text:
By: A.K. Anderson
Number of Reviews: 1179
Average Score: 66
Visit Jen X Studios
Heads Up!
This review is outdated. Information may be inaccurate.
This review is outdated. Information may be inaccurate.
Sure, some chick named Jen might not seem any more appealing than plenty of other porn babes on the web. But what if I told you that the Jen on Jen X Studios was the gorgeous and downright awesome Jenna Haze? That's what I thought!
I have no problem telling anyone who will listen that I think Ms. Haze is great. Not only is she gorgeous, but she is also a pornstar who knows how to put on a great show without it always seeming like she is pretending to enjoy herself. She comes across like she is as into doing it as much as we are all into watching it. So with that in mind, let us start with the good parts of her site.
There are 118 videos and 209 photo sets that cover the range of hardcore action, from stripping out of stockings and fingering her slit to taking on three dudes and getting pounded deep in her gaping ass before swallowing down a load of jizz. There are gonzo scenes and some that go for a scripted or reality approach.
You can download the high-res pics in handy Zip files. The good-quality videos come with a few MP4-formatted options, including one to stream in an embedded player. The collection went through an overhaul and relaunched in September 2012, so supposedly it's still growing even though currently there are only two more vids than we found about nine and a half months ago.
Also as much as I raved earlier about Jenna, I need to make it clear that not all of content here actually features her in front of the camera. As they mention in the promo info, she may be behind the camera directing other pornstars in the case of some scenes. That makes sense, because she considers herself retired as a performer, so she's focusing on being a director and producer instead.
Your membership also includes access to webcam shows from other babes such as Nina Hartley, Ann Marie Rios, Aleksa Nicole and Tasha Reign. You can also check out the 29 other Premium Pass sites, including Alexis Texas, Blow Banged and Ass Fixation. Although you won't find features like the ability to save favorites built into the interface, you can browse all the scenes from across the network and filter your results via a list of keyword tags.
I'm a tad wary that this site hasn't grown much despite the explanation I mentioned earlier. It will be more obvious to us on our next visit whether they're really adding new scenes every couple of weeks. Even so, Jen X Studios is worthwhile for any Jenna Haze fan at its current size.
* Please include a pro and a con about the site. Balance is essential in making a comment worthwhile. Scores without comments will be deleted.
* Watch out for ratings of zero and 100. In our opinion, there is no such thing as a site that is absolutely perfect or completely worthless.


text:
I couldn't help but be impressed by all of the equipment at World of Concrete in January. For a market that has struggled for the past three years or so, the concrete innovations just keep coming.
And we are about to get a double-dose, as CONEXPO-CON/AGG returns to the same venue this month. Concrete production equipment will be joined by earthmovers, mining equipment, aggregate processors, drilling equipment, construction vehicles, and more.
Also on the equipment front, I just read the U.S. Census Bureau's 2009 Annual Capital Expenditures Survey, which was released in February. The results are quite humbling.
The U.S. construction industry spent $19.8 billion on capital expenditures in 2009, a 52% drop from the $40.8 billion the previous year; $15.2 billion was spent on equipment and $4.6 billion on structures.
Specifically, the special trade contractors industry spent $8.6 billion, down 56%. The building construction industry spent $6 billion, which the bureau says was not significantly different from 2008. The heavy and civil engineering industry spent $5.1 billion, a 68% drop.
Construction industry unemployment has been stuck north of 20% for the past two years, so it's not surprising it accounted for the steepest drop in capital expenditures. But we're not alone. Capital expenditures for many industries also fell by double-digit amounts.
No one reading this can take comfort in such news. But after producing our March issue, I think there is a silver lining. In our cover story on page 22, Don Last, southern Nevada and Utah operations manager for Cemex, talks about how the producer was planning a new plant to keep up with the then-surging Las Vegas market. "Our concern had been the ability to keep up with demand," he says. Then, it all collapsed. "Nobody predicted the downturn with any accuracy."
Cemex did not gauge the market correctly. But I have a feeling the Sloan plant just south of Las Vegas is going to pay big dividends for the Mexico-based producer. The plant uses modern, efficient, technologically advanced equipment, just what Cemex will want when the market comes back. The plant was built to manufacture 400 yards of concrete/hour but the market is not yet ready to absorb that amount of concrete.
Last sees signs of a turnaround, and speculation is mounting that areas that have suffered the most—Nevada, Arizona, and Florida—may bounce back first. Having the latest equipment puts manufacturers in the best position when the recovery gains momentum. The plant in Sloan, Nev., will be at the top of its game when the good times roll again.
Staying current on the latest U.S. economic news can be confusing. Some government websites are very difficult to navigate, even after typing a query into a search engine. Sometimes you don't even know which government agency reports which data.
I recently found an app for mobile devices that conveniently groups all of the latest data together for you. It is timely and you no longer have to surf various government websites. The free A2Z Economy Indicators Online app is available for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android devices. Its reports include construction spending, housing, home prices, durable goods orders, unemployment, consumer credit, and more.
Product Development
Meadow Burke recently investigated published industry standards for shear values of...
The best way to avoid eye injury is to put on safety glasses you like to wear. These...
Las Vegas-Paradise, NV
Census Bureau
Tom Bagsarian
Edward Sullivan, PCA group vice president and chief economist, says second quarter GDP...
Editor Sharon Rehana's observations about the concrete production industry.
They have received the honor for their development of STRUX – a series of novel...
Disposable or reusable, and the other factors involved with choosing the best...
Get a sneak peek in Las Vegas at the 205 World of Concrete.
The Concrete Industry Management program is pleased to announce that the signature item...
Many concrete industry associations are taking notice and rising to the challenge.
Please read our Content Guidelines before posting.
Copyright ©
2016 Hanley Wood Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Hand and checked-in luggage
Luggage that passengers may carry in the cabin and the cargo hold.
Luggage: Hand and checked luggage
Before going to the airport, ask your airline about specific limitations regarding number of pieces of luggage, and maximum size and weight limitations applicable to checked and carry-on luggage.
In the aircraft cabin, small, lightweight objects can be taken as hand luggage (non-pointed umbrellas, handbags, cameras, etc.), as long as they do not exceed the established size and weight stipulated on the ticket.
Products prohibited in hand luggage
For security reasons, there are a series of objects that are forbidden in the aircraft cabin. These objects must therefore be checked-in as hold baggage (as long as it is not forbidden to transport such items in the hold of the aircraft). These objects include:
- Liquids: there is a limitation on the quantity of liquids or substances of a similar consistency that passengers may carry on their person when they pass through the security checkpoints in European Union airports.
- Firearms and weapons in general.
- Weapons or objects with sharp points or edges.
- Blunt instruments.
- Explosive and inflammable substances.
- Chemical and toxic substances.
Security staff may deny access to the boarding area and the aeroplane cabin to any passenger in possession of an article which, although not considered prohibited, arouses their suspicions.
In exceptional circumstances, a passenger will be able to carry a prohibited item on, providing that the departure airport security department has been informed in advance and authorises the carrying of that item. The captain of the plane must also be made aware of the passenger and of the prohibited item that it is being carried.
The prohibited article or articles must however be transported in secure conditions at all times.
Products prohibited in both hand luggage and checked baggage
Although it may surprise you, some seemingly harmless products can be dangerous on board an aircraft if they are packed in your luggage.
An aeroplane is not like a car. During the flight, variations of temperature and pressure and the movement of the aircraft itself may cause the leakage of liquids or the ignition of certain articles. Therefore, you must not, for example, carry the following products in your luggage:
- Explosives (including detonators, fuses, grenades, mines and pyrotechnic products).
- Gases: propane, butane (including small camping gas canisters).
- Flammable liquids (including petrol, methanol, paint, solvents, glue and lighter fuel).
- Solid flammable or reactive substances (including magnesium, matches and lighters, fireworks and flares).
- Oxidants and organic peroxides (like bleaches and abrasive substances).
- Toxic or infectious substances (rat poisons, infected blood).
- Radioactive material (including isotopes for medical or commercial use).
- Corrosive materials (such as car batteries).
- Engine parts that have contained fuel.
If you are going to transport fire arms, you will have to go to the Weapons Inspection Office at the departure airport to obtain the necessary clearance. The weapons must be packed in a suitable case and will be returned to you at the Weapons Intervention Department at your destination airport.
Certain electronic equipment, such as laptops or mobile telephones can interfere with the aircraft's systems and affect flight safety. Ask the crew whether you can use them during the flight.
You will find a complete list of articles that may not be taken as hand and/or checked luggage in the Security section under hand luggage and the checked baggage section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your questions about airports and flights.


