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Dark Skies (US - BD RA)
Gabe settles in for Close Encounters of the Poltergeist and Signs Kind...
As husband and wife, Daniel (Josh Hamilton) and Lacy Barrett (Keri Russell) witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels. When it becomes clear that the Barrett family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacy take matters in their own hands to solve the mystery of what is after their family. (From The Weinstein Company's official synopsis)
Based on his creative output, visual effects developer/supervisor-turned-writer/director Scott Stewart has built a career on stealing already well-worn subject matter and pawning it off as original without any kind of personal slant. His feature-length debut as director, Legion, was a reproduction of a wide array of Christian-themed Armageddon stories, specifically comic book series like Garth Ennis' Preacher and Alan Moore's Hellblazer (the latter adapted into an uninspired movie called Constantine). His second film as director, Priest, was actually credited as being based on an existing comic series (credited as a 'graphic novel,' because it sounds 'classier') by Hyung Min-Woo, but Hyung's work was, itself, already a pastiche of other Asian-themed vampire comics, like Vampire Hunter D and Helsing. Both films were utter messes, defined by waves of narrative stupidity and empty visuals, but worst of all, they were kind of boring, Priest in particular. Now, Stewart is dabbling in the oft-treaded world of alien abduction with Dark Skies – which is, 'incidentally,' the title of a unproduced John Sayles screenplay about malicious space invaders that eventually morphed into Spielberg's E.T..
The film kicks off by introducing an unlikable cast of stereotypes --– a childish husband that is ashamed of his unemployed status and doesn't like his son's friends, an overworked wife that unknowingly ignores her family's needs, a younger brother with spooky visions, and a mean-spirited tween/teen with a stupid haircut. Why do bad things always happen to upper-middle class white people? Anyway, before you can say Close Encounters of the Third Kind, random spooky events start to occur. It seems the aliens have been watching Poltergeist again. Nobody believes the unlikable family's extra-terrestrial problem and placate their concerns with smirks. Their unlikable, upper-middle class friends and neighbours begin to act judgmentally, on the verge of being hateful, and, just in case the Speilbergisms weren't numerous enough already, the unlikable parents are having money troubles and arguing a lot. In more capable hands, these stereotypes would be turned on their heads, but, unfortunately, Stewart is really just recycling old ideas with a straight face (he even rips the basics of a dinner scene from Shyamalan's already unoriginal Signs at the top of the climax). There's no greater truth beneath the veneer of this nuclear family's discontent, nor are these characters rounded beyond their basic first act introductions. They also take a painfully long time to put two and two together, despite even a nominally savvy audience being ten steps in front of them at any given time.
Stewart's stylistic strengths hold together for a handful of sequences. His visual motifs and floating camera work make for a slick-looking experience, but he recalls so many other movies that it's impossible not to constantly compare him to better filmmakers. The influx of disconcerting human interactions certainly create an air of dread, but the persistent effect is closer to frustrating or flat-out annoying than scary. It also doesn't help that Stewart keeps reusing the same suspense and scare techniques over and over, despite none of them being particularly frightening the first time around, or that the supposedly creepy scenes are almost always more unintentionally funny than intentionally disturbing. Pacing is another issue. Stewart would probably call it deliberate, but it's closer to tiresome, verging on downright lethargic. The adult cast is decent, especially given the limits of the screenplay, but Stewart's insistence on a despondent tone leaves the performances untextured and two-note – depressive and shouty.
Dark Skies was reportedly shot using Arri Alexa digital HD cameras and is presented here in 1080p, 2.40:1 video. Stewart and cinematographer David Boyd use the digital format's dynamic light range to create an even palette and lifelike detail in really dark conditions. Most scenes have a single harsh light source that creates pretty heavy shadow and highlight contrasts, but the digital gradients remain smooth. Problems arise when the frame gets too dark and the details are washed out in a sea of dark shapes. Boyd tends to pull his focus pretty tightly, which leaves background details a bit blurred, but this makes for some very sharp foreground details. When backgrounds do come into greater focus, the complex patterns are plenty crisp. The general palette is a mix of gold and teal hues with the occasional red and blue element that pops without blooming or vibrating. There is some digital noise in the darker hues (greens and flesh tones intermingle a bit) and the soft focus backgrounds have some minor issues with banding, but there aren't any blocking effects or major problems with edge enhancement to worry about.
This DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack is quite lively, filling the various channels with all manner of subtle and aggressive ambient noise. The natural environments are softly embedded within the sounds of everyday life, while the supernatural elements tend to press the volume into higher levels. The natural noises have plenty of multi-channel influence (usually for the sake of a scare), but the supernatural bits are much more directionally enhanced, including swirling electronic buzzes that slowly overwhelm the entire soundscape. During the climax, the sound designers have great fun filling the stereo and surround channels with synthesized 'eerie' ringing, creaking wood, and rumbling bass, very little of which makes much sense, but it certainly sounds cool. Composer Joseph Bishara's musical score is one of the film's stronger components. It has a palpable and spooky melancholy mood and sells Stewart's tepid scares. The score is best when warmly throbbing beneath the action, but also works quite well when given the chance to blend with the sound effects to create a wall of alien noise.
The extras begin with a commentary featuring Stewart, producer Jason Blum, executive producer Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, and editor Peter Gvozdas. The participants work together pretty well while recalling the film's production, though Stewart and Blum clearly run the track. They remain relatively screen-specific without getting in the way of the pacing of the discussion, which is jam-packed with information (there's almost no blank space throughout). Subject matter covers a wide spectrum of the behind-the-scenes story, including all points in the production schedule and a mix of technical and narrative elements. The discussion is so thoughtful, informative, and tonally inviting that I find myself bemoaning the fact that these nice guys couldn't put together a better movie. At least it seems that no one was particularly concerned with creating a masterpiece, nor does anyone seem to imply that they think their achievements were necessarily successful. Towards the beginning of the track, Blum makes an interesting statement. Apparently, Stewart came to him with a found footage script, and, despite having made a mint producing Paranormal Activity movies, Blum says that Dark Skies wouldn't have worked as a found footage picture. In fact, he claims that he now tries to discourage found footage scripts at this point and asks for them to be rewritten as standard narrative films.
