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What hashtag will you be using tonight for your Grammy tweets?
It's The Civil Wars. "The" is part of the title of their duo. Easy msitake to make.
watt time dose it start??
Forget that one of our own has fallen because of a problem endemic in the entertainment world – drugs – let's get on with it and CELEBRATE! The show must go on, fame must be had, and money must be made. Why is nobody asking what we could have done to help prevent Whitney's (so many others'} sad demise?
Boss as it as it gets, timeless. Bruno a bit annoying
i forgot , i need to watch every thing
Rhiana's abuser!
Chris Brown is a disgrace to himself and to the business. He doesn't deserve the stage at the Grammys. He's free to earn a living and do whatever he likes, but he hasn't earned the high honor of performing for the music industry on a night of honor.
This is live – blogging? How about some commentary?
Wow, the guy with Kelly is really outmatched by her.
First glitch – poor Jason
Note to Ms. Adele. Dear lady, in the name of all that's beautiful, please, please reduce the amount of make up you put on your face. You're beautiful enough and do not need so many layers of substances to look good!
When did it become OK for the lead singer to have a lousy voice? I'm looking at you, Foo Fighters
Ug, rather hear Jack Black do "School of Rock."
yeah now it is so accepted by all
hopefully adele will lose her voice again before she gets a chance to hurt our ears with her truly awful songs!
I miss Whitney Houston. Adele has a nice voice but let's face it…not Whitney. Just like no-one will ever match Whitney's 1991 National Anthem at the Superbowl. At least Kelly Clarkson remembered the words.
My question is how many "awards" programs do entertainers have to have each year to feed their gigantic egos? I mean, my God, it has really become ridiculous! Their need to be recognized is a little sad if you ask me.
Coldplay. Another great lead singer. NOT.
Rianna…trying to sound like Whitney. Not even close.
the dancing and the choreography staging has been great so far
Oh-ho Chris, this is embarassing
Peter Max lives!
I'm sorry, but other than maybe "Clocks" have Coldplay put out anything all that compelling?
The commercials on the Grammy's are tons better than the ones that were on the Superbowl.
thank god real artists like foo fighters and coldplay are still around to make great and highlight how terrible most new music is.
Was it my imagination, or did Bruno Mars freak when Adele won the Grammy over him?
Agree with Charleston…I can't believe the music industry still puts up with Chris Brown…he is a piece! I'd much rather see performers who don't beat up women… not that I care much for Rhianna but no one deserves that…period…
Bobby Brown -> Whitney; Chris Brown -> Rhianna. The music world puzzles over what these women did to provoke what happened to them.
They got the clothes and the haircut right, but I'm having a hard time not changing the channel.
Seriously? Four songs from the beech boys? Boring. There are so many new artists they could showcase and they have time for four 1950s songs????.
It's a disgrace thar Chris Brown is allowed to perform on the Grammy's.
Wish I could see this live!
It seems that my only access to the Grammy Awards is through CBS, which televises it at 8 pm Pacific. What other ways are there to see it live?
Thank God for this live blog.
Stevie Wonder's hair stylist should be executed.
Springstein. Beech boys. Paul McCartney. What is this a time warp? Groundhog day? Nodding off here!!!!
The Civil Wars guitarist looks like Johnny Depp!
Nice. To know you can beat your girl and still win a Grammy. Ain't no thing! These are liberals here. Anything goes I guess.
Hey the Westminster Kennel Club dog show is on! Here comes the terrier group…my fave.
Why is Taylor Swift channeling Tom Joad while singing about her high school angst?
could someone please tell adele to spit out her gum already?!
Katy Perry,
Truly an odd one.
For the love of God, how many award shows are on every damn year?? I mean these people make hundreds of millions of dollars every year and they are constantly giving themselves awards! Just one of them could write a check and fund a homeless shelter for a year and they would never miss it! Narcissism at it's worst!
She also changed the lyrics to add "keep the diamond ring"
LM is so right.
No–Taylor Swift was referring to her ex love John Mayer on her song Mean, not Kanye West. Get up to date !
It's Sperry Top Siders not perry ellis top siders.
Really??? Then check out Underwood when she performs!
Adele probably has to keep moist due to her throat surgery or she probably wouldn/t be chewing.
WOW! Stunning song…
It was good–what did you expect–that she would jump around the stage like Katy Perry?
LM's comment nailed it! They HAVE to have awards shows to feed their enormous egos!
Not back to what her voice was, not back to her wsj time.
Tears, lots of tears. Yes, I'm a guy.
Adele is refreshing!
Civil Wars are incredible… I'm proud of their success
What a wonderful performance from Glenn Campbell. Simply beautiful…hard to believe he has Alzheimer's.
Glad Glen Campbell got through it! Did you guys see that idiot girl sitting down texting during his performance?? No class or respect. Don't know why that shocks me.
Marvelous. Superb. She is the real thing.
Demasiado bella Rihanna es la mejor la adoro es mi idolo !!! Pronto cumplira 24 años el 20 de febrero
That woman is exceptional.
hell yes!
nice guy
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what song didnt they sing?
How the hell did Bon Iver win? His singing makes my brain bleed.
what song didnt beach boys sing? surfer girl? wouldnt it be nice? help me rhond? or good vibrations?
She's singing it more like Dolly Parton than Whitney
Did Target pay you to post about this?
Did Target pay you to post about this?
They got it right
Lady Gaga – All dressed up with no place to go!
Even more electrifying was her good humor and adlib about Grammies in the years to come–great extra verse. Touche!
Who is the young girl singing?! She is good and will be great! Need to know!
No tribute or even mention of Etta James!! Did I miss it??
Glen Campbell was scheduled to sing "Southern Nights", but no one was going to argue with him whatever song he actually performed
Tasteful, Moving & a true TRIBUTE
I liked it. Just right.
It was good. I doubt anyone ever will be able to top Whitney's version of Dolly Parton's song.
Sounded like a tribute to Dolly Parton
Jennifer Hudson has a great voice. Her emotion kept her from over-doing it.
whitney would have been proud
WOW… Jennifer did a great job!
Great job!
Good grief, give her a break!
Yes JD you noticed too. WOW "Sunday kind of Love" was her best, she was amazing.
SmillieAbsultly beautiful
Absolutely hated it
Jennifer Hudson did a beautiful rendition of "I Will Always Love You" in honor of Whitney Houston. She clearly felt the weight of that performance and she delivered a flawless tribute to one the all-time best vocalists on the planet.
Jennifer Hudson's performance was beautiful. I think she purposely kept it down out of respect and not to draw attention to herself.
Hudson did a very nice tribute to Whitney Houston singing "I will always love you" Wonder why Dolly Parton wasn't asked to sing this song since she is the songwriter.
what about Etta James?
It was done sooooo well….A fitting tribute to all of the artist who have transitioned.
Jennifer Hudson seemed a bit nervous. plus it appeared that something was wrong with the acoustics that was affecting her singing,
Still wiping my tears
Did I hear Tony Bennett introduced as "Bennis" twice?
There was a tribute to Etta James at the beginning of the show.
they should have had mariah carrey hudson couldnt hit the high note for one of the hardest songs to sing
they should have had mariah carrey hudson couldnt hit the high note for one of the hardest songs to sing
they should have had mariah carrey hudson couldnt hit the high note for one of the hardest songs to sing
Right Wing losers can't take the fact that a Black Man runs their lives .
Jennifer Hudson was 7th place in American Idol? Really think she was one of the top 3 that every came out of that show (along with Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood).
My objection to Bon Iver is that they aren't new. The best New Artist of 2011 was The Civil Wars
Jennifer made me cry. Whitney is surely proud and honored of the amazing tribute you did for her. You sang beautifully. You nailed it:). All my love, Christopher
jennifer hudson did awesome!
Bon Iver is awesome–definitely the most original new voice on the scene.
What about etta james? Absolutely no mention – terrible!
Foo Fighters should play the Super Bowl next year.
What a wonderful performance and I was especially impressed that she waved off the applause into the song. Very heartfelt.
I had gotten up to get a drink, came back, and thought my television had switched channels by itself. Not a win for the Grammy show.
Why wasn't Etta James in the slideshow?!
Where's Jennifer Lopez tonight?
Jennifer sang the full song, and ALL the notes, in the tribute to Whitney at the BET Honors. Whitney picked her and it's on youtube. I think they purposely kept out the big notes since Whitney did in on tape at the beginning of the show – it was respectful and amazing.
As always, Adele's performance was flawless. I have not heard her since her surgery – but her voice is as clear as a bell. She also is sporting a different look with her hair and make-up – no matter… Adele is beautiful – has a precious cockney accent – and is by far one of my all-time favorites (and I've been around for awhile). Kudos, Adele!
A disgrace taht Etta James was not mentioned in those that have passed – shame on the Grammy's for not payiny tribute to one of the greatest artists of all time. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remarkable! What a voice to pay tribute to THE VOICE! Jennifer could not have been a better choice to honor a woman who's voice will continue to touch generations of people! How I wish Whitney would not have left us. She and Michael are gone too soon. Heaven has just become more beautiful! Welcome home Whitney!
Beautiful though short version. Under the circumstances well done and emotional. Came from the heart. I give her credit for doing it with no time to prepare (especially emotionally). Notice no close up she was upset and never thought she would be giving that tribute to her icon 24 hrs post death. We now have someone else to look up to.
Thanks to the WSJ team for its coverage of Adele. I have been e-mailing it to beaucoup friends who thought they were plugged in but gave me blank stares when I rhapsodized over Adele. She delivered big time at the Grammy Awards tonight. And the 60 Minutes feature with Anderson Cooper was a winner too.
Niki minaj…TASTELESS
I was very disappointed ……….Whitney Houston sang Dolly Pardon's song beautifully….
So many others including Dolly herself could have
Done the tribute to Whitney better.
Jolly good fun
Did anyone hear Tony Bennet's remarks about
Drugs at the pre Grammy part?
Strange . . .
Energy, sound and light, but no art that I can perceive.
Is Nicki Minaj trying out for Exorcist! The Broadway Musical?
Nicky Minaj: energy, sound and light, but no art that I can perceive.
What the??? Minaj…come on…Isn't this about music?
All a variation of what Madonna did years ago.
adele just stands and sings. huge cool voice. not desperate. no cirque. bit goofy lady g, minage..dontcha think??????????? (but yep adele could lose the gum)
hate when they mix religion and all the crappyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!
minaj was terrible
Tasteless, minaj
I love the fact that I can read your blog and see what's happening prior to whats being televised here in the Phoenix metro area. Let's me know when I need to watch or not. So far your blogs are spot on
That was awful…music was bad and didn't get the point.
didn't like it
wow is this what Niki Manaj has amounted to?
What was Minaj singing?
the best thing about niki's performance was that it ended…
weird & stupid
her other songs r really good except for lately like this one and stupid hoe
it wasnt good and poor copy cat of Lady Gaga
Nicki Minaj's performance was ridiculous…she has no talent
garbage, a disgrace to music and artistry
what was that… it actually creeped me out… I'll take the meat dress x 10 over that creep show! :/
MInaj is a FREAK and I love her!!!!!!
What the hell was she singing? Is that talent?
Why would she do that?! It was terrible to watch and terrible to listen to. Tasteless and useless.
Hey Anonymous
Bonnie Raitt and Alicia Keys sang an Etta James
Useless, exploitative. Will never buy anything related to Minaj.
Where was Simon when you needed him?
The more she performs the less talented she seems. What garbage and people actually consider her a rapper.
All I can say is WTH??
Nicki was like watching a terrible car crash happen…..just BAAAAD.
Terrible and very disrespectful awful performance
Worst performance ever…
I missed it because my cable provider gets a big fail tonight. Where can I go to see it?
All to to be discussed for us bloggers
What was Minaj singing? Is that talent?
still confused and offended
Of course Adele won everything again She is the only artist actually making music. The electronic noise is not creative or intriguing. It is a mindless cheap shot at trying to make money. It offers nothing. Who are the big stars of the night? Beach Boys, Glen Campbell, Earth, Wind & Fire, Paul McCartney. Why? Because they made music, lyrics and inspirational thought!
I thought it was a pretty bad performance…
The more Minaj performs the less talented she seems. What garbage and people actually consider her a rapper.
She's disgusting! She is offensive. She is sick. It's a good thing our God is a forgiving God!
That was awful and I will never listen or buy any of her crap…that is not music
Grammys Summary "The queen is dead… Long live the queen!"
Nicki's performance was stupid and a waste of stage! No artistic value whatsoever!
what happened i missed it.details please
Niki Minaj boring but at the same time couldn't stop watching, like an accident
I think that performance was a powerful statement on women's strength being suppressed or seen as a perversion. Way to claim it, Nicki! Don't pay attention to haters; they bring down the best of us. R.I.P. Whitney.
Does anyone else think the Foo Fighters' wins were a bit over the top? Their album is mediocre, and wasn't even received exceptionally, critically or commercially. Radiohead and Mumford & Sons are example of far superior bands that deserved the awards they hoarded.
Go Paul!
Adele is amazing, truly talented and beautiful, not found much anymore with today's singers! CONGRATS ADELE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The most boring grammys ever!
She's young. Cut her some slack.
How are ya'll seeing all seeing this stuff so soon? Here In Phoenix we just saw "rhinestone cowboy"performance and are now at commercial break
Was not impressed by Niki Minage. So trying to be a Lady Gaga. She should stick to rappin and not an espiangge of who she is not. I'm more impressed with true talent. Anyways, too busy watching Adell win. Lo
Jane — you can't be serious?! did you watch the same thing? absolutely no message behind it…it was offensive on a religious level and just plain stupid on a human level
Enjoyed the show until Niki Minaj – was that performance really necessary? Up until then I enjoyed how supportive everyone was to one another.
Go Paul. A musician actually playing an instrument
Nicki Minaj…just trying to shock you just to get people talking – tasteless performance and this stuff is getting really old by a lot of performers. It's just stuff to overshadow the lack of real talent. I'd rather watch someone sing than dance around on stage with all those effects. True singers are hard to come by these days.
funny how this whit. lovefest fizzled. too bad grammy opportunity did not YELL out about DRUGS are BAD YOU CAN DIE _WHITNEY DID.
got to love Paul – no matter how old he is! He rocks!
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I couldn't believe Niki Minaj's performance! It was so offensive and repulsive. There was no need to pull religion into her terrible performance. It wasn't music but a mockery.
cool – stop dying hair
Nick minajs performance was offensive and just plain wrong. I used to admire her but then I see her making fun of the Catholic religion???!
Nicki Minaj – horribly offensive to millions of Catholics around the world. Just disgusting.
Name the. Guy to the right of Bruce springstein for me
who were all the guitarists on sage with sir paul at the end?
where is my post?
Right of the boss was Joe Walsh
Who was play with sir Paul?…
Nicki's performance was a disgrace and I would NEVER donate or support the grammy's for allowing this spectacle to be shown….. What a touching message from the president of the Grammy's earlier about music and the positive impact it has on people…. what a joke – he and the rest of the people behind this show should be ashamed and Nicki should pray that God shows mercy on her soul.
