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Eagle Lifting Device
Eagle 2 is an innovative lifting device manufactured for Air New Zealand by a company specialising in lifting solutions for wheelchair users who are unable to self transfer.
The lifting service is available for domestic and international jet services only, from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin airports. With suitable advance notice we will do all possible to access an Eagle lift from our ground handlers in Sydney and Melbourne.
Due to the layout of the Business Premier cabin the Eagle 2 is not able to be used, however on flights to/from the US our staff are able to perform a transfer using specially designed slide board, slide belts and a slide sheet
The process
The Eagle 2 is used to lift customers (using a sling) from a wheelchair. Staff then use the Eagle 2 to negotiate the aircraft aisle, straddle the aircraft seat and lower the customer into the seat. It has a certified passenger weight limit of 200kg. The transfer process from wheelchair to aircraft seat is a four step process.
1) Sling placement
A staff member will assist you to position the lifting sling while seated in your own wheelchair. This will generally occur at the airport gate, or just inside the aircraft door for privacy. If required, we will assist you to lean forward to enable the sling to be positioned behind your back, and under the buttocks. Then two leg straps cross under your legs, keeping your knees together to ensure you remain well supported when lifted and better assist with navigating the aircraft aisle. The leg straps are coated with Teflon, to assist with placement. An upper body strap is available to offer additional support. When using the lifting device, the wearing of shorts or long trousers is recommended for dignity and comfort.
2) Aircraft transfer
Inside the aircraft entrance, the Eagle 2 device will be positioned to allow your wheelchair to be guided underneath the lifting frame (blue). The wheels on your chair and the Eagle 2 are locked in place and a special stability leg is extended. The sling is then attached to Eagle 2 in four places. Two at the rear and two at the front of you. The front straps (lifting your legs) can be height adjusted for your comfort. The electric motor will lift you and your wheelchair will be removed.
3) Aisle transport
The lifting frame is swivelled 90 degrees, so you are now facing toward the cockpit. Then two staff will guide the Eagle 2 device down the aircraft aisle, to your seat. The device will transfer into seats on the right hand side of the aircraft aisle only.
4) Seat transfer
Your seat will be reclined slightly and the armrest raised. (The armrest may also remain down for the transfer in some cases). The device will then straddle your seat and the lifting frame will gently lower you into the seat.
Questions and answers
Q: Will my motorised wheelchair fit within the Eagle Lifting device?
A: The Eagle Lifting device's width can be adjusted to suit most wheelchair types.
Q: Can I stay in my wheelchair up until the aircraft door and have my wheelchair brought to the aircraft at the destination?
A: On most occasions, if this service is requested, we can provide it. At airports where there are no air bridges, you may be asked to use an airport chair. The Eagle Lifting device may be used to transfer you from your chair to an airport chair.
Q: Is the sling placement and transfer into the aircraft seat done in privacy?
A: Sling placement will be performed inside an empty air-bridge or similar private area. We will board you prior to general boarding of passengers. Only staff will be on the aircraft at this time.
Q: Why do you recommend that I wear shorts or long trousers?
A: During the sling placement process, there will be contact with your legs and under your knees. This recommendation is for your personal privacy. A female or male staff member may be requested to position the sling should you have a need or preference.
Q: What happens at a remote gate, when there is no air bridge to the jet aircraft.
A: At a remote gate, (where there are stairs up to the aircraft from the tarmac) a high-lift vehicle or forklift platform will be used to transfer you into the aircraft.
Q: Can I board the aircraft earlier?
A: Yes. To ensure a private transfer, you will be given a slightly earlier boarding time.
Q: Should I request the Eagle Lifting device when I make my booking on a jet aircraft?
A: Yes. If you are booking through an Agent, please request the Lifting Device directly. If booking online please choose the "wheelchair - require Eagle Lifting device" option when displayed in the special assistance options.
Q: Can I use a support person to transfer, rather than use the Eagle Lifting device?
A: Yes. The Eagle 2 device is merely another transfer option for you. If you have a support person, capable of performing an upper body lift, this is a valid option also. Cabin crew will assist with the transfer of your legs.
Q: What aircraft seating is available?
A: If the Eagle Lifting device is used for your transfer, you must be seated to the right hand side of the aircraft aisle (as you are looking towards the cockpit). Our staff will ensure you have an appropriate seat.
Q: Is there any extra restraint/support for my upper body?
A: Yes, if required we have a comfortable strap that wraps around both you and the sling, just below the armpits, during the transfer. The aircraft also has an upper body harness for your use during the flight. If the upper body harness is required during the flight please be sure to request it in advance.
Q: What about neck restraint during the transfer?
A: We also have available an attachment for added neck stability and comfort.
Q: Do the slings come in different sizes?
A: Yes. Large (L), Medium (M) and Small (S).
Q: Will the slings be clean?
A: Yes, the slings will be frequently laundered by Air New Zealand and are checked for serviceability and safety before each use.
Q: Why is the Eagle 2 not used on smaller regional aircraft?
A: Due to the limited space and accessibility issues on regional aircraft the Eagle 2 is not suitable.
Q: What is the weight limit of the Eagle Lifting device?
A: The device is certified to carry passengers weighing up to 200kg.
Q: Is the Eagle Lifting device available during the flight?
A: No the lifting device is based at some airports and can not be stowed on board during a flight.


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FS: iBasso DX100, 10/10 mint, incl. all original accessoires (located in EU)
Will Ship To: Anywhere
Update: Everything is still actual, except that I sold the hibino silicon case to someone, so, obviously, it's not included in the deal anymore.
