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"Only God Forgives," Nicolas Winding Refn's follow-up to "Drive", will have its North American premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival next month. Starring Ryan Gosling as an American expat living in Bangkok, Thailand, the film joins the critically acclaimed "Fruitvale Station" as one of two Gala screenings for the festival, which runs June 13-23 at L.A. Live's Regal Cinemas downtown.
"The Way, Way Back," a comedy starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette and Sam Rockwell, will close the festival. The film, which Fox Searchlight acquired out of the Sundance Film Festival, opens theatrically on July 5.
Film Independent, which presents the festival, previously announced Pedro Almodovar's comedy "I'm So Excited" as the opening night movie. Sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, the fest will screen close to 200 features during its 10-day run.
"We've put together a program that will appeal to every kind of movie lover, from exciting new American indies to the best international art house fare and eye-opening documentaries to family films, thrillers and horror flicks," said David Ansen, artistic director of the festival. "We have 20 world premieres and have discovered some amazing new filmmaking voices to introduce alongside such masters as Pedro Almodovar, Marco Bellocchio, Costa-Gavras and Johnnie To. I'm excited to turn Los Angeles on to these incredible movies."
The film festival will screen Italian director Bellocchio's "Dormant Beauty," starring Isabelle Huppert, as part of the International Showcase. Costa-Gavras, 80, will attend the festival, participate in a Q&A and screen his latest, "Capital," a thriller set in the world of international banking.
Hong Kong action director To's "Drug War" will also screen as part of the international showcase.
Twelve films will be featured in the Narrative Competition category, including several world premieres:
"All Together Now," from director Alexander Mirecki, stars Lou Taylor Pucci as one of a group of twentysomethings who attend a noise-rock concert in the woods.
"Forev," from directors Molly Green and James Leffler, centers on a couple who get engaged on their first date.
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"Forty Years From Yesterday," from directors Robert Machoian and Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck, focuses on a man's grief following the unexpected death of his wife.
"Four Dogs," by director Joe Burke, is a comedic slice-of-life drama about the world of an aspiring actor living in the San Fernando Valley with his aunt's yappy dogs.
"Goodbye World," from director Denis Henry Hennelly, features Adrian Grenier and Gaby Hoffmann as part of a group of friends who retreat to a mountain cabin after a cyber attack has wreaked havoc on civilization.
[For the record, 1:51 p.m. May 1: An earlier version of this post misspelled Steve Carell's name as Carrell, and Gabby Hoffmann's name as Hoffman. ]
"The House That Jack Built," from director Henry Barrial, stars E.J. Bonilla as a street-smart guy intent on moving his extended family into a single Bronx apartment complex.
"Pollywogs" is writer/director/star Karl Jacob's story of a thirtysomething who returns home to a family reunion after a nasty breakup.
"Winter in the Blood," from directors Andrew Smith and Alex Smith, centers on a young Native American's alcohol-fueled search for his rifle, his wife and his identity.
Ten films will screen in the documentary competition. The world premieres include:
"All of Me," from director Alexandra Lescaze, centers on the BBW club (Big Beautiful Women) and what happens when they decide to undergo weight-loss surgery.
"American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs," from director Grace Lee, showcases the life and career of African American activist Grace Lee Boggs.
"Code Black," by director Ryan McGarry, focuses on emergency room doctors at an L.A. County hospital.
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"The Island of Saint Matthews," from director Kevin Jerome Everson, centers on the community of Westport, Miss., which is annually affected by floods.
"Llyn Foulkes: One Man Band," by directors Christopher Quilty and Tamar Halpern, centers on iconoclastic artist Llyn Foulkes.
"The New Black," by director Yoruba Richen, questions the assumptions of homophobia in the African American community.
"Tapia," from director Eddie Alcazar, centers on former world champion boxer Johnny Tapia.
The festival will also feature free community screenings celebrating the 20th anniversary screening of "Dazed and Confused" from director Richard Linklater and a dance-a-long screening of John Waters' "Hairspray" in honor of its 25th anniversary. For a full schedule, visit the festival website.


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New lobbying firm crops up in Tallahassee
A lobbying firm staffed by eight political veterans launched in Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale last week. Adams St. Advocates lobbyists include Robert Beck, Barney T. Bishop III, C. Marty Cassini, Claudia Davant, Candice Ericks, Dave Ericks, Jim Henry and Tanya Jackson. The firm is named after the road between the governor's mansion and the Capitol.
The group is well-connected in Tallahassee. For example, Beck has worked in the state's legislative and executive branches, serving under three governors. Bishop has been a registered lobbyist for more than 30 years and is the former president and CEO of Associated Industries of Florida (AIF). Davant has served in both state and federal government and has held executive positions at AT&T and Accenture.
FL Dems get two new staffers
Finance Director Farley Griner and Deputy Communications Director David Bergstein both join the Florida Democratic Party.
A Gainesville native, Griner recently served as director of development for the Democratic Party of Oregon. Bergstein was press secretary for a successful, hotly-contested mayoral campaign in Indiana and worked in communications at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
Insurance Consumer Advocate office gains industry guru
Insurance watchdog Robin Smith Westcott, Esq. named industry expert and former legislative-staffer Brian Deffenbaugh as senior council.
Deffenbaugh was an attorney in the Florida Senate, and for several committees in the House of Representatives. His resume includes leadership at the House of Representatives Insurance Committee, the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee and Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
Former journalist Victor Schaffner joins Florida Next
Award-winning journalist Victor Schaffner was named vice president for policy and outreach for Florida Next, a non-profit with a mission to re-envision Florida's small businesses and quality of life. Schaffner, a former senior editorial writer with the Orlando Sentinel, will guide the foundation's research and communications initiatives.
He also has covered or commented on public policy as a journalist in Albany, Ann Arbor, Louisville and Chicago.
New account executive for CoreMessage
Tallahassee public relations firm CoreMessage welcomes Lindsay Potvin, previous deputy communications director and social media director for the Florida Democratic Party.
She also worked for communications firm SalterMitchell, where she managed a diverse list of agency clients. She worked with one international client who fought to save the endangered rhino, and a national client who worked to keep families in danger of foreclosure in their homes.
Her agency experience yielded several awards, including a Public Relations Society of America Silver Anvil Award.
NSI Florida names new consultant
Erin Choy comes to NSI, a national business-to-government consulting firm, from Florida Tax Watch. She will be a government markets consultant.
There, she coordinated the company's membership events and ran its social media websites.
She also worked with clients such as Publix Super Markets and Walt Disney World to recommend sound fiscal and business policy at the state level.
Times reporter Katie Sanders has passed the Movers and Shakers baton. Please pass all new personnel changes to Times/Herald reporter Brittany Alana Davis at email@example.com.

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What are the desserts you know by heart? The sweets you make over and over, to the point where you barely need the recipe? Dessert can be a special treat to end a meal, or a simple comfort during a tiring week, and we have a few we love enough to memorize. These are often the simplest and the easiest to remember, like a batch of warm chocolate chip cookies or that light-as-a-feather one-ingredient ice cream.
Others of these sweets have a classic elegance, like the chocolate layer cake that your friends always beg you to make for their birthdays, or that most perfect of all desserts: panna cotta. Here are 10 desserts, big and small, that we think are worth knowing by heart.
A "by heart" dessert really means two kinds of recipes to us: Those that are so easy that they barely require a recipe, like One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream and fruit poached with wine and spice. And then the recipes that are maybe a little trickier — like a good pie crust or a batch of ice cream — but that we make so often that the process feels intuitive.
Both kinds of desserts form the bedrock of our dessert repertoire. Know how to make a pie crust and you can whip up a galette or a fruit-filled pie on a whim. Memorize the formula for a creamy panna cotta and you have an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert whenever you need one. The process for making a chocolate cake is more or less the same for any kind of cake — take this muscle memory with you as you take on new recipes. And so on with just about every recipe on this list.
What desserts do you know by heart? Which ones do you think are essential for the home cook to know?
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How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies - You just can't go wrong with chocolate chip cookies. With this version, you don't even need a mixer.
- 3 One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream - Yup, that's right. Frozen bananas whizzed in a food processor are a dead ringer for vanilla ice cream. Take a look at our 5 favorite flavor variations when you feel like switching it up.
- 4 How to Make Panna Cotta
- This is Faith's ultimate dessert for everything from a weeknight
treat to a big dinner party. It's easy, it's elegant, and it's endlessly
- 5 Roasted Strawberry Goat Cheese Squares on Puff Pastry - This is the perfect example of what you can make with a package of puff pastry in the freezer. If strawberries aren't in season, go for apples, a few black berries, or any other ripe fruit — even just a dollop of jam and a sprinkle of nuts!
- 6 How to Make a Pie from Start to Finish - Knowing
how to make a good pie crust is one of those essential skills that's
always handy to have in your back pocket. And it's not as intimidating
as you might think!
- 7 Chocolate Wafer Icebox Stacks -
These ¨ber-simple little cakelets are more delicious and more addictive
than they have any right to be. Just trust us on this one. Switch it up
with different cookies or by flavoring the whipped cream.
- 8 How to Make Ice Cream at Home
- Use this base to add any other flavorings your brain can imagine —
fresh blueberries, a swirl of chocolate fudge, candied nuts,
peppermint... Plus you can still make ice cream without an ice cream maker.
- 9 How to Make a Fruit Crumble with Any Kind of Fruit - No matter the season and no matter the fruit, a fruit crumble is always there for you.
- 10 Honey and Spice Poached Pears - Last but not least, we have poached fruit. It's amazing how decadent a simple piece of fruit can feel once you've poached it in a little simple syrup or leftover wine with a handful of spices. The method in this recipe applies to any tree fruit you have in the kitchen — apples, apricots, peaches, plums... You get the idea!


