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A longevity annuity – also sometimes called a "deferred income annuity" (DIA) – is an annuity contract that provides no cash value or death benefits during a deferral period, and begins to make annuitized payments for life at the end of that period, if the annuity owner is still alive.
For instance, the contract for a 60-year-old might provide that payments will not begin until age 85, but upon reaching that age payments will be made for life; due to the long deferral period and the accumulation of significant mortality credits, the payments that ultimately begin may be very large relative to the original payment amount.
The IRS has issued a private letter ruling explaining the tax treatment of a so-called longevity annuity. According to the IRS, a longevity annuity qualifies for favorable treatment as long as, on the deferral period end date, the contract's contingent account value becomes the cash value and is accessible by the owner through:
- The right to receive annuity payments at guaranteed rates;
- The right to surrender the contract for its cash value;
- The right to take partial withdrawals of the cash value; and
- A death benefit.
The IRS has concluded that a longevity annuity is an annuity contract for purposes of IRC Section 72 because the contract is in accordance with the customary practice of life insurance companies and the contract does not make periodic payments of interest.
In support of its first conclusion, the IRS notes that insurance companies historically have issued deferred annuity contracts that, like longevity annuities, did not have any cash value during the deferral stage and did not provide any death benefit or refund feature should the annuitant die during this time.
Thus, in the IRS's opinion, survival of the annuitant through the deferral period is not an inappropriate contingency for the vesting of cash value and the application of annuity treatment to the proposed contract.
In reaching the second conclusion, the IRS has taken note of the fact that the longevity annuity (1) provides for periodic payments designed to liquidate a fund, (2) contains permanent annuity purchase rate guarantees that allow the contract owner to have the contingent account value applied to provide a stream of annuity payments for life or a fixed term at any time after the deferral period, and (3) provides for payments determined under guaranteed rates.
What is the difference between a longevity annuity and a deferred annuity?
A deferred annuity provides for an initial waiting period before the contract can be annuitized (usually between one and five years) regardless of whether the annuity's maturity date is determined by the owner's age. In contrast, a longevity annuity does not allow the contract to be annuitized until the owner reaches a certain age (usually around 85). Many taxpayers purchase traditional deferred annuity products with a view toward waiting until old age to begin annuity payouts, but they always have the option of beginning payouts at an earlier date.
In some cases, a longevity annuity will only provide benefits if the taxpayer outlives the age specified in the contract. Because of this, longevity annuities will often provide for a larger payout than traditional deferred annuity products.
Most taxpayers who purchase longevity annuities do so in order to insure against the risk of outliving their traditional retirement assets. The longevity annuity, therefore, functions as a type of safety net for expenses incurred during advanced age. Where a deferred annuity contract may be more appropriately categorized as an investment product, the primary benefit of a longevity annuity is its insurance value.
What is a qualified longevity annuity contract (QLAC)? What steps has the IRS taken to encourage the purchase of QLACs?
A qualified longevity annuity contract (QLAC) is a type of longevity annuity that meets certain IRS requirements that have been proposed in order to encourage the purchase of annuity products with retirement account assets. A QLAC is a type of deferred annuity product that is usually purchased before retirement, but for which payouts are delayed until the taxpayer reaches old age—typically payouts begin around age eighty or eighty-five.
In the usual case, if an annuity is held in a retirement plan, the value of that annuity is included in determining the amount of the account owner's required minimum distributions. One of the primary benefits of a QLAC is that the IRS' proposed rules allow the value of the QLAC to be excluded from the account value for purposes of calculating RMDs.
Because including the value of a QLAC in determining RMDs could result in the taxpayer being forced to begin annuity payouts earlier than anticipated if the value of his or her other retirement accounts has been depleted, the IRS determined that excluding the value from the RMD calculation furthers the purpose of providing taxpayers with predictable retirement income late in life.
The amount that a taxpayer can invest in a QLAC and exclude from the RMD calculation is limited, however, to the lesser of $100,000 (as adjusted for inflation beginning in 2014) or 25% of the taxpayer's retirement account assets. The annuity contract must also provide that annuity payouts will begin no later than the date upon which the taxpayer reaches age eighty-five.


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The New Year brings new laws and several will be added to the rules and regulations from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Among the laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2013, is one that law enforcement agencies hope will allow officers to more effectively identify drivers under the influence of illegal drugs.
Under AB 2020, drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs can no longer choose a chemical test of their urine to determine drug content.
The bill's authors proposed the change in the law after finding many DUI defense attorneys will advise drivers to opt for a urine test because it is unreliable and easier to challenge in court.
The law requires a blood test with a few health-related exceptions according to the DMV.
Other new laws:
New "vintage" look license plates – Here's a law that many vintage car owners or lovers will be thrilled to support. Drivers can apply for an old-style California license plate as a vanity plate beginning in 2013. The plates are with yellow background and black lettering, black background with yellow lettering (see right) or blue background with yellow lettering.
Protect car buyers from "buy-here-pay-here" car dealers – This law not only defines a "buy-here-pay-here" type of business but it also limits how these companies can track the vehicle using GPS. It also bans them from using technology to shut down the car without notifying the buyer first with a written warning.
New fee on vessel owners – The Department of Boating and Waterways will set an increase to help fund dreissenid mussel infestation prevention programs in the state's waterways. The invasive species, known as the quagga or zebra mussels, can cause a lot of damage to the state's economy. To compare, a similar outbreak in the Great Lakes area is blamed for billions in damages. The new fee won't be needed for vessels that operated exclusively in marine waters.
Traffic Violator School – people who drive on the job will be able to attend traffic school for violations that occur when they're driving non-commercial vehicles.
Veteran License Plates – the fee to apply or renew veterans' organizations license plates will go up. The fees are used by local agencies to help veterans and their families get benefits and services accrued through military service.
Testing of Self-driving cars – Makers of autonomous vehicles can apply for permits to test the cars on state highways provided they've met certain requirements.