Yes, Foo Fighters was the only ROCK group in the METAL category
@enough already very very well said. their puppets.and bad ones at that
Nikki's performance was so terrible and offensive it should end her career!!!
It seems that the Grammys has become ok with bashing religious figures in their acts. NIcki Minaj's performance was offensive. If there had been dancers thrusting their crotches into the faces of rabbis, you bet there would have been uproar. Christianity is apparently open stomping ground for hate and discrimination. This open distasteful battery on any religion should not be tolerated. A formal apology should be issued.
Nicki Minaj was amazing!!! I love how she isnt afraid to
Sing about serious stuff, plus she makes it fun to watch
Love you nicki!!!
That McCartney closer was enough to put Minaj in the shade. Just plain fun to watch & listen to. I think Joe Walsh had more fun than anyone else in the auditorium. And who was that drummer?!
Nikki M was boring and disgusting..Than heaven the awards went to real musicians and singers!
her performance ruined the message of the evening…it was truly disgusting
Offensive beyond belief.
Minaj's performance was absolutely disgusting, and frankly, I'm tired of artists who bash the Church. They wouldn't get away with mocking Jews, blacks, Muslims, etc, but they can bash Catholics? Go to hell Minaj, seems that's where you belong anyway.
OMG my hashtag for the 2012 Grammys: #WasteOfTime. I like LL as a host, HATED Jennifer Hudson's Whitney Houston tribute (please stop comparing the two of them!), and was beyond disappointed with Nicki Minaj's circus act. Alicia Keys' and her duet partner (sorry don't know her name) effortlessly had the best performance of the night. I'm not a huge fan of any of the other performers, so I turned the channel during them.
Oh My god this is the worst grammy awards that I ever seen
My homie Sir Paul mcCartney
What is with the multiple performances
Where is the other musicians from the year.
Stfu y'all just haters, go nicki!
Nicki's is a disgrace and an embarrassment to the music industry. I will never support any effort of the Grammys for allowing and approving such a spectacle. What a hypocrite the president is after his speech on "music" and what their organization does to provide a positive impact —- blah blah blah blah…..EVERYONE producing that show is accountable and should be ashamed.
As for Nicki — she better pray for God's mercy – she is a disgrace ….
was the drummer ton jones in the mccartney montage
Minaj sux.
ll cool j was a wonderful host; hopefully, they will invite him back.
Why would she do that?! It was terrible to watch and terrible to listen to. Tasteless and useless.
AMAs were soooooo much better. Very boring and three blast from past special segments were way too much! And I am from that time!
Not sure what Nicki Minaj was doing. Certainly can offend on so many different levels. Look out from the Roman Catholics.
Nicki Minaj is foul gah-bage.
chris brown deserved his award just like other artists who have done far worse than him; i don't condone violence of any type, but he is remorseful about what he did and i respect him for that.
and Bruce is back for another performance. and the foo fighters, Christ again three times.
This is simply ridiculous. Freakin unbelievable it is painful to watch'
overall, the grammy awards show was horrible; and the selection for award receipients were horrific; the committee has a year to get it right. very disappointed in this year's show.
Ho rible
Extraordinarily offensive and lacking any art or tack…or talent! Is there no longer anything that is Sacred? She is deeply disturbed, and after watching that so are so many others. It was completely blasphemous and disgusting. God, please be patient and forgive us…
Great so see John Cowsill on drums with the Beach Boys
JJ is just envious of Adele and any female singer that makes her feel intimidated….JJ needs to grow up & stop putting others down trying to make herself look better through the process…..Guess what JJ its not working…..haha……I guess you belong on American Idol trying to make a career while Adele is busy at the Grammys gathering up the Grammys…….haha
What the heck are you all talking about. This was by far one of the most entertaining Grammy awards ever. Learn to love not hate:)
Taylor Swift is a joke and shouldn't even be aloud to carry the equipment for a band as good as Lady A!
Nikki manaj performance sucked she' the dang devil
Nicki minaj may the true living God have mercy on your soul. Catholicism is the quickest way to hell. Repent of your sins now. God is forgiving n is gracious. Please get to know Him!! Open the bible (kjv)
I'm so tired of Jennifer Hudson. Her overblown ego has become obvious with her weight loss. She had a cheek to try and do the Witney Houston song and do it badly.
Adele was so genuine and beautiful. Her humbleness is sweet and her sassiness just adds so much! I was DISGUSTED at Nicki's performance…. why did she have to make it all creepy and political? I'm used to her just shaking her booty and having a great jam session…. she failed miserably.
Minaj, WTF ? Great throw Catholics "under the bus" again Hollywood. Where is the judgment out there ?
Can one imagine if any other religious group were subjected to this bs ? A cartoon sends half the Muslim
World offt the deep end. And, how about our Jewish friends in Hollywood who have quite a bit of influene
In the entertainment industry, shame on you. Would you stand by and cheer if she did some anti Isreal
Bit or even some pro Palestine number/theme ? Total garbage. I wish she had won some award so she
could get up in front of everyone like some of her fellow musicians do to thank G-d their personal savior.
Adele gave me anal goose bumps
The devil is a liar!!!!!!!!!!
I think the Nicki Minaj, was a absolute disgrace and total embaressment to the faith and entertainment business world. her perfomance gave me the creeps as well as discgraced and angered the catholic church she owes everyone a apology for violation of catholic faith.
I think the Nicki Minaj, was a absolute disgrace and total embaressment to the faith and entertainment business world. her perfomance gave me the creeps as well as discgraced and angered the catholic church she owes everyone a apology for violation of catholic faith.
The way my Facebook feed blew up with Nicki Minaj hate, I thought she shot Adele or something. She's just pushing everyone's buttons, it's all theatrics. She doesn't owe anyone any apologies.
Hypocrites. Christians, Catholics, etc. You tell people to quit bashing the church yet you Damn them to hell. Think about that one.
Nicki's performance was horrible, that didn't sound like music or rap just loud noise. And there is no need to disrespect the faith. I would never mock another persons religion, two thumbs down for Nick M
Yes, I *can* be serious. Artists have always commented on humanity's ridiculousness; comedians do it through humor, and brave performance artists do it through brave performances. If you can't make room to see the ridiculousness in some of the practices of the Catholic church then maybe it's because your mind is too closed.
Minaj, I think she and the Grammy awards owe all Catholics an apology where do these people get off on bashing our faith and this is sick
I can not believe this crap act was allowed on the program. The program was well done and quite entertaining until that abomination was put on the program. Who in the world within the grammy organization thought this was appropriate. What crap,,,other than that, it was a good program
I think it was so disrespectful and disgusting! Does she think it's okay to disrespect a religion in a public performance viewed by millions of people? What other religions does she hate or is she just a Catholic-hater? Shame on you Nicki Minaj! My daughter is a fan of yours, but I will tell her how you disrespected her religion. I will not allow her to listen to you in our home ever again. I feel the Grammy's were tainted both by this performance and the appearance of the woman-beater Chris Brown.
Sure, I was offended by Nikki Minaj but not because of the religious overtones. I was offended because her performance absolutely sucked and was the most boring performance of the night. Hands down. Just awful. I started day dreaming and didn't even see all of it. She really needs to stick to showing off her booty and leave being weird to Lady Gaga.
Goes to show your level of education! Educate yourself first!
And man did we miss Beyonce, Jay Z, etc. to bring some star power and class to the show. I mean, I was so bored by this I almost fell asleep. J Hud, I love you but the wig…just not a good look. I think they should have had someone else sing that song. J Hud has such a different voice (although amazing). At least she didn't over sing it like Christina did to Etta's song. I think I'm over Katy Perry too. She was boring and didn't sound good. Rhianna actually sounded better than I've ever heard her sound. I could do without the stiff dancing, though. Chris Martin, are you still going through puberty? What was going on with his voice?
Adele's voice is incredible and astonishing. Its seem so effortless. Loved the Etta James tribute with Bonnie Raitt. That Minaj performance what absolute rubbish. How is Chris Brown given any love? That and the Minaj crap should have the Grammy's leadership ashamed of themselves.
The truth is the truth!!!!
Carter 4 – 2 million plus sold
My twisted fantasy – 1.5 million sold
Can anyone name more than 2 songs on this album?
Tunechi got ripped! Kanye is whack, just listen to the carter 4, bar non a far greater album on all levels.
Take a seat kanye, never even been close to HIS throne
Someone should shoot CBS for the lack of reception from their satellite, in Northern Claifornia there is nothing but fuzz and breaks I called Comcast only to learn it was CBS satelite that was week So thnks. CBS for a crappy Grammy presentation
@so sad, please. Chris Brown is one of many woman beaters in Hollywood. If the others can go on with their careers (see Charlie Sheen who beat more than one woman), then why can't Chris'? I don't respect him but he's sing songs, not running for president. If people like his music and buy his albums (and he's paying his debt to society), the Grammys has no reason to shun him.
THE GRAMMY AWARDS FINALE on CBS-TV: Sir Paul McCartney's "Beatle's Medley"…specifically the multi-lead guitar "rave-up" featuring Bruce Springsteen, Joe Walsh et al preceding "The End"…I've never before witnessed as pathetic a display of dystrophic, arthritic fingers of "old farts fumbling on-the-frets" as this! Sorry Sir Paul & friends, I don't care how great your former successes were decades ago…You ran your S**T up-the-flagpole tonight & I AIN'T SALUTIN' IT NO MORE!
Best Grammy Televison show in years. Who were all the guitarists playing with Pul McCartney? I recognized Joe Walsh and The Boss and Grohl
thought minaj or whatever her name is was awful. that confession scene folled by exorcism was so disrepectful of the church, a sign of the times from the devil for sure.shame on everyone who had anything to do with it
Please, Chris Brown can sell all the records he wants to foolish young girls, but take him off the stage and show.
okay if any one reads this
just wondering missed niki minaj's part.
but on facebook i've seen posts but am left to questions what about.
what happened with niki manaj's preformance o speech???
I think you should have had Dolly Parton sing "i'll Always Love You." She wrote the song and originally sang it. She did the song justice and wrote it from the bottom of her heart.
LOVE the Beach Boys and Paul McCartney. Grew up with them.
Wow Dan Schear, shame on you.
Jennifer Hudson' s performance was simple and understated and most fitting to the occasion of paying a tribute to an iconic legend.
The show was phenomenal! The only disappointment was the R & B award. The camera stayed focused for the most part on the announcers and not the nominees, like El Debarge, who was in the audience right behind Taylor Swift. I would have loved to see a split screen of all the nominees as was done for the other categories.
But great show otherwise.
So is GAGA'S flash in the pan carreer over?
How I wish rihna and c.b reunite together,adele u impress me I wish u all d best
Too much Whitney, not enough ETTA.
here's my question: was EVERYBODY lip-sync'ing? Especially obvious with Taylor S., who seemed to hide behind a extra-large microphone. To me, the Grammys should be embarrassed. It's a live show! Let them sing! they're professional — this is what they do for a living.
99The best Grammy in a long time!! Good to hear great music once again. Has been lacking the past 20 years. No immature/nasty behavior either. Nice!! LL Cool J did a fabulois job. Classey guy! Congrats. Not surprised to hear the numbers of people who tuned in. Well done!
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Sometime within the last couple of years, smartphones hit a wall. Make no mistake, they're still improving. But manufacturers are having to try a lot harder to make their phones stand out from the crowd. Can the latest flagship from the world's biggest smartphone-maker rise above the rest? Let Gizmag try to answer, as we review the Samsung Galaxy S5. Read More
At the first Project Ara developer conference this week, project leader Paul Eremenko revealed that Google's modular smartphone is set for a January 2015 release. To come in drab gray so as to encourage personal customization, the device will start at a price of around US$50. Read More
Early impressions: Samsung Galaxy S5
One of the biggest smartphones of the year is going to hit store shelves tomorrow. Gizmag has gotten an early look at the Samsung Galaxy S5, and, though we'll have to wait a bit for our full review, here are our early impressions. Read More
In 2008, Tag Heuer introduced its first mobile phone, the US$6,200 Meridiist. Well, as if a luxury phone made by a company usually associated with premium watches isn't eyebrow-raising enough, the just-announced Meridiist Infinite offers a little something extra: a built-in photovoltaic panel that keeps it powered up and charging as long as there's light. Read More
HTC One (M8) vs. Nexus 5
If you talk to the biggest Android fans, there aren't many brand names that create more excitement than Nexus and HTC One. How does the latest hardware for each of these brands stack up? Let's compare the specs of the HTC One (M8) and LG/Google Nexus 5. Read More
Despite smartphones packing integrated pico projectors being around for a good few years now, it's fair to say that they haven't really set the mobile technology buying public on fire. Hong Kong's Conplex International is hoping that the promise of walking into a meeting and being able to give a presentation on any blank wall, or being able to view photos with friends on a big screen without needing to find a TV that's not already being used, will tempt buyers to its MagicOn Ayane smartphone. Read More
Who would have thought that a button would have meant so much to so many people? On Wednesday at its developers conference, Microsoft announced that after bringing back the Start button, it's now rolling out a package of new features for Windows 8.1 Update and Windows Phone 8.1. Based on customer feedback, it's part of an effort to make 8.1 feel more like older versions of Windows by stepping away from the touchscreen, cloud-centric version of Windows 8 that proved less than a hit with consumers. Read More
HTC One (M8) vs. iPhone 5s
If there's a company that can challenge, if not top, Apple's standing as the leader in smartphone design, it's HTC. Last year's HTC One and the new HTC One (M8) just might be the two most beautiful mobile devices ever made. What happens when you put the One M8's features and specs next to those of the iPhone 5s? Read on, as Gizmag breaks it down. Read More
HTC One (M8) vs. Samsung Galaxy S5
You probably won't find a bigger Android rivalry than this. The new HTC One (M8) is about to butt heads with the Samsung Galaxy S5. How do their features and specs compare? Let Gizmag lend a hand. Read More
As so-called smartwatches become more smart and less watch, they run the risk of losing some of the latter's charm and style. Building on the success of its Cookoo "connected complication" that combined analog movement with a connected digital display, Hong Kong's ConnecteDevice has released two versions of a new Cogito model – a Classic dress watch and a fun-loving design named Pop. Gizmag stopped by the company's booth at Baselworld in Switzerland for a closer look. Read More
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Hobart celebrates spring's arrival with festival
Diane Thiel, left, sings karaoke with her daughters, Kelly, 18, Amy, 10, and Carmen Valle, 9, all of Hobart, on Friday night during the School City of Hobart's annual Spring Fest at Hobart High School. The event featured games and activities for children, a magic show and more. All proceeds from the event support early education in Hobart.
March 25, 2013 12:15 am • John Luke | The Times