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Rebuilding fishermen's livelihoods in Mullaitivu District
Fishermen in Mullaitivu District, Northern Sri Lanka, have been living off the sea for decades. However, years of conflict and displacement have disrupted their livelihoods and caused large scale damage to the economic and social infrastructure.
- The project helped 7,000 fishermen displaced by the conflict to rebuild their livelihood and increase their income.
- The $3.5 million project is part of a larger socio-economic recovery programme for conflict-affected populations in the North and East.
Anuraj, a father of three, was displaced four times with his family since the 90's. "I could not store the fish I caught properly and received low prices at the market. I had to find casual labor or borrow money to make ends meet," he says.
In 2010, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) identified crisis-affected and vulnerable communities and conducted a study to facilitate their socio-economic recovery and resettlement.
In Mullaitivu, UNDP stepped in with financial support from the European Union, to help fisheries cooperatives establish an ice plant and enable fishermen to store their catch so as to fetch a good price for it in the market.
The ice plant produces 10 tons of ice per day, allowing fishermen to store 12,000 kg of fish and ensuring that their catch is in a good condition for a long time. Seven thousand fishermen in the district now have more bargaining power and witnessed a significant increase in their income. "I have no problem in storing my catch now. Ice is available throughout the day, even in the night hours. I am not only fishing but also involved in transporting fish to other districts using the ice," says Anuraj.
Three new fisheries cooperatives were formed, bringing an additional 960 fishermen into the network.
The cooperatives now plan to buy additional cooler trucks and invest in dry fish making to further improve marketing opportunities for their members and create employment for women.
With funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), UNDP will work with the cooperatives to develop a business plan and strengthen their management and production capacities in order to be able to access into high-value markets on fair and equitable terms.
"The establishment of this ice plant is the first and the foremost step for the resettled people to develop the fishing industry in Mullaitivu," says A Patthinathan, a former Government agent involved in the planning.


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It's supposedly a bunch of products directed at something called the 'rent-to-own' market, which, in my book, sounds like something the Beeper King would come up with. The website is at least functional - unlike some of the other truly shady Amiga businesses out there - but the products...
They're generic, brandless OEM boxes with 'Amiga' and the boing ball logo Photoshopped all over them. Android tablets and phones, a bunch of all-in-one computers, and even televisions. The laptops section is empty. But wait! We have quotes!
"From NASA to Disney, everyone loved Amiga in the past for its innovation," says IContain CEO Todd Kleperis, "It only makes sense that they would lead the charge with a revolutionary new way to enhance personal connectivity. We are extremely happy to have a partner in bringing the next line of connected devices to market and helping the RTO world."
"Amiga has continued to work on bringing new products with new partners, and we are pleased to be working with IContain providing new hardware and software solutions that will benefit everyone," adds Amiga CEO Bill McEwen.
Once, there was this girl. She was beautiful. Smart. Rich. Had everything going for her. Then, she started sleeping around. Got herself involved with the wrong people. She disappeared for a few years. Didn't hear from her. Now, she's a crack whore selling herself on the side of the roads near Prague. She'll give it away for just a spoonful.
It seems that at this point, you're best off just sticking to the two companies who have been able to deliver: Hyperion and ACube. They're real. They have products you can buy and run today that are actually really Amiga, not a Linux distribution with a skin or a generic box with a Photoshopped boing ball. The X1000 should've been here by now, but it isn't, and these silly IContain products sure aren't going to make any Amigans' hearts boing any faster.
At least we have AROS.


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My 18month old daughter has reverted back to nursing 100% of the night. She starts off in her crib every night, but ends up in our bed at some point.
Recently, she demands to be latched on ALL NIGHT! If I remove myself, she wakes up, and starts saying "please, please" and it not only breaks my heart, but makes it even more impossible to sleep.
I am cursious to know if this is a common issue, and if it corelates to some developmental process she is going through, or if it is something I need to put an end to. I dont want her to wean off yet, since I plan on nursing until she self weans, so I am fine nursing at night, but not being latched onto all night. I dont want to be her hunman pacifier anymore!!!
Do I attempt to re-introduce a pacifier? Anyone have any suggestions? Help! Im so tired!!