The disc also features nine deleted/alternate scenes with optional director and editor commentary (14:20, HD), including a slightly different ending, and a series of Weinstein Company trailers.
Dark Skies is slick enough mishmash of other alien invasion/abduction movies, but serves little purpose outside of making its audience remember better movies. It's not very scary, the character interactions are usually more frustrating than moving, and the humourless execution makes for a trying experience. The only real value I can see here is a drinking or bingo game where you have a drink or mark a box every time a genre trope is used. This Blu-ray features an ever so slightly messy 1080p transfer, a fantastic DTS-HD MA audio track, deleted scenes, and a strong commentary track that makes me wish I liked the film more.
*Note: The images on this page are not representative of the Blu-ray image quality.
Review by Gabriel Powers
djblack1313 Member Join Date: April 2006 Location: United States Posts: 529
i think i'm one of the very few who liked this movie. lol. it's not re-inventing the wheel but it was creepy in parts, had good acting and had a VERY haunting (and very good) ending.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 28th May 2013
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.40:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Masters Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Extras: Director/Editor/Producer Commentary, Deleted/Extended Scenes, Trailers, DVD Copy, UltraViolet Copy
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Scott Stewart
Cast: Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, Dakota Goyo, Kadan Rockett, J. K. Simmons
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi and Thriller
Length: 97 minutes
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Last season was a learning experience for Lindy LaBauve and her team.
The University of South Carolina Beaufort women's golf coach led the Sand Sharks to a top-15 finish in the NAIA national championships last spring, about a year after she graduated from LSU.
All but one player is back from that team, as USCB enters the spring season with increased expectations and a No. 12 preseason ranking from NAIA coaches.
"They'll go above and beyond what they did last spring, tenfold," LaBauve said. "I have no question. We've gotten smarter on the course. They can handle pressure better. They expect betters scores for themselves, and they've worked really hard."
Four of five starters return from 2012's final starting lineup: Seniors Phyllis Langley and Kelli Nakano, junior Kendra Collins and sophomore Tori DeGroodt. Collins, a Bluffton High School graduate, was an All-America selection with four top-10 finishes last season.
Senior Kaitlin O'Sullivan and sophomores Samantha O'Donnell and Lindsey Mapes are the other returners. Freshman Hayley Miller of Rochester, N.Y., is a newcomer.
The Sand Sharks open the spring today at the World Golf Invitational in St. Augustine, Fla.
LaBauve said she has been able to increase the quality of practice in her second season. Having watched her players for a full year, she has been able to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
Rather than give everyone general instruction, LaBauve said she has adapted individual practice regimens for each player to improve their all-around games.
"We went back and really reassessed," she said. "If our games aren't changing, how do we change practice to get the results we wanted? So we went back through and really assessed what each player was doing well, where there weaknesses were and really attacked those weaknesses."
The results started to show in the fall season, when the Sand Sharks posted a pair of top-five finishes in the Lady Bearcat Invitational at Old South and the Lady Flames Fall Shootout in Cleveland, Tenn.
Nakano tied for fifth in Tennessee to help USCB finish second to host Lee. She said this team looks like the strongest in her four years as a Sand Shark.
USCB has only one starter to replace in All-Sun Conference performer Adriana Saavedra.
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Bands that improvise often talk about channeling what's in the air, picking up on a collective vibe in the room and turning it into music. In keeping with these socially-mediated times, Umphrey's McGee is taking that notion a step further: Why not let the fans orchestrate the band's interaction?
"Crowd-sourced improvisation," the Chicago sextet calls it, and it'll be tested on a grand scale Friday at the Park West when Umphrey's hosts "UMBowl III," the third in an annual series.
"We had always done improv with hand signals and cues at our shows, so maybe four years ago we were sitting around brainstorming how to keep this thing going forward and making progress," guitarist Brendan Bayliss says. "From the beginning it was all about catering to the fans. You think of that guy holding the sign up at a show asking for a specific song -- how do we give that guy a front-row seat? From my perspective I think back to when I was in high school and how cool would it have been to conduct my favorite band?"
"UMBowl" grew out of the more modest "Stew Art Series" based entirely on fan-directed improvisations (a decade ago the band dubbed an improvisation segment a "Jimmy Stewart," in honor of a hotel reception hall where they put their own spin on group interaction). Fans would text ideas or descriptive words that were flashed on a screen, and the band would build improvisations in response, changing course each time a new word popped up.
"That worked pretty well, so three years ago we figured out a way to expand that further and make it a bigger event," says Bayliss of bandmates Joel Cummins, Ryan Stasik, Jake Cinninger, Kris Myers and Andy Farag. "There are a lot of sports fans in the band, so we thought we'd make it the ultimate fan Super Bowl, with four quarters" built on different types of fan interaction.
In the first quarter, fans vote on a set list and then dictate instrument switches and solos in real time. In the second, fans text in themes and ideas to jump-start improvisation, ala the "Stew Art Series." Songs in the third quarter are chosen in real time by the fans, who then vote on which of three directions the set should take to the finish line. The fourth quarter is devoted to fan-favorite "Jimmy Stewart" moments revived from shows past and then linked with new music.
It adds up to an exhaustive four-hour concert that drains the band, Bayliss says, but the experience is worth it both as a way of further involving the fans and giving the musicians – now entering their second decade together – fresh life.
"After we did the first one, the reaction was great. The fans were saying, 'We can't believe you're doing this,' " Bayliss says. "I'm not aware of anybody else doing this. I definitely don't know of anybody who is on stage playing a song and looking at a screen for someone in the crowd to tell them to take a right or left turn."
Left unsaid is the notion that a band might have to be a little nuts to leave itself that exposed on stage. There's always a chance of a musical train wreck, and Bayliss has instant recall of a few of them:
"We've had some computer crashes, where we'd be looking at the screen for a cue on what to do next and nothing would be coming in. Once we got a text with the word 'poker' and half of us thought it's for a song we have called 'Bad Poker' and the other half were thinking Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face.' There is no crossover there – that was a very confusing moment. Once someone asked for a death-metal version of one of our originals, and we soon realized there's a reason why we don't play it that fast, because it's a really hard song to play. But once you start you can't stop. You have to go in expecting some things to fail, so that you're not freaking out when it does happen."
