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OK I can understand that. From what I can tell it will be a while before we can actually meet up, until we get through a bunch of quests, so the first few days might just be chatting about how things are going, funny stuff etc. If I'm not on, then I'll likely be logging on at random points when not playing other games like Xillia, so feel free to say hi at any stage if we are both on the game.
Sure we will eventually be able to all join up and adventure together, should be fun.
Just going to start (well at least try), now, though knowing me, might take a little while deciding what character to make haha. Not sure how long I'll be on, guess for a few hours or something, unless I run into problems, or get super addicted.
Heyo, just to let you know I was planning on starting FF tomorrow, and whilst I still think we'll have to spend a few days playing alone before actually being able to find each other, if you want to experience the start of the game with me, then I'll be lurking in the chatbox to laugh at how lost I am.
I want misty! What about you? Yeah I'll give them both a go to see how I get on! Fancy Minecraft again Sunday? I promise I'll help again haha
done and done!
it's so handy, i carry it about in the kitchen and everything i barely use on screen play anymore, wii u and xbox netflix! oh bliss
morally conflicted about what? there's a dynasty warriors game on it too, which i only recently realised and bought if thats your thing
didn't know you had a wii u! What's your nintendo code thingy? Depends on what you're into really, Lego City is brilliant, like GTA/Simpsons hit and run, not played 101 yet. I'd definitely recommend Pikmin 3, it's a brilliant game even if you've never played the first two, it's great fun. Super mario 3D world is the best Mario game in ages, so colourful and great fun. Then there's monster hunter, which i've got but barely played it, same for Zombiu. but i reckon you'd love zombiu, you love your zombie survival games don't ya?
everyone called generations **** because it had no real story, but to be honest, it's a sonic game, you don't expect a good story yeah he does same goes for my cousins! I think it's because they're all well into their twenties so they know him as that
Generations is really good, that's the reason I tried lost world because of how much I enjoyed generations! big mistake... yeah hah, i call him eggman because my brother gets pissed off when I do
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DuPont Pioneer Experts Provide Tips for Early-Season Scouting
Regular field scouting helps growers improve crop performance each year
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 23, 2013 - Regular scouting and field evaluation is a wise practice this coming growing season, according to DuPont Pioneer researchers and agronomists. Mild winter temperatures may have aided the survival of overwintering pests and diseases which could impact crop yields if not discovered and controlled.
"Every year is a balancing act between good growth and vitality and early-season insects and pathogens," says Scott Heuchlin, DuPont Pioneer research scientist, field pathology. "For growers who were able to start the season with a warm seedbed, good soil tilth and sunshine during emergence, the balance is shifted in favor of the plant. The biggest challenge will be for seeds that were planted into less-than-ideal seedbeds, creating stress for plants and making them vulnerable to pests and diseases."
Pests to Scout For
"Growers should scout for the typical early- and mid-season pests this year," says Paula Davis, DuPont Pioneer senior manager for insect and disease traits. "For corn, growers should be looking for black cutworm and corn rootworm. In soybean crops, bean leaf beetle, soybean aphids and brown marmorated stinkbugs may be a problem."
Black cutworm - Spring storms prior to tillage and planting provided favorable conditions for this pest. Corn plants are most vulnerable up to the V4 stage and susceptible up to the V6 stage. The following practices are recommended for management: monitor flight reports, scout fields and incorporate tillage. Consider a rescue treatment if plants are small, cutworms are active and economic thresholds are exceeded. Broadcast pesticide or bait application may be used as a rescue treatment. DuPont™ Asana® XL provides long-lasting control of labeled corn pests, including destructive cutworm.
Corn rootworm - Cool spring conditions throughout the Corn Belt have delayed expected timing of rootworm hatch. To protect corn from rootworm damage, DuPont Pioneer experts encourage multiple management strategies. During the growing season, focus on routine scouting and evaluation of trait performance. Check fields for larval corn rootworm injury to determine pressure and product efficacy. Scouting for adult corn rootworms, especially in corn-on-corn production and fields with suspected resistance, is also recommended. Estimating adult populations will help determine potential larvae density and can help inform management decisions for next season.
Overall, the most effective management strategy is to incorporate a crop rotation that alternates corn with other crops. If continuing with corn, consider a dual mode of action in corn rootworm resistant traits, especially if you've used the same one for several years. Optimum® AcreMax® Xtreme technology provides two unique modes of action for above-ground insect control, and two individual modes of action for below-ground insect control. Soil insecticide treatments are also an option to help control larvae.
Bean leaf beetle - Soybean plants are especially vulnerable up to the two-leaf stage. There is also potential for later generations of the bean leaf beetle to come in and feed directly on the pods. To manage populations, you should scout and monitor fields early. Insecticide seed treatments are generally effective in reducing damage from overwintering pests. However, you may need to spray to combat later-season threats.
Soybean aphids - While reports of soybean aphids last year were uncommon and limited to Northern states, aphid populations can rebound significantly after low years. Natural predators, such as lady beetles and insidious flower bugs, may help to suppress populations. It is a good idea to keep an eye on the pest, scouting fields from late June through August. DuPont™ Asana® XL* has proven to be a great value for soybean aphid control. Apply when populations reach threshold levels to help maximize yield. The economic threshold to justify insecticides is 250 aphids per plant. Insecticides should be applied before the R5 plant stage and populations reach 1,000 aphids per plant.
Brown marmorated stinkbugs (BMSB) - Pests continue to expand across the country, including every state east of the Mississippi and several western states. Locations near forested urban areas are at higher risk. Since the distasteful bugs have few natural enemies in North America, close scouting is essential, particularly around the field borders where bugs tend to feed. DuPont™ Lannate® brands are available for use on selected grain crops in areas with potential for losses due to BMSB. For a complete list of states and crops included in the 2(ee) recommendations and other information, visit lannate.dupont.com.
Diseases to Monitor
If planting was rushed and seeds were planted into cold, wet soils, there is a risk for seed rot and damping off. The best protection for the seed is fungicidal seed treatments. The Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment (PPST) includes a unique combination of fungicide, insecticide and other options to help you avoid early-season challenges. Given the late start to planting this year, seed treatments will protect seed as soil temperatures warm up quickly and allow plants to get out of the ground.
Scouting fields regularly will help to identify planting issues, such as seedlings that have not emerged or lower-than-expected population counts. Efficacy of seed treatments becomes a challenge if the seed fails to germinate due to cool, wet conditions, or saturated soils dilute the treatment. By the two-leaf stage, you should be able to determine whether there are seedling emergence issues.
To help track field notes and assist with early-season scouting, Pioneer launched the Pioneer® Field360™ Notes app. The tool streamlines and organizes field-by-field agronomic information for communication between DuPont Pioneer agronomists, sales professionals and growers and is compatible with all tablet and mobile devices.
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Well, I don't want to alarm anyone....but I'm pretty sure the douche-ification of our school system is complete.
It started, of course, with "summer homework". Because God forbid anybody get TOO relaxed on their 10 weeks off. Nothing says 'carefree' like 4 book reports and a diorama hanging over your head.
Then came the banishment of all things "Christmas"...leaving the "Holiday Singing Concert" scrambling to find as many songs about "snow" as they could find.
(And just for the record? "snow" is not a "holiday".)
Then yesterday a (pink!) memo was sent home advising parents that NO CANDY is to be sent in with valentines this week. And not in the "peanut allergy" kinda way: In the "sugar is bad for you" kinda way.
The verbage went something like "blah blah blah wellness policy blah blah 'heart-healthy' blah blah blah nutritious snacks..."
Translation? some Stage 5 Dork-Mom got her panties in a twist and steamrolled a few other cause-starved toolbags into The No Valentines Candy Uprising of 2010.
So yes, I will be sending candy in with my 3rd grader's valentines (FunDip!!) AND I took the liberty of designing a few candy hearts for the moms responsible.


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The following is from Wednesday's Aliso Viejo City Council meeting.
First meeting with new mayor
Mayor Donald Garcia honored Councilwoman Carmen Cave for her dedication to the city. Numerous city employees came up to congratulate and give words of praise to Cave, who was the first mayor of the city.
City Manager Mark Pulone presented a gift to Cave and said, "Personally, I just want to thank you for the support you've given us."
Cave addressed the council and admitted that she never thought she'd be mayor but stumbled into it "by accident."
"I feel truly, truly lucky to have landed here accidentally," she said.
Green City Plan discussed
Albert Armijo, director of planning services, went over the Green City Plan, which will be completed in the spring and added into the city's general plan.
The plan is essentially a road map for reducing environmental impacts, such as greenhouse gas emissions, City Manager Mark Pulone said Thursday.
During the meeting council members discussed ways for the city and its citizens to be more environmentally aware.
Councilwoman Cave suggested that businesses should realize the incentives of being environmentally conscious and that it's not just in the city's hands.
Pulone said that the city will do a fiscal analysis so that the city can demonstrate the savings associated with "going green" to businesses and residents. The city will examine the costs of switching to drought-tolerant landscaping, using solar energy and other ways to positively impact the environment.
Aliso Viejo is known to be a relatively progressive city in its attention to the environment. All the plants used in recent city developments are drought-tolerant and native.
Pulone said turf is being used less and less for purely aesthetic reasons. The city also has LEED-certified buildings, including the Soka University Performing Arts Center, which has a green roof, solar panels and shaded glass.
A workshop will take place Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in City Hall. The meeting will go over the last 10 workshops and topics of discussion will include energy, water, transportation and vehicle management, recyling, waste management and land use.
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Staff Sgt. Bales to Undergo Sanity Review
SEATTLE (AP) — A U.S. soldier charged with killing 16 Afghan civilians is expected to undergo a review of his sanity beginning this weekend.
John Henry Browne, an attorney for Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, said Wednesday his client will participate in the review by Army doctors. It will start Sunday and could last three to seven days.
Bales is accused of murdering Afghan villagers during pre-dawn raids on March 11, 2011. The Army is seeking the death penalty.
Browne previously objected to the sanity review because the Army would not allow the proceedings to be recorded and would not let Bales have a lawyer present, but a military judge ruled in January that Bales must participate.
Such reviews are aimed at discerning a defendant's mental state at the time of the crime and competency to stand trial.


