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This is such a funny post. So true to life and so real! Love it!
I wouldn't have noticed his hands if you hadn't mentioned them….I think his picture came out very well!
thanks for the laughs re a glass- daddy always said that it depended what was in the glass the formed his opinions- chuckel
have a wonder week
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Im laughing at his pic because mine came home with hers and she had left over sticker residue on her hand- so Im thinking she didnt take a bath the night before!
There's no better way to survive parenthood than with laughter!
Yes, I like to drink from the cup of realism myself….it's not really half-full or half-empty either.
Your kids crack me up.
Why does that sound like my house? So glad I am not the only one! Thanks!
The toothfairy hardly ever has cash on hand in our house… usually the only thing in her wallet is plastic. This makes things VERY interesting when the tooth pops out right before bedtime, and Daddy Toothfairy is out of town on business!
yep, I am there with you…quite often, I don't even have to try either. :0
I am continually unprepared for picture day. Then this year I did good and bought the pics, only to find the check for my daughter's in her room 3 months later.
Our tooth fairy "forgets" and has had to postpone many a tooth pickup.
And….here we go….
Yes, I'm telling it.
My husband pooped on the kitchen floor. A virus was involved. And after that, bleach. LOTS & LOTS of bleach.
You're not alone.
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To funny! What a cute post filled with real life stories. I happen to think the picture of your boy is absolutely adorable…black marker and all.
I am continually unprepared for picture day. Then this year I did good and bought the pics, only to find the check for my daughter's in her room 3 months later.
Our tooth fairy "forgets" and has had to postpone many a tooth pickup.
And….here we go….
Yes, I'm telling it.
My husband pooped on the kitchen floor. A virus was involved. And after that, bleach. LOTS & LOTS of bleach.
You're not alone.
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sorry for the double comment, computer being very fickle…
Love the marker on the hands! Somewhere in my parents' albums is a school picture of me, a close-up, with a wad of chewing gum between my teeth! 🙂 How? Why? Who knows?!?
I can relate to all three, but only you would have all three on the same day!
As for the pictures, you did the right thing. Who needs to pay too much for a less than great picture when you can do better yourself for free!
Reminds me of the time my son was sick and we had to run into a Circle K to quickly grab something for him. Well, seems his stomach couldn't wait, and he puked all over the mat at the front door. Or the time my other son peed in the bed – at someone else's house.
Aahhh, those were the days.
Yep, my son came home from school a couple of weeks ago with his shirt on inside-out. Which was only mildly annoying except for the fact that he had worn it that way all day. And it was picture day. And NO ONE–not my husband, who got the kids ready for school that morning, not his teacher, whom I love dearly, nor even the photographer–noticed. I, of course realized the moment he got home & I saw the tag sticking out proudly in the back. Guess we will be doing re-takes this year.
Thanks for my Monday morning laugh – that was a good one!
I think the picture is adorable – it's part of life, that marker and dirt! I have 15 month portraits of my now 6 year old that show his red, swollen, tear stained face – he didn't want to get his pictures taken. He threw one little smile out and the girl caught it! I'll always remember that 🙂
How funny and cute….it's bad when you have to use the Girl Scout money…hee hee
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Um…I think you might be me….seriously…are you me?
Funny stuff.
I always wondering how these photography companies stay in business…I don't think I ever bought ONE set of prints from them. A huge chunk of hair plastered to my sons forehead is not very flattering…..nor was the left over peanut butter crusted on his cheek.
thankyouverymuch.and thanks for making me feel better when you didn't have a red cent to your name at times.
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In our house, the Tooth Fairy has actually borrowed money from the person who lost the tooth! (Later replaced!)
And I think I borrowed money from the "Thank-you for being our coach" collection envelope to buy MORE Girl Scout cookies…
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My kids are always coming home from school with stuff…marker…dirt…paint…
whatever on their hands…face…shirt…whatever. I guess I'm wierd b/c I like the odd pictures with something wrong. I just reminds me of my life at that time.And just for the record: The tooth fairy forgot 2 teeth in a row with one of my kids. She came to me when getting ready to put the 3rd tooth under her pillow and said, "now mom, don't forget this time." Nice. And at our house when the tooth fairy is "on vacation" she pays double the next night. We only give 50 cents so we can afford it, but the extra money is not appreciated like remembering is.
Since, teeth have their own little minds about when they're coming out, and I almost never have cash on hand, I decided to stash a couple extra bucks in an extra pocket of my wallet for just in case.
I actually had to use it last time. Boy was I glad I'd stuck that extra aside.
We have similar experiences at my house on a regular basis. I don't think I've purchased a school picture for any of my boys for the last three years. They've all been REALLY bad!!
OK—I like the pictures. It brings an element of artsy to a very standard, dry pose that is part of all school photography. Constipated Toddlers…oh that is something…
Okay this may just be my favorite post ever. I am rolling on the floor laughing. And as for that school picture he may have paint on his hand but that picture is WAY nicer than the ones they used to take when I was in school. Have a great day!!
Way funny! In our house, it is well known that sometimes the tooth fairy is just really busy and it may take an extra day for her to get there!
The more shameless (real) you get in your story-telling, the more I love you. Write on, sister, as only you can.
HA! I love it! I let my kids wear pretty much whatever they want for picture day . . . the whole point of school photos is to get a snapshot of them at that particular point in time, messy hair, dirty hands, camo, and all 😉 And I wouldn't have noticed his hands, either! But I think it's a great photo. I never buy them – I have so many pictures of my kids already.
And the Tooth Fairy has borrowed money at our house as well – once, she even borrowed from the very wallet of the kid who had lost said tooth!
Ahh, I think that picture is adorable of him! The marks on his hand adds to the charm. Cute stuff.
LOVE IT! Been there sooo many times… more times than I care to think about. =0)
LOVE IT! Been there sooo many times… more times than I care to think about. =0)
Very fun post! Very real!!!
That's a great, great story. The things moms will do 🙂
Lovely post, really love the blog in general, its so real. i don't think we have a school photo yet where something isn't stained, marked, missing…but thats what makes the photos so real, if they were perfect little prisitine kids on the photos, i probably wouldn't recognise them lol!
The cookie $ reminds me of when I tried to explain to my son that I would write a check for the cash I was using from his baseball fundraiser…I'm not sure he ever really understood!
So true, so true. My daughter caught me dipping into her allowance once!
Wow, I didn't realize so many Moms managed to forget when picture day is!!! I cringe when I recall the day I was in the drop-off line at school and wondering why all the kids looked sooo spiffy, some boys even had ties on (this was in KY, if it matters), and my son had dressed himself in his favorite sleeveless blue and orange muscle shirt….sigh
Oh yes….picture day. When my kids were little my then-seven year old took permanent markers and drew a mustache and beard on the face of my then-three year old…..the day before we were having our family portrait taken.
I always buy every picture day picture… no retakes here. My kids have bad hair and dorky smiles every day of their lives, what better way to capture it than school photos? Plus it just makes me smile to look at those photos. 😉
First time commenter…I follow you on Twitter (http://twitter.com/ekgillen) and read your blog!
I have all kinds of crappy school pictures because I can't stand to send them back. I wonder what they do with the pictures no one buys and can't imagine them just throwing away a pic of my boy. 🙂
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Oh, so funny!
My daughter caught me borrowing money from her piggy bank to pay for her piano lesson because I forgot to run by the ATM!
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Oh, so funny!
My daughter caught me borrowing money from her piggy bank to pay for her piano lesson because I forgot to run by the ATM!
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Realism…me too. I was looking at the picture and thinking, now what's wrong with this? 'Till I read the marker part and saw his hand…LOL! So glad you joined us!!
Thanks, the cookies were great!
Realism…me too. I was looking at the picture and thinking, now what's wrong with this? 'Till I read the marker part and saw his hand…LOL! So glad you joined us!!
Thanks, the cookies were great!
Oh it is the reality of motherhood that always makes me smile. I actually enjoy moments like these…it reminds me too well that I am living a REAL life and not just playing a 'mom' on TV.