text:
Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai will win Audience
Director of the film Rumi Jaffrey and music composer Anu Malik are confident to win audience's heart with Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai.
Screening of Gali Gali Chor Hai in Anna's village may induce piracy
Recently Anna Hazare watched the film Gali Gali Chor Hai starring Akshaye Khanna in his village with great enthusiasm.
Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai is a food for thought
For Shriya Saran the lead actress in Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai thinks that the movie is thought provoking.
Akshaye Khanna was all playful on the sets of Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai
Akshaye Khanna who plays a common man in Gali Gali Mein Chro Hai, tried to bully everyone on the sets of the film.
Mugdha Godse to model in Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai
Mugdha Godse has turned actress from model and has taken a U turn once again essaying a role of a model in 'Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai'.
Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai will be released on 3rd February 2012
Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai, Akshaye Khanna and Shriya Saran-starrer comedy will be released on 3 Feb 2012.


text:
« Top Chef Masters Recap: Culinary Cook Off That Packs A Punch | Home | Honey Boo Boo's Mom Doesn't Mind The Haters »
Kellie Pickler Tweets About Shaved Head
September 06, 2012 06:51 AM by Stephanie Gustafson
As you may have heard, American Idol alum Kellie Pickler recently shaved off all her hair. And it wasn't a cry for helpful or a stab at being fashionable; Kellie Pickler's new look is all about supporting a great cause: the fight against breast cancer. Fans have reacted enthusiastically, repeatedly telling the singer that she is a beautiful person on the inside and out. Kellie reaffirmed that fact once again with a kind-hearted Twitter post.
Usually, when the Twitterverse heats up in reaction to a bit of juicy celeb news, many of the ensuing tweets are on the snarky side. Not the case with Kellie Pickler. Fans from all walks of life have told Kellie what an amazing person they think she is. Kellie even received a shout-out from Ellen DeGeneres: "@kelliepickler, you have never looked more beautiful." Kellie's other, less famous Twitter followers were equally complimentary, sending tweets of love and respect.
Kellie may have been catching the bulk of the attention, but she's not busy basking in it. In a recent tweet, she thanked her fans for their support and turned the focus back on her friend Summer. "I cannot thank everyone enough for all the love and support you've given Summer. Chemo starts tomorrow. #SayAPrayerForSummer."
It looks like the Twitterverse is sending prayers and good thoughts Summer's way, because all kinds of supportive responses have followed the hashtag #SayAPrayerForSummer.
Kellie Pickler had one other important announcement to make on Twitter: "Thinking about being "G.I. Jane" for Halloween. ;)"
We think that's a great idea! Kellie Pickler would make one hot G.I. Jane.
What do you think of Kellie Pickler's shaved head? Are you as impressed with the celeb as we are? Share your thoughts below!
Want more? Follow our tweets on Twitter and like us on Facebook! Click here for more information about American Idol. For other great reality TV news, please feel free to check out SirLinksALot: American Idol.
Photo Credit: ABC
Topics: American Idol, FOX Reality TV Shows |
« Top Chef Masters Recap: Culinary Cook Off That Packs A Punch | Home | Honey Boo Boo's Mom Doesn't Mind The Haters »


text:
Scallops are breaded and quickly cooked in this recipe for Herb-Crusted Scallops with Tarragon Cream.
Scallops are among my favorite seafood because they are easy to prepare and they taste great.
The key to preparing a dish with scallops is to pair them with subtle flavors that don't mask their taste.
I recently had a shrimp-and-scallop dish at a restaurant in London, Ontario. It was served with a Pernod (pehr-NOH) cream sauce and a side of angel hair pasta tossed with roasted tomatoes. The sauce was so delicious that I used a piece of bread to soak up every last drop.
Pernod is the brand name for an anise-flavored liqueur, and is similar to ouzo. The liqueur added a smooth, not-too-overpowering taste to the sauce.
- Purple Heart plant bed vandalized days before Memorial Day
- Central District's shrinking black community wonders what's next
- Refusal in Bernie Sandersland to accept reality is really unreal
- Boeing tankers will be delivered to Air Force late — and incomplete
- Seattle's vanishing black community
Most Read Stories
A bottle (750 milliliters) of Pernod is about $35 — pretty pricey to use in cooking. But you could substitute any brand of anise liqueur.
In today's recipe, I created a version of that restaurant dish with only scallops. In the sauce, I used fresh tarragon — which has a distinct anise or sweet licorice flavor — instead of the Pernod. I minced the tarragon and used it in the herb crust as well as the sauce.
A note of advice: Use tarragon sparingly because a little goes a long way.
The restaurant version of the dish included roasted tomatoes that weren't all that great. So for today's recipe I opted for lightly seasoned and sauteed grape tomatoes and fresh zucchini.
The quick pan saute brought out the sweetness of both the tomatoes and zucchini, which are a good fit with the fast-cooking scallops.
When choosing sea scallops, give them the sniff test. They should smell sweet and not fishy.
Next, check for the color, and choose ones that are creamy or light beige. If they are super white, chances are they were treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, which is added to increase their weight and extend their shelf life. The preservative makes them absorb moisture and weigh more.
Or you can choose scallops that are frozen and labeled "dry," which means they have not been soaked.
When properly prepared, scallops should taste sweet.
Herb-Crusted Scallops with Tarragon Cream
Makes 4 servings
12 large sea scallops
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup plain panko bread crumbs
3 tablespoons fresh coarsely chopped tarragon, divided
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon Morton Nature's Seasons Seasoning Blend or favorite all-purpose seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 pint good-size grape tomatoes, washed, cut in half
1 large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
3 tablespoons dry sherry or water
3/4 cup half-and-half mixed with 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2. Rinse the scallops and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. On a plate, combine the bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon tarragon, the parsley and seasoning blend. Mix throughly.
3. In a large skillet, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Coat the scallops on both sides with the crumb mixture. Working in batches if necessary, place the scallops in the skillet and cook, about 3 minutes on each side, turning only once or until scallops reach the desired doneness. Remove to oven-proof plate, cover with foil and place in the oven to keep warm.
4. Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the tomatoes and saute about 2 minutes or until they start to brown. Add the zucchini and saute 2 minutes more until just tender. Remove the vegetables to a plate and keep warm in the oven. Set the same skillet over low-medium heat and add the sherry or water to deglaze it. Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon into the half-and-half mixture. Pour into the skillet and heat gently until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. It should have a mild anise flavor.
5. Place 3 scallops on each plate, drizzle with some sauce and serve with sauteed vegetables.
Note: Fat-free half-and-half can be substituted for the regular half-and-half in this recipe.
— From and tested by Susan M. Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen.


text:
Three sessions to take in at the CVCA Annual Conference in Vancouver
The CVCA annual conference is the premiere gathering for relationship-building and insight into the current state of Canada's venture capital and private equity industry and it's coming to Vancouver in 2011.
With over 600 limited partners, fund managers, and industry influencers from across Canada, the U.S. and around the world in attendance - the CVCA Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of the private capital industry in North America.
Last week the CVCA announced the agenda and lineup of speakers for this year's event and three sessions stood out.
Industrial Disruption at Warp Speed - Zero to Billions / Billions to Zero
- This panel will discuss the rise of companies like Zynga, Facebook, Federated, Amazon, Apple, Google, Groupon, and PayPal that have grown to billions in revenue in recent years. In stark contrast, traditional media industries have declined equally dramatically in the face of new business models fuelled by wide-spread adoption of technology across business and consumer markets. The conversation is now shifting to what industries are next - yellow pages, banking, law firms, ad agencies, retail, carriers - to name a few. Where some see threats, others see opportunities. Is it market and wealth creation or market and wealth destruction and transition?
- Moderator: Chris Albinson - Panorama Capital, Panelists: Deanna Brown - Federated Media Publishing Inc., Eric Duprat - PayPal, Matt Klainer - Google, Michael Shim - Groupon
Death of Series A and Rise of the Super Angels - Myths, Reality, and is it Really Different in the VC Business Now?
- Capital efficient business models drive many of today's most promising technology start-ups. A new wave of deal flow has been increasingly evident across North America's tech clusters from the west-coast centres of Silicon Valley, Seattle and Vancouver to the eastern clusters of New York, Boston, Montreal and Toronto. Where the new breed of IT deals are clustered, a new breed of "super angels" and smaller VC funds have rapidly emerged as key players in the early-stage investment scene. This panel will explore perspectives on how (and whether) the VC industry is adapting to the shifting early-stage investment landscape and the entry of nimble new investors and investment models. Think the rules have changed? Think they haven't? Come join the debate.
- Moderator: Bill Bryant - Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Panelists: Chris Arsenault - iNovia Capital Inc., John Ruffolo - OMERS, Boris Wertz - W Media Ventures
Mobile, Social and Gaming on the Future of Business
- Technology and telecommunications is the largest sector of the US Stock Market by market value. Each wave of technology, from government systems to enterprise technology, to the Internet, has been successively larger than the previous wave. Forecasters predict that the current mobile wave will eclipse all previous ones. Companies of all stripes are grappling with how to best use the internet and mobile networks, not only to maintain pace but also to build direct linkages to new and existing customers. To talk about where this is all headed - and the implications for businesses, customers, and investors - are three leaders who are not only navigating the transition, but who are actually driving it.
- Moderator: V. Paul Lee - Vanedge Capital, Panelists: Bing Gordon - Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Don Mattrick - Microsoft, Neil Young - Ngmoco
Register today to attend the CVCA annual conference in Vancouver on May 25-27th.


