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Paul and Joleen Huntington announce the marriage of their daughter Carisa to Ryan Wade Mann, son of Wade and Sherese Mann, on Nov. 16.
A reception will be held in their honor that evening at the Museum of the San Rafael from 6-8 p.m.
Carisa and Ryan are both 1998 graduates of Emery High and plan to make their home in Orangeville.
Ronda Cozad and Jerry Hickam have chosen to be married Nov. 16 in Clawson.
An open house will be held that evening for all family and friends from 5-7 p.m. in the Clawson Town Hall.
The couple will reside in Ferron.
Robert and Karen Spigarelli announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Melissa to Michael Prichard, son of Debra and the late Norman Prichard.
A reception will be held in their honor at the Greenwell Inn Nov. 16 following the ceremony which is at 4 p.m.
Melissa is currently employed at Castle Heights Elementary and Mike is self-employed. The couple plan to make their home in Price.


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"Grandma Eva"
HUNTINGTON- Eva Aleen Westover Conover, age 96, died peacefully in Sandy, Aug. 16, 2005. She was born in Huntington, Nov. 2, 1908, to George and Alice Westover. She married Harry Conver of Ferron, May 18, 1933, in the Manti Temple.
Eva led a full life of activity and service to her family, community, county, church and state. She graduated from the University of Utah and began her teaching career in Ferron, teaching grades 1-12.
Eva loved learning and was continually studying and writing, publishing many short stories in the Salt Lake Tribune, her family's histories, and several books. She also wrote and directed many community and school plays.
She was a leader throughout her life, instrumental in developing and beautifying Ferron City parks and cemetery, in getting the telephone into Emery County, obtaining electric power for Ferron Canyon, organizing many social and service groups.
She was active in the Democratic party serving as Democratic Chairwoman and serving two terms in the State Legislature working hard to secure the power plants in Castle Dale and Huntington.
Eva and her husband were fortunate to travel to Egypt, representing the Farmers and World Affairs Good Will Exchange Program. She was listed in Who's Who of America, was chairman of Emery County's Cancer Society and started the Castle Valley Historical Society, serving as the charter president.
Eva was active in the LDS Church, serving in many positions, including Gospel Doctrine instructor, Relief Society teacher for 30 years and Stake Gleaner Leader.
She is survived by her three children Carolyn (Jack) Lewis, George (Florence) Conover, Linda (Gordon) Staker, 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and sister Roxie Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters Zena Westover, Caroline Bott, Lina Walker and brother Elden Westover.
Funeral services will be held Sat., Aug. 20, 2005, at 1 p.m. in the Ferron, Millsite Ward, LDS Chapel, 200 North State Street. A viewing will be Friday evening from 7-9:00 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary, 710 North Center Street, Castle Dale, and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Ferron Cemetery.
HELPER - Abel Martinez Jr., age 81, passed away Aug. 15, 2005 at Castleview Hospital in Price.
Born June 29, 1924 in Tioga, Colo., to Abel and Rebecca Martinez. Married Lillian Ann Kvaternick Aug. 29, 1952 in Raton, N.M.
Member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and Helper Lions Club. Served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Asiatic Pacific.
Resident of Carbon County since 1940, where he graduated from Carbon College and Utah State University in 1966.
He was a former employee of Royal Coal and later taught school at Price Elementary where he retired in 1986.
"The King" enjoyed fishing, visiting with family, watching Notre Dame football and playing cards with his family and friends.
Survived by wife, Lillian Martinez, Helper; two sons and two daughters, Michael (Anna) Martinez, Spring Glen; Rose Mary (Mark) Liddiard, Mark (Kelly) Martinez, both of Price; Annette Sadler, Helper; sisters, Jennie Olguin, Denver, Colo.; Mollie Solano, Pueblo, Colo.; brother, Joe "Moose" Martinez, Mesquite, Nev.; eight grandchildren, Eric, Lacey, Adam, Nathan, Nick, Stephen, Jennee, Katee; and great-granddaughter, Reeannen. Preceded in death by parents; infant daughter, Linda; and brothers, Lido and Benny.
Funeral Mass Thurs., Aug. 18, 10 a.m., at St., Anthony Catholic Church. Vigil service was Wednesday evening in Helper. Family will be at St. Anthony's Thursday one hour prior to services. Committal service, Mountain View Cemetery, Helper. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 5 South Main, Helper.
WELLINGTON- Gwynneth Harrison Williams Castagna, age 73, passed away Aug. 20, 2005 at the Castle Country Care Center in Price.
She was born Dec. 9, 1931 in Wallasey, Birkenhead, England to Rees Owen and Elsie Alexandra McCormick Williams.
Married Charles C. Castagna on Jan. 14, 1953 in Birkenhead, England; and they later renewed their vows on May 12, 1997. He passed away on June 20, 1997.
"Gwen" loved crafts, cooking, yard sales, caring for her family and spending time with her great-granddaughter Danyelle Hutson. She especially loved her special granddaughter Nathina Castagna who was at her side from the time she became ill until the angels came to take her home.
Survived by two sons and two daughters; Charles (Deona) Castagna, Price; Gwen (James) Abney, Techachapi, Calif., Candy Castagna, Palm Springs, Calif., Jason Castagna, Salt Lake City; sister-in-law, Leann Castagna, Helper; two brothers and one sister, Arthur Williams, New Zealand; Winnie Williams, Kenny Williams, both of England; 16 loving grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, husband and son, Mike Castagna.
Funeral Service, Wed., Aug. 24 at 10 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Tuesday evening from 7-8 p.m. and Wednesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Price City Cemetery.
PRICE - Dennis Lavern Blanton Sr., age 52, passed away Aug. 17, 2005 at his home in Price.
He was born Aug. 21, 1952 in Scottsbluff, Neb., to Elmo and Beverly Loveland Blanton. Married Marie Escoubat Jan. 8, 1972 in Price.
He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and being with his family. Dennis enjoyed working and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
He worked in various coal mines in the area for 30 years and was on the mine rescue teams.
Dennis enjoyed coaching Little League for many years. He will be dearly missed by his family and a community of friends.
Survived by wife, Marie Blanton; six sons, Dennis Jr. (Melissa), Rickie (Natalie), all of Price; Timmy (Hilary), Kenilworth; Danny (Patricia), David, Bowdy, all of Price; mother, Beverly (Paul) Smith, Hanna, Wyo.; father, Elmo Blanton, Douglas, Wyo.; brother, Doug (Pam) Rawlins, Wyo.; and sister, Dema (Flip) Greenfield, Eagle, Colo. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Preceded in death by brother, Daniel Blanton.
Funeral service Sat., Aug. 20, 11 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Friday evening, 7-9 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment, Cliffview Cemetery, Price.
Gary Edward Van Wagoner, 68, passed away Aug. 20, 2005. He was born Oct. 19, 1936 in Wellington to Afton and Rubelle Thompson Van Wagoner. As the fifth child of a family of ten, he learned at an early age the meaning of hard work.
At the age of 17, he joined the Air Force and served for eight years, during which time he met and married Mary June Whitt, Aug. 19, 1956. She passed away four years later.
He married Diane Russell on Nov. 5, 1966 and they made their home in Salt Lake City for a time, after which they moved to Cleveland, where Gary had been raised.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and simply sitting around the breakfast table, giving advice and counsel to his family and many friends that stopped by each day. Gary was a jack-of-all-trades and there was not a thing on this world he could not fix.
Gary is survived by his wife Diane of Cleveland and children; Dan of Castle Dale, Terry of Ogden, Jerry and Gary of Salt Lake and Tammy and Steve Lyons of West Jordan, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also survived by brothers David, Dan, Dale and Greg and sisters Lorraine, Helen and Judy. Preceded in death by brother Ronald and sister Virginia.
Gary leaves behind an inspiration of wisdom, honesty, friendship and caring to all those whose lives he touched.