Ugh. The dreaded school photo. I think I have marker or dirt or in one case GUM on every Tshirt in every photo of my children.
Yeah- we don't buy them either!
Thanks for coming to the FRO. And supporting it still….I love it like my own!
Yep I love it when I forget about picture day, and Logan's hair needed a haircut badly, I think they had corndogs for lunch and he had mustard on his pants. Yep those are some great pictures.
My mother once dipped into my piggy bank, without telling me, when she was short a few dollars. She had every intention of paying me back, but with four kids at home under the age of 8…she hadn't had time to go to the bank. She told me about the "loan" after school. I told her it was ok that she "borrowed" money from her 7 year old. I then asked her which bank she had taken it from. When she told me it was the little purple one, I informed her that it was my Tithing bank (the one with my offerings for church that Sunday). Her face turned Red and she said, "Oh, this just went from bad to worse!" She repaid me within moments of walking in the front door. HAHAHAHA


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Colon Polyps
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What are colon polyps?
Colon polyps are growths in your large intestine (colon). The cause of most colon polyps is not known, but they are common in adults.
Over time, some polyps can turn into colon cancer. It usually takes many years for that to happen.
What are the symptoms?
You can have colon polyps and not know it, because they usually don't cause symptoms. They are usually found during routine screening tests for colon cancer. A screening test looks for signs of a disease when there are no symptoms.
If polyps get large, they can cause symptoms. You may have bleeding from your rectum or a change in your bowel habits. A change in bowel habits includes diarrhea, constipation, going to the bathroom more often or less often than usual, or a change in the way your stool looks.
How are colon polyps diagnosed?
Most polyps are found during tests for colon cancer. Experts recommend routine colon cancer testing for everyone between the ages of 50 and 75 who has a normal risk for colon cancer. People with a higher risk, such as those with a strong family history of colon cancer, may need to be tested sooner. The tests for colon cancer are:
- Stool tests. In a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and a fecal occult blood test (FOBT), stool samples are checked for signs of cancer.
- Colonoscopy. In this test, the doctor inserts a small viewing tube all the way into your colon and looks for polyps. The doctor can also take out any polyps he or she finds.
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy. This test is like a colonoscopy, except that the viewing tube is shorter so the doctor can only look at the last part of your colon. Doctors can remove polyps during this test.
Less common screening tests include the stool DNA test (sDNA) and computed tomographic colonography (CTC).
Doctors often recommend colonoscopy, because it lets them look at the whole colon and remove any polyps they find. If polyps are found during another type of test, you may still need colonoscopy so the doctor can remove the polyps.
What increases your risk of getting colon polyps?
You are more likely to have colon polyps if:
- You are over 50.
- Colon polyps or colon cancer runs in your family.
- You inherited a certain gene that causes you to develop polyps. People with this gene are much more likely than others to get the kind of polyps that turn into colon cancer.
How are they treated?
Doctors usually remove colon polyps, because some of them can turn into colon cancer. Most polyps are removed during a colonoscopy. You may need to have surgery if you have a large polyp.
After you have had polyps, you have a higher chance of developing new polyps. If you have had polyps removed, it is important to have follow-up testing to look for more polyps. Talk to your doctor about how often you need to be tested.
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Colon polyps usually do not cause symptoms unless they are larger than 1 cm (0.4 in.) or they are cancerous. The most common symptom is rectal bleeding. Sometimes the bleeding may not be obvious (occult) and may only be discovered after doing a screening test for blood in the stool.
Colon polyps usually do not cause pain or a change in bowel habits unless they are large and are blocking part of the colon. These symptoms are rare, because polyps usually are discovered and removed before they become large enough to cause problems.
After cancer develops, additional symptoms may occur, such as changes in bowel habits and significant weight loss.
Exams and Tests
Unless colon polyps are large and cause bleeding or pain, the only way to know if you have polyps is to have one or more tests that explore the inside surface of your colon.
Several tests can be used to detect colon polyps. Two of these exams, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy, also can be used to collect tissue samples (called a biopsy) or to remove colon polyps. All the tests may be used to screen for colon polyps and colon cancer and as follow-up tests after colon polyps have been removed. There are two basic types of tests—stool tests and tests that look inside your body.
Stool tests
- Fecal immunochemical test (FIT). A FIT is done to look for microscopic amounts of blood in the stool. There aren't any restrictions on what you can eat before having this test. If the test is positive for blood in the stool, it is important to have a colonoscopy. This will help your doctor find the source of the blood and remove polyps if they are found.
- Fecal occult blood test (FOBT). An FOBT also looks for blood in the stool, but it isn't as specific as the FIT. There are restrictions on what you can eat before having this test. If this test is positive for blood in the stool, you will need to have a colonoscopy.
A less common stool test is the stool DNA test (sDNA). This test looks at DNA in the stool to see if there are changes in the cells of the colon. Certain kinds of changes in cell DNA happen when you have cancer. If your test is positive, you will need to have a colonoscopy.
By itself, a positive result from a stool test is not evidence of colon polyps or colon cancer. And a negative result from a stool test (no blood found) does not mean that you do not have polyps or colon cancer.
Tests that look inside your body
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy. Flexible sigmoidoscopy allows the doctor to look at the lower third of the colon. During a sigmoidoscopy exam, samples of any growths can be collected (biopsied). And precancerous and cancerous polyps can sometimes be removed. But if your doctor finds polyps, you will need to have a colonoscopy to check the upper part of your colon.
- Colonoscopy. This screening method lets a doctor inspect the entire colon for polyps and cancer. During a colonoscopy, samples of any growths can be collected (biopsied). And precancerous and cancerous polyps usually can be removed.
Another test that is used much less often is computed tomographic colonography (CTC), also called virtual colonoscopy. It uses X-rays to make a detailed picture of the colon to help the doctor look for polyps. If this test finds polyps, you will need to have a colonoscopy.
Screening for colon cancer
Screening for colon cancer with a single test or a combination of tests reduces your chance of having complications and dying from colon cancer. Experts recommend routine colon cancer testing for everyone between the ages of 50 and 75 who has a normal risk for colon cancer. People with a higher risk, such as those with a strong family history of colon cancer, may need to be tested sooner. Talk to your doctor about when you should be tested.
If you are between the ages of 50 and 75, screening may lower your risk of dying from colon cancer. Screening options include the following commonly used tests.
- Stool tests, such as:
- A fecal immunochemical test (FIT).
- A fecal occult blood test (FOBT).
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy.
- Colonoscopy.
The method of screening that you have depends on your personal preferences, your doctor's preferences, and what the clinic or office you go to is able to do.
People with a higher risk for colon cancer, such as those with a strong family history of colon cancer, may need to be tested sooner. Talk to your doctor about when you should be tested.
If you have a family history of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), you should start screening tests at age 10 or 12.
If you have a family history of hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC), you should have a colonoscopy every 1 to 2 years starting at age 20 to 25, or 10 years younger than the age at which the youngest family member who has colorectal cancer was diagnosed, whichever comes first.
Talk with your doctor. Decide with him or her when to start and stop screening for colon cancer. These decisions will depend on how old you are, your family history, any health problems you have, and the benefits you can expect from regular screening.
Follow-up testing
If a biopsy of polyps obtained during screening reveals only hyperplastic polyps of any size, routine follow-up screening is all that is needed. These polyps do not become cancerous.
Most doctors agree that if you have had one or more adenomatous polyps removed, you probably need regular follow-up colonoscopy exams every few years. This type of polyp is more likely to turn into cancer, but that risk is still very low. How often you need a colonoscopy may depend on the number and size of the polyps, your age, your health, and other risk factors that you may have for polyps. Talk with your doctor about the follow-up testing schedule that is right for you.
Treatment Overview
Polyps are removed during screening if you have a colonoscopy. The polyp is examined to find out if it is the kind that could become cancer.
Initial treatment
If adenomatous polyps are found during an exam with flexible sigmoidoscopy, a colonoscopy will be done to look for and remove any polyps in the rest of the colon.