text:
Indie vs Hipster
Indie and hipster are slangs that have become a part of our daily conversation though these words are not definitive in their meanings. Hipster originated in 40's, and keeps coming back with new vigor and intensity every time people think it is gone for good. While hipster is used to refer to particular types of kids, especially teens having specific interests in music, media and magazines, Indie has many meanings, in addition to being a slang for a category of kids. This article attempts to find differences between indie and hipster though there is a tendency to use both terms together as indie hipster to refer to certain kids. Let us take a closer look.
This is a slang first heard of in 1940's when it was used to refer to teenagers in urban settings with a particular taste and interest in music such as indie rock. Actually hipster culture is hard to define because of contrasting tastes, styles and behaviors being included in this umbrella phrase. In some places, hipsters are also called scenesters.
It is a short form of independence and is a generic term that encompasses many things such as indie art, indie music, indie design, indie publisher, indie film, and so on. Whatever or whichever object or objects, clothing, music, film or many other things that remind people of belonging to a particular niche can be termed as indie.
What is the difference between Indie and Hipster?
Kids who are pretentious and are seen spending parent's money on apparels and brands to make them look hipster are often called hipsters. Evidently, to fit into image created especially for hipsters, kids spend a lot of time and money as this gives them a feeling of superiority over other kids. On the other hand, indie kids are not pretentious as they do not try to be unique. They are indeed unique.


text: Bono family in round-the-world trip 04 Jan 2013 U2 star Bono whisked his family on a globe-trotting vacation last year as thanks for supporting him after his back surgery. Share Share Share Story by UTV Staff, Belfast The Irish rocker took his wife Ali Hewson and their kids on an adventure after finally bouncing back from the spinal injury he sustained in 2010.And the With or Without You hitmaker admitted the "once-in-a-lifetime" trip was worth the wait. He said: "I've possibly had the best year personally because I've spent most of it with my family. Having been away on tour for so long, then taking so long to recover from my back injury, it was time for a trip."I decided to take the family on tour as a little thank you to the kids for being so patient with me."Because I wasn't busy with the band we kind of went wandering. Once-in-a-lifetime sort of stuff, places like Africa and Central America. We also went to Jordan and Palestine, Israel and Peru. It was really great to have time off." © UTV Share Share Share


text:
What's your junk food of choice? Ice cream? French fries? A bucket of popcorn? Whatever you turn to in times of boredom, stress, or anytime in between, ridding yourself of its health-threatening hold over you is vital.
With The Hunger Fix, you'll filter your system and eliminate your dependence on foods that do you more harm than good — with a simple, three-stage program! Get your FREE-preview copy of The Hunger Fix NOW!


text:
Orthopaedic Surgeons Need to Watch for Undetected Brain Injuries
October 18, 2013 - Albany , NY
ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2013 - Calling minor traumatic brain injuries a major health problem, an article written by Albany Medical Center physicians notes that orthopaedists can play a significant role in diagnosing and monitoring patients for potentially serious brain trauma that often accompanies other injuries.
In the October issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), lead author Richard Uhl, M.D., chief of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at Albany Med, said minor traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) occur in as many as 50 percent of significant bodily accidents, but may not be apparent until after patients return to their routines.
He said orthopaedists are in a unique position to detect mTBI because they are often monitoring patients' recovery over a significant period of rehabilitation, and are sometimes the only caregiver following a patient after what may appear to be an isolated orthopaedic injury.
"Undetected minor traumatic brain injuries can have very serious long-term implications for patients," Dr. Uhl said. "With greater knowledge and awareness, orthopaedic surgeons can provide crucial care for and management of patients' conditions beyond their muscle or bone injuries."
The paper notes that while patients who come in to Albany Med for treatment of blunt trauma are evaluated by emergency and trauma physicians to determine potential brain injuries, Albany Med's orthopaedic surgery team also is trained to assess each patient for the presence of mTBI. The paper includes a tool the authors developed to help orthopaedic residents and physicians determine appropriate referrals and levels of concern for mTBI in patients following injuries.
Joining Dr. Uhl in the article were Christopher King, M.D., chair of Albany Med's Department of Emergency Medicine, resident Andrew Rosenbaum, M.D., orthopaedic surgeon Michael Mulligan, M.D., and resident Cory Czajka, M.D.
Dr. Uhl said in a number of cases a patient may still not feel "right" even after the bone is healed. Subtle signs and symptoms of mTBI include headache, fatigue, memory loss, altered mood and inability to concentrate, among others.
The Centers for Disease Control and the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control have called mTBI a "silent epidemic." Falls and motor vehicle accidents are responsible for most cases of mTBI and are a common cause of orthopaedic injuries as well. In the United States, approximately 1.4 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) annually; of those, three out of four sustain an mTBI.
In addition to trauma cases, Albany Medical Center provides comprehensive treatment for anyone in need of orthopaedic care. Orthopaedists practice at Albany Med in association with Capital Region Orthopaedics.
Albany Medical Center, northeastern New York's only academic health sciences center, is one of the largest private employers in the Capital Region. It incorporates the 734-bed Albany Medical Center Hospital, which offers the widest range of medical and surgical services in the region, and the Albany Medical College, which trains the next generation of doctors, scientists and other healthcare professionals, and also includes a biomedical research enterprise and the region's largest physicians practice with nearly 400 doctors. Albany Medical Center works with dozens of community partners to improve the region's health and quality of life. For more information: www.amc.edu or www.facebook.com/albanymedicalcenter.
Media Inquiries:
Sue Ford
(518) 262 - 3421
Statistical information presented in press releases may no longer be valid.


text:
How to Watch and Listen to the Cal-Arizona Football Game
Related Links
Oct. 16, 2008
The following is a list of ways Cal fans can either watch or listen to Saturday's football game at Arizona. The contest kicks off at 7 p.m. from Arizona Stadium in Tucson.
Comcast SportsNet California will air the game with Greg Papa calling play-by-play, Mike Pawlawski providing analysis and Kym McNicholas adding sideline reports.
Comcast Digital - Channel 400 (inside the Bay Area)
Comcast Standard Cable Package with Cable Box - Channel 99 (inside the Bay Area)
CSN Bay Area Plus throughout Northern California - includes digital channel 410, DirecTV channel 697 and Dish Network channel 453. Check local listings for the exact channel in your area.
A replay of the game will be shown on Comcast SportsNet California Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
For questions regarding CSN California, contact your local cable provider or call 866-804-3504.
FSN Arizona will also broadcast the game with Dave Sitton and Lincoln Kennedy in the booth.
Cal's radio broadcast team of Joe Starkey, Troy Taylor and Todd McKim will call all the action over the ISP Sports/Cal Football Radio Network.
KGO Radio (810 AM) - San Francisco
KGIL Radio (1260 AM) - Los Angeles
XSURF Radio (540 AM) - San Diego
KNTK Radio (102.3 FM) - Weed
KCBL Radio (1340 AM) - Fresno
KESP Radio (970 AM) - Modesto
KVBL Radio (1400 AM) - Visalia
KTKZ Radio (1380 AM) - Sacramento
Cal fans outside of California can hear the games over the internet through the All-Access feature at CalBears.com.
In addition, satellite radio subscribers can listed the home broadcast of the game on XM Radio channel 193.


