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Supreme Master Ching Hai is a wacky gal. She believes there were once four planets called Venus, that crop circles are road signs for UFOs, and that the world's coming to an end unless you go vegan.The New Age guru may at least have the vegan thing pegged. That is, if you believe climatologists who argue that factory farming of animals for human consumption creates more greenhouse gases than all the world's cars, planes, trains, and buses combined.You don't have to buy all of Hai's teachings, or even revere her as the living Buddha, to enjoy her followers' vegan dishes at the restaurant chain she founded, Loving Hut, which has two locations in the Valley and serves up tasty Asian-fusion fare using faux shrimp, beef, and chicken made of soy or yam. The vegan carrot cake may even make a convert out of ya. Why, just by noshing it, you're helping to end global warming. Who knew going green would taste so sweet?
Don't let the name and the address fool you. Citizen Public House, from former Cowboy Ciao culinary master chef Bernie Kantak, may sound pretentious, but its stylish yet relaxed atmosphere and offerings of classic American fare with a delicious kick in the ass are nothing short of modest classiness. From picture-perfect scallops and standout starters like the luscious pork belly pastrami to the Original Chopped Salad (so popular it has its own Facebook page) and dreamy desserts courtesy of Tracy Dempsey — at Citizen Public House, deliciousness is in every detail. Partner and mixologist Richie Moe (also a Cowboy Ciao alum) devotes as much attention to the libations as Kantak does to the food. So whether it's an evening out, a pairing dinner, happy hour fun, or late-night noshing all with the added enjoyment of a team that's as comfortable to be around as your dining companions Citizen Public House deserves to be in heavy rotation on your restaurant playlist.
There's a trend that we're crazy about. All the cool kids are doing it, and it's where you can catch the best eats — and the hottest gossip about the food world, which lately has us wishing we'd produced a reality show called The Real Chefs of Scottsdale.
Late-night menus are being offered at a handful of local restaurants, and at some of the best ones, too. Usually called "Staff Menus," these late-night dinners often feature a single meal selected by the chef or the waiters, and often on an off-night, like Monday, and made available to a limited number of diners.
At Posh — where you literally never know what's on the menu — you can dine Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on Chef Josh Hebert's improvisational cuisine. FnB's Saturday late-night "industry" menu features Chef Charleen Badman's fine take on street food — pho, mac 'n' cheese, Sonoran hot dogs, or ramen — and, typically, a celeb-chef-spotting or two, while a recent late-night Sunday supper at Noca featured BBQ, with a deviled egg as amuse bouche, cupcakes for dessert, and plenty of brisket, hot links, and baby back ribs in between. (And just to give you an idea of how gourmet these guys roll, the salad that evening at Noca was watermelon with Benton's Country ham, arugula, pickled rind, feta, croutons and a red wine reduction.)
Citizen Public House now stays lit 'til 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, offering pub-grub favorites like its chicken-fried Wagyu burger, chopped salad and bacon-fat heirloom popcorn. Or sup on mussels, escargot and crispy French fries Saturday nights after 10 at Petite Maison.
Have a good time, just don't blame your late-night indigestion on us.
Payton Curry called his pop-up restaurant at The Welcome Diner a therapy project. His therapy became culinary-inspired healing for the 2,800-plus diners who showed up between April 1 and a cosmic final cleanup on July 5 — fittingly, the day of the now-famous haboob. Curry created his daily menu based on what was fresh and available each morning from local purveyors. Scoring a spot inside the nine-seat diner ensured a dream eating experience: watching the chef and his dessert-creating wife, Shantal, prep, cook, and banter with guests. At the outdoor picnic tables, the collegial atmosphere was extended by an attentive, knowledgeable staff, something often missing from a pop-up. The FB&J sandwich is now legendary — lightly seared foie gras with a hint of rosemary and strawberry jam on toasted brioche. Handmade fettuccini appeared one night with lamb, sheep's milk cheese, chickpeas, and golden raisins. It appeared on another as the foundation for a vegetarian dish topped with tomatoes, sweet corn, squash, and sorrel.Bacon-wrapped rabbit on a bed of pickled zucchini, radish, cherry tomatoes, and golden raisins, and squab with morel ravioli, greens, and pecans were one-night stands, savored for the moment and longed for until Payton pops up again we hear you can catch him these days at FnB in Scottsdale.
Phoenix went food-truck-crazy in 2011, with no fewer than half a dozen of them tooling around town at any given moment. The granddaddy of them all is still Short Leash, the "mobile hot dog" eatery that appears at such disparate locations/events as the Downtown Phoenix Public Market, Stinkweeds, First Fridays, and various gallery openings and private functions. In other words, Short Leash is in high demand. The hot dogs (provided by local fave Schreiner's) are uniformly excellent, and the creations that Short Leash has come up with (all named after the owners' favorite dogs) are clever and delicious (our favorite: Moki — with green chiles, pinto beans, cheese, and mayo). To boot, Short Leash lets customers submit pictures of their dogs, who may just get a special named after them. Be sure to follow these guys on Twitter and Facebook to find where they are at all times, because that is where Short Leash also excels: its expert utilization of social media. While your lame friends are clogging up Facebook and Twitter with superfluous information about how they're hungover or how they just cleaned their refrigerator or how they cried during the last Harry Potter film, Short Leash is updating its status with the kind of info we really need, like where can we get a hot dog — now! We're glad to have Short Leash on the prowl.
Some of the best chefs in town popped up this summer in downtown Phoenix — thanks to Cycle. With the worn-out Lexington Hotel in flux (not quite ready for renovations, but also not ready to shut its doors entirely), a nothing-fancy old bar and restaurant was sitting empty. 'Til Cycle. Every weekend (and sometimes during the week, at its peak), local chefs and a mixologist or two set up shop and wowed us with everything from Andrea White's South African cooking to Josh Hebert's take on ramen. The New Times editorial staff (full disclosure here) even took over for a night or two, finding it the perfect spot to scarf La Tolteca's caramel churros and brainstorm ideas for the Best Of issue you're reading right now. In a city where thinking outside the box is far too rare, it's nice to see a creative concept in play. And even nicer to hear that the Lexington's put its renovations on hold a little longer — meaning Cycle will now run through at least December.


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This alleged carjacker got more than he bargained for when he attempted to steal a car from a woman and her children. Local residents jumped into action and stopped the crime in progress. The group wrestled the man out of the car, and onto the ground. They beat him, and held him until police arrived.
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Plastic surgeon turns daughters into ads for his clinic
Charm and Brittani Niccole have both been given boob jobs - by their plastic surgeon dad. Brittani, 25, first had breast surgery for her 18th birthday and three years later her dad gave her a new nose for her 21st birthday. Charm's first surgery was at the tender age of ten, when dad, Michael, fixed her protruding belly button.


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WATCH: Taylor Swift performs latest single on 'The X Factor' U.K.
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Taylor Swift performed her latest single "The Last Time" on Sunday's "The X Factor" U.K.
The singer, clad in all black, sang the slow ballad with collaborator Gary Lightbody from Snow Patrol.
The track is from Swift's Red album, released last year, and was announced last month as a U.K./international single.
The performance marked the first time Swift sang the song on TV.


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US' New Fear: Snowden Has 'Doomsday Cache'
(NEWSER) – "The worst is yet to come" in the Edward Snowden leaks, a US official warns—and it could come all at once. American and British officials are more than a little worried about a "doomsday" cache of highly classified intelligence files the NSA leaker is believed to have stored in a data cloud, Reuters finds. The material is well-protected by encryption and multiple passwords, sources say, but experts believe intelligence experts in China or Russia, where Snowden has received temporary asylum, could crack it if they found it.


