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Cookies and goodies are needed for the Clinical Center monthly party! If you are interested in contributing some goodies for the party please deliver the items to the R&W office in Bldg. 31, Rm. B1W30 or the R&W in Bldg. 10, Rm. B1C06 on August 20th by noon. Fran at our Rockledge R&W store will also accept goodies if it's more convenient to drop off there. Please deliver to Rockledge I, Rm. 4202 by the end of the day on Wednesday, August 19th.
Monthly R&W Vendor Fair August 6th – Bldg. 10 South Lobby
Do you like discounts? Are you looking for that perfect getaway? The R&W is now providing an on-campus resource for all your discount, travel and program needs. Every month, R&W partner vendors will visit the Bldg. 10 South Lobby to highlight their programs and special offers for NIH employees and contractors. Take some time to find out about special promotions, events, tickets, services or just simply stop by to take a break and learn more about what the R&W has to offer. On August 6th visit the following participants: NIHFCU, AT&T, The Princeton Review, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Luray Caverns, PNC Bank, AXA Advisors, Ross Management, RE/MAX. The expo will also take place with a variety of vendors on Thursday, Sept. 3rd, Oct. 1st, Nov. 5th, and Dec. 3rd from 10am – 2pm.
On August 19th Get off Your Buns and Move
On Wednesday, August 19th, join Blacks in Government, in association with the R&W, NIH R&W Fitness Center, ORS/DATS, and 96.3 WHUR for "Get off Your Buns and Move" from 12pm – 1pmon the Bldg. 31A Patio. Join Triscina Grey – host of Mid-day and Café 96, along with fitness guru Daryl Haley for a fun and engaging workout. Get the fitness, workout and eating tips that you need to adopt a healthier lifestyle. More details on this event can be found at www.fedesp.org/nih.
2nd Annual Charity SEC Tailgate Event: The Prelude
Celebrate the beginning of the college football season by tailgating with your fellow NIH College Football fans and football enthusiasts. Taste the savory staples provided by vendors, be entertained with games and live music, and expect guest appearances from former collegiate athletes. Proceeds will benefit Special Love Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides support and excellent programs for families with children being treated for cancer. All are welcome to join us outside Bldg. 10 courtyard and lawn on the NIH Bethesda Campus, Tuesday, August 25th from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Help us raise money for a great charity! For more details contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Mark Your Calendar For The Institute Relay
On Your Mark, Get Set…Go! It's time for the 32nd NIH Institute Challenge Relay. The NIH Recreation and Welfare Association, members of the original NIH Health Angels and the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services of ORS, are excited to invite you to this year's relay. Can your team unseat "Run from Obesity" as the fastest team? The rules are the same…the Relay consists of teams of five runners each whom run a ½ mile loop around Bldg.1. All Institutes, Centers, Divisions, and Contractors are invited to enter as many teams as they wish. Each team must have men and women runners with at least two runners of the same sex (you can have a team of two females-three males or three females-two males). The team with the fastest five runners will win the honor of having their names on the Allen Lewis NIH Memorial Trophy located at the Bldg. 31 Fitness Center. Come out and join the fun! The race will be held on Tuesday, September 15th in front of Bldg. 1, beginning at 11:30am. It's time to put on your thinking caps and think creatively about your team name. Examples from last year include: A Vial Labeled Misc, Lactating Octopus, Scrambled Legs and Hamstrings, employee RELAYtions, and 'Cuz HR Said So! However, the most important part of the race is to have fun and enjoy the company of your fellow NIHers. Remember, contractor teams are welcome as well as more than one team per Institute. This year registration will be done online at https://www.fedesp.com/nih/events/the-nih-institute-relay/ and the fee is $15 per team. We ask that each group leader also provide the name and contact info for one volunteer, there needs to be 26 per heat for the relay to commence. Make sure to visit with food and event exhibitors as well. To volunteer or for more info contact the R&W office at 301-496-6061.
