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Spring break has come and gone here in chilly Canada, bringing with it 20 more centimeters of snow (Spring, what IS your problem?). As I gaze longingly out the front window at the piles of snow on my front lawn, with a wee little baby in my arms and spit-up on my shirt, I am remembering fondly one sizzling Spring Break back in 2011 when I journeyed to Mexico for an escape from the cold.
One of the activities that I was able to participate in while I was there was going on a catamaran cruise to Isla Mujeres off the coast of Cancun, where I had a quite disastrous snorkeling experience. Despite the snorkeling fiasco, I did enjoy strolling the streets of the quaint island, doing a little shopping, and meeting some fun locals.
|A friendly beach scene from Isla Mujeres.
Isla Mujeres means "Island of Women" in Spanish, due to its history with the original Mayan civilization that lived in the area. The island was sacred to them for childbirth and related medicine, and so the Mayans sculpted several idols in honor of the female goddesses in their religion. When the Spanish arrived, all they knew was that this island was littered with female statues, and so named it "Island of Women". Today it is basically a commercial shopping center, heavy on the tourist traps, full of color, music, energy, and activities.
There are a few ways to access the island. The first and most common is by ferry. The boats run from Puerto Juarez, Punta Sam, or Gran Puerto to Isla Mujeres several times a day, with Gran Puerto being the newest and most popular. It is relatively inexpensive at 70 Pesos for a ride there and back. For ferry schedules and updated fees, you can check out this website, as I don't feel the need to post a plethora of ferry departure and arrival times here. You can also go out to the island with a group, as I did on my catamaran cruise, or rent your own boat and head out. Once there, many visitors rent a golf cart from one of the various rental services on the island and truck around that way. Costs vary for the cart rentals, but the average is about 450 - 550 pesos a day.
|Arriving at Isla Mujeres via catamaran.
The island is popular with tourists during the day, but does tend to quiet down in the evening, so if you are looking for a wild time, go back to mainland Cancun and hit up the clubs there. Isla Mujeres is a day-trip haven, with lots of incredible things to do. I was only there for one afternoon, and my afternoon was filled with the catamaran/snorkeling activity, so I would definitely like to go back and experience some of the other things the island has to offer. (And I want to get PADI certified first, as you can imagine after reading my to-do list.)
These are my top 5 things to see and do on Isla Mujeres (some of which I have done, most of which I have not):
1. SnorkelingYeah, yeah, yeah, I know I just stated above that I had a disastrous snorkeling experience when I visited the island last time. But that's not to say every day will be cold and windy with treacherous waves that cause you to lose your brand-new underwater camera to the ocean depths. In fact, Isla Mujeres has some amazing snorkeling locales that can't be missed - just go at your own pace, without a tour group. That way you can choose which date and what time of day to go, and avoid the type of experience I had.
|Snorkeling one of the amazing reefs at Isla Mujeres. Image via.
For a controlled and safe snorkel, try Garrafon Park. It is well-known for its coral reef, which blocks the incoming tide to make for a very calm and colorful snorkel. The park also offers ziplines, dolphin swims, and more. To simply enjoy the park, go snorkeling in the peaceful coral reef, and snooze in their beach-side hammocks will cost you 79 USD. If you want to go swimming with dolphins, naturally, the fee increases.
For a more natural (yet unpredictable) snorkel, you can choose from Manchones Reef, Cuevnoes Reef, and Banderas Reef, all just off the coast of the island. Manchones Reef features the Bay Cross (Cruz de la Bahia), a sculpture which honors the men and women lost at sea.
|The Bay Cross at Isla Mujeres. Image via.
Another (creepy) place to try your hand at snorkeling, not that I would go mind you, is the Cave of the Sleeping Sharks. It is what it sounds like. The story goes that a young lobster diver followed some sharks into a cave, because he noticed they went in but never came out (I think this guy was a few chips short of a chocolate cookie). He dove over 65 feet and came up inside a sea cave where he found the sharks, sleeping with their eyes open.
Maybe don't go there. Or if you do, and get eaten, don't say I told you to go there. Legal disclaimer!
2. Scuba DivingAnd this is why I want to get PADI certified before I return to Isla Mujeres. Just off the coast, in Manchones Reef, is the world's largest underwater museum, MUSA, which stands for Museo Subacuatico de Arte designed by artist Jason deCaires Taylor. It is unreal and I just can't wait to be zipping around the submerged sculptures and statues in my scuba gear.
|Diving in Isla Mujeres' Underwater Museum. Image via.
The project has a practical application: its purpose is to increase tourism to the Manchones Reef without impacting it environmentally. The goal is to have the majority of tourists all visiting the MUSA, and leaving the rest of the reef alone. The secondary goal is to have the actual sculptures become part of a new, artificial reef. The cement used to build the statues is made of a special, porous substance that promotes the growth of microscopic organisms. Smart, I say. And what an experience! Costs to visit the museum range from $39 USD (for a snorkel only) to $95 USD (dive lesson, tank dive, and reef dive). So technically, one could learn to scuba dive while there, and not have to learn beforehand (but it would be cheaper to learn beforehand...).
3. Tortugranja Turtle FarmSea turtles love Isla Mujeres, but due to their endangered species status, are now protected at the Tortugranja Turtle Farm, which is open to the public. It is located in Sac Bajo, north of Playa Paraiso, and costs $3 per person, which is insanely cheap. Inside, it is a government-run turtle hatchery. You can see the entire turtle life cycle while there, from the leathery eggs, to baby turtles, to full grown specimens. Apparently you are not welcome to touch the turtles, but once a year the hatchery will allow visitors to assist in the annual turtle release at the end of the summer season.
|Baby turtles enjoying the safety of Tortugranja in Isla Mujeres. Image via.
4. Wacky HousesThere are two 'houses' of note on Isla Mujeres. The first is the Joysxee Floating Bottle Island. Yup, the name is an apt description. This 'island' is made, literally, of 150,000 floating plastic bottles, built by Richard Sowa. Not only that, but everything else in and on the house is made from recycled materials. You can tour the house and meet "Richie" himself, all for the price of a small donation (or a large donation, depending on your financial situation!). The place looks a little junky, but I'm sure there are interesting stories about each and every room.
|The Floating Bottle House of Isla Mujeres. Image via.
Another fun house is the Crayola House, a super-colorful, vibrant, and eccentric building. It is a private home, and not currently open for tours (maybe there's nothing to see on the inside). But you can park your golf cart, get out, and go explore the exterior murals and take colorful and vibrant photographs!
|The colorful Crayola house of Isla Mujeres. Image via.
5. Beaches and ShoppingOnto the more generic, less specific activities, and the only ones on this list that I have done personally. There are a few beautiful beaches on Isla Mujeres, the most popular being Playa Norte. Another popular site is Playa Tiburon, also known as Shark Beach because of the sharks that are kept penned near the beach (with questionable animal rights according to many reviews I read). I have been to Shark Beach, where you can jump into one of the pens and swim with the sharks for the hefty price of $1.00. I didn't have the guts, but my friend Martel did.
|A friend swimming with a nurse shark at Shark Beach.
