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The world knows that too much sugar will land you some cavities. Beyond having a perfect smile, is sugar bad for you? The answer is a heck yes!
You might justify your sugar cravings from stress, fatigue, pregnancy or even from a crummy day. The horrifying truth is that sugar is highly addictive and it's easy for anyone to get caught up in a seemingly harmless sugar binge.
People have been taking a stand by cutting out added sugars in the famous 30 day sugar free challenge, with the sugar-free man himself, Barry Friedman (myself included).
The effects of sugar can cause seriously toxic effects to your body. The effects of sugar have been compared to cocaine on numerous occasions.
You should think twice before finishing off the leftover cake or grabbing a donut for an extra 25 cents with your coffee. Let's take a look at how bad sugar is for you, the side effects, and simple ways you can reduce your sugar intake without pulling teeth – literally.
Why is sugar bad for you?
Like most substances, sugar is not harmful when eaten in small amounts. The simple reason sugar is bad for you is that it breaks down into glucose and fructose that is then stored in the body. Glucose can be used by almost all cells in the body for energy.
Fructose is completely different. The Harvard Health Blog suggests that fructose may be the culprit to obesity and diabetes.
Small amounts of sugar are used for energy, but excessive supplies can cause major harm. More on that in the next section.
Excessive sugar intake is common in people of all ages. Since it's high in fructose, it can overload your liver causing liver disease and all sorts of other unwanted diseases.
Side effects of sugar.
What does sugar do to your body? Plenty. Too much sugar can cause a host of problems that may be serious and long-lasting. According to the American Heart Association, sugar and heart disease are strongly linked. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Eating too much sugar can also cause high blood pressure, which can then lead to kidney disease and stroke.
The most common effect we see in America is the rising rate of obesity. It's no surprise that extra calories cause weight gain. Obesity can lead to harmful diseases and disorders such as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, gallstones, and type 2 diabetes.
Sure enough, processed sugars can negatively effect your brain too.
Studies show that diets including excess sugar can lead to poor memory retention. This is likely due to extra sugar blocking insulin from properly using stored glucose. Instead of regulating that glucose to be used for energy, memory receptors are blocked. This is bad news for every student that enjoys a sweet treat when studying.
Teeth are arguably damaged the most by a diet that is high in sugar. Sugar is applied directly when consumed causing teeth to decay and develop cavities. Sugar also helps create plaque, which can lead to gum disease. This is true even to those people who brush and floss regularly.
Health benefits of sugar.
Mama always said – everything in moderation.
Just as too much sugar will harm your body, inadequate intake can cause problems too. Side effects of a no sugar diet include sluggishness and lethargy. The body converts sugar into glucose, which is then used for energy.
Glycolic acid in sugar can also make your skin glow and look healthier. This is why sugar is often added to natural face scrubs. A diet low in sugar may lead to a dull complexion.
What is too much sugar?
It's difficult to know how much sugar is the "right" amount.
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends limiting the amount of processed sugars to no more than half of your daily calorie allowance. For women, this is about 100 calories per day and for men, it's no more than 150 calories.
Other experts suggest that adults should consume no more than 30 grams of sugar, or five percent of their daily caloric intake, per day. For the best nutrition, sugar should ideally come from natural sources, like fruit and fruit juices.
If you overdo it with sweets you'll begin to notice your body behaving differently. The symptoms of too much sugar are vast. Many people don't realize that their health concerns are almost entirely due to their diet.
Feeling extra hungry is a common symptom in high sugar diets. Sugar can disrupt brain patterns, making the brain believe it is hungry when it is actually satiated. Cravings are also very common with excessive sugar. Because sugar behaves like a drug, people who regularly consume extra sugar find themselves wanting more and more.
Not to mention, it doesn't exactly help you sleep better.
Actionable tips to limit your sugar intake.
Sugar is one of the easiest parts of a diet to control. This often starts with looking at drinks.
Most sugar in the United States is consumed through beverages like soda and fruit juices. Substitute those drinks for water or unsweetened tea as much as possible.
People with true sugar addictions may find this difficult at first. Here's a method that has worked great for me.
"Trade" one sugary drink for a non-sugary beverage each week. From there, you can increase your sugar free drinks on a week-by-week basis. This makes this daunting task more doable and will provide massive benefits to your health in the long term. This system will help control your sugar intake in a manageable way.
Read labels. Sugar can be hiding in the most unexpected places. Canned food, processed meals, and even frozen potatoes or meats may contain a day's supply of sugar.
Luckily, there are usually sugar-free alternatives. For example, you can find fruit packed in water rather than syrup.
Also, buy fresh food as often as possible in order to avoid the sugar and preservatives that appear in prepackaged meals.
Along with labels, wise consumers need to learn the various names of the sweet stuff. Savvy marketers have learned to call sugar by names such as dried cane syrup, sucrose, evaporated cane juice, and many others. These are all forms of sugar or high fructose corn syrup that should be avoided as much as possible.
If flavor is the primary reason for sugar, there are plenty of natural substitutions that can take its place. Try using vanilla bean, cinnamon, nutmeg, or fennel to create a healthy dish that packs a flavorful punch.
Sugar is like a party in your mouth, but a lifetime hangover. The long term negative effects outweigh the seconds of sweet tasty goodness.
Worst of all, sugar intake is misunderstood by a lot of families. This communicates bad health habits in children from an early age and significantly increases their probability of disease and obesity in future generations.
But it's not too late. Start creating a healthy lifestyle for your family by removing sugar in the small ways.
Dilute your orange juice. Create fun ways to trade your kids for their Halloween candy. Try fruit platters instead of cake on birthdays.
It might seem like a stretch at first, but your body and family will thank you.
What's a simple way you've been able to cut excessive sugar out of your diet?


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The panel look back over 15 years of European excitement and look ahead to this season's competition
More than four months after Leinster became European champions at Murrayfield - and following the summer-long fall-out from the Bloodgate scandal - the Heineken Cup swings back into action next weekend.
The Observer's rugby columnist Eddie Butler is joined in the studio by the former Wales scrum-half Rob Howley and the Guardian's Rob Kitson to look ahead to the tournament.
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On the expected lines, New Zealand on Thursday named former Indian Cricket League (ICL) recruits Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey in their 30-member squad for this year's ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa.
After they snapped their ties with the 'rebel' ICL, Bond and Tuffey were recalled in the New Zealand One-Day International and Twenty20 team for next month's tour of Sri Lanka and their Champions Trophy selection was also pretty much on the cards.
Pacer Chris Martin, who was dropped last year after the home series against England, returns to the side as does James Marshall.
Except Peter Ingram, Shanan Stewart and Brent Arnel, all other players picked in the Champions Trophy squad, to be pruned to 15 by August 23, have current or recent international experience with the Blackcaps or New Zealand A sides.
"The majority of these players will be in action over the next six weeks with the Blackcaps in Sri Lanka, or the New Zealand A side going to India," chief selector Glenn Turner said.
"This means that the players who make the final Champions Trophy squad will have had some cricket under their belts going in to the tournament," he added.
Squad: Daniel Vettori, Brent Arnel, Shane Bond, Neil Broom, Ian Butler, Craig Cumming, Brendon Diamanti, Grant Elliott, James Franklin, Peter Fulton, Martin Guptill, Gareth Hopkins, Jamie How, Peter Ingram, Brendon McCullum, Nathan McCullum, Peter McGlashan, James Marshall, Chris Martin, Kyle Mills, Iain O'Brien, Jacob Oram, Jeetan Patel, Aaron Redmond, Jesse Ryder, Shanan Stewart, Tim Southee, Scott Styris, Ross Taylor and Daryl Tuffey.
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Misadventures of a hero who can't help it if women love him.
