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Wii VC/WiiWare Update 7/14/2008
July 14, 2008
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One WiiWare Game and Two Virtual Console Games Added to Wii Shop Channel
Enjoying a nice hot dog, tending to your flowers—not exactly the hallmarks of an adventurous lifestyle, right? Think again. This week's additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel feature action and excitement in unlikely settings, from super-charged eating contests to a greenhouse that's been invaded by a certain world-famous ape. We've also thrown in a classic scrolling actioner for those who prefer a more familiar brand of fist-flying combat. For WiiWare™ lovers and Virtual Console™ devotees alike, it's a great week to get some unexpected kicks.
Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
Major League Eating: The Game™ (Mastiff, 1-2 players, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older—Crude Humor, 1,000 Wii Points): The ultimate chomp-off is about to begin. Grab your Wii Remote™ controller and dig into 12 different foods as you compete against the greatest major-league eaters in the world. This isn't just a race to stuff your face—you'll need strategy to master a smorgasbord of digestive attacks, defenses and counters. These include the Mega Burp, Gas Attack, Antacid and more. And don't forget to keep an eye on your Barf-O-Meter, because if the food hits the plate twice, you're out. Unlock more than 10 characters in single-player career mode, go gut-to-gut against your friends in versus mode, or compete online using Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. Online play supports friend codes, random matchmaking and leader boards.
Virtual Console
Donkey Kong™ 3 (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Based on the third game in the enormously popular arcade series, Donkey Kong 3 introduces an exterminator named Stanley as he desperately tries to protect the flowers in his greenhouse from Donkey Kong. Armed only with a can of bug spray, Stanley must force Donkey Kong higher and higher into the greenhouse rafters until Donkey Kong is off the screen and the next stage is reached. Not surprisingly, Donkey Kong isn't going to move without a fight, so he sends wave after wave of bugs, bees and other creatures toward Stanley. Not only must Stanley repel the insects in order to save the flowers, but he'll also have to keep an eye out for projectiles thrown by Donkey Kong himself. If Stanley is good enough, he'll be able to grab a can of more powerful bug spray and really get Donkey Kong moving. It all adds up to frantic fun that anyone can enjoy.
NINJA COMMANDO (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older—Mild Language, Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points): NINJA COMMANDO is a vertically scrolling action game released by ADK in 1992. Players choose from among three ninjas—Joe, descended from the Koga ninja; Rayar, a woman who has learned the ways of the Iga ninja; and Ryu, descendant of the famous ninja Fuma Kotaro—as they pursue the merchant of death known as Spider, who plans to use a time machine to bring havoc to the world. The battle spans seven time periods, including the Stone Age, the Egyptian era and the Japanese Civil War era. Each hero features a variety of attack options in addition to their own normal attacks, including a deadly attack that inflicts damage upon all enemies on the screen, special ninja-arts attacks performed by inputting specific commands, and a powerful attack unleashed by taking on the "shape of the beast" when three scrolls have been collected. The game also supports two-player cooperative play, so you're welcome to bring a friend and enjoy taking on the evil Spider together.


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Time to End Yahoo's 'Résumé-gate'
Larry PopelkaThe boards at many public companies today are failing their shareholders by making weak decisions in order to minimize negative publicity or lawsuits instead of putting their energies toward driving real growth.
The latest case in point: Yahoo! (YHOO). The troubled company has stumbled along with a revolving door of poor CEO choices—founder Jerry Yang and Autodesk's (ADSK) Carol Bartz—that have lacked a vision or a plan for turning it around.
In January the board hired former PayPal (EBAY) President Scott Thompson as its new CEO. In his first four months, Thompson made some bold moves, laying off 2,000 employees (14 percent of the company's workforce) and announcing plans to sell off most of Yahoo's Alibaba stake and about 50 other services.
It's not clear if Thompson is the answer, but unlike his predecessors, at least he has a plan and is trying to right the ship. That was until he was hit with "Résumé-gate."
Now the Yahoo board is considering firing Thompson—not because he is doing a bad job, but because of an inaccuracy on his résumé. It turns out Thompson's undergraduate degree from tiny Stonehill College in Boston 30 years ago was in accounting. In Yahoo's Securities and Exchange Commission filing, however, it was listed as a degree in computer science and accounting.
Third Point Capital, which holds a 5.8 percent stake in Yahoo, has been trying to get its own handpicked management team named as a replacement because it doesn't agree with the company's strategy. Third Point has been working furiously to pump up Résumé-gate, painting Thompson as a liar who falsified his CV to get the job.
Meanwhile, Third Point is busy putting pressure on the Yahoo board to fire Thompson because, they contend, he got the job under false pretenses and obviously must not be a fit.
The only problem with this story is that the undergraduate college education of a CEO who has been in the business world for 30 years is of no significance whatsoever in deciding whether he can do the job. On its own, a diploma in computer science doesn't qualify you to be the CEO of a tech company.
What did qualify Thompson was his tenure as president and chief technology officer of Paypal. Before that he was a senior executive of technology at Visa's consumer payment processor Inovant.
This would all be very entertaining if it weren't for the fact that Yahoo's board flinched the other day. Caving to the pressure, they formed a special committee to investigate Thompson's résumé. Apparently this group now needs to spend days, weeks, perhaps even months evaluating whether Thompson is still fit to be Yahoo's CEO.
This is a ridiculous waste of time and effort. If anyone should be booted, it's the Yahoo board for incompetence. (The director in charge of the CEO search that hired Thompson, Patti Hart, has announced she will not seek reelection to the board.)
Successful companies need strong leaders and boards. Let's hope the Yahoo board has the courage to stand up to bullying by the dissidents and not fire its CEO over a minor technicality.

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text: "Golden Voice" Ted Williams Detained By PoliceMargaret Hartmann1/11/11 3:45pmFiled to: bad newsTed Williams PoliceTed WilliamsGolden Voice72EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkThe feel-good story of 2011 has taken a turn for the worse. The LAPD detained Ted Williams and his daughter last night after they got into a shouting match over money. Neither wanted to press charges, so both were released.Reply72 repliesLeave a reply


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- 6 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 4 to 5 teaspoons half-and-half cream
- 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate, melted
- Place one phyllo sheet on work surface; keep remaining phyllo sheets covered with plastic wrap and damp towel. Brush phyllo with melted butter; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Top with second phyllo sheet. Brush with butter; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Repeat with third phyllo sheet, butter and sugar. Cut stack into twelve 3-in. squares. Transfer stacks to a greased baking sheet, about 1 in. apart. Repeat with remaining 3 phyllo sheets, butter and sugar. Bake at 350° for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown. Watch carefully. Cool on wire racks.
- For filling, heat cream in a saucepan over medium heat until cream begins to simmer, about 160°; remove from the heat. Whisk in chocolate and extract until smooth; refrigerate until chilled. In a bowl, beat cream mixture until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving.
- For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt. Add enough cream to achieve a spreading consistency. Spread over 8 squares of phyllo. Drizzle with melted chocolate chips. Set aside until serving.
