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|GEAUX TIGERS!!! UT sucks!
|Jun 25 2009
Original Post by moonikins:
He was born in CT and spent much of his childhood thru college years living there too. Us folks with brains in Texas don't equate ourselves with him. Please do not smear an entire state because of one crappy person. It's not an entire state of obnoxious people. This actually p*sses me off quite a bit. And I'm not even Texan by birth. I know you are maybe joking mostly but it's pretty rude.
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|should I listen to my doctor?
|Jun 24 2009
Original Post by safina1:
If you are going from starving yourself to eating maintenance, isn't it normal that you gain a bit? I'm sure it will take time -- maybe a long time -- for your body to get itself righted if you've been on a binge/starve type of thing for a while. I don't know if you have but that's what it sounds like. Give it some time... eat maintenance for a few months. Not one.
Agree that you can't expect much help from any doctor that doesn't know the facts about your health. That's a waste of your time, and your doctor's time.
Sounds like you're looking for some rationale to restrict your calories. Regardless of what your doc and other folks say about it.
|The Lounge
|I've lost 52 lbs and had lipo.
|Jun 24 2009
Original Post by jules817:
I agree, too... you took the weight off in a healthy manner. If having the surgery to fix some other spots helped you feel better about yourself, then good for you.
I had a nose job for purely cosmetic reasons. And I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Worth every penny.
Plastic surgery only freaks me out when it's the people who get addicted to it, or who get size GG (for "gargantuan!!") breast implants that are totally obscene looking (IMO) -- those kinds of things... I think lots of folks who lose weight end up needing some kind of surgery to take off loose skin.
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|I need to vent about Jon & Kate
|Jun 24 2009
Original Post by starlitocean:
Oh yeah. I am not advocating him cheating or saying it's okay. Just that I don't envy him having to put up with Kate. I fully agree - he signed up for marriage to this woman, he signed up for possibly having multiple kids (with their infertility treatments), he signed up for the show. He is a big boy and most likely just reaping what he sows at this point. Kate has seemed to get worse though in her "cow-ness" over the years. I guess he probably has too though...
I keep thinking, too, we don't know what's really gone on behind the scenes. The information we (viewers, public) are getting is filtered to make it the most scandalous possible, to make the most money for the network and for the family. So while we're all sitting here having this discussion, who knows what's really going on...
I feel bad for those kids. Regardless of the money their parents may be putting away for them, I don't see this as a positive for those 8 kids at this point. I hope for the kids' sake they don't bring the show back.
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|I need to vent about Jon & Kate
|Jun 24 2009
Original Post by akgal:
ding ding ding! exactly...
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|I need to vent about Jon & Kate
|Jun 24 2009
Original Post by kathygator:
I actually did find it somewhat disgusting well in advance of their marriage troubles that have recently been in the media. I've always pretty much thought Kate is an overbearing media whore. The way she's portrayed on the show, anyway. It's been that way for a long time, that's not recent disgust for me.
TLC and Kate are making the most of their marriage troubles, getting the word out as much as possible, because it's more publicity which = more money. "Any publicity is good publicity." That's pretty disgusting when there are kids involved.
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|I need to vent about Jon & Kate
|Jun 24 2009
Kate wants the show to stay on because everything they have is a result of the show - their fancy house, hair plugs, plastic surgery, fancy vacations, book deals, and so on. God forbid they actually have to work for a living like Jon did when they first had the 8 babies. I think she's gross (Kate) and I mostly agree with the OP (not sure about the hate America part).
Even though Jon did sign up for the show, I feel kind of bad for him. His wife seems like a terror. Reality TV seems to have made the overbearing parts of her personality just that much worse. I don't blame him for seeking attention elsewhere if he actually did that. And I do think it will be better for the kids if these two divorce vs. have to see their mom verbally beat up their dad all the time.
Caveat: of course my reactions are only what I know from seeing this in the media, and from the few times I've seen the show. Who knows what this family is really like in "real life." However like someone else said, for the kids this has been their real lives since birth, to be on TV - at least for the 6 younger kids. Poor things.
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|Jun 23 2009
yes. for me I actually do enjoy the work that I do. There's just too much of it. and there's always the "impending doom" of possible layoffs. And the hoops I have to jump thru to get my job done, because I am at a huge company. And I have been at this company 9 years (not in the same job that time) so I feel some burnout too....
I love my boss, I love the kind of work that I do. I don't love corporate america. I do think I am well-paid. If I didn't have a family to support, that relies on me because I make more than my sig other, I would probably look for a less stressful job. But that's not an option... I am hopeful the stress level will get better. But the past ~6-12 months has been so full of stress at work and it's really got me down.
Good thing the rest of my life is totally AWESOME!! For real.
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|Leg shaving.
|Jun 22 2009
Original Post by trhawley:
Men who shave their entire bodies gross me out. Big time. I do not fall into the "younger" category (I am 36).
I briefly (very very briefly) dated a man who shaved his entire body. It was oogie. Just my opinion. I don't get it and I do also find it very odd.
Men are men... what's wrong with some hair?!?!
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|Leg shaving.
|Jun 22 2009
Two of my three brothers, and my father, all are cyclists who shave their legs. My brothers are not hairy at all and it really doesn't look any different. My dad is VERY hairy on his entire body so it's pretty noticeable. But knowing they are cyclists, I don't think anything of it...
