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This user-friendly bottle of DaVinci Gourmet sugar free dulce de leche flavoring syrup allows your busy baristas to quickly and easily serve up delicious hot, cold, or blended drinks with irresistible flavor without the sugar content! DaVinci Gourmet flavoring syrups complement your beverages without overpowering them or being too sweet. They are specially formulated to resist curdling in milk and hold up well under heat, making them the perfect choice for espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee or tea, and more.
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I have been using this sugar free syrup with my coffee drinks for the past few months and I just ordered another bottle of it because of how good it tastes. I definitely recommend that you try this out if you have only tried the regular version and not the sugar free.
Paul S. Posted on 01/30/2018
If you haven't tried this syrup, TRY IT!. I ordered this flavor out of curiosity and the first time we tried it we were in "latte heaven". This flavor is a perfect pair with espresso and milk and I cannot believe that very few coffee shops use it or even carry it.I will let you in on a little secret, mix this with a little Irish cream to make a "Vegas Latte". I promise you that you will look forward to the next one.
Anuj T. from Noble Systems Posted on 12/06/2017
It does have that sweet cream flavor to it. I dislike splenda. The ones who liked this flavor did so in and on almost everything. They enjoyed it mostly in vanilla milkshakes.
Tonya L. Posted on 12/23/2016
This dulce de leche syrup is delicious and flavorful. And the sugar free option is perfect for people avoiding sugar. DaVinci is a trusted brand for syrups!
Phil R. from Oak Hill Bulk Foods, Inc. Posted on 06/23/2016
This great stuff. Now you can make all the flavors your customers crave without all of the calories. Dulce de Leche is great in coffee as well as shakes and smoothies. Try mixing it with vanilla or Praline for a real taste sensation! Don't hesitate, buy it today.
Eugenia H. Posted on 11/25/2015
The plain caramel is better for mixing in coffee or pouring on cakes, but this is a nice twist on the whole caramel idea. You could probably use this flavor to make a good flan, or flan-flavored pudding. I'll definitely order it again though.
Michael B. Posted on 11/06/2015
Good quality sugar free syrups. These are superior to others as the sweeteners used do not contain fillers. We found the coconut tasted soap like, but most are great.
Private I. from Other Posted on 03/27/2015
I use this syrup to flavor my coffee, hold or cold. It tastes very similar to the sugar free caramel from the same company. It's nice to be able to sweeten my drinks without the sugar!
Jaymee K. Posted on 01/20/2014
An absolute favorite. Slight caramel flavor that's terrific for imparting a touch of sweetness to all my coffee and hot chocolate drinks. You can't tell this is sugar free--no one has ever noticed when serving them at home.
Jacqueline C. Posted on 11/06/2013
I love the dolce syrups. I couldn't find sugar free versions of coffee syrup very easily until I found the webstaurant store. great flavours and great price!
Amy I. Posted on 02/15/2012
good quality, fast delivery. would buy again.
Marjorie F. Posted on 02/15/2012
The Syrup is great for iced coffees, has a great flavor. Very afforable price.
Cheryl W. Posted on 02/15/2012
These flavoring syrups are of very high quality and add a nice compliment to any drink you want to add it to. we enjoy using it in both hot and cold beverages and especially to flavor my fresh whipped cream. we really like the sf flavors the most "0" calories
Rob T. Posted on 02/15/2012
The Sugar-free syrups I purchased are a great way to cut calories and still enjoy a good cup of coffee. Flavors are excellent!
Celia M. Posted on 02/15/2012
I bought two flavors to try. I wanted to have Ice Coffee on hand and these tasted great. Just made hot coffee, added Ice and the syrup- very pleased with the flavors.
Barbara L. Posted on 02/15/2012
Absolutely love the syrups. All three brands are good. I especially like the sugar free, no after taste and very flavorful. All my guest love having coffee at my house.
Nadine S. Posted on 02/15/2012
I just ordered 14 various bottles of this coffee flavoring syrup. It is delicious in coffee to sweeten it and to give it flavor. I can't wait to try more flavors and they have a large variety from which to choose.
Sandra A. Posted on 02/15/2012
Great item at a great price.Use it with coffee drinks for a great non-alcoholic drink. Shipping is fast and easy. I would recommend this product.
Frank V. Posted on 02/15/2012
This is the best non-calorie coffee flavoring my family ever had. I do not own a Restaurant but do a lot of entertaining so my guest comes to the house expecting a taste of my famous international coffee and a choice of flavor from Dolce & DaVinci.
Nenita F. Posted on 02/15/2012
We Love the Coffee flavors and you can't beat the price! It's like having your own Dunkin at home! Would reccomend to any coffee Lover.
Melinda C. Posted on 02/15/2012
We use this syrup in our coffee and to make vanilla cokes. The flavor is delicious! We've recommended the product and the website to friends, and we'll be ordering more!
Karen M. Posted on 02/15/2012
We have used DaVinci syrups at our drive-thru espresso stand and have loved them as do our customers. Since finding WEBstaurant I will be purchasing alot of my syrups from you due to the great prices. Thanks!
Pamela M. Posted on 02/15/2012
This is an absolute treat - it sounds like an ad slogan but I really couldn't believe it was free from sugar and carbs (per serving)! Also great as a little "spice" on other things, such as popcorn(a hit with my kids!)
Kenneth H. Posted on 02/15/2012
I like these syrups offered by Webstaurant Store because of their intense flavor and long-lasting size. Great for coffee drinks and even milk shakes! We mix coffee and caramel for a truly delicious blend of flavors!
Kay J. Posted on 02/15/2012
Great flavors.The group that I have to review all of my items went head over heals for these flavors. I will purchase these items again
Caleb K. Posted on 02/15/2012
We love the Da Vinci Flavoring syrup, we use it to flavor our daughters water,which is required for her Ketogenic Diet. She's a year old
Crystal M. Posted on 02/15/2012
I'm always worried if a sugar free syrup will taste as good as a reg. syrup and these are wonderful. I can't tell the diffence. I will be purchasing more.
Lisa C. Posted on 02/15/2012
I love all the DaVinci syrups. They are FAR superior to other brands. The flavors are much deeper, more complex and less artificial tasting. Some are better than others though... the English Toffee is my favorite and I like that as a base for everything else. I love the Dolce D'Leche and the Kalhua. The Carmel is good as is the vanilla and Coconut. The banana is ok, though it's got that really fake banana taste. My kids love that taste though, so go figure. Same with the peanut butter and the chocolate... they are good, but taste nothing like the real thing. Creme d'Menthe is an interesting twist with the Chocolate.
Steven W. Posted on 02/15/2012
I recently purchased 15 bottles of sugar free syrups I use them in cookie batter, pancakes, yogurt, bread dough, whipping cream. Great prices and shipping!
Debi M. Posted on 02/15/2012
The syrups are great! I and my friends are on a carb restricted diet and these flavors truly enhance the taste of many of our meal replacements. Your prices are a bit higher than my other source, but they won't ship in cold weather for fear of freezing and breakage.
Verita S. Posted on 02/15/2012
I adore these sugar free syrups. I use the caramel and hazelnut in my coffee/espresso every morning to make a super special wake me up drink! I use the blueberry syrup in blueberry martinis and mixed in with real frozen blueberries and heavy cream to make a wonderful low carb ice creamy dessert.
Kathy J. Posted on 02/15/2012
I first ordered Dolce Coffee Flavoring Syrup before Christmas — one for my home and one for a gift. The gift was well received and enjoyed. I recently ordered more for myself and am now enjoying coffeehouse flavors without coffeehouse prices! (The cookie was delicious, by the way.)
Barbara S. Posted on 02/15/2012
Great product, and quick shipping I would recommend this site to anyone that is looking for an alternative to Amazon. Also the flavorings work great with protein shakes.
John M. Posted on 02/15/2012
I love Webstaurant's variety of sugar free coffee syrups. Helps me forget my dietary restrictions. Good flavors, no aftertaste in the flavors I have tried so far.
Jill C. Posted on 02/15/2012
I haven't tried any of the Dolce products but my customers seem to like this. So it is no different then purchasing DaVinci or Torani.