At his request, private services will be held under the direction of Fausett Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Primary Children's Hospital or the Utah Downs Syndrome Association.

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BEIJING – After a great performance in round robin play, Annie Martin of Sherbrooke, Que., and Marie-Andrée Lessard of Ville LaSalle, Que., were upset in the first round of the playoffs at the $300,000 Grand Slam event on the FIVB beach volleyball World Tour circuit.
Martin and Lessard lost to 24th seeds Cristine Santanna and Andrezza Martins das Chagas of Georgia 21-13, 21-17. In the previous two days the 15th seeded Canadians has posted a 2-1 record in the round robin to finish second in their pool. With the win the Georgians head to the round of 16.
Next on the schedule for Martin and Lessard are the world championships which start Tuesday in Rome.
They are joined by Heather Bansley and Liz Maloney, both of Toronto, in women's play while the Canadian entry on the men's side is Christian Redmann of Toronto and Ben Saxton of Calgary.
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How to make French Macarons
46 comments:
namm... these look delicious!ReplyDelete
Delicious! They don't look as hard a I thought they would be to make. Thanks for posting :) NHG xReplyDelete
Yum yum yum, they look truly delicious! And you are so well dressed for the occasion - I love your cardigan!ReplyDelete
These look so yummy! I should try this. I've never had macarons before! Definitely look worthy of the time.ReplyDelete
These look so yummy! I should try this. I've never had macarons before! Definitely look worthy of the time.ReplyDelete
Rachel said you must make some when we do dinner for totes!ReplyDelete
Ohhhhh, this is awesome! I thought they would be way harder to make, and yours look so pro! I'll have to try this, thanks so much for posting :)ReplyDelete
This was an amazing day! Lets do it again sometime :)ReplyDelete
Wow, I'm so impressed! Definitely trying this myself xReplyDelete
Okay so just blend the egg whites and chuck the yolks? These look amaaaazing.ReplyDelete
I love cooking and baking and do it quite often. However, I've always been so terrified to do attempt making macarons. You make it look so simple and they look soooo delicious. I think I might just brave trying your recipe :)ReplyDelete
These look delectable! I will definitely try this out soon, for an upcoming tea party. Thanks so much. :)ReplyDelete
Wow how fab! I buy macaroons occasionally from the Parisian shop LaDuree but they are so expensive - will definitely make my own next time!ReplyDelete
Oh wow those look fantastic! I tried making them before, and it was not a pretty as that!! You're an excellent baker! :)ReplyDelete
I've never had one before! I can imagine that they would be a bit of a challenge to perfect...ReplyDelete
i LOVE making macarons! these look absolutely gorgeous!!ReplyDelete
You make them look so easy to make!!!ReplyDelete
They look yummy!ReplyDelete
I always wanted to make some ♥
Wow I never knew they were so simple to make! I am loving your new recipe posts.ReplyDelete
loving the color of your nails! and those macarons looks super yum :DReplyDelete
wish i was there to try your macarons!! nomnomnom.. they look so delish!ReplyDelete
I LOVE macarons. So delish! But for some reason, mine never turn out any good. I will have to try again.ReplyDelete
yuuumsss. those look like perfection. thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Oh-my-God! (Sorry)ReplyDelete
These look so good! They're just perfect!
Well done!
One may find it helpful to add 2 extra steps to the process:ReplyDelete
1. aging the egg whites over night in a bowl covered with a towel to get rid of extra humidity.
2. "macaronnage" bis: use a pastry scrapper to press down a dozen times the already mixed batter to release extra air trapped in it, prior to pipping out. Check this video about this key step:
I so want to make these! Where you inspired by the masterchef finale? Yum.ReplyDelete
@Nicola YES i was! I had always wanted to make them but that was the final decider!ReplyDelete
Thanks for your comment on my blog.ReplyDelete
I moved to Auckland a year ago after many years in Wellington. I miss Welly :(
They turned out so well! I've tried making them twice and on both occasions they were a major fail. I think it had something to do with it being summer and humidity affecting the mixture. Am keen to try it now that the weather has cooled down though! Third time's a charm, right?ReplyDelete
looks delish. <3ReplyDelete
thank you so much for posting this!ReplyDelete
I will try it out as soon as possible!
Oh I have always wanted to make macarons!! Brill post, yours look great :) xReplyDelete
oh wow i have to try this.ReplyDelete
- Alexandra Nicole MorrisseyMay 19, 2011 at 11:48 AM
this looks so much more simple then online ones. THANKS FOR POSTING!ReplyDelete
This looks awesome! I think I will try thisReplyDelete
Macarons are awesome :) Im currently living in Berlin so i can buy them everywhere, lucky me!ReplyDelete
Thankyou, I really want to try making some using your recipe now! :)ReplyDelete
yammi! I want to eat them :DReplyDelete
need to try them out...
my friends and i made these this weekend because i saw this post! thanks so much! i love macarons. and now i think i'll make them more because they are so pretty and yummy :)ReplyDelete
LOL it was melissa in the photos from 'from me to you' not Amanda.ReplyDelete
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I love, love, love macarons - THANK YOU for this!! Your macarons look divine! xxReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 7, 2012 at 4:20 PM
Just a quick question :)ReplyDelete
When do you add the jam?
I am going to try make these this weekend for Mothers Day, when i googled "how to make macaroons" your blog came up and you make it look so easy. Thanks :)
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I just made these this weekend, I realised how easy they were when I found this post and had a crack. They are amazing <3ReplyDelete


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Kansas City Royals 2010 Positional Review: Right Field
This is the latest post in this series reviewing the Kansas City Royals offensively, position by position. You can go back and read the posts on catcher (including a series preview), first base, second base, third base, shortstop, left field and center field.
First, as usual, we'll take a look at the players who got the lion's share of playing time in right field, and how they hit when they played the position.
Prior to his injury, David Dejesus was having a great year at the plate. He was getting on base at a high clip, but not hitting for a ton of power. He was a valuable offensive and defensive asset. Mitch Maier filled in well when his number was called as well. He was roughly an average offensive right fielder and from what I saw he was a good fielder taboot. Willie Bloomquist was Willie Bloomquist, subbing in whenever and wherever he was needed and held his own in the amount of time he was given. Jose Guillen was surviving his final, very expensive season with the Royals in 2010. Finally, the Royals realized he no longer had the range to play in the outfield regularly and he only got 21 games at the position.
The first thing that jumps out at me is that the American League right fielders are a pretty good hitting group. A wOBA of .344 would be good for 7th place among left fielders, but it's 11th for right fielders. That seems to be a drastic difference. The Royals right fielders as a unit were in the lower half of offensive production in the American League, but they were pretty close to being average. Slugging was a concern, particularly for a corner outfield spot. Usually, teams like to get some pop from right and left field.
After looking at all of the different fielding positions now, it is clear that the outfield is clearly an area for improvement. Center field and right field both were below average offensive positions for the Royals in 2010 and were mostly manned by players who likely don't have a long future with the team. With that in mind, obtaining an upgrade at one or both positions in free agency is likely a quick way to improve the team. In fact, that's exactly what Dayton Moore did at the winter meetings, by acquiring both Jeff Francouer and Melky Cabrera.
Francouer, however is actually an offensive downgrade from what the Royals did in 2010. His career wOBA is .314 which would only have been better than the Athletics as a team last year. It seems pretty likely that Francouer will get the bulk of the playing time in right field in 2011, and while he may be a decent glove, he is an offensive downgrade.
Melky Cabrera will likely be put in center field, but he wasn't signed when I wrote that review so I'll just comment on him here. Offensively, center field was very anemic for the Royals in 2010, so nearly any player would be an upgrade at that spot. The Royals signed Melky Cabrera to fill that role in 2011 and if he is better, it's marginal. In 2010 the Royals center fielders put up a .211 wOBA and Cabrera's career wOBA is .312. Cabrera has been inconsistent though, putting up wOBAs in excess of .330 twice (2006, 2009) and sub .300 twice (2010, 2008). If Cabrera is closer to the .330 than the .300 mark, then he could be a real upgrade offensively at center field in 2011.