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Cliven Bundy is angry - Just like the rest of us
When Rand Paul is the most prominent voice for peace on a polarizing issue, you know something strange is happening to America.
Who would have expected a political furor to erupt around a single Nevada rancher? But Cliven Bundy is exactly the sort of weird person that today's ideological camps struggle to understand. To vocal conservatives, he's a folk hero, a model of civil disobedience. To Sen. Harry Reid, on the other hand, his supporters are "nothing more than domestic terrorists."
Meanwhile, Larry Sheets, an Iowa state representative, is drawing headlines for aspeech on the floor of the statehouse that makes Reid seem prescient: "The government must be careful not to appear to be out of control and must follow the law," he intoned, "or there will be violence like in the case of the Oklahoma City horror."
Cliven Bundy isn't the only one spoiling for a fight. And he's not the only one with an increasingly apocalyptic sense of the confrontation between government and citizen.
So the task falls to Sen. Paul to insist on Fox News, in the face of skepticism from his interview host, that we should de-escalate the controversy surrounding Bundy's legal relationship with the federal Bureau of Land Management.
In one sense, Bundy's 15 minutes of fame is more or less as apt to pass as everyone else's. In another, however, we're only just getting started with the issues he's raised. Americans are so confused and passionate about their relationship with the government that we're drawn to the Bundy story like moths to a flame.
We Americans can't stand the thought that Bundy is neither a hero nor a villain. At National Review, the point had to be made by one lonely Englishman. Taking the quaint position that "Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient Causes," Charles C. W. Cooke cautions that, however romantic Bundy's stand may seem, irate conservatives should remember their "government of laws and not of men."
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KISS, E Street Band, Nirvana among Rock Hall honorees
The Class of 2014 is in. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomed its latest batch of inductees Thursday night with a star-studded ceremony at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe was on hand to induct Nirvana, whose surviving members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic later took the stage for a performance that featured Lorde, Kim Gordon, St. Vincent, and Joan Jett stepping up to the mic in place of the band's late frontman Kurt Cobain.
Kurt's widow Courtney Love accepted the honor on his behalf, and even appeared to set aside some of her differences with her husband's former bandmates.
Earlier in the evening Bruce Springsteen gave a lengthy tribute to the E Street Band, who were recipients of the Award for Musical Excellence. A Hall of Famer himself, Bruce said his longtime backing band allowed him to tell a story that was and is bigger than anything he could have told on his own.
KISS spent the weeks leading up to Thursday's event taking shots at the Rock Hall and each other. But when founding members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley reunited to accept the honor, they kept things civil. Simmons said in his acceptance speech that the point of the evening was to say thanks and celebrate what they created together.
Peter Gabriel, meanwhile, was celebrated for a second time by the Hall of Fame, this time as a solo artist. Coldplay's Chris Martin got Biblical as he inducted the former Genesis frontman, paraphrasing a few verses from his own "good book" about an angel called Gabriel.
Proud Philadelphian Questlove of the Roots inducted Philly favorites Hall and Oates, and Simon and Garfunkel's Art Garfunkel did the honors for Cat Stevens, who's also known as Yusuf these days.
Linda Ronstadt wasn't able to attend the induction ceremony herself, but a former member of her backing band -- the Eagles' Glenn Frey -- was there to pay tribute. Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Carrie Underwood also took the stage for a musical salute to Ronstadt, who is battling Parkinson's disease.
As for the non-performers, the Beatles' late manager Brian Epstein and the original manager for the Rolling Stones, Andrew Loog Oldham, were each honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Highlights from all of the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be compiled for an HBO special that's scheduled to air May 31st.
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Lorde talks Taylor Swift, bullying, and 'paralyzing' nerves in 'Rolling Stone'
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Lorde graces the new cover of Rolling Stone as "The Girl Who Broke The Rules" and the "Unlikeliest Superstar in Pop."
In the accompanying feature, the 17-year-old star from New Zealand opens up about her sudden rise to fame, her friendship with Taylor Swift, and more.
Lorde reveals she was "floored" to receive roses from Swift when her monster hit "Royals" hit number one, and says their relationship has flourished despite a rocky start.
As Gossip Cop reported in Octobor, Lorde said Swift was "so flawless" to the point of representing a kind of beauty that's "so unattainable," but later clarified her comments were misinterpreted.
"She was like, 'It's fine. If all you've done is call someone perfect, it's not that bad,'" remembers Lorde.
The songstress says she goes to Swift to advice, calling her "super-good" at decorating, and says the country-pop star is among a rare breed of "real teenage voices."
Lorde tells the magazine, "There are very few of us. There's Tavi [Gevinson] and the Rookie [Magazine] group, King Krule, and, to an extent, Jake Bugg. The other teenagers sing other people's songs, which is fine, but it's not an authentic teenage experience."
The singer admits she knows her views have gotten in her into trouble at times, and admits, "People around me, who I'm really close to, were like, 'Do you have to express your opinions all the time?'"
And while Lorde stands by her remarks, she won't stand for online bullying, which she and boyfriend James Lowe brutally faced last month.
"[I'm] not completely impervious to insult," she confesses. "I'm a human being."
But Lorde is adamant about keeping any insecurities in check.
"I get paralyzingly nervous a lot of times, so I tried bravado," she says, referencing a Kanye West lyric. "The way I dress and carry myself, a lot of people find it strange or intimidating."
She adds, "I think my whole career can be boiled down to the one word I always say in meetings: strength."
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PHOTO: Meet Katy Perry's new puppy
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Katy Perry is "no longer just a cat lady." The pop star has a new furry friend in her life - an adorable puppy named Butters!
Katy took to Instagram to share a photo of her cute and tiny new pet. She wrote "Meet my new Prismatic World Tour mascot, BUTTERS! #nolongerjustacatlady..."
Butters will keep Katy company on her Prismatic World Tour which kicks off May 7th.


