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- L-Citrulline Malate & L-Citrulline Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AKG): An amino acid and preferred precursor to arginine for synthesizing nitric oxide. By bonding AKG, this process is enhanced. Malic Acid is an intermediate in the Krebs Cycle. Chemically bonding Malic acid to Citrulline (yielding Citrulline Malate) supports the production of ATP via the Krebs Cycle.
- L-Histidine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AKG): An amino acid and precursor to histamine. Histamine affects vasodilation via nitric oxide.
- RC-NOS™ (Rutaecarpine 95%): Rutaecarpine is an alkaloid extracted from the fruit Evodia Rutaecarpa. Rutacarpine stimulates nitric oxide production. RC-NOS also helps to counter the vaso-constricting effects caused by caffeine consumption.
- Gynostemma Pentaphyllum (Gypenosides 95%): A southeast Asian herb containing saponins referred to as gypenosides, which directly stimulates nitric oxide release in vitro.
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- Sodium Creatine Phosphate Matrix: A sodium salt of creatine phosphate, which enhances water solubility. Once inside the bloodstream, a sodium chloride dependant transporter is responsible for carrying the creatine to the muscle cells. So by combining creatine with sodium, the uptake and absorption of creatine is greatly enhanced.
- Creatine Ethyl Ester-Beta-Alanine Dual Action Composite (CarnoSyn®): BSN's newest proprietary blend, designed to increase water and lipid solubility of creatine. Not only has BSN increased water and lipophilicity, hydrogen ion buffering has also been addressed with the addition of Beta-Alanine. Recent research indicates that the "burning" sensation of muscular fatigue may not be simply lactic acid accumulation, but also a proliferation of hydrogen ions; a metabolic by-product. Beta-Alanine supplementation increases the production of carnosine, a dipeptide known to buffer lactic acid accumulation and neutralize hydrogen ions. Thus by combining a fat and water-soluble creatine with Beta-Alanine, it enables the creatine to function beyond its normal rate limiting system, leading to superior absorption and effectiveness.
- Creatinol-O-Phosphate-Malic Acid Interfusion: A creatine analog is known for its role in supporting cardiovascular function, increasing oxygen availability, endurance, work capacity and time to exhaustion. ATP is our body's energy, the energy to have a muscular contraction and the energy to repair muscle tissue. Creatine helps to carry phosphates, which it donates to ADP, adenosine diphosphate, to make more ATP, adenosine triphosphate, thus more energy. This process if further enhanced by Malic Acid, a Krebs Cycle intermediate, involved in the production of ATP. This interfusion functions synergistically with creatine to create more available ATP for explosive energy.
- Creatine AAB™ (Creatine Alpha-Amino-N-Butyrate): The final creatine analog in AVPT. As with the previous analogs, absorption and effectiveness are greatly increased; increasing ATP production and thus anabolism. Unlike the other creatine analogs of the matrix, Creatine Alpha-Amino-N-Butyrate possesses anti-catabolic effects also. Leucine, the branched-chain amino acid, is metabolized to ketoisocaproate, which is then metabolized to alpha amino-n-butyrate; this metabolite increases protein synthesis and minimizes protein damage from intense training. Not only is creatine absorption and effectiveness increased by this bond, but an element of anabolism and anti-catabolism is obtained.
- Di-Creatine Malate: Malic Acid is chemically bonded to two molecules of creatine to form DiCreatine Malate. The Malate bond is intended to improve creatine's water solubility, absorption, and ATP-supporting actions. Improved absorption translates to a lower risk for gastrointestinal complaints (bloating, cramping, etc.).
- Trimethylglycine (TMG): TMG donates methyl groups to glycocyamine to form creatine. TMG is blended in a 4:1 ratio to glycocyamine to maintain homocysteine levels and support cardiovascular health.
- Glycocyamine: A metabolic precursor to creatine added to the blend to support natural creatine production.
- Guanidinopropionic Acid: An analog of creatine, also known to increase insulin sensitivity and increase cell volumization; helping to reduce tolerance to the effects of creatine, greatly increasing the effects for those who are creatine "non-responders."
- Modified Glucose Polymers: Aids in the storage of muscle glycogen; the primary fuel source for anaerobic training.
- Sodium Bicarbonate (Effosorb Technology™): This exclusive delivery system ensures nutrients dissolve effortlessly in water and are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream.
- Cinnulin-PF®: An aqueous extract of cinnamon that is rich in uniquely linked proanthocyanidin antioxidants. These compounds "turn on" cellular signaling mechanisms normally carried out by insulin. Cinnulin-PF maintains blood glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Ketoisocaproate Potassium (KIC-K): An anti-catabolic agent and precursor to the branched-chain amino acid leucine; the most potently anabolic of the amino acids.
- L-Tyrosine & L-Tyrosine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AKG): A conditionally essential amino acid and precursor to the catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine). The ingestion of caffeine releases these catecholamines, which are involved in the regulation of neuromuscular performance, alertness, focus and mood. Replenishment of these catecholamines through tyrosine supplementation prevents a crash from the ingestion of caffeine.
- Taurine: An amino acid that regulates cell volume, insulin sensitivity and is an antioxidant. Taurine helps with the uptake of glucose into the muscle cells. Taurine also reduces oxidative stress and supports exercise performance.
- Glucuronolactone: An antioxidant that promotes an overall sense of well being.
- Methylxanthines (Caffeine): Caffeine is a well-established cognitive and neuromuscular performance enhancer, particularly for short-duration, high-intensity exercise.
- MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides)[coconut]: A fast-burning energy source during exercise. Vinca Alkaloids (99% Vinpocetine, 99%Vincamine, 99% Vinburine): Vinca alkaloids are derived from the plant Vinca minor L., a member of the periwinkle family. Vinca alkaloids possess antioxidant properties and increase blood flow and ATP production in the brain, increasing mental focus and cognitive performance.
- Di-Calcium Phosphate, Di-Potassium Phosphate, Di-Sodium Phosphate: Donate themselves to creatine to maximize phosphocreatine levels, thus increasing ATP levels, strength and endurance. Calcium, potassium and sodium are all involved in the regulation of force generation.
- Glycerol Hydrating Polymers™: Potassium Glycerophosphate, Magnesium Glycerophosphate, Glycerol
- Stearate: Glycerol pulls water out of extracellular (outside the muscle) space and into the blood, thus enhancing the thickness and visibility of blood vessels. Endurance athletes support hydration with supplemental glycerol.
- Potassium Glycerophosphate, Magnesium Glycerophosphate, Glycerol Stearate: Glycerol pulls water out of extracellular (outside the muscle) space and into the blood, thus enhancing the thickness and visibility of blood vessels. Endurance athletes support hydration with supplemental glycerol.
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Well, I started a freelance career as an editor, proofreader, and writer, and I started a food blog. I quit some bad habits. I ran a lot. Some portions of my house got clean--for a while. But only now do I begin to understand how differently I need to think about my work, to plan my life, to organize my time. Only now do I realize several hundred thousand food bloggers are out there, sharing their passion, and doing it with way prettier pictures and often with far more graceful prose. Only now do I realize that, yeah, I am smart and talented, but a lot of people are smart and talented, and many are way more trained and knowledgeable than I am. Ouch.
So those were some lessons: I wasn't nearly as good and smart as I thought. I wasn't nearly as passionate about food as I thought. Finding clients wasn't so easy, especially after the funding for my first big one dried up. There are always going to be people who are more talented, more committed, less diffused over multiple priorities. Less confused really. A heck of a lot more focused and driven.
As you can imagine, that hurt. Especially the part about not being as good and smart as I thought I was. Yeah, that stung.
