy Dunn uses his know-how, organizational muscle and your help, America, to reunite those whom fate has put asunder. Some sort of social media component suggests these feats happen in real time.
Jan. 19
"Looking" (HBO). Appealingly low-key, matter-of-fact and loosely played story of gay life in the camera-ready city of San Francisco. Jonathan Groff (man of the theater and "Glee"), Frankie J. Alvarez and Murray Bartlett are friends looking for love and whatever by hook or by Facebook. Scott Bakula and Russell Tovey recur.
Jan. 20
"Klondike" (Discovery). The network's first scripted miniseries enlists Tim Roth, Sam Shepard, Abbie Cornish and Richard Madden in a tale of Yukon gold. Sure to turn out bad for somebody. With Johnny Simmons as young Jack London.
Jan. 22
"Broad City" (Comedy Central). Amy Poehler-produced, New York City-set sitcom, starring gal pals Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, is a sort of "Girls Unleashed" or possibly the female "Workaholics" you have been waiting for.
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"Wahlburgers" (A&E). Show-biz brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg interfere with nonacting sibling Paul in one of his Boston eateries. Features appearances by "the real Johnny Drama" and other old-homestead types. If someone doesn't drop a big tray of something, I have never watched television.
Jan. 23
"Rake" (Fox). Greg Kinnear plays a dissolute L.A. lawyer with a gambling problem, getting by on the last remnants of a boyish charm — though we are also invited to regard him as a (comical) jerk. Antiheroic in a shaggy 1970s mode.
Jan. 25
"Black Sails" (Starz). Michael Bay-produced pirate epic regards the anarcho-syndicalist commune that was life under the Jolly Roger. ("We have no kings here," says one pillar of this community. "We don't rely on wages.") Bonus thread: a Long John Silver origin story. Naked sex too — it's premium cable, yo. (Ho ho.)
Jan. 29
"Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond" (BBC America). A not entirely idealized look at 007 creator Ian Fleming (Dominic Cooper), his days in naval intelligence and the women who loved him, though he treated them ill. Anna Chancellor is the character who'll make you think "Moneypenny." Samuel West is his M.
Feb. 17
"The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon" (NBC). Not new, and yet new; new, and yet not.
"Star Crossed" (CW). Earth girl and space boy share a forbidden love as terms in an immigration metaphor. On the CW, where if it's worth happening, it's worth happening in high school. (Romeo and Juliet were kids too, I know, kids.)
Feb. 24
"Private Lives of Nashville Wives" (TNT). A radical new concept in television.
Feb. 26
"Mixology" (ABC). From the writers of "The Hangover." Ten people walk into a bar looking for love and whatever. The night will last a season, if the series does.
March 9
"Resurrection" (ABC). Eight-year-old Missouri drowning victim pops up alive in a Chinese rice paddy, three decades later and not a minute older. (Viewers of "The Returned" may experience feelings of deja vu.) Omar Epps, Frances Fisher and Kurtwood Smith, it is good to see you.
March 19
WINTER TV PREVIEW: Full coverage of the season's shows
"The 100" (CW). Beautiful delinquents of a post-apocalyptic future are sent from their overcrowded space-station nation — by the olds, natch — to test the waters, breathe the air and eat the mutant fruit of an Earth they never knew. "The Hunger Games" must take some of the blame, or credit.
Dates to Be Determined
"Saint George" (FX, January). George Lopez returns to situation comedy.
"Game of Arms" (AMC). Competitive arm wrestling. It's a thing.
"Triptank" (Comedy Central, April). Cartoon blackout show in the icky-baroque Adult Swim vein. ("Robot Chicken" producers are involved.) No cow too sacred to spook nor icon above preaking. Comedians of note speak the words.
"About a Boy" (NBC). Clunky pilot fails to answer the age-old question of what to do with David Walton, the involvement of Minnie Driver (costar) and Nick Hornby (source material) notwithstanding. (My money was on "Bent," so what do I know?)
"Crisis" (NBC). Another D.C. thriller, with a literal busload of high school students, including the president's son, kidnapped to no clear purpose. But Gillian Anderson is in it, which is enough purpose to start.
"Believe" (NBC). Good guys and bad guys fight over a paranormally gifted little girl, but not even she knows when this show might air.


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Ryan Phillippe went on Howard Stern and went waaaahhhh today when asked about his failed relationships. Apparently he's tired of getting blamed for his split from America's sweetheart Reese Witherspoon:
"I've been dumped on in the press for relationship stuff since Reese and I divorced. I'm tired of getting sh-t on. I don't feel like I deserve it. Things happen! How many people have you broken up with over your life?"
Sure. But how many people, while married and shooting on location in Vancouver, go back to the same restaurant and work up three waitresses at the same time and f-ck them on rotation?
As you know, Ryan then began an affair with Abbie Cornish while they were working on Stop Loss. This eventually precipitated the divorce with Reese. And now Ryan and Abbie are no longer together allegedly because his ego tells his penis to get hard for other women as soon as his woman becomes more successful. Abbie decided to throw down with him publicly, releasing a statement that she'd moved out. Ryan whined about that to Howard Stern too:
"I have a new rule: not to date anyone who has a publicist. Who announces a breakup? I don't understand that! There's no need for that."