2015 In Focus! Safe Workplaces for All Photo Contest
The Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) invites you to be a part of building and sustaining a positive safety culture at NIH through photography. You can contribute to the safety effort by capturing or creating an image (or up to 3 images) depicting safe workplaces or activities, e.g., laboratory workers using personal protective equipment, crossing guards on busy streets, construction workers using safety gear, etc. and sharing them with us. DOHS will share your photos with the entire NIH community through our safety publications, pamphlets and posters. First, second and third place photographs will be framed and prominently displayed outside the ORS office; and the images will be featured on the ORS/DOHS web site. The three winners will receive recognition and a framed certificate from NIH leadership. Entries will be accepted from August 26th to October 31st. Visit the "In Focus! Safe Workplaces for All" table at Safety Health and Wellness Day – August 26th where you can obtain flyers and find out more about the contest. To learn more about the contest, rules, panel of judges, selection process and to submit your photo, visit http://go.usa.gov/XEzY If you have any questions, please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or send written questions to: NIH, OD, ORS, DOHS (Attn: In Focus! Safe Workplaces for All Photo Contest), Bldg. 13, Room 3K04, 13 South Drive, MSC 5760, Bethesda, MD 20892-5760.
3rd Annual R&W Club Frederick Golf Tournament Benefitting the NIH Children's Inn
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2015 Mobile Mammography Screenings
The George Washington Breast Cancer Center will make three visits to NIH for our 2015 Mammography Screening. All NIH employees, their families, contractors, visiting scientists and others associated with NIH are eligible to participate. The screening dates are as follows: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 – Building 10 Thursday, December 17, 2015 – Building 45 The van will be on-site from 9:30am - 3:30pm taking prescheduled appointments. Reservations can be made no more than 1 month prior of screening date. Each screening is conducted by a female technologist, and a board certified radiologist specializing in mammography will interpret the images. Appointments should take approximately 20 minutes. Most insurance companies will cover the cost (approx $350) of the screening. To see if your insurance is accepted or to make an appointment, call 202-741-3252. If there is no answer, please leave a message with your name and phone number. The GW Mammovan staff will call you back and schedule your appointment. Please have your insurance card and doctor's information available when calling to make an appointment. Who is Eligible? Any woman IS eligible if she meets the following:
- She is age 40 or older
- She is not pregnant or breast-feeding
- She does not have breast implants
- She does not have any prior history of breast problems (patients who need a 6 months follow up must get a Diagnostic mammogram not Screening)
- She is not having symptoms such as a lump in either breast or unusual breast pain
- She has a referring physician or doctor of record (Ex. Medical Doctor, OBGYN doctor)
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Individuals with disabilities who need Sign Language Interpreters and/or reasonable accommodation to participate in this screening should contact the R&W at 301-496-6061 and/or the Federal Relay 1-800-877-8339 or email email@example.com. Requests should be made at least 10 days in advance of the appointment. For more information about mammography, breast cancer, or other types of cancer call the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER or see www.nci.nih.gov.
The NIH Judo Club Brings Home the Medals
The NIH Judo Club had a banner year representing the NIH community, locally and nationally in judo in both shiai and kata competitions. Shiai or tournament competition is a one-on-one combative contest with the winner being declared by throwing, pinning, or submission (via choke or arm-lock) of the opponent. Kata or pre-arranged form competition is performed by a pair with a judging panel evaluating the techniques of the pair and generating a score. In shiai, Kazuya Ono, PhD, a fellow from NIDCD, double medaled in the Maryland State Championships with a 1st place in his senior weight class division and a 2nd place in the Masters division. Tomoko Ikeuchi, PhD, DDS, a fellow from NIDCR won 2nd place honors in her senior weight class division. The next month, at the Virginia State Championships, Dr. Ikeuchi won 2nd place honors. Later in the spring, she won 1st place honors at the Capital Grapple in her newaza only or matwork division. To support the club's kata program, two national and international kata competitors and judges were brought to the club for a special teaching session on Nage No Kata (the throwing kata) for our students. The fruit of that experience follows. Wayne Lifshitz and Enrique Caballero performed Nage No Kata at the Faye Allen Kata Clinic and Tournament, winning 2nd place. In the next series of competitions, Wayne teamed with Monty Burton and the team won 1st place at the Takemori Open, 2nd place at the Maryland State Championships, and 1st place at the Virginia State Championships—all in Nage No Kata. In the spring, Lifshitz & Burton won 2nd place at the USA Judo Nationals in Irving, Texas in Nage No Kata. The NIH Judo Club is continuing its winning tradition of competitive judo in both shiai and kata since its founding in 1979 by former NIH Deputy Director, Dr. Thomas Malone. In the upcoming competition season the club instructors expect continued success on the mat from the people they train and prepare for competition. Such stellar performances are a continuation of Dr. Malone's vision of judo on the NIH campus.