The outfield is one of the weaker positions in the Royals minor league system, particularly impact corner outfield bats. The closest to Major League ready is likely David Lough, who could make a September call up or might make the team sooner if there is an injury or other moves.


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Presidenti Camera e Senato: Silvio Berlusconi: "M5S mi ricorda scientology" (FOTO)
"E' una setta che mi ricorda molto Scientology e che non dovrebbe nemmeno essere ammessa nell'ambito dei partiti democratici per le regole che ha o che non ha". Così Silvio Berlusconi, al suo arrivo al Senato, risponde alle domande dei cronisti sul MoVimento 5 Stelle. Per il Cavaliere la protesta grillina "per certi versi è valida, ma senza nessuna prospettiva di soluzioni. E' soltanto una preoccupazione per la democrazia del paese".
According to the church's own website, famed actor John Travolta became a Scientologist in 1975, after he was given L. Ron Hubbard's "Dianetics" while filming the movie "The Devil's Rain" in Mexico. The church has quoted the actor as saying, "As a Scientologist, I have the technology to handle life's problems and I have used this to help others in life as well. I would say that Scientology put me into the big time."
Today, Tom Cruise is reported to be one of the top level members of the Church of Scientology, but he was first introduced to the religion by his first wife, Mimi Rogers, in 1990. The actor has become the most recognizable face of the organization and has said that he overcame dyslexia though its teaching. Cruise remained relatively quiet about his religious beliefs until he began openly criticizing psychiatry in 2004 and lashed out at Brooke Shields for taking the drug Paxil to deal with her postpartum depression in 2004. When the actor suddenly became the posterboy for the group, he also dumped his publicist of 14 years, Pat Kingsley, and hired his sister, a fellow Scientologist. In 2008, the church produced a promotional video featuring a lengthy interview with the actor, discussing what being a Scientologist meant to him.
Actress Kirstie Alley was raised Methodist, but is now a practicing member of the Church of Scientology. The church's website quotes the actress as saying, "To tell you the honest-to-God truth: without Scientology, I would be dead. So, I can personally highly recommend it."
Actor and DJ Danny Masterson was raised as a Scientologist, and is quoted on the church's website, saying: "I have to say that one of the most important things Scientology has given me is the ability to keep my integrity together. I understand how people can get into unethical situations, and Scientology has always helped me keep my head clear and be in present time. I have been able to see situations for what they are."
Actor Giovanni Ribisi (and his sister Marissa, who is married to fellow Scientologist Beck) were raised as Scientologists. He's quoted on the church's website as saying: "There is a certain aspect of Scientology that helped me stay on my own path in creating life as a new game."
Actress Kelly Preston married fellow Scientologist John Travolta in 1991 and today, they're viewed as one of the organization's power couples and biggest champions. The church's website quotes the actress as saying, "There is a way to handle every part of life with Scientology, and a way to exist that is far beyond any dream that you could ever dream. All of my dreams keep becoming realities and that's very exciting!"
Actress Juliette Lewis became a Scientologist in the 1990s and credits the church's rehab program Narconon with helping get clean. She's quoted on its website as saying: "I am no longer stuck in the bottomless pit of despair and apathy. Having achieved the state of Clear is the single most important thing that I've done for myself. It has allowed me to experience life in a way I only imagined."
Nancy Cartwright is the woman behind Bart Simpson's voice, and she follows the Scientologist practices. She's quoted by the church as saying: "Before Scientology I had one dream of making a living, doing voice-overs for animation. After I became a Scientologist my abilities expanded so far and above what I originally dreamed for myself that I've amazed even myself at my enormous increase of abilities."
Actor Christopher Masterson was raised as a Scientologist along with his brother, actor Danny Masterson.
In 2009, it was reported that Peaches Geldof started taking an interest in Scientology. "I've been [a Scientologist] for a while now," she told the Daily Mail. "'It's like, I was confused about what path to go through and I feel like I needed a spiritual path. I felt I was lacking something when I didn't have a faith. In the end, all it's about is making yourself a better person."
Actor Jason Lee is a Scientologist and obsessed with the religion -- according to his ex-wife Carmen Llywelyn -- who in 2010 blamed the end of their marriage on his alleged obsession.
Sonny Bono was raised Catholic, but later began taking Scientology classes, as did his wife Mary Bono.
At one time "Arrested Development" actor Jeffrey Tambor took Scientology courses, but took the time to dispel reports he belonged to the church. "I took some Scientology classes at one time, studied Scientology for a while, but no more. I have nothing against it, but I am no longer a Scientologist," he said in 2007.
Musician Beck Hansen was raised as a Scientologist and married actress Marissa Ribisi, who is also a member of the church. In 2005, the singer defended the organization's beliefs and practices, telling reporters: "There's whole aspects (of Scientology) that you probably don't see. They have the success rate of getting hardcore addicts off drugs, 90-something percent maybe. "If it's something that helps you in your life it's a positive thing, so all I have to say is that you can't really make a judgement on something unless you know something about it first-hand."
TV news personality Greta Van Susteren is a Scientologist.
Actress Laura Prepon began dating her "That '70s Show" co-star's brother, Christopher Masterson and converted to Scientology. When asked by Women's Health if it was hard being a Scientologist because of so much controversy that surrounds the religion, she said: "Anyone who knows me is just like, "Wow, if Laura is a Scientologist, then there has to be something to this." When I hear something negative, I don't get defensive. I know what's true for me and what works for me.
"Mad Men" star Elisabeth Moss is a Scientologist but has spoken out about she isn't OK with the church's rampant homophobia. "One of the most important things I take from my church is the idea of personal freedom and our rights as human beings, and that includes the right to date a man or a woman. Personal freedom is a very important concept in my religion, and I translate that to sexual orientation. If we're all supposed to have the right to the life that we want to lead, then that should apply to the gay community. There isn't really any dogma or scripture, yes or no, right or wrong on that particular subject in my church. It's more open to personal interpretation, and that's my interpretation," she told The Advocate in March 2012.
Actress Jenna Elfman was raised Catholic, but was introduced to Scientology by her now-husband Bodhi and joined the church after they married in 1995. The church's website quotes Elfman as saying: "In other philosophies, my questions would get answered to some degree, but then I would have a follow-up question and there would be no answer. The logic would dead-end. In Scientology you can find answers for anything you could ever think to ask. These are not pushed off on you as, 'This is the answer, you have to believe in it.' In Scientology you discover for yourself what is true for you."
Actress Erika Christensen was raised as a Scientologist and was home-schooled by her parents before attending Delphi Academy, a private school that uses the Study Tech educational methodology created by L. Ron Hubbard. The actress has been open about her belief in Scientology and credits it with her success. In 2004 she told the New York Daily News: "Scientology helps me in acting to focus on communication.You can also develop and awareness of yourself."
Actress Catherine Bell was raised Catholic, but is now a Scientologist. In 2006 she took part in a Scientology music video called "United," which promoted human rights with a rap song, and also featured Isaac Hayes, Erika Christensen, Jenna Elfman, and Lynsey Bartilson.
Actress Lynsey Bartilson was raised a Scientologist and writes on her own website: "Ever since I was old enough to read and write I've been a fully practicing Scientologist. I'm an actress, so I always need to be totally alive and communicating. It's a wonderful feeling to know that I naturally have both of these with me always."
Actress Bijou Phillips is the daughter of John Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas, and married to fellow Scientologist Danny Masterson. In 2009, the actress went on a bit of a rant in an interview with Paper magazine, defending the religion's belief in shunning psychiatry: "My grandparents didn't take any pills, and they were fine. Just buck up and get over it. Stop being such a f--king pansy," she said.
