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|Exchange Rates
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Bankrate provides rates, basic information and online calculators for topics like debit cards, auto loans, credit cards, home equity, personal loans, savings, and small businesses.
European Central Bank
The European Central Bank site has links to their publications, Euro banknotes and coins, statistics, EU central banks, press releases.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The FDIC site has links to information about deposit insurance, bank data, regulations, acquiring goods and services through the use of various contractual instruments, and links for finding their publications and documents.
FFIEC (Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council)
The FFIEC provides comprehensive information on banks and other institutions for which the Federal Reserve Board has supervisory, regulatory or research interest.)
Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board provides much useful information on their web pages. In the Consumer Information section you may find information on how to file a complaint against a bank, identity theft, leasing, mortgages, and personal finance.
National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union was established to charter and supervise federal credit unions. This site provides information about credit unions, including a customizable search for credit union data. Additional information , such as the Freedom of Information Act, may be found her.
American Currency Exhibit
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has placed its American Currency Exhibit online. From this site you can view American historic currency and learn about the symbols and history found on the bank notes and coins.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
This website is designed to be an easy-to-use resource for information on security documents. This site serves as an excellent resource for informative public documents.
United States Mint
The United States Mint pages allow you to learn about the U.S. Mint, consumer awareness, and view images from the library of coins. The Mint also has an excellent children's page with interesting coin facts, games, cartoons, coin news, and ideas for teachers.
FXConverter - Currency Converter for 164 Currencies
Found on OANDA.com, FXConverter lists 164 different currencies in 7 languages. This interactive converter allows you to select the currencies, amount you wish to convert, and the interbank rate back to 1990.
Universal Currency Converter
The Universal Currency Converter gives live rates. You enter the amount you are converting and select the two countries involved in your conversion.
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This site is hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. You enter the year that you would like to begin your comparison, the amount you are looking to compare, and final year you need for the comparative value of the dollar.
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About Blue Flag
A world class beach or marina is closer than you think.
Blue Flag is a world-renowned eco-certification for beaches and marinas. When you see a Blue Flag flying, you know a beach or marina is clean and accessible; has great water quality; meets high safety standards; and is working hard to protect local shorelines and ecosystems.
Blue Flags are flying at 28 beaches and 12 marinas in Canada.
Are you a beach or marina operator interested in Blue Flag certification?Learn More
Are you looking for your nearest Blue Flag beach?Locate A Beach
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Blue Flags flying across Canada
Square metres of protected shoreline
of season that Blue Flag beaches exceeded national water quality standards
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When a community flies a Blue Flag, it's a symbol of its commitment and dedication to take care of its waterfront for future generations. Here are just a few examples of what Canadian Blue Flag beaches and marinas have made possible:
Locate a Blue Flag Beach in Canada
Find a Canadian Blue Flag beach or marina
Shediac Bay Yacht Club,
Shediac, New Brunswick
Tall Pines Marina,
Kenora, ON
Loyalist Cove Marina,
Bath, ON
Trent Port Marina,
City of Quinte West
Port Burwell East Beach,
Municipality of Bayham
Port Burwell Beach on the shores of Lake Erie is an ideal location to spend a summer beach day. The beach is complete with volleyball nets, accessible parking and platform, and sand dune areas where you can observe local bird species.Read More
Aboiteau Beach,
Village du Cap-Pele
Aboiteau Beach is a beautiful sandy beach located in the heart of Cap-Pelé, in Southeast New Brunswick. Plage de l'Aboiteau est une très belle plage sablonneuse mesurant un peu plus d'un kilomètre en distance.Read More
Parlee Beach Provincial Park,
Parc provincial de la plage Parlee
Parlee Beach boasts the warmest salt water in Canada. Swim at the supervised swimming beach with daily scheduled sport activities and nearby boutiques, marinas and restaurants.Read More
Outlet Beach, Sandbanks Provincial Park,
Outlet Beach is an expansive, sandy beach that's hailed as one of the best beaches in Canada. It's perfect for families, with shallow waters and a gentle drop off.Read More
Moonlight Beach,
Colchester Harbour Marina,
Located on the north shore of Lake Erie, Colchester Harbour is a busy fishing and boating location. The beachfront beauty of Colchester Harbour also makes it a favourite tourism destination.Read More
Port Glasgow Beach,
Municipality of West Elgin
Far away from the hustle and bustle of busier beaches, located on the north shores of Lake Erie, Port Glasgow's small sandy beach is a hidden oasis of tranquility and privacy. Located at the Port Glasgow Yacht Club and Marina, the beach is close to boat charters, a bait shop, and great fishing pier.Read More
Gibsons Marina,
Since 1989, Gibsons Marina has provided a safe harbour for pleasure craft on Canada's Sunshine Coast. Call, radio (VHF: 66A), or email us with your estimated arrival time; we provide dockside arrival and departure assistance. We look forward to welcoming you!Read More
Port Franks Marina,
Municipality of Lambton Shores
The Marina is surrounded by beautiful sand dunes, and home to several rare species of birds, fish, reptiles and insects. The Marina is open for operation from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving weekend.Read More
Canatara Park Beach,
City of Sarnia
Canatara Beach is an urban beach located in the heart of Sarnia, on the shores of Lake Huron near the mouth of the St. Clair River. The sandy beach stretches nearly a kilometre along the shore.Read More
Plage de l'Est,
Plage de l'Est is located next to Magog's downtown area. It is the smallest beach at Magog and is mostly frequented by families.Read More
Plage de l'Ouest,
Plage de l'Ouest is located in Magog's downtown area. There are plenty of spots to enjoy a picnic, or treats from the nearby food stand. Active visitors can take a stroll on the cycling and skating trail, or enjoy a range of recreational, cultural and environmental activities.Read More
Port Stanley Main Beach,
Municipality of Central Elgin
The Port Stanley beach is an urban sand beach enjoyed by thousands every summer. It is situated on Lake Erie's north shore, with lots to do and everything you need close by.Read More
LaSalle Park Marina,
Burlington, Ontario
The Marina was conceived and exists today, as a full season, Open Public Marina funded entirely by the membership and users. The Marina offers a variety of options from more affordable seasonal or part-seasonal rentals to full senior membership.Read More
Grand Bend Marina,
Municipality of Lambton Shores
The Grand Bend Marina is a very active facility, offering 35 transient and 30 seasonal boat slips. The marina provides a gas dock, launch ramp, public washrooms and other services to the boating public.Read More
Grand Bend Beach,
Municipality of Lambton Shores
Grand Bend Beach consists of approximately 20 acres of beautiful sandy beach. Located in an urban/resort setting, Main Beach is enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The area serving the beach is the exciting and vibrant downtown area of Grand Bend with dozens of restaurants, snack bars and more - all within walking distance.Read More
Bluewater Marina,
Municipality of Bluewater
Beautiful Bluewater Marina is located on the south side of the Bayfield River, close to where the mouth of the River empties into Lake Huron, and at the bottom of the Bayfield River watershed. There is a public launch site nearby, and a popular fishing pier.Read More
Bayfield Main Beach,
Municipality of Bluewater
