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While HTC claims restrictions prevent them from unlocking the bootloader of the AT&T HTC One X, that has not stopped the development community from banding together to unlock root access on the phone. A new post by kennethpenn on XDA-Developers delivers a one-click rooting option for the HTC One X which takes advantage of an exploit identified by the community.
Gaining root access on the HTC One X allows users to make backups of their applications, remove AT&T's bloatware or even make clock speed modifications to the phone's CPU. Unfortunately, flashing unofficial ROMs to the HTC One X is still not possible, but we have a feeling it won't be too long before the development community finds an exploit to solve that issue as well.
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Michael Angelo Batio & Carmine Appice Gig @ The Cavern - A Huge Success!
Dolphin Music would like to thank the crowd who packed the world-famous Cavern Club last night and made this event a huge success! Michael Angelo Batio, Carmine Appice and the Dean All-Star Band totally rocked the venue!
The Cavern Club, located on Mathew Street, Liverpool, was a hot and sweaty place last Monday night, when crowds gathered to attend the event organized by Dolphin Music and Dean Guitars.
Shred Master Michael Angelo Batio, drummer legend Carmine Appice and the Dean All Star Band (which included Dean Guitars' Owner himself, Elliot Rubinson) gave a true rock'n'roll masterclass, and everyone who attended seemed to be having a fantastic time. Who said Mondays have to be boring, eh?
The atmosphere couldn't be any better, and Michael Angelo Batio didn't disappoint with his guitar clinic, which was basically answering questions from the crowd, and showing some of his guitar 'Fastest Shredder In The World' skills, mainly on his cool Dean MAB2 "Aviator" Signature Guitar.
So what did we learn? That Batio doesn't like 7-string guitars (popular with metal bands) because he loves the sound of bass guitars and thinks guitars shouldn't go so low.
The charismatic Michael Angelo Batio also joked that if alive today, Jimi Hendrix perhaps would have to go to anger management classes...Batio said he likes to keep his guitars safe and would never dream of smashing or setting fire to one of his. Good tip!
Batio did a few heavy metal poses for the crowd, and, on a more serious note, said that musicians should always be open to listeting to different music styles, not just the styles they play.
He was then joined by Dean demonstrator Matt Speed for a blues guitar duel that was really cool...and kinda proved his point!
But the highlight of his clinic was, of course, when he picked his custom double neck guitar and shredded away!
Batio & Matt Speed (left) and Batio with his outrageous Custom double neck guitar.
Next up was Carmine Appice for his DDrums clinic, who also didn't disappoint, and kept the atmosphere up.
Drummers don't come much more legendary than Appice, who collaborated with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck. His beats were quite simply hypnotic, and his style reminded us a bit of John Bonham. Classic and Classy.
Carmine Appice showed some interesting rhythms (which he assured guitarists would hate) and got the crowd to "drum" along to his beats.
Appice was demonstrating the DDrum range of drums, which are great of course!
The mood was set then, for the great rock'n'roll finale, when Appice was joined by Batio and the Dean All Star Band.
This supergroup played a great set which included some rock classics such as Cream's Sunshine Of Your Love and some Led Zep tunes.
The audience loved it and everyone seemed to be up for more, but even the best rock gigs must come to an end, eventually!
After the set, while people gathered around the rock stars for photos and autographs, Dolphin Music was already dreaming of doing another event at the Cavern, as good as this one!
Well, just you wait! And to make sure you're informed about any future event we may organize, please join our mailing list.
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This trip with my Austrian friends started more like a nightmare. The ordered chauffeur for a planned 6 AM departure at our starting point near Bangkok, did leave us waiting and overslept his alarm clock. So he told us, when he finally showed up two hours late! 6 friends were about to disembark on an eventful trip to Cambodia, 5 of them have never seen the place before, I acted as the organizer and guide.
We made it to Had Lek, the southernmost border crossing point from Trat in Thailand to Koh Kong in Cambodia. Our arrival there was in the afternoon, around 2 PM. Surrounded by touts, we kept our luggage together on one cart. Four guys guarding our belongings and I went with one guy ahead to organize our late trip to Phnom Penh. Six big guys do not fit into one shared taxi. So we had to scout for a minivan or two regular cars. Two styrofoam coolers contained crushed ice and drinks in cans. One for Chang beer and one for Coca-Cola. Harry was a beer addict and was constantly seen gulping another can down. This lasted into the trip, until the trays of Chang were finished, long before the ice had a chance to melt.
The border crossing took a while, as most in our group did not come prepared with a visa for Cambodia. Only Nicy and myself hat bought the visa beforehand at the Bangkok embassy for 20 $ a piece. The rip off fee here was 1.200 Baht, a common procedure to extort money from tourists at the borders. Twice the amount and a waste of at least 20 minutes per person. Our luggage remained on the pushcart meanwhile. Harry was beer-happy and Günther and Georg kept him silent. The processing of the visa took at least another 90 minutes, before we ventured on into Cambodia. Günther and Georg are the employers of Harry in real life, Martin was an old friend of them and Nicy (Hole-in-one) another former employee and friend. Nicy was the only one I really knew well from countless trips in Asia, Europe, the USA and Mexico together.
The next task was a bit tricky, as we had to find two cars for our projected transport to Phnom Penh. We had a few hours of daylight left and surely did not want to get stuck in the sleazy brothel town Koh Kong, which was about 5 km south from the border. Touts at the border made it impossible to talk directly with any drivers. That would have equaled a hefty surcharge (tout-commission). So we resorted to hire a pickup truck with small benches (songtheauw in Thailand) for the short ride away from the tout hot-spot and went to Koh Kong City in order to locate a possible tout-free taxi to transport us at the regular rate. In tout matters, any type of evasive action is the preferential treatment!
The taxi hiring was indeed a smooth process, as we spotted some taxis waiting on the roadside before hitting town, just after crossing the toll bridge. Two cars that wanted to return to Phnom Penh today for a combined 50 $, a great deal if compared to the border fees. At the border one taxi was offered for 50 $ and a minivan for 90 $.
The drive took a long time as not all bridges were in place. Ferry crossings gave us time to stretch our legs as the daylight hours came to an end. Above pic shows Nicy and Martin, dealing with some kid selling snacks at a river bank.
Below you see intoxicated Harry, clinging to Georg to avoid falling into the dirt with on of his last cans of Chang.
We made it and arrived at the Angkor Int'l Hotel around 9 PM, a bit exhausted from the long trip. We got a good nights sleep, because we all planned to start into the real journey on two wheels each on the following day, very early in the morning. After a quick breakfast, we took motodups (motorcycle taxis) for 2.000 Riel each (0.50 $) to Lucky! Lucky!, one of the leading dirt bike rental places in town.
We all ended up with two wheels for the next few days and did some exploration of the outlying areas around Phnom Penh, returning nightly for our beds, a shower and some minor fun in the city.
Our first cruise did lead us to Wat Phnom, the temple with the huge clock on the lawn, that gave the city its name. From here, we followed over the Japanese Friendship Bridge across the Tonle Sap River and explored the wastelands to the Northeast between the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap excessively.
From left to right: Martin, Günther, myself, Georg, Nicy and Harry. Each one rode a dirt bike on this day. We made a stop at some fairytale resort in the middle of nowhere, where by coincidence, a true VIP wedding reception of Cambodian movie stars took place. Everybody was dressed in a rather festive outfit, but they did not consider the foreign bikers under-dressed for the occasion and invited us to partake.
Nicy's butt was mega sore from the dirt bikes saddle, he and Harry traded down on the third day to a small motorbike, Asian style. Looked kinds cool, the huge 120 kg frame of Nicy on a small bike. But that is nothing, compared to our trail rides way back in Arizona and New Mexico, when he followed our Appaloosa equipped gang (full sized horses) on a donkey's back!
We explored our hearts out in all possible directions, went down the Mekong towards Vietnam, to the Killing fields at Ek Cheung and a lot of other places. Everything went smooth and we shared the fun of exploring history loaded territories.
The police back then had to be briefed on certain travel plans, because the military zones with their live fire exercises had to be avoided and also areas of congested traffic outside of town. Phnom Penh was cool, but once outside city limits (especially to the south, near Vietnam) things could get a bit iffy.
Nicy and Harry still trailed with their mini mopeds, which were chosen by all of in the next destination in a couple of days (Sihanoukville).
The infamous concentration camp S 21 was a last stop on our agenda in the capital. Our final meal at the Foreign Correspondents Club on the evening before our departure to the coast, was also the good bye for our friend Martin, who had to attend urgent family matters back home in Vienna.
So us 5 road warriors left descended on the coastal town of Sihanoukville for the last leg of this journey. The GST bus ferried us the 200+ km in 3 hours time. Too bad we didn't have a camera on hand, when the hired tuktuk started overloaded with us and all luggage on board at the Angkor Int'l hotel with a full blown wheelie. The ride was uneventful and really cheap (3 $). We camped out in style for the remaining nights at a posh hotel near the lion's roundabout. The Golden Sands offered our crew great amenities, luxurious rooms, a pool and a breakfast buffet.
The setting here was a real contrast to what we experienced outside the gated compound and even at our previous residence in the capital.
We geared up for more off roading and beach biking at the Golden Sands, five little bikes were rented quick. I admit, that I chose to wear long sleeves, because of the merciless sun.
Back then, Occaheuteal Beach at our doorstep showed almost no developments, except for a handful of huts to the northernmost section, selling beer, booze and snacks. A great, empty and fine sand beach was ours to cover. 3 to 4 miles of it. Interested readers can check the pictures in another report, this is exactly the same beach, where I tought my oldest boy how to operate a motorcycle.
The hill between Occaheuteal and Otres beach to the south did have a dirt track back then, which is constantly being upgraded since. The only business on the entire Otres beach, was this young lady's "resort".
Nicy fell in love with the hammock by the surf, after the little lady had replaced the tie-downs for him. Our Austrian heavyweight did break the original set-up and crash landed on his butt.
The subsequent set-up was sturdier by far and even survived Nicy's snoring by the surf.
Sreypel, most Cambodian girls are called Srey…(something) as I found out earlier. Offered a huge, juicy pineapple fruit for one $. We shared it and loved the great taste. Sreypel was the little girl's older sister and she came helping the young sister to serve us.
Harry found out, that Angkor Beer is easier to obtain here than Chang and gulped a six-pack in 30 minutes. He skipped a real breakfast and mentioned he liked a liquid one now.
Harry retired in the afternoon, but us guys decided to let him sleep 'n snore right there. We had more to explore and picked him up a few hours later. The farmers in the back country here keep pet animals in an objectionable fashion, as the picture below shows.
We had an important task to execute on the following day. Visiting some de-miners (minesweepers) in a remote area near Ream Naval Base in Ream National Park in the morning.
And returning to Sihanoukville that afternoon to deliver some goods to the amputee's hospital there.
We have hauled some surgical supplies, which were donated by a friend, who is a surgeon in Germany. Scalpels and cat-gut plus antibiotics and other supplies. These are hard to come by in this neck of the woods, where demand for this material is huge..
Three bikeloads were dropped with the surgeon on duty there.
He was surprised and very appreciated the German surgeon's donation, that we hauled to him.
I knew too well, how badly modern sterile equipment is needed for their daily tasks here. Many landmine-victims here owe their limited mobility and sometimes life to the surgeons here, with very limited funding, resources and such. Make sure to visit them, when in Sihanoukville. They are within the hospital compound on Ekkareach Street between the roundabout and the 90° turn to the north on your right hand side.
The very next day saw our departure from Cambodia. We took the bullet-boat at lunchtime to Koh Kong. One departure daily was the rule and surely, we occupied the boats top. Sitting in a stinking diesel fume-filled cabin on vinyl seating with limited breathing opportunities wasn't our cup of tea and singalong Cambodian karaoke entertainment did not tickle our fancy either.
The "Wild Guys" episode one came to an end and may have a sequel with a more sober or restrained Harry. He was a bit too wild to handle at times and his unusual fuel consumption (he considers beer his sole fuel!) made things a little awkward at times for others. Nicy had always been a great travel companion and Günther was a really cool fellow. Too bad, that he spends most of his time on his yacht in the Mediterranean Sea, while Georg is tied up at their business, managing headquarters. Martin blended in well and helped effectively, keeping Harry out of trouble. I am quite sure that they returned with a heap of new impressions. Cambodia offers so much to see.