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Welcome to our live coverage of UFC Fight Night 36.
Tonight's show comes to us live from Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil.
Now, on to the action! Remember to keep hitting F5 on your keyboard for the most up-to-date results.
Zubaira Tukhugov def. Douglas Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ildemar Alcantara def. Albert Tumenov via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Felipe Arantes def. Maximo Blanco via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Iuri Alcantara def. Wilson Reis via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)
Francisco Trinaldo def. Jesse Ronson via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Rodrigo Damm def. Ivan Jorge via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Joe Proctor def. Cristiano Marcello via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Charles Oliveira vs. Andy Ogle
Featherweights head to the Octagon to start off the main card, with Charles Oliveira doing battle against Andy Ogle.
Oliveira (16-4) has lost his last two, with the most recent coming at the hands of former UFC champion Frankie Edgar. Ogle (9-3) is 1-2 since joining the UFC.
Round 1: Ogle comes right out after Oliveira, landing some nice shots within the clinch. Oliveira bullies his way for a takedown, working to better his position quickly. Oliveira into the mount and Ogle is squirming on his back to try and work free. Oliveira locks in a figure four, looking for a standing rear-naked choke with over three minutes to go. Oliveira doing a nice job of switching back and forth between a rear-naked and a neck crank, and they drop back down to the canvas. Oliveira remains on the back and still trying to end our string of decisions, but Ogle is doing an excellent job of defending.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Oliveira
Round 2: Oliveira connects with a couple of nice front kicks and goes for a takedown, but Ogle winds up on top. Switch and Oliveira is on top, but Ogle quickly gets to his feet to avoid any submission attempts this time. Oliveira goes for another takedown, they roll, and Oliveira winds up with a standing choke. He drops down, has a leg trapped and is working to secure the hold even tighter. Over two minutes to go and Ogle reverses and takes the back. Nice little moment of wrestling right there.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Oliveira
Round 3: Oliveira catches Ogle with a straight left coming in, dropping Ogle and he goes for a choke. Ogle gets free and avoids the upkick by Oliveira. Ogle with a takedown, but he has yet to do much damage from this position and they go back to the feet. Nice right elbow just misses by Oliveira. Just like that, Oliveira throws up a triangle choke and Ogle is forced to tap.
Charles Oliveira def. Andy Ogle via submission (triangle choke) at 2:40 of Round 3
Viscardi Andrade vs. Nicholas Musoke
Welterweights Viscardi Andrade and Nicholas Musoke square off next.
Andrade (17-5) is on a seven-fight win streak, including an August TKO victory over Bristol Marunde in his Octagon debut. Musoke (11-2) is unbeaten in his last seven.
Round 1: Musoke going on the attack to start, throwing some heavy shots at Andrade. Having seen enough of the striking game, Andrade scores with a takedown and is working to advance his position. Nice little flurry by Andrade, but Musoke gets back to his feet. Andrade lands a huge shot that floors Musoke and celebrates. However, the ref did not stop anything and Musoke has recovered. Andrade almost gets caught in an armbar. What an incredible moment. Had Andrade bounced right away, this one would likely be over. Instead, he's in a battle to not let Musoke get to his feet. Musoke now mixing his shots, and Andrade misses on a wild left hook.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Andrade
Round 2: Musoke trying to turn this into a clinch game, ties up Andrade against the fence and lands a pair of nice knees to the body. Here comes Musoke, forcing Andrade back with a flurry of strikes. Big double-leg takedown by Musoke. Musoke doing a nice job of causing damage on the ground, in complete control as we head under a minute. Musoke finishes the round with some nasty elbows.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Musoke
Round 3: Unless the judges saw something I didn't, you have to think this is a round each going to the third. Musoke right back to the clinch, tying Andrade up and landing a nice knee. Musoke tosses Andrade to the canvas and is out-grappling him, looking to secure a rear-naked choke. Andrade looks exhausted as we approach two minutes left in this one. Musoke suffocating him on the ground, as he has the body lock in and is working for a choke still.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Musoke
Nicholas Musoke def. Viscardi Andrade via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Erick Silva vs. Takenori Soto
Our second straight welterweight bout will feature Erick Silva welcoming Takenori Soto to the UFC.
Silva (15-4) is coming off a knockout loss at the hands of Dong Hyun Kim, which dropped him to 3-3 inside the Octagon. He has earned three finish victories, including submissions over Jason High and Charlie Brenneman.
Soto (17-8-7) is unbeaten in his last 10 fights, including eight wins and two draws.
Round 1: Silva has the shortest fight time among active UFC fighters and is a huge favorite. That should lead to a quick finish, right? Sato trying to grab a leg and Silva is just hammering him with rights. Silva pounding away and the ref tells him to defend. Two more shots and this one is all over, as Silva has proven the bettors right.
Erick Silva def. Takenori Sato via KO (strikes) at :51 of Round 1
Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza vs. Francis Carmont
The first of two key middleweight battles takes to the Octagon next, as Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza meets Francis Carmont.
Souza (19-3) is a former Strikeforce champion who has won his first two UFC bouts via finish over Chris Camozzi and Yushin Okami. He is 9-1 in his last 10 overall, with the lone loss coming to Luke Rockhold.
Carmont (22-7) has won all six of his UFC fights. The Tristar Gym fighter is undefeated in his last 11 overall.
Round 1: We've got the Brazilian crowd back into it for Souza, as they are loud and behind their fighter. Souza with a nice spinning kick, stuns Carmont and takes him down. Souza quickly to the back, locking in both hooks before placing a figure four on the body. Souza has plenty of time to work and is trying to loosen up Carmont for a submission. Souza working hard for the choke and he quickly throws the left hand under the chin. He's trying to get the squeeze in, but Carmont survives.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Souza
Round 2: Carmont starts off the round with a swift leg kick, something he needs more of to be successful. Left hand gets through by Carmont, as does another kick, but Souza goes for the takedown. He's unable to get it this time. Souza with a nice wheel kick and Carmont fires back, going for a takedown of his own. Souza with a right hand that connects, and he follows up with a takedown attempt against the fence. Carmont doing a good job of defending the takedown and he stays on his feet, catching Souza with a right. Carmont looks to be angry and he lands a combo. Carmont not impressed by a spinning attempt, and he connects with a right and a nice switch kick to the midsection.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Carmont
Round 3: Souza all over Carmont, scoring a takedown a minute in and working to the back. Huge fists by Souza and Carmont is in trouble. Souza wants to finish this one now, as he looks in a possible rear-naked and is landing clean blows to the face. Carmont working for wrist control to reverse and get on top, and Souza slips to the back again, locking in a figure four. Just a neck crank despite the crowd hoping for more from Souza.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Souza
Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza def. Francis Carmont via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Lyoto Machida vs. Gegard Mousasi
We've reached the main event for the evening, as former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida squares off with Gegard Mousasi.
Machida (20-4) earned a knockout victory over Mark Munoz last year in his debut at middleweight. "The Dragon" is 3-1 in his last four, with the lone loss being a decision defeat in Brazil to Phil Davis.
Mousasi (34-3-2) won his UFC debut over Illir Latifi last April after Alexander Gustafsson pulled out of the fight. The former Strikeforce champion is unbeaten in his last seven fights.
Round 1: Mousasi starting off with some leg kicks. This is an interesting battle, as both like to play possum and wait for the opportunity to strike. We could get an interesting five round decision, or a quick knockout. Machida with a huge kick to the side of Mousasi, and another kick to the lead leg. Machida with a quick in-and-out flurry. Mousasi lands a left.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Machida
Round 2: More feeling out from both fighters, as Machida feints and comes in, but fails to connect. Machida lands a head kick, but Mousasi catches it and tries for a takedown. He's unable to get it, but stayed upright after the kick. Mousasi throws a huge right after landing a quick strike, but misses. Mousasi comes in and lands a right, finding his range with another leg kick. One more leg kick by Mousasi lands and he appears to be ready to engage.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Mousasi
Round 3: Mousasi goes for a takedown, switches to the clinch and lands a knee to the body, followed by another. Machida with a left that lands flush to the face and that appears to have "The Dragon" ready to strike. Spinning attack from Machida to the midsection and there is some bruising on the face of Mousasi, including a cut on the nose. Another left kick lands by Machida upstairs. Stiff jab by Machida catches Mousasi.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Machida
Round 4: Mousasi with a takedown, and Machida quickly gets back to his feet. Not a good sign if you are a Mousasi supporter. Machida catches him and drops his hands, jumping around and looking to attack. Machida takes Mousasi down with over two minutes to go and moves into half-guard. He passes before moving back into half. Mousasi sweeps and is in good position to do damage and steal this round. Machida trying for a submission, but is unable to lock it up. An illegal kick lands to Machida and Mousasi knew he did it right away and it was wrong. The ref asks if he is good to continue and he is, but looks a little wobbly heading back to his corner. No point taken away.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Machida
Round 5: Mousasi likely feeling the pressure to go for the finish after these past four rounds, which have been dominated by Machida. Machida with a flurry, but is unable to land anything of impact. Machida appears just a step ahead of Mousasi in all aspects. Left lands by Mousasi and he keeps coming forward after Machida. Mousasi goes for a takedown off a kick by Machida, but he winds up on his back with under two minutes to go. Machida takes the back with a minute to go, flattening him out and working for the choke. Mousasi survives, but eats a huge shot at the conclusion.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Machida
Lyoto Machida def. Gegard Mousasi via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)


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Linked by Jordan Spencer Cunningham on Thu 23rd Jul 2009 19:08 UTC
Google announced their O3D plugin for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms a few months ago, and that was all very well and exciting; this will enable advanced 3D effects to be performed directly in the browser. These new 3D standards on the web will be a very exciting new step in technology. Lately, though, Google has also announced that O3D will eventually be integrated into Chrome. In the words of Greg Spencer, a programmer from Google, "The O3D team is working on getting O3D integrated into the Chromium build, and we're close to being able to complete our first step towards integration. I'll be making the Windows build of Chromium be dependent upon building O3D as part of the build process."


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Number of people becoming obese on rise
CDC offers 5 tips to lose weight
Number of people becoming obese on rise
CDC offers 5 tips to lose weight
Recent information released by the Center for Disease Control suggests that 35 percent of adults and 17 percent of children in America are obese.
In Pennsylvania, the number of people who are considered obese has gone up 10 percent in 15 years.
The CDC offers five steps to start losing weight.
- Make a commitment to losing weight and list reasons for wanting to do so.
- Take stock of where you are. Talk to a doctor and identify risk factors before you begin.
- Set realistic goals. Don't expect to change anything too quickly.
- Identify resources for information and support. Surround yourself with people who support your goals and doctors who can give you the information to get it done.
- Monitor your progress. Keep track of your goals and make sure you're on track.


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September 23, 1912 - July 27, 2013
Haverstraw, NY
Lena Mercedes Lo Presti, who celebrated her 100th birthday September 23, 2012 entered into eternal life Saturday, July 27, 2013. Lena was born in Navarrete, Dominican Republic.
She is survived by two daughters: Linda and Francis, both Florida residents. Lena is also survived by her three brothers: Pedro, Jose and Celestino. Lena was a very devoted mother and will be greatly missed. She leaves behind many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The Wake will be held at the George M. Holt Funeral Home, Monday and Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, July 31st, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, 115 Broadway in Haverstraw, NY. Burial will follow at Peacedale Cemetery, Highland Falls, NY.
Arrangements were made by George M. Holt Funeral Home, 50 New Main Street, Haverstraw, NY 10927, 845-429-2159.