I enjoyed the shopping opportunities on Isla Mujeres. I am also a sucker for 'touristy' kiosks and local vendors, like the two gentlemen who dove for conch shells just off the beach and sold them at a table set up right on the sand. Maybe they planted the conch shells in the water to make it seem like they were fresh, maybe not, but I thought it was cool. One of them drilled a hole in the end of my shell and taught me how to blow it like a horn. Unfortunately, I never quite caught on and only ended up nearly giving myself a brain aneurysm trying to make it work.
Another favorite store was at the end of one of the main streets - I can't remember how I got there or what it was called, as I spent the better part of an hour walking the streets getting lost. It sold mainly women's clothing, and I fell in love with a beautiful black summer halter dress. There were about five gentlemen behind the till, all laughing, lounging casually and drinking tequila. We bartered in a friendly manner for awhile and I managed to get a pretty good deal on my dress. To celebrate, the men made me down a couple of shots of tequila - a specialty almond tequila that was very smooth, didn't burn, and left an amazing almond aftertaste. It was one of the best shopping transactions I've ever done!
|Ships at dock on Isla Mujeres.
I have a two-month-old baby currently pooping in her swing chair beside me (this post has been written to the musical sounds of a baby grunting in concentration and the occasional rumble from down below) so I can't just up and book a flight to Isla Mujeres. If this snow doesn't stop soon, though, I'll be extremely tempted! If so, does anyone have any other 'must-see' items on Isla Mujeres that I have missed? Please comment below!


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This light-hearted yet tricky monster truck driving game combines fun action, smart keyboard tapping requirements with good strategy. You can decide to race purely on skill and speed alone, or to use some of the naughty tricks available to put your opponents off their tracks! With a police pursuit element to some levels, this sure is racing on the edge!
Show off your slick car handling skills in this tricky 3D parking challenge! City Car Parking 3D is a good driving simulation game for older kids & teens where you must carefully and safely park cars against the clock. Featuring small cars, convertibles, pickup trucks and more, you must methodically work your way around a busy city center parking area, completing as many parking tasks as possible before the timer runs out.
This high-intensity, Unity-based car and truck driving game requires a very steady hand, good keyboard control, patience, determination, and a calm head under pressure. The cool 3D graphics and handling controls also provide a pretty realistic experience. Although you are up against the clock, you must also remain in complete control of your vehicle; causing excessive damage is obviously a big problem! So, are you ready to prove your worth behind the wheel? Happy parking!
Forest Cargo 3D is a fun yet very challenging, arrow-key driving simulation game for kids, teens and grownups where you must carefully deliver crates of goods in your pickup truck to a designated parking spot in each level. As Chief Farm Delivery Driver, you must drive your pickup truck with measured control over the tricky, hilly terrain, and carefully transfer the vehicle and goods to the parking spot, without getting even a scratch en route! This task is no mean feat as you must contend with lazy farmyard animals, shrubbery, trees, steep hills, hollows, and generally uneven driving conditions.
This stimulating virtual cargo delivery game requires great patience, savvy keyboard control, and the ability to react quickly to the conditions. While you are rewarded for fast level completion, speeding toward your target parking spot is a really poor strategy. You must be much more controlled in your driving, taking into account the treacherous conditions and the very fragile goods in the back of your truck. So, are you up to the challenge of proving yourself as a competent cargo delivery driver? Remember, no mistakes are tolerated in Forest Cargo 3D!
Hot driving skills required: Taxi Parking Sim is a very challenging driving & parking simulation game where you must complete 12 increasingly difficult parking tasks in order to make the grade as a quality taxi cab driver. You play the role of a trainee yellow cab driver, and have to navigate through narrow streets, clogged car parks, tricky obstacle courses and more on your quest to be certified as a quality cabbie. There are no fancy tricks, power-ups, or shortcuts – This is simply a stern test of your virtual driving capabilities.
Your taxi cab reacts very sensitively to even the slightest keyboard touch, and this means that you need to be on tip-top finger-tapping form in order to progress. There is literally no room for error – One tiny mistake, and you have failed, no matter what! Although there is no clock timer, you will likely still feel under pressure. Expert focus, unerring concentration, great patience and determination are all really important skills required here as you try to inch your way toward the final parking spot. Ok Cabbie, it's time to prove your worth behind the wheel!
Only the most patient and determined will succeed! Chaos Parking is an extremely tricky Flash car parking & skill-based game where you have to negotiate one of the most chaotic, cluttered parking lots imaginable! Your designated parking spot is attractively free of charge, but unfortunately there are dozens of haphazardly-positioned cars, loose wheels, cones, and other obstacles between your initial position and the free space! Needless to say, really good keyboard tapping control is absolutely essential here. Because of the cluttered nature of this particular parking lot, one teeny little mishap will almost certainly result in a crash! Are you ready to squeeze your precious automobile through some incredibly tight spaces? Happy maneuvering, and safe driving!
If you thought car parking games were tough, try your hand at driving a large, lumbering tractor! Maneuvering this agricultural beast into narrow spots sure is no easy job! Tractor Parking 3D is a frantic farmyard driving game where you have little room for error as you try to guide an virtual tractor into a designated parking space in each level. Sharp corners, winding bends, and troublesome rock obstacles all stand in your way as you attempt to carefully and methodically inch the big vehicle toward the target box.
This fun tractor parking simulation activity relies on deft mouse movement, steady fingers, and 100% concentration. Despite its size, your tractor is surprisingly sensitive to your controls, so be very careful when turning. One little mistake, and your attempt is over! Enjoy the tractor driving challenge!
Skilled forklift drivers required for challenging 3D warehouse activity! Forklift Sim 2 is a tricky forklift truck driving skill game & online freight management activity where you must transport small crates and boxes around a busy warehouse floor. You play the role of a hard working & attentive forklift driver, and have to carefully raise, lower, and tilt your vehicle's prongs into various positions in order to shift boxes to specific color-coded areas within each increasingly challenging level. Warehouse forklift work might not immediately seem like the most heart-stopping activity but you'd be surprised how intricate and difficult it is to cautiously maneuver freight around the room. Gravity is both your friend and your opponent, and one tiny mistake could result in the precious freight toppling from a high ledge! Enjoy this stern test of your indoor driving skills!
Online parking simulation games usually involve maneuvering cars and trucks into tight parking lot spaces. Well, how about we step it up a notch - and see whether or not you've got the nerve and skills required to park a huge commercial 747 jet! Park It 3D: Airplanes is an immensely challenging and engrossing piloting / parking simulation activity where you have to carefully guide a massive airliner from the runway to the airport boarding gate without crashing into any objects. As well as the challenge of steering the plane through the winding obstacle course, you also have to reach your destination before the clock runs out!