Bayfield Main Beach is located in Bayfield, Ontario on the shores of Lake Huron. On the north side of the beach, the pier at the mouth of the Bayfield River provides opportunities for boat watching, fishing or strolling at sunset. A pedestrian walkway a short distance east of the beach joins the beach and marina visitors to the scenic Main Street of Bayfield.Read More
Bell Park Beach,
Sudbury, Ontario
Bell Park is a large municipal park in Greater Sudbury, located on the western shore of Lake Ramsey. It is the site for many annual special events including Northern Lights Festival Boreal, and the Sudbury Dragon Boat Races.Read More
Woodbine Beach,
Toronto, Ontario
Large sandy beach along the eastern shore of the Toronto waterfront. Close to residential area and many amenities, including playground for young children. This is an urban beach and is easily accessible from downtown hotels.Read More
Ward's Island Beach,
Toronto, Ontario
Ward's Island Beach is a sandy beach on the eastern shore of Toronto Island, facing Lake Ontario. Very peaceful and rustic, this beach is bordered by trees and natural grasses, and is a great beach for families. Lifeguards are present daily from 11:30 to 18:30 with first aid equipment on site.Read More
Kew-Balmy Beach,
Toronto, Ontario
Located in "The Beach" neighbourhood east of Lee Ave., this 1.2-kilometre set of sand pocket beaches is served by the Eastern Beaches boardwalk and the paved Martin Goodman Trail. The Leuty Lifesaving Station, an icon of the Toronto waterfront, lies at Kew-Balmy's west-end.Read More
Hanlan's Point Beach,
Toronto, Ontario
Hanlan's Point Beach is a sandy beach on the western shore of Toronto Island with a great view of the City. Very peaceful and rustic, this beach is bordered by vegetated sand dunes. This is a CLOTHING OPTIONAL beach. Lifeguards are present daily from 11:30 to 18:30, with first aid equipment on site.Read More
Gibraltar Point Beach,
Toronto, Ontario
This beach is sweetly tucked between Centre Island and Hanlan's Point Beach. Facing Lake Ontario, this sandy beach is perfect for relaxing. Gibraltar Point Beach is lifeguarded daily from 11:30 to 18:30 with first aid available on site. All amenities are within walking distance.Read More
Cherry Beach,
Toronto, Ontario
Cherry Beach is a secluded, sandy beach in the Toronto Portlands. Recently re-developed as part of the City's waterfront redevelopment project, this beach is surrounded by tall trees, and has picnic tables and barbeque pits available for visitors to use.Read More
Centre Island Beach,
Toronto, Ontario
Centre Island Beach is a sandy beach on the eastern shore of Toronto Island, facing Lake Ontario. Very peaceful and rustic, this is a great spot for families.Read More
Bluffer's Park Beach,
Toronto, Ontario
Bluffer's Park has a long, sandy beach, picnic areas, walks, and lookouts. It is located beneath the Scarborough Bluffs, a 5000 year-old escarpment formed by the erosion of packed clay.Read More
Waubuno Beach,
Parry Sound
Waubuno Beach is situated in Parry Sound on the shores of beautiful eastern Georgian Bay. This area, with its 30,000 islands, is recognized as a UNESCO World Biosphere. It is located at the bottom of Prospect Street and parking is free. The beach can also be accessed on foot or bicycle by the Rotary and the Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail. This trail provides a handy connection to the restaurants and other services in downtown Parry Sound and is a perfect location for an evening stroll to admire the sunset.Read More
City of Barrie Marina,
Barrie, Ontario
The City of Barrie Marina has 15 serviced boatslips that can accommodate boats up to 60' exclusively for use by transient boaters. In addition there is the Bayfield St. Government Wharf that can accommodate up to 15 boats, plus another 20 serviced boatslips adjacent to Heritage Park. The maximum length of stay and the checkout and check-in times vary depending on the location of the transient dock.Read More
Victoria Beach,
Town of Cobourg
Victoria Beach is on the shore of Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes and about an hour east of Toronto along the 401. A quiet respite from the big city, or a social hub for gathering friends and family, Cobourg Beach is a long white stretch of sand that draws thousands of visitors into a historic Lake Ontario town.Read More
Halifax Waterfront,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Step off your vessel and onto the town. Whether you are looking for fine dining seaside or curb side fish and chips, local artisan's wares or gallery exhibits, you are docked in the heart of the city - it's all here.Read More
West Grand Beach, Grand Beach Provincial Park,
West Grand Beach
Dunes 12 metres high and kilometres of inviting, fine sand receive waves of the great prairie sea. This is Grand Beach, located on Lake Winnipeg, the sixth largest lake in Canada.Read More
Plage des Cantons,
This beach offers many services to its visitors, and is an ideal place to spend time with family and friends. A beautiful park surrounds the beach, that includes a play area for children, and a maze for all ages.Read More
Wasaga Beach Areas 1, 2, and 5,
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
This 14-kilometre, sandy beach is located on Georgian Bay. Every summer thousands of people flock to this provincial park to enjoy its natural wonder. The park features hiking trails, a historic site that tells Wasaga's colourful naval history, jazz concerts and environmental educational activities.Read More


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17 December, 2009
Thank you U2I got tickets for this show at the last minute on ebay. So glad I did. I hadn't seen the band since Zoo TV tour. When the band came out and went in to City of Blinding Lights tears started coming down my face. I was so glad to be seeing the boys again. I never want to miss a tour again.


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The Mercers' Company
The Mercers' Company is the Premier Livery Company of the City with over 700 years of history. The Company and its associated charities are active in supporting a variety of charitable causes, particularly care for the elderly and education. Its activities are derived from investments, primarily property in London's West End and City. Following the successful JV with Shaftesbury Plc to develop St Martin's Courtyard the Company are now undertaking a variety of projects to modernise the estate.
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Jewell Case Finds Good Use
Thank you, Tristan Perich for finally using a CD jewel case in a way that will make me want to keep it in my collection, right next to my box sets and slabs of vinyl. This electronic composer has just released a record, 1 Bit Recordings (Cantaloupe), where the music comes from hand-assembled electronics that fit in the jewel case itself. You the listener just have to open it up, plug in some headphones, turn it on and start listening. There are even two knobs for right/left volume and a skip button. The music: bare bones minimalistic 1-bit celebrations—11 of them. Surprisingly, the primitive sounds are orchestrated with catchy melodies and climactic moments that you have to hear to believe. The audio encodings trip back to the '50s and '60s when the freaky electrified space hippies of Mills College decided to change the way we thought of "1"s and "O"s, taking a bite of the forbidden Silver Apple of the Moon's aural Eden. True: the grooves here might be a little nails-on-the-chalk-board for some listeners, but here in the Birdman Offices, these are the sounds of the workingman. Also, hats off to Aquarius Records for shining a light on this fantastic jewel.
Tristan Parich "Certain Movement"
Labels: Aquarius Records, Cantaloupe Music, Tristan Perich
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This is the best price I've seen for these dolls which are listed for $149.95 elsewhere except at the Toy Shoppe which is selling them for $134.95. The Luxe Finishing Accessory Set is being sold for $79.96 instead of $99.95.
These are all pre-order items as the dolls are not expected to be released until late November.
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Strangely enough, neither dealer is offering Mahogany Alex at all. She is available at most other doll dealers for $149.95. As previously noted in another post, all these dolls are LE 150. I think some will sell out, not only because they are lovely, new and designed by Jason, but because they will be released at the beginning of the holiday season spending melee.
I want her, too:
|"Vice" Cissy - $349.95 — Expected Delivery December, 2010
Every now and then I get the queasy feeling that it's time to stop. And then I go to a convention.
(My name is Terri and I am a Doll Addict.)