NIH R&W Montgomery Aquatic Center (MAC) Corporate Membership
Eligibility for MAC Corporate Memberships apply to any NIH staff member who has both a valid NIH ID badge, current NIH email address, and a current R&W membership. This offer doesn't extend to family members. MAC memberships under this promotion are $140 (savings of over $200). This group membership provides joiners with full access to the MAC, ONLY. The MAC is located at 5900 Executive Blvd; North Bethesda, MD. To join NIH employee can sign up for their membership directly at the MAC. You must present your NIH ID badge, as well as a current R&W membership card with sticker (purchase a new card/sticker at any R&W store location). Registration will open on September 2nd.Call the MAC at 240-777-8070 if you have questions about swim schedules, swim hours, classes, etc. This opportunity is not part of any official federal fitness program, so neither R&W, NIH, nor any other part of DHHS can take responsibility for injuries or related problems that may develop as a result of using this facility. Use of the MAC must also be on employee's personal time only. Neither R&W, NIH more broadly, nor DHHS is necessarily endorsing the MAC. Before increasing your current level of physical activity, consult with your physician. The need for medical guidance also applies to the use of saunas and whirlpools, since some medical conditions or effects of certain medications could be worsened by sudden changes in body temperature and/or fluid levels.
AlertNIH The Official Emergency Communication Service for the National Institutes of Health
NIH public safety, human resources, public affairs, and facilities representatives, with support from senior leadership, have developed an emergency communication service called AlertNIH. During a major crisis, emergency or severe weather event, NIH public safety officials will use AlertNIH to send event updates, warnings and instructions directly to employees' government-owned communication devices. Employees have the ability to opt-in to receive these updates on their personal devices too. In order to enroll your personal device, log in to the NIH Enterprise Directory (NED) and scroll to the bottom of your profile to the section titled "AlertNIH." Click the "Edit" button and select the personal devices you wish to receive updates on. NIH employees are also strongly encouraged to update their NED profiles. AlertNIH has established a presence on several social media platforms and can be found on Twitter at www.twitter.com/alertnih and Facebook at www.facebook.com/alertnih. For questions on the AlertNIH service, please contact the Office of Research Services, Division of Emergency Preparedness and Coordination at 301-496-1985 or visit http://alert.nih.gov.
Camp Fantastic – Special Love, Inc.
Children with cancer have to grow up much too fast. They feel different from other children and many miss out on activities that healthy children experience daily. This was the reason Special Love was created. Special Love programs, including Camp Fantastic, offer children with cancer the chance to jump, play, explore, laugh, swim and make friends through a community of support, made up of patients, family, and staff who know and understand the trials and triumphs of battling childhood cancer. We need your contributions to assist Special Love in their mission. Be a phantom camper by giving a donation. Enjoy camp without the bugs, sunburn or snoring counselors! Here's how you can help. $25 sends a hug to camp $75 sends a child to camp for the day $125 feeds a child for a week $250 sends a child to camp for a weekend $400 sends a family to camp for a weekend $650 sends a child to camp for the week Donations are tax deductible. Make checks payable to the R&W Foundation and send to R&W, Bldg. 31 Rm. B1W30. Together we can make a difference in the life of a child with cancer.


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You described Periphery as 'good' and the music scene as a meritocracy. A meritocracy on that scale can't be subjective. The only objectively good part of Periphery is their musicianship. Differentiation is required because musical chops do not mean good songs.
Digging: The Dear Hunter - Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise
Nvm just that ^
Digging: Crossed Out - 1990-1993
Album Rating: 4.0Musical chops do not mean good songs, agreed. But good music is entirely subjective. A fair number of people think that Periphery makes good music, regardless of whether you or I think they write "good songs".