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Celebrity Drive: Shani Davis, U.S. Olympic Speed Skater
On His Beloved Jeep and His Driving-Test Crash
Quick Stats: Shani Davis, Olympic champion speed skater
Daily Driver: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Rating: 9 on a scale of 1 to 10)
Favorite road trip: Chicago to Marquette, Michigan
Car he learned to drive in: 1989 Ford Escort
First car bought: 2006 VW Rabbit
Daily Driver: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Rating: 9 on a scale of 1 to 10)
Favorite road trip: Chicago to Marquette, Michigan
Car he learned to drive in: 1989 Ford Escort
First car bought: 2006 VW Rabbit
Sochi-bound U.S. speedskater Shani Davis is hoping to make history as the first man to win gold in the same event at three straight Winter Olympics.
The Chicagoan's car of choice is his trusty 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which he rates a 9 out of 10 and drives to Wisconsin to train.
"I always wanted a Jeep. Since I was a kid," he says. "When I was a kid, they stuck out because they were so square. The design, the geometry on them were really, really square. They rode a little above the ground. I thought, 'Man, that really looks cool' and I was always a fan of G.I. Joe and I think one of the 'Transformers' I liked was a Jeep and turned into a real kick-ass robot," he says.
He spoke to Motor Trend from his Jeep during a recent 90-minute drive from Chicago to Milwaukee on I-94. "With Bluetooth, so I'm obeying the law, and it's great -- you can't beat it," he says.
"I like the design. I like that it's versatile on all terrains. I like that it's a bigger car; it fits me well. I'm a tall person, so I can stretch out in," says Davis, who is 6' 2." "It accommodates my friends, my family, it's very reliable, and it's American-made. It's a Jeep, so it has a lot of history in it as well. It's a great car."
He bought the Jeep because it was also in his price range. "I'm not living out of my means. I can afford the car. I have dream cars obviously, but for my lifestyle and where I'm at right now, this is the perfect fit."
His dream car is a white Porsche Panamera Turbo. "I have to be responsible with my money," he says. "I still have to make sure I have money, so I can't just buy an Aston Martin after I get a medal. If things aren't really, really right, I can't do it."
Car he learned to drive in Davis grew up in Chicago, where he took drivers ed as a student, but the first time he took his driver's test, he didn't make it out of the DMV parking lot. "I hit a car trying to get out and it was a big deal. You couldn't retake it, you had to wait so many months. I had to go to training camp so I wasn't going to be home, and I had to pay $600 insurance. It was really an awful mess, but I'm still here, still breathing!" he says.
Davis was in a hurry to get his license then because he was going to Colorado Springs to train for the Olympics. "Mom had a blue '88 Volkswagen Golf, but that car was very touchy and too old for me to use, and I blew the clutch because I didn't know how to drive a stick. It wouldn't have worked, so we borrowed my friend's car and failed."
He was busy with his travels for speed skating and waited four years -- until he was 22 -- to take his second driver's test. "I had other priorities. I messed it up, so I wasn't in a hurry to drive or get a license because I didn't have a car, so I figured I'd just wait till I get a car, then I'll get the license."
During those four years Davis did have to ask friends to give him rides when he wasn't in Chicago.
"But when you live in remote places like Colorado Springs and Marquette, Michigan, and places like that they don't have great public transportation, you don't want to rely on your friends to take you to Walmart because you need laundry detergent to wash your smelly skin suit. You have to find another way," he says.
He passed on the second try and his mom bought a 1989 Ford Escort hatchback, which he did most of his early driving on. "It was two-tone -- red, Pepto Bismol pink on the top, and dark red on the side. That was my first car and it was stick shift. It was very difficult learning how to drive a stick for your first car."
His mom saw the car down the street from where they lived and bought it because he needed a car to get to training. She paid $800. "The reason why we got that car was it was in our price range at the time, so we weren't overextending ourselves. The gas line and odometer broke on it right away. When we told the lady about it, that that was bad business, the car being in the shape it was in, she gave us back $400. We gave that car to my friend in 2010 after the 2010 Olympics. He sold the car for $400, so he got money off of the car as well," he says. "So that's amazing that a car that old can still sell for that."
First car bought and 2006 Winter Olympics After Davis won his first gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, in the 1000-meter event, and a silver medal in the 1500-meter event, he bought a blue 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit for $22,000.
"I paid the sticker price. I didn't even try to negotiate it. We didn't know any better," he says. "It was right after the Olympics and I won, so I had a little bit of money and after 2010, I did well there at the Olympics, got the money and I upgraded the car and gave the blue car to my mom. When I had the blue car, she kept the Ford Escort and then when I bought my Jeep, I gave her the blue car and we gave my friend the Ford Escort."
Davis' mom still drives the Volkswagen. "She still has it. She takes great care of it; she loves it. It's her favorite because when I was a kid, the first car I remember her buying was a VW Golf and it was stick shift and it was blue. So years later she got a newer version of the car," he laughs. "That's pretty funny. We like stick-shift cars. To me they're more fun to drive." But now, Davis' Jeep is an automatic.
He had hoped for a free new GM car before the 2006 Olympics, but that never happened. "It was cool to be able to buy the car with my own money because there used to be programs that the USOC had. They gave away free cars to athletes they felt were worthy and I never got one of those vehicles through the GM program, Davis says. "I always thought it was bizarre, that I was up-and-coming, I worked really hard, I was considered grassroots, and GM had so many free cars to give away."
Although the Volkswagen is his mom's car now, Davis still drives it. "They're great, they're fuel-efficient, they're really good for city driving," he says. "The thing I didn't quite like about it was, I'm a bigger guy, so it wasn't the best car I should've bought with the money. But I think my mom really liked Volkswagen, so she wanted me to get her the car knowing that somewhere down the road I would replace that and give that car to her. I wanted a white Rabbit, she said, 'Oh no, blue, blue, is way better!' All right, fine, blue it is. I still want a white car to this day. I haven't had one yet but eventually maybe someday I'll get one."
He says when he bought the Jeep, white somehow didn't suit that car. "I felt like it would be better to be charcoal grey," he says. "I could have gotten the white, but I figured that white's more for a luxury car, but a car for training and moving around a bit, I don't think white is good for that car."
Favorite road trip When he has the time on weekends, Davis enjoys road tripping to Marquette, Michigan, where he graduated from Northern Michigan University. "It's a really beautiful place," he says. "I just love being on the road and the fall, before the winter, you see all the foliage and you drive up there. It's real peaceful, it's real scenic. I don't really like driving that much, like long trips. It's hard for me but I'm getting better at it."
The drive takes him about six hours from Milwaukee and eight hours from Chicago. "I just like getting up there. It's like returning home, it's my second home," he says. "A lot of good memories. I just really enjoy making that ride. I would go there to train and I have a friend who owns a restaurant there and makes the best Thai food."
With his favorite dishes on his mind on the drive there, Davis' first stop when he gets to Marquette is the Rice Paddy. "She makes a plum chicken that's really good and a chicken shrimp and cheese and crab rangoon," he says.
Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Growing up in Chicago, Davis used to go roller skating with his mom as a kid. "I always loved the speed of skating and I used to do it on roller skates at first and the people that taught me how to roller skate said to try speed skating," he says. "Years later, my mom had a boss who had a son that did speed skating at a high level. He recommended it as well and when I was 6 years old, I tried speed skating and I never looked back. I always loved it, since the first day I put [speed skates] on my feet."
Davis had to commute to the suburbs to speed skate, but it was a small price to pay for something he thoroughly enjoyed. Even when he started he had goals.
"It was simply just to skate fast and as I got older, people said I wasn't good enough and I didn't deserve to have the things I had. I've always wanted to prove them wrong and eventually I wanted to win a gold medal, but it was only because people were doubting me and not supporting me the way I felt they should have," he says.
He says he wanted to give back to the people who believed and supported him from the beginning, "to show them, 'Thank you for believing in me and giving me this chance and opportunity,'" he says. "I didn't want to waste their efforts investing in me, so that motivated me to win a gold medal. But when I was kid, I simply just wanted to skate fast and have fun. Same goals as today, skate fast, have fun. That's all I really want to do, even today."
In 2013 Davis got a coveted Ralph Lauren sponsorship. He remains modest about breaking any color barriers, such as being the first African-American to win a gold medal at an individual sport in the Winter Olympics, preferring to focus on the work.
"I don't like when we mention a lot of things about color, because for me that's not really that important," he says. "There's not a lot of black people trying to speed skate to begin with. Not many black people really care to do a lot of winter sports in general."
Davis' obvious goal for Sochi is to bring back gold for a third time, which would make Olympic history.
"I'm going to aim as high as I can," he says. "I'm going to shoot for the stars and try to come away with a piece or two of it. Everybody at this level, they want to win, so clearly I want to win and the best man wins. If it's me, that's great and that's all I can hope for. That's all I can do."
You can follow his road to Sochi at www.NBCOlympics.com and www.TeamUSA.org and www.shanidavis.org.