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Friday, April 6, 2012
Mickey Mouse Washer Necklace
70 comments:
- America's Next Top Mommy said...
Very Wow! So glad I dropped by from a blog hop! I'm a new follower and would love it if you'd consider dropping by for a visit and following back. Thanks!
- April 6, 2012 at 12:35 PM
- Lydia Criss Mays said...
How scrumptiously cute, and always creative! we love it! You might love our creative use of plastic Easter eggs on See Beauitful (because you know it's not every day that we're the creative type).
Happy seeing beautiful!
- April 6, 2012 at 1:39 PM
- Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple said...
Those are so stinkin' cute!!!!
- April 6, 2012 at 1:50 PM
- FABBY'S LIVING said...
Hey Creative Princess, you did perfect watching the Mickey channel, lol..I came to see this so I can make them for my two cuties and I love these neckleases! Wishing you and yours a very blessed EASTER SUNDAY.
- April 6, 2012 at 2:41 PM
- Shirley-anne said...
Hi Terri .Fabulous necklaces and great tip .
Came by through a blog hop .now off to browse through your blog ..love your style .
- April 6, 2012 at 11:18 PM
- Terry said...
Oh who doesn't love Mickey, lol. I bet you're starting to get excited about going. The girls are going to have such great fun - you too. :)
- April 7, 2012 at 9:51 AM
- Mohala Johnson said...
These are absolutely wonderful!
- April 7, 2012 at 12:06 PM
- Sandy said...
I love Disney and these are so cute! How clever of you!
- April 7, 2012 at 2:18 PM
- Roni W. said...
first of all, you are the first blog I have ever, ever, ever, ever, ever posted too...but the Phineas and Ferb...that is golden! you rock and so does this idea! since our trip to Disney, we have one daughter who will not let go of Minnie and the P&F crew frequent her play areas. you can't help but be curious when a mom says that she watches the Disney Channel...as I do in my house. have fun at Disney!
- April 8, 2012 at 1:16 AM
- Katy Emanuel said...
Very cute, love the simple design of them. Found your blog through the super sunday blog hop. I think this will be a blog I check out regularly. Love your creativity.
- April 8, 2012 at 7:56 AM
- The Cundick Family said...
So cute!! I can't wait to make my own!! I am featuring your darling necklaces on my facebook page ºoºCrafty Disney Momsºoº
- April 8, 2012 at 1:14 PM
- Jenny @ The NY Melrose Family said...
These are so cute! My daughter loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. I found you at Homemaker on a Dime's link party. I'd love for you to link this up at my weekly link party on Wednesdays at www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/04/whimsy-wednesdays-5.html I'm a new follower.
- April 8, 2012 at 7:22 PM
- Rosemary@villabarnes said...
Love these. How creative, and cute.
- April 8, 2012 at 7:32 PM
- Renonda said...
Saw your link at C.R.A.F.T. I love this! Can't wait to try it.
- April 8, 2012 at 7:45 PM
- Our Pinteresting Family said...
What a creative idea! They are so fun and cute! Megan
- April 8, 2012 at 8:11 PM
- g*rated said...
oh my gosh these are so stinkin' cute!!! i love all things disney and i am seriously loving these and need to make some asap!! we'd love for you to link this to our Sunday Best party. http://griffithsrated.blogspot.com/2012/04/sunday-best-fashion-crafts.html
- April 8, 2012 at 11:30 PM
- Jill said...
Oh Terri, these are so cute! What a lovely idea! and lucky you off to Disney world!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
- April 9, 2012 at 4:30 AM
- Crystal said...
Adorable....I'm pinning this!!! :-)
- April 9, 2012 at 8:06 AM
- Pams Party said...
I wish I had these the last time we went to Disney World, they are seriously cute. I would love it if you would share them on my linky party Dare to Share.
- April 9, 2012 at 9:50 AM
- Tonia L said...
These are adorable! They would be great for key chains too!
- April 9, 2012 at 12:27 PM
- hannahw said...
Came here from Made by You Monday! Big Phineus and Ferb fans here too! Very awesome necklaces.
Here are the Easter dresses I made Bunny, her cousins, and her dolly.
- April 9, 2012 at 12:56 PM
- Emily said...
So cute! I can't even show these to my 4 year old until I have the supplies ready to make them. BTW.. I found you on the Gunny Sack link party.
- April 9, 2012 at 10:33 PM
- Heather Perkins said...
These are just too cute! Thanks so much for linking up to So Very Creative, I featured these today!
- April 10, 2012 at 8:01 AM
- B's Mommy said...
Adorable!! Please list in your etsy shop! Thanks!
- April 10, 2012 at 1:31 PM
- Crafty Cousins said...
Super cute! I love all the colors. I'd love for you to link up with Crafty Cousins.
See you soon!
~Natalie @ Crafty Cousins
- April 10, 2012 at 5:24 PM
- Megan and Emily@Whimsically Homemade said...
These are too cute! I'm like a Disney nut. My boyfriend and I go at the very least 3 times a year. We only live only 4 hours away and I have an uncle that works for Disney so we get in for free. I love these things and I totally don't think it's wrong that you were watching the Disney Channel. I've been secretly watching Beauty and the Beast when I'm at home alone lol. I'm working on some matching Disney shirts for our trip in October and I'm pretty excited about it. I hope you guys have fun on your Disney trip! Now following
- April 10, 2012 at 6:04 PM
- Colette said...
OH.MY.WORD. Those are so cute!! Visiting from SugarBeeCrafts!
- April 10, 2012 at 8:58 PM
- Julie E said...
These necklaces are way cute. My gf would totally freak out - she loves mickey and minnie mouse. I'd love for you to come share your post at my link party.
- April 11, 2012 at 12:03 AM
- Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts said...
Hey Terri - - so excited that you're going to Disney!! and these necklaces are SUPER cute!!
Thanks so much for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday - you were featured today!
--Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
- April 11, 2012 at 9:12 PM
- Alison @ Oopsey Daisy said...
WOW! What a creative idea. I want to make one of these for my next Disneyland vacay. Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
- April 12, 2012 at 1:43 AM
- Shannon said...
These are so cute!! Saw you on Sugarbee crafts and just pinned these adorable necklaces!!
- April 12, 2012 at 9:03 AM
- Shiloh said...
I LOVE those necklaces. I'm not a huge fan of the Disney memoribilia in general, but I really really like those.
- April 12, 2012 at 12:49 PM
- Onna said...
This is amazing! We are going to Disneyland soon and I am going to have to make one of these beauties!
- April 12, 2012 at 7:25 PM
- Swedie said...
What an easy, fun idea! Kids will love this!
- April 12, 2012 at 7:51 PM
- Emily said...
Loving this, pinning this and making them for when my family goes (although I still don't know when that will be!)
- April 12, 2012 at 8:37 PM
- Emily said...
Loving this, pinning this and making them for when my family goes (although I still don't know when that will be!)
- April 12, 2012 at 8:37 PM
- Carrie @ My Favorite Finds said...
Pinning this ! Thanks so much for linking this to Handmade Tuesdays. We are headed to WDW for our fourth trip in June....I'll be blogging about cute Disney stuff, too. I'm about to make our countdown. I love this! Have a magical vacation!
- April 13, 2012 at 8:46 AM
- Mandy Coffey said...
Visiting via Whipperberry linky party-
these are awesome! i have an aunt who is a HUGE disney fan i can't wait to show her these!
- April 13, 2012 at 11:21 AM
- Rebecca Heron said...
I'm stopping by from Naptime Crafters and have to say how much I LOVE these necklaces! Love Disney World - very jealous that you are visiting! Hope you have an amzing time! ps. I am your newest follower :)
- April 13, 2012 at 12:02 PM
- Jillian said...
These are so cute! We're thinking about making a trip to Disneyland, so these would be great for my girls!
- April 13, 2012 at 12:31 PM
- Heidi said...
So so so creative and cute!! I would love for you to come link this up at our link party...junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2012/04/link-it-up-wednesday-24.html
- April 13, 2012 at 6:32 PM
- The Answer Is Chocolate said...
These are the cutest! Way cuter than some of the stuff they sell at Disneyland ( sorry Disneyland, I love you but it's true).
- April 14, 2012 at 10:09 AM
- Julie said...
I am inviting you to come and be part of my blog hop:
- April 14, 2012 at 9:02 PM
- marie said...
These are awesome! We have a big family trip to WDW in Feb 2013. These will make great little gifts for all the goodie bags I'm putting together!
Thanks for sharing and have a great time on your trip!!
- April 14, 2012 at 9:10 PM
- Liz said...
As a huge disney fan myself, I LOVE these! They will be perfect for your trip!
Stopping by from Sundae Scoop!
- April 14, 2012 at 10:30 PM
- Kadie said...
We are HUGE Mickey Mouse fans here. Your necklaces are so cute! They are perfect for Disney World. Thanks for partying with us.:)
- April 16, 2012 at 3:49 PM
- Ginger said...
I'll be featuring you Tuesday night at the beginning of {wow me} wednesday. You were one of the most viewed links at last week's party. Yay! Thank you so much for linking up!
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
- April 17, 2012 at 12:22 AM
- Carrie @ My Favorite Finds said...
Featuring you on Handmade Tuesdays today!
- April 17, 2012 at 7:34 AM
- Mindie Hilton said...
Featuring on Thursday at Bacon Time!
- April 18, 2012 at 10:34 AM
- Katie's Nesting Spot said...
These are awesome! Thank you for sharing on A Crafty Soiree. I'm featuring them this week!
- April 18, 2012 at 9:46 PM
- Nichole Koch said...
WOW, those are soooo awesome!!! I'm planning to take my kid's on a disney cruise sometime in the next year or 2, so I'll definitely be looking for all your Disney stuff!
- April 19, 2012 at 7:50 AM
- msmoney said...
I'm so making these for my lil princess. Thank you for the tutorial. Question what's a link party?
- April 19, 2012 at 1:20 PM
- Karate Chick said...
These are so cute!! We are going to Disney in the end of May for Girl Scouts and I would love to make these for the girls! Have a great trip when you go!
- April 19, 2012 at 7:35 PM
- Gretchen said...
These are awesome! Linked through The Frugal Girls & am so grateful they sent me your way! We are going to Disney in Dec. Can't wait to see what other Disney projects you have up your sleeve!
- April 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM
- Jamie said...
I can say that this is a wonderful blog. It is worth visiting for home decorating with Mickey Mouse as a theme.
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- April 23, 2012 at 10:18 AM
- majcha said...
Thank you for this wonderful idea. I used polymer clay to make mine. Kids love it!
- April 26, 2012 at 1:01 AM
- Bolder2000 said...
Awesome!!!! What size washers did you use?
- May 2, 2012 at 5:43 PM
- Rachel said...
These are so adorable! I love them! What a great idea!
- May 5, 2012 at 2:59 PM
- figletf said...
I'm not very crafty...but I LOVE these !!!
- May 22, 2012 at 5:19 PM
- Disney Dreamer said...
These are SOOOOO cute! I found some washers but having a hard time matching up the punch sizes to the washers. Would love to know what size washers you used! Thanks!
- July 12, 2012 at 3:49 PM
- Alaine Bolton said...
Can you please give the washer sizes? I went to Home Depot and couldn't find washers that matched the punch sizes you showed in the picture. Apparently, washers come in a million sizes other than small and large! Thanks!
- July 16, 2012 at 11:39 AM
- Deanna Whitten said...
Love these!!!! Disney fan myself and will be great for the little ones. My next trip to Disney will be in October when I go for a conference. Dolphin Resort, here I come... Cant wait....
- September 16, 2012 at 6:26 AM
- Allie E said...
Love these! Making for my daughters bday party! I used 3/8" and 1/4" for mine but I will be painting them!
- November 5, 2012 at 6:37 PM
- bestgrandma0900 said...
What gauge of wire did you use? Where did you buy it?
- December 3, 2012 at 11:50 AM
- Janna said...
These are adorable!!! Would you mind telling me what size washers you used? I bought 5/16 for the ears and used 1/2" and 3/4" punches, but they didn't work right. Paper was way too thin and left too much washer showing. THANKS!!!
- December 8, 2012 at 2:23 PM
- Angela Alvin said...
If you love Mickey, you'll really love these DIY Mickey Mouse Washer Designer Necklaces!
- December 14, 2012 at 10:29 PM
- rm said...
Where did you find the leather necklaces? Would love to do this for our Disney trip in May.
- February 26, 2013 at 12:53 PM
- rm said...
Where did you find the leather necklaces? Would love to do this for our Disney trip in May.
- February 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM
- Jerry Gene said...
Nice post with awesome points! Can't wait for the next one.
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Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell Survived the Taliban, But His Struggle Was Just Starting
It was one of the most dramatic stories to emerge from the war on terror. On a moonless night in June 2005, four Navy SEALs dropped deep into the Hindu Kush in Northeast Afghanistan. Operation Red Wings was a reconnaissance mission targeting a Taliban commander named Ahmad Shah, whose attacks had taken a high toll on U.S. Marines in the area. The SEALs were America's best-trained war-fighters, legendary for their physical strength, their mental toughness, and their ingenuity in extreme circumstances. So it was almost inevitable that the military would turn to them for a high value special operations mission deep behind enemy lines.
But not long into their mission, they stumbled onto some local goatherds. They faced a profound dilemma: let the goatherds go free and compromise the team's position, or kill them, a potential war crime. After debating their options, the SEALs released the Afghans.
Within an hour, the commando team was ambushed by dozens of Taliban fighters. An intense firefight erupted. The SEALs fought valiantly but were badly outgunned. Lt. Michael Murphy, the team leader, was killed on a rocky outcropping while calling for backup. Two other SEALs, Petty Officers Matthew Axelson and Danny Dietz, were blown away on the steep mountainside. A rescue helicopter arrived, but it was brought down by Taliban fire; the entire crew of 16 was killed. In the end, only Petty Officer Marcus Luttrell remained alive, fighting off the Taliban single-handedly, living by his wits, a trained hunter now himself a hunted man.
Grievously wounded and delirious from thirst and fatigue, Luttrell crawled for seven miles looking for water and sanctuary. A rocket-propelled grenade hurled him into a mountain crevice that fortuitously hid him from the Taliban. Eventually he was discovered by friendly Afghans and carried down the mountain to their village. Invoking an ancient Pashtun code requiring them to protect and defend a guest to the death, the tribesmen guarded him from marauding Taliban fighters until the U.S. military arrived several days later.
It is an astonishing tale of survival and grit—and of luck or providence, depending on how you look at things. But even as he coped with his many wounds—physical and emotional—Luttrell mustered the strength to tell his story. He began working on a book about his experience in 2006, just a year after Operation Red Wings, and his co-author, British novelist Patrick Robinson, says that Luttrell was still "very sad and introverted" as they worked on the manuscript at Robinson's Cape Cod house. Robinson, a former journalist, had to use all of his old newsman's skills to draw Luttrell out, not because Luttrell couldn't remember but because his memories were still so fresh and terrifying—sleeping in a guesthouse on Robinson's property, Luttrell got up obsessively in the middle of the night to make sure the front door was locked, Robinson recalls. (More than once the Taliban had managed to blast through the door of the house where Luttrell had taken refuge in the Afghan village and attacked him.)
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SAP Platform Considerations - What the Findings from over 54,000 Deployments Reveal
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Kat Lind
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Ms. Lind has over 43 years in the data processing and industrial psychology arenas and has published extensively on performance, system implementation, risk evaluation and programming productivity subjects, as well as conducted considerable research in the performance modeling and tuning areas.
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What happens when you ask 54,150+ companies about SAP application deployments across multiple platforms? It turns out, they have a lot to say and many stories to tell as selecting an ERP system can be challenging.
Solitaire Interglobal Ltd. has closely examined customer implementations to analyze how the choice of platform for SAP deployments can affect an organization's costs, risk and strategic positioning in the current marketplace. Their findings reveal a wide variety of factors to consider when choosing a platform for SAP implementations. The selection of the right platform can enable businesses to adjust to shifting business and market needs to gain competitive advantage.
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Arcadia, CA, March 13, 2014 -- HRTV's award-winning documentary show, "Inside Information," will take a powerful, in-depth look at the career of former jockey Robbie Davis, and his role as father of three jockeys, when "Inside Information: Davis," premieres on Sunday, March 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The half-hour show will offer viewers a reflective look at Davis' career, focusing extensively on the extreme heartache and anguish he coped with following his involvement in an on-track tragedy at Belmont Park in October, 1988 -- the death of popular jockey Mike Venezia, a longtime fixture on the NY racing circuit.
The show also details Davis' determination, after a self-imposed exile from the track to confront the haunting memory, to craft an excellent career prior to retiring in 2002, as well as the subsequent realization that three of his six children -- son, Dylan, and daughters, Jackie and Katie -- wanted to follow their father's footsteps in the saddle, while subjecting themselves to the same peril and risks he faced daily.
The documentary highlights Davis' transformation from a parent initially resisting the notion of Jackie's desire to ride to actively instructing Katie prior to her first race.
Davis was directly involved in the tragic spill, when during a turf race that day in 1988, Venezia was unseated and Davis's mount was unable to avoid the fallen rider. Venezia died from injuries sustained in the chain-reaction accident. A veteran and mentor to young jockeys, Venezia's death affected many, and emotionally devastated Davis.
"My world just stopped...I went into shock," Davis told HRTV. "I didn't want anyone around me."
In addition to revealing comments from the Davis family, the show also includes interviews with Hall of Fame jockeys, Angel Cordero, Jr. and Chris McCarron, as well HRTV analyst, and former NY riding standout, Richard Migliore.
About HRTV
HRTV, The Network for Horse Sports, is a television-based multimedia network dedicated to equine sports. HRTV's programming features horse racing from top U.S. and international racetracks, as well as a wide range of world-class English horse riding and Western horse riding competitions, news, original programming and award-winning documentaries covering the world of horse sports. The live stream of HRTV is available on a subscription basis to high-speed Internet users worldwide at www.tvg2.com. In the U.S., the HRTV television network is available via telco, cable and satellite in over 19 million homes.
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RA talks to the respected German deep house producer about his love of hip-hop and the art of sampling.
RA packs up its tent and furry boots in search of the best festivals taking place this June.
The raw and dirty sounds of New York's underground.
Ahead of his appearance at this year's Bloc festival, RA catches up with one of the most distinctive DJ and producers in house and techno.
The American producer doesn't make tracks for dance floors. But they sure seem to work well on them. RA's Nick Connellan explains.