For Bayliss, the notion that something could go wrong is a relative concept. The band has forged a healthy career without commercial radio airplay or big-budget marketing support. Since forming at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., in the late '90s, Umphrey's has released a dozen albums and built a national touring base to the point where it can sell out 3,000-seat theaters in most major cities.
"After we started the band, we soon realized we were not going to make a living by selling CDs, so we had to be creative in other ways," the guitarist says. "When things like MySpace and social media starting popping up, it brought a whole new dimension to promoting whatever business you're in. You either ran with it or got mowed down by it. We wanted to cater to the fans. Making them part of the show is way of giving them part ownership of the band."
Umphrey's McGee 'UMBowl III': 7:30 p.m. April 27 at Park West, 322 W. Armitage Av, sold out; jamusa.com.


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ICD-10 Diagnosis Code M84.464A
Pathological fracture, left fibula, init encntr for fracture
Diagnosis Code M84.464A
Short Description: Pathological fracture, left fibula, init encntr for fracture
Long Description: Pathological fracture, left fibula, initial encounter for fracture
This is the 2019 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code M84.464A
Valid for Submission
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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00–M99)
Disorders of bone density and structure (M80-M85)
- Disorder of continuity of bone (M84)
- Disorders of bone density and structure (M80-M85)
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The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- 733.16 - Path fx tibia fibula (approximate) Approximate Flag
The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- Pathological fracture of fibula
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Also called: Broken bone
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After nearly sweeping in-state rival Tennessee State to open Ohio Valley Conference play, the Tennessee Tech softball team will look to increase its fortunes as it hosts Tennessee Wesleyan Tuesday, before heading to Southeast Missouri Saturday.
Tech begins the week with a doubleheader against Tennessee Wesleyan Tuesday, with the first pitch scheduled at 3 p.m. The Golden Eagles are 12-1 all-time against Bulldogs including a pair of shutouts back when they last met in 2009 (2-0, 7-0). TWC owns a 6-8 record and is 3-3 in its last six games.
The Golden Eagles resume OVC play Saturday, as they take on Southeast Missouri in a three-game series. Saturday will feature a doubleheader, with the first game slated for 1 p.m. The series third game is set for 1 p.m. Sunday.
The Redhawks are 5-12 on the season and 2-1 in OVC play. Recently, SEMO took two-of-three games from SIU Edwardsville, both of which came in extra innings. Tech leads the all-time series against the Redhawks 37-35, which includes a 2-1 record last season.
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Bolton's Marvin Sordell may be having treatment for his addiction to the social networking site Twitter but he let his goals do the talking last night as his second-half double booked a fourth-round FA Cup home tie with Everton.
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill had a few choice words of his own after a dismal display by his side. So impressive against West Ham last weekend, Sunderland were well beaten.
"We have gone out too weakly," O'Neill said. "We have to be able to put four or five games together, putting everything into the game. We need to show that consistency.
"We did not take this lightly, we put out a strong team. Whether you are playing in front of 17,000 people or 100,000 people you are a professional player and you have to galvanise yourself. If we can't do that with this group of players, we'll change things."
This was the second time they had been beaten by Championship opponents at home in cups this season following Middlesbrough's 1-0 win in October.
None of that will worry Bolton, who now face another Premier League side in Everton. They rode their luck when they sat deep, but encouraged to attack by manager Dougie Freedman, they dominated the second half.
"We had a game plan and we stuck to it," Freedman said. "We knew for the first 60 minutes we had to limit Sunderland, but towards the end we grew and took control with our passing and we deserved to win. With our energy and passing ability I thought we could hurt them later in the game and we did. We'll look forward to Everton. The way we are playing, we see that as a winnable game."
Zat Knight headed a corner straight at Simon Mignolet early on, but Sunderland took control after that.
Adam Johnson engineered enough room to get a shot away inside the area, but Andy Lonergan just about managed to get his hands up to tip it over the bar. Sunderland also went close twice with free-kicks.
Bolton were more adventurous after Freedman's half-time chat. Just after the hour Darren Pratley beat a sliding Jack Colback to the ball and was tripped inside the area. Sordell took the spot kick clinically, sending Mignolet the wrong way.
Sunderland still could not rouse themselves and Sordell punished their lethargy when he turned Matt Kilgallon and squeezed a shot under Mignolet. The upset never looked in any doubt after that.
Sunderland (4-4-1-1): Mignolet; Bardsley, Bramble, Kilgallon, Colback (Cattermole 76); Johnson (Larsson 71), Gardner, Vaughan, McClean; Sessègnon; Wickham (Campbell 71).
Subs Westwood (g), McFadden, Saha.
Bolton (4-5-1): Lonergan; Mears, Knight, Ricketts, Alonso; Afobe (Lee 70), Spearing, Pratley, Vela (Holden 74), Eagles; Sordell (Davies 85). Subs Bogdan (g), Ream, Odelusi, Ngog.
Referee K Friend (Leicestershire).


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If you're splitting up, you will want to ensure that you protect your children from being upset and disturbed by the changes that will happen. Find out how best to approach the subject with them and get an overview of the arrangements you need to make with your ex-partner.
Telling your children that you are getting divorced or separating can be difficult. It helps to prepare what you are going to say and think about how you will deal with their reaction. You can get advice online to help you.
It's always better if you can make arrangements for your children between you, without going to court. A good way to do this is to put together a Parenting Plan.
A Parenting Plan will help you agree on day-to-day arrangements like:
You can download a step-by-step guide to putting together a Parenting Plan.
The vast majority of people manage to reach an agreement between themselves. But if you really can't agree with your ex-partner about some of the arrangements, you can use a family mediator – an independent person trained to help.
Going to court to finalise arrangements over children can be very stressful for everyone – including the children.