I've got a mint (used for 4 days, but still flawless) iBasso DX100 for sale. All original accessoires are included (charger, USB-to-microUSB cable, coaxial digital cable, and the older(?), original leather(?) box), and also a HAMA carrying-hard-case and a black hibino silicon case. If wanted I can include the sandisk 64GB mobile ultra (class 10) micro-sd card, I used with it, for another €40 or so, but I also wouldn't mind keeping it.
The DX100 still has its original screen protector on it. My reason for selling it is that I cannot use a DX100 for longer than about 6 months, before it breaks. This DX100 was used for only 4 days. Details can be found here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/592076/ibasso-dx100-24-bit-for-bit-pg-1-reviews-impressions-downloads-video-new-firmware-1-4-2/11880#post_9672567
I am pretty sure there's no warranty on this DX100, because it was sent to me as a replacement for my old DX100, which already had a warranty extension granted from iBasso. I have contacted iBasso again and I'm currently waiting for their response - maybe they're willing to take my DX100 back, or at least provide warranty for an eventual buyer.
Buyer pays shipping, I'll cover the paypal fees.
Here's some older feedback I got: http://www.head-fi.org/t/22296/ramtha604
And some more recent feedback on discogs: http://www.discogs.com/user/rawland604.
I can provide more pictures if requested, but I would have to borrow a camera again, so it could take a while. If you have any questions, just let me know. I'm open to all serious monetary offers.
Thank you.
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Welcome back, NFL football fans. This is now the fourth consecutive year in which I have committed myself to picking every single NFL regular season game. I pick the winners straight-up, without taking the spread into account (although I do offer my best guess as to what the margin of victory will be). My goal, as always, is to beat ESPN's NFL "experts" at their own game.
It's always more fun when my enormously vast and intensely loyal readership gets involved, so don't be shy about offering your own predictions in the comments section below. At the end of each week, I'll total up everyone's Win-Loss record (including the out-of-shape, middle-aged guys from ESPN), and post the results in the comments for comparison.
[If you're looking for NFL picks that factor in the spread, you'll definitely want to check out David Mazzotta's weekly column, which should begin about midway through the season. Unlike me, he's actually a published author, sew u cann eckspekt mutch gooder righting their then u wil c hear.]
With that said, it's time for my picks for the NFL's Week One:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
Washington Redskins at NY Giants — 7:00 p.m.
The defending Super Bowl champs should have little difficulty winning the opening game of the 2008 regular season. I don't see the Redskins returning to the postseason this year.
RJ's Pick: New York Giants by 9
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons — 1:00 p.m.
The Detroit Lions went undefeated in the preseason, and gave up fewer points than any other team (I believe this is conclusive proof that the preseason is meaningless). Rookie RB Kevin Smith (a UCF non-grad) should still be fun to watch, though. Atlanta remains horrible. Rookie Matt Ryan will be starting.
RJ's Pick: Detroit by 6
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens — 1:00 p.m.
These two teams will be battling with each other all season long – to determine who finishes in third place.
RJ's Pick: Baltimore by 2
Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills — 1:00 p.m.
The Seahawks are looking to maintain their vise-like grip on the NFC Worst. I suspect the Bills have improved a bit over last season, but I don't know how much that matters in a division with the Patriots, Brett Favre, and Bill Parcells.
RJ's Pick: Seattle by 3
NY Jets at Miami Dolphins — 1:00 p.m.
And speaking of Brett Favre and Bill Parcells … [insert your own jokes here].
RJ's Pick: Miami by 1
Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots — 1:00 p.m.
The Patriots probably want to lose a game early in the season this year, just so they don't have to deal with the whole "will you go undefeated?" distraction. The problem is, I don't think they could lose at home to Kansas City if they tried.
RJ's Pick: New England by 30
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints — 1:00 p.m.
As I write this, Hurricane Gustav is pounding Louisiana. The levees have held so far, and let's all hope they continue to do so (Somehow I don't think the Saints want to open the season unexpectedly playing on the road … or at home, in scuba gear). New Orleans underachieved last year, and Tampa Bay overachieved. The NFC South is a fairly weak division, and I expect the Saints to finish the regular season on top.
RJ's Pick: New Orleans by 1
St. Louis Rams at Philadelphia Eagles — 1:00 p.m.
The Rams could surprise a few people this year, assuming they avoid the quantity of injuries they suffered last season. The Eagles are on a downward slide into the abyss of the NFC East.
RJ's Pick: St. Louis by 2
Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers — 1:00 p.m.
I see no reason to expect the Steelers to lose here, unless Texans Head Coach Gary Kubiak changes his mind and allows Superhuman-Football-Legend-And-Hero-Of-The-Proletariat **Sage Rosenfels** to start in place of QB Matt Schaub. But there's little chance of that.
RJ's Pick: Sage Rosenfels 168, Steelers -3
RJ's Pick: Pittsburgh by 4
Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans — 1:00 p.m.
Who would you rather have at QB: David Garrard (18 TD and 3 INT last season) or Vince Young (9 TD and 17 INT last season)? Yeah, me too.
RJ's Pick: Jacksonville by 20
Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns — 4:15 p.m.
I hate to say it, but I think Cleveland is going to disappoint this season. And I hate to say it even more, but I think the Cowboys are going to represent the NFC in Super Bowl XLIII. Oh, well. If I'm right, at least we'll get to watch Dallas QB Tony Romo choke in front of an even larger viewing audience than he's accustomed to.
RJ's Pick: Dallas by 10
Carolina Panthers at San Diego Chargers — 4:15 p.m.
San Diego will probably win their division again, but I don't see them achieving much beyond that. Carolina should have another mediocre season and fail to qualify for the playoffs.