Actually, when you think a band sucks it means you only think a band sucks, and that thinking
may not be your strong suit
Funny how that works
Musical chops do not mean good songs, agreed. But good music is entirely subjective
Album Rating: 4.0I said that when you think a band sucks you only think a band sucks i.e. subjectivity. It has no relation to whether
they actually suck.
Album Rating: 4.0I apologise again for the snarkiness.
Album Rating: 4.5so little is being said with so many words
this thread makes me laugh
best thread ive ever been to
Album Rating: 3.0the songwriting could be a lot better, and a lot of the hooks / riffs aren't catchy enough. that about sums it up
Album Rating: 4.0Sitar did make his point a while back. Bottom line, music IS very subjective. I think i know what he felt like when underlining that fact. That's what i feel like doing when i see people going "shit band" on a thread. When someone wants to have a real discussion and everybody seems willing to simply hate on a band, it can get pretty frustrating.
Just saying
Album Rating: 4.5^ thank you
"music IS very subjective."
"music IS very subjective."
dudez have as tenuous a grasp on smooth-flowing rhythm and composition as almost every other Meshuggah-cribbing outfit
there's also a disparity between their 'self aware', 'semi-parodical' sound that jumps frequently and jarringly in tone (with all the harsh/clean vocal switching and riffs twitching spastically from jun-jun omgsoheavy to weedlyweedly lolarentwereallyspacey fret fingerrape, often multiple times in a bar) and the obviously serious-business, spottily-written lyrics
well that said the lyrics and music both sound mawkish as hell so i guess that's one common link they share
tl;dr shit's annoying
yay opinions
music is subjective. no one can judge anything.
agreed sry i was way out of line there y cant every1 just get along and i mean these guys are obv trying realy hard and i couldnt play as good as that guitar guy so i guess i should not be so hard on this album thank you for being the voice of reason olt ur always there for me
haha nice. s/o to ellen degeneres
Album Rating: 4.0lol oltna, you know i didn't meant that. Won't feed the fire going on about this matter, or it will happen again like a while back, everyone going "ha there saying they're good, that's subjective too, your logic is faulty" and shit so yeah, for further reference, go like 3 pages back and see what sitar said. Only someone unwilling to understand wouldn't get his point. Unwilling, or retarded. haha
oolarin dargoonenoose
Wtf are u guys arguing about lol
im not judging this
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In his signing statement, Mr. Brown said the therapies "have no basis in science or medicine and they will now be relegated to the dustbin of quackery." Mr. Lieu's statement also used the word "quackery" to refer to the therapies, and pro-gay groups Sunday exulted in what they called a ratification of the scientific community's findings.
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In addition to Equality California, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Gaylesta, Lambda Legal, Mental Health of North America, and the Courage Campaign had pushed the bill and gay-rights advocates had stepped up their calls in recent weeks for Mr. Brown to sign the bill.
Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign, said his group was "grateful" for Mr. Brown's actions.
Gay youths "will now be protected from a practice that has not only been debunked as junk science but has been proven to have drastically negative effects on their well-being," he said. "We commend Gov. Brown for putting children first, and call on all states to take California's lead on this issue."
In August, gay New Jersey Assemblyman Timothy J. Eustace said he would soon introduce legislation to ban "conversion therapy" for minors, according NJToday.net.
Traditional-values groups and a trade group for professionals who offer sexual orientation change efforts — which they say has been successful for countless men and women — said Mr. Lieu's views of the efforts were incorrect and government officials shouldn't be controlling what kind of mental-health services parents and children can seek.
This "is the latest and most dangerous attempt on the part of extreme activists to prohibit the clinical treatment of individuals who are seeking assistance with their unwanted homosexual attractions," wrote the board of directors of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality, whose members would be affected by the Lieu bill.
The legislation is "clearly unconstitutional," and if enacted, sets a dangerous precedent for laws in other states, added Christopher Rosik, president of the association.