But it was an honest lesson, a real lesson. I wouldn't say I am humbler now, but I am gaining some clarity and perspective. I am clearing away some imposed rules, some imposed ways of thinking, some imposed parameters for beauty. And that's good, because I get to try and start fresh, to see with new eyes, to start to remember the first look and feel and smell of creativity, what that was like, so many years ago when the block of clay first hit the table.
And all I really meant to do tonight was share a recipe for pasta with sugar snap peas and salmon, and here I am, off on this tangent. Oh well. Here's how to make the pasta. It's really good: light, fresh, pretty in green and pink, with a nice crisp crunch from the peas--everything you'd ever want in a spring pasta. So get thee to the farmer's market and find some sweet crunchy sugar snaps!
Pasta with salmon and sugar snap peas
- 12 oz. salmon fillets (whatever's in season, or wildcaught frozen and defrosted)
- 1 lb pasta (I used rombi in this recipe)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallots
- 3 spring onions, green tops removed, sliced thinly
- 2 cups sugar snap peas, ends and strings removed
- juice from a half lemon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt, pepper, dried thyme
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. (Start boiling the pasta about the same time you start the fish so they finish at the same time.)
- Rinse the salmon fillets in cold water, dry them with paper towels, and salt and pepper them. Prepare your produce (shallots, spring onions, and sugar snap peas).
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large deep pan.
- When the butter bubbles and browns slightly, place the salmon fillets in the pan. Sprinkle the lemon juice all over the fillets. Let them cook for 1-2 minutes, and turn them over to cook for another minute on the other side. Take them out of the pan, put them on a plate tented with foil (keeps them warm).
- Add the shallots and the spring onions to the pan, cook until they soften (about 2 minutes).
- Add the sugar snap peas to the pan, let them cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and the Dijon mustard to the pan. Let the sauce cook until it thickens (about 2 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce in the pan and mix it all together. Turn off the heat.
- Removing the skin, break the salmon into flaky pieces and mix them into the pasta.
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Saving for a down payment and getting pre-qualified for a mortgage are major financial milestones in the home-buying process. But there are more money-related matters to be aware of during the journey to home ownership.
Prepare yourself by budgeting for the other charges associated with buying a home. And even if you've bought before, be aware that costs may vary by state or region.
Good faith deposit
Also known as "earnest money," this is a security deposit you'll make to prove your intent to buy the home. This amount is held by the title company. When you purchase the home, the funds are then applied toward the down payment. Though most homebuyers are aware of this payment, what surprises them is that "their check does get cashed right away," says Tyler Osby, branch manager and certified mortgage planner at The Tyler Osby Team at Fairway Independent Mortgage in Urbandale, Iowa. Also, keep in mind that you may not be able to recoup this money if you don't purchase the home.
Home inspection
You'll learn a lot about the condition of the home you're about to buy with this thorough examination.
"An independent third-party source gives you an honest opinion of what needs to be done to the property so that it's safe to live in," he says. According to Osby, many people elect to skip this step to save money, because they think they'll spot problems with a naked eye — a decision that can turn out to be very expensive after the purchase is complete.
"A home inspection can help you avoid costly surprises later," he says. To play it safe, you also may need to consider a termite inspection and radon inspection.
This list of certified home inspectors can help you find a reputable resource near you.
Down payment
The amount you'll need for your down payment will vary depending on the size of home, its location and the type of mortgage you seek. Some lenders may offer loan programs with low down payment options, but may require mortgage insurance which will increase your total monthly obligation. Discuss your options with your lender.
Closing costs
Closing costs include certain fees involved in the home sale and mortgage transaction. According to Osby, they include, but are not limited to:
- Property appraisal report. Lenders require you to have a professional property appraisal done so they can determine how much money to loan you based on the appraiser's determination of the current market value of the home and mortgage program guidelines.
- Credit report fee
- Flood certification fee
- Underwriting fee
- Title insurance
- Origination fee
- Recording fee
- Application fee (some, but not all lenders charge this)
- Homeowner's insurance premium
- Property taxes
Fees can vary based on location, type of property, mortgage lender and loan product. Your real estate agent and lender can assist with an estimate of fees for your particular situation.
Timeline of payments
You also need to know when you're expected to make these payments. Osby offers this general timeline:
- Good faith deposit: When you make a purchase contract offer on a property.
- Home inspection: Generally, within 10 days of an accepted purchase contract.
- Down payment and closing costs: Should be paid with certified funds at your closing appointment to finalize the transaction.


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Gypsy violinist Roby Lakatos is not only a scorching virtuoso, but a musician of extraordinary stylistic versatility. Equally comfortable performing classical music as he is playing jazz and in his own Hungarian folk idiom, Lakatos is the rare musician who defies definition. He is referred to as a gypsy violinist or "devil's fiddler", a classical virtuoso, a jazz improviser, a composer and arranger, and a 19th-century throwback, and he is actually all of these things at once. He is the kind of universal musician so rarely encountered in our time—a player whose strength as an interpreter derives from his activities as an improviser and composer. He has performed at the great halls and festivals of Europe, Asia and America.
Roby Lakatos was introduced to music as a child and at age nine he made his public debut as first violin in a gypsy band. His musicianship evolved not only within his own family but also at the Béla Bartók Conservatory of Budapest, where he won the first prize for classical violin in 1984. Between 1986 and 1996, he and his ensemble delighted audiences at « Les Atéliers de la grande Ile » in Brussels, their musical home throughout this period. He has collaborated with Vadim Repin and Stéphane Grappelli, and his playing was greatly admired by Sir Yehudi Menuhin, who always made a point of visiting the club in Brussels to hear Lakatos. In March 2004, Lakatos appeared to great acclaim with the London Symphony Orchestra in the orchestra's "Genius of the Violin" festival alongside Maxim Vengerov.
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What does the phrase heart finesse mean? It appears to be a card term:
Think about it a little: if the heart finesse was necessary to the success of this contract, then the King has to be with West.
He could try the heart finesse or, if the spirit so moved him, play for a major-suit squeeze.


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Secret Myseries of America's Beginnings-Volume 1
Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings unfolds the fascinating history
behind the founding of America, and exposes the esoteric underbelly of
its design.
• Why is Washington D.C. build on the 77th Meridian?
• Are the Revolutionary War cities really built in perfect alignment
with Stonehenge?
• If America was founded as a Christian nation, why are many of its symbols
based on Pagan traditions?
There is no doubt that much of America's national heritage was Christian,
but just as a coin has two sides, our national heritage has a second side –
one based squarely on occult secret societies and their values.
To find the answer to these questions, we follow the journey of secret societies
from England to the New World and learn of their ancient hope: to rebuild the lost
empire of Atlantis.
In the 16th century, Sir Francis Bacon was at the helm of the secret societies in
England. When Bacon penned his classic work, "The New Atlantis" he believed that
America and Atlantis were one and the same. He outlined his vision for the perfect
society, and some suggest the program he set forth has been the driving force behind
the course of modern history. While he did not originate the concept, it was Bacon
who articulated an ancient plan to be carried out by all the secret orders.
As Chief of the Rosicrucians and the first Grand Master of modern Freemasonry,
Bacon sent his followers to the new world. A 1910 Newfoundland stamp with his
image upon it reads, "Lord Bacon: the Guiding Spirit in [the] Colonization
Scheme". Because of his influence, Francis Bacon is considered by some to be
"the real and true founder of America". For centuries, controversy has surrounded
this figure who is said to be the illegitimate son of Queen Elizabeth I, and
secret author of the Shakespeare plays; the man whom Thomas Jefferson
considered one of the three most influential men in history.
Is it possible that Bacon's vision guides America today?
Where The DaVinci Code meets National Treasure, learn the
incredible secrets of the esoteric traditions, hidden within the manifold layers
of signs and symbols in our nation's infrastructure. Find out why some believe
that from ancient times America has been chosen to fulfill a secret destiny.