- To serve, spread about 1/4 cup chocolate almond mousse over a square of phyllo. Add a second phyllo square and more mousse. Top with one of the glaze squares. Repeat with remaining phyllo, mousse and glazed phyllo. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.
Originally published as Chocolate Almond Mousse Napoleons in Complete Guide to Baking
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A recipe from Ina Garten. Making homemade crackers was never so easy!
As prepared by Girl Versus Dough, September 19, 2010
Take aprons, for instance. Have you ever made your own apron? Maybe you have, but most of us buy them premade from the store. Or, have you ever made a spatula? Probably not (but if so, please tell me where you found a spatula mold!) The same goes for food. Most of us have never made our own cereal, whipped up yogurt from scratch or sifted through seas for caviar. Oftentimes these things come prepackaged for us, and we don't think twice about it. Though there are many things we simply can't make or find on our own (like the caviar, for instance, unless you're a real go-getter), there are also many things we can make -- we just haven't made them yet. For me, it was crackers. So when I decided to make these Blue Cheese & Walnut Crackers on my blog a while back, I knew I was entering into uncharted territory, one where I would forever leave behind buying prepackaged crackers from the store (most of the time. I have my lazy days). Making these crackers was so much easier than I anticipated -- just mix the dough, roll it up and refrigerate, slice and bake. Then, voila! You've got yourself a pretty platter of homemade snacks. These crackers don't have to be made with blue cheese and walnuts, if that's not your cup of tea. A combination of cheddar and chives works well, too, or parmesan and thyme. And they taste even better with a homemade spread or dip. You can make a whole tasting plate full of foods you've never made before, until today. Crackers are just the first step. Next step: Homemade spatula. Stephanie (aka Girl versus Dough) has joined Tablespoon to share her adventures in the kitchen. Check out Stephanie's Tablespoon member profile and keep checking back for her own personal recipes on Tablespoon!


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As networks add and subtract from the fall schedules this week, CBS has made a few cuts of its own.
The network has canceled long-running series "CSI: NY," as well as rookie series "Vegas" and sitcom "Rules of Engagement," according to The Hollywood Reporter. In addition, the network as also scrapped midseason show "Golden Boy," according to Deadline.
The "CSI" spinoff is ends its 9th season this year, but the season finale was now mark the series finale as well, according to the report. Fans of the show's actors may not have to wait long to see them again, however. Core cast members Natalie Martinez and Hill Harper have already lined up new series regular roles on USA Network's "Covert Affairs" and CBS' summer drama "Under the Dome," respectively.
The cancellations come after CBS ordered two dramas in "Intelligence" and "Hostages" for the 2013-14 season.
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The 2012 Hindustan Times-C fore Top Schools Survey gave scores to each school across 14 different parameters, from academic rigour to sports. Here is a list of schools ranked in the Top Ten in North Delhi
1. Bal Bharti public school, Pitampura
The school offers horse riding, cricket fields, football and basketball and two swimming pools. It has also started exchange programmes with schools in the US, UK and Mexico etc. The school has topped in 6 categories, including 'academic rigour', 'infrastructure and facilities' and 'extra-curricular activities'.
Website: www.Balbharatipp.org
Phone: 011-27028600
Nursery fee: Rs. 54,780 per annum
2. Montfort School
The school has a system of hobby clubs, including Nature club, Science club, Language club etc which help students develop their skills. The active counseling and career guidance cell organises workshops and seminars. Montfort has the best 'value for money', 'sports' and 'social accountability' scores.
Website: www.montfortschooldelhi.in
Phone: 011-27130841
Nursery fee: Rs. 32,685 per annum
3. Apeejay School, Pitampura
Apeejay School lays emphasis on computer-aided learning with specially designed packages and classrooms fitted with LCDs. The school also has a well-equipped Robotics Lab. It is tied for the best 'academic rigour' score, and has topped 'life skills education' and 'value system/integration'.
Website: www.apeejay.edu
Phone: 011-27022140
Nursery fee: Rs. 51,870 per annum
3. Delhi Public School, Rohini
The school has tied-up with many NGOs to inculcate a sense of community service in students. Exchange programmes and trips, including one to NASA, are regularly organised. Tied at the third spot, DPS has the second highest 'value for money', 'safety and hygiene' and 'individual attention to students' scores.
Website: www.dpsrohini.com
Phone: 011-27055942
Nursery fee: Rs. 56,580 per annum
5. Mata Jai Kaur Public School
The school has a multi-media centre and smart classes, with 3D and 2D modules. Resident doctors keep a check on students' dental and physical health. The school band makes life interesting. Mata Jai Kaur has the second highest 'social accountability' score and has done well on the 'value for money' parameter as well.
Website: www.mjkpsdelhi.com
Phone: 011-27244590
Nursery fee: Rs. 38,916 per annum
6. The Heritage School, Rohini
Along with subject labs, the school has special design labs for carpentry, pottery, handicrafts and multimedia and graphics. Wi-fi and boradband facilties are also available. The school has topped the 'individual attention to students', 'life skills education', 'innovative teaching' and 'value system/integration' categories.
Website: www.theheritageschool.in/rohini
Phone: 011-27062800
Nursery fee: Rs. 34,830 per annum
7. Bal Bharati Public School, Rohini
The school has two swimming pools, basketball and badminton courts and provides coaching for taekwondo, gymnastics, skating etc. All classes are fitted with interactive smartboards. The school has done well on the 'The schools does well on the 'innovative teaching' and 'extra-curricular activities' parameters.
Website: www.bbps.org
Phone: 011-27554561
Nursery fee: Rs. 43,240 per annum
8. Ryan International, Rohini
Tied at the No.7 spot, the school offers a well-organised library, football and cricket fields, a skating rink and swimming pool. The school band is trained to play various instruments uncluding bagpipes and flutes. It has the second highest 'safety and hygiene' score and does well on the 'individual attention to students' parameter.
Website: www.ryanrohini.co.in
Phone: 011-27932770
Nursery fee: Rs. 53,575 per annum
9. Dav Public School, Pushpanjali Enclave
Activities as varied as dance, art, sports, robottics and food planning are on offer. The school is international in its outlook and has tied up with various international programmes and institutions. It has the third highest 'individual attention to students' score and does well on the 'innovative teaching' and 'safety and hygiene' categories.
Website: www.davpushpanjali.com
Phone: 011-27018261
Nursery fee: Rs. 45,000 per annum
10. Kulachi Hansraj Model school
Started in 1972, the school has a day care centre for primary students and interesting activities organised by various clubs, such as the eco club, rotary club or the UN club etc. The school runs Manovikas Kendra for special needs children. It has respectable scores in the 'social accountability' and 'sports' categories.