Ryan's career now consists of supporting roles. His next supporting role will be in the upcoming MacGruber. SNL character adaptations are traditionally pretty sh-t. But the redband trailer for MacGruber doesn't look horrible. In fact, early reviews are exceedingly positive. See below. You will note however that Ryan pretty much has nothing to say. It could be anyone. You get work where you can I guess.
He's hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend with musical guest Ke$ha. Those two won't even make it to the afterparty. This is Ryan looking extra waxy and douchey at the MacGruber SXSW premiere last month.
PS. Val Kilmer plays Dieter von c-nth.
Source Us Weekly
Photos from Fotos/Splashnewsonline.com


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Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Tax Day?
Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
67 comments:
- GOOSE said...
I've heard it said that some say Tax Day is very taxing. Glad you four are taking it in stride.
- April 17, 2012 at 1:59 PM
- Kari in Vegas said...
Its best to relax on tax day
Stop on by for a visit
- April 17, 2012 at 2:16 PM
- Jo's World said...
Lots of people find this a very Taxing Day, but you guys sure look relaxed. Maybe someone else is taking care of your taxes, eh?
- April 17, 2012 at 2:17 PM
- Anna the GSD said...
Mom sayz tax day would be better if she could use us as deductions, whatever that means! :)
- April 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM
- Madi and Mom said...
Well to say you are cool, calm and collected would be an understatement....but you all are veterans of Kansas storms so I expect nothing much ruffles you furs.
Hugs from your BFFF,
- April 17, 2012 at 2:48 PM
- The Websters said...
The only thing I know about taxes are that dogs are not a deduction.
Seems rude.
- April 17, 2012 at 2:58 PM
- Stewey said...
You are all chillin' on tax day, just like I am :)
- April 17, 2012 at 3:20 PM
- Stewey said...
You are all chillin' on tax day, just like I am :)
- April 17, 2012 at 3:20 PM
- Sue said...
Now that all the storms are gone, it's a really nice day.
Morgan and the Porties
- April 17, 2012 at 3:36 PM
- Steffi said...
You guys make tax day look like fun :)
- Starbuck, Nari and Alpha
- April 17, 2012 at 3:37 PM
- Casey said...
Mom said she should be able to deduct me as a medical expense, because I keep her from going crazy. And sometimes help her there a little. Heh heh heh.
- April 17, 2012 at 3:45 PM
- Tom, Tama-Chan, Sei-Chan, Bibi-Chan, Gen-Chan, Vidock said...
You're all looking great!
- April 17, 2012 at 4:03 PM
- Little Reufus said...
O!!! I fought it was taxI day!!! That explains why I am still here in my little reum.
Yeu looks good catchin the breeze!
wif lubbs from Little Reufus
- April 17, 2012 at 4:08 PM
- 24 Paws of Love said...
Looks like you are having a very taxing day!! Enjoy the sunshine and the breeze!
- April 17, 2012 at 4:29 PM
- Mrs. JP said...
What a good looking group! Our pack love the cool mornings too. Speedbump walks around until she feels the coolest spot and then she drops and rolls over to fully catch the breeze.
- April 17, 2012 at 4:32 PM
- Mitch said...
The fun will resume after the taxes are filed, guys. Hang in there!
Love ya lots,
- April 17, 2012 at 5:38 PM
- STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...
Howdy Woos, glad to see you aren't getting all hot and bothered about silly old tax. Great photo! No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
- April 17, 2012 at 6:08 PM
- scotsmad said...
Oh well, another year until Tax Day comes again.
SHE says the only good thing about not having lots of money is that taxes are easy.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
- April 17, 2012 at 6:36 PM
- Ms. ~K said...
You all do look very cool, calm, and collected...and beautiful!
- April 17, 2012 at 6:38 PM
- Frankie Furter and Ernie said...
Since TAXING Day seems to make some PEEPS... HOT under their Collars..
It is grrrreat that you can CHILL out, RIGHT??? Super pic of you.
- April 17, 2012 at 6:49 PM
- BeadedTail said...
We think you all have the bestest way to deal with this Taxing day! We'll be doing a lot more relaxing around here now that this day is over!
- April 17, 2012 at 7:04 PM
- Lorenza said...
Thankfully we don't have to do those taxes tasks, right?
I hope you all enjoyed your day!
Kisses and hugs
- April 17, 2012 at 8:07 PM
- Nola said...
I agree!
Dachshund Nola
- April 17, 2012 at 8:17 PM
- Khyra And Sometimes Her Mom said...
I see The OP KS Princess KNOWS how to relax!
The PA Princess
- April 17, 2012 at 8:31 PM
- Oskar said...
I love the way that Ciara's paws are crossed like a true lady!
Nubbin wiggles,
- April 17, 2012 at 9:19 PM
- Barbara said...
You all are so beautiful, I don't know how your mom can leave the house!
- April 17, 2012 at 9:27 PM
- Tweedles -- that's me said...
Its time for a good nap- right?
- April 17, 2012 at 10:45 PM
- Prancer Pie said...
Doesn't look very taxing to us! Enjoy your Wednesday, furriends! xoxo
- April 17, 2012 at 11:01 PM
- chicamom85 said...
Are you all considered what I hear Mommy call"dependents"? Mommy says she needs all the help she can get and something about Sasha being a persons name too and no one will be the wiser. Good luck
Loveys Sasha
- April 17, 2012 at 11:11 PM
- Shane Kent Louis said...
All of you are remarkably adorable. May all of you have a pawsome Wednesday!