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|Reality TV vent. Love it or hate it?
|Jun 17 2009
Oh yeah... I love Top Chef and Project Runway, too. In the "reality" genre.
(Scripted shows are still my faves though there are very few that I'm into now.)
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|Reality TV vent. Love it or hate it?
|Jun 17 2009
Original Post by peaches0405:
I agree with this. My fave shows are scripted "traditional" shows - Friday Night Lights, Southland, and so on... HOWEVER! There are a lot of "reality" shows that I watch. They are not my faves, but I do get sucked in. Some I genuinely like (What not to wear, Obsessed... among others). Others are like a train wreck and I just can't stop watching (Bridezillas). Even if I know they are produced, somewhat scripted and not really REAL at all, some are just hard for me to turn off. I don't like that about myself, but it's the troof!
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|What should I read now?
|Jun 17 2009
Try the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. It's kind of like twilight in some ways but more "mature"... not young adult fiction. Less sci-fi/fantasy (although a wee bit) and more steamy hot love scenes that take it to the next level vs. Twilight.
I did also like The Host, very much (by same author as Twilight). I actually read that before the Twilight series and it's the only reason I decided to give Twilight a try...
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|Drama - right here! - warning - very long
|Jun 16 2009
holy moly. I'm glad I have 3 brothers. No offense but your sister is bat$h*t crazy!!!
|what are the best shoes for jogging?
|Jun 16 2009
Original Post by amethystgirl:
ditto - and after you have tried shoes for a period of time and know you like them, you can get them cheaper by ordering online or from a catalog. For first time fittings though, definitely go to a running store and let the pros help you decide.
(I've tried many over the years and asics gel kayano are my fave, hands down. I have 'flat' sort of feet and I am a pronator...)
|Good women's underwear for working out???
|Jun 16 2009
the running shorts that have built in undies... regardless of what type of exercise (especially good for Yoga when you can see up your shorts!) or commando (if wearing lycra tight / spandex/ etc. bottoms).
|The Lounge
|Does love really conquer all?
|Jun 16 2009
Original Post by mtobweddingdiet:
Ditto these comments... why would you want to be with someone who says hateful, hurtful things to you?!?!?!?! I do not get that at all!!!!
Someone that loves you deeply and truly, and desires you, would never say something like that. That's what you deserve - someone who loves you for who you are, period end of story. Not for who you MAY BE or what you MAY look like after you lose weight. That's BS.
Everyone deserves to be cherised by their significant other no matter their "beauty" or size or weight or any of that. This man should be worshipping you. You're gorgeous, girl, but that doesn't matter one bit - your boyfriend is a jerk. And once you really believe that you are worth that kind of love, where you are cherished and admired and loved for who you are, you will find someone who treats you that way.
|Facebook Hatred and How to overcome it...help!
|Jun 16 2009
I also changed my privacy settings to what makphl suggested after I joined facebook and my boss and a bunch of work people added me. Not for the same reasons but more because it made me feel kind of odd (almost invaded) that work people who I'm not close with on a personal level could see so much about my life. But I couldn't really NOT accept my boss as a friend.
Anyway, it's helped me to feel a lot more comfortable not letting them see the tagged photos, or my status updates, and other stuff I can control with the privacy settings.
|The Lounge
|Jun 15 2009
I agree w/ sunnybra. I'm not married. I've been in a couple of serious, long-term relationships (the longest being about 5 years). I do believe ebb and flow is normal in a relationship. What I don't think is "normal" for a *healthy* realtionship is to feel that lack of connection for a full year as you've said this is going on...
A lot of this is going to be personal to you. Not everyone feels that strongly about sex, some women and some men don't have strong sex drives. Me personally, I am more like you and I find it very important and it's a huge way that I connect with my boyfriend now. In addition to other things, it has helped us to build our intimacy. It makes me feel close to him. (not to mention it's just FUN!! lol). If sex is important to you in having an intimate, loving relationship, then aboslutely it needs to be improved. It sounds like he is willing to take steps in that direction.
But honestly, it sounds to me like you are trying to talk yourself into staying with this man. Because he does sound like a good guy. But you cannot force yourself to have feelings that you do not have just because he's a nice guy. It's going to only lead to more resentment on your side, down the road (sounds like it already has somewhat).]
You're not a bad person if he's not "the one" or the love of your life, for whatever reason. Just because he's a good guy doesn't mean you have to stay with him if the feelings on your end aren't there.
Are you scared that you won't find anyone else? If you left this relationship, I mean.
|The Lounge
|your opinion on love..
|Jun 15 2009
Having loved and "lost" has made me much, much more appreciative of the love I have today. It sucks to have your heart broken - of course - no matter how the breaking occurs. But the true joy of being in love is incredible. It's a bond like no other. I wouldn't trade it for the world.


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Sure, this "Fab Four" hail from Liverpool, but the lyrics "like maggots colonizing / contagious disease contaminating" are about as far away as "love, love me do" as you can get. And that's how Carcass like it, even though the 2013 Surgical Steel album is proving to be their most "commercial" to date, breaking into the Top 50 of the Billboard 200.