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Founded in 1967, Comtech Systems, Inc. has spent over 50 years designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions to the toughest communications challenges worldwide ... Read More
Comtech Systems, Inc. is the world leader in troposcatter communications, with systems deployed globally for both commercial and military applications. Comtech troposcatter components are designed from the ground up specifically for troposcatter applications, providing the highest level of performance in the industry. Our equipment is currently operating in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America, in a variety of environments ranging from the extremes of the arctic and deserts, to maritime and tropical settings.
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You want the best sound.
So we made our best soundbar.
Many people view soundbars as a common solution to space-saving home cinema. But we don't aim for "common".
The SoundTouch 300 soundbar offers the best performance, spaciousness and bass of any one-piece soundbar of its size. Every cubic inch of it is packed with technologies that bring out the best in everything you listen to or watch. Custom drivers, proprietary QuietPort™ and PhaseGuide® technology … and the feeling of hearing sounds where there are no speakers. It all adds up to a premium audio experience for all your entertainment.
… and it looks as good as it sounds
It's a statement in craftsmanship, really. This slim wireless soundbar features a premium glass top and perforated wrap-around metal grille that really draws the eye. And don't give that tempered glass top a second thought. It's as strong as aluminium of the same thickness—but much better looking.
Less effort, more music
With the SoundTouch 300 speaker, we put a lot of thought into taking the thinking out. And that extends well beyond its home cinema performance. When it comes to enjoying your music, you can listen whichever way you want, without worrying about which technology is best. This speaker lets you play music directly from a phone or tablet using Bluetooth®, or connect the speaker to your Wi-Fi® network for instant in-home listening, without the need for your phone.
Fast, simple control of all your music
Experience your favourite music from your SoundTouch speaker with the SoundTouch app. SoundTouch lets you take total control of your listening experience, right from your smartphone or tablet. Browse popular music services like Spotify® and Deezer, Internet radio stations through TuneIn or your stored music library. Easily personalise presets for one-touch access to the music you love and control one or many SoundTouch speakers around your home.
Want to kick it up a notch? Add more.
When you first hear the SoundTouch 300 soundbar, you'll understand why we spent nearly 10 years perfecting the technologies that really make it sing. But you can have more, whenever you want. Just add the Acoustimass 300 wireless bass module. It's the difference between hearing bass and feeling thunder. Even more? Combine it with Virtually Invisible 300 wireless surround speakers for full-on surround sound.
Add the Acoustimass® 300 bass module:
- Deep bass performance with virtually no distortion
- Wireless connectivity to soundbar
- Premium glass top finish
Add the Virtually Invisible 300 rear surround speakers:
- Compelling surround effects for cinema-like sound
- Wireless connectivity to soundbar
- Blend nicely into your room, standing less than 10 cm tall
Add both the bass module and rear surrounds to your soundbar:
- A full surround sound experience
- Wireless connectivity from bass module and rear surrounds to soundbar
- SoundTouch 300 soundbar:5.7 cm H x 97.8 cm W x 10.8 cm D (4.7 kg)
Inputs and outputs
Rear of the soundbar
- 1 HDMI™ output with Audio Return Channel (ARC)
- 1 HDMI input
- 1 optical digital audio connection
- 1 power input
- 1 Ethernet port for SoundTouch and software updates via a network
- 1 3.5 mm jack for ADAPTiQ system setup
- 1 3.5mm jack to hardwire the bass module
- 1 micro-USB connection
Additional details
- Supported audio formats: Dolby Digital, DTS
- Video source compatibility: HDMI and 4K pass-through
What's in the box?
- SoundTouch 300 soundbar
- Universal remote
- 2 AAA batteries
- ADAPTiQ headset
- Power cable
- HDMI cable
- Optical cable
Can the SoundTouch 300 soundbar be mounted on a wall?
Yes. The optional WB-300 wall bracket let you mount the SoundTouch 300 flush to the wall.
How do I connect a Bluetooth® device with the SoundTouch 300 soundbar using NFC?
Select the Bluetooth® source on the remote control (or via the app). Ensure that your mobile device has NFC turned on. Gently tap the device near the Bose logo on the top of the SoundTouch 300 and your device will automatically pair.
How do I connect a Bluetooth® device with the SoundTouch 300 soundbar without using NFC?
Press and hold the Bluetooth® source button on the remote control for several seconds until the light begins to flash. Ensure that your mobile device is in pairing mode and select the SoundTouch 300. You also can pair your mobile device to the SoundTouch 300 using the SoundTouch app. In the app, find the SoundTouch 300 in the device tray, select "explore" and then select Bluetooth®. On your mobile device, select the SoundTouch 300.
What kind of batteries does the remote control use?
The remote control uses 4 alkaline AA batteries.
How does the SoundTouch 300 soundbar connect to a TV?
The simplest way to connect the SoundTouch 300 is via an HDMI™ cable to your TV. If your TV has an HDMI-ARC connection, you should use that connection. If your TV does not have an HDMI™ connection, then you should connect the SoundTouch 300 to the TV using an optical cable.
What placement guidelines should be considered to ensure optimal audio performance from the SoundTouch 300 soundbar?
The SoundTouch 300 uses the reflective surfaces of the room to deliver a spacious home cinema experience. To ensure optimal audio performance, the soundbar should be placed equidistant from each side wall and directly in front-centre of the TV. No objects should be placed on either side of the soundbar and it should not be placed inside a cabinet, as this will result in a limited sound stage.
Can source devices, such as a cable box, iPod, gaming system etc., be connected directly to the SoundTouch 300 soundbar?
Yes. For the simplest connection, you should connect all sources to the TV and then connect the TV to the SoundTouch 300 via HDMI-ARC. If your TV does not have enough open HDMI ports, you can disconnect one source from a TV HDMI slot, then connect the SoundTouch 300 to that open HDMI™ port. Then, connect that source to the soundbar and use the "pass-through" capability of the SoundTouch 300.
Can I control the bass?
Yes. Bass can be controlled via the bass button on the universal IR remote control or via the settings menu in the SoundTouch app.
Do I need a separate receiver with the SoundTouch 300 soundbar?
No. The system connects directly to your TV.
Is the SoundTouch 300 soundbar compatible with 4K video?
Yes, this system will pass through Ultra High Definition 4K video from a source device to the TV at 60 frames per second (FPS).
Does the SoundTouch 300 soundbar have a headphone output?
Can I use the SoundTouch presets with the SoundTouch® 300 soundbar?
Yes, like other SoundTouch systems, the SoundTouch 300 uses presets via the SoundTouch app and the remote control.
Does the SoundTouch 300 soundbar have Bluetooth® and NFC built in?
What accessories are available for the SoundTouch 300 soundbar?
If you want to add deeper bass to your soundbar, you can add on the optional Acoustimass 300 wireless bass module. If you want to have a more immersive surround-sound experience, you can add the optional Virtually Invisible 300 wireless surround speakers. And of course, if you want the full 5.1 experience, you can add them both.


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Vintage Check E-canvas Ziparound Wallet
€460.00 €460.00
All orders will be fulfilled by Burberry Limited and shipped from the UK. When you place your order, you accept Burberry's Terms and Conditions and confirm that you have read our Privacy Policy.
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- A spacious ziparound wallet reworked in our environmentally conscious e-canvas, primarily made using renewable resources that require less water and generate less CO2 than conventional coated canvases. The Vintage check style opens to smooth leather.