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A specially trained dolphin made an unusual discovery for the Navy during a mine-training exercise off the San Diego coast recently: a 130-year-old, self-propelled Howell torpedo.
A bottlenose dolphin named Ten made the find in March in waters not far from the Hotel del Coronado, according to various reports in the past few days, including the San Diego Union-Tribune and the Los Angeles Times. A week later, a second bottlenose dolphin named Spetz confirmed the sighting.
"A diver went down and began to sweep the dust and debris off, and they realized that they had found something significant," Christian Harris, operations manager with the Navy Marine Mammal Program, told the Union-Tribune on Monday. "Subsequently, it was recovered, and that's when the light went on that what the dolphins had discovered was a really old marine artifact."
It remains unclear how the torpedo, which was missing its warhead, came to be sitting in waters off San Diego.
Fifty Howell torpedoes—named after its inventor, Lt. Cmdr. John A. Howell—were made from 1870 to 1889, and were used on Navy battleships and torpedo boats during that time. They were 11 feet long, powered by a 132-pound flywheel, and had a range of 400 yards with a speed of 25 knots.
Only one other Howell torpedo is known to exist, and it sits on display at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington.
The Navy has been training dolphins at its Point Loma facility since the 1960s. According to the Times, the Navy has 80 dolphins and 40 sea lions being trained for mine detection, mine clearing, and swimmer protection.
The Union-Tribune explains how dolphins perform mine detection:
During training and the actual hunting of mines, a dolphin waits to receive a cue from its handler before it begins to search a specific area. Once the dolphin completes its search, it reports back to its handler, giving one response if a target object is detected and a different response if no target is found.
In this case, the dolphin touched the front of the boat to indicate a find, and the second dolphin did the same to confirm the discovery.
"We've never found anything like this," Mike Rothe, who heads the marine mamal program, told the Times. "Never."
The torpedo is being kept in a tank of water to prevent corrosion and is likely to be shipped to the Naval History and Heritage Command at the Washington Navy Yard, according to KPBS.
Logan Tittle of Newsy had this report about the odd discovery:
Photos are handouts from SPAWAR, the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command. Dolphin photo courtesy of the Navy


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1 (18 1/2-ounce) package cake mix (recommended: Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Butter Recipe Gold)
1 1/2 cups dry sherry
7 egg yolks
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 (12-ounce) packages frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
Whipped cream, for garnish, optional
Fresh raspberries, for garnish, optional
Mint leaves, for garnish, optional
Butter and flour a 13 by 9-inch baking pan. Prepare the cake according to package directions, but use 1/2 cup of the sherry in place of 1/2 cup water. When baked, let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut the cake into large chunks, about 1 1/2 inches wide. Place the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and remaining 1 cup sherry into the top of a double boiler. Whisk until completely combined. Place the top pan over simmering water (do not let water touch the bottom of the top pan). With a wooden spoon, stir over medium heat for about 8 minutes, until the custard is quite thick, about the consistency of mayonnaise. Let cool. Whip the cream with the confectioners' sugar. Take half of the whipped cream and add it to the cooled custard, stirring well. To assemble: In the bottom of a trifle bowl or a 13 by 9-inch disposable aluminum foil pan, layer 1/3 of the cake cubes, 1/3 of the raspberries, and 1/3 of the custard. Continue layering, ending with custard. Take the remaining whipped cream and completely cover the top of the custard. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Serve with additional whipped cream, fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint, if desired.


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Michigan Tech Tops SCSU Hockey Saturday Night
The 7th ranked St. Cloud State men's hockey team lost 5-1 Saturday night at home to Michigan Tech. Jimmy Murray scored the lone SCSU goal in the 3rd period. SCSU was outshot 37-27 and Ryan Faragher had 14 saves with 4 goals allowed. He was replaced by Rasmus Reijola who allowed 1 goal.
SCSU is 20-13-1 overall and 17-8-1 in the WCHA. SCSU split with Michigan Tech over the weekend after winning 5-3 Friday night.


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A presidential veto of a farm bill would be "a tragic policy error and a monumental political error," says Larry Combest, former chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee.
Combest, who now represents ag interests through Combest, Sell and Associates, told members of the U.S. rice industry that a farm bill veto would be "catastrophic."
The former Texas congressman addressed the annual Rice Outlook Conference in Orlando, Fla. He shared the podium with Missouri Congresswoman Ann Emerson, USDA Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Service Floyd Gaibler, and Jim Wiesemeyer, vice president of Informa Economics.
Wiesemeyer expects a presidential veto if a bill resembling either the House version passed last summer or the Senate version currently under debate makes it to the president's desk.
Speakers expressed significantly different views in what a good farm bill should include. Emerson and Combest agreed that the House bill is a good one. She supported that bill in spite of her party's opposition to parts of it.
She said she is accustomed to bucking party politics that go against the best interest of her district. "I'm elected by my constituents," she said, "not the party leadership and not the White House. I don't know when I've seen Congress more partisan than it has been the last year."
She expects the bill under consideration in the Senate to be ready for conference by year's end and on the president's desk by the end of January, "if everyone does his job…" She said protecting interests of the Mid-South is critical.
Gaibler agrees with Wiesemeyer that the bills currently being debated will not pass muster with the White House. He said each lacks real reform and increases market distortion. The administration wants a bill the president can sign," Gaibler said. He cited three principles necessary in a good bill, including:
- It must be more equitable, more predictable and able to withstand trade challenges.
- It must be fiscally responsible.
- It must support renewable energy, conservation, research, rural development and trade.
The administration also wants to see tighter payment limits with an adjusted gross income cap at $200,000 instead of the $1 million cap in the Senate bill. The administration also wants planting flexibility for fruit and vegetables onto program crop acreage.
Another bone of contention is how Congress will pay for increases. He said House Democrats referred to a proposal as closing tax loopholes, but the administration considers the action a tax increase and a tax on other industries.
He said the Senate version includes increased loan rates and higher target prices for several commodities. "They (the Senate) propose stricter payment limits, more money for conservation and a permanent disaster program," he said.
Without reform, Gaibler said, U.S. farm commodities would become more vulnerable to WTO challenges.
Combest said the House bill is a "wonderful product. Congressman (Collin) Peterson did a wonderful job in the House. He recognized regional differences and helped pass an extremely good bill."
Combest and Emerson believe the Senate will get the bill to conference by January. Amendments, nearly 250, proposed for inclusion in the bill, will be whittled down to around 15, they said.
"There are some ugly amendments," Combest said. The Dorgan-Grassley payment limitations amendment is one. "That includes some pretty ugly policy," Combest said.
He and Wiesemeyer both said the amendment could be defeated. "There is concentrated effort to defeat it," Combest said.
"The South will revolt and that will mean no bill," Wiesemeyer said.
He said the Senate has "no strategy" to pass the farm bill. "They waited way too long. The House passed a bill July 22. The Senate has three weeks left to (deal with the farm bill and many other issues). That's no way to run a country."
He said the 2007 farm bill will be "the last farm bill that bears any resemblance to traditional farm programs."
Obstacles to passing a farm bill include budget restraints and public perceptions, he said. "In 2002, passing a farm bill was relatively easy with a budget surplus. In 2007, it's hard with a deficit. And the news media keep up a steady drum beat against current farm spending."
"The media just don't get it," Emerson said. "They don't understand what you do to feed the world."
Combest, Wiesemeyer, Gaibler and Emerson all expect to see a farm bill go to the president before Congress is forced to extend current law, something they agree would be bad for agriculture.
"Congress has too much to lose not to get one," Weisemeyer said. Extending the current program would jeopardize baseline spending for commodity programs.
"This is our best opportunity for farm program reform," Gaibler said.
"An extension is the wrong direction to take," Combest said. "Producers need to know (what's in a farm bill) to make decisions."
Emerson said she and others voted for an extension "to put pressure on the Senate."
Combest said the administration was "short of embracing the 2002 farm bill. But President Bush signed it. I want to see him step up and do the right thing and sign the 2007 farm bill," he said.
Wiesemeyer doesn't expect Bush to be as willing to sign as he was in 2002. He said the White House took a lot of criticism from conservative Republicans over signing the 2002 bill.
When the farm bill gets to committee, Wiesemeyer expects the following to be key issues: no tax increases, as defined by the White House; across the board cuts; spending increases for nutrition; baseline funding for specialty crops; and payment caps.