Winner of "Best Documentary Feature Screen Craft Award" at the New York
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Susan Granger's review of 'Under the Skin'
Delving into the realm of existential science-fiction, director Jonathan Glazer ("Sexy Beast," "Birth") examines what it means to be human.
Accompanied by a shadowy, silent motorcyclist, there's an expressionless, extraterrestrial stalker (Scarlett Johansson) on a mission.
Driving a white cargo van, this alien femme fatale roams the crowded city streets of Glasgow and the rural Scottish Highlands, wearing a black wig and clad in a fake-fur jacket, torn fishnet stockings and
stiletto heels, prowling for her chosen prey: lonely, unattached men.
When she randomly finds a compliant victim, she offers him a ride, seduces him, strips him and sinks him into an inky, inescapable void. Although murky, there's some subtext about harvested human fillets being sent back as part of the food chain on her home planet.
Loosely based on a Michael Faber's satirical, metaphorical novel, "The Crimson Petal and the White" (2000), it's adapted as a kind of B-movie horror story by director Jonathan Glazer with Walter Campbell, complete with reminiscent tinges of wraithlike David Bowie in Nicolas Roeg's 1976 classic "The Man Who Fell to Earth."
Fortunately, there's not much dialogue because Johansson's British accent is wobbly and the thick brogue spoken by most of her Glaswegian cohorts is indecipherable.
The press notes state that most of the men in the film are non-actors who didn't realize they were being filmed by small digital cameras concealed in and around the van; it was only after they complied that they were asked to sign a "Candid Camera"-like release.
While atmospheric concept is mysterious and the imagery intriguing at first, repetitious tedium soon sets in, which makes it seem longer than the 108 minute running time.
Credit Johansson for once again embodying an enigmatic entity that men desire, a role she's played in one form or another in "Girl with a Pearl Earring," "Lost in Translation" and "Her."
On the Granger Movie Gauge of 1 to 10, "Under the Skin" a subtly strange, surreal 6, appealing to avant-
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FRISCO, Texas – The FC Dallas Academy and Pre Academy teams have gotten the 2012-13 season off to a strong start. All five teams won their respective season-openers, and the Pre Academy teams have already played their second matches of the year to the tune of two wins and a draw.
FC Dallas U-18s: 5
Classics Elite: 1
The U-18s began their title defense with a resounding win over Classics Elite in San Antonio. Yannick Koffi put FC Dallas in the lead early on with a goal in the third minute of the match. Victor Portillo made it a 2-0 lead in the 32nd minute, and by halftime FCD was up 4-0 thanks to goals by Homegrown midfielder Kellyn Acosta and forward Bobby Edet. Classics pulled one back in the second half on a goal by Devonte Small, but Daniel Nevarez restored the four goal lead with a tally in the 85th minute to cap off the 5-1 win for FC Dallas.
The lone victory has FC Dallas in ninth place in the Frontier Division, as every other team in the division has already played multiple games and more opportunities than FCD to collect points.
FC Dallas U-16s: 5
Classics Elite: 0
The U-16s one-upped their older counterparts on Saturday, posting a 5-0 shutout over Classics Elite on opening weekend. Like the U-18s, the 16s jumped out to a 4-0 lead before the break. Sergio Lara opened the scoring in the ninth minute, followed by Aaron Meyer in the 13th, Alex Radilla in the 18th, and a second by Meyer in the 25th. But this time Classics was unable to get on the sheet as Sergio Caballero tacked on the only goal of the second half to finish off the win for FCD.
The U-16s are in eighth as all the other teams in the Frontier Division have already played two to five games each.
FC Dallas U-15s: 2
Solar Chelsea SC: 1
After a season-opening 9-0 thrashing of Classics Elite in San Antonio two weeks ago, the U-15 Pre Academy team hosted Solar Chelsea SC last weekend and earned a 2-1 win. Eric Davies and Alexander Lim each scored in the win for FC Dallas. After two straight wins the U-15s sit atop the Texas Pre Academy with an edge over the 2-0 Houston Dynamo on goal differential.
FC Dallas U-14s: 2
Solar Chelsea SC: 2
The U-14s beat Classics Elite 5-1 in their season opener before drawing with Solar 2-2 last weekend. Adrian Ramos and Chase Niece each scored in the tie. The U-14s are fourth in their table on the young season, with a game in-hand on all three teams ahead of them in the standings.
FC Dallas U-13s: 2
Solar Chelsea SC: 1
Like the U-15s, the U-13 Pre Academy team is a perfect 2-0 to start the season after beating Classics 2-0 two weeks ago and Solar 2-1 last weekend. Simeon Salazar and Bryan Ordonez scored for FC Dallas in the win over Solar. The U-13s are third in their division with a game in-hand on the two teams at the top of the table.
Up Next: at Houston Dynamo
Just a little over two months after winning the U.S.S.D.A. U-18 championship, the FC Dallas Academy will return to Houston this weekend to face the Houston Dynamo. The U-18s and U-16s are scheduled to play on Saturday afternoon while the Pre Academy matches are scheduled Sunday afternoon.
Scoring Summaries:
U-18 Academy:
Koffi, Yannick – 3'
Portillo, Victor – 32'
Acosta, Kellyn – 35'
Edet, Bobby – 45'
Nevarez, Daniel – 85'
U-16 Academy:
Lara, Sergio – 9'
Meyer, Aaron (2) – 13', 25
Radilla, Alex – 18'
Caballero, Sergio – 62'
U-15 Pre Academy:
Davies, Eric
Lim, Alexander
U-14 Pre Academy:
Ramos, Adrian
Niece, Chase
U-13 Pre Academy:
Salazar, Simeon
Ordonez, Bryan


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I'm off to Goose Pond, in Canaan, New Hampshire. I've enjoyed being a part of the Legal History Blog in the past month. Thanks so much to Mary Dudziak for inviting me to do this!
Mr. Kersch,It was indeed a great honor reading your posts. They were informative and illuminating. I can honestly say I will miss you posts. Thanks for all your posts.
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Representatives of national statistical offices will discuss data collection requirements including the needs of Eurostat and the European Commission's Home and Justice Directorates-General. The meeting will also include a review of progress and methods used in existing data collection activities as well as a discussion on future needs. FRA will present to the working group its recent work in this area, concerning in particular the results of the FRA survey on violence against women.


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Pelton, Schoenfeld, Westbrook to be honored as ETSU's three departing seniors
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2011) – Fresh off having clinched its spot in the 2011 Atlantic Sun Tournament, the ETSU men's soccer team is set to celebrate Senior Night inside Summers-Taylor Stadium with its regular season finale against Appalachian State on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.
ETSU (9-5-3, 3-4-1 A-Sun) entered Friday needing to defeat USC Upstate in order to earn its place in the conference tournament. The Spartans had a lot to play for as well, needing a win or tie against the Bucs to earn their first trip into the postseason tournament.
The entire first half seemed to have favored ETSU, as the Buccaneers dominated the shot count, 17-4, and took the game's first 12 shots. None of those attempts found the back of the net; however, Upstate capitalized on its very first scoring chance when Michael Rankin-Byrne slipped by the ETSU defense and beat redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Ryan Coulter (Dublin, Ireland) to give the Spartans the lead on their very first shot of the match.
With 16 minutes remaining in the contest, and ETSU still trailing, 1-0, the Bucs desperately needed a goal to at least get into overtime for another chance to score. Junior Alesi Osorio (Austin, Texas) provided the late game magic, scoring his third goal of the season to equalize the match and buy the Bucs more time for a second.
They would not need it, as senior Aaron Schoenfeld (Knoxville, Tenn.) scored what proved to be the game-winner just 2:27 after Osorio's equalizer. ETSU held on the rest of the way, earning the right to defend its A-Sun crown and booting the Spartans from their first conference tournament.