- 19 x 10cm/7.5 x 3.9in
- Outer: e-canvas (75% thermoplastic polyurethane, 25% cotton)
- Inner: 100% calf leather
- Lining: 100% polyamide
- Ziparound closure
- 12 card slots
- Zip compartment
- Two expandable note compartments
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Hostess Brands—the maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Wonder Bread—announced it is asking a federal bankruptcy court for permission to close its operations and sell its assets, James O'Toole of CNN Money reports.
The 82-year-old company, which blamed the liquidation on a strike by bakers, will shut down its 33 bakeries and 565 distribution centers nationwide as 18,500 workers lose their jobs.
Hostess filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January, then reached a deal with one of its major unions in September that included a contract with reduced wages and benefits. But the 5,000 member bakers' union rejected the deal and went on strike after a new contract cut salaries in addition to reducing the company's pension obligations and contribution to the employees' health care plan.
"Our members are on strike because they have had enough," bakers' union president Frank Hurt said in a statement on Tuesday. "They are not willing to take draconian wage and benefit cuts on top of the significant concessions they made in 2004 and give up their pension so that the Wall Street vulture capitalists in control of this company can walk away with millions of dollars."
The company gave bakers a 5 p.m. Thursday deadline to return to work or face a shutdown of the company.
Hostess—now controlled by a group of investment firms including hedge funds Silver Point Capital and Monarch Alternative Capital—will sell its assets to the highest bidder, meaning that some of its more popular products could be picked up at auction and packaged by other companies.


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MLS TV Ratings Worrying
Maybe I was simply delusional. Perhaps I was drinking the Kool Aid. This past April on EPL Talk.com I had engaged in a back and forth dialogue with the publisher of that site, Christopher Harris (aka the Gaffer) arguing the English Premier League would always have a niche following in the US and that Major League Soccer was already more popular on TV and would grow remarkably in popularity as a televised sport in the near future, as opposed to the EPL whose fan support in this country was at a ceiling and based primarily on ex-pats.
At the time Fox Soccer Channel was not Nielsen rated and my theory was based on instinct and the opinions of those who I speak with (most of whom are very pro MLS and US Soccer and not particularly enamored with the Premier League) not any sort of empirical evidence. Well now the evidence is in and could not have been more wrong about the viewership for both leagues.
According to the latest issue of the Sports Business Journal published by Street and Smith's (now the parent company of the Sporting News incidentally) MLS TV ratings are about as bad as can be imagined. ESPN2's Thursday night rating fell this season and the telecasts averaged a 0.2 rating and was watched in an average of 251,000 homes weekly. ESPN 2 has achieved higher average ratings in prime time for such sports as Poker and Bowling in the last year. However, those sports have limited upside potential when compared with Football. But Football in the US fans clearly aren't enamored with MLS: US National Team telecasts on ESPN and ESPN have averaged a 0.6 rating this year and the Euros averaged a 0.8 on the networks. The lack of viewership on ESPN 2 is a major concern as the network has invested a rights fee in the league for the first time. Despite the signing of David Beckham, MLS averaged less viewers in 2008 on ESPN2 than the league did in 2006 before Beckham was signed and before the new TV deal took affect. But even more worrying is that MLS games averaged according to BNet a 0.5 rating on ESPN and a 0.3 rating on ESPN 2 for the 1998 season. MLS also averaged a 0.9 rating on ABC that season, when the network broadcast 13 regular season games. The lone ABC telecast this season between the league's two most successful clubs historically, garnered a 1.1 rating as a lead in to the Euro 2008 final which achieved a 3.2 rating. So in essence a smaller percentage of TV viewers nationally are watching MLS in 2008 than did in 1998, despite the league having more of a mainstream media presence and having two more franchises. I would note that personally I probably watched more MLS games in 1998 and 1999 than I have in 2007 and 2008 because the league despite the funny clock rules seemed to have better quality to it in those days and some teams like DC United circa 1996-1999 were in my mind as entertaining to watch as any club in the world. MLS currently does not provide that sort of entertainment and looking at these figures I am not alone in believing that.
On the lighter side what should be encouraging is that few viewers if any have tuned in for late season and playoff games from Foxborough where reported attendances in the 5,000-7,500 range have looked generous and dishonest.
Fox Soccer Channel has been Nielsen rated now for about a month. This has been a good thing for the network to prove to potential advertisers that people do tune in for their early morning EPL matches. Matches involving Manchester United or Liverpool have averaged 211,000 viewers on the network. In fact when you consider that FSC is in less than 1/3 the homes that have ESPN2, the Premier League ratings when matched up with the MLS Thursday Primetime ratings are most impressive. Also consider the time of the Premier League matches: often times very early in the morning on the west coast of the U.S. and still at an odd time on the east coast of the US.
MLS ratings on FSC have not been as encouraging for the sport. The matchup between Chivas USA and Houston, the top two teams in the west got a rare 0.0 rating and was viewed in only 24,000 homes. Including the first weekend of the playoffs, FSC is averaging 30,000 viewers for MLS Saturday night matches.
Thirteen years into the life of Major League Soccer and the league seems to be having little success winning core football fans over and worse yet as the sport grows in popularity stateside, MLS seems to be left behind. the hardcore niche audience watching and supporting the league is more passionate than ever, but if this league is to truly succeed we cannot continue to see the regression of TV numbers. It is somewhat unfortunate and unfair but TV ratings are the surest determination many in the media and on Madison Avenue use to ascertain the popularity of a sporting product. With this in mind, MLS has much work to do.


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I'm Back
Monday, March 19, 2007
Sorry, between the off day (Thursday), demands on my time Friday and Saturday (broadcasts, meetings, etc.) and then yesterday (I rested), I haven't posted for awhile.
I'm in Tucson today (so not at our game) but am heading up to Phoenix tomorrow for our game against the Athletics.
Jim Thome, Scott Podsednik and Jon Garland, among others, stayed here in Tucson to play in minor league games.
For those of you watching, I heard Juan Uribe picked up that rarest of spring training gems, an inside-the-park home run.
Adam Russell
You also have gotten to see Adam Russell pitch again on today's telecast. Keep an eye on this guy. He was a combined 10-6 last year at Winston-Salem and Birmingham. Adam is big, like 6-foot-8, 250 pounds big, and our minor league pitching guys now have him dropping down from the side from time to time. The closest comparison is Jose Contreras. Anyway, keep an eye on Adam and his pitching lines this summer. He has impressed this spring.
No. 5
As I've said before, numbers can be misleading, particularly whey they involve Cactus League pitching. Yesterday's outing by John Danks is a good example. He pitched well in the first inning and third. Was OK in the second and ran into trouble in the fourth. Not exactly what you want, but not quite as bad as the pitching line might lead you to believe.
Pitching Coach Don Cooper offered these thoughts today during the Comcast Sports Net broadcast.
"What that taught us about John Danks is that he's got to change speeds," Cooper said. "In the early innings he was getting ahead of hitters. In the fourth inning he got fastball happy and forgot about his curveball and changeup."
Party In The Park
After Saturday's game, the White Sox held their annual team picnic in back of the complex. In addition to food, drink and dip-and-dots (where were those when I was a kid), the afternoon's fun included all kinds of kid-oriented giant blow-up toys. Many of the Sox players and staff, as well as families, came out to enjoy the weather and mingle with White Sox partners, staff and family.
Former coach Joe Nossek, in Arizona to visit his son, Scott, attended. It was great to see Joe and Jean.
Feel free to fire any questions you may have about the team, spring training, Tucson, etc. my way over the next day and I'll try to answer what I can later this week.