The influential extreme metallers, who formed in 1985, have been on a little 18-year hiatus, so Carcass co-founder/lead guitarist Bill Steer was pleasantly shocked by the warm reception from both critics and fans. "We thought the number of people we'd reach with this album would be a lot smaller--die-hard Carcass fans," he admits. "We didn't think the wider metal community would pay much attention." For a one-time (and still somewhat) underground band to be lauded in the mainstream can be odd for both fans and the group, and it takes Steer back to his own early rabid fandom. "There's an enormous element of elitism where people want a band and a scene to remain theirs only. I understand it to a degree because I used to kinda feel that way. When I was 16 or 17, I got a buzz off listening to music that I thought was unpalatable to other people. But I don't feel that way about life or music any more."
Still, the architects of gore-grind and melodic death metal--relatively dormant as a group since their aptly titled 1996 "final" album, Swansong--have not mellowed, and, yes, are still delightfully "unpalatable" to many thanks to lyrics by bassist/singer Jeff Walker. Songs like 1989's "Embryonic Necropsy And Devourment" or 2013's more political "A Congealed Clot Of Blood," where Walker snarls, "Come decapitate the fasiq you made with the praiseworthy's blade," are not for the faint of heart--or stomach. As Steer undersells: "Obviously, we're not the most settled individuals, or we wouldn't be doing this."
But with age comes perspective, and Surgical Steel is the beneficiary. "The big thing for us was trying to correct mistakes from the past. I'm not talking about moral things, more about stylistic elements," Steer explains. "Even little things we did with a vocal or guitar, which, as time went on, we felt hadn't stood up that well. But we suddenly had this chance to make a new album, and I hate to use the word, but to try to 'perfect' what we think the Carcass sound is. It's really the first time Jeff had time to get into the production side," says Steer. "In the old days, vocals were a sort of an afterthought; he was given a day or two here or there to blast through a few takes." Surgical Steel's reviews and sales have borne out the band's thoughtful and hard work, and, as Steer humbly acknowledges,"I think it's fair to say we're reasonably happy with the outcome. [Honing the Carcass sound] is fan-based stuff really," he concludes. "Because ultimately that's where I'm coming from as a musician; I'm somebody who is obsessed with music and collects records."
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"My parents' home in the Bahamas is entirely blue and white and I never seem to tire of that combination," Rebecca said.
The vintage chandelier is from Palm Beach Regency.
"Clouds" by Paule Marrot, available through Natural Curiosities.
The giraffe head and huge canvas palm trees in Rebecca's living room are her favorite pieces in the apartment.
A majority of her pieces are collectibles—either via scouring flea markets or gifts from her parents—and her love of storied objects goes beyond an aesthetic appreciation. "Objects have to have a history," said Rebecca. "Every painting, book, and object in my apartment has meaning."
"I was lucky enough to study in the most beautiful city and grow up surrounded by incredible homes, architecture, and glamorous people," she said.
Used as a bedroom side table, this wicker elephant was sent by Rebecca's mother as a birthday gift last year.
Rebecca found the large Gio Ponti needlepoint ottoman at Hollywood at Home, one of her favorite Los Angeles shops.
And from 2013, here are a few of my favorite images of Rebecca's New York apartment from Vogue. Photographs by Jeremy Allen...
The living room began with an antique sofa Rebecca found in Stamford, Connecticut and had recovered in a fabric by Raoul. The rest of the room evolved from there.
Most of the things in Rebecca's apartment are items she has collected over the years, or came from her parents or friends. The lamps are from a local artist in the Bahamas.
The silver rabbits belonged to her godfather, the decorator Alberto Pinto.
Rebecca found the adorable giraffe at John Derian.
The pictures above Rebecca's desk are of her great-grandmother Baba d'Erlanger, la Princesse Jean-Louis de Facingy-Lucinge. The chair was purchased in Maine as a gift from her mother.
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The idea for a canopy came from decorator Amanda Lindroth. Rebecca's bed features D. Porthault linens and a darling needlepoint pillow made by her grandmother. The wallpaper is from Quadrille.
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On-Grid Rural Electrification in Benin – A Socio-economic Baseline Study on a GTZ Project
The present study analyses the socio-economic impacts of an electrification measure conducted by the Dutch-German Energy Partnership Energising Development in Benin. First impressions on impacts of electrification measures could be obtained based on surveys of about 290 households, 60 small enterprises and 60 social infrastructure facilities prior to the intervention, as well as a total of 120 interviews in already electrified villages. The latter are located in immediate vicinity to the project region serving as a comparison group. A comprehensive description of the socio-economic conditions in the project villages with a specific focus on energy-related aspects gives an account of the status quo before electrification as part of the project monitoring and sheds light on energy usage in non-electrified villages in the survey region.