Website: www.khms.ac.in
Phone: 011-27143364
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text: Take Shorter Vacations for a More Memorable ExperienceThorin Klosowski2/17/12 6:00amFiled to: VacationSaving MoneyTravelBargainsTop402EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkThe next time you plan a vacation, Time recommends you stop trying to stretch it out as long as possible and instead make short trips packed with memorable moments.AdvertisementTime's argument is two-fold. The first idea is that you'll enjoy and remember a short vacation better because the individual moments will feel more important. Things you experience on the last day of a vacation will be enhanced because they're on the last day. Time points to a theory that our memories are dominated by three factors: the peak (for positive events), the nadir (for negative events), and the end of an experience. When vacations are shortened, those end moments are compacted and make the experience easier to remember.The other part is the simple aspect of money. If you're stretching out a vacation to two weeks, but you're sacrificing events like dinner or activities along the way, you're trading intensity for time. You might be missing out on some of the most memorable parts of a trip because you try to make the vacation last longer.AdvertisementThe Secret to Memorable Vacations: Keep 'Em Short and End 'Em Sweet | TimePhoto by Ricardo Diaz.Reply40 repliesLeave a reply


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Rodin Museum Bacchus in the Vat Signed top of base to right: A. Rodin Foundry mark back of base to left: Alexis. Rudier/Fondeur. Paris Made in France, EuropeModeled 1904; cast 1925 Auguste Rodin, French, 1840 - 1917. Cast by the founder Alexis Rudier, Paris, 1874 - 1952. Bronze Currently not on view F1929-7-46 Bequest of Jules E. Mastbaum, 1929 |
LabelBacchus—the Roman god of wine—was known for his love of drink, dancing, and revelry. Rodin shows him as a giddy figure falling backward into a pot overflowing with wine. The artist was fascinated by half-human, half-animal figures; the god's cloven hooves and hairy legs seem to suggest that Bacchus's rowdy behavior makes him not fully human. |


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Research Reports on Top Stocks: Research In Motion, Microsoft, Ariad, Nokia, VeriFone, and Williams Companies
Pennystocksinsiders.com (PSI) has issued insider trading reports and equity research for the following companies: Research In Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Ariad (NASDAQ:ARIA), Nokia (NYSE:NOK), VeriFone (NYSE:PAY), and Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB).
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Report Highlights:
Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:RIMM): On December 12, Research In Motion Limited (USA) (NASDAQ:RIMM) announced that it opened a customer service investment with after-sales service center in Singapore, which is its second center in Asia. In the past 52 weeks, Research In Motion share prices have been bracketed by a low of US$6.22 and a high of US$17.96, and are now at US$14.04 (126% above that low price). Are Research In Motion insiders starting to take huge profits by selling shares or exercising stock options?
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By The Associated Press
TOKYO — A magnitude-8.9 earthquake hit northeastern Japan Friday, generating a tsunami as high as 10 metres that hit the coast of Miyagi prefecture, officials said.
At least six people were killed, 20 injured and many were missing, including a number of children who were sucked into the sea, the public broadcaster NHK reported.
The six deaths were reported at a welfare facility that collapsed in Minami Soma in Fukushima prefecture, and the Kyodo News agency said eight people were missing in a landslide in Fukushima prefecture.
Waves swamped buildings and swept away cars, boats, crops and even buildings. People gathered on the roofs of inundated buildings and houses. Women waved white handkerchiefs from windows, seeking help.
NHK showed footage of submerged vehicles in Kamaishi, Iwate prefecture, as the tsunami hit the city's coast and of many houses in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, being washed away by quake-generated waves.
High tsunami waves also hit Hiroo on Hokkaido, Japan's northern island.
The agency warned more waves up to 13 feet high would hit the coast of eastern Japan.
A tsunami advisory was issued in wide swathes of the eastern coast and around the Pacific.
The quake was earlier reported at magnitude 7.9 by Japan's Meteorological Agency. The U.S. Geological Survey upgraded it to 8.9 on the Richter scale.
The quake, which hit at 2:46 p.m. shook buildings in Tokyo violently and some caught fire.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the initial quake was followed by at least eight large aftershocks, the strongest measuring magnitude 7.1 and striking 40 minutes after the first tremor.
Media reported extensive damage to buildings in and around Tokyo and the collapse of roofs on Tokyo buildings.
NHK showed footage of fire at petrochemical complexes in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo.
Narita International Airport and airports in Senda, Iwate Hanamaki, Aomori and Yamagata were closed, the Jiji Press agency said. NHK showed footage of the Sendai Airport submerged.
Nuclear power stations on the Pacific coast in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures shut down operations automatically after the quake hit.
More than 4.5 million households experienced power outages in the metropolitan area, Tokyo Electric Power Co said. Almost all the households in eastern Japan experienced power failures, NHK said.
Japanese train service, including bullet trains, were suspended in northeastern and central Japan.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii issued tsunami warnings for Japan, Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas and tsunami watches for Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hawaii, Guam and other Pacific islands.


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A figure of speech in which an inanimate object or abstract idea is represented as animated, or endowed with personality; prosopopia; as, the floods clap their hands.
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The City Of The Living God
From a long-obscure life of Cortés, written by his own secretary, comes a narrative of the incredible splendors of Moctezuma's Axtec capital
April 1964 | Volume 15, Issue 3
Moctezuma was profoundly shaken and said with all gravity: "My person is not such as can be taken prisoner and, even if I should consent to it, my people would not suffer it." The two spent more then four hours discussing the matter, at the end of which Moctezuma said he would go [with Cortés], because he had to rule and govern. He ordered a room to be well furnished and prepared for him in the house and court of the Spaniards, and went there with Cortés. Many lords, barefoot and weeping, undressed him, put his clothes under their arms, and bore him off in a rich litter. When it was noised about the city that the king was a prisoner in the hands of the Spaniards, it erupted in a great tumult. But Moctezuma comforted those who were weeping, and told the rest to desist, saying that he was not a prisoner, nor was he there against his will, but much to his liking.
Cortés put a captain and a guard over him and changed the guard daily, so that there were always Spaniards to cheer and entertain him. For his part, Moctezuma greatly enjoyed their company, and always gave them something. He was served there by his own people, as in his palace, and by the Spaniards also, who put themselves out to please him, and Cortés himself brought him every kind of gift, begging him at the same time not to feel badly about it, and leaving him free to hear suits, dispatch his affairs, attend to the government of his realms as before, and to speak publicly and privately with all those of his people who wished to see him—which was the bait that caused Moctezuma and his Indians to take the hook.
Never did Greek or Roman, or man of any nation, since kings have existed, do what Cortés did in seizing Moctezuma, a most powerful king, in his own house, a very strong place, surrounded by an infinity of people, while Cortés had only 450 companions.
