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Would you like fries (or onion rings or chicken tenders) with that?
Last week, at a Wendy's near New York's Penn Station, I was surprised to see a quick flash on their digital menu boards: Breakfast.
Now, McDonald's and Burger King and even Subway have all staked a claim in the breakfast game, and I'd heard tell that Wendy's was testing a new breakfast menu in select markets—but I was certain that I wasn't living in one. A quick search on the Wendy's beta-breakfast site, where you can search to see if their breakfast test menu is served near you, confirmed that Wendy's Corporate wasn't pointing people to this particular New York location. Glitch? Hallucination? No, the cashier confirmed, Wendy's Penn Station did serve breakfast.
But it wasn't the breakfast I thought it was.
The breakfast menu advertised online includes a full line of new products, like the Fresh Baked Biscuit Sandwich, Mornin' Melt Panini, Homestyle Home Fries, and Oatmeal Bars—but except for the Biscuit Sandwich, none of those items were available. Instead, a lineup of breakfast sandwiches awaited me: Biscuit Egg and Cheese sandwiches with bacon or sausage, a McGriddle-style "Frescuit" egg sandwich with maple biscuits, a breakfast burrito, and biscuits and gravy.
What was this rogue breakfast menu? It wasn't the breakfast served in test markets, and none of these items even showed up on their website. How could I have missed this?
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Wendy's unveiled breakfast in 2007, but it was less than successful, and short-lived—the plan was pulled back sharply by 2009. But now left behind in a fury of fast-food breakfast competition, Wendy's has been planning a 2011 re-launch since January of 2009. Lots of infrastructure lies unused in the morning, and with this latest launch, Wendy's wants to get back in the game.
That's Not the Menu We Found
But New York is not one of those test markets, so the breakfast we found was a rouge Wendy's holdout: a look back to a discontinued breakfast of an earlier era. Not sure what rabbit hole we'd climbed down, we tried the whole lot.
We'll start with the good news: the Classic Breakfast Sandwich was one of the better chain breakfast sandwiches out there: egg, cheese, sausage, and bacon on a Kaiser roll bun. The egg patty was soft and fluffy and, while greasy, tasted more like egg than the patties at many other outlets; the cheese was fully melted, the bacon was thick and crispy, and the sausage had that sweet, meaty Jimmy Dean quality. Two forms of pork might be overkill, but I loved it.
The Egg and Cheese biscuits first ($3.49 each) also had a great egg and cheese base; the bacon, again, was hot and crisp, far better than the cold, chewy variety I found on Wendy's own Asiago Ranch. The sausage patty, again, was nothing to complain about: sweet and meaty with lots of pepper and salt, but no worse than a Jimmy Dean patty. The biscuits, on the other hand, were overcooked, closer to the consistency of bread than a biscuit; ours seemed burnt, but we couldn't imagine them being much improved by proper cooking.
They also show up with Biscuits and Gravy; they pack lots of pepper, and have substantial bites of their sausage, but the gravy can't hide their breadiness. Skip the Chicken Biscuit, which tastes more like a Swanson chicken patty on a biscuit than the chicken fillets from the lunch menu.
Of the two burritos, the Grande Burrito ($2.99), was much better, a large flour tortilla, and packed with potatoes, peppers, sausage, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and bacon—lots of bacon. It almost reminded me of the Breakfast Bowl and Burger King, packed into a tortilla (not a bad idea.)
Wendy's answer to the McGriddle, the Frescuit, was a better idea than it was a sandwich. I could get behind a maple syrup-infused biscuit to house egg and cheese, but on mine, they overcooked the biscuit; it was almost cracker-tough, and difficult to bite through. The better sweet option is the Cinnamon Bun: Cinnabon-sugary, if not quite as soft or light-textured as it could've been.
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All in all, I was impressed; most of that came from the quality of the eggs, sausage, and bacon. With that menu alone, even if it failed initially, they deserve a spot next to McD's—which makes me anxious to see what they roll out next.
Does your Wendy's have a breakfast menu —either the new model, or the old one?
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I Got Ottawa Hills, LCC, Kalida, and Van Buren... In that order
State Pedictions for golf?
Started by SheWantsTheZ, Feb 22 2013 11:46 PM
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Posted 22 February 2013 - 11:46 PM
Posted 23 February 2013 - 10:31 AM
I don't think there's suppose to be anything special this year..
Posted 01 March 2013 - 05:58 PM
Crestview will be the best in NW Ohio in D3 followed by Ottawa Hills. After that its up for grabs.
Posted 01 May 2013 - 09:29 PM
Ottawa Hills will be good but I don't know about winning state, with the loss of Brian Hoefligner (R.I.P)
Posted 02 May 2013 - 07:42 PM
Hoeflinger would have graduated this year. OH has little chance of winning state but should be there.
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I was reading through the latest issue of Star Wars Insider today and they had some neat little tidbits about the Return of the Jedi. I had never heard of this little back story of one of Max Rebo bands back up dancers, Lyn Me. Kind of makes him being friendly with her in the Special Edition make a little more sense now.
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Deatrick continues to create web pages for Chamber members on the Chamber of Commerce website.
Members voted Jan. 14 to spend $200 for additional lights and extension cords to be used in next year's holiday display at Wakefield Park; to give $100 of Morenci Money for prizes at a Ladies Night Out event next month; to give $100 of Morenci Money for a prize at the Morenci Kiwanis-Rex Riley Soup and Pie fund raiser; and to spend $50 for a half-page advertisement in the Soup and Pie program book.
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I used this method after I bought my first ascenders. I had two handled ascenders and knew nothing about climbing systems, so I put a footloop on each one and started climbing. I didn't know this was a bad idea until the good folks of Cavechat let me know that this was dangerous and "the least efficient method" of climbing. Now I'm starting to question some of the judgements of the Jumar system, especially after reading the Ascent chapter of Vertical.
On Rope calls the Jumar method unsafe since letting go of the ascenders will leave the climber hanging upside down, and that there is no easy way to rest while climbing. Why the obvious solution (adding safety slings) is not mentioned, I don't know. Ascent also tells us that the Jumar system has no "resting position" which may mean that there is no resting position as part of the natural climbing cycle. Further, Ascent says that the Jumar system has poor safety (why?) and "copes poorly with all maneuvers." This last bit is certainly rubbish. It may not be the best on bad lips, but I can downclimb, pass rebelays, and changeover far faster and easier with Jumar than with Frog. This may be because I Jumar without a chest harness. On Rope and Ascent call for the footloops to pass through a carabiner at the chest. I never considered trying this since I had no trouble staying upright.
One complaint is true. It is tiring. Compared to frogging. Originally, when I didn't know that frogging existed, I thought Jumaring was easy. I've used it with no significant fatigue on pits of 15' to 90'. Obviously, for long climbs and weak arms, another system is better. I think more people should consider Jumaring as an option. If you have short drops, what beats it? Forget the chest harness, all you need are two ascenders, two footloops and two tethers. In one cave with a couple of extremely short pits I even skipped the tethers and seat harness. The only systems with less materials are what? Prusik loops? It goes on and off rope very quickly, climbs pretty fast, and the cycles (for me) are longer than frog cycles.


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In the Erzgebirge Mountains of eastern Germany, one hill away from the Czech Republic border, the charm and promise of Christmas prevail all year.
In Seiffen, population 2,500, about 100 shops sell finely crafted nutcrackers, candle arches, rotating pyramids, tree ornaments, smokers (which burn incense) and other figurines that mark the season. Angels, snowmen, pot-bellied Santas and delicate music boxes earn the village its reputation as the nation's Christmas craft capital.