Joann C. from Dreamz Cafe & Gelato Posted on 02/15/2012
We have found that shopping around on the internet have many companies selling the same item, but your company has the BEST pricing of all. We are also very happy that the bottles now are made of plastic which for us makes the bottles alot safer to use. Your company is very quick in its turnaround once an ordered has been submitted. Thanks so much, Curves for Women
Morrie W. from Ettinger-Wilf Enterprise, Inc. Posted on 02/15/2012
WE LOVE THESE! We use them to flavor muffins, and also all our tropical drink flavored cupcakes! So excited to see WEBstaurantStore.com carries the Dolce, DaVinci brand - we'll definitely be ordering them through here in July!
Anna S. Posted on 02/15/2012
I use this for my Whip-it whipped cream dispenser. With a pump I can add the same amount each time and I don't have to add flavor and sugar separately. It has a very nice taste.
Ryan A. Posted on 02/15/2012
Excellent product at a great price! The bulk of our orders from Webstaurant store are these syrups. We carry over 30 regular flavors and at least 10 sugar free, and our customers love them. It gives us a real advantage over our competitors for minimal capital.
Chris D. from Custom Confections Inc. Posted on 02/15/2012
This is a delicious product. I use it in my coffee. It is like having a dessert in my coffee. You should give this a try!!
Lauren S. from 19 Steps Bake Shop Posted on 02/15/2012
We use these syrups for cappucinos and mocha flavorings and the price is right and the taste is great. Will be trying more flavors in the future.
Lisa M. from Zeppe's Pizzeria Posted on 02/15/2012
I have tried almost every maker of sugar free coffee flavorings and this Dolce is one of, if not the, best! I highly recommend Hazelnut especially! I'm getting Lime this time too so I can make sugarfree Margaritas!
Melinda M. Posted on 02/15/2012
These are the same brands I have been paying the same price for less than half the oz. I use them in tea instead of coffee, and they are wonderful. The only problem is there are so many flavors to choose from !!! Thanks for a great product at such a reasonable price.
Linda B. Posted on 02/15/2012
This is my favorite flavored syrup. Worked @ high quality coffee shop in the '90s & this is all we used. The sugar free syrups are the best & impossible to find anywhere. So happy u have it!
Amy J. Posted on 02/15/2012
Great to make your own coffee drinks at home! Tastes as good as Starbucks, but it's lot less expensive. And there are more sugar free flavor choices than Starbucks.
Marla S. Posted on 02/15/2012
Great pricing for a great product. However, the bottle mouth size has increased and the pourers no longer fit. We now have to keep reusing the old bottles in order to use them with the pourers.
Cynthia J. Posted on 02/15/2012
I used these for an espresso bar at my sister's wedding post-reception, and have catered a few events since! Starbucks sells these for more per bottle, so this great price makes it even sweeter! These syrups make great-tasting drinks that are super easy to make!
Eleanor W. Posted on 02/15/2012
These syrups are great. They are strong enough that a couple of pumps is all that is needed. One bottle lasts a while and adds nice flavor to coffee. Highly recommended.
Richard W. from Master Salons Posted on 02/15/2012
Purchased a variety of syrups to add to my childrens Christmas gift baskets. All have been thrilled with their flavors - especially the cocoa drinker who got"Peppermint Patty".
J J. Posted on 02/15/2012
This suger free syrup has great flavering with no after taste. It works well in protein shake mix to create new flavors for sampling shakes.
Samantha W. from Prosperity Weight & Nutrition Posted on 02/15/2012
Great tasting flavor syrups. We have purchased several varieties and use them for Italian Sodas. These bottles go a long, LONG, way. Quality has met our expectations.
Wedding D. from WD Posted on 02/15/2012
We've bought several of these syrups, the sugar free versions. The cherry and strawberry are the reigning favorites of those we've ordered for best approximation to expected taste, but we haven't yet tried them all.
Tracy D. Posted on 02/15/2012
Teresa M. from Suncatcher Jewelry Designs Posted on 02/15/2012
Not only is this a great product. The Webstaurant Store makes purchasing this item very easy. Why would I purchase my items any where else.
Jeanne W. from Blauer Manufacturing Co., Inc. Posted on 02/15/2012
These syrups are absolutly fabulous. There are so many selections available to choose from in Sugar Free. The arrived in excellent time and very well packaged. I will contine ordering them from this company.
Reatha G. Posted on 02/15/2012
the purchase was fantastic. not one regret. great taste of syrup. the sugar free ones are also tasty and dont have a bad taste at all
Aaron h. from The new haven cafe Posted on 02/15/2012
These syrups are great, I was ordering form another supplier and found these, they are an awesome deal for the price, good quality and fast on shipping too.
Shelah M. Posted on 02/15/2012
Excellent Value and price. We use these in our healthy Smoothie Meal replacements to give touch of flavor. Sugar Free are our favorites and they are mostly sweetned with Splenda not aspartame. Fast Shipping and prompt.
Charlene K. from Lifestyle Family Nutrition Posted on 02/15/2012
Wonderful in my coffee during the week, much better price than that found at Sams club. Has very good flavor, comparable to Starbucks or caribou and a fraction of the price.
Daniel S. Posted on 02/15/2012
Good, high quality syrup. The bottles are plastic and will not break in transport. Webstaurant also offers the matching white syrup pumps for this brand.
Aaron M. from The Early Bird Posted on 02/15/2012
Don't use a lot of coffee syrups, but wanted to give this one a try. We really have enjoyed using it. Good quality, great taste, great price!
Donna H. Posted on 02/15/2012
Flavored syrups make a great addition to coffees, but why stop there? Add to sparkling water for a delicious Italian-style soda... vanilla makes a great "cream-soda" treat.
Avi Z. Posted on 02/15/2012
The shipping was fast, fragile items safe wrapping, cheapest deal, great quality product, I just keep coming back for more. And I never had any problem.
Svetlana W. Posted on 02/15/2012
we started featuring a flavored coffee of the week. I used a few of the top shelf stuff, then i found this line. And lets just say we are hooked.
Randall H. from restaurant Posted on 02/15/2012
good flavor and variety. the ONLY knock for us on this is the bottle. it is smaller than the glass ones and fit a little looser in the rack. other than that, we have been very happy with the trio!
Kris R. from the well Posted on 02/15/2012
Absolutely made my coffee such a wonderful drink. So many variety to choose from, I'm tempted to try almost all of them. Great deal , must buy
Wendy Z. Posted on 02/15/2012
These syrups are great for any coffee lover! Can also convince non coffee lovers to enjoy coffee. Great selection of flavors! Excellent value and price!!
Eric K. Posted on 02/15/2012
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For several days in October, members of the Illinois National Guard's Bilateral Embedded Staff (BEST) Team convened in Marseilles for pre-deployment training. In the coming months, the soldiers will be sent to Afghanistan.
The Illinois National Guard has had a state partnership with the Polish military since 1993. The Guard began co-deploying with a Polish brigade first to Iraq and then Afghanistan starting in 2003.
The Marseilles State Fish & Wildlife Area in northern Illinois is also used by hunters for small game like squirrels and doves. It has open fields, rugged woods, and deep ravines.
Unique partnership
The Marseilles State Fish & Wildlife Area is a joint-use area for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Military Affairs. In the agreement governing use of the site, either party may use the whole site when necessary.
Ted Love is the site superintendent for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources:
"I think that, given the world situation, our users understand the need for our troops to have the training and basically whatever they need to complete their mission. They recognize that, and I think they are fully supportive of that."
- Ted Love, IDNR
Captain Michael Kowalski is the interim training site manager for the Illinois National Guard. He says sharing the land is a coordinated effort:
"We can't have hunters and navigators (soldiers) out there at the same time. For the most part, we can designate upfront 'this is hunting, this is training' and it's great. When these road-to-war units get the order, we don't have any control over that.
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AX_CFLAGS_IRIX_OPTION (optionflag [,[shellvar][,[A][,[NA]]])
AX_CFLAGS_IRIX_OPTION(-go_for_it) would show a message as like "checking CFLAGS for irix/cc -go_for_it ... yes" and adds the optionflag to CFLAGS if it is understood. You can override the shellvar-default of CFLAGS of course. The order of arguments stems from the explicit macros like AX_CFLAGS_WARN_ALL.
The cousin AX_CXXFLAGS_IRIX_OPTION would check for an option to add to CXXFLAGS - and it uses the autoconf setup for C++ instead of C (since it is possible to use different compilers for C and C++).
The macro is a lot simpler than any special AX_CFLAGS_* macro (or ax_cxx_rtti.m4 macro) but allows to check for arbitrary options. However, if you use this macro in a few places, it would be great if you would make up a new function-macro and submit it to the ac-archive.