The bigger a colon polyp is, especially if it is larger than 1 cm (0.4 in.), the more likely it is that the polyp will be adenomatous or contain cancer cells.
If only hyperplastic polyps are found during your flexible sigmoidoscopy, you likely do not need to have a colonoscopy. These polyps do not become cancerous. In this case you can continue your regular screenings, unless you are at an increased risk for colon cancer because of a family history of colon cancer or an inherited polyp syndrome.
A sessile polyp doesn't have a stalk. It is mostly a flat growth. Like other colon polyps, it grows on the inside wall of the colon. Sessile polyps can turn into cancer. Like other polyps, they are removed if found during sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.
Risks of removing polyps during colonoscopy
Complications from colonoscopy are rare. There is a slight risk of:
- Puncturing the colon or causing severe bleeding by damaging the wall of the colon. (This happens in less than 3 out of 1,000 people having a colonoscopy.footnote 1, footnote 2)
- Bleeding caused by removing a polyp.
- Complications from sedatives given during the procedure.
Ongoing treatment
Regular screenings for colon polyps are the best way to prevent polyps from developing into colon cancer.
Most colon polyps can be identified and removed during a colonoscopy.
If you have had one or more adenomatous polyps removed, you probably need regular follow-up colonoscopy exams every 3 to 5 years. Talk with your doctor about the follow-up schedule that he or she thinks is best for you.
Treatment if the condition gets worse
Surgery is sometimes needed for large colon polyps that have a broad area of attachment (sessile polyps) to the colon wall. These large polyps sometimes cannot be removed safely during a colonoscopy and may be more likely to develop into cancer.
If cancer is found when the colon polyps are examined, you will begin treatment for colorectal cancer. For more information, see the topic Colorectal Cancer.
Home Treatment
No home treatment is done for colon polyps. See Treatment Overview for more information.
But you can take action that may prevent colon polyps:
- Stay at a healthy body weight.
- Quit smoking.
- Use alcohol in moderation. Moderate alcohol use usually is defined as 1 alcoholic beverage a day for women and 2 for men.
Experts are not yet certain that these approaches prevent colon polyps or colorectal cancer.
These self-care methods should not be a substitute for regular colorectal screening, especially if you are older than 50 or are at increased risk for colon polyps or colon cancer. While these approaches may decrease your risk for colon polyps, they will not prevent you from ever having colon polyps.
Other Places To Get Help
Related Information
- Warren JL, et al. (2009). Adverse events after outpatient colonoscopy in the Medicare population. Annals of Internal Medicine, 150(12): 849–857. DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-150-12-200906160-00008. Accessed February 2, 2015.
- Rabeneck L, et al. (2008). Bleeding and perforation after outpatient colonoscopy and their risk factors in usual clinical practice. Gastroenterology, 135(6): 1899–1906. DOI 10.1053/j.gastro.2008.08.058. Accessed February 13, 2015.
Other Works Consulted
- Bresalier RS (2010). Colorectal cancer. In M Feldman et al., eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 9th ed., vol. 2, pp. 2191–2238. Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Lieberman DA, et al. (2012). Guidelines for colonoscopy surveillance after screening and polypectomy: A consensus update by the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer. Gastroenterology, 143(3): 844–857.
- Rex DK, et al. (2009). American College of Gastroenterology guidelines for colorectal cancer screening 2008. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 104(3): 739–750.
- Syngal S, Katrinos F (2012). Colorectal cancer screening. In NJ Greenberger et al., eds., Current Diagnosis and Therapy: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, 2nd ed., pp. 273–286. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2008). Screening for colorectal cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Available online: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspscolo.htm.
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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) trade group recently released its 2006 Five Technologies to Watch.
What is in this article?:
- What's hot in consumer electronics
- Smaller, faster, cheaper
- HDTV image makeover
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) trade group recently released its 2006 Five Technologies to Watch. The annual publication examines prominent technology trends poised to influence the consumer electronics industry in the year ahead.
First, cheaper HDTV sets and more HD programming will spur demand for such recordable high-definition devices as Blu-Ray Disc, HD-DVD and HD-DVR. About 10% of American homes have digital video recorders and that number is expected to climb next year as more cable and satellite providers offer HDVR service. Blu-Ray Disc and HD-DVD both have the ability to record and transport HD content. But it remains unclear which format will become the industry "standard." Copy protection and video-on-demand may also undermine growth of recordable HD devices.
Robots have yet to duplicate human flexibility, mobility, and dexterity. But specialized, single-purpose robots are beginning to have an impact. For example, half a million American homes have robotic vacuums. And domestic robots that can sort laundry or scrub the kitchen floor are not far off. But to appeal to mass markets, future robots must be relatively inexpensive, reliable, and effective.
Consumers creating their own digital home studios will spend about $14 billion this year on digital cameras, camcorders, audio players, software, and printers.
Sales of electronic-game consoles and portable platforms are expected to rise 18% to $3.7 billion this year. In addition, PC-based gaming has developed into a multibillion dollar industry of its own and spawned new segments such as PDA and cell-phone gaming. Next-generation consoles from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo set to launch late this year and in early 2006 could underpin the digital home. Such consoles incorporate high-definition movie playback, online game play, digital-camera and camcorder connectivity, as well as provide access to computer files stored on a PC. On the console and PC-gaming front, plans are in the works for on-demand game services offered through cable, satellite, and IPTV. Mobile gaming also continues to grow and is expected to reach $1.5 billion by 2008.
Finally, with the transition to digital well underway, flat-panel displays such as plasma, LCD, and DLP have become increasingly popular. Sales will continue to grow even as the average wholesale TV price rises from $323 to $533, according to CEA forecasts. Still on the horizon are even thinner display technologies such as surfaceconduction electron emitter and organic light-emitting diodes. These could succeed today's flat-panel displays and become the next upgrade TVs.
CEA represents more than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution, and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless, and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia, and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA members account for more than $121 billion in sales annually.


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In his famous novel Big Sur, Jack Kerouac describes the Californian locale of the same name as a "poor haunted canyon which again gives me the willies."
For modern travelers less prone to fits of melancholy and yawning depression than Kerouac, Big Sur is actually quite pleasant. And, according to a panel of travel professionals, this particular stretch of the California coastline makes for one of the most beautiful road trips on the planet.
In Depth: America's Prettiest Road Trips
"You haven't understood the raw power and utter beauty of the West Coast until you've driven the Pacific Coast Highway," says Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. "Particularly the short stretch around Big Sur, inarguably the drive's highlight."
Travelers needn't go all the way to the Golden State, however, to quench their aesthetic wanderlust. Spectacular thoroughfares crisscross the U.S., from the sparse scrubland of New Mexico's Turquoise Trail to the rocky Blue Ridge Parkway in the Appalachians. Even residents of New York City can plan an escape on Connecticut's bucolic Merritt Parkway.
Reporter's Notebook: The Merritt Parkway, Behind The Wheel Of A Porsche
In order to come up with our list of America's most beautiful road trips, we polled three travel professionals: Kellie Pelletier of Kayak.com, Heather Hunter of the American Automobile Association and Schultz. We collected their nominations and included those that appeared on at least two of their lists. All 10 of our top trips are on AAA's list of All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways.
Cruisin' USA–North, South, East, West
The old-fashioned road trip looks better than ever as households cut back on extravagant vacations in the midst of the recession. According to a recent poll by the Associated Press, nearly one-third of Americans have canceled at least one trip this year due to financial concerns. Fortunately, there are cheap trips for travelers in every region.
If you hail from the Midwest, look no farther than the North Shore Scenic Byway and its 150 miles of rocky coastline in Minnesota. "Leave behind the small-city charms of Duluth and head northward through sweet waterfront villages," advises Schultz. "On your right [you'll find] the infinite horizon of Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake."
Residents of the Southeast shouldn't miss the Blue Ridge Parkway. Start in Asheville, N.C., and drive through the mountains all the way to Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. There you'll catch sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. Pelletier recommends exploring the region's myriad hiking trails and visiting nearby Monticello, former home of Thomas Jefferson.