The court will always put the needs of the child or children first. But bear in mind that if you can't agree at court a judge will have the final say - not you or your ex-partner.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sat 3rd Nov 2012 02:14 UTC
"The Nexus 4 is absolutely wonderful, but it's also vexing. Frustrating. Annoying. It's easily the best Android phone on the market right now, and has some of the most powerful software that's ever been put on a mobile phone. It's an upgrade from last year's Galaxy Nexus in every way. It's terrific - save for one small thing. " Lack of LTE, obviously. Bigger issue for me as a European: glass back. Apparently it cracks. Who'da thunk?
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"Once again Google proves it hasn't a clue.
You'll probably get modded down for that comment, but you are exactly right. When the iPhone 4s came out, Fandroids blasted it for not having LTE, not having a removable battery, not having an SD card slot, having a glass back that could shatter easily, etc. Now that the Nexus 4 is out, the irony is certainly not lost on me.
"The irony is completely lost on you.
A ton of fandroids are angry and calling out Google on its choices - and not drinking the kool aid, or living in the reality distortion field,or rewriting history like fanbois do. And the Nexus 4 for all it lacks is far cheaper than the similarly "crippled" iPhone 4 ever was.


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Simple Ways to Make Your Dining Room Feel New
Dining rooms are often the hardest rooms to casually re-decorate: most don't have room for a lot of extra furniture, so once you have a table and chairs and paint on the walls, they can feel, well... done. Which is great, but what about when you get the urge to shake things up? Read on for some ideas on how to inject some fresh style into your eating space.
- Switch up the seating. This doesn't have to involve buying new chairs — consider going for the mix-and-match look, and switching a few out for others you already own. A smallish armchair can look fun at the head of a table, and a bench instead of chairs completely changes the vibe of most dining rooms.
- Lose the (old) lighting. Dining rooms often have one central lighting fixture, which can easily dominate the look and feel of the room. Change the style of lighting to change the feel of the space: a traditional chandelier in a modern loft can look great, as does a mid-century or modern pendant in a more traditional space.
- Alter it with art. Sometime's it's as easy as changing what's hung on the walls. Go for one large-scale piece or a gallery wall of favorites; just experiment until you find something that feels fresh.
- The power of paint. It might not be as easy as laying down a tablecloth, but adding some color by painting the walls (even one wall could do it) is a sure-fire way to freshen your space.


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BEULAVILLE � East Duplin still hasn�t been taken to five sets.
BEULAVILLE � East Duplin still hasn�t been taken to five sets.
In fact, it only took three sets for the undefeated Panthers to dispatch St. Pauls 25-9, 25-12, 25-15 in the opening round of the NCHSAA 2-A state playoffs Saturday.
East Duplin (20-0), the No. 1 seed out of the East Central Conference, will play host to Bartlett Yancey (13-9) Tuesday, with the time to be determined. Bartlett Yancey is the second seed from the Mid-State Conference. St. Pauls, the No. 3 seed out of the Three Rivers Conference, finishes 5-16.
�I�m glad we�ve got a Saturday game behind us,� coach Liz Turner said. �It�s always tough coming in after a Saturday because they�re not really used to playing on Saturday. I felt like we played better our first two sets and I feel like our third set were kind of here and three.�
In fact, Turner called a timeout with the set tied 12-12. After that, the Panthers outscored St. Pauls 13-3 en route to the win.
�We kind of got it together after that,� Turner said, adding her team missed �entirely too many serve,� which prompted some post-match conditioning for the Panthers. �I hope that�ll clear that up and won�t have to worry about that issue next time.�
St. Pauls 9 12 15
East Duplin 25 25 25
LEADING PLAYERS�SP: NA. ED: Byrd 13 kills, 2 blocks; Hall 8 kills, 1 block; Lego 8 kills, 1 ace; Sanderson 8 digs, 2 aces; Williams 13 digs, 3 aces, 1 kill. RECORDS�SP 5-16, season complete. ED: 20-0, hosts Bartlett Yancey on Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Perquimans 3, Lejeune 0: Lejeune�s season ended with a loss at Perquimans in the first round of the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs.
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Perquimans 25 25 25
LEADING PLAYERS�NA. RECORDS�L: 10-9, season complete. P: 24-2, hosts Rosewood on Tuesday in second round.
Fairmont 3, Dixon 0: It was close, painfully close, but Dixon came up short in the opening round of the NCHSAA 2-A playoffs, falling in straight sets to Fairmont, which won the three sets by a combined 10 points.
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Fairmont 25 25 25
LEADING PLAYERS�D: Aquafredda 7 kills, 2 blocks; Brinson 2 aces, 3 digs; Merritt ace, 23 digs; Saeger 5 kills; Saelua 7 kills, 9 digs; Silance ace; 4 kills, 14 digs; Rochelle 19 assists, 4 digs. RECORDS�D: 9-8, season complete. F: 18-3, at Wheatmore on Tuesday in second round.
Croatan 3, West Bladen 0: Croatan swept past West Bladen in the first round of the NCHSAA 2-A playoffs. Further information wasn�t available.
The Cougars (12-6), the No. 3 seed out of the East Central Conference, will travel Tuesday to South Columbus (17-2), which beat East Bladen 3-0. South Columbus is the No. 1 seed out of the Three Rivers Conference.
Bryant advances: East Duplin senior Rebekah Bryant advanced to the NCHSAA 2-A tournament after a third-place finish in the East Regional tourney at Greene Central High School.
The state tournament is Friday at the Cary Tennis Center.
Bryant finished 3-1. She beat Washington�s Isabella Malu 6-1, 6-1 andDixon�s Mariah Persun 6-0, 6-0 in the second round. Bryant lost 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 to First Flight�s Caroline Cowen in the third round but beat Greene Central�s McKenzie Budd 6-4, 6-2.
�I�m very happy where I am,� Bryant said.
The Panthers� Madison Sholar along with East Duplin�s doubles teams of Laken Teachey and Maggie Weis and Stacie Whaley and Kerry Miller advanced to the second round before losing.