With Moctezuma their hostage, the Spaniards remained in the Aztec capital for another six months. But Cortés, who had never received official approval from the Crown, suddenly found himself threatened by a rival expedition of Spaniards. Leaving a garrison behind, he hastened to the coast, and forced the newcomers to submit to his leadership. Meanwhile, in the city of Mexico, his men had goaded the Aztecs into an open uprising; Cortés returned to find them barricaded in their quarters at the palace of Axayacatl. When he pushed a reluctant Moctezuma in front of his angry people, they proceeded to stone their onetime god-king and wound him mortally. Cortés now had no choice but to retreat. On the night of June 30, 1520—remembered ever after as la noche triste— his troops fought their way out along the causeway, and only escaped with heavy losses. But by the end of the year, Cortés was back with reinforcements. One by one, the towns surrounding the Aztec capital succumbed; in May, 1521, the actual siege of the city of Mexico began. It lasted three months. On August 13, when the Spaniards finally entered the city, most of it was a smoking ruin. What little was left, they destroyed .


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Madrid players unhappy with Dortmund starting XI
A number of Real Madrid's more senior players have been left angered by Jose Mourinho's selection choices for the Champions League defeat to Dortmund in midweek.
- By Staff Writer Follow @insidelaliga
Marca has reported that according to club sources, many of Madrid's players are unhappy with certain selection choices and have voiced their disapproval to Mourinho.
The act is something that is not uncommon at the club with similar situation happening last season when Fabio Coentrao was selected at right back for the El Clasico against Barcelona and Hamit Altintop and Ricardo Carvalho were also selected for the same game.
Wednesday's game saw Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien used at left-back due to the injuries of Coentrao and Brazilian Marcelo, leaving many of the club's fans and senior players angered at the lack of chances for youngsters like Nacho Fernandez.
Sami Khedira who was taken off injured against the Bundesliga outfit gave Mourinho a chance to correct things as switched Albiol to the right, with Ramos on the left but Luka Modric was brought on instead.
Mourinho's final substitution in that match also confused many when he took off French striker Karim Benzema when duo Mesut Ozil and Angel di Maria were tired.
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French Silk and Caramel Pie
This is by far the silkiest, smooth pie I have ever eaten! I'm not even sure 'silky' goes far enough to describe the texture. Use the best chocolate you can afford, and I highly recommend making your own caramel–it was just so delicious that I can't imagine not doing so!
The directions ensure that the eggs are safely cooked, so no worries there, and I think that cooking the egg mixture adds significantly to the smoothness of the texture. I've never had a French Silk pie so smooth.
Try not to make it more than 24 hours ahead of time.
- 1 (9 inch) pre-baked pie crust (bake it enough ahead of time that it has a chance to cool enough to fill)
- 1 1/4 cup caramel sauce (if you make it yourself, you can control the firmness, if you use pre-made, you should expect that it will be quite a bit runnier when you slice it.)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 8 oz. 60% bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter–softened
- Pour caramel sauce into prepared, pre-baked pie shell. Place in refrigerator until chocolate filling is ready.
- Whip the heavy cream to a firm peak and set aside.
- In a medium stainless or glass heat-proof bowl, melt the bittersweet chocolate while set over a very low simmering pot of water. Stir it frequently to avoid hot spots. (this approximates a double boiler)
- Set chocolate aside to cool to room temperature.
- In a medium stainless or glass heat-proof bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together well. Set over a small saucepan with an inch of simmering water in the bottom. Make sure the bottom of the bowl is a couple of inches above the simmering water. (this approximates a double boiler)
- Whisk egg mixture continuously until it reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F. This will cook the eggs to a safe temperature. It should take 7–10 minutes for this to be reached. Be sure you are whisking the whole time.
- Once eggs reach 160 degrees F., take off the heat and whisk until the temperature of the eggs comes down to about 90 degrees F.
- Add the chocolate to the egg mixture and whisk well. If it doesn't seem to be incorporating very well, place it back over the simmering water and whisk until nice and smooth. It shouldn't need to get very hot to do this.
- Add vanilla and set bowl aside to cool back down to 90 degrees F.
- In a seperate mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Slowly add the cooled chocolate mixture to the whipped butter and mix at medium-high speed for 5–7 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy.
- Carefully fold in the whipped cream until no white streaks remain.
- Pour over caramel layer in pie shell.
- Chill for at least three hours (6–12 is ideal) before garnishing with whipped cream and chocolate decoration. Serve immediately after garnishing.
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I've made a number of French silk pies, but this one looks extraordinary!!! Love the caramel layer…wow!
Really looking silky! can't wait to try it out.
Mouth watering. I LOVE silk pies! Mmmm…
Looks like HEAVEN!
I am going try this pie this weekend. I love your blog, you have great taste in food lady.
I have a question. I made your amazing caramel corn, could I use that instead of the caramel sauce?
About the Caramel segment of your recipe:
It calls for a number of ingredients other than the Sugar and Cream you list in the instructions. When were we supposed to add the salt, butter, and vanilla? I think that might help anyone else who attempts this recipe.
As is, things didn't go so hot, I've had a lot more success with the following recipe:
1 cup butter, 1.5 cup brown sugar, 1.333 cup Karo syrup, 1 can sweetened condensed milk. Add Everything together, boil to 240 (when its a soft ball) problem solved.
I just finished making this pie and I can't seem to keep myself from dipping into the chocolate cream layer!! It has the most amazing texture! This one is going into my hall of fame recipe list. Thanks so much for sharing.
would this pie go well with a cookie crust instead of a pastry one… and has anyone ever tried it with white chocolate instead of dark
Fantastic recipe for the filling. I made a variation that used a pretzel crust (made in a similar way to a graham cracker crust) to give a salty crunch. This is my first time in your site; I will definitely try some of your other creations.


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thanks mike. the information that you are sharing with me is very educational and i appreciate it very much. i looked inside with a flashlight and don't see any numbers but it can't see very far. do you work on Gibson mandolins?
thanks mike. the information that you are sharing with me is very educational and i appreciate it very much. i looked inside with a flashlight and don't see any numbers but it can't see very far. do you work on Gibson mandolins?
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No, I don't work on Gibson mandolins, like most folks here I buy them, I sell them, I own them. I don't think this mandolin was built by Gibson but to get you to a point where you understand what you have let's see if we can get you somplace you can get an opinion that you believe. All of the people I mentioned in my earlier post could tell you what you have, if you want to let us know where you live (city and state) we can try and find someone that is close to you that will help you out.
i am near harrisburg pa and travel to baltimore quite often
Take a Saturday morning trip to Mandolin Brothers in Staten Island, NY. It will be worth your while. Mandolin Bros. website is www.mandoweb.com. They are pretty easy to get to from New Jersey. If that isn't comfortable there is also a shop in Philadelphia where you can get some good information. I'll have to get that name and address. It will at least put your mind at ease. I don't know of anyone in the Harrisburg area that I would consider a mandolin expert. I'm familiar with the area, my daughter spent 4 years in Elizabethtown and then married a young man that lived in Harrisburg. I was all over the music stores out there on several occasions.