Actress and talk-show host Leah Remini was a big proponent of the Church of Scientology. She was quoted on the church's website, saying: "Scientology has been my road out. There is nothing about my life that I feel apathetic or unhappy about. Scientology gives you hope and the certainty that you can improve any condition. This, to me, is priceless." UPDATE: Remini reportedly quit Scientology in July 2013, after being subjected to "years of 'interrogations' and 'thought modifications.'"
Lisa Marie Presley, former wife of Michael Jackson and only daughter of Elvis, was a Scientlogist like her mother Pricilla Presley. In the past, there have been reports Lisa Marie had become disillusioned with the church and cut ties with it, but the organization's website still lists her as one of their biggest successes. UPDATE: Presley has indeed left the church of Scientology and told USA Today "I got bad advice. I was insulated with no grip on reality. They were taking my soul, my money, my everything."
Correction: This list of celebrity Scientologists previously included Linda Blair based on information from other sources. Ms. Blair has notified us that she is not, nor has she ever been, a Scientologist. We regret the error.


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The 2013 Three Rivers Film Festival, presented by Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Dollar Bank, runs November 8 – 23. Celebrating 32 years, it is the oldest and largest film festival in the region. This year sees a substantial expansion of films with an added venue. The 2013 Film Festival presents approximately 80 films – independent American cinema, sneak peeks, new documentaries, restored classics, a competitive shorts program, critically-acclaimed international films, a sidebar of Polish films, and new this year: a microcinema component. There are visiting filmmakers, informal discussions, live music events and more. The venues are the Harris Theater, the Melwood Screening Room, the Regent Square Theater and Waterworks Cinemas.
Monday's Films:
- Braddock, America, at 7 p.m. -- Regent Square Theater
- Lasting, at 8 p.m. -- Melwood Screening Room
- The Last Time I Saw Macao, at 9:15 p.m. -- Regent Square Theater


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Nothing fancy or gourmet today, just a humble, delicious tofu salad wrap. I found this recipe for Tofu Sandwich Spread years ago on allrecipes.com, and return to it when I need something quick, easy, and filling for packed lunches.
Like Soy Surprise or Lentil Loaf, Tofu Sandwich Spread is one of those recipe titles that frighten omnivores. Stop squirming, tofu-phobes: extra-firm bean curd is no bouncier than a hard-boiled egg, and I'll bet you'd eat an egg salad sandwich. Thanks to celery, green onion, mayo, and lemon juice, this tastes like the expensive vegetarian chicken salad I used to buy at Little Lad's and Whole Foods (maybe it tastes like real chicken salad, too, but I couldn't tell you).
This basic recipe lends itself to experimentation. I like to double the celery and green onion, and use vegenaise, gluten-free soy sauce, and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Black olives make a good addition, as do shredded carrots, dijon mustard, and curry powder. I'll bet you can come up with all kinds of ways to help tofu salad sandwiches get the respect they deserve.


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Skip to comments.Friendly flushing: Water-efficient toilets help make sustainable homes
Posted on 12/06/2012 7:20:37 PM PST by ExxonPatrolUs
Commode, can, the Oval Office, and the Super Bowl. Throne, pot, loo, John. The royal flush.
The toilet, in its illustrious career, has earned a variety of affectionate nicknames. But variety extends well beyond just puns when talking about those porcelain perches: Eco- friendly options, from low-flow to entirely waterless toilets, are an important part of bringing water sustainability into homes. Toilet flushes account for about 30 percent of in-home water usage, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Toilets consume more water in American homes than any other individual type of appliance, such as showers, dishwashers, and washing machines.
And with climate change, drought and demand straining fresh water resources, methods of decreasing water consumption are increasingly important to environmentalists and policy-makers. Its easy to think that we have this enormous indispensable water supply, that we do have about 20 percent of the world's supply of surface fresh water right here at the Great Lakes, said Nancy Tuchman, an aquatic ecology researcher and director of the Institute of Urban Environmental Sustainability at Loyal University.
"We have the biggest supply on the continent, but it doesnt mean that its going to be there forever and especially with global climate change and all this evaporation and little precipitation that could build the water back up. So we need to conserve. Studies show that Great Lakes water levels are dropping toward record lows.
Toilet Alternatives
One radical toilet-based solution takes water out of the equation altogether. A so-called dry toilet can begin as little more than a bucket filled with a layer of a carbon-rich material such as dry leaves, sawdust or newspaper. For five bucks, or if I find a bucket and have some carbon material, I can actually build out a solution really fast, said Nancy Klehm, who founded a Chicago-based eco-solutions company, Social Ecologies, in 2010. It takes hardly any capital; it just takes some ingenuity and knowing what to do with it.
After a visit to the dry toilet, users cover their wastes with a new layer of carbon- rich material. Once the bucket is full, the contents can be dumped out and composted.
Klehm organized a dry toilet trial-run for a group of 22 Chicagoans from 2008 to 2010, and she continues to work with dry toilets and composting today. For the aptly dubbed "Humble Pile" program, she collected waste from participants for a three- month period, and then composted it with more carbon-rich material for two years. People were really surprised by how much they liked dry toilets, she said. Participants in the aptly dubbed Humble Pile program liked the fact that the toilets were quiet and mobile, and that the toilets could be designed ergonomically. Most of all, they were pleasantly surprised that the toilets didnt smell.
It's important that anyone considering a dry toilet understand how to handle the waste. "People can generally compost anywhere at anytime," Klehm said. "They just need to do it well so not to present a nuisance or attract animals."
When dealing with the dry toilet waste rather than food or landscape waste, it is important to kill pathogens from the human body by composting at high temperature created by heat-generating microbes. "Composting human waste should not be taken on unless someone is a very skilled composter," Klehm said. When done correctly, though, microbial digestion should naturally turn waste to soil and the process should be odor-free.
After the two year "Humble Pile" composting period that Klehm took on for the participants, she returned the compost to its original owners, which she said grew participants appreciation for dry toilets even more. They were really excited that they were building soil," she said. Its a larger issue than just how much water were using, explained sustainable water expert Wendy Pabich, who holds a Ph.D. in environmental engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. When you buy a dry compost toilet, thats all about recycling the nutrients and carbon in our waste, rather than sending them to rivers where the organic and nutrient load drive putrefaction algal groves, fish kills and ecosystem changes.
Dry toilets probably arent for everybody. The yuk factor is definitely there, but that reaction is largely a cultural bias, Pabich said. She added that commercially produced dry toilets have eliminated many of the un- pleasantries consumers might expect. But there are many other, more conventional toilet options for people looking to lessen their lavatorys environmental impact.
If every American home were to swap out old toilets for new, water efficiency- certified toilets, the EPA estimates that it would collectively save 640 billion gallons of water every year equivalent to two weeks flow over Niagara Falls.
Toilets from before 1980 can use up to 7 gallons of water per flush, but federal regulations require that new toilets use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush. Simply by replacing old toilets, people can dramatically reduce their water consumption. And new dual-flush toilets (with one setting for wet wastes and one for solids] or low-flow toilets), marked with an EPA WaterSense label, are certified to use at least 20 percent less water than that national baseline.
A water-efficient home
In her recent book, Taking on Water, Pabich shared her personal experience renovating her entire home to be more water-efficient. The process involved installing meters on every water-consuming element of the house, analyzing the results, and devising ways to minimize water consumption. She chose the low-flow toilets, for instance.
Improving water sustainability at home need not be so involved for everyone, though. I dont think people need to go through all the effort I went through, nor to the level of analysis and understanding, Pabich said. Instead, they can focus on a few core changes that Pablich shared in the form of a Water Cheat Sheet when she spoke at Chicago Ideas Week in October.