3-A regional: White Oak�s doubles team of seniors Taylor Blackmon and Sabrina Yager finished fourth in the NCHSAA 3-A East Regional tournament at Wilson Fike High School to advance to the state tourney.
The state event is Friday at the Cary Tennis Center.
Blackmon-Yager went 2-2 in the regionals. They won 6-3, 6-2 and then 6-4, 6-4 before falling 6-1, 6-0 and 6-0, 6-1.
Blackmon finished the regular season 16-0 in singles and is the first female tennis player in WOHS history to go undefeated. Sarah Hambright, who advanced to the second round of regional play, was the Coastal 3-A Conference player of the year.
Jacksonville had one singles player and a double team fall in the first round of the regionals as Kate Reeves lost 6-0, 6-0 while the team of Morgan Neofotis and Alexis Hurd lost 6-2, 6-3.
1-A regional: Lejeune had two doubles teams advance to the second round of the NCHSAA 1-A East Regional tournament Friday at Franklin Academy High School in Wake Forest.
The teams of Brigid Detreux and Caroline Christmas and Belle Banta and Megan Jenson won their first matches before falling in the second round.
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The liver is the gateway to the body and in this chemical age its detoxification systems are easily overloaded. Thousands of chemicals are added to food and over 700 have been identified in drinking water. Plants are sprayed with toxic chemicals, animals are injected with potent hormones and antibiotics and a significant amount of our food is genetically engineered, processed, refined, frozen and cooked. All this can lead to destruction of delicate vitamins and minerals, which are needed for the detoxification pathways in the liver. The liver must try to cope with every toxic chemical in our environment, as well as damaged fats that are present in processed and fried foods.
The Liver Filter
The liver is the cleanser and filter of the bloodstream and is of vital importance. It is the largest organ in the body and has an enormous amount of blood flowing through it every minute of our lives. It is between 8 – 9 inches in its greatest diameter, 5 – 6 inches in its greatest height and 3 – 4 inches in its depth, weighing around 42 to 56 ounces.
A Normal healthy Liver
What are the functions of the liver?
- It is responsible for the production of bile which is stored in the gallbladder and released when required for the digestion of fats.
- The liver stores glucose in the form of glycogen which is converted back to glucose again when needed for energy.
- It also plays an important role in the metabolism of protein and fats. It stores the vitamins A, D, K, B12 and folate and synthesizes blood clotting factors.
- Another important role is as a detoxifier, breaking down or transforming substances like ammonia, metabolic waste, drugs, alcohol and chemicals, so that they can be excreted. These may also be referred to as "xenobiotic" chemicals. If we examine the liver under a microscope, we will see rows of liver cells separated by spaces which act like a filter or sieve, through which the bloodstream flows. The liver filter is designed to remove toxic matter such as dead cells, microorganisms, chemicals, drugs and particulate debris from the bloodstream. The liver filter is called the sinusoidal system, and contains specialized cells known as Kupffer cells which ingest and break down toxic matter.
The Liver Filter
The liver filter can remove a wide range of micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites from the bloodstream, which is highly desirable, as we certainly do not want these dangerous things building up in the blood and invading the deeper parts of the body. Infections with parasites often come from the contaminated water supplies found in large cities, and indeed other dangerous organisms may find their way into your gut and bloodstream from these sources. This can cause chronic infections and poor health, so it is important to protect your liver from overload with these microorganisms. The safest thing to do is boil your water for at least 5 minutes, or drink only bottled water that has been filtered and sterilized. High loads of unhealthy micro-organisms can also come from eating foods that are prepared in conditions of poor hygiene by persons who are carrying bacteria, viruses or parasites on their skin. Foods, especially meats that are not fresh or are preserved, also contain a higher bacterial load, which will overwork the liver filter if they are eaten regularly.
Recently, it has become very fashionable for people to detoxify their bodies by various means, such as fasting or cleansing the bowels with fiber mixtures. Fasting can by its extreme nature, only be a temporary method of cleansing the body of waste products, and for many people causes an excessively rapid release of toxins which can cause unpleasant, acute symptoms. The liver filter, like any filter, needs to be cleansed regularly, and it is much easier and safer to do it everyday. This is easily and pleasantly achieved by adopting a daily eating pattern that maintains the liver filter in a healthy clean state. By following the methods and guidelines on this site, you will be able to keep the liver filter healthy and clean. Although it is important to keep the intestines moving regularly and to sweep their walls with high fiber and living foods, it is important to remember that the bowels are really a channel of elimination and not a cleansing organ per se. In other words the bowels cannot cleanse, filter or remove toxic wastes from the bloodstream.
More than ever before in the history of mankind, human beings need to have healthy livers to break down the chemicals that have crept into our environment. If you talk to radiologists and gastroenterologists who are looking at people's livers today they will tell you that the condition "Fatty Liver" affects more than 50% of people over the age of 50!
See Fatty Liver for more information.
Common causes often include; incorrect diet, excessive alcohol intake, adverse reactions to drugs and toxic chemicals, and viral hepatitis. Dr. Cabot believes it is because modern-day medicine has become sidetracked into treating the symptoms of diseases and not the causes. Excess weight is a symptom of liver dysfunction and not solely due to the number of calories you consume.
We have been attacking the symptoms of weight excess with fad diets, obsessive high impact aerobics, stomach stapling and toxic drugs, such as appetite suppressants, laxatives and diuretics. We have failed to consider the underlying cause of LIVER DYSFUNCTION and indeed we have virtually ignored the hardest-working organ in the body, with dire consequences.
Dr. Sandra Cabot's books on the liver show us these consequences – not just weight problems, but a higher incidence of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases that are the leading causes of death in modern affluent societies.
Dr Cabot received an email from a reader of her books and websites, who was alarmed by the large number of hormone implants being inserted into beef animals where she worked in a stock and station agency. Steers are implanted with Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGP) which is justified by corporate statements, that tests have shown that a non-pregnant woman produces 54,000 times the amount of estrogen found in a 17 oz steak and that only a fraction of the amount used in human hormone replacement therapy is used in the implants that are put into animals. This is all very well, however, it is still increasing the workload of the liver, which over a long period of time may cause hormonal imbalances in those who eat beef regularly. We must ask ourselves why is the incidence of breast cancer so high, particularly in relatively young women? Surely it is better to eat meat from animals that roam free and happy in fresh green pastures that are not injected with potent hormones or fed concentrated stock feed to rush their growth?