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Jason Michas is one of five seniors playing his final home match Monday night (Gil Talbot).
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The No. 3 Harvard men's squash team takes on No. 2 Yale Monday evening with a share of the Ivy League Title up for grabs between the two rivals.
Last Time Out
The Crimson rallied to even the match at four, but Trinity won the final match to hand Harvard a 5-4 setback Tuesday night. The Bantams won the first three matches, but the Crimson responded by taking two in the second flight, as Jason Michas and Brandon McLaughlin both outlasted their opponents at No. 8 and No. 2, respectively. In the final flight, No. 1 Ali Farag won his match in three games, and Gary Power took his at No. 4 in four to even up the score, but Trinity earned a win at No. 7 to earn the hard-fought victory.
Related Article: No. 3 Men's Squash Rallies, Drops 5-4 Decision to No. 2 Trinity
About No. 3 Harvard
The Crimson is 14-2 overall and 5-1 in the Ivy League entering Monday night's contest. No. 2 Brandon McLaughlin tops the team in wins with an 11-1 mark. He is followed by four players, Ali Farag, Tommy Mullaney, Jason Michas and Sam Goldberg. who all have 10 victories apiece. Harvard has dominated its opposition this season, posting 10 shutouts in 16 contests, and the Crimson's only two losses have come to then-No. 1 Princeton and then-No. 2 Trinity.
The Ivy League Race
After Princeton lost to Cornell, 5-4, it opened the door for either Harvard or Yale to claim a share of the Ivy League title. The Tigers finished Ancient Eight play with a 6-1 record, which guarantees that the winner of the Harvard/Yale match will earn a share of the championship with both teams sitting at 5-1 currently. The loser of the contest will end up in a tie for third place with 5-2 Cornell.
Senior Farewell
Monday night's match will be the final one at the Murr Center for seniors Jason Michas, Zeke Scherl, Charles Cabot, Alexander Ma and Shaw McKean. Over their four years, they have combined to go 46-17, a .730 win percentage.
About No. 2 Yale (Team Page)
The Bulldogs are 11-2 on the year and 5-1 in the Ancient Eight, suffering its two defeats to Trinity, 7-2, and Princeton, 6-3. Seniors dominate the top half of the lineup for the Elis with No. 1 Kennth Chan, No. 2 Hywel Robinson and No. 3 Richard Dodd filling out the top of the ladder. Harvard faced Yale at the Ivy League scrimmages earlier this season, and the Crimson prevailed 5-4.
Series History Against the Bulldogs
Since the teams first met in 1925, Harvard has won 71 of 92 all-time meetings. The Bulldogs edged the Crimson in the last matchup between the programs Feb. 12, 2012, 5-4. The Crimson's last win came Nov. 11, 2011, a 5-4 victory in New Haven, Conn.
Zeroing In
Harvard swept its first three opponents of the season for the 21st time in program history before finally losing a match to No. 6 Rochester. The three consecutive sweeps to begin a year is the longest streak since Harvard swept the first four matches of 2006-07. Harvard's program record for consecutive shutouts to begin a season is six, which it did it 2004-05, 1991-92 and 1972-73. The program record for shutouts in a season is 12, set by the 1991-92 team and equaled by the 1994-95 squad. Thus far, Harvard has swept 10 of its 16 opponents.
Coach's View
Assistant coach Luke Hammond is now blogging to give fans an inside perspective of the Harvard men's and women's squash teams. The blog will be periodically updated throughout the season, recapping the latest results and highlighting other interesting tidbits about the squad.
Related Link: Harvard Squash Blog
Undefeated Ali
Junior Ali Farag is a perfect 26-0 in his Harvard squash career. The Egypt native went 16-0 last season, including an 11-0 mark at the No. 1 position, en route to the individual CSA title and is off to a 10-0 start this year.
Leading the Way
Mike Way, The Gregory Lee '87 and Russell Ball '88 Endowed Coach for Squash at Harvard University, returns for his third season at the helm of the Crimson. In just over two seasons, his teams have posted a combined 39-12 mark, including a 16-4 record last year. Both of his assistants, Reg Schonborn and Luke Hammond, are back for 2012-13, as well.
Up Next
The Crimson heads to Yale for the College Squash Association Team Championships Feb. 22-24.


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I started drinking more tea about 10 years ago when I found that even my half -caf coffee was making me jittery and then sleepy after the caffeine wore off. While I started out with mostly Teavana, but soon expanded my tea cupboard to include lapsang souchon, pu-erh, Assam, and other strong black teas. I do enjoy oolongs, green, and other teas, as well as a nice tisane for an evening cuppa.
I am an avid traveler, hiker, soccer player/watcher.
I love trying new tea in new places, if you see something in my cupboard you want to try, hit me up for a swap!
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I think it's tasteless and inflammatory.
I thought it was a bit much as well, but the person who sent it to me begged me to post it -- it was pathetic how bad they wanted me to put this up. So tell it to the jerk who created it. Well, actually I guess you just did because I am sure they will be checking in to see if I did put it up. Thanks for the input.
That's pretty funny, but "white papers"? I'm guessing that maybe half, no less than half the people who have ever worked in a cubicle know what "white papers" are let alone churchmen...
Yeah, I agree. So, it's tasteless, inflammatory, and also snotty.
Paul was not interested merely in the ethical principles of religion or of ethics. On the contrary, he was interested in the redeeming work of Christ and its effect upon us. His primary interest was in Christian doctrine, and Christian doctrine not merely in its presuppositions but at its centre. -- J. Greshem Machen.


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For many people, Ferran Adria needs no introduction, but for those of you who are not familiar with Ferran, he is one of the most innovative chefs and people in recent history. He has been on Time Magazine's 100 most influential people list multiple times. His restaurant El Bulli was the best restaurant in the world until he shut it down in 2011 at the peak of it's success, with the idea of reinventing it. Not many people have the vision and willingness to take great risks the way Ferran does, and that is a big part of what this feature is about.
This assignment came up very quickly, and within 3 days of getting the call, I was off to Barcelona. Aside from creating some awesome images, my secondary goal was food. Get food. Just a piece of cheese or a scrap of bread would suffice. To be able to say I was handed food from Ferran Adria, that would be pretty cool.
Right off the bat, I want to thank and acknowledge the creative team at Wired UK. The Photo Editors, Dalia Nassimi and Steve Peck, Art Director Andrew Diprose, and Executive Editor Greg Williams. Greg and Andrew also traveled to Barcelona for this shoot, and we first met up with Ferran at El Bulli Workshop not far from our hotel in Barcelona. It was a busy morning between meetings, the interview and photo shoot, but we worked with Ferran in small chunks of time throughout the day. Ferran is one of the most meticulous and driven people I have ever met. As you can see from some of these images, his attention to detail and planning is second to none. Every room in his workshop as well as his kitchens are lined with whiteboards covered in notes, diagrams, and plans. His spice rack at El Bulli Workshop is so thought out, he probably knows how many grains of salt are in the salt jar. Perhaps most impressive was the play dough portion size and design templates for each meal he has created. Nothing is left to chance. His passion for his work and innovation also seem to be very contagious, because everyone he works with seems to completely buy in. I was able to learn some of this before the shoot through my research, but it is never as fun as the real deal. It was really amazing to pull some of the intensity and passion out of him, as you can see in these images.
Ferran now has a new tapas bar with his brother, Albert, in Barcelona called Tickets. From what we had gathered, it is quite an experience in it's own right, with an impressive menu, including several famous dishes from El Bulli. It's also next to impossible to get in to. Greg brought up the idea of getting a table during the photo shoot, but we were told it just wasn't possible. While Ticket's would have been the ultimate dining experience, we were in Barcelona after all, and Ferran recommended some of his favorite tapas bars and restaurants to us, which were all amazing. Later that evening, we caught up with Ferran at a local museum which has a wonderful exhibit on the history of El Bulli. They closed the museum down, and we got a private tour from Ferran.
We had 2 days of shooting scheduled with Ferran, and after a long and eventful day one, we got up early the next morning and drove a couple of hours outside Barcelona to El Bulli. It is still closed as a restaurant, but currently is filled with computer programmers and large white boards of plans and code. Big changes are coming to El Bulli before it re-opens in 2014. Going out there, we knew the kitchen was closed, so we were not expecting food, but we were also not expecting the surprise Ferran had instore for us. Ferran pulled Greg, Andrew, and myself over to a corner of the outdoor patio and brought us into a tight circle. He held out 3 fingers, looked at us in the eyes, and said, "9:00 tonight, Tickets for the 3 of you." Kids at Christmas! We were through the roof. More on that below.
This issue has only been out about a week now, and we are already seeing this cover being recognized as one of the best covers of 2012. Pretty exciting to be a part of that, and an honor to work with AD Andrew Diprose, who is one of the best in the industry.
Ferran at El Bulli Workshop talking with two of his computer programmers, who are working on some exciting new developments for the El Bulli brand.
Working with Ferran on the how best to hold the E, and balancing it with the proper way to hold a knife and cut. Pictured with Ferran's interpreter, Andrew Diprose and myself.
El Bulli kitchen during the remodel / reinvention of El Bulli.
Portion sizes and shapes of all ingredients served at El Bulli made out of Play-dough.
Two dishes served at El Bulli made from Play-dough, next to a photograph of the actual dish.
Below are pictures I took of our meal at Tickets. In all of the excitement and euphoria, there were several dishes I forgot to photograph. That being said, here are quite a few images of many of the amazing things I got to eat that night. Our server's name was Claudia, and she added so much to the experience. We didn't feel qualified to order, so we told her to bring whatever she wanted to serve us. She talked to us quite a bit throughout the night, and brought the dishes in an order that flowed and paired flavors. Ferran even came in to say hi and introduce us to his brother Albert. It was by far the most amazing food experience I have ever had. We asked the concierge at our hotel for walking directions to Tickets before we left, and he told us he could make several other restaurant recommendations because we would not be able to get in. Greg tried to explain that we had reservations, but he just laughed at us. Silly tourists.
Watermelon infused with sangria
Mini airbags stuffed with manchego cheese
Codium tempura with it's vinaigrette jus
Oranges in olive juice with mint
Avocado cannelloni with crab and romesco sauce
Fried egg with truffled duck fat and potato cream
Confit potatoes with pork rib jus and boiled iberian ham
Liquid ravioli of Payoyo cheese
Warm lava cake of "turron de Jijona" with raspberry sorbet. We ordered 2 of these. 🙂
This short video about Tickets gives you an awesome behind the scenes look at the food they create and what the dining experience is like. Eating at one of Ferran's restaurants really is about the whole experience and using all of your senses.
Wired UK AD Andrew Diprose, Ferran Adria, John Keatley, and Wired UK Executive Editor Greg Williams
I would encourage you to pick up a copy of the October issue of Wired UK which is currently on stands. You can also see a great documentary on Netflix called El Bulli: Cooking In Progres. There are also hundreds of fascinating videos online of Ferran and El Bulli. I can tell you I have already invested countless hours watching many of them.
I would like to thank everyone who worked with me on this assignment. Dalia, Andrew, Greg, and Steve at Wired UK. Awesome people. Thanks to my rep Julia at Redux Pictures for all her support and hard work on the backend to make this all happen. Thanks to Gigantic Squid for the awesome retouching. Thanks for stopping by and enjoying my work.