text:
Len scores 19 as Maryland stuns No. 2 Duke 83-81
COLLEGE PARK, Md. Maryland coach Mark Turgeon fought back tears of happiness when asked to describe his feelings about beating Duke.
Turgeon had just experienced the highlight of his two-year stint with the Terrapins, an 83-81 win over the second-ranked Blue Devils on Saturday night, and he was nearly too choked up to talk about it.
"It has been a hard week on my family, hard on my son last week. He had to leave the stands because the fans were so hard on his dad," Turgeon said, referring to crowd reaction during the Terrapins' home loss against Virginia.
"This win was for my family and the fans," Turgeon said. "I really wanted to beat Duke. This means a lot to me."
The stunning victory evidently meant a lot to the sellout crowd, too, as thousands of fans rushed the court immediately after the final buzzer to celebrate.
"It was a big win for us, for the school," guard Nick Faust said.
Center Alex Len, who had 19 points and nine rebounds, added, "I know our fans have waited for this win for four years."
Seth Allen broke a tie by making two free throws with 2.8 seconds left, and the Terrapins ended a six-game losing streak against their bitter rivals.
Coming off a five-day break, Maryland notched its most significant win of the season at the expense of a tired Duke playing its fourth game in 10 days.
The Blue Devils were worn out, and it showed.
Duke was outrebounded 40-20, never led in the second half and got only four points and three rebounds from 6-foot-10 senior center Mason Plumlee.
"This has been an exhausting schedule for our team," coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "We're playing on fumes and I think you could tell that with Mason. I thought he looked exhausted the whole game. He's been great. Obviously not good tonight."
The Terrapins (18-7, 6-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) did not trail after halftime but never could pull away.
Duke (22-3, 9-3) was down by 10 with 3:39 left but pulled even when Rasheed Sulaimon made three foul shots with 16.7 seconds to go. Quinn Cook then fouled Allen as the freshman guard drove through the lane, and Allen made both shots.
After a Duke timeout, Cook's desperation 30-footer bounced off the back rim. Chaos ensued as the fans immediately rushed the court.
"I thought it was in when I got it off," Cook said of his final attempt.
Allen scored 16 for the Terrapins, who had lost 12 of 13 against Duke - including a 20-point embarrassment last month.
"I told our players before the game, there's a lot of pride in Maryland basketball," Turgeon said. "There's also a lot of passion about Maryland basketball. We talked about playing with those two things for us and for our fans. Our fans were just tremendous."
From the end of the Star-Spangled Banner to the final buzzer, the crowd never stopped shouting for the Terps, who rewarded their fans with a memorable victory in a rivalry that appears destined to end when Maryland leaves for the Big Ten in 2014.
"I have a great deal of respect for Maryland," Krzyzewski said. "If it was such a rivalry they'd still be in the ACC. Obviously they don't think it's that important or else they wouldn't be in the Big Ten."
The Blue Devils had their six-game winning streak end. Seth Curry scored 25 and Cook added 18. But Plumlee was completely outplayed by the 7-1 Len, who went 6 for 8 from the field and 7 for 8 at the foul line.


text:
View mobile site
Follow us on
Subscribe | Today's paper | Customer care
Breaking news starts here
Thanks for participating! Winners announced!
Share what makes your mom the Best Mom in South Florida! The 2013 Best Mom Contest gives locals the opportunity to celebrate the qualities that make their moms (or great moms they know) special and earn these moms well deserved recognition for Mother's Day. Submit a picture of a mom along with why she is so special. Selected best mom photos will be used in a special TGIF Best Mom section on Friday, May 3rd and one special mom will win the Best Mom contest.
Win prizes from our sponsors — and some local fame as the photo with the most votes wins! Voting begins on April 29, so upload your photo now and bookmark this page!
Due to the limited number of submissions, the Palm Beach Post TGIF section was not able to be produced. The Palm Beach Post did publish a mom feature in Sunday's May 5 Accent section.
Mother's Day prize package valid through 06/30/13
20% discount on one Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at 3800 Ocean Restaurant valid 5/12/13 only
Total Package valued up to: $506
© 2013 Cox Media Group. By using this website,
you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices.
Already have an account? Sign In
We have sent you a confirmation email. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account.
We look forward to seeing you frequently. Visit us and sign in to update your profile, receive the latest news and keep up to date with mobile alerts.
Don't worry, it happens. We'll send you a link to create a new password.
We have sent you an email with a link to change your password.
We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Your existing password has not been changed.
To sign in you must verify your email address. Fill out the form below and we'll send you an email to verify.
Check your email for a link to verify your email address.


text:
Hundreds of immigrants continued their protests inside the Capitol on Monday as Senate GOP leaders craft reforms that would ease up on the House's penalties against businesses that don't use the E-verify system.
Senate President Mike Haridopolos said this afternoon that the Senate will take up and vote on its bill (SB 2040) tomorrow.
Before and after the Senate's lunch break, immigrants – many of them children – and knelt in prayer outside the hallway leading into the back entrance to the chamber.
During the recess, they swarmed senators' offices – including Palm Beach County's Lizbeth Benacquisto's – pleading with them to abandon their effots.
Senate budget chief JD Alexander, in charge of the chamber's immigration package, has yet to release his proposal. During the lunch break, U.S. Sugar – one of the many agricultural businesses opposed to the reforms – lobbyist Robert Coker was inside Alexander's office as immigrants lined the walls outside.
Alexander's proposal is likely to include a modification of the House's plan that would require businesses to use E-verify when hiring new employees and punishing those who do not use the federal system by yanking their licenses to do business in Florida. His plan include a fine for businesses that don't comply with E-verify and take out the licensing provision, said Senate GOP leaders and business lobbyists working on the deal.
Last week, Alexander said he was leaning toward allowing law enforcement officers to request proof of immigration status after arrestees have been read their Miranda rights.
That's still problematic, said Karen Woodall, a lobbyist for the immigrants, who she said are frustrated that the bills are stalled in both the House and Senate.
Many undocumented immigrants do not have drivers licenses, she said, and could be arrested for driving without them. The proposal could prompt more police officers to pull over Hispanic-looking drivers to check their licenses, keeping alive immigrants' concerns about racial profiling.
With the business community, agricultural industry and church leaders opposed to the reforms and tea party activists intent on E-verify at a minimum, the push by GOP lawmakers is likely politically motivated, according to Woodall, a three-decade Capitol veteran. Many local officials – including the city of Lake Worth – also object to the proposals.
"Some people ran on this issue. They're catering to a very narrow group of individuals that are vocal and losing sight of what is best for the state of Florida," she said.