Dog Fence
- April 18, 2012 at 1:31 AM
- T. Maxx said...
Relaxing day over here too!
- April 18, 2012 at 1:47 AM
- Priscilla said...
Is it something international? I feel that my humans are quite 'taxing' lately.
- April 18, 2012 at 3:50 AM
- Max the Quilt Cat said...
Yep... yesterday must have been very anxious for all those people paying taxes. I'm glad dogs and cats don't have to mess with that stuff...
pawhugs, Max
- April 18, 2012 at 4:12 AM
- 3 doxies said...
I not knows nuttin bout taxes except furs what Nora said.
I wonders if we gots a fourth dog if we would all sit still fur a foto.
- April 18, 2012 at 5:32 AM
- Just Ramblin' said...
What a great way to show how to be chillaxed on such a stressful day!
: )
- April 18, 2012 at 5:54 AM
- sagechronicles said...
Laying around relaxing is the best way to get through "tax" day! You have the right idea!!
Thanks for your sweet comment yesterday about Toby. He went through a lot in his early life (and with all his problems at the end), but we gave him the best home he could ever have. We'll sure miss him...he was my best friend for many years.
- April 18, 2012 at 8:26 AM
- Remington said...
You must have gotten yours in early....you look pretty relaxed!
- April 18, 2012 at 9:12 AM
- Deetz said...
OH, it is so good to see you all again. It has been way to long!
I need your help with something. Please come to my latest post. Help me get the word out.
I always think of you guys when it is storming and the horrid heat we had this past summer.
- April 18, 2012 at 12:50 PM
- Soggibottom said...
They will be taxing hole in the sand over here soon :-)
luvs Freya Rose Blossom X
(I hope not or we will have a load of tax to pay when we take Freya out ! )xxx
- April 18, 2012 at 1:56 PM
- Linda said...
Thunder looks like he'd much rather deal with tax day than those scary thunderstorms!
- April 18, 2012 at 3:24 PM
- Berts Blog said...
WEll it sure has been taxing for us. But lookin at you four made it a lot easier.
- April 18, 2012 at 4:14 PM
- Holly and Khady said...
We are having that same type of day here! Hawoooo!
Holly & Khady Lynn
- April 18, 2012 at 4:55 PM
- CreekHiker / HollysFolly said...
tax day = stress day for some... but not for the Woos!
- April 18, 2012 at 5:39 PM
- Bailey Be Good! said...
I love relaxing days! :)
Woofs & huggies! <3
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
- April 18, 2012 at 6:57 PM
- HoundDogMom said...
Lovely photo of you resting. Bella wanted you to know that she thought she had it rough before, this "rough" life compares nothing to that. :) She says the last family that had her did not get the correct email about "rough" life. Sniffs, The HoundDogs
- April 18, 2012 at 7:40 PM
- Wyatt said...
Taxes Schmazes.....what?
- April 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM
- Mr. Pip said...
Oh, the silly humans and their taxes!
Your pal, Pip
- April 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM
- Jed and Abby in MerryLand said...
Mama agrees with Anna the GSD. In fact, she'd like to start a new political party - or will support any existing party - that will allow tax deductions and exemptions for pets at the same level as those for bi-ped children. While mama doesn't have to save to send us to college, she can't add us to her health insurance, either. So she says we're just as expensive as bi-ped children.
Glad you came through the recent storms unscathed. The tornado that hit Norman OK [where our granddaddy lives] missed his house by a mile - literally by one mile.
Jed & Abby
- April 18, 2012 at 10:03 PM
- KB said...
You look so relaxed! Not "taxing", I'd say!
- April 18, 2012 at 10:49 PM
- Siku Marie, White Dog said...
What a beautiful, relaxed happy family! Nothing taxing there; enjoy the breezes.
- April 18, 2012 at 11:05 PM
- bichonpawz said...
No matter what day it is ... you four are BEAUTIFUL!! xoxo Chloe and LadyBug
- April 19, 2012 at 2:44 AM
BOL! Good idea to do some relaxin when the govment comes a taxin ;)
Waggin at ya,
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- April 19, 2012 at 7:06 AM
- tula said...
yep don't ovah do it chilltaxing!
- April 19, 2012 at 7:16 AM
- FURKIDSMOM said...
We think your plan is a lot better than standing in line at the Post Office like a lot of humans did!
The Florida Furkids
- April 19, 2012 at 7:59 AM
- Beth said...
You all look so happy! Unlike some on tax day....ha ha....
- April 19, 2012 at 10:10 AM
- bbes tribe said...
Love the group shot! Good way to spend a "taxing" day. M would sure like to get all 5 of us together in one shot. Not sure it's gonna happen. I am doing good. Thanks for the well wishes.
- April 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM
- K9 Katastrophie said...
Have a nice relaxing day!
- April 19, 2012 at 2:18 PM
I would very much like your taxing life. yes indeed.
- April 19, 2012 at 3:28 PM
- Suka said...
Nice to see you four beauties enjoying your day! The breezes have been very nice and bringing some wonderful smells of Spring! Speaking of which, love the new look of your blog! So bright and cheery! And you four look so pretty by the colorful tulips!
Hope tax day was not bad on your humans!
- April 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM
It may be taxing, but you guys don't look the worse for wear!
- April 19, 2012 at 5:23 PM
- Clive said...
You guys don't look too taxed!!