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Cartoons with mental health issues.
Absolutely not.
Mental health issues are complex and not this simply defined. A small paragraph does not neatly sum up a mental health issue, and onedefinitelycannot just project a disorder onto a cartoon character with personality traits that seem vaguely similar and expect that to be either informative, remotely accurate, or cute.
The diagnostic criteria for a single mental health issue include lists and conditions and even with the more thorough diagnostic information one person's symptoms can be difficult to fit into a diagnosis.
I don't know what was initially intended by these cartoons. If it was supposed to be for education's sake, they're incredibly misleading and misled. If it was supposed to be funny or cute, it's doing so by minimizing the seriousness and the reality behind mental health disorders.
This is about as coherent as I can get right now in addressing this, because the nature both of the information presented and the simplicity of the overlay with popular characters gives me such a very negative reaction. If anyone else wants to tackle this more coherently please be my guest.
EDIT: It seems someone else did a good partial take-down here on the source site. It's good to know that other people are also paying attention and speaking up about erroneous and casual misrepresentation of mental health issues.


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Obamacare has reached the Supreme Court this week, where the 9 justices will spend an unprecedented amount of time debating the constitutionality of the individual mandate included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The court has set aside more than three times the amount it normally does for oral arguments on the individual mandate.
This is, as Vice President Joe Biden would say, "A big f****** deal."
The individual mandate of Obamacare is the part of the bill that forces Americans to purchase a product (health insurance), whether they want to or not. This is not a debate on whether or not having health insurance is a good thing, it's a debate on the power Congress holds under the Commerce Clause. Does Congress have the constitutional authority to tax people for the very act of breathing?
The individual mandate is a tax. It demands that people spend their money on a product, for the common good of the public. If that's not a tax, I don't know what is. The Constitution gives the power to Congress to tax individuals and businesses, to pay for our increasingly expensive government. We pay income taxes, property taxes, consumptive (sales) taxes, corporate taxes, payroll taxes, capital gains taxes, and inheritance taxes. Where does it end?
If the Supreme Court knocks down the individual mandate, Obamacare will not be able to fund itself. The health care law bars insurance companies from denying coverage to anyone due to pre-existing conditions, age, or overall health in general. It also sets limits on how much physicians may charge their patients, regardless of the cost of the procedure. The idea behind the mandate was that it would pay for the extra expenses incurred by health providers. Without the mandate, the whole law basically collapses.
(Although, one could argue that the whole thing will collapse anyway, as the true costs of Obamacare are beginning to come to light.)
On the other hand, if the court decides to leave the mandate in place, the battle isn't over. 2014 will be the first year that people will have to pay their health insurance tax, which means that they can file suit against it in 2015, when they file their 2014 taxes.
It's going to be interesting to watch, and I hope this is the beginning of the end for Obamacare. It was not fun receiving a letter from my health insurance company explaining that my premiums were skyrocketing 'due to new health care regulations.' When a few are required to provide for many, how long before they throw in the towel?
Like Margaret Thatcher said, "Eventually you run out of other people's money."
Image via TexasGOPVote.com/Flickr
You know what's funny, is that the individual healthcare MANDATE was actually a Republican idea.
In the late 80s, conservative economists were searching for ways to counter liberal calls for government-sponsored universal health coverage. The solution? A system of tax credits to ensure all Americans could purchase at least bare-bones "catastrophic" coverage. Then they proposed a mandate requiring everyone to obtain this minimum coverage, thus guarding against "free-riders": people who refuse to buy insurance and then, in a crisis, receive care whose costs are absorbed by hospitals, the government and other consumers.