If his girlfriend Kelly hadn't left him over a meaningless one-night stand, Joe Prince would never have gone to the bar where he runs into his high-school friend George, who hires him to watch his houseboat, anchored in the middle of a lake. As it turns out, George really wants to use the clueless Joe's truck for a series of robberies. Tiring of life on the tiny boat, Joe uses a float to get ashore. The next day he's picked up for murdering George. His prints are all over the houseboat and the fatal shotgun. Sergeant Steponkus thinks Joe's guilty until his lawyer, Cayenne Davenport, points out that the wounded dog found on the boat belongs to neither George nor her client. Clearly, there must be another suspect. When Kelly mentions seeing George and Joe's other high-school friend Chuckie with a big German Shepherd, a lineup is arranged to see if the dog can pick out his owner. Kelly's mom is hospitalized in a coma after an attack. Joe is shot and lands in the same hospital, where he has to fight off the attentions of the nursing staff. Can he get off the hook for the murder and grow up enough to keep Kelly and their son?
Another charmingly droll look at crime from Lewin (Eye Opener, 2004, etc.).


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NOAA scientists on the Okeanos Explorer examine live video feed from Little Hercules.
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A free online educational workshop for formal and informal educators, ocean explorers, scientists and other interested members of the public will be available from NOAA later this month. The course named "How Do We Explore?" is based on the voyages of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, which most recently completed a joint expedition with an Indonesian vessel and scientists in Indonesian waters.
The workshop will be accessible seven days a week, 24 hours a day starting Jan. 24 through Feb. 11, thereby allowing participants to work on their own time and at their own pace. Topics will include: searching for ocean anomalies, selecting sites for exploration, communication tools, telepresence technology, ocean mapping techniques, water column study and operating underwater robots called remotely-operated vehicles, or ROVs.
Registration is open and information is available at: http://www.coexploration.org/oe-hdwe.
Participants will engage with ocean explorers and others, and will receive a variety of downloadable supporting materials. For educators, the course contains inquiry-based lesson plans for all grade levels and the option to receive either one graduate extension credit ($100) from California State University at Fullerton or a certificate of completion.
"All life on Earth relies on the ocean and yet the ocean is 95 percent unexplored, unknown and unseen by human eyes," said Paula Keener, director of education programs for NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research. "To better understand, manage and protect the ocean and its resources, NOAA believes it is critical to use the best technology to explore, discover, inform, educate and motivate."
Workshop presenters include:
The ROV Little Hercules being lowered into the sea.
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The course is the latest in an online series presented by NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research in partnership with The College of Exploration to provide an online setting through which educators and others from around the world can meet, view keynote addresses given by ocean explorers and ask questions of keynote speakers.
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, America's Ship for Ocean Exploration
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Celebrating 10 years of ocean exploration, NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research uses state-of-the-art technologies to explore the Earth's largely unknown ocean in all its dimensions for the purpose of discovery and the advancement of knowledge. Follow NOAA's ocean expeditions at: http://www.OceanExplorer.noaa.gov.
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer is operated, managed and maintained by NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, which includes commissioned officers of the NOAA Corps and civilian wage mariners. NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research is responsible for operating the cutting-edge ocean exploration systems on the vessel. It is the only federal ship dedicated to systematic exploration of the planet's largely unknown ocean. Davisville, R.I., is the ship's designated home port.
NOAA's mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources. Find us online and on Facebook.


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The Juice returns for season No. 6! It's almost eligible for free-agency! Stop by daily for news from the action, along with great photos, stats, video highlights and more.
C.C. Sabathia reached a career milestone on Wednesday, earning his 200th victory in the Yankees 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Sabathia needed a season-high 121 pitches to work through seven solid, but not quite dominant innings in the win. Though he allowed only two runs, Sabathia faced constant traffic after allowing seven hits and walking three. But in true workhorse fashion, which fits the description of Sabathia's career so far, he battled through it and kept his team in the game.
New York's offense finally took advantage of Sabathia's outing in the sixth when they plated their only three runs of the game. Robinson Cano delivered the biggest blow, a game-tying two-run double. Lyle Overbay followed with a sacrifice fly to supply the difference. Sabathia also extended his personal winning streak against Minnesota to 11 dating back to July 29, 2007.
13 and counting...: Max Scherzer continued the historical start to his 2013 season in the Tigers 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. In improving to 13-0, Scherzer becomes only the third pitcher in last 100 years to begin a season with that record. Rogers Clemens was the most recent back in 1986. He eventually made it to 14-0 before suffering his first defeat in his 16th start.
Scherzer earned his 13th win by throwing 6 1/3 innings of two-run ball with seven hits allowed and eight strikeouts. Offensively, Detroit gave Scherzer all the support he needed in a four-run second inning. Alex Avila's three-run homer capped that frame. Later in the game, Victor Martinez would add a two-run homer to put on the finishing touches.
One streak continues, another begins anew: After dropping a 3-1 game to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday that snapped their nine-game winning streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates got back in the win column on Wednesday with a 6-5 victory over their cross-state rivals. Left-hander Jeff Locke won his eighth consecutive decision on the mound for Pittsburgh despite an uneven outing. In 5 2/3 innings, Locke allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and three walks. Pedro Alvarez's three-run homer in the fifth proved to be the game's biggest hit.
Send'em home, Gomes: Obviously Jonny Gomes wasn't interested in extra innings. Summoned to pinch-hit in the ninth inning, the Boston Red Sox slugger hit a solo home run to the monster seats at Fenway to give his squad a 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres.
Will Smith saves Royals on Independence Day: After a nearly three hour rain delay to begin the game and another delay after outfielder Alex Gordon went down after crashing into the wall, the Kansas City Royals rallied late and eventually defeated the Indians 6-5 on Eric Hosmer's seventh inning home run. Do you know what that means?
#Royals get W early on July 4, meaning Will Smith is winning pitcher on Independence Day. Can't make this stuff up: http://t.co/7XOwDvqYcI
— MLB (@MLB) July 4, 2013
Brewers 4, Nationals 1: Bryce Harper misplayed a flyball that led to two unearned runs. He also finished 0 for 4 at the plate.
Marlins 6, Braves 3: With scouts from the Giants, Padres, Rockies and Rangers on hand to watch his start, Ricky Nolasco was impressive in holding Atlanta to two runs over seven innings. Could this be his final start with the Fish?
Orioles 4, White Sox 2: Did Chris Davis hit a home run? Yes — his 32nd.
Mariners 4, Rangers 2 (10 inn.): The Mariners have won two in a row for the first time since May 29-30.
Reds 3, Giants 2 (11 inn.): No-hitter one day, walk-off win the next. Life is good in Cincinnati.
Diamondbacks 5, Mets 3: Randall Delgado outpitched Matt Harvey to earn Arizona's first win from a starting pitcher since June 5.
Astros 4: Rays 1: Chris Carter homered twice and knocked in all four for Houston.
Dodgers 10, Rockies 8: Yasiel Puig suffered a bruised left hip after crashing into the outfield fence but Hanley Ramirez picked up the offense with four hits, including a home run in the ninth.
Cubs 3, A's 1: Matt Garza gave the Cubs revamped bullpen little chance to implode by tossing eight innings of one-run ball. Good plan.
Cardinals 12, Angels 2: Albert Pujols is 0 for 7 with three strikeouts through the first two games of the series.
''I'll tell you what — there's something special going on here. All the guys pull for each other every night. We're not out of a game, ever. And I think the Pirates of the past could get out of a game early, we'd kind of get down on ourselves a little bit and think that hill's too tall to climb. But nothing here these guys can't do.''
— Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Locke
The Stanley Cup makes its triumphant return to U.S. Cellular Field.
• Boston's walk-off victory was their eighth of the season, tying them with the Giants for the most in MLB.
• The Dodgers were the last team in baseball to score 10 runs in a game this season.
• Matt Harvey tied a career-high with five earned runs allowed.
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Newtown finance board begins budget deliberations Monday
Published 6:20 pm, Thursday, February 6, 2014
NEWTOWN -- The Board of Finance will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in the Municipal Center to begin deliberations on the town and school budget proposals.
First Selectman Pat Llodra is scheduled to present the municipal operations budget town's proposed budget that is only slightly more than the current budget of about $29 million based on covering debt service. Llodra and the fellow selectmen were mindful of taxpayers frugality in preparation of the budget to forward to other town leaders.