The Bucs will enter the tournament as the No. 6 seed after Mercer defeated Belmont on Sunday to jump to fourth in the conference standings with 11 points. The Bears' victory also vanquished Belmont's hopes of a tournament title, as the Bruins finished the A-Sun season at 2-4-2 and two points back of ETSU.
Appalachian State (8-4-4, 3-2-2 SoCon) will enter Johnson City with an impressive record, but have not scored a goal in any of its last four games. The Mountaineers are 0-2-2 in through their current lull, getting shutout by Davidson, Wofford, Furman and the College of Charleston.
Sean Dreybus has led the Mountaineers on the attack this season with a team-high six goals to amass a team-leading 12 points. Appalachian State is 3-2-0 on the road this year, and is looking to close out its regular season on a high note against ETSU head coach Scott Calabrese's squad.
In the all-time series, the Bucs and Mountaineers are 1-1-0 with both teams having won at the other's home stadium. Their last meeting came almost exactly a year prior to the start of Tuesday night's game, Nov. 2, 2010, with ETSU pulling out a 1-0 overtime victory in front of the Mountaineer fans.
Prior to the start of the game, seniors Blake Pelton (Chattanooga, Tenn.), Jaron Westbrook (Round Rock, Texas) and Schoenfeld will be honored as part of the Senior Night ceremonies in front of the home crowd.
Live stats will be provided courtesy of ETSUBucs.com, and live video will also be available through ASun.TV.
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Pat Mallinger was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and began playing the
saxophone when he was 11. He received his Jazz Studies degree from North
Texas State University on a "One O'clock Lab Band" Scholarship. He lived
and performed in Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, and Japan, before establishing
Chicago as his home in 1990. He is a co-leader of Sabertooth which has been
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both as a band leader and side man. Pat has been the saxophone mentor in
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in 1994. Through that outreach program he mentors city youth through jazz
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Harry Connick, Ramsey Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Rosemary Clooney, Dee Dee Bridgewater,
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What Washington gets wrong about measuring poverty
Washington lawmakers have spent trillions of dollars fighting poverty based on a four-decade old measure that most economists agree is wrong.
Many national efforts to help lower-income Americans rely on the government's official poverty line, developed in 1965. But that dated statistic includes only people who received cash-based assistance from the federal government and doesn't take into account things like food stamps, tax credits and free school lunches.
"The official measure is pretty much worthless," said Ron Haskins, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a think tank, and former senior adviser on welfare policy for President George W. Bush.
The problematic measure undermines anti-poverty programs by making them look less successful, economists say. It also distorts today's poverty landscape by misconstruing many key statistics. That can lead Congress to spend money on the wrong kinds of programs and advocates to push for the wrong kinds of initiatives.
The fact the official poverty measure has stuck around so long despite its well-known problems shows just how little attention Washington pays to the issue.
But that's starting to change.
In 2011, the U.S. Census Bureau issued new poverty estimates based on a model that fixes some of the official measure's basic shortcomings, such as skipping over non-cash assistance.
Economists say the supplemental poverty measure paints a more accurate - and bleaker - picture of America's bottom tier.
According to the government's official poverty measure, 15 percent of Americans, or 47 million people, were in poverty in 2012, the most recent data available. That's not much different than the poverty rate when the government started measuring, which has stayed between 12 and 15 percent since the 1970s.
But by using the new formula, 49.7 million Americans were in poverty in 2012, a higher number than the official measure. In addition, it showed that 12.9 percent of Americans over 65 are in poverty, compared to just 8.4 percent by the official measure, while less children are in poverty than previously thought.
Its findings undercut policymakers' major arguments on both sides.
The supplemental measure finds government programs like food stamps have actually cut poverty in half since 1967, undermining a popular conservative argument that government welfare programs keep people in poverty.
"The safety net programs have been much more successful than people give them credit for," said Isabel Sawhill, a senior fellow at Brookings who co-directs the think tank's Center on Children and Families with Haskins. "In the war on poverty, we won."
The new measure also indicates that fewer children are in poverty than the official measure indicates, an inconvenient statistic for liberal advocates calling for more federal spending to solve the problem.
"If you want to spend more money, it's good to have the highest poverty rate you can," Haskins said.
But this new way of measuring poverty isn't perfect. The supplemental measure doesn't take into account benefits from massive government health care programs like Medicaid and Medicare.
And because the supplemental measure is so new, there are no trends to compare it with, which is one reason the official measure is still around.
"If you just knew the poverty rate for this year and last year and you didn't know anything else, what would you be able to say?" Sawhill said.
There is a team of economists trying to rewind the supplemental measure back five decades to more accurately estimate historical trends of poverty, but their work is still in progress.
There are other options economists are considering.
One theory looks not at what people are receiving from the government but at what they are buying themselves.
The "microwave theory," as it's colloquially known, tallies up everything Americans buy to raise their standard of living, from appliances like dishwashers and microwaves, to electronics like laptops and printers.
The measure is championed by conservative economists such as Aparna Mathur with the American Enterprise Institute, who says consumption is a better indicator of people's standard of living than income.
"It really tells you much more about how well off they are today relative to, say, 20 years back," she said.
By the measure of what Americans can afford to buy, inequality has only grown by a small margin over the decades, so fears of inequality disparities are overblown, Mathur testified in a Jan. 16 Joint Economic Committee congressional hearing.
"The typical low income household possesses many more appliances and gadgets that have traditionally been considered the preserve of the rich, than at any time in history," her testimony read.
The consumption measure is a great idea in theory, but the real truth to measuring poverty is that there's no perfect way to do it, Haskins said.
That's because poverty is multi-faceted, economists say.
David Grusky, the director of the Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality, suggests we start measuring poverty the way we measure unemployment in America - by a whole host of indicators.
"The more measures the better," he said. "I don't think we should settle on a few."
Sawhill agrees. There are many different reasons why people are poor, and many variations on how long they stay poor, so one measure just won't cover it all, she said.
"By digging down a little bit, you could begin to have a different kind of debate," she said, adding, "Policy has to be tailored to the reason why people are poor, not just the fact they are poor."
Grusky argues that even with new measures of poverty, that hasn't happened yet. Instead, policymakers have continued to focus on the symptoms of poverty instead of its causes.
He draws on what he calls the log-factory metaphor: A town downstream of a pollution-prone log factory can employ social workers, doctors and government officials to treat the illnesses and missed productivity and dozens of other social problems caused by pollution. Or it can bypass all that trouble by going directly to the source and regulating the log factory.
The causes of poverty are like the log factory, he argues: They could be nearly eliminated by going to their source.
"There are complicated effects of poverty, but not causes," he said.
Solving poverty requires investment in both education and creating more jobs, both conservative and liberal economists agree.
And Grusky said that is where policymakers fall short: failing to make that investment.
He, among others, theorizes that investment in fighting poverty's causes costs far less than tackling its downstream effects.
"It's just a matter of saying, 'Actually, if we thought seriously about it and really fought a second war on poverty as if we meant it, because we know the costs are so dire, we could do it,'" Grusky said.
But first, policymakers need to agree on how to measure poverty in the first place.


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Beach Waterpark to reopen under new name, management
Closed attraction to return as The Beach at Adventure Landing
An area water park will reopen next summer after one year on hiatus.
The Beach Waterpark in Mason announced March 9 that it would close, and Ohio's attorney general sued its operators over season passes already purchased by some customers.
Adventure Holdings LLC, which operates 17 other family entertainment centers around the U.S., has signed a lease with an option to purchase the 35-acre water park.
The operators plan to make significant investments in The Beach, which will be renamed The Beach at Adventure Landing, before reopening in 2013.