RJ's Pick: San Diego by 5
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers — 4:15 p.m.
Arizona is hoping to improve on their .500 record from last season. The 49ers would probably view an 8-8 season as a blessing.
RJ's Pick: Arizona by 6
Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts — 8:15 p.m.
The Bears are gonna suck. The Colts have a credible shot at getting to the Super Bowl.
RJ's Pick: Indianapolis by 15
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers — 7:00 p.m.
I thought there was a law in Wisconsin that made it illegal for the Packers to play football unless Brett Favre is under center? Hmmm … looks like QB Aaron Rodgers is going to the hoosegow (That's still better than playing for the Jets). A good many people are predicting the Vikings to win the NFC North this season. It's possible, I suppose, although I'd think it more likely if they had, like, a quarterback who wasn't, you know, appallingly awful. Maybe rookie QB John David Booty will get some playing time and impress. Or maybe I just wanted to include the word "booty" somewhere in this article as part of my Search Engine Optimization scheme. You don't know right now, do you? And that's why they play the games …
RJ's Pick: Green Bay by 1
Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders — 10:15 p.m.
Mike Shanahan has now officially been the Head Coach of the Denver Broncos for more years than the US military was in Vietnam (Seriously. Look it up). "Hey, hey, Shanahan! Whatcha gonna do for a Broncos fan?" In this season's opener, he'll lead his troops into battle against the … wait … Oakland still has a team? I'll be sure to stay up until 2 a.m. on a weeknight to watch this matchup of certain playoff contenders. I'll be equally likely to gouge out my own eyeballs with a spork.
RJ's Pick: Denver by 6
(If you're interested, you can check out the full list of Danny Sheridan's Odds and ESPN's NFL "Expert" Picks.)
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Saturday, July 26th, 2014
Complete Obituary
Thomas Broyles
Thomas A. Broyles, 72, Ottawa and Wildwood, Fla., died Jan. 14, 2014, at his residence at Continental Country Club, Wildwood.
He was born Dec. 22, 1942, in St. Marys, to Warren and Virginia Fischer Broyles. He was married to his wife Linda for 27 years, who survives.
Also surviving are six children, Rick Broyles, St. Marys, Greg (Tina) Broyles, St. Marys, Mark (Beth) Nolan, St. Marys, Paul "Trey" (Michelle) McKinney III, St. Marys, Stephanie (Tom) Heimann, Findlay, and Lori Nave, Celina; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ed (Cheryl) Broyles, St. Marys; and a sister, Deb (Dick) Mohr, DeGraff.
Deceased is a sister, Barbara Morris.
He was a 1959 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and earned a bachelor of pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University in 1963. He began his pharmacy career in 1957 at Neely's Drug Store, a local pharmacy in downtown St. Marys.
He and his wife moved to Ottawa in 1986 and purchased Hawkey's Pharmacy from George and Bea Hawkey. They worked side–by-side until they retired in 1999 and began spending the winter months in Florida.
He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys; Phi Mu Delta Fraternity and its inter-fraternity council. the Jaycees, Kiwanis Club, Electrical Examination Board for 10 years, Northwestern Ohio Pharmacy Assocition, Ohio Pharmacy Association, Foxmeyer wholesaler advisory board; St. Marys Outing Club - Idlewild, Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, IOOF Lodge, American Pilots' Association and the NRA.
He was a mentor to numerous pharmacy students during his career. His favorite pastimes included flying, fishing, golfing, woodworking and sharing a beer with his buddies at the "Bomb Shelter." He also enjoyed spending quality time with his neighbors, friends and family.
His hopes were that he contributed in some small way to make the world a better place.
A service of honor and remembrance is 7 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home (West Chapel), St. Marys.
Calling is one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy, Ada.
Condolences may be expressed at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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Phalerum Φάληρον |
Neighborhood of South Athens, Greece | |
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Coordinates: 37°56′1.98″N 23°41′6.85″E / 37.9338833°N 23.6852361°E |
Phalerum (Ancient Greek: Φάληρον, Phálēron; Modern Greek: Φάληρο, Fáliro) was a port of Ancient Athens. It was situated 5 km southwest of the Acropolis of Athens, on a bay of the Saronic Gulf. This bay is also referred to as Bay of Phalerum (Greek: Όρμος Φαλήρου Ormos Falirou). The area of Phalerum is now occupied by the towns Palaio Faliro, Kallithea, Moschato and Neo Faliro, all of which part of the Athens agglomeration.
Phalerum was the major port of Athens before Themistocles had the three rocky natural harbours by the promontory of Piraeus developed as alternative, starting from 491 BC.[citation needed] It was said that Menestheus set sail with his fleet to Troy from Phalerum, and so did Theseus when he sailed to Crete after the death of Androgeus.[1]
Recently, archaeologists have uncovered what appear to be traces of ancient Athens's first port before the city's naval and shipping center was moved to Piraeus. The site, some 350 m from the modern coastline, contained pottery, tracks from the carts that would have served the port, and makeshift fireplaces where travelers waiting to take ship would have cooked and kept warm.
The Park of Maritime Tradition, a collection of preserved historic ships, is located at the site. At the southern tip is the permanent anchorage of the armored cruiser HS Averof (now a floating museum), which was the admiralty ship of the Hellenic Navy during the Balkan Wars and World War I. Other museum ships include the Hellenic Navy destroyer HS Velos (D16), the old cable ship Thalis o Milisios (Thales of Miletos) and Olympias, a modern reconstruction of an ancient trireme naval ship.