I've never met him but Fred Oster in Philadephia has appraised instruments including mandolins for the Antiques Road Show. His website is at http://www.vintage-instruments.com/. He would be another person that could tell you what you have.
thank you! i don't know when i'll get a chance to go but i'm sure that i will someday. do you know of anyone in the baltimore md or DC area?
well here's the story and its kind of embarrassing. i bought it as a gift for upcoming birthday for a boyfriend. i don't play or know anything about mandolins except players like gibsons. i went to this auction and the auctioneer said that it was a gibson so what else would i think. i wanted to impress him and find out the history (when it was made and anything else i could find out) so i took it to the local music shops but couldn't really date it. one of the owners thought that it was pre-war because the "I" in Gibson is not dotted (don't even know if this is true now). so i came on here to try to learn what i could. now i just feel totally stupid! i can't even give it to him now. i can't help but think that the auctioneer should have known. i just feel totally taken.
Don't feel taken. The auction company probably are not experts in mandolins. By all means give to your boyfriend. Just because the folks on here say it isn't a Gibson doesn't mean it won't sound good. Let your boyfriend be the judge and I am sure he will appreciate your efforts on his behalf. He is one lucky guy.
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I maybe wrong, but it is highly doubtful.
thanks George,
when i won it at the auction, i was so excited that i got it for him but now that i think that i bought a piece of junk i am just too humiliated to ever think about giving it to him.
Or, if you don't think you can give it to the boyfriend, you could sell it to the shop owner who offered to buy it, and get your money back.
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perhaps but i couldn't be dishonest and not disclose the information that i know now and therefore would never get the $1300.00 that i paid for it.
Egad. $1300 is a lot. Most auctioneers have an "as is, where is, you inspect it" policy, so I doubt you'll get any remedy from the auctioneer. You can tell the shop that you doubt it's really a Gibson and see what they'll offer for it.
If the boyfriend is any kind of a decent guy, someday you will tell him this story and he'll appreciate that you were trying to do something special for him.
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Even selling it as a copy on eBay you might still get your money back. Your boyfriend might play it and actually like the way it sounds and plays. He might be better suited in deciding the value of this. Honestly, I'd be touched if someone had done this for me. I don't think the instrument is new by any means, I do think it's probably at least 30-40 years old. There was an industry building Gibson copies back then as Gibson wasn't building stellar mandolins at the time. They had a rebirth of sorts and regained their old luster. I'd sit with him and show him what you've got and see what he says. He might be delighted with it. Unfortunately I don't know of anyone in the Baltimore or DC area that I can send you to. Someone else might know of someone.
Just because it's not a Gibson doesn't mean it's a piece of junk. Gibson is just a name -- the world is full of mandolins that aren't Gibsons. If it plays and sounds good, that's all that matters. I'd give it to my friend and let him decide. After all, it's the thought that counts. I'm sure he'll be touched by the gift and treasure it, whatever it's providence. I know I would. And heck, it may turn out to be a nice instrument after all, who knows?
Take a look at this thread. It's an entire thread given to copies of Gibson mandolins. We have hundreds that point them out but this one celebrates the copies.
I think you've done a very, very sweet thing. And nothing should be less humiliating than that.
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You might try Campbell's Music Service in York, PA; Chris Warner is their luthier, and I bet he'll recognize a Gibson "tribute" mandolin. http://www.campbellsmusic.com/documents/29.html
The Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe in Catonsville, MD is just outside the Baltimore beltway on the west; they're very knowledgeable and helpful. http://www.appalachianbluegrass.com/
And I second John's expression above!
Hey, now your boyfriend has a mandolin to play and a story to tell... Just like yourself, the majority of the public (and evidently some music store operators) won't know the difference, and assuming they can read, they'll think it's a Gibson.
As long as no-one tries to pass it off as a Gibson, and the truth is revealed in conversation and at point of sale, then no harm is done. You didn't pay a Gibson price, and people have been duped a lot worse by paying a substantial amount more for far worse tributes.
It would be great if someone could figure out what is IS, not just what it ISN'T, but that you might never know.
Hereby & forthwith, any instrument with an odd number of strings shall be considered broken. With regard to mix levels, usually the best approach is treating the mandolin the same as a cowbell.
I'm afraid that this is very, very typical. An average music store just does not have the experience in this area. Now... if you went to one of the speciality, vintage bluegrass instrument dealers mentioned, they would confirm what everyone else on here is saying. I also agree it is not 60 years old. More like 35. Before the floodgates of Asian imports opened, if you wanted an F5 but did not have the $$$ your only choice was to make one yourself or get someone else to do it for you. A lot were made like that.. and folks often put on a bit of original hardware and copied the inlay work to make it "look the part". That's what you have. It might be good sounding mandolin.... but it is not an original... I think you paid something over the odds for it, but that said, I have seen similar ones go for even more - so you may not be that far out. It is worth letting someone who knows and plays mandolins evaluate it properly, in person - as an instrument, rather than as a collectible.
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Some of the copies/tribute pieces are very highly prized, as they have been made by skilled luthiers. The really good copies are also really expensive.This one may or may not sound like those, but it will have a unique story! Handcrafted instruments of the F5 flavor by US artisans are rare birds. We would all like to know the story on this one. If it had been a Gibson, 60 yrs would put it around 1952. A Gibson F12 in very good condition from that period is currently shown on the internet priced at $5800. Whether your friend or someone else adopts the one you found it is will be part of some neat history.
"neat history" - i agree - it's got a sound chamber, fret board, tuners and a scroll ... it's a mandolin! i'd love to hear what it sounds like but the important thing is the thing itself - res ipsa loquitur - not what someone says after seeing some photos, no matter how learned the opinion. you did a good thing!
This mandolin or one very much like it is now on eBay:
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You are about to attend a brand new dance class and have checked "What To Wear to Dance Class.
Well, there also some things you should avoid wearing to class.
They can be stolen, get in your way while dancing or bother other people.
With this in mind, here is a list of the top 10 things to avoid wearing to dance class:
What Not to Wear to Dance Class
- Anything worth a lot of money
You don't want your stuff to disappear, do you? Things get stolen at studios all the time. - Watches, bracelets, earrings, and other jewelry that can come off
Do you really want to slip on your necklace or hit someone in the eye with
your earrings? - Bulky clothes that don't show your legs, arms and body placement
Trust me. You'll have a better class when the instructor,
and you, can actually see what your body is doing. Now, if it's a Hip Hop class,
you can get away with more bulk! - Hair accessories or glasses that can fly off when you turn or jump
Ensure your hair and glasses will stay in place throughout the entire class. - Anything you can catch on your feet or arms while moving
Have you ever tripped over a long pant-leg or leg warmer? It's not pretty. - Perfume or strong scents
Ew! Not everyone wants to smell your "Passion Peach Pizzazz"cologne! - Body lotion
If it gets on the floor, you'll have a slippery mess on your hands. - Shoes that will mark the dance floor
The studio owner will not be happy if your shoes make big,
black marks on the dance floor. Keep your street shoes off the
dance floor too! - Socks, pants or clothes that you want to keep clean
You're going to be sweating and rolling around on a dirty floor. Do
you really want to have to worry about your clothes getting dirty? - Shirts advertising another dance studio!
It's not cool to promote another studio while you are taking class somewhere
else. Leave shirts from the competition at home!