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The latest version of the ultimate track-ready 911 sports car.
When Porsche introduced the all-new 2013 911 - code-named "991" - we knew it was only a matter of time before the ultra-high-performance 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 arrived. Making its North American debut here at the 2013 New York Auto Show, the 991 GT3 features a rear-mounted 475-horsepower engine, active rear-wheel steering, and the GT3 model's signature fixed rear wing.
Notably, it also comes standard with Porsche's "PDK" automatic transmission. The GT3 was previously offered only with a conventional six-speed manual.
How Much:
$130,400 to start, plus a $950 destination fee.
When can you get it?
Late 2013.
Add it to your Shopping List because...
The 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 has a 9,000-rpm redline. Need we say more? Well, we'll say more anyway, because this car is quite simply an enthusiast's dream. The 3.8-liter, 475-horsepower flat-6 engine is naturally aspirated, so there are no lag-producing turbochargers standing between you and all that power. Full-throttle acceleration will be just one linear rip to redline after another, punctuated by noises akin to an angel playing a harp with a chainsaw. Trust us, the GT3 is awesome. And when rapid cornering is called for, the active rear-wheel steering and massive 20-inch rubber will join forces with the extra-wide rear end - 1.7-inches wider than that of the 991 Carrera S - to keep this formerly tail-happy beast glued to the tarmac.
The only arguable downside, and we do mean "only," is the fact that a conventional stick-shift isn't even available as an option. The GT3 used to be one of those cars where you knew there was a real driving enthusiast behind the wheel, because no one else would want to deal with the mandatory heavy-duty racing clutch. Now, your average reality TV star with a fat paycheck can simply hop in and put the PDK lever in "D." But hey, automated transmissions are obviously the future, even for classic sports cars like the GT3 -- and PDK is quite simply the best of the best, delivering perfectly smooth yet razor-sharp shifts with superhuman quickness. So don't worry, we're not too broken up about it.
Other cars to consider:
Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1: Catch one of these "C6" ZR-1s while you can, because it'll be a while yet before the new 2014 Corvette Stingray, a.k.a. "C7," gets the ZR-1 treatment. Why buy this instead of the GT3? Because in addition to the 638-horsepower supercharged V8 under the hood, there's also a proper six-speed stick-shift on the center console.
Ferrari 458 Italia: If it's less about price for you than the overall experience, the gorgeous 458 Italia is almost beyond compare. One run through the gears with that 4.5-liter, 562-horsepower V8 and you'll be hooked.
Nissan GT-R: Although the GT-R is cheaper than the 991 GT3 by tens of thousands, it's just as quick to 60 mph (3.3 seconds or thereabouts), and its handling is hard to beat at any price.
Used "997" Porsche 911 GT3: If you're one of those purists who's up in arms about the PDK-only 991 GT3, why not just buy a used 997 GT3 at a steep discount? The "old" GT3 is still one of the best driver's cars ever built.