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EPA Denies NRDC 2008 Petition To Cancel 2,4-D
In a recent conference call, the EPA announced that it was denying a 2008 petition of the NRDC to cancel 2,4-D and revoke all its tolerances.
Stating that the Agency had conducted a thorough evaluation of all the available data, the public comments submitted to the docket responding to the petition, and the state-of-the-science One Generation Reproduction test, Cathryn Britton of the EPA said they had no concern and would not re-open the safety assessment of 2,4-D.
"That study provides an in-depth examination of 2,4-D's potential for endocrine disruptor, neurotoxic, and immunotoxic effects. The study and EPA's comprehensive review confirmed EPA's previous finding that the 2,4-D tolerances are safe. Based on studies addressing endocrine effects on wildlife species and the adequacy of personal protective equipment for workers, the Agency concluded that the science behind our current ecological and worker risk assessments for 2,4-D is sound and there is no basis to change the registrations."
The link to EPA's Release on their decision is available here.
The Agency considered additional information submitted during the comment period, and provided perspective on health effects to pets, stating, "while the Agency concurs that perhaps additional research is warranted, it does not believe that there is evidence of critical animal health issues which warrant changes to its current conclusions."
In replying to requests to develop alternatives to 2,4-D use, "the Agency does not assess alternatives where it has not identified any risks of concern."
The Task Force is satisfied that the Agency has recognized the strength of the robust database that supports this valuable and beneficial compound. We appreciate the efforts of the user community that provided input to the Agency docket.


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'The Muppets' premiere
Kermit the Frog and friends hit the red carpet at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre on Saturday to celebrate the opening of "The Muppets." The new movie reunites Kermit and the gang as they try to raise money to save The Muppet Theater from demolition. Jason Segel, left, and Amy Adams, right, costar with the Jim Henson creations.
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Some Love for the NHL
With the NHL regular season about to come to end I thought it was necessary to show some love for the most underappreciated of the 4 major sports leagues. Year after year the race for the playoffs in both conferences come down to the final handful of games and this year is no different. The Eastern Conference has 5 teams battling it out for the final 3 spots with the Canadiens, Sabres, and Rangers holding onto the 6, 7, and 8 seeds respectively. The Western Conference is even tighter as only 9 points separate the 4th seeded Kings from the 10th seeded Stars. The defending champion Blackhawks are currently holding onto the 8th and final seed in the West with both the Flames and Stars nipping at their heels. What makes the race even crazier is the fact that only 4 points separate the Kings and the Blackhawks with 4-5 games left to play. Conceivably, the defending champs could jump 4 spots in only a matter of a handful of games.
All the hype (and rightly so) around March Madness and the Cinderellas of the NCAA Tournament has taken most of the attention away from what in my opinion is definitely one of the most competitive times of the year in any sport, the NHL Playoffs. The NHL Postseason is unlike any other. The quality of play combined with the level of intensity and desire of each and every player on the ice is truly what makes the Stanley Cup Playoffs one of the best times of the sports year.


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Seeking Status in Rural China
China has long been in the throes of demographic, economic and social change, with massive rural-to-urban migration, a growing middle class, and an emerging culture of entrepreneurship. In China's rural communities, it is increasingly common to find lavish spending on weddings, festivals and gifts. A new IFPRI discussion paper documents this recent spike in conspicuous consumption and examines the implications for Chinese society.
In poor regions throughout the world, many households exhibit high levels of spending on large weddings, funerals, festivals, gifts, and tobacco or alcohol consumed in public settings. Because this behavior is highly visible, it often reaps social status and is termed "positional spending." It may stem from the desire to improve one's social position, to conform to evolving social norms, or to build informal risk-sharing communities through the exchange of gifts.
Based on IFPRI's household survey of several villages in Guizhou, the country's poorest province, senior research fellow Xiaobo Zhang and co-authors Philip H. Brown of Colby College and Erwin Bulte of Wageningen University assessed the social spending of poor households. In recent years, socially observable spending has increased much faster than income, a striking change in a society known for its high rate of household savings. Between 2004 and 2006, per capita consumption grew by 13 percent per year. While the share of expenditures allocated to food dropped from 48 to 42 percent, the share of spending on gifts and festivals soared from 8 to 14 percent. Spending on funerals and weddings similarly swelled, and in 2006, the average wedding cost for the groom's family was approximately 5.5 times the per capita income.
Poor households in the study increased their conspicuous spending when there was a greater density of similarly poor people in the village, suggesting that they splurged publicly to compete for status. Wedding expenditures seemed to be positional only for the grooms' families, probably because men must compete more intensely as the country's skewed sex ratio makes brides increasingly scarce. This may also have driven up China's savings rate, as Zhang and Shang-Jin Wei of Columbia University suggested in 2009.
Managing a household budget is a matter of trade-offs, and money spent on positional goods is not available for food, health care, or productive investments. Researchers note that conspicuous spending could hinder China's efforts to reduce poverty among rural households living close to subsistence.


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Students of Girard Middle School received surprise guests on Saturday.
"I'm out here on this beautiful Saturday because I think we have to care for the children we share," exclaimed a community advocate.
A school bus of faculty toured neighborhoods to promote parent involvement.
Principal of Girard Middle, Charles Corbitt, explained, "It's all about breaching that gap between school and home and letting the parents know we're excited about educating their children."
Principal Corbitt teamed with Dothan's Neighbors Improving Children's Education (N.I.C.E.) program to build positive relationships with students and their families.
"The best way to do that is to go where they are so thus our title "Taking it to the Streets," we're taking it to the streets where the children live," stated a community advocate.
Their enthusiasm for the event was contagious.
"When we first made our stop, the students were excited about seeing me, their principal, where they live because normally that doesn't happen," said Corbitt.
Also, students were very grateful to see their teachers.
Aenthonio Saneers, an 8th grader at Girard Middle, said, "I want to thank my mom, the teachers, everybody because they help me out."
At the event, faculty provided parents with information about the school and its services, such as tutoring and exam schedules. They also brought cookies and other treats for the kids. Corbitt hopes that by coming to them, it will build a stronger relationship between community and school.
"They will come back on Monday with an understanding that I'm not just their principal, but I'm their mentor. We're hoping this will pull everyone together, not only as a school, but as a community so we can make a better Dothan," Corbitt exclaimed.
Principal Corbitt and other faculty members plan to host "Taking it to the Streets" at least three times a school year. Eventually, they plan to spread the community support to all 18 schools in the area.


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This has been a fun week to be a dad, especially a dad that loves the outdoors and is passionate about fishing. Last week I talked about our trip to LaCrosse, Wis. to fish the Mississippi River, the Black River and Lake Onalaska. One of the highlights of the trip for the boys was to launch at Veterans Freedom Park.
No, this boat ramp isn't some amazing venue. It is just a parking lot and a nice wide ramp. It does have a boat wash station, though; that was quite nice. Anyway, what made this place interesting for my boys was the fact that it was the site of the Bassmaster Elite series just a few weeks ago in June.
The Elite series is B.A.S.S.'s top-notch tournament trail that sports some of the best bass anglers in the world. The B.A.S.S. Elites are to the world of bass fishing what the MLB is to baseball or the NFL to football. These anglers have to qualify to be here. They earn their stripes by participating in open tournaments and racking up enough points to be invited to the big time. Competitive fishing is growing by leaps and bounds at all levels and a lot of this is due to the success of the pros on the Elite series.
The other reason my boys were excited to fish at this particular location is because I had filmed four television shows from this locale. In fact, on the way to Wisconsin, Cody watched all of these episodes on the DVD player again. He was pumped, to say the least.
After this trip, both boys have spent time watching episodes of the Bassmasters on Youtube. They saw all the glitz, the glamour, the logo-laden shirts and boats. They saw the excitement of cameras and crowds as anglers hold up fish to cheering and adoring fans. It is quite intoxicating.
Then came Thursday evening. It wasn't enough that we just spent the last three days fishing, Cody wanted to hit our home lake. He even talked me into fishing Thursday morning as well. OK, he didn't really have to work too hard at talking me into it.
We hooked up the rods for some extreme finesse fishing due to the heat and clear skies. I sported a drop shot rig and Cody was set on using his infamous Bungee Jumper setup. Within sight of the boat launch, we had already boated four nice fish.
On one of Cody's "Got one" shouts, I turned to watch him. The next thing I saw made me smile and well up with pride all at the same time. He took that fish, swept it alongside the boat and in one continuous motion swung the fish into the bottom of the boat.