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Welcome back, Scott! Today's post is exactly what we love about this blog; insight and behind the scenes info. I'm incredibly psyched to get the team home and start some real baseball!! =) -Dawn
Ross just went deep off of Aardsma. I hope he gets a good shot with the Royals because Ross is a real good and solid player and he deserves to play. Adam looked great today and Sisco looked pretty good too. I love ST seeing all the youngsters do their thing. Sweeney, Fields, Owens, Danks. But can't wait for Opening Day. Gio's about to pitch now, back to the game.
Scott, I have a question for you or anyone who knows the answer. How many HRs have cleared the seats and landed on the concourse at the Cell? And who hit them? I seem to remember Ron Karkovice doing it once. But I'm not certain. Thanks!
I think Borchard hit the wall opposite the concourse in 2004.
I THINK I recall seeing the Big Hurt hit the concourse…
Other than Borchard's shot (504 feet!), I'm not certain which homers have cleared the seats and hit the concourse. Pat claims that Thome hit one last year (448 ft) that cleared the seats. (I thought it hit the concourse on a bounce.) Interestingly, the Sox Media Guide lists the longest ones recorded in the Cell (and at old Comiskey, for that matter). The 2007 version of the guide is online at http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/cws/fan_forum/media_guides.jsp#2007.
Go to the RECORDS section; and then to page 342.
Scott, can you settle the dispute? Pat and I have a bet riding on this. And BTW… I love that the 2007 version is online already. Pretty cool!
looking at those home run records brought me back! ron kittle is my all time favorite player and it lists all of his roofshot homers…george bell ate up the sox in 85- in the same series he hit 2 roofshots and a bleacher blast! thats pretty impressive. i always liked george bell and to this day i am mad that he didnt play ahead of bo jackson/pasqua in the playoffs in 93. what was lamont thinking. no wonder he is a base coach now.
And on the 7th day he rested…
I asked this question before, but no responses. I was flipping thru the media guide one day and noticed Konerko hit an inside-the-park home run on 4/11 at Tampa Bay. I have searched for a description of this event to no avail. Does anyone know how this could possibly happen? Did an outfielder pass away? The previously listed inside the park homer was recorded by who else, Ron Karkovice.
I was at the game Borchard hit that shot, it was a monster. It was about the only good thing I ever saw that guy do.
BTW I hope you all were watching the Sox and cubs game were Kenny was upstairs in the broacast booth and they had Ozzie with the headset on in the dugout. Crede is at the plate and Kenny tells Ozzie to hit and run if Crede gets on base. He does and the camera shows Ozzie flashing signs. Crede runs on the pitch (way up and in) and Mackoviak somehow protects Crede by getting some wood on it. The ball bounces off the ground and straight up off his forehead. Needless to say Kenny got it good after that, everyone suggesting that he let Ozzie manage before he gets a player killed and so on. It was too funny.
Here you go, BillB: April 11, 2000. Esteban Yan was on the mound for TB. It was the first inning, and the Sox were leading 1-0 with 2 outs and Maggs on first. Paulie hit a 2-1 pitch that ricocheted off the top of the left-center field fence. Centerfielder Gerald Williams overran the ball, forcing leftfielder Greg Vaughn to chase it down. Seeing that Vaughn's relay to shortstop Kevin Stocker was late, 3rd base coach Wallace Johnson sent Paulie home. (And we thought Cora was insanely aggressive.) Paulie slid in, giving the Sox a 3-0 lead. The Sox went on to win 13-6.
Paulie had some amusing comments about it after the game:
"I'm certainly not the fastest guy on the team, so I had a lot of time heading for home to think about it."
"It was like a blur — not that I was a blur."
"I went right to the trainer's room and ate eight bananas to get my legs back for (the next night's game)."
Sources: St. Petersburg Times; Chicago Sun-Times
Maria, thanks for the info on the Paulie in the parker. My boys and I heard the homer mentioned on the broadcast, since Juan hit that one, and we turned and looked at each other in amazement. We did not remember it, and also couldn't believe it!
Russell in the mix? They were almost pencilling in Danks after a few good games, now Adam is in the mix after a good outing. This sure won't be an easy decision for Kenny/Ozzie.
Maria, thank you for the link to the media guide!! Now I need to know how far a HR must travel to reach the concourse. By looking at the longest HRs, I would say that it must be around 480 feet. Which would mean that there have been four to reach the concourse. But that is just a guess. Feel free to correct me.
Thank you so much Maria. I will pass it on to all my friends who couldn't remember it either.
This is from a post by Scott back on May 10th, 2006
"Well, thankfully, we now know that a home run off the top of the LaSalle Bank sign in right field would have travelled 530 feet had it not hit the sign. That might be good to know come June-July-August"
So 480 sounds about right, Figure the concourse is about 50 feet wide.
Sure would be nice to win another game soon. At least everybody seems to be pretty healthy now, hopefully they are going to be ready in a few short weeks.
Can't wait to stop by the seats which are still blue, where Paulie and Scotty hit their homers in the WS. All the rest of the seats are now green, which I have personally accounted for. 🙂
By my count Brian Anderson has only seen action in 5 or the last 10 "A" games and has appeared in the least amount of games of all the potential CFers. Is he getting significant at-bats in "B" games/minor league games? Are stats kept for those at bats and can you post them?
Question for you…who was the last White Sox player to hit an inside the park home run?? Konerko?


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Sertis Corp: Enabling customers to analyze their own data
About Sertis
Sertis Corp is a data science and big data analytics consultancy with a platform that enables customers to analyze data easily via an easy-to-use web interface.
Google Cloud Platform results:
- Reduces platform costs by 50 percent
- Accelerates transfer of large data volumes between virtual instances by 65 percent
- Provides reports to customers about 20 percent faster
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, Sertis Corp. provides data science and big data analytics services to businesses in a range of industries. The consultancy runs a platform called Datana that incorporates a simple web interface that makes it easy for clients to analyze data. The platform incorporates a range of tools—including big data pipeline integration and provisioning—that enable clients to undertake data ingestion, preparation, modeling, and deployment."Many businesses do not yet understand the full potential of big data and analytics," says Nikun Khoongumjorn, VP of Software Engineering at Sertis Corp. "We're here to help our clients make sense of their data and use it to inform their processes and outcomes."
Sertis Corp. delivers Datana as a service or in customers' own data centers. The consultancy has about 50 team members comprising data scientists, data analysts, and engineers. The developers build and maintain the platform; engineers typically clean the customers' data; the data scientists develop models to run the data through; and analysts interpret and record the results and present the analysis to the customers.
The development team's tasks include ensuring Datana meets the needs of the consultancy's data scientists. "I've come in to lead the development team and help them adopt a more structured approach to designing and building the platform," says Khoongumjorn. "We're obtaining input from the data scientists and engineers to ensure we provide exactly what they need. When we've fully met their requirements, we'll start enabling customers to integrate directly to our platform and serve themselves with functionality that meets their needs."
Sertis Corp. had initially deployed Datana in a public cloud service. However, the cost of the service proved too much as business growth prompted increased use of cloud resources. The consultancy employed workarounds to control its costs, such as undertaking heavy processing activities during the day rather than at night. However, with the cloud resources already in use, this approach created bottlenecks that compromised performance.
The development team started experimenting with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and the comparatively low costs soon prompted the consultancy to move Datana to the cloud platform. "We needed high-performance, secure machines and networks that could move large volumes of data quickly between them," says Khoongumjorn. "GCP could meet these requirements."