This year's season pass holders will be contacted by the new operator with details about redemption of those passes for 2013 passes before next season's opening.
After The Beach closed, hundreds of consumers filed complaints with Attorney General Mike DeWine's office, saying they wanted refunds. In lieu of refunds, The Beach offered discounts and day passes to other local attractions, such as Kings Island and the Cincinnati Zoo.
According to the attorney general's lawsuit, the offers were not adequate substitutions, because they were not similar goods or services and they were not of equal or greater value to what the consumers ordered. Substitute offers must be acceptable to consumers.


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the very common situation on ax : a team has lost all its flags, and only one or a few players on that team are alive and not going for flags, just goofing around , running or hiding. those players usually find this extremely entertaining and amusing, while 40 + players just sit in boredom and wait, unable to do anything. this, in some cases last up to 5 - 10 minutes, and people start to log off
what do you suggest we do about it ? nothing ?
my suggestion : allow / tolerate teammates to speak out the location after a minute if the player isnt going for a flag
or allow / tolerate opposite team players to switch to opposite team after a minute if the player isnt going for a flag, see location, switch back, and try to locate, kill the player
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I LOVE this wedding. And, not because I'm partially bias to Hawaii (it's my dream destination location), but I'm truly inspired by the gorgeous details. Liz, our associate publisher from Winnipeg, was the one who highlighted the wedding for me from Jake + Jess of Kampphotography. The couple, Melissa and Kirk looked absolutely stunning and for me, symbolize what a destination wedding couple should look like–happy! Everything from the pretty white floral details to their pineapple-based cocktail drinks embodied the laid-back yet elegant spirit of the island. Check out Jake + Jess's blog for more romantic images.
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There is a good reason why universal chair covers are one of our best sellers here at LinenTablecloth. Known for its sheer finish, this type of self-tie chair cover is also popular for its ability to fit any type of chair. Its ease of use and convenience has also won the hearts of many do it yourself brides and event planners.
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An upstate pro-business group says regions of the state north of Westchester need special attention in the coming months to help the floundering economy. The group Unshackle Upstate is proposing a series of tax cuts, as well as a start to hydrofracking as the remedy.
Unshackle Upstate's Brian Sampson unveiled a five point plan that he says could help revive the long troubled upstate economy. The pro business group wants a phase out of the corporate franchise tax for upstate-based companies. They also want to repeal an energy assessment on upstate manufacturers. They advocate cutting the state sales tax in half in counties with the worst unemployment and population decline. And they want to make it easier for New Yorkers making less than $50,000 a year by reducing their taxes by 25%.
"The upstate economy is suffering, it's teetering," Sampson said. "We need help today."
The plan comes amid reports that Governor Andrew Cuomo, at a private fundraiser, said he expects to push tax cuts in 2014. Also, Senate Republicans, who lead the Senate in a coalition with a small group of break away Democrats are starting a series of hearings on tax reform.
The group's Brian Sampson say he believes chances are good for passage this year, and he says the money for the nearly $750,000 plan is there, even with the state facing another budget deficit.
"We're talking about a legislature that somehow found close to a billion dollars this past budget to spend on education," Sampson said.
Unshackle Upstate and other business groups have long called for regulatory reform, and getting rid of some collective bargaining rules, including the Triborough Amendment in New York's Taylor Law. Under the rules, public workers can't strike, but they are allowed to continue to work under the terms of their previous agreements after a contract expires. Government employers are not allowed to cut back on pay or benefits for the workers.
After the presentation, Sampson admitted that with the 2014 election year fast approaching, it might be easier to win tax cuts than to convince the legislature to repeal regulations favored by labor unions, which he called "political grenades."
"Tax cuts are black and white," he said. "It's a much easier thing to do."
There is a fifth proposal that the business group is pushing: the start of the gas drilling process known as hydrofracking in New York, which they say would create thousands of high paying jobs. There's been a defacto five year moratorium on the drilling. Most recently, Governor Cuomo has said he's waiting for his Health Commissioner to complete a health review. Sampson says the process has dragged on for too long.
"This is an instance where the governor has waffled," Sampson said.
But he says while the political climate may be right in 2014 for tax cuts, he predicts it will not be the year that hydrofracking is finally approved in the state.
But Sampson says he expects a pilot program in communities that want fracking could start in 2015.
An upstate pro-business group says regions of the state north of Westchester need special attention in the coming months to help the floundering economy. The group Unshackle Upstate is proposing a series of tax cuts, as well as a start to hydrofracking as the remedy.


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Really, I'm generally very good natured, but there are certain things that, as a parent, make me want to drive over my own head with my Phil and Ted's double stroller.
Some of these are:
1. People who use my child's voice to comment on my parenting – "Oh, mummy, I need my nose wiped!" Or, "Mommy, my hands are so cold, where are my gloves??" I wiped his nose with his gloves five minutes ago and that's what got us in this situation.
2. Other parents who don't really bother parenting their own children – like when the four-year old built like an oil tanker yanks my kid's fire truck out of his hands, and I have to run after him to retrieve it, while Oil Tanker's parent says things like, "Oh Oil Tanker, now that's not ours, sweetheart." Oil Tanker knows it's not his, this is why he's running.
(Now I know what I say about judging other parents, but when they make me run, I get testy.)
3. People who tell me my child is sleepy when I know perfectly well he's not – No, he just looks that way because he doesn't like you. (This may be a personal one, as I am constantly being told I look sleepy – which is helpful to me exactly how? It can hardly be taken as a compliment, and yet is remarkably unconstructive.)
4. Kids' specials at restaurants that are served at a piping 800 degrees.
5. People who put my child on the spot with questions beyond his ability – the gentleman in the park who showed us his ferret and then demanded that my eager-to-please four-year old spell "Ferret." This gentleman then proceeded to spell it himself, F – E – T – ummmm… so there may have been deeper seated issues in this case. But still.
6. People who nominate my husband for sainthood because I get a night out on my own – "Oh, is your husband babysitting? Isn't that nice for you!" Yes, he is a great guy. But in my world, when a parent is taking care of his own kids, we don't call it babysitting. We call it parenting.
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How important is it that your significant other mark Mother's Day in some way? Very important, according to 58.1 percent of you. Another 34.6 percent said, "That would be nice," and we think you may be a little bit too demure about it... working moms, speak up and get what you want!
Regardless of whether your spouse remembers the day or not, the majority of you -- 69.3 percent -- feel that Mother's Day should be celebrated at home, not in the office.
The most interesting part of any survey are the answers the respondents write in themselves, and when we asked you what was your favorite Mother's Day gift, handmade gifts from your kids were the clear winners. Here are 10 more, in case you're looking to drop hints this year:
- Diamond earrings -- so cliche, but I cried
- Photo of my kids with, "We love you, Mommy"
- Spent four hours at bookstore alone! Heaven
- My kids' making a huge breakfast spread for me!
- My daughters hand prints
- Slept late, no makeup, dinner at a diner
- Family birthstone necklace
- Poem that hubby wrote for me from the kids
- Having my kids and hubby with me
- My favorite gift was this note from my then-17-year-old: "Dear Mom: I love you, even when I can't stand you. Love,__". I have this framed, on my desk.


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I have been noticing a couple of things as I continue to rip my collection and transfer the original CDs from jewel case to bags:1. Many of the CD-Rs are turning gold-colored with time. 2. More and more artists are using thin, but gatefold paper sleeves on their CDs.3. CD-Rs are increasingly common among new releases...in case you are interested.
My new one on Projekt is in a 4-panel ecowallet (no plastic), with a matte finish. I think this is part of Projekt's move away from the traditional jewel box. Digipacks are nice, too, but you have to be careful not to ding them.
How can a relatively obscure artist afford this gatefold digipack presentation?