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With 2012 coming to a close, we want to know what you would like to read about next year. We have an exciting calendar of content leading us into and beyond the launch of BlackBerry 10, but we also want to hear from you – our loyal readers of the Inside BlackBerry Blog – about the topics you would like to see covered by our experts.
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Athlete of Week: Colton Kooima, Roosevelt
Through six games, Colton Kooima is swishing buckets, and contributing to the Roosevelt Rough Riders on the big stage in Class AA boys basketball.
The senior exploded for two huge games early on. First, at the Mike Miller Classic, Kooima hit 6-of-10 three-pointers and scored 26 points against Flora McDonald (North Carolina). Two weeks later, he dropped 31 points, including 23 of them in the second half against Rapid City Central in a winning effort.
Kooima isn't taking for granted his opportunities as a starter this year. After coming off the bench last year, he is flourishing in his new role, and showing opponents he is a big asset for the Riders.
"Last year I came off the bench and all I did was shoot three's. That was my role last year, but this offseason, I really worked hard on getting to basket and on pull-up jumpers."
Head coach Lee Taylor has seen Kooima grow immensely over the last year, and his game has shown that he is a big weapon for Roosevelt.
"He's always a threat to score and that's something as a basketball coach you always want. He can knock down shots and score points in a hurry. At all times, you have to know where he's at. He puts a lot of pressure on the defense."
Aside from being a scorer, perhaps his best quality is his leadership ability. Taylor describes Kooima as a player that brings great effort each game and confidence to his teammates.
"He's a strong leader because he's such a high competitor. He's learning when he's not having his best games, he still has to encourage and not worry about his game, but about his teammates on the floor because they are just as important as he is."
Last summer, the senior guard teamed up with another senior player to become a better leader. As a result, Kooima hopes the rest of the team is buying into their hard work to pursue their goal as a team to cut down the nets in March.
"Chris Phillips and I really worked hard this offseason to kind of set an example for the team and show them how hard you really have to work to win a state championship."
Last year, the Riders fell short in the semifinals of the AA Boys State Tournament. To go out on top as a senior, and win a championship this year, it would mean everything, says Kooima.
"It would mean a lot. High school has been fun, but that's the only thing (a state championship) that could make high school better."
Kooima developed his love for the game at a young age from his dad, and started playing organized basketball in the fourth grade.
"My dad was a coach all through when I was growing up. He coached high school basketball and showed me the game. I went to all the practices and that's where i learned how to play."
Kooima's favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant, and loves watching the Los Angeles Lakers and North Carolina Tar Heels. In school, he enjoys studying math. He hopes to pursue basketball or golf after graduating high school in the spring.


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The controversial proposal for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial now has a new component: a smartphone app, which, according to the memorial's designers, visitors will be able to use on-site to "contextualize Eisenhower's impact" and view historical and biographical content.
Postmodern "starchitect" Frank Gehry's plans for the monument have been mired in controversy since they were unveiled. And while the impulse to harness cutting-edge technology is admirable, the need for a supplementary "E-Memorial" highlights exactly what's wrong with the design: The physical monument does not reflect the man it purports to commemorate.
The $142 million proposal calls for 10 colossal, unadorned, 80-foot-tall, 11-foot-wide columns to support the monument's most striking feature: vast woven metal billboards, enclosing the four-acre site and bearing images of the Kansas landscape.
These partitions would frame a central depiction of Eisenhower as a cadet (an improvement, perhaps, on the original plan to portray him as a young boy), flanked by stacked megaliths at odd angles and two other portraits.
The plans have met with fierce resistance from critics, not least from the Eisenhowers themselves. In Susan Eisenhower's congressional testimony on the proposal, the late president's granddaughter compared the steel screens to an "iron curtain" and the 80-foot columns to missile silos.
Susan and her sister Anne also apprehended the design's most fundamental flaw: Its grandest components do not form any coherent narrative or theme related to Eisenhower's contributions to the nation and the world.
Which, presumably, is where the smartphone app comes in.
The Eisenhower Memorial Commission announced that this app will "enhance" and "interpret" the physical memorial by supplementing the monoliths and metal screens with virtual historical content on visitors' iPhones and Androids. According to the commission, the app lets its users at the site enter an "augmented reality," "thereby truly demonstrating why [Eisenhower] requires a memorial."
The app could be a rich resource for information and media related to Eisenhower's place in history (and given its $2 million pricetag, one hopes it would). But a monument — especially a monument on the National Mall dedicated to one of America's most respected presidents — should not require an explanatory smartphone app to "demonstrate why" he deserves such a memorial.
Gehry and those involved with the planning process should give further consideration to the meaning, function and history of memorials and monuments. In an age before iPhones, architects and artists thought deeply and creatively about how to use physical structures, sites and sculptures to tell powerful stories about exceptional people.
In her book, "The Invention of the Historic Monument," historian Françoise Choay states that a monument is "any artifact erected by a community of individuals to commemorate or to recall for future generations individuals, events, sacrifices, practices or beliefs."
An alternative definition, by archaeologist Bruce Trigger, emphasizes instead that it is excessive, unnecessary scale and expense that defines a structure as a monument.
Unfortunately, the Eisenhower Memorial, as now planned, fits only the latter definition.
The towering "silos" and hulking steel partitions (the monument's most expensive feature) do little or nothing to "recall for future generations" the achievements, story and character of Dwight D. Eisenhower, leaving the task of actual commemoration principally to an iPhone app.
President Eisenhower was a man who detested billboards, chrome wheels, modern art, egoism and ostentation. He asked to be buried in a simple $80 pine coffin, wearing no medals except his rank insignia. He was also the last Republican president to balance the budget.
Given these facts, it is no small stretch to believe that Eisenhower would have been befuddled by the $142 million Gehry plan (which includes the $2 million app), paid for by the American taxpayers during a period of great economic hardship.
It is time for the Memorial Commission to go back to the drawing board and come up with a design that speaks for itself: a monument that emphasizes commemoration over scale and narrative over novelty.
If this is the best they can offer — a chaotic proposal based around unsightly, towering metal fences, with a smartphone app to fulfill the traditional emotive roles of a memorial — then why bother building the physical monument at all?
Jack Carlson and Eric Wind are members of the board of directors of the National Civic Art Society. From The Weekly Standard.


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British socialite Peaches Geldof is pregnant with her second child.
Bob Geldof's 23-year-old daughter has announced she is expecting a little boy again – just seven months after she gave birth to first son Astala in April.
The mum-to-be, who married rocker Thomas Cohen in September, has revealed she is planning to name the tot Phaedra.
She tells Britain's Hello! magazine, "It's a name that comes from an ancient Greek play but it also features in a song Tom and I both love called Some Velvet Morning by Lee Hazlewood. Finding out I was pregnant again so soon was quite a shock. Tom was so happy. He loves being a dad so much and is brilliant with Astala, who totally adores him, so he was over the moon."
Geldof admits she had a "momentary panic" when she found out about her second pregnancy, but she is thrilled her family is growing.
She adds, "After Phaedra is born I'm going to be concentrating on the two boys so I don't think I'll be adding to our little brood until later on in my life when I'm older and don't have two toddlers running around demanding all of Tom's and my attention. I may be only 23 and the only one of our friends who's married, got a baby and one on the way… but it's a life I've dreamed of and I couldn't be happier."
British socialite Peaches Geldof is pregnant with her second child.