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In assembling his maiden international century on Friday, Craig Kieswetter became the second youngest to achieve the milestone for England. He pushed Alastair Cook down to third place and Eoin Morgan, who had entered the list only three days earlier, to fourth. It means that four of the five youngest batsmen to have scored one-day international hundreds for England are playing in the current team. The man in sixth place, Ian Bell, is on the fringes. This would seem to augur well for a bright future, not of limited-overs dominance, but at least competitiveness, which would still be a remarkable leap on the upward curve. Kieswetter was a mere 22 years 97 days when he pushed on the off side for a single that took him to three figures against Bangladesh. Cook was 22 years 239 days when he scored 102 against India in the same match that Bell, at 25 years 132 days, made 126. Morgan was 23 years 173 days last Tuesday in Dhaka while scoring 110; Kevin Pietersen was 24 years 220 days in Bloemfontein on 2 February 2005 when he made 108 against South Africa. But at the top of the chart, nearly 32 years after scoring 114 not out at The Oval against Pakistan at the age of 21 years 55 days, is David Gower. Although one-day cricket was in its infancy (England had played only 30 games since the inception of one-dayers in 1971) the identity of the one from whom Gower took the youngest centurion tag is remarkable. It was David Lloyd, now Bumble to all and sundry, who on 31 August 1974 at 27 years 166 days (he hardly seems much older now) made 116 not out in a seven-wicket win against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
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Rather a mischievous piece appeared last week about the BBC giving tickets for sporting events to celebrities. These, it was revealed, included entrance to Lord's for alluring pop chanteuse Lily Allen. Some of you may recall that Allen is, or at least was, besotted by cricket, especially the Test variety, and confessed to a crush on the fast bowler Graham Onions. In return, Onions said he was flattered but already had a girlfriend. The Beeb were delighted to capture Diamond Lil for an interview by Jonathan Agnew – jolly good fun it was too – on 'Test Match Special', and how they trumpeted the fact. But it becomes clear surely that it was the least she could do in return for one of the best seats in the house at an Ashes Test.
Colly can come for tee
Ah, preconceptions. Paul Collingwood, a low- handicap golfer, said before this tour: "It won't be easy to find a course in Bangladesh; if there is one they'll probably have wooden clubs." But this is a country of contrasts. True, most of the 160 million people will not have seen a golf course, but there are 14 of them, and the Kurmitola club in Dhaka is as swish as Augusta (well, maybe not). The other day a call was put in to a high commissioner but he couldn't stop, he was on the seventh fairway.
T20 tentacles spreading
Twenty20 is indeed taking over the world. Bangladesh's version, the Port City League, is taking place in Sharjah later this month. The country's own grounds are being spruced up for the World Cup, and organisers aim to ensnare expats. Player auctions were held the other night, with a cap of $4,000 a player per match. T20 is a monster.
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I've also tried to give you the least conspicuous exercises. Let's face it: We don't want to look like we're having spasms or like we just guzzled 15 cups of coffee while the boss walks by.
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If possible, try to do these exercises in succession. If you're unable to do that, perform two to three exercises in a row and then continue the program when time permits.
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Wrist Extensor Stretch (great for those who sit at a keyboard)
Starting Position:
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• Hold for 30 seconds and slowly return to the starting position.
• Repeat several times and perform on the opposite side.
Triceps Stretch (for the back of the arms)
Starting Position:
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• Take your left hand and place it on your right elbow.
• Gently press the right elbow toward your head with your left hand until you feel a stretch in the left triceps muscles.
• Hold for 30 seconds and slowly return to the starting position.
• Repeat several times and then switch sides.
Sitting Forward Bend (lower body stretch)
Starting Position:
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• Hold this position for 30 seconds and slowly return to the starting position.
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• Pull the navel towards the spine as if I just told you to suck in your stomach. Continue to breathe lightly through your nostrils, but make sure you're pulling your navel in as tight as possible.
• You must hold the contraction very tight for at least 40 seconds.
• Benefit: In time, you'll notice the abdominal area pulled in flatter. This exercise provides benefit with no crunches or repetitious movement.
Arm Circles
Starting Position:
• Stand or sit with feet shoulder-width apart with a slight bend in the elbows.
• Extend your arms out at your sides with a slight bend in your elbows.
• Contracting the shoulder muscles, form forward circles with your arms.
• When you have finished the set moving forward, repeat going backward.
Seated Office Chair Leg Extension
Starting Position:
• Sit on your office chair with your feet on the floor spaced 12 inches apart.
• Contracting the quadriceps muscles, extend the lower leg until it is straight with a slight bend in the knee. The toes should be pointed up.
• Slowly return to the starting position.
• After completing the set on one side, repeat on the other.
Key Points:
• Exhale while lifting the leg.
• Inhale while returning to the starting position
Water Bottle Alternating Front Shoulder Raise
Starting Position:
• Stand or sit straight with your knees slightly bent and feet shoulder width apart.
• Hold a water bottle in your right hand with your arm in front of you and your palms lightly resting on your thighs.
• Contracting the front shoulder muscles, lift your right arm in front of you until it is slightly above shoulder height.
• Slowly return the right arm to the starting position stopping just short of the weight touching your legs.
• Raise and lower your left arm in the same manner.
• After completing 12 reps on the right side, switch to the left.
Water Bottle Biceps Curl
Starting Position:
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• Hold a water bottle in your right hand with the arms hanging down at your sides and palms facing your body.
• Keep your wrists straight throughout the exercise.
• Contracting the biceps muscles, bend your right arm at the elbow while turning your wrist until your palm is just short of touching your shoulder.
• Slowly return to the starting position stopping just short of the elbow fully extending.
• After 8 - 12 repetitions, repeat on the other side.
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One Arm Triceps Kickback
Starting Position:
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Roane County Director of Schools Gary Aytes sent a letter to County Executive Ron Woody last month requesting a joint meeting between the Board of Education and the County Commission.