text:
As you may have noticed, the 'Megapixel Wars' have calmed down a bit in recent years. That doesn't mean that camera manufacturers haven't found something else to drive up to absurd levels. In the case of 'big zoom' cameras that thing is, of course, how powerful the lens is. Remember a few years ago, when 12X lenses were considered a lot? Since then we've gone through 18X, then 24X, and 30X. Things really started to get crazy over the past year, with Nikon releasing their Coolpix P510, which has a 42X lens. Then Canon did what I never thought I'd see: announce the PowerShot SX50 HS ($479), which has a whopping 50X, 24 - 1200 mm lens.
|Full wide-angle (24 mm)
|Full telephoto (1200 mm)
As you can see, the SX50 lets you capture vast landscapes at wide-angle and can also fill the frame with subjects two miles away. There is a caveat that goes along with lenses this powerful, though. If you're shooting at ISO 80 (for best image quality), you're going to need hands of stone or a tripod in order to get a sharp photo. Conventional wisdom says that you need a shutter speed of 1/focal length in order to get a sharp photo, though you get a few stops back thanks to image stabilization. What I'm getting at here is that you may need to crank up the ISO sensitivity in order to get that sharp photo, unless you're using a tripod.
The PowerShot SX50 HS retains many of the features of the SX40 that came before it. They include a 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 processor, rotating LCD display, manual controls, a hot shoe, and the handy Zoom Framing Assist feature that I'll explain later. Some new features include RAW support, a slightly larger/sharper LCD, faster AF and continuous shooting speeds, and more available scenes in Smart Auto mode.
Compared to the SX40
|Last year's PowerShot SX40 alongside the new SX50 (images courtesy of Canon)
One thing's for sure, the PowerShot SX50 is a much better-looking camera than the whale-shaped SX40 that came before it. The sleek, inward leaning lines make it look a lot more modern. Aside from the cosmetic differences, the only other real change here is the lens. The back views of the camera are quite similar, with the SX50 having a slightly larger LCD and a relocated movie recording button. It also loses the hot shoe cover that didn't serve much of a purpose on the SX40.
|PowerShot SX40 HS
|PowerShot SX50 HS
|Sensor resolution (type)
|12.1 Megapixel (1/2.3" CMOS)
|Focal range (zoom power)
|24 - 840 mm (35X)
|24 - 1200 mm (50X)
|Maximum aperture range
|LCD size / resolution
|2.7" / 230,000 px
|2.8" / 461,000 px
|Burst rate (full res)
|10.3 frames/sec *
|13.0 frames/sec *
|ISO range
|100 - 3200
|80 - 6400
|Flash working range (Auto ISO)
|0.5 - 7.0 m (W)
1.4 - 3.0 m (T)
|0.5 - 5.5 m (W)
1.4 - 3.0 m (T)
|RAW support
|Scenes in Smart Auto mode
|HDR mode
|Face recognition
|Zoom Framing Assist Lock
|Wired remote control available
|Battery used
|Battery life
(using LCD, CIPA standard)
|380 shots
|315 shots
|4.8 x 3.6 x 4.2 in.
|4.8 x 3.4 x 4.2 in.
|Weight (empty)
|557 g
|551 g
|* In High Speed Burst HQ mode, which has limitations. Will be slower in regular burst mode.
While the PowerShot SX50 improves upon its predecessor in many respects, there are a few trade offs. First, the lens is slower, which will affect its performance in low light. In addition, rated battery life has dropped by nearly 20%.
What's in the Box?
The PowerShot SX50's bundle is certainly nothing to write home about. Canon has really managed to strip things down to a bare minimum, not even including a USB cable anymore. Here's what you will find in the box:
- The 12.1 effective Megapixel PowerShot SX50 HS digital camera
- NB-10L lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- Battery charger
- Lens cap w/retaining strap
- Neck strap
- CD-ROM featuring Digital Camera Solution and camera/software manuals
- Quick Start leaflet + full manual on CD-ROM
Canon has one of the nicest software bundles out there. You'll first encounter CameraWindow, which will transfer photos from the camera onto your Mac or PC. The main photo organizing suite is called ImageBrowser EX, which replaces the old ImageBrowser/ZoomBrowser twins that came on earlier models. I'm not sure what Canon used to build this software (it feels like Adobe Air), but it definitely doesn't feel like a native application anymore, at least on the Mac side. That said, it'll let you edit your photos in a number of ways, including auto-correct, redeye removal, tone curve and level adjustment, and more. It also allows you to edit your videos, including adding transitions and special effects, and save the results as a new movie. Both stills and movies can be shared via e-mail, Facebook. YouTube, or Canon's own Image Gateway service.
For editing RAW images you'll need to use Digital Photography Professional, which is a very capable product. Here you can adjust exposure, highlight and shadow detail, the tone curve, noise reduction, and white balance. There are also tools for reducing lens distortion, vignetting, and purple fringing. If you want to use Photoshop to edit RAW files, you'll need version 7.3 RC or newer of the Camera Raw plug-in.
Also included with the PowerShot SX50 is PhotoStitch. This product can take photos that you've lined up (manually in the case of the SX50), and combine them into a single panoramic image.
Remember the days when you used to get a full manual in the box with your new camera? Those days have passed, with manufacturers now putting the whole thing on a PDF file on an included CD-ROM. To make matters worse, the printed "Getting Started" leaflet that is included is so bare-bones that you'll be reaching for that CD-ROM disc in no time. And users shouldn't have to do that, in this reviewer's opinion. Instructions for using the bundled software will be installed onto your Mac or PC.
Unlike nearly all camera manufacturers, Canon does not build internal memory into their cameras. Therefore, you'll need to buy a memory card right away, unless you have one sitting around already. The PowerShot SX50 supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards, and I'd recommend picking up a 4GB card if you'll be mostly taking stills, and 8GB or 16GB if recording Full HD video is a priority. A high speed card -- Class 6 or higher -- is recommended for maximum performance.
Optional Accessories
As well as the included goodies, there are several accessories available for the PowerShot SX50, which include:
|Model #
|Filter adapter
|From $24
|Attach this to the lens and you can use any commercially available 67mm filter.
|Lens hood
|From $19
|Reduces flare and ghosting when shooting outdoors.
|External flash
From $124
|The 270EX II is a basic flash which cannot rotate or tilt. The 320EX has an LED lamp that is useful for video recording, and it can also tilt and rotate for bouncing. The 430EX II is has even more power. All three can be wireless slaves, though you'll need an even higher-end flash or the transmitter below to use them.
|Speedlite Transmitter
|From $225
|Pricey accessory attaches to the hot shoe and lets you wirelessly control modern Canon external flashes.
|Wired remote control
|From $20
|A shutter release button on a 2 foot-long cable.
|Stereo A/V cable
|From $25
|For connecting the camera to an older television.
|USB cable
|These used to be included, but here's more Canon cost-cutting. Note that you can buy a generic USB cable for less than a dollar.
|AC adapter
|From $43
|Power the camera without draining your battery.
|Carrying case
|From $24
|This nylon/faux leather case protects your camera from the elements.
|Prices were accurate at time of publication
That's a pretty good selection, in my opinion. But sorry conversion lens fans, but 50X is the most that you're gonna get out of this camera!
This review was first published at www.dcresource.com, and is presented here with some changes, notably the inclusion of a full set of product images, our usual studio comparisons and an expanded samples gallery, plus the addition of a standard dpreview score.
Discuss in the forums


text:
|New Videos - Best Videos - Hot! - Hits - Tags - Porn Pics - Sex Stories - Pornstars - Adult Forum - UPLOAD
|orissa gf fucked by boyfriend in forest with audio
|orissa gf fucked by boyfriend with audio in forest with audio and the girl is saying oh bohut jor re katuchi ah ah
|Display / write / close (36) comment(s) for this sex video.
|Ads by TrafficFactory.biz
Terms of service - Content removal - Upload Porn Videos - Tool to download flash videos - Advertising.Return to XNXX Free Porn Videos Homepage .