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Fire officials say two barns went up in flames around noon Saturday at a farm in Newburgh. Fire Chief Glen Williamson said when crews arrived, the farm owner was in the barn trying to get his pigs to safety.
The farm owner told WABI-TV he was able to save some of the pigs, but that at least 30 died. He said he assumes that heat lamps he was using to warm some baby pigs might have had something to do with the explosion he heard and the subsequent fire.
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We have 3 squads aligned with the NYAA Youth Football teams. If enough cheerleaders are interested, we will create a competition squad to compete at local cheer competitions.
Requests can be made for specific squad to accommodate multiple children in the program (football & cheer). Squads will be determined by ages. Girls may be moved to a higher squad based on skill levels
Starting on July 30th, practices will be held on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. On August 27th, practices will be held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings only from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Practices will be held on the Northwestern Lehigh Campus.
Squads will learn cheers and a dance routine based on skill levels. Uniforms are supplied to the girls, however; additional items such as shoes, socks, bloomers and turtlenecks will be required. Some items can be purchased through fundraising.Football games are on Saturdays or Sundays from September to early November with a mix of home and away games.
If you have any additional questions or would like to volunteer, please contact the Cheering Director:
Elisa Highley at email@example.com
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There are an infinite number of beaches around the globe, but this year, to determine the best sandy spots, Travel + Leisure launched our first annual Best Beaches Survey—and asked savvy travelers to reveal their favorite places.
Related: Best Beach Weekend Getaways
The list started with 54 famous beaches, grouped by type, and voters ranked the idylls they love. One point came across loud and clear: you don't have to travel far to experience a spectacular beach. In fact, U.S. beaches won out in almost every category, from seclusion to people-watching. (You'll have to travel the distance to reach the ultimate destination for wildlife spotting: Bahia Gardner, in the Galápagos Islands.)
Related: Best Beach Gadgets and Gear
Every traveler knows that the perfect family-friendly beach has to deliver more than just a picturesque scene. Beaches with wide sand, calm waves, and easily accessible amenities are what parents need when the little ones are in tow. Take Seaside Beach, FL, for instance, known for its emerald water and cruiser bike–filled streets.
Further afield, in the Caribbean, all-inclusive hotels and endless kid-friendly activities—snorkeling, bodyboarding, and sea kayaking—are some of the reasons that parents of kids and teens love Seven Mile Beach, in the Cayman Islands.
Those in search of an off-the-grid stretch of sand will want to note the beaches that T+L readers deemed best for seclusion, starting with Polihale Beach, Kauai. Its wild, seven-mile shoreline is accessible only by old farm roads. But voters also gave a nod to One Foot Island Beach in the South Pacific's Cook Islands. Perhaps this beach is so alluring because the visit is inherently ephemeral: flip-flop-wearing travelers are not able to spend the night. Instead, drumbeats at dusk signal the last boat to nearby Aitutaki island, where a small airport welcomes four flights a day from Raratonga.
Read on for the top 30 beautiful beaches, both familiar and lesser known.


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From the publisher's website:
1914, Twilight in the East models the battles that took place in Prussia, Poland and Galicia during the first year of World War One. Beginning with the Russian invasions of Prussia and Galicia in August and ending after the Battle of Lodz in December, it recreates the ebb and flow of the huge forces sent marching across the Eastern Front in 1914.
Designed by Michael Resch, and developed by Dick Vohlers, the game has been comprehensively researched using a great array of resources, including the military archives in Vienna, Austria. The game's Order of Battle has been thoroughly researched and is by far the best used by any game on the subject. Based on his experience with other WWI game systems, Mike has written streamlined rules so that not only is it playable, but it's focused on those aspects of warfare that made the opening stages of WWI so unique. The game is exciting and gives wonderful insights into one of the most important campaigns of the twentieth century.
The Game System
1914, Twilight in the East game system's goal is to model operational campaigning as it was in the early months of WW1: A period of maneuver before the deep trench-line stalemate of the later years set in; of learning the harsh lessons of a new type of warfare; where old doctrines derived from the lessons of the Wars of German and Italian Unification were modified or discarded; and when new technology, previously unavailable, began to show its value. To achieve the goal of modeling this time period accurately the various scales – combat unit size, hex size and the length of time represented in each game turn – have been carefully selected to allow them to blend together wisely.
1914, Twilight in the East game system is brand new. Of course, since ConSim gaming has a long (glorious) developmental history, players will recognize old concepts – attack and defense strengths, movement allowances, etc. – but some concepts are new or are used in an unfamiliar manner. The following is a summary of the most important aspects of the game system.
The military units depicted in 1914, Twilight in the East include four distinct types: combat and artillery units and fortress and supply units; the two most important unit types are combat and supply units.
Infantry and Cavalry combat units represent front-line fighting troops and are typically multi-step units. (A unit's attack strength doubles for the number of steps in the unit.) Most combat units of division or independent brigade-size are termed 'Formations' and are represented by two counters each: a Combat Unit and an Attachment Counter. The Combat Unit marks the formation's location on the map, while the Attachment Counter is placed on an off-map organizational display to record the formation's attachment to an Army (and possibly Corps) and, most importantly in game terms, the formation's current Combat Effectiveness Status. A unit's base combat effectiveness number measures intangibles like organization, training, leadership, morale and stamina. A unit's fluctuating combat effectiveness status represents its changing combat readiness; it fluctuates up and down due to combat, supply status, forced marching and recuperation.
Supply units belong to 'Commands', either Army or Corps-level. Major and Minor Depot units represent the supply dumps for an army and independent corps respectively and their location on the map marks the position of the railheads. Corps Train units represent the numerous corps-level supply columns continuously moving between the combat troops and their supply dumps in the rear.
The Sequence of Play employed in 1914, Twilight in the East is a variation of the common 'You-go-I-go' system. The primary function of most of these phases is self-evident; therefore only a few of the phases will be explained in more detail. Each game turn consists of a Russian Player Turn followed by a Central Powers Player Turn with each player's turn structured in the following manner:
1. Reinforcement and Withdrawal Phase
2. Attachment Phase
3. Pontoon Bridge Phase
4. Supply Phase
5. RR Engineering Phase
6. Phasing Player Movement Phase
7. Non-Phasing Player Counter Movement Phase
8. Phasing Player Attack Phase
9. Non-Phasing Player Counter Attack Phase
10. Post-Combat Phase
In 1914, Twilight in the East, armies conduct their activities within an area of operations termed an 'Area of Attachment.' During the Attachment Phase every army's 'Area of Attachment' must be defined and is done so by simply placing a counter-sheet spine on the map to delimit each army's area. All units within an army's area are attached to that army. (How many Corps Commands may be found inside an area is limited.) One needs only look at a historical atlas of WW1 to see such delimited areas of operation.
The primary effect of a unit's attachment, determined during the Attachment Phase, is the assignment of a supply source. In 1914, Twilight in the East, army-level depot units either supply corps-level train units that supply combat and artillery units or supply combat and artillery units directly. Very importantly, only units 'attached' to a respective Command may be given supply by that Command's supply units. To place a unit 'in-supply' a path must be traced from the supply unit to the unit seeking supply within the limited range of the supply unit. A player may elect to flip a supply unit to its extended side to increase its range, but in doing so, reduces the amount of combat supply that may be distributed. (Supply units bear supply range and supply capacity numbers which work in inverse to each other.)
The structure of the movement and combat resolution sequence in 1914, Twilight in the East allows both players to move prior to combat and then allows both players to attack if they desire to do so. During a player's movement or counter-movement phase he may move all, none or some of his units within the limits of the rules. If however the player would like to increase a units movement allowance he is able to do so through the Forced March procedure. Such units may increase their movement allowance but risk a reduction in combat effectiveness.
The format for combat resolution is possibly the most unique concept within the game. It consists of three inter-related steps that allow a clear delineation of victory in battle to be sometimes hard to determine. A successful attack that forces a defender to retreat could cost the victor more step losses and/or combat effectiveness status reductions than imposed upon the defender. On the other hand it could go the other way round.
To resolve an individual combat, players first calculate the combats odds, apply any applicable odds column shifts and then cross reference a dice roll on the CRT. This result determines if there will be any retreats or modifiers for the Step Loss Results Table. Next the Step Loss Results Table (SLRT) is referenced; here several factors come into play. To determine which SLRT column to use the 'Battle Magnitude' must first be determined (that is, the number and size of participating units); the greater the battle's magnitude the greater the possible number of casualties to be suffered. The next primary factor is the amount of artillery the opponent possesses (you guessed it, the more artillery the higher the casualties). Once the number of casualties has been determined players must check to see if their unit's combat effectiveness has been reduced. The main factors working here are the number of losses suffered and the distance of any retreat in relationship to the unit's current combat effectiveness. Units with high combat effectiveness can withstand a considerable amount of pain. Those with low base combat effectiveness or reduced effectiveness are another story.
Players will find that each combat is unique. First off, factor counting is not an issue for generally unit strengths are not known to the opponent. In addition, the number of variables acting upon combat resolution is high enough so that players really need only concentrate on placing their troops in the most advantageous position possible and then hoping for the best.
Also very important to the time period and simulated well in 1914, Twilight in the East are the unique characteristics of cavalry troop units and the folly of pre-war Strategic plans. The Strategic Plan rules with their inherent movement restrictions and victory point incentives are intended to be a simple mechanism to start the game in a historical direction. Due to their nature the Strategic Plan rules act upon the game for only a short period of time. The unique qualities of cavalry are represented by a series of special rules. Primarily cavalry is given the ability to react every time an enemy unit moves adjacent, thereby allowing it to fulfill its screening and flank guard role. 1914, Twilight in the East models an occurrence so common in 1914 of cavalry attempting much and fatiguing itself in the process.
Hidden within this game system's unit characteristics, supply, movement and combat resolution rules is the actuality that individual units, but more importantly groups of units (i.e. Armies), become combat ineffective and need time to rest and recover. Ever wonder why what looked like a promising offensive was forced to halt? It wasn't because whole units were destroyed (except in a few special cases, such as at Tannenberg, nowhere were whole units eliminated during 1914). During WW1 whole armies were forced to order a halt due to the fact that not enough units were deemed sufficiently ready for further offensive action. To reduce the risk of this occurrence great care was taken to form reserves and commanders were forced to rotate units in and out of the front-line as their battle readiness fluctuated. Fluctuating combat readiness and its effect on the campaign is what makes the 1914, Twilight in the East game system such a good model. Players will find that the ability to keep one's forces combat ready while diminishing the opponent's readiness is the key to success.
All the primary scenarios allow both sides to be simultaneously on the offensive and defensive on different parts of the battlefield. Armies that were on the offensive one turn can quickly find themselves on the defensive a turn later. The game includes seven scenarios; four utilizing one map and three utilizing multiple maps. The scenarios are:


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It's not something you hear about too often: two family members running for the same political office.
But that's the case as two members of the Howard family are vying for the District 121 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.
News 12's Jonathan Martin explains why both say they feel the need to run.
When Henry Howard died last October, his House seat was left vacant until his wife Earnestine ran unopposed and won the seat. But in November, as she seeks to continue her late husband's legacy, Earnestine will have some competition.
And it's all in the family.
In November, "Wayne" Howard, son of the late Henry Howard, will go head to head with his stepmother, Earnestine Howard, for his father's former seat.
In a press conference Friday, April 7, he said, "After talking with my family and close friends, I, Henry Wayne Howard, am announcing my candidacy for the State House District 121."
"My father served the people of District 121 for 14 years. He did not serve for personal gain or interest. He served because he cared about people."
Both tell us there is no family feud...but they each want to be the one to continue the Howard legacy in District 121.
Mrs. Howard tells us, "He has been talking about running for awhile. He has the right to run, but it is also my right and this is a decision that the people will make."
She added, "I have decided to run because the people have spoken and I have been encouraged by leaders and people in the community."
But people like Jerald Smith who are close with both Howards say it puts them in a pretty uneasy place.
"I just hate that both are running against each other," says Smith, who is Earnestine Howard's godson. "They just need to come upon something and agree with something."
"It's going to be hard to vote for one or the other...and you don't want to hurt the other one's feelings," says Eugene Dunbar, a family friend of the Howards. "So personally, I think they need to get together and see which one will be the best candidate."
So who is the best candidate?
"I don't want to be the one to say which one should run," Dunbar said.
"Who, that's kind of hard to say," said Smith.
As of now, no one else has announced plans to run for the seat.
There was talk that Commissioner Marion Williams would run. We spoke with him Friday, April 14, and he said he was considering it, but has changed his mind.
The deadline for qualifying is April 28.


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|Netgear 111 v2 wireless usb
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|Linuxis [ Mon May 30, 2011 2:00 am ]
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I was hoping to get some help in the IRC, because I have no wifi in Blag. I haven't installed it yet but I'm pretty sure that I should prepare beforehand otherwise I'll have a tough time later.
My Usb wireless has an open source driver, and Blag recognized it yet it won't fetch any networks at all. My assumption is that the driver didn't come preinstalled with the OS and thus I might need to install it myself.
If anyone knows where I may find the correct atheros driver and give me some tips as far as how to get it installed, that would be appreciated.
|Junichirô [ Mon May 30, 2011 2:37 am ]
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The Netgear WG111 (v3) works without anything to do. we must know what firmware uses your card. So plug it; then:
$lsusband give us the line about your wifi card.
|cyrille [ Mon May 30, 2011 5:29 am ]
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lspci -vn
|Linuxis [ Mon May 30, 2011 4:15 pm ]
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My card is 0x9001
It uses Atheros ar9170
That's about what I know for now. I have Blag installed and it's got no internet. That means that I've booted puppy linux and mounted the Sda partition. I'll have to download the correct rpm into the sda partition in order to install the correct driver.
|Junichirô [ Mon May 30, 2011 5:44 pm ]
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ar9170-firmware seems to be non-free; so you'll not find it on blag repo!
Second: blag uses a kernel called linux-libre that is deblobed and that doesn't authorise to load non-free firmware.
If if you want to use your wifi USB stick you'll have to install a non-free kernel from fedora (or recompile your kernel linux-libre for it to load ar9170-firmware).
|Linuxis [ Mon May 30, 2011 5:50 pm ]
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How sad.
I thought all Atheros were open-source.
It makes me really sad that you are never really told what's up or down in this world, you have to wait until you fall on either your head or rear before you can tell the difference.
|Junichirô [ Mon May 30, 2011 10:16 pm ]
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I move it in non-free thread.
|rizzo [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:37 pm ]
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'The Netgear WG111 (v3) works without anything to do'
I bought the Netgear WG111v3 after reading this post. Although the OS recognizes the adapter, I cannot connect to my router (Linksys WRT54GS v7.2). I've manually entered my SSID and WPA key, and switched from Ad-hoc to Infrastructure mode to no avail. Apparently, something needs to be done... Please choose your words a little more wisely. I'm really digging Blag and hope I can get past this snag. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
|Junichirô [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:40 pm ]
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I can affirm that the netgear WG111v3 works out of the box with blag 140k! I have one I used to use with a Sony VAIO
|Guest [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:17 pm ]
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can yoou post
iwlist scanning
|rizzo [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:56 pm ]
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Okay, although I know this won't help much (if at all) :P
When I set infrastructure mode:
wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr C0:3F:0E:36:39:17
UP BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:0 (0.0 b) TX bytes:0 (0.0 b)
iwlist scanning:
wlan0 No scan results
wlan0 IEEE 802.11bg ESSID:"maddog"
Mode:Managed Frequency:2.412 GHz Access Point: Not-Associated
Tx-Power=27 dBm
Retry long limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off
Encryption key:off
Power Management:off
Note: Here I noticed it's connecting on channel 1, although the router broadcasts on channel 6...
|Junichirô [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:16 pm ]
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I think it comes from your router security configuration. Maybe some address mac security turned on that blocks the mac address of your wifi card. So remove it or add your mac address to the router configuration.
|cyrille [ Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:34 am ]
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You should associated your PC with your Box
Normally you should have got a button on the box to do that.
Or insert manually your mac address in the security panel of your box (section wireless)
|rizzo [ Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:52 pm ]
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cyrille wrote:
You should associated your PC with your Box
Normally you should have got a button on the box to do that.
Or insert manually your mac address in the security panel of your box (section wireless)
Do you mean router when you say box? At the moment, there is nothing other than a WPA key preventing any computer from accessing the network. I don't see how restricting that access to the MAC addresses of particular NICs would help one gain a connection here. I wouldn't attempt this as there are about 20 pieces of equipment that access this network. Also, using this method surely isn't working 'without anything to do' :D
I've used several wireless adapters (with non-free firmware) over the last few years under other GNU/Linux distributions and know how things are supposed to work. No matter what I try, I don't get my coveted little list of access points in the nm-applet. I tried using the WG111v3 with a Linux Mint Live DVD and I couldn't get it to work either, which was unexpected. I've yet to test it in a Windows environment, or with a different router. Perhaps mine just doesn't work properly?
|Junichirô [ Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:07 am ]
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Maybe there is a problem with your Netgear WG111v3; I've two that work out-of-the-box.
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AVI to iTunes Mac, how to convert AVI to iTunes on Mac?
Is it possible to import avi files into itunes on Mac? Have you got some AVI files and you need to import these .avi files into iTunes so that you can put them on iPad, iPod, iPhone, etc. As we know that AVI is not compitable well with iTunes, so we have to convert AVI to iTunes supported video formats like MOV, MP4, M4V, etc. The rest thing is finding a software to convert AVI to iTunes Mac.
AVI to iTunes Converter for Mac is the best program for Mac users to finish the conversion. It has a friendly interface and it's easy-to-use. With it, you can convert AVI to iTunes with high conversion speed and get high quality videos. It provides many video formats like MKV, FLV, WMV, MPG, VOB, 3GP, and so on which allows you to play converted AVI files in different players.
Meanwhile, this multifunctional Mac AVI to iTunes Converter offers many of editing options as well. You can trim videos by setting start time and end time or crop the original video, merge videos, add watermark, and so on. When you get this powerful AVI to iTunes Converter Mac, you will find many functions. It's the best software for Mac users.
Now, the following step by setp guide shows you how to convert AVI to iTunes on Mac.
Step 1. Add videos into this Mac AVI to iTunes Converter
After downloading and running Mac AVI to iTunes Converter, click "Add" button to upload AVI files which you want to convert from your Mac to this program .
Step 2. Select the output format and set the destination
In this step, you can choose the output format form the "Format" drop-down list. Here you can choose ".mp4" as the output format. Then choose the destination from the "Browse" drop-list.
Step 3. Start converting
There are some editing functions which allow you make you videos before convert AVI files, like add watermark, trim video, crop video. When all things are ready, just click "Convert" button to convert AVI to iTunes on Mac.