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National Tequila day may be a month away (July 24), but PEOPLE.com had an early visit from the team at Clase Azul to sample their exclusive wares! The company features four tequilas in hand-crafted Mexican bottles: Clase Azul Plata, Clase Azul Reposado, a limited production Clase Azul Ultra, and the pomegranate-infused La Pinta, which, we have to admit, was delicious on its own.
But don't take our (or celeb fans George Clooney, Cindy Crawford, Lil Jon and chef Richard Sandoval's) word for it, you can make fun cocktails at home.
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Strawberry Mint Julep
• 1 large strawberry
• ¼ peeled orange
• ¼ lime unpeeled
• ½ tsp. sugar
• 4 large mint leaves
• 1 oz. tequila
• 4 oz. all natural pure lemonade
In a shaker, combine strawberry, orange, lime, sugar, mint leaves. Muddle all ingredients until well-combined and juices are extracted. Add tequila, lemonade, fill with ice and shake. Strain into a low-ball Julep glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with a fresh strawberry and sprig of mint.
Salty Chihuahua
• 1 wedge lime
• Coarse salt
• Ice
• 1½ oz. tequila
• 5 oz. fresh squeezed lemonade
Wet rim of glass with lime wedge and dip in salt. Fill glass with ice. Pour in tequila and lemonade. Squeeze and drop in the lime wedge. Stir.
La Pinta Royale
• 2 oz. pomegranate-infused tequila
• 2 oz. Prosecco
• Optional: Splash of orange liqueur
Chill and strain tequila into a flute with chilled Prosecco. Add a splash of orange liqueur and garnish with an orange twist.
Pan American Cooler
• 1 oz. pomegranate-infused tequila
• 1 oz. pisco
• Juice of one lemon
• 4 oz. lemon-lime soda, like Sprite
Pour all ingredients into a highball glass on ice, stir, and garnish with a lime wedge.
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When I saw this sideboard and buffet, I immediately thought that it's meant for me. My dear loved it so much. I have to do this review. This is a great for this price. If you want a trendy sideboard and buffet this one is not for you! How anyone could complain about this for the price is beyond me.
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Quick shipment. sideboard and buffet exceeding my expectations. Color is great. I have had it for a week and I have received so many compliments. I love it. Overall a great purchase for its price. The quality of the sideboard and buffet is excellent. When I saw this , I immediately thought that it's meant for me. My dear loved it so much.
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More news about: Muhlenberg
Oct 05, 2013
Allentown, Pa. – Cody Geyer accounted for 265 all-purpose yards and made the game-changing play and Jeremey Thomas recorded five tackles for loss as the Muhlenberg football team overcame a slow start to defeat Susquehanna, 38-18, to head into its bye week with a 3-2 record.
Freshman quarterback Nick Palladino threw for 166 yards and rushed for two touchdowns, and Kevin Van Laar also scored twice on the ground in his return to action after missing a game with an injury.
On the Mules' first offensive play from scrimmage, Palladino was sacked by Jared Minori in the end zone for a safety. Later in the quarter, the Crusaders (0-5) drove 31 yards in nine plays to take a 5-0 lead on Spencer Hotaling's 40-yard field goal.
After that, except for a couple of plays, it was all Muhlenberg. And it started six minutes into the second quarter when Geyer fielded a punt at his own 10 and returned it 82 yards to the Susquehanna 8 before getting tackled by punter T.J. Morton. It was the fourth-longest punt return in Mule history, and it set up Van Laar's 1-yard plunge two plays later.
Muhlenberg recovered an onside kick following the touchdown, but that drive ended when Jameal Hammond intercepted a pass inside the 20-yard line. The Mules regained possession near midfield after forcing a punt, and on the fourth play Palladino scampered 36 yards for a score to make it 14-5.
Connor Winter added a 39-yard field goal with 5 seconds left in the half.
Muhlenberg's first drive of the second half was as unproductive as its first of the first half, with a tackle for loss and a sack forcing Winter to punt from the back of the end zone. Duke Hyacinthe blocked the punt and immediately caught the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point went wide, leaving the score 17-11.
The Mules put the game out of reach, however, by scoring on their next two possessions. Van Laar's 4-yard TD capped a drive that included a 54-yard completion from Palladino to Geyer, and Mike Harris ran a jet sweep 3 yards for a score six plays after a John Feaster interception.
Palladino's 8-yard run capped the Muhlenberg scoring in the fourth quarter. The Crusaders scored a touchdown in the final minute on a combined 20-yard fumble return by Minori and Mason Spangler.
The Mules allowed only 144 yards and nine first downs and forced Susquehanna to punt 10 times. Thomas' five tackles for loss included a sack that forced a fumble, and he also intercepted a pass.
Geyer finished with four punt returns for 140 yards, setting a school record with his average of 35.0 yards per return. He also caught four passes for 91 yards in becoming the first Mule to total 250 all-purpose yards in a game since 2003. Van Laar finished with 62 yards on 13 carries.
Tim Wade led the Crusaders in both rushing (11-55) and receiving (4-29). Cam Olson, making his second career start, was 9-of-19 for 71 yards and two picks.


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It's a great time to be a music nerd with an Android phone, for we're in the midst of a wave of the coolest music accessories ever. Speakers are getting smaller and louder and my music is magically floating around in the cloud. The eBay Electronics blog has asked me to curate a list of all the gear I use to get the most musical bang for my buck, so here we go:
Jambox (Big or small)
While devices on-board speakers have been steadily improving, they're no match for the kick provided by a real set of horns. I've had a Jawbone Jambox (original size) for months now and it travels almost everywhere with me: the gym, the pool, walking trails- I've even strapped it to my handlebars while riding my bike around Austin (in true ultimate hipster fashion).
Recently Jawbone released the Big Jambox, an even beefier (yet still portable) version, and I hear only good things. If you're music feels trapped inside your tiny device, try setting it free with a Jambox.
Sonos Wireless HiFi
When portability isn't factor (or you're just looking to blow the roof off), look no further than Sonos. The Sonos Wireless HiFi comes in a variety of mix-and-match flavors, including speakers like the Play:5 and Play:3, as well as the dedicated Sonos Sub. Got you're own speakers? Sonos makes an amp that'll smartify everything.
What makes these connected speakers smart? They all sync up over wifi and allow you to play not only your own library, but tunes from a number of online services like Pandora, Rdio, and Spotify (plus dozens of others). You can even install speakers in different locations around your home, creating zones that can play different music at the same time. It's music bliss. At brain-rattling volume.
Nexus 7 (or 10 if you're a high roller)
Once you've got some serious speaker power, you'll want a way to control everything from the couch. Lately, I've found using a tablet as a remote to be quite boss. You can click around your library, surf Google Play, queue up YouTube videos- as well as pass the tablet around so your friends can join in the action.
The Nexus 7 (and bigger & newer Nexus 10) are great tablets to have as the heart of your music command center. I've had more than a few parties where I run the Sonos paired with a tablet and Rdio to provide an infinite jukebox that guests seem to love. Next time someone yells "Dude you've never heard that song!?" you can make sure they hear that song, mannn.
Vizio Costar
Another way to get music blaring is to use some speakers you've already got, like the ones inside (or currently hooked to) your TV. Using a GoogleTV device, like the Vizio Costar (or older Logitech Revue) is a great way to cobble together a music/media center. GoogleTV has a built-in Google Music app, which works with your own library and music purchased in the Play Store.
GoogleTV also has a remote app that you can run on your devices, perfect for the social playlist passing I was talking about earlier. Some nights we all sit around queuing up video after video, laughing all the while.
Extra solid-state storage
While a bunch of my music is in the cloud, sometimes you can't beat having the space to keep everything local. If your phone supports it, you might as well max out your storage space with a new SD card. The class 10 MicroSD cards are finally available and affordable, so why not cram one full of music?
Sennheiser earbuds
You can't always blast your music, sometimes it's only polite to listen in private. For those times, I like Sennheiser earbuds (or headphones). I've bought a handful of Sennheiser products over the years and I've always been happy with them. One time I even washed a pair of earbuds with the laundry and they survived just fine. Combine that with the fact that they fit perfectly (even on my bike), sound great, and won't break the bank and you've got a set of winning cans.
3.5mm splitter
Just because you're listening silently doesn't mean you can't jam out with a partner. A 3.5mm splitter is perfect during travel with a companion or any other time when you might want to share some tunes on the downlow. For style points, score a splitter with some personality, like a little white tree branch or a tiny robot.
Google Play giftcards
This might seem like a weird one, but don't forget that folks routinely sell giftcards at less than their face value. They need some cash and you get some credit in the Play Store at a discounted rate. Currently there are a handful of cards selling for $5 less than face value- that's like a free movie or book.
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DVD Catalyst - convert your DVDs and video files with just one click. Computers were created to do boring, repetitive tasks for us. DVD Catalyst 3 is the only fully automated DVD conversion tool on the market that recognizes this, and provides you with the features you always wanted for DVD conversion, but could never find...Read more