Out West, check out Beartooth Scenic Byway in Montana and Wyoming. But be warned: This dazzling drive is not for the faint of heart. The byway crests at 10,974 feet at the aptly named viewpoint Top of the World. "It's one big breathtaking photo opportunity," says Schultz. She recommends a pit-stop in the mountain-chic town of Red Lodge, where the Pollard Hotel makes for excellent dining, hospitality and atmosphere.
Northeasterners can take the Merritt Parkway across most of Connecticut on the way to popular destinations like Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard. The Parkway wends through suburbs that are as woodsy as they are wealthy, laced with bridges built in the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 1930s.
What's more, this winding road is an ideal place to take a corner-hugging sports car–for intrepid journalists, a borrowed Porsche, perhaps. Just don't expect to be the only one with a nice car.
For mere mortals, if stunning sights aren't enough to entice, consider the price. A gallon of gas now costs $2.45, down 38% from the national average of $3.95 a year ago, according to GasBuddy.com–making a trip on one of America's best byways an unusual bargain.
If the prospect of a cross-country trip is still too daunting, there's always Kerouac; On the Road is a worthy approximation.
In Depth: America's Prettiest Road Trips
Reporter's Notebook: The Merritt Parkway, Behind The Wheel Of A Porsche


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There's an expression in my family and I started it. "When you feel like you're getting screwed, you leave the situation." Raul Ibanez felt as though he was getting jerked around by the Yankees way too long and so, he left. Can you blame him? I can't.
It's being revealed on this late Saturday evening that it's true ladies and gentlemen...Raul Ibanez has an agreement with the Seattle Mariners, he's gone, just like that. Read HERE. Don't forget, this is the same Seattle Mariners that George King III of the New York Post said were very serious about getting Raul earlier today... Read HERE.
Let me state the simple fact here, and this statement I'm about to say is because I'm truly annoyed. The Yankees have their head in their ass. What was once a franchise built on fan appreciation and big name talent has turned into a penny pinching operation that turns it's back on guys that believed in themselves enough to become superstars in the Bronx. Raul Ibanez is that guy and Raul Ibanez had enough pride in himself to know that enough was enough. He left, he was most likely fed up and irritated and told Seattle that his time in the Bronx expired. It's not only traumatizing for Yankees fans, it's embarrassing for Yankee brass, and I need to tell you and I cannot believe I'm saying this... I have second thoughts about keeping my season tickets.
This not only screams disorganization among the brass in Yankeeland, it screams chaos. I wrote a heartfelt piece a few weeks ago titled WE DON'T NEED SUPERSTARS, WE NEED BELIEVERS. Raul Ibanez was a believer. Raul Ibanez did the unimaginable in the postseason and with it gained a huge audience of fans, me included. Raul wanted to come to the Bronx and was pretty damn specific when he told us here at BYB (HERE), "I heard it was great to be a
Yankee I just didn't realize how much! I can't wait to come back to the
Yankees!" What did the Yankees do? Nothing. They let someone that the fans really wanted back walk away. They stalled, they flinched... they lost.
I need to tell you, this is devastating. Not because Raul Ibanez is some superstar that we lost out on. No, it's because he was OUR superstar we lost out on. And you know what? For me, a fan who wants guys who believe... this is disappointing.
We'll have more about this over the next few days. Many of our writers will most likely want to chat about it and have something to say, all of you will comment too I'm sure. And to Carol, one of our BYB readers on Facebook...I failed you when I said Raul would be back in the Bronx. But I'll tell you what... if I was in that negotiation room with Raul, he'd be in pinstripes again.
I'm sorry guys... it wasn't meant to be. We need to move on.
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Lecture 21: Pilgrimage in Judaism and Christianity
Author: duanemiller
I was born in Montana and grew up in Colorado and Puebla (in Mexico). I completed a BA in philosophy at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and then an MA in theology at St Mary's University (also in San Antonio). Later life took me to Jordan where my wife and I studied Arabic, to Israel where I helped found a seminary, and to Scotland for doctoral work, among other places. I'm highly interested in the interactions of Islam, Christianity and secularism in modern contexts. My main areas of research for my PhD in divinity were religious conversion from Islam to Christianity, contextual theology, and the shari'a's treatment of apostates. I've also published research on global Anglicanism and the history of Anglican mission in the Ottoman Empire. I've had the pleasure of teaching in many places over the years: from Costa Rica to Turkey, and Kenya to Tunisia. Presently, I live in San Antonio where I am lecturer and researcher in Muslim-Christian relations at The Christian Institute of Islamic Studies (ticks.org), and sometime adjunct professor of theology at St Mary's University. Visit my blog (duanemiller.wordpress.com) or academia.edu page for more information or to have me speak at your church, university or seminary. View all posts by duanemiller


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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 21st Dec 2010 22:56 UTC, submitted by fran
Very light on details, but this is interesting nonetheless - very interesting, and potentially one of the biggest things to have hit the operating systems business this decade. Bloomberg is reporting that Microsoft plans to announce Windows for ARM processors at CES in January 2011.
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AFAIK, CE has been running on ARM for a long time, in the Zune for example. Since they've just released their new phone OS which is probably just a new CE with a new user interface (just speculating here) then it seems that a big announcement would be either a standard Windows desktop OS or a netbook/tablet version of win phone 7 because Windows 7 is just not able to power an ipad competitor.
CE and WP7 are awful. Wake me when they have real options that are not a joke.


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The networks announced their 2009-2010 schedules this week in New York to plenty of fanfare. History tells us most of these shows won't ever make it to a second season, but if we had to place a bet in Vegas, it'd be on these series. Take a look at these five shows that are already generating a lot of heat:
'Flash Forward'
Tuesdays at 8pm ET on ABC
In a mysterious worldwide event, everybody on Earth briefly falls unconscious for 2 minutes and 17 seconds in 'Flash Forward.' In those few minutes, everyone gets a glimpse of the same moment in his or her own future. As the people wake, the world undergoes a transformation since the people know what the future has in store.
Wednesdays at 8pm ET on NBC
Based on the feature film of the same name, 'Parenthood' follows the lives of members of different branches of the same family and focuses on the challenges of parenting in a modern era characterized by cell phones, mp3 players and social networking. Peter Krause and Maura Tierney star.
'Human Target'
Thursdays at 9pm ET on Fox
'Human Target' is based on the comic book of the same name in which a security expert goes undercover impersonating his clients in order to eliminate the threats against them. Mark Valley stars, along with Chi McBride and Jackie Earle Haley.
'Three Rivers'
Sundays at 9pm ET on CBS
'Three Rivers' marks Alex O'Loughlin's much-awaited return to TV after starring in the cult classic 'Moonlight.' This medical drama centers on organ transplants, with each story told from the point of view of the doctor, the recipient and the donor.
Coming 2010 to ABC
'V' is a remake of the classic 80's miniseries of the same name about the arrival of aliens on Earth who promise a mission of peace but have ulterior motives. One of several storylines revolves around Erica Evans, a Homeland Security Agent, whose troubled son sides with the aliens.


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In The Beginning – WWE Tough Enough:
Ohio Valley Wrestling – The Thrill Seekers:
Ohio Valley Wrestling – Matt Cappotelli vs Johnny Jeter:
Ohio Valley Wrestling – OVW Heavyweight Champion:
(At the OVW Television Taping) Matt Cappotelli announced in the ring at the Danny Davis Arena in Louisville that he had brain cancer in a long and highly emotional and religious speech.
The 26-year-old OVW champion gave the championship belt back to Danny Davis, saying that he can't do the title justice because he can't defend it. He said that his doctors told him, on a scale of one-to-four, four being the worst, that his cancer was a two. He said he was exploring his options but would be undergoing surgery, and likely chemotherapy. His doctors told him it was too soon to determine whether he would wrestle again. The building was in tears as Cappotelli, who stopped several times, got down and prayed in the ring, and said he would like to get in contact with anyone in pain and try and help them through it. All the wrestlers surrounded the ring as he gave his speech. All of the wrestlers got in the ring with him.