The use of drugs to control and treat animal disease and to promote faster, more efficient growth of livestock is a common practice. An estimated 80 percent of U.S. livestock and poultry receive some animal drugs during their lifetime. Improper use of animal drugs may cause residues in the edible tissues of slaughtered animals that could be hazardous to consumers.
Most countries will have set MRL or Maximum Residue Limits. This is the amount of pesticide residue, heavy metals, hormone residues and natural toxins that the food ( eggs, meat or milk) are allowed to have and still be sold to the public for consumption. The MRLs in Australia are set by the National Registration Authority for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals. In the USA they are set by authorities under the Food and Drug Administration. The key point is, just because a food substance complies in relation to the MRL , does not mean that the food is free from ALL contamination – just that it is at, or under, the level set by the particular authority deemed to be safe. MRLs are often set on a national basis to meet the requirements of a particular country. However, pests and pest pressure can vary between countries, as can chemicals used and agronomic practices. The lists of MRL values applying in different countries can therefore be quite different.
There is also the point that despite the existence of these laws, it does not guarantee that all farmers and growers comply 100% . Principle causes of excessive drug residues are failure to observe drug label withdrawal periods before slaughter or processing, or failure to withhold milk after dosing of herds with drugs such as the treatment of bovine mastitis with large doses of penicillin which requires a withholding period before the residues in milk are reduced to acceptable levels. Other causes may include failure to follow other drug label directions, poor feed manufacturing practices, and human negligence.
There are many chemicals (e.g., trace metals, industrial chemicals, and mycotoxins) that may be inadvertently present in animal tissues yet have no established safe concentrations. This of course does not mean that these substances are not harmful.
It is a fact of life that pesticides, herbicides and hormones are used in food production. Although the regulatory levels set by authorities provide some control over residues – it is not the 'be all and end all'. The liver is again highlighted as vital, as it is the organ that metabolizes these substances and excretes them from the body.
It is only the liver that can purify the bloodstream and we only have one liver.
Toxins in Food and the Environment
Most people would be unaware of the concept of the action of everyday chemicals as 'endocrine disruptors'. Our body reacts to them as if they were hormones produced in us or intentionally taken. They are hormonally active substances which means they can cross placental barriers and may have profound effects on the offspring of animals which ingest them. The types of chemicals that mimic hormones are as diverse as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, and more.
Richard M. Sharpe, research physiologist with the Medical Research Council in Edinburgh, hypothesized that estrogens in the environment can disrupt the body's hormonal balance, possibly explaining phenomena such as earlier puberty, lowered sperm counts, and other reproductive anomalies exhibited by late 20th century females and males of many species. "Of all the hormones we know, the estrogens are the most potent. You can get biological effects from estrogen at levels so low you cannot measure them by any analytical method," Sharpe has found through his research. Other environmentalists and scientists postulate effects ranging from behavioral changes to motor, intellectual, reproductive and immune system impairment.
Ingestion or exposure to these substances can have dramatic effects on our state of health and the development of disease.
From the Journal of Complementary Medicine March/April 2003 Vol2 No2:
In estrogen sensitive breast tumors it is important to regulate estrogen metabolites. There are 2 pathways which estrogen may be metabolized to estrone. Altering the ratio of these two pathways has a dramatic effect on the long term survival of the patient. One pathway (C16) that is influenced by xenoestrogens eg: DDT and other pesticides and herbicides, provides markers for the increased risk of breast cancer. The other pathway (C2) is associated with a decreased risk of malignancy and is stimulated by the brassica family. (cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli).
Pesticide is a term encompassing a wide variety of substances used in food production to control undesirable plant, insect, and other animal populations. These may include chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides, organophosphates, plus others. Many factors influence the persistence of pesticide residues in or on food. Residues may vary depending on the time between application and harvest, exposure to wind, rain, or sunlight, and the amount removed during processing (washing, peeling or cooking). Residues of pesticides can be found in many foods including breast milk. Particular care in assessing the safety of exposure to pesticide residues needs to be exercised for pesticides which could be transferred from food into breast milk and result in a relatively high exposure level to babies, and also to those which leave residues in foods which may be consumed in relatively higher amounts by children.
Certain anti-parasitics are fat soluble and will therefore persist in the fat component of foods containing animal fats such as dairy products and the fatty parts of meat. This means that foods such as fatty meats, cheese, butter and other dairy products should be avoided when trying to lower the workload of the liver. Similarly, it is these fat soluble toxins that may be tucked away in our fatty deposits.
Hormones may be used to accelerate the growth rate of animals so that they can reach market earlier. They may also be used to improve or manage breeding programs. Natural and synthetic hormones are used. In some countries inadequate monitoring and education of the users of these hormones resulted in meat (both beef and chicken) and eggs to contain high levels of hormonal residues. This caused health concerns in the population consuming these foods including early puberty, breast development and ovarian cysts in young girls. Some scientists believe that the potential for hormones in food to cause metabolic and reproductive problems in humans needs further evaluation.
Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGP) are in implants designed to slowly release small quantities of hormones from the ear of cattle to the tissues. The hormone is similar to natural hormone found in animal species and humans, or they mimic the effects of natural hormones. They can also act as hormone replacements for castrated animals (steers, spayed heifers). HGPs increase weight gain and the efficiency of food conversion in cattle.
Use of hormones and growth promotants in Australia
Some HGP have been approved for use in Australia since 1979. The levels of these hormones in meat, milk, etc. are tested for in the Commonwealth Government's National Residue Survey program.
