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Hollywood Home in Warm Neutral Colors
Two designers celebrate their opposing aethetics in one harmonious home
We've all been there. One member of the household wants layered and lived-in while another prefers spare and conceptual. Los Angeles designer Joe Lucas, co-owner of the West Hollywood design shop Harbinger, and partner David Heikka, senior manager of international store design and visual concept at Juicy Couture, are no exception. When they moved into their 1920s French Normandy-style apartment 21/2 years ago, each had his own ideas for rehabilitating the top-floor unit with its views of the Hollywood Hills. Laughs Joe, "We had vision, just different visions. David loves spare and calm. I tend to like more layers and some pattern."
But, as often happens with cooking, music, and many other creative pursuits, Joe and David managed to use their differing viewpoints to create a fresh synergy. They focused on their shared love of artwork in quirky yet calm colorways, defining, in a way, the spirit of "new traditional."
Starting with the sizable sunlit living room, the two agreed they could reconcile their ideas using a calming color. They chose a chalky gray hue paired with clean white trim that would highlight not only the collections displayed in the room's original built-in niches but the views through the large-paned -windows.
The enveloping gray provides a fresh yet neutral backdrop for a jaunty mix of bold artwork and furnishings spanning all eras. Setting the tone is a big abstract painting of bold black-and-white brushstrokes by fellow designer Jamie Bush. Notes Joe, "Our most important pieces are the massive Franz Kline-style painting by Jamie over our sofa and the very organic painting by Alex Mason over the bar in the dining room. Both artists are great friends of ours," he adds, "and it's nice to be surrounded by work from people you love and respect."
Above the fireplace mantel just opposite the Jamie Bush abstract is another hanging—an all-white piece of plasterwork that David kept from his retail merchandising days. Both Joe and David love its interesting texture. On the once bright-orange store prop, David decided to lay a thick layer of white paint to bring out the piece's sculptural forms. "It's as though someone has run their fingers through thick white frosting," he says. Chimes in Joe, "Actually, white plaster is kind of a through-line for our apartment." Shapely white pottery is not only found atop a pair of industrial étagères flanking the large living room window but is also scattered throughout the living quarters.
Sure-handed hits of color and character enliven the gray of the living room. There are the acid-yellow cushion and interesting legs of the square vintage coffee table, the oversized tangerine lamp, the shiny leather upholstery, and, tossed about, a few Brandolini pillows in primitive patterns.
But the dining room is where the pair went all-out with color and pattern. Amid the zigzag stripes of muted lilac and gray-blue wallpaper sits a roomy dining table surrounded by chic French armchairs from the 1940s with sea-grass seats and backs. The ceiling is a dusky lavender trimmed in high-gloss black and punctuated with a white gesso-coated wave chandelier. "The dining room sits in the middle of the house and is a throughway," notes Joe, "so we wanted it to really have its own personality. Thus the wild herringbone Idarica Gazzoni wallpaper."
To calm the huge horizontal zigs and zags yet add to dining drama, Joe brought in a massive custom Swedish-style carved mirror that leans against the wall from floor to almost ceiling height, attracts light, and reflects more color-saturated art on the opposite wall.
Dramatic color and texture continue into the master bedroom. Both Joe and David wanted a dark wall color and chose black chalkboard paint counterpointed with acidic mustard linen curtains and salon-style walls slung with artwork collected together over time. Says Joe of their growing art collection: "That is one thing we agree on most of the time. We have a real mix of stuff—etchings of sailboats, moody portraits of crazy old ladies and serious old men, colorful abstracts in oil and pastels, and some personal pieces mixed in. A pastel of a paper bag in our bedroom was done by my über-talented niece. I begged her to sell it to me so I could give it to David for Christmas. There are also a few of my grandfather's paintings."
Fitting for a Jazz Age French-style salon in the heart of Hollywood, the apartment reflects a sense of joie de vivre. Here is a new traditional style that celebrates the harmony of contrasts and complements. Vive la différence!
Photography: Karyn R. Millet
Interior design: Joe Lucas, Lucas Studio Inc., 752 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310/858-6884, lucasstudioinc.com, and Harbinger, harbingerla.com.
Wall paint ("Pavilion Gray" #242); trim paint ("All White" #2005): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, farrow-ball.com.
Area rug (wool): Stark Carpet, 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Drapery (gray wool): International Silks & Woolens, 323/653-6453, internationalsilks.com.
Bookcases ("Reclaimed Oak Parquet Bookcase"): Restoration Hardware, 800/910-9836, restorationhardware.com.
Pair of armchairs ("Patricia Tufted Armchair"); chair fabric ("Glace"/Lavender, wool, by Holland & Sherry): Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Pillows on armchairs: Hollywood at Home, 310/273-6200, hollywoodathome.com.
Slatted console table in front of window ("Oyster Bay"); painting leaning against console (by Alex K. Mason): Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Glass wine-jar table lamp on console; lampshade ("Gattopardo" by Peter Dunham Textiles): Hollywood at Home, 310/273-6200, hollywoodathome.com.
Column table beside armchair ("Column Drinks Table"/Green Lacquer): Bunny Williams Home, 212/935-5930, bunnywilliamshome.com. Available through Harbinger, 310/858-6884.
Living Room
A sofa by Bunny Williams Home upholstered in an outdoor velvet is tough enough to welcome Joe and David's dog Fred, yet stately enough for their many guests. The antique French butcher's table that now holds a vivid orange lamp is one of Joe's favorite finds.
Sofa ("Nailhead Sofa," by Bunny Williams); sofa fabric ("Caesar Cotton Velvet"/Grey): Bunny Williams Home, 212/935-5930, bunnywilliamshome.com. Available through Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Pair of pillows on sofa ("Chocolate 1," by Muriel Brandolini): Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Vintage textile pillow on sofa: Hollywood at Home, 310/273-6200, hollywoodathome.com.
Upholstered coffee table: vintage.
White plaster bowl on coffee table: Hollyhock, 310/777-0100, hollyhockinc.com.
Sofa side table, right (antique, French butcher's table): owner's collection.
Table lamp: World Market, worldmarket.com.
Bust of man: vintage.
Rope-wrapped side table (custom): Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Yellow table lamp (vintage): Downtown, 310/652-7461, downtown20.net.
Painting over sofa (by Jamie Bush): Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Sconces ("Tole & Mirror Wall Light"/Tortoiseshell #WL68/T): Vaughan Designs, 212/319-7070, vaughandesigns.com.
Chair to right of sofa ("David Rattan and Brass Armchair");
cushions (navy leather): Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Stool next to chair ("Eiffel"): RS Barcelona, rs-barcelona.com.
Living Room Details
The David Rattan and Brass Armchair with navy leather cushions is a custom design of Joe's (available through Harbinger) and adds a touch of Joe's sailing roots to the room. Joe found the old orange needlepoint, "David David David" cushion at auction, "and I just had to get it for him!" he laughs.
Living Room Mantel
A white-painted store prop and a collection of pottery add visual interest on the mantel.
Wall paint ("Pavilion Gray" #242); mantel paint ("Down Pipe" #26): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, farrow-ball.com.
White plaster painting over mantel: owner's collection.
Silver-and-brass hurricanes: Bunny Williams Home, 212/935-5930, bunnywilliamshome.com. Through Harbinger, 310/858-6884. Black-and-white ceramic bowls; iron wood basket: Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Living Room Desk
An antique writing desk and chair add retro appeal to a quiet corner of the living room.
Writing desk (antique): Hollywood at Home, 310/273-6200, hollywoodathome.com.
Desk chair (antique, iron and leather): Downtown, 310/652-7461, downtown20.net.
Square table lamp (teak): Holland & Sherry showroom, 310/858-6884.
Living Room Details
Tufted armchairs in a lavender Holland & Sherry wool from Harbinger flank a slatted console table placed in front of the living room window.
Joe Lucas (left) and David Heikka with Fred, their rescued Australian Cattle-Korean Jindo mix.
Dining Room
The large dining room is all about high drama and fun. Using overscaled elements—a herringbone wallpaper by Idarica Gazzoni, a Swedish-style carved mirror, and a large antique dining table—sets an uplifting, over-the-top mood for parties. The gesso-painted wood wave chandelier is from Joe's shop, Harbinger.
Wallpaper ("Herringbone"/Warm, Imperial Collection by Idarica Gazzoni); carved mirror (Swedish-style, custom); chandelier (Gesso painted wood); drapery ("Shannon Linen," by Loro Piana): Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Trim paint ("Pitch Black" #256); ceiling paint ("Brassica" #271): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, farrow-ball.com.
Dining table: antique.
Dining chairs (custom); wine bucket (antique copper); ice bucket (antique, wood-and-silver): Downtown, 310/652-7461, downtown20.net.
Farm table in window (antique): Galerie Half, 323/424-3866, galeriehalf.com.
Gourd lamp ("Large Pear Gourd Lamp"): Christopher Spitzmiller, christopherspitzmiller.com. Available through Hollyhock, 310/777-0100, hollyhockinc.com.
Flowers: Julep Custom Floral, 323/467-7402, julepstudio.com.
Dinner plates: World Market, worldmarket.com.
White wine, red wine and goblet glassware ("Cavendish"): Simon Pearce, 800/774-5277, simonpearce.com.
Wool rug: Stark Carpet, 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Dining Room Details
A stocked bar sits against one wall of the dining room, always ready for cocktail parties and get-togethers. "We are lucky we have a great garden area for guests to ramble out back," says Joe.
Bar (by Arthur Umanoff): vintage.
Painting above bar (by Alex K. Mason): Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Joe and David built a lighthearted vignette with a pair of vintage Shaker-style rush chairs from Harbinger, a collection of mirrors and art, and a papier-mâché zebra head.
Pair of vintage rush chairs: Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Art: owner's collection.
Papier-mâché zebra head ("Savannah Story Bust, Zebra"): Anthropologie, 800/309-2500, anthropologie.com.
Wall paint ("Glacier Point" #PC347); trim paint ("Half Moon Bay" #PC318): Portola Paints & Glazes, 323/655-2211, portolapaints.com.
Hallway Details
Antiqued glass on the mirror, dried coral, and geometric curiosities add to the personality of the hallway vignette.
Chest of drawers (antique, mahogany): Lee Stanton Antiques, 310/855-9800, leestanton.com.
Mirror (antique, Indian): Charles Jacobsen, 310/815-9250, charlesjacobsen.com.
Table lamp (made from Crate & Barrel vase): Crate & Barrel, 800/996-9960, crateandbarrel.com.
Joe and David's apartment is one of many designer homes featured in Ronda Rice Carman's new book Designers at Home: Personal Reflections on Stylish Living (Rizzoli, $27). In her book, Carman, founder of the lifestyle blog All the Best, offers readers a sneak peek inside the homes of top interior designers—among them, Charlotte Moss, Madeline Stuart, and Nicky Haslam.
Of Joe and David, she says, "They just have amazing style. Their apartment is whimsical, traditional, and lighthearted yet very current. It completely reflects their personalities."
Master Bedroom
Encased in Benjamin Moore chalkboard paint, the master bedroom is a study in contrasts. The seagrass headboard from West Elm, the burlap side table from Noir Furnishings, and the mustard linen curtains add texture, while the varied paintings and drawings quietly emit more color and emotion. "We fell in love with the kooky green and the old gold frame in the abstract above the bed," says Joe.
Headboard (woven seagrass, discontinued): West Elm, 888/922-4119, westelm.com.
Bed linens (by Hillary Thomas Designs); duvet fabric ("Camden"/Viola, by Sister Parish Designs): through Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Coverlet ("Jack Stripe"/Peacock #FM1817, linen): Ferrick Mason, 310/892-4702, ferrickmason.com.
Drapery: Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Bedside table ("Burlap Shelf" #GTAB276); chest of drawers by bed ("Adora Chest" #GDRE129VGR): Noir Furniture, 310/527-5501, noirfurniturela.com.
Table lamps ("Garniture Lamp"): Christopher Spitzmiller, christopherspitzmiller.com. Available through Hollyhock, 310/777-0100, hollyhockinc.com.
Hanging lantern ("Crown Top Banded Globe" #CHC2111): Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Carpet (wool): Mansour Modern, 310/652-1121, mansourmodern.com.
Art: vintage.
Wall paint ("Chalkboard Paint"): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Master Bedroom Details
The bedroom's chalkboard paint provides the perfect backdrop for the room's more neutral elements, and lets the gold drapery from Pindler & Pindler pop.
Master Bedroom Details
Joe and David's love for artwork spans the past and future, and Joe will commission pieces from family and friends. The brown paper bag pastel is by Joe's niece, and the pencil drawing of their dog, Fred, is by Ian Dingman, who Joe commissioned to draw from a photo just days after they rescued Fred from the pound. Says David, "I tend to like the more abstract and conceptual, and Joe, the representational."
Brown paper bag pastel (by Julia Rew); pencil drawing (commissioned drawing of family dog "Fred" by Ian Dingman): Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com. Remaining art (vintage): owner's collection.
Master Bath
Subway tile in the master bath keeps things simple and relaxing. "Pigeon Gray" wall and ceiling paint ground the tiles' airy white hue.
Tile (from Waterworks); plumbing fixtures (from Waterworks): existing.
Plaster-and-ceramic watering can: Harbinger, 310/858-6884, harbingerla.com.
Art: vintage.
Wall and ceiling paint ("Pigeon Gray" #DS37, Designer Series): Portola Paints & Glazes, 323/655-2211, portolapaints.com.
The Sidecar, price available upon request from Moore & Giles [1-800-737-0169]
This beautifully crafted bar cart, The Sidecar by Moore and Giles, is a great way to store liquor, glassware, bar tools, and anything else needed to complete your own miniature bar. The cart, made of Virginia black walnut, birch, leather, aluminum, and brass, is wheeled to make sure the party can travel with you. Perfect for drink-lovers without the space for a full bar.