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It's the time of year when we celebrate our life and feel blessed for all we have. Join us as we try to share our good fortune with those who are in need.
Help spread the holiday spirit by contributing to our canned food drive in support of the America's Harvest of the Big Bend Food Bank in Tallahassee.
Join the other Barry Alumni in the Tallahassee area that are already going to be joining us on this special event. To RSVP and see who else is attending, please visit: https://barrytallahasseefooddrive2013.eventbrite.com
Join us as we try to make the holidays a little brighter for some families in need
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Harry's of Tallahassee
301 S. Bronough St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
There is no charge to attend, appetizers and soft drinks will be served at no cost.
YOUR Capital City Barry Alumni chapter will collect canned food to create meals for families in need.
Bring a few items of food and enjoy time with your fellow alumni. Reconnect with old friends, make new ones and see what your university has been up to.
We will also have drop locations at our two sites in the Tallahassee Area, Monday Through Friday from 10:30am to 6:30pm:
University Center at Tallahassee Community College
444 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Barry University
325 John Knox Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Complimentary appetizers and soft drinks will be provided. Other menu items will be available on a cash basis.
The following Items are of particular use to the food bank:
Canned Goods:
Lean meats (chicken, tuna), vegetables, fruits, hearty soups, beans
Dried Goods:
Beans, rice, pasta, instant potatoes, stuffing, breakfast items (whole grain cereals, nutritious granola bars, grits, pancake mix), macaroni & cheese, skillet meals (i.e. tuna helper, chicken helper)
Peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti sauce, syrup, 100% fruit juice
Non Food Items:
Deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair brushes, diapers
If you will not be able to join us, but still want to get involved in the Capital City Barry Alumni Chapter, contact chapter president, Dewey Riou at firstname.lastname@example.com or James Touma, Director of Alumni Programs at email@example.com or (305) 899-3040.
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June 1, 2009
TO: Maryland Mortgage Lender Licensees
SUBJECT: SAFE Act and Maryland NMLS Transition
Senate Bill 269, which significantly reforms mortgage licensing in Maryland, was passed by the General Assembly in the most recent legislative session and signed by the Governor.
It is effective July 1, 2009. This legislation brings Maryland into compliance with the new federal standards under the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act, also known as the SAFE Act, which sets certain minimum mortgage originator licensing standards and mandates that the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation (the "Commissioner") transition to the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System ("NMLS").
The Commissioner will transition to the NMLS over the 18-month period from July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010. This period is designed to enable existing licensees to transition at any time
prior to the expiration of their current licenses. The Commissioner had previously issued two-year licenses, but beginning January 1, 2009 began issuing one-year licenses. By providing this 18-month transition period, the Commissioner seeks to minimize the disruption to those operating with two-year licenses issued prior to December 31, 2008.
This advisory is to alert licensees to these developments and to highlight the following key issues:
Additional information regarding the new requirements and the NMLS transition are available at:
Transition Plan on NMLS
Md. Transition Briefing
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Md. Licensing Newsletter
Return to the Commissioner of Financial Regulation home page
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The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election is Wednesday, Oct. 10, by 5 p.m.
The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election is Wednesday, Oct. 10, by 5 p.m.
People who will be 18 years of age on or before Nov. 6 must still register to vote by Oct. 10 in order to be eligible.
In addition, absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 election are now available to registered Phelps County voters in the county clerk's office.
The deadline to vote absentee in the county clerk's office is by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5.
The county clerk's office will be open Saturday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon for absentee balloting.
Legal reasons for voting by absentee ballot are as follows:
• Absence on election day,
• Incapacity or confinement due to illness or physical disability, including caring for a person who is incapacitated or confined due to illness or disability,
• Religious belief or practice,
• Employment as an election authority at a location other than your polling place, or
• Incarceration, provided all qualifications for voting are retained.
In order to be counted, absentee ballots must be received in the county clerk's office, 200 N. Main St., Rolla, no later than 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6. Ballots may only be returned by the voter in person or by mail.
In accordance with election law, no ballots may be sent out or mailed after 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, unless a voter is hospitalized after that time, in which case a deputized absentee team could deliver a ballot to the hospital.
Applications may be completed only by the voter or by the voter's next of kin.
For questions about absentee ballots or voter registration, contact Phelps County Clerk Carol Bennett at 573-458-6101. Election information also is available online at phelpscounty.org.


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PeaPod Plus
Regular price
The newly designed PeaPod Plus is here! This convenient travel bed offers peace of mind to parents trekking with kids. A lightweight mesh surround provides increased air flow while a large front zipper panel makes access to your child effortless. The Micro-Lite sleeping pad comes firmly secured to the outer bottom of the PeaPod Plus with snaps, but is easily removable for cleaning or packing. The PeaPod Plus also has great features for outdoor use including UV protection, anchor straps, adjustable sun screens, and an inner mesh zipper panel perfect for keeping insects out! This handy bed also quickly folds for storage inside its own bag and fits into your luggage, making it perfect for short visits or long trips
Open Dimensions: 52.5″L x 34″W x 25″H
Storage Bag Dimensions: 19″L x 3.5″W x 19″H
Additional Information:
- Designed for use with children 1-5 years old
- Infants have suffocated in gaps between extra padding and on soft bedding. Use only the sleeping pad provided by the manufacturer. NEVER add a pillow, comforter, or another mattress for padding.
- To reduce the risk of SIDS, pediatricians recommend healthy infants be placed on their backs to sleep, unless otherwise advised by your physician.
- Failure to follow these warnings and the instructions could result in serious injury or death.
- DO NOT place sleeping pad inside PeaPod. Sleeping pad is placed under the floor of the product and secured with snaps.
- OPEN WITH CARE-When removing PeaPod from storage bag, use caution as it automatically unfolds rapidly when the safety strap is removed.
- The PeaPod is not a toy.
- DO NOT leave child unattended while zippered inside.
- The PeaPod does not offer complete sun protection
Q: Does this model need the repair kit?
A: No, this model does not require the repair kit.
Q: My model doesn't have a mattress. Isn't is supposed to come with one?
A: The former PeaPods had an inflatable mattress. The new versions have a sleeping pad that attaches to the outside bottom of the floor with snaps. The pad comes assembled to the product.