This cool Unity-based 3D airplane game centers around pinpoint keyboard tapping. Remember, this isn't a delicate little Ferrari at your fingertips - it's a giant commercial jet, so you really need to be vigilant and crafty in your movements. One single degree of error in the wrong direction could result in disaster! Also, while you have to be 100% focused on avoiding collisions, you need to be conscious that you are playing against the clock! So, speed is also important. Good luck Captain!
When a cold snap hits in the winter months, the diligent snow plow driver springs into action, removing thick snow and ice from outdoor surfaces so that you can continue on your journey! Snow Plow is a tricky online truck driving game where you must clear a large amount of snow from a parking lot into a designated area. Your snow plow (sometimes spelled as snowplough) is a large and powerful beast of a truck - so cautious, vigilant driving is the absolute key to plowing success!
The snow plow's movement is quite sensitive, and even the tiniest finger-slip can lead to a devastating driving mistake which results in a dented car, and a doomed mission! Strategic planning and deft driving skills are required here as a simple "gung-ho' / let's clear this snow" approach definitely won't yield good results. You must execute extremely difficult, tight-space driving maneuvers in order to ensure that all snow is cleared into the appropriate zone, and that no other vehicles are damaged in the process. Beginners beware – this is 'snow' easy task! Do you have the cautious driving discipline, parking skills and determination to take on this very important winter job?
Specialized off-road, 4X4 truck drivers are a very special breed of vehicle owner. Unbeknownst to the rest of the world, these exceptional motorists hold a secret tournament where the best drivers in the business test their skills against their peers on a series of dramatic obstacle courses set within a cluttered construction site! And, luckily for you, we've managed to sneak your very own 4X4 onto the start line! Urban Explorer is a very challenging online driving game where you have to successfully negotiate 8 extremely tricky obstacle-filled circuits featuring a random scattering of scaffolds, barrels, stacked pipes, crates, and other heavy industrial objects. You have to carefully maneuver your powerful off-road truck over these obstacles to a distant finish line.
This fun driving challenge requires a great deal of patience, dogged determination, and more than a little keyboard-tapping skill. Your dominant 4X4 truck is relatively difficult to control, and the added task of vaulting over large obstacles makes this task particularly tough. Keeping the truck balanced at a fairly high speed is the key to success, while a ticking clock and a handy nitro-booster definitely helps you to get the lead out of the exhaust pipe. There is an opportunity for fancy mid-air stunts, but beware; if you allow the vehicle to land on its roof – it's curtains for the show! Ok Off-Road Superstar, let's see what you can do behind the wheel of this beauty! It's rev 'em up time!
The chills of winter have swooped down on an unsuspecting group of drivers, and the village car park needs a heroic problem-solving snow-plow truck driver to bail them out of a big snowy jam! Snow Storm is a challenging online maze-like puzzle game where you have to use a snowplow to clear specific percentages of snow" from a snow covered car park. With various restrictions on the amount of snow you can displace in any particular direction, this becomes a difficult battle of wits where you have to plan a specific and strategic route through the snow.
This interesting and unusual brain teaser should be a good fit for players who enjoys a good maze-based puzzle, and fans of problem-solving activities with a fun twist. Although you are behind the wheel of a powerful 'Mr. Plow' snow truck, your sharp decision making skills are much more important than the actual driving of the truck. Strategic planning and the ability to think one step ahead are both valuable attributes to have in your locker here. Brrrrrr! It's really cold out there – let's see if you can warm things up with some hot puzzle solving brain-power!


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Mother's Day has come and gone for another year. The ladies in this month's selections are feisty, cunning, disrespectful to everyone, and laser beam-focused on fulfilling their self-centered desires. Although a handful of the protagonists have children, they are not exactly nurturing women. Even so, I bet their Mother's Day cards would be X-rated.
Four women are caught in various "uh-oh" situations brought on by their own habits and addictions in Niobia Bryant's Never Keeping Secrets. See Pick of the Month.
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Bryant, Niobia. Never Keeping Secrets: A Friends & Sins Novel. Dafina: Kensington Jun. 2013. 304p. ISBN 9780758265319. pap. $15: ebk. ISBN 9780758289209. F
Keesha Lands, Danielle Johnson, Monica Winters, and Latoya James have been tight friends since their Newark, NJ, high school days. They're all grown up, but each of them guards outlandish secrets threatening to destroy their careers and personal relationships. However, an opening scene lets us know that one of them is dead. Could it be the woman addicted to Oxycontin, the one who hires a gigolo, or the sexpot sleeping with her husband's cousin? Adding to the drama are mysterious emails stating, "I know your secrets." Wild sex scenes add naughty flair to the narratives. One of our girls second-guesses a hot tryst, realizing she "left behind her torn panties and a broken heart." VERDICT Four alternating stories make for juicy drama in Bryant's (Mistress, Inc.) latest tale of wickedness. Tension mounts during the climactic last 20 pages as readers are slammed with tantalizing cliffhangers. The author's skillful mix of hot sex, betrayal, heartbreak, and realistic characters is sure to please both soap opera and street lit fans. This one's a winner.
Capri, Ne Ne. The Pussy Trap 2. Wahida Clark Presents. 2012. 342p. ISBN 9781936649303 pap. $15. F
KoKo has taken control of Kayson's drug empire (as recounted in The Pussy Trap, 2011). She's into running everything from black heroin to crystal meth between New York City and Atlanta. Yet her hidden agenda is revenge against thugs who murdered her parents. KoKo fires up blunts, slams Ciroc vodka, and carries a .45 in her belt. The ultra-streetwise lady lives by the motto, "It's better to have an enemy in your pocket than a bullet in your back." Her kryptonite may be Boa, a sexy gangsta she brings to her inner circle, but his, ummm, sexual prowess does more than make KoKo's toes curl. Yet KoKo knows the power of her sexuality and may be setting up all these fools. VERDICT This late 2012 release has zoomed in popularity by word of mouth in my library. The stripped-down, fast-moving tale is flush with raw sex, graphic violence, and an anti-heroine who runs her empire with no patience for the weak or timid. It's well worth adding extra copies of this title to urban-fiction collections.
Ellis, Shelly. Can't Stand the Heat: A Gibbons Gold Digger Novel. Dafina: Kensington. May 2013. 284p. ISBN 9780758290366 pap. $15; ebk. ISBN 9780758290939. F
Poor Lauren Gibbons. When domineering James Sayers slaps her around, she does the right thing and leaves his house. But she also gives up a $15,000 monthly allowance, trips to Paris, and a Bentley. Seven months later she's hard at work as a lowly sous-chef at Le Bayou Bleu in Chesterton, VA, and her bills are piling up. Enter Cris Weaver, a former NFL star who is worth $40 million. He loves Lauren's cooking, but this Cinderella story presents lots of hurdles to overcome. Our couple's blossoming love is flagged for interference by Lauren's gold-digging sisters and mother. Cris has problems of his own in Alex, a former Miss Dallas who wants to rekindle the flames of a hot romance. Woman has met man, but can she hang on to him? VERDICT In this first entry in her "Gibbons Gold Digger" series Ellis offers a romance that's as sweet and satisfying as one of Lauren's Cajun meals, although the storyline is fairly predictable. Likeable characters and nasty villains plus a sassy sprinkling of erotica add to the fun.