Maybe if more folks opted for the physical package, instead of the virtual one?...Forrest


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This was originally posted at my blog Cyborgology – click here to view the original post and to read/write comments.
The title of this post is an homage to two recent essays, the first being Larry Sanger's "Is There a New Geek Anti-Intellectualism?" and the second Evgeny Morozov's "The Internet Intellectual", a recent scathing review of Jeff Jarvis' latest book.
Larry Sanger's critique of "geek" culture as anti-intellectual is a powerful read (even though I wrote a sort-of critique of Sanger's post here; and he replied to me here). Sanger's fundamental point is that modern geek culture is characterized by an anti-intellectual rejection of experts and I want to bring in Morozov's review to highlight a slightly different point: the techno-experts embraced are anti-intellectual themselves.
My goal in this short piece is to encourage the reader to take a look at these two essays in tandem to suggest a further conversation about the need for public intellectuals, the role of academics in framing theories of new technologies and what the consequences are when we leave this discussion to be dominated by business folks.
To be read as a pair:
Is There a New Geek Anti-Intellectualism?, by Larry Sanger.
The Internet Intellectual, by Evengy Morozov.
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National 9/11 Flag Visits Juneau
Published: 08/18/2011 13:11:11
Last Monday, Juneau had the honor of taking part in a very special project, a 20 by 30 foot flag now known as the National 9/11 Flag was heavily damaged on that fateful day and is now traveling to every state in the union to be restored stitch by stitch as a living testament to the resilience and compassion of the American people. The project is being undertaken by the "New York Says Thank You Foundation" and many Juneau residents turned out to add their stitch and remember.
VIDEO: Juneau recently had the honor of participating in a very special project, helping to restore the National 9/11 Flag. (Image: Rik Pruett)
Bill Ingram, a 24 year veteran of the New York City Fire Department and a member of the New York Says Thank You Foundation is travelling with the flag and told us about the restoration effort.
"There are so many local heroes, heroes on every level that helped put this back together and that's really what it's all about. Everybody taking a part, it helps to heal, it's like a healing process for the country, not only has it been to Tucson for the anniversary of their shooting, it's been sewn by the families of the victims of the Fort Hood shooting, and the Columbine Massacre.
Congressmen and Senators have helped restore the blue field, the Discovery Astronauts at NASA helped put it together back in Kennedy Space Center.
As of now I believe over ten thousand people have assisted in stitching this flag back together to try and get it back to its original format.
The organization is really not so much about what happened on 9/11, but what happened on 9/12, when everybody from all over the country came together and helped each other, so it was only fitting that every state took part in putting the flag back together.
When it's finished its been dedicated to the National 9/11 Museum that's going to be at Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan, the museum is slated to open by September of 2012 at which point this flag will become a permanent part of the museum.
it's also about the country and putting the country back together, a little bit of patriotism that we could use that we had at one time after 9/11."
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The man who founded the Mauna Loa Observatory here on the Big Island has turned 100-years-old.
Many Texans have played prominent roles in science. Among them is Dr. Robert Simpson, a Corpus Christi native and graduate of Georgetown's Southwestern University.
Simpson founded Hawaii's Mauna Loa Observatory, the world's best known atmospheric monitoring station. He also served as first director of the National Hurricane Center.
Simpson recently celebrated his 100th birthday with a party at the home of his daughter Peggy Simpson and a formal reception at the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C. My wife Minnie and I attended both events, where we met family members and some of the scientists with whom Simpson worked over the years…
Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/article/Mims-A-famous-Texas-scientist-turns-100-4081906.php#ixzz2DkuclzOV
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Slackers to host chicken dinner fundraiser for Arlee Theater
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[February 04, 2014]
NEW HOLLAND — When it comes to
helping others, Slackers is no slouch. On Sunday from 11 a.m. until
1 p.m., Slackers Bar & Grill of New Holland will serve a fried
chicken dinner with proceeds going to the Arlee Theater's "Beyond
77" digital projector fund.
A few months ago, Renken
approached Mason City's Arlee Theater owners, John and Gaye Maxson,
about lending a big hand when he learned that the theater
desperately needed to raise funds for a digital projector. The
one-screen theater's 77-year-old projector still worked, but it
would soon be obsolete as the movie industry did away with 35 mm
films and went to a digital format. Upgrades to the tune of $43,000
were needed for the nonprofit venue to stay open.
"I think the Arlee is a big plus for us, and if we lose it, it's
gone forever," said Renken, a Mason City native. "The old Arlee's
been there a long time, and it would be a shame to see it close up.
With all the Maxsons have done for the community and saving the
Arlee, we are glad to help. We really do enjoy trying to make a
difference in our small communities."
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So Renken and Evers set the ball rolling for a dinner for an
area with limited Sunday dining resources. Four pieces of their
very popular fried chicken will be served with mashed potatoes,
gravy, corn and a dinner roll. They are asking $10 per meal.
Advance orders are requested, and by doing so, carryout meals can
be picked up at Slackers or the Arlee. To place orders, call
Slackers at 217-445-2561 Tuesday through Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. or
the Arlee at 217-482-9999. Dine-in seating is also available at
Slackers, 103 W. Lincoln St. in New Holland.
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SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Here are some details about the six women on the jury in George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial, as they shared during two weeks of jury selection in June. Their names will be released sometime after the trial. Judge Debra Nelson has said she'll decide the timeline after a verdict. They began deliberations Friday afternoon.
While the court did not release the racial and ethnic makeup of the jury, the panel appeared to reporters covering jury selection to be made up of five white women and a sixth who may be Hispanic.
B-51 is retired, not married and doesn't have kids. She has lived in Seminole County for nine years. She has worked in real estate and run a call center where she said she had experience resolving conflicts. When asked if Zimmerman did something wrong by following Martin instead of waiting for police, she said: "Yeah, I guess he did do something wrong."
B-29 recently moved to central Florida from Chicago. She enjoys watching the "Real Housewives" on television and works as a nurse on an Alzheimer's section of a nursing home. She said she hadn't paid much attention to the shooting. She said she has been arrested, but her case was disposed of. It's not clear why she was arrested or exactly what happened to her case, though she said she was treated fairly. She is married and has several children. A prosecutor described her as "black or Hispanic" during jury selection.
B-76 is a white woman who has lived in central Florida for 18 years. She manages rental properties with her husband of 30 years. She has two adult children, including one who is an attorney. She is involved with rescuing animals in her free time. During jury selection, she said she had been the victim of a nonviolent crime. "Everyone deserves a fair trial," she said.
B-37 is a white woman who volunteers rescuing animals. She is married to an attorney and has two adult children. She said she and her husband used to have concealed weapons permits. During the last round of questioning, she said she had an issue with the type of weapons people are allowed to carry. She also thought weapons' training was inadequate for people seeking permits. "It should become harder," she said.
E-6 is a white woman who is married and has two children. She has worked in financial services and has lived in Seminole County for two years. She is active in her church and involved with her children's school. During jury selection, she said she didn't know the facts of the case well.
E-40 is a white woman who works as a safety officer and recently moved to Seminole County from Iowa. She describes herself as a football fan. During jury selection, she said she had been the victim of a nonviolent crime.
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This exhibit is worth a visit. It showcases the musicians of Preservation Hall, their music, and the art it inspired.You'll view a collection of paintings, photographs, musical instruments and listen to recordings from strategically located ipods.
For me personally, it was a tribute to Allan and Sandra Jaffe, who in 1961 had the foresight to create the Society for the Preservation of New Orleans Jazz. We owe them a lot. What would NOLA be without the music. They were passionate about the music and offered a place for the musicians to play and earn money. It wasn't long after that the Preservation Hall Jazz band gained notoriety and began playing worldwide.