Great photo!
take care
Clive & Murray
- April 19, 2012 at 5:28 PM
- Redberry Cottage said...
Thank goodness tax day only comes once a year! How did your mom get you all to lay there? Good job Mom!
Nina, Myshka, Sasha, Betsy, Lucy, Phoebe and Lily
- April 19, 2012 at 5:52 PM
- Deborah said...
Yes, I sent them my check and that was very taxing! hehehehe
- April 19, 2012 at 8:30 PM
- Au and Target said...
Do you Woos get tax back payments in bones and treats? you should!
- April 20, 2012 at 2:15 AM
- Sammie and Avalon said...
How wonderful to walk into the house after errands and see such a scene! (Not that it happens that way - wet noses usually licking and tails wagging, but this pic just wonderful!)
Sammie, Avalon and Mom
- April 20, 2012 at 8:12 AM
- Ms. ~K said...
Hi There,
Just wanted you to know we are heading out on another cross-country RV adventure, destination- Oregon Coast. We'll be gone a couple of months...please don't forget us!
Kit and The Pups
- April 20, 2012 at 1:49 PM
- FiveSibesMom said...
What a great photo of you all being so comfy! Enjoy that breeze!
- April 21, 2012 at 12:10 AM


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To accomplish the above the user's PC communicates with an Internet server at the FERC which is dedicated to supporting the FSS. The FSS uses Internet communication protocols called HTTP and FTP.
Most respondent workstations are connected to a company network that uses Firewall technology to protect and isolate the network from the Internet. Occasionally, the company's Firewall is configured to prevent applications from communicating with foreign servers over the Internet. In these cases, the FERC Form Submission Software cannot communicate with the FERC Forms Server to obtain software updates, for transmission/submission of completed Forms, and, in the case of Forms Data Viewer software, the download of requested database information.
The Internet Test Application, which can be download from the FERC Forms site via your Internet Browser, is used to test Internet Communications from your workstation to the FERC Form Server to determine compatibility with FSS. It is not a requirement to use this application, you will get the same results with the Form Submission Software. However, a number of respondents find it easier to let their network support personnel use this software to test the communications functionality without having to download the entire Form Submission software. When you run this software, it just displays a screen with a check box beside each type of communication mode used by the Forms software, and indicates whether each one passed or failed. The software also produces a log file of its activity for review and diagnostic purposes.


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Pharma-Planta is an EU Sixth Framework Program integrated project whose aim is to develop an approved production pipeline for pharmaceutical proteins made in plants, and take a candidate product all the way through development culminating in a phase I human clinical trial.
Please click on the links to learn more about the project.
See our Latest News page to learn about the recent launch of Pharma-Planta's pivotal phase I clinical trial of a plant-derived microbicidal protein!


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World Bulletin / News Desk
Five men pleaded not guilty on Saturday to charges they gang raped and murdered an Indian trainee physiotherapist, in a case that led to a shake-up of laws against sexual crimes after protests about a rising number of attacks on women.
A Reuters witness saw the men file into the court room with their faces covered, where lawyers in the case said they were read thirteen charges including murder, which carries a maximum penalty of death. They left after 15 minutes.
"After the judge read out the charges, the five pleaded not guilty and walked out" said A.P. Singh, a lawyer defending two of the accused, Vinay Sharma and Akshay Thakur.
Singh said the next hearing will be held on Feb. 5, when the prosecution will call three witnesses to the formal start of the trial.
A sixth person police say was part of the gang that attacked the woman and her friend is a juvenile and will be tried separately.
Police say the gang lured the 23-year-old physiotherapy student onto a bus, where they repeatedly raped and assaulted her with a metal bar before throwing her bleeding onto a highway. She died of internal injuries two weeks later.Last Mod: 02 Şubat 2013, 16:32


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From Comcast SportsNet
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Evan Longoria's flair for the dramatic on the final night of the season ended Baltimore's bid to force a one-game tiebreaker for the AL East title.
Instead, the Orioles were left to begin their first playoff appearance in 15 years on the road against two-time defending league champion Texas.
Longoria homered three times and the Tampa Bay Rays shut down the Orioles 4-1 Wednesday night at Tropicana Field, where Longoria also ended last season with a bang.
Baltimore began the day one game behind the New York Yankees in the division. The Orioles needed a win, plus a loss by the Yankees to Boston, to pull even.
New York cruised to a 14-2 rout of the Red Sox and finished two games ahead of the Orioles, earning its 13th division crown in 17 years. The Yankees had a 10-game lead on July 18 but Baltimore caught up Sept. 4 and the teams were tied 10 times in September.
"We knew it was a long shot, but we ran into some really good pitching," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "I've got to tip my hat to them, and what is really kind of amazing is that you look over there with what they've been able to do this year, win 90 games, and that tells you what a fine line there is in all those extra-inning games and one-run losses, and we could be in the same position they are."
The loss sent the Orioles to Texas, where they'll play the Rangers on Friday night, with the winner advancing to the best-of-five division series against the New York Yankees.
"We're going to take it one game at a time. Obviously if you lose, you're done," said Orioles slugger Chris Davis, who had homered in six straight games. "We're going to try to do everything we can to beat Texas and get back home."
Longoria finished the season in dramatic fashion for the second straight year, hitting solo shots off Chris Tillman in the first and fourth innings and adding another solo drive off Jake Arrieta in the sixth.