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Welcome once again to Club Industry's Top 100, our annual listing of the largest clubs and chains in the country.
This listing serves as a benchmark, not as a hard-and-fast ranking. Participation is voluntary and, when necessary, industry estimates are used for past participants in the survey to ensure consistency. This is a new step in providing a true look at the industry — and something we do with an eye toward the future. As more outside interests look to our industry as a viable investment opportunity, it becomes even more relevant to provide a guide to the fitness industry's size and strength. While we do everything possible to ensure accuracy, we ultimately depend upon the honesty of the clubs and chains [and our own estimates] for their 2001 corporate revenue — the figure that we use to determine each club's place on the list.
In addition to verifying the information from participating clubs, we try to get information from non-participating clubs through industry estimates, speaking with competitors, and relying on those that work in and watch the fitness club industry.
In Deserving Recognition (below), we acknowledge non-participating clubs that clearly belong on the Top 100. With the help of Rick Caro (chairman of Spectrum Clubs, president of Management Vision, and a member of the Club Industry editorial advisory board), we were able to estimate their corporate revenue. These estimations are rough; we report them here in order to give an idea of where these clubs belong on the Top 100. We hope to increase participation next year and will continue to institute more industry-weighted estimates to give full recognition to all the clubs deserving to be among the Top 100.
The clubs listed in Deserving Recognition aren't the only companies missing from the Top 100 listing. The industry's major licensors/franchisors are also absent.
As was done for the last two years, licensors/franchisors are listed separately by number of locations. Here's why. Some licensors/franchisors decline to share revenue. Others insist on adding the revenue of individual licensees/franchisees to corporate revenue, when, in fact, only the appropriate licensing/franchising fees should be included. Therefore, to be fair, we opt to list licensors/franchisors by total locations.
We believe that listing licensors/franchisors in this manner will still give readers an idea of how large these companies are in relation to each other. However, it should be noted that, like revenue, the number of licensed, franchised and owned locations is self-reported or gathered from company collateral material.
We hope that each year we will be able to include more of the industry's top players in our ranking of the Top 100 so they may take their rightful place among industry leaders. We will always defer to the companies themselves when possible. But in the future, we will continue to broaden the scope of our own legwork to bring the most complete and accurate list of health clubs in the Top 100.
Deserving Recognition
Participation in the Top 100 is voluntary. Some clubs and chains choose not to reveal their revenue to Club Industry. Naturally, we can't force operators to share information; however, we do believe that the Top 100 would be lacking if we didn't at least acknowledge the clubs that deserve a place on the list.
With the help of industry insiders and some good old-fashioned estimating practices, Club Industry was able to estimate 2001 revenue for the following clubs and chains. We report these estimations below. As we fine-tune our estimation process, look for these clubs to join the Top 100 listings in the future.
Under $10 Million
Cascade Athletic Club
Club Fit
Dolphin Fitness
Elite Fit & Racquet Clubs
Gold's Gym of Kansas City
Harbor Square Athletic Club
Madison Area YMCA
Main Line Athletic Club
Moore Fitness
Rochester Athletic Club
Wheaton Sports Centers
Women's Workout World
World Gym Fitness Centers NYC
$10 Million to $20 Million
Chelsea Piers
Spare Time
$21 Million to $30 Million
Las Vegas Athletic Clubs
Pro Sports Club
$31 Million to $50 Million
Club Corp.
More Than $50 Million
L.A. Fitness
Clubs and Chains in North America
The Leading Franchisors/Licensors of 2002
This list breaks down the industry's leading franchisors/licensors by the number of locations that they license/franchise, and by the number of clubs that they own.
As with our Top 100 rankings, we have relied on the companies to provide accurate information either personally or via information in literature and on the Web. We have also relied on industry-weighted estimates, as well as information from others in the fitness industry.
While these companies are clearly the industry's franchising/licensing leaders, other clubs also make money by selling their brands. In the year 2001, Bally Total Fitness franchised several locations, WOW! Workout World licensed 10 (up two from 2000), Brick Bodies franchised one, and Lifestyles for Ladies licensed two, as did New Fitness for Ladies.
* Figure comes from the company's Web site. (1) Industry Estimate.