For years, Preservation Hall was a gathering place for writers, poets, actors, painters, dancers, photographers, and all the eccentrics that called the French Quarter home. It has always inspired. The building itself …. the music …. the musicians….…..inspirational.
Today the French Quarter has evolved into more of a tourist destination than a community of artists, but Preservation Hall still continues to attract and inspire a younger generation of music lovers and artist.
You may have to wait in line and sit on the floor, but its worth it. If you haven't yet been to Preservation Hall, include it in your next visit – it's only 3.5 miles from our New Orleans Bed and Breakfast.
This is a great: http://www.youtube.com/embed/lJO6S7mrX8s"


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Torture and death in the Obama administration? Only for the innocent
The messiah has become Herod. Obama signs presidential order to export abortion throughout the world
Julio Severo
The worldwide left is happy and commemorating. In the second day after his inauguration, Obama signed a presidential order banning torture for terrorists. Torture for dangerous and inhuman criminals? Never again!
The worldwide left is jumping of joy. Abortion promoters received an important and multi-million dollar gift. Obama signed, just three days after his inauguration, a presidential order to allow the exportation of abortion throughout the world.
In abortion procedures, which are legal in the US for the nine months of any pregnancy, unborn babies are ripped by surgical tools, smashed or even poisoned with salt solutions, which give them the agony of a slow burning until their last minute of life. Torture never again? Not for unborn babies. At least, not in the obamian administration, which has already taken measures to export and fund this torture to the innocent in the whole world.
In the obamic administration, compassion only for terrorists
The left, which is horrified by the capital punishment for hard-core killers, but loves it for unborn babies, welcomed the Obama decision. Now, terrorists are safe from tortures in interrogations. So that they may receive the same mercy from Obama, who now thinks he has in his hands the life and death-decision power, unborn babies will need to conquer the classification of terrorists. Without this, they will have no chance.
President Lula and liberals fighting for the legalization of abortion in Brazil are glad. After all, the international impact of the Obama decision will inevitably include Brazil.
His presidential decision, which orders the channeling and funding of millions of dollars from the US government for groups involved in the promotion and execution of abortions, will hit directly American tax-payers, who will be forced to support that colossal investment in the blood-shedding of the innocent. The whole world will suffer the consequences, where in the name of the "freedom to choose" the socialist obamic administration is imposing globally its pro-abortion will.
This propensity to spend tax money on abortion was not typical of every American president. Ronald Reagan, who was the first US president to write a book against abortion, established the Mexico City Policy, which banned US government funding for groups involved in abortion in other countries. In the past he was a member of the Obama party, leaving it after seeing that its politics were contrary to the family needs. Differently from Obama, who is known by his pro-abortion views, Reagan was better known for openly defending family values and for his anti-abortion views.
In spite of some 37.8 million viewers in 2009 — with the American and international media spectacularly at his feet —, the Obama inauguration was not the largest. In audience, his inauguration lost for the Reagan's, which — even without the messianic coverage Obama received from media — drew about 41.8 viewers in 1981.
Why was the American public more interested in Reagan than Obama? If Obama stopped supporting abortion, certainly he would receive much more support from the American people.
On January 16, 77 members of the US Congress requested Obama not to reverse the Mexico City Policy. Representatives Doug Lamborn and Joe Pitts said, "In these difficult economic times, the American people would not want us funding groups that are trying to export abortion around the world". Nevertheless the grave economic crisis and the request from the representatives, Obama signed the multi-million dollar funding. In spite of so many most urgent needs of the world population, he gave preference to abortion.
An ancient "change"
Obama, who won the election using the slogan "Change", proves that, without Jesus, change is impossible. For decades his party has had an obsessive abortion agenda. With the Obama victory, the only "change" is that abortion will now be promoted more aggressively in other nations.
Obama is resuming the legacy of Bill Clinton, another abortion-proponent president. How a government official defending child killing may have an honest life? He cannot. Therefore, it is no surprise that the Clinton administration had been marked by many scandals, including known sex cases of Clinton with several women.
He, who was a "champion" of the "women's right to interrupt their pregnancies", was accused even of rape. He had then his reasons to support abortion.
Yet, there was a voice to rebuke him. In 1994, 83-year old Mother Theresa of Calcutta, a guest in a presidential prayer breakfast, opened her mouth while ministers and other religious leaders remained silent. She rebuked Clinton openly for the abortion sin. Needless to say, she was never invited again to such prayer meetings — where what reigned was flattery. But the message was delivered. No one remembers the messages and prayers from the other Christian leaders, but her testimony has been recorded in history.
Ministers invited by Clinton abstained from rebuking him so that his conversion dreamed by them might not be damaged. After all, we are supposed to pray for authorities. So they prayed their prayers — and he did never get converted. But a humble woman left his testimony and mark, which were more valuable than the soft, beautiful and empty words from an army of ministers.
Today, evangelical celebrities sit with Obama, to celebrate the victory of the first Afro-American president. But to celebrate a man following the pro-abortion and pro-sodomy lineage of Clinton? Is there something to celebrate?
The Ahab lineage
Obama also follows the lineage of King Ahab, who promoted the worship of god Baal. Not that he is a Baal worshipper, but its worship involved child sacrifices and homosexual prostitution. Is any similarity with the Obama administration (or the Lula administration) a mere coincidence?
The new Ahabs, in the US and Brazil, want the worldwide promotion of child-killing and homosexual prostitution. They talk about change, but nothing has changed, after thousands of years since the original Ahab. The difference is that Brazil has a poor Ahab and the US has a rich Ahab, who can provoke greater damage to the nations.
In the recent past, socialists preached incessantly against "American imperialism". Now that the pro-abortion imperialism of Ahab has come, they choose silence. Ahab — oops, "Change" — has come to Washington.
The world needs change. The world wants change. But all that the world is able to get are Ahabs, who promise "freedom to choose", but produce child-killing and homosexual prostitution.
"While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage." (2 Peter 2:19 NKJV)
Clinton is a proof of it. In my book O Movimento Homossexual, published ten years ago by the Brazilian branch of the Bethany House Publishers, I denounced him and his promotion of sodomy and abortion, because his decisions affected not only the US, but the whole world too, including Brazil.
While evangelical leaders in the prayer meetings of Clinton remained silent, he worked in his sodomy and abortion agenda.
While evangelical leaders celebrate the first Afro-American, Obama works in his sodomy and abortion agenda.
With Clinton or Obama, Mother Theresa of Calcutta would neither remain silent nor celebrate. She died in 1997, but where are today the true Christians to — instead of celebrating or remaining silent — cry before God and resume courageous testimonies before Ahabs?
She did her part before Clinton. Let us do ours before Obama.
Portuguese version of this article: Tortura e morte no governo de Obama? Só para os inocentes
Source: http://www.lastdayswatchman.blogspot.com
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Enjoy international competition at Norge Ski Club
If you want to watch U.S. ski jumpers compete against international jumping teams on a 70-meter hill, then mark your calendars for the upcoming 108th annual Norge International Ski Jumping Tournament in Fox River Grove.
The tournament will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Norge Ski Club, 100 Ski Hill Road, three-quarters of a mile north of routes 14 and 22 in Fox River Grove.
The gates open at 11 a.m. and the festivities also include a junior competition and junior national championship qualifier K70, which will be held that Saturday. The K70 U.S. Cup Five Hills Tournament and the Long-Standing Competition are that Sunday.
These events are always so much fun, and family friendly, too. There will be brats, hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, as well as soda and alcoholic beverage. Be sure to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Dogs are not allowed.
There is free parking. A free shuttle bus for spectators will be available on Sunday only from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shuttle bus stops will be at the Stonehill Shopping Center parking lot, on Northwest Highway and Route 22, and the Fox River Grove Metra Train Station, 4015 N. Northwest Hwy.