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The Federal Aviation Administration is trying to implement a $35 billion overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system that would replace old-fashioned radar technology with modern satellite-based GPS navigation. But according to the Associated Press:
Downsizing Blog
Federal Pay Freeze...in Britain
With the government running huge deficits and average family incomes stagnating in the recession, it is unseemly that federal worker pay continues to soar. I've called for an immediate freeze to federal worker pay, at least until the economy recovers and private worker pay starts catching up.
Families vs. Milk Farmers
Regulation and taxes are like two blades on a pair of scissors cutting holes in the family budget. With dairy products, a federal regulatory cartel acts to keep the prices of milk, cheese, and related products artificially high.
Commerce to Rescue Michigan
U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke stopped by the economically beleaguered state of Michigan to announce the opening of a new "Commerce Connect" office in the city of Plymouth. According to the Detroit Free Press, the office "will act as a one-stop shop for businesses to access all the federal government has to offer, from research and development tools, to grants, to licensing assistance."
Failures Mount on Cash for Clunkers
It didn't take a Ph.D. in economics to recognize that the federal "Cash for Clunkers" program would put upward pressure on used-car prices. In nominating it "the dumbest program ever" back in August, Chris Edwards noted that "low-income families, who tend to buy used cars, were harmed because the clunkers program will push up used car prices."
USPS Sinking Under Union's Weight
In the face of a projected $7 billion loss this year, Congress recently passed legislation allowing the U.S. Postal Service to forgo $4 billion in required payments to pre-fund retiree health benefits. This temporary band-aid did nothing to address the Postal Service's struggling business model, which is weighed-down by excessive labor costs.
Federal Health Care History Lesson
In 1798, President John Adams signed a law that required the owners of American ships to withhold 20 cents a month for each crewman's pay and to forward the money to customs offices in various ports. Customs officers were required to forward the money to the secretary of the Treasury, who would use the money to pay the hospital bills of ailing sailors. The funding also supported a network of marine hospitals.
Congress Helps Itself
"Congress is on the verge of giving itself a bump in its annual budget — even as local governments, families and businesses across the country are tightening their belts in the worst recession in decades," Politico reports.
White House Reinflating Housing Bubble
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Obama administration plans on spending $35 billion on state and local housing agencies to bolster lending to low- and moderate-income home buyers. The effort would come on the heels of other federal interventions to prop up the ailing housing market:
ACORN Scandal Should Spur Broader Cuts
Republicans are all over the ACORN scandal and calling for an end to federal subsidies for the group. That would be a good step, but it's not exactly going out on a limb and pushing for major budget reforms.

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"Are we there yet?" You'll probably hear your kids ask this question quite a few times during the holiday season, especially if your family is one of the many that travel an hour or more to get to their holiday destination. As you prepare for your family's holiday travel plans, keep in mind these five ways to entertain your kids during your holiday road trip:
1. Come up with fun games to play in the car. License plate games can be especially entertaining for kids, and you can find a variety of printable license plate games on Pinterest. Other game ideas include seeing which family member can spot the most animals, cars from a certain state, or Volkswagen Beetles. You can also give small rewards, such as winners getting to choose the music for the next hour.
2. Let kids keep up with where you are and where you're going next. Give kids a state or U.S. map to help them keep track of your family's movements. This is a great activity because it helps your kids learn to read maps and keeps them involved while you're traveling. It also gives kids an idea of how much traveling will be required and how much time your trip will take.
3. Bring along a variety of music and books your kids will enjoy. Kids will enjoy listening to their favorite music or reading their favorite books on road trips. Ragweed, Bear on a Bike, and On the Go are a few books that directly relate to traveling, which children may find interesting since they will be on a road trip themselves. Remember to put music and books on an electronic device for kids to enjoy if you want them to use headphones or want to avoid bringing along a lot of extra books.
4. Tell stories or talk about where you're going and what your kids will enjoy there. Use your road trip as a reason to talk with your family. Ask kids what they're looking forward to during the holidays or what they want to accomplish in the coming year. You can also tell your kids stories from your childhood or talk to them about your destination and what they can expect to do there.
5. Pack your kids' favorite toys and other activities that will entertain them. Having their favorite toys with them will keep your kids engaged and will also give them a sense of security if they're going somewhere unfamiliar. Bring along stuffed animals to help comfort younger kids. Activities that let children write and draw, such as the Do Art Travel Easel and Doodle Roll® with Writing Board, are also great items to bring along on your holiday road trip.
We hope you enjoyed reading our 12 Days of Learning blog posts. Be on the lookout for more fun activities and helpful resources in the coming weeks.