Notable people[edit]
- Demetrius of Phalerum, orator
- Diogenes Laertius said that Musaeus died in Phalerum[2]
- ^ Pausanias, Description of Greece, 1.1.2
- ^ Diogenes Laertius. "Lives of the Philosophers: "Thales", translated by C.D. Yonge". Classicpersuasion.org. Retrieved 2010-09-27.
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "article name needed". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Coordinates: 37°56′02″N 23°41′07″E / 37.933883°N 23.685237°E
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I'd agree. I have an orphan Isaia pinstripe that I wear with jeans... If you wear it with dress slacks it looks like you forgot it was a suit but with jeans it has a more streetwear feel, less obvious you missed the boat.
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Hmmm, sorry guys, i didn't notice the subdirectory link, just looked at the underlined BraveNet name. Bestgitcherstufftogether, TecWeasel....
Whoa, that was not cool at all..How sneaky..I myself like bravenet.com, it is extremely useful and their tools are very easy to use, I agree. Glad somebody caught that though before the kid made a mint haha have another
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Ha , don't feel bad black_death, I got it too.. You were the one who noticed it too.Thats not right for you to get negged.Not right at all.Sometimes I think some people out here are way to free with this option..So I say what Black_death says: growup!
Bravenet scripts arent that great because you can't edit them very much and they are remotely hosted. They have ads all over them too. Now if your using a free host such as geocities, tripod, or angelfire, yes, Bravenet isn't bad.
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I'm having trouble finding the correct documentation for some problems that one of our servers is having with sending mail. We host multiple clients using virtual hosts and we use postfix as a MTA to send web form information both to their users and to the client. Some larger email providers are blocking these emails because they think that it is spam. Some of the blocks may be blocking other people in the rest of the block of IPs (eg, 55.55.55.n) that we do not control. I think this is primarily because these email providers do not like emails from one domain being sent from another hostname. Anyway, I am just looking for documentation/forum threads, etc. on how to send up sending services for multiple domains. I do not need to setup accounts on the server because this is not marked as the mail server in DNS (I can setup these accounts if it is necessary, but I'm looking to avoid these issues). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Email servers in multo domain setups are always sending mails from there primary domain, so that nothing unusual and most likely not the thing which is causing your mails to be blacklisted. Have you checked that your server is not a open relay and that your IP's are not blacklisted?
I've run the abuse.net open relay test and it comes back negative (actually the test fails, I think because of firewall settings). Some of our IPs have been blacklisted, but it is difficult to tell which IP is blocked. We 'own' the first fifty or so IPs in our subnet and, for example, roadrunner has from time to time blocked the whole subnet. Just for clarification... it's not considering fishy if an email for client.com comes from example.com? Many times were able to find out we're blocked, but it is just a pain to hunt down two of these every month (or whatever the frequency is). Thanks for you input.
Thanks for the link! The status is OK on all of the lists (except one which timed out). What triggered this was a message like this: Code: Reporting-MTA: dns; server.example.com X-Postfix-Queue-ID: 7F090E2743 X-Postfix-Sender: rfc822; [email protected] Arrival-Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:01:05 -0500 (CDT) Final-Recipient: rfc822; [email protected] Action: failed Status: 5.0.0 Diagnostic-Code: X-Postfix; host mx4.earthlink.net[18.104.22.168] said: 550 550 Dynamic/zombied/spam IPs blocked. Write [email protected] (in reply to MAIL FROM command) Any thoughts? This is actually the first email/log message that I've seen from Earthlink and so I was just worried about problems further down the line. Thanks again!
Is your mail server on a dynamic IP address? It's possible that Earthlink uses a special blacklist for dynamic IP addresses that aren't listed on the other blacklists.
The server uses a static IP. I was thinking that this might be a pretty generic message used by their spam blocking services. Not very helpful to say the least.


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Rating: | R (for strong violent/gruesome accidents, language and a scene of sexuality) |
Genre: | Horror, Suspense/Thriller |
Release Date: | August 28, 2009 |
Running time: | 82 minutes |
Cast: | Shantel VanSanten, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Nick Zano, Krista Allen |
Director: | David R. Ellis |
Producer: | Craig Perry |
Writer: | Eric Bress, Jeffrey Reddick |
Distributor: | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Description: On what should have been a fun-filled day at the races, Nick O'Bannon has a horrific premonition in which a bizarre sequence of events causes multiple race cars to crash, sending flaming debris into the stands, brutally killing his friends and causing the upper deck of the stands to collapse on him. When he comes out of this grisly nightmare, Nick panics and persuades his girlfriend, Lori, and their friends, Janet and Hunt, to leave. They escape seconds before Nick's frightening vision becomes a terrible reality. Thinking they've cheated death, the group has a new lease on life, but unfortunately for Nick and Lori, it is only the beginning. As his premonitions continue and the crash survivors begin to die one-by-one-in increasingly gruesome ways, Nick must figure out how to cheat death once and for all before he, too, reaches his final destination. The film is the first 3D installment in the highly popular "Final Destination" franchise.
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My refrigerator is sometimes packed with Tupperware-like containers filled with small amounts of food, usually leftovers of some sort. And I had 1 cup of pumpkin leftover from another recipe. Hmmmm…what to do with 1 cup of pumpkin?
I hate to throw food away but sometimes, I honestly don't have any use for it. But not this time, I was going to use up that 1 cup of pumpkin if it killed me. And guess what…I made the best cupcakes! Honestly the most delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes I've ever tasted. And what makes them even more special is I decorated them with some fun treats by Hershey's, Pumpkin Spice Kisses, Candy Corn Kisses and Caramel Apple Kisses! I think I may be addicted to the Pumpkin Spice Kisses because I just opened a second bag and it's been less then a week!