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Our mission is to assemble and share knowledge in order to improve education, health, agriculture, economic development, and conservation throughout the world. We provide free on-line tools to identify species, share ways to teach and study nature's wonders, report findings, build maps, process images, and contribute to and learn from a growing, interactive encyclopedia of life that now has 1,151,280 species pages. Last indexed October 28, 2015


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hello saturdaySaturday, January 12, 2008
Hello Saturday. How about a little cookie to go with coffee or tea. Or milk. Or knitting.
The kids let me choose the cookie this week. I have really been wanting to try these, and they were a big success. They are thin and crispy with the just the slightest hint of orange. They do have shortening in them, which I was trying to avoid, but that is probably what makes them so good. Orange Ginger Cookies:
2 cups sugar::1 cup vegetable shortening::1/2 cup butter, softened::1/2 cup molasses::2 eggs::4 cups flour::2 tsp baking soda::2 tsp ground cinnamon::2 tsp ground ginger::2 tsp allspice::2 tsp grated orange peel::1/4 tsp salt::sugar for sprinkling.
Cream together sugar, shortening, butter and molasses. Add eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Add dry ingredients, beat until combined. Divide dough into two. Shape into logs wrapped in wax paper. Refrigerate overnight. Cut logs into thin slices. Bake for 9-12 minutes at 350. Immediately sprinkle with sugar.
See how thin? The perfect little cookie to be satisfied with just one. Or Six.
Enjoy your weekend everyone!
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Oh, my. Those cookies make my mouth water by just looking at them! If only I could reach through the screen...ReplyDelete
Mmm, those look delicious!ReplyDelete
Since one of my resolutions is NOT to eat cookies, I will just let you eat them on my behalf. WHAT yummy looking cookies!ReplyDelete
ooo, those sound and look so yummy! Thanks for the recipe - I think my dad would love this one!ReplyDelete
mmm. are there six more for me?ReplyDelete
I would like six please...ReplyDelete
thank you,
I think I've made these, or something similar, before! Either way, they look simply scrumptious!ReplyDelete
I have a question - what type of camera do you use? I'm venturing into photography (amazing what blogging will do to a person!) and I'm simply curious about your beautiful photographs!
Oh wow orange + ginger? So delicious...love your new banner btw!ReplyDelete
oh, you are making me hungry.ReplyDelete
OHHHH YUMMO!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!ReplyDelete
I made your lemon cookies. Those are so good!! We left some without the icing....great with tea.ReplyDelete
Even the hubby liked them and he is strickly a chocolate chip cookie kinda guy!
Now these!! Oh my am I gonna have to walk, walk, walk if I make these! How can I resist not to try them.....
Gimme cookie!ReplyDelete


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CTN 5215 Comfort NoFrost Fridge-freezer with freezer above and NoFrost
|Energy efficiency class
|Product dimensions (H/W/D)
|185.2 / 69.7 / 76.0 cm
|Net capacity, total
|418 l
Liebherr's NoFrost appliances provide expert refrigeration technology to ensure long-term freshness. The food is frozen with chilled recirculating air, and any humidity is expelled. As a result, the freezer is always free of ice, and food no longer frosts over. NoFrost convenience makes defrosting a thing of the past.


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RS_IT_MGR needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 376 designs submitted by 84 freelance designers.
Financial Company (mortgage & leasing) is rebranding and socializing.
We're growing from a generic finance company to a mortgage shoppers destination for aquiring detailed inside industry information and peer to peer shared information to self-educate and save more money on their financing. Looking for a new, fresh logo to suit our new name.
Smart finance shoppers.
We're open to ALL concepts!! Color scheme most likely blue & green (per beta site) but a splash of orange or grey may also work. The design should include the obvious "Street" element and possibly a Percent Sign (%) and/or Home element. Ideally it will also visually convey the message of "choices / best choice", "lowest interest rate" and/or "saving money".
Beta site ok for basic color reference but again open to ALL concepts (designs, fonts & colors). Logo should transfer reasonably well into print but web use is primary focus. Please include a Favicon if possible.
Require layered PNG, TIFF, PSD & AI files and assigned copyright.
Beta Website: http://www.RateStreet.ca
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Referensi: klinikseo6 - Vocems Satoshi Bitcoin Secrets.
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Bitcoin was the first practical implementation and is currently the most prominent triple entry bookkeeping system in existence. Everyone has access to all of the source code all of the time and any developer can review or modify the software code. As such, the identity of Bitcoin's inventor is probably as relevant today as the identity of the person who invented paper. Nobody owns the Bitcoin network much like no one owns the technology behind email or the Internet.
Behind the scenes, the Bitcoin network is sharing a massive public ledger called the "block chain". Supply growth of Bitcoin is 25 bitcoins per block (approximately every ten minutes) until mid 2016, and then afterwards 12.5 bitcoins per block for 4 years until next halving. This halving continues until 2110-2140 when 21 million bitcoins have been issued.
The unit of account of the bitcoin system is bitcoin. As of 2014, symbols used to represent bitcoin are BTC, XBT, and BitcoinSign.svg. Small amounts of bitcoin used as alternative units are millibitcoin (mBTC), microbitcoin (µBTC), and satoshi. Named in homage to bitcoin's creator, a satoshi is the smallest amount within bitcoin representing 0.00000001 bitcoin, one hundred millionth of a bitcoin. A millibitcoin equals to 0.001 bitcoin, which is one thousandth of bitcoin. One microbitcoin equals to 0.000001 bitcoin, which is one millionth of bitcoin. A microbitcoin is sometimes referred to as a bit. On 7 October 2014, the Bitcoin Foundation disseminated a plan to apply for an ISO 4217 currency code for bitcoin,[5] and mentioned BTC and XBT as the leading candidates.
Value forecasts of Bitcoin are financial journalists and analysts, economists, and investors have attempted to predict the possible future value of bitcoin. In April 2013, economist John Quiggin stated, "bitcoins will attain their true value of zero sooner or later, but it is impossible to say when". A similar forecast was made in November 2014 by economist Kevin Dowd. In November 2014, David Yermack, Professor of Finance at New York University Stern School of Business, forecast that in November 2015 bitcoin may be all but worthless. In December 2013, teacher Mark T. Williams forecast a bitcoin would be worth less than $10 by July 2014. In the indicated period bitcoin has exchanged as low as $344 (April 2014) and during July 2014 the bitcoin low was $609. In December 2014, Mr Williams said, "The probability of success is low, but if it does hit, the reward will be very large."In May 2013, Bank of America FX and Rate Strategist David Woo forecast a maximum fair value per bitcoin of $1,300. Bitcoin investor Cameron Winklevoss stated in December 2013 that the "small bull case scenario for bitcoin is... 40,000 USD a coin".
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Are we about to go over a fiscal cliff? It's looking more likely, but it may not be as alarming as it sounds.
Here are three things you need to know about the impending crisis over the so-called fiscal cliff, the combination of tax increases and automatic spending cuts due to kick in at the turn of the year:
First, it's not really a cliff; it's merely a steep, scary slope. If Congress doesn't act, federal taxes will increase by more than $500 billion next year and federal spending will be cut by about $200 billion. The impact would be equivalent to subtracting about 4 percent of gross domestic product, enough to push the economy into recession.
But that's not going to happen — at least, not abruptly. The tax increases scheduled for the first of the year can be delayed either by a stopgap act of Congress or by a stroke of Timothy F. Geithner's pen. (The Treasury secretary can simply postpone any change in tax withholding until a deal is made.) Spending cuts can be slowed down as well. So if Congress fails to make a deal by Christmas, that doesn't mean the economy automatically tips into a recession.