The Lieu bill "mandates that a licensed counselor may not assist a minor who seeks to decrease his or her same-gender attraction. Although countless individuals have successfully changed from homosexual to heterosexual lifestyles, California's legislative majority believes they know better than the client, the parents and professionally trained therapists," said Ron Prentice, chief executive of the California Family Council.
Randy Thomasson, president of SaveCalifornia.com, a leading family values organization, decried the law, which he said even would prohibit licensed counselors from helping children recover from gender confusion.


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Le Haillan Vacations
Many of Bordeaux's key attractions can be found near to Le Haillan, making it a convenient place to base yourself. The Bordelais Golf Course and Bordeaux Technowest are just two of the popular sights here, adored by locals and visitors alike. Two other great attractions close by Le Haillan are the Golf Practice Academy and the Chateau Haut Brana.
Le Haillan has a number of museums and theaters nearby that make great places to visit. Visit the various museums and galleries of the Natural History Museum, the Musee des Beaux-Arts and the Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum. To experience the city's dynamic artistic culture, book a show at one of the acclaimed performance venues such as Patinoire Meriadeck and the Grand Theater of Bordeaux. There are plenty of excellent galleries to enjoy nearby including the Contemporary Art Museum.
There are a number of beautiful natural destinations here so make sure you enjoy the chance to get outdoors. If you're in need of a natural setting don't miss Bordelais Park.
Those with some time to spare in Bordeaux will not want to miss out on the Place des Quinconces, Les Quais and Place Gambetta. Take the time to visit sacred places such as the Greek Orthodox Church, the Notre Dame Church and the Saint Bruno Church. Admire the beautiful craftsmanship and gain an appreciation of the role of religion in the area.
To play golf in a new setting, grab your golf bag and head to the Bordeaux Pessac Golf Club in Pessac.
Add to your wardrobe, grab a bite to eat or just people-watch at popular shopping destinations like the Les Grands Hommes.
If you are holidaying without kids, spend some time at the Chateau Haut Brion, the Chateau Pape Clement in Pessac and the Maison du Vin de Bordeaux.
Le Haillan is a place steeped in sporting history. Cheer along with local sports nuts at nearby Chaban-Delmas Stadium, home to the Union Bordeaux Bègles rugby union team in winter and the Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux soccer team. After enjoying the game, retire with local sports fans to a nearby pub for a post-match beer ot two.
To really get to know this fascinating part of the world, consider booking your accommodation at one of the area's charming bed and breakfast or hotel options. The Adagio City Aparthotel Bordeaux Gambetta, the Mercure Bordeaux Cité Mondiale Centre Ville and the Mercure Bordeaux Centre are just some of the best places to stay while you are enjoying this special area.


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Kevin Love and Kevin Martin carried the Timberwolves to a 109-99 victory against the Lakers at the Target Center. Kevin Love posted 31 points and 17 rebounds, while Kevin Martin paced Minnesota with 32 points. Minnesota snapped a two-game losing streak and evened its record at 24-and-24. The T'wolves take on the Thunder tonight in Oklahoma City.
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Okay this get's on my nerves SOOO much. Like do they think it's cool or something to wait forever to text you back? Like is it a game to them to make us wait? Honestly, WHAT could you possibly be doing that takes you pretty much exactly 10+ minutes to text you back, for every text?! And I'm not... Show More
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The reason why they're texting you and not talking to you on the phone is because they're BUSY. Making a big deal out of it only makes you seem like a clingy psychopath. This is just something YOU are going to have to deal with if you choose to communicate through text rather than picking up a phone and calling each other like actual human beings do.
Psychopath? Yeah okay...
I'm not saying we don't talk on the phone. But whenever we used to text he would always text back right away. Me and him have been on and off being together and now he always takes forever to text back. I know when he is busy and when he isn't.
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It's the fact that they say they aren't doing any. But take forever to text you back. It is just frusturating and I want to know if they think it's some kind of game.
It's almost 2010, like 80% of people hold conversations over text messages now. It has nothing to do with the fact of talking on the phone or texting.
I can assure you its no game. Just a simple matter of priorities. Like I said in my comment to blazy's answer I don't even check my texts when I receive them, I usually check it a bit later.