The budget phase in Newtown also includes a final vote by the Legislative Council that reviews the Board of Finance proposals. Once that vote is cast, the town and school budget are forwarded to the taxpayers for an April referendum. By charter, the two budgets are voted on separately.


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One of Otocec ob Krki attractions that everyone comes to see is the charming castle on the hill. Make sure that your trip includes a visit as well. This castle is exciting on the outside and the inside. Why not book a castle hotel so that you can truly enjoy this visit? Yes, it is just that amazing, and with an Otocec ob Krki rental car you can tour the castle and so much more!
Head out for a bit of exploration and make your way to the capital and largest city in Slovenia, Ljubljana, which is located a short distance away. As one of the country's main travel destinations, you can certainly find numerous activities to cater to your likes while in the city. Many UNSESCO world heritage sites can be found on Slovenia, and while you are in town you might want to embark upon an adventure to see as many of these sites as you can. They're truly remarkable, and offer you plenty of adventure and fun. Some of the UNSESCO world heritage sites that you might want to visit include the Skocjan Caves, where there is adventure in every corner for those who dare the challenge.
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Thought you might be interested in listening to the DJA Culture Vultures podcast with Executive Director Nick Paleologos from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. He did a great job!
Posted by Noyes Museum of Art at 8:47 AM
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
In partnership with the Noyes Museum of Art
and the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
April 4 & 5, 2012
Campus Center Theater
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205
ArtC Photo SJ 2012 is this spring's premier workshop event for commercial and portrait photographers. Keynote presenters John Russo and Seth Resnick will inspire, amaze and enlighten – helping photographers of any specialty sharpen their skills and expand their point of view. The event will be an in-depth investigation of technique, craft, business and the state of the industry. And it is a terrific opportunity to network with the best and brightest professional photographers from all over the region. To register or learn more, visit http://www.artcnow.com/photo
John Russo is among Hollywood's most sought-after photographers. He has trained his lens on giants such as Jeff Bridges, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Will Smith, Sophia Loren, George Clooney and many others. His images are often seen on the covers of top magazines. He has two books of portraits, About Face and 100 Making a Difference. A native of Ventnor, N.J., he is a graduate of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and lives in Beverly Hills and Montecito, Calif.
Seth Resnick is one of North America's most respected photographers. His work been published in 2,500 prestigious publications, including National Geographic. A
co-founder of D-65, the educational resource for digital photography, he also consults to manufacturers, software developers and agencies. He is a Photo District News Most Influential Photographer, a Canon Explorer of Light, a member of X-rite Colorati and a consultant to Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. He teaches and lectures around the world.
April 4th, 2012
3-5 pm Introduction to HD DSLR Video - $ 45
instructors Bill Horin & Frank Weiss
($35 for students & ASMP members)
7-9 pm Presentation by John Russo - Free w/ ticket
April 5th
9 am – 12 noon Lighting Workshop by John Russo - $ 125
Class limit - 25 ($95 for students & ASMP members)
1 – 4 pm Lighting Workshop by John Russo - $ 125
Class limit - 25 ($95 for students & ASMP members)
5 – 7:30 pm Presentation by Seth Resnick - Free w/ ticket
8 – 9:30 pm Meet & Greet with John Russo & Seth Resnick - $ 10 (includes coffee, soft drinks & desserts)
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Thursday, March 01, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
"Wading River: Sunset"
The Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton College presents at the Seaview Resort, Intimate Landscapes, a photography exhibition by artist Albert D. Horner, March 15-May 29. The Noyes: Seaview Art Gallery is free and open to the public.
This unique photography exhibition exposes small niche areas of our environment that are beautiful but rarely paid much attention. A grove of trees with light dashing through it, a foggy morning on an abandoned cranberry bog, sunrise or sunset over a marsh, all very thought provoking and exciting to view. "The image captured is a moment in time, at a real place in nature, that can never occur again and it should be treated as such," states Horner.
Posted by Noyes Museum of Art at 2:31 PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Top Haunted Houses in Illinois
Even though science tells us that humans are motivated to seek pleasure and shun pain, countless people pursue the panic hiding in haunted houses every Halloween. Whether seasonally manufactured or steeped in history, the top haunts in Illinois should pin the needle on the scare-meter at a solid ten during October.
Fear City Chicago
At 40,000 square feet of interactive chills, Fear City (FearCityChicago.com) is Chicagoland's largest haunted attraction. Using motion picture special effects, reclaimed sets and sound stages and more than 50 actors, Fear City takes willing participants on a faux el train ride through graffitied alleys, a junk yard, slaughter house, a Chicago airport and Wrigley Field. The undead even entertain those waiting in line during the haunting season in October.
Basement of the Dead Haunted House
In the early 1960s, the largest laundry company in Aurora, Illinois suffered a boiler explosion that maimed employees. It's said that some of them vowed revenge and return every year to the Basement of the Dead Haunted House (42fear.com) located on the very site at 42 W. New York Street. Spinning rooms, wafting fog, deafening music and convincing actors add up to a distressingly good haunt Fridays through Sundays in October, including Halloween night.
Statesville Haunted Prison
Who needs ghosts when your have maniacs in a maximum security prison? It's not unusual to wait hours in get into Statesville Haunted Prison (statesville.org) in Crest Hill -- it's getting out that's the problem as the "warden" explains before your hour-long journey into claustrophobic cells and the City of the Dead. Check in Thursdays through Sundays in October as well as Halloween night.
Torment at Twelve Hundred
Each year, Torment at Twelve Hundred unveils a different chapter in a continuing horror-filled saga that takes place indoors and out. The feature addition for 2011 at Torment at Twelve Hundred (tormentwelve.com) is "Wailing-Winds Salvage Mill." Stop in tiny Orion, Illinois,14 miles southeast of the Quad Cities, for the plot's unfolding Fridays to Sundays in October.
Raven's Grin Inn
Raven's Grin Inn (hauntedravensgrin.com) in Mount Carroll purports to be an actual haunted house -- open year-round -- that was built in 1870 and has seen days as a tavern, school house and inn. You won't find ghouls or gore as in typical October haunts but rather secret passages, mazes and perhaps the ghost in the wine cellar during a tour given by owner Jim Warfield.
McPike Mansion
Dubbed "one of the most haunted small towns in America," Alton, Illinois, boasts two centuries of haunted buildings, including the infamous McPike Mansion (mcpikemansion.com). Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the home hums on autumn weekends with evening tours of the grounds and crypt, sessions with clairvoyants, and an annual Ghostly Campout. Since the owners of the mansion live in the house next door, they are sometimes willing to show visitors around at other times, too.
Eleventh Hour Haunted House
Four haunted venues, a corn maze and three houses, make up the Eleventh Hour (eleventhhour.info) in Elk Grove Village open Wednesdays to Sundays and Halloween night in October. Concession stands and live music nightly wrachets up the festive factor and the attraction wins awards nearly every year by visitors of HauntedIllinois.com.
Massacre Haunted House
More than 35 rooms of animatronics, dark mazes and dedicated actors make up two haunts at this Montgomery scare: The Massacre is the most intricate and Fear Factory 3D requires special glasses for the full effect. Since it's located on the grounds of Odyssey Fun World, you can stay and play more than 150 arcade games after you catch your breath. The Massacre Haunted House is open weekends and Halloween night in October.
Psychosis Haunted House
Calling itself Illinois' most interactive haunted house, Psychosis (psychosishauntedhouse.net) sets up 20,000 square feet of horrors in Elgin Thursdays to Sundays and Halloween night in October. After paying admission and signing a waver, you're placed somewhere in the house and your friends must "rescue" you, allowing participants to become part of the attraction.
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An Open moves with bruising speed but a still picture best described the Tom-Tom show. On the 16th green, Tom Lewis stood motionless over a putt while Tom Watson stood 15 feet away studying his young namesake with intense paternal concern. Sun lit the scene, the sky shimmered blue and all the ages of golf were united.