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McKenzie Morgan, 17, of Billings, was on a training flight when she grew disoriented and her Cessna 172 went down near Francs Peak, a remote point in the Absaroka Range.
Luckily for Morgan, Coil and Alexander were on horseback, scouting the area in preparation for hunting season. They saw the crash and went to help.
Morgan's knee began to swell, so Alexander, like a true cowboy, gallantly put her on his horse and got her to safety.
"If it had not been for these two hunters being in the right place at the right time, she may still be out there," said Park County Deputy Hayes Randol.
These men were seeking information to assist them in their hunts this fall, but they ended up bringing home a far more precious prize. Here's hoping they are honored for their bravery and service to another who was so clearly in need.
Thumbs down to the cowardly anonymous attacks on the person who proposed a smoking ban in Powell.
Unsigned emails attacking Sharon Altermatt, the Prevention Management of Park County team leader who brought the issue to the Powell City Council, were sent to Mayor Don Hillman, all members of the City Council, the Powell Tribune and possibly other people and agencies.
In addition, spiteful comments were attempted to be posted on the Tribune's website and Facebook page. They were deleted before they appeared on the Tribune's site.
We have nothing against an honest, spirited debate over issues, and understood that the proposed smoking ban would likely ignite some hard feelings.
But we have no respect for someone who hides behind a fake name to cast such despicable charges.
Thumbs up to the idea that was brought to the surface, however.
Smoking bans are now common across the nation, and some Wyoming cities and towns have adopted them. The one good thing that came out of the discussion over a proposed ban on smoking in public places in Powell was to get people thinking about the health dangers of tobacco smoke, as well as the need for respecting private property rights.
It's a delicate balance, although we do feel healthier living should be a goal for all. As Mayor Don Hillman said, while people can disagree over the concept of prohibiting smoking in public places, everyone can agree smoking is bad for your health.
We would like to see a Powell bar convert to a no-smoking environment, or see a new non-smoking bar open. It just might surprise a lot of people to see how well it does.
A lot of people who enjoy the conviviality of a bar, with the opportunity to sip a beverage and chat with friends old and new, choose not to enter a building where smoke is in the air — and in their lungs.
Speaking of smoke getting into your eyes, thumbs down to the aerial invasion we suffered from the Hardluck Fire and other blazes burning in Wyoming and across the region.
If you see a lot of red eyes and hear people blowing their noses, they probably aren't weeping over a family event or crying over a baseball score. They're likely dealing with the smoke that has wafted in our area in the past few weeks.
Wildfires are a part of life here, and we accept that. But the people who are most susceptible to breathing problems are suffering more than most of us, and we're sorry for their discomfort.
We're ready for some cool, clear fall air.
Thumbs up to the people who brought us the inaugural Powell Arts Festival.
It's a wonderful addition to the local landscape, and one we are confident will grow over the decades. Artists, like flowers, need attention and time in the sun, and when they get it, everyone benefits from the beauty that is created.