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People's new movie Pretty Wise premiered here at the TransWorld office in Carlsbad, California, last night. Everyone arrived in good spirit, especially Rusty Ockenden, in a van full of chicks.
Here's a rundown that won't do the video justice:
The first thing you'll notice about the movie is that there aren't individual rider parts; rather the movie is separated into trips with the different riders. Rail missions in Quebec and Anchorage are backed by pow trips in Austria, Whistler, and Washington. Jason Robinson and Scot Brown have some really cool shots from the Anchorage trip, Johnny Lazz and Jason Dubois kill it in Quebec. Jake Koia and Robbie Walker share a sweet Whistler part with all kinds of massive jump shots. Elias Elhardt has some great jump shots mixed in. The crowd really went crazy for the Austria section, Shane Pospisil has some hammers in there, and Shaun McKay's misty Mt. Baker part was a favorite too. The springtime section is a good reminder of what snowboarding is all about, and Rusty Ockenden shows some serious backcountry skills in one of the few individual segments.
So there you go. It was a good video, so you should really just get a copy and see it for yourself. Thanks for everyone who made it out, it was an awesome way to spend a Tuesday night.


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This module provides an extension to RPC::Serialized which enhances support for Dan Bernstein's
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ucspi-land, servers communicate using Standard Input and Standard Output, so things are very simple. His services system takes care of setting up a listening network socket, and forking off child handlers. Those child handlers are simple setup scripts just like that shown in the "SYNOPSIS" above.
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A mega outdoor show is now a direct casualty to ad hoc decision making as the gun control debate rages on.
A mega outdoor show is now a direct casualty to ad hoc decision making as the gun control debate rages on. Reed Exhibitions, which produces the great Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg Pa., announced recently it was postponing its outdoor show "for now."
The show, scheduled to begin Saturday and run through Feb. 10, is one of the largest outdoor exhibitions on the East Coast.
In the aftermath of the Newtown, Conn., school massacre, Reed management decided the presence of military-style semi-automatic rifles "would distract from the theme of hunting and fishing, disrupting the broader experience of our guests," Reed Exhibitions president Chet Burchett said in a press release.
When word of Reed's decision to not allow vendors who would be showcasing and selling "assault rifles" reached vendors, many balked and decided not to appear at the show.
Vendors, many of whom were not even in the gun field, decided enough was enough and basically protested the decision.
The withdrawal of vendors caused Reed Exhibitions to postpone the current show and opt for possibly rescheduling it. "We hope that as the national debate clarifies, we will have an opportunity to consider rescheduling the event when the time is right to focus on the themes it celebrates," Churchett said in his announcement.
Let me get this straight. Reed was worried that the thousands of outdoorsmen who attend this show would be seen as a threat to the hunting and fishing traditions enjoyed by American families? I tend to think that most of us who enjoy that show would not be bothered one iota about a vendor who was showing his product line of semi-automatics.
A few major show sponsors didn't take Reed's decision too well, either. Cabela's noted on its Facebook page that "Due to recent changes by Reed Exhibitions regarding the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, Cabela's will no longer sponsor this year's event."
Postponing the show has a huge negative economic impact on not only the Harrisburg area but also those hundreds of vendors who depend on these shows for a major portion of their business.
My hat is off to those vendors and show sponsors who had both the moral and economic courage to walk away from a decision that made little sense except to those who live in the world of political correctness.
The sixth annual coyote hunt contest will take place Feb. 8-10 and is open to all New York hunters. For information, call 845-482-4987. The 14th annual Sportsman's Expo will be held Feb. 9 and 10 at the PAL Athletic Center in Parsippany, NJ. With the Harrisburg show canceled, this is a great alternative. The show runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The King of the Ice contest will run from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 17 at White Lake/Kauneonga Lake in Sullivan County. The ice should be in great shape for this big event. For information, go to www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org.
David Dirks' outdoors column appears weekly. Contact him through his website at www.dirksoutdoors.com, or write P.O. Box 87, Westtown, NY 10998.


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Butterflies, meerkats, HUGE tarantulas and an anniversary
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so sweet of him! :0) Congratulations!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous27/7/09 7:01 pm
Love tropical world! on ly thing is it's incredibly warm inside!ReplyDelete
glad you had a fantastic time honey xx
@grace - thank you :) xxReplyDelete
@stacey - omg i was sweating in there! far too warm. lol. xxReplyDelete
Oh that sounds lovely! You deserved such a special day :) xxxReplyDelete
@victoria - :) thank you! xxReplyDelete
- Anonymous27/7/09 7:40 pm
Awhhh! what a cute lil date! congrats hunny!ReplyDelete
Hope you have many more years together!! xoxox
ooooh I just love meerkats! I went to the zoo and watched them go about their business for aaagges. I feel so sorry for them though when they're sat there on 'look out' when there's nothing to look out for, awww!ReplyDelete
anyway I've left you and your doggles an award on my blog :-)
nicola xx
awwww thats so cute!! a year always seems like such a long time to me but then i remember stew and i have been together nearly 11 months :| woah.ReplyDelete
aw how sweet of him and how cute are those meercatsReplyDelete
aww thats so lovely of him.. the meerkats look adorable, what a fun day - congrats on ur anni! XReplyDelete
@aisling - thank you! it was a fun day. xxReplyDelete
@tali - thank you. me too!! xxReplyDelete
@nicolaticola - i know, bless them. they keep looking and nope, nothing happens! :(ReplyDelete
thanks for the award! yayy! xxx
OHH!! CONGRATULATIONS!! SO SWEET!!ReplyDelete
@cat - this year has flown by.. it only feels like 2 minutes ago we were working together and didn't speak to each other! xxReplyDelete
@louise - :) the meerkats were adorable! xxReplyDelete
@bubblegarm - thanks hun! xxReplyDelete
@iva - :) thanks! xxReplyDelete
Aww i love the Meercats! xReplyDelete
@lauren - me too. they're always loads of fun to watch.xxReplyDelete
aw congrats! meerkats are so funny! vera wang perfume is lush xxReplyDelete
@saskia - i love princess but after trying rock princess i had to have it! the smell is stronger and stays put more. i <3 meerkats! xxReplyDelete
What a fab day, you have a very thoughtful boy! Glad you had a good time. xxReplyDelete
ps. that little sitting meercat is too cute!!ReplyDelete
how very thoughtful of him - that's what a good bf should be doing!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous27/7/09 8:54 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)ReplyDelete
<3 Gina
That's sooooo sweet of him awww :D:DReplyDelete
Congratulations on the anniversary! Your boyfriend's a lucky man... sounds like he knows it!ReplyDelete
omg omg omg i loveeee vera wang u lucky girl hehehe congrats on ur anniversary i hope u2 have many more =DReplyDelete
Aw happy anniversary hun! I haven't been to Tropical World for so long - my memory is the heat inside though!!ReplyDelete
Aww how sweet!ReplyDelete
Aw congrats on your anniversary :) Looks like a great day out!xxxReplyDelete
Awww that is so sweet and sounds like a lovely day!! Congratulations :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous28/7/09 2:35 pm
happy anniversary! :) it sounds like you had a lovely day. i've been to tropical world before it's really lovely! i like the writing on your posts titles btw <3ReplyDelete
how sweet!ReplyDelete
(I was so scared there would be spider photos in this post)
Ahh thats so sweet of your boyfriend!!ReplyDelete
@lolly - yeah he's ok sometimes, lol.xxReplyDelete
@tali - he was adorable! he kept moving around into really weird positions. haha. xx
@pinkbow - yep! he is quite good at doing nice things, i am quite lucky! xx
@gina - no problemo! xx
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@MJ - aww thanks for your sweet comment! xx
@skye - it's my favourite and rock princess is my new favourite! it's a lot stronger on my skin and i just love it! xx
@girlwiththegoldentouch - it was so so warm. we were both like fookin hell! xx
@ditzymakeup - yeah it was a sweet day. xx
@absoluteaddicts - thank you! xxReplyDelete
@sarah - thanks hun! xx
@suzannah - thank you. it took aaages to do! xx
@daisychain - i couldn't even look at them, they were huuuuuge!! xx
@thischicksgotstyle - yeah it was very sweet. such a good day! xxReplyDelete
hehe my ex boyf took me to tropical world a couple of years ago! we were transfixed by the meerkats for ages! so cute!! xxReplyDelete
@hele - they are adorable aren't they! :) i love the one that is on "look out".xxReplyDelete
Vera Wang Rock Princess is gorgeous! Congratulations for your anniversary! xReplyDelete
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Before I talk about polish I wanted to take a second to thank you all for the wonderful comments on my Facebook, & Twitter along with the comments on my 2 year blogging anniversary post from last week. The winner of the $100 Gift Card to Harlow & Co is Kim J.!! I have emailed her and am waiting to hear back. It was so fun to read though everyone's lemmings, a lot of you are on the hunt for indie polishes! I saw a lot of Lynnderellas and Dollish Polish being lusted after! Also a lot of people after Clarins 230! I hope you guys all manage to get your hands on these lemmings! There are few things more satisfying in terms of nail polish than finally getting a polish you've been obsessing over for a long time!
Today I have Essie's Summer 2012 Poppy-Razzi Collection to show you guys. I was SO EXCITED for this collection, it's 4 neon polishes from Essie. I gotta say, Essie has become a favorite brand of mine. I always steered clear of them but the last couple of years they have really stepped outside of the boring shades they were always putting out. I squealed a little bit when I saw these at Rite Aid and I am loving them on too, I hope you guys like them also!
A few things about all 4 polishes, they are brighter in real life...they are not eye searing neons but it's impossible to capture just how bright they are in photos. These all dry a bit satin matte, I do have a top coat over each one for the photos below. The formula on all of these was pretty awesome, I'll talk about it more with each shade but as of right now they are the nicest neons I've tried! They all have a bit of a jelly like finish, like a much more pigmented version of the Sorbet polishes OPI put out last Spring in the Texas Collection.
Action is a traffic cone orange neon. This one was a bit deciving in the bottle...it looked very muted, almost like a cantaloupe kind of orange. Once it was on the nail it was very bright, nothing like I expected from the bottle. Just wanted to warn you since it was the only one that was very different from the bottle to the nail, I don't want you guys to be like wtf if you see this in a store and think it's not neon. The formula was nice on this, it was on the sheer side but it was much more pigmented than a normal neon polish. It was a little thick but that made it easy to apply. Because of the thickness of the polish I'd recommend waiting a good 2-3 minutes between coats. I used 3 coats of Action for the photos below.
Bazooka is an orange toned red. This one is nice and bright but I'm not sure about neon, I don't think red can be neon haha. This was really nicely pigmented and had the same kind of formula as Action did. I used 3 coats for the photos below.
Camera is a beautiful coral. Again not eye searing but very bright. This is perfection for summer, I already know I will be wearing this a bunch on my toes! The formula was great, nicely pigmented and a little bit thick (in a good way!). I used 3 coats for the photos below.
Lights is a bright pink! Again, very bright but not an eye searing neon. I was kind of hoping this would be brighter, it was brighter in real life but not the crazy neon like whoa that I was expecting. The formula was the best out of the 4 polishes, I only needed 2 coats for the photos below.
Overall I really like this collection, a couple of the polishes do remind me of the OPI sorbets (specifically Bazooka and Camera) but I love them either way since they are much more pigmented. I do wish they were more in your face neons...I'm talking like China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy...but there are so many neons coming out for summer (China Glaze and Orly both have neons for Summer!) I bet in the long run I'l be happy that these aren't like that!
The Poppy-Razzi Collection is out now, I picked mine up at Rite Aid. I went to several drugstores this weekend and didn't see it at any of the CVS or Walgreens stores near me yet but I'm sure it's only a matter of time until they get them!