Mason, J.D. Drop Dead, Gorgeous. St. Martin's. Jun. 2013. 320p. ISBN 9780312617288. $24.99; ebk. ISBN 9781250023360 F
Lonnie Adebayo can't escape the drama in this sequel to Beautiful, Dirty, Rich, but she knows that "V" stands for both vendetta and vengeance. Mason's first book ended with Lonnie near death following a vicious beating by wealthy oil executive Jordan Gatewood. She has recovered but is partially blind in one eye, has a metal rod in her leg, and six of her teeth have been replaced. Now it's Jordan's turn to suffer. An accomplice tells Lonnie, "This ain't nothing but you getting back at the brotha for doing you wrong." Absolutely. Lonnie concocts an elaborate plan to hit Jordan where it most hurts; his bank account. By a wild stroke of luck, Lonnie knows the secret to Jordan's true past. Let the conniving dealings begin. VERDICT Mason's storyline is overly complicated with flashbacks to the first book that interrupt the plot. Although the title has the potential to allure, this sequel fizzles rather than sizzles.
Noire. Dirty Rotten Liar: The Misadventures of Mink LaRue. Dafina: Kensington. Jul. 2013. 290p. ISBN 9780758266101. $15. pap. F
Oh, Mink LaRue. Welcome back! I really missed you and your wild scam going on deep in the heart of Texas. You've been trying to snatch that brass-ring payout: a lifetime $300,000 annuity from the Dominion clan of Dallas. How's that going for you? I know Dy-Nasty, your rival, is also posted at the Dominion homestead and is pushing hard for the cash, but there's really no reason to label her your "crusty-toe look-alike." And when she shakes her booty in those micro-shorts at a house party, you're a tad too nasty saying, "Her thick yellow jelly was pouring outta them shorts like lemon custard pudding." Tisk, tisk. I see you haven't lost your razor sharp trash-talking skills. Well, good luck to you Mink. Here's hoping everything in your life comes up Hennessy and weed, just like you want it. VERDICT Noire's third installment is every bit as fresh and as saucy as the first two volumes (Natural Born Liar; Sexy Little Liar). Like skilled race car drivers, Mink and sidekick Bunni put the pedal to the floor and launch themselves from zero to 160 in no time flat. And handling? Oh, my, these girls know how to handle risky business in and out of the bedroom. Stock up with lots of copies. Patrons will be clamoring for more.


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Burnley salvage derby draw with Blackburn as Sam Vokes strikes late
While some in East Lancashire had branded this "t'Clasico", it was no classic. Not that Burnley were complaining. It was an historic occasion for them nonetheless. Although their 33-year wait for a derby victory has been extended, Sam Vokes's cathartic late leveller was their first goal against Blackburn at Turf Moor since Peter Noble's 1978 winner.
Despite the mutual loathing, this has been a one-sided rivalry in terms of results. "When it is so far against you historically, it is time to turn it around and we so nearly did," said Sean Dyche, the Burnley manager. "To give the fans that goal at the end is really important." It also ensured their Rovers counterparts were shrouded in disappointment when escorted home. This is a derby of such ferocity that the Blackburn supporters had to be bussed into Burnley, that police swarmed the streets around Turf Moor and the force's helicopters buzzed around the Pennine sky. When Rovers led Burnley felt the constabulary were witnessing a different sort of crime: the pilfering of three points.
"We deserved minimum a point and probably all three on reflection," Dyche added. The one they claimed came courtesy of two substitutes, Vokes heading in Junior Stanislas's free-kick, and for all the insults the feuding supporters aimed at each other, the scorer answered the snipers among his own fanbase. "Someone shouted in the stand about Vokesy going on and asked: 'What's he going to do in five minutes?'" Dyche said. The answer was provided by the striker, who scored after three. "I'm sure he will retract those words."
Rovers' rhetoric was tempered by the knowledge they almost kick-started their stuttering season. "We can't have too many complaints about the result but when we were 1-0 up in the 89th minute, we were this close to a great result," said the manager, Henning Berg, whose seven games in charge have produced a solitary win. Derby disappointment is a theme of his week, following Wednesday's defeat by Bolton.
Blackburn and Burnley remain separated by only a point and, though Rovers have much the greater budget and higher aspirations, there is a striking similarity. Each is reliant on a feared forward. While both were ultimately upstaged by Vokes, it had been billed as a duel between the Championship's most prolific and its most expensive striker. When Jordan Rhodes's first shot sailed into the top tier of the Jimmy McIlroy Stand, Blackburn's £8m record signing was being overshadowed by Burnley's Charlie Austin, with the country's top scorer only denied his 22nd goal of the season by the acrobatics of Paul Robinson.
"Burnley were the better team in the first half and we shaded it in the second," said Berg in a fair appraisal. Dyche called Blackburn's opener "a goal against the grain", but the visitors had been invigorated by the introduction from the bench of Joshua King, on loan from Manchester United. Burnley were then revived by their replacements. Given the game's subdued start and the freezing temperatures the resident cliche – of a Lancashire hotpot – was inaccurate, but Burnley ended with a warm glow.
Man of the match Paul Robinson (Blackburn Rovers)


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Proclamation of the Republic Date: December 11
Proclamation of the Republic is a public holiday in Burkina Faso.
Proclamation of the Republic is the National Day of Burkina Faso; it is celebrated every year on December 11. Actually, it was on August 5, 1960 that Burkina Faso gained full independence from France. But, because on August it is winter time in Burkina Faso, the government decided to celebrate the Proclamation of the Republic on December 11, the date when Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French community in 1958.
History of the Proclamation of the Republic in Burkina Faso
By 1898, most of the current territory now known as Burkina Faso was controlled by the French. On March 1, 1919, France decided to gather the controlled territories in the upper part of the river Volta as the French Upper Volta. After World War II, several French colonies in Africa were given self-governance rights, and Upper Volta became the Republic of Upper Volta and a member of the Franco African Community on December 11, 1958. Full independence from France was only obtained in 1960. Upper Volta was renamed to Burkina Faso on August 4, 1984 by President Thomas Sankara.
Burkina Faso's Proclamation of the Republic Traditions, Customs and Activities
During Proclamation of the Republic day, there are several military parades, marches and other manifestations. The country hangs flags on shops and buildings; red, green and gold are the colors for the day. The country's capital city of Ouagadougou is filled up with military trucks cruising the streets and planes flying by. The president will officially open the celebrations, and the Bukinabe people will join him in celebrating their National Day. Even though there are lavish celebrations sponsored by the government, many cannot help but notice that so much money is spent on one-day celebrations when Burkina Faso is sixth to last place on the Human Development Index.