The reason I laughed inside is because he was imitating landing fish the way the pros do. He had soaked up every nuance from those programs and was acting out everything that he had seen. The neat part was he was doing a darn good job of it. His confidence was soaring, his casts were pretty good for an 11-year-old and his ability to manipulate a baitcast reel was impressive.
We fished for another couple of hours and kept catching quality fish. It was an absolute blast. As we were loading up the boat on the trailer for the evening, he looked at me and said, "Man, I felt like a real pro today."
He absolutely loves baseball, but fishing has got to be a close second. He is always talking about being a pro, competing all across the country and is constantly drilling me with questions about what competitive fishing is, like "What are all those big lakes like?", "How did I do?", "What did I think?", etc. The list of questions was endless.
Mom, being the good mom that she is, was quick to mention the financial pitfalls, the huge entry fees, time away from home, endless travel and the very real possibility that you will go broke. He listened, or at least pretended that he did.
I think it might be too late though. This boy has got the bass fever bad. I think it might be incurable and the full effects are yet to be seen. I couldn't be prouder.


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It was not immediately clear why Hunter brought the little girl to court.Ha ha. It was clear. Just not immediately.
ADDED: Chip Ahoy says "I sense even the kid knows":
It was not immediately clear why Hunter brought the little girl to court.Ha ha. It was clear. Just not immediately.
It's evidence.
It's evidence.
Lol. That woman is such a pig. She deserves John Edwards.
Good experience for the young'un and maybe a chance to see dad.
Sounds like DOJ may be going after Edwards for campaign violations (fortunately for him, marriage oath violations are not prosecuted)
More proof reporters are sloooow learners.
The Macho Response
It's not a baby, it's a love child.
Maybe she couldn't find a daycare situation for that day.
That little baby is far cuter than a blue dress, so there's that.
"to testify before the panel looking into whether Edwards mishandled campaign donations"
He bribed her.
Lawyerly euphemisms are hilarious. My favorite was the estate lawyer who stole money from an old lady. He said on the stand he "co-mingled" her funds with his own.
Edwards is guilty of co-mingling and miss-handling.
I sense even the kid knows.
Oh bloody wow! Blogger does a new thing in preview.
The baby's floppy hat probably hides some shiny, pretty hair.
No Skip Gates tag? WTF.
garage, that was actually funny!
Why are there commas in the Daily News headline?
Comma comma comma
I'd like to know what the FBI agents were wearing. What was Hunter's attorney wearing? They seemed to think it was newsworthy to describe the clothes on Ms. Hunter and on the baby.
Maybe she thought the baby was a clunker.
Wait, wait, I know this one!
Happened over in Raleigh. Locals were goin' nuts. The progressives were typing that they "could care less" and that Mrs. Edwards deserves our respect. Funny how we should show her respect when her husband doesn't, but that's liberals for you.
In any case, I hope the feds arrest Silky Pony, and when they are through with him, that they go after Easley, then our current governor Bev "The Joker" Purdue. Those democrats are corrupt from top to bottom.
They appear to be very well dressed. I guess they're a Nazi mob going to disrupt a Listening Forum on Obamacare.
What a waste of time and our money. Attorney General, Eric Holder, will squash this case soon. It will never see the light of day.
"Squash" is a great word huh? I have to look up its origin.
"Squash" is a great word huh?
I like "Rebuke" myself.
Well, she does live in California, and the daughter is only 17 months old. Personally, I wouldn't have traveled across country without my son when he was at that age (and didn't, though I certainly traveled across country at the time), and it's not like she could have left Frances with the child's father. Is her lawyer in the case "local" to the courtroom? If so, you'd think he could arrange for a sitter, perhaps. Who knows?
And hey, I only just learned that Rielle Hunter used to be Jay McInerney's girlfriend and that the Allison Poole character was based on her. What d'ya know.
They appear to be very well dressed. I guess they're a Nazi mob going to disrupt a Listening Forum on Obamacare.
Heh, do they make brooks brothers in the baby's size?
It is interesting how events play out. Edwards is a smart guy with a lot of money whom you would assume that, after he got into the affair, he could take care of the problem (i.e., buy her off or have his friends do so), but instead, he manages to turn the situation into a complete mess for himself.
It's not a baby, it's a two year old. A two year old can be much worse than a baby.
"Who brings their baby along to a court apppearance?"
Someone who can't affford a babby sittter?
Quash is even better than squash. Not that this is a competition or anything like that. Heaven forbid in the new sensitive America.
Bissage sees cute in a baby. I see diapers.
In Moses time that baby would have floated thru the Panama Canal and hugged the coast to California all by himself.
Look Nancy says-" Swastikas"
Somehow that makes Babs say-
You do the math.
[It's above my pay grade I think it involves time travel.]
Baby babby babba booey,
Spitty pissy shit patooey.
Can John Edwards talk his way out of the reality of Rielle and his youngest son? Not if she has anything to do with it.
There can never be enough little Edwards...ladies line up!
Here let me start you off though-
Mobs = organized , swastikas=well dressed.
The toddler is a girl.
Amidst encouraging news of dropping unemployment and surging stock market, disgruntled conservatives around the country stage mass protests demanding results be reversed.
garage, you're a scream.
Amidst encouraging news of dropping unemployment and surging stock market, garage mahal celebrates by attempting to threadjack.
i thought raging homophobe Chip Ahoy was too busy spreading his birther conspiracy theories and beating up black people at Tea Parties to be be using photoshop.
I was trying to tie this baby to the coma baby in Bright Lights Big City.
But this is all I could find.
A pregnant woman from Washington, D.C. gets in a car accident and falls into a deep coma. Asleep for nearly 6 months, when she wakes up she sees that she is no longer pregnant and frantically asks the doctor about her baby.
The doctor replies, "Ma'am you had twins! a boy and a girl. Your brother from Maryland came in and named them."
The woman thinks to herself, "No, not my brother... he's an idiot!" She asks the doctor, "Well, what's the girl's name?"
"Wow, that's not a bad name, I like it! What's the boy's name?"
"Denephew. ".
dtl returns, and, too soon, Jeremy.
Thread is over.
Amidst encouraging news of dropping unemployment...
Yeah but unemployment IS NOT dropping. The best that might be said is the rate of its increase may be slowing, and even that's not for sure.
The stock market surges at the damnedest times-...
Like in 1928, 1978...funny that.
And, yes a quarter million people lost their jobs last month.
It's "less bad."!!
Meanwhile about -
Three and a half million people have lost their jobs in only the past seven months since Obama took office.
Then there is this buried in the report-[via Bloomberg]-
Wages and salaries fell 4.7 percent in the 12 months through June, the biggest drop since records began in 1960, according to Commerce Department data issued this week.
Add to that the commercial real estate mess which isn't even measured and it's still dicey.
All those-
"FOR LEASE" signs that you see at office buildings-those add up.
No, to the liberal "mind" a slowing of the rate of increase is a decrease. Don't you get it? Obama is magical! Love the Obama!
Raging is a good word too. Even when used by DTL.
Look Nancy says-" Swastikas"
Somehow that makes Babs say-
Hey, if there's one thing you can't take away from the Nazis and its that they had a sharp wardrobe.
I was thinking about the logistics of hauling a baby clean across the country, then having to go to court in a strange town where you don't know anyone, when it dawned on my that the Edwards' manse is just down the road in Orange county. A resourceful baby mamma would have asked if she could drop the baby off for a couple of hours. I am sure that Elizabeth Edwards wouldn't mind, or, barring that, wouldn't have noticed a(nother) screaming brat in a 36,000 square foot house.
Problem solved, plus John gets some one-on-one time with his side baby.
I'll take the threadjack bait.
Under Obama's car czar, American auto dealers shut down more than 3,000 dealers. Like Madasjawan said, this creates 3,000 empty commerical properties.
Under the Postal Service Postmaster, they may close 700 post offices. Another empty 700 commerical properties.
It's quite difficult to stage an economic recovery when our own dumbass White House and its minions continues to add to the downturn.
garage, you're a scream.
garage is still pissed that they had to send Bill over to North Korea on the rescue mission because his girl is still laid up with her boo boo arm.
By the way, where is the old crone? She must be really in the doghouse when Obambi lets Biden have more face time than her.
Edwards coulda been like Grover Cleveland: "Ma Ma, Where's my Pa?".