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The Search Engine Ranking Factors Survey, by Rand Fiskin and his team at SEOmoz, is a biannual study which often predicts future Google search algorithms with amazing accuracy and the results document is a useful tool for anyone in the internet marketing field.
This year our own Kristjan Mar Hauksson was chosen to be a part of the group of 100 leaders in organic search engine optimization around the world to take part in the Survey.
Kristjan was included for his specialisation in Internet marketing and online reputation management and communication.
Inclusion in the survey is a small but pleasant recognition for Kristjan and Nordic eMarketing. It comes as unofficial (and unverifiable!) proof that the company is one of the hundred global leaders in its field.


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Hey guys,
great work on the latest Sencha Animator!
Love the option to choose if the project will support 2.x Android
I notice that when this option is checked, some of the transforms aren't available(for obvious reasons
Is it possible to have some of the options enabled, such as rotation and scaling?
I know the support isn't consistent across devices but having the ability to output some of these transforms, regardless if they may not work, would be a great asset to our workflow!
We currently have designers creating animations with our UI team tweaking some of the code to add rotation/scaling as needed.
If we can get these available for 2.x Android option that'd be great!


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hannos wrote:F5 from narellan Rd northbound.
The No Bicycle signs have been removed from the on-ramp. I also did not see any at the Campbelltown Rd on-Ramp (northbound).
So I'm assuming there's a nice fresh piece of hotmix waiting to be ridden!
Unfortunately, Southbound is still closed to cyclists.
Southbound appears to be open all the way to narellan Rd!
WOOHOO! Can't wait to ride the new ashphalt!


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It is one of the most significant cultural cities in the world: the Spanish metropolis of Barcelona, located directly on the Mediterranean, is an aesthetic highlight with countless sights and tourist attractions. Gothic monuments, fascinating art nouveau buildings and Gaudi's famous organic-flowing designs define the cityscape. It is little wonder that the demand for high quality housing is on the rise. Would you like to find out where and how to live in Barcelona?
One of the biggest highlights of the European metropolis is its four kilometre long beach. What other city with over one million inhabitants in Europe boasts its own sandy beach? It's a mumble jumble of tourists and locals, students and senior citizens, families and youth groups. Every visitor to the capital of Catalonia ends up on "La Barceloneta" beach at some stage, be it for a private party, a public viewing, a concert, for kite surfing or simply for the purpose of sunbathing Tourism is booming, as is the economy in Spains strongest economic region. "The strong local demand and the increasing number of international buyers is currently leading to price increases of up to 12 percent", explains Joan-Galo Macià, CEO of the Engel & Völkers Market Center Barcelona in the Market Report Barcelona.
Exclusive Living in Eixample
The famous landmarks of Antoni Gaudi such as the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà are located in the district of Eixample. Eixample is known for its square block layout. At around the end of the 19th century the city was expanded in an American-style strict grid pattern. The golden square (Quadrat d'Or) with its main road Passeig de Gràcia, which is lined by fine restaurants and noble boutiques, is particularly famous.
This is also where the luxurious avant-garde apartment is located, which has a living area of 338 m².
High windows offer views of the famous Passeig de Gràcia. The property has three bedrooms, a walk-in wardrobe, three bathrooms and a sauna.
The district is also very popular with property seekers, especially with international buyers looking for apartments in a central location. The buyers, who are mostly German, French, Italian, Dutch, Swiss and Argentinian, are paying 4,350 euros per square metre on average.
The Artists' Quarter of Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia leads to the artists' quarter of Gràcia, a district that is popular with artists, intellectuals and students. This is also where the famous Parc Güell is located, which was designed and built by Antoni Gaudi between 1900 and 1914. It is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. It is mostly locals who seek apartments in Gràcia, 70 percent of buyers are from the immediate vicinity. But there are also French, Italian, American and Scandinavian clients looking to buy a primary or secondary residence in Gràcia. The district offers a wide variety of properties. Apart from apartments, there are also a number of villas in the district, such as this house with a living area of approx. 245 m².
A modern, bright and spacious interior on three levels. A glass door leads from the ground floor into the 100 m² garden. Large windows let in plenty of light.
Be it geometric street patterns or a lively artists' district – Barcelona is a city of contrasts that is constantly reinventing itself. If you are looking for a property or a career challenge in the Catalonian capital, contact Engel & Völkers Barcelona!


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Do I Need to Stop Breastfeeding When My Baby Gets Teeth?
Mothers are often curious about how teething will affect their breastfeeding relationship. Sometimes there is concern that baby may bite, or that teething will cause breastfeeding to become uncomfortable. Some mothers may even consider weaning. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that breastfeeding continue for a minimum of two full years, and similarly, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that breastfeeding continue a minimum of one year, and as long thereafter as baby and mother mutually desire. Some mothers may wonder how these recommendations can be applied when most babies cut their first teeth during their first year.
It is important to understand that when a baby is latched on to the breast correctly, his lips are flanged and his gums land far back on the areola (the dark area around the nipple). His bottom teeth are covered by his tongue and do not come in contact with the mother's areola at all. For this reason, a baby who is latched on correctly and actively nursing cannot bite. However, if a baby is latched onto the nipple only, the baby can clamp down and cause pain to the mother's nipple. Good positioning and latch-on techniques can prevent painful bites. (See the FAQ on positioning baby at the breast.)
Many mothers find the real challenge occurs during the time that the baby is actively cutting teeth, rather than after the teeth have erupted. Babies can experience significant discomfort due to teething and will sometimes alter their positioning or latch to avoid hitting the sore spots on their gums. This can cause mothers temporary nipple soreness or discomfort. Here are some suggestions that might help:
Before Nursing:
- Offer your baby a cold, wet washcloth or a cold teething toy to chew on.
- If baby is eating solids, offer a frozen bagel (or other hard, cold food). As with any food, watch baby closely to avoid choking, and discard the food once it begins to get soggy and disintegrate.
- Try massaging your baby's gums with a clean finger.
- Before using over-the-counter gum numbing preparations, consult your baby's doctor. These products may also numb baby's tongue, and occasionally mother's areola, making breastfeeding difficult.
During Nursing:
- Try different nursing positions (see Positioning FAQ), and ensure that the weight of your baby's body is well supported when he is latched on.
- Make sure that baby latches on well every time. Gently remind him to open wide before latching on.
- Before baby will clamp down on the nipple, he has to move his tongue out of the way or risk biting himself. The observant mother can be ready to stick a finger in the corner of his mouth so the clamping is done on the finger and not the nipple.
- Read more suggestions for dealing with biting in our Biting FAQ.
After Nursing:
- Consider rinsing your nipples with cool water, as some mothers find that baby's increased saliva from teething irritates the nipples.
- Some mothers find it helpful to apply a 100% lanolin preparation intended for nursing mothers.
On occasion, baby's new teeth can irritate in other ways. A mother may find that baby's teeth leave indentions on her areola, or baby's teeth scrape as he latches on or off. If this happens to you, it might help to:
- Assure that baby opens wide and latches on well.
- Assure that baby is positioned well, and his weight is well supported. Sometimes the weight of baby can drag down the nipple and contribute to the problem.
Around the time that a baby gets teeth, many mothers introduce a sippy cup. Babies often chew on the spouts of these cups and some babies might transfer this same mouth activity to the breast. If you suspect this is happening, here are a few things to try:
- Take a break from the cup for a while.
- Try an open cup (water only for easy clean up).
- Try a cup with a straw and lid.
Many mothers find that continuing to nurse as their baby cuts teeth adds a priceless tool to their toolbox when the joys and challenges of toddlerhood begin. If you are still experiencing difficulties after trying the above suggestions, contact a local La Leche League Leader who can offer more support and information during this milestone in your baby's life.
Resources for Additional Information
THE WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING, NEW 8th Edition, published by La Leche League International, is the most complete resource available for the breastfeeding mother.
THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK (2003), p. 478
American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk
World Health Organization Global Strategy on Exclusive Breastfeeding