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For the gentleman of FIDLAR, being awkward can be fun. In fact, their latest split 7-inch with The Orwells is titled actually called "Awkward". In honor of the song, we took the band on a trip to the Americana mall in Glendale (near where FIDLAR is based) to get, well, awkward.
FIDLAR''s antics left more than a few shoppers confused, but hey, isn't a vague and unsettling sense of disorientation what being awkward is all about? Here's what happened:
Sitting next to a sleeping fella outside of Abercrombie N Fitch: If we had to suffer through an evening of shopping at A&F, we'd be exhausted as well. As drummer Max Kuehn and bassist Brandon Schwartzel prove here, people who fall asleep in public shouldn't be surprised if they end up as a prop in an awkward photo.
Trying on a women's dress at a department store: What's more punk than rockin' the clothes of the opposite sex? The brave Schwartzel not only plucked a leopard print dress off the rack, but also then proceeded to ask a non-fluxed dressing room attendant if he could try on said item. When he came out, no one blinked an eye, which made the awkward situation almost normal, which, in a sense, actually made it more awkward.
Wearing lipstick: Not to be outdone, singer Zac Carper got into the act when he put on some bright red lipstick. This happened early in our adventure, and thus left Carper roaming the mall while wearing lipstick. Things got potentially awkward when Carper saw an ex-girlfriend of his. She spotted Carper, but didn't acknowledge him or the lipstick.
Lurking in the kid's section: As you can see in the photo above, things got a bit dicey when we got to the children's section of the bookstore. If that image doesn't ruffle you a bit, you're probably a stone cold killer.
Impromptu book club in the discount section of a bookstore: We decided to have a look at some of the books on the discount rack, and we actually found a few good reads. The guys were riveted by selections including a Ronald Reagan biography and a book on strength training. The band decided to share amongst each other what they got out of the reading session while on-lookers didn't have a clue what was going on.
Planking in front of a fancy restaurant: People who were dining outside on the brisk evening were in for a surprise. While we contemplated whether or not to get coffee, tea or a quick bite to eat, Schwartzel, the night's true prankster, decided to lay face down in front of the restaurant while curious diners looked and then uncomfortably pretended he wasn't there while the rest of us looked on, feeling slightly awkward ourselves.
FIDLAR is headlining The Observatory on Thursday. Read out interview with the band in this week's print edition.
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Dosage Calculator
Type of software:
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- Windows
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- Students
Dosage Calculator has the ability to calculate dosages at three skill levels - beginner, intermediate, and advanced. It has instant calculations for mcg/kg/min, units/hr, mg/min, and other specialty dosages - a plus for critical care nurses. Also allows instant calculations for mcg/kg/min, units/hr, mg/min, and other specialty dosages.
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With the advancement of technology
people have found many ways to use in many ways. Technology is usually used to make peoples lives easier. Why play at casinos was much easier and more convenient
thanks to the help of technology. If casino people were introduced
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for the people and to patronize this gambling den. Thus
it was a favorite to a large amount of people. Today casinos offer play on players with entertainment and fun
as well as an additional source of funds. Most of the time to go
these players at home with their pockets empty
or at least they have enough money to go home on a bus. However
this does not depend on back and play more to their favorite casino games. Casinos provide players with a lot of games. These gambling houses are all over the world widely
but most of the time
players have to travel distances of a block by a hundred miles just to play casino. But now
with the help of the internet
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or compete with other players
are offered through the virtual online or internet casino games of casino sites. You need only sit on their chairs and enjoy their favorite casino games during the stay at home. Games at online casinos are sorted into three types based on their interface. are the first Web-based online casino games
not have to download to your computer and can be played directly on your browser
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are live-based casino games
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slot machines
keno. Skill games are the ones who need skills to win the game. This includes Black Jack
Poker and Texas Holdem poker. The games
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the players do the same atmosphere and excitement it in the brick and mortar casino games provides. The roulette wheel is marked by a wheel with sections with two or more different colors and numbers. A player can choose his betting on one or more numbers place the color red or black
or whether the number is even or odd. The wheel is rotated in one direction and a small ball will roll towards the direction of the spin. If the wheel stops
the winning number and color combination of wheel section
where the ball ends up is determined. Roulette is the French word for "wheel". Online roulette games use a simulated "wheel"
the "spin" practical and produces random results. Betting rules of his real life counterpart is also used in these games. The Slot Machine is the easiest of all casino games. It is a machine with a device such as a button or lever to the rolls marked with different symbols spin. The price is on the patterns of symbols when the reels stopped based. Older versions of slots had a lever on one side of the machine and the reputation of "one-armed bandits because slot machines the ability to make a player destitute. Online slots offer the players a virtual interface with the Roles
which spin when a button is clicked or a simulated lever is "torn off" and can also be random pattern of images. Bingo is a game where the player one or more 5×5 matrices containing the randomly selected numbers is given. The matrices are represented as a printed paper or cardboard electronically on land-based casinos and a number of matrices available to the computer screen available. These matrices are referred to as "bingo cards" or simply "cards". Each of the five pillars have 5 numbers vertically sorted by the lowest value on the top and the highest value in the bottom. The first co
lumn (labeled "B")
the values in the range of 1-15. The second column ("I") has values between 16 to 30 The third column ("N") has a value between 31-45. The fourth column (labeled "G") has values between 46 to 60 And the last column ("O") has a value between 61-75. The first player to form a certain pattern to win a prize to the model it is made. Keno is a game that is similar to a lottery and bingo. The player selects up to 20 numbers or marks on their keno card
which contains numbers 1 to 80 20 numbers are drawn at random
and when a drawn number matches any place the player selected is called a "hit" was. The award is given based on the true number of players. This game is mainly used for fundraising and charitable organizations. Most online keno game using an interface with a matrix with numbers from 1 to 80
where they can click their selected spots
or auto-select their numbers at random. The system will then "draw" 20 numbers at random and the winning numbers are displayed on the matrix. If there is a "hit"
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OK, I am not on the boat yet, but I will be shortly. Sarah and I are attending JoCoCruiseCrazy 3 this year and it's going to be awesome! This will pose some interesting #FirstWorldProblems. The internet on the boat, while available, is very expensive. Many folks are going without as a challenge. I may or may not be up for this challenge. Of course that means that uploading my P365 pictures is going to be difficult (or non-existent). Take heart people, I will be taking and processing my photo every day, when I get back to the Internets (or possibly at a hotspot in one of the ports of call) I will upload and label them for the days they were taken.
In the meantime, enjoy this slideshow of my P365 shots to today.
Also, check out the Trooper Adventures, who will also be going with us on the cruise.


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They won't be on television, but some of Middle Tennessee's top mixed martial arts fighters will showcase their abilities on the undercard of Strikeforce Nashville, the April 17 event at Bridgestone Arena, which will be televised live nationally by CBS.