The show ended before 10 p.m. Eastern time, and Cappotelli stayed until past midnight talking to every fan who wanted to talk with him, exchanging addresses, numbers or e-mails, until he had talked with virtually every fan that attended the show. The speech will air on the OVW TV show that airs on Saturday.


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For the month of September in Queens, there will be theatrical events that cater to all ages. Celebrating honorable films and gearing up kids to go back to school, these affairs will get many people out of their houses on Saturday evenings.
The Friends of the Library program will host Sept. 29 its semi-annual "Fun Day." This day will include a flea market, crafts for kids and reading in the garden.
The Friends of the Library program was created to support the library, sponsor programs to benefit the community and work with library staff.
"We are trying to make the library the culture center of he community," said Tom Dowd, president of the Friends of Ridgewood Library.
All proceeds collected from Fun Day will be used to purchase new material for the Queens Library at Ridgewood, at 20-12 Madison St.
To start the school year, The Little Secret Theatre in Long Island City will present its annual season of live children's musicals. Beginning Sept. 8, the feature presentations will include "Pirate Pete's Parrot" by Richard Mazada and "Dotty Dot," based on the books by Ashley Laverty and Travis Kendrick.
The series will run until Dec. 22, alternating between both shows every Saturday.
"Pirate Pete's Parrot" follows a Pirate in search of his unique bird that prefers pancakes as opposed to bird seeds. As Pirate Pete begins his journey, he decides to pick up buried treasure, and along the way Pete encounters many obstacles filled with singing sword fights and audience participation.
"Dotty Dot" is the story of a bossy little girl on an average day. On this particular day, Dotty is reprimanded by her mother for being too bossy and Dotty must learn the true meaning of friendship.
The shows have live actors that engages an audience of all ages. The theater sits 60 people and the musicals on average brings in 40 to 50 people weekly.
"The shows are so comical that the parents can't help but laugh at the jokes themselves," said Alyssa Van Gorder, a representative for The Secret Theatre.
On certain Saturdays, special guests will attend that have children and interact with the set and cast. The shows begin after the theatre's Children's Academy classes, which teach children of all ages dramatic arts and acting that ends with a semester production.
The shows begin at 2 p.m. at The Little Secret Theatre, at 44-02 23rd St. For tickets or more information, visit secrettheatre.com.
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A 76-year-old man who has suffered six heart attacks has been told he is "not ill enough" to get transported to hospital.
Arthur Walker (pictured), of Weston Drive, Otley, has also had two triple heart by-pass operations, suffers from sciatica and angina, and needs support sticks to walk.
His health problems are so severe – he had his first heart attack at the age of 39 – that he was told to give up work when aged just 43.
While living in South Yorkshire, Mr Walker received Patient Transport Service help to get to hospital appointments for years.
So he was stunned when, upon asking his Otley GP to arrange transport so he could make an appointment in Leeds, he was told he "didn't meet the necessary criteria".
He said: "I am so angry about this. I have had six major heart attacks and two cardiac arrests. I've been dead twice and yet I'm being told I'm 'not ill enough' to get transport help.
I actually moved up here only a few months ago, on doctor's advice, from South Yorkshire where I never had any trouble getting help from Yorkshire Ambulance Service – and it's the same service here!
"How ill do you have to be? I've had six major heart attacks, I can't walk any distance and need two sticks when I go out because of my sciatica and other problems, and I've had veins out of my legs for the bypass operations.
"But from the copy of the guidelines I've been sent it looks like you've either got to be on a stretcher or in a wheelchair.
"It seems if you can walk at all you don't qualify, no matter how ill you are.
"I always got transport help before, so what has changed?"
Yorkshire Ambulance Service says it only takes bookings as requested by doctors and other health professionals working to guidelines, which, in this area, are overseen by NHS Airedale, Bradford and Leeds.
A spokesman for NHS Airedale, Bradford and Leeds said: "The criteria used to assess whether patients are eligible for non-emergency NHS transport are set nationally by the Department of Health.
"Following this national guidance, a patient's GP will make an initial decision on whether they need transport, which is based on their health and personal circumstances at the time of their assessment.
"It is good practice for patients to be reassessed when requesting patient transport, to ensure that they are still eligible to access this service on the NHS. "Support is available for some patients who are not eligible. People on a low income or those who receive certain benefits can get financial help for the cost of travel to healthcare appointments through the NHS Healthcare Travel Cost Scheme.
"Information about the scheme can be found on the NHS Choices website, or by contacting NHS Direct on 0845 46 47."


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What else would we talk about other than the massively [popular|controversial] article about X.org last week. We try and address a number of concerns about the article and common lines of reasoning / misunderstanding. Lastly, we move onto something completely different with topics on Google Chrome on Linux, IE6 and the two details we know about RockMelt: Rock. Melt.
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I have two copies of my database, a current PROD version and the new version to be deployed. I tried to use SQL Packager 5.3 to create the upgrade script, but it keeps crashing on me.
I can pick the current and previous version of the database (SQL Server 2005 SP2), and SQL Packager compares the two just fine. I then pick the stuff I want scripted out, and SQL Packager starts creating the scripts. At about the fifth table or so, it briefly pauses, and then an error message box occurs
SQL Packager 5 has enconutered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
I then get a prompt to start debugging is VStudio or CLR Debugger, and there's a tad more information there:
"An unhandled exception of type System.ArgumentException occured in RedGate.SQLDataCompare.Engine.dll.
An entry with the same key already exists"
Unfotunately, nothing gets logged (log file, event log).
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1. The Twister Stalemate
You know how difficult twister can get. You've worked up a major sweat by the time somebody finally falls. Imagine having sex at the same time. For optimal calorie burning, the woman should be on the bottom, both feet planted on the floor, with her arms wrapped around the man. The man is on hands and knees.
He burns 134.4
She burns 96
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2. On Your Mark
The woman lays her back on a chair and puts her legs straight up in the air, creating an L shape with her body. The man gets on his hands and knees in front of her, with his backside facing her.
He burns 134.4
She burns 96
3. Strictly Ballroom
You know how in dirty dancing, Patrick Swayze picks the girl up and she wraps her legs around his waist and he spins her around in the middle of the room? Try that, but with intercourse.
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She burns 96
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Ever notice how sexual those figure-skating moves can look? Well, you're not totally perverted for noticing. Forget the ice skates and give this one a try in the bedroom. The woman is completely parallel to the ground, facing the floor with her head in front of the man. The man holds her by the waist, with her legs around his hips.
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She burns 96
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Both man and woman are basically doing push-ups in this one, they are just stacked one on top of the other. The woman on the bottom does the "girl" push-up, with her forearms and knees resting on the floor. The man gets on top, with his arms and legs extended over her.
He burns 134.4
She burns 96
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He burns 117.6
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He burns 100.8
She burns 96
10. The Kentucky Derby
Pretty much like a piggyback ride, but with the man doing the riding.
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What goes through your mind before a binge?
I always said to myself... what's one more time, diet starts tomorrow.. one more food fest can't hurt.... but the diet never seemed to start - or it would start and last 1 day.... the same scenario kept going through my mind every time for years...
I have been able to change this thinking... but I'm wondering what others have as an internal dialogue before they binge???
Tue. May 13, 7:29am
My problem is nothing goes through my head. I shut it off so I can eat. Nothing about health, nothing about how shitty its going to make me feel, nothing about how if i keep doing it ill feel worse and hate myself more. I just dont think. Maybe putting up reminders around the kitchen would help.
Thinking about it, my other problem is it feels like an act of rebellion. like "fuck all the skinny bitches, the motivational speakers, the richard simon's of the world, Im gonna eat a big mac damnit" and its so stupid - its not rebelling against anything except my body screaming "oh god please dont put that crap in me."
What do others think
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:34 AM
I binge in response to anxiety. I know it is a physiological response -- I am having an anxiety attack, and carbs calm me down.