If you are brand new to dance, this list will help you avoid wearing the wrong things to class and start things on the right foot with the instructor and other students.
 And most important, you'll be able to focus on learning and get the most out of class possible.


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My apologies - I KNOW This has to be covered somewhere else but i can't find it so I'm going to ask here -
I use HD500 and line6 connection into my DT50.
1) How can I tell which amp model (I use no cab model as it was recommended, but I'm not sure I agree with) is turning on which topography with what setttings (A/B Pentode, etc)? This must be documented somewhere.
2) How can I *change* it? Some amp models are way too soft and no amount of channel or drive maninipulation will bring it on par with say the Plexi settings. (The Solo-100 series has great tone but is too soft - I have to reach for the master volum and crank it 10%).


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Managing wounds on the lower limbs of horses is expensive, frustrating, time-consuming, and wrought with complications. Various approaches to expedite wound repair and minimize the development of serious complications have been assessed, including extracorporeal shock wave therapy and platelet-rich plasma. Now, even the merits of bandaging on wound healing is questionable, says a group of Australian researchers.
"Wounds on the distal (lower) limb are often left to heal without suturing; however, this often predisposes wounds to form excessive granulation (scar) tissue," said Andrew Dart, MACVSc, Dipl. VetClinSt, ACVS, director of the University of Syndey's Veterinary Centre Camden and Biomedical Research and Clinical Training Unit in Australia.
The formation of excessive granulation tissue is undesirable as it prolongs healing.
"Wound healing in the horse, particularly wounds of the lower limb, differs from healing in ponies and other species," he added.
To evaluate the effect of bandaging on wound healing, Dart and colleagues created full-thickness skin wounds in the mid-cannon bone region of 33 horses. Seventeen of the horses were treated with a standard three-layer, non-occlusive bandage, while the remaining horses were left unbandaged. The wounds were evaluated weekly for nine weeks.
"The bandaged wounds had greater wound retraction (spreading), a decreased rate of wound contraction (scarring down), and more granulation tissue than unbandaged wounds," relayed Dart. "There was no overall difference in the rate of healing between the two groups; however, the granulation tissue that formed in the bandaged horses required regular trimming".
While these results suggest that bandaging appeared to alter the pattern of healing and promote the production of excessive granulation tissue, the study authors indicated that these results should not be over interpreted until controlled clinical trials are performed.
"There are indications for bandaging lower leg wounds, but it is important to recognize that bandaging can have positive and negative implications on the healing process," said Dart.
The study, "Effect of bandaging on second intention healing of wounds of the distal limb in horses" was published in the June 2009 edition of the Australian Veterinary Journal.
About the Author
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
Stacey Oke, MSc, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian and freelance medical writer and editor. She is interested in both large and small animals, as well as complementary and alternative medicine. Since 2005, she's worked as a research consultant for nutritional supplement companies, assisted physicians and veterinarians in publishing research articles and textbooks, and written for a number of educational magazines and websites.


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Takeaways from the Todashev shooting report
A report released today on the fatal shooting of Ibragim Todashev clears the FBI agent involved of wrongdoing. Todashev, 27, a friend of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was questioned on May 22, 2013 about his connection to Tsarnaev. The report determined that the FBI agent was "reasonable and justified, and therefore, lawful" in the fatal shooting.
According to Florida State Attorney Jeffrey L. Ashton's report:
- Ibragim Todashev was contacted by the FBI six days after the Boston Marathon bombing, on April 21, 2013.
- The interrogation lasted almost five hours—from 7:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m—and took place inside Todashev's Orlando apartment. One FBI Agent and two Massachusetts State Troopers were inside the apartment, while one other officer remained outside.
- Authorities questioned Todashev about his association with Tamerlan Tsarnaev as well as his connection to a 2011 triple homicide in Waltham, Mass. Those involved in the questioning said Todashev confessed to being involved in the triple homicide.
- According to an FBI statement contained in the report, one trooper stepped outside to call a Boston prosecutor about the confession just as Todashev was in the process of writing it down. The report calls this a "deviation from the plan." Todashev then attacked the remaining two officers, the FBI agent as well as the one remaining Massaschusetts state trooper.
- The FBI agent said he feared for his safety and fired 3 to 4 shots at Todashev. Todashev went down on his knees and then "sprang" to his feet and attacked again, at which point, the FBI agent fired again.
- An FBI document cited in the report gives an account of the shooting:
"... At approximately 12:04 AM Todaschev was in the process of writing a confession... when he suddenly attacked. He flipped the table he was writing on which was believed to have struck ... [the FBI Agent] in the head and ran to the kitchen. Todaschev was heard frantically grabbing items in the kitchen and reappeared in the doorway wielding a long metal handle of a mop or broom. He [Mr. Todashev] took an attack stance with the weapon, ... [the FBI Agent] issued verbal commands, to which Todaschev did not comply, and violently lunged towards ... [the FBI Agent] and ... [Trooper One]."
The trooper inside the apartment said Todashev picked up the object and came at him. He said:
"Well, um, he picked up that weapon and came at me, I described it as something you'd see in a movie, it was extremely fast and I moved to the right and if FBI hadn't have taken the actions of, of ah, using force to put, to, to incapacitate the, the threat, there might be a different story."
- Todashev was shot seven times, including bullets to both his head and heart. He died at the scene. His body was found face down on the floor. An autopsy confirmed that Todashev's death was due to the multiple gunshot wounds. The manner of death was ruled a homicide. The autopsy indicates that one bullet entered his brain, three entered his back, two went through his left upper arm and then chest, and an another bullet entered his chest. The report lists two of the shots to the back as "not consistent" with the shooter position.
- The Massachusetts state trooper questioning Todashev inside the apartment said he texted the other trooper before the confrontation to: "Be on guard, He [Todashev] is in vulnerable position to do something bad. Be on guard now. I see him looking around at times."
- That same officer said Todashev's demeanor changed when the discussion turned to the triple homicide. Todashev asked for additional cigarettes despite having a full pack. He asked to go to the bathroom and seemed to move "noticeably slow." The trooper said: "I was more and more concerned that he might try to flee or attack us." On the way back from the bathroom, the same trooper, who was escorting Todashev, hid a sword that had been hanging on the wall, stashing it in the kitchen "to keep it from Todashev's reach."
- A selection of text messages exchanged between law enforcement officers during the interrogation was contained in the report:
Trooper One sent the following text message: "Okay he's writing a statement now in his apt"
Trooper One sent the following text message: "Who[']s your daddy" [sic]
Trooper One sent the following text message: "Who[']s your daddy" [sic]
Trooper One received the following text message: "???" [sic]
Trooper One sent the following text message: "Getting confession as we speak"
Trooper One received the following text message: "Shut the hell up...thought that's what u were saying. Who doin[g] interview? Any other suspects?"
Trooper One sent the following text message: "Me FBI guy And . He. Is now writing the statement. Gonna be a long night. Still in his apt in Orlando. Admitted his role"
- During the questioning, Todashev asked whether he could "smoke in jail, how much time he would get, and if he could get a deal."