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I have been asked a bunch of times, what with my penchant for the odd altercation now and then, how come I don't enter the now mega popular world of Mixed Martial Arts? My answer is somewhat complicated, in that there's a number of reasons, but suffice it to say I have already given myself to one sport, yes there may be crossover, but it is all consuming for me.
But the popularity of MMA and the UFC in particular cannot be denied anymore. With currently more mainstream appeal than wrestling and an ever-expanding young fan base, more and more people are being drawn to MMA. And I love it.
This weekend's UFC pay-per-view is a perfect example of some of the best aspects of MMA. In the main event of Tito Ortiz vs Ken Shamrock there is such a wondrous build up of emotion and excitement that you can't help but get caught up in the frenzy. Will Tito lay another beat down on Shamrock, the last one being a horrendous beating that Ken came away from looking like his face was on fire and someone put it out with a rake, or will Ken buck the odds and pull off what has to be considered a HUGE upset? If you watched their last outing you have to be firmly believing that Tito will repeat history. But the unpredictable world of MMA leaves room for so many surprises.
I thought the build up on The Ultimate Fighter 3 couldn't have been done better. In truth I believed that Tito was there to train the younger talent and give them the best instruction possible, whereas Shamrock was there simply to get himself over and try to put more dollars in his pocket. I mean really, did those kids need a bodybuilder for an instructor? I am sure they would have loved to have a good grappling coach or at least some kind of jujitsu trainer to help them. The lack of good training on Shamrock's side really showed in the finals which were dominated by Team Ortiz.
I have had the displeasure of meeting and talking to Shamrock on a couple occasions and personally I want to see him get his ass handed to him. He was an arrogant and off-putting douche. Tito on the other hand is the exact opposite. A great guy with a good sense of humour and all-around fun guy that you can't help but like. But like any good wrestling storyline somebody has to be the bad guy and someone the good guy. It's just funny how much like a wrestling storyline this is!!
And that's another thing that the UFC and TUF has done sooo well is give us great characters to love or hate and follow. Forrest Griffin is without a doubt my current fav. Brother is just double tough and has TONS of charisma. His epic war with Stephen Bonnar was easily one of the best fights ever seen. But you can't forget guys like Chris Leben, or Josh Koschek who can so easily get under your skin but are so fun to watch.
I think my list of top draws for me are Chuck Liddell, Tito, Matt Hughes, Forrest, Canadians David Loiseau and George St Pierre, and Diego Sanchez. These guys to me are good TV. Period. I am sure people will debate their favourites all day, but in reality it doesn't matter who your favourite guy is because everyone just loves a good fight. And my hat's definitely off to the Dana White and the rest of the brains behind the new UFC and MMA, they are the wrestling alternative and are kicking ass. Literally.
I mean I would do it, get into MMA, but in truth my ground game isn't the strongest and I would get owned by a good Olympic wrestler, but I could probably hold my own toe to toe in standup. My vote for TNA's MMA entrants go to Samoa Joe, Senshei (Low Ki), or Chase Stevens who has hands like bricks. STIFF!!!!!
Make sure you are all tuning in to Victory Road on Sunday the 16th. I believe that TNA hasn't put out a weak monthly PPV yet and Victory Road will be no different. Plus it will have the draw of the NEW addition to Paparazzi Productions that is making all heads turn!! And don't forget Impact every Thursday at 11 on Spike TV. This week's episode is a "killer!"
For those of you in the southern Ontario, you can catch some Devine intervention at Saturday's New Vision Pro Wrestling show at Club Social in Welland (www.nvpwrestling.com). Or at GCW's Beyond the Limit at the Legion Hall in Oshawa Thursday night the 13th (www.canadianwrestlingexpo.com). And even though I won't be there BCW's return to Windsor on the 15th is a must see with Christian Cage, Petey Williams and Showtime Eric Young headlining! (www.bordercitywrestling.com)
As always feedback is welcomed and can be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com or www.johnnydevine.net or to myspace at
www.myspace.com/canadiandevine. Booking inquiries can email the same.
In the mean time and in between time wrestling fans, that's it, another edition of Devine Intervention. Bye Now.
EDITOR'S NOTE: "Hotshot" Johnny Devine's column will run on Saturdays (or whenever he delivers) on SLAM! Wrestling. Be sure to visit each week! For more on Devine's career, see his biography in our Canadian Hall of Fame.


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With concerns over dwindling oil reserves and the environment, the market for hybrid cars has blossomed in recent years. While hybrid cars were once almost exclusively manufactured as compact hatchbacks, today's hybrid car market is wide open and includes a diverse array of models. The current selection of hybrid vehicles available from manufacturers includes everything from sport coupes, to sport utility vehicles (SUVs), to full-size luxury sedans.
About Hybrid Cars
Plug-in electric vehicles were briefly popular during the 1990s. However the electric car's reign was to be short lived, with many models discontinued by the early 2000s. In the 21st century, gas-electric hybrid vehicles such as the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight became enormously popular with drivers across North America.
Hybrid Car Variations
Hatchback models such as the Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight are still among the most commonly seen hybrid cars on the road today. However the hybrid market is one of the most rapidly growing areas of the automotive landscape. In addition to hatchbacks, drivers may now choose from hybrid SUVs, hybrid luxury cars and hybrid sport coupes among others.
There are also plug-in hybrid car models on the market. These differ from most hybrids in that they can be plugged into a wall socket at journey's end. This enables a plug-in hybrid to charge its fuel cells without making use of its internal combustion engine. Plug-in hybrids are good cars for anyone who is looking for a further means of reducing their carbon footprint and who has access to an outdoor outlet for a minimum of eight hours. Since they can charge their fuel cells without making use of their internal combustion engine, plug-in hybrid cars produce even lower emissions than many standard hybrids.
Popular Hybrid Car Brands
A number of high-end car manufacturers have also found success in the hybrid market. Among the more popular luxury hybrids are vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz S400, Porsche Cayenne hybrid, Cadillac Escalade, and Lexus GS 450h.
We have also seen the hybrid SUV market growing in recent years. Popular models of hybrid SUVs include the Yukon Hybrid, Ford Escape, Chevrolet Tahoe. Among the hybrid pickup trucks available on the current market are models such as the GMC Sierra 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Who Drives Hybrid Cars?
The Toyota Prius is still enormously popular with drivers across the board as is (to a lesser degree) the Honda Insight. However, for those who are more image conscious, or perhaps just wish to enjoy themselves while reducing their carbon footprint, luxury hybrids such as the Porsche Cayenne or the Mercedes-Benz S400 may be worth the expense.
On the other hand, hybrid trucks like the Sierra 1500 can be perfect for drivers who want a hybrid, but require a truck for work. Meanwhile, the growing number of hybrid SUVs on the market, such as the Ford Escape or the Yukon Hybrid Denali, may be perfect for families.
Hybrids also make excellent cars for anyone who commutes on a daily basis. They offer some of the best fuel economy on the road, they're reliable and many models offer all the same comforts you'd find in a luxury sedan.


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Slow for the Cone Zone
2011 "Slow for the Cone Zone" Poster Contest Winners
Each year, Caltrans holds its annual "Slow for the Cone Zone" poster contest. The contest is open to children and grandchildren of Caltrans employees, and it gives the children an opportunity to express their messages about the importance of driving safely in or near highway work zones, where their loved ones work in danger. It also allows them to be part of Caltrans' educational outreach and life-saving message.
The contest was open to children 17 years old or younger, and judges selected posters based on creativity, how well the poster conveyed the highway safety theme, and the use of color.
The winning posters appeared in the Annual Workers Memorial program and were on display at the ceremony.
Although the posters differ greatly in appearance, they all convey the same important message, "Slow for the Cone Zone."
8 years old and under
Zoe Demercado is an eight-year-old third grader at Bergamo Montessori School in Sacramento. She said her grandfather, Douglas Gibson (Senior Management Auditor at Headquarters), told her that everyone should slow down when they see the Cone Zone so that the people working there can be safe. Zoe likes to play with her dog. She also likes playing her guitar and reading, and she wants to be a scientist.
9–11 years old
Spencer Cheng is 11 years old and lives in San Francisco. He has seen many incidents on the road and wants to remind drivers to "slooow down." When he grows up, Spencer wants to be a Caltrans engineer like his mom, Arlissa Pang (Senior Transportation Engineer, District 4), or a rocket scientist. Spencer is active in school, likes to build with Lego® blocks, and enjoys playing Nerf® gun battles and video games.
12–14 years old
Gabrielle Jee is 14 years old and lives in Yolo County. She wants people to remember that the workers who are building the roads aren't always in the safest situations and would appreciate it if drivers were careful on the highways. Her father, Samuel Jee, works for the Division of Engineering Services as a Transportation Engineer at Headquarters. Gabrielle enjoys basketball, drawing, playing violin, and imagining the day when she'll get a dog.
15–17 years old
Bruno Gil Delgado is 17 years old and lives in Highland. He is in his junior year at Citrus Valley High School and plans to go to Cal Poly Pomona to study Civil Engineering. With his drawing, he wants to make sure drivers are alert near construction zones and slow down so that workers are not injured or killed. Bruno's stepfather, Edgar Arevalo, is a Civil Transportation Engineer in District 8. Bruno's favorite hobbies include traveling with his family and dogs, playing tennis, riding his bike, and reading.
Poster Contest Honorable Mentions
8 years old and under
|Cassidy Niehaus, age 6
Manhattan Beach
9–11 years old
|Julie Ryoo, age 11
El Dorado Hills
12–14 years old
|Tiffany Cheng, age 14
San Francisco
15–17 years old
|Alyssa Jensen, age 17