Some changes are a matter of updating home hardware. Pabich switched out her hold toilets and self-installed low-flow alternatives. Its not very hard, and its not very expensive, she said. Toilets, though, are only a piece of the puzzle. The cheat sheet prescribes other improvements such as water-efficient washing machines and dishwashers.
Other conservation measures
requires behavioral changes, though. From eating less meat (livestock consume an enormous amount of water) to turning off the shower while lathering, small adjustments in daily routines add up. Turn off the sink while you brush your teeth, and dont run your dishwasher until its full. One thing thats become really clear to me is the impact of our aggregate decision- making, Pabich said. If each one of us does something to reduce our direct water use or our larger water footprint, by eating less meat or replacing our toilets, the collective impact is significant.
The big picture: water pricing
Though individual choices have major impacts on water conservation, achieving long-term sustainability will require top-down policy changes too.
There are clearly some major structural problems, Pabich said. Water is entirely underpriced, and the second that price signal is corrected I think things will dramatically change.
Bill Christiansen, program planner for the Chicago-based Alliance for Water Efficiency, agreed. Here in Chicago, the water rates are very reasonable, so thats probably not going to be a motivator for lots of people.
The city of Chicago will charge $2.89 per 1,000 gallons of water beginning Jan. 1, 2013, up from $2.51 this year. The rate is scheduled to increase again for 2014 and 2015 in increments of 15 percent. Sewer rates will be at 92 percent of water bills for 2013, but will hit 100 percent in 2015. I think the public will be most interested in water efficiency when the need is more urgent, Christiansen said.
People such as Klehm and Pabich promote water-efficiency initiatives, but it will take a concerted effort of people to achieve all the necessary changes.
It requires another level of involvement in your home, Klehm said. So your home is not just this passive space that you retreat into at the end of the night with your carryout Chinese food and pop in a Netflix movie.
You have to watch the flows of all the different things that are coming into and out of your house. And there arent a lot of people who want to have that level of engagement in their homes.
We have one that has a rather long pipe run with just enough drop to pass code.. in 1958...
The 1.6 GPF plugged all the time. If not the toilet it's self it would clog in the pipe.
I acquired a new 5 gpf toilet (it pays to know people in the business. it was collecting dust in the back of the shop)
But now when you flush that thing, water pressure in the house (I have a private well) drops, lights dim as the pump tries to keep up and doors to the bathroom rattle. It's been there a little over a month. Haven't needed the plunger or the snake since.
"After a visit to the dry toilet, users cover their wastes with a new layer of carbon- rich material. Once the bucket is full, the contents can be dumped out and composted. "
Yeah, just throw it out a window like in the middle ages.
ever see a 5 gallon pail? you have seen a dry toilet.
The Romans had the clean water and sanitation thing right. Europe has played with the idea but... I'm not sure they really understand it.
My inlaws live in the mountains.. They have no utilities. They have a fresh water spring.
I won't name the location or even the state because they still go out to a out house and s%^t in a hole.
probably illegal now.
I love these kinds of threads. They illustrate the absolute insanity of the libtard goobermint butt smoochers.
I have two 1.6 gallon toilets and one 3 gallon. You guessed it - after my morning "Hallelujah!" in one of the tiny water toilets it requires two flushes to send it on the way to the septic. The 3 gallon toilet requires one flush every time. Do the math.
I have a 525 ft. deep well that never runs dry. Why should I care about water conservation?
I held out getting a low flow toilet when we re-modeled one of our two bath rooms. I worried about frquent log jams (as usually happens with low flow crappers) But the spousal unit taked me into it for design reasons.
A compromised was reached. My plumber installed one that some how "collects" pressure from the incoming water line. When you flush, it sounds like firing a torepedo from a Los Angeles class nuclear attack sub.
I some times have visions of the workers at the local water treatment plant yelling "INCOMING!!!" when I launch my morning projectile.
You just flush 6 times, you'll end up useing more water than a normal toilet.
You just flush 6 times, you'll end up useing more water than a normal toilet.
I dont think privies are illegal. Had one over forty years ago at my first house. I liked it. The problem with privies is that most people forgot that privies-users had in house comodes and slopjugs in the old days. So no one ran out where it was night or when they were sick. Instead they used the comode and cleaned them out and walked it to the privie in the am.
A clean airy privy that is well limed and moved annually is a goood think. I think peple used to plant daylilies over the old privy site which gave them the vulgar name of Sh**house Roses in some parts of the country.
I am a wealth of useless information.
wait till that rubber bladder in that toilet pops and blows the lid of the thing.
It might take a while but you'll get your "I told ya so!" moment.
Last time we where out there their only complaint is they have been moving that old s#$t house around so long they forgot what is virgin land and what is not.
I wonder if a civilian can get ahold of one of those industrial Walmart toilets, those things can suck the sh!t right out of you.
Anyone who is flushing more than once, needs a newer toilet, it took a while for the manufacturers to catch up with the laws.
You must be doing something to your 60 years old toilet to make it a 3 gallon flusher, because those used to be 5.5 to 7 gallon flushers.
The 3.5 toilets from the 1980s were pretty bad also.
Once the states started passing laws regulating toilets the manufacturers asked the feds to make national standards.
I dont know when federal involvement started but in the sixties toilets had already gone to 5.5 gallons from 7 gallons and that was followed by 3.5 gallons in the 80s, then the 1.6 in 1994.
I read elsewhere that people would plant honeysuckle around a privy to make it smell nice, or hollyhocks to help hide it.
After the great Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989, the Cypress Structure of the Nimitz Freeway (I-80, East SF Bay, Oakland, CA) had to be demolished and rerouted. Along with the reconstruction plans there was an obligatory archaeological study of West Oakland and the houses that would be affected by the construction. This study included an in-depth look at material culture of California in the late 19th - early 20th century (Oakland was founded in 1852) and many, many artifacts were found where outhouses had been located, since they were used as trash heaps.
The repeated flushes might be more than just the toilet that is the cause. Old plumbing system (like the one in my house) are not designed to handle taking a trud from the toilet to the septic tank with just 1.6 gallons.
our old 1.6 flush toilet would normally block the pipe to the septic because the small amount of water would leave things behind.
With the new (old) 5 gallon toilet there is again enough water to carry it all down.
Composting toilets are allowable here now (weren't in '85) but they can't be dry. They are required by law to use water. They also have to be certified to comply with "all laws, rules and regulations." I assume that means "all" county, state and feral "laws, rules and regulations."
You eco-nuts can't have big government and freedom of choice particularly low impact technologies. Suck it up, cupcakes, you wanted Big Brother so now you have to file a $100 Environmental Impact Statement every time you wipe your sorry tree hugging butts with your one square of government approved toilet paper.
> I dont know why having a toilet that needs to be flushed 3 or 4 times helps the environment ... but if you say so ...
Exactly. It always takes 2 or more flushes to get the bowl "clean" again...lol. Used to only take one. I wonder if they have figured out that the old ones were more efficient yet? lol
Sorry, the '60s-'80s toilets are 3.0 gal, not 3.5 (not sure if there are different regulations then for different places, but that is the parents' volume). Thus is it less to flush once old than to flush 2x in the modern requirement.
It must be unique to your house, because when constructed properly, the plumbing is the same whether it goes to the city, or to the septic.
When I run into a toilet that is adjusted properly yet has a weak flush, then I just tell the people that it needs to be replaced with a better flushing model.
Forty years ago people would demineralize their toilets with acid, to help restore the original flush.
It has only been a little over thirty years so ... no, they haven't figured out the math yet.
I remember honeysuckle. I had an archeologist acquaintance who specialized in 17TH and 18th century and she spent most of her time in old privies. I found a certain satisfaction it that.
Last time we where out there their only complaint is they have been moving that old s#$t house around so long they forgot what is virgin land and what is not.
I think that is why the oldtimes planted the daylilies to mark the old spots.