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Giving to charities by foundations saw its single biggest year-over-year decline in 2009, plunging a record 8.4 percent, the Foundation Center reported April 16.
Giving fell from $46.8 billion in 2008 to $42.9 billion in 2009. Community foundation cut their grantmaking by 9.6 percent, while independent and family foundations gave 8.9 percent less, and corporate foundations trimmed their donations by 3.3 percent.
The Foundation Center noted, however, that the decline in giving was less than the 17-percent decline in foundation assets reported in 2008. Experts predicted that foundation giving will remain around 2009 levels in 2010 and may rise slightly in 2011.
"The economic crisis has not ended for this country's nonprofits, and it will be some time before foundations are in a position to help them return to growth," said Bradford K. Smith, president of the Foundation Center. "But funders have made exceptional efforts to lessen the pain faced by the nonprofit community."
The data come from the 2010 Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates report (PDF).


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Commerce Commission's iPad 4G investigation gently winds down
UPDATE July 25: An investigation inot Apple's "4G" iPad marketing, which led to a $A2.5 million fine across the ditch, has gently wound down on this side of the Tasman.
A Commerce Commission spokeswoman told NBR, "We did assess the matter and have sent a compliance advice letter to the handful of NZ retailers who were making those 4G network claims. Since we contacted them, we note that these retailers have removed all references to 4G connectivity relating to Apple products from their websites and advertising materials."
The retailers were Noel Leeming Group, Harvey Norman and Renaissance-owned Yoobee.
Apple had already removed "4G" references from its NZ website, replacing "Wi-Fi + 4G" with "Wi-Fi + Cellular.
"The Commission sees no need for any further action at this time," the spokeswoman said.
Australian court fines Apple $A2.5m for misleading iPad marketing
UPDATE June 22: The Australian Federal Court at Melbourne has formalised a $A2.5 million penalty for Apple over misleading iPad marketing claims.
Apple agreed to the fine on June 8 (see below) to settle an action brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over the use of the term "4G" in marketing for the company's latest tablet.
The company was also ordered to pay $A300,000 costs.
The Commerce Commission is still assessing whether to investigate a similar complaint on this side of the Tasman.
Apple's new iPad was marketed as "4G" when it was incompatible with Telstra's 4G network in Australia, and no 4G carrier option exists in New Zealand.
"Apple's desire for global uniformity was given a greater priority than the need to ensure compliance with the Australian consumer law," Justice Bromberg said.
"Conduct of that kind is serious and unacceptable."
Apple has now changed the way it is marketing the new iPad in Australia and New Zealand, with the mobile data-capable version now billed as Wi-Fi + Cellular.
Apple fined $A2.5m in Australia; ComCom assess NZ iPad complaint
June 8: In the wake of Apple agreeing to a $A2.5 million fine across the Tasman, The Commerce Commission says it has fielded a complaint over Apple's new iPad being market as "4G".
The brouhaha began when the new iPad was launched in March.
The two models of the new tablet were marketed worldwide as the iPad Wi-Fi and the iPad Wi-Fi + 4G.
Problem: the new tablet was incompatible with Telstra's 4G network in Australia ... and on this side of the ditch all our phone companies still use slower 3G networks.
On March 29, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission made an application to the Federal Court in Melbourne, asking for orders against Apple for alleged contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law, the watchdog said in a statement overnight.
Apple agreed to settle the action by paying a $A2.5 million fine.
Apple also said it would refund any customers who felt they had been cheated.
ACCC lawyer Colin Golvan SC told the Melbourne court the size of the penalty would serve as a warning to the technology industry that such behaviour would not be tolerated.
But given Apple is the world's most valuable company, with close to $US100 billion in cash, others were less sure the fine would scratch the surface.
Today, asked if it would take similar legal action, a spokeswoman for the Commerce Commission told NBR ONLINE it was watching events across the Tasman. There was no comment beyond that the watchdog is still "assessing information".
The commission is also still assessing whether to investigate a complaint about the 4G marketing. It will not say who laid the complaint.


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Mennoknight said...
"as a paying customer" sorry, that phrase just makes me laugh.
As someone who works in sales (Cell phones) that's one of the "key phrases" that makes me, and any other salesperson I know (or customer service) shut down and do only what is required to help a customer. You are a paying customer, this is correct, but they are also a BUSINESS, with set guidlines they hold all their employees and customers to. You do pay 14.99 a month, but so do 11 million other people. Why should you have the rules bent for you for the FOURTH TIME and other customers have to abide by them because they didn't throw a temper tantrum.
The fact of the matter is, you had 3 more restorations than you as a "paying customer" were "entitled" to.. I say that is EXCELLENT customer service. Yes, this last time was due to server error, but you blew up at them, negating any chance you had at any kind of fix. If you remained calm while explaining things to them, perhaps things would be different. Instead you decided to pound your feet and fists on the floor screaming, and then you were offended when the GM didn't break down.
As a Paying customer, you are entitled to certain rights, rights you already used. Giving a company your money does not entitle you to do whatever you want wherever you want.


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Some material I'm working on for some common questions asked:
1) What are here docs?
Here docs are a to create long strings where you can insert function results,class methods, and variables. This avoids long concat procedures and prevents awkward quoting issues. Here is what heredocs help avoid:
instead, you can use a heredoc like so:PHP Code:
$string = "

To insert arrays, class members, and function results, you must enclose them in braces:PHP Code:
$string = <<<HTML

Please note that HTML can be anything you want (BLAH ETC). Also note that the finishing line (HTML;) MUST be on a line by itself with NO identation or spacing. Failure to do so will cause nasty syntax errors.PHP Code:
$string = <<<HTML

image}" alt="$alternate"/>
2) I can't access session variables!
Verify that you've done:
at the top of your page.PHP Code:
3) What are magic quotes?
Magic quotes were a system created to escape certain characters for datyasanitation. However, they backfired in the end because a user could enable/disable them in their php.ini file. This made it extremely difficult for programmers, as they had to tailor to both situations. Often code is seen that does strip_slashes to undo the action to be used in real sanitation functions such as mysql_real_escape_string(). In the future magic quotes support will be removed, so use the appropriate character escaping functionality for your particular db.
4) What is SQL injection, and what can I do about it?
SQL injection is the process by where a user inserts malicious SQL, even so far as to delete a db. For example:
a user sets a malicious id entry:Code:
SELECT * FROM users WHERE id='$id'
there goes your users table. This can be prevented by using escape functions:Code:
SELECT * FROM users WHERE id='(user value: 0'; DELETE FROM users WHERE '0'=='0)';
or you can use the bind_param functionality of mysqli as well. If you're not using mysql, consult your db functions list for the appropriate function.PHP Code:
$var = mysql_real_escape_string($var);
$sql = "SELECT * FROM foo where bar='$var'";
5) What is register_globals and why is it bad?
register_globals was a function to allow things such as:
url: http://www.mysite.com/script.php?id=11
which would produce 11. This is obviously shorter than:Code:
echo $id;
however, the problem is that if you have another variable not dependant upon being in the query string, the user could set an arbitrary value which could overwrite other variables and allow you access. $_GET[] is recommended instead. See:Code:
echo $_GET['id']
for more information.
6) Why doesn't include('/includes/script.php') work?
include requires the actual pathname on your server. A generic way to do that is:
However, as the PHP manual notes:PHP Code:
include ($_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/includes/script.php');
7) Why isn't $variable replaced in echo 'The variable is: $variable';?Quote:
If "URL fopen wrappers" are enabled in PHP (which they are in the default configuration), you can specify the file to be included using a URL (via HTTP or other supported wrapper - see Appendix M for a list of protocols) instead of a local pathname. If the target server interprets the target file as PHP code, variables may be passed to the included file using a URL request string as used with HTTP GET. This is not strictly speaking the same thing as including the file and having it inherit the parent file's variable scope; the script is actually being run on the remote server and the result is then being included into the local script.
single quotes will not expand variables, this also includes \n, \t,etc. To exand variables within a string, use double quotes:
8) I see lots of @'s in code, what does that do?PHP Code:
echo "The variable is: $variable"
@ is used to supress warnings. Usually PHP will dump information to your webserver on files not working , etc. Sometimes this contains the path to your document root on the webserver. Using @ will prevent that information from being displayed, and replacing it with something less leakish.
9) Can I do regex and other string operations on multibyte characters?
Yes, these require the multibyte string operations. See this PHP page for more information:
10) I have some inline code to display dynamic php code, but it's not showing!
Often what's happened is that:
remember you need to echo out for that to appear. There is also a shorthand:PHP Code:
<a href=<?php $test . '.html'; ?>>
which echos the information.PHP Code:
<a href=<?php= $test . '.html'; ?>>
11) Can I include php files remotely?
That depends on if allow_url_fopen is set to true in php.ini. This can not be set like other variables in a .htaccess file. If it is set to true, then the following will work:
That's it for now, let me know if there's anything else that could be added.PHP Code:
12) How do I know what extensions/features are avaliable to my php install?
create a blank php file with the following code:
13) If a function returns an array with multiple values, can I just get one item?PHP Code:
Yes, you can use the list function to get the specific element like so:
and view it in your browserPHP Code:
function Test()
return array('a','b','c');
list($a,$b,$c) = Test();
// You can also get a single element:
list(null,$b2,null) = Test();