The undercard, announced Monday, includes 11 Tennessee-based fighters. Four bouts will pit local competitors against one another. The rundown:
• Justin "The Punisher'' Pennington (debut) vs. Dustin Ortiz (1-0) – 125 pounds
• Hunter "The Future'' Worsham (5-1) vs. Zach "Thunderwood''
Underwood (5-2) – 185 pounds
• Thomas Campbell (3-0) vs. Cody Floyd (3-0) – 145 pounds
• Andy "Stunner'' Uhrich (4-0) vs. Dustin West (2-2) – 170 pounds.
Also scheduled to fight are former University of Tennessee linebacker Ovince Saint Preux, Murfreesboro's Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal and Josh "The Warhammer'' Shockman.
Ortiz won his professional debut in one minute a little more than a month ago.
Worsham, the son of MMA pioneer Cal Worsham is in the U.S. Army and stationed in Ft. Campbell.
Campbell was named Amateur of the Year for 2009 by one MMA website and won his most recent bout in 37 seconds.
The televised portion of the event will be headlined by a middleweight title fight between champion Jake Shields, who has won 13 straight, and former Olympic wrestler Dan Henderson.
Tickets are available at the Bridgestone Arena ticket office, Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at (800) 745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com or strikeforce.com.


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endangered plants
What an awesome year for growing strange plants. Weather in Victoria has been so nice this season. Sunny days with intermittent rain tossed in throughout. Today its sunny with a nice coastal breeze, t-shirt weather in the temperate. Just amazing.
I've had a rather successful season in growing weird and rare plants. It's so satisfying growing plants from parts unknown. One plant in particular that continues to amaze me and is one of my pride and joys this season is Dendroseris litoralis. Syn. The Cabbage Tree.
Here we have a plant that was nearly brought to extinction in the 80's by the hand of man and his pet goat. Grazing escapee feral goats decimated this plant's population. Said to have been down to the last 3 specimens in the wild before conservation kicked in. Thank goodness they did, it's an amazing plant, more people should try to grow. This plant is still considered critically endangered.
Native the Juan Fernández Island in Chile this plant grows perfectly well in our climate here in Victoria B.C. I started my crop by seed mailed north from a South American grower, the seeds germinated with ease (90% success). Once they get going they grow like a summer annual, from seedling to a small tree within one season if treated nicely. They benefit from regular feeding and frequent watering. Mine grows in dappled shade in a 5 gallon pot. I have also grown it in bright sun with essentially no problems either, some light scorched leaves perhaps. I mist the leaves when I think of it. It seems to enjoy a jungle lush environment without being soaking wet. I don't have the heart to leave it out in the winter and expect it to need protection. I have read it can handle light frosts as low as -3C but why risk it. I'm not convinced. The specimen below is perhaps 2-3 years old now, stored in a cold greenhouse in the winters and kept moderately dry in the off season. From my original crop I had a few smaller plants parked in the back greenhouse and they succumb to a rat eating their growing tips off and then thus fading away. On occasion some aphids have made a home on the center growing tip. Other than that I haven't had much trouble. For those in deer territory I do suspect it to be deer caviar, best to tuck away somewhere safe.
I have also read in lean times people have survived by eating this plant's large luscious leaves. Said to be edible but don't quote me. Seems logical enough, South American salad greens.
This season I grew 10 of these and distributed them to various locations. If you bought one in Victoria/Vancouver you may have one of my kin. If you did snag one of these I'd love to see how yours is doing. Send me a photo.
Mine has yet to flower yet. A bright drooping marigold orange colored senacio-esk flower is expected. I will keep growing mine on until success is achieved.
Photo above borrowed from Plant World Seed's website
I will be growing a small availability of these for next season if you'd like to be on the waiting list don't hesitate to contact me.
Such a cool plant. Until Next time.


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(1) Let .
(a) Prove that is continuous at .
(b) Prove that is continuous at a point . (The identity ) will be helpful)
(2) Using the characterization of continuity (and thus using no previous results about sequences), show that the linear function is continuous at every point of .
(a) Using the definition: ( A function is continuous at a point if, for all , there exists a such that whenever (and ) it follows that . If is continuous at every point in the domain , then we say that is continuous on .) show that any function with domain will necessarily be continuous at every point in its domain.
(b) Show in general that if is an isolated point of , then is continuous at .
(4) Assume is continuous on and let . Show that is a closed set.
If anyone could figure out any of these, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!


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Best Buy iPhone trade-in promotion. Trade in iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S for new iPhone 5. Promotion begins Friday
CINCINNATI -- If you have an old iPhone lying around, you may be able to trade it in for a FREE iPhone 5.
On June 1, Best Buy gave customers a $150 trade-in credit for any working iPhone 4 or 4S, making the iPhone 5 free. The company said after doing this, it had its biggest day ever for its four-year old trade-in program.
So Best Buy is doing it again.
The promotion begins this Friday and runs for the following 9 days.
The deal is, if you have a working iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S model you can trade it in to get a free iPhone 5 in return.
If Best Buy deems your older phone worth more than the $149.99 price of an iPhone 5, it'll make up the difference with a Best Buy gift card.
To qualify you must be eligible for a phone upgrade with your wireless carrier. You can get a phone from Verizon Wireless, AT&T or Sprint.
The deal also requires you to get a new two-year data plan.
The move by Best Buy comes as the tech retailer adjusts its focus on mobile devices and other popular areas. The tech retail environment is a tough one, and Best Buy itself has been struggling, USA Today reports.
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Do Termites Destroy Sheetrock?
Yes, termites can destroy sheetrock.
More Info: The wood in your home is not the only thing that is at risk from termite damage. The mud tubes built by termites through which they travel often contain materials that hint at their diets including building materials such as wood and sheetrock.
What are Termites?
Termites are insects closely related to ants and are known for their destructive powers. Termites feed on wood, from which they obtain cellulose. Their bodies break cellulose down into the sugars and other nutrients that termites need to survive and flourish.
What Do Termites Eat?
There are many different species of termites. The most common species is known for eating its way through wood. Most termites eat nearly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Therefore, the extent of damage that a colony of termites is capable of doing is enormous.
Preventing Termites
As with other major problems, preventing termites is easier than trying to get rid of them once they make themselves at home. You should make sure all cracks, whether big or small, are carefully sealed to keep out insects. If you use firewood to warm your home, store it in a shed or other location away from your home. It is also important to keep the firewood dry, as termites prefer to chew through damp wood.
It is also vital that you repair any leaks in your water pipes immediately. Leaks can dampen the surrounding woodwork, which is an open invitation for termites to feast there. Once termites appear, the only solution is to call in a professional pest remover who will be equipped to get rid of these damaging pests for good.
"Termite Control – ENT/rsc-20." North Carolina Cooperative Extension: Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/notes/Urban/termites/index.htm.