I've gotten to the point where I accept that I binge in this situation, and what goes through my mind is how to manage the binge so that I eat something basically healthy (broccoli? it's nice and crunchy!) instead of cookies, and fill up fast.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 8:38 AM
Before i USED to binge i would tell myself something like 'I am miserable cos i cant eat thething tha i want. I will have 1 last pig out and stat aain tomorrow'.
The thing is being in this stat of mind would happen often, sometimes day after day after day.
Nowadays if I feel it happening I realise if i dont have something I will binge so I share a chocolate bar with my son or a small burger with my other half. Or have 1 biscuit etc... I dont work well with complete deprivity. And raw brocoli would certainly not work for me.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 8:53 AM
"Well...since i wont be eating any of this stuff when i am on a diet i need to eat it all now and then start tomorrow."
I am kind of embarassed to admit that. How unfortunate is that??? I can't believe i think like that. Yes, i do still think like that. That is why i lost the weight and then gained half of it back. I am working on changing my mode of thinking in regards to the binging process. I hope it works.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:01 AM
I am not actually sure because there seems to be a level of unconsciousness before I start. My body and my mind are usually very tired. I usually have been doing "pretty good" so there is a certain amount of physical deprivation (need fat, need sugar) and psychological desire built up. I eat something that is off plan, usually healthy, wait a bit, think of something else, eat, wait, think of something else, eat, horrible stuffed feeling, can't eat anymore but eat some more, stomach hurts too bad like rocks inside stomach..go to bed. While I am in this process, I abandon all since of my own identity, what I do for a living, who I love, what is important doesn't exist. I don't have any psychological dramas or circumstances I am trying to escape at the time. I think it is just this overpowering need and want to feel satiated.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:13 AM
nothing goes through my mind, I just act on impulse
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:07 AM
8:46, I nuke the broccoli for a minute or two. But yes it can also be eaten raw.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:36 AM
my mind goes numb. all i think about is the food. it is like there is a buzzing in my head.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:59 AM
that is such a good question...
I really agree with the "nothing" people - I don't rationalize or "think" anything - I guess I just have this strong subconsious desire for a very thick peanut butter and jelly sandwich and I just give in to the subconsious urge - I kinda shut off my brain which is easiest to do on Sunday, when I am already relaxed... (there is just a point at which I very subltly decide not to follow my diet, it is kindof like when you know you are tempted to do something wrong and you just try to empty the brain of thoughts to stop your screaming conscience - creepy!
I try to stop this by having a concrete food plan even for the whole weekend.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 11:19 AM
Yeah, I am in the nothing camp too. Or I have been in an emotional space and I don't want to be there anymore. But this is usually something I see after the fact not before I binge. It feels unconscious, blind and driven. I am shut down and want to stay there.
It unfortunately never "works." Maybe the first bites do the trick so I keep going but it fails to get me "there." After the fact I realize I don't know where "there" is....it's just not "here."
Frequently with a binge I am not sure what I want to eat either so I keep going until I feel like I might be "on to it."
I wonder if it is what being an alcohalic or drug addict feels like. I can't put it into "high" language...maybe just "turned off." Asleep, somewhere else, not feeling it anymore....or not missing not feeling it anymore.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 1:03 PM
thanks so much for your input. and I have to say is that I can relate with every single answer... anxiety, boredom, nothing, just giving in to the implulse,, eating it all because i cant once I go on a diet, etc etc. I felt like a ddouble personlaity... the "good" girl and the "bad" fighting it out.. the good girl never won.. the bad girl was tougher..... plus when I was preparing for a binge - everyone out, totally isolating.. I was so anxious about it that I didnt want the phone to ring, or kids wake up.. or ANYTHING that would ruin the binge that I thought I totally enjoyed... and yes, it totally numbed me .. after I was done making several trips to the kitchen... i see myself in every single answer I've read.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 3:04 PM
I'm with the others who said...
that NOTHING runs through their minds. It's when I STOP thinking about what I'm doing that I head into a mindless eating binge ... now when I stop - WOAH, that's a though process I need to get a handle on :(
*sigh* - I'm on a first day back after a 3 day binge
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 3:25 PM
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F1 Race Stars Xbox 360
- Publisher: Codemasters
- Release Date: Nov 13, 2012
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Nov 13, 2012It's a failed caricature – its cute and charming appearance totally undermined by its frustrating and frequently bland gameplay.
Nov 13, 2012Once you see past the charming bobble-headed drivers and nods to F1, there's little here to hold your attention for long.
Dec 16, 2012In the end, F1 Race Stars is a decent kart racing title. The genre basics are here, with some good track design and a goofy vibe. The presentation is cheery enough, and the effort put forth into making a standard kart racer a bit more technical and involving is commendable. However, the lack of track variety hurts, as does the bland weapon payload, and there isn't much to make the experience memorable. If you're an F1 fan who wants something more accessible, this is a good start. If you're a kart racing fan, however, there are a few other titles you could play instead.
Nov 26, 2012The game features online multiplayer and some other standard features, as well as being able to log your progress with Codemasters' online service, Racenet. However, it's still not Mario Kart, no matter how charming the presentation and attitude.
Nov 13, 2012With its funny re-imagination of the F1 circuit, F1 Race Stars succeeds in offering an entertaining racer with a good packet of gameplay modes, especially in multiplayer. It's a pity that the core mechanics are a little too chaotic and shallow.
Nov 13, 2012It's exactly what a karting game should be, using the F1 license to appeal a wider audience. It's not the best karting game out there, but showing no weaknesses is a great reason to give it a try.
Games Master UKDec 18, 2012Wickedly enjoyable. [Jan 2013, p.71]
Nov 16, 2012F1 Race Stars isn't a bad game. In fact I had a lot of fun playing it, especially offline with friends. The problems arise from its lack of creativity in power-ups, and the bland career mode. There just seems to be so much filler for a game that should shine through simplicity. When it gets that core concept right, it excels. The rest of the time you are left wondering why they made the decisions they did. Fans of F1 looking for a solid kart racer (imagine how small that window is) will be pleased, but there are better options for everyone else looking for a solid title in this genre.
Nov 14, 2012If you're looking for a family-friendly kart racer, this is it. It's super-slick, charmingly funny and exciting to play. Its appeal is universal in the best sense of the word, never being too dumbed down for the hardcore or too complex for the casual.
Nov 13, 2012Definitely better than Little Big Planet Karting, the game is nice arcade racing with a cool track design and an interesting career mode.
Nov 25, 2012Owning the exclusive F1 license offered Codemasters the opportunity to make a game that would be fun for adults and kids to play together. Unfortunately, Codemasters took a different direction and built a game only suitable for kids who don't have a Nintendo console.
Nov 13, 2012There's just enough F1 style though to make it stand on its own. Yes, it perhaps should have been an XBLA game, and yes it's not really the type of game that sets the world ablaze with innovative audacity, but like most of the lineage it nods to, F1 Race Stars is just good, clean fun. What else was it ever going to be?
Nov 13, 2012F1 Race Stars doesn't capitalize on its boasted official F1 license and turns out to be a very generic arcade racer, too generic for its own good.
Dec 14, 2012The F1 license ultimately adds little value to a style-over-substance kiddie racer where luck often trumps driving skill.
Nov 27, 2012An average game that won't hold your attention for too long in a genre in which there are plenty of better options available.
Nov 26, 2012In an attempt to merge the best of two worlds, F1 Race Stars eliminates its chances at a successful classification. Without being able to drift or it offering an alternative that works well makes this 'funracer' inaccessible and unchallenging in the long term. Its charming appearance and the interesting game modes only redeem this game for the more youthful players.
Jan 19, 2013Simply put, F1 Race Stars is the kart racing equivalent of a self-help seminar, or of a powerpoint on learning real estate sales. Like those sorts of intellectual death marches, it frequently made me yawn while playing and the whole thing has a painful sense of inevitability to it-which at least draws a further comparison with the sport on which it places primary focus.