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Pitara Kids Home > Discover > 5W&H for kids
How Does Dew Form?
By Upasana Sharma; Illustration by Kusum Chamoli
Ever wondered why there is no dew in the summer or rainy seasons? Well, special as it looks, dew needs special conditions to form as well. When a warm and clear day is followed by a cool evening and night, which is clear (cloudless), dew is formed.
On a clear day, water evaporates from the warm ground into the atmosphere. When night falls, the ground radiates the day's warmth into the skies. The ground becomes much cooler, causing the water vapour to condense. This condensed vapour is dew.
On a cloudy night, the clouds send the heat back to the ground so the ground never gets cold enough for the dew to be formed.
When the nights get colder, this dew gets transformed into frost.
One may also wonder why dew does not get formed on the soil of the flower beds. The answer is that the plants in the bed keep the ground warm.
So, unlike raindrops, dewdrops don't fall from above. They are formed on the ground itself.
How does Dew Form? [5W&H for kids]
By Upasana Sharma; Illustration by Kusum Chamoli
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All Pakistan Unity (APU) is going to start English and Urdu Essay Writing Competition. We are providing an opportunity to the youth to express their views on problems of Pakistan and suggest solution on these problems. Essay word limit is between 300 and 600 words. Last date for essay submission is 15th June 2012. Send your entries to firstname.lastname@example.com
Results will be announced on 30th June 2012. The top three winners of Urdu and English essay writers competition will be awarded with cash prize and a certificate.
Following are the cash prize details of the selected 6 winners:
- For First Postilion (both Urdu and English) - cash prize 4000 Rupees & certificate
- For Second Position (both Urdu and English) - cash prize 2500 Rupees & certificate
- For Third Position (both Urdu and English) - cash prize 1500 Rupees & certificate
Winning essays will become the property of APU and we will post those essays on our page with the names of the winners.
For inquiries/ submissions: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://allpakistanunity.webnode.com/


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#footsteps on the #beach #venezuela #memories #summer12 #fun #paradise #tortuga #Beauty #nature #home (Taken with Instagram)
#footsteps on the #beach #venezuela #memories #summer12 #fun #paradise #tortuga #Beauty #nature #home (Taken with Instagram)
Coche, Venezuela 2012
Un paraiso en mi pais….
La tortuga, Venezuela
can you ask for anything better??
La Tortuga Island - Venezuela 2012
This is an uninhabited island dependent on the government of Venezuela. It has an area of 156 km². The island was named La isla La Tortuga by Amerigo Vespucci because of the enormous presence of turtles on the island. It is one of the last somewhat virgin places of Venezuela although there is tourism on the island.
this is my little piece of heaven
Bahia del Silencio, Anzoategui - Venezuela 2012
Paradise Anyone?
May 2012 - New York
Grand Luz Cafe
So i took my aunt to GLC for Mother's day and we decided to order completely different things than what we usually have and i must say BEST DECISION EVER!
We started with a traditional Pina Colada and a Hawaiian Smoothie, which were perfect. we also had the "Crispy Flautas" which were AMAZING! They come filled with chicken, chiles, cheese, and cilantro and are served with avocado sauce
Next she ordered the "Huevos Rancheros" that come in crispy tortillas topped with black beans, peppers, onion, fried eggs, cheddar cheese and spicy romero sauce. Simply Delicioso
I had the "Lunch Enchiladas" that came in warm tortillas filled with spicy chiken covered with tomatillo and ranchero sauces, cheese, and sour cream and were served with spanish rice and black beans. THIS is one of the best things i've had in this restaurant!
Of course we could NOT leave without having some of the amazing desserts. She ordered a "Peach Cobbler" (Served with vanilla ice-cream and pecans) and i had the "Cupcake Collision", also with vanilla ice-cream, hot fudge and whipped cream
Yet again another fabulous experience at the Grand Lux Cafe


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I am new to ANTS Memory Profiler.
I am trying to understand why my app runs at around 80MB but after my business logic runs it reports to be at 7.5GB in both the Task Manager and Resource Monitor. Taking a baseline snapshot before and then a comparison snapshot after fails to identify memory leak because it cleans up my apps memory during the snapshot somehow. Why?
Windows 2008 R2
.NET 4.0 Windows Service
Business Logic is:
Every 24 hours, create 1500 Tasks which create 1 HttpWebClient connection each, and saves the downloaded content to a file on disk.
- 1500 .NET Logical Threads (Tasks)
- 1500 HttpWebClient connections)
- 1500 files written to disk
All connections and file handles have Dispose() called on them
I attach ANTS Memory Profiler and take a snapshot at 80MB (baseline)
After business logic is finished executing the memory is at 7.5GB, 10,000 with page faults. Task Manager, Resource Monitor and ANT Memory Profiler all shows memory is way up at 7.5GB and this wil remain for ever (months) if I do not restart the service - eventually my machine becomes unresponsive (3 weeks).
I take a second Memory Snapshot, it reports 80MB, both Task Manager and Resource Monitor show drop from 7.5GB to 80MB at time of snapshot taken. This always happens when taking a snapshot, it clears the apps memory.
So my question is:
What is ANTS Memory Profiler doing to my app during a snapshot that causes the memory in my app to be cleaned up and hence no memory leak is reported?
Thanks for any help.


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From zero to hero, the Prolink chain lube came from nowhere to become one of the industry's best selling lubricants. One of the reasons for its success is duality - it cleans and lubes in one application. Apply, let it sit and wipe off. It's that simple.
ProLink Chain Lube will not let dirt and grit stick to your chain in wet or dry conditions. It greatly reduces friction and wear, allowing smoother operation of your chain and cables, and it will keep your chain and drive train area clean and seemingly drag free. ProLink is a thin-bodied lubricant that uses MFR technology, a molecule which bonds to the metal surface. It does not build up or become tacky because it contains no solids like Teflon, wax, moly, graphite or plastic.
I've used this stuff for about 10 years and it's fantastic. I drop it on each link night before riding, then wipe it dry next day before heading out. Wiping down chain after each ride keeps chain relatively clean and prevents gunk buildup. Repeat the lube once a week or so and you're good to go.
Pros: Keeps chain clean! Low maintenance.
Cons: ?
This stuff works. Better than any other chain lube out there. I've used it for many years and it keeps my chain clean, smooth, and quiet.
Progold remains very clean, but it does not last for even a typical century. Even after liberal application and wipe-off every night for a week prior to each, my chain sounded like it was completely dry about 80 miles into two centuries. If you only do short rides this stuff may be OK. But I went back to heavier lubricants (Finish Line Century Lube). I will just have to put up with the greater mess they create.
All in all a very good chain cleaner and lube. Works well when chain is cleaned (wiped down along with cogs and chain rings) right after each ride and then lubed thoroughly.
I have used mainly wax type dry lubes (after I abandoned using Tri-Flow and Phil lube after several elongated chains), and ProLink is way better than anything Ive used. It goes on light, doesnt build up and keeps the chain movement smooth and quiet. It is so light, I can now fine tune the "trim" of my deraiiluers because any slight variance isnt muffled like before when I used heavier lubes. It also seems to keep the chain clean. I initially used it on a dirty chain that had Finish Line wax lube, and it carried the old waxy, dirty bits to the surface nicely. I then cleaned the chain thoroughly and reapplied it to a spotless chain and after 100 miles it is still silver (the cogs are only slightly dirty).
I didnt like it. My chain was clean but didnt shift well.
If what you want is a silent, smooth shifting, and long lasting chain, this product is simply the best Ive ever used. My most recent test case: I rode my touring bike 4500 miles down the west coast and across the US. The chain was lubricated with ProLink every other day. I measured the chain stretch with a Park chain stretch gauge before and after the trip. Initially, the used-for-one-day chain measured 0.25% stretch. After the trip it measured 0.35% with the same gauge (where 0.75% - 1.00% is often considered worn out). And its operation was dead silent the whole time, in all conditions. I think thats phenomenal. However, if what you want is a chain that stays magically clean, keep looking. I didnt find ProLink to keep my chain any cleaner, or make it easier to clean, than any other oil-based lubricant.
I first tried Prolink a few years ago and found it too messy. Then I learned to wipe it down and let it dry overnight--magic, great lube and no mess. I was really impressed after a crash that put me and my bike into soft sand. My bike looked like it had been dipped in sand. 2 miles after the crash, the drivetrain was completely clean again, the Prolink had completely shed all of the sand.
For the past 4 years, Ive used this lube on all of my bikes for racing, commuting, and touring in sun, rain, snow, and mud, in temperatures ranging from 5 degrees F to 110 degrees F. It has excelled in all conditions. I rarely have to re-lube, even after riding in a couple of heavy rainstorms. My drive trains wear well. This is by far the best chain lube I have used in the last 40 years.
Hmmm.... The only prior review I see casts a rather dim assessment of the lubricant properties of this product. I have to confess I couldnt disagree more. This is the best all-around lube Ive yet to discover. For a lube that keeps the drivetrain smooth and clean I know of none better. Ive experienced none of the chain chatter reported in the other review.
This lube keeps your chain clean by not attracting dirt, and is a good chain "cleaner", but is a very poor lube. Your chain will start to chatter after about an hour of riding.