Striding off the green, Lewis extended his hand to a random boy of around 14 and pressed a gift into his palm. The lucky lad opened his fingers to find Lewis's golf ball. Delight rendered him speechless. From communing with the 61-year-old Watson, winner of five Open Championships, Lewis was connecting with someone closer to his own age on a day when few were left in any doubt about his potential to thrive in this most sadistic of games.
Eerie is the only way to characterise the throwing together of Old and Young Tom for 36 holes at Royal St George's. The young amateur takes his first name from the mellow-eyed legend. His brother, who was here, owes his moniker to Jack Nicklaus. If their father Bryan thought name-plagiarism was a quick route to fame he could claim vindication as the two Toms pursued their parallel paths across Kent.
Watson struck his second hole-in-one in major championships, with a four-iron at the 178-yard 6th, and Lewis shot a four- over-par 74 following his first-round 65: the lowest first-day score by an amateur in the 151-year history of the Open. In summery conditions he bogeyed the 4th, 6th, 12th, 17th and 18th and landed his only birdie on 13. This was nearly the best moment on the walk, he said, but there was one better: "Walking down the fairway with Tom on 7, with him giving me his tips on how he's won and the courses he's enjoyed is definitely the highlight of my career so far."
Those five bogies distort the tale of Lewis's second round. This was a display of grace under pressure, of courage in the face of spectacular overnight duress. In bed, his phone had beeped incessantly until he switched it to silent. In the morning he woke to 80 texts and "a lot more Facebook apps" – the new measure, one supposes, of cultural recognition.
Scanning his wardrobe, Lewis rejected sobriety in favour of a polo shirt that featured white, blue and turquoise sashes in the style of a 1970s football team. Blending in and hoping not to be noticed were not his aims. There was still no sign of his dad, who says he is too nervous to watch, so it fell to Watson to offer a kind of parental support and the galleries to help him through the many edgy moments that were bound to afflict the round.
"The crowd out there kept me going. If it was an amateur event where no one is watching I probably would have slipped away more," Lewis said. The swarms who followed him could sense the precariousness of his position and offered all they could to keep him on the path of romance. To head into Saturday one under after 36 holes remains a badge of honour for a youngster from Welwyn Garden City who claimed an Open place in final qualifying with rounds of 63 and 65 at Rye.
"If you asked me that two days ago, I'd have taken it, but at the moment it doesn't feel so good," he said. "I didn't putt very well. I didn't get the pace of the greens. I felt they were quicker and when I did hit it hard it went past quite a long way and when it came up short it was way short. I had to limit the damage and I felt there was loads of it out there. It would be nice to win the silver medal [for the leading amateur] and try to finish in the top 15."
The main damage was inflicted on the last two greens. Lewis bogeyed the 17th then fired his second shot at the last off the back of the putting surface, where it cracked into a wooden post and landed on a gravel path. The indignity was lifted by a fine scuffed chip shot to within seven feet of the flag but his putt for par slipped past. A smack of his putter head with the ball and a long rub of the face spoke of his annoyance at not finishing the round with a show of authority.
Senior Tom led the group up the 18th, still basking in his ace at the 6th, which reprised his hole in one at the 1980 US Open at Baltusrol, and showed Lewis, whose father idolised the old master, the role played by individual brilliance in the making of great careers. Inspiration is delivered best not through whimsy or fireside tales but ecstatic practical demonstration.
"He's good – he's a fine player, he really is," Watson, who was two over after 36 holes, said of Lewis. "He's got strength, he's got a wonderful putting touch, pitching touch. He flights the ball very well. He has a very good complement of shots in his bag already as a 20-year-old, and that's what you look for. Tom Lewis played a wonderful game yesterday. Today he missed a few shots, got the ball going off line a little bit a few times.
"I think the most important advice is, don't get too complicated in your life. You can get it very complicated by adding a lot of people and a lot of things in your mind. You don't need the clutter."
A warning to his new young friend, there, to keep the laser sharpness in those eyes.


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I've run Linux since before the turn of the century. I've installed, run, and reviewed LFS, Arch, Debian, and Slackware. I ran Gentoo for years and years. I remember when we not only had to go to the MPlayer site to download and install the win32codecs, but we had to also re-compile MPlayer and Xine to use them. I remember when I had untar, build, and load the NVIDIA drivers and edit the xfree86 configuration file by hand... after I rebuilt the kernel for agpgart. Shoot I remember as far back as to have to setserial support for ISA sound cards, modems, and such - after tracking down hardware addresses and interrupts. I've setup and run Web servers from the cli for years. My point is I know Linux. I love the commandline.
But after 10+ years of fiddling, I've come to realize one significant thing:
All hail the easy to use!
I don't presume to speak for all Linux old timers, but for myself, I like a distro that I can install and go. This includes multimedia codecs and browser plugins. This includes drivers for my proprietary hardware. This includes a pretty desktop. Install and go Baby!
This is why I like SimplyMepis. I like Linux Mint. I like PCLOS. I like Sabayon. I like Pardus.
Oh, I still like Slackware, Debian, and Gentoo too, for nostalgic reasons, but when it comes to choosing a desktop these days, I pick from the first list.
I know why the bigger commercial distros can't include all that stuff and why some others don't. But this is why we hope these smaller projects never give up and go home. They make life easier and these days, we can all use that.


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23 Oct1996: Mark Messier of the New York Rangers in action against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.Al Bello/Allsport
Mark Messier was one of the greatest ever to lace up the skates as he won championships with the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers. Ron Jacober talks with Mark about programs he's involved with now and what he thinks about the current Stanley Cup Finals.
The 2011 MLB Amateur Draft is this week. That enough will keep Cardinals GM John Mozeliak busy, but he's had to do some roster shuffling almost every other day due to more injuries. Ron talks with Mo' about these topics and more.
Father's Day is around the corner and a perfect gift for Dad or Grand Dad would be James Rygelski's new Cardinals' book "10 Rings: Stories of the St. Louis Cardinals World Championships".


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Sam Tomkins and captain Sean O'Loughlin have been ruled out of Wigan Warriors' play-off semi-final showdown with Hull FC on Friday.
A foot injury rules full-back Tomkins out of any possible Grand Final appearance, while O'Loughlin's chances of playing again this season were rated as highly doubtful.
Chairman Ian Lenagan told the club's official website: "This season has thrown up bigger challenges with injuries than ever before, yet I'm proud to say we are still fighting fiercely and successfully as shown by the 12-man victory over Warrington last week and in Friday's performance against Catalans to qualify for a home semi-final.
"Currently, Wigan have only 20 players available from a first-team squad of 35, but there is a tremendous spirit and confidence among this Wigan group that thrives in adversity.
"That character and resilience, plus the ever-improving performances in defence - and growing effectiveness in attack - of our remaining first-team and academy players lays a great platform for the crucial next two weeks.
"Despite all of the challenges that the club have faced this year I, Shaun Wane, Kris Radlinski and the first-team squad believe that we can defy the odds to make this an excellent season-end for Wigan."
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The Weymouth Township Municipal Utilities Authority handles the public water & sewer systems in the Belcoville section of the township.
The authority has a contract with the Hamilton Township MUA to handle any repairs or problems with our systems. The emergency contact number will connect you to their offices.
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Mighty Ducks Announce 2005-2006 Television Scheduleby Staff Writer / Anaheim Ducks
"We are very pleased to be able to announce an expanded partnership with FSN West 2, along with a new special agreement with KCAL 9 for this season," said Anaheim Arena Management President/CEO & Mighty Ducks Executive Vice President/COO Tim Ryan. "Combined with the Kings, Southern California hockey fans will see a record 136 NHL games on television this season."
FSN West 2 and the Mighty Ducks are currently in year eight of a 10-year agreement, and have agreed to increase the flagship partnership for the coming season from 40 to 60 televised games. FSN West 2 will televise the first seven games of the 2005-2006 regular season, including Anaheim's season opener Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Chicago. FSN West 2 will televise a Ducks pre-game show one-half hour prior to the majority of home games, hosted by Bill Macdonald and Brian Hayward.