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North Star Hotel and Premier Club Suites, O'Connell Street Area
North Star Hotel and Premier Club Suites Overview
North Star Hotel is supremely located in the heart of Dublin's City Centre. This 4-star property is ideally situated for your corporate or leisure stay in Dublin.
Among the many facilities the hotel has to offer, it boasts a fully equipped gym and Scandinavian sauna. There is a heated beer garden with plasma TV screens, showing all the major sporting events. The on-site restaurant serves the best in fine Irish cuisine, with the breakfast room serving buffet style breakfast. The exclusive Premier Club Lounge features spectacular views of Dublin's skyline with complimentary food and beverage services. Private parking is available.
Guest rooms and suites offer you every amenity to ensure a comfortable and luxurious stay, all rooms feature a TV, hairdryer and WiFi access. Some rooms include balconies.
On the doorstep of the hotel there is a host of Dublin tourist attractions within walking distance. Trinity College, The O2 Arena and the Temple Bar District are all within a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Our customers think this is great for...
Hotel facilities
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- Check-in time starts 2:00 PM
- Check-out by 11:30 PM
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- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
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- Luggage storage
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Number of floors 7
- One meeting/conference room
- Pets not allowed
- Photocopy machines
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- Total number of rooms 175
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The global pop-up restaurant featuring edible insects was held in a dozen countries yesterday. Here are some images from the event in Washington D.C, and a video from the one in Sydney.
The event in Washington D.C, sponsored by Ehrlich Pest Control, was held at the Occidental Restaurant. On offer were sweet and savoury edible insects, grasshopper burgers and much more. Ehrlich Pest Control donated US$5 to DC Central Kitchen for every person who ate something at the event. – Photos KAREN BLEIER/AFP
In Sydney, Rentokil Pestaurant served up chapulines (crickets), mealworms, cockroaches and creepy crawly candy for anyone game to try the unusual snacks. Watch the video for the day out at Wynyard Park. For more images, visit their Facebook page.
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10 places every American should see
What makes a place essentially American? Besides being within our borders, of course? When the Budget Travel editors set out to compile a list of can't-miss destinations in the United States, we knew there was no one answer.
So why not map out a detour to one of these spots the next time you hit the road? Who knows—you might never think of this country in quite the same way again.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyo.
Yellowstone National Park (Photo: Hugoht / Dreamstime.com)
Wide-open space is a unique inheritance for every American, and Yellowstone is the most dramatic example of what "wide-open space" really means. In 1872, two-million-acre Yellowstone debuted as America's first national park, and visitors began flocking to soak in its hot springs, see elk and bison roam its grasslands, gawk at its geyser known as Old Faithful, and hear gray wolves sound chill-inducing howls at dawn. Amazingly, visitors can get the same thrills today for nearly no cost. For the fullest experience, stay the night. The lack of light pollution in northwest Wyoming's Big Sky country reveals an astonishing canopy of stars that is virtually unchanged from the time of native tribes, fur trappers, and pioneer explorers.
French Quarter, New Orleans, La.
French Quarter (Photo: Lawrence Weslowski Jr / Dreamstime.com)
No other American neighborhood provides as much eye candy as the cobblestone streets of New Orleans' French Quarter—known as "the Quarters" to locals—and we're not referring to the annual Mardi Gras parades, with their thousands of taffeta-draped harlequins strutting to funk, R&B, and Dixie. No, it's the architecture that's intriguing.