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Sunscreen can help prevent those painful episodes of childhood sunburn, a risk factor for skin cancer later in life. But although sunscreen is recommended for infants older than six months by everyone from the National Institutes of Health to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there's growing concern by advocacy groups, parents and some doctors that some of the chemicals in the products are endocrine disruptors and may pose risks to children.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which drafted sunscreen safety standards in 1978, is expected to issue the final rules in October. But for the last three decades, "it has been a Wild West on the market," said Jane Houlihan, senior vice president of research for the advocacy group Environmental Working Group (ewg.org). "Parents need to be careful what they're using, as well as follow other sun-safety measures, including wearing protective clothing and sunglasses," she said.
EWG, which plans to release its third annual sunscreen safety report May 25, recommends against using any product containing the ingredient oxybenzone. Though oxybenzone is one of more than a dozen ingredients approved by the FDA, "we know it's absorbed significantly into the body," said Dr. Alan Greene, the author of "Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Baby Care" (Jossey-Bass).
What concerns Greene is that the tests evaluating oxybenzone have been done on healthy adults in the middle of life. "Permanent changes of puberty happen with one drop of sex hormones," he said. "We don't know the impact of kids and babies who get at least three times the concentration as adults."
But the data are preliminary. Moreover, "absorption alone isn't enough to justify any posture," said Dr. Michael Smith, director of pediatric dermatology at Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University.
"We are very comfortable with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide agents," said Smith, chair of the AAP section on dermatology. He added that he's unaware of compelling data showing that parents need to be concerned about any ingredients in current FDA-approved sunscreens, including oxybenzone.
Still, zinc and titanium products have their own issues: They may contain nanoparticles that have limited safety studies, may be dangerous if inhaled and may pose a risk to the environment. (Regular sunscreen is generally made with microsize particles; nanoparticles are even smaller.) The FDA doesn't require the manufacturer to list nanoparticles on the label.
So far, the data show the use of nanoparticles on the skin is safe for adults; the EWG calls nano-scale zinc and titanium "a reasonable choice" in sunscreens.
But experts caution that there is little, if any, data on the potential impact on children's health. For that matter, "information on the safety — or lack thereof — of sunscreen chemicals is, to the best of my knowledge, very limited," said Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, director of the Children's Environmental Health Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York.
Sunscreen tips
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide-based sunscreens that do not contain nanoparticles are generally thicker and whiter than those that do. Avoid nano-sprays or powders altogether, especially near the face, because the particles can be inhaled into the lungs, said Dr. Alan Greene, author of "Raising Baby Green."
Once your baby is 6 months old, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends products with a rating of SPF 30 or more with a broad-spectrum sunscreen, or one that protects against both ultraviolet A and B rays.
"Avoid products that combine bug repellent and sunscreen," said Dr. Michael Smith of Vanderbilt. Bug repellent isn't known to be safe for frequent application — but you do need to reapply sunscreen to avoid burn every 1 1/2 hours. And use enough: 3 teaspoons for an average toddler, 6 teaspoons for an 8-year-old, Smith said.


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Style # 204490
Clara Studded Flat is rated out of 5 by 1.
Rated 4 out of 5 by MsMonet from great looking shoe... runs small I love these shoes! They look great with jeans for a dressed up spark. Just keep in mind that they run small, so buy a size up.
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Top Cars
Best New Cars with Back-up Cameras
Once confined to luxury cars, back-up cameras are now more common. But many models still don't offer them -- and some that do charge big money. That's why we've compiled a list of some of the best new cars with back-up cameras in most models. And we've limited our choices to reasonably priced cars that appeal to as many shoppers as possible.
Acura RDX
Acura's latest RDX is all-new for 2013. The new model features a back-up camera in its $35,000 base price. That also includes a power sunroof, Bluetooth, alloy wheels, power front seats and leather, making it a great value for the money. The icing on the cake is a powerful 273 hp 3.5-liter V6 which replaces last year's turbo 4-cylinder. Despite the muscle, the new V6 still returns 28 mpg on the highway in 2-wheel drive form, or 27 mpg with all-wheel drive.
Chevrolet Cruze
The compact Chevrolet Cruze sedan is among the cheapest cars with a back-up camera. Shoppers can get the camera in two ways. One is to get an upscale Cruze LTZ, which starts around $24,500. In addition to the camera, that model includes features like push-button starting, automatic climate control, and Chevrolet's MyLink system. Cruze buyers can also get a backup camera by choosing the Driver's Convenience Package ($380) in a Cruze 2LT, or the Technology Package ($550) in a Cruze 1LT. Both are good values, as the Cruze 1LT starts under $20,000 and the Cruze 2LT barely crests $21,500.
Chrysler Town & Country
While some brands charge extra for a back-up camera on their minivans, the feature is standard on the Chrysler Town & Country. That's good for safety reasons, since minivans are often used to shuttle easy-to-miss small children. But it will also keep drivers from backing into other objects -- a major issue as minivans keep growing. The Town & Country's back-up camera is quite clear and even uses green, yellow and red distance markers for reference. The camera is included (along with a rear seat DVD player) in the base-level Town & Country Touring, which starts at just over $30,000.
Honda Accord
The new 2013 Honda Accord includes a standard back-up camera on all models -- even the base-level Accord LX, which starts around $22,500. That's great news for shoppers looking for a midsize sedan, since many rivals charge extra for the feature. The 2013 Accord LX also offers a 185hp 4-cylinder that returns up to 36 mpg hwy. And for value-minded shoppers, other standard features include automatic headlights, alloy wheels and Bluetooth.
Kia Soul
It's easy to find Kia's compact Soul hatchback with a reversing camera. Drivers looking for the camera and other luxury goodies should choose an upscale Soul ! model. In addition to offering the camera standard, that model includes automatic headlights, a power sunroof and Kia's UVO system -- all for just over $20,000 with shipping. Drivers on a tighter budget can also get a back-up camera in a Soul by choosing the Soul + automatic which starts around $18,000, then adding the $900 audio package. Both models represent a good value thanks to their large cabins and fuel economy ratings of up to 34 mpg.
Mazda CX-5 Touring
The compact Mazda CX-5 features a standard back-up camera in mid-level Touring trim. That model starts at just $25,000, making it less expensive than many rivals with the feature. Touring models also boast Bluetooth, a power driver's seat and Mazda's blind spot alert (which assists in lane changes). And the CX-5 Touring uses a standard automatic transmission, instead of the base-level Sport's 6-speed manual. Even with the automatic, the CX-5 still returns 32 mpg hwy in 2-wheel drive form, or 31 mpg with all-wheel drive.
Nissan Pathfinder SV
Nissan's all-new 2013 Pathfinder includes a back-up camera on all models except the base-level S trim. While that means drivers looking for the feature have to choose a mid-level Pathfinder SV, the model starts under $33,000 with shipping. And it includes a long list of desirable items like push-button starting, Bluetooth and automatic headlights. Plus, the Pathfinder features its robust 260-hp V6 under the hood, which returns 26 mpg thanks to the brand's miserly automatic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
What it means to you: Our list of the best new cars with back-up cameras proves you don't have to spend a fortune to get the safety of a reversing camera.


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California's walnut crop is coming in larger than expected, but strong demand from Asia, particularly in sales to China and Vietnam, is keeping pace, and reported shipments through Dec. 31 are well ahead of the previous year, industry officials report.
California's walnut crop is coming in larger than expected, but strong demand from Asia, particularly in sales to China and Vietnam, is keeping pace, and reported shipments through Dec. 31 are well ahead of the previous year, industry officials report.
That is keeping walnut prices high, which is limiting domestic sales, said Pete Turner, an industry consultant in Stocktion and chairman of the California Independent Handlers Coalition.
San Joaquin County leads California in walnut production, and the nuts are the area's third most valuable farm commodity, worth an estimated $279 million in 2011.
Citing the California Walnut Commission, he said walnut processors had received about 497,000 tons of walnut from the fall crop as of Dec. 31. That's about 6 percent more than the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast in September and is closing in on the state's record 2010 crop of 504,000 tons.
Processor shipments to customers are running about 3 percent ahead of last year. From September through year's end, shipments topped 252,000 tons, compared with 245,000 tons moved in the same period of 2011, the commission said.
December alone saw shipments of nearly 48,000 tons, down from almost 51,000 tons in December 2011. Turner said that's still considered a good month, especially following heavy shipments in November of 86,000 tons.
Demand from China, Hong Kong and Turkey continues to drive the market for in-shell walnuts, Turner reported, with shipments to China and Hong Kong reaching 110 million pounds by year's end, compared with 72.1 million pounds in the same period of 2011. Turkey bought 32.5 million pounds of in-shell nuts, although that was down from 43.3 million pounds the year before.
Other strong growth markets for California walnuts were Vietnam, where shipments of in-shell nuts rose 154 percent to about 13.3 million pounds by year's end, and Japan, which buys shelled nuts, receiving 8.3 million pounds of nut meats, up 47 percent from the year before.
Outside of Asia, however, the picture was not so bright. Shipments of in-shell walnuts to Europe were down 23 percent, and shelled products were off 14 percent at year's end, the walnut commission reported. Middle East sales of in-shell walnuts were down 32 percent, and North American consumption of walnuts was essentially flat.
"We could have a serious problem, without a doubt, but thank goodness for China," Turner said.
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Lauren Taneil & Her Scarlett 2i2 At Home
You can see Lauren pictured at the top of this article with her Scarlett interface. At the age of 9, Lauren Taneil (aka LT), was introduced to the bass guitar by her father, Michi Robinson, who taught her everything he knew. LT grew up listening to a lot of funk, rhythm & blues and gospel, and consequently credits Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Quincy Jones and Prince as just a few of her key influences.
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At the 2013 Superbowl, Lauren Taneil played live with Beyoncé during the half-time show.
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I've got a second laptop that I use for production when I'm travelling to other studios. The Forte is my main interface for that machine — it sounds really good and it's also nice that it works as a transport control in FL Studio.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he's selected his outgoing ambassador to Ethiopia to be the U.S. special envoy to Sudan and South Sudan.
Obama says Donald Booth will lead U.S. efforts to implement security agreements the two countries agreed to last year, including disputes over borders and oil. Booth will also work on human rights issues in Darfur and other areas.
Obama and Booth met in the Oval Office on Wednesday ahead of the announcement. Obama in a statement said the two nations' governments should show political courage and put their people's interests first in the name of peace and progress.
South Sudan peacefully broke away from Sudan in 2011, but tensions between the countries remain high, especially over their intertwined oil industries. The U.N. Security Council last month demanded an end to escalating violence in Sudan's Darfur region and more robust action by peacekeepers
Secretary of State John Kerry says this is a decisive period where Sudan and South Sudan can choose peace or go backward. He says when people voted for South Sudan's independence, they weren't voting to create a failed state or return to longstanding violence.
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Niagara Hospice Director Kay Dekker, RN, BSN, has announced volunteer training dates for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of nursing home residents receiving hospice care.
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Location: Orange County, Calif. (originally from Anaheim)
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Height: 5'1"
Weight: 97 pounds
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Ethnicity: Filipino and Mexican
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Where are you from? And, are you currently living there? If not, where are you currently living?
I am from Southern California, born and raised in Anaheim. Orange County baby!
How did you get your start in modeling? Were you discovered?
(Besides the help from my mom) I got into thescene at 17 years old. I went to my first IAS and HIN back in 2003 – my high school sweetheart at the time
was into cars and was also on a car team: "TEAM TECHNA" – this is how I found out about "import modeling." I actually met Steve Bitanga at this Asian
Model Palooza event held in some hotel ballroom. I remember I kept his card (IMPORT CULTURE) and he took some snapshots of me. I met him again at
my very first car show booking at the International Auto Salon with GReddy.This was my first gig ever and I'm so glad he saw me that day, look at us
now.We've accomplished so much together and our work together continues to reach new heights. Without Steve Bitanga, Babe Blvd and going to my first
SEMA with Vertical Doors, I would be nothing.
Describe yourself in three words or statements.
Down-to-earth. Humble. Sweetheart.
What are some of you modeling highlights so far?
Gosh, my list of credentials is quite large, but here are some of my favorites:
* Playboy Philippines, May 2010
* FHM Singapore, Philippines
* Three covers (now) of Performance Auto & Sound (very thankful guys, thank you so much!)
* I have my own mobile application for the Android (working on iPhone as well)
* Pastease™ entrepreneur (I run my own Pastease show all over the world)
Does your personality match your Zodiac sign? Describe.
Yes it does! Just read this:
Sagittarians have a positive outlook on life, are full of enterprise, energy, versatility, adventurousness and eagerness to extend experience beyond the
physically familiar. They enjoy traveling and exploration, more so because their minds are constantly open to new dimensions of thought. They are
basically ambitious and optimistic and continue to be so even when their hopes are dashed. Their strongly-idealistic nature can also suffer many
disappointments without being affected. They are honorable, honest, trustworthy, truthful, generous and sincere with a passion for justice. They are
usually on the side of the underdog in society and will fight for any cause they believe to be just, and are prepared to be rebellious. They balance loyalty
with independence. (Astrology Online)
That explains me.
What is the strangest photo shoot you've done?
The strangest (well,Ihaven't done it just yet), but I've been asked to do foot-fetish shoots and I'mon the fence about it. I have ugly feet. I think my mom
dropped me when I was a kid.But seriously, I have ugly feet. They've been to battle and back.
Who is your favorite model or celebrity and why?
I love Johnny Depp and I heard he's single… just kidding.
What are your best traits?
I am a loving, caring person and I take care of others. My family and my close friends mean the world to me.That's why they call me Mama Lee!
Do you have any birthmarks, scars or tattoos? What, where and how noticeable?
I have 26 tattoos and they're all over.
What is your dream car? Why?
Porsche Cayenne. I love that car. It's so sleek and sexy and I want a pink emblem on it.
How do you feel about pick-up lines?
Lame.All of them, so lame.
What do you wear to bed? Why?
Depends on how I feel that night; t-shirt and undies or just undies.
Who are your heroes in real-life? Why?
My mommy is and has always been my hero. She is the only parent I have left. My dad passed away back in 2003. I remember I had to write an essay
about my hero in sixth gradeand I wrote about her; how strong-willed, smart and beautiful she is, inside and out.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
I would want the ability to speak any language.Or, I would like to be Batman.
With any 'spotlight' type of job, you are looked upon as a role model. What advice do you have for aspiring models?
I am very thankful that I have girls and (some) boys who look up to me as a role model. My advice is to just be yourself, be open-minded and be aware of
what you really want to do in life. That goes for everyone.
Any shout outs or last words?
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text: Valentino Collection For Gap Is A Big, Ruffled MessJenna Sauers11/23/10 12:08pm80SaveEditEmbiggenSend to EditorsPromoteGo to permalinkA tragic explosion at a ruffle factory in rural Italy led to the release of the complete khaki hideosity that is the Valentino for Gap collection. Ruffled jackets, ruffled hoodies, ruffled t-shirts, and ruffled cargo pants are included. [Daily Mail]