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A friend of mine asked me yesterday about Santilli's isonumbers. I told him that it was quackery. As I based my answer only on the general reputation of the guy and had no knowledge of the subject, I decided to ask this question here.
Question: What is the isonumber? Did any serious mathematician spend any time looking at isomnumbers? What is the conclusion? References would be useful.


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Chad Johnson earns first NHL shutout; Coyotes beat Predators 4-0NHL.com @NHL
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Chad Johnson earned his first NHL shutout in his Phoenix debut and the Coyotes beat the Nashville Predators 4-0 on Monday night.
Johnson, called up from Portland of the AHL last week after Mike Smith was hurt, had 22 saves in a game dominated defensively by a Coyotes team that entered the night allowing an NHL-high 20 goals in five games.
Keith Yandle had a power-play goal and two assists and Nick Johnson a goal and one assist. Antoine Vermette and Laurie Korpikoski also scored in the Coyotes' second win in six games.
The Predators were shut out for the second time in three games and have scored just 10 times in six games this season.
It was the first meeting of the season of teams that met in last season's Western Conference semifinals, a series won by Phoenix 4-1.
Phoenix had given up an NHL-high 20 goals in its first five games, but the Coyotes have allowed just one total in their two victories.
Smith missed his third straight game with a lower-body injury, and coach Dave Tippett chose to go with the 26-year-old Johnson rather than usual backup Jason LaBarbera.
Johnson was making his seventh NHL appearance, fifth as a starter. In his previous appearances, all for the New York Rangers, he never played at home.
Three of Nashville's first five games ended in shootout losses, but it fell behind early in this one and Phoenix steadily built on the lead.
Vermette, with assists from Nick Johnson and Yandle, put Phoenix up just three minutes into the game with a left-handed one-timer through a tiny window past goalie Pekka Rinne, who had 21 saves.
The Coyotes dominated the rest of the period, killing one penalty for too many men on the ice along the way. They killed the first 1:06 of Korpikoski's holding penalty at the end of the period. Phoenix killed the remainder of the penalty to start the second period.
Nashville killed a hooking penalty on Craig Smith, and tried to turn up the pressure in the second period, to no avail. Then Korpikoski knocked in a loose puck from in front of the net for his 50th career goal and the Coyotes led 2-0 with 3:12 left in the period.
Phoenix put it away with two third-period goals.
The Coyotes made it 3-0 when Yandle passed to Nick Johnson, who knocked it past Renne with 9:26 remaining. Yandle's power-play goal with 4:58 to go wrapped up the scoring.
Notes: The Coyotes were without C Martin Hanzal for the third time in four games with a lower-body injury. ... Greg Jamison told The Arizona Republic he expects to meet the Friday deadline to complete purchase of the Coyotes from the NHL. The new lease agreement with the city of Glendale expires if no deal is reached by then. ... Nashville's seven-game road trip matches the longest in franchise history. ... The Denmark national soccer team, which plays Mexico in Glendale on Wednesday night, attended the game.


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Women Bodybuilders
Women bodybuilders began participating in bodybuilding competitions in the 1960s and the events were then known as bikini contests. Individuals familiar with the sport say the first championship was held in Canton, Ohio in 1978. Women bodybuilders often become authors, actors, and celebrities when their weightlifting careers end.
- Nikki Fuller. Nikki was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 23, 1968. She became a professional bodybuilder and won the Emerald Cup in 1988. Nikki is 5'9" tall and weights 185 pounds. She can bench press 315 pounds, which is more that what many men can lift. Ms. Fuller went on to start an acting career and has had parts in several movies. She was featured in the movie "Body of Evidence" and the television show "Ally McBeal."
- Rachael McLish. Rachael was born in Harlingen, Texas on June 21, 1955. McLish won the Ms. Olympia competition in 1980 and 1982 and then became popular on television programs all over the world. McLish is in the IBFF Hall of Fame and has written there books and made debuts in few movies. Most notable, "Raven Hawk" and "Getting Physical." Today, she is known as the First Lady of women's bodybuilding and won the first IBFF championship.
- Linda Murray. Linda Murray was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 22, 1962. Murray became a professional bodybuilder in 1989 and developed the skills and abilities to win eight Ms. Olympia championship titles. She grabbed the attention of the media and has been featured in womens magazines and sports magazines such as Vanity Fair and Sports Illustrated. Linda stands 5'5" tall and has a big impact on women's bodybuilding. Judges now base their scoring decisions partly on her physique.
- Corey Everson. Corey is also known as Corinna Knewer. Everson was born in Racine, Wisconsin on January 4, 1958. For six years straight, Corey won the Ms. Olympia contests from 1984 to 1989. Ms. Everson competed and finished in first place in eleven other bodybuilding contests. Cory played roles in several films and television network shows and produced an exercise show. She was in the film "Natural Born Killers" and hosted the show "Body Shaping."
- Carla Dunlap. Carla was born on October 22, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey. She is 5'3" tall and weights 126 pounds. Dunlap earned a degree in Advertising and Designing and began her professional bodybuilding career in 1979 and won the IFBB Ms. Olympia championship in 1983. Carla played in a few movies about women's bodybuilding and has covered commentary on the subject with NBC and ESPN. Carla was featured in the movie "Pumpin Iron II:The Women.
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A welcome taste of garlicky sweetness after a cold and dreary winter, ramps are the first sign that spring is here. At my restaurants, we are never happier than when we see ramps for the first time each season. Ramps are wild baby leeks that grow exclusively from Canada to the Carolinas. They resemble a scallion, only with broader leaves. Ramps have an robust, garlicky, yet slightly sweet flavor.
Choose ramps that are firm with bright-colored greenery. Wrap tightly in a plastic bag and refrigerate for up a week. I love to pickle ramps* so I can enjoy them long after they're gone but they can also be eaten raw, or cooked, too! Just be sure to trim the root ends just before cooking. Buon Appetito!
*Pickled ramps can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or can be canned and shelf-stored using standard canning procedures.