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Next-gen Centrino to ship 'May 2008'
CEO lets slip launch window
IDF Intel will ship 'Montevina', the next major incarnation of its Centrino platform, in May 2008, CEO Paul Otellini let slip today. He also announced a 25W version of the platform's Core 2 Duo processors, based on the 45nm 'Penryn' design.
To date, the chip giant has simply spoken of an H1 2008 launch window for Montevina. Otellini initially narrowed that to "mid 2008", but then named May as the ship month. He also said the technology was now "out of the lab" and proceeding toward production.
In the past, Intel has said the current, 'Santa Rosa' generation of Centrino will be refreshed with Penryn CPUs next year, and Otellini re-iterated the fact, pointing to an "early 2008" introduction.
Intel announced Montevina at last April's IDF, held in Beijing. It will incorporate the 'Cantiga' chipset, with an updated LAN chip, 'Boaz', and 'Echo Peak' and 'Shiloh' providing wireless connectivity. Echo Peak combines Wi-Fi and WiMAX. Curiously, he didn't mention 'Dana Point', Intel's planned WiMAX-only module for notebooks. Shiloh, by the way, is an 802.11n-only module.
Otellini confirmed that Cantiga's integrated graphics will support both HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc "natively" - in other words, it'll support HDMI output and HDCP anti-rip technology. The reference to Blu-ray was interesting - traditionally, Intel has been forthright in its support for HD DVD.
Montevina's Penryn processors consume 35W of power, matching today's mobile Core 2 Duos. Leaks, however, recently indicated Intel is planning a low-voltage version - no great surprise; it's long offered LV versions of its mobile CPUs - that consume no more than 25W of power.
Otellini didn't give any details, but these 25W parts are expected to debut in Q2 2008 at 2.13GHz, 2.40GHz and 2.53GHz, all with 3MB of L2 cache. It's anticipated they'll be accompanied by 2.53GHz, 2.80GHz and 3.06GHz, 6MB L2 Penryns, all sitting on a 1066MHz frontside bus. The Santa Rosa refresh Penryns will support an 800MHz FSB.
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Top 10 Lithuanian gift ideas for Christmas
We've all been there. It's easy to buy a traditionally French gift (some perfume or a bottle of exquisite champagne), a gift with a Spanish flavour (a hamper full of chorizo sausage and wines, or a set of terracotta tapas dishes) or even a typical Russian gift (usually a doll called matrioshka). If you are a Lithuanian national stranded somewhere in Europe, it is rather tricky to find a symbolic yet unforgettable Lithuanian gift for someone special.
I've recently picked up a brochure published by Lithuanian State Department of Tourism entitled "25 things not to miss in Lithuania", and the 23rd thing not to be missed was called "Lithuanian handicrafts":
Traditional Lithuanian handicrafts, such as artistic linen, ceramic or amber articles, can make beautiful decorations for your home or great gifts.
And I couldn't agree more. One thing is to go to Lithuania and shop for those items at numerous fairs and markets; however, shopping for Lithuanian art or Lithuanian linen products while abroad becomes more difficult. Here's my selected list of recommended retailers specialising in just about anything Lithuanian you can think of.
1. Amber and silver pendant
By Ula © Ona.com
Think Lithuania, think amber. If traditional amber bead necklaces are not your cup of tea, opt for something more modern and subtle.
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As soon as Restaurant Week was announced - my friend Scott wanted to go to Jags...so finally we make the reservation to go to Jags. Then the day of - he says - eh - I don't wanna go. I nearly beat him!
But we went - and it was a mixed bag of tricks.
First course - he had the scallop (3rd photo) - very pretty, tasted good. I'm now a scallop snob...they just aren't doing it for me any more.
They're always cooked well and interesting but they've lost their wow. I had the tomato bisque with a mini grilled cheese panini (2nd photo). This was great! The bisque had some bite to it - as in - it was a little spicy and had some pieces in it! The grilled cheese panini was very delish as well! There was spinach, tomato and multiple cheeses!
Main course - we were a mixed bag. Scott got the veal ravioli - he wasn't impressed. Jen #1 got the vegetarian substitution and said it was borderline bad (I guess their normal vegetarian selection is very good - this was some sort of vegetable ravioli and wasn't good). Jen #2 and I went for the Chateaubriand (steak) - we weren't impressed. The steak was barely medium rare- more medium to my taste. It was also very dry and very bland. The mashed potatoes were fine - but nothing special, the asparagus - eh - no flavor - no seasoning. Basically - none of us liked our 2nd course.
Dessert - 3 of us got the brownie with peanut butter ice cream - PERFECTION (picture #1). The brownie was warm and soft and amazing - exactly how a brownie should be. The peanut butter ice cream was delightful - not too strong but just enough flavor to compliment the brownie.
(Side note - desserts have been very good at RW - now if they can just work on their entrees! Hugo, Bella Luna and Jags - all excellent desserts - unique, flavorful and just damn good!)
Lastly - we have to address the service. It sucked. The waitress was fine - but it was ridiculously slow. We waited 15+ minutes from our reservation time for our table (they weren't packed by then), then 15+ minutes to order, 30 minutes to get our first course and at least 20 minutes between 1st and 2nd courses. Waiting for checks nearly caused narcolepsy. I shot the waitress a look between 1st & 2nd and the manager came over to check on us - but she was overly fake and what are you going to say at that point "um - that was crazy slow - give us $10 off our bill?". We just nodded and smiled...
So - 1st course and 3rd course - 3.5 stars.
2nd course and service - 1 star.
I guess that's a 2.25 star average...
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On Saturday night, an A-list cast led by George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Martin Sheen, and Kevin Bacon participated in a live reading of Dustin Lance Black's play 8, taken largely from the transcripts of the federal trial to overturn Proposition 8, which outlawed gay marriage in California. While the reading is serving as a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Equal Rights — the organization behind the effort to overturn Prop 8 — the event was streamed live on YouTube. And now you can watch the full program below. The play itself starts at roughly the 30 minute mark after a recap of news reports and speeches about the court case challenging Prop 8:
UPDATE: Check out EW's on the scene report from the event here.
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On the scene in New York City of Dustin Lance Black's '8' reading
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Overview of lawn mower blade sharpener: How to remove lawn mower blade
Photo 1: Remove spark plug
Pull the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent the motor from accidentally starting. Tape or tie it back so it doesn't flop back into contact with the plug.
Photo 2: Tip mower on its side
Turn the mower onto its side with the air filter and carburetor side up. This keeps oil and gas from dripping into the air filter.
Photo 3: Remove the blade
Wedge a short 2×4 between the blade and the deck to clamp the blade. Loosen the bolt (or nut) with a long-handled wrench. Turn counterclockwise. Remove the bolt and blade.
One of the best ways to encourage a greener, fuller and healthier lawn is lawn mower blade sharpening.
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to sharpen a lawn mower blade yourself:
A dull blade rips and pulls the grass blades, leaving ragged tears that both weaken the plant and promote fungal growth and other grass diseases. A sharp blade, on the other hand, cuts cleanly, allowing the plant to heal and recover quickly. A lawn mower blade sharpener also let you complete your lawn-cutting chore faster and with less stress on the mower. If you're having trouble with your lawn mower find out why your lawn mower won't start.
Lawn mower blade sharpening is a simple task, even for a novice. It'll take a few sharpenings to master the technique. After that, the chore will take less than 10 minutes. Plan to do it twice every mowing season. We show here the steps of a lawn mower blade sharpener that will work for just about any walk- behind mower. Riding mowers require different blade removal techniques, which we won't show here. Read on to learn how to sharpen mower blades.
Play it safe when removing the blade
We recommend always removing the spark plug when you're working on the blade. If the piston happens to be at the top of the compression stroke, a little bump to the blade might force the piston over the "hump" and into the power stroke. If that happens, the blade will lurch around and could just break your hand!
Then look for the carburetor and air filter. The carburetor is usually easy to recognize because it has throttle cables running to it. If you keep this side up when you tip your mower over to get at the blade (Photo 2), you won't get a smoke cloud from leaking oil the next time you start it. Some mowers have gas caps with air holes that could leak a little gas onto your garage floor, so work outside or keep a rag handy to clean up drips. Once the blade is off, set the mower back onto all four wheels until you're ready to reinstall your blade.
You'll usually find a single bolt or nut holding the blade on. It's usually very tight and you'll need to clamp the blade to loosen it. The 2×4 method we show (Photo 3) is simple, quick and safe. Don't use your foot! A good tool to keep handy to loosen the bolt is a breaker bar or long-handle wrench with a socket to match the bolt. It'll give you plenty of leverage to loosen extremely tight bolts, and you can keep your knuckles well away from the blade when bearing down. Use a squirt of penetrating oil on really rusted, stuck bolts. Wait 10 minutes to give it time to work.
Mark Your New Blade
Mark your blade with spray paint before you remove it so you know which way to reinstall it. Mower repair pros say that the biggest mistake homeowners make is installing a blade upside down after sharpening it. The blade won't cut—and they'll go nuts trying to figure out why!
Tip: Keep a second blade on hand. The store will probably be closed when you need it!
Sharpen it with a file
Photo 4: Sharpen blade with file
Clamp the blade in a vise and sharpen the cutting edge with a mill bastard file as a lawn mower blade sharpener, held at the same cutting angle as before. File until the blade is "butter knife" sharp.
Proper filing angle
Original cutting angle
Once you remove the blade, examine it to determine whether to sharpen it or replace it. We recommend that you sharpen it with a hand file (Photo 4). Mower blades are made from fairly soft steel. You can sharpen most with fewer than 50 strokes of a clean, sharp "mill bastard" file that's at least 10 in. long. Grinders also work, and much more quickly. (Pros use them.) But they're more difficult to control and you might overheat and ruin the blade.
Always sharpen from the top side of the cutting edge; this will give you the longest-lasting edge on the blade. The file cuts in one direction only, on the push stroke; you'll feel it bite into the steel on the blade. If you don't feel that cutting action, your file is probably dull or you're not pressing down hard enough. Don't try to make your blade razor sharp; it'll dull more quickly. "Butter knife" sharp will do.
Sharpening mulching blades is sometimes more difficult. Mulching blades may have longer or curved cutting edges, and you may need several types of files to sharpen them. In some cases, you may have to resort to a 4-1/2-in. angle grinder to sharpen mulching blades. If your mulching blade is too difficult to sharpen, take it to a hardware store or a blade sharpening service.
Balance it before reinstalling
Photo 5: Check blade balance
Hang the blade on a nail to check the balance. If one side dips, file a bit more off that side until the blade remains horizontal.
Photo 6: Reinstall the blade
Reinstall the blade and screw in the bolt. Then wedge the 2×4 back in and tighten the bolt firmly with your socket and breaker bar.
Before you reinstall the blade, be sure to balance it. An unbalanced blade will cause vibration and possibly ruin the blade shaft or bearings. To check the balance, simply drive a nail into a stud and set the blade onto it like an airplane propeller (Photo 5). If one side falls, it's heavier, and you have to file more metal off it. Keep filing until the blade stays level.
Reinstall the blade and hand-tighten the bolt. Insert the 2×4 in the reverse direction so you can bear down on the breaker bar to tighten the bolt. It's difficult to over-tighten the bolt. Mower sharpening pros say that the second most common mistake they see is under-tightening the bolt. A loose blade throws off the engine timing and sometimes makes the mower hard to start.
No Excuses
To get in the habit of keeping your blade sharp, dedicate a set of tools for lawn mower blade sharpening only. Hang them nearby so they're ready to go. And keep a second, sharp blade handy too. You can slip it on and sharpen the dull one later.
Buying a New Lawn Mower Blade
Always replace your blade with an exact replacement blade, or the blade recommended in your owner's manual. Resist the temptation to convert your regular straight-blade mower to a fancier mulching mower by simply changing the blade. Your mower probably won't work any differently than before, and it may not work as well. The mower deck on a straight- blade mower is shallow and has a side discharge to eject the grass clippings quickly. A mulching mower has a deeper deck without a side discharge; the grass is chopped three or four times before it drops to the ground. The mower design is as important as the blade.
Do You Need a New Lawn Mower Blade?
Examine your lawn mower blade when you remove it and look for the problems shown. If you're unsure of the condition of the lawn mower blade, take it to a hardware store or home center and compare it with a new one.
Required Tools for this Lawn Mower Blade Sharpening Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY lawn mower blade sharpening project lined up before you start—you'll save time and frustration.
- File
- Rags
- Socket/ratchet set
- Vise
- spark plug socket
Required Materials for this Lawn Mower Blade Sharpening Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.
- Gloves
- WD-40 lubricant