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Benghazi hit by car bomb on anniversary of U.S. Consulate attack
(Benghazi, Libya) -- A foreign ministry building in Libya's second largest city is severely damaged, after a powerful explosion. Witnesses said today's blast in Benghazi appeared to have been caused by a car bomb. The incident occurred exactly one year after an attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, which left four Americans dead.


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FIAT is a popular Italian automaker owned by Fiat Chrysler Automotive. The 500 and Abarth models are the most popular FIAT models in the US. Fiat sold its first automobile in 1899 with a top speed of 22 mph. The first Fiat factory opened in 1900 with a 150 person workforce.
Fiat used to own the Sestriere ski resort in the Alps about 11 miles from the French border.
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Ubuntu Quantal Restricted Extras
Proprietary Extras
Proprietary software helps you maximize your Internet experience, but is not open source. The software available includes Multimedia Codecs, Java Runtime Environment, and plug-ins for Firefox.
Restricted Extras
The Ubuntu Restricted Extras will install Adobe Flash Player, Java Runtime Environment (JRE) (sun-java-jre) with Firefox plug-ins (icedtea), a set of Microsoft Fonts (msttcorefonts), multimedia codecs (w32codecs or w64codecs), mp3-compatible encoding (lame), FFMpeg, extra Gstreamer codecs, the package for DVD decoding (libdvdread4, but see here for info on libdvdcss2), the unrar archiver, odbc, and cabextract. It also installs multiple "stripped" codecs and avutils (libavcodec-unstripped-52 and libavutil-unstripped-49). This is a single command approach.
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Yankees give A-Rod green light to begin rehab assignment Tuesday
You didn't hear this on A-Rod's Twitter: The injured $28 million man will begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday, the New York Yankees announced.
Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News says Rodriguez, who is recovering from hip surgery, got the all-clear and will play a minimum of three innings at third base for the Single-A Charleston RiverDogs. A-Rod's on a 20-day rehab stint, which would put him back in a Yankees uniform on July 22.