They'll put sensors in the toilet to measure the size of the feces, and tax
us by the pound.
Reminds me of the time our CO on USS Nimitz screamed over the voicetube to the bridge to get the Chief Engineer to his cabin. Seems the pressure reducer failed and 150 psi firemain hit his john when he flushed. Broken porcelain and bits of brown trout everywhere.
Reminds me of the time our CO on USS Nimitz screamed over the voicetube to the bridge to get the Chief Engineer to his cabin. Seems the pressure reducer failed and 150 psi firemain hit his john when he flushed. Broken porcelain and bits of brown trout everywhere.
My tank holds 4 gallons. It is a low-flow installed in '85. It has no mineral buildup after 27 years. It has fairly new guts that work perfectly. It takes at least 2 flushes to do the job and has since day one. The only design that would change the equation is one that used more water.
Theyll put sensors in the toilet to measure the size of the feces, and tax us by the pound.
For Pete's sake, shush!
They dont need anymore ideas!
In the old designs it takes lots of water to get a lot of waste down.
The better new toilets can handle a lot of solid waste because of the bowl design and how the water enters the bowl. Toilets are rated as to how much solid waste they can handle and when I needed to change out my old 5 gallon toilet becaue the tank cracked, I researched the low flows and got one that flushes better than the old one using 1/3 the water.
You should say such terrible things on a public forum!
You might give them ideas!!!!
We just remodeled our baths in San Diego. The low flow toilets we installed work fine..first time, but they now have larger flush valves. Same amount..faster flush.
We also installed a on demand hot water circulating pump..we push a button and it circulates the hot water to get hot before you turn it on. These things have cut our water bill by 30%. The pump cost $200 and I installed it myself under the sink.
The actual cost of the water may be underpriced, but all the other freaking charges they put on my bill that have nothing to do with my actual, personal water use, are overpriced.
about 20-25 % of my water bill is actual water use cost. The rest are service charges, storm water charges, sewer charges - stuff I have no ability to reduce by using less water. My local water people have no current plans as to how to reduce those charges for me.
I don't know where you are getting your data, because as a service plumber and plumbing contractor, I was around when the 3.5 gallon flushers were introduced, and I'm calling that about 1980.
It took until the late 1960s to make the complete switch over from 7 gallons to 5.5 gallons in manufacturing.
"can begin as little more than a bucket filled with a layer of a carbon-rich material such as dry leaves, sawdust or newspaper."
Somehow, I just can't picture my late father heading for his throne with the Sunday papers under one arm and a bucket full of leaves in the other.
I mean seriously, wouldn't it be even simpler to just go behind a tree in the back yard?
Venting solutions have changed since then so I was going to retrofit when the tank went out a few years ago. No plumber would install one because we're at 7,600 feet and no manufacturer will stand by an on-demand at this altitude. That was disappointing.
Yep, even though you have to stand there with a plunger and the phone number of the plumber on speed dial.
Our benighted municipality charges for water and then doubles it by charging for waste water sewage. I run a tropical fish store and have complained that I do not discharge nearly as much water as I consume. The response: Doesn't matter. The sewer charge is merely a way to double the cost of water use. At least they are honest about their deception.
Composting will not necessarily destroy STD's, prions, cancers, or other human ills.
This woman is suggesting that we put ourselves at risk for various epidemics, for the sake of Mother Gaia.
Sorry Mother, I can't do that.
I'm on well and septic, so there is no reason for me to conserve water simply to use less.
Married with children was one of the all-time satirical shows. I don't think it will ever be beaten.
I would tell my customer the simple fact, they need a new toilet.
You got one of those low flow toilets during the period that they were 3.5 gallons, and many of them were lousy, they went through the same process as with the 1.6 gallon flushers (from junk to OK).
At first the manufacturers just used less water with the old designs and bowls, they did that with the early 3.5 gallon water savers and then these 1.6 gallon water savers, but the problems have been worked out now, do some research and you can find great toilets to replace that faulty one of yours.
Personally, I use old 1.6 gallon toilets that I have removed from customer's house because they were weak models (but attractive, one Kohler, one American Standard), and they work fine for me but I do keep a plunger close if they need a bump. If they were an issue, I would go buy a new Toto, or whichever brand is a good one currently.
Any reason those couldn't be retrofitted to handle larger flushes to get rid of their problems?
Ah, I had to look that one up.
From this I understand that this was the only modification to your home's original plans. Am I correct?
It is best just to buy a decent toilet.
Look at post 82, he likes his new toilets.
Yes, that was the only thing the county building department didn't approve of in my blueprints. I used to build houses and I've never seen a professional architect's plans that didn't have loads of red penned corrections on them. I also had my plans approved in exactly 7 days. I felt pretty good about my first set of drawings. No computers with CAD software either.
Nice job on your house!
Thank you! Thank you very much. I built it for my mother and she has told me often that she loves it. (only I know its flaws lol) I still feel pretty good about it. It was a high point in my life in several ways.
"I am a wealth of useless information."
I found it interesting:)
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ARLINGTON — From home plate at Rangers Ballpark, the field still seems immaculate almost a month after the Texas Rangers' season ended. The grass is etched in a meticulous crisscross pattern. And a stadium full of empty seats makes for an eyeful of dark green.
But turn around, and you'll get a different picture of what the off-season looks like at the ballpark: piles of wood, mesh fencing, men in neon vests and hard hats.
The Rangers are renovating their stadium for the third consecutive off-season. This time, most of the upgrades will be behind home plate. Among the improvements are a refurbished private club, an additional row of luxury seats, and a more open view of the field at the home plate entrance.
The team revealed specifics of the $12 million improvement project Tuesday. Officials say it's the third installment in a master plan that could call for two more rounds of upgrades.
The private club behind home plate, formerly known as the Cuervo Club, will be revamped and renamed the Capital One Club. A dining area will sit in the middle, with seating on either side. The expansion will add 1,000 square feet to the club, making room for nearly 30 more permanent seats.
Rob Matwick, executive vice president of ballpark operations, said he hoped the design would improve visibility for club patrons and give the place a more spacious feel.
"Between the bar and the entrance, it really ate up the prime space in the middle," Matwick said. With the improvements, "it becomes a much more functional space year-round."
The Rangers are adding a third row of "Home Plate Seats," wide, cushioned seats that come with extra leg room and complimentary food at games. The 52 seats will go in front of the two rows that were added for the 2009 season.
The home plate entrance gets a face-lift, too. Construction crews will renovate the entrance to the Capital One Club and Section 126, so fans can better see the playing field as they come in.
Other improvements include widening the dugouts by about 3 feet, adding and renovating concession stands, and opening a merchandise store.
In 2011, the Rangers invested in improved audio and video systems at the park. Last year, the team spent $12 million on a two-story sports bar, a new children's play area, and a center field club.
Construction began last week on the improvements. Team officials promise that work will be finished by opening day, April 5. When the project is finished, the Rangers will have spent more than $35 million on improvements in the past three off-seasons.


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Interesting enough this episode borrowed one of the ideas I had about a rogue samurai being brought back with Edo Tensei. While the episode itself wasn't terribly interesting although it was cool seeing the Akatsuki.
The setup for the next episode does add something it does look like this is what Sasori referenced about when he was talking to grandma Chiyo. when they fought back then she mentioned her 10 puppets once overtook a castle and Sasori said his 100 puppets once conquered a country.
Looks like we will see that battle and that Samurai guy will face off against Sasori I bet.
Upcoming episodes:
310 "The Fallen Castle" "Rakujō" (落城) - April 25, 2013
311 "Prologue of Road to Ninja" - May 2, 2013
312 "The Old Man and the Dragon's Eye" "Rōjin to Ryū no Me" (老人と龍の目) - May 9, 2013


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Finish the song Enty ( and clear my name):
Matthew and Sandra sitting ina tree
First cones love then cones marriage
Then comes Matthew in a baby carriage
(Us 9 yr olds could be so mean.)