Australian authorities state that no growth promoting hormones are used in the rearing of chickens. Estrogens were once administered to young male chickens as a hormonal alternative to castration to produce sterile roosters, however this practise was banned in Australia in the early 1960s. Some antibiotics are used therapeutically if a chicken has some sort of disease that can't be cured by normal methods. These are used under veterinary prescription. But antibiotics are used in products called digestion enhancers also known as growth promotants. What these antibiotics do is adjust the gut in the chicken so it gets rid of the unwanted bacteria, so the bacteria that aid the digestion of the chicken's food can proliferate. They are used specifically for growth promotion.
Use of hormones in the USA
Most of the beef raised in the United States today is produced with the use of hormones of some kind, which have been used for more than 40 years. Low levels of hormones, delivered through pellets placed in animal's ears, are commonly used as growth enhancers. The arguments for using hormones in meat production are mostly economic. With hormones, conversion of feed into meat is more efficient, thus theoretically lowering producer's costs. In the United States, there are six FDA-approved hormones: three naturally occurring hormones (estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone) and their synthetic surrogates (zeranol, melengestrol acetate and trenbolone acetate). There is an ongoing dispute on the subject of hormones used in cattle. The US government and beef growers associations maintain that the use of hormones as growth promoters is safe and has no adverse effect on human health. However In 1988, the EU (European Union) prohibited the use of oestradiol 17 , testosterone, progesterone, zeranol, trenbolone acetate and melengestrol acetate (MGA) for growth promotion in farm animals. This prohibition applies to Member States and imports from third countries alike. This had major implications for trade and has caused an ongoing dispute. As a result the United States has opposed the EU prohibition on the use of these hormones since its implementation.
Use of hormones in dairy cattle in the US
BGH stands for Bovine Growth Hormone, a substance naturally produced by the pituitary gland of cows. It is otherwise known as Bovine Somatotropin (BST). The actual hormone injected into cattle is rBGH. R stands for recombinant and means that it is a synthetic version of the natural hormone. This hormone is marketed under the brand name "Posilac". Monsanto is the only company that markets this hormone to the dairy industry. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Posilac in 1993. The hormone is used to increase milk yields from the cow – however it can cause serious health concerns for the animal which can then affect its milk supply in other ways – namely increased udder infections leading to higher levels of pus and infective matter in the milk.
Monsanto prints the following on the warning label on each package of the hormone: "Cows injected with Posilac are at an increased risk of clinical mastitis (which results in visibly abnormal milk). The number of cows affected with clinical mastitis and the number of cases per cow may increase. In addition, the risk of sub-clinical mastitis (milk not visibly abnormal) is increased. In some herds, use of Posilac has been associated with increases in somatic cell counts…Use of Posilac is associated with increased frequency of use of medication in cows for mastitis and other health problems…"
Since 1993, there has been a National Drug Residue Milk Monitoring Program to test raw milk for the presence of antibiotics—but only for antibiotics in the penicillin (betalactum) family.
Hormone use in dairy cattle in Australia
A number of hormonal products are commercially available for use in the improvement of reproductive performance of dairy cattle.
This hormone is injected into the cow. Use: synchronization – to bring a group of heifers all into 'season' at once and improving fertility. This hormone can cause retained fetal membranes, ovarian cysts in the cow, infections of the uterus and induced abortion.
Vaginal implants (CIDR®) and a system of ear implant and intramuscular injection (CRESTAR) are used in Australia. Only CIDR is registered in Australia for use in lactating dairy cows.
Use: Synchronization of cows to all be on heat at once, improved conception rates, stimulating the breeding state in non-cycling heifers and cows.
Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
Use: Improving conception rates. Commercially available GnRH products are either identical to the naturally occurring hormone or synthetic.
Used for preventing conception.
Use : Inducing calving, aborting calves, ovarian cysts – Corticosteroids may be used in cases of cystic ovaries that do not respond to other treatments.
Bovine somatotrophin (also called rBGH)
Bovine somatotrophin is NOT used in Australia but is approved for use in dairy cattle in the US (see above) and several other countries for increasing milk production.
(From Research Notes " Hormone treatments for better reproductive performance" Dairy Research and Development Corporation).
This is a group of drugs approved for use in animals to stimulate growth and improve feed efficiency (so that less feed is required for growth), and also to reduce infection and stock loss. There is no doubt that antibiotics are used widely in the Australian livestock industry. The continuous in-feed use of antibiotics began in agriculture in the early 1950s, especially in the pig, poultry, cattle and aquaculture industries. They are administered to the animal via coating of feed grains, drenching, injection or addition to water.
The use of antibiotics in food animals has been a human health concern since the 1970s when the American FDA first called for restrictions on antibiotics used in animal feed.
Resistance of dangerous bacteria is proportional to use, therefore overuse of antibiotics in animals, especially as growth promoters, poses unnecessary dangers to human health via the food chain. Resistance to antibiotics is not harmful in itself, but it may create health hazards if humans become infected with a strain of micro-organism that cannot be controlled by available antibiotics. In other words, antibiotics not working against bacteria that they've managed to kill before.
Recommended books
Recommended supplements
The large intestine can harbor unwelcome guests that may be sapping your energy. These parasites, such as E. coli bacteria, Candida, Giardia, worms and a host of other unfriendly micro-organisms may exist in your intestines and use the nutrients from your food.
Olive leaf – a natural antibiotic – may be helpful in the battle against many new infections caused by antibiotic resistant superbugs ranging from viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites.
Selenium is useful in supporting immune function and also exerts an anti-inflammatory effect.
Liver tonics containing St Mary's Thistle may help to enhance the liver's ability to break down toxic chemicals via the Phase One and Phase Two detoxification pathways. Milk Thistle has remarkable liver protective effects protecting against some severe liver toxins.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any diseases.


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How can I wear sequins without looking like a disco ball?
There is no better time to wear glitter and shine than the holidays. In order to not look like something best suited hanging on a tree, be sure to employ these tried and true sparkle rules.
Image courtesy of Candice Lake
Dorothy had the right idea with her sequin slippers! A sequin bag or flats can add just the right amount of sparkle. And while dark and matte sequined accessories will undoubtedly look amazing, you can try shinier versions of gold, silver, and bronze to really make an impact.