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My daughter is 3 months old exactly, weighs 13 lbs 3 oz. She has 2-3 poop diapers per day and seems to pee plenty. Her weight gain was good at her 2 month checkup--she was in the 90th percentile at birth and had fallen to the 75th at 2 months but her Dr. was fine with that. In the last month she gained just under a pound, so she's lost several more percentile points, which I think is still probably OK but I'm a little concerned about the trend and I don't want her weight gain to decelerate any more.
I went back to work a couple of weeks ago, but even in the week or two before that, I was really starting to notice that my milk supply is dramatically higher in the morning and wanes over the course of the day. I'm mostly going by the swallowing I hear baby doing when she nurses and how full my breasts feel. In the morning, my breasts always feel full and baby takes huge gulping swallows. In the evening she never seems satisfied despite feeding almost constantly, my breasts feel deflated and when she does seem to be getting milk, it's an occasional swallow after a lot of sucking.
I pump at work in the morning and afternoon and see baby at lunch to nurse. I leave the milk I pump generally for the next day. I have a freezer stash but I've never dipped into it (I make a deposit on Friday and a withdrawl on Monday in order to rotate it but I run at a surplus.) During the week, I always pump a few oz more than baby takes. On the weekends, I will sometimes pump in the morning because my breasts feel very full even after she has nursed once or twice. The result is that I always have a few oz of extra milk in the fridge that come from my very ample morning milk supply. She is taking 2-3 bottles during the work day, usually about 3.5 oz each (depending on how well she nurses at lunch). I will pump 6-8 oz in the morning and maybe 3-4 oz in the afternoon.
In the evenings though, she always seems hungry. I have resorted to giving her 2 oz of pumped milk a couple of times, which she gulps down. Is this a slippery slope? I know that a bottle of formula at times like this can be counterproductive but what about milk I pumped earlier that day? I worry because we're already giving bottles during the day, and I know that going back to work and pumping can sometimes result in a drop in supply. So I don't want to amplify the problem by giving bottles in the evening. Also, I would obviously rather nurse in the evenings.
Should we avoid giving her pumped milk in the evenings? What can I do to increase my supply in the evenings? If I just keep nursing her constantly in the evenings, will my supply eventually respond? Should my husband (who is with her during the day) try to offer her the bottle more often so that she isn't as hungry in the evenings?
Feeling a little out of whack here! Thanks for any help.


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EmergingGrowth.com Reports on Green Technology Stocks, Who to Watch in 2013
Jan 07, 2013, 08:19 ET
MIAMI, January 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
EmergingGrowth.com, a leading digital financial media company, reports on RV Plus, Inc., GT Advanced Technologies, LDK Solar, Trina Solar, Sunpower Corporation, and Yingli Green Energy.
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ECCO2 Tech, subsidiary of RVPlus, Inc, (OTCBB: RVPL) is a domestic and export provider for American manufactured green technologies that are sustainable, energy efficient and lower carbon-emission generated by transport and facilities to commercial and government agencies worldwide. The company also supplies 'green' products that enhance growth of crop and forestry, currently active in the West Indies, Latin America, and Africa.
RVPL just released a letter to its shareholders detailing their complicated revenue model in almost leman's terms. Towards the end, they specify that their invoices are currently in the process of being insured. This is the key element for generating cash revenue for the Company.
RVPL also recently announced receivables of $14 million for the Fall / Winter 2012, and they state that they will continue to amass a substantial revenue potential through goods and services that support carbon-emissions reduction, energy efficiency, in addition to supporting climate change, environment, forestry, social affairs and agriculture.
Prior to the New Year, over 30% of GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ: GTAT)'s shares were short in the market. That accounts for approximately 40 million shares. Since the turn of the New Year, volume has been increasing as the company has experienced a 15% gain on its market cap. The stock has had a 52-week high of nearly $10.00 per share. We're thinking that shorts have delayed their "buy to cover" transactions until the first of the year to avoid a tax liability on an approximately 70% gain. Although there could be a short squeeze in the making, it's important to watch for new fundamentals evolving from the company and the industry.
LDK solar (NYSE: LDK) and Trina Solar (NYSE: TSL), can be the beneficiaries of further government incentives in the form of an MLP or Master Limited Partnership Classification. US Senator Chris Coons has initiated a bill to level the playing field for all sources of domestic energy. The Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act is a straightforward, powerful tweak to the federal tax code that could unleash significant private capital into the energy market. And as China cuts projects for companies like LDK and TSL, they can only benefit if the bill comes into play.
Legendary investor Warren Buffett through Berkshire Hathaway recently announced the purchase of a pair of power plants from Sunpower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) in Southern California for $2.5 billion. This fits well for Buffett's portfolio, as it is a hedge against expected inflation due to recent events in the economy. The stock has shot up over 80% on the news and we've seen some profit taking since. Yingli Green Energy (NYSE: YGE)'s stock also rose with others on the news on Berkshire's purchase. YGE rose almost 40% into the news.
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As reporters, we never show feelings when we're on the job. We take in everything objectively.
Yeah, right.
The truth is, we're human. Yes, we try to remove our emotions as much as possible while on duty. But they are there.
Recently, I was assigned to cover Honor Flight , a program that takes World War II and other veterans to Washington to see war memorials.
I had to keep my emotions in check a couple of times. When the 90-some veterans arrived in Washington, more than a dozen volunteers were on hand to cheer them on, with World War II-era music blaring in the background.
Travelers, including a couple of college students, joined the greeting line. The veterans loved it. I held back tears. So did others, I'm sure.
When the veterans, including 46 from the Sauk Valley, returned to the Quad Cities airport late that night, hundreds applauded them, many holding signs. Bagpipe players performed.
Again, a very touching moment.
It was a long day, from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Before I went, I asked fellow reporter Kiran Sood, who had gone on a 2010 Honor Flight, whether she snoozed at all. She said she did on the flight back. Then she said she was kidding.
I saw what the joke was on the return flight. No one had a chance to rest. It was mail call. Organizers read letters written for veterans on Honor Flight. I looked around. Everyone was awake.
I could say that I understand what the WWII generation went through. But I don't. Nor do most people.
It was the Greatest Generation for a reason. Just about everyone chipped in to the war effort. Millions of those who didn't fight worked in the States making munitions, airplanes and other war supplies. The government rationed food, clothing and gasoline. And Washington increased income tax rates.
Compare that to Sept. 11. After the terrorist attacks, our leaders told us to go shop and take a tax cut. We gladly did. Sure, many of us hung U.S. flags from our car windows. But did we really sacrifice? Of course not.
Our wars in Afghanistan and Iraq involved only a small sliver of American society. At first, we watched the developments on TV, then gradually lost interest.
We could learn something from the World War II generation.
Sauk Valley Media reporter David Giuliani covers the Whiteside and Lee county governments, Morrison and other smaller communities. He can be reached at dgiuliani@saukvalley or at 800-798-4085, ext. 525.


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Expanded: Crossroads Theatre Public Meeting
City councilwoman Carla Madison, left, and Theatres & Arenas director Jack Finlaw on Tuesday left a near-capacity crowd hopeful about the future of Crossroads Theatre in Five Points. (Left photo courtesy city of Denver; right photo by John Moore)
Tuesday's amiable public meeting between the city of Denver and potential tenants of the Crossroads Theatre in Five Points answered every question but one: How much is it going to cost to use it?
The city has entered into an unusual three-year agreement to administer the 100-seat theater at 2590 Washington St., and Theatres and Arenas director Jack Finlaw assured a nearly packed house that he is committed to keeping the theater affordable and available to a wide variety of small community arts groups.
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WordGirl "Return of the Reprise of Lady Redundant Woman/A Simple Plan" Return of the Reprise of Lady Redundant Woman - Lady Redundant Woman has escaped from jail and she has her eyes set on being crowned the belle of the Triple Dip ball. WordGirl must find a way to stop her and her copies before they steal all of the elegant dresses, fancy necklaces and stylish shoes in the city. A Simple Plan - After a slew of failed (and complicated) robberies Dr. Two-Brains decides to go back to basics and just steal cheese from the grocery store. D
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Wild Kratts "Kerhonk" When Martin's and Chris' Creature Power Suits unexpectedly get jammed in Proboscis monkey mode and the top monkey of the troop is injured protecting a youngster from a crocodile, the Kratt brothers find themselves stepping into the injured monkey's role. While Aviva nurses the monkey back to health, Chris and Martin must keep the troop together and soon discover the important communication function of the proboscis monkeys strangest feature - his huge, droopy, bulbous nose! They uncover some of the different methods animals utilize to communicate important information to each other. D
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Cyberchase "Clock Like An Egyptian" The kids must measure the passage of time and find Dr. Marbles in a pyramid guarded by a Mummy.G
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Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman "Ruffman Manor Is Haunted" Ruff has just learned that he's set to inherit Ruffman Manor from his ancestor Maximilian Ruffman. The only problem. Ruffman Manor is said to be HAUNTED! Ruff sends all six FETCHers out to check out the manor and find out if it's safe for him to move in. D
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Nature "Cracking The Koala Code" Scientists track the day-to-day lives of an extended family of koalas in a forest pocket near urban Brisbane, Australia, to unravel what a forest needs to support a healthy population and how these slow-moving creatures react to the surrounding suburbia. Other scientists on St. Bees Island use solar-powered mobile phones to record koala vocalizations and begin to decipher some of the animals' communications.G
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NOVA "Ice Age Death Trap" In a race against developers in the Rockies, archaeologists uncover a unique site packed with astonishingly preserved bones of mammoths, mastodons and other giant extinct beasts, opening a vivid window on the vanished world of the Ice Age.G
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Life On Fire "The Surprise Salmon" In Alaska, North America's highest mountains and most active volcanoes erupt and poison the rivers. Scientists are just beginning to piece together the events of nearly 2,000 years ago when one race of salmon faces the death of its river and is forced back to the open ocean - on an extraordinary adventure.G
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Hustle Victor Maher, a hard-nosed ex-fraud squad officer, says he has damning evidence on Danny Blue and demands Mickey help him catch a thief who is breaking into branches of the bank for which Maher works as head of security. Mickey reluctantly agrees but as the job unfolds, there are several unexpected twists and turns.G
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1x Red LED Replacement Bulb
19 Red Diodes - 1157 Bayonet Base
Affordable and reliable LED replacement for Dual Filament OEM Lamp or Turn Signal Bulbs. LED's are the perfect way to customize, with no modifications required (check picture dimensions). Light Emitting Diodes (LED's) provide low power consumption, cooler running temperatures, and a lifespan of over 25,000 hours. Any light application socket requiring a 12v 1157 15mm Bayonet Base Bulb. One Filament lights the LED's (Running Lamp); Second Filament Brightly lights the LED's (Brake or Turn Signal).
Dimensions: Multiple, please see photos
Diode Color: 12 Red Diodes
Base: Silver, Bayonet 15mm Base, Dual Contact Bottom Pins, Side Pins are opposite and staggered
Bayonet Base Compatibility: 1157, BAY15D, P21/5W, IEC 7004-11B, 1016, 1034, 1142, 1157, 1157A, 1178A, 1196, 2057, 2057A, 2357, 2357A, 2357NA, 2397, 3496, 7528, 94, 992
Install Notes: Please ensure you have enough room in your light housing by reviewing the dimensions provided in the pictures.