Sertis Corp. migrated its platform to GCP in October 2016 and also runs its corporate website and a range of external websites on the platform. The consultancy uses Compute Engine virtual machine instances to process datasets, while Cloud Storage stores data centrally where Sertis Co. can grant customers access to perform analysis and associated activities. Firebase provides the landing page for the Sertis Corp. platform. The consultancy's steady-state usage comprises 1,200 virtual CPUs, 4,754 GB RAM, and 111 TB of disk capacity, with the number of cores increased in bursts as required to support demand. Sertis Corp. is also using short-lived preemptible virtual machines when appropriate to help control its costs.
Sertis Corp. completed the deployment using internal resources, thanks to the ease of use of GCP and the clarity of the cloud platform's documentation. About 90 percent of the processing, analysis, and associated activities the consultancy undertakes for customers runs on GCP, with the remaining processes undertaken on local machines.
Moving to GCP has enabled Sertis Corp. to reduce its costs and operate more effectively. "We were able to reduce our costs by 50 percent by moving to GCP," says Khoongumjorn. "In addition, GCP performed better against various benchmarks and all its resources were available as we needed them."
Sertis Co. has accelerated by up to 65 percent the speed that large volumes of data are transferred between instances with GCP and provides reports to customers about 20 percent faster than on the previous cloud service. Being able to run on GCP 24 hours a day has also sped up tasks during the day and freed up about 10 percent of the time of people charged with monitoring these activities.
Customer service levels have also improved considerably. "Because we can run faster and deeper analytics using GCP, we can now obtain more insightful results for our customers," says Khoongumjorn. "GCP has provided considerable value to our business—we're very happy with its capabilities and how we are using the platform now," he adds.
About Sertis
Sertis Corp is a data science and big data analytics consultancy with a platform that enables customers to analyze data easily via an easy-to-use web interface.


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Safe sex to be exact. And even more specifically, non-toxic safe sex.
Your coochie zone is the last place you wanna be putting chemicals, and if you're in the habit of using conventional lubes and intimate care products, it's time to stop.
Here are some evil toxic ingredients that you'll find in most typical lubes: BHTm BNPD Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycor, Carbomer 981, Imidazolidinyl Urea (aka animal pee-pee!), PEGs, Propylene, Propylparaben… I could go on and on, but I'm already freakin' myself out!
My favorite part of reviewing lubes and intimate care goodies is that I get to … well, research and test these products out extensively. It's a tough life, being a beauty blogger, but someone's gotta do it (no pun intended). 😉
Moving on… let's talk about organic, healthy, natural lubes. I recently tried a line of natural, vegan intimate care products by Blossom Organics. All of their products (which are formulated by women for women) are Sunny & VBR-approved i.e. no parabens, petrochemicals, silicones, alcohol, hormones, pesticides, artificial dyes, flavors or colorings.
The goods…
Natural Moisturizing Lubricant ($10.99): This water-based lube is fantastic. A+ Seriously, it's consistency (which is smooth and light—not goopy or thick) is indistinguishable from conventional lubes but sans the nasty ingredients.
If you wanna kick it up a notch, you ought to try their Warm Sensation Moisturizing Lubricant ($11.99): This lube is also water-based and adds a nice cooling/warm (aka tingly) touch during sexy time. Wanna kick things up a couple more notches? Have your sugary sweet stud muffin blow on your skin after it's applied; you'll be in tingle heaven. Fancy stuff, I tell ya. A++
Warm Sensation Oil ($15.99): I was hoping this was going to be tingly like the Warm Sensation Lube but it wasn't. It's has a very pretty (cinnamon-y, floral, herb-y) scent, and it makes my skin feel amazing. This would be great for all-over body massages.
Pure Pleasure Arousal Gel ($16.99): With a name like that, it's hard to not want to try this one! If you're a fan of tingleys (can't image who isn't), this a is must. It's not sticky, it's light and it smells nice. Just follow the directions and enjoy!
And I can't stress how simple and natural these ingredients are:
Arousal Gel Ingredients: Organic aloe barbadensis leaf extract, glycerin, hydroxyethylcellulose, sorbitol, arginine, niacin (vitamin B3), organic plant oils of rosa canina (rose hip) & oenothera biennis (evening primrose), ethylhexylglycerin, organic mentha piperita (peppermint) essential oil, organic extracts of paeonia albiflora (peony) root & passiflora incarnata flower.
Now, I know you're probably like: "Need these NOW ;), where can I get them?" Blossom Organics products are now available through www.goodvibes.com (and in Good Vibrations stores) and will soon be available through Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacies and other intimate boutiques and web retailers—stay tuned.
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hehe! Awesome, thanks… now just need to find enough people who want to go in with me on shipping to the great white north 😉 Thankfully, at this time of year, everyone seems to be checking out the sexy websites for gifts!
So…. is this one of those ones that gets tacky easily as it dries? Or does it stay wet fairly long?


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10 oz canned solid white albacore, drained
8 oz cooked rotini
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1 1/2 stalks celery, diced
2 tablespoons nonpareil capers
zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup mayonnaise
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon Dijon
1/2 teaspoon juice from the caper jar
In a large bowl, toss together the tuna, pasta, capers, onion, celery and zest. Break up any large chunks of tuna. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, lemon juice, caper juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and stir to evenly distribute all ingredients.


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The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye and sends visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. When the retina detaches, it is lifted or pulled from its normal position. If not promptly treated, retinal detachment can cause permanent vision loss. In some cases there may be small areas of the retina that are torn. These areas, called retinal tears or retinal breaks, can lead to retinal detachment. There are three different types of retinal detachment:
- Rhegmatogenous – A tear or break in the retina allows fluid to get under the retina and separate it from the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), the pigmented cell layer that nourishes the retina. These types of retinal detachments are the most common.
- Tractional – In this type of detachment, scar tissue on the retina's surface contracts and causes the retina to separate from the RPE. This type of detachment is less common.
- Exudative – Frequently caused by retinal diseases, including inflammatory disorders and injury/trauma to the eye. In this type, fluid leaks into the area underneath the retina, but there are no tears or breaks in the retina.


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Perhaps once I write this blog, I'll have the cartoon/comic writing out of my system for a while, and I can tackle another sitcom or cop drama.
52,000 B.C.--ARCHIE 1--Thousands of years before recorded history, the ancestors Archie and the gang live as cavemen, interacting with dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts. The characters generally make discoveries that will not be considered significant for centuries later, and there is often irony in the characters denouncing as impractical wheels, houses, and so forth.
Approximately 1492 to 1974--U.S. OF ARCHIE--Ancestors of Archie and friends tend to show up at the most important points in U.S. History. (I couldn't find a decent episode guide so I was unable to go into more detail.)
1862—Jughead's Time Police #5
Jughead's Time Police revealed that Jughead was, by some accident or mistake, the ace agent of the Time Police—and that his seeming lack of interest in girls was because he was secretly dating his partner, January McAndrews (Archie's great-great-great granddaughter).