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Cameron Diaz looked great last night in London at the premiere and after party for What To Expect When You're Expecting which...I mean I guess they think they can make back some money overseas? At what point, as a studio, do you just eat it and cut off all further marketing expenditures because you know your movie is that sh-t?
Anyway, I love her pantsuit. It's Stella McCartney. And there's a certain glow back in her face that was missing for a while. And I wonder if that has to do with the fact that there's been no word of any situation happening between her and Diddy for a couple months now.
Diddy, as previously mentioned, is in Cannes with Cassie. Needless to say, he and Cassie are clearly enjoying an "on" phase right now. Which leaves Cam out of the conversation.
Maybe Gwyneth got through to her?
I hope. But sometimes, you know, sometimes Cam does things for cock that defy dignity. And it's only an hour away. London to Nice to Cannes...
An excuse to party...
An excuse to see him...
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Excellent Android phone
So far so good. I definitely like this phone! The price tag was the number one reason that I got this phone. I would say it was a great deal compared to other phones with similar specs.The software runs smoothly and it is giving me everything I wanted.good for pocket, small.i recommend this phone.
Great phone, with a few issues
Let's get the ugly out of the way.
1. The passive android buttons at the bottom (home, back, search etc) don't like to stay lit when needed. Sure, you can stick your thumb over the sensor at the top, but this is fairly annoy to me.
2. Screen wash out in direct/indirect sunlight. If you are outside during the day or in a very brightly lit room; this has *major* wash out. Of course most if not all phones suffer from this to a degree, however, the Warp's level is probably unacceptable for most.
3. The earpiece volume is pretty weak. I'll be the first to admit, coming from years of iDen Moto phones, I enjoy *loud* earpieces. With that said, the earpiece is still a weaker than average no matter how you slice it. The external speaker ain't much better either, but is a little bit at least.
The good!
1. I've read/watched other reviews complaining about the camera and video. Holy heck; why??? IMO the camera and video on this this is fantastic. A selling point even. IDK what the these people expect or were used to; but I found it to be excellent.
2. That big 'ol screen sure is nice to cruise the interwebs on while on the john or laying in bed . . .
3. Signal, is ok, storage, speed etc are all decent. Slightly above average performance on the battery but nothing spectacular.
4. The price. Even with the issues (some of which may not even bother you like they did me) it's tough to beat the "bang for buck" ratio here.
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Nice Giant Phone
This is one nice big phone for Boost Mobile.
Decent build quality, nice big screen, fast response when launching apps and switching between screens.
Decent camera on board too.
If you have an older Boost phone then it is definitely trade-up time for you.
You will enjoy this baby for sure.
My Best Android
Best phone i have ever had
All pros,no cons.
Web surfing really snappy,5 megapixel with camera. Also,has a much higher end build and feel. Can't go wrong. Highly recommended.
ZTE Warp = JUNK
After 2 months, my earpiece on my Warp spontaneously quit working. I lived without it for a month and finally decided to do something about it. External speaker and BT worked fine.
So, I send it off (at my expense!) on the 8th of January and get it back today the 25 of January. That sux. 17 days door to door. Insult to injury, it came back in the exact same condition. Only difference is I burned thru 60 dollars in prepaid minutes on a replacement phone while my phone was in transit/repair.
So I called tonight to demand a new phone at this point. And they said, send it back and we will repair it. Of course I was screaming on the phone, because I wasnt about to spend another $60 on prepaid minutes, and wait another 17 days.
So at this point, I intend to complain to Boost and Radio Shack. I will also, vent on every droid forum I can find, and many other sites like epinions, ripoffreport etc. I will call them again tomorrow and give them one last chance to ship me a new phone. If they don't, I will buy another droid, not ZTE! And chalk up the experience to crappy cell phone company. ZTE will suffer the consequences of my dissatisfaction on every website I can think of.
This failing earpiece has not been unique to myself. It is an issue that many are facing. They probably don't want to face a recall or set a precedent by replacing my phone. Whatever.......I will make sure that countless consumers will never purchase ZTE again.
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ok guys i bought this phone based on the reviews here. the phone is ok. sound for me is ok, camera is ok. battery life is what i expected with a high tech phone. no what is not so ok, force closes certain apps. last night the phone shut down couldn't get it to turn on. have to send it back to zte for repairs. found out this was a known issue but it still is being sold by boost. So just because you are paying full price for a phone does not mean it is a good one.
I love this phone...
My girlfriend and I have had this phone since February, and we love it. We're new to the whole Android scene, so it is perfect for us. The only thing that I would have liked would have been a front facing camera. Other than that, I don't see us getting a different phone unless these kick the bucket...
Amazing Phone! Great Price!
I just traded my T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4g phone for the ZTE Warp from Boost Mobile. My budget is tight and I grew tired of playing the how bug is my bill this month guessing game. The only thing I regret is not doing this sooner. I can use the phone in my house. Call quality is amazing. Calls no longer sound like I'm underwater, if they connect at all. If HTC us supposed to be the best, then why is it I'm constantly downloading in 2g speeds? $500 phone? I think not. Boost's unlimited android plan for $55, which is less than half of what I paid monthly for T-mo. The LCD screen is amazing. Audio is loud, speakerphone is awesome, and I haven't dropped a call since the switch. Why didn't I do this sooner? Please listen people. Don't be fooled by the "big box" carriers thinking that you can only have the best service if you pay $150/month while locked in their never-ending contract (which will keep renewing if you change plans.) I finally freed myself from contract slavery. I'm freed, saving money and this phone is worth it. For $199, run, don't walk to your nearest Boost Mobile store and buy this phone. Don't let 3g speeds fool you. This phone is as fast if not faster than my Sensation, and it had dual processors. The ZTE Warp has one, but it works fast. It has more memory, too. ZTE phones are just now debuting in the U.S. but they have been around for years abroad. Do the research and make the switch.
Huge LCD screen
Decent battery
Apps galore
Fast speeds
Amazing call quality (no dropped calls)
Can't download banking app, but doesn't matter
That I didn't make the switch sooner!
People, don't sign another contract. Do your research and get this phone, post your comments. You'll thank me later when you receive your predictable and low bill. Goodbye expensive and unpredictable bill...hello savings!
Great phone!!
With so many changes with Tmobile,, I decided to leave them for this android cell. It's the best android cell on prepaid for the money.
If you want a high end android smartphone, a 2 year contract to boot. Go to the big boys. Boost has made a big play releasing the warp. Great price and at $55 a month,, why bother with the 2 year contract.
This is an impressive android cell phone on a prepaid no contract carrier. Big screen, great call/reception/sound. camera is good. I recommend this to all folks who live on a tight budget!!
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got my warp sequent dec,19,2012 all went well it got updated was still ok then jellybean4.1.2 then the problems started random shutting off no inet connection lagging freezing sms pic still say dwnloading 2wks search engine flashes missed calls not charging while its on charger dropped fone calls no notifications has been reset refreshed none if this worked now zte for repair or replace