Failing victory, he could not reply:
"Gone To the White House, Ha Ha, Ha". But 'Big Daddy' Cleveland chose the route of telling the truth when his affair came to light during his run for the presidency, so there's one difference.
I think she's in Africa.
AJ when you don't get the urge to thread jack a John Edwards thread-well hell I think most of us can agree on that.
John Edwards...ummm
We'd rather talk about the economy-aka worst recession since the depression...
And, the Liberals started it!
I don't know where most of you live, well AJ Pennsylvania, and Hoosier well that's evident but in Nevada and California those damn signs are everywhere and I think some counties in California have unemployment levels at near some 20% and were going to let Nancy and Babs Philosophy run the country-the California Way...
Here from the ca.gov website is their unemployment rate numbers by county for June-
Alpine -------18.6%
Butte --------13.3%
Colusa ----- -17.6%
Contra Costa--10.7%
Del Norte-----12.4%
El Dorado-----11.5%
Fresno -------15.2%
Humboldt -----11.2%
Ya let's let Nancy and Babs run the country!
The unemployment rate is a lagging indicator. If it leads the recovery, something else is going on.
rhhardin: Yeah, that's curious, isn't it?
Yikes those are some grim unemployment rates. I wonder is there a tipping point where civil unrest begins? You know storming the stores and stealing beer and cigarettes! heh.
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Bissage sees cute in a baby. I see diapers.
I just see, BISSAGE!!!!!1!!!
"If (the unemployment rate) leads the recovery, something else is going on."
Such as -perish the thought- that the data are bullshit? Falsified? Faked? You know, like in all socialist nations?
TrimTabs Continues Throwing Sand In The Eyes Of Fake Economic Data
"While Wall Street is convinced the recession is over, the economy continues to shed jobs at an alarming rate," said Charles Biderman, CEO of TrimTabs [Investment Research].
TrimTabs' employment estimates are based on analysis of daily income tax deposits to the U.S. Treasury from all salaried U.S. employees. Historically, TrimTabs' employment estimates have been more accurate than those of the BLS.
"The personal income report the Bureau of Economic Analysis released Tuesday contained huge downward revisions to wage and salary growth," said Biderman.
"Two months ago, we asked BEA economists how they reconciled the huge declines in real-time tax deposits with their report of a modest decline in wages and salaries," said Biderman. "They could not answer our question. We know now that by ignoring real-time data, the BEA was providing an inaccurate view of the economy's health."
I dunno but there might be some reason the Cali government wants to hand out pot....
Keeps them from having the energy to get restless...
In those photos, Edwards and Rielle have remarkably similar facial features. No wonder he was attracted to her.
I suspect his wife's illness had a lot to do with the baby-making--isn't it a natural response to breed when you feel the finite nature of life? I doubt it was his first affair, but subconsciously, that's the first time he wanted a baby out of one.
John - I suspect his wife's illness had a lot to do with the baby-making--isn't it a natural response to breed when you feel the finite nature of life?
Hard to say his wife's supposed late-term stage 4 cancer, announced over 2 years ago with her still hitting the talk shows and appearing in good health and vigor..drove a John Edwards breeding frenzy.
Or that without the cancer, Elizabeth Edwards was well past breeding age (she is 60 this year)...so Johnny was simply seeking a substitute womb to fertilize..
That said, it is one fabulous excuse. "Yes, honey, I banged the receptionist and knocked her up...but only after I thought I was going to lose you when you were in the ICU after that car crash.."
Liberals can excuse or rationalize any bad behavior perpetrated by other liberals. Morals, decency, common sense - all that is for others to worry about.
Edwards is a whoremonger, and R. Hunter is not his first whore.
Remember that Rielle believes that she is/will be the Next wife. How are those chemo treatments being administered to wife #1 going anyway? For the Next wife they first baby is considered the anchor baby...redneck style. I imagine that Rielle trusts no one else with her little bundle of DNA these days.
Elizabeth Edwards was well past breeding age
I'd forgotten this when I commented above, but she took fertility drugs to have 2 more children in her late 40's after their teenage son was killed. The hormones likely caused the cancer.
Wait. Why would the baby be calling John Edwards a bastard. The baby is the bastard. John Edwards is just a pretentious fucking asshole.
Thanks, Meth, you are correct, again.
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Liberals can excuse or rationalize any bad behavior perpetrated by other liberals. Morals, decency, common sense - all that is for others to worry about.
And do you know why? Because it's easy to have that morally relativistic point of view. It takes no effort on the part of a liberal or a leftist to have this mindset. When they feign outrage at value judgements, you know that their moral perspective is absent.
"Hey, if there's one thing you can't take away from the Nazis and its that they had a sharp wardrobe."
The SS, sure. The SA, meh, earth tones, not so much.
I developed a great admiration for Elizabeth Edwards and her approach to this traumatic experience in her life. I strongly suspect that despite the recent trials and tribulations, there must be a strong foundation based on something which may not be easily defined, which keeps them together. Let's hope that the family unit is not further damaged by whatever is disclosed during these hearings.


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The athletic department at Brenham High School could be getting a new home and right in their own back yard.
After almost seven years talking about it, action is finally being taken on a proposed athletic complex for the high school. Currently, the football players dress at campus, but have to travel across town just to get to practice. With this 20,000 square foot complex...that will be a thing of the past.
"All of our practices fields will be located on this campus for girls and boys, they can just walk out to go to the difference fields," says John Forsythe, Director of Student Services for Brenham HS.
The majority of the funds collected so far have come from former Blue Bell executives Ed and Howard Kruse, who have donated $1 million for the proposed facility. Both are active in supporting the school's athletic programs. Ed says the new complex is necessary to accommodate all of Brenham's athletes.
"Every aspect of our athletic program has been fantastic and we have a great coaching staff that deserves our support," says Ed Kruse.
The current facilities are clean and well-maintained but the lack of space currently has several teams sharing dressing rooms. Along with the additional fields, the complex would include an upgrade to their weight room, a training room and dressing areas for varsity, JV and freshman boys and girls.
"Our student athletes have performed very well. They're very competitive at Brenham. They've learned what it is to win. They've gone out and represented this community and our school district in a very positive way," says Forsythe.
A group of Brenham citizens are working together to raise the rest of the money by going door to door asking for financial support of the new facility.
"They realize the need. Many of them have children or grandchildren that are involved in athletics and they know what it's like and that we currently don't have facilities that is needed," says Kruse.
With just more than $600,000 left to raise, Brenham ISD is hoping to get this project started within the year.


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Cyber Monday, the Super Bowl of online sales, broke all records this year, with sales up 19 percent over last year.
Mobile traffic accounted for 13 percent of total site visits, and sales are projected to reach $2 billion for desktop online sales, according to comScore.
But the bonanza isn't over. Today is "Giving Tuesday." The movement to create a national day of giving started last year, raising $10 million dollars for more than 2,500 charities nationwide.
- Jason Bellini, senior producer for the Wall Street Journal. He tweets @jasonbellini.
From NPR and WBUR Boston, I'm Robin Young. It's HERE AND NOW.
Cyber Monday, the Super Bowl of online shopping, broke all records yesterday, sales projected to reach $2 billion. But if you're feeling guilty about all that crass consumerism, welcome to Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving that was started last year by nonprofits like New York's 92nd Street Y and Blackbaud, a company that supplies software to nonprofits. In 2012, Giving Tuesday raised $10 million for more than 2,500 charities across the country, and now it's gone international.
Jason Bellini of The Wall Street Journal usually joins us to talk business. So, Jason, weigh in on the business of charities, and this day in particular. How does it work?
JASON BELLINI: Well, hi, Robin. Well, a lot of businesses are getting involved, and just getting in on a movement that one of my colleagues, Anne Kadet, described as a vast conspiracy of do-gooder types.
BELLINI: And there are a lot of luminaries who are behind this. You've got Bill Gates, the White House. Hugh Jackman has been tweeting about it. Mayor Bloomberg has endorsed it. And the idea is, you know, you get people to give and encourage others to do the same today by flooding Facebook and Twitter with updates about it. And the objective is here is to make Giving Tuesday a little like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and capture some of that enthusiasm that shoppers have on Black Friday.
And I spoke with a representative at Giving Tuesday, and she told me that they're seeing an approximate average of 450 tweets a minute using the hashtag #givingtuesday. So - and they've also - they're also getting more and more partners, they said, by the minute. They have over 10,000 partners at this point. These are individual people, organizations and businesses that are on board with Giving Tuesday.