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Billy Joe Dugard has pleaded guilty to robbing five banks, including one in Kingston.
He's scheduled to be sentenced in U.S. District Court in New Albany, Ind., on May 31.
In exchange for confessing to the crimes, federal prosecutors are recommending a sentence of 10 years in prison.
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Harriman officials and area veterans dream big for a VA hospital in the former Roane Medical Center facility downtown.
Officials also want to see the downtown buildings that once held medical facilities along Devonia Street taken out of city ownership and utilized.
It's something Councilman J.D. Sampson championed recently, talking about giving it to developers for residential projects.
Mayor Chris Mason said they'll be tackling the project head on this spring.
Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton said he plans to send each commissioner a letter about overcrowding issues at the jail.
The certified capacity is 174. At 4:34 p.m. on Feb. 25, Chief Deputy Tim Phillips said the inmate capacity was 233.
He said it was 240 when he got to work that morning.
"Every pod we've got has somebody sleeping on the floor," Phillips said.
There was 63 inmates in the women's pod, which Phillips said is certified to hold 32.
As circuit court clerk, Kim Nelson doesn't have the power to hold someone in contempt of court or put them in jail for not paying fines or court costs.
She does, however, have a tool at her disposal that could get people's attention.
In 2011, Gov. Bill Haslam signed Public Chapter No. 504. According to Amanda Hughes with the Administra-
A lot has changed with Rockwood finances since the discovery that former public works director Tom Pierce made thousands in credit card purchases using city cards.
Pierce was indicted last month for theft, unauthorized use of a credit card and official misconduct.
"I think as long as the city continues to abide by the changes we've made, we should be in a position that no future council or mayor will have to go through a situation like this," Mayor James Watts said.
Tyler Farmer is demanding to know the identity of the confidential informant in his drug case.
His attorney, John McFarland, filed a motion "requiring the state to disclose the name, address and telephone number of the informant who provided information to the investigating officers and participated in controlled drug buys that is the basis of this indictment."
Authorities divert traffic to other lanes Thursday morning after a beer truck left Interstate 40 and came down onto Kentucky Street.
Trooper Rodney Redmon said the driver, who was from Knoxville, was talking when he was taken by emergency personnel to University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Redmon said it was not clear yet why the accident occurred, but the driver was traveling westbound on I-40 when he left the roadway, striking first the safety cables in the median before going between the two interstate bridges and landing on the city street.
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China's Sina Weibo is reportedly testing a feature that lets users buy influential retweets
Sina Weibo is testing a paid-for retweet model according to eagle-eyed users of the service.
Rocket Internet has reportedly shuttered Airizu, its struggling Airbnb clone in China
Airizu, Rocket Internet's Airbnb-inspired service that helps Chinese travelers connect to hosts with a room to spare, has ...
Google Maps for Android navigation features now available in 19+ more countries worldwide
Following a major update, Google Maps will expand its complete navigation functionality to 19 new territories.
Semiocast: Pinterest now has 70 million users and is steadily gaining momentum outside the US
A new study released today from Semiocast reveals that 55 percent of new users that registered to Pinterest in June 2013 ...
After a lengthy battle, BlackBerry will finally let the Indian government monitor its servers
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Taiwan startups share the spotlight at appWorks Demo Day in Taipei
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USA TV Network launches iOS app to let viewers watch shows from phones and tablets
USA Network, the channel that's home to shows such as Burn Notice and Royal Pains, has launched an iOS app today.
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James Jorden on the New Opera Season
Monday, September 27, 2010 - 12:32 PM
The Metropolitan Opera season opens tonight with Das Rheingold, the first opera in Wagner's epic Ring cycle. My guest today is James Jorden, who is most famous - or should I say infamous - for his alter ego La Cieca on the e-zine Parterre.com. He also writes about opera for the New York Post.
He joins me on air today at 4 p.m. to offer his views on the Met's new Ring, as well as other major opera happenings this season.
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Aside from the thrill of "discovering" new lands, the Spanish conquistadores were endlessly driven by thoughts of discovering gold. Here at Bogota's Casa de ... Read more
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If you're visiting Bogota with the kids, there are a range of theme parks and attractions to keep them entertained. The Children's Museum of Bogota is a place ... Read more
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This massive stone-and-brick structure—built originally as a prison—houses Colombia's first museum, founded in 1823. The imposing structure is now home to ... Read more
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As Colombia is the world's largest producer of emeralds, a trip to the Emerald Museum in Bogota comes highly recommended. Located on the 23rd floor of the ... Read more
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Located in the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria in downtown Bogotá, the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center is a modern addition to ... Read more
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It would be easier to subjugate the entire universe through force than the minds of a single village. ~ Voltaire
Voltaire was an 18th century French writer of the Enlightenment period, a liberal thinker, and a proponent of tolerance and reason in the world. He wrote Candide,and a number of short stories that describe his views on various issues that were of concern to him and the Europe of his times - religious tolerance, faith in reason, abhorrence of superstition, and a free life.
Some of his interestingstories
In Bababec, amuslim traveler visits India and meets fakirs engaged in self-denying and torturous acrobatics, like sitting over nails, and meditating. One of them is persuaded to give up all this and live like a good man. But he returns back as he loses his social status and influence over women. Voltaireasks whetherit is notenough to live like a good man and reach heaven?