Even Hotel Erbgericht Buntes Haus sells these works of wood, and on the outside of each room is a nutcracker or other wooden statue, perched below a soft hallway light.
"In almost every home is a workshop," says my guide, Sylva Sternkopf, whose first name means "wood" in Latin. She is the daughter of a woodcraft factory founder.
A regional association for woodcrafters ensures a high standard of quality, a design school introduces young generations to the craft in modern ways and peer pressure – so far – drives out opportunists who try to sell cheap knock-offs of items that historically require years-long apprenticeships and many hours to produce.
Seiffen and neighboring towns are known as Ore Mountain communities because mining was the livelihood for most families until deposits of silver, tin and other minerals were exhausted by the mid 1800s.
Work with local timbers – ash, beech, birch, maple, linden wood – began as toy making, until the growing popularity of plastic (because of cost and safety) made it too tough to compete.
"A whole world would be built out of them," says Sylva, referring to the detailed, handcrafted household scenes or two-by-two arks of animals that would sell for much less than $1 in the early 1900s.
Now the woods become smooth and intricate decorative arts products.
Old-time and modern woodcrafters use a lathe much more often than carving knife. This is woodturning: The wood moves but not the lathe that is used to create shapes and cuts.
Flade Werkstatten, Olbernhau, specializes in thumb-sized figurines, especially angels that always hold something much smaller. Owner Kerstin Flade-Drechsel also designs tiny dolls and scenes for all seasons. Some scenes top music boxes whose interior is made in Switzerland.
"First the scene, then the melody," she says. "It must reinforce what you see." The music is always classical. The product sells for close to $700. It's roughly $35 for a single angel, usually made from maple.
In Seiffen, Ringo Mueller is a fourth-generation woodcrafter whose fans include Martha Stewart. He seeks "a healthy mix between tradition and modern technology" to position his products beyond Christmas.
Music boxes with exchangeable platforms at Mueller activate different musical selections, and each changing scene depicts a story that has its own book.
"We always have to look for new ideas," Ringo says. "We started with toys and dollhouse furniture. Now it's all about decorative items," some made with exotic woods sustainably harvested from forests around the world.
Throughout the Ore Mountains, candle arches are yuletide decorating for average homes, one per window. It is not coincidental that the same shape appears on roadsides or hangs above businesses.
The arch resembles the opening of a mine, and the holding of lights "was so important to the people who could not see it during their work," Sylva notes.
At Seiffen's Volkskunst Schauwerkstatt (Folk Art Workshop), a cooperative with about 50 owners, workers painstakingly construct nutcrackers and other wooden items, one piece at a time, while visitors watch.
On average, it is an 80-step process for each figure, from woodturning and assembly to painting and polishing.
"In the United States, your average home has maybe one nutcracker," Sylva says. "For us, it may be 100 per household" because of the history and heritage that the stern sentinels symbolize.
Small world: A Door County artist, Karsten Topelmann of the Hanseatic Art Gallery in Ephraim, created cover art for the Mueller product catalog in Seiffen. He and wife Ellen Sprogoe-Topelmann collaborated on a painting used in the Mueller company's Christmas cards.
The couple met Ringo Mueller while living in Rothenburg, Germany, many years ago.
Mueller's handcrafted wooden items, produced since 1899, are sold at The Frame Workshop, Appleton, theframeworkshop.com, 920-731-2913; Tannenbaum Holiday Shop, Sister Bay, tannenbaumholidayshop.com, 920-854-5004; and Ferg's Bavarian Village, Manawa, fergsbavarianvillage.com, 920-596-2946.
For a more complete look at the artisan's product line, go to mueller.com.
Lovers of toys and toy history are a good match for these Ore Mountain museums and attractions:
At the three-story Toy Museum of Seiffen, thousands of pieces of folk art – chandeliers for the home to matchbox-sized miniatures – are made of wood. Exhibits trace the life and work of a typical toymaker. spielzeugmuseum-seiffen.de
Upstairs at Wendt and Kuehn, which has sold woodcrafts in Seiffen since 1915, is a small and free museum that explains the company's transition from simple to international business. The work began with traveling salesman suitcases filled with samples for reproduction and sale. wendt-kuehn.de
The Factory of Dreams, Annaberg-Buchholz, shares the once-private toy and folk art collection of a longtime chemist, biologist and arts patron. The often-whimsical and animated items also are lessons in history. manufaktur-der-traeume.de
The Nutcracker Museum, Neuhausen, bills itself as the largest of its kind in Europe. The estimated 5,000 items on exhibit come from 30 countries. nussknackermuseum-neuhausen.de
For more about travel in Germany: germany.travel, 773-539-6303. For more about Ore Mountain attractions: erzgebirge-tourismus.de/en. For more about Seiffen: seiffen.de.


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A man attempting to take a selfie as a train zips past him was kicked in the head by the train's conductor.
Jared Michael posted the short video on YouTube with the message: "I tried to take a selfie while a train passed a 'safe' distance behind. I guess I was still too close and got kicked in the head. I messed up."
In the video, the train's conductor can be heard shouting something inaudible before sticking his foot out and kicking Michael directly in the face and head.
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Friday, October 28, 2016
The people in Woodbridge, NJ aren't likely to be obsessed about the 2016 World Series, but they do have an entertaining event coming up tomorrow night that will also benefit a worthy cause. That's when The Smithereens will perform The Betty Babjak Memorial Concert, an all-ages show to honor guitarist-vocalist Jim Babjak's late wife at The Hungarian-American Citizens Club. Original bassist Mike Mesaros will be performing with the band for the first time in 11 years, and Jim Babjak will reunite with his side project Buzzed Meg. Proceeds will benefit the Babjak Family and The Betty Babjak Memorial Fund to establish a scholarship for Rutgers students who have lost a parent to pancreatic cancer.
The annual Halloweekend tribute band festival returns to The High-Hat Club on Irving Park tonight and tomorrow night. Eleven acts are scheduled to cover songs by famous rock and roll artists. Long-time Halloweekend participants Androgynous Mustache will be honoring Billy Squire tonight, and other bands will perform as The Eagles, The Motels, The Mamas And The Papas, and The Psychedelic Furs. Ellis Clark and The Big Parade, with special guest Ary Jeebie, headline Halloweekend tomorrow night, with a set of Iggy Pop songs. The Webstirs will serve up Three Dog Night, and other local bands will be play Fleetwood Mac, The Lemonheads, Bow Wow Wow, and Gang Of Four.
According to Peter Margasak's article in this week's Reader, Elvis Costello and The Imposters will concentrate on Costello's groundbreaking 1982 album Imperial Bedroom when they perform at the Chicago Theatre tomorrow night.
The Beatles - Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years, Ron Howard's Beatles documentary will be shown at the Gene Siskel Film Center downtown twice on Friday, November 4, and then once each day until Thursday, November 10. The film will be paired with 30-minute documentary The Beatles Live At Shea Stadium.
Foundation Of Music's 28th Annual Rock For Kids Auction takes place next Friday at Park West in Chicago. WXRT morning drive air personality Lin Brehmer will once again serve as emcee, and former XRT Program Director Norm Winer will receive the Foundation Of Music's Crystal Brick In The Wall award from MTV VJ Alan Hunter. Attendees will also have an opportunity to bid on rare items donated by musicians, sports figures, and other celebrities.
The Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival will be holding a fundraiser next Saturday at Smith Street Station (next to Durty Nellie's) in Palatine next Saturday. Admission is $20.