YOUNG: Well - and there's different ways you can join it. There are charities that join, and everybody's mailboxes are probably stuffed with their appeals to donate to them at this time of year - Audubon Society, all sorts of other terrific groups. But then also, you know, schools or community groups can commit to starting a project that'll benefit at least one registered charity.
BELLINI: Yeah. That's exactly right. And so these are available directly through the Giving Tuesday website. You can pick one, and pick one to give to, and then tweet about your efforts. I mean, really, what this is about is asking folks to change their habits. Most Americans already gave a lot, but they wait until after Christmas, when they're busting over tax deductions.
Now, this year, many of the partners are planning events and promotions. These include big names like Wal-Mart and United Way. The Fisher House Foundation, they got over $500,000 from Wal-Mart this year, and they're hoping to build on that by having Wal-Mart promote what they've done to help that organization, that helps military families with housing.
YOUNG: Well, a hotel, Sofitel in Beverly Hills, is having an event, is holding a Giving Tuesday event. Google - if you go on, Google's holding a hangout. But what about the idea of when to give? You mentioned that people start scrambling right before they do their taxes to find deductions to offset how much they have to spend. Obviously, the organizers of this event are hoping that, one, you'll feel guilty about all the shopping and eating in the last few days. But is there a tax benefit to giving at this time of year?
BELLINI: Well, the tax benefit comes any time that you give in a calendar year. And - but most people really do wait until December to give. In fact, 30 percent of annual giving at Network for Good is done in December. And they're an organization that sort of pools a lot of donations, is the way that a lot of organizations get their money.
I also spoke with Charity Navigator, a site that evaluates different charities. And they told me that the last three days of the year - and actually, the last few hours of the year - are really tremendous for charities at that particular point. So, you know, Giving Tuesday, the idea is to move it up a little bit earlier. Get your giving going a little bit earlier. In terms of tax benefits, do it before the end of the year if you're worried about this year.
YOUNG: Right. You mentioned Charity Navigator. There's also Charity Watch, different charity evaluators to help you out with this day. And we say, why not? We have a link to Giving Tuesday, their campaign, at hereandnow.org. Check that out, as well. Jason Bellini of The Wall Street Journal, looking at the business of charities today. Jason, thanks so much.
BELLINI: Thank you.
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Free Conquest & Colonization of America
What is it?
fcca is (or: will be) a remake of a old fantastic game from Microprose called Colonization. Those who ever played Civilization will find out that the game style is very smilar.
But while in Civilization the game time goes from pre-history to future, in fcca all action happens during the exploration age, from 1492 to 1800. The goal of the game is to build a colony in America and make this colony grow big enough to be able to achieve independence from the motherland.
A player can choose among the English, French, Dutch and Spanish nations, each one having its own qualities and problems. During the colonization, the player will face many challenges, such as negociate (and make war, if necessary) with other european colonies and native tribes. Winning the hearts of the colonists (by making they feel that the colony is their home) is the key to get enough support to fight for independance. And allowing religious freedom in your colony will attract more colonists, persecuted for their faith in Europe.
A few changes have been introduced from the original Colonizations. The goal of these changes is to remove a little of the frustration with the problems of the original game, and provide a more balanced game.
These changes have been made so far:
- The terrains swamp and wetland forest were removed from the game.
- The player can now use the non-keypad arrows to move the units (this was a problem on laptops).
- There's no limit in the number of units that can be created.
Being a pre-alpha version, fcca is only partially developed and has many limitaions. Currently, you can:
- Wander through the map of America, embark and disembark and do the basic operations units do;
- Go to Europe, buy and sell stuff and recruit colonists.
The following features are not yet developed:
- Building colonies;
- Indians;
- Other nations (AI);
- Declaring independence.


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Would these be illegal aliens?
Or is there some sort of interplanetary visa?
I was about to point out that tracking aliens, as they're most likely crossing state lines on their descent from orbit, is obviously a federal responsibility, and thus completely out of the jurisdiction of the city of Denver.
Well they probably cross national borders too, so its clearly the UN's job.
UN's job.
Error - not found.
and they most deffinatly crossed planitary boundries... what orginization do we have in place to deal with these aliens? there needs to be oversite! these aliens cant keep comming in, stealing hard working earthling jobs! someone think of the earthli.... I WELCOME OUR NEW ALIEN OVERLORDS.... PLEASE GOTO YOUR LOCAL WATER TOWER FOR MANDITORY PROBINGS EARTH... ERR FELLOW HUMANS!
Dey tuk er jerbs!
No, there were lots of local jobs.
Look at how the airport was built.
http://www.anomalies-unlimited.com/Denver_Airport.html [anomalies-unlimited.com]
Webkit. You can thank Apple for being open when using the browser on your phone.
Except you should actually thank the KDE team, for making Konqueror and KHTML. Apple just stole it, just like they did with OSX.
Yes, they stole it. Some say forked it. And added to it. And shared it. And now others use it- people who use Symbian, Android, webOS, Kindle.
It's called 'how open source works'.
No, you are wrong. Apple didn't share it because they wanted to. They did it because they had no choice. KHTML is under the LGPL, which means they can link prorietary software to it, but they can't restrict KHTML itself. That's why they kept Webkit free ('cause they didn't have a choice), but the next piece of software (Safari itself) is proprietary. Also, the KDE team did most of the hard work, not apple.
Really? Had no choice? They couldn't have chosen some other browser implementation? Some other fork with some other license?
And the KDE team did 'most' of the hard work? Have you seen what Apple has done? Yes, KDE laid a great foundation, but Apple has taken it much farther, faster than the KDE team ever could. Just go look at the CVS - anyone can. And don't forget that Apple's fork of KHTML happened in 1998.
You should thank Lars Knoll for choosing the GPL for their KTHML project. Thats the sole reason Apple are forced to share their improvements to the khtml rendering engine in return for all the free code they got from khtml. Its not like Apple had a choice in the matter except starting from scratch.
Man, you KHTML nutters really get torqued about my sig.
Apple could have chosen some other implementation, some other fork, some other project with a different license.
Be happy that Apple chose it - that choice made it a popular standard and now it has become ubiquitous across all major phone browsers.
Hey illegal immigration worked great for the Roman Empire and it worked great for the American Indians, I don't see what the USA has to worry about.
No worries at all, should be great, at least we are not like those xenophobic prudes in Japan.
That's not a given, actually. Apart from the possibility of a straight descent, there is also a limit to how high up and down property rights extend. Can't be bothered to go looking for it, though.
On a spinning globe, it's highly unlikely you can approach earth without crossing borders. Even the Apollo astronaut had to file paperwork, including declaring the moon rocks, to return into the US.
True, but the number of borders you cross will be strongly dependant on how high up property rights are valid, and it can't be infinite exactly because of the spinning globe
On the other hand, even if the aliens are aware of borders and associated issues, the question remains whether they care.
Illegal aliens, if caught, are subjected to a cavity search.
These aliens, OTOH, if they catch you they'll perform an anal probing on you.
They're not performing anal probing, they're shooting inter-racial porn movies.
There you go, pushing your commercial agenda on us again.
Who's to say they wouldn't prefer an interplanetary mastercard?
I was so going to send them a resume. I'd be so overqualified they'd put me in charge, and I'd officially rename it the Fringe Division.
I was *THIS* close to being in charge of the Fringe Division! DAMN YOU, COLORADO VOTERS!!!!
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
"The revolution is successful. But survival depends on drastic measures. Your continued existence represents a threat to the well-being of society. Your lives mean slow death to the more valued members of the colony. Therefore, I have no alternative but to sentence you to death. Your execution is so ordered, signed Kodos, Governor of Tarsus IV."
I was on a cruise ship in the Atlantic last week, and for some reason the network affiliates we got on TV aboard were Denver stations. HOLY CRAP you guys had some nasty campaign ads. And we live in the DC area - I thought ours were bad! You have my sympathy.
I don't remember seeing any ads for this issue, though, but I did know about it because I saw it mentioned on CNN under "oddball initiatives" or something like that.
Something R's and D's can come together and not support. UFO research!
Some might swear the tea party R's are just turning it down as a coverup.
At least until the "birther" conspiracy theorists get slightly more crazy...
They'll sing a different tune once the first Chestbursters show up.
In any case, it was to be funded by donations rather than taxes.
I tend to think it would be much better to fund the fellow who looks like he'd get drunk on the money; he'd have a better chance of seeing aliens.