I made this recipe twice just to make sure it was as good the second time around and of course it was. But now I have 1 1/2 cups of leftover pumpkin in my refrigerator again. It's a vicious circle!
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Recipe developed by BigBlackDog
2 c flour, sifted
1/2 c butter
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 tsp sugar
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 c. pumpkin
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Topping: Apple Cider Frosting, Hershey's Pumpkin Spice Kisses, Candy Corn Kisses and Caramel Apple Kisses
Makes 18 full-sized cupcakes
1. Cream butter and brown sugar.
2. To the creamed brown sugar add egg yolks, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin and beat until well blended. Continue beating and gradually add the buttermilk.
3. Place flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a sifter and sift into the brown sugar egg mixture, beating until well blended.
4. With an electric mixer beat the egg whites, gradually adding 1 tsp of sugar until whites form soft peaks. With a spatula gradually fold the beaten egg whites into the pumpkin brown sugar mixture, making sure to not over mix.
5. Fill cupcakes liners about 2/3's full of batter.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from tin as soon as you can and cool on a rack. Decorate with Apple Cider Frosting, recipe below, and Hershey's Pumpkin Spice Kisses, Candy Corn Kisses and Caramel Apple Kisses and sprinkled with coarse white sugar.
Apple Cider Frosting
Recipe developed by BigBlackDog
8 ounces cold cream cheese
1 stick butter, firm but not cold
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb (4 cups) powdered sugar, sifted
2 tsp fresh apple cider
Combine butter, salt, and cream cheese in mixer and beat on medium speed 2-3 minutes. Add sugar until just incorporated. Don't over mix. It should be thick but not fluffy. Add apple cider and stir well.


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Lot 30: The Australian Opera's 40th Anniversary Print Portfolio 1996
Australian, International & Aboriginal Art
by Theodore Bruce
October 7, 2012
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The Australian Opera's 40th Anniversary Print Portfolio 1996 Including:
Arthur Boyd, Eugene Onegin , lithograph
John Coburn, La Clemenza di Tito, lithograph
Robert Dickerson, Don Giovanni, lithograph
Colin Lanceley, The Barber of Seville, lithograph
Alun Leach-Jones, Vec Makropulos, silkscreen
Kerrie Lester, Ariadne auf Naxo, colour woodcut
Mandy Martin, The Flying Dutchman, lithograph
John Olsen, Papegeno, etching
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Well, this shouldn't be much of a surprise. We already knew President Elect-Barack Obama would receive a new Cadillac for taking the Commander in Chief role. But now, it's official. The DTS-badged limo will make its appearance during the presidential inauguration January 20.
The limousine is a likely combination of GM components, sitting much taller than the standard DTS. We guesstimated in November that the limo is based off GM's 2500 series trucks with a diesel powerplant underhood. Inside, the car offers such specific and concrete features as "extensive executive compartment with ample seating space," "useful mobile office features" and just a smattering of bulletproof material. Of course, the confidential nature of the vehicle's construction is likely to blame for such sparse details.
The Presidential Cadillac dates back to 1919, when President Wilson rode in one through a World War I victory parade. A 1928 Town Car was used by the Coolidge administration and, in 1938, the automaker supplied the government with two convertibles which served Presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower.
Inauguration festivities commence January 20 at 10 a.m EST. We'll be watching.
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Dental and Oral Health (Adults) |
Weird Noises11/16/2009 |
Hello. I just got my wisdom teeth removed yesterday. Three of them, all three types that I know of. 1 simple pull, 1 hooked and impacted, and one still in the bone.The side that had the one in the bone is swollen and hurts when I move obviously. I am healing great. But last night when I was asleep I was woken up several times by non-painful but noisy creaking, gurgling and cracking noises. In my bottom jaw where they had to drill.
What is that? Is it normal? It is not the sound of my face deforming is it?
The sounds are probably normal (swallowing and/or jaw joint movements). As long as your bite is OK (your teeth fit together normally), give it a couple more weeks to heal. If the problems persist after healing, consult the dentist who removed the teeth.
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Terrible on many accounts. They still offer gf pancakes, but cooked on their regular griddle. Two of our dishes had to be sent back because they brought toast and potatoes on the plate. The waitress tried to take the toast off the plate in front of us. Very long wait for the food.
I got sick at the hominy last time I was in Charleston, so going here I just asked what was cooking in its own pans. I got the city grits (amazing!!) , gf toast and scrambled eggs. The waitress was helpful, and I didn't get sick.
Potatoes are fried In shared fryer- NOT GF. Even tho our waiter tried to argue with me on it- glad I saw this and questioned him. Disappointed in wait staff. Gf bread but No more gluten free pancakes because they didn't sell enough. Omelets are the safest he says because they're in the omelet pan and that's it.
Great gluten free pancakes! I asked the waitress to ensure the kitchen used a clean pan and it was no problem at all. Very accommodating. Pretty much only 1 or 2 choices on the menu.
The hostess and wait staff were extremely knowledgeable about gluten free options. I got an omelet which was delicious and could not have the sides that came with it so they made two small gluten free pancakes (also delicious) and a side of fruit! Wonderful, will definitely be back.
The GF pancake and bacon were delicious. The servers were friendly, well informed about celiac, and careful to avoid cross contamination. My fellow (non-GF) diners were all pleased, too. This location is relatively new (opened in Sept. 2013), and business is really starting to pick up. If you have to wait, it'll be worth it!
Absolutely amazing omlettes, and the gluten-free pancakes are some of the best I've had. The staff will work with your allergy and will even sub mini pancakes and fresh fruit for the typical muffin/fried potatoes.