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Interactive Dog Toys - Puzzle Toys
Most of the Pampered Dog Gifts staff own dogs. Some of them own dogs with an endless amount of energy; like perpetual toddlers they are always on the go and getting into things. With the Plush Interactive Toys we sell; your dog will have an endless playmate and leave you alone.
Each of our interactive toys has some kind of stimulation whether physical, problem solving or a mental challenge our toys not only give owners a rest but, they keep your dog entertained.
Start with one of the simple toys, our Doggie Bag, powered by three AAA batteries (not included) is motion activated. Your dog will be surprised to see the toy moving and making noise as he or she walks past. This is perfect for puppy play especially the breeds that seem to need endless attention.
After the puppy stage has past your dog may need something a little more challenging to keep them occupied. Our Chews Ahoy cookie toy requires no batteries and once you fill it with yummy treats it will be a challenge for your pet to get them out. Another group of challenging toys is one of our burrowing toys. Depending on what your dog enjoys chasing or digging for our interactive/burrowing toys will have your dog hunting for his favorite critters for hours. Chicks, hedgehogs, bees, bunnies or other puppies are hidden in plush burrows and getting them out is continuous entertainment.
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These interactive toys are safe for all sizes of dogs. All are constructed with double stitching for extra durability. If your dog catches on quickly you may want to get more than one toy to keep things interesting.


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'MiB' agents Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones talk alien attraction
LOS ANGELES - Fifteen years into their relationship, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are like an old married couple, intimately familiar with each other's habits and quirks.
So much so that when this Hollywood odd couple sits down together in an interview for "Men in Black 3," the affable Smith plays it like couples counseling, launching into whiny-wife mode about Jones, his sometimes curmudgeonly cast mate.
"He doesn't compliment me when I get dressed," Smith whimpers on a sofa alongside Jones. "He'll just look at my clothes, and he doesn't say anything, and when we go out, he's always on his cell phone. And I just want him to think about me and my feelings."
What does his partner think about Smith's grievances?
"That's bull----," says the plainspoken Jones.
With a huge laugh, the two set aside the marriage session and get down to analyzing what has made their "Men in Black" action comedies a billion-dollar box-office franchise since the first movie debuted in 1997.
Jones had done big action flicks earlier in the '90s and won a supporting-actor Academy Award for "The Fugitive," but he wasn't an obvious audience draw for a special-effects summer blockbuster. Smith still was a comparative newcomer, breaking out on the big-screen only a year earlier with 1996's "Independence Day."
So at the start, the potential for "Men in Black" rested mainly on the clever idea of straight-laced government agents keeping in check the vast, secret comings and goings of some pretty far-out aliens on Earth.
Once fans saw the duo together, though, the franchise became those two guys - Jones' seasoned, surly Agent K and Smith's eager, convivial Agent J.
With 2002's "Men in Black II," even the actors concede they didn't get what they wanted - "the second one actually lacked originality," says Jones - yet despite poor reviews, the sequel was a solid hit.
Why? Again, it was those two guys, their opposites routine carrying things along even if the sequel's action wasn't as enticing as the first film.
"It's the opposition, man. It is like a married couple," says Josh Brolin, who co-stars in "Men in Black 3" as a young version of Agent K after Smith's Agent J leaps back to 1969 to save his partner from a time-traveling alien. "You look at them and you go, really, they're married? Then you just see they complement each other in the best of ways."
The rapport was there from the outset when they started working on the first film, and it came back in an instant when "Men in Black 3" began shooting, Jones said.
Smith, 43, already had a successful music career and a TV hit with "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and had made an early mark on the big-screen in "Six Degrees of Separation" and "Bad Boys." So he came confidently into "Men in Black" but jokes that he had a fallback position just in case.
"For me, it felt safe, because if it didn't work, people were going to say, 'Tommy Lee Jones' movie didn't work,'" Smith wisecracks.
Jones, 65, was known for serious roles in such films as "Coal Miner's Daughter," "JFK" and "Natural Born Killers." A newbie to comedy when he made "Men in Black," Jones says each sequel has been a cheery reunion, mainly because of Smith.
"Will is more generous than anyone, and he spreads joy," Jones says. "He walks into a studio, walks onto a set, and ... he makes certain that everybody's happy. He can't help himself."
"You gotta have fun," Smith says.
Barry Sonnenfeld, who directs the "Men in Black" movies, recalls that Jones was shooting on his own for two weeks on the first one while Smith was finishing "Independence Day."
That established a good foundation for the day their very different personalities - the reserved Jones testing his comedy chops, the jovial Smith teaming with an Oscar heavyweight - finally came together on set.
"Will came on to the movie that was sort of Tommy's set already, and I thought that was very helpful in retrospect. Because although Will would always be deferential and charming, Will is an 8-month-old Great Dane puppy, and he's got way too much energy, way too much joy, too much karmic perfection. And I think that might have affected Tommy," Sonnenfeld says.
"But Tommy and Will, from the very beginning, from the entire first movie, loved each other. Will genuinely feels Tommy's one of the funniest people he's ever met, because Tommy is George Burns and Will is Gracie Allen. You need both."
With Jones' K as straight man, Smith's J as comic foil, the "Men in Black" series has delivered one of Hollywood's most-enduring pairs of mismatched buddies.
"Partnerships are good engines for narrative," Jones says. "If you think of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, the Cisco Kid and Pancho, the Lone Ranger and Tonto. On and on."
"It's the opposing energies for me," Smith adds. "Those opposite energies are so extremely spelled out. It's like the last two guys that you imagine are going to be partners, and there's no cross-over of each other's lanes."
The interview - or couples-counseling session - ending, Smith rises from the sofa, while Jones slips in a closing dig.
"Help me up," Jones barks.


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By Jake Coburn
With flags waving and people chanting "fire," all of the groups meshed into one supporters section behind the goal at Toyota Park to take on Chicago's rival, the Columbus Crew.
Since Section 8 is a mixture of Fire fans that may identify with a different name, their chants did not involve the name of their supporters group like we have seen in other cities. The chants were purely regarding the Chicago Fire and rooting for them to come out on top.