"This homeless guy asked me for money the other day.
I was about to give it to him and then I thought he was going to use it on drugs or alcohol.
And then I thought, that's what I'm going to use it on.
Why am I judging this poor bastard."
What I would like to know more about, in Georgia there was a proposed amendment that would somehow strengthen non-compete employment agreements (I regret I don't fully understand it, I could not find as much info as I would like about it in the time available to me). What bugs me about it was the wording on the ballot made it sound almost like the voters would be killing kittens if they didn't vote for it.
Unsurprisingly, it looks like it got voted in but I have not heard much in the media about it so far.
Nothing to see here... ooh, look over there! Aliens!
Don't you need to collect a number of signatures, or can you just propose something wacky, and it gets on? This one seems so ridiculous, that I'm surprised that it even needed to be voted on. So, how many folks in Denver signed, and thought that the city really needs this. I guess I would sign, just because the idea is such a hoot and a half.
The Denver man who proposed the measure, Jeff Peckman, says the government is tracking alien sightings but refuses to make the reports public. Peckman is a meditation instructor and promoter of new technology, including something he says reduces the "chaos of electromagnetic fields."
And his evidence for any of this is...? Maybe the voters rejected this because, after 60 or so years of the modern UFO "movement" we are no closer to any hard evidence than when it started. In that time real science has landed men on the Moon, conquered the atom and used computers to connect the world. I think the lesson here is that science works: it produces real, tangible results. Pseudoscience produces nothing, save the false sense of superiority in those that practice it. People that beli
Yes, once you see spelling errors of that sort enough times, you start two loose the ability too differentiate between the right and left version of the word.
And Denver thought they said " Illegal alien" and signed up.
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IRVING, Texas — Tony Romo pointed here and there, showing receiver Dez Bryant the best way to use a block on the first day of offseason practice.
That's about what he can do for now.
The new $100 million quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys can't participate in workouts because of a procedure last month to remove a cyst on his back. So he had a chance Tuesday to show a little bit of what owner Jerry Jones made everyone believe would be an expanded role when he said Romo would be putting in "Peyton Manning-type time" to try to make Dallas a Super Bowl contender again.
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This is our pick of the best of the burbs. For more information, go to www.boston.com and search music, restaurants, arts and crafts, and other goings-on throughout Greater Boston.
Beverly:Bring your family downtown for Beverly's New Year. Join the Grand Procession at 6 p.m. and the Kid's Countdown and beach ball drop at 7 p.m. Enjoy train rides, Curious Creatures, balloons, storytelling, magic, drum circle, arts and crafts and more. Monday, 3-7:30 p.m. Cabot Street. www.beverlymainstreets.org
Salem:Come kick off 2013 in downtown Salem wth Boston Top 40 cover party band Midnight Goggles. Covering nothing but the best dance rock, pop, and hip-hop. Dec. 31, 9 p.m. Rockafellas, 231 Essex St. 978-745-2411, www.midnightgoggles.com
Salisbury: NYE Bash featuring Entrain on Monday, 7 p.m. Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front N. Show ticket only $25, show and buffet ticket combo $55. 978-462-5888, www.northshorepavilion.com
Wenham: The Wenham Museum's New Year's Eve Kids-Countdown-to-Midnight features Awesome Robb and Lindsay and her Puppet Pals. Ring in the New Year with a kids-countdown-to-midnight including noisemakers, party hats, balloon art and a ginger ale toast. Enjoy silly songs and magic tricks by Awesome Robb as Major Holiday, and the antics of Lindsay and her Puppet Pals. Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wenham Museum, 132 Main St. $12, $40 for family of 4. 978-468-2377, wenhammuseum.orgEvent organizers: Submit items directly at www.boston.com/addevents


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Ben Zobrist provided the game-winning single in the bottom of the 13th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays extended their winning streak to seven games with a 4-3 decision over the Minnesota Twins.
A throwing error by Ryan Pressly (2-1) on a pickoff attempt put the go-ahead run in scoring position. Luke Scott then worked a walk to bring up Zobrist, who sliced a base hit into right.
The Rays have won the first three of this four-game set, leaving the Twins with their sixth straight road series loss as well as their 10th defeat in 11 games.
Cesar Ramos (2-2) was the last of six bullpen pitchers used by the Rays, with the lefty recording the last two outs in top of the 13th to strand runners at the corners.
Jeremy Hellickson scattered three runs on six hits over six innings while striking out eight to lead a Rays staff that fanned 19 for the contest.
"The pitching has been fantastic," said Rays manager Joe Maddon. "One walk, 19 strikeouts, that's pretty good."
Besides five walks, Kevin Correia was pitching well for the Twins until he gave up Kelly Johnson's sixth inning two-run homer, which knotted the game at 3-3. He struck out six and was charged with all three runs on five hits over 5 1/3 frames.
Pedro Florimon hit a two-run homer, Clete Thomas knocked in a run and Joe Mauer and Ryan Doumit each had three hits for Minnesota, which left five runners on base in extra innings.
"We missed so many opportunities to drive in a run as they did and that's the way those games normally go," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said.
The Twins might have lost in the 10th if not for a web gem from Aaron Hicks. With a runner aboard, Johnson sent a pitch to deep center, but Hicks tracked it down, leaped and slammed against the wall to snag it and end the inning.
A sac bunt from Jose Molina in the second pushed runners to second and third, and the Rays took a a 1-0 lead on Yunel Escobar's ensuing sac fly that scored Wil Myers from third.
The Twins struck back very quickly and jumped in front with their second straight hit to start the third. Florimon jumped all over a Hellickson fastball and sent it over the right-center field wall for a 2-1 lead.
Hellickson surrendered a leadoff double to Hicks in the fifth, and it came back to bite him after Thomas plated Hicks with a soft liner into left for a 3-1 cushion.
Correia escaped trouble in the bottom half of the frame after walking his fourth and fifth batters, but was lifted from the contest after serving up Johnson's game-tying two-run homer.
Game Notes
Twins starting pitching has only three quality starts over their last 11 games ... The Rays have also won 11 of their last 12 contests ... Tampa has an eight-game winning streak going against the Twins ... Each team went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position, but the Rays left a total of 15 men on base.


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BRAD BLOG's 2004 Man of the Year, Rep. John Conyers (Ranking Minority Member of the House Judiciary Committee) is not letting go.
Yesterday he, and Rep. Henry Waxman (Ranking Minority Member of the House Gov. Reform Committee) requested a new GAO Investigation of the long voting lines, and other related issues that kept Americans from voting as should be their right on November 2nd of last year. His letter to the GAO is here [PDF]. An AP story on same is here.
And today, Conyers sent a new letter to his best-friend and reported two-time (at least) lawbreaker Ohio Sec. of State, J. Kenneth Blackwell (who also served as Ohio's Bush/Cheney Re-Elect Committee Co-Chairman while studiously assuring a "free, fair and transparent" election in the Buckeye State).
Conyers asked for Blackwell's help in reforming our flawed election system.
Attached for your review and response, please find a comprehensive Report regarding Ohio election law irregularities prepared by the House Judiciary Committee Minority Staff. Given the importance of election reform, and the key role Ohio has played in recent elections, I believe it is imperative that you, as the leading election official in Ohio, provide Congress with your reactions to the attached report, including in particular the factual and legal conclusions and legislative recommendations set forth therein.
I recognize that in the past you have been unwilling to respond to any inquiries regarding the irregularities in the Ohio presidential election or your office's role in them. However, I am now hopeful that since Congress has certified the results of the electoral college, that you will be more forthcoming in assisting Congress in developing a record and legislation that will allow the nation to avoid a repeat of the voting irregularities reported in your state.
In this regard, it is important to recognize that voting reforms are now supported by key members on both sides of the aisle.
Conyers goes on to spell out supportive statements from both Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Republican Rep. Bob Ney (R-OH).
In a related item, and perhaps the biggest "No Duh!" issue to be discussed this year, the Associated Press is reporting that Secretaries of State will be gathering to discuss whether their roles as state election overseers might be a conflict of interest with their partisan roles in campaigning for nominees on the same ballot they are overseeing:
The ideas have been tossed around since Florida's disputed presidential election in 2000. The latest discussion was prompted by possible federal legislation seeking to ban campaigning by state elections officials, as well as calls for change by some editorial boards, said Meredith Imwalle, spokeswoman for the national secretaries of states group.