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OJ: I'm the Best Prisoner They Ever Had
(NEWSER) – After five years behind bars, OJ Simpson has had enough. In front of a parole board yesterday, Simpson argued for early release from prison, where he's serving a 33-year sentence for his conviction on a dozen charges stemming from an incident in which he said he "was trying to retrieve, for my family, my own property." Clad in blue denim, the former football star argued he'd been on his best behavior, saying he promised Nevada officials "I would be the best prisoner they have ever had here ... I think, for the most part, I've kept my word on that," CNN reports.


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There are a variety of resources and information available to students regarding internships and career-related issues.
S.U. Alumni Career & Employment ServicesThe University Relations Office staff can assist SHIP Alumni with their career development needs. Through alumni services pages, you can learn about the Alumni Career & Employment Services program and also check out services for employers. Explore these pages and use them as you need them throughout your career.
Career Development CenterThe Career Development Center offers many services to the students at Shippensburg University. Information on resumes and cover letters, networking, interviewing, and available positions are available at the Career Development Center.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook and Career Guide to IndustriesThe 2006-07 edition of both the Occupational Outlook Handbook, (http://www.bls.gov/oco/), and Career Guide to Industries (http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm) have been published on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Internet site.
Job Search SitesThe following is a list of many INTERNET SITES which you may find helpful when conducting your job/internship search. Visit a variety of sites because some may be more user friendly than others. Have a great time and GOOD LUCK!!!


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Bruno Mars to headline Super Bowl halftime show
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The Super Bowl halftime show is going to Mars - as in Grammy winning R&B-pop star Bruno Mars. The singer put speculation to rest Sunday via Twitter after reports surfaced Saturday that he would headline the intermission extravaganza at next year's Super Bowl. Mars tweeted emphatically, "WE'RE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!!!" and followed with the hashtag #PepsiSBHalftime.
Mars' official Super Bowl announcement coincided with an NFL kickoff event Sunday in Times Square. The 27-year-old singer follows in the footsteps of Beyonce, who headlined this year's Super Bowl, Madonna, The Black Eyed Peas, The Who and Bruce Springsteen, who have also entertained at halftime in recent years. Next year's Super Bowl is set for February 2nd at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.


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Luke Bryan to play Daytona 500 concert
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Luke Bryan will be taking a brief departure from his tour next month. The country star has been tapped to play the Daytona 500 Budweiser Pre-Race Show, and help launch the new season of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series.
The singer is expected to turn in a hit-filled set for the racing fans in attendance. The Daytona 500 will take place at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, and air on Fox on February 23rd.
Bryan is joining an impressive list of stars who've previously played the Daytona 500 pre-race concert. Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Bon Jovi, and Lenny Kravitz are among those who've entertained spectators at "The Great American Race." Zac Brown Band performed at the event last year.
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Americans get 189 channels, watch 17
(NEWSER) – Americans keep getting more and more channels to choose from, but they seem to have maxed out on watching "only" 17 of them, reports Nielsen. Its new survey finds that US households get an average of 189 channels, up from 129 in 2008. But most people watch no more than 17 of them, a figure that hasn't increased over the years. "This data is significant in that it substantiates the notion that more content does not necessarily equate to more channel consumption," concludes Nielsen.
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Arcadia, CA, Oct. 22, 2013 -- HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will offer equestrian fans another great competition when it premieres the $100,000 Strongid (R) C 2X Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
The one-hour show will provide highlights, as well as a unique behind-the-scenes look, at an outstanding competition which took place at the HITS Equestrian Center Saugerties, NY in early August. It was one of the final qualifying events for the Zoetis $1 million Grand Prix a month later at the same venue (which was streamed live via www.tvg2.com <http://www.tvg2.com/> ) and gave aspiring riders and their horses an opportunity to enter and compete in the season's finale.
The Strongid (R) Grand Prix signaled the final event of three weeks of showing at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, beginning in late July, and served as a very worthy prelude to the world's "Richest Weekend in Show Jumping."
The high-stakes jump off was intense with many of the sport's leading competitors among the 35 world class horse-rider teams involved.
Among those competing were: Margie Engle, Todd Minikus, Lillie Keenan, Darragh Kenny, Christine McCrea, and many more.
About HRTV
HRTV, The Network for Horse Sports, is a television-based multimedia network dedicated to equine sports. HRTV's programming features horseracing from top U.S. and international racetracks, as well as a wide range of world-class English and Western horse competitions, news, original programming and award-winning documentaries covering the world of horse sports. The live stream of HRTV is available on a subscription basis to high-speed Internet users worldwide at www.tvg2.com <http://www.tvg2.com/> . In the U.S., the HRTV television network is available via telco, cable and satellite in over 19 million homes.
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Carnival Ride Left Woman Feeling Permanently Drunk
(NEWSER) – Most people expect to get a little dizzy while careening through the air on a high-speed, rotating carnival ride. But for 26-year-old Bobbie Lane, that dizziness turned permanent after she took a spin on the Superbowl at a UK festival last summer, reports SWNS. Lane says after she got off the ride, she was "still a bit dizzy," but she figured it was just a temporary reaction to the ride and a day of "fun in the sun." But the dizziness didn't disappear, causing Lane to feel "like I was permanently at sea," she tells SWNS.
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Tigers blank Twins to clinch AL Central
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Detroit Tigers are champions of the American League Central Division for the third straight season. The Tigers defeated the Twins 1-0 in Minneapolis on Wednesday night to clinch. Max Scherzer was credited with his Major League-leading 21st win of the season after seven scoreless innings. The only other time the franchise has gone to the postseason in three straight years was from 1907-09.
Max Scherzer cruised as the Tigers blanked the Twins, 1-0, as Detroit clinched the American League Central at Target Field. Scherzer improved to 21-and-3, allowing two hits and striking out 10 in seven innings. Torii Hunter had an RBI single in the first inning. Joaquin Benoit locked up his 24th save with a perfect ninth inning. Kevin Correia was handed the tough luck loss after giving up one run and seven hits in seven innings. Minnesota is 66-and-92.