Food was good, but slightly overpriced IMO. A small glass of OJ cost more than the bacon.. And the GF options were few. However, the pancake that is GF is good; not grainy like some gf flour blends produce.
very accomodating staff understand GF needs. omlettes grits GF and GF pancakes nice atmosphere will go back
721 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Tiffiny was very knowledgeable about GF options.
208 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37201
Gluten free pancakes would have been a good option, but they never made them. We waited and asked when they were coming, and the waiter said they were. Once we were about done, we asked again. He said, "Honestly, our kitchen is really slammed and they don't have time." That made my daughter feel like an inconvenience for her special needs of gluten free. The shrimp and grits were pretty good.
27 Schenck Parkway #100, Asheville, NC 28803
The waitress here was not clear about GF items and I wound up getting sick after eating here.
4300 Paces Ferry Road #150, Atlanta, GA 30339
Great gluten free. We eat here every Sunday. They understand celiac and we greatly appreciate it.
2531 Citiplace Ct #100, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
We discovered this charming breakfast spot on a recent trip to Baton Rouge. Items that are gluten free are marked clearly with a GF. The first time I had their giant GF pancake, and it was fabulous. The second time II had their Blackberry grits and bacon. They also serve all sorts of lattes and cappuccinos. It's a lovely "Modern Old South" atmosphere both inside and outside, where tables and chairs line a oversize covered porch.
2554 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33761
Ate breakfast here delicious and took care of me. GF pancakes are great!
721 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Ate here while on vacation in Navarre, FL. It was very delicious and any of their omelettes can be made gluten free. I had the Hey Ricky! Omelette and my husband tried the Floridian (gluten free so I could try it). Both were great! My plate accidentally came with their side of potatoes which are cross contaminated (my waitress told me), but my omelette was on a separate plate. And my waitress caught the potatoes before I noticed it! She was great, took the potatoes away right away and gave me fruit instead. I enjoyed eating there so much that 3 days later we found another location while traveling home and enjoyed another brunch.
516 Northwestern Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
They have several gluten free friendly options, including pancakes, eggs Benedict (when modified), and your standard naturally gluten free omelets, eggs and bacon, etc. The managers and cooks understand cooking for a gluten allergy, but the servers and not always detail oriented. They are supposed to tell a manager when they have a table with a gluten allergy, but they don't seem to always remember. In the future, I will remind the sever to alert the manager. With their involvement, I feel comfortable eating a gluten free breakfast at this restaurant. Also, the food is great!!!
208 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37201
Needs an extra $ on their pricing category. Food was better than average, but not great. Wait from order to food on table seemed very long for number diners.
27 Schenck Parkway #100, Asheville, NC 28803
Only had gluten free pancake and eggs for celiac friendly options. Everything else is cross contaminated. The pancake was good, but as thin as a crepe and not worth the price paid!
2608 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
The only GF bread option they have is tiny pancakes they call sliders but they were pretty good. No dairy free milk options for those who have other allergies or intolerances. Worst coffee ever, totally burnt. Eggs were dry but aside from that the food was pretty good. Not worth the trip though.
979 U.S. 98 #4, Destin, FL 32541
Their GF pancakes are expensive. The first one I got was burned. My family ate their meal and my second pancake came. It was undercooked. The manager was personable and took it off my ticket. He gave me food to go which was cold by the time I got to our condo. So I never really ate a full meal. We tried it again before we drove home. The manager was unfriendly and suggested I order something different if I didn't like how it was cooked. I clarified that out of the three pancakes we ordered two were cooked fine but mine was burned and undercooked. It was evident by his attitude that I irritated him. I will never return regardless of the gluten free option.
Suite K, 25910 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
No GF menu and very few GF options. Their only real option was a very thin flat $8 GF pancake and for your $8 that's all you got was that one pancake. I suggested bisquick pancake mix but they aren't allowed. Shame :(
9100 Baytowne Wharf Blvd A4, Destin, FL 32550
No gf menu, but waiters are quite gluten free familiar and will help you with ordering. Plenty to eat. Gf pancakes are actually good! Bfast potatoes are NOT gf.
2917 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Terrific breakfast for gluten sensitive!! Great jumbo gf pancake with mixed berries. Also offered gf mini pancakes with omelet, instead of bread.
2418 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
It's always appreciated when a restaurant makes a dish gluten-free not just by removing an offending item (e.g. Making a burger GF by serving it without a bun), but by replacing it with an equivalent item. Such is the case here. All of the omelettes can be made GF. For mine, they replaced an English muffin with two little GF pancakes, and they served pure maple syrup from VT in lieu of the regular maple syrup which has gluten (who knew!) This was all done without my asking, besides having requested the gluten-friendly version. There is a disclaimer that the kitchen is not 100% GF, however. Also, excellent food, friendly service.
979 U.S. 98 #4, Destin, FL 32541
Loved this place! The area around the restaurant was delightful...fish pond, zip line, shops. The manager came over and assured me that they would insure no cc. Food was delicious! Tg ey even substitute gf mini pancakes for the english muffin on all omelets and scramblers. Yum!! Definitely a two $$ place, but worth it.
721 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
This is my favorite restaurant at Pensacola Beach. They have a great GF selection. I ate the Popeye which was scrambled egg, baked bacon, onion, spinach , and monteray jack cheese. The English muffin was substituted with mini GF pancakes, and the potatoes were substituted with a mixed fruit bowl. They have generous portions and are very reasonably priced. An award winning restaurant. They are exceptionally knowledgeable of celiacs needs.
208 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37201
I got the gluten free pancake, and it wasn't anything special. Definitely won't go out of my way to come here, however it's nice to know there is a gf option here.