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WIMBLEDON -- Marion Bartoli of France overpowered a nervous Sabine Lisicki in the first set and rode out a challenge from her ponytailed German opponent in the second set to win her first Wimbledon title in her second appearance in the final.
Bartoli, seeded 15th, prevailed over No. 23 Lisicki, 6-1, 6-4, on a sunny day on Centre Court. Bartoli became the first French woman to win the Wimbledon singles title since Amelie Mauresmo -- Bartoli's coach -- triumphed here in 2006.
"Dreams come true," Bartoli said while still celebrating her victory on the court.
Because of a series of upsets that rocked the tournament in the first week, Bartoli had a relatively easy path to the final and didn't have to face a player seeded in the top 10. The highest-seeded players Bartoli faced were No. 17 Sloane Stephens of the U.S. in the quarterfinals and No. 20 Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium in the semifinals.
Lisicki, who was born in Germany but lives in Bradenton, Fla., had the harder road to the final. She had to beat Grand Slam champions Sam Stosur (No. 14) in third round, Serena Willams (No. 1) in round of 16, and No. 4 Agnieska Radwanska of Poland in the semifinals.
"I still love this tournament so much. I still love this court so much," Lisicki said, her voice breaking with emotion.
She asked if she could thank her team of supporters, and broke down in mid-sentence. "We've been through so much, so many ups and downs," she said. "This was my first Grand Slam final. I hope we get this chance one more time."
Bartoli, a gracious winner, assured Lisicki that she would have another chance. "You will be here one more time. I have no doubt about it," Bartoli said.
Bartoli, 28, set an unofficial record of sorts by competing in the most Grand Slams before winning a Grand Slam title. This was her 47th Grand Slam appearance. The previous record was held by Jana Novotna, who won at Wimbledon in her 45th slam appearance, in 1998.
Bartoli became the first player ranked outside the top 10 to win the Wimbledon women's title since Venus Williams, who was ranked No. 31 in 2007. Bartoli lost to Williams that day and had not returned to the final since.
Bartoli lost her serve in the first game of the match but roared back to win the next six games. Lisicki, nicknamed "Boom Boom" for her trademark big serve, wasn't getting anything from that serve and was visibly nervous. As the first set progressed, Lisicki, the crowd favorite, became teary-eyed in frustration as she couldn't handle the punishing, two-handed strokes that Bartoli hit from both sides.
The first set took only 29 minutes and ended when Lisicki hit a forehand into the net on Bartoli's first set point.
Lisicki held serve for the first time in the first game of the second set and had four break points in the second game but Bartoli held and then broke Lisicki's serve again for a 2-1 lead. That lead became 4-1 after Bartoli held serve and broke Lisicki again, and it ballooned to 5-1 when Bartoli held serve at love.
The crowd voiced its support for Lisicki as she prepared to serve in the seventh game, and that appeared to give Lisicki new strength. She saved three match points and held serve, then broke Bartoli in the eighth game. Lisicki then held service, as the crowd began buzzing about possibly seeing another comeback from Lisicki, who had been down 0-3 in the third set against Williams and Radwanska but battled back to win.
But Bartoli -- who hadn't won a title since 2011 -- wasn't about to let this slip away. She served for the match and won at love, finishing it off with an ace.
She then ran toward the stands and climbed up to the players' box to hug her entourage that included her father, Walter, who coached her for many years before a split that left Bartoli off-kilter for quite a while. The most perilous part of her day was climbing back down to the court to receive the Venus Rosewater Dish awarded to the winner.


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I like the book because the way the family names the cat and how it happened. I like the part when they name the cat. I like that part because they had trouble naming the cat.The cat was so lucky that they named him Lucky. Lucky reminds me of my cat because my cat was lucky too. When I got my cat this girl stopped in a car. My brother was out side. She asked, "Do you want this cat? My brother answered, " Why not? She gave the cat to him. A couple days passed. She told this lady that she lost her cat. She told the lady that I took the cat. Finally the lady came to my house and told my mom to give the cat back to the girl. My mom told the lady what happened and how I got to keep the cat for my very own pet. The lady said okay and thats how my cat was lucky.
I recommend this book to you because if you like cats, well this book is about cats. You would like it if you read this book. And if you like naming a cat it might be your luky day.You should read the book. You should read this book to find out what else happens to the cat.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — Metro says weekend work will impact the orange line and close three stations on the red line.
Metro says beginning Friday evening at 10 p.m. and continuing through closing on Sunday, free shuttle buses will replace red line trains between Rhode Island Avenue and Forest Glen. The Brookland, Takoma and Silver Spring Stations will be closed. The Fort Totten station will be open for green and yellow line service only.
On the orange line, trains will single track between Cheverly and New Carrollton. Passengers traveling to or from the Landover and New Carrollton stations only may experience travel times of up to 15 minutes longer than usual.
Metro has no scheduled work on the blue, yellow or green lines.
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October 22, 1940 - July 26, 2013
Highland Mills, NY - Formerly Middletown, NY
David Karlin, a long time area resident entered into rest on Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Hospice of Palm Beach in Delray Beach, FL. He was 72 years of age.
The son of the late Max and Ann Karlin, he was born on October 22, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY.
David was a pharmacist at the Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center in New Hampton, NY. He was a volunteer and former Fire Commissioner with the Silver Lake Fire Company.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Karlin of Highland Mills; his three children: Lindsay Karlin and wife, Tracy of Saratoga Springs, NY, Grant Karlin of Fairfax, VA, and Robyn Luna and husband, Otto of Ipswich, MA.
Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 30th at the Temple Sinai Cemetery, Route 302, Circleville, NY; Rabbi Joel Schwab will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Sinai, 75 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY 10940, The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005, or any Hospice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, Middletown, NY; for directions or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.connellfuneralhome.com


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September 1, 2016, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022). This second generation "G2" lens builds upon the success of the SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011), which launched in December 2013 and continues to successfully meet photographers' needs in the ultra-telephotography category. The new G2 version was developed to provide superior optical performance with today's high resolution DSLRs and to add improvements to several features including speed and accuracy of AF and VC (Vibration Compensation). Also, several new features have been added: FLEX ZOOM LOCK mechanism, Fluorine Coating and optional tele converters. The new lens delivers outstanding performance and a luxurious, upscale appearance, including a metal lens barrel.
August 15, 2016, Saitama, Japan - Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces that its SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016), world's first* fast-aperture lens with VC (Vibration Compensation) for full-frame DSLR cameras, has won the EISA Award for European DSLR Lens 2016-2017.
Creating an image concept. This sounds like "professionalism". Like "I know what I'm doing." Like "I have a plan". Quite "fancy" and - depending who is talking about the photo conception - also elitist.
Olivia Michalski has a soft spot for the little things of everyday life. Above all, she loves to immerse flowers and branches into dreamlike Bokeh worlds with the SP 70-200mm F2.8. In the Tamron blog she writes how her pictures are formed.
Exciting football photos need some experience. No problem for Dierk Kowalke. The professional photographer already shot his first sports photo over 40 years ago. Now he returned with the Tamron SP 150-600 mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD back into the stadium - and he was delighted with the performance of the zoom objective.