"Prevent Termite Infestations – University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension-Lancaster Co.." University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. http://lancaster.unl.edu/home/articles/2002/termites.htm.


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Carey Mulligan and Noomi Rapace Up For Lead In 'Alien' Prequel
We've got word that Ridley Scott's Alien prequel may end up being downright adorable. Early reports that Gemma Arterton would star in the film were shot down, leaving the role wide open for the right starlet. According to Deadline, the director and studio have been meeting with actresses, including Carey Mulligan, and Noomi Rapace.
Rapace is said to have a made "a strong impression." There wasn't any mention of how Mulligan's meeting went, but our inside sources confirmed that Ridley "really liked that little boy."


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It is comparable to the amount of stars in the sky. Especially if you think that 95% of the world's oceans are unexplored.
That is why in 2000 a huge census of what lives in the ocean started. The Census of Marine Life brings together more than 2,000 scientists from 82 countries try to answer the question. Every so often a report card of their progress is unveiled to the public – and the latest one was this month. It is great – they are always finding new wacky stuff.
Currently, there are about 230,000 known marine creatures that have gone through the process of becoming legitimately described as "unique". Since 2003 the Census of Marine Life has discovered more than 5,000 new living creatures – But, 111 have been processed as new and unique creatures! The scientists are making remarkable progress.
Here is a brief list of some of the new wacky stuff they have found:
- An octopi that lives in the deep-sea – unusual since lacks an ink sack like other octopi – you don't need to ink in the dark, right?
- Sea stars and sea spiders larger than a bread box.
- A completely blind lobster species with very unique antennae used for feeling.
- A brand new orange and black stripped shrimp that lives off the coast of Africa.
This is a link to the most recent progress report – 24 pages – great pictures!
Do you have another great question? Check out www.beachchairscientist.com and let us know what you always ponder while digging your toes in the sand!


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March 2014
Beauty Insider Amy Brooks
Breaking Into Editorial:
A Conversation with NAHA Editorial Winner Sherri Jessee — Taking the next step in your career can be exciting and scary at the same time. For many professionals, the next step is the dream of getting their work published in the pages of beauty magazines. NAHA 2013 Editorial Hairstylist of the Year Sherri Jessee has been traveling the globe as a platform artist and educator for more than 20 years. read more>
The Beauty Professional Fred Jones
Is Your Salon Prepared for OSHA? —
I wanted to recount a true story about a salon owner's worst day in our industry in the hope that by so doing, you will take specific steps to prepare for it. The nightmare came in the form of an OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Agency) inspector making a surprise visit to his salon. Salons are "low hanging fruit" for such inspections, so if you own, manage or work in a salon, I encourage you to read closely. read more>
Better Business Neil Ducoff
Defining and Achieving Your Version of Success — It's such a simple little word -- success -- yet it can represent the entirety of one's life-long quest to achieve it. There are many interpretations and opinions of the meaning of success. It's like a thirst that cannot be quenched and a hunger that can rarely, if ever, be satisfied. Be it wealth, independence, status or the right to control your own destiny, true success is very personal and therefore, very complex. read more>
Beyond Your Chair Jayne Morehouse
Rise of the Anti-Aging Market —
Have you noticed that most beauty products and services that have been launched during the past 18 to 24 months have some sort of anti-aging angle to their marketing?
In fact, the anti-aging story is enhancing the marketing of many categories of consumer goods, including food, pharmaceuticals and fitness products and programs, which are all trying to resonate with our youth-obsessed culture.
Here's why... read more>
Blue Highways Jerry Tyler
Making the World Beautiful – One Head at a Time — From the moment we are born we are fighting a ticking clock with our name under the face plate. Our minutes, days and years are numbered with no clear figure. As beauty professionals we are not only responsible to provide our clients beauty integrity, we are also in charge of how to protect and preserve their long term great face to the world. After all we took on the challenge to make the world more beautiful -- one head of hair, one face, ten fingers or toes at a time. read more>
Esthetic Endeavors Judith Culp
The Anti-Aging Skincare Client — It used to be that the typical anti-aging client was retired, 65 and over and deciding to do something about looking old. Now clients in their 30s or early 40s are concerned about preventing the signs of aging. They aren't waiting for aging to show, they are addressing the potential head on. These clients are taking a proactive stance and starting much earlier with therapeutic skin treatments, good result oriented home care products, and medical intervention. read more>
Mane Objective Marco Pelusi
Turn Gray Hair Into a Silver Lining — Like it or not, we're all aging — and almost all of us will encounter gray hair. Fortunately for us salon folk, graying clients can be one of the best personal and financial assets to our client base and salon business. As you may already know, haircolor is the fastest-growing, most-desired category of services we offer, and it's in big demand among the graying population. read more>
The Nail Extension Jaime Schrabeck
Managing the Effects of Aging on Ourselves and our Business — While we beauty professionals focus on working with clients, marketing our salons, learning new skills, socializing with colleagues, we likely neglect one thing that happens regardless of what we're doing: aging. Even if we were content to "age gracefully" (a phrase with an indeterminate/flexible meaning), there's still action required to make the unavoidable more tolerable. No, I don't mean saving money for a face lift. We should be devising strategies to manage its effects on ourselves and our businesses. read more>
Strictly for Students Maggie Cruz
Servicing the Mature Client — When you start building your clientele, you will find that a great many of your guests will be "baby boomers," which means they were born between the years of 1946-1964. This generation has disposable income but even more than that, they are youthful in mind and spirit and don't want to look any older than they feel. Some of them are still working and looking younger is essential to them. Unfortunately, sometimes their hair and skin gives away their age. read more>
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Plus: Sean Penn has his eyes on a new crush!
Scarlett Johansson was seen getting pretty lovey-dovey and handsy with her new boyfriend this week. But who is he? Here are some of our favorite trending celebrity topics of the week.
The Real Housewives of Miami's Joanna Krupa's engagement to Romaine Zago has completely imploded. Was their break-up inevitable? (HollywoodHiccups)
Scarlett Johansson apparently has a new guy and he seems very much into her. They were spotted holding hands over an intimate dinner date in New York City. So who is her new mystery man? (Wetpaint)
Did Jessica Biel see another man's penis just days before she said, "I do" to Justin Timerlake? You'll want the details to this story! (Crushable)
Odd couple alert! Well, not officially. While these two aren't dating yet, rumor has it that actor Sean Penn totally has the hots for indie singer Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine. Apparently, they really hit it off when they met at a charity event recently. Do you think they could be more than just friends? (AllieisWired)
The SNL alum Rob Schneider is a dad! He and his wife Patricia Azarcoya Schneider have welcomed their first child! Wondering what they named their baby girl? Get the scoop! (CelebrityBabyScoop)
Grey's Anatomy star Sara Ramirez just tied the knot with her now-hubby Ryan Debolt in an intimate New York ceremony. To celebrate, here are 16 of our other favorite Latina brides of all time! (Latina)
More juicy celeb couple content from YourTango:
- 8 Celebrity Couples Who Fell In Love At Work [PHOTOS]
- Morgan Freeman To Marry Step-Granddaughter?