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The following is an excerpt from THE OPEN: Golf's Oldest Major, a pictorial history of the championship that includes overview texts. To enter a free drawing for a copy of the hardcover book, email your name and address to firstname.lastname@example.com.
By Donald Steel
Special to ARMCHAIR GOLF
© 2009 R&A Championships Ltd. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
MOST GOLFERS' IDEA OF HEAVEN is an Open at St. Andrews. For the players, there is certainly nothing to compare with victory over the Old Course—Jack Nicklaus maintains that "if you want to be remembered, you have to win at St. Andrews."
There have been suggestions that every Open Championship should be held there so it is no surprise that it has housed more than any other venue. It is no surprise either that, of the three original courses used for The Open, it is the sole survivor. Recently, it has played host ever fifth year.
No course is more public than the Old in the sense that so much is visible of the start and finish from adjacent streets and buildings. The 18th green gives the feeling of being part of the town and, at the climax of an Open, is overlooked by thousands who have paid and a good few hundred who haven't. Necks are strained from many a window. In the playing sense, it is the course of double fairways, double greens, pot bunkers, and the Road Hole—the most infamous in the world, a combination that golf course architects regard as the blueprint of their art for all students to follow and revere. Not that everyone has stood in awe.
Harry Vardon claimed that the Old is "a good course, but its bunkers are badly placed," which may explain why none of his six Open victories took place there. George Duncan, on the other hand, remarked, "What I like about the Old Course, is that you play a very good shot and find yourself in a very bad place." Tiger Woods's reaction in 2000 was to avoid the bunkers altogether in all four rounds, a forerunner to victory by eight strokes that equaled St. Andrews' biggest winning margin by J.H. Taylor exactly a hundred years earlier.
Taylor and Woods share with Jack Nicklaus, James Braid and Bob Martin the honour of winning two Opens over the Old Course but two other memories stand out. St. Andrews marked the first and last appearances of Arnold Palmer and the victory in 1964 of Tony Lema, with Palmer's caddie on loan—one of the most remarkable of all.
Open Championships played at St. Andrews:
1873 / 1876 / 1879 / 1882 / 1885 / 1888 / 1891 / 1895 / 1900 / 1905 / 1910 / 1921 / 1927 / 1933 / 1939 / 1946 / 1955 / 1957 / 1960 / 1964 / 1970 / 1978 / 1984 / 1990 / 1995 / 2000 / 2005 / 2010


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ASHEVILLE, NC – It's one of the most treasured moments of your life. Make it more meaningful by choosing one of the most beautiful natural settings in America as your wedding site. And, make another choice-make it "green." Extend your celebration of love for each other to the natural world by reducing your wedding event's carbon footprint on the earth.
Located just outside Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 393, the North Carolina Arboretum is nestled in the Southern Appalachian region – one of the most botanically diverse areas in the world. With more than 65 acres of cultivated gardens and 10 miles of forested hiking and biking trails, the Arboretum shows how plants are important to our world. The Arboretum property and facilities offer excellent lessons in sustainability through its green architectural practices, sustainable garden areas, natural products, water conservation and recycling.
The Arboretum's Green Wedding Program offers elegantly designed green buildings and lush, sustainable landscapes as sites for ceremonies and receptions. Couples will follow guidelines for using organically grown and natural products as part of their wedding and pledge to a reduce consumable products as part of their activities.
Green weddings and receptions are offered Friday-Sunday evenings after 5 pm, April – October.
For more information about the Arboretum's Green Wedding Program, including fees and restrictions, call Cindy Blankenship at 828-665-2492, Ext. 216 or Angie Chandler, 828-665-2492, Ext. 217.


text: There is nothing pretty about despair. Martyr AD is back to show everyone just how brutal metal and hardcore can be when anger and frustration set in. Martyr AD is returning with their Victory Records debut, "On Earth as it is in Hell'. This is the sound of three years of discontent, dissatisfaction and corrosion of life and society around you. When things looked bleakest, Martyr AD survived. Not only have they bulldozed everything in their way, they have turned that experience into a record that takes the emptiness, greed, and deception of this world, and turns it into vitriolic mixture of aggression and rage, delivered with a ferocity sorely needed in the music scene today. With the release of "On Earth as it is in Hell', Martyr AD is creating a new chapter in an already extensive career. Joel and Tara were in the groundbreaking band Disembodied, recording several acclaimed records and terrifying their audience on tour. After the band dissolved, they formed Martyr AD in early 2000. With the release of their punishing debut full-length "The Human Condition in Twelve Fractions" in 2001, Martyr AD toured the continent relentlessly, sharing the stage with bands such as Poison the Well, Throwdown and the Haunted. Just as they were winning over fans with their punishing, ungodly mix of metal and hardcore, the band parted ways with two members, and the runaway train set to crush the masses was seemingly derailed. The metal and hardcore scenes were left to sift through a plethora of bands that replaced fury with conformity and empty self-absorption. The excitement generated by Martyr AD's extensive touring still boiled, and the seething hordes anticipated the band's return. Meanwhile, their friends in the influential hardcore band, Holding On decided to disband. As longtime friends, it seemed only natural that Karl and Andy join Martyr AD. The path to world domination was open once again. This is the new Martyr A.D. Still fast, still technical, and still annihilating, "On Earth as it is in Hell" is a testament to learning from the past, but founding a new road ahead. Beginning with the sound that made them famous, Martyr AD has taken that familiar sonic rage and melded it with a classic Bay Area thrash influence and Swedish melody, creating the sound of a new devastation."On Earth As It Is On Hell" was produced by Joel, and engineered by Todd Fitzgerald at Oarfin Studios in Minneapolis in December 2003. Martyr AD isn't picking up where they left off. They're taking a huge step forward and dead set on destroying what you thought you knew about them as a band and heavy metal and hardcore in general. Look for their Victory debut, 'On Earth as it is in Hell' in stores April 20, 2004 Consider yourself warned.