text:
ATLANTA — Of the many ways I can be humbled in the kitchen, rice is at the top of the list. I'm not a bad cook but, oh, the pots of rice I have driven to a gummy, scorched grave.
I blame heritage and inattention. An Italian mother raised me largely in the Midwest. Pasta I can nail in my sleep. The potato is my wingman. But rice? It's my kryptonite.
Centuries of family history do not inform every handful of rice I rinse. I hold no natural rice culinary agility. Rice just wasn't very rewarding for me to cook, so I hadn't invested much time trying to learn. Cooking is like that sometimes.
This didn't cause me much concern until I moved to the South, where rice was king before cotton. The entire culinary canons of South Louisiana and the Lowcountry of the Carolinas and the Georgia coast rest on a bed of tender rice, each individual grain happy to be part of a gentle, supportive backdrop to whatever it touches.
- Students seeking sugar daddies for tuition, rent
- Seattle-based seafood company shuts down
- UW receiver Isaiah Renfro opens up about depression, announces he's leaving team
- What's the top spelling 'mistake' in Washington state? The answer could make you sick
- Dead whale found on bow of cruise ship in Alaska
Most Read Stories
My rice failings only became more apparent, so I embarked on a simple culinary quest: learn to cook a good pot of long-grain rice.
My first call was to Pableaux Johnson, 48, a food writer who often refers to himself as "your Cajun grandma with a beard." I came at it from the flank, acting as if I were just calling for a casual rice chat. I even threw in some random facts to cover my ineptitude. "You know, half the rice in America is grown in Arkansas," I said.
And, by the way, did he have a good, basic method for cooking it?
"Sweetie, buy a rice cooker," he said. "That's how little old Cajun ladies roll and little old Japanese ladies roll."
Cultures that live and die by rice have embraced the electric rice cooker ever since it debuted in Japan in the 1950s. There is no shame, Johnson said, in using a machine whose premeasured precision guarantees perfect rice with the push of a button and frees up a burner on the stove.
But for me, that would be to admit defeat. And I didn't want another one-function gadget in my kitchen.
So I turned my attention to the Middle East, and spun through my contacts. I called Samin Nosrat, 34. She's a cook in the Bay Area who spent part of her adolescence cleaning rice with her grandmother near the shore of the Caspian Sea in northern Iran.
Nosrat, who is working on a cookbook called "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," made me feel better but not less confused.
Cal Peternell, the longtime chef at Chez Panisse, shares my problem, Nosrat said. When she goes to his house to cook, she always has to make the rice.
"I don't think you're alone," she said. "I think rice phobia is a thing."
Her own tips for a good pot of basic rice were elusive. She spoke of various stocks and hard boils and steaming and adding a handful of this or that. Timing was fluid.
Undeterred, I sought advice from an Egyptian contact. Sylvia Totah Calabrese, 63, lives in Manhattan and has taken up food blogging as a hobby.
"My family was in the rice business in the Ottoman Empire since the 15th century, so it is mother's milk to me," Calabrese said. She, too, threw out rice-cooking tips as if she were shelling pistachios. Salt it extremely well. Rinse it until you see the water run clear because less starch means each grain will be separate from the next. Use very good rice.
"It baffles me that people can't cook rice, but I am somebody who doesn't know what to do with a potato or a pork chop," she said. "I fully understand there are major cultural difference that come into it. There is a reason Uncle Ben's was invented."
Family and friends were less sympathetic. I was schooled by my oldest brother, Keith, and by Julia Moskin, a fellow food writer at The New York Times. They promised redemption using that method where you put your finger in the pot and measure rice to the first knuckle and water to the second. Or is it water to the first knuckle with your finger resting on top of the rice?
A Facebook plea landed me dozens of wonderful rice memories and tips for making sticky rice and wild rice and rice with coconut milk or peeled chestnuts or various Yankee combinations of milk and sugar. It was all beautiful, but at the end of the day I couldn't cook a potful.
So I ventured back South, calling the people who grow an heirloom variety called Carolina Gold that is becoming popular in a lot of cooking circles. Carolina Gold is a nutty, sweet and slightly persnickety long-grain rice that can cook up either fluffy and independent or sticky enough to hold together in Southern dishes like Hoppin' John, a derivative of African one-pot rice dishes.
The farmers bringing it back pay homage to the African slaves who were expert rice growers and developed the Gullah/Geechee Lowcountry cuisine.
Matthew Raiford, a chef, and his sister, Althea, are testing a strain of Carolina Gold on their family's 25-acre farm in Brunswick, Ga., on the state's Southern coast. They are the sixth generation to work the farm, and they grew up eating rice dishes that evolved from African slave kitchens.
"Down here rice has always been one of those things that's about how do we survive," he said.
So, I asked, how do I cook it?
"You got to love on it a little bit," he said.
Could he get more specific?
"I didn't learn how to cook rice when I went to culinary school," he said. "I just watched my mom and my aunt make it in the rice pot. We had rice and lima beans. Rice and peas. Rice and everything. I just grew up with that thing around rice."
I thanked him. At this point, I knew I was going to have just go it alone — with a little help from a sympathetic cook with my same affliction.
Virginia Willis, a Southern chef, couldn't make decent rice until she went to culinary school. She finally mastered a pilaf with chicken stock that bakes in the oven. In her book "Bon Appétit, Y'all," she calls it her $20,000 Rice Pilaf because that's how much a year of culinary education cost her.
I like how Willis cooks, so I decided to try baking my rice the way she did. I stripped down her recipe and tinkered with it, using water instead of chicken stock, and playing with ratios. I also decided I liked a little butter and salt in my rice, despite dire warnings from some rice purists.
And then I made rice. Pots of rice. I made it in the morning and at night, when I was tired and when I was hangry (that's a mix of hungry and angry) and when I was happy and the house was filled with people.
And now, I know rice. At least, a little bit.
Makes 2 cups
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse rice well under cold water.
2. In a large ovenproof saucepan, heat butter over medium heat until foaming. Add rice and stir to combine. Cook until rice is coated with butter and starts to smell nutty. Add 2 cups of water and the salt.
3. Bring to a boil, cover with a tightfitting lid and place in oven. Bake for 17 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes without removing the lid.
Makes 4 cups
1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped
2 cups canned tomatoes (fresh tomatoes can be used)
½ cup green bell pepper, roughly chopped
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
½ medium jalapeño, seeds and veins removed
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chicken stock or water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 heaping cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
1. Blend vegetables, salt and stock or water together into a mostly smooth purée (a few small pieces of onion and pepper are fine).
2. In a large skillet with a tightfitting lid, heat oil. Add rice and toast until it absorbs most of the oil and begins to smell nutty.
3. Add blended ingredients, stir gently with a wooden spoon to prevent breaking up the rice too much and bring to a light boil. Cover, reduce heat to the lowest setting and cook undisturbed for 17 minutes. Let sit for another 10 minutes.
— Adapted from Keith Severson
Makes about 12 cups
1½ pound dried red beans (preferably New Orleans Camelia brand)
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced ½-inch thick and cut into quarters (smoked sausage can also be used)
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium onions, finely diced
1 large rib celery, finely diced
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1½ teaspoons black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried basil
¾ teaspoon rubbed sage
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh scallions, chopped
Cooked white long-grain rice, for serving
1. In a large bowl, cover beans in water and soak for at least four hours or overnight. (Water should cover beans by at least an inch.)
2. In a large, heavy pot, brown sausage in 1 tablespoon of oil until slightly crisp. Add remaining oil, then the garlic and onions. Sauté over medium heat until onions become transparent and limp. Add celery and bell pepper and sauté for five minutes.
3. Pour soaked beans and soaking water into the pot and bring to a simmer. Add black pepper, cayenne, salt and all herbs except parsley.
4. Cook until beans are softened, about 1½ to 2 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings.
5. Fifteen minutes before serving, remove 1 cup of beans to a bowl and, using a fork, mash them and stir back into the pot to enhance the creamy texture of the dish. Add parsley and scallions. Simmer about 15 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning, and add up to 1 cup more water if beans seem too thick. Then serve over white long-grain rice.
— Adapted from Pableaux Johnson
Makes 4 to 6 rice cakes
2 cups leftover white rice, preferably long-grain or Carolina Gold
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup finely chopped zucchini
3 tablespoons chopped mint
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
1 cup sharp white cheddar, grated on the large hole of a box grater
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1. In a large bowl, gently mix everything except the butter. Over medium-high heat, heat the butter in a large frying pan until it is foaming. (A nonstick pan is good for this purpose but cast iron can work well, too.)
2. Working in batches if necessary, and adding more butter as needed, use a large spoon or measuring cup to place a scoop of the rice mixture in the pan. Press down with the back of a spatula to form a patty. Cook three to four minutes, or until golden and crisp on the bottom. Gently flip patty and cook another three minutes or until golden. Keep warm on a paper-towel-covered plate or pan in a warm oven.


text:
This game is based on the film Wanted and was released on March 17 2009. The supporting platforms are Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. If you are going to be using Microsoft Windows, the system, the minimum requirement will be Windows Vista/XP 32- bit or 64- bit. Wanted: Weapons of Fate, was developed by GRIN and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is the publisher for the game. The official distributors of Wanted: Weapons of Fire are the Universal Studios in the United States and Time Warner, Internationally.
It is a third person shooter game and only has one mode that is used throughout the game, which is the single player mode. A keyboard, Mouse and Gamepad are the primary input facilities for the game.
The cast in the game includes Wesley Gibson, who is played by Jimmi Simpson, The Immortal, played by Peter Stormare, Cross, played by Thomas Kretschman. The Russian, played by Mark Ivanir, Sloan, played by Tom Kane, Brummel, played by Common, Pekwarsky, played by Terence Stamp and lastly Arana played by Paz Vega. The general idea is to kill as much as you can. The more you kill the more adrenaline that you get. If you kill using a gun, you gain one adrenaline point, whereas killing with a knife will leave you with two adrenaline points. This is the ultimate way to survive in the game besides avoiding to be killed.
Wesley is the most wanted on the Fraternity's blacklist so he flees and begins his hunt for The Immortal who he finds and kills. However if you are playing the game on a PC, Wesley does not kill the Immortal, bit he messes and then ends up urinating in his face. There are several flashbacks depicted throughout the video game as part of the entire plot.
There are also special costumes in the game that you can use when you unlock with specific codes. For example, Wesley's special suit that does not have a mask is unlocked with a code 01010100.
The game did not receive as much of a positive response when released. However, it was favorable with IGN and Gametrailers giving them a rating of 7.3/10 and Gamespot giving them a rating of 6/10. That is not all the ratings that the game received. The more negative reviews were received from X-Play that gave it a mere 2/5. Therefore, it is a game that brought about mixed ratings and reviews.
Wanted: Weapons of Fate is relatively easy and short. There are hardly any complications and hard to figure out scenarios. With more playtime, one can easily play the game with ease. However, this characteristic of the game currently holds a score of 63/100 according to ratings derived from Metacritic.
Article from Gamersyndrome.com