Why does Aaron Paul always have his mouth open in photos? No shade. It looks like a fine orifice and all but…is there a reason?ReplyCancel
P: RiRi
M: SI broad triple threat
B: Alba & Friends triple threatReplyCancel
Keanu can #getitReplyCancel
And Matthew is just like "Dude, that squirrel was so special. and now it's gone. It's gone man. Life is so unfair dude. Now now don't be sad Keanu! Well get through this little buddy."
And Sad Keanu remains sad.
(Ps I am so watching Speed tonight for that glorious sexual tension)ReplyCancel
High HI^^^ 🙂
So is Sandy a man stealer or something since Camilla and Blake apparently ban their husbands from her?ReplyCancel
@Kristin-I was about to say the same thing, he's always making the same face. But I likeee
SI bitches better get to stepping, I got dibs on Reedus.
I love Keanu, especially when it's obvious he has showered.ReplyCancel
RUN, PAUL AARON, RUN! You thought drugs were bad?! RUN!
Hugh's expression cracks me up.ReplyCancel
Erm, Aaron Paul.
I had Larry David syndrome…ReplyCancel
@krystie.. i think sandy HEAVILY pressed matty and ryry to be sperm donors so she could have bio babies and that is maybe the awkwardnessReplyCancel
But Sandy's new beau, Captain America himself wasn't there (*sniff).ReplyCancel
Homeboy always high
Jason Segel looks GREAT!!! I will trade you a Joe MangeMange for one a him, wooo! Actually,The Texas TRex also looks amazing,and I don't usually think so. Yay!ReplyCancel
I so would with Norman Reedus. I'm not even a fan of the walking dead. But I have a soft spot in my heart for drunk hot messes.ReplyCancel
I don't get Norman or Aaron.ReplyCancel
i dont get an aaron paul, but i DO get a mark wahlberg. yumReplyCancel
Matthew, Keanu and Hugh… I'll take any of her leftovers. Lucky Girl….ReplyCancel
Nick Andopolis (Jason Segel) looks amazing. I will always love him and his huge drum kitReplyCancel
I think it's because she is so damn likeable. She can steal your man and she didn't even know it!ReplyCancel


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Credits: Mangastream
page 1. the masked man repeats his declaration that soul socie1y will be destroyed in five days.
page 2-3. he masked man boast that yamamoto should be able to figure out who they are and turn to leave.
page 4-6. yamamoto calls for them to wait and releases a massive firestorm.
page 7. yamamoto's attendant wakes up and says he has an important message to explain about the masked men and bankais.
page 8 – 9. ivan furiolisly wonders why ichigo's bankai won't disappear.
page 10-11. ivan escapes through a shadow.
page 12-13. a spread of the masked men's hideout.
page 14. the main masked man takes his mask off.
page 15. ivan arrives, and the two begin arguing.
page 16. their leader cuts the main man's arm off to make them stop.
page 17. the leader, a man with long black hair, says he hates war, and wants to hear their report for the sake of peace.


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Festival highlights the high hopes of local entrepreneurs
April 26, 2013
With the faint smell of burning marijuana in the air, Matt Roth of Windsor talked with enthusiasm about the budding small business he hopes to get off the ground.
Roth was one of several people touting their talents and business ideas to a crowd of about 40 at the 4/20 Jam Music and Culture Festival, hosted outside of the Nature's Herbs and Wellness Center, 522 27th St. in Garden City.
The young entrepreneur is helping create a marijuana dispensary touring company named Touring High Country, and he said he sees plenty of green in the business' future — and not just from the controversial plant.
"We've talked to hundreds of dispensaries around Colorado," Roth said. "We plan on driving a short bus of people to take tours of grow houses, dispensaries and glass galleries."
The tour, which Roth said would cost about $100 per person, isn't a particularly original idea — there are hundreds of similar tours in California — but it is a potentially profitable one. The biggest problem, Roth said, is the opposition the group faces from groups or individuals opposed to marijuana itself.
"We're trying to put together a legitimate business," he said. "We want to do this the right way. We want to try to profit from something that we believe can help people."
Roth is joined in his high hopes for a pot-based business by John Barnes, a local artist. Barnes and others craft items out of glass, which he said he usually makes for friends. He also dabbles in tattooing, sculpting and pottery, and he said he hopes to get a small business going.
"I've done artwork all of my life, but I've only been doing this for about two years," he said. "It's really fun."
The festival itself, which has been around for a couple years, has gained notoriety in the wake of the passage of Amendment 64 in November, which legalized the recreational use marijuana in the state of Colorado.
Despite opposition from some local governments, Roth summarized the sentiments of the event's attendees.
"Look, my dad's a Republican. We know what other generations think about this issue," he said. "But marijuana is something that's in our future."
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5.21.11 Don't miss Sab The Artist at Soundset 2011!
Musab "Sab The Artist" Saad's music career began as a hip hop artist named Beyond in his hometown Minneapolis, MN.
Buy your Soundset Festival tickets now online through TicketWeb or walk up through Fifth Element in Minneapolis!
An original member of the Headshots crew he went on to co-found Indie Hip Hop label Rhymesayers Entertainment and released the labels' first album Beyond Comparison. Sab is a member of Dynospectrum which includes Slug and Ant of Atmosphere, I Self Devine of the Micranots and Mr. Gene Poole. The Dynospectrum's self titled album is revered by fans and critics alike. His solo catalog includes the vinyl EP Actin' Rich, "The BE-sides" tape, Respect The Life, Slicks Box and his most recent release Sab The Artist EP which has garnered rave reviews.
2010 was engulfed by Sab The Artist as he took fans on a voyage of endless beats and lyrical proficiency unheard of in the last decade. He stirred up a commotion while traveling the country on the "Rigamarole" Tour with Hiero label mate Pep Love in March and "The Awful Truth" Tour with Rhymesayers compatriot Abstract Rude in June, July & August, offering a 17 installment "Leak Series" and releasing the "Sab The Artist EP" .Throughout, Sab has been working towards the release of a new album "HGH" (Heaven, Girls, Hell) with Ultra Chorus – Jeffrey Lorentzen and Chris Heidman (Sukpatch) – of Minneapolis, MN, creating a unique fusion of Hip Hop, Pop, R&B, and Electronic sounds. Sab recently returned from "The Family Tour" with Rhymesayers artists Atmosphere, Blueprint, Grieves, and DJ Abilities! Whet your appetite for "HGH" with the "Sab The Artist EP", available now via iTunes and Bandcam.
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America's Wildest Roads: Rocks and Roadkill
Rocks and Roadkill highlights 10 of the most nail-biting drives in the United States. We face truckers' nightmares, take hard-core off-road adventures and go on the hunt for roadkill.