With a chance to tie the major league record of four homers in a game, the three-time All-Star who missed 85 games this year with a strained left hamstring grounded out in the eighth.
"It was cool," Longoria said. "That's about as fun a night as you can have in a ballgame."
Longoria's second career three-homer game came a year after he hit two of them of the final night of last season, including a 12th-inning, game-ending shot that clinched a postseason berth. The area beyond a short wall in the left-field corner where the biggest homer in franchise history landed is now called 162 Landing.
"I just think it highlights how well we play in games 162," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "It was a very dramatic game, the way it all unfolded. I just like the idea that we played the last game of the season with that kind of effort and intensity."
Ryan Roberts also homered for the Rays in the fourth against Tillman (9-3).
Jeremy Hellickson (10-11) allowed one hit -- Adam Jones' fourth-inning single -- in 5 1-3 innings. Jake McGee, Wade Davis, Joel Peralta and Fernando Rodney teamed up to hold the Orioles to two hits -- J.J. Hardy's double and Matt Wieters' single, both in the ninth inning -- the rest of the way.
Jones ruined Tampa Bay's shot at a 16th shutout with a sacrifice fly off Peralta. After Wieters singled, Rodney was summoned to get the final out for his 48th save in 50 opportunities.
Davis, who tied an Orioles record when he homered for the sixth straight game in a 1-0 win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday night, went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts.
Baltimore had five hits in the final two games of the regular season, but Jones is confident the offense will bounce back for the club's first postseason game since 1997.
"We ain't got no choice. You don't hit, you go home," Jones said. "It's no ifs, buts or maybes. Both teams know that."
Longoria has homered in five of his last seven plate appearances in the final game of the season. In four career Game 162s, he is 8 for 15 with six homers and nine RBIs.
"Sometimes you've got to give credit where credit is due. He put some good swings on some pitches, but I should have been better," Tillman said. "I knew what I needed to do. I just didn't get it done."
Longoria is 6 for 12 with three homers against Tillman, who lasted five innings and allowed three runs on four hits in his first loss since Kansas City beat him on Aug. 11. The right-hander who had gone 3-0 with a 1.20 ERA over his previous five starts also allowed three homers in that game, matching his career high.
The Rays (90-72) won 12 of 14 down the stretch, remaining in contention for the second AL wild card until the 160th game and finished with at least 90 wins for the third straight season.
Hellickson allowed three baserunners, two of them in the fourth inning when Jones singled to right-center after Davis struck out on a wild pitch that allowed him to reach first. The 2011 AL Rookie of the Year walked Manny Machado leading off the sixth and was replaced by McGee after getting the next batter, Nate McLouth, to pop out.
"The big tip of the cap goes to Joe Maddon and the Rays. They played 162," Jones said. "Their players went out every game to the last one and gave it all they've got."


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Data::Unixish::rpad - Pad text to the right until a certain column width
This document describes version 1.570 of Data::Unixish::rpad (from Perl distribution Data-Unixish), released on 2019-01-06.
In Perl:
use Data::Unixish qw(lduxl);
my @res = lduxl([rpad => {width=>6}],"123", "1234");
# => ("123 ", "1234 ")
In command line:
% echo -e "123\n1234" | dux rpad -w 6 -c x --format=text-simple
rpad(%args) -> [status, msg, payload, meta]
Pad text to the right until a certain column width.
This function can handle text containing wide characters and ANSI escape codes.
Note: to pad to a certain character length instead of column width (note that wide characters like Chinese can have width of more than 1 column in terminal), you can turn of
mb option even when your text contains wide characters.
This function is not exported.
Arguments ('*' denotes required arguments):
ansi => bool (default: 0)
Whether to handle ANSI escape codes.
char => str (default: " ")
Character to use for padding.
Character should have column width of 1. The default is space (ASCII 32).
in => array
Input stream (e.g. array or filehandle).
mb => bool (default: 0)
Whether to handle wide characters.
out => any
Output stream (e.g. array or filehandle).
trunc => bool (default: 0)
Whether to truncate text wider than specified width.
width* => int
Returns an enveloped result (an array).
First element (status) is an integer containing HTTP status code (200 means OK, 4xx caller error, 5xx function error). Second element (msg) is a string containing error message, or 'OK' if status is 200. Third element (payload) is optional, the actual result. Fourth element (meta) is called result metadata and is optional, a hash that contains extra information.
Return value: (any)
Please visit the project's homepage at https://metacpan.org/release/Data-Unixish.
Source repository is at https://github.com/perlancar/perl-Data-Unixish.
Please report any bugs or feature requests on the bugtracker website https://rt.cpan.org/Public/Dist/Display.html?Name=Data-Unixish
When submitting a bug or request, please include a test-file or a patch to an existing test-file that illustrates the bug or desired feature.
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This star rating is the opinion of the property owner only. A Self-Rated hotel has not been assessed by the AA or Visit Britain, whose official star ratings we use across LateRooms.com.
Hartnoll Hotel4 Self rated
Bolham,, Tiverton, EX16 7RA
Price FromView Rooms
- Very Good
- 46 guest reviews
"I really liked the art work and ambience in the hotel..."
"First class food and service. Room somewhat cramped, disliked the integrated bathroom. Towels would not be changed if hung on towel rails......"
"We have stayed here a few times and it never disappoints. The food is amazing and the service is second to none. Everyone is friendly and we..."