"We're proud of our continued commitment to the hockey fans of Southern California. This season is our 13th as a telecast partner to the Ducks, and we're glad to be with the team, and their fans, as we all return to the ice," said Steve Simpson, vice president and general manager, FSN West and FSN West 2.
One of the nation's premier regional sports networks, FSN West 2 provides 24 hours sports programming to over 4.8 million viewers in Southern California, Hawaii and Nevada. FSN West 2 produces over 260 live sporting events and
over 3,400 hours of original programming per year. FSN West and FSN West 2 combine to produce over 460 live sporting events and telecast over 5,000 hours of original programming per year.
KCAL 9 and the Mighty Ducks have entered into a new agreement to televise four special Sunday 1 p.m. home contests for the coming season. KCAL is beginning its 13th consecutive season as the over-the-air home of the Mighty Ducks. KCAL 9 will open up its broadcasts with the Mighty Ducks taking on Phoenix on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 1:00 p.m.
KCAL 9 is one of the leading local broadcasters of major professional sports in the nation. In addition to its longtime partnerships with the Mighty Ducks and Los Angeles Lakers, the station will become the new broadcast home of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006. In addition, KCAL 9 broadcasts the John R. Wooden Classic at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim and, along with its sister station CBS 2, serves as the broadcast home of Special Olympics Southern California. In all, KCAL 9 provides coverage of more than 100 major sporting events each year.
"Everyone at KCAL 9 is looking forward to helping reintroduce the Mighty Ducks and the NHL to Southern California," said Don Corsini, President & General Manager, KCAL 9 and CBS 2. "It is clear to us that Henry and Susan Samueli are firmly committed to running a first-class, community-oriented sports franchise. We look forward to being their partners and turning our broadcasts into events that showcase the Mighty Ducks' new roster and their exciting, up-tempo style of play."
All Mighty Ducks broadcasts on FSN, FSN2 and KCAL 9 will feature the broadcast team of John Ahlers (play-by-play) and Brian Hayward (color commentator).
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"The way a fight is conducted is critical to the impact it has on the organisation. To ensure that the team survives the fight and comes out in good shape, leadership must proactively manage conflict. Beyer presented three guiding principles for handling the 'right fight'."
Most leadership experts argue that the best way to manage change is to create alignment. Content organisations, however, face their own problems: lack of creativity and acquiescence to the decisions of others can obstruct the right decisions and solutions. For most large-scale change or innovation initiatives, a healthy dose of dissent is just as important as alignment. Within an acceptable range of competition and tension, dissent will fire up more of an individual's brain, stimulating more pathways and engaging more creative centres. In short, more of what makes people unique, innovative, and passionate is available for good use.
Conflict free teamwork is not the be-all and end-all for leadership and the organisation. What is required is to find the right balance of alignment and competition. Pushing employees into the right fights helps sustain an organisation's ability to fight for what really matters, and still have people who are able and willing to pull together again once the fight is resolved and to stop fighting about what does not matter. The right fight benefits people and organisations in three essential ways: lowering risks with an effective system of checks and balances; generating value by sparking real change; and creating better managers for the future.
Damon Beyer, co-author, with Saj-Nicole Joni, of the ground breaking book, The Right Fight: How Great Leaders Use Healthy Conflict to Drive Performance, Innovation, and Value, will be in London on the 24 March 2010. You are invited to join him and a select group of business leaders for an informal breakfast to discuss how organisations can successfully manage conflict to drive business performance and strategic change.
Damon Beyer is a Senior Executive Advisor at Booz & Company and a founding member of the Katzenbach Centre for Organisational Innovation. His work has also been published in the Harvard Business Review.
Visit the microsite for more information on the publication which facilitated this meeting The Right Fight. Watch a trailer, download a free chapter, contact the authors and find out where this book is available right now.
"Anybody in an organization who has any responsibility must read this book."
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Few accessories attract more attention on a man than his sunglasses. It's where most people's eyes are immediately drawn. You know, since they're on your face and all. That puts picking the right pair of sunglasses on par with selecting the right shoes, and above other accessories like a watch.
It's kind of like Goldilocks. You don't want sunglasses that are too big or too small, too loud or too quiet. Having a quiver of shades is usually a good idea because, who are we kidding, sunglasses are made for losing (or at least misplacing). But if you were going to get one pair right now that combined a cool factor with great taste, it would have to be glasses with clear frames.
Clear-framed shades have traditionally been looked at as uber-modern, but they don't have to be. The pairs below all cut that "right now" flair with a healthy dose of classic to create sunglasses you'll be really bummed if you lose (I mean, misplace).
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Raen's sunglasses are inspired by classic mid-century designs. The angular bridge combined with the rounded bottom ensures that the Remmy's will look good on any face type. They also feature polarized lenses from renowned lensmaker Carl Zeiss, whose glass is relied upon to craft top-of-the-line camera lenses, that cut down glare.
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Moscot has been making glasses in New York City's Lower East Side for more than 100 years—so they have to be doing something right. The Glicks are great for guys looking for a round frame and they combine the two coolest looks in sunglasses right now: clear frames around the lenses and tortoise shell arms.
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Dom Vetro shades are benchmade in the Italian Alps using traditional methods that the brand is trying to preserve. The Caprettas sum up la dolce vita. The champagne-colored frames are set off nicely with the green-tinted lenses to create a pair that call to mind a timeless 1960s style.
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The Lodin, from under-the-radar brand Salt, has a more squarish shape than traditional wayfarer-style shades. That makes them look better on guys with rounder faces.
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The Italian acetate frames on the Walkers are crystal clear, which makes for a striking look that pairs well with the more traditional grey lenses. Everything Saturdays does strikes that ideal balance between surf and city and these sunglasss are no exception.
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The 5368s exist in a cool in-between space. They kind of look like aviators with just the slightest of dips above the nose but then they also kind of look like wayfarers. Instead of overthinking it too much, just try them on and appreciate the fact that it's a lot of look for under $100.
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Besides changing the way athletes see, Oakley is also constantly innovating its lifestyle shades. The Latch features a clever hook at the hinge that holds the sunglasses in place when they're folded over your shift collar or chest pocket. Aside from that trick, the sunglasses also happen to look really awesome.
8. VUARNET GLACIER $540, vuarnet.com
The Glaciers were featured in the recent James Bond film Spectre, and the style is great for men seeking a more classically rugged pair of sunglasses. The leather pieces on the sides are reminiscent of vintage mountaineering shades, but if you want a traditional aviator-style, the leather comes off easily via magnets.
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Ice Crystals melt expelling an incredible light show
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Lingenfelter to attend the 2010 Chicago Auto Show with LS7 Camaro and Corvette GTR
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Lingenfelter will feature two of their most exciting builds at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. The first is the Lingenfelter 2010 Supercharged LS7 Camaro featured at the 2009 SEMA show where it was awarded the General Motors Design Award for Best Sports Car. It features a 750 Horsepower ZO6 LS7 7.0L TVS 2300 Supercharged engine, Custom Lingenfelter body components, Hotchkis suspension components, Corsa exhaust system, Upgraded brake system, Custom wheels and interior.
The second vehicle on display, also a featured car at the 2009 SEMA show, will be the Lingenfelter Twin Turbo powered Specter Werkes Corvette GTR. This car features Lingenfelters 800 Horsepower ZO6 LS7 Twin Turbo charged engine, Specter Werkes GTR body enhancements, HRE custom carbon fiber wheels, Stoptech brakes, Spinneybeck custom interior enhancements, and Corsa exhaust system with custom GTR specific tips.
The vehicles will be presented in the General Motors display in the South hall of the McCormick Center.
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Chris Marker's legendary "ciné roman" ("film novel") La Jetée is considered one of the greatest and most influential experimental films of all time. This short film--a postapocalyptic story composed almost entirely of black-and-white still photographs—has been praised by cultural theorists and Netflix subscribers alike.