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This Dude's Russell Westbrook Impression Is Spectacular
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Yesterday, between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. EDT, Russell Westbrook disapproved of something, or multiple somethings. Since there is no other NBA news to speak of, and especially since there is nothing miserable or at all depressing happening in New York, let's use this downtime to figure out who crossed Russ. »
Russell Westbrook will not be participating in the NBA playoffs this year, and that makes us sad, because it's always a bummer when one of the most exciting players in the league has to spend his summer at home. But Westbrook's absence will be particularly hard to swallow this year, seeing as how he just turned in one… »
With just under six minutes remaining in Oklahoma City's 116-104 loss to the Pacers last night, Russell Westbrook collided with Indiana's Luis Scola as the latter set a screen for the former's man, George Hill. Referee Ed Malloy called a personal foul on Westbrook, his third; Westbrook complained, and Malloy added a… »
Last night, the Thunder suffered a blow in their struggle with the Pelicans for the final playoff spot in the West. While they were busy getting creamed by the Spurs, the Pelicans somewhat surprisingly knocked off the Warriors. The results leave the Thunder one game back in the loss column with four games to play, and… »
Russell Westbrook doesn't necessarily care for the media, and he doesn't try to hide that. He and Oklahoman reporter Berry Tramel had a tense exchange in January, with the Thunder point guard outright saying he didn't like Tramel. Grantland's Bryan Curtis looked into the media-team relationship in Oklahoma City and… »
Thunder GM Sam Presti held a press conference today to announce that his team is super boned. Well, he didn't say that specifically, but that's about all there is to be gleaned from his announcement that Kevin Durant, who was supposedly close to returning to the team after missing the last 13 games with a foot injury,… »
If you were scoring the play above, you would give a missed three-point attempt to Oklahoma City's DJ Augustin and a rebound to Minnesota's Justin Hamilton, right? If so, you could never get a job as Oklahoma City's official scorekeeper. Here is how they scored the play: »
Last night, in Oklahoma City, Chris Paul turned the Thunder into a Swiffer. Attach all the necessary caveats to that, of course—it's just one game; the Thunder were without Kevin Durant and the helpful version of Serge Ibaka who used to exist before somebody decided he needed to become Walt Williams; Russell… »
There was a full slate of NBA games on last night, featuring enough close games and superstar performances to keep anyone with a League Pass subscription fumbling with the remote. But the best game of the evening featured a 13-48 squad in the middle of an unprecedented tanking campaign and a Western Conference playoff… »
After missing Sunday's game against the Lakers because of surgery to repair a fractured zygomatic arch bone, Russell Westbrook has returned with a vengeance, and a mask! Both were on display as he split two Philadelphia defenders to throw down a monster two-handed jam. It is only 18 minutes into the game, and Russ has… »
The Thunder announced that Russell Westbrook underwent surgery to repair that dent in his face. In medical terms, he had a "fracture to the zygomatic arch of his right cheek." Westbrook won't play tomorrow against the Lakers and will be re-evaluated afterwards, but it doesn't seem too serious. »
Russell Westbrook whirling dervished his way to a third straight triple-double last night, the kind of performance we've come to expect in his incredible February. But late in the game, as he tried singlehandedly to stave off a loss to the Trail Blazers, we saw something new: he got a goddamn dent in his head. »
Last night, while we were all arguing about a black-and-blue dress, Russell Westbrook and a gaggle of tall men who were not Kevin Durant were a half-hour down the road from where the llamas were dodging the cops, playing the Phoenix Suns. If you missed it, or forgot, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost a heartbreaker in… »
The Oklahoma City Thunder didn't really have choice when it came to trading backup point guard Reggie Jackson, a talented but flawed young player who made it very clear that he'd like to be a starter elsewhere. They got a pretty good haul, grabbing an array of solid players to fill out the bench in exchange for one… »
There won't be any basketball until Thursday night (bad) because the NBA decided to give everybody a week long break (good) but without changing the start or end date of the season (dumb) so there are more back-to-backs and four-games-in-five-nights (very bad) this year. »
Wow? Or ow? »
Seriously, it's a bad idea. »
On Friday night Russell Westbrook raged at the media, refusing to answer questions with anything other than "we executed," and telling one reporter that he flat out didn't like him. After tonight's Thunder win over the Heat, the NBA TV crew conducted an otherwise mundane interview with Westbrook—you can watch the… »


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The other day we were walking down the street haikuin' when wham-o! We got creamed by the Ice Cream Man. So there we were, lying in the middle of the street, covered in ice cream, and it wasn't even the weekend! And that's when it hit us: ice cream and haiku -- two great tastes that go great together. And so our haice-ku contest was born. Today we present the winners of our contest, but before we tell you who wins the talking ice cream man ice cream scoop, let's meet:
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