text:
March 14, 2009
The future of News is here. Has an office.
byat 12:00 PM
After I moderated my panel of user generated content yesterday, I popped into the talk Steven Berlin Johnson gave on the Ecosystem of News , then was nearly bluedgeoned on twitter by the number of people urging the internet to read Clay Shirky's take on the subject, to the point where the first thing Jeff Jarvis said to me after "hello" was "have you read Clay Shirky's piece?" when I ran into him at SXSW.
And, to top it all off, Rich Skrenta (co-founder of Topix, amongst other things) put out possibly the best analogy ever on the newspaper business and its relationship to the net with his post "The news medium has a message: 'Goodbye' ".
While seeing all of this, all on the same day might make you think that there's some sort of new insight emerging here. However, if you look closely at Steven's points -- he references the William Gibson quote in his talk "the future is already here, it is just unevenly distributed -- technology and political news have already gone thorugh much of this shift, and the news in those areas is actually much richer and fuller than it was back in the days of paper.
Also, Rich's post is pretty much a summary of the pitch we made to the newspaper comapnies that invested in us.
So, there's nothing new here, really, accept the fact that the journalists and pundits are finally conceding the truth of what's going to happen:
The business model for the American newspaper daily is gone, and is never, ever, coming back..
So can we now please stop trying to put Humpty Dumpty back together again?
It's going to be ok.
Steven demonstrates that, for tech reporting, the future is already here -- and Rich has been to its office. (And, coincidentally, both of those guys put their money where their mouth is, having founded companies based on that future with Outside.in and Topix)


text:
Meet and Communicate with Fun Singles Near You on JDate
Register now to search thousands of members and post your FREE profile!
See who's on JDate:
i am a kind of guy who is lookin for some excited random relationship as a partner
davidlove is a 23yr-old single man in Honolulu, HawaiiView Profile
I am 5' 11" and 165#, active professional and home body. Renaissance man, an artist and a healer. A youthful, playful Spirit. Very spir...
hawaiianspirit is a 68yr-old single man in Honolulu, HawaiiView Profile


text:
FEB 07, 2013 - Investors Business Daily
A Must Read - Share
The sudden closure of bakery firm Hostess Brands in November sent supermarkets scrambling, and boosting fourth-quarter results for packaged bakery goods maker Flower Foods (FLO). The firm reported Q4 earnings of 28 cents, up 65% from a year ago and 3 cents over analysts' forecasts. Revenue climbed 15% to $749.4 million, well over views. While the demise of the Twinkie maker helped in the quarter, Flower declined to give guidance while it sees how
Editor's Picks
Show More
Show Less
Hey you have no friends!!! Get to work and start inviting friends to help build your Comunitee. Click Here to invite friends.
© 2011 Comunitee, Inc.


text:
Meet and Communicate with Fun Singles Near You on JDate
Register now to search thousands of members and post your FREE profile!
See who's on JDate:
Looking for a nice Jewish boy in the League City area or Houston area to help me reconnect with my Jewish background. .
Bashafagel29 is a 37yr-old single woman in League City, TexasView Profile


text:
$1.3 million in grants to aid 10 Houston health agenciesJuly 10, 2013
At least 10 Houston area health care agencies are to receive more than $1.3 million to hire staff to help uninsured patients apply for medical coverage under the federal health care law.
To continue reading this story, you will need to be a digital subscriber to HoustonChronicle.com.
By logging in, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.


text:
Whether you are looking for Emergency Service or Heating, Hotfrog is the place to go to. Browse the businesses below in Pittsburgh, PA or extend your search to nearby suburbs by using the left navigation menu. Hotfrog makes your search easier.
Pittsburgh, PA
McVAY PLUMBING COMPANY - Western PA's Pioneer in Trenchless Pipe Lining Technology. Reliable Plumbing Services and Repair. EMERGENCY SERVICE
Registered Master Plumbersewer line replacementPlumbing ServicesTrenchless Sewer Repair
Jelly's Garage Doors, a full service Garage Doors installation and repair. Doors, Openers, Springs, full 24 hours emergency service
Hours Emergency Service24 Hour Emergency ServiceElectric OperatorsService Garage Doors
Since the colonial beginnings of our country, Allegheny County has been a center for business and commerce
…solutions backed
up by high service standards and exceptional warranty programs. Puron Refrigerant Specialist Certified Technicians 24 Hour / 365 Day Emergency Service! All Brands Serviced! Call today 412-428-9484
Air-conditioningHeating And Air Conditioning ContractorsfurnaceHeating And Cooling
Bolster DeHart, Inc.'s specialties include HVAC, water heaters, insulation, and home energy audits. We service the greater Pittsburgh area. Call us for a FREE estimate.
Electrician Pittsburgh A to Z is Pittsburgh's 24 hour electric company. We can fix electrical problems like Whole-House Electrical Wiring, Service Panel Upgrades, Short Circuits, Arc Fault Protection & Ground Fault Circ…
Fault CircuitFault ProtectionElectrical Service
If you are the victim of a fire damage, storm, vehicle impact or other disastrous event just call 1-800-BOARDUP and our trained local disaster recovery professionals will be at your location in one hour. We are experts …
Disaster Recovery ProfessionalsVehicle ImpactFire Clean UpSmoke Removal
ServiceMaster of greater Pittsburgh and Beaver has been specializing in emergency fire, water, smoke, and mold disaster property restoration, and residential & commercial carpet cleaning since 1981
Fire DamageWater Damage
At Bolster-DeHart Inc., our priority is you, the customer. We're the home comfort specialists in the Greater Pittsburgh area. We help you create and maintain a healthy indoor climate in your home or commercial building
Air Conditioning NeedsBoilersfurnace
We also have a history of innovation and using new technology and advances to offer the best products and service while maintaining a good value We are a family owned and operated business with a history of ke…
DehumidificationCommercial HeatingCooling ServicesResidential And Commercial Heating
Pittsburgh Water Damage Restoration - Water Extraction and Drying, Mold and Mildew Removal, and Moisture removal in Pittsburgh PA - Call Now (412) 386-3444
Water Extraction And DryingWater Damage Restoration News24 Hour Emergency ServiceMoisture Removal
Towing in Pittsburgh Were Here For You 24/7! All major credit cards accepted.24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Engine Problems, Fuel Delivery, Flat Tires, Jump Start
Allegheny Veterinary Associates, PC is your source for veterinary services you can count on. Whether your pet needs spaying, neutering, or routine vaccinations, our professional staff is here to help. Our caring and ski…
… William's sons, Herbert, William C. and David A. Boehmer, continued the tradition of providing quality service to their customers in the Pittsburgh area. They were pioneers in many areas, such as Service Agreements,…
Heating ReplacementHome CoolingHeating & Air Conditioning ContractorsAc And Heating
We specialize in tree and stump removal, trimming and shaping, along with other services such as hazardous removals, chipping, full landscaping, and 24/7 emergency service
All of our expert plumbers are
Registered Master PlumberExpert PlumbersPlumbing Needsgas lines
We specialize in commercial / residential service, datacomm wiring, commercial signs, and lighting
Bucket Truck ServiceOutdoor Lighting MaintenanceFire Damage RestorationElectrical Service
Phillips Heating & AC offers expert heating and air conditioning installations and repair to the greater Pittsburgh region
Expert Heating And Air Conditioningresidential furnaceAc EquipmentHumidifiers
…Buzzer Systems, Access Control Systems, Maglocks, Electric Locks, Door Repair / Replacement / Closers Hinges, Fire/Emergency Exit Devices, Panic Bars, High Security Locks, Electric Strikes, Electric Releases, Keypad Locks.
Dead BoltsEmergency Exit DevicesCctv Access ControlLost Keys
Sandusky Custom Remodeling provides custom remodeling and home repair services Pittsburgh, PA. Plumbing services offered. Call 412-480-8179
24 hour emergency service available24 Hour Emergency ServicePlumbing Services
Fagnelli Plumbing - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Plumber. (412) 450-0985. We are the Plumbing Plumber ready to serve your Plumbing needs
Plumbing NeedsEmergency PlumberLicensed PlumberPlumbing Company
Our licensed damage specialists provide accurate assessment of your property damage and prompt treatment of the damage
24 Hour Emergency ServiceHeating Oil Companies
24 Hour Emergency Service24 Hour Emergency ResponseMechanical Contractor
Sump PumpBoiler RepairPlumberDrain Cleaning
Preventative Maintenance Contracts
Plumbing & Heating CompanyHeating And VentilationHumidifiersRepairs And Replacement
HotwaterHeating And Air Conditioning CompaniesBoiler
Wheel Sales
Water Damage Emergency ServiceWater Damage
No results available
Small Business Hub
Sharing tips, ideas and advice to help grow your small business
Hotfrog AdVantage
Hotfrog AdVantage ads appear above the rest in Hotfrog feature pages. By upgrading today your ad will appear in front of potential customers before they notice your competitors.
Create your free Hotfrog business profile
Follow Hotfrog on:
Share on:
Hotfrog Small Business Hub