"Hidden gem of a hotel,,, worthy of top billing clean tidy good staff and service, good food...."
About the hotel
Nestled in its own landscaped gardens on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, minutes from Junction 27 on the M5, this delightful boutique hotel offers great food, relaxed surroundings, free Wi-Fi and parking. Having recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, this Georgian property has been transformed into a stunningly beautiful and impeccably stylish hotel. With stunning decor, sumptuous fabrics, plenty of space to relax, eat and drink and exemplary customer service, it is the perfect place to relax with friends and family or meet with colleagues.
The Hotel boasts 18 en-suite rooms each of which is seductively comfortable and luxuriously elegant. Individually furnished and decorated, these spacious rooms offer the perfect combination of chic design and the highest modern standards. Attention to detail is key and all rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TV with Sky channels, plush duvets, fluffy pillows, designer toiletries, luxurious towelling dressing gowns and tea and coffee making facilities. There are room types to suit all kinds of traveller, including Double, Twin, Superior and Suite options. What's more, many rooms also enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The Hartnoll Hotel has quickly cultivated a reputation as one of Devon's premier gourmet restaurants. Their award-winning chefs have developed a simple yet delectable menu offering honest food created from the finest locally sourced produce and ingredients. Meals are complemented by a fantastic selection of fine wines specially chosen to engage the senses and enhance the dining experience. So, whether it's a light lunch in the conservatory, cream tea in the sitting room or fine-dining in the evening, it truly offers something for everyone to enjoy. Infused with an air of opulent romanticism, the Hotel is the perfect venue for weddings and other celebrations. Alternatively the sophisticated ambience and contemporary setting make it particularly suitable for business meetings, seminars and other corporate events. For the ultimate indulgent retreat, the Hotel also offers a great range of in-house spa treatments, including beauty therapies, Swedish massage, sports massage and hot stones therapy. The Hartnoll Hotel is located less than a 10 minute drive from Junction 27 off the M5 and 5 minutes from the town of Tiverton in Devon. And, with plenty of free on-site parking it is both convenient and accessible. The city of Exeter is just over 30 minutes away and offers excellent transport links to the rest of the country. Alternatively there is a local rail station at Tiverton, just a brief taxi ride from the Hotel. For those flying in, Exeter International Airport is less than half an hour away. The Hartnoll Hotel is the ideal base for exploring everything that Devon has to offer. The West Country is renowned for its stunning and varied landscape and nowhere is this more evident than Exmoor National Park. Situated just a short distance from the Hotel, it offers 267 square miles of dense woodland, rolling hills, idyllic farmland and expansive moorland. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy anything from thrill seeking outdoor pursuits to picturesque walks and cosy village pubs. Indeed the hotel can even organise shooting and fishing events for guests. There is plenty more to see and do in the area, including Holbrook Gardens, Knighthayes National Trust Estate as well as the River Exe, one of the premier bird-watching sites in the country. A non refundable deposit of £25. 00 per room is required in order to confirm the booking. This will be debitted from the card details provided
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NEW ORLEANS -- Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter had to wait six years, but he's finally a Hall of Famer.
|The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its 7 members of the 2013 class. Take a look back at the historiccareers of these gridiron legends.
"Those years I didn't make it, I took two to three hours to cry and mourn. Then I went back to work. This year I believed I was going to get in the Hall. With these receivers, eventually one of us had to get in," Carter said on Saturday.
Carter couldn't hold back his emotions after learning the news, recognizing that "not one bad player" was selected while he waited to finally make it.
"I'm forever humbled," Carter said. "For me to end up right here ... I mean this is the happiest day of my life."
Carter's reaction is one of the reasons why the Hall of Fame announcements are the highlight of the week before the Super Bowl. After a bunch of off-field stories and silly questions, it's great to remember why we all love the game so much. Making the Pro Football Hall of Fame means so much to these players, and it's great to witness.
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A few days removed from PirateFest weekend, here are some Bucco links:
– Speaking of PirateFest, nearly 17,000 fans flocked to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, which set a new record.
– Charlie Wilmoth of Bucs Dugout provides five reasons why the Pirates aren't likely to get a huge return if they decide to trade Joel Hanrahan.
– More on Hanrahan — Mike Petriello of Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness wonders if the Hammer would be a significant upgrade for the Dodgers.
– Andrew McCutchen is a candidate to be on the cover of MLB 13: The Show. Voting begins on January 7th.
– Jason Shetler of Bucco Nation got an exclusive interview with MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo.
– Gaby Sanchez is ready to bounce back in 2013, writes Bob Cohn of the Trib.
– Happy Holidays from the Pirates.
– The introduction of the new Sunday alternate uniforms and batting practice cap at Friday's PirateFest luncheon:
– Neil Walker is 100% and ready to go for 2013:
102 days until Opening Day.
Go Bucs


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Star Wars Chewbacca Messenger Bag
Don't call it a man purse
- Chic fashion from Kashyyyk
- Adjustable bandolier-style strap
- Fits a netbook, tablet, and ammunition
There are many things you should know about having a Wookiee as a friend. For starters, always, always, always let the Wookiee win. Put aside your pride. Take the fall in all games. Let him get into the bathroom first after a long
road space trip. Let him get the girl. It'll be easier to pilot your ship if you retain all your limbs.