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Kim Kardashian finally speaks out on being a new mommy
(Yahoo!) - Kim Kardashian seems to be enjoying her time away from the limelight. Yes, really.
"These past couple of weeks have been filled with the most exciting experiences of my life," the 32-year-old posted on her blog on Wednesday. "I'm enjoying this time to fully embrace motherhood and spend time at home with my family."
Kardashian gave birth to daughter North West on June 15 in L.A.
While she and baby daddy Kanye West emerged with "Nori" to attend Bruce Jenner's 4th of July bash two weeks ago, the reality star has remained mostly in seclusion since becoming a first time mom (although she celebrated niece Penelope's 1st birthday last weekend).
"I've been reading all of your messages and want to thank you all for your sweet thoughts and best wishes," continues Kardashian in her post. "It truly means everything to me. I am so blessed to have the support of my family and fans in this beautiful moment."
West, 35, hasn't exactly eased back into reality so calmly. Just last week the "Black Skinhead" rapper lost it on a TMZ photog. Honestly though … when you watch the video, can you really blame him?
Although it's strange for fans to see Kardashian unusually quiet and private, omg! can assure you the new mom is happier than ever.
"She's just in total bliss," a source close to the reality star tells omg!. "She really is a natural [at motherhood]. Kanye has also been a really hands on dad. They are all so happy."
Adds a second source: "Kim and Kanye couldn't be better."
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Mom: Jahi 'blossoming into a teen'
(NEWSER) – Jahi McMath spends much of her time like any other teenage girl: she sits cross-legged in bed, listens to Rihanna and Beyonce on her iPod, and gets a manicure and pedicure every Friday. This according to mom Nailah Winkfield, who yesterday gave her first interviews since Jahi was moved out of Children's Hospital Oakland. Winkfield tells NBC Bay Area her daughter is "still asleep" but "very responsive," describing her as moving in bed, bending at the waist, and moving her head from side to side; her "energy level ... is way up." Winkfield adds, per NBC Philadelphia. "If somebody was totally, 100% brain dead, I don't think they'd be able to move as much as my daughter does."
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Woman Dead After iPhone Zap: Family
(NEWSER) – The family of a 23-year-old Chinese woman says she was electrocuted when she answered her charging iPhone. The story has prompted an investigation into the death by Apple as it makes waves on Chinese social media, the Wall Street Journal reports. A local official says Ma Ailun's "neck had an obvious electronic injury." But it's not certain whether the phone, charger, or neither are to blame; nor is it clear which model iPhone she was using.
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Wow! Christina Aguilera reveals dramatic beauty makeunder
(Yahoo!) - You go, Christina Aguilera! All eyes were on the 32-year-old "Your Body" singer when she appeared at an NBC press event in Beverly Hills on Saturday to promote her big return to "The Voice."
Not only was the show mentor showing off her slim, trim new frame, which there has been buzz about in recent months, but she also unveiled a serious style makeunder.
Wearing a curve-accentuating pink minidress with a flirty ruffled bottom, Aguilera looked like she did in her early days. The subtle, natural look (including her barely there makeup!) was a departure from how we've come to expect her on the reality series.
There were no rhinestones, bustiers, hotpants, spiked berets, or other attention-grabbing fashions which have become part of her signature style on "The Voice." Just a beautiful, fresh-faced Aguilera, looking tanned, toned, rested, and ready for Season 5.
This isn't the first inkling we've had that her return (after sitting out Season 4) will bring new things. Earlier this month she rocked another more demure look at a press junket for the show. That style, which more business chic than rock star, had her in a hip-hugging black and white skirt and a black blouse that was significantly more conservative than her usual over-the-top fashions.
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Paula Deen offers new apology
Paula Deen made a big return to the spotlight on Sunday after seeing her career derailed last summer amid a racial slur scandal.
As reported at the time, the celebrity chef's Food Network show was canceled and a number of endorsement deals were lost after she admitted to using the N-word in the past.
After taking the stage this weekend at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in front of hundreds of fans, Deen admitted, "We have come off of a very hard summer my family and I, my team, my partners."
"But you know, I have heard on more than one occasion … that I've never apologized. So if anybody did not hear me apologize, I would like to apologize to those who did not hear me," she said.
Spectators in the crowd reportedly yelled out that Deen had nothing to be sorry for.
She told the group, "Ya'll's cards and letters that I got helped me get out of bed every day," adding, "I am not a quitter."
Deen also received some on-stage advice from former colleague Robert Irvine.
"This is a warning to you," he reportedly told her. "You've apologized. You've eaten crow. You're done. Don't do it anymore."
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"You will never win if you never begin."
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"This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst; expect the best; and take what comes."
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"To different minds, the same world is a hell, and a heaven."
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PHOTOS: Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon get cutesy for Easter
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As if Mariah Carey needed an excuse to dress her twins up, Easter provided the perfect backdrop for some ridiculously adorable family photos.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon dressed up their precious twins Monroe and Moroccan in cute pajamas, with the pop diva and her 3-year-old daughter in fluffy bunny ears.
"Easter bunny? Are you coming??? – Love, Ms. Monroe & Ms. Mariah," Mariah posted.
Their day was filled with dyeing Easter eggs and making signs to welcome daddy home from a trip to Washington D.C. where he led a Lupus Walk.
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Are Jennifer Lopez and Robin Thicke recording a duet?
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Robin Thicke is the latest singer rumored to be recording a duet for Jennifer Lopez's upcoming album.
The rumors are stemming from a photo that was snapped of the two standing behind a mixing board in a studio.
The photo was tweeted on Sunday by Lynda Lopez, J.Lo's sister. The caption read, "Uh oh, walked into the studio to find this, can't be nothing but trouble."
Uh oh...walked into the studio to find this: @JLo @robinthicke ...can't be nothing but trouble... :) pic.twitter.com/mKnxWT99sw— Lynda Lopez (@LyndaLopez08) September 15, 2013
Earlier this year, Lopez was also photographed in the studio with Chris Brown, but it's still unclear whether their collaboration will make the final cut.
Taylor Swift was briefly rumored to be featured on it as well, but the country star struck down the reports.
Jennifer's tenth studio album is expected out later this year, before her return to "American Idol." It's led by the single "Live It Up," featuring Pitbull.


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Texts between Martin and Incognito finally surface
With the Ted Wells report expected to be released later this week, someone finally has leaked to the media the text messages exchanged over a period of months between Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito.
Presumably, the leak came from Incognito or someone close to him, because the text messages tend to support the notion that Incognito and Martin were friends. Moreover, nothing in the Incognito text messages suggests harassment or bullying of Incognito.
The Big Lead had gotten the goods, and I've taken a look through them all. The major takeaways appear below:
1. Incognito accuses Martin of being gay in multiple text messages. It's difficult to tell whether Incognito is joking, or whether he believed Martin to be gay. Martin's actual or perceived sexuality has been a lingering (but largely unspoken) explanation for the decision of Dolphins players to allegedly single him out. After reading all of the message, it appears Incognito is joking about Martin being gay.
2. Martin declines to pay $6,000 for a trip to Las Vegas, but Incognito seems to be fine with it. "It's all good," Incognito says. "Let me know if u need anything."
3. At the time left tackle Jake Long chose to sign with the Rams over the Dolphins, Incognito texted that former G.M. Jeff Ireland "didn't make him feel welcome." (That's unrelated to the Martin-Incognito case, but it helps explain why Long took a lesser deal to go to St. Louis.)


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PHOTO: Beyonce goes make-up free!
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Oh, Queen Bey. Can she do anything wrong?
We all love stalking her Instagram feed, so now that she's posted this make-up free selfie, we're sure the internet is about to implode!
Check out Beyonce in all of her make-up free glory. (And be jealous. Very jealous at how amazing she looks.)
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Fearing autism, many parents aren't vaccinating their kids. Can doctors reverse this dangerous trend?
From diet tips to the latest medications, discover your options for controlling angina and reducing your risk of heart attack
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Is the PS3 the new Prozac … or causing ADHD in your kid?
Autism expert Dr. Richard Graff weighs in on the vaccine-autism media scandal.
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Ibanez are anything but traditional. As the first company to mass produce seven and eight string guitars you know they're great for metal and hard rock, with Ibanez electric guitars being famous for their radical shapes and super slim neck profiles.
Their balance of cutting edge craftsmanship makes for some awesome acoustic guitars, basses and amplifiers too.If you want uncompromising metal power, we recommend the Ibanez Iron Label series - thoroughbred metal monsters with lightning fast necks and a choice of six, seven or eight strings.
Ibanez are quite simply one of the top picks for gigging acoustic guitarists too. They've still got that nice action that's familiar to electric players and plenty of choice in terms of getting a cutaway model too.
Here's our pick of the finest Ibanez acoustics.
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"Ibanez are famed for their fast playable wizard necks and instantly recognisable RG shape, they also have a wide selection of 7-string and 8 string guitars which have become very popular indeed. If you're looking for a versatile rock or metal guitar the check out the great selection from Ibanez"- Ste Simpson
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Vai first stepped into the spotlight in 1980 as a guitarist in Frank Zappa's band. Vai's indelible contribution to music came during his solo career, which includes combined sales of nearly six million albums.
To celebrate Vai's success, Ibanez has released a series of guitars in his honour, the JEM7V and the JEM77V. "Ibanez used my blood - a lot of my blood - in the guitar's swirling paint job," explains Vai. "Maybe a hundred years from now, when someone decides to clone me from the blood in the paint, my clone will finally figure out how to get his music on the radio."
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Ibanez bring guitars back to the future: these are not instruments like your dad knew! The RPKP6 electric guitar and SRKP4 bass come with a Korg Mini Kaoss Pad 2S, allowing you to create exciting new sounds!
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We've gathered together, only a few of our best budget avoustic guitars. Take your pick from these great value strumming machines.
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Fender have just announced the George Benson Hot Rod Deluxe Amp Combo and 112 Enclosure. Elegant performance machines designed in close collaboration with Grammy Award-winning jazz guitar virtuoso George Benson.
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NAMM 2012 will be seeing the introduction to a huge number of new electric guitars from Ibanez. Here's a little look at some of their new guitars.
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WATCH: Phillip Phillips performs new single 'Raging Fire' on 'American Idol'
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American Idol season 11 champ Phillip Phillips made a flashy return to the show on Thursday night's (March 6) Season 13 Top 12 results show. Declaring a "Raging Fire" with his newly-released single, the Americana-style singer brought out the dramatic, backed by string and big band instruments.
"Raging Fire" serves as the lead offering from his yet-untitled sophomore album, following 2012′s The World From The Side Of The Moon. From that debut set, Phillips released two No. 1 AAA hits "Home," which was featured on the summer Olympic Games and is the best-selling Idol track in history, and "Gone, Gone, Gone."
Upon its release, Side of the Moon lifted off at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, shifting 169,000 copies and has since been certified platinum by the RIAA with sales exceeding one million units.
In a recent interview with Billboard, the singer-songwriter revealed that he and his "Raging Fire" co-writers Todd Clark, Derek Fuhrmann and Gregg Wattenberg finished the song "barely one week" before the song hit iTunes. "We sent it to the label — we already had a few other singles, but we sent them that one, and they were really excited and wanted to put it out [immediately]," he says. "It's a love song, but it's also a little heavier, too. It's got a little bit of an edgier side to it, and I really like that."
As a result of his blockbuster breakout, he has been touring the country the past year, joining such major label artists as Matchbox Twenty and John Mayer.
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Man Indicted After DUI Video Confession
(NEWSER) – A grand jury has indicted a man who admitted his drunken driving killed another man. Matthew Cordle's YouTube confession has gotten well more than a million views since it was posted last week. And today, a grand jury indicted him on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide. Newsy reports:


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WATCH: Is this the last Jonas Brothers performance ever?!
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News just broke yesterday that the Jonas Brothers had canceled their tour due to "deep rifts within the band." Could this be the end of the Jo Bros?! We Hope not!
While in the Twin Cities for the "We Day" event, the guys also performed for KDWB 101.3 listeners, and this may be their LAST performance! The radio station says the guys were a little tense when they got there.
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2. Acceptable scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) – please have your official test scores sent to the Admissions Office either through testing service or through your high school guidance office.
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Man's defense against gun charge: 'I did what Joe Biden told me to do'
(Jason Howerton) A Washington man who fired his shotgun into the air to scare away alleged car prowlers pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, citing Vice President Joe Biden's questionable gun advice as the reason he took that specific action.
Jeffery Barton, 52, of Vancouver, Wash., is charged with one count of illegal aiming or discharging a firearm. He was arraigned in Clark County Court on Wednesday.
Barton admitted to firing his weapon in the air while chasing away people he thought were breaking into his vehicles early Monday morning, according to law enforcement officials. Deputies have not been able to find any evidence of prowlers on Barton's property, but are looking into a large party that got out of control that same night.
"I did what Joe Biden told me to do," Barton told KOIN outside the courtroom on Wednedsay. "I went outside and fired my shotgun in the air."


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In order to avoid things like math I took some ceramic courses in high school. Likewise, avoiding the same in college, I muddied my hands as frequently as was possible. However, at one point and 3 colleges later It dawned on me that I needed to make a living because my prince had failed to appear and pay my electric and gas bills. So, I decided that I would study nursing and work as an artist when I could. Fast forward 36 years because that's when "could" happened. The stars lined up, I found myself at a free ceramic workshop, stuck my hands back into clay and there i have been for the past 3 years. After a short and regretful 6 months at a forgettable ceramic program in Portugal (ARCO) I set up a small workshop at the back of my home. In 3 years, I've made about 3 things that I liked and about 300 things worthy of the trash. I actually do worry that I am creating things that will not deteriorate over the millineums. My 3 children do display some objects in the USA. A few months back I had a moment of over-imagination. I imagined teapots with a maritime theme, a competition of such items and I was awarded public support in this tiny country to produce an international ceramic event. There is no turning back now even as I sit day after day in front of this computer churning out things like invitations, websites, (one for our new workshop too) press releases, grant applications and various begging, pleading and supplicating opportunities. I will submit some photos as soon as I find one that makes me look gorgeous. Seapots, Teapots and a Sunday Tea Party
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WATCH: Swedish House Mafia unveil documentary preview
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The guys of Swedish House Mafia have left the world behind them, and are continuing on in their individual careers. But it looks like the trio is going to be giving fans a closer look into their final tour together - and possibly a deeper look into why they went their separate ways.
SHM has revealed a small glimpse into an upcoming documentary with a short trailer. The trailer shows the guys on their tour, and even some tension as they make their way around the world together.
No official word on when the documentary will be revealed in full, but a tweet with the trailer link says "coming soon." The guys' twitter account has been a little cryptic recently:
Screening...— Swedish House Mafia (@swedishousemfia) September 2, 2013
Final Cut. Everybody get into position...— Swedish House Mafia (@swedishousemfia) October 13, 2013
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Bono joins Tony Bennett in campaign to prevent U.S. gun violence
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(Yahoo!) - Legendary crooner Tony Bennett has recruited Bono as the latest celebrity to join his Voices Against Violence campaign. The campaign, which was initiated by Bennett and his son Danny, advocates for common-sense gun laws and encourages people to raise their voices and tell their elected officials that "enough is enough" when it comes to gun violence.
The U2 frontman and outspoken human rights advocate joins a host of renowned artists who support the campaign, including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Snoop Lion, Sting, k.d. lang, Juanes and Josh Groban.
"With over 5,000 deaths attributed to gun violence in just the six months since the terrible Newtown massacre, I am truly appreciative that Bono has lent his voice to our efforts – he is an extraordinary humanitarian," Bennett said in a statement.
The Voices Against Violence website prompts people to text "My Voice" to 877877 or call 1-888-997-3976 to encourage their Senators to take action. Those who call the number will hear a recording from Bono thanking them for raising their voices before they're connected to a member of Congress. "Tell them you support common sense laws that keep guns out of the wrong hands, including criminal background checks on all gun sales," Bono says, adding, "Don't be nervous. Remember they work for you."
Recent polls cited by President Obama found that nine out of 10 Americans support stricter background checks for gun owners, and Voices Against Violence is encouraging such people to make their opinions known to lawmakers who can create legislation to affect real change.
As it happens, this isn't the first time Bono and Bennett have collaborated. The Irish singer joined Bennett on his 2006 album Duets on the tune "I Wanna Be Around."
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Surgery is the initial procedure in the treatment of many solid cancers. Surgery and other invasive procedures work by removing cancerous tissues.
Two basic categories of surgery may be used to treat pancreatic cancer, palliative and curative.
Palliative Surgery
Palliative surgery does not hope to cure the cancer, but is done in an effort to relieve some of the complications of pancreatic cancer and improve quality of life. Common palliative surgeries involve decompressing a blocked common bile duct, either by creating a new opening between the gallbladder and part of the intestine (cholecystojejunostomy or choledochojejunostomy) or by placing a stent into the common bile duct in order to keep it open. These procedures help relieve some of the pain associated with an obstruction.
Curative Surgery
Curative surgery aims to remove as much tumor as possible, in the hopes of actually curing the cancer. Prior to any attempts at curative surgery, it is important that detailed imaging studies are performed. Curative surgeries should only be done if the studies show that the cancer is contained within the pancreas and is considered capable of removal.
Potentially curative surgeries include the following:
- Distal pancreatectomy
- Total pancreatectomy
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure)
A study found that psychotherapy may have an important role to play in the care of patients admitted to the hospital for pancreatic cancer surgery. Ten years after surgery, patients who received psychological support were significantly more likely to be alive than those who did not receive it.
The surgery for a distal pancreatectomy and a total pancreatectomy are very similar. The major difference is the amount of tissues and organs that are removed. In distal pancreatectomy, only the tail of the pancreas is removed. This surgery requires careful imaging studies since patients only undergo this procedure if the tumor is in the pancreatic tail.
In a total pancreatectomy, the entire pancreas (head, body, and tail) and the spleen are removed.
You'll be given a general anesthetic for this operation. An incision is made in your abdomen, and the appropriate portions of the pancreas and, in some cases, the spleen are carefully removed. Because the pancreas makes digestive juices, this operation must be performed with great care so that pancreatic juices don't leak into your abdomen, where they can destroy tissue.
Surgery on the pancreas has a high complication rate, and patients often need a reasonably long hospitalization to ensure a good recovery. A 1-2 week hospital stay is typical. If there are serious complications, the hospital stay will be longer.
Pancreatic cancer is a very difficult disease to treat. Even with potentially curative surgeries, the 5-year survival rate is low. About 20% of people with tumors removed are alive 5 years after diagnosis.
Distal pancreatectomy has a very high complication rate—about 41% or more of all patients experience some type of complication. In order of importance, the potential complications after pancreatectomy include:
- Bleeding—This can be massive, requiring a return trip to the operating room to locate the source of bleeding and stop it.
- Delayed stomach emptying—About 19% of patients who have had pancreatectomy will experience this complication. This involves liquids and solids remaining in the stomach for an abnormally long period of time after eating or drinking. Patients with this complication may need to be fed using alternative methods (such as through a tube directly into their intestines) until their stomach heals.
- Pancreatic anastomotic leak—This complication occurs when pancreatic juices leak into the abdomen. Most surgeons try to avoid this complication by leaving drains in place; any fluids that accumulate around the area where the pancreas was removed are drained out of the abdomen through tubes.
Other possible complications include the following:
- Infection
- Abscesses
- Diabetes
- Heart failure
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
- Blood clots
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure)
This operation is an attempt at curing pancreatic cancer. Before having this surgery, it is important that detailed imaging studies be done to determine that your cancer is indeed considered resectable (capable of being surgically removed).
This is an extremely extensive operation that involves removing the head and body of the pancreas, either all of the stomach or the lower part of the stomach, the first and second sections of the small intestine (duodenum and jejunum), surrounding lymph nodes, the gallbladder, and common bile duct.
This complex surgery requires great expertise on the part of the surgeon. There is a very high complication and death rate from this surgery. If you need this operation, go to a medical center where many pancreaticoduodenectomies are performed. In these settings, the death rate due to this surgery is about 2%-5%, while at smaller, less experienced hospitals, the death rate may be as high as 10%.
If you are very weak prior to surgery, you may be given liquid nutrition through a tube directly into your small intestine to help build your strength and improve your chances of a good recovery. This may be done for a week or so prior to surgery.
You'll be given a general anesthetic for the operation. In order to access the many organs, a large abdominal incision will be made. Your surgeon will remove the necessary organs, and then spend time reconstructing your digestive tract.
Your intestine needs time to recover and begin functioning again. You will have to stay in the hospital until this occurs, typically up to 2 weeks. If you have any complications after the procedure, your stay will be longer.
Pancreatic cancer is a very difficult disease to treat. Even with potentially curative surgeries, the 5-year survival rate is low; only about 20% of people who undergo tumor removal are alive 5 years after diagnosis.
About half of all patients who undergo pancreaticoduodenectomy experience complications after surgery. The death rate after operation may be as high as 15%. The possible complications are the same as those for a pancreatectomy.
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Khloe Kardashian sends a message in spray painted coat
(Yahoo!) - Khloé Kardashian made a big statement against fur when she stepped out with her older sister Kourtney in New York on Monday.
The 29-year-old sported a full-length faux fur coat by JoyceXBsable that included the message "FXCK YO FUR" in red paint on the back.
The youngest Kardashian sister shared the pic on Instagram with the caption, "#FXCKyoFur @joycexbsable #FXCKyoATTITUDE I'm fur reaaalllll in New York! #FauxBasicB---hes." And as if her message was clear enough, Khloe tweeted a Keek video of her rocking the look with the message, "F*ck Yo Fur!!! Fake fur all day people!!"
This isn't the first time Khloé has urged her fans not to wear fur. Back in 2008, the reality star stripped down to her birthday suit to pose for PETA's "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur Campaign." Khloé wrote on her blog at the time about her involvement with the campaign saying, "I never was against wearing fur because I truly did not know how these animals were tortured and killed in order to have these coats and accessories. I am done with fur forever and I have now found so many amazing faux fur lines that are great alternatives for women who love the look and love animals."
Khloé cut ties with the organization in 2012, however, after a member of PETA was flour bombed at a perfume launch and charity event. "I've been a vocal supporter of PETA for a long time," Khloé explained on her blog at the time, "but I have also been very vocal about anti-bullying, so this was a huge disappointment for me. As you all know, I don't condone violence and bullying and what happened last Thursday was just that. I am absolutely disgusted by their behavior." She added, "I personally don't wear fur but that doesn't mean I am going to force my views on anyone else, ESPECIALLY by violating them. ... Bullying and harassment is NEVER a solution, and I won't be a part of any organization that thinks otherwise."
It looks like the "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star has found a way another way to take a stand against fur. Check out the video to see Khloé rocking the anti-fur coat and be sure to tune into "The Insider" on TV tonight for the latest in entertainment news.
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Centipede Venom Better Than Morphine: Study
(NEWSER) – How would you feel if the ER doctor offered you centipede venom for the pain? The idea isn't so farfetched: A new study finds that the venom, which paralyzes prey, may also yield a compound that's more effective than morphine as a painkiller for humans,Smithsonian reports. Why? One of the molecules in the venom from a Chinese red-headed centipede blocks a sodium-ion channel, which in turn can make humans "indifferent to all types of pain," researchers say.