Route 9 in the North Georgia mountains
Route 9 in the North Georgia mountainsRoute 9 in the North Georgia mountains, is one of the most famous roads in US history. It is known as Thunder Road. Local David Sosebee loves to relive the glory days of bootleggers transporting moonshine in their Fords. 960 1280
Cadillac Ranch (Interstate 40 - Amarillo, TX)
Cadillac Ranch (Interstate 40 - Amarillo, TX)Created in 1974 by a group of artists called the Ant Farm, this graffiti-splattered homage to Cadillacs represents the car's evolution from 1949 to 1963. Travelers along Interstate 40, near Amarillo, TX, can see Cadillac Ranch from the road. 960 1280
Cabazon Dinosaurs (Interstate 10 - Cabazon, CA)
Cabazon Dinosaurs (Interstate 10 - Cabazon, CA)Don't be surprised to see a life-size Tyrannosaurus rex perched alongside the road while driving on Interstate 10 in Cabazon, CA. Visitors can climb to the top of the dinosaur for a close-up view of its teeth. Make a pit stop to pick up souvenirs at the museum shop, located inside Ms. Dinny, a 150-ton Apatosaurus, considered the largest concrete dino in the world. 960 1280
General Sherman Tree (Generals Highway - Sequoia National Park, CA)
General Sherman Tree (Generals Highway - Sequoia National Park, CA)James Wolverton, a naturalist who served among General William Tecumseh Sherman's troops, named this sequoia tree after the Civil War general in 1879. According to the US Department of the Interior, it is the largest tree by volume, standing 275 feet and 52,000 cubic feet. Nature lovers can appreciate the beauty of this tree by taking Generals Highway, located off US Highways 180 and 198 in southeastern California. 960 1280
Randy's Donuts (805 W Manchester Blvd. - Inglewood, CA)
Randy's Donuts (805 W Manchester Blvd. - Inglewood, CA)Visitors should add this roadside attraction to their travel plans. In Inglewood, CA, near the Los Angeles International Airport, stands the famous Randy's Donuts. The donut-shaped façade of this landmark building is just as popular as the tasty pastries made inside this 24-hour bakery. Located on the corner of West Manchester Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard near Interstate 405, the giant donut -- built in 1953 -- has been featured in videos and movies like 2012, Iron Man 2 and Get Shorty. 960 1280
The Catsup Bottle (800 South Morrison Ave - Collinsville, IL)
The Catsup Bottle (800 South Morrison Ave - Collinsville, IL)The world's largest bottle of ketchup remains in Collinsville, IL, even after the bottlers of Brooks Rich & Tangy Ketchup left town in the 1970s. This 170-foot-tall water tower was built in 1949 for the G.S. Suppiger ketchup-bottling plant, the bottlers of Brooks. The bottle reads "catsup" after the original Brooks bottle. Plan your road trip in July and attend the annual Catsup Bottle Festival, featuring a hot-dog-eating contest, ketchup tasting and crowning of Little Princess Tomato and Sir Catsup. 960 1280
Lenny, The Chocolate Moose (419 US Highway 1 - Scarborough, ME)
Lenny, The Chocolate Moose (419 US Highway 1 - Scarborough, ME)Meet Lenny, the world's only life-size moose made of 1,700 pounds of creamy milk chocolate. Located in Scarborough, ME, Lenny draws tourists to Len Libby Candies, a store that sells handcrafted chocolate and ice cream just south of Portland. 960 1280
Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox (300 Bemidji Ave - Bemidji, MN)
Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox (300 Bemidji Ave - Bemidji, MN)Eastman Kodak recognized lumberjack Paul Bunyan, along with his trusty sidekick Babe the Blue Ox, as the 2nd most photographed icons in the nation. These oversized, mythical characters stand high above the shore of Lake Bemidji, near the Tourist Information Center in Bemidji, MN. Road trippers can also see other versions of the colossal statues in Bangor, ME; Portland, OR, and Klamath, CA. 960 1280
Jolly Green Giant (Interstate 90 - Blue Earth, MN)
Jolly Green Giant (Interstate 90 - Blue Earth, MN)This 55-foot-tall Jolly Green Giant is a must-see if you're planning a road trip from Minneapolis to Iowa. Visit the town of Blue Earth, MN, to see this roadside attraction, built in 1978 to commemorate the completion of nearby Interstate 90. The vegetable company gave the town permission to use its symbol as long as the townspeople provided 100% of the funds to build it. 960 1280
Carhenge (Highway 87 - Alliance, NE)
Carhenge (Highway 87 - Alliance, NE)Just north of Alliance, NE, on Highway 87, road trippers should keep an eye out for Carhenge. In 1987, artist Jim Reinders created this replica of the UK's Stonehenge using 38 automobiles placed in a circle measuring approximately 96 feet in diameter. Additional, smaller sculptures have been created at the site, known as the Car Art Reserve. 960 1280
World's Largest Ball of Stamps (Flanagan Boulevard - Boys Town, NE)
World's Largest Ball of Stamps (Flanagan Boulevard - Boys Town, NE)See the world's largest ball of stamps on Flanagan Boulevard in Boys Town, NE. The Boys Town Stamp Collecting Club started collecting stamps in 1953 to create this oversized sphere that today measures 32 inches in diameter, weighs 600 pounds and contains almost 5 million canceled stamps. The Ball reached its current size in 1955, and was featured in the syndicated newspaper column, "Ripley's Believe It Or Not." 960 1280
Lucy the Elephant (9200 Atlantic Ave - Margate, NJ)
Lucy the Elephant (9200 Atlantic Ave - Margate, NJ)In Margate, NJ, locals and visitors can climb a spiral staircase into the howdah, or bed, atop Lucy the Elephant. From this perch, it's possible to see views of Margate, NJ, the Atlantic City skyline and Atlantic Ocean. This 130-year-old, 65-foot pachyderm -- located along the beach in Josephine Herron Park -- has on-site, outdoor picnic tables, so pack a lunch. 960 1280
World's Largest Pistachio Nut (7320 US Hwy 54-70 - Alamogordo, NM)
World's Largest Pistachio Nut (7320 US Hwy 54-70 - Alamogordo, NM)One of the more recently built roadside attractions is the World's Largest Pistachio Nut in Alamogordo, NM. Built in 2009, this 30-foot-tall nut was dedicated to the owner of McGinn's Pistachio Tree Farm (aka PistachioLand), who, according to locals, was a big fan of roadside attractions. It's worth a detour. 960 1280
Enchanted Highway (Regent, ND, to Gladstone, ND)
Enchanted Highway (Regent, ND, to Gladstone, ND)See local artist Gary Greff's collection of the world's largest scrap metal sculptures along the Enchanted Highway, a 32-mile stretch of road between Regent and Gladstone, ND. Some of the sculptures have picnic shelters where travelers can stop for lunch, or weary drivers can check in at Gary's motel in Regent, The Enchanted Castle. 960 1280
Golden Driller (East 21 St. - Tulsa, OK)
Golden Driller (East 21 St. - Tulsa, OK)Planning a road trip near or through Tulsa, OK? Check out the Golden Driller, a 76-foot-tall, 22-ton concrete and iron rendering of a man. The statue was erected in 1953 to celebrate Tulsa's good fortune as entrepreneurs rushed to capitalize on the growing number of oil fields in the area. Built to withstand a 200-mph tornado, this roadside attraction was declared Oklahoma's official state monument in 1979. 960 1280
Dinosaur Park (940 Skyline Drive - Rapid City, SD)
Dinosaur Park (940 Skyline Drive - Rapid City, SD)This isn't your regular Jurassic Park! Head to Dinosaur Park if you're traveling near Rapid City, SD. This 75-year-old outdoor park is full of dino statues that project a decidedly 1930s'-era understanding of these creatures. Dinosaur Park is located on Skyline Drive and is almost as popular an attraction as nearby Mount Rushmore. 960 1280
The Beer Can House (222 Malone St. - Houston, TX)
The Beer Can House (222 Malone St. - Houston, TX)In 1968, John Milkovisch, a retired upholsterer for the Southern Pacific Railroad covered his house with aluminum siding made entirely of 50,000 flattened beer cans, bottles and other beer paraphernalia. Locals and visitors can visit this artsy house located on 222 Malone Street in Houston, TX. 960 1280
Fred Smith's Wisconsin Concrete Park (Wisconsin 13 - Phillips, WI)
Fred Smith's Wisconsin Concrete Park (Wisconsin 13 - Phillips, WI)In Phillips, WI, artist Fred Smith created more than 200 concrete sculptures, scattered across 3.5 acres of this 16-acre small-town park. After Fred's death in 1976, the Kohler Foundation spearheaded the park's restoration and turned over control of the park to Price County, to be used as a public art park. 960 1280
Foamhenge (South Lee Highway - Natural Bridge, Virginia)