Buttons are required for admission and good both days. Purchase buttons from local merchants by Friday, Jan. 25 for $10 each.
You can buy buttons online for $11 at www.norgeskiclub.com. You can also buy a button at the gate for $15 each. Admission is free for children, 12 and younger.
The Norge Ski Club is the oldest, continuously open ski club in the United States. The club was started in 1905 by a group of Norwegian men. For more information, call (847) 639-9718, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.norgeskiclub.com.
Pancake fundraiser: The Allegiance Youth Color Guard of Dundee will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 20 at the Tri-City Evergreen Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2298, 117 S. First St., West Dundee.
Tickets will be sold at the door for $5 each and children 3 and younger can eat for free. Raffle tickets for door prizes and bake sale items will also be available for purchase. Proceeds from this event will help defray the cost of new uniforms and flags for the group's upcoming competition season. For information, call (847) 409-4182 or email
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Need a winter coat? This week, the biting cold finally made it feel like winter and sent many reaching for their heavy winter coats.
But if you're in need of a winter coat, the Grafton Township supervisor's office has got you covered. There, you can find gently used winter coats and they're available for anyone in need. There are also many hats, scarves, gloves and mittens.
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2009-05-28, 17:17
mrtickle Wrote:The ticket (http://trac.xbmc.org/ticket/5548) is closed because the issue is fixed.
What we're waiting for is the fix (r20463, see http://trac.xbmc.org/changeset/20463) to be merged from SVN across into the xbox branch. So you search for r20463 in trac:
right now I can see:
[20580]: merged: r20463 from linuxport
but this refers to a different build.
When you see an xbox build (say from t3ch) which contains in the changelog something like this line:
(some number) [XBOX] Merged: Linuxport revisions ..... 20463....
then that build will include the fix.
So 5/21/2009 - for xbox proper doesn't have this incorporated as of yet?


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True story: My wife and I share a birthday. Same exact date, three hours apart to the minute.
Wednesday was our birthday. We didn't get to spend the day together last year. This year, a simple dinner would do. So I told my editor months ago that I was booking a three-night stay at the Winter Meetings hotel, then taking off Wednesday night. Play it by ear Thursday.
I pulled out of San Diego with the Jimmy Rollins trade still simmering, not looking like it would be resolved Wednesday, and Dee Gordon and Dan Haren firmly about to become Marlins. Checked with sources, felt good about the story, filed it at a Starbucks in Temecula, barely caught wind of the Brandon McCarthy signing before I turned off my iPhone. Because no good husband would constantly check his iPhone looking at sports news or doing work stuff during the birthday dinner.
In case you missed it, this is how possibly the greatest one-day roster makeover in the history of the Dodgers franchise unfolded:
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LONDON, Feb 10 (APP): Describing the conviction of Pakistani neuroscientist Dr.Aafia Siddiqui as "miscarriage of justice", British Parliamentarians have called for withdrawal of case against her and repatriation to Pakistan. At a function organised at the House of Lords on Tuesday evening to raise support for the incarcerated Dr. Siddiqui, Lord Nazir Ahmed together with other speakers said her trial in New York was full of flaws and not based on facts.
They sought the intervention of the US leadership and demanded a fair trial based on real facts and not assumptions. Lord Ahmed said he would be writing a letter to the US President Barack Obama carrying signatures of other British MPs calling for Dr.Siddiqui's repatriation to Pakistan and withdrawal of case.
The Labour Peer further said he would also raise this question in the Parliament to ascertain how the British Government could help in this regard.
According to Lord Nazir, the conviction of Dr.Siddiqui has been received with great dismay in Pakistan which would further fuel anti-American feeling in the south Asian country.
"If US wants to create a good impression of itself in Pakistan, it should release Dr.Siddiqui and send her back to Pakistan," he asserted.
He said no credible independent evidence was presented at the New York court and in the words of defence lawyers the decision of the jury was based on fear rather than facts.
Lord Altaf Sheikh, MP Muhammad Sarwar, Muhammad Saghir, a representative of Caged Prisoners which represent the inmates of Guantanamo Bay, Rabia Zia of UK Chapter of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, journalist Yvonne Ridley, who witnessed the trial and Barrister Abid Hussain also spoke on the occasion.
The thrust of their speeches was to mobilise public opinion against Dr.Siddiqui's conviction and call on Pakistani authorities to demand her repatriation as well making efforts to find the whereabouts of her two missing children.
Sarwar said Pakistani authorities must hold inquiry at their end to know the circumstances of her disappearance from Karachi in 2003 and her appearance in Kabul five years later.
Ridley said it was now up to the people of Pakistan to organise regular rallies in support of Dr.Siddiqui and send strong message of their resentment to the USA on this trial.
Barrister Abid Hussain urged the British Pakistanis to lobby their respective MPs and sign on-line petition in support of the neuroscientist for exerting maximum pressure on the US Government.


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(Reuters) - Target Corp's quarterly profit beat Wall Street forecasts as the discount chain lured more shoppers with its store debit and credit cards and a wider variety of food products.
Target said 14 percent of sales during the quarter were paid for with its debit and credit cards, compared with 9.5 percent a year earlier. The cards, which offer a discount, are a cornerstone of Target's growth strategy.
"The RedCard is really a way to differentiate themselves and a way to push growth," said Edward Jones analyst Brian Yarbrough.
Adding more food and offering the 5-percent card discounts weighed on profitability; gross margin during the quarter slipped 0.2 points to 30.3 percent of sales. But Yarborough said Target had managed costs to minimize the impact.
Target said it had earned $637 million, or 96 cents per share, in the third quarter ended on October 27, up from $555 million, or 82 cents per share, a year earlier.
Excluding a gain from the pending sale of its credit card receivables, the profit was 81 cents per share, 4 cents more than what Wall Street analysts were expecting, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The company said it expected to earn between $1.45 and $1.55 per share in the holiday quarter, including expenses linked to its entry into Canada next year. That compares with analysts' forecasts of $1.51.
Target is changing its strategy this quarter to try to increase its market share during the holiday season. It is offering to match certain online retailers' prices and will open its stores at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, rather than staying closed for that holiday.
The company has been opening smaller city stores and is set to open its first Canadian stores in 2013. It will also sell a line of holiday goods with upscale department store Neiman Marcus Group Inc in December.
Target previously said third-quarter sales had increased 3.4 percent to $16.60 billion. Sales at stores open at least a year were up 2.9 percent, helped by higher prices and customers' buying more items per transaction.
Shares of Target were up 0.8 percent at $61.90 in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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HOUSTON (Reuters) - Two BP Plc (BP.L) employees face criminal indictments for their part in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, and charges could be unveiled as early as Thursday, a source told Reuters on condition of anonymity.
London-based BP is expected to pay a record U.S. criminal penalty and plead guilty to criminal misconduct in the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon platform in the Gulf of Mexico, which caused the worst offshore oil spill in the country's history, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The sources told Reuters that a plea deal with the Justice Department over the 2010 disaster, in which 11 workers died, may be announced as soon as Thursday.
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Lake Mývatn Winter Experience
Is a two night holiday package we operate in co-operation with the Cowshed Resort. The Cowshed Resort is a family run guesthouse, warm and cozy, built in 2005. The guesthouse consists of two log houses with ten rooms each and one log house with family rooms and smaller double rooms, all with private bathrooms – a total of 26 rooms. The rooms are classical and well furnished. They are designed to let our guests feel good and relaxed in a unique natural environment.
During your stay you can choose from a variety of tours and activities. There are several Super-jeep tours that take you to see waterfalls, old volcanoes, northern lights and/or craters or Ice-caves. The activities include snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, Hiking and bathing in the Mývatn nature baths. Click here for the tours page for the tour selection.
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