New City, the bi-weekly Chicago free publication has switched to a smaller though more glossy format for its annual Best Of Chicago Issue. There's a new arts-oriented free publication called The Seen - Chicago's International Journal Of Contemporary & Modern Art. Nice to see Stephanie Cristello, formerly with the online Chicago Art Machine publishing empire, serving as The Seen's editor. I still have fond memories of working with Kathryn Born, Robin Dluzen, and Cristello at Chicago Art Machine a few year back. Since it folded, all three writers have remained active on the local arts scene.
The Urban Outfitters chain has gone old school with its For The Record music newsletter; using a large printed format with lots of color photos and writer Kim Kelly's feature store about Bryan Ray Turcotte's collection of punk band gig flyers. It's available in Urban Outfitters stores.
The list of this year's releases for its Black Friday event is now available on the official Record Store Day site. The one-day event will see limited-edition vinyl rarities from The Kinks, The Bangles, The Beach Boys, Jethro Tull, The Cars, Iggy And The Stooges, The Monkees, The Raconteurs, The Ramones, The Rolling Stones, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Turtles, The Fleshtones, The Yardbirds, Big Star, and Billy Idol. I'm hoping to post more on Black Friday Record Store Day as the event gets closer.
The deadline for filmmakers to submit their work to the 24th Annual Chicago Underground Film Festival is December 1, 2016. The fest will run from May 31 to June 4 in 2017.
Tickets went on sale today for the David Bowie tribute band Sons Of The Silent Age's January 15 gig at Metro. It will be part of the Tomorrow Never Knows Festival.
The Zombies will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their Odessey And Oracle album with a tour in 2017. They'll be at Thalia Hall in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood on April 13. Hopefully, this iconic British Invasion band will have been inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame by then.
Congratulations to Kym Brunner, co-leader (with Cherie Colyer) of the writers group I've belonged to for several years, on the release of her latest Young Adult novel. Flip The Bird comes out on November 1.
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Competition was stiff this year for the People's Choice Award for Best Holiday Décor at the Historical Association of Lewiston's 2012 Tour of Homes. More than 1,000 ballots were cast and, while the numbers were close, the winner is The Rayner Estate on Mountain View Drive, owned by Paul Gerbach and Pam Fitzgerald.
The winning team of decorators is pictured with HAL President Bruce Sutherland. Shown are Sutherland; Pam Fitzgerald and Artie Vanderpool, Vanderpool:design; Pam Karski, Canterbury Place; and Rose Morinello, RTM Design and Interiors. Not present: Sophia Smith.
Winners of the event raffle were Eva Mroczka of Lancaster; Kathy Wessell, Darien Center; Kathleen Tomasino, North Tonawanda; and Bonnie LaMacchia, Niagara Falls. Prizes were donated by Limelight WNY, the Historical Association of Lewiston and Le Creuset.
The Tour of Homes had its most successful event to date. Revenue generated from the tour makes up more than 40 percent of HALS's annual budget.


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Crafted from the finest herbs and spices, then slow-smoked with bourbon barrel staves, our NEW spice set is presented in a stylish EAT YOUR BOURBON box! The Bourbon Barrel Smoked 3 Spice Blends Gift Set includes Bourbon Smoked Chili Powder, Bourbon Smoked Garlic Salt, and Bourbon Smoked Citrus Pepper. This combination is a versatile kitchen essential – use these blends to elevate the flavor of everything from fresh seasonal veggies, salads, soups, meats, and seafood.
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Domestically harvested and handpicked from a family owned farm in New Mexico. A bourbon smoked blend of mild chilis and spices adds a robust flavor to any dish. Its distinct smoky flavor will add a unique fiery bite to your recipes,
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Definition of Masshole :.
1. (n.) The nut who goes 90 mph all the time, cuts others off any chance he gets, and travels a foot behind another's bumper even when he has the opportunity to pass.
Origins: From the overly unsettling methods of driving experienced while in range of a Massachusetts driver that often bring others to scorn.
Submitted by: Anonymous, Topics: Geographics, Travel
2. (n.) Any motorist from Massachusetts.
URBAN Dictionary Dot Com also defines MASSHOLE
one of the issues with driving in Washington DC has to do with the transient nature of its population
DC is not only very International but DC is also very diverse with its national representation
which means that people from all over the country and all over the world are driving around the city trying to apply the driving habits of their home town to the streets of DC
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Just last night, after a night's worth of work on BQL, I turned and looked at Brade and asked "do you think we will get more than 20 attempts this week?". His response was that he felt it was unlikely. I tended to agree with him. However, when I woke up this morning, and began poking about in my usual morning routine, I saw it screamed from a number of places: Limited Attempts on Normal Mode ICC bosses have been removed.
I will get to my thoughts on their removal in a minute, but before I did that I wanted to point out a comment from the blue post that I find intriguing: " especially since the Heroic difficulty has been unlocked by a significant number of raids." Why do I find this intriguing? Because the last time I checked 25 man progress, only somewhere around 15 guilds in the world had killed The Lich King. I'm sure that number is higher in 10 mans, artificially inflated by the swarm of 25 man guilds that ran multiples of 10 mans, on mains and alts, to get practice in for their 25 mans; but I doubt the number is much higher if you look at the strict 10 man progress.
I guess what baffles me is that Blizzard apparently considers 15 guilds a "significant number". Actually, my guess is that they don't really consider that number to be significant at all and would have preferred to keep the limited attempts much longer. My guess is that they had an issue having the attempt counter differentiate between normal and hard mode attempts, and it wasn't "working as intended" which would cause issues for guilds that wanted to work hard modes, and clear the zone each week. Ultimately, I think the limited attempts were removed because of a programming problem that Blizzard couldn't resolve, or perhaps thought they had more time to resolve. Again, this is just my speculation going here, so don't take anything for gospel! It's just what I think.
My Thoughts on The Removal of Attempts
Thank. Fucking. Christ.
I have disliked the limited attempt mechanic since it was first introduced. I think that it was a poor way for Blizzard to artificially extend the life of content. But that isn't even the biggest reason that I disliked them.
- I did not think that it was Blizzard's place to regulate how much time people spent in the game. While it has definitely shown that some folks will push to unhealthy limits to be "first" the majority of us do not. We do not need Mother Blizzard looking over our shoulder telling us when it's time to stop and go to bed. The majority of people playing the game do so in moderation, it was unfair to "punish" those folks to try and regulate the minority.
- They caused un-needed stress for raiding guilds. (I think this was my number one reason I disliked them). Hey, everyone is human. People fuck up, it happens. Even the best players have bad nights (hell, our last putricide attempts I ate 9 goos throughout the course of the night). I think that a positive, constructive atmosphere is a much better place to raid than somewhere everyone is on pins and needles all night. Limited attempts put additional stress on everyone to be "perfect" or waste the guild's efforts. If someone screwed up, even if it was the first time that person ever screwed up, they potentially wasted the attempt….and then felt like shit about it. Not only that, but it caused everyone else in the raid to jump harshly on people who screwed up. It sucked. It was not a fun raid environment.
- Blizzard's shit was bugged. We lost our entire first week's worth of Putricide attempts as a result of Blizzard's bugged content. It was unfair…and there wasn't a single thing we could do about it. We just had to shrug it off and say "better luck next week". Hell, we lost progression on Anub when his floor wouldn't drop the week he was released, and had our BQL fail to spawn. These are not even close to isolated incidents. Having limited attempts on content that isn't properly QA tested is unfair to those that are expected to perform within those attempts.