Secondly, never under any circumstances refer to his messenger bag as a man purse. It's not his fault that all man-made bags are so puny. Also, you're likely to lose a limb. The Chewbacca Messenger Bag is our homage to the most manly man purse in the galaxy. Crafted of faux leather, it is the perfect size for toting your 11" MacBook Air, a netbook, or a tablet as well as any other items you need on your daily adventures. The bandolier style shoulder strap is adjustable for heights from Ewok to Wookiee. What does a Wookiee keep in his bag? Extra ammunition, a tin of Hoth Cocoa, and a Han Solo in Carbonite Chocolate Bar, of course!
Product Specifications
- Re-creation of the bag Chewbacca wore in the Star Wars series!
- Brown, faux-leather messenger bag
- Embossed with Star Wars logo on front flap
- Brass buckles on front flap
- Hidden magnets hold the top closed and secure the front flap
- Bandolier shoulder strap made of durable seat belt material
- Fabric-lined interior
- Can accommodate a 11" MacBook Air, netbook, or tablet
- Interior pockets:
- Two main sections, with a pouch divider down the middle (13" x 9" x 1 1/2" each)
- Flat pocket with zipper (8" wide x 5" deep)
- Pockets for pens, cellphone, etc.
- Handle drop can be adjusted from from 20 - 28"
- Materials: Polyurethane and polyester
- Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent
- Exterior dimensions: 14" wide x 10" tall
"Will my laptop fit in this bag, ThinkGeek?" Let's find out together!
|Laptop Fitting Guide
| Measure your laptop.
Like TVs, laptops are listed by their measurement on the diagonal. Bags, on the other hand, are measured on the edges. Not all 17" laptops are the same size, so you'll need to measure the length & width of your closed laptop.
"But my laptop is at home, ThinkGeek!"
If you can't wait, Google has superpowers to tell you the dimensions of your laptop if you ask it nicely. Just input the make and model of your laptop and ye shall receive.
"I've got the measurements! Now what?"
Compare your laptop's measurements to the measurements of the bag. If the laptop's measurements are smaller than the bag, it fits! If one or more of the laptop's measurements are bigger, you're out of luck with this bag. Try another.


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Thursday, February 23, 2012
SD Reader's First Hand Account from Greece
My wife has several close friends living in and around Athens and a few other places in Greece. They recently told us that, Several of them who have jobs in various fields( civil servants, hotel staff, engineers, laborers, mechanics) have not been paid for several weeks to several months.
They are obliged to continue going to work every day, because if they quit or rebel against their employers, they will simply NOT be paid the monies they are owed. Their employers can't even tell them WHEN they will be paid.
Most of these people have banned together or are seeking help from family or friends. They are selling possessions to purchase food. There is alot of theft going on because alot of people don't know what else to do to feed themselves and their families. Apparently the feeling is that the Greek gov't doesn't want to hear or even give the impression that they care what the Greek people have to say about the bailouts or their future. They are genuinely scared of the mobs and the destruction that they believe is coming. I have met some of these people in the past and they are Just like you and me. Regular people just trying to survive the chaos.
We all need to remember. Greece is NOTHING compared to The USA....and by association, Canada and Mexico.
Now clear your head and ask yourself....When the contagion makes it to this side of the pond, and it WILL, What will I do if my livelihood disappears? Will I have the courage to stand up and fight the police and government? Will I defy the powers that be, even if it means indefinite incarceration or worse? Will I defend what's mine? Will I deny my friends and neighbors food, fuel and other necessities because they did not prepare as I did? Will I steal the same from my friends and neighbors to care for my family? Will I have what it takes mentally to endure from day to day while those around me falter. Will I have the compassion to help those who are in need,at my own expense?
I ask myself these questions often. It takes a certain kind of person to survive!
Get ready!!
Crazy Canuck
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Vapor Group Inc (OTO:VPOR) is coming out weak in the morning trading session on September 7, declining more than most other peers in the directory of approximately 200 stocks we track in the cannabis industry with an slide of 11.39%. After closing the previous session at $0.00079, shares of VPOR opened this morning at $0.0007 and are trading at $0.0007 shortly after the opening bell. So far, about 200 shares have changed hands, compared to an average of 30-day volume of 74.98 million for Vapor Group Inc. Shares moved as high at $0.0007 and as low as $0.0007 in today's early action.
The share depreciation gives the company a market capitalization of $2.1 million based upon 2.66 billion shares outstanding.
In the past 52 weeks, shares of Vapor Group Inc have traded as low as $0.0001 and as high as $0.0016. Technical traders will take note that at $0.0007, shares of VPOR are trading below their 50-day moving average (MA) at $0.001 and above their 200-day MA at $0.0. Technical analysts pay close attention to these key moving averages because they often serve as technical support and resistance levels and because a move beneath them is typically regarded as bearish.
Who is VPOR?
Vapor Group Inc designs, develops, manufactures and markets vaporizers and e-cigarettes. The Company also offers a range of e-liquid flavors. Its products are marketed under the Vapor Group, Total Vapor, Vapor 123, and Vapor Products brands. The company is led by its CEO from its headquarters in Davie, FL.
For more information on VPOR and other companies focused on the expanding legal cannabis and medical marijuana industries or to considered for contributing content, visit PotNetwork.com today.
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Taj hotel in visakhapatnam is one of the gateway hotel conveniently accessible by all ths tourists. The visakhapatnam railway station is as close as 4 kms to the hotel and airport is 16 kms.
Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, is the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh, after the state capital Hyderabad. It is the industrial capital of the state with major industries such as Steel Plant, HPCL, Hindustan Shipyard, NTPC, etc. It is blessed with a natural harbour and houses the Headquarters of Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. Popularly known as the City of Destiny is a jewel on the east coast of India. It has some breathtaking beaches, thronged by the Eastern Ghats. Naturally formed red sand dunes(reminiscents of rivers), Buddhist monuments, etc., add to the beauty of the city.For more information refer to the Wikipedia page.


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When you have a guest who wants to play side-by-side multiplayer games but doesn't have an Xbox Live account or gamertag, you can create a guest account on your Xbox One console for one-time use. This temporary account is created as a copy of the account of the person who's currently signed in to the console.
At the end of the session, when the person whose account was used to create the guest account signs out, the guest account is also signed out and removed from the console.
Note A guest account is different from a guest key. A temporary guest account can only be created while you're signed in and is deleted as soon as you or your guest signs out. A guest key is a reusable passcode that allows guests to use your console without requiring you to be signed in.
How to create a guest account on Xbox One
If you have multiple guests who want to play, you just need to select Add guest again to create more guest accounts.
How to remove a guest account from your Xbox One console
When you or your guest signs out, the guest account is removed:
What privacy and online safety settings are applied to a guest account?
If there is only one person signed in to the console, the guest account has the same privacy settings as the host.
If there are multiple household members signed in, the guest account has the same privacy and online safety settings as the family member with the most restrictive settings. For example, if a child is signed in, the guest is restricted by the child's settings.
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Can I save this guest account to use in the future?
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Doug Kershaw
1969 was a pivotal year in the musical career of Doug Kershaw (born Douglas James Kershaw). An appearance on the premier broadcast of The Johnny Cash Show, on June 7, brought him to the attention of his largest audience and led to a contract with Warner Brothers/Seven Arts. Two months later, Kershaw's autobiographical tune, "Louisiana Man," became the first song broadcast back to Earth from the Moon by the astronauts of Apollo 12. Kershaw capped the year with a much-publicized, week-long engagement at the Fillmore East in New York as opening act for Eric Clapton's Derek & the Dominos. While it seemed to many rock and pop fans that Kershaw had appeared out of nowhere, he had already sold more than 18 million copies of the records he had done in the early '60s with his brother, Rusty. "Louisiana Man" had been a Top Ten country hit in 1961 and its follow-up, "Diggy Diggy Lo," had done almost as well. The son of an alligator hunter, Kershaw was the seventh born to a family that eventually included five boys and four girls. Raised in a home where Cajun French was spoken, he didn't learn English until the age of eight. By that time, he had mastered the fiddle, which he played from the age of five, and was on his way to teaching himself to play an amazing 28 instruments. His first gig was at a local bar, the Bucket of Blood, where he was accompanied by his mother on guitar. After teaching his brother Rusty (born Russell; February 2, 1938) to play guitar, he formed a band, the Continental Playboys, with Rusty and older brother Peewee in 1948.
Although they initially sang in French, J.D. Miller, owner of the Feature record label, persuaded them to incorporate songs in English into their repertoire. With the departure of Peewee from the group in the early '50s, Doug and Rusty continued to perform as a duo. The brothers quickly built a solid reputation for their high-energy performances of Cajun two-steps and country ballads. In 1955, they recorded their first single, "So Lovely, Baby." Released on the Hickory label, the tune became a Top Five country hit in August 1955. Shortly afterward, they were invited to become cast members of the Louisiana Hayride, a popular radio show broadcast from Shreveport, LA. In 1957, they recorded a Top 40 country hit, "Love Me to Pieces." They became members of the Grand Ole Opry the following year. Despite the demands of his music career, Doug enrolled in McNeese State University and earned an undergraduate degree in mathematics. At the peak of their early career, in 1958, Doug and Rusty decided to simultaneously enlist in the United States Army. They devoted their attention to the military until their dismissal three years later. Picking up where they left off in February 1961, the two brothers recorded "Louisiana Man," a song Doug had written while in the Army. The song was eventually covered by more than 800 artists. By the time their debut album, Rusty and Doug, was released in July 1964, however, the Kershaw brothers had elected to go their separate ways.
It took another three years before Doug signed a songwriter's contract with BMI. Despite the success of his solo career,Kershaw continued to be plagued by depression and sorrow. His father had committed suicide when he was only seven. Until 1984, Kershaw battled drug and alcohol abuse and he became known for erratic behavior. Although he continued to perform and record, his albums of the 1970s failed to duplicate the commercial success of "Louisiana Man" and "Diggy Diggy Lo." In 1981, Kershaw rebounded with his biggest selling hit, "Hello Woman," which reached the country music Top 40. In 1988, he recorded a duet, "Cajun Baby," with Hank Williams, Jr., that became a Top 50 country hit. Marrying his wife, Pam, at the Astro Dome on June 21, 1975, Kershaw began raising his own family, which included five sons — Douglas, Victor, Zachary, Tyler, and Elijah — and two grandsons. His son Tyler plays drums in his band. Kershawreleased a French-language album, Two Step Fever, in 1999. Michael Doucet of Beausoleil is featured on the duet "Fievre de Deux Etapes." Hot Diggity Doug was released in mid-2000 and Still Cajun After All These Years followed in early 2001. Easy appeared from Cooking Vinyl in 2002.