In the ultimate spirit of high-low dressing, try pairing a sequin cardigan or jacket with distressed denim. Add a cami or tee and some serious heels to look both effortless and elevated. A sequin sweatshirt paired with a skirt is another fun way to be casual and dressy all at the same time.
The key to rocking sparkle is to mix and match with separates of various textures and levels of casualness. For a holiday party, try a sequin pant with a silk top or sequin top with a baggy trouser—both are totally appropriate combos. Or to make an otherwise neutral outfit (jeans and a t-shirt) a little more festive, simply add a sequin jacket, cardigan, or sweater.
Think: black, gunmetal, hunter green, or deep burgundy sequins, and resist bright reds, yellows, or greens. A darker hue feels more sophisticated, and more easily mixes and matches with your winter palette.
Matte sequins? It's a thing! Even better: they give your outfit a little irony, because they're shiny in spirit, but low-key lustrous in actual appearance. For instance, a sequined matte cape will look less super hero, and more super stylish.
You probably are already familiar with Emily Current and Meritt Elliott. These Los Angeles-based stylists are known for their work with red-carpet favorites like Emma Roberts and Mandy Moore, to name a few. In addition to their noteworthy stylist careers, the ladies are also the geniuses behind the beloved denim brand Current/Elliott. They will be answering your style questions, so be sure to submit your most pressing queries today!


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Infrastructure is basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise, or the services and facilities necessary for an economy to function. It can be generally defined as the set of interconnected structural elements that provide framework supporting an entire structure of development. Telecommunications, computing and monitoring networks are designed by systems engineers. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Infrastructure)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: [term_node_prcnt_1]%.
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Bonita Springs ice cream shop makes top 10 list
Today is the day to celebrate an American favorite – ice cream. And you may not have to go far for what some travelers say is the best Ice Cream in the United States.
One Bonita Springs ice cream shop is said to have some of the best scoops, according to TripAdvisor.
As you may know, July is National Ice Cream month. In 1984, President Reagan proclaimed the third Sunday in July as "National Ice Cream Day."
In honor of the special day, TripAdvisor identified the top 10 ice cream shop in the United States based on reviews from travelers.
Top 10 Ice Cream Shops:
Dietsch Brothers Inc., Findlay, Ohio
Since the 1920s, this family run sweet shop has served up decadent homemade ice cream to those who come from near and far. Traditional flavors include strawberry, coffee, and lemon custard while pumpkin, eggnog, and red velvet are among the seasonal samplings. "Grew up on it, still love it. Best homemade ice cream and candy ever," commented a TripAdvisor traveler.
Pink Pelican Ice Cream Bar, Panama City Beach, Florida
This Bay County dairy bar proudly serves "the finest ice cream on the Gulf Coast." Its menu features 40 mouthwatering flavors including "Circus," cotton candy ice cream loaded with dozens of colorful gummy bears. Homemade waffle cones, Italian ice, and old fashioned malts and milkshakes are also available. "Consistently fresh, usually busy, and always friendly. Never a disappointment," said a TripAdvisor traveler.
Holy Cow, Red Hook, New York
For over 30 years, this Hudson Valley sweet factory has been serving smiles by the scoopful. Hard and soft ice cream are among the choices including its signature flavor "Holy Cow," creamy vanilla lathered with peanut butter and mini peanut butter cups. A TripAdvisor traveler said, "This place is truly unique in that the ice cream is delicious and it's cheap."
Sweet Cow, Louisville, Colorado
Made with locally-sourced ingredients, this mountainside dairy bar prides itself on being the cleanest ice cream shop on the planet and is also eco-friendly, using only compostable and recyclable materials. The menu boasts more than 140 flavors that rotate daily and seasonally. "Good stop for ice cream lovers. Wonderful flavor choices. Very creamy delicious," commented a TripAdvisor traveler.
Broom's Bloom Dairy, Bel Air, Maryland
Open year-round, travelers will enjoy old-fashioned, hand-dipped ice cream that is made right on the farm. Scrumptious flavors include coconut almond, graham cracker cake batter, cookies and cream, and more. "Name your favorite flavor – they have it in ice cream. Rich, creamy, and delicious," said a TripAdvisor traveler.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, Bonita Springs, Florida
With over 30 locations, guests at this southern shop can choose from a variety of smooth and creamy options including Handle pops, fresh cones with towering scoops, or sundaes in one of their homemade waffle bowls. "Handel's has by far the best ice cream in Florida. I had the Chocolate Pecan and it was divine," commented a TripAdvisor traveler.
Leo's Ice Cream, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Travelers with a sweet tooth will surely fall in love with Leo's. Its extensive menu includes everything from frozen chocolate covered bananas to sundaes and splits. Traditional favorites can be enjoyed as well as unexpected flavors like jalapeno cornbread and honey sunflower vanilla. A TripAdvisor traveler said, "The flavors are varied and creative, and the taste can't be beat."
Cowlicks Hand Made Ice Cream, Fort Bragg, California
Located along the Pacific Coast, this family owned shop serves up "absurdly good" ice cream and sources its dairy from local Petaluma cows. Guests are invited to sample as many flavors as they please, and those daring enough can devour the local favorite, "Candy Cap Mushroom." A TripAdvisor traveler said, "The mushroom and s'more ice cream flavors are to-die-for. All the ice cream is made from quality ingredients."
Ice Cream Smuggler, Dennis, Massachusetts
Known to many as the "best ice cream shop on Cape Cod," this quaint dairy bar will not disappoint. For over 30 years the Smuggler has been sharing the tempting tastes of New England with locals and travelers from around the world. Among the 27 flavors are apple pie, frozen pudding, and fresh strawberry. "Great ice cream and a perfectly located pit stop after the beach," said a TripAdvisor traveler.
oWowCow Creamery, Ottsville, Pennsylvania
Using only the freshest local ingredients, this natural ice cream shop proudly serves old-fashioned frothy floats, generous scoops, malted milkshakes and more. Unique flavors include chocolate jalapeno, cinnamon bourbon, and sweet honey cream. "This is the best of the best ice cream you can find. Incredible variety of flavors so if you are into trying new things this is the place to go," said a TripAdvisor traveler.