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USA TODAY Sports reporter Sam Amick will be updating all the moves Thursday as NBA teams make their final push before the trade deadline at 3 p.m.
3:00 P.M. EST: For a short wrap-up here, I'll defer to the front office executive who texted me some 34 minutes before the deadline and said, "This trade deadline could be like kissing your sister." Yuck, in other words. And he was right.
As was reported in those final minutes, teams that were expected to pull off at least one trade like the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns wound up standing pat. Perhaps most surprising of all, though, was the fact that the New York Knicks did not make any moves.
There were last minute considerations of a deal - as mentioned below - to send Iman Shumpert to the Los Angeles Clippers, but ultimately it never went down. The Clippers did two small deals near the deadline though: veteran forward Antawn Jamison, was sent into the Atlanta Hawks' salary cap space as a way to help the Clippers with their luxury tax bill, and big man Byron Mullens was sent to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for a second-round pick but also to serve the same purpose. Finally, the San Antonio Spurs sent point guard Nando de Colo to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for small forward Austin Daye.
2:29 P.M. EST: With the minutes dwindling away on a possible deal involving the New York Knicks' Iman Shumpert, I'm told the MCL sprain he suffered on Wednesday night is "very mild" and that he's expected to miss no more than two weeks. We'll see if that's good news enough to inspire someone to do a deal for him before this is all said and done.
While the Los Angeles Clippers and Knicks were known to be discussing a deal involving Shumpert, the Oklahoma City Thunder were also reported to be interested. According to a person with knowledge of the Thunder's situation, though, Shumpert is not expected to be dealt their way in these final minutes.
2:05 P.M. EST: With less than an hour left to go, the crickets continued to be heard around most of the league. I'm told all is quiet for - among many others, I'm sure - the Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, and New Orleans Pelicans. In relation to the below note on the Los Angeles Lakers' Jordan Hill, the Mavericks do have interest in him but the proposal is problematic because of the Lakers' desire to move both Hill and fellow big man Chris Kaman in order to get under the luxury tax.
1:18 P.M. EST: With Los Angeles Lakers big man Jordan Hill widely known to be on the block, these last couple of hours should be very interesting. Hill looked to be headed for the Brooklyn Nets, who wanted to use their disabled player exception to add more depth down low despite the fact that they'll take yet another huge luxury tax hit by doing so. But according to a person with knowledge of the situation, the Lakers are now asking for a second-round pick in the deal and it's safe to say the Nets don't see that as a fair deal. What's more, the sheer cost of doing that deal is still giving the Nets reason to pause.
Often times, teams that are moving a player like Hill in order to help get them under the increasingly-restrictive luxury tax will offer a pick in addition to the player. The fact that the opposite is being requested in this scenario has only complicated what was already a daunting situation for the Nets. The Lakers are clearly talking to several teams, and Dallas, Phoenix and Cleveland were reported by ESPN.com as possibilities.
12:49 P.M. EST: On the Sacramento-Cleveland front, I'm told the Jarrett Jack-for-Jason Thompson deal first reported by ESPN.com is on life support. The initial report indicated that the Cavs wanted a third team to send Thompson to, and apparently they're finding that extraordinarily difficult.
12:45 P.M. EST: Gary Neal and Luke Ridnour are headed from Milwaukee to the Charlotte Bobcats in a deal that will send Ramon Sessions and Jeff Adrien to the Bucks. Details here.
12:37 P.M. EST: The deal we all knew was coming in some form finally happened, as Andre Miller was sent to the Washingont Wizards in a three-team deal. For the details, read here.
12:20 P.M. EST: In all these months of Rajon Rondo trade chatter, there has been one overriding belief among those league executives who thought Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge may be willing to give him up: it would happen on Trade Deadline Day.
Well, with less than three hours to go before the deadline, that isn't the case just yet. And likely won't be until the buzzer sounds.
According to a person with knowledge of the Celtics' dealings, there is nothing remotely substantive in play at the moment when it comes to trading Rondo. For more on that front, read here.
12:04 P.M. EST: While we mentioned below that Denver Nuggets point guard Andre Miller was likely to be traded to the Washington Wizards or Minnesota Timberwolves, there are strong signs that the Wizards are out in front of this race.
11:57 A.M. EST: The Charlotte Bobcats are closing in on a deal for Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Neal, but it's not done yet. Bobcats point guard Ramon Sessions would likely be heading to Milwaukee in the deal.
11:27 A.M. EST: Things can change quickly, but the New York Knicks have been thus far unsuccessful in their attempts to make something happen and I'm told they don't have any progress on any front at the moment.
It's unclear if the widely-reported talks between the Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers are completely dead, especially in light of the fact that a key player in said talks, the Knicks' Iman Shumpert, went down with a knee sprain Wednesday night.
Still, it has been clear for weeks that they would be aggressive. And while they aren't likely to land their dream target of the Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo, there may still be a deal or two to be done before the deadline.
GALLERY: Every player traded at the deadline
10:12 A.M. EST: The Philadelphia 76ers have traded center Spencer Hawes to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for forward Earl Clark, Henry Sims and two second round picks, two people with knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.
The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced.
RUMORS: Hawes knew he was mentioned in trade rumors
The seven-year veteran has averaged 13 points and 8.5 rebounds for a Sixers team that, at 15-40, is10 games out of playoff position in the Eastern Conference.
Hawes is making $6.5 million in this the last year of his contract, while Clark is owed $4.2 million this season and has a team option for $4.2 million for next season.
10:07 A.M. EST: I mentioned last night that, despite reports to the contrary, I'm being told that the Oklahoma City Thunder are not among the teams pursuing Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Neal. And now this related note: they're not among the teams in the mix for Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette either. The fourth-year player had his team option for next season declined by the Kings on Nov. 1, and it still appears likely he'll be traded by day's end.
9:25 A.M. EST: So when asked all week which trade I was sure would happen, the default answer was always one involving Denver Nuggets point guard Andre Miller. He had his well-chronicled verbal blowup with coach Brian Shaw, hasn't played since Dec. 30 and was widely believed to be headed out of town before the deadline.
But with less than six hours to go before the bell rings, there was nothing close yet on the Miller front. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards are in the lead for his services.
A bit of cross-promotion here, but you can never talk about Kevin Love too much, so...
This story from last night looks at the bizarre back and forth between Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Flip Saunders and Hall of Fame sports columnist Peter Vecsey.
NO LOVE LOST: More on Kevin Love saga in Minnesota
Also, a look at the state of the Phoenix Suns trade talks and the surprising fact that they may, in the end, stand pat. Or, of course, they may not.


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It is possible that the main title of the report Cervical Dystonia is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a rare neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions in the neck that cause abnormal movements and postures of the neck and head. In some cases, these abnormal contractions may be sustained or continuous; in others, they may be present as spasms that can resemble tremor. The severity of cervical dystonia can vary, but the disorder can cause significant pain and discomfort as well as difficulty due to the abnormal postures. Cervical dystonia typically begins in middle age, although it can start in adolescence and young adulthood. The cause of cervical dystonia is unknown, although a genetic susceptibility is thought to underlie some cases. If cervical dystonia begins in infancy or early childhood, secondary causes should be investigated.
Cervical dystonia is the most common form of focal dystonia that presents in an office setting. Dystonia is generally characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that force the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements and positions (postures). Cervical dystonia is a form of dystonia that involves the neck area. Symptoms may vary among affected individuals, including the age at onset, intensity, presence of pain, and degree of disability.
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Jean "Jeanne" Marie Kinsey
Jean "Jeanne" Marie Kinsey, 71, of Panama died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, in Bixby.Jeanne was born May 31, 1941 at Shady Point to Harvey Ruyle and Bonnie Painter Ruyle. Jeanne grew up at Shady Point and attended Panama High School. She married Andrew J. Kinsey on Feb. 14, 1990, in Spiro. Jeanne attended World Outreach church and was involved in prison ministry.She is survived by her husband; two sons, Mark Roberts of Poteau and Bryon Kinsey and his wife, Kaye, of Midland, Texas; three daughters, Cynthia Ferguson of Norman, Sherrie Selvidge of Bixby and Patty Thornburg of Haskell; 11 grandchildren, Chelsea, August James, Regan, Rusty, Samantha, Brooke, Zachary, Briana, Jessica, Samantha and Wesley; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pat Coyle and husband, Lavon, of Shady Point, and Kathy Haskins of Poteau.Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Free Will Baptist Church, Panama, with burial in Shady Point Cemetery with the Rev. Pete Butler officiation. Pallbearers will be Gregory Kinsey, Cody Mooring, Harold Taylor Jr. Josh Tackett, Joe Tackett and Sean Cayle. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Taylor and Steve Kinsey. Bixby Funeral Service is handling arrangements.


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|START Conference Manager
ASIST 2012 Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD, October 26-30, 2012
Information Seeking through Microblog Questions: the Impact of Social Capital and Relationships
Pengyi Zhang
Monday, 1:30pm
The fast development of social networks and social media such as microblogging sites has made great impacts on how people access and share information. Previous research has been focused on how users share information on microblogging sites, but relatively less is known about how users use such networks to seek for information. This paper investigates how users of Sina Weibo, a popular microblogging service in China, request for information by posting questions to their online social networks. The data set contains 1969 question messages from 1939 users (information seekers) and 7997 responses to these questions from 3296 users (information providers), the profiles of the information seekers and providers, and their immediate social network (followings and followers). We examined the social capital and demographic characteristics of the information seekers, and the relationships between the information seekers and providers with regards to response rates and number of responses as indicators for information and social benefits of information seeking. Results show that 1) questions posted users by female users, verified users, and using "@" sign have higher response rates; 2) a large proportion of information seeker-provider pairs are physically close and have reciprocal relationships. The study demonstrates the impact of the information seekers' social capital and their relationships with the information providers in regards to the outcomes of information seeking in Weibo social networks.