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Organized opposition to Mayor Jim Gitz's proposal for a landlord registration ordinance should surprise no one. If you're a Freeport landlord, you're part of a big business.
About 38 percent — or 4,700 of the city's estimated 12,400 housing units — are rentals. The 250 yard signs proclaiming "No! Tenant Tax" that were planted in front of rental homes and apartment buildings throughout the city last week were paid for and distributed by the Realtor Association of Northwest Illinois.
Gitz's proposal is intended to help police and city administrators hold landlords accountable for the condition of their properties and the activities that occurs there. Landlords would be subject to an annual $25-$45 fee and be required to provide up-to-date information to the city about their properties and tenants. Failure to register could result in major fines.
Increasingly, rental properties are where police are called to investigate crimes and other threats to residents' quality of life.
Police Chief Jerry Whitmore said his officers have visited 53 city addresses this year to investigate loud parties and other noise violations. Forty-six of those addresses were rentals. Even more alarming, 28 of the 34 search warrants police served this year were at apartments and rental homes, and 92 of the 117 battery complaints police responded to this year occurred at rentals.
There are plenty of responsible landlords who maintain their properties and rent to responsible tenants. But many landlords do not. And because many rental properties are held in land trusts, city officials can't often determine who owns a nuisance rental property.
The modest landlord registration fee would help pay for two part-time employees — one in the Police Department and one in the Community Development Department — to track the city's problem rental properties.
The proposed ordinance would also require landlords to maintain written leases that hold tenants to a crime-free housing pledge. This lease language, although voluntary, would provide that landlords evict tenants for unlawful activity and that their guests could be barred from the premises if they are involved in unlawful activity.
Freeport needs better tools to fight crime and blight that destroys neighborhoods. The city has just one inspector to keep tabs on substandard housing. Not long ago, the police department had an authorized strength of 61. Today there, are 48 officers on the force.
A landlord registry is not a panacea for all that ails the city. Nor will it stop criminal behavior. But it is another tool that police and city officials need to maintain residents' safety and stabilize neighborhoods.
Troubled rental properties aren't limited to the 3rd and 5th wards, where much of the Freeport's poverty and blight are concentrated. Today, problematic rental properties are becoming epidemic and no neighborhood is sacred, Gitz told the Editorial Board last week.
The City Council has approved stiffer penalties for noise ordinance violations in recent months and Freeport is spending more money this year than it has in any year in the last decade to demolish dilapidated houses. A landlord registry is another piece of the puzzle to restore order.
Already, Gitz has made concessions to appease aldermen and landlords in the community. He's tweaked the definition of land trusts in the proposed ordinance and excluded assisted living and nursing homes from the proposal.
There's also a sunset clause on the registration fee, which means aldermen can revisit the issue after 18 months and determine whether the registry is working or not.
Landlords would be subject to fines for failing to register under the proposed ordinance. But without the registration fee, the city must rely on property tax revenue to fight this battle. The question is simple: should property owners or landlords pay to police problematic rental properties?
There is another, larger point to consider. Aldermen must engage in far more significant debates in the months and years to come regarding job attraction, downtown redevelopment and the fate of City Hall.
"If we can't get over this hump, can we take Freeport into the 21st century?" Gitz said.
We agree with Gitz. The City Council should approve the proposed landlord registration ordinance as soon as possible. After all, what does inaction over a proposed landlord registry say about Freeport's desire to move itself forward?