- Disconnects and Lag happen. Another factor that is frequently out of anyone's control, but often caused people to "waste" attempts. People disconnect. It happens. And I am sure that we are all familiar with that giant lag spike where the entire raid goes "um….". These uncontrollable factors, sometimes as the result of Blizzard's servers, are more reason why "limiting" was unfair.
We are not a guild that competes for world firsts. We are not a guild that would have stayed up until 3AM just to beat someone else to a kill. Hell, it will probably still be a few weeks before we can hang Arthas' head to our wall, limited attempts or not. We have our strengths and weaknesses, and for us the limited attempt mechanic just added stress to our raid environment that didn't need to be there, and quite frankly probably caused more poor performance from nervous people than we might have seen otherwise. It certainly caused a fair number of folks, myself included, stress. I am 100% glad that they are gone. Then again, I didn't think they should have been there in the first place.
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Crystal Deodorants: The Purest De-Stankifiers
So, I'm somewhat of a stinky beast. 😉 Unfortunately I'm not one of those ladies who just "glisten," especially on a scorching hot day or after a workout. I used to be a religious user of antiperspirants… that is, until I learned how evil they were. They literally prevent you from sweating (which is your body's natural way of cooling itself off) by blocking your sweat glands with aluminum-based chemicals—not healthy whatsoever!
I recently dedicated an entire week to only using crystal deodorants (by the brand Naturally Fresh Crystal Deodorants) to see what the results would be (workouts included). I was a little skeptical, but I knew that since I hadn't used antiperspirants or conventional deodorants for quite some time, my pits were pretty detoxed and perfect candidates. Well, guess what? Not only did I last the full week, but I'm officially a convert! This stuff works—you just have to have faith.
It's so easy to use. You just moisten the crystal and rub it on areas you wish to deodorize. The salt molecules provide a barrier of protection against odor-causing bacteria. It's not rocket science; it's just awesomeness times 12. 😉
Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystals rock because…
- They come in stick, roll-on and spray versions (the sprays are my faves)
- You can opt for a fancy scent: Ocean Breeze, Lavender, Papaya Fusion and Honeydew Melon (I'm currently diggin' the Lavender)
- They come in travel sizes
- They don't leave any white residue on your clothes
- The crystal sticks practically last forever (saving you lots o' cha-ching; they're only $3.99-5.99 each!)
- They are perfect for people with sensitive skin
- They are cruelty-free and vegan
- They are not sticky, goopy or toxic-smelling
- And they work!
You can find Naturally Fresh Crystal Deodorants at Save Mart, Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods Markets, Vitamin Cottage, Raley's, Henry's, Smith Drug, various health food retailers, Target.com, Alice.com, and Amazon.com.
What's your favorite vegan deodorant?
About Sunny (Sunny's Profile)Longtime vegan, hardcore compassionate beauty junkie, serious cake aficionado, and lover of all things floofy and sparkly! If there's something in particular you'd like me to review, drop me a line at email@example.com. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Google +.
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I was wondering if you could do a video review on every natural deodorant you have used. I know its not the best topic in the world but it would really help me decide which one to buy. I need a new natural one.
Have you ever tried Lavanila's deodorants? I *think* they're vegan, and holy crap does mine smell AMAZING (I have the grapefruit vanilla one). My fiance thinks I'm weird because I'm always sniffing my armpits after I put it on lol
I just put my order in – can't wait to try!
What happens if I don't give my armpits a break in between transitioning to a natural deodorant? Not sure I could handle the stank! You inspired me to try a natural deodorant, Miss Sunny!
I recently discovered the awesomeness of crystal deodorants, too. (Crystal Essence brand lavender spray is the one I use.) I've tried dozens of all-natural, vegan, healthy deodorants and this is the FIRST one that both worked AND didn't irritate my skin.
Oh Sunny, you've done it again! I've been wondering about this product line for a while and you saved me the trouble of trying them all myself! 🙂 I used Kiss My Face Liquid Rock (in lovely Peaceful Patchouli) for a few years back in the day, and have been wanting to go back to a natural alternative. Thanks for sharing!
I use a crystal deodorant too. Mine doesn't have any packaging or anything; it's just a salt "crysal" that I keep in a dish on my vanity, wet, and apply! 🙂
I totally meant "crystal". 😛
I recently switched to natural deodorants after reading you do need to give your body time to adjust. I am glad I did! To detox, first, scrub your underarms with a loofa and soap when showering to remove built up deodorant and remove dead skin that could block your pores. Next give yourself a week or two for your body to adjust getting rid of toxins and then it should work. I have used Kiss My Face Liquid rock for a month now and have had less odor and wetness. I also tried Nature's Gate scented and it works also. The first week is the hardest since you don't want to smell, but it is a relief not to worry about health dangers from conventional deodorants.
Hmmm… I tried the crystal once, but it did not work. I was stinky! Do you need to detox in some way before switching? Have you tried Lavanilla deoderant, recommended in No More Dirty Looks?
I've been using crystal deodorants for years. They are cheap and effective. I'll have to try the scented ones!
I agree. I was a Secret/Dove antiperspirant user for years, and I was very skeptical about the effectiveness of natural deos. Then, I tried Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal. I prefer the scented Roll-Ons (Ocean Breeze is fun), and the scented Spray Mists for refreshers. I think my favorite part is not having white chalky stuff get all over my shirts/dresses anymore. 🙂


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By Chris Wright
We're sad to say that AZ Almaar's 5-0 walloping of Den Bosch in the Dutch Cup last night was marred by racist chanting from the Den Bosch fans, aimed pretty much specifically at AZ's American striker Jozy Altidore.
The chanting arose in the first half with the referee calling a halt to the game there and then, but Altidore requested that official not let the small contingent of slobbering morons ruin the evening for everyone else and that play should be allowed to continue.
Altidore's told reporters after the game that he would "pray" for the backward minority:
"It's disappointing these things still happen in this time we're in, but what are you going to do? You just hope that these people can improve themselves. You pray for them.
"I feel like I have an obligation as a football player, to my club, to my family, to not react to things like this and to show that the club stands better than that, that I was raised better than to respond to such ridiculous behaviour.
"It's a bit disappointing. You would hope that we as humanity we can grow from these kind of times but at the end of the day, it's still alive, racism. All we can do is try to educate ourselves, and try to raise young kids to be better than that.
"There's nothing I can do about it. All I can do is pray for them and hope they become better people. I'm not going to fight them. They just have some issues and they need some help."
Impressive, considered stuff.
Though you can hardly begrudge Kevin Prince Boateng for simply marching off the field under similar circumstances, Altidore's reaction is so much more level-headed and poignant: show the troglodytes that they're not effecting you in the slightest.
Well played Sir, well played.