- 5 Of The Worst Celebrity Breakups Of All Time
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USA's Alex Carpenter had an NHL education
- %22Usually I would go everywhere with my dad. We were very%2C very close. We still are%2C%22 Alex says
- %22I would shoot on Marty Brodeur%2C but couldn%27t get anything by him%2C%22 Alex says
- She one-timed a shot%2C scoring a goal she has made thousands of times on NHL ice and backyard rinks
SOCHI, Russia - This is what happens when you bring your daughter to work.
As a player then a coach for New Jersey Devils, Bobby Carpenter would pick up his daughter, Alex, from school and then head straight to the rink.
"Usually I would go everywhere with my dad. We were very, very close. We still are," Alex says.
USA: Routs Sweden, heads to final
At the Devils' practice rink, she would borrow Brian Gionta's skates, if she forgot hers. Or maybe fire a few slap shots at the greatest goalie of all time.
"I would shoot on Marty Brodeur, but couldn't get anything by him," Alex says.
If you grow up on the ice taking shots at Marty Brodeur, a Swedish goaltender named Valentina probably isn't too intimidating.
Six minutes into the Olympic semifinal game vs. Sweden on Monday, Carpenter didn't flinch. She one-timed her shot, scoring a goal she has made thousands of times, growing up on NHL ice and on a makeshift rink in her backyard.
Bobby wasn't in Shayba Arena to see the goal, but as usual, he expected to talk to her soon after the U.S. team swept by Sweden 6-1 to advance to Thursday's gold medal game against Canada.
USA MEN: Everything's clicking on the ice
Mom Julie is in the stands, as is younger brother, Brendan, 16, but her dad is at the family's suburban Boston home with her oldest brother, Bobo, 17, who is busy with his own hockey team. Though dad and daughter video chat daily, Bobby isn't passing on hockey tips.
"He's just saying 'eat well, rest up and enjoy the experience' at this point," she says, minutes after the rout. "He's been giving me advice all my life. This is the point I wanted, my teammates wanted to get to. We know what to do at this point."
What the U.S team would like to do is win their first gold medal since 1998, the year the sport debuted at the Winter Games. Canada has taken gold in the past three Olympics, while the Americans have gone home with two silvers (2002, 2010) and a bronze (2006).
At 19, Carpenter wasn't a part of those teams, nor does she feel the weight of those near-misses. Even so, coming up short in Vancouver is still felt, even though 10 of the team's 21 players are Olympic rookies. "It drives us every day, but it's not the main focal point," she says.
Bobby never formally taught his kids the game's finer points; they learned by osmosis.
"Everywhere we went, we built a rink in the backyard," Bobby says of the plywood rinks illuminated with floodlights.
Alex would play with her brothers and her dad would join so the kids could have even teams.
"Dad, Bobo quit again," she would complain when her fed-up brother would take his stick and leave the ice.
"Well, let him touch the puck then," Bobby would say.
These days, Alex is much better at sharing and playing both ends of the ice.
"Alex has strong hands, she has a quick release shot, she's deadly around the nets," coach Katey Stone says. "She's learned how to play all three zones this year. She's become so strong and defensively reliable."
For Carpenter, for every female hockey player here, the Olympics are their NHL — the highest level they can reach. Carpenter always believed she would someday be here.
"I was so focused on getting to this point, I missed a lot of things in high school, events, hanging out with friends because I'd be at the rink from three to 10 at night," says Alex, who now plays for Boston College.
Her dad never got the chance to play in the Olympics because NHL players didn't begin competing in the Games until 1998, the final season of his 18-year playing career. Still, he won the Stanley Cup as a player, and then two more Cups as a coach. He now works in player development for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
COLUMN: Don't count out the Russians yet
"I'm so proud of her," he says. "It's overwhelming. It's happened so fast."
Just the other day, it seems, all the Carpenters and Brodeurs were vacationing together at Disney World.
"For 10 days, with all the kids under six years old. Craziest vacation ever," says Bobby. Then he sounds the lament of all parents. "So fast."
His little girl also has one lament.
"Wishing Bobby C could've made the trip out to Sochi," she tweeted after the game. "definitely know he's ready to watch Thursday night with @carpy_16 (her brother) though #missthem"


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The new Jackie Robinson movie got a good review Tuesday from a powerful critic: Michelle Obama.
President Obama liked it too, the first lady said at a White House event honoring the film 42, which tells the story of how Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball during the 1940s.
"We think that everybody in this country needs to watch this movie," said Mrs. Obama, the.nation's first African-American first lady. "And I can say with all sincerity that it was truly powerful for us."
She added: "I don't know about you, but we walked away from that just visibly, physically moved by the experience of the movie, of the story."
Mrs. Obama spoke at a workshop for high school and college students after a screening of the film, which starts Chadwick Boseman as Robinson and Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey, the Brooklyn Dodgers general manager who signed the first black ballplayer in the major leagues.
Boseman and Ford attended the workshop, as did another interested party: Rachel Robinson, Jackie's 90-year-old widow.
President Obama hosts a screening this evening for the cast and crew.
While praising the acting, writing, and direction, Mrs. Obama said she was also struck by the "raw emotion" of the film, and what Jackie and Rachel Robinson went through.
"The outright discrimination they encountered at every turn, from the fans in the stadium to the airport receptionist, even from some of his own teammates," Mrs. Obama said. "And you're left just asking yourselves, how on Earth did they live through that?
"How did they do it? How did they endure the taunts and the bigotry for all of that time?"
That kind of behavior still happens, but is no longer tolerated, the first lady said.
"Jackie and Rachel Robinson's story reminds us how much hard work it takes to move a country forward," Mrs. Obama said. "It reminds us how much struggle is required to make real progress and change."


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Polish Film Lovers…For the 3rd year, the Twin Cities Polish Festival will feature the Twin Cities Polish Film Fest presented in partnership with The Film Society of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Seven days of award winning Polish films will be screened at the Stone Arch Cinema at St. Anthony Main. Movies selected for the Polish FilmFest are:
- Irena Sendler: In the Name of Their Mothers – Director: Mary Skinner
- The Officer's Wife – Director: Piotr Uzarowicz
- Letters to Santa -Director: Mitja Okorn
- Harbour of Hope – Director: Magnus Gertten
- The Fearless Vampire Killers – Director: Roman Polanski
- Shorts Program 1 – Best of Lodz Filmschool – Director: Various | Year: 2010/11
- Shorts Program 2 – Best of Lodz Filmschool – Director: Various | Year: 2010/11
Visit the Film Society of Minneapolis/St. Paul web site at http://www.mspfilmsociety.org/content/2012polishfilmfest for more information.