In The story of a Good Brahman,an honest and learned brahmanadmits his ignorence - he is not sure about himself, his world, or his soul. But an ignorent woman, who lives next doors, is happy, although she is ignorent too. Yet, he and others like him would rather be comtemplative and unhappy than be happy but purely ignorent. A life of devoted tocontemplation and thinking is more important to them. Voltaire asks why this is so, and thinksit to be a contradiction. The story ends leaving the matter open for debate.
In An Indian Adventure, the story of Pythagoras' visit to India (did he ever visit india?), the traveler, Pythagorasnotices two men being burnt to death because the women of the locality do not like their views - that rites like holding a cow's tail while dying to reach heaven are ridiculous, and it is better to live a virtuous life, and that Brahma does notpervade everything, etc. - and urge their men to burn them. Pythagoras manages to save them. On his return he preaches tolerance, but his house is burnt down by an intolerant. The story ends with the words - "Escape if you can!"
In the story of Scarmentado's travels, a traveler flees Europe, and countries like England, Spain, and China, due to religious persecution everwhere. On the way he has to stay in India, and goes to the court of Aurangzeb, the ruling Indian muslim king,with a French friend. This friend is not able to hold his tongue back, and tells Aurangzeb that in Europe they do not kill their brothers or poison their fathers for a throne. This is translated to the king. The wise traveler immediately runs away at night with this friend. The next day the interpreter is executed.
Voltaire's views on sati - the Indian traditional practice, now extinct, of burning a widow on her dead husband's pyre, are quiet revealing. He thinks that the practice entered India from outside. And that it is all about a silly social competition of showing off one's family honour to the community. A widow, he thinks,should be allowed to remarry, and if only young men around her could be allowed to meet and talk to her for a while, finding a second husband wouldn't be too difficult.
Voltaire'swritingsare always to the point, and really pleasurable.A good joke in thestory,Scarmentado's travels, is when Scarmentado, in Persia, seen to be interested in converting to Islam because of his mistress,runs away asthe the people thereeither want to circumcise him and convert him to Islam, or else beat him up, and he says,"I saved my foreskin and my behind by paying 1000 seqins."
WhatVoltaire said to Benjamin Franklin when the latter visited him with his son atVoltaire's house in Ferney -he saw the young boy, and said, "I will say only two things - God and Liberty."
Just a few weeks ago,a local sandwich maker showed me a coin - a quarter of a dollar - and on that there were these two same words - God and liberty. And why not, because his friends - the founders of USA - fought against all the religiousintolerance that is the main theme of Voltaire's life longtirade against intolerance and superstition.
An interesting commentfrom his story Ingenuous:
Atthe baptism ofIngenuous, the jesuit priest chose Hercules as the patron saint and goes on to say that his 13th miracle was to convert 50 girls to women in a single night. The two ladies present
there lower their eyes on hearing this, look at the sturdy figure of Ingenous, and think it quite apt for him to be linked to Hercules!
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ISPs, Lawmakers Sure to Oppose FCC Title II Net Neutrality Rules
NEWS ANALYSIS: The FCC's latest effort to set up network neutrality could be derailed by certain opposition from ISPs and federal lawmakers.The Federal Communications Commission will vote on rules that will govern the activities of Internet service providers by imposing net neutrality rules under Title II of the Communications Act. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler told an audience at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 8 that the new rules will be circulated to commission members starting on Feb. 5, with a vote scheduled for Feb. 26. The announcement is the culmination of a long series of moves by the FCC to get regulatory control of the Internet. Previous efforts to control the terrestrial Internet have been overturned in the courts, which found that the FCC lacks the legislative authority for such control.
The FCC has interpreted the latest court decisions as allowing FCC control if certain requirements are met. To meet those requirements, the FCC has turned to Title II, which is the set of rules governing wireline communications, such as telephone service.
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The Queen Mary in Long Beach: Things to Do + Deals
The Queen Mary, in Long Beach California, is always a popular destination in Southern California. When I was in High School and living in SoCal, this was a great destination for a special dinner date. But you can also stay overnight on board the ship, take a tour, view exhibits and attend special events. For Queen Mary discount tickets scroll down the page.
The Story of The RMS Queen Mary
Built by John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland, RMS Queen Mary was part of Cunard's planned two-ship weekly express service between Southampton, Cherbourg, and New York City. She sailed mostly on the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967. One of two ships built by the British in response to the German and French superliners built in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
When World War II began, The Queen Mary became a troopship to ferry allied soldiers. After the war, she became a passenger ship again, along with sister ship the Queen Elizabeth. The two ships were the go-to modes of transportation for getting across the Atlantic. But times changed in the 1950's when jet airliners took over. By the mid-1960s, Queen Mary was showing her age and operating at a loss. She was officially retired from service in 1967.
Now permanently moored at the port of Long Beach, California, The Queen Mary serves as a tourist attraction featuring award winning restaurants, shopping, a museum, and even a hotel. Officially retired from service in 1967, the ship is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Things To Do at The Queen Mary
Aboard the legendary Queen Mary you can take a Behind the Scenes Guided Tour of the historic ocean liner and World War II troopship. You can explore the restored areas that have been under wraps since the ship's final voyage in 1967, such as the Isolation Wards and the aft Machine Rooms.