text: The plug was pulled at 1730 PST, may Close Beta Test #4 Rest in Peace it was a joyous testing, it had it's ups and downs, then it got a face lift making it look pretty, then a extension to prolong it's life. In the end there was a grand gathering, everyone showing their achievement the rewards they have received and discovered. it was Grand party, spells casting to display wondrous flashes of light, and confetti and fire works. Dancing and some running around with no armor on just in their underwear. There were tears from some joyous moments for others, for this was not just the end, but the Beginning of OPEN BETA .. Yes that's right, Open Beta will be coming to you the 16th of February hope to see you all there Okay, on with my times in CBT#4 When CBT#4 started, I decided to stick with just the healer. I had my friends and we're leveling up, there was already a post about this, [ http://www.theoldergamers.com/forum...ief-my-playing-healer-allods.html#post2676158 ] so I'll just start off from where I left off at on that one, kinda After that maintenance very long maintenance, it was discovered it was a new patch, this new patch at first was very nice, tho a lot of things that could have been done, you can no longer do. Like now you can no longer store quest items in the bank freeing what limited space you already have. that was not a welcoming addition or fix, I still kept doing my quest, when I reached to Frozen Frontier, a very cold place, I was starting to dislike it, you have to do a lot of ALLOD jumping, maps were small, but there was no over crowding, surprisingly, No matter I was really not enjoying my time in Frozen Frontier, so I ventured to another map, which is where you would go after Frozen Frontier, Dark Water. now here the Village , were all the NPC's are at and the teleporter is. is not so easy to get to, like the other places were, there is a outpost when you first enter Dark water, from there you have to dash past tome very nasty ravens, these guys are mean, and more a pain. Once past them then there is some Bandits, a little more tolerable but still pretty tough to deal with. Cross the bridge and into the village. Took me a few to find where the teleporter was at so I can set my self there, I did not want to go through that Gauntlet again. Then I found the repeatable quest I could do there, and I like the rep gear a lot better then what the Gibbling rep gear had to offer. I was still partying with Bel, but Bel stuck it out in FF (Frozen Frontier), I was starting my quest in DW (Dark Water). One day I was logged in my Alt a Warrior, sometimes I have to take a break so I do log in an Alt to keep myself from getting to upset, I like the warrior more for a tank then the paladin. while there I got in a party to kill one of the Elites, we still had room, so I asked if Bel would like to help out, since he could most likely just solo the Elite boss any ways, and the party welcomed the idea as well, so the invite was sent and Bel arrived, by mistake one of the players got too close before Bel arrived, and well, we all died. Okay one boss down hey lets go kill the other elite while we still have Bel, awesome idea, so now the 2 elite boss are done. At this point I ask Belark, maybe since we have a full party, we can start that guild, so we have a place for our alts and still can easily chat, without having to be in a party, Bel agreed, so I asked the party if they were willing to help me and Bel start a Guild, they all agreed, and ended up with more then a party joining. Took some moments but we got the guild started. So now, hey lets do the fortress while bel is here, yes another grand idea, but, that dungeon is a Party only, and we were in raid basically 2 parties, me and Bel left, so they could do a party, I was logged in my healer by this time. Next day only 3 of the other 4 were still playing in the guild, then the following day just 2, but we were adding one new member to the guild per day. One of the new members was leveling really fast, by the end of the CBT, they were the same level as me and Bel, we were back to a 3-player party again, there was a day and half of CBT left, and I saw no way at the pace I go was going to make it to level 25, so decided to play my Scout, who that the time was level 7. Comes the last 10 minutes of CBT#4, and players are logging in saying the CBT has been extended, which it really needed any ways the added patch and not enough higher level players to test it all, they also pretty much open beta it at that time even tho it was still a CBT. well Bel and the other active 2 members have caught up or long past my healer, and he can not solo well, and I did not want to ask them to slow their leveling to help me catch up, so I decided to stick with the Scout for the last (now extended week of CBT#4 ) I can solo with the Scout a lot easier then a pure healer, LOL that's a given any ways, so I was leveling a whole lot faster, not to mention they also added 125% EXP. Now my Love is turning from playing a healer to a Scout, these guys were just pure joy for me to play. I was going strictly a ranged build, and DPS, their speciality is Crit, but I wanted DPS. just about every talent and skill is for crit added %, so I saw no reason to build on crit Attributes. now I am leveling up a new toon, since the latest patch, and I am finding more bugs were there were none before. My bug reporting page I use in word, before I send it, increased 5 times in 3 days time, compared to the previous 3 weeks of playing ALLODS. Version 5 was way more buggy then the previous version, and it only did a couple fixes. There were quest that just would not open up for me, that should have, same thing happen with my Healer. The scout, once done in Siveria, I went straight to DW, I just do not like FF, but it was tougher for me this time, because I went in there a few levels lower then what I went in as the healer. I made it tho, it was a little longer grind, I got some flak from some players because I skip FF, but it was more like just "WHY??" nothing bad. I got lucky and got in a Party to take out the 2 elites in DW, while I was still level 18, these mobs are a level 20 major pain in the A, so that was awesome that I got those quest knocked out the first day there. I kinda hit a wall while there. I had a choice slow my progress of leveling and just keep doing the repeat quest for rep gear, or go to FF and get a couple levels from there. I went to FF, I had leveled up so the quest should be easier for me, making it much faster and less time spent in FF. I requested for Bel's help , well actually he had offered and I accepted. Well after his help, I was back to questing some more, Bel went to bed. Okay got another lvl now back to DW and do some quest there. last 2 days, seems only me and Bel were the only ones in the guild coming back to play in the Guild. only Goal I had was to match my healers level now, which was lvl 22, I was getting 1.5 - 2 lvls a day, so I figured I could do it , and I did last night. I liked the Paired weapons for the scout the best, tho I never or rarely use the melee skills they worked best for me, they also complemented my latency issues, since they are the fastest weapons, I have been stuck with paired maces since level 10, which started out as lvl 9 paired maces, but at level 14 I found a lvl 11 set, which I used till lvl 22, I really been in search of paired axes, which only place I could find was in the resale from NPC's and they cost twice as much to get from resale then any where else, I forfeited my money saved for my last ruby purchase to buy the axes, I really needed some more damage. The part that slowed my healer in the teens is now slowing my scout in the 20's, it's the gears Attributes, it totally screws things up, Basically from what I see, one needs a big supply of "water of Life" (it's a item mall item that allows you to reset your points) or as it "Water of Death" I forgot which is for which. So I see there is going to be some requesting for certain items , hope we get lots of players , it'll make searching for the right gear easier. and that is the rest of the story of playing CBT


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Know Before You Go – Frequently asked rental questions.
Some vacationers go to crowded theme parks and campgrounds. They'll spend their hard-earned vacation time being stuck in lines, traffic and parking lots. Some of us truly want to get away from people. It's not that we're anti-social; it's just that the crush of other vacation-seekers adds anxiety and takes away from the experience.
Instead of being stuck on the shore with other vacationers, why not rent a houseboat and take your friends and family out to a secluded cove, or to a prime fishing location? You can choose what view you'd like the sunrise to break over when you wake up in the morning. You get to choose what kind of crowd, whether relaxing or rowdy, to associate with. And you can change your location everyday! It is by far the best way to explore the lakes, rivers and coastlines during your much-deserved vacation.
Whether you've made up your mind to rent, or are still researching the possibility, there are plenty of questions that newcomers to houseboats, as well as seasoned veterans, may have regarding the rental process. The decision to rent a houseboat might not be an easy one, but we're here to help alleviate some of your concerns.
Q: How do I start the process?
A: As with any type of business transaction, research should be the priority once the decision is made to rent a houseboat. Many houseboat rental companies have websites, and the information you're looking for might be just a click away. If you're looking at a specific lake, there may be more than one rental company that could outfit your vacation. Research each company you're interested in. They differ in kinds of houseboats, rental rates, what amenities are offered at their marinas, even things like the types of restaurants nearby, and the sections of the lake that they are closest to.
Once you decide on a company, it is important to contact them as soon as possible. Most rental companies maintain a waiting list, and sometimes they book reservations from six months to as far out as a year in advance. So be sure that the date you want to book and the boat you'd like to rent are available. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends are the most popular times to rent, so plan accordingly.