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RFawal avait besoin d'un nouveau design de page web et a lancé un concours sur 99designs.
Un gagnant a été sélectionné de 54 designs proposés par 4 designers freelance.
We are building an interactive social platform for television audiences that lets fans create communities with other viewers while they watch TV. Our mission is to help people have more fun watching TV by connecting them with each other in new and interesting ways. We want viewers to share opinions and reactions to the shows with other people watching at the same time.
People will join a WatchParty through mobile devices and computers, and eventually through their televisions. We call it "true social television" and we believe it's going to change the way people watch TV and the way networks will create programming in the future.
WatchParty will be free to download and use, and we intend to put significant resources into marketing the product - including having television networks promote it - so we expect it to get significant visibility across the Internet and television.
WatchParty is for anyone who watches TV, but the specific target audience is viewers who engage other viewers while they watch TV.
The audience includes people of all ages from everywhere across the country, but focuses on people who are active users of Twitter, Facebook, and texting, as well as regular readers of blogs and participants in forums.
In addition, since the product is for TV viewers, we are targeting active audiences for TV programs - the fans. Our audience is passionate about their TV shows, and they like to talk about them.
This website is the first release of our product, and will be followed up with mobile applications. It must be professional and of the highest quality. We are looking for an "elegant" design - the way Apple Computers makes "elegant" products. We want it to be clean, nice to look at, and easy to use.
There are links to the wire frame for the project below, which will help you understand the content on the pages and the functionality of the site.
Our logo is attached, and should be used throughout the design. It is not necessary to use the same colors in the logo, but colors you use should be complementary. Note that there is a logo and a name image.
The design should be clean and open. We want users to understand the important content right away. Complicated, crowded or erratic designs will not work.
Our site will be used by people who are watching TV, so it is critical that the design be simple and condensed. We must be careful that they can take actions on our site quickly, because we cannot compete for their attention too much. They want to watch TV, not hang out on a website - if we don't make it easy for them to participate in WatchParty they will leave.
Please design for a 1024x768 screen.
Please use clip art or stock photos only as placeholders, not as integral components.
There are three pages to be designed. We are currently developing wireframes for each page. The links to the wireframes are included here.
PLEASE NOTE: The links to wireframes may change. Please check the comments for this design project to ensure you are viewing the most current wireframes! This design brief will be updated if any links change, but if you do not check the comments you may be working from an earlier wireframe draft.
Home Page: The main page for visitors and users to log in.
WatchParty Page: The page for a TV program, where users will engage one another.
Profile Page: A user's profile page. The wireframe for this page is under development. The link will be posted shortly.
This link will take you to the wireframe for the page for a specific WatchParty ("Mad Men" in the example). Use the site map on the left of the screen to access wireframes for other pages.
Mouse over the yellow circles for explanations of the components of the pages.
http://WatchParty.tv Please note that this is only a placeholder site, not our actual site. Use it to understand our product, but do not copy this design.


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I do tend to find new releases from Benefit pretty exciting (regardless of how the product ends up performing on me) because they're a pretty creative and innovative beauty brand, who let's face it, are copied a lot.
I've been sitting on this Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation (well, not literally) for months!
They say:
Our new oil-free brightening liquid foundation builds from light to medium coverage for a natural complexion you can believe in. It's you…just more luminous & healthy looking.
Other benefits:
- broad-spectrum SPF 25 PA+++ protection**
- oil-free formula
- natural finish
- hydrating benefits
- light-diffusing properties
- available in 9 shades
I got the shade Honey to test.
Hello Flawless has a powder version out already (which I quite like) and this is the liquid one!
I like the packaging, which is quite funky and it has a pump to dispense the product.
There's a few things I noticed right away about this foundation – it's a fairly rich, thick liquid. This means medium coverage (it says light to medium on the box) but I wouldn't go for this product if I wanted a sheer or super natural base to be frank.
However, I do like good coverage in a base, so this product suits me. It's thickness means it can be a bit hard to blend – it doesn't set quickly, granted, but it just needs a bit more work with the fingers to get rid of the streaks.
Honey was a natural choice for me cos it has those golden medium tones – it's actually very yellow:
It's a hydrating and brightening foundation so yes, it worked quite well on my dry skin. On the oilier areas though (t-zone) it did slide of quickly so if you are oily all over I don't think it would last that well without a good dusting of powder!
I did notice it brightened a little, and it also smoothed out the skin nicely (that is offering some pore coverage and general smoothing). But on the other hand, I struggled to get the base looking completely smooth and even so it does require a bit of work.
During application – the foundation is very very yellow based as you can see – I am not sure how the other colours run:
Blended in, it's ok. It is definitely still a bit too yellow on me (a misconception I think that if you're Chinese you need a yellow base – I find neutral and beige tones are much more flattering):
The finish is slightly uneven – I have to spend more time with this base to get it neat which means that I reach for it less because the other bases I am alternating between (mainly Bourjois Healthy Mix and Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation) are runnier and easier to work with.
A rich textured base, a little hard to blend, and better for dry skins that need a medium coverage. Well worth getting matched on a counter so you can be sure of the right colour as the names can be deceptive.
This is £24.50 and you can
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Get an overview of this hotelStunning hotel with swimming pool overlooking Westminster Bridge
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Outstanding location
This fantastic new hotel is located on the South Bank, near London Eye. Waterloo and Westminster stations are within 5 minutes walk, making easier to travel and ideal choice for city break or business trip.
Dining and Leisure facilities
Enjoy the relaxing treatments in the Mandara Spa, free access to the swimming pool, sauna, and steam room.You must try one of the 5 dining options. You will be amazed not only by the tastes, by the views as well!
Modern Bedrooms
All rooms are equipped with international power sockets, mood lighting, with separate living room, and bedrooms in the studios. WiFi is complimentary.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Art meets design in the grand Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London. From its iconic position opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the hotel places London's finest landmarks at your fingertips. The London Eye, Big Ben, the London Aquarium, and the city's finest theatres, restaurants and bars are just a few steps away.
A choice of tastefully conceived and breathtakingly executed guestrooms and suites includes large Studio Rooms with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and living space with pull-out sofa bed, which is perfect for family stays. On the hotel's highest floors, enhanced amenities and extra space are on offer in the chic Penthouses and Suites, some of which have split-level duplex accommodation, balconies and panoramic city views.
Brasserie Joël presents delicious French cuisine with seasonal specialities, while Ichi Sushi & Sashimi offers a true taste of Tokyo. 1WB Lounge & Patisserie is the place for afternoon tea and light bites, Primo Bar comes alive every evening with live music and sophisticated cocktails, and Espressamente Illy serves authentic Italian coffees.
Unique among central London hotels, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London boasts a fitness centre with 15-metre pool and Europe's only Mandara Spa, an exquisite oasis of Balinese calm. Nine treatment rooms, a manicure and pedicure area and relaxation lounge combine to offer indulgent pampering with the finest spa products.
- Express check-in
- Bar/lounge
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Indoor pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Meeting rooms
- Year Built 2010
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Coffee shop or café
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Computer station
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Luggage storage
- ATM/banking
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- 24-hour business center
- Concierge services
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Reception hall
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 1019
- Television in common areas
- Number of floors - 16
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Number of bathrooms -
- Room service (24 hours)
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Plasma TV
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Memory foam mattress
Where to Eat
Restaurants & Bars
Join Chef Walter Ishizuka and his team at Brasserie Joël where they offer outstanding French food at affordable prices. Classic brasserie dishes using only fresh and high quality ingredients populate the seasonal menu. 1WB Lounge & Patisserie is open for afternoon tea and serves a delectable selection of freshly made pastries and tapas-style food. The intimate Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar is a taste of Tokyo with an iconic London view. Be the centre of attention at Primo Bar featuring live music every night and an encyclopaedic array of cocktails. For a truly authentic Italian coffee experience – where better than espressamente illy coffee bar.
In-Room Dining is also available 24 hours a day.
Start your morning with a buffet breakfast, available each day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a surcharge. You can order a meal from 24-hour room service.
Masterful cocktails, chic design and the hottest local entertainers on the bar's own stage make Primo Bar one of London's newest places to see and be seen. Guests can enjoy a host of cocktails hand-crafted by a talented team of mixologists using the freshest ingredients. For stunning views to Big Ben, guests may reserve seating in the bar's exclusive VIP area. Open nightly until late.
This contemporary London bar on the South Bank is ideally located near the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall.
Nearby Activities
Recreational amenities at the hotel include 15-meter indoor swimming pool, a sauna and a steam room. These facilities are open from 6.30am until 10pm. 24h gym is also available for hotel guests. Children allowed between 8am and 8pm in the swimming pool. Wide range of treatments offered in the Mandara Spa to offer you complete relaxation.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Ziplining nearby
Spa Services
Turn your stay into a heavenly escape to Mandara Spa at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, located in the heart of the capital on the vibrant South Bank. At Mandara Spa therapists and aestheticians bestow their expert touch upon your physical body, the effect will resonate through the core of your being. Your time at Mandara Spa is all about relaxation, rejuvenation and sensory discovery. About slowing down, resting up and taking time out.
Mandara Spa has created an environment in which you can relax in a dream-like paradise, designed for your well-being
and fulfilling all of your needs. Featuring the best treatments and products from Mandara Spa, Elemis Face and Body
Therapies and Bliss Nails and Waxing.
- Number of treatment rooms 6
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body treatments
- Body scrubs
- Facial treatments
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Prenatal massage
- Sauna in spa
- Thai massage
- Minimum age to access spa is 16
- Reflexology
- Detoxification wrap
- Massages
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
No rollaway/extra beds available
Only service animals are allowed
This hotel will place a credit card pre-authorization for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: GBP 21.50 for adults and GBP 21.50 for children (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: GBP 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Hotel Name
- Park Plaza London Bridge
- Park Plaza Westminster
- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
- Park Plaza Westminster Hotel
- Park Plaza Westminster Hotel London Bridge
- Park Plaza Westminster London Bridge
- Westminster Park Plaza
- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London England
- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London Hotel London
- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London Hotel
- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London England
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.