You can also shop, dine, or even stay the night in an original First Class Stateroom. Historic things to see include the ships Cold War weapons, and the Russian submarine (code name: Scorpion). Special holiday events are a huge hit with locals and visitors.
The Queen Mary Tours (go here for details & prices or see discounts below}
You have a few ways to go when it comes to tours. If you don't find something you like on the current deals list, you can go to the box office or check Queen Mary website. The following are my top choices for tours, available online via savvy travel partner Viator (via my referral link above under details & prices).
- General Admission — Includes a self-guided Shipwalk Tour, Ghosts & Legends show, Queen Mary Historic Exhibit and optional audio tour.
- First Class Admission — Includes self-guided Shipwalk Tour of all exhibit areas, see the Ghosts & Legends show, Scorpion Submarine and choice of Behind-the-Scenes Tour or WWII Tours.
- Grand Voyage — Includes self-guided Shipwalk tour with audio headset, Ghost & Legends Show, Diana, Legacy of a Princess exhibit, Russian Scorpion Submarine and a choice between the Behind-the-Scenes or WWII Tours.
- Royal Admission — Admission, self-guided Shipwalk tour with audio headset and Diana, Legacy of a Princess Exhibit.
- Haunted Encounters — Includes self-guided Shipwalk Tour, Ghosts & Legends show, Haunted Encounters Tour, Haunted Encounters film, Ghost Sighting Scavenger Hunt and souvenir paranormal passport.
My Favorite Queen Mary Annual Events
Many special events and activities occur throughout the year on board the Queen Mary and at the Queen Mary Events Park. You can check the schedule on their website for updates. Plus, be sure to check the discount offers list. Tickets to these tend to sell out, so if you're going, make sure you plan ahead.
Here are a few annual events I'm looking forward to.
- FEBRUARY: ScotsFestival & International Highland Games
- MAY: West Coast BBQ Classic
- JUNE: ShipKicker Country Music Festival
- AUGUST: Big Bite Bacon Fest
- SEPTEMBER: Shoreline Jam (Labor Day weekend)
- SEPTEMBER: Art Deco Festival
- OCTOBER: The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor (Halloween activities)
- DECEMBER: Queen Mary CHILL (Christmas holiday exhibits).
Dining Aboard the Queen Mary
Dining on board the ship is a first class experience. I went for the great the ambience and the view, and it turns out the food is quite good, too. You have several options. I recommend making reservations first, especially on weekends and holidays.
- Sir Winston's Restaurant & Lounge (562-499-1657)
- Chelsea Chowder House & Bar (562-499-1685)
- The Tea Room (562-499-1682)
- Champagne Sunday Brunch (562-499-1606)
- Promenade Cafe (562-499-1600)
- Observation Bar & Art Deco Lounge (562- 499-1740)
- Midship Marketplace (562-499-1714)
The Queen Mary Deals, Discounts & Coupons
The Queen Mary offers a few ways to save throughout the year through various ticket sources. The following Savvy Tix are updated often via savvy partner Goldstar and contain my referral links. As offers come and go, you'll find them added here, including coupons and discount tickets for upcoming special events through any trusted sources I can find for you.
Discount Passes & Coupons
The following passes are a great choice for locals and visitors, especially with their new custom options. You can download a voucher or show on your smart phone. I've posted my affiliate links here, and you'll often see an offer for an extra percent off on the next page, directly from the source.
- GO LOS ANGELES CUSTOM PASS {best price} — I love their new custom pass (great for locals) that let's you choose as few as two SoCal attractions to visit over 30 days — you save 20% or more on each venue, including The Queen Mary, if that's your choice.
- GO LOS ANGELES CARD {details} — If you're visiting LA or just want to play tourist, the standard pass saves you up to 55% on a choice of top attractions, including The Queen Mary.
- COUPONS & CODES — The previously posted coupons and codes have not been updated. I'll post new ones here as I find them.
Direct from The Queen Mary
The following are available at the door.
- MILITARY FREE + DISCOUNT — On Memorial Day weekend, the Queen Mary offers free admission to to active service members of the armed forces, retired military personnel, veterans and special 30% off discounts for their family members. Show your ID at the box office when you go.
Know Before You Go
- Tour Tickets: The Queen Mary Tour — get tickets online, or use a Go LA discount card, one of my favorite savvy sources. Also check for possible deals for the Queen Mary and for events at the Queen Mary Events Park.
- Address: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802.
- Official Info: See the attraction's website www.queenmary.com.
- Parking: When you visit, expect to pay a lot for for parking (around $15 or so).
Photo Credit: Images courtesy of The Queen Mary.
Any idea of you'll be getting more Queen Mary Chill tickets soon?
How long until you know that new dates will be posted, I really want to go for my birthday on December 23rd!!
I would like to purchase discount tickets to chill queen Mary for dec. 27.


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The invading forces of baseball are gone and democracy reigns supreme once again on "So You Think You Can Dance." And I'll be sure to enjoy it as much as I can tonight, 'cause god knows tomorrow night I'll probably be moaning about the foolishness of the voting public and waxing nostalgic about the good ol' days when judges decided who to kick off.