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Samsung continued a great year last night by picking up the smartphone of year award at the 2013 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona beating off the challenge of Apple and its iPhone, HTC Droid DNA, Nokia Lumia 920, and Samsung Galaxy Note II. It was one of four major awards for Samsung, compared with none for Apple.
The S2 beat the iPhone 4s at last year's show.Samsung was device manufacturer of the year and Apple won the tablet category.
In the 2013 entry level/feature hone category Nokia's Asha won out over three other Nokia phones and the Samsung C3312. Google's Nexus 7 won the tablet race. You can see all the awards here.
For people interested in car sharing BMW Mini with partners Sixt and Vodafone, won the award for Best Mobile Product or Service for Automotive.
But it is the best smartphone award that carries most kudos. Samsung not only won that. They won best device manufacturer and best Best Mobile Enabled Consumer Electronics Device for the Galaxy camera, and Best Mobile Infrastructure for Smart LTE Networks (they also won the CTO Choice award for their LTE technology).
It rounds off a year in which Samsung has had to defend its reputation against copycat charges in the American courts. And it shows that outside of north America Samsung enjoys widespread admiration among its peers. It remains to be seen, however, whether the run will continue for Samsung with the S4, which seems to be hitting snags.
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Weeden is in dire need of a confidence-building game. He went 13 of 30 against Pittsburgh, lowering his completion percentage for the season to 51.5. In training camp, when it was thought new coordinator Norv Turner's scheme might suit him well, Weeden talked about completing 70 percent of his passes.
Not that it mattered — the Browns were in a three-possession hole with 4:30 left — but Brandon Weeden threw a pick-six to William Gay that gave Pittsburgh a 27-3 lead.
"I was working Josh (Gordon) on a corner route," Weeden said. "I thought I could get it. I was hanging, hanging ... trying to get a chunk play.
"I never saw the corner. They were in Tampa two, and I've got to know he's there. It's a mistake. You can't have it."
Weeden is in dire need of a confidence-building game. He went 13 of 30 against Pittsburgh, lowering his completion percentage for the season to 51.5.
In training camp, when it was thought new coordinator Norv Turner's scheme might suit him well, Weeden talked about completing 70 percent of his passes.
It is coming up on two years since Weeden won an overtime duel against Andrew Luck in a bowl game, throwing for 399 yards and three touchdowns. Weeden completed 72.3 percent of his passes, threw for 4,727 yards, and posted a 12-1 record in his final season at Oklahoma State.
Sunday's game against Jacksonville could save the Browns' season or send them on their way to a high draft pick.
The Jacksonville game in 2009 saved Eric Mangini's job. His Browns won it in a season finale to complete a 4-0 finish in a 5-11 year.
The Jacksonville game in 2010 cemented Mangini's demise. Colt McCoy kept playing on a high ankle sprain and a nice lead was lost. A 24-20 defeat sank the Browns to 3-7.
A week later, behind Jake Delhomme, they beat Carolina to improve to 4-7 (same as the current record), but it was too late.
• Jacksonville and Cleveland were in the same division from 1999-2001, during which time the Jaguars won five of the teams' six meetings.
The Browns are 3-2 against the Jaguars in the five subsequent games.
En route to his record-setting 237-yard game Sunday, Josh Gordon was disturbed at the reception given to Brandon Weeden.
"We want our fans to get behind guys," he said. "We don't want 'em booing guys when they walk onto the field."
Weeden is 1-0 against Pittsburgh as a starter, not taking Sunday's loss in that he relieved injured Jason Campbell.
The win, 20-14 at Cleveland, happened a year ago Monday. Weeden and Gordon connected for four completions for 60 yards.
In Sunday's loss, Gordon caught six passes for 71 yards from Campbell and eight passes for 166 yards from Weeden.
• Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar turned 50 Monday.
"I'd like to hang around a few more decades," he said.
Twenty years ago this month, Bill Belichick released Kosar and made his infamous "diminishing skills" assessment in a press conference.
• Through three quarters Sunday, Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger operated on first down 23 times and threw 17 passes.
• Losses to Cincinnati and Pittsburgh gave safety T.J. Ward a walking nightmare.
"Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers," he said.
A fumble return for a touchdown and a blocked punt for another score wrecked the game at Cincinnati. A pick-six and fumbles that led to 10 points helped ruin the Browns against Pittsburgh.
• The Browns are in a 1-5 skid and are a 7-point favorite to beat a team that has won two of its last three games.
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BANGKOK, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Political reforms embraced by the government in Myanmar have been oversold by members of the international community, says Human Rights Watch.
Myanmar, known formerly as Burma, embarked on political reforms, starting with general elections in 2010. Since then, the United States and other governments have eased sanctions on Myanmar.
Phil Robertson, deputy director of Asia affairs at Human Rights Watch, said praise for the former military junta should be balanced.
"Burma's reforms over the past year are hindered, not helped, by international oversell and hasty praise in the face of continued serious human rights abuses," he said in a statement from Bangkok.
While democracy doesn't develop "overnight," he said, the country still has mounting rights challenges ahead.
The government recently lifted bans on public gathering, though some lawmakers there expressed concern that certain Internet restrictions remained in force.
Robertson said Washington and its allies need to address lingering concerns in Myanmar like political prisoners and ensuring accountability for alleged war crimes.
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An effort to give the United States a new source of domestic oil and refill the trans-Alaska pipeline took a hit Wednesday when Royal Dutch Shell PLC announced it will suspend offshore petroleum drilling in the Arctic Ocean for 2013.
Shell drilled last year in both the Chukchi Sea off Alaska's northwest coast and in the Beaufort Sea off the state's north coast.
But problems before and after drilling, culminating with the grounding of one of Shell's two drill ships, left in doubt whether the company could make repairs in time to drill in 2013. Shell Oil President Marvin Odum answered that question with the announcement that the company would "pause" exploration to prepare equipment and vessels for drilling in the future.
"We've made progress in Alaska, but this is a long-term program that we are pursuing in a safe and measured way," Odum said. "Our decision to pause in 2013 will give us time to ensure the readiness of all our equipment and people following the drilling season in 2012."
Environmental groups bitterly oppose Arctic drilling in the rich ecosystem that supports endangered whales, polar bears, walrus and ice seals. They claim not enough is known about drilling's effects on an ecosystem already being hammered by climate change, with summer sea ice continuing to be lost on a record pace. They also say oil companies have not demonstrated the ability to clean up a petroleum spill in ice-choked waters.
"This is the first good decision we've seen from Shell," said Mike LeVine, an Alaska spokesman for Oceana, a conservation group. "Given the disastrous 2012 season, our government agencies must take advantage of this opportunity to reassess the way decisions are made about our ocean resources and to reconsider the commitment to explore for oil in the Arctic Ocean."
The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that 26.6 billion barrels of recoverable oil and 130 trillion cubic feet of natural gas exist below Arctic waters. The vast underwater reservoirs could be linked to shore by underwater pipelines and then overland to the trans-Alaska pipeline.
Shell in 2008 spent $2.1 billion on petroleum leases in the Chukchi Sea and estimates that it has spent $5 billion on Arctic drilling. Shell contends that it can drill safely, its two drill ships completed top-hole drilling on two wells last year, but the company was bedeviled by problems in 2012.
The company's spill response plan required that a response barge be on site before drill bits dug into petroleum-bearing zones. That never happened. A key piece of equipment, a containment dome, was damaged in testing off the Washington coast.
Seasonal ice in the Chukchi Sea delayed Shell vessels from moving north. When Chukchi drilling began Sept. 9, a major ice floe forced Shell's drill ship off a prospect less than 24 hours later.
When the drilling season ended, the Coast Guard announced that it had found 16 safety violations on the Noble Discoverer, which drilled in the Chukchi, when it docked in Seward, Alaska. The Coast Guard said last week that it has turned its investigation of the vessel over to the U.S. Department of Justice.
The problems crested in late December when the Kulluk, a circular barge with a diameter as long as nearly three basketball courts, broke away from its towing vessel on its way to a shipyard in Washington state.
The Kulluk on New Year's Eve ran aground off a remote Alaska Island near Kodiak Island. It was pulled off six days later but requires repairs. The Kulluk left under tow Tuesday for the Aleutians Island port of Dutch Harbor, where it will be loaded onto another vessel for transport to a shipyard in Asia. The Noble Discoverer also will undergo maintenance and repairs in Asia.
Shell's spill response plan calls for two drill ships to be in the Arctic so that if one is damaged in a blowout, the other could drill a relief well.
After the Kulluk was refloated, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that his department would perform an "expedited, high-level assessment" of the summer drilling season. Salazar said the review would pay special attention to challenges that Shell encountered with the Kulluk, with the Noble Discoverer and with the company's oil spill response barge. The Interior Department oversees offshore drilling permits, and Salazar said drilling in frontier areas such as the Arctic demand a higher level of scrutiny.
The Coast Guard also is reviewing the Kulluk grounding. Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo said the investigation will look at every aspect of the incident, from possible failure of materials to evidence of misconduct, inattention or negligence.
Shell has said the grounding was a maritime transport problem. Drilling in 2012, Odum said Wednesday, was completed safely.
"Shell remains committed to building an Arctic exploration program that provides confidence to stakeholders and regulators, and meets the high standards the company applies to its operations around the world," Odum said. "We continue to believe that a measured and responsible pace, especially in the exploration phase, fits best in this remote area."
Shell Alaska spokesman Curtis Smith said drilling could resume in 2014.
"It's possible, depending on the result of ongoing reviews and the readiness or our rigs, and frankly the confidence that lessons learned from our 2012 drilling program have been fully incorporated.
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who is gearing up for confirmation hearings next month on Salazar's announced replacement, Sally Jewell, said Shell's decision to postpone exploratory drilling program shows that the company is committed to safety.
"This pause – and it is only a pause in a multi-year drilling program that will ultimately provide great benefits both to the state of Alaska and the nation as a whole – is necessary for Shell to repair its ships and make the necessary updates to its exploration plans that will ensure a safe return to exploration soon," Murkowski said.
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As somebody who has dealt with some pretty shady affiliate networks in the past, I figured I'd use this post as an opportunity to share what I think are some of the top CPA and affiliate networks around today. What you will not find on this list are networks that are brand-new or so small that nobody even knows who they are. There are no fly-by-night companies listed here. If one thing is for sure, it's that you can't go wrong with any of these networks.
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- Neverblue – NB is the first CPA network I ever signed up to and they are as strong as ever. They have the best interface in the business and when it comes to payments, they pay when they say they are going to. Neverblue is pretty much everybody's top 3.
- W4 – Hands down, W4 has the best array of offers of any CPA network I've seen. While most CPA networks have the same offers as each other, W4 has got a bunch of unique ones! They are strong in pretty much everybody category. I've never had, nor heard of, anyone having any issues regarding payments with W4. Highly recommended.
- Ads4Dough – I know at least 3 or 4 affiliates who call A4D their favorite network. What's cool about A4D is their willingness to work with you and help you succeed. If you've got an awesome campaign, A4D is the kind of network that will pay you faster so you can scale (just ask them!). Very approachable and very reliable.
- Maxbounty – damn-near bulletproof when it comes to payments and just being an all-around honest, reliable network. Even if their offices were burning down, I get the impression that Maxbounty would still manage to get your payments to you on time (they are that solid). MB also pays weekly by default (which is absolutely critical for most people).
- Mediawhiz – A hidden gem. Home to my favorite offer of all time. I've never had any problems with Mediawhiz. While they aren't as well-known as some of the other networks listed, they are certainly respected. As a matter of fact, as I'm writing this now, the ex-CEO of Neverblue just became the CEO of Mediawhiz. Check them out for sure.
- Clickbooth – Probably the biggest network of them all. The reason Clickbooth is so highly rated is because they have offers you can't get anywhere else. And a lot of times those offers are the highest converting offers in their niche. I've had a fantastic experience with Clickbooth myself and would recommend them to anybody.
- Convert2media – C2M is one of the best networks out there. They are 100% reliable and the crew there knows what they are doing. If you're new to this, DON'T sign up with C2M. They cater to more advanced marketers, specifically paid traffic affiliates.
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The networks listed below are ones that I don't have much personal experience with, but I'm including them here because I know they are legit and have great reputations.
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- Clickbank – My favorite network of all time. A lot of CPA marketers like to talk trash on Clickbank, but that's mainly because of all the scammy "make money online" crap that tarnished has Clickbank's reputation a little bit. Clickbank has a lot to offer, especially for newer marketers. Stable offers FTW.
- CJ.com – Again, a lot of CPA marketers like to hate on CJ, but if you're looking for quality affiliate offers, go set up a CJ.com account right now. Big brands work with CJ, and they have arguably the best quality offers of any network.
- RevenueWire – I love these guys. If you're a software marketer, you probably already know them. If not, do yourself a favor and go check them out. RW is like the Clickbank of software offers.
- OneNetworkDirect – Just like RevenueWire, OneNetworkDirect is a network for software offers. And like CJ, you'll find the big brand software offers here (like Kaspersky and McAfee).
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POLICE SHOOTING: ISP probe early Friday a.m. incident
FORT WAYNE — Detectives of Indiana State Police Criminal Investigation Division's Fort Wayne post are investigating an early morning shooting involving a trooper that occurred just outside downtown Fort Wayne and which resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man.The preliminary investigation indicates that a four-and-a half year veteran of the Indiana State Police was traveling west on Main Street when at the intersection of Cherry Street, he observed an altercation between multiple people.As he was turning around to investigate, one of those involved began to leave the area on foot in a hurried manner. The trooper gave verbal commands which were not followed and as he caught up to this person, a physical altercation between them ensued. The result was the trooper discharging his duty weapon, striking the suspect an unknown number of times. The suspect was taken to a local hospital and has since been pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld at this time. The trooper suffered scrapes, cuts and some bruising as a result of the altercation and will be placed on administrative leave as is the policy of the Indiana State Police."This investigation is still ongoing and is being assisted by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Coroner's Office," said ISP Public Information Officer Ron Galaviz in a press release.