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Today Bungie and Microsoft drop two new Halo 2 maps on the masses of the Internets. The maps are titled Tombstone and Desolation, and are remakes of the classic maps Hang 'em High and Derelict. At $4 for the pack, this is a solid buy if you're still playing Halo 2 and have fond memories of those maps. Of course, Halo 2 doesn't know that there is such a thing as Xbox Live on the 360, so paying for the content is going to require a credit card.
…we can't use Xbox Live Marketplace—it obviously doesn't exist on the old Xbox. So this will be one of the last times you use a credit card proper to buy a map. In the Halo 2 game interface, you simply select the download option from the main interface, and it will show the new content there. This likely won't ever be available on a disc, like the last maps, so this is your only method for the moment. These maps could in theory be made free eventually, like last time, but the truth is that we'll have moved on to Halo 3 by then and it won't be a priority. So don't hold your breath.If you don't have a credit card, simply buy a $4 Visa gift card at a supermarket. Bam!
For simplicity's sake most Halo 2 players are going to drop the money for this content—without these two maps the new matchmaking playlists will simply tell you to buy the map if it rolls around. If one member of your crew buys the maps, odds are you will too, just to be able to play in all the playlists without interruption… a kind of peer-pressure to avoid bumps in play.
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I love the analogy of Bobby Flay's "Throwdown." It's perfect. Sometimes the hometown chef wins and sometimes the winner is Flay, the out-of-towner from New York. We'll soon find out whose recipes are the successful ones! Lucky you that you get to be there in person.
We all know that the Trop is my true home.
Epic battle going on tonight, and I do feel lucky that we are in this fight for the long haul this season. Should be more than a good time tonight with both a concert and fantastic baseball action.
Just got to get this heat index under 105 degrees and enjoy the 72 degrees of indoor baseball tonight.
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On a Joyce HR…Rays Win! Thuuuuuuugh Rays win!!
Amazing how people were second guessing bringing Joyce up before September, then he went on a RBI spree lately. 9 RBI in the last 10 days. I thought he just needed to rub the rust off, then he hit a Grand Slam in Minnesota. Add another 2-run and 3-run shots to another Grand Slam, and the kid is dealing aces right now.
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Last night was the one pitching match-up that had me really worried because both pitchers have a tendency to go out there and throw B P at time instead of a good game. But it was a great contest,and was decided on which pitcher blinked the hardest.
Last night, it was Phil Hughes.
Going to be a fun weekend. Not just because of the great crowd, but because of the excitement and anticipation in the air. And possibly getting the American League East lead back is a good thing too….
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You had me excited to watch this series reading your post. Contratulations on drawing the first blood!
Go Rays!


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Controversial sports doctor Anthony Galea admitted Monday to treating Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez but denied giving the star human growth hormone, saying the HGH he was caught with while crossing the border was for himself -- not A-Rod.
Galea, who also treated athletes including scandal-plagued golfer Tiger Woods, told the AP the amount of HGH he was toting was negligible and was only going to be used in his own body.
"I only brought enough for her to do two injections into me because I was away for two nights," Galea said.
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"They made it look like I had 100 vials. I had one little vial and two doses were for me and you think that someone along the line would ask 'Well how much is there?'"
The Canadian doctor admitted he had helped A-Rod rehab from a hip injury a year ago, but vehemently denied he had injected any steroids into the Yankee.
"He had a damaged hip. Inflamed. It was damaged," he said. "He needed anti-inflammatories for his hip. I was basically helping in his rehab."
Galea told the AP he chose to take HGH himself because it can improve the quality of life for people over 40.
He also alleged his case had been hyped up in the media because he was treating star American athletes -- even though he hails from Canada.
"There's reasons people put legs on it. Obama's trying to bring in a health care system like ours and the private sector is trying to say it's a lousy system," he said. "It doesn't look good if the icons of sports are coming up to a Canadian health care system."
The doctor, 51, is facing drug charges in Canada pertaining to the drug Actovegin, which isn't approved for sale there.
He was arrested in October in Toronto.


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Former New York mobster John A. Gotti says he was stabbed during a dispute in a CVS pharmacy parking lot on Long Island Sunday night, according to a law enforcement source.
"Junior" Gotti, the 49-year-old son of notorious Gambino crime family boss John Gotti, walked into a hospital with a stab wound in his abdomen after the dispute in Syosset at about 9:30 p.m., prosecutors said.
He was listed in stable condition.
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No arrests have been made, and a police investigation is ongoing, according to authorities.
Gotti's attorney did not immediately return a telephone message seeking an update on his client's condition.
Gotti pleaded guilty in 1999 to racketeering charges and spent more than six years in prison. After his release, he was tried four times in five years, the last one in 2009 for racketeering. Each trial ended in a hung jury.
Gotti led the Gambino crime family for much of the 1990s while his father was in prison. Federal prosecutors say the father of six was inducted into the Gambino crime family in the late 1980s and made a captain in 1990. Two years later, his father was sent to jail for life, and allegedly gave him the reins of the family.
He said he left organized crime in 1999.
The elder Gotti died while incarcerated in 2002.


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[1]Knoxville, Tn – Tennessee basketball coach Donnie Tyndall announced Wednesday that graduate transfer Ian Chiles has signed an institutional aid agreement to transfer to UT and play for the Volunteers next season.
A 6-1, 200-pound guard from Louisville, Ky., Chiles recently graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). He plans to enroll at UT this summer and take graduate-level courses. He will have one year of eligibility.
As a junior last season, Chiles led IUPUI in scoring (15.8 ppg; third in the Summit League) and minutes played (33.1 mpg) while also averaging 3.2 rebounds. He started 22 of the 25 games in which he appeared, shooting .419 from the field and .314 from 3-point range.
"Ian brings a strong, physical and experienced lead guard to our team," Tyndall said. "He's a guy who can create for himself off the dribble and also get to the paint and make his teammates better as a playmaker.
"With his experience at the Division I level, he'll have an opportunity to come in and provide leadership from Day One."
In 61 career games played at the Division I level, Chiles has scored in double figures 41 times, and he has scored at least 20 points 10 times. He scored a career-high 28 points vs. Evansville Nov. 12, 2013.
Chiles was a prep standout at Ballard High School in Louisville (same high school that produced Tennessee and NBA legend Allan Houston) and attended Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Ill., as a freshman in 2010-11.
He then transferred to IUPUI, where he made the five-man Summit League All-Newcomer Team as a sophomore in 2011-12.
Chiles was a preseason All-Summit League selection prior to the 2012-13 campaign, but an injury forced him to redshirt that season. He returned to action in time to average a team-best 15.5 point per game during IUPUI's exhibition trip to Italy in the summer of 2013.
His older sister, India Chiles, was an All-American outfielder for the Tennessee softball program, lettering from 2004-07. India Chiles also earned Academic All-America distinction during her time as a Lady Vol.
Ian's older brother, Adam Chiles, lettered in basketball as a guard at Murray State from 2002-05. Adam was a three-year teammate of current Tennessee assistant coach Chris Shumate at Murray State.
Other recent graduate transfers to enjoy one season of hardwood success at Tennessee include John Fields (2011) and Antonio Barton (2014).
Tennessee's 2014 signing class is now six student-athletes deep: Chiles, Devon Baulkman, Willie Carmichael, Jabari McGhee, Detrick Mostella and Kevin Punter.
For the most up-to-date information about the Tennessee basketball program, visit UTsports.com/basketball and follow @Vol_Hoops on Twitter and Instagram.