Dec 2, 2012F1 Race Stars provides small doses of enjoyment alongside larger doses of frustration and injustice, thanks to its stubborn insistence of remaining both an F1 and karting game.
Nov 14, 2012Mario Kart is a great karting game, Sonic & Sega All-Star also. F1 Race Stars is, however, a insipid game which takes advantage of licenses. 12 drivers and only 11 circuits for a career already well known.
Nov 16, 2012F1 Race Stars strives to be an alternative to Mario Kart. But the weapons systems are unbalanced, the AI relies more on cheating itself to the top spot than battling it out on the track. With all the good ideas and the nice visuals Codemasters forgot to put the most important part into this fun racer: fun!
Nov 13, 2012A title that feels like it's gripped by identity crisis, unable to let go of its F1 origins to the degree required to be a great karting game. Instead, we get a curious hybrid that's fun, but not essential for either end of the market.
Nov 13, 2012Codemasters has produced a remarkably upbeat karting title that puts the feel-good into a license that is often bogged down by its own intricacy. Throw in a few friends and an evening of online multiplayer, you might just have yourself a starting grid worth gearing up for.
Nov 19, 2012F1 Race Stars isn't a bad game and those who stick at it will get a decent experience, it just isn't an outstanding game.
Dec 5, 2012F1 Race Stars was a bit of a gamble for Codemasters and although they may not have completely pulled it off, it's an admirable attempt that should be appreciated for what it is – A much less serious excursion for the F1 license and a much needed injection of fun into a notoriously po-faced series.
X-ONE Magazine UKJan 19, 2013Sonic & All-Stars Racing is easily the better game. [Issue#93, p.80]
Dec 13, 2012The competitive nature featured online creates an environment that successfully utilizes creative and strategic approaches against rivals.
Nov 19, 2012F1 Race Stars had the potential to be a great kart racer; sadly, some of the gameplay tilts towards the real life sport and hinders the experience. Along with the AI, it becomes something that no kart racer should ever be – a chore to play.
Nov 15, 2012Bad tempo and terrible A.I. Wait for Sonic All-Stars Racing instead.
Nov 27, 2012A solid arcade karting game, with an original and catchy point of view on the Formula One circus. Both kids and grown-up F1 fans will find it entertaining and funny.
Dec 6, 2012F1 Race Stars is a great little game, perfect for those F1 fans who don't want the seriousness of Codemasters Racing's top dog F1 2012.
Nov 13, 2012There's not exactly a slew of karting games on consoles these days, so F1 Race Stars is a welcome addition to the genre and a wonderfully crafted little racing game in its own right. As a 4-player party game, F1 Race Stars is pretty much indispensable. And it's the perfect Holiday gift for little Billy too.
Nov 27, 2012It might not be good enough to compete with the best games in the genre, but F1 Race Stars is an entertaining cart racer that has many great ideas but only fully realizes some of them.
Nov 24, 2012F1 Race Stars is simple, charming, looks great (particularly thanks to a silky smooth frame rate) and has some clever nods to the real life sport without getting technical. Its simplicity makes it better suited to families or more inexperienced players, and it could be great fun in local multiplayer.
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The Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Disease specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders. Based in Manhattan, our physicians are committed to integrating superior clinical medicine and the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tools into everyday patient care.
Patients benefit from the skills and experience of our board-certified gastroenterologists and hepatologist who treat a broad range of ailments, including:
Esophagus Disorders • Esophageal cancer • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) • Swallowing disorders
Stomach Disorders • Abdominal pain • Gastric cancer • Gastritis • Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding • H. pylori infection • Ulcer disease
Small Bowel Disorders • Celiac disease • Malabsorption
Colon Disorders • Colon cancer • Colonic polyps • Constipation • Crohn's disease • Diarrhea • Diverticulosis • GI bleeding • Irritable bowel syndrome • Ulcerative colitis
Liver and Biliary Tree Diseases • Alcohol liver disease • Autoimmune hepatitis • Cirrhosis • Gallstone disease • Hepatitis • Liver cancer
Pancreas Disorders • Acute and chronic pancreatitis • Pancreatic cancer
Our GI specialists are also skilled in treating the GI disorders of special patient populations, such as HIV patients, pregnant women and the elderly.
Our treatments for digestive tract, liver and pancreas disorders are highly individualized. Our physicians tailor the care to each patient's particular disease and the type and severity of the symptoms.
We also offer a broad range of diagnostic and interventional endoscopy modalities, therapeutic endoscopy procedures and swallowing disorder tests, including:
EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) In this test, we pass a flexible videoscope through the mouth to examine the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. This enables us to evaluate disorders of the esophagus, ulcer disease and abdominal pain.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy During this procedure, we pass a flexible videoscope through the rectum to evaluate the anus, rectum and distal descending colon. This enables us to evaluate the distal colon for bleeding from causes such as hemorrhoids.
Colonoscopy With this test, we pass a flexible videoscope through the rectum to evaluate the anus, rectum and the colon or large bowel. We use this procedure to evaluate the colon for bleeding, polyps and colon cancer.
Esophageal Motility Test During this test, we pass a small catheter through the nose and into the esophagus to evaluate the motility of the esophagus, that is, its power to move spontaneously. We can examine the esophagus for motility disorders that contribute to swallowing problems.
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Due to factors related to diet, environment and heredity, the bile ducts, gallbladder and pancreas become the seat of numerous disorders that can cause a variety of symptoms. The ERCP test helps in diagnosing and often in treating these conditions.
This procedure involves using a flexible video endoscope to inject dye into the patient's bile and pancreatic ducts. Then we take X-rays to outline the bile ducts and pancreas, and to identify problem areas.
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Members of the Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Disease are on the faculty of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and are on staff at Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Mount Sinai West's Department of Medicine. They are committed to participating in leading-edge research projects at these institutions.
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Vancouver, BC -- Online eGift card services provider Buyatab Online said it has been contracted by Canadian lifestyle brand Roots to implement a customer eGift Card infrastructure and marketing program to accompany its traditional gift card program.
The rollout of the eGift card program will be accompanied by an international social media-based launch campaign. Roots customers can now purchase Roots gift cards electronically — in the form of eGift cards — from the Roots website and have them delivered instantly to recipients via email or text message.
"In the past, we've received many requests from customers for eGift card purchasing options and so we know the demand for digital gift cards is there," said James Connell, VP eCommerce and Marketing of Roots, which has over 200 stores in four countries. "Enabling eGift card purchase and redemption on roots.com is a natural extension of our successful traditional plastic gift card program."


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March 1, 2014 10:16 PMBy Paul Zeise
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Pitt has won a lot of games over the past decade with great defense, but Saturday the Panthers found themselves in the unfamiliar position of playing against a Notre Dame team they couldn't seem to stop from scoring.
That's OK, though, because the Panthers went out of character and decided their best defense may be just to keep scoring themselves.
And to achieve that, they did what they do better than most — they pounded the offensive glass and created second scoring opportunities.
The result was an exciting 85-81 overtime ACC win against the Fighting Irish before a crowd of 9,149 at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on a day when Notre Dame said goodbye to its senior class.
Pitt outrebounded the Irish, 38-22, had 21 offensive rebounds and turned them into 21 second-chance points. Pitt outscored the Irish, 42-18, in the paint.
The Panthers needed to be that good on the offensive glass — as well as at the free-throw line where they made 24 of 28 attempts (85.7 percent) — because Notre Dame was scorching shooting the ball.
"Notre Dame's shooting was great, but we withstood their barrage," Pitt coach Jamie Dixon said. "It says a lot about our guys. It was a great character game for us, to just keep battling, keep fighting. But for us, it is always about rebounding and often when we haven't, we have fallen short.
"When you play a team that has shooters, you have got to hurt them in other ways and that is what we did. You always love seeing good rebounding numbers because it is such an effort stat and that's why we're so good at it. It is something we have emphasized."
The Panthers rebounding was one part of their offense but they also made a concerted effort to take advantage of their mismatch inside. They went early and often to their big guys and had a lot of success despite falling behind by 12 points early.