As we spend more and more of our time staring at the screens of movies, televisions, computers, and handheld devices—"windows" full of moving images, texts, and icons—how the world is framed has become as important as what is in the frame. In The Virtual Window, Anne Friedberg examines the window as metaphor, as architectural component, and as an opening to the dematerialized reality we see on the screen.
Milk and Melancholy looks at milk through the lens of photography and from the angle of art. Specifically, it considers the milk splash in all its manifestations, representations, and variations, tracing the complex flow of the image in works ranging from Harold Edgerton's milk drop coronet to Jeff Wall's exploding milk carton.
The small Central American country of Costa Rica--less than one-eighth the size of California--boasts the highest density of plant and animal species in the world. Its wild and rugged landscapes include dense rainforests where jaguars roam, a volcano that spews rivers of molten lava, and beaches as unspoiled as they were when Christopher Columbus first anchored his ships off the Caribbean coast in 1502.
"This book version of La Jetée is, to my mind, astonishingly beautiful. It brings a total freshness to the work and a new way to use photos to deal with dramatic events. Not a film's book, but a book in its own right ;the real ciné-roman announced in the film's credits." ;Chris MarkerLa Jetée, the legendary science fiction film about time and memory after a nuclear apocalypse, was released in 1964 and is considered by many critics to be among the greatest experimental films ever made.
In An American Lens, Jay Bochner looks at a series of milestones in the development of the American avant-garde that capture a pivotal period in artistic consciousness. He focuses on the multiple roles of Alfred Stieglitz—as influential gallery owner, photographer, and impresario of the emerging art scene—at a series of significant moments in his career. These close-ups offer a more intense and expanded understanding of the subject than the familiar long view.
This abundantly illustrated look at orangutan life tells the story of one of the most fascinating members of the great ape family. In Orangutans, conservation biologist Junaidi Payne presents an informative and compelling description of the lives of orangutans, from their habitat and behavior to the complex intricacies of orangutan society, with discussions of such topics as the differences between wild and captive creatures and characteristics of age and sex.
Today's dominant fast-food franchises spend millions to persuade us that they do it all for us, that we can have it our way. White Tower, the pioneering hamburger chain founded in 1926, never felt the need for this kind of advertising; it depended on its instantly recognizable building to say it all.
Any new film and any new book by French filmmaker Chris Marker is an event. Marker gave film lovers one of their most memorable experiences with La Jetée (1962)—a time-travel montage set after a nuclear war that inspired Terry Gilliam's Twelve Monkeys (1995). His still camerawork is not as well known, but Marker has been taking photographs as long as he has been making films. Staring Back presents 200 black-and-white photographs from Marker's personal archives, taken from 1952 to 2006.
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Discussion in 'Welcomes and Introductions' started by hollyqie1984, Dec 10, 2008.
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Before doing the next step MAKE SURE THE PUMP CANNOT START by unplugging or dumping the circuit breaker. Don't rely on a timer to keep it off. Fingers are at stake. Open the pump basket and reach into the hole at the bottom of the chamber and right behind it is the impeller. See if there is anything tangled in there and if so clean it out with a hooked wire or something.
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Aspen Comics sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Soulfire: POWER that arrives in stores on July 25, 2012.
David Wohl – Story / Khary Randolph, Nacho Arranz – Art / John Starr, Emilio Lopez – Colors
Aspen's first ever Soulfire summer event, "Search for the Light" reaches its next exciting chapter, SOULFIRE: POWER!
The enigmatic master and trainer known as Ren returns as "The Search for the Light" continues! In the absence of Malikai, the Bearer of Light, and in a forced meditative state, Ren soon becomes a conduit for all of the uncontrollable magic pulsing throughout the world. Only, such a mighty force of magic soon becomes a destructive wave of disaster that Benoist and his tech-savvy allies in Tokyo must stop, before it destroys everything in its path—perhaps even the world itself!
Don't miss out on the thrilling 'Search for the Light' crossover event that will change the face of the SOULFIRE Universe forever!


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WINNER: Lisa B! Congrats 🙂 Enjoy the Bourbon Chase ❤
YES….another Road ID Giveaway. WHY? Because I do love their products. It is by far one of the smartest product I have ever bought!
I have talked about this a few times now, but believe me when I tell you that I still wear mine AND I just bought 2 more. 1 for Sunshine and one for Kristie's daughter: Sassy (again not her real name…really!). Both girls are going on a camping trip this summer without Kristie or myself. Needless to say, I will need plenty of wine to deal with this. I decided that both girls needed a Road ID bracelet with their info for the trip. It is in my opinion not only great for runners but for so many other activities that might require emergency information. Like being away from your mommy and daddy on a trip across the United States! (Lord help me!)
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"Edge of America" — a new Travel Channel show focusing on quirky adventures and happenings around the country — has already boosted tourism in Maine.
And the episode about Maine hasn't even aired yet.
The show's host, Boston Globe arts writer Geoff Edgers, was so taken with Eastport while filming a segment on the former sardine canning hub's annual pirate festival last September that he's decided to rent a place there this summer for a vacation with his family.
"It's kind of gritty and not at all spoiled, I really liked it there," said Edgers. "It seemed like a great area to explore."
Now if the episode Edgers filmed in Maine last year can get viewers to be as enthusiastic about the state as he is, there's no telling what might happen.
The half-hour episode — which airs at 11 p.m. Tuesday and will be repeated frequently — features Edgers firing a cannon at the pirate festival, climbing trees and cutting logs at Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show in Trenton as well as flying a plane over Moosehead Lake at the Seaplane Fly-In in Greenville.
Unlike some travel shows, "Edge of America" is focused squarely on the gregarious host and his willing participation in the wackier aspects of the events he's covering. In Eastport, for example, he fired a shipboard cannon and tried, unsuccessfully, to run across floating lobster crates. At the Timber Tina show, he hurled an ax at a target and with a partner used a handsaw to cut a log faster than someone with a chain saw.
So people who watch the show won't just see Maine's scenic wonders, they'll see somebody doing stuff and having fun.
"He was totally a natural when it came to throwing that ax," said "Timber Tina" Scheer, owner of the Great Maine Lumberjack Show, who appears on camera with Edgers.
Scheer says "Edge of America" could help bring people to her seasonal nightly show who might otherwise think Maine is all lighthouses and lobsters.
"Our show might be a hidden gem now, but I'd love it if we became unhidden," she said.
As Scheer spoke last week, she was in Los Angeles waiting to appear on a taping of the syndicated "Jeff Probst Show" with Edgers. So she's getting to promote Maine and her business twice on national TV, thanks to "Edge of America."
In Eastport, a remote seaport on the Canadian border trying hard to bring in tourists and new business, being a focus of "Edge of America" will mark the first time the seven-year-old Eastport Pirate Festival has received national attention, said Ross Furman, an organizer of the festival and an Eastport native.
In the episode, Furman is labeled on camera as Pirate Ross and is seen bantering with Edgers as he tries to dress like and act like a pirate.
"You'll never be a pirate," Furman tells Edgers at one point. Minutes later Edgers is seen loading and then firing a black powder cannon.
"I think being on the Travel Channel helps legitimize the festival," said Furman. "It was fun having them there. Geoff and I had a major sword fight, I hope that gets in."
Edgers, 42, is an arts and entertainment reporter for the Boston Globe. He got the chance to do "Edge of America" after he produced and starred in the 2010 documentary film "Do It Again," about his personal quest to reunite the rock band The Kinks.
"Edge of America" debuted in January with an episode that featured the Calf Fry Festival in Stillwater, Okla., where there's a tradition of eating certain parts of recently castrated calves.
So the show has a certain vibe, right off the bat.
"There's a ton of stuff going that's popular, but this show is looking for things that are weird, or unexpected, and linked strongly to where they are taking place," said Edgers. "And then whatever it is that's happening, I have to do it, whatever it is."
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Fencing: 'I was fencing those for the team score'
Aaron Sant-Miller | Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Many outside observers could garner the impression fencing is primarily an individual sport. Freshman Garrett McGrath would tell a different story.