As for this issue, "Jughead has been studying the history of the American Civil War (1861 - 1865). He is particularly interested in the Battle of Riverdale. A Union force defending the city was about to fall to a Confederate invasion force. But a mysterious Colonel Pickens appeared from nowhere, led a successful counterattack, before dissappearing. Modern Riverdale honors him as a hero. Studying images of the man, Jughead realized why he looked familiar: Pickens was Jughead in disguise. Time to travel back towards the War and play his part in the battlefield. Or else the Confederates will capture a guest to Riverdale, Abraham Lincoln, and the War will take a different course." Summary by Comic Vine
1934--LITTLE ARCHIE--All of the stories of Archie's younger years are compressed to occur at this time. THE ARCHIES band would be formed at this time, but would really reach popularity in the 1960 and 1970s. The band has recently had a come-back.
1941--Riverdale and the surrounding towns are caught in some sort of time stop. Everyone stops aging, with only some local witches being aware of this.
May 31, 1943 to September 5, 1953--ARCHIE ANDREWS--Radio adaption of the popular comic.
1962--LIFE WITH ARCHIE--The first of two failed live action pilots.
1964--ARCHIE--Unaired pilot that brings some legitimacy to having Archie in a TV blog.
1968--ARCHIE'S PALS'N'GALS # 23--Josie's first appearance.
1968 to 1969--THE ARCHIE SHOW--A continuation of the comic.
1969--JOSIE--The series was renamed in 1965. Note that beside it's own title, Josie also was featured in other MLJ/Archie Comics titles.
1969 to 1970--THE ARCHIE COMEDY HOUR--The same show as the previous year, but now an hour long with Sabrina segments added. Note that Archie, Sabrina, and Josie live in different towns, but all go to Riverdale High. This isn't any different than my high school, which was in my home town, but which was attended by students from four different towns.
1969--ARCHIE AND HIS NEW PALS--Animated special spun off of the animated series and is actually a crossover with characters that appear in the form of vitamins called PALS. Apparently no longer sold.
1970--JOSIE # 42--Little known fact. The idea to change Josie to Josie and the Pussycats was in pitching the idea of turning the comic into a cartoon. This followed the success of making animated version of ARCHIE and SABRINA. So in preparation, the comic started making the conversion to match the new upcoming cartoon. In this issue, Josie meets Alan M.
1970 to 2009--JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS (COMICS)--The continuing series whether in their own title or in other titles, ran off and on from 1970 to 2009. Because Riverdale and the surrounding communities are in a time anomaly, the character don't age yet aren't aware that they don't age. Note that even though the film says they are in Riverdale, actually, Josie lives in Midvale, while Sabrina lives in Greendale. My thoughts is that Riverdale is the largest of the towns. It's like how people in Cambridge say they are from Boston. Archie, Josie, and Sabrina interacted from time to time, and they also interacted with MLJ super-heroes. Interestingly, time passes for the MLJ super-heroes but not the humor characters.
1970 to 1971--ARCHIE'S FUN HOUSE--The Archies are starting to make it as a band.
1971 to 1973--ARCHIE'S TV FUNNIES--Archie and the gang run a TV station that shows cartoons based on comic strips. The cartoons they show are Dick Tracy, Nancy and Sluggo, Broom Hilda, and more, but there is no actual crossover here.
1977--THE NEW ARCHIE/SABRINA HOUR--It's new. It's Archie. It's Sabrina. It's an hour.
1978--ABC SATURDAY COMEDY SPECIAL--"Archie"--Pilot for a new animated series.
1978--THE ARCHIE SITUATION COMEDY MUSICAL VARIETY SHOW--Was a pilot for another animated series which didn't' do to well. Apparently the Archies' fame was fading.
1987--THE NEW ARCHIES--They are still the same Archies, just trending to new styles and lingo. Which is interesting. Everyone physically stopped aging, but trends from the outside world still affected Riverdale.
1989—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meets Archie
This one is only slightly more insane than Archie Meets the Punisher. Here, the Ninja Turtles are brought back to earth from a meeting with aliens to score some pizza—of course they land in Riverdale. And this being an Archie crossover, Josie and the Pussycats are stopping there on their tour.
Shortly after the turtles arrive in town, Veronica is kidnapped by kidnappers (who else?), and Archie, Betty, Jughead, and the Turtles team up to save her!
NOTE: I place these two stories together because the Power Rangers in Space episodes send the TMNT to outer space, where the Archie comic begins with the Turtles being unceremoniously dropped, by aliens, on the outskirts of Riverdale. The tales fit together like a jigsaw puzzle.
1990--ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE--The case Fairlane is on involves rock bands, or somesuch, but one of the bands mentioned is The Pussycats, which has the lead singer Josie.
That would be interesting enough, but the movie drops a large number of other music based crossovers. Ellen Aim and the Attackers is from the Diane Lane flick Streets of Fire (1984); Nakatomi Boys Choir is a reference to the first Die Hard movie, which took place in the Nakatomi building in Nakatomi Plaza (perhaps Mr. Nakatomi was also a boy's choir bandleader--billionares have had stranger hobbies); The Nine Sisters is a band referenced in the film Xanadu.
Another band is named Alba Varden after the bad guy's ship in Lethal Weapon 2. Perhaps the bad was inspired by newspaper reports of Riggs and Murtaugh's adventures.
1994--ARCHIE MEETS THE PUNISHER--The Punisher comes to Riverdale. Josie and the Pussycats perform at a dance. Besides the title crossover, Dino Manelli (from Sgt. Fury's Howling Commandos) Josie and the Pussycats, and Gotham City all appear.
Dino Manelli is an interesting one. As his name implies, he's based on Dean Martin; but instead of being a look-alike analogue for Martin, Manelli is literally Martin with a lawyer friendly name. Both had hit film careers, record deals and such. The final evidence is that when Martin had the hit Dean Martin Show, Manelli had The Dino Show. Since they are one and the same (at least for TVCU purposes), Archie Meets the Punisher would have to take place before Martin's death in 1995.
Of course, Homer is from a seperate universe. However, there are various locations in the TVCU that have portals to the Looniverse. Likely Riverdale, being in a time lock as is, is one of those portals. Other crossovers: Millie the Model, Katy Keene, Patsy Walker (the Hellcat!), Hedy Wolfe, That Wilkin Boy (Jughead's cousin) and Sabrina the Teenaged Witch. At one point Sabrina apparently comments: "So I asked the Doctor if the Hosts of Hoggoth were really hoary," which means at least once she's consulted with Dr. Strange. http://
This link shows that Red was probably the one-time star of Freckles and His Friends--an Archie rip-off. Also it reveals that all of his thugs were one-time stars of Teen Humor comics. There are a number of other obsecure crossovers mentioned that I didn't catch when I read Archie Meets the Punisher.
2001--Archie's Weird Mysteries--"Scarlet Night" and "I Was a Teenaged Vampire,"--James Bojaciuk
In the two-parter episode of Archie's Weird Mysteries "Scarlet Night" and "I Was a Teenaged Vampire," the Riverdale Gang is attacked by a teenaged vampire named Scarlet Van Helsing. It seems in life she was a member of the famous vampire hunting clan. Perhaps a vampire turned her as a personal trophy.
The henchman vampires are visually identical to Morbius the Living Vampire. Since there are two seeming Morbiuses, it's strongly possible that these two bloodsuckers are the result of Morbius' failed experiment in the production of soul-clones.
That is enough of a crossover in and of itself. But if we peel back the layers of the story, there is enough evidence to make a case that the story connects to Buffy mythology. The "Big Bad" of the episode is Count Medlock, a master-vampire visually identical to The Master, arch-villain from the first few seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He intends to fulfill a prophecy that will bring about eternal night (which, if I'm not hopelessly confused in my Buffy mythology, is what the Master was trying to do in the first season of Buffy). Interestingly, Veronica is revealed to be the latest in a long line of vampire-slaying young women.