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Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms, and medical and family history. This will include a thorough digital rectal exam to detect any abnormalities. Other tests can help rule out or confirm a cancer diagnosis.
Suspicion of Prostate Cancer
If you are having symptoms or your doctor detects abnormalities, you may need further testing. Tests can help confirm a cancer diagnosis or another condition, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostatitis. Tests may include:
Blood tests may identify tumor markers in the blood, such as prostatic specific antigen (PSA). PSA is elevated in the presence of cancer or other prostate disorders. Blood tests will also evaluate other types of proteins or markers that may indicate cancer.
Imaging tests may be used to look for the presence of tumors. They can also help assess their size and location. Some tests use contrast material to highlight structures so images are more clear and detailed. Imaging tests may include:
Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
During a biopsy, suspicious tissue is removed so it can be examined under a microscope. This is the only way to confirm a diagnosis. These may include:
Staging of Prostate Cancer
The physical exam, combined with blood, imaging, and biopsy test results will determine the stage of the cancer. Staging is used to identify where and how far the cancer has spread. It is also used to guide your treatment plan. Treatment and outcomes depend on several factors, such as location, tumor size, stage, and overall health.
- Gleason score—a measure of the aggressiveness of the cancer as seen under the microscope
TNM staging system:
- Tumor size and local spread (T)
- Spread to lymph nodes in the area (N)
- Spread or metastasis to distant organs (M)
The TNM staging system is often used to classify cancer of the prostate. The Gleason score is often combined with the TNM system to predict the likelihood of survival over the next 5 years with treatment. The higher the numbers the worse the prognosis.
Tumor size and local spread (T):
- T0: There is no evidence of tumor.
- T1: The cancer is not felt during a rectal exam nor seen by ultrasound. It is usually found during treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia or during evaluation of an elevated PSA test.
- T2: The cancer can be felt during rectal exam, but is confined to the prostate.
- T3: The cancer has spread just outside the prostate and may involve the seminal vesicles.
- T4: The cancer has spread to local tissues beyond the prostate and seminal vesicles, organs, or lymph nodes.
Spread to lymph nodes (N):
- N0: There is no evidence of cancer in any lymph node.
- N1: Cancer has spread to one nearby lymph node that is < 2 cm in size.
- N2: Cancer has spread to one nearby lymph node 2-5 cm in size or multiple lymph nodes all < 5 cm in size.
- N3: Cancer has spread to any nearby lymph nodes > 5 cm in size.
Spread to distant organs (M):
- M0: There is no evidence of distant spread.
- M1: There is no distant spread to far removed lymph nodes, bones, or other organs.
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Carrie Underwood leads list of top-earning 'Idol' alums
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Carrie Underwood is "American Idol's" most successful alum -- at least from a financial standpoint.
The country star and season four winner on the Fox reality show is topping "Forbes" magazine's latest list of the Top-Earning "American Idols," with an income last year of $ 31 million. The publication also points out that Underwood has raked in $83 million over the past five years.
The inaugural "Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson is taking a rather distant second place on the list, with earnings of $7 million. Scotty McCreery and Kellie Pickler also make the cut.
"Forbes" Top-Earning "American Idols" 2013 List
1. Carrie Underwood - $31 million
2. Kelly Clarkson - $7 million
3. Phillip Phillips, Adam Lambert - $5 million
5. Daughtry - $4 million
6. Scotty McCreery - $3 million
7. Taylor Hicks - $2.5 million
8. Fantasia Barrino, Kellie Pickler - $1.5 million
10. Katharine McPhee, Jennifer Hudson - $1 million
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Kanye West ordered to stay away from photog
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A judge is ordering rapper Kanye West to stay at least ten yards away from the photographer he's accused of attacking at LAX airport over the summer.
TMZ.com says the judge also suggested Monday that the photog, Daniel Ramos, stay away from Kanye.
Ahead of a scheduled Thursday arraignment, the website says prosecutors also requested an order for the rapper to attend anger management classes but the judge turned them down.
The judge did grant a request from Kanye's attorney, Blair Berk, for prosecutors to turn over all the information they have in their case against the rapper.
West was charged last month with battery and attempted grand theft for the July 10th incident, which was caught on video. Ramos has also filed suit against West.
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