Okay, I promised myself to give Ashleigh a fair shot this week, but seriously…did she decide to celebrate today's 40th anniversary of "Sesame Street" by skinning one of those colorful international versions of Big Bird and making pants out of him? On a less gruesome note, it's lovely to see the smiling faces of our season 5 dancers sitting in the front row! They're in town for the tour, and to do a fundraising concert for the Dizzy Feet Foundation.
1. Karen & Kevin
The Hustle/Maria Torres/"Come To Me" by France Joli: In Karen's pre-dance interview we learn that shortly after they auditioned together in Vegas, she and her husband decided to get a divorce. Aw, that's rough. And you can't help but wonder whether her making the show and his getting cut had anything to do with it. Dance-wise, well, two things: first, I find Kevin's red pants-shiny pink shirt-navy vest combo incredibly (disgustingly) distracting. Second, I'm ashamed to admit that I wasn't aware that you could do the hustle to anything but, well, "Do the Hustle." Shows what I know about the '70s. I'm gonna assume last week's performance will carry them through this week, but I wasn't blown away, despite the judge's enthusiasm.
2. Ashleigh & Jakob
Jazz/Mandy Moore/"Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood: Apparently, Jakob is good friends with S5's Jeanine outside of the show. Cool. Mandy's routine incorporates a cane, and the music makes it impossible for me to think of anything but "Zoolander." It almost seems like Jakob is doing Blue Steel at times…seriously. Raves all around from the judges for both of them (yeah, yeah) – Jakob even invites a Joel Grey comparison!
3. Pauline & Peter
Quickstep/JT & Tomas/"Hey Baby! (Shake Those Hula Hips)" by Big Kahuna & The Copa Cat Pack: Hmm…any conspiracy theorists want to opine on an already vulnerable couple drawing the kiss of death dance? The routine features Pauline as a hula dancer and Peter as an entranced Navy man. It actually looks pretty strong to me, considering – it's fun, they're light on their feet, and it's probably the most I've liked Peter since he made it into the Top 20. Maybe it's the uniform. The judges congratulate their performance, while giving the expected technical criticism. In fact, Nigel predicts that they'll be sticking around!
4. Kathryn & Legacy
Broadway/Andy Blankenbuehler/"I Wanna Be Like You" by Swingin' Fireballs: Huzzah for a non-Tyce Broadway routine! (Though I'd love some Broadway music, I can certainly live with this "Jungle Book" number.) It features Legacy as a couch potato, with Kathryn dragging him away from the TV and into a playful confrontation. I thought it was totally adorable, though the judges wanted a bit more out of Kathryn's acting skills. Legacy…wow. This guy is growing by leaps and bounds (Get it? 'Cause it's a dance show???), and I can't say I agree with the judges' disappointment in Kathryn.
5. Channing & Viktor
Contemporary/Stacey Tookey/"Be Be Your Love (Live at KCRW)" by Rachel Yamagata: The routine is about a toxic relationship, and while it was strong, it didn't completely suck me in. I'm happy to see Channing dance in her style, as are the judges. And I'm willing to cut them some slack chemistry-wise because they're new partners. Mary and Adam are kind, but Nigel and I are really on the same page – this was their style, and while they may have gotten one or two runners home, they didn't hit a grand slam.
6. Ellenore & Ryan
Hip Hop/Lil' C/"Lost Boiz Anthem" by Tha J-Squad: I've really been looking forward to seeing Ellenore do hip hop, and though this routine by Lil' C wasn't especially exciting, it gave her a chance to show off her attitude (specifically her stank face) and ability to hit hard. Ryan kept up, for the most part. In fact, he wins Adam's "Most Transformed Dancer of the Night" award. Mary and Adam agree that the routine is good, but not great – I agree that it ran out of steam a little midway through – and Nigel is even harsher, declaring them unsuited to the style.
7. Mollee & Nathan
Salsa/Gustavo Vargas/"Quimbara" by Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco: Firstly, love the song. Viva La Reina de la Salsa! Secondly, I'm not convinced by Mollee's sexification efforts. It feels a little like watching those kids on "Toddlers and Tiaras" try to act like sexy adults. Not that I've ever gotten sucked into a marathon of that show or anything. Adam calls the routine bad luck of the draw, and says it exposed all of their weaknesses. Mary also has a number of technical complaints. Basically, these guys will be banking on their fan base this week.
8. Noelle & Russell
Afro-Jazz/Sean Cheesman/"Frog Dance" by Mickey Hart & Planet Drum: In the story, Russell is a frog and Noelle is an African princess being taken on a "spiritual walkabout." A speedy one. Russell is so fantastic that I can't say I caught quite as much of Noelle's performance, but altogether I give them – and this new dance style – two big thumbs up. Great energy, great character work, and "crazy good," according to Mary. In fact, it buys them a ticket on the Hot Tamale Train!
Favorite Numbers: Russell and Noelle's Afro-Jazz dance, hands down. I don't think I can put any of the others in the same category.
Stand-out Individuals: Legacy continues to impress, and Pauline and Peter really stepped up with their quickstep.
Disappointments: I expected more out of Ellenore and Ryan's hip hop routine, and Nathan wasn't nearly as good this week as he has been in the past.
Any new favorites? Disappointing former favorites? What do you think of the new choreographers' work?
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