Yes, you read that right, Veronica Lodge is a Slayer.
Both "Scarlet Night" and "I Was a Teenaged Vampire" can easily be found on Youtube.
2003--THE ARCHIES IN JUGMAN--The Jughead from ARCHIE 1 is unthawed in the present.
2004--HACK/SLASH # 6-- A much more conventional Archie story--with only a normal slasher attacking the gang--is told
On the plus side, that story does give some level of evidence that the timelock spell was restored.
- Captain Hero's secret identity, Tim Tommerson, has a relationship with Xandir, which Captain Hero does not approve of.
- PLUTO holds GOOFY hostage because he wants to wear pants. This takes place in Toon Town, apparently not demolished for a freeway after the events of WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?
- There is a crime scene at THE FAMILY CIRCUS home.
- ELMER FUDD and Tantor from DISNEY'S TARZAN appear in a street scene in Toon Town.
- ARCHIE ANDREWS is seen at an arcade. Archie comes from the TVCU. The town of Riverdale and surrounding communities caught in a time anomoly. Perhaps this is how residents manage to visit the Looniverse.
- DILBERT is seen at the ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY office. Also at the office are EWOKS.
- Foxxy is in possession of a Starfleet tricorder. It seems that the events of Star Trek seems to take place in the Looniverse in the 20th to 21st centuries and the Enterprise is always visiting Earth.
May 2010--ARCHIE # 608--Archie begins dating Valerie of JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS when their two bands are touring together.
15 years after the time stop ends--ARCHIE: TO RIVERDALE AND BACK AGAIN--As the gang prepare for their 15th high school reunion, their teenage years are only memories. Archie is an attorney engaged to image-conscious Pam, while Jughead (Sam Whipple) is a neurotic psychiatrist with a troublemaking son (dubbed "Jughead Junior" by Archie). An elementary school teacher and aspiring novelist, Betty is engaged to Robert Miller, who is jealous of Archie. Living in France, Veronica charters a Concorde to attend the reunion. She remains in love with Archie, who still has divided feelings for Betty and Veronica.
Well, that's it. I'm gong to throw down some comments here that don't really fit into the timeline. There is a Robot Chicken appearance which I haven't been able to find to see if it fits. There is also a softcore porn (it was rated R) about Archie. But I couldn't find it to verify if it fits.
It should be noted that Archie regularly crosses with (and thus not worth noting above) SABRINA, JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS, THAT WILKIN BOY, KATY KEENE, and the MLJ super-heroes. Additionally, Archie and his supporting cast have appeared in hundreds of different comic titles, which you can find anywhere.
A great resource for that sort of thing is MIKE'S AMAZING WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS.
I will be updating the Josie blog to adjust for the time stop theory, and will create a separate Sabrina blog. The other Archie characters are not really worthy of their own blog as they don't have any real solo television presence.


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In the Zone
Since ZCode's conception, the goal has always been to publish feel-good content that truly engages readers across our zip codes. Now, publishing six issues of nine community magazines per year, ZCode has worked hard to maintain and expand our vision. Behind each issue of 92064 Magazine is our close-knit band of creatives and go-getters who are dedicated to making ZCode's vision a reality. What do we all have in common? We all are passionate about what makes our communities special. Join us as we dive into the inner workings of our media center.
Q&A with ZCode Publisher, Derrick Breaux
How did your vision for ZCode Magazines begin?
I was lucky enough to have a few articles published about me when I played football in high school. It was very exciting. I still have those articles. I wanted to create a local magazine that made people feel good. A magazine that people looked forward to receiving in their mailboxes. A magazine specifically for the neighborhoods that we call home, with colorful photos and a variety of interesting articles.
Since its conception in 2009, in what way have the magazines developed most?
Talent! I have been fortunate to work with an incredibly talented group of people that share the ZCode vision. The quality of the magazines (editorial and design) is unparalleled in the community magazine arena.
What has been most rewarding of ZCode's journey so far?
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What are your long-term goals for the magazines?
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Why do you think each department is so integral to ZCode's mission?
Without a doubt, the magazines wouldn't exist without sales, editorial, production, and graphics. While it all started as a one-person operation, it has grown to something much larger. I feel blessed to be able to work with the talented ZCode team.
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Written By: NM State Athletic Dept.
TUCSON, AZ - The New Mexico State swimming and diving team opened the spring semester with a four-team meet in Tucson, Ariz. The Aggies defeated Oregon State, 148-142, but fell to Northern Arizona, 181-118, and meet host Arizona, 221-76.
The Aggies began the meet with a third-place finish in the 200-medley relay with junior Tricia Kiss, sophomore Jessica Legge, freshman Dorottya Lennert and senior Alex Fenton.
Lennert guided the Aggies in the butterfly events. She finished in fifth place in the 100 fly and sixth place in the 200 fly.
In the backstroke events, Kiss paced the squad with a third-place showing in the 200 back and sixth-place finish in the 100 back, while freshman Mariah Morrell followed in fifth in the 200 and seventh in the 100. In the breaststroke, Legge posted team-best finishes with sixth place in the 100 and fourth place in the 200. Additionally, Legge led the Aggies in the 200 IM in sixth, and Kiss was eighth.
Junior Terrin Seaver set the standard for the Crimson and White in the sprint freestyle events with seventh in the 50 free and sixth in the 100 free along with a sixth-place showing in the 100 fly. Fenton also helped the team in seventh in the 100 free and sixth in the 200 free.
In the distance freestyle events, freshman Emily Nightingale earned sixth in the 1,000 free, and senior Haley Gansneder was ninth in the 500 free.
Junior diver Jaymee Porter led the Aggies with a fifth-place finish on the 3-meter springboard and sixth-place finish on the 1-meter.


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To Market, to Market…Posted: June 5th, 2012 | Author: JR | Filed under: Marblehead Farmer's Market, Marketplace, Newburyport Farmer's Market, News, Salem Farmer's Market, Swampscott Farmer's market | Tags: Farmers Markets, North Shore Locavore | 1 Comment »
For many foodies, the start of summer had nothing to do with the calendar or the weather—it's all about the farmers markets. Personally, we are chomping at the bit. Apparently so are the folks in Newburyport, who had their farmers market opening day May 6th. Marblehead jumps on the bandwagon this Saturday, June 9 (Veteran's School, 217 Pleasant St., 9:00 to 12:00), followed by Salem on June 14, along with many others in late June and early July. Salem is held at Derby Square on Front St., Thursdays from 3:00 to 7:00, and Newburyport is at The Tannery Marketplace on Sundays from 9:00 to 1:00.
Many folks are excited that Swampscott is getting its own market this year, starting on June 10. It will be open Sundays through October from 10:00 to 1:00 at the high school. Clark Farm will anchor the market with a large variety of produce; John Crow Farms, Maitland Mountain Farms (known for their pickles and flowers), Fille de Ferme (homemade jams and jellies), Cherry Street Fish Market, and Big Sky Breads round out the initial group of vendors.
If you aren't familiar with John Getting's terrific resource North Shore Locavore, you should click on through and check it out. Not only does John keep a full list of farmers markets, he continually updates with great information on farms stands, CSAs and local foods all over the North Shore.
Please let us know about your favorite market or vendor in the comments or by email. We'll be visiting markets all over the North Shore this summer and posting about our finds.