Blackwell drew new criticism last week with the revelation that he sent a letter to Republican donors thanking them for helping deliver Ohio for Bush.
Blackwell "pushed the envelope as hard as any secretary of state ever," said James Ruvolo, the Ohio chairman of the Kerry campaign. [ed. note: That's our link, not AP's]
We realize this is a very radical and conspiracy-theorist idea to hope that those overseeing elections would not have a personal or professional stake in them.
But whadduweknow? We're just dissidents, we guess.
UPDATE: Just minutes after posting the above item, RAW STORY reported that they were finally able to get a response from Blackwell's office on all of the above. It was just one line: "I think Rep. Conyers' inquiry and motivation speaks for itself." More than one line on this at RAW STORY...


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Twin doctors from Lake County team up on 'The Amazing Race'
Twin brothers Idries and Jamil Abdur-Rahman already have blazed trails as African-Americans, Muslims and doctors. Beginning with their TV appearance Sunday as part of "The Amazing Race," the Lake County doctors aim to win over viewers and defeat their competition. Full story.
Suburban libraries have gone digital, added services
Libraries across the suburbs have evolved in recent years to stay relevant in an increasingly digital age. Many have incorporated sophisticated new technology that allows users to create digital content. Area libraries have also diversified their programs and devoted more space and resource to teens, among other changes. The result? Near-record circulation levels for many libraries. Full story.
Arlington Heights board to receive housing plan
After nearly a year of research and analysis, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning will present today its final plan and recommendations for what housing in the Northwest suburbs should look like in the future. The Arlington Heights village board will be the first of the five member suburbs of the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative to hear the recommendations. Full story.
Fire alliance providing benefits to four DuPage towns
Nearly a year after its debut, an alliance of firefighting agencies in DuPage County is lauding improvements in its responses to emergencies and outlining more ways to share resources. The West Suburban Fire/Rescue Alliance includes the Wheaton Fire Department and fire protection districts of Carol Stream, Winfield and West Chicago. "It used to be we had to assign people to everything they did," West Chicago Chief Robert Hodge said. "Now, it's seamless." Full story.
District 211 to buy thousands of students iPads
After reviewing the many positive impacts iPads are having on instructors and students, the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 school board has agreed to allow for the expansion of the district's one-on-one program, which put iPads in the hands of 1,500 students last fall. That means between 6,000 and 7,000 additional students will get their own iPad to use next school year. Full story.
Ill. EPA finds no problems at Wheeling auto auction site
Barrington Hills Village President Robert Abboud said he was so disgusted with conditions he found at Insurance Auto Auctions' Wheeling site he shot photos and videos of what he saw, then filed a complaint with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. After an investigation, the IEPA said this week there were no significant issues at the Wheeling site. Full story.
Rescued puppies groomed for new suburban homes
A little Jack Russell terrier named Lover Boy was one of 34 dogs slated to be euthanized this week in Kentucky. But he is now safe in a suburban home, thanks to the Rescue Warriors Corp, which brought the dogs Thursday night to an Elk Grove Village groomer, after which they will be put up for adoption. Full story.
Car plunges into basement of Streamwood home
A car careened through the cement block basement wall of a Streamwood home Saturday, ending up entirely in the basement. There were no injuries and after it was carefully extracted, village officials ruled the house remained safe for occupancy. Full story
Palatine woman's death ruled accident
The Cook County medical examiner's office ruled the death of a 77-year-old Palatine woman struck by an automobile earlier in the week was accidental, according to a report released Saturday. Jieru Chen died Thursday from injuries suffered when a car backed into her in a parking lot on the 400 block of Hicks Road. Full story.
Last of Kane County red-light cameras on way out
When the calendar marks March 9, Kane County's highway system will be officially free of all red-light cameras. The date marks at least a temporary end to one of the more controversial safety enforcement mechanisms in the county. The only two red-light cameras the county oversees are both along Randall Road in Geneva. One is at the intersection of Williamsburg Avenue. The other is at the intersection with Fargo Boulevard. Full story.
Westmont woman charged in husband's slaying
A Westmont woman has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of her husband, the DuPage County State's Attorney announced Sunday. Lisa Davis, 42, of the 500 block of West 61st Street, faces one count of first-degree murder alleging she killed David Davis, 49, during an altercation Friday night. Full story.
World & Nation
Pope blesses huge crowd in St. Peter's square. Full story.
Agent cancels all future races for 'Blade Runner' Pistorius. Full story.
White House seeks 'balanced way' to fix budget. Full story.
Country star Mindy McCready dies. Full story.\
Hawks close in on hottest NHL start ever. Full story.
Emery stays hot for streaking Blackhawks. Full story.
Danica Patrick first woman to win Sprint Cup pole. Full story.
Michael Jordan turns 50: Thanks for the memories. Full story.
Teammates expect Tyler Flowers to bloom for Sox. Full story.
Well, looks like Wellington for Cubs. Full story.


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A triple-header for health
By LOIS HENDRICKS
As the years accumulate, we seniors become more aware of precautions to safeguard our health. And this, we realize, is more advantageous if one can manage it without additions to your present prescription load. I'm fortunate that I only need two prescription medicines to keep my blood pressure in check, and I'd like to keep it at that minimum. So how do I manage that?
I read once — and it made sense — that there are three important criteria to maintaining your health without reverting to additional medicines. See if you agree with these "miracles."


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The Chef: Molly
The Menu: Oh, just a couple knock-your-socks-0ff spring rolls, that's all. Vermicelli, carrots, cucumber, lettuce, and red bell peppers filled out the inticing, transparent rice wrappers of these fresh, finger-food treats. Did Molly make a dipping sauce to go with them? No, she didn't. She made two dipping sauces: one spicy peanut and one rice wine vinegar and soy sauce combination. Both rocked. That is all. Oh, wait, no, there's more! Quinoa and ginger-soy marinated tofu prefectly complemented the righteous rolls.
The Goods: Do Wednesdays seem to always be loaded with fun surprises for you? Well, they may not always be like that for us either, but today was certainly a standout. Firstly, we were joined by special guest Korri Crowley who writes the awesome Veggieist feature on Bostonist.com. It's always a pleasure for us to get some out-of-town company for lunch, especially someone who's bringing veganism to Beantown. To celebrate, we dug into a cache of soon-to-be-released flavors from Purely Decadent. We're not at liberty to disclose the new flavors, but trust us, you will not want for variety. Here's a photo of Ms. Korri with our desserty bounty, and one of the group:
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Spring Roll Spectacular
Posted by VegNews Magazine at 2:03 PM
Labels: guests, Molly, quinoa, spring rolls, tofu
3 comments:
- Melisser; the Urban Housewife said...
Sounds like an awesome lunch & a fabulous dessert selection!
- January 31, 2008 at 2:34 AM
- Ruby Red Vegan said...
Sounds like your lunch was nothing short of perfect. Wow. I can't believe you got quinoa, spicy peanut sauce, tofu, and spring rolls all on one plate!!
You've got me really excited about the new Purely Decadent flavors! Can you at least share with us (if you know) when these flavors are being released? I'm very, very, very curious.
- January 31, 2008 at 6:29 PM
- Korri Leigh said...
Thank you again for your hospitality and delicious lunch!! It was such a pleasure to meet all of you and I look forward to continue being inspired by VegNews!
- February 4, 2008 at 11:49 AM
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DailyWorth recently had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" the same week that her book hit The New York Times best-seller list.
Gretchen Rubin's new book, "The Happiness Project," chronicles the year she devoted to following the precepts revealed by the last two thousand years (or so) of happiness research and philosophy.
Naturally, here at DW HQ, we wanted to know about the financial side: How can one spend more on a happier way of life?
Rubin described a common pattern that can drain your wallet and derail your happiness: "When people wish they were different from who they really are," Rubin says, "they end up spending a lot of money on fantasies—and don't end up happier."
For example: "You wish you were sporty—but you're not," Rubin says. "So you go out and buy the yoga mat, the workout gear, the roller blades—because you have this fantasy that buying the stuff will make you athletic–and it all ends up in your closet."
It's a waste of money on two fronts, Rubin notes:
- A) You frequently end up in possession of a lot of junk (language tapes, cookware, books about Goya); and
- B) you could have invested that cash in your own true life.
Rubin's motto, "Be Financially True to Thyself", struck a deep chord here at DW. Now confess: Have you spent money in hot pursuit of someone you wanted to be, but really aren't?