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Introducing... Grant Rickard
Grant Rickard is our new editor covering Los Angeles. He is a writer/story producer who works in reality and documentary television.
He loves to cook, despite the fact that his apartment's kitchen is only slightly larger than a phone booth. And eventhough his dining table seats only two people, he has acquired two sets of dishes that have twelve place settings each.
He tries to eat heathy and makes every effort to buy organic, locally grown produce. Grant's most cherished cooking tools are his Lodge cast iron grill pan and his 12-inch All-Clad sauté pan. His favorite cuisines are French, Moroccan, and Indian. When he makes aïoli, he cheats and uses mayonnaise. This causes a great deal of secret shame.
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Nice! Congratulations Grant. Looking forward to your posts.
Congratulations! I promise not to tell anyone about the mayonnaise.
vow ! nice grant is ON
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Mayonnaise. That's actually a great idea; I haven't made aioli in a long time because I'm uncomfortable using uncooked eggs.
Good luck.
don't worry. there's a little bit of sandra lee in all of us.
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Otherwise collects a lifetime's work by one of contemporary poetry's most cherished talents. Opening with twenty new poems and including generous selections from Jane Kenyon's four previous books—From Room to Room, The Boat of Quiet Hours, Let Evening Come, and Constance—this collection was selected and arranged by Kenyon herself—alongside her husband, the esteemed poet Donald Hall—shortly before her death in April 1995.
This extensive gathering reveals a scrupulously crafted body of work in which poem after poem achieves a rare and somber grace. Light and shade are never far apart in these telling narratives of life and love and work at the poet's rural New Hampshire home. The shadow of depression in Kenyon's verse, which grew much darker and longer at certain intervals, has the force and heft of a spiritual presence—a god, demon, angel. Yet her work emphasizes the constant effort of her imagination to confront and even find redemption in suffering. However quiet or domesticated or subtle in her moods and methods, Kenyon was a poet who sought to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, and her poems continue to make this discovery. As Hall writes in the afterword to Otherwise, we share "her joy in the body and the creation, in flowers, music, and paintings, in hayfields and a dog."
"Otherwise" collects a lifetime's work of poetry by one of America's best-loved poets. Opening with 20 new poems and including generous selections from Jane Kenyon's four previous books, this collection was selected and arranged by Kenyon shortly before her death in April 1995. An ALA Notable Book.
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5 Teas to Keep in Your Desk Drawer
At my last desk job, I dedicated an entire drawer to tea and tea-making paraphernalia. In fact, I consider tea an essential office supply, right alongside pens and staplers. Here are five kinds of tea that are helpful to have on hand, from morning and afternoon pick-me-ups to preparing for a meeting, de-stressing, and soothing the stomach after lunch.
I've included a few readymade tea bag brands, but you can also create your own looseleaf blends. Mountain Rose Herbs is a good source for organic teas, herbs, and supplies.
Morning alertness: Alternatives to coffee include black and green tea and guayusa, an Ecuadorian plant with a caffeine level between that of coffee and green tea. I've found that guayusa boosts mental focus without causing jitters.
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Throat care: Have a big presentation to give, or is your voice feeling taxed after a long meeting? Teas made from mucilaginous herbs like slippery elm, marshmallow, and licorice root can calm and soothe the throat.
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Stress relief: Everyone has to find his or her own best way to relieve tension, but for me a cup of tea, alongside deep breaths, is essential. I like sipping and smelling tea with lavender, which has calming effects.
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Digestion: Indigestion can be especially uncomfortable at work. Be sure to see a healthcare professional if it's a chronic problem, but for occasional gas or bloating after a big lunch, carminative herbs like fennel, ginger, and mint can help.
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Afternoon energy: Feeling an afternoon energy slump? Green tea is mildly stimulating and research has shown that it freshens breath and helps fight tooth decay — perfect for after lunch!
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What kinds of tea do you like to drink during the workday?
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I like to keep around 3 kinds, a black tea (Darjeeling or Earl Grey), a green tea (plain or something with ginger in it) and an herbal one for days where I'm feeling a little under the weather.
Uh...I have a whole cabinet + 3 boxes full of tea at work (I'm just a little crazy about my teas). My current favorite is David's Tea "Super Ginger" (organic ginger + peppercorns, it tastes like a really spicy ginger cookie..perfect for afternoon break) and the one thing I will never be without at the office: my Breville variable temp kettle.
Good idea. I looooove the throat coat.
I drink green tea in the morning and licorice mint in the afternoon. Occasionally I'll have a decaf Chai but since I like milk and sugar in it I have that less often.
I drink ginger tea in the afternoons. It's also good for post-lunch digestion.
After discovering this at a recent conference, this is my current favorite: http://www.tazo.com/tazo-wild-sweet-orange-filterbag-tea/000151598,default,pd.html?start=5&q=sweet%20orange&navid=search
I dedicate a corner of a credenza to tea! I always have jasmine green tea, earl grey, genmai cha, blackcurrant, and mint teas. I also cycle in echinacea tea during cold season, HerbaTussin or Throat Coat if I get a cold, plus whatever random new taste I am trying out.
Thankfully my office keeps stocked on many different kinds of tea, so there is always something available. A lot of times I will drink tea to keep warm because it's always so cold in our office. My favorites right now are green tea with mint and chai tea. I have my own ceramic mug with lid to keep it warm. In fact, I was just about to go make some when I saw this post.
I have most of a cabinet dedicated to tea at home, but for some reason I only keep Guayaki yerba mate at work. I think I'll rectify that tomorrow.
I keep the Yogi Cold Season - best tea when you are feeling icky from a cold or anything else; Allegro Happy Tummy - peppermint, ginger, cinnamon, and some others - super tasty and effective; and a Bigelow Decaf Earl Gray - just a cheap box to have on hand if I want some EG.
My collection is ever-changing but a few remain in my daily routine. Always some form of green tea mid-morning- especially like green with lemon, always peppermint post lunch and dinner and anything else between times. Love nettle at the moment...and the Pukka mixed fennel one..and Yogi tea women's balance.
I have over a dozen types of tea at my desk but if I had to go for utilitarian I'd go with two: Twinning's Ginger Lemon Herbal Tea for when i feel queasy, and Peppermint Herbal Tea to ease digestion. These I always have on hand, whether it's at home or at work.
I have quite a stash: 3 large tins of Adagio's loose leaf teas (one flavored, one oolong, one plain black tea that is very strong), a box of TJ's Vanilla and Cinnamon black teabags, a tin of Tazo's Earl Grey, a box of Chai packets (doesn't really count, and I should give it to someone bc of the dairy content), and a tin of Republic of Tea's Blackberry Sage. I need to stick one herbal in the line-up, or maybe something with ginger for after lunch. I don't drink coffee really, so the strong black tea (Golden Monkey black tea) is necessary for the morning, several cups, and then after lunch it's over to oolong.
Though, my jar of oolong tea looks a little suspicious (it looks like well, weed, and my idiot coworker likes to ask me about my 'weed' tea), so I keep it out of sight.
Oh man.
I've always got a variety - black, green and white teas plus a rotation of Celestial Seasonings herbal/fruit teas. I LOVE the Sweet Orange tea someone else mentioned, but it's an indulgence. Tea hoarding makes me happy.
Great list. I'm going to look into that honey lavender tea. Sounds delish!
I have recently been into mixing my own herbal blends. My favorite comes from Alana of The Homemade Pantry fame and involves a lot of hibiscus, with a little spearmint and rose hips. It's tart and invigorating.
I don't drink caffeine, but my two regular morning teas are both Bigelows: Lemon Lift decaf & Constant Comment decaf.
My rest of the day teas (all decaf or herbal) include: green tea; hibiscus blueberry (when I'm having sweets cravings); peppermint (for breath freshening &/or upset stomach); and nettle tea, my absolute favorite. Has a lovely green flavor, almost spinachy, and is very good for you, is a mild natural antihistimine and helps boost your iron levels.
I do this too :) I keep teas for digestion, pick-me-ups and relaxation - but also one for the pure pleasure of the the taste - mine is vanilla chai by Pukka brand.
And coffee and chocolate too :p
I love this! I too have a drawer full of tea at work. It has evolved quite a bit over the years as I've gone through different stages. My current morning go-to is a loose-leaf coconut black tea which is amazing with milk and a little agave nectar. My afternoon tea is currently a green lavender mint tea - the mint is a nice pick-me-up. I look forward to trying a couple of the teas in this article.
Eden Organic Sencha is the-hands-down-best bagged green tea I have ever had! (Disregard the dollar store looking box, this stuff is legit).