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Highlights: Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl
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Directions: I-90 Exit #43; N on Coeur d'Alene River Rd 2 mi; R (E) on Old River Rd (this loops back W over Coeur d'Alene River Rd and crosses river); N on Old River Rd 4 mi; at stop, R on FR 209 to re-cross river; 0.1 mi farther to stop sign; R (S) onto Coeur d'Alene River Rd to finish loop. Near Enaville, park at bike trailhead and walk west along trail.
Description: Look for White-crowned and Fox Sparrows, Tundra Swan, Varied Thrush, Yellow Warbler, Warbling Vireo, Willow Flycatcher, Western Wood-Pewee, and Bullock's Oriole. Brushy slopes yield MacGillivray's and Orange-crowned Warblers, Western Tanager, and Chipping Sparrow. Western Flycatcher and Northern Rough-winged Swallow nest on rock faces. In winter, chickadees, nuthatches, kinglets, and often Downy Woodpecker or Brown Creeper. Common Merganser and Belted Kingfisher year-round.
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OU812prod needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 24 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
I am looking for a 'funky' logo designed around the title of the company OU812 for my production and casting company. I want something fun, diverse and unique.
OU812 Productions
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Bold colors no pastels
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Something that pops.
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OU812 Productions provides low cost and alternative production ideas as well as casting services for a variety of projects in the Los Angeles Area.
I am looking for a logo to reflect the fun and diversity of this company. At OU812, i do alittle bit of everything and I am looking for a logo that reflects that ambition.
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From nerdcore rappers to dork-folk acoustic acts, we run down the top 10 geek-rock artists recording today.
According to some of the less savory corners of the Internet, today's date is synonymous with certain mind-altering substances that make it easier to appreciate unconventional music. While we here at Geekend do not condone these implied activities -- the universe is crazy and wonderful enough without actively impairing your faculties -- we can recommend some geek-worthy music to enhance your daily experience.
Thus, we present the top 10 nerd-rock artists recording today.10. John Anealio BIO: The official guitar teacher of Wired's GeekDad nerd-instructional empire, he gives away more awesomely geektastic music than most wannabe nerdcore artists and trumped up filk-fest sellouts ever dream of even writing. He's the underground folk-rock balladeer of the geek era. (Disclosure: John's a friend and fellow podcaster.) STYLE: James Taylor as teleporter-fused with the blog of Wil Wheaton. WHERE YOU (MAYBE) HEARD HIM: "The GeekDad Podcast Theme Song" SIGNATURE TRACK: "I Should Be Writing" 9. Ookla the Mok BIO: The ultimate incarnation of sci-fi convention filkdom, this deceptively goofball ensemble offers a surprising range of musical styles and talents -- which they use to convert every idle argument you've overheard in a comic book shop into a catchy two-minute burst of audio pop. STYLE: Coffee shop acoustic rock meets Kevin Smith's PG-rated id. WHERE YOU (MAYBE) HEARD THEM: Dr. Demento's Basement Tapes #7 Compilation SIGNATURE TRACK: "My Secret Identity" 8. Kirby Krackle BIO: A couple of guys who actually know the nickname for a signature style of illustrating comic book energy blasts -- but who also want to be mainstream alt-rockers. Apparently, the Seattle music scene is broad and deep enough to have its own geek subset. STYLE: Fountains of Wayne as produced by The Simpsons' Comic Book Guy. WHERE YOU (MAYBE) HEARD THEM: Rock Band (the game) SIGNATURE TRACK: "Up, Up, Down, Down" 7. MC Chris BIO: The in-house rap artist for Williams Street Studios, which produces Cartoon Network's Adult Swim animation lineup. When he's not cutting gangsta-geek rhymes, he's a scriptwriter for those bizarre nerd-centric cartoons you're sure are aimed explicitly at college stoners. STYLE: The Beastie Boys gene-spliced with Patton Oswalt. WHERE YOU (MAYBE) HEARD HIM: Aqua Teen Hunger Force, where he was the artist behind MC Pee Pants SIGNATURE TRACK: "Fett's Vette" 6. Marian Call BIO: She's the classically trained Stanford vocal major who made the mistake of listening to the director's commentaries on a Firefly DVD box set. No, seriously. She now makes a living as a serious indie recording artist treating geek culture with respect. STYLE: Ingrid Michaelson if she was raised by Joss Whedon. WHERE YOU (MAYBE) HEARD HER: The 49>50 Tour, which took Call to every U.S. state (and then some) SIGNATURE TRACK: "I'll Still Be a Geek After Nobody Thinks It's Chic" Find out which geek rock artists I rank five through one.


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'Korba' from Spiffy Spools. Part of our 'Agra' collection of dupioni silks, this 100% pure silk has a delightful sheen, a nubby texture and brilliant color. Available in more than 50 colors, the collection features a cornucopia of rich hues and delicious texture to fire the imagination (and indulgence) of any homemaker.
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May 2, 2014 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) named Cal Poly's Robert E. Kennedy Library as a recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award. As part of the celebration, the campus community is invited to join University President Jeffrey Armstrong, ACRL President Trevor Dawes, VP of US Sales of YBP John Elliott and University Librarian Anna Gold for the presentation of the award. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by April 8: bit.ly/acrl-rsvp
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Andy Goldstein, VP of HydraDx, knows the necessity of a rapid, low-cost prototyping and is working with RapidMade to produce a second generation prototype for investors. Prototypes represent intellectual property and demonstrate proof of concept, which are required to give investors a better idea of the technology.
Nitin Mayande, co-founder of Tellagence, gave a live demonstration of their product that predicts the flow of information in social media networks. It focuses on the strength of relationships and pinpoints the people that will carry your message. The technology stemmed from Nitin's PhD work at PSU, and his advisors were present to see his work transformed into a valuable service to large companies.
Mobile devices are increasingly important as Karin McKercher of Indie Vinos and Josh Blank of OpenSesame know very well. Both companies bridge the gap between communities and consumers with mobile apps. Indie Vinos connects independent wineries with wine lovers, and OpenSesame makes elearning more accessible to businesses.
The Accelerator connects the worlds of research, technology and entrepreneurship. The Showcase highlights those connections and forges new ones.


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Scammers' New Target: Your Cell Phone
Scams have been prevalent in emails but now they're branching out to cellphones, offering everything from free prizes to cheap mortgages if users simply click on a site. MarketWatch's Christopher Noble reports. (Photo: Getty Images)
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ESPN's Buster Olney recently said this about Derek Lowe, on Bill Simmons' podcast: "It seems like he's made an evolution as a person, as he's gone along, as he's gotten older, he's made different choices." Uh?
Here's the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves starting pitcher Derek Lowe was allegedly racing another driver down Peachtree Road in Buckhead when he was stopped and charged with driving under the influence, a Georgia State Patrol spokesman told the AJC late Friday morning.
Lowe, who was driving a 2011 Porsche Panamera, was also charged with reckless driving along with driving under the influence and making an improper lane change.
Wright said Lowe was pulled over around 10 p.m. Thursday on Peachtree Road at Rumson Road. The trooper "detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage" and gave Lowe a field sobriety test, Wright said. Lowe refused to take a breathalyzer test, he said.
"He's kind of like a Red Sox version of David Wells," Olney also told Simmons. Now that's the ticket!
Braves pitcher Derek Lowe arrested for DUI, racing [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]


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Utopia Computers necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 233 diseños de 81 diseñadores freelance.
Our Computer company has been running for over 15 years and is looking to re-brand itself with a modern stylish logo.
Utopia Computers
We are looking for a new logo. Having launched a new online store we would like something that would bring our current branding up to date. Our local customers know us well and we have built solid brand name in the area.
We want to advertise nationwide and are looking for something that is instantly recognisable and sticks to our current corporate colours of black and yellow. The logo needs to be scalable so we can use it our outdoor signs etc.. We currently use a bold U for our logo (see website http://www.utopiacomputers.co.uk for example). We like the idea of having an icon in the logo that can be recognised separately from the brand name. e.g. Nvidia logo. (see http://www.nvidia.com)
We have been running for over 15 years and supply all kinds of computer hardware and services including new laptops and network installations. We are a friendly company putting the emphasis on good customer service. We liked the name Utopia as it gave connotations of a perfect world.
We also use the tag line "Digital Perfection" and would like it to be implemented nicely into the logo.
- Our corporate colours: Black & Yellow
- We want to use the logo on company stationary, business cards, vans, outdoor signs so it needs to be scalable.
- Instantly recognizable
- Ideally, the logo should also be easily readable in greyscale (for customer receipts & invoices).
- Our tag line (Digital Perfection) to fit into the design well and not to look out of place.
- Anything resembling tools (eg. spanners etc.) since we don't want to be seen as only focusing on repairs.
- Over sized graphics.
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