"It's always one versus one, but your personal performance is being funneled into a collective score," McGrath said. "How you're doing reflects on the team and directly impacts your wins. It's really in your best interest to be team-oriented and help people out as much as you can, during the season and during the tournaments. That way, when they do get to the tournament, they will win. Every one of their wins helps Notre Dame win, and thus helps you win."
For McGrath, the team-first mentality is especially strong on this Notre Dame squad. Not only does the Irish freshman appreciate the team element, but he finds added motivation within it as well.
"When Ohio State came to our meet a week and half ago, I had two very important bouts. I wasn't fencing those so that I, individually, could win. I was fencing those for the team score," McGrath said. "The idea that it was for Notre Dame really motivated me more than I normally would have been. That really improved my performance. It made me much more focused and I was much more intense."
The Irish have a team-first atmosphere on the strip, McGrath said, but he also feels the same motivation to help his teammates outside of athletics.
"I'm a happy person and I like to see other people do well," McGrath said. "I help other people out when they need the help. If somebody is really tired after practice but has to stay up until 5 a.m. to work on their essay, I have stuff to work on too. I'll help them stay awake and work on it. I really try to support the team as much as I can. A lot of people sometimes need that. It's a struggle to succeed academically, as well as do well athletically on the team. So, I've been trying to support my teammates as much as I can, which has helped us grow closer."
As a whole, the Irish are a cohesive group, McGrath said. They enjoy spending time with each other and working together, a characteristic that can act as a catalyst for the team's success.
"Everyone enjoys practicing together," McGrath said. "Everyone enjoys traveling together. It's just a really good dynamic. We're a really cohesive group and I think that will help all of us going forward toward a championship."
This positive team atmosphere contributed to bringing McGrath, one of last year's top recruits, to South Bend. Not every school offers the type of atmosphere Notre Dame offers, McGrath said.
"A lot of the other schools and coaching staffs were not as pleasant in some ways," McGrath said. "They're very hard on the students and the students can then grow bitter toward practice, toward fencing, and toward the coaches themselves. Some schools can accumulate personalities like that. Notre Dame has none of that. The coaching staff here is incredible. The team works very well together. That's one of the main reasons I came to Notre Dame."
Luckily for the Irish, McGrath is just getting started at Notre Dame. On Oct. 14, out of a pool of 255 of the nation's top collegiate fencers, McGrath finished 14th in the men's epee at the North American Cup. Thirteen days later, McGrath won both of his bouts in Notre Dame's exhibition match against reigning national champion Ohio State. This past weekend, at the Penn State Garrett Open, McGrath finished 12th in the Men's epee. His passion for the sport helps him succeed.
"I've seen a lot of people who view it as a job and they don't perform as well," McGrath said. "They don't enjoy practice or tournaments. They just aren't very happy and it's sad to see that happen to someone. I love to fence. I love the rush of it all. I love the adrenaline. The moment I don't love to fence, I'll stop."
Luckily for the Irish, that isn't likely to happen soon, as one of the nation's top freshmen continues shows all signs of a strong career.
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|Skindred - Babylon
|Music Disc Reviews Audio CD
|Written by Paul Lingas
|Tuesday, 31 August 2004
Skindred is comprised of Dirty Arya on drums, Mikey Dee on guitar, Daniel Pugsley on bass and programming and Benji Webbe on lead vocals. They are interested in creating a musical revolution. They just might do it.
While punk metal is not usually the type of thing I like, only because a lot of low-register screaming is often involved, this group absolutely surprised me. Hailing from South Wales, in and of itself a distinct place, Skindred have fashioned what they promote as a reggae punk metal fusion. The surprising thing is that, while there are clearly some rough edges in Babylon, there also some amazingly kicking beats and very clever and musically mature moments. South Wales has a large West Indian, African and Arabic population, and taken together with the natural musical influences inherent growing up in the U.K., the group has truly taken little bits of everything and somehow fused it all together in a way that actually seems to make sense and kicks some serious butt.
This group not only wants to bring rock into a new era, they think they are clearly the ones to do it. "Nobody" kicks things off with a warning: "Music we make to make the crowd jump up/Crowd get hyped explode and erupt/Blend up the Ragga metal punk hip-hop/Unity sound killer groove non stop/In ah Fe dis pit only the strong will survive." If you're not prepared, you won't survive these guys. Blending great, melodic vocals with grinding, wretched screaming, as a listener one can't help but be overwhelmed with either the musical ability or the sheer power that blasts through the speakers. "Pressure" really keys into this, as Webbe's vocals sound a bit like Ziggy Marley crossed with Lenny Kravitz and the backing vocals sound like demons. It's simply a great idea to cross sweet-sounding rock vocals with hard punk metal, "let the bodies hit the floor"-type vocals. Scattered throughout are three "Interludes," which either serve as times to talk or simple bridges between tracks. The first one leads into the effervescently outrageous "Selector," which again follows the same formula set down previously with great results.
However, while the idea is great, there are some flaws. Most of the guitar parts are simple and not very exciting, like on "Start First," but they get the job done of filling in some of the harshness that the vocals themselves can't accomplish alone. This generally results in a type of malaise that sets in about midway through the album, even with its massively upbeat nature. Valleys are needed to truly enjoy peaks, but there is only one valley and that comes near the end of the album. This valley is titled "The Fear," and it is absolutely incredible, toning things down just a tad to use more of a straight reggae/rock sense with great countering vocals between Webbe's distinctive reggae vocals and other, softer vocals. Co-written by the late Joe Strummer, this provides really the only auditory relief in 47 minutes of unrelenting musical assault. Thankfully, most of the tracks are somewhat short, but too many of them blend one right into the other and end up sounding like noise. Perhaps they're right when they sing that "nobody gets out alive." Either way, look for Skindred to plant themselves firmly on the map with this debut album. P.S.: there's a bonus track at the end, and it is another great valley.


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to the people who got tickets from portishead's site (sandbag, I think): did you receive yours yet?
to the people who got tickets from portishead's site (sandbag, I think): did you receive yours yet?
No - the ticket confirmation said they will be mailed 2 weeks before the show.
Not yet, mate.
EDIT: what Chia said.
I keep getting emails from APE saying that this show is at the Fox Theater. Has anyone else noticed this?
Got my ticket in hand...
I might be flying solo to this one, none of my friends have even heard of Portishead.
Add me to the list, got my ticket.
2013 = Coverchella
2011 = Perfectchella
This appears to be sold out now. I can't pull anything up on Ticketmaster.
I miss talking to TomAz.
We all do. I live in the same city as him (unless he relocated) and rumor has it that at 3:15am if you listen closely and its really really quiet you can hear him telling you to go fuck yourself.
Looks like I will have to arrive wicked early to get my favorite spot at the Greek for this show. Luckily, Erika won't need convincing.
10/29 Hot Chip @ The Fox Theatre
11/07 Rufus Du Sol @ The Mezzanine (?)
11/13 Mr Little Jeans @ The Rickshaw Stop
11/20 Keep Shelly in Athens @ Awaken
Goddammit, I knew this would happen. If anyone finds some reasonably-priced tickets being scalped, send em my way. I was waiting till Friday to buy.
Yeah, bummer. I was trying to get someone to go with me. At least I have my ticket.
I miss talking to TomAz.
We all do. I live in the same city as him (unless he relocated) and rumor has it that at 3:15am if you listen closely and its really really quiet you can hear him telling you to go fuck yourself.
Don't sweat it Amy...someone will be up in this thread closer to trying to dump them for face. Always happens here....as you know.
I am going and have tix in hand. see ya party animals there.
Was listening to Dummy this morning. Cannot wait to slow dance with my man to some of these songs.
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This show is still too fucking far away. I hate buying tickets to shows.
For as much as people seem to hate big companies, there never seems to be much about Ticketmaster.
Still looking forward to the show though.
I found a clip of To Kill a Dead Man. This was the film they showed prior to their show when I saw them on the Dummy tour in 95.