Q: How hard it is to drive a houseboat?
A: About one-third of all houseboat renters are newcomers, so it's understandable that driving a houseboat would be a concern. Houseboats generally don't go over 10 miles per hour and are easy to navigate. Some companies offer driving lessons and tutorials. All companies have an age restriction on drivers, and require that the driver be at least 19 years old. If you're concerned about docking, most (if not all) rental marinas will gladly come aboard and help you dock the boat when you return.
Q: How much should I expect to spend on a rental?
A: Although rates will vary, one should expect to spend $1000 to $3000 on a trip, and perhaps higher. Most marinas offer rates for weekends and for an entire week, and their prices will vary with the different houseboats offered. Their rates may also vary with the time of year, so research is again important. Great deals can be found if you're able to rent during "off peak" times or during the week versus over a weekend.
All houseboat rental companies will require that you pay the entire balance in advance, sometimes as many as 90 days before your arrival at the marina. Many of the rental companies' websites have the rates clearly posted in a section, and if you have questions beyond that, contact the company.
Rental companies also have age restrictions on renting, so if you're under 21 years old, or in some cases under 25, you're out of luck.
Q: Are there any other "hidden" costs?
A: There are gasoline costs, taxes, fees and a deposit. The fuel tanks on the houseboats should be full when you rent them, and you will be required to fill them—or pay to have them filled—when you return. You most likely won't use the entire tank of gasoline, but keep in mind that the houseboat will also run a generator off your fuel supply.
Taxes depend heavily on the state or county in which you rent. Some states have amusement taxes, and the tax on gasoline also varies. Research the marina, or the state tax code, to be adequately prepared for the extra amount.
All houseboat rentals will require a deposit. The deposit is usually about $500, and will be returned to you in approximately 10 days after you return the houseboat in satisfactory condition. Because you will be responsible for the houseboat during your trip, it is recommended that you go over the houseboat prior to leaving the marina. You should check the entire boat for damage, much like a person would before signing a lease for an apartment, or renting a moving truck.
It is extremely important that you return the houseboat to the marina at the specified time. Late fees for a houseboat can run upwards of $100 per hour, so being tardy can really cost you.
You will also be charged for cleanup, so it is recommended that you keep the houseboat impeccably clean. Some marinas charge a septic tank pump fee as well.
Q: What should we bring with us?
A: Think of a houseboat excursion much like a stay at a hotel, or a camping trip. Bring changes of clothes/swimwear, food, water, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, fishing supplies, entertainment, and although most houseboats come with bedding and linens, you should make sure that you have enough for each person who will be staying on the houseboat. Pets are not recommended, and most houseboat companies do not allow them on their boats (though there are some exceptions with a daily fee applied; again, research is important). Smoking is generally not allowed inside the houseboats.
You could cook on the houseboats, and many have kitchen areas for that, but it is suggested that any meals you plan on cooking should be easy to prepare and clean up.
If you have other watercraft, such as jet skis, that you'd like to take with you, most companies allow you to tow them, so that you're able to travel with your party in the houseboat.
Q: What do we do if there's trouble with the boat or a medical emergency?
A: All boats have a radio system and a specific channel which is monitored in case of an emergency. Discuss emergency procedures with the company before you leave, as their protocols could differ. If there is a mechanical problem, do not exacerbate it by attempting a do-it-yourself repair. The marinas should have mechanics on-duty to go out to you and diagnose the problem. Cellular phone service may or may not be available depending on where you are on the body of water.
Q: What if our friends are running late? Can they be taxied to our houseboat?
A: Generally people can be taxied out to your location, but always for a fee. If there is a possibility that the friends will be late for the boat launching, check with the marina to see if they offer the service. Sometimes only third party marine taxis are available and rates will, of course, vary.


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Mobile apps are facing a battle to stay relevant. While there are more available than ever before, app downloads fell by 20 per cent in 2015-16 alone. What's more, the marketplace has reached a saturation point - how many different mobile business calendars can one person use!
For apps to survive, they need to recapture the excitement, functionality and usability that initially made them so attractive, and that means they need to evolve. We're no longer content with a simple tool that helps us accomplish tasks; we want a platform that very obviously improves our lives, even if in small ways.
We want a platform that very obviously improves our lives, even if in small ways.
The focus for brands in recent years has been to give customers a seamless experience across smartphones, PCs and all their connected devices. This is still crucial, but people increasingly want the option to manage a purchase or service request on the same device (usually their smartphone) and that's where branded apps have some catching up to do.
So how can brands adapt their mobile app experience to the expectations of today's customer?
Giving customers more than they expect is a great way to build loyalty.
Brands should think of their apps as personal assistants that combine straightforward functions (like the ability to order a taxi or log a service request) with valuable real-time information. For example, TripAdvisor's GateGuru app provides users with flight tracking information, customizable itineraries, check-in details, weather conditions in their destination city, updates on security wait times, and even reviews on airport amenities.
Many people are completely wedded to their favorite messenger app, whether it's WhatsApp, Snapchat or Facebook's Messenger. The reason these are so popular is that they are constantly being updated with the user experience in mind, and this has raised the bar for what we expect from any brand we interact with.
Messenger apps also integrate many added functions into one simple interface – for instance, users of Facebook's Messenger can share videos or make bank transfers directly in the app. Smartphones are increasingly powerful, but they're still limited to simple interfaces. Companies can make life easier for customers by ensuring they don't have to switch between apps during an interaction. A clunky or disjointed experience will just turn people off.
A clunky or disjointed experience will just turn people off.
This push towards convenience is also why chatbots and voice command functions are becoming popular. It's much easier to ask Siri for directions home than it is to type in your address, and it's certainly faster to settle service issues with a chatbot in plain English than it is to read through a brand's FAQs. Intelligent technologies like Amazon's Alexa are early incarnations of this technology, and their success to date suggests there is a healthy appetite for more innovation.
Information architecture should be a brand's primary focus when designing a customer-facing app. Unless relevant, up-to-date customer data is fed into your app, (including information on previous purchases, interactions and service issues), customers will lose patience for even the most innovative services. Our own research reveals brands have some work to do in this regard, with 32% saying they struggle to centralize data from marketing, sales and service with customer data.
"As has always been the case in sales, the key to improving customer relationships is to listen to your audience's needs and evolve in line with those."
As has always been the case in sales, the key to improving customer relationships is to listen to your audience's needs and evolve in line with those. The rise of mobile apps was a "big bang" that saw the market flooded with too many solutions to too many problems, and now that people are getting more in touch with their expectations brands must once again adapt.
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Sporting Kansas City introduced 28-year-old forward Claudio Bieler as a Designated Player on Tuesday in a press conference held at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park (watch live). He will be added to the club's roster pending receipt of his ITC and P-1 Visa, and will occupy a senior international roster spot.
"He's proven over the years that he's a very consistent goal scorer," Sporting Kansas City Manager Peter Vermes said. "We think he's got a lot of good qualities that can fit into our team. Everything from his commitment to being a team player, to his work ethic out on the field, to a guy that lives and breathes for club that he plays for. We're excited that we're able to finally secure him and add a player of his caliber to our organization."
Bieler, an Argentina native who holds dual citizenship in Ecuador, has scored 57 goals in 110 league games for LDU Quito in Ecuador's Serie A and his 71 goals in 155 games in all competition for the club are the most in team history (click here for highlights). Sporting Kansas City and LDU Quito agreed to terms on an undisclosed transfer fee for the acquisition of Bieler.