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Product: 4 out of 5
Packaging: 5 out of 5
Quality: 3 out of 5
Smell/Taste: 2.5 out of 5
Overall: 4 out of 5
Price: $2.00 on CherryCulture.com
What they say: NYX Girls new lip gloss. 36 pretty shades to highlight that sexy pucker of yours. Feels silky smooth, long-lasting, and the color in the bottle is the color on.
Ingredients: Microcrystalline Wax, Polyisobutene, Vitamin E, Silane, Minteral Oil, 2-ethylhexyl Palmitate, Gelled Hydrocarbons, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Fragrance. MAY CONTAIN: Mica, Titanium Dioxide/Ci77891, D$c Red No.6 Ba Lake/Ci15850:2, D&cRed No.27 Al Lake/Ci45410:2, Iron Oxide Red/Ci77491, Iron Oxide Black/Ci77499, D&c Red 7 Ca. Lake/Ci15850:1, Iron Oxide Yellow/Ci77492, Fd&c Blue No.1 Al Lake/Ci42090:2
What I love about it: It's sheer and pigmented at the same time where you get the perfect amount of color and the color you see thru the tube is the color you get. (Can't say the same for online swatches! LOL). You can definitely re-apply to get your desired intensity. I love how it's super soft and glides on a lot easier than the NYX mega-shine lipglosses (my taupe one would act like it was dry when I knew there was plenty of product in there, and it took forever to get an even amount of color on your lips). The kicker is how cheap these babies are! Only $2 on CherryCulture.com and has an angled doe-foot sponge tip so it makes it super easy to apply. They are also nice and shiny! I also love how the packaging is smaller and round comparing to the square-chunky looking mega-rich lipglosses. Another bonus is that they come in 36 mouth-watering shades, variety is the key!
What I hate about it: It smells and tastes like dishwashing soap. Like a lemon-citrusy sort of a smell and taste and it immediately reminded me of Lysol. That's the only thing that bothers me just because I always think that it's NOT supposed to go on my lips when I put it on, LOL. The smell goes away after awhile (for me anyway), so it's not so bad…I also wish that they had more staying power, yet not as sticky as the MAC lipglasses, but somewhere in the middle where it actually can "hold" onto your lips. (It would be neat if NYX came out with their own version of MAC's Pro Long Lustre Wear!) Because these are so soft and creamy, they don't stay on very long but they are a great addition to add with your favorite lipstick.
Favorite colors so far: Doll Pink, Whipped, and Café Latte.
You would like this if: You are on a budget and looking for something that's very affordable and has great pigmentation and color variety- more bang for your buck! Or if you are already an NYX addict and heck it's something new to add to your ever-growing collection!
You may hate this if: You are looking for a lippie that's long wear or want something a bit more stickier.
Overall: I love them! I plan on buying a few more….
I also picked up a couple more of the NYX Round Lipsticks for $1 at the Chloe accessory store in the Puente Hills Mall by the BF's mom's house...they had a bunch of NYX stuff in that store and even Splash Cosmetics too!
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Product Review: NYX Round Lipglosses
20 comments
- Joey said...
LOl! I've been at that store before! I was surprised at how many NYX products there were.. they even have some Red Cherry eyelashes.
Cafe Latte and Apricot are really pretty! They're shades I'd probably wear.. (:
- August 28, 2008 at 10:59 AM
- Tammy said...
All of these colors are so pretty, but I love Wild Orchid..it's that perfect "I just ate a popsicle" color but better!
- August 28, 2008 at 12:03 PM
- iamgrape1119 said...
Thanks for the review! I was considering getting them! I LOVE how apricot l/g and power l/s looked on you! I swear, you have THE most perfect lips ever!
- August 28, 2008 at 12:17 PM
- sarahPUFFY said...
I love my Louisiana lipstick - not just because its named after my home state, LOL. I even reviewed it a while ago in June - its pretty bitchin, especially over a primer.
- August 28, 2008 at 1:12 PM
- fuzkittie said...
Not sticky? Only $2 each?! Omg... I need to get my hands on some. Loving Cafe Latte, sooo pretty and different!!!
Girl you got some pout! :D
- August 28, 2008 at 1:29 PM
- Jamila said...
These do smell funny. I couldn't put my finger on it but dishwashing soap is exactly what they smell like! They are a great buy though.
- August 28, 2008 at 2:54 PM
- Anastasia said...
Wow, they're so cheap! I only own 2 lipsticks and 2 glosses, because I can't find any cheaper than $20 a piece, and have no clue what shade suits me. (Kinda hard to test lipsticks, since you're not allowed to use testers on your lips...)
At that price I may end up getting a whole bunch just to test colours O_O
- August 28, 2008 at 3:37 PM
- xbrookex said...
Wow those 2 lipsticks look just like the beloved Heatherette Lipsticks, nice!
- August 28, 2008 at 6:01 PM
- sab said...
i am so buying this next pay day! :) you manage to make me a nyx convert. :)
i like apricot, cafe latte, wild orchird & choco mousse! :)
- August 28, 2008 at 6:11 PM
- Leslie Yang said...
i'm lovin "power"
- August 28, 2008 at 6:24 PM
- Askmewhats said...
the gloss looks pretty! My favorite is Apricot on you!!! those pink shades are pretty too! :) thanks for the swatches..though I understand about the taste, that's why I seldom finish up a lipgloss as sometimes, the scent just gets too much!
- August 28, 2008 at 7:11 PM
- angel said...
Aww I wish I knew about that store last week cos I was at Puente Hills for a haircut hehe. Thanks for the belated bday greeting =) here's my email addy firstname.lastname@example.com (its a double zero in the end)
- August 28, 2008 at 7:41 PM
- Ilianexy said...
Loveeeeeeeeee wild orquid and ballerina pink. Wild orquid is really driving me wild! Beautiful!!
- August 28, 2008 at 8:42 PM
- lovemakeup said...
WOW! I love Apricot!
Thanks for the review. Super helpful!
- August 29, 2008 at 1:09 AM
- SimplyChic143 said...
You are so right about the smell n taste. That the only thing I dont like about it also. Oh yeah I've been stalking your blog for a while now heheh. I absolutely love all your review, tips and tutorial.
- August 29, 2008 at 2:02 PM
- Lauren x said...
Amazing review!! :-) I'll have to get me some of those! Great blog! Love it. Lauren xox
- August 29, 2008 at 4:51 PM
- Bliss said...
Yummmmy colours , i especially love whipped and wild orchid gotta resist lol
- August 29, 2008 at 7:48 PM
- christy. said...
i love them all ... ): how unfortunate for my wallet lol!
- September 2, 2008 at 5:29 AM
- Alyson said...
Whipped and Wild Orchid omg! I need them. My wallet says no but my heart says YES! ;)
I really like those 2 lipsticks too. I'm thinking maybe I ought to give NYX lipsticks another chance.
- September 5, 2008 at 4:33 PM
- Anonymous said...
I have 2 lipstick from NYX round serie, but i prefer black label better, because the round one taste horrible. ><
- November 20, 2009 at 11:53 AM


text: Thursday, June 23, 2011 New in the Literature: Predicting Mobility Decline (J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2011 May 5. [Epub ahead of print]) Strength and power measured at 1 time point are more predictive of mobility decline in older adults than 3-year changes, say authors of an article published in Journal of Gerontology, Series A. Low strength and power are particularly powerful risk factors in men, they add. This longitudinal analysis of 934 adults aged ≥65 years, who were enrolled in the Invecchiare in Chianti study, measured grip strength, knee extension strength, and lower extremity power at baseline and 3 years postenrollment. Mobility function (gait speed and self-reported mobility disability) was measured at 3 and 6 years postenrollment. Classification and regression tree analysis was used to predict mobility decline from years 3 to 6. Men with knee extension strength <19.2 kg and grip strength <39.0 kg had clinically meaningful declines in gait speed of .24 meters per second (m/s). Furthermore, men with power <105 W were nearly 9 times more likely to develop incident mobility disability (likelihood ratio = 8.68). Among women, knee extension strength <18.0 kg was associated with a minimal gait speed decline of 0.06 m/s. Women with leg power <64 W were 3 times more likely to develop incident mobility disability (likelihood ratio = 3.01). Three-year changes in strength and power did not predict mobility decline in either sex. APTA member Gregory E. Hicks, PT, PhD, was the lead author on the study.