I'm tempted to blow a couple hundred dollars and come to this show but I just don't know...
ive been waiting for this for too long... 2 more weeks!
i have two tickets for this show if anyone wants them.
I'd like one!
2/21: Parquet Courts, Meg Baird @ The Fillmore
2/22: Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som, Hand Habits @ Gray Area Theater
2/23: Tune-Yards, Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, Sudan Archives @ The Fox
2/24: Octo Octa @ F8
3/2: Florian Kupfer, Privacy @ f8
3/7: Thunderpussy @ BoH
4/5: Kevin Morby @ The Fillmore
5/2: Khruangbin @ The Fillmore
5/13: Ezra Furman @ The Independent
I would like the other. If that's the case it looks like I have a flight to purchase.
sent both y'all messages. we should be cool.
Awwww, I have one too....
Decided to not make the trip to the bay that weekend so I have a pair up for grabs as well.
Anyone else traveling to this show interested in sharing a hotel or any locals have a couch to spare? If so hit me up.
it happens for radiohead. i sold 2 tickets at face for both of the greek shows in 06... :P


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Study looking at drug to protect against Alzheimer's
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Washington --
In one of the most ambitious attempts yet to thwart Alzheimer's disease, a major study got under way Monday to see if an experimental drug can protect healthy seniors whose brains harbor silent signs that they're at risk.
Scientists plan to eventually scan the brains of thousands of older volunteers in the U.S., Canada and Australia to find those with a sticky build-up believed to play a key role in development of Alzheimer's - the first time so many people without memory problems get the chance to learn the potentially troubling news.
Having lots of that gunky protein called beta-amyloid doesn't guarantee someone will get sick. But the big question: Could intervening so early make a difference for those who do?
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"We have to get them at the stage when we can save their brains," said Dr. Reisa Sperling of Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, who is leading the huge effort to find out.
Researchers are just beginning to recruit volunteers, and on Monday, a Rhode Island man was hooked up for an IV infusion at Butler Hospital in Providence, the first treated.
Peter Bristol, 70, of Wakefield, R.I., figured he was at risk because his mother died of Alzheimer's and his brother has it.
"I felt I needed to be proactive in seeking whatever therapies might be available for myself in the coming years," said Bristol, who said he was prepared when a PET scan of his brain showed he harbored enough amyloid to qualify for the research.
"Just because I have it doesn't mean I'm going to get Alzheimer's," he stressed. But Bristol and his wife are "going into the situation with our eyes wide open."
He won't know until the end of what is called the A4 Study - it stands for Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer's - whether he received monthly infusions of the experimental medicine, Eli Lilly & Co.'s solanezumab, or a dummy drug.
Solanezumab is designed to help catch amyloid before it builds into the brain plaques that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's. It failed in earlier studies to treat full-blown Alzheimer's - but it did appear to help slow mental decline in patients with mild disease, raising interest in testing it even earlier.


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This Method Is No Longer Recommended!
After the great Kombucha reformulation of 2010, bottles of store-bought kombucha are no longer a consistently good way to grow a kombucha scoby.
Please read about my kombucha scoby experiment for more on this and to find out how I now recommend everyone get their hands on a starter culture for this healthy beverage.
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How To Grow A Kombucha SCOBY
Kombucha, the effervescent and tangy health drink made from fermenting sweetened tea, is my family's favorite beverage. We drink about 2 gallons of the stuff per week.
To make kombucha (see my instructions for how to do that here), you only need two things:
1) Sweetened tea, and 2) a SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony Of Bacteria and Yeast), AKA "mother," or "mushroom."
Coming by kombucha mothers is easy if you've got friends making this "immortal health elixir." Kombucha mother colonies periodically reproduce, so people brewing it have a constant supply of scobies to give away.
But what if you're a lone wolf, daring to make kombucha on your own? Where are you supposed to get a good SCOBY?
The most reputable online stores can charge anywhere from $15-$35 per kombucha mother.
So, I thought I'd show you how to grow your own for about $3.50.
The Players
- 1 bottle of Organic, Raw Kombucha
- 1 glass jar
- 1 kitchen towel
- 1 cup of room temperature sweetened tea made with filtered water (where to buy water filters)
- You can buy the kombucha at just about any health food store. I get mine from the health food aisle of my local HEB — a large chain grocery store local to my area. If you can't find it near you, you can buy a bottle of the stuff online. Make sure it's organic, raw, and unflavored with juice. You just want the plain, original beverage.
- The sweetened tea can be as simple as a cup of black tea, sweetened with a tablespoon of sugar.
The How-To
Pour the bottle of kombucha and sweetened tea into a glass jar. Cover it with a towel so it can breathe but be protected from insects and other contaminants. Let it sit.
It's really very easy, isn't it?
With time, a new SCOBY will start to form on top of the liquid. It will appear first as a thin film, then slowly fill in and thicken up.
Once it's about 1/4 inch thick, it's ready to go. You can let it sit longer and get even thicker, but that's really not necessary. This SCOBY is about 1/3 inch thick and took me about 3 weeks to grow. In the summer, I can grow it in half that time.
Got a question?
Check out this post on Kombucha Tea Questions & Answers and see if it can help. Also, be sure to read through the instructions and comments in this post on Kombucha Tea: How to Make Kombucha.
HELP! I followed all your advice, but it still didn't grow.
Unfortunately, some store bought kombucha is just weak or old. Rather than playing roulette with bottles of raw kombucha, hoping for a batch that's thriving with good culture, you may want the assurance of starting with a proven culture. If so, check out where I recommend to buy a kombucha SCOBY.


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This is how the Harrier looked shortly after I joined VMA-231 in 1977. This picture is very good because it shows some features that the newer B variants don't have. Such as the Shark Fin VHF antenna on the back, and the double UHF antennas directly behind the cockpit.
Animation of the Harrier (above) is from Lt.Col. Dave Gurney's home page (www.hownowcow.com), as is the Airshow animation and the background. Stolen without permission.
Above is a picture of an AV8A Harrier. This is the model I worked on from 1977-1980. Notice the VHF antenna that looks like a shark fin, the 2 small UHF antennas behind the cockpit, and the pitot-static tube on the nose (The AV8B has the pitot-static tube on the tail). The AV8A is from VMA-231, and as shiney as it is, you can tell it is from an earlier era. This is what they looked like when I first joined VMA-231. The "NM" on the tail indicates this photo is from a Med Cruise in 1976/1977, just before I joined the squadron. I believe they were embarked on the old Roosevelt.
VMA-231 did fly F4U Corsairs during WWII.
Cartoon Harrier on the Door of VMA-231's Hanger
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Exhibit: This Is Strobridge!
Discover the creative imagination of Cincinnati-based Strobridge Lithographing Company—one of America's most famous printing companies! In conjunction with the Cincinnati Art Museum's exhibit, a display of the Library's collection theater and circus posters, calendar cards, and other materials will be on view from March 5 – May 13 in the Main Libary's Cincinnati Room. Founded in the late nineteenth century, the Strobridge Lithographing Company was a leader in outdoor advertisement for amusement enterprises. The exhibition emphasizes the spectacular circus and theater posters, which made the reputation and fortune of the company. They help define a period of American social and visual history and bear vibrant witness to a time when this form of popular art was moving to the center of outdoor commercial advertising.
Get a sneak peek of "This is Strobridge!" by visiting our Virtual Library!
Related Program: "From Desperate Housewives to American Idols: Popular Performances 100 Years Ago From the Strobridge Collection"
What did Americans do for entertainment 100 years ago? While there was no television, there was nonetheless a good deal of popular entertainment that resembles the very best—and worst—of American television today. With clues from the gorgeously illustrated Strobridge poster collection, Dr. Johnson will trace the highlights of popular performances including theatre, musicals, and minstrelsy. From Ben Hur to Peter Pan to award-winning melodrama, there is something here for everyone.
Saturday, April 9, 3:00 p.m.
Genealogy and Local History Department Study Area, Third Floor, Main Library
Dr. and Associate Professor Katie Johnson