2917 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
I have eaten at several locations around the country and have been gluted every time
9100 Baytowne Wharf Blvd A4, Destin, FL 32550
Great experience here! Manager was awesome. Made sure my food was cooked properly w/out contamination. Lots of GF offerings. All the omelets and scrambles come with two small gf pancakes instead of the English muffin. Yum!
208 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37201
Warning, got violently sick! My girlfriend (who has Celiac) and I had just arrived for our first trip to Nashville for the weekend (morning of 7/8/16). Starving, we pulled up the Find Me GF app that we use religiously. This place had a great rating and sounded perfect. She stated that she had an allergy. First red flag...her omelette came out with my regular English muffins on her plate with her omelette. She told them that they would have to make a new one because it's a severe allergy, not a preference (politely...no big deal to wait, just get it right). They made a new one fairly quickly. But then about an hour after eating here (only food she had eaten) she got violently, violently sick. Not just a stomach ache. Throwing up for hours from both ends etc. We had also gotten what were supposed to be GF pancakes so not sure what made her sick. But basically we paid about $50 for her to be poisoned. On a positive note the waiter was great and friendly and the food tasted great. But that doesn't really matter if the kitchen isn't trained properly. So to summarize, don't eat here unless this sounds like a good time to you and you want to spend the better half of a day being really, really sick!
979 U.S. 98 #4, Destin, FL 32541
This place was great! I loved the location we have never been to Florida and it was in the cutest little area with stuff for the kids to do and places to shop. You will have a little bit of a wait buts it's 100% worth it. There gluten free pancake is awesome and it did come with gluten free syrup. I also got eggs, bacon, and potatoes. No issues. Coffee was awesome and it was cozy and fun. We are stopping there again before we leave. Busy place there will be wait but worth it!! I'm very sensitive to gluten and my son. Great place to go. Ask for mini pancakes to replace the English muffin that comes will all other entrees for a gfree option.
2608 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
I love the food here and have never had an issue. I've knocked a star off because the service is relatively slow and another star off because they just recently started charging $1.25 for GF syrup (beware - the regular syrup is not GF). Still, it's the only place nearby that I've found that serves GF pancakes, so I'll be back...
721 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
We eat here weekly, no issues, great food and staff.
2608 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
good gf options like pancakes or Benedict served on mini gf pancakes. everything was tasty. service was super slow, we waited forever for our food even though we didn't wait to be seated.
2722 Carl T Jones Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
This place is amazing! The gluten free pancake renewed my faith in gluten free baked goods. Having a waiter knowledgeable about gluten intolerance was a breath of fresh air. They were happy to make substitutions to my meal to allow me to have a well rounded breakfast.
6063 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38119
Ate here many times staff is great about working with you and offering substitutions. GF pancakes are great!
4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Good food, great people. I usually get the giant pancake and split it.
721 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Great food and service. Huge GF pancakes!
160 Park at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
Meh, very unenthusiastic. They have gf pancakes and bread, but that's it. They guarantee nothing. Potatoes are fried in shared oil. I ordered the fruit cup instead and paid $4 for a small cup sour fruit- it wasn't ripe. I asked for bananas on my pancakes and literally received 5 slices. My stomach started to hurt so stopped eating.
27 Schenck Parkway #100, Asheville, NC 28803
My husband and I went here for breakfast in Charleston SC and it was amazing!!!! Best omelet I've had. They also substituted my muffin for gf pancakes! Very pleased!
Suite K, 25910 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Food was ok. Asked for unseasoned potatoes & they arrived with seasoning. They allow a sub gf pancake (2") for $.99 in place of an English muffin.
Suite K, 25910 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
On my 2nd visit here, everything went wrong. After ordering, when the waitress brought out my food with other regular food (even though I'd so carefully explained how important it was to keep things separate) my husband and I left without eating, and without paying. it's too inconsistent for me ( a celiac) to ever go back here. I'd NOT recommend this place for fellow celiac's!
4745 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338
There are no options here beyond an omelet for those with celiac. I agree with the other reviewer. Not worth the hour wait.
607 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
I do like this place but I got their gluten free pancake and it must have been cross contaminated because I got sick after.
430 N Orlando Ave N100, Winter Park, FL 32789
The staff was very helpful. She went to the chef/cook and verified for me the menu. They were very accommodating about my others food allergies as well. Food was delicious!
2917 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Such good gf pancake, just one but it's very large! Everything else I've had is pretty average though.
721 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
The Floridian omelette was so good. All of their omelettes can be made gluten free. Their menu states what is gf on it. Also the waitress was very knowledgeable. They offer gf pancakes as well.
9435 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
I love coming here! So many gf options and the pancakes are quite tasty! I appreciate the staff's assistance and willingness to involve management to answer any questions they aren't sure about!
430 N Orlando Ave N100, Winter Park, FL 32789
Delicious gluten free pancakes. They have gluten free sausage as well. The omelette a can be made gluten free and they replace the English muffin with small pancakes.
607 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
This place had awesome GF pancakes! I had them "bananas foster" style with bananas, pecans and whipped cream. It was heavenly. I don't think the place is celiac-friendly because their menu warns there kitchen isn't gluten-free. Great atmosphere but can get busy at peak times with a bit of a wait but totally worth the wait.
27 Schenck Parkway #100, Asheville, NC 28803
Our waitress Leslie was exceptional and pointing out which items were gluten-free and which were not. When I ordered a few things and did not pay attention to what was gluten-free and what was not, she ensured that the items I received were all gluten-free. The city grits are exceptional. You have not lived until you've tried them. If you never make it here and try them it will be your loss.