"Kansas City has followed me for the last few years and know how important winning is to me," Bieler said. "It was a little hard to leave, as the fans at my old team wanted what I did, championships. Now I am excited to be here in KC and want to earn all of the hearts of the fans or 'hincha' like they call it in Ecuador. I am here and determined to win."
Nicknamed "El Taca," Bieler was the second leading scorer in Ecuador this year with 20 goals in 34 games during the regular season. The campaign, which came to a close on Sunday, marked the third time in Bieler's four-year career with the club that he finished amongst the League's top three goal scorers.
In 2009, he scored 22 goals in 32 appearances to lead the League and was named the top striker by the Ecuador Association of Broadcasters. In 2008, his 13 goals in 31 appearances were third most amongst all players in Serie A.
In international competition, Bieler helped lead LDU Quito to numerous titles in some of CONMEBOL's most prestigious tournaments. Bieler scored three times in the 2008 Copa Libertadores, including the opening goal in the finals against Brazil's Fluminense, to see LDU Quito become the first team from Ecuador to be crowned champions of South America's most important club competition. The victory qualified LDU Quito for the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup and 2009 Recopa Sudamericana, where Bieler scored goals at opportune times in both tournaments.
At the Club World Cup in Japan, Bieler scored the game-winning goal in the semifinals against Mexico's Pachuca and started in the championship against European giants Manchester United. In the Recopa Sudamericana finals, Bieler scored in both legs of the home-and-away series against Brazil's Internacional, including the decisive goal to give LDU Quito their second international title in as many years.
After appearing in the 2009 Copa Libertadores, Bieler would continue his exploits on the international stage at the 2009 Copa Sudamericana. He recorded hat tricks in the round of 16 and semifinals en route to eight goals as the tournament's top scorer. It was the third most goals scored by a player in Copa Sudamericana history and LDU Quito would once again prevail over Fluminense to become the first team from Ecuador to lift the trophy.
Bieler's professional career began in Argentina's Primera Division with Club Atletico Colon in 2005. After moving to Atletico de Rafaela, he led Argentina's Nacional B with 16 goals in 2006-07 and continued his career with Chile's Colo-Colo. He scored six goals for the club, including a goal in the 2007 Torneo Clausura championship second leg.
Between stays with LDU Quito from 2008-2009 and 2011-2012, Bieler returned to Argentina. As a member of Racing Club de Avellaneda, he scored eight goals in 2010, and later spent a loan spell with Newell's Old Boys, where he scored three times.
Bieler becomes Sporting Kansas City's fourth Designated Player since the rule was implemented by Major League Soccer prior to the 2007 season, joining Claudio Lopez (2008), Omar Bravo (2011) and Jeferson (2011). He is the first Designated Player signed by an MLS team this off-season.
The Designated Player Rule allows MLS clubs to acquire high-salary players and only have a portion of the player's salary count against the club's budget. In 2012, a Designated Player's salary budget charge ranged from $150,000 to $350,000 depending on the player's age. Clubs also have the option of "buying down" the budget charge of a Designated Player with allocation money, however the reduced charge may not be less than $150,000.
Claudio Bieler (bee-AY-lurr)
Position: Forward
Number: 16
Height: 5'11
Weight: 171
Born: 3/1/1984
Birthplace: Vera, Sante Fe, Argentina
Hometown: Vera, Sante Fe, Argentina
Last Club: LDU Quito (Ecuador)
Nationality: Argentina, Ecuador
Twitter: @TacaBielerSKC
TRANSACTION: Sporting Kansas City (MLS) signs forward Claudio Bieler as Designated Player.
Career Titles Won (Team)
2009 Copa Sudamericana (LDU Quito)
2009 Recopa Sudamericana (LDU Quito)
2008 Copa Libertadores (LDU Quito)
2007 Primera Division (Colo-Colo)
Career Titles Won (Individual)
Top goal scorer in LDU Quito history (71 goals)
2012 Serie A (Ecuador) second leading goal scorer
2009 Serie A (Ecuador) leading goal scorer
2009 Best Striker by Ecuador Association of Broadcasters
2009 Copa Sudamericana leading goal scorer
2008 Serie A (Ecuador) third leading goal scorer
2006-07 Nacional B (Argentina) leading goal scorer
LDU Quito Stats (Serie A)


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Trial of suspected serial killer set to begin as innocent man is set free
Trial of suspected serial killer set to begin
Chester Dewayne Turner has been charged with 11 murders dating to 1987.
DNA evidence links him to the crimes.
By John Spano
Times Staff Writer
Cliff Shepard gestured to where Andrea Tripplett's body was found among the weeds in a vacant lot at 7812 S. Figueroa St. It was 1992, and the epidemic of crack was raging.
Another woman, also a prostitute, was found nearby, murdered in a Porta-Potty, a green cord knotted around her neck.
Three other partially clad women were found near the intersection of Figueroa and 98th streets in 1992 — one in a motel, two more on the grounds of Charles W. Barrett Elementary School, Shepard recalled.
All told, more than a dozen victims were sexually assaulted and strangled along 30 blocks of Figueroa during an 11-year stretch beginning in 1987, said Shepard, the LAPD detective who eventually tied all the crimes to the same man.
Today, Chester Dewayne Turner, 39, goes on trial for 11 of the murders; if found guilty, he will join the annals of Los Angeles' most prolific serial killers, along with Freeway Killer William Bonin — convicted of 14 murders — and Night Stalker Richard Ramirez — 13.
Prosecutors say they plan to show jurors 10 DNA connections analysts made between Turner and the 10 dead women; the 11th victim was the murdered Regina Washington's 6 1/2 -month fetus. Police also say they have evidence that Turner beat or choked other women who survived in fights over sex.
His defense is expected to claim that Turner was a drug dealer whose customers were mainly prostitutes who often paid in trade, thus accounting for the DNA evidence.
Authorities have gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure that jurors won't hear something that might shake their faith in the scientific evidence — that a different man was convicted of three of the murders they now attribute to Turner.
David Allen Jones served 11 years in prison before Shepard used DNA tests to prove he was innocent. Jones has an IQ of 60 and speaks like a third-grader, according to his lawyer, yet he confessed after interrogation to being a serial killer who had cleverly evaded detection for years. Jones received $720,000 in compensation for his false conviction and long prison sentence.
Shepard is credited with freeing Jones and arresting Turner. He has interviewed Turner four times, and the defendant has consistently denied killing anyone.
Earlier this year, a judge rejected a defense request to present to the jury elements of the Jones case, ruling them irrelevant to the guilt or innocence of Turner.
Police said they have connected DNA in three slayings originally blamed on Jones to Turner, but he has not been charged with those killings.
Defense attorney John Tyre made it clear that he will not concede the physical evidence. He suggested that decade-old procedures in the LAPD's much-criticized crime lab leave room for error — a legal tactic that worked for O.J. Simpson, who was tried in the courtroom next door to Jones more than 10 years ago.
The standard kits used to collect crime-scene evidence contain 10 swabs for taking fluids. Tyre said only 20% of the swabs in the Turner prosecution were tested for DNA.
"When you only test 20% of the evidence and leave 80% of the evidence untested, you never know what you're missing," Tyre said. "Maybe other DNA was not in the system to match."
Had the LAPD lavished as much attention on Jones' case as it did on Simpson's, very little would have been gained. At the time, Turner's DNA was not in any database and therefore could not have been traced to the crime-scene samples.