- The FBI agent involved in the interrogation said he was reading from his notepad when he heard a loud noise and felt a blow to the back of his head. The agent said he was also partially knocked off his chair.
- Before the interrogation had begun, the four law enforcement officers had met Todashev and a friend (referred to only as "Khusn" in the report) in the residence's parking lot. "Khusn" remained outside with an officer during the questioning. "Khusn" told officers that Todashev was very upset about his girlfriend being deported and that he believed the FBI had something to do with it. "Khusn" left at 10:30 p.m. after officers told him he could leave.
- The report included references to audio and video recordings of the interrogation with Todashev. These recordings are said to have captured most of the "interview" and confession, but did not capture the shooting. The existence of recordings was not immediately known, but was later brought to the attention of the FBI. At one point in the video recording, Todashev said: "Like I said, I didn't kill nobody and I need your help." According to the report, he then "looked directly into the camera" and stated: "Can you turn that off please?" In another recording, Todashev responded to questions about his involvement in the 2011 triple homicide: "If I tell you my involvement, is there any chance … you need me to testify?" He later said: "I was involved in it."
- All law enforcement officers involved in the interrogation were aware of Todashev's professional fighting experience and had viewed his mixed martial arts videos.
- One of the state troopers said he determined probable cause for Todashev's involvement in the Waltham triple slaying a couple hours into the interview after Todashev made comments about "jail time" and that he "never killed anybody."
- The Florida medical examiner's office indicated in its own report that there was more than one shooter. However, the possibility of there having been more than one shooter was disputed by the FBI as well as the Florida state attorney's office.
Read the full report on the FBI shooting here.


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Trey Songz
This Thanksgiving, Trey was among 22 celebrities who gave thanks for 2014 on The Fader. Click HERE to find out what he, and others, are most thankful for.
B.o.B's new visual for "Not For Long" ft. Trey Songz premiered yesterday on MTV Jams, and now you can watch the full clip above!
The video was directed by Jerome D. Get a behind the scenes look at the making of the "Not For Long" video HERE.
SingersRoom gives you a taste of five things you can expect from Trey Songz' and Chris Brown's "Between The Sheets" Tour from PDA to a packed house! Pre-sale tickets are up HERE, and tickets for the general public are available starting November 17th. Click HERE to read the article.
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I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Carter's. I received a gift card to facilitate my shopping trip and to thank me for participating.
I absolutely love knowing that I'm getting the most out of my money when I'm shopping. Especially when I'm shopping for children's clothing. So when I heard that the Carter's Friends and Family Event was finally here AND it coincided with the Baby Sale I knew I had to get down and take advantage of this awesome deal.
Not only did I score big, I was able to get 5 outfits, 1 zip up sweater, and two pair of pajamas all for $100! And three of those outfits are for the newest members of our extended family who haven't yet arrived!
Carter's is the perfect Baby Shower Gift
Carter's is my go-to store for all baby clothes purchases. I love how their clothing fit my little ones when they were babies so it's a tried and true standby for baby showers and other gift giving occasions.
Since I'll be welcoming 3 new nieces & nephews in the new year I knew I wanted to get a little something for them on my recent trip. My brother's girlfriend is expecting twins and my sister is expecting her third child.
Now we know my brother's girlfriend is going to have a boy and a girl but my sister's baby hasn't been as cooperative and refused to show the goods at their last ultrasound. So I went with a gender neutral outfit for her.
Saving Big with Carter's Friends and Family Event
There was a huge selection of items on sale at Carter's right now since they are having their Baby Sale event where everything is up to 70% off.
And combined with the Carter's Friends and Family Event coupon I printed off (see below), I saved BIG on my purchase. Like 25% off all of the items I was already getting up to 70% off on!
In addition to the outfits I got for the babies, I also grabbed an outfit for each of my children as well as a new pair of pajamas. How cute are they by the Christmas tree? Neither would cooperate for a smiling photo at me so I had to do what I could with what I had.
These little outfits will be the perfect gifts to go along with the baby gear I've already gotten the twins. How absolutely adorable are these onesies? And I'm such a sucker for faux jeans on babies. I cannot stand the cuteness!
While in the store I definitely enjoyed being able to see everything in person. Since most of the items I've been purchasing for the babies are online it's hard to tell the quality of the clothing as well as the true style and color of the items I'm purchasing.
By heading to the store to pick everything up I really knew exactly what I was getting. And I just know that these expectant mamas are going to die over the cuteness!
Looking to make the most of your spending and score like I did at Carter's?
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department - Browse
- Newsmap for the Armed Forces : Moscow conference decisions
- Front: Text describes 5 Moscow conference decisions. Maps: Moscow conference decisions as reflected on the global map. Includes photograph of Ernest Bevin (Britain), V. M. Molotov (Russia) and James F. Byrnes (U.S.) Back: Reenlistment. List of reasons to reenlist. Charts of income and retirement income for enlisted classes.
- Newsmap. Monday, August 30, 1943 : week of August 19 to August 26, 207th week of the war, 89th week of U.S. participation
- Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Italy, Russia, Kiska, Berlin, Conference, Burma, China, New Guinea, New Georgia. Maps show Russian front -- Southern Italy. Includes photographs: Kiska, Sicily. Back: Weapons of the German Infantry Division. 17 weapons are identified and described, including the size, maximum range, and number found in various German Army units. Each weapon is keyed by number to a battle illustration.
- Newsmap. Monday, March 15, 1943 : week of March 5 to March 12, 183rd week of the war, 65th week of U.S. participation
- Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Russia, Air offensive, Unrest (France, Belgium, Norway), Southwest Pacific, Tunisia. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Inset maps show Russia, Tunisia. Includes photographs: Convoy to Russia; American tank in Russia; Joint Assignment; Airborne engineers; Shower bath - desert style. Back: Learn to recognize these vehicles (half-track vehicles). Labelled illustrations of American, Canadian and German vehicles with a quick guide to features for comparison.
- Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 267th week of the war, 149th week of U.S. participation
- Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Pacific, Western front, Eastern front, Italy, China, the Philippines Maps: Germany, the Philippines, Italy. Back: Large map of the United States and adjoining portions of Canada and Mexico. Includes inset map of naval districts beyond the continental United States, population of the states, sixteenth census, 1940.


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Airport travel is more exhausting than ever, so a touch of luxury before boarding a flight goes a long way in preserving a traveler's sanity. That's why we're thrilled to have Elway's open an outpost on Concourse B at Denver International Airport. Although the steak house is still in the throes of construction, Elway's DIA is slated to open its doors sometime in early June.
Showcasing an upscale-casual design from Rowland + Broughton (the same team that designed Lounge 5280 on Concourse B mezzanine and Pacifica in Aspen), the restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Chef and culinary director Tyler Wiard is working on a menu that includes Elway's lamb chop fondue appetizer and entrées such as lobster, fresh fish, and the signature aged, hand-cut Prime steaks. In addition, huevos rancheros, a wide selection of Benedicts, and the restaurant's popular smash burger will target the earlier daytime crowd.