Leading that charge under the basket was senior Talib Zanna, who had 17 points and 14 rebounds, but the Panthers also got good production out of freshman forward Michael Young (13 points, 3 rebounds).
Young, who was 6 of 6 from the free-throw line, said it wasn't a coincidence that the Panthers pounded the ball into the paint so hard.
"Controlling the boards and making our free throws is what kept us in the game and what ultimately got us the win," Young said. "From the beginning of the game we felt like we could exploit them down low with our big players being a lot quicker than their big players.
"In overtime, that is how the game played out, there wasn't an emphasis on getting it down low, we were just trying to get the ball to the basket and getting easy points around the rim."
The win breaks a string of five consecutive losses to the Irish and three losses in a row on the road. The Panthers had not beaten the Irish since 2009 and hadn't won at Notre Dame since 2005.
It was the second consecutive road win for the Panthers (22-7, 10-6) as they continue to shore up their NCAA tournament resume down the stretch.
Notre Dame (15-15, 6-11) led by as many as 12 points early and finished the first half shooting 73.7 percent, 14 of 19 from the field and 7 of 9 from the 3-point line.
But the Irish only led by four at the half, 39-35, because the Panthers had 12 offensive rebounds and 13 second-chance points.
That boded well for the Panthers in the second half, which began with an 8-2 run. The Panthers took their first lead of the second half, 43-41, on a three-point play by Cameron Wright with 17:05 to play.
Overall, Notre Dame shot 54.8 percent (23 of 42) from the field and 52.2 percent (12 of 23) from the 3-point line, keeping the pressure on the Panthers the entire game.
"They shoot the heck out of the ball," Lamar Patterson said. "They came out shooting hot. We knew they had shooters and I think there is something with those rims, they are super soft or something. It's crazy."
The game remained close as neither team could mount a run. Pitt's lead was only three, 65-62, after Patterson made a jumper with 1:17 to play.
Wright missed the front end of a one-and-one, which could have secured the game and on the ensuing possession, before V.J. Beachem made a 3-pointer to tie the score with 7.7 seconds to play.
The Panthers had one final shot at the end of regulation. Patterson got the ball at the top of the key, but Dixon called a timeout with 2.8 seconds left. They then ran a play for James Robinson, who missed a 15-foot fadeaway at the buzzer.
Dixon said he didn't like the spacing on the play so he called the timeout.
"I thought it was terrific, the shot at the end," Dixon said. "I thought we put it in a good situation. I didn't like our spacing and that's what we did [call a timeout]. We got a good look. Any time you miss a shot, you can question that shot."
Overtime was more of the same as neither team could shake the other. Freshman Steve Vasturia kept the Irish in the game by scoring 12 of his 15 points in the extra period.
But the Panthers, who finally took a two-possession lead, 76-72, on a dunk by Zanna with 43 seconds to play, made 14 of 15 free throws in the overtime period and held on for the win.
Patterson led the Panthers with 20 points and seven assists, and Wright added 15 points and five rebounds.
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May be the debacle of his last film has led him into the zone where he wants to be left alone, or the constant comparisons with RK Jr has done him in. While Mausam is being nominated for the 'worst film of the year', Ranbir is picking up almost all the awards for his stellar act in Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar. In a recent interview, a disgruntled Shahid said, "This is a new thing I've heard – do-teen din saath bita lete hai (spend two-three days together) and people term you as best friends. Ranbir and I know each other and he seems like a chilled out chap. 'Friend' is a word I use for people I know will stand by me when things are not going well." Wethinks a hit film this year will bring back the smile on Shahid's face and who knows he and Ranbir could become the new BFFs in B-town.


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Some of the stand-out players for the Packers are: quarterback Aaron Rodgers (#12), linebacker Clay Matthews (#52). Some of the stand-out players for the Steelers are: quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (#7) (who's been in the news a lot this past year) and safety Troy Polamalu (who stands out with his long, dark, curly hair).
The Game Basics: The goal of the game is to get the ball to the end zone, or that section at each end of the 100 yard long field where the football players love to dance; while the other team attempts to bludgeon you. And dance they should, for not only did they avoid a nasty concussion, a touchdown earned them six points. If your team scores a touchdown, they get the opportunity to kick the ball through the goal posts for an extra point. However, if a team is near the end zone but is unsure if they can make a touchdown, they can decide instead to kick he ball through the posts for a field goal (three points).
Do the Rules Really Matter? Not to you, they don't. But, trying to look at a new way may surprise you. However, if you really find yourself bored out of your mind, try approaching the game this way. Football is a group of strong, burly men in very tight pants. So, enjoy the view. You may find a new appreciation and love for the sport, after all.
And remember, it's a party… This is an excuse to eat fried foods, drink beer and be exceptionally loud. Have fun with it. Even if you don't understand why all these people are waving yellow towels in the air or screaming at the television, you can still enjoy the party. Make some delicious treats, laugh with your friends, enjoy the halftime show. Even people who don't enjoy the game can't resist an excuse to celebrate life.
And if all else fails…Have your friends over for your own party and have your own cocktail hour. Then, join your boyfriend or friends for the halftime show and enjoy the rest of the game together. That way, you had your space, your partner had theirs, and everyone walks away happy. Well, assuming their favorite team won…
Use this cheat sheet to survive the day. Remember, relationships flourish when partners treat one another with respect and love, so putting a little effort into a hobby your lover enjoys will only make you that much more endearing, while expanding your horizons. Sounds like a relationship touchdown!
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U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance continues to move the dialogue forward between farmers and ranchers and key influencers and consumers, answering questions and bringing to light how food is grown and raised. On June 20-21, 2012, farmers and ranchers head to Los Angeles – the entertainment capital of the world – for the second Food Dialogues event. Four separate discussions – held over two days – will bring together entertainment movers and shakers, chefs, academics, large restaurant operators, journalists, local leaders, farmers and ranchers for an in-depth conversation about food.
At the fourth and final Food Dialogues panel – on Thursday, June 21, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. PDT – farmers, ranchers, chefs, and others will meet at Animal (restaurant) to discuss how food sourcing impacts how they grow, raise, buy and serve healthy choices for people everywhere.
"The REAL Chef Challenge: Understanding How Food is Grown and Raised" will address how connecting consumers and chefs to the farm is key to understanding how food is grown and raised. Each day, individuals across the food chain – from farmers and ranchers to grocers and chefs – play unique roles in delivering the food we eat. The expert panelists (including those outlined below) will address how these roles have changed given Americans' appetite for more information and preferences about how their food is sourced.
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- Dr. Dave Daley • Associate Dean, College of Agriculture, Chico State University & Cattlemen
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- Julie Maschhoff • VP of Public Policy and Public Relations view bio
- Kristin Reese • Chef, farmer/rancher
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Participate in this event by following along on Twitter @USFRA, using #FoodD or by sending us your questions for the panel to email@example.com. Video from this discussion will be available later in the month on FoodDialogues.com. To view the lineup for all four panel discussions, visit: http://www.fooddialogues.com/la-event


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Made from a sit on kayak, a bicycle, weedeater and assorted parts, this water-craft is relatively easy to build, great exercise and fun!
1 sheet of 2" blue insulation foam (4 ft X 8 ft) (or sit-on-top kayak) 1 bicycle (or 'Big Wheel' trike) 1 old 'Weed Eater' or weed whacker ...
Insulation foam is relatively easy to work with and makes a utilitarian pontoon boat. (working on Instructable for my new design) Alternately follow these directions (Dual-Motor SIP&PUFF Controlled ...
Disassemble "Weed Eater" to get to the flexible shaft assembly. Remove the weed whacker head and attach propeller.
Use bamboo supports to mount bicycle to pontoon boat
Position and mount propeller unit to the bicycle/pontoon boat assembly using U-bolts to clamp it in place
Find a pond/lake/river deep enough for your boat/propeller and pedal away! (Pictures of finished project ASAP!)