208 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37201
After reading the reviews, I was excited at the prospect of eating a particularly delicious pancake. Not that the ones I had weren't good, but they were nothing out of the ordinary. I can only guess the people who reviewed before me aren't used to being able to eat pancakes out. My scramble on the other hand, was by far the most tasty I can remember. I braved the possibility of contamination and tried the country potatoes. I don't recommend them. They appeared to be, and tasted like, bagged potatoes you can grab in the freezer section of your supermarket, then fried in old grease. My son really enjoyed his grits as they weren't doctored in any way. The house made sausage patties were tasty, though had a strange consistancy. I feel like they would go over better in a scramble, but that's just me. Our waitress, Madi, was new and very sweet and obliging. She went out of her way to ensure we got gf food. Overall, the experience was a good one. If we lived in Nashville it's safe to say we'd return now and again.
2418 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Jumbo Gluten Free Pancake is very good. The staff was very knowledgeable about the menu items. Our waiter Jonathan even knew that their regular syrup has gluten in it and got me some grade A pure maple for my pancake.I was told the waffle comes out kind of ugly, but taste great. They do not have a dedicated GF kitchen area. Only reason for the 4* rating.
2917 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
This was my first time eating here and it exceeded my expectations. The menu states their environment is not gf but many items can be made gf if cross contamination is not an issue. We shared the giant GF pancake with berries which was deliciously light and fluffy(served with real maple syrup)and the black bean eggs Benedict. Our server Colin M was very helpful and knowledgeable. He went the extra step of verifying no gluten in the hollandaise sauce and then put our bennies on mini gf pancakes. This is the best breakfast in New Orleans!
208 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37201
Hands down the best GF pancake I have ever eaten!! No GF menu but the GF pancake is on the regular menu. Hostess also has a printout with full breakdown of various allergens for each menu item and what can and can't be subbed out.
979 U.S. 98 #4, Destin, FL 32541
Food and service were excellent. Good was a little slow to arrive to table, but they have corn hole to play while you wait and the atmosphere is great. May go again tomorrow for breakfast! Did not get sick and I have celiac. They were very knowledgeable. Pancake and omelets are great! We went to the location in miramar beach near Santa Rosa
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I really like the one product I have which is called Superman, and it's a knockoff of Jacomo de Jacomo.
How is the quality of these oil based fragrances ?
I noticed that I have a couple small phials of their oils. They seem very cheap to me and the labels are falling off. I visit a lot of arabic markets here in france and they sell very poor quality perfume oils. The Al Rehab products seem to fit that bill ~ or am I wrong ?
Are they actually high quality ???
Thanks for your help.
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I really like the one product I have which is called Superman, and it's a knockoff of Jacomo de Jacomo.
Very low. They are a sort of Axe.
I don't care for the roll on's but they do last a long time. I prefer the spray bottles which are really nice considering the price point. They spray like Creed bottles.
Lower end stuff.
My current top 10 (subject to change) in no particular order:
Rive Gauche Pour Homme, Essenza de Zegna, Zegna Essenze Amber Gold, Armani Privé Sable Or, Armani Privé Vétiver Babylone, Mancera Cedrat Bois, Acqua di Giò Profumo, Amouage Dia Man, L'Artisan Explosions dEmotions: Amour Nocturne, Zegna Essenze Italian Bergamot/Acqua di Bergamotto
They made me try "Al Rehab", I said no, no, no.
its horribly synthetic and most are simply an attempted copy from other brands
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Lalique Pour Homme
At least Aseel. Worth the few pounds for the experience though.
I had heard the name of the brand mentioned on basenotes and discovered them at a local arabic weekly market.
Nearly all the 3ml bottles had labels stuck on at crazy angles and most of them were falling off, (presumably because of a very poor quality glue). High quality arabic perfume oils are usually very well presented. The presentation of these oils looked very "cheap" and made me suspicious therefore of the quality of the perfume oil inside the bottles. Why are you confused by this ? It's a logical conclusion.
RARE PERFUME DECANTS - FACEBOOK (closed group) - Hundreds of ultra rare extraits available, including Djedi and Nombre Noir.
I've found a few economical diamonds in the rough with Al Rehab/Crown. My journey would not have been as fun had I not gone down the path leading to them, Surrati, Al Haramain, etc.
And...I've never been overly concerned about presentation, and certainly not when considering the relatively inexpensive.
keepin' it musky
What is your definition of a high quality oil? Remember the price you are paying for these oils. That being said I have never noticed labels being stuck at crazy angles or peeling off and I have over 10 oils from Al Rehab.
Anyway, the majority of the oils I have tried from them I'm not crazy about. I don't know what high quality oil is, but I feel these are low quality... but that's just how I feel about them. There are a couple I enjoy, such as Khaliji and Sultan. Check out Khaliji if you can; I personally don't think it smells low quality (at least not when it dries down) -- I think it's rather pleasant.
I tried only one product of theirs, Al-Rehab Silver; bought it blind due to the opinions here stating that its a SMW clone, but actually i found it terribly synthetic. Gave it to a friend and he gave it away further after a few days. And its been like that for quite some time, nobody seems to like it enough to keep it in his/her collection.
Dehn al Oud is also quite good if you're into stinky filth.
I smelled Silver, promised by over a dozen members on basenotes to be really similar, if not identical, to Creed's Silver Mountain Water. I was very disappointed. Silver by Al Rehab is total crap, and I wouldn't try any other Al Rehab fragrances.
Middle easterns do shower though. It's just the perfume oils that smell dirty.
Aseel and Khaliji are quite good
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This is especially true when it comes to the debate over the future of Social Security and Medicare currently heating up in Washington, D.C.
But if both sides are convinced theyâre right, how does the average voter determine which proposals really do make sense and