text:
Images: Controlled Detonation [Image 3 of 4]
Photo by Sgt. Bobby Yarbrough
An explosives instructor teaches an Afghan Uniform Police officer how to handle Composite C-4 during a controlled detonation at Forward Operating Base Zeebruge March 28. The controlled detonation was part of the Explosives Hazards Removal Course, a two-week course designed to teach Afghan National Security Force personnel how to detect and remove improvised explosive devices. (Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)
This work, Controlled Detonation [Image 1 of 4], by SSgt Bobby Yarbrough, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
Date Taken:03.28.2013
Date Posted:04.07.2013 08:58
Photo ID:901981
Size:1.82 MB
Location:FORWARD OPERATING BASE ZEEBRUGGE, AF
Gallery Images
Associated News
Afghan National Security Forces graduate EHRC


text:
This Week in Parenting Health News: Autism, Math Anxiety, and a Massive RecallJoslyn Gray
It was a busy week in parenting health news, with news about the use of restraint in schools, a study about kids and math anxiety, and a massive recall of child safety locks.
Recall: Nearly One Million Child Safety Locks Are Pretty Useless
After scores of young kids broke through child safety cabinet locks, Dorel Group is voluntarily recalling 900,000 Safety 1st Push N' Snap cabinet locks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said it knows of 140 children between the ages of 9 months and 5 years who were able to open the locks.
In three cases, the children swallowed or handled dishwashing detergent, window cleaner or oven cleaner. They were treated and released from emergency rooms. The locks were made in China, the statement said.
The recall involves Safety 1st Push 'N Snap cabinet locks with model numbers 48391 and 48442. Locks manufactured between January 2004 and November 2010 are included in the recall. Consumers can obtain replacement locks through the Dorel website.
Autism Study Doc Has Medical License Reinstated
John Walker-Smith, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist who was stripped of his medical license because of misconduct related to a discredited study that linked the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism, has been cleared of the misconduct charges by a high court in London. The ruling does not affect the status of Andrew Wakefield, MBBS, the lead author on the study and the lightening rod for most of the criticism surrounding the study, which was published in The Lancet in 1998. The General Medical Council, which is restoring Walker-Smith's ability to practice medicine, cautioned that He the ruling does not have any effect on the discredited MMR vaccine-autism link, emphasizing that "there is now no respectable body of opinion which supports [Dr. Wakefield's] hypothesis, that MMR vaccine and autism/enterocolitis are causally linked."
Study: Moms of Autistic Kids Earn 56% Less
A study published in the medical journal Pediatrics showed that mothers of autistic children earn, on average, 56% less than moms of kids with no limitations, and 35% less than moms of kids with other kinds of limitations. On average, families with autistic children have 28% less income than the average family. The reasons given include the enormous amount of time that moms, who are typically the primary care-givers, spend accessing health care and other services for their children.
I'd like to note that while I do spend a significant portion of time managing my kids' Individual Education Plans and behavioral issues, the biggest reason it would be nearly impossible for me to work outside the home is the lack of appropriate childcare for autistic kids. My six-year-old autistic son is not fully potty-trained, and has some pretty major behavioral needs, despite being considered "high-functioning." Traditional child care placements are not even an option, and the amount I'd have to pay a nanny trained in autism needs would be astronomical, dwarfing any salary I could possibly earn.
Brains of Kids With Math Anxiety May Function Differently, Study Says
Math anxiety is not very well studied, but as any mom can tell you, it's a real thing. Researchers at the University of Stanford School of Medicine did brain scans on high-anxiety and low-anxiety kids while the kids did math problems. The kids they tested, all aged 7 to 9, did not have general anxiety in other areas of life. The scans showed that the kids with more math anxiety had more activity in the amygdala, the area of the brain used to process negative emotions like fear. The children with higher math anxiety were slower at solving problems, and were less accurate.
Advocates Press Congress to Act on Use Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
A coalition of advocates for people with disabilities offered criticism this week of a report by the American Society of School Administrators. The report asserted that schools use restraint and seclusion "appropriately" 99 percent of the time, but did not cite any specific source for that number. The coalition noted that "only seven states mandate training in medical distress and first-aid, and only 18 states in safe and appropriate restraint/seclusion use (often without further definition of what this means)." Major advocacy groups including The Arc and Easter Seals are backing the Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1381 in Congress and S. 2020 in the Senate)
(Photo Credit: CPSC)


text:
Coaching Synopsis
Year at Utah: 9th
2004-present: Utah
1994-present: Olympus School of Gymnastics
1990-93: Rocky Mountain Gymnastics
1982-92: U.S. National Team
St. Philomenas College
St. Dominics College
(Social Sciences)
10 Olympians
USA Choreographer of the Year (1981, 1982, 1987, 1990)
USA Coach of the Year (1975)
Utah Coach of the Year (1998)
Hometown: Christchurch, New Zealand
Internationally-renowned coach and choreographer Mary Wright is in her ninth year as a volunteer coach at Utah.
One of the most respected choreographers in the sport, Wright oversees the creative aspect of Utah's floor routines.
The Utes have certainly shown the "Wright" stuff--earning 12 All-America honors on the floor exercise in the past eight years. Her All-Americans include Ashley Postell, who won first-team All-America honors on the floor all four years of her career.
Wright can share in the credit for a pair of NCAA bronze medalists--Postell in 2007 and Melissa Vituj in 2004. Other floor exercise All-Americans during Wright's time are Gritt Hofmann, Annabeth Eberle, Kristina Baskett , Beth Rizzo, Daria Bijak and Annie DiLuzio.
Wright has influenced the floor routines of six NCAA regional floor exercise champions: Hofmann, Eberle, Postell, Baskett, DiLuzio and current Ute Nansy Damianova.
A four-time USA Choreographer of the Year (1981, 1982, 1987, 1990), Wright was named the USA Coach of the Year in 1975. She is the owner and head coach of Olympus School of Gymnastics in Salt Lake City, where she has lived since 1989. She was named Utah Coach of the Year in 1998.
The New Zealand native has influenced numerous national and international gymnasts from her own country and the United States over the past three decades. A member of the U.S. National Team coaching staff from 1982-92 and a National Team consultant from 1980-88, Wright has coached 10 Olympians, 19 National Team members and 17 World Championship competitors.
She also coached three Pan American Games gold medalists, four USA international elite champions on floor and three international elite champions on beam. She chaired the Elite Coaches Association from 1990-91.
Prior to moving to Salt Lake City, Wright coached at two prestigious Southern California gymnastics clubs: KIPS (1975-78) and SCATS (1978-88). In Utah, she coached at Rocky Mountain Gymnastics from 1990-93 before starting her own club, Olympus School of Gymnastics, in 1994. More than 70 of her former club gymnasts have earned college scholarships.
Wright has impacted the Utah gymnastics program for many years. During their club careers, she coached five gymnasts who went on to become Ute All-Americans: Lisa Mitzel (KIPS), Shelly Schaerrer (SCATS), Deidra Graham (Olympus Gymnastics), Jessica Duke (Olympus Gymnastics) and current Ute Mary Beth Lofgren.
Her expertise has been sought by various gymnastics periodicals and she has published articles in USA Gymnastics, International Gymnastics, World Gymnastics and USA Compulsory Routines.
Wright was raised and educated in New Zealand, where she attended both St. Philomenas College and St. Dominics College. She studied ballet for 10 years under Serge Bousloff and achieved the highest diploma in Russian technique. She also studied gymnastics for 10 years under Rita Marlow and achieved national level status. Prior to moving to the United States in 1975, she was an elite ranked coach and judge in New Zealand.