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The old Newnan Hospital on Jackson Street in Newnan is about to get a new look for the 21st century. Rather than a customary groundbreaking, a "building breaking" ceremony was held Sept. 9 to announce the beginning of the project that will transform the old hospital into the University of West Georgia-Newnan Center that will open in January 2015. Read More»
Sandy Creek 54, East Coweta 35: The Patriots (2-0-1) exploded for a 28-0 first-quarter lead in their road game against the Indians, who never got closer than 13 points after that. It was Sandy Creek's second straight game with 50 or more points against a AAAAAA opponent. With their regular-season unbeaten streak now at 42 games, the Patriots have an off week before hosting Fayette County Sept. 27. Read More»
The Whitewater Wildcats overcame seven turnovers to hand the visiting Fayette County Tigers a 35-13 defeat Friday night.
Whitewater started the majority of its possessions in Fayette County territory, and the Tigers struggled often to move the ball playing without injured quarterback Daveion Nash.
Colton Clemons got the Wildcats on the scoreboard with a 20-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter, and Christian Wafford scored from 10 yards out in the middle of the second quarter. Read More»
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The campus will be located on the property of the old Newnan Hospital located at 80 Jackson Street near downtown. The $21 million construction project is expected to produce an annual economic impact of $1.4-3.4 million. Read More»
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The War Eagles broke open a 7-6 game and took a 28-12 lead at halftime. Quarterback Stockton McGuire ran for 178 yards and two touchdowns, one of them a 50-yard run, and threw a 16-yard scoring pass to Sam Dobbs. William Higbie scored on a 21-yard run and Darius Smith on a 5-yard run. Landmark hosts Mt. Paran next Friday.
The Chiefs traveled to Douglas County and won behind quarterback Andrew Johnson, who threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. McIntosh plays at Ola next Friday.
Christian Wafford scored twice in the Wildcats' first win of the year. Ryan May, Jay Ashley and Luke Allen each added a touchdown. Whitewater hosts Fayette County next Friday.
The Patriots exploded to a 42-21 halftime lead and cruised to victory at home. Eric Swinney ran for three touchdowns and his backfield mate Delvin Weems ran for two. Cole Garvin threw touchdown passes to Demarre Kitt and Korey Banks, and the defense provided a score when Trent Sellers intercepted a tipped pass and returned it for a touchdown. Sandy Creek plays at East Coweta next Friday.
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Britney mixes to celebrate Femme Fatale Day!
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
I couldn't sleep at all last night. I seriously woke up at 5:30, tossed and turned til 6:45, and decided to get up and start celebrating the day.
What day?! ARE YOU CRAZY?! It's the release of Britney's new album- "Femme Fatale."
In order to celebrate [besides getting the album this morning, duh], I've been jammin' to some awesome megamixes of some of her best songs.
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Illinois Passes on Lame Duck Gun Ban Bill
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-By Warner Todd Huston
Gun banners in Illinois were dealt a temporary set back on Sunday when a bill containing gun-banning language was put on the back burner in these waning days of the legislature's lame duck session.
Anti-gun agitators placed a gun banning amendment on another bill, SB2899, in hopes that the Senate would vote on it on Sunday. But it was not to be. The Senate didn't even bring the bill for a vote.
The Illinois House also pushed back any move to take up an assault weapons ban. House Judiciary Committee Chair Elaine Nekritz (D, 57th District) made the announcement Sunday afternoon.
The House bills are HB815 and HB1263.
Illinois Democrats have a super majority in Illinois, but even still have some trouble passing the extreme measures under consideration. If passed, the several Illinois bills would become some of the strictest gun laws in the country. Already Illinois is the only state in the Union that has no concealed carry law for its law-abiding citizens.
The extreme gun ban — laws repeatedly struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts — have not prevented the City of Chicago from being the murder capital of the country.
Anti-gun advocates will renew their efforts when the next session begins next week.
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Josh comes for a sleepover and Frank can't take it anymore (hence the title and yes, it is a song by the All-American Rejects) :)
Gerard's POV
I open the door and Josh comes in, with his sleepover stuff and takes off his shoes. Which are Doc Martins and I think they're très cool. Frankie's behind me, and I can see him smile and step aside to let Josh into the house. We say hello, and I invite him into the living room. We sit on the sofa, Frank a little awkwardly, and make small talk for a few minutes.
I put on a DVD, and we sit in silence for the hour and a half that is the movie. I suggest we go into the kitchen afterwards and I get out the ingredients for pancakes. Me and Frank take turns making them, and we have cheese and ham on the first couple. When we finish we just sit there, too full to talk much. I suddenly decide to grab Josh around the waist, tickling him and he shreiks like a girl, which is quite funny. We somehow find ourselves in the living room, in the middle of a vicious tickling war.
'Gee, stop it! Haha, it hurts!' He cries, and I just yell 'Never! You're hurting me too, so we're even!' I don't even notice Frank sat on the sofa looking at us awkwardly.
After half an hour, I'm exhausted and we lie on floor next to each other gasping for air.
'Er guys? Do you wanna get sleeping stuff layer out and stuff?' Frank's voice reminds me he's still there, and I quickly sit up guiltily. I can't believe I forgot about him. I nod, and quickly go upstairs to grab my duvet and pillow, and Frank follows me. He stops me leaving, and says in an accusing tone 'What the hell was that about?'
'What are you talking about?' I think I know what's happening, but I just don't want to admit that I ignored him.
'That tickling thing. Oh, and forgetting about me all this week. I'm sick of it, you're supposed to be my boyfriend, or don't you want to anymore?' He half shouts, and I can hear emotion in it, like it's been building up and he couldn't let it out before now.
'Frankie, believe me, I never wanted you to leave you out. And I wasn't forgetting you last night was I? Frank, just trust me. I still want to be your boyfriend-'
'What the fuck? I didn't know you two were faggots' Shit. Josh's voice interrupts me, and he walks into our room like he owns the place. I could die right here, right now.
'I didn't think it was any of your business whether we're gay or not.' Frank comes to the rescue and politely tells Josh to get his big fat arse out of the room where we're having a PRIVATE conversation. Seriously, I could kill him right now, and I try and put a look on my face that matches my feelings. I settle on a vicious glare directed at Josh.
'Woah, no need to get touchy about it. I mean, it's not your fault you're freaks of nature. And Gee, what's with the facial expression?' He is so infuriating. I retort 'Josh, what's with you sticking your big fat arse in a private conversation in another persons house? And what's it to you if we are freaks of nature?'
'Nothing, and I was just looking for you two. I kind of noticed Frank was jealous of me getting your attention and I got suspicious.' Josh replies calmly.
Smack! Suddenly there's blood everywhere and Frank's punching every inch of his face that he can reach. Josh's putting up a fight, but my lovely Frank's got the upper hand. I cry out and haul Frank off Josh before he could do anything more than break his nose and give him some cuts and bruises.
'Frank, if I let you go, will you promise not to start beating him up again?' I say, so I can go and see how Josh is. Not because I care one bit for him, but because then I can clean him up and send him home without my mum asking any questions.
'Fine' He replies irritably, and I let him go. He just stands there with a smirk on his face as he watches Josh try and get up. I go over to help him, and take him into the bathroom. I sit him on the edge of the bath, and get a cloth to wipe his cuts with. I make sure I don't wipe his face gently, and he flinches as I press a little harder than neccessary. I hunt around for a little until I find the cream which I know will sting him, and I give him no prior warning before smearing it on his face.
When I'm done, I push him out of the bathroom and tell him to get his stuff. Frank comes out of our bedroom, and smiles at me. I return the smile, and I can tell he really is happy when he smiles now. We go down the stairs together and I whisper in his ear 'So, shall we walk him home or not?'
He shakes his head, clearly not wanting to spend another minute in his company than neccessary. We go into the hallway where he's putting on his shoes, and I say to him 'I hope you can walk home, cause we're not walking you anywhere, motherfucker. And don't you tell anyone about this, otherwise I'll give Frankie here permission to beat you to pulp.' And it's true, it's only my slight fear of blood that made me pull Frank off him just now.
He goes out of the door, and as I close the door, I hear a small sigh behind me. I turn to find a happy Frank, and at that moment I can't resist him. I smash my lips onto his, and it turns into the most passionate kiss I've ever shared. It doesn't really have anything to contend with, but it was really passionate. I wrap my fingers in his beautiful hair, and he moans gently into my mouth. I pull away and say 'I'm sorry, Frank. He was a jerk, and I should've let you beat the shit out of him. Please forgive me?'
He smiles softly and says 'Of course I forgive you, how couldn't I with those ridiculous puppy dog eyes which I want you to promise NEVER to do again because they're so creepy!'
I giggle into his mouth and I sort of collapse onto him. He laughs and says 'I think either you're really tired or I'm so hot, you can't resist me.'
'The first one, silly! Who'd want to fuck you?' I retort childishly.
'Um, I distinctly remember you begging for more last night! So that comeback didn't quite work'
'Still... Can you carry me upstairs?' I try and persuade him.
'Nope! You're forgetting that you're several inches taller than me, making it a bit difficult for me to carry you!' Damn, I could've done with being carried.
'Fine. I'll just walk up like a normal human being then.' I say. We trudge up the stairs, and clumsily get into our pyjamas - which consisted of bottoms only for Frank and I couldn't help staring at that chest - and I get into bed, sliding over so Frank can share. He jumps onto me, making me yelp and he grins like a maniac.
We go to sleep cuddling each other like in one of those romantic movies. I'm so glad that Frank's happy again, and I still feel a bit guilty about ignoring him unintentionally. Ah well. Tomorrow we can go for another walk and I hope it goes as well as the first one.
Soooo Josh is the bad guy, and I feel bad about making him so horrible. It's nothing against the real Josh Franscechi though, I love ymas! So yeah, please rate and review, it means a lot to me! mychemicalpony :)