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Nearly two years ago, Tia Norfleet told Sporting News that she was working toward becoming the first female African-American driver in NASCAR and hoping to pave the way for other African-American drivers to enter the sport.
Since then, she's been promoting herself as an accomplished driver working her way through the NASCAR ranks and claims that she plans to race in the NASCAR Nationwide Series this year.
But, according to a report in The New York Times, much of what Norfleet has been promoting is not true.
According to a March 6 story in The New York Times, Norfleet is not licensed to compete in NASCAR and has drawn the ire of NASCAR officials for the way she has been promoting herself.
"I am uncomfortable with Tia representing herself in the way that she has," Marcus Jadotte, NASCAR's vice president for public affairs and multicultural development, told The New York Times.
In May of 2011, Norfleet, the daughter of former NASCAR driver Bobby Norfleet, told Sporting News that she planned to make her NASCAR debut later that year and hoped pave the way for other African-American women to race.
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"That's one of the things I want to change," Norfleet said in an interview with SN's David Steele. "We want to bring a different light to NASCAR. You ask the average person, black, what NASCAR is, and they say, 'You drive around in a circle, and that's it—so what?'
"Well," she continued, "they don't see anyone there they recognize, or that they can identify with."
Norfleet has made similar comments and told a similar story in several media interviews over the past two years, including with such media outlets as ESPNw, The Washington Post, Huffington Post and Essence Magazine.
Now one website is calling her story a hoax and comparing her to Manti Te'o.
According to The New York Times, much of Norfleet's story does not ring true.
According to The Times, a press release distributed by Platinum Sports Entertainment Group, which represents her, claims that Norfleet is "the first and only African-American female driver in NASCAR and ARCA."
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Norfleet's website, TiaNorfleet34.com, also says that she planned to race in the NASCAR Nationwide Series this year.
But according to The Times, Norfleet is not licensed to compete in NASCAR nor ARCA, another stock-car racing series, and the only NASCAR-sanctioned event she has competed in was in a low-level event last year at the Motor Mile Speedway in Radford, Va., where she completed just one lap before parking her car.
The Times also reports that Norfleet, who is from Augusta, Ga., has a criminal record in Georgia and Virginia and was found guilty in 2005 and 2009 of assault and drug-related offenses.
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"Ms. Norfleet is one of thousands of individuals who have purchased licenses in the Late Model Division of our sport," Jadotte said in an e-mail. "I am uncomfortable with attempts Ms. Norfleet and her representatives have made to forgo the sport's development process."
NASCAR has run a Drive for Diversity program since 2004 designed to help develop minority drivers and has selected several African-American drivers to participate in the program. African-American driver Darrell Wallace Jr. came through the program and currently is racing full time in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series.
NASCAR officials said Norfleet, whose father participated in the truck series in the early '90s, has been invited to apply for the program but she has never applied and therefore never received an invitation to participate in the program's tryouts.
When asked by the Times about her career and claims about her racing background, Norfleet said, "I've been racing in non-sanctioned races before. I've been racing forever. For as long as I can remember. I race in non-sanctioned races."
Norfleet responded to The Times report on her website by saying, "I'm not going to let a biased, smear campaign stop me. I've been dealing with this type of obstruction since I got my license back in 2010."


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In an epic battle featuring two of the top teams in the Northern Section, the Yreka Lady Miners came away with a five set win at Lassen Tuesday night in Northern Athletic League action.
Just looking at the final score of 26-28, 25-21, 25-23, 32-34, 15-12 shows that this was a game that was fought tooth and nail to the very end.
With both teams earning a co-share of the NAL title last year, Tuesday night's game certainly gives the impression the Lady Miners and Grizzlies are the teams to beat in league again this season.
Yreka head coach Scott Eastman said in his 15 years of coaching he has never seen a game like this before in terms of intensity and the way Yreka came back from two devastating losses in the first and fourth sets to earn the victory.
After falling in the first set by two, the Miners bounced back to win the next two sets. But, in the fourth set, despite Yreka having five chances to earn the victory, the Grizzlies were able to battle back for a 34-32 win, the highest score Eastman has seen in a VB match he has coached.
"The momentum was on their side, but we never lost our confidence," he said. "We just wore Lassen down."
Despite being down 9-7 in the fifth set, the Miners found a way to win the set and the game in front of a boisterous road crowd.
"They fought for that win," Eastman said. "I have never seen my kids overcome odds like that before."
A major part of the victory was the play of senior Justine Cota, who led the team with 16 kills. Even more impressive was the fact that Cota is still recovering from an ankle injury she suffered in a home win versus Corning last week. Eastman said they taped her up before the game and despite Justine not being 100 percent, she willed herself to a top performance that helped the team tremendously on Tuesday.
"She's just tough," Eastman said.
Jenavieve Turner had a huge game for Yreka, finishing with 38 assists.
"She played very well for us," Eastman said.
He also commended Rosario Rodriguez for her play and said she was excellent in all aspects of the game and played one of her best matches as a Lady Miner. She finished with nine kills. Ashley Ensminger had 13 kills and Breanna Ruelas had 19 digs for Yreka.
Eastman added that another key factor on Tuesday was that his squad had only 12 service errors in five sets.
"That's excellent," he said.
Yreka improved to 17-14-1 overall and 2-0 in the NAL.
While the Lady Miners have struggled in patches this season, Eastman hopes this proves to the rest of the Northern Section that Yreka is still very much a team they will have to contend with this season. The past two years the Miners have made it to the Northern Section D4 title game.
In the junior varsity contest, Yreka came away with a three set win while the freshman team lost in two sets.
This Thursday, Yreka hosts Central Valley, with the varsity game scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
The Miners and Grizzlies meet again this season, but next time will be in Yreka on Oct. 31.
You may want to circle your calender for that one if it is anything remotely like Tuesday's match.
Yreka High Varsity Volleyball: Miners win 5-set battle at Lassen
In an epic battle featuring two of the top teams in the Northern Section, the Yreka Lady Miners came away with a five set win at Lassen Tuesday night in Northern Athletic League action.


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A few years ago when I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, the concept of passive income lit my brain on fire. I had never thought of the idea of making money for nothing. I assumed that money was achieved only due to the hard-pressed exchange of time for filthy lucre. Kiyosaki, the author of RDPD, assured us that passive income was the key to wealth.
Where is the passive income?
I plunged into research. I identified rental income, investment income and even creating original content as "passive income." I had visions of checks flowing in, one after the other, landing in a pile on my desk called the PI pile. But after time, I realized that the pursuit of passive income was nearly impossible through these routes. How can you really make passive income? Inquiring minds want to know. These are the top 8 "real" ways to make passive income, but even they have a catch – all but the last one.
- Pick up spare change off the ground. You do have to bend over, but you probably do that at work every day, so you'll at least be getting something out of this transaction.
- Marry someone rich. You'll have to do some work, true, but if you aim high enough we're talking about a huge return on investment here.
- Hook up with someone rich and desperate enough to pay to keep you around – the classic "sugar daddy" scenario. Granted, you may have to do some work here… but I've seen this work out where surprisingly little effort is expected in return.
- Have someone else do the work for you; a nice trick if you can manage it. Ask your buddy the web designer to create a website for you – for free. Why would he do it? The exposure? The joy of being taken advantage of? Don't worry – you're getting passive income!
- Win an office lottery pool. OK, you risked a few dollars, but someone else went to the bodega, bought the ticket and checked the results. You didn't put much sweat into your share of the Mega Millions, did you?
- Gamble. There is, of course, a potential downside here. But if sitting around sipping free martinis while playing a game and winning isn't as close to passive income as possible, I don't know what is.
- Invest in dividend-paying stocks. This point is a cheat. You have to earn the money that you use to buy the stock. On the other hand, everything that happens after you buy it is gravy. That income becomes close to truly passive – so the trick is to use windfalls (an economic stimulus check, for example) to invest in dividend-paying stocks.
- Be born rich. Yes, you might have to be nice enough to great-aunt Milfred to avoid getting cut out of your trust fund, but let's face it: this is as close to passive income as you'll see in this life.
Don't think you'll get rich without working for it. Everything you can generate wealth from takes effort. Writing a book is hard work. Blogging is hard work. Rental income is hard work. It may create a wealthstream for years to come, but that's what you should be aiming for: wealthstreams, not passive income. Don't imagine that there's a magical key to wealth that doesn't involve either hard ongoing work or a good bit of upfront work.