Following the creation of the new menu, Wiard will hand the reins over to executive chef Humberto Marquina to man the burners.
Bonus: Elway's is just one of the new additions to DIA's suddenly thriving dining scene. Outposts of Root Down and Steve's Snappin' Dogs are in the works, while Udi's Cafe & Bar (which opened yesterday), Crú Wine Bar, and two Vino Volos are already serving.
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Maggie Haberman / Politico:
Newt calls Obama's Trayvon Martin comments 'disgraceful' — Per POLITICO's Ginger Gibson, Newt Gingrich accused President Obama of playing race: … Obama has gotten some criticism for discussing a pending legal matter. But the question of whether Martin's race was a factor in his death …
JustOneMinute, Booman Tribune, Dallas Morning News, The Moderate Voice, Fox News, Mediaite, CNN, Michelle Malkin and Weasel Zippers
Charles P. Pierce / Esquire:
Trayvon Martin and the End of Excuses — We have become a nation in which children have become expendable. Trayvon Martin is just the most recent example. — We executed children in this country until long after the rest of the world — except Iran — thought that was a good idea.
msnbc.com, ThinkProgress, The Mahablog, Media Matters for America and CNN
Rene Lynch / Los Angeles Times:
Trayvon Martin case: 'Blacks are under attack,' says Jesse Jackson
Trayvon Martin case: 'Blacks are under attack,' says Jesse Jackson
Weasel Zippers, americanthinker.com and The Right Scoop
Stephanie Condon / CBS News:
Obama: "If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon"
Obama: "If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon"
The Huffington Post, Associated Press, Truthdig and Corrente
Daniel Halper / Weekly Standard:
Danish TV Host Mocks Obama for His Rhetoric — "Maybe the copy key got stuck on the presidential speechwriter's keyboard." — Thomas Buch-Andersen, host of the Danish TV show Detektor, mocked President Obama's political rhetoric in a recent episode. "Obama used a metaphor from boxing …
The Right Scoop, americanthinker.com and Conservatives4Palin
James Taranto / Wall Street Journal:
Contempt of Court — How to lose friends and alienate justices. — (Best of the tube this weekend: Watch us preview the ObamaCare cases on "The Journal Editorial Report," Saturday at 2 and 11 p.m. ET on Fox News Channel.) — Yesterday we noted that Linda Greenhouse of the New York Times …
msnbc.com, Hit & Run and NewsBusters.org
CNN's GUT CHECK for March 23, 2012
CNN's GUT CHECK for March 23, 2012
JustOneMinute, The Huffington Post, Reuters and Politico
Jonathan Cohn / The New Republic:
If Medicare Is OK, Obamacare Should Be Too
If Medicare Is OK, Obamacare Should Be Too
Swampland and Washington Post
Jerusalem Post:
'French teacher asked minute's silence for Merah' — French education minister calls for English teacher's suspension after she called Toulouse killer a "victim." — By REUTERS/France 2 Television — France's education minister called for disciplinary proceedings against a teacher …
americanthinker.com, Weasel Zippers and Jihad Watch
Chuck Bennett / New York Post:
Horror movies — The Muslim fanatic who killed seven people …
Horror movies — The Muslim fanatic who killed seven people …
PJ Media, Weasel Zippers and Atlas Shrugs
Ben Geman / The Hill:
White House was all-hands-on-deck as Solyndra collapse neared — Several key White House offices were involved with the Obama administration's messaging plans and other preparations as the collapse of the taxpayer-backed solar company Solyndra was imminent, newly released documents show.
Weasel Zippers, americanthinker.com and The PJ Tatler
Woman died after Muslim nurse refused to help as he was praying — An elderly woman was left on the floor at a care home for up to ten minutes because a nurse was praying, an inquest heard. — Alzheimer's sufferer Dorothy Griffiths, 87, was found sitting down after staff heard a bang …
Jihad Watch and Weasel Zippers
Michael Walsh / National Review:
The Consequences of No Consequences — Does anyone else notice the disconnect between stories such as this one, as noted by the estimable Walter Russell Mead: … And this one, about Sandra Fluke and her contraceptive demands: … Forget for the moment Read's implied connection between …
MF Global's Corzine Ordered Funds Moved to JPMorgan, Memo Says — Jon S. Corzine, MF Global Holding Ltd. (MFGLQ)'s chief executive officer, gave "direct instructions" to transfer $200 million from a customer fund account to meet an overdraft in one of the brokerage's JPMorgan Chase & Co. …
Jason Gilbert / The Huffington Post:
Tacocopter Aims To Deliver Tacos Using Unmanned Drone Helicopters … REACT: — FOLLOW: — Helicopters, Taco Helicopter, Tacocopter, Tacos, Tacos And Helicopter, Unmanned Drones, Technology News — Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane!
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Washington Post:
Mexico's middle class is becoming its majority — QUERETARO, Mexico — A wary but tenacious middle class is fast becoming the majority in Mexico, breaking down the rich-poor divide in a profound demographic transformation that has far-reaching implications here and in the United States.
The Huffington Post
Keith Laing / The Hill:
Obama: 'Common sense' transportation bill is 'up to the House' — President Obama used his weekly address to press House Republicans to accept the transportation funding bill that has been approved in the Senate on a bipartisan vote. — The current legislation that authorizes funding …
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Republican primary turnout rebounds, is up overall — Reports of the GOP's turnout problems appear to have been slightly premature. — A Fix review of turnout in the Republican presidential nominating process shows that it has rebounded in recent weeks, and GOP voters are now turning …
americanthinker.com and NO QUARTER
Mollie Reilly / The Huffington Post:
Newt Gingrich: 'Elite Media' Is Covering Up Obama's 'Muslim Friends' … REACT: — FOLLOW: — 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Newt Gingrich 2012, Obama Muslim, Elections 2012, Islam, Newt Gingrich, Video, Obama Islam, Politics News, President Barack Obama, Gingrich Obama Muslims, Politics News
Maggie Haberman / Politico:
Newt: Why does Obama 'behave the way that people would think' he's Muslim?
Newt: Why does Obama 'behave the way that people would think' he's Muslim?
Washington Post, Alan Colmes' Liberaland, ThinkProgress and Washington Monthly
Washington Post:
Jim Yong Kim, Dartmouth College president, tapped by Obama to head World Bank — President Obama on Friday nominated Dartmouth College President Jim Yong Kim to head the World Bank, a move that would turn the organization over to a physician and development expert as opposed to the bankers …
Ezra Klein, The Enterprise Blog, The New Republic, Felix Salmon, Dartmouth Now and Crooks and Liars
Fred Hiatt / Washington Post:
Jim Yong Kim: President Obama's groundbreaking choice for World Bank president
Jim Yong Kim: President Obama's groundbreaking choice for World Bank president
ThinkProgress, News Desk, Firedoglake, Guardian, Booman Tribune and The Raw Story