Turner was serving an eight-year prison sentence in a rape case when genetic testing in 2003 tied him to the first of the 10 women. There are no witnesses to any of the killings. There is a grainy surveillance camera videotape that appears to show an actual murder, but the footage is so rough that Tyre said it's impossible to identify either the victim or the assailant.
"The real problem is the redundancy of the results," said Barry Scheck, head of the Innocence Project, a group that has cleared almost 200 people falsely convicted. "If you have a number of victims and they have the same profile, and that matches him," the case is more difficult to defend, he said.
Scheck cited the freeing of a Buffalo man Monday who had been imprisoned for 21 years for rapes he did not commit. A schizophrenic, the man was cleared by DNA analysis, which Scheck said has been a factor in proving the innocence of dozens of others.
Turner is unlikely to testify in his own defense. Tyre said he is being held in the Los Angeles County Jail with several convicted multiple killers.
In his investigation, Shepard quickly established that Turner lived for many years in a house within several blocks of Figueroa and 98th streets.
Shepard takes particular satisfaction in solving the case in the area where he served for six years as a patrol cop. On a quick tour Monday, he said the area hadn't changed much."We had more than a thousand murders in the city every year," Shepard recalled. "Our homicide units were overwhelmed. Before they could finish working one crime scene, they were called out on another homicide."


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'I don't believe in using devastating techniques unless there is absolutely no alternative - for instance, against an armed opponent or against multiple opponents where it might be necessary to disable one of them to make the others lose heart.'
'Respond to speed with speed and slowness with slowness. ... If the opponent approaches slowly, I respond with yielding and following. This principle is very clear. If the opponent comes at me with great speed, how can I use yielding? In this case, I must respond by using the method of T'ai-chi "intercept energy" and the principle of "not late and not early". It is just like concealing troops in ambush to intercept the enemy. What do we mean by "not late and not early"? When the opponent has already launched his attack, but has not yet landed, I intercept his arm with my hand before it becomes straight. This will immediately deflect the attack. This is how to repulse a frontal attack ...'
'In sparring we find that opponents vary greatly according to speed. If my opponent's hands are slow, I must stick, join, adhere and follow. If my opponent's hands are fast and he strikes wildly, then I must keep my mind calm, my courage strong, and observe his final blow as it approaches. Concentrating on one place, I neutralise to the left and right and return the strike. There is a saying that "only a sensitive hand can walk a goat on a tether." This is the principle in T'ai-chi Chuan of responding to speed with speed and following slowness with slowness.'
'Using energy is not correct;
Not using strength is not correct.
To be soft but hard is correct....
Bravery is not correct;
Timidity is not correct.
Strong courage and keen perception are correct.
Striking people is not correct;
Not striking people is not correct.
Causing the opponent to mentally surrender is correct.'
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Sheep for the Slaughter
Read 1 Peter 2:20–21; 4:12–16; 5:10. Have you ever suffered for Christ's sake? What promise has God given His people regarding suffering? If you must suffer, strive to suffer not for wrong doing but for righteousness' sake. When this happens, ...Read More
Longing for God
In what ways can New Testament believers be "separated" from God? In what ways do you enjoy God's presence? Do you miss those times when you neglect Bible study, the sacraments, or church services? Ask God to deepen your love ...Read More
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Read again the final two verses of Psalm 40. Do you seek the Lord with gladness? Are you compelled to declare before men "The Lord be glorified"? Whether poor or rich, remember today that He who thinks of you is ...Read More
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Do you keep watch over your life daily? List areas where you are most prone to temptation. Beside this list write out situations that are most likely to introduce such temptations. Ask God to help you watch for and guard ...Read More
Sin and Judgment
Spend some time today and through the weekend confessing your sins before God. Be specific. Recognize that you deserve God's disciplines in your life and praise Him for the mercy He has extended to you. Thank Him for Christ, in ...Read More
Proper Perspective
Tests that show us our psychological inclinations, talents, and aptitudes can be valuable in assessing our strengths and gifts. Learning our gifts will make us more useful members of Christ's body. Through discussion and prayer with your pastor and other ...Read More
True Faith
The confession "Jesus is Lord" was perilous in Paul's day. A person could easily lose his or her life. In today's free world this is no longer the case, thankfully. Ask God for courage in the relatively minor persecutions we ...Read More
God's Love and God's Hatred
When we see that love and hate boil down to favor and disfavor, we can see that they are objective and that they involve conscious decisions. How does understanding this change how you look at people? Resolve to favor those ...Read More
Predestination and Confidence
That God is sovereign is nonnegotiable. If anything had power over God, that thing would have to be "god." It would be the most powerful thing in the universe and would be due our worship and adoration. Thank and praise ...Read More
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How long has it been since you experienced any of the groaning Paul refers to in Romans 7 and 8? Is it possible that you have allowed your conscience to become hardened to your own waywardness? Ask the Lord to ...Read More


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Apple sold out of its iPad mini pre-order stock this morning. On Friday, the company sold out of its white iPad mini pre-order stock within minutes, but its black models held out until today. Apple is still quoting its original "Mid November" estimate for cellular-capable models in the U.S., with other countries seeing "Late November" estimates.
The iPad mini was introduced during a special media event on October 23rd and the company began accepting pre-orders on Friday, October 26th. Apple's iPad mini will officially launch on this Friday, November 2. Apple's retail stores will begin sales at 8:00 AM on Friday. In addition, the new fourth-generation iPad is also launching this Friday with a similar launch schedule as the iPad mini. The new fourth-generation iPad WiFi only models will be made available this Friday while cellular-capable models will follow later.


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For dog lovers who also happen to suffer from dog allergies, there's good news. The number three most popular dog in the US also happens to be a favorite among allergy sufferers: The Yorkshire Terrier.
This little bundle of fuzzy fun jumped from the seventh spot on 2009's popular pooch list to the top three, according to the American Kennel Club. Why? Maybe because these dogs are small—a member of the Toy Group—and their long, fine coats do not shed, perfect for those with pet allergies. Many owners opt to purchase pet insurance for this breed because of their small size and the possibility of accidents and illnesses.
The Yorkie dog weighs in at four to seven pounds and requires little exercise. But they do need daily grooming, could benefit from pet health insurance and regular vet visits, and of course a lot of love!
Although once a favored companion of high society families in Europe, these little furballs are feisty. Yorkies were originally used in the 19th century as a sort of working dog—they would catch rats in clothing mills so the staff could work in peace. So, while they are certainly compact and cute, they are also brave and brisk. The ego of the Yorkie may not match his outward appearance. The AKC describes the breed's temperament as determined, investigative, and energetic, as they are indeed a terrier dog.
According to the AKC, dogs that belong to the terrier group tend to have a distinctive personality. Often, this may mean a dislike of other animals, including dogs, and an argumentative attitude. Of course, many dog lovers long for a pooch with some spunk. If you're looking for a big personality in a small, sneeze-free package, the Yorkie may be the dog for you. Once you've decided to make this little guy a part of your family, do a pet insurance comparison to determine what level of care and coverage your Yorkie will need.


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Housing policy is devolved in the UK, and CIH's teams in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland work to shape policy and campaign for a fairer housing system in each of the devolved nations. As the professional body for housing, we are often asked to comment, advise and give evidence during the development of new legislation. Our analysis and the views and experience of our members feature in parliamentary debates and have brought about important changes.
Our practice teams support housing professionals to demonstrate performance and achieve more for less in a difficult operating environment, equipping individuals and organisations with the tools and knowledge they need to put policy into practice and deliver excellent services to their tenants.