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|My MOO cards
Let's talk business for a few minutes. Cupcake Project has a couple of new features designed to make your life easier. First, I'll share them with you, and then I'll tell you about a sweet MOO card giveaway (MOO cards are business cards, but you'll love them even if you don't have a business – I'll explain why later).
I've teamed up with ZipList to add a new feature to Cupcake Project that allows you to save recipes and create shopping lists (both on Ziplist's site and also using their free mobile app). To save Cupcake Project recipes, just click the new "Save Recipe" button found at the top of each post. ZipList will ask you to sign up for their site the first time you click the button. Signing up will not only allow you to save my recipes, but you'll also be able to save recipes from all of their partner sites, including MarthaStewart.com, Bakers Royale, and Joy of Baking – and they'll all be saved in one place.
I had to share a screen shot of ZipList's shopping list feature because I think it's particularly good. The list above is for my butternut squash mac and cheese cupcakes. Notice that the shopping list displays everything you need to buy and separates out pantry staples that it guesses you may already have.
Once you sign up, you can easily access your recipe box and shopping list from either the recipe box on the top right-hand side of this blog, ZipList.com, or by using ZipList's free mobile apps.
I hope that you use ZipList and love it! Let me know what you think!
|Some of you have already been pinning photos from Cupcake Project. Love it!
I know that many of you are already using or have become completely addicted to Pinterest – a website that allows you to bookmark photos from across the web, organize, and share them. If you are not yet using Pinterest, have a peek at my pin boards to get an idea of how it can be used.
I've now made it easier for you to pin photos from Cupcake Project by placing a pin button at the top of each post.
MOO Card Giveaway
I've purchased my business cards from MOO.com for years. Whenever I hand someone a MOO card, they comment on the cards and ask where I got them (unless they already are using MOO themselves). What makes MOO cards stand out (aside from their high quality paper and options like rounded corners) is that you can put a different photo on every card. This is super fun for my cupcake cards and an important selling tool for Jonathan's photography business (his cards act as a mini portfolio).
|Here's a screenshot of the editing process for Jonathan's new business cards.
You can see the many different photos he plans to use on his cards.
I know that some of you may think that you don't need business cards. Even if you don't have a "business", having MOO cards can come in handy. I always hand out Cupcake Project cards to new friends that I meet just so we can stay in touch.
There are also a million creative uses for MOO cards. For example, you can use MOO cards to make a personalized game of memory for kids. Pick photos that are relevant to the child, print two of each card design and have fun playing!
MOO is giving away three sets of 100 business cards to Cupcake Project readers. Full disclosure: MOO also gave me some free cards in exchange for running this giveaway. Normally I wouldn't work with a company that didn't have a direct baking tie-in, but I've been using and loving MOO cards for so long that I was excited for the chance to share them with you.
To encourage you to try out the new Cupcake Project features, I'm giving you three ways to enter (one involves saving recipes through ZipList and one involves Pinterest). You only have to do one to enter, but you have the option of entering all three times.
- Entry 1: Leave a comment on this post telling me why you want the cards. How would you use them? Don't forget to leave a way to contact you.
- Entry 2: Find a recipe you love on Cupcake Project and use the "Save Recipe" button to save it. Leave a comment on this post letting me know which recipe you saved. Don't forget to leave a way to contact you if you win.
- Entry 3: Pin something from a Cupcake Project post using the Pin button. It can be a photo from this post (telling people about the MOO card giveaway), or any photo you love from Cupcake Project. Then, come back to this post and leave a comment telling me what you pinned and your Pinterest username.
Fine Print
- The contest will run through 11:59 PM CST on Friday, Jan. 27.
- I will randomly draw three winners on Saturday, Jan. 28. I will contact the winners and post their names on this post. If I do not hear back from a winner within one week of contacting them, I reserve the right to draw a new winner.
- Cards with rounded corners are not included in the giveaway, but the winners may pay an upgrade fee if they would prefer that style.
- International readers are welcomed to enter. MOO is happy to ship the cards anywhere in the world!
Good luck!
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NZXT Gamma Review
With lots of cases out there to choose from, which do you go with? I suppose it all depends on what you're looking for. Some people only will buy certain brands and others don't care as to a brand, they just want a good case. What defines a good case, though, is entirely up to the person who is purchasing it. Ideally, what makes a good case is a case that performs and does just what you want it to do. If you like basic looks and want to put more money on other components in your setup, rather than on the case, then NZXT might have just what you're looking for with the NZXT Gamma. The Gamma has a basic, yet stunning design. Not only that, it is super lightweight, which makes it nice for LAN parties. What's more special is the fact that the entire case is painted black. Yes, both inside and out, the case is fully coated. So is this the right case for you? Read on and find out.
Closer Look:
Looking at the box, we are greeted with a rather basic, some might even say bland, design, but hey, it's what is inside that counts right? The front displays the Gamma name and shows that it is part of NZXT's Classic Series of cases. You can also see the big G on the front of the box. Both sides of the box show the specifications of the case. Lastly, we move onto the back of the box which shows the main features of the case.
Here we are unpacking the case, but doesn't something look a little familiar. The front is reminiscent of the front of the NZXT M59, though it's not quite the same. Of course, we have the case sandwiched between the usual two pieces of Styrofoam and wrapped in a plastic bag.
Moving on, let's go have a look at the outside of this case.


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Inslee Calls For Up Or Down Vote On Abortion Payments From Insurers
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Speaking before a crowd of about 250 abortion-rights supporters, Gov. Jay Inslee has called for an up-or-down vote in the state Senate on a measure to require most insurers in the state to pay for abortions. Supporters say the bill would ensure continued coverage for abortions once federal health care reforms taking effect next year trigger bureaucratic hurdles for insurers paying for the procedure. Opponents say that abortion insurance coverage is already widespread and that the bill is unnecessary.


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Checking in on the… WACPosted by rtmsf on December 4th, 2008
Kevin McCarthy from Parsing The WAC and Sam Wasson from bleedCrimson.net are the RTC correspondents for the WAC.
Not-so-happy WAC Happenings. A "one horse town" is usually offered as a disparaging comment towards a podunk community out in the hinterlands. The same applies with the term a "one bid league" in reference to Big Dance invites. Like it or not — accept it or not — the WAC basketball programs are inexorably moving towards solely sending the conference tournament champion to the NCAAs, period. Sure, there are a number of WAC teams that will get better as the season progresses but a spate of unexpected early season defeats have already placed the league into 'getting one invite' standing.


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Welcome to the Penn Autism Network
The Penn Autism Network (PAN) was created in 2005 with a goal of promoting successful transitions to adulthood and improving quality of life for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). As the outreach and education initiative of the University of Pennsylvania's Social Learning Disorders Program (SLDP), PAN is a collaborative group of family members, individuals with ASD, and the professionals who work with them. PAN members meet quarterly to discuss goals and visions for expansion of the network.
Our goal is to expand our staff, offerings, and resources to establish Penn as the nexus of activity related to understanding the needs of adults with autism in our region. We work toward finding ways to meet those needs through collaboration with multiple partners.
For more information on assessment and treatment through our SLDP program, please click here.


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The Charlotte Hounds on Saturday night won their second-straight game, beating the Ohio Machine 13-7 in front of 4,291 fans at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte. Eric Lusby was named Player of the Game for a five-goal performance, which was a new personal best for the attackman.
The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, as
Logan Schuss gave the Machine the early 1-0 lead, but Lusby responded with back-to-back goals two minutes apart for the Hounds to take a 2-1 lead.
Brett Garber tied the game at 2 all, and Schuss bounced one past Hounds goalie
Adam Ghitelman for the 3-2 Machine advantage with 7:29 remaining in the quarter. But the Hounds reclaimed the lead on a two-point goal from
Matt Danowski to end the first up 4-3.
After nine minutes of scoreless play to begin the second,
Joe Cummings finally snuck a low shot past Ghitelman to tie the game 4-4. It would be the only goal of the quarter, and the teams went into halftime locked in a stalemate.
The Hounds came out and dominated the third, outscoring the Machine 8-2. Danowski opened the quarter with his second of the game, and
Matt White followed with his first professional goal to extend the Hounds lead to 6-4. Cummings tallied his second of the game to cut the lead back to one, 6-5, but the Hounds responded with a five-goal run -- including the third of the night for each Danowski and Lusby -- to push ahead 11-5 with 5:18 to play in the quarter.
Steele Stanwick finally stopped the run, catching a high pass and burying it to make it an 11-6 game. But that momentum didn't last long as Lusby scored his fourth of the game to close the quarter with the Hounds leading 12-6.
Marcus Holman scored just over three minutes into the fourth to cut the Hounds' lead to five, 12-7, but it would be the only goal the Machine would score that quarter. Lusby tallied his fifth of the night and the final 10:12 of the game went scoreless, accounting for the 13-7 final. The Hounds won the night's faceoff battle, as
Tim Fallon went 12-23 at the X. They also out-shot the Machine 26-18 and recorded 30 groundballs to the Machine's 29.
The Hounds (3-3), in the midst of a three-game home stand, will next face the Boston Cannons (1-5) at 7:00pm ET on Saturday, June 15. The Cannons are coming off a 16-14 loss to the Rochester Rattlers in Atlanta, GA. Tickets for the game are available at
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I enjoy exploring different sexual fantasies and interest with others.And I find it fascinating how men open up to a total stranger over the phone about what he really wants and desires. Its like the phone becomes the place where he can really let go and be and say what he really wants!the best part is, its all safe, you don't have to worry about catching something! You get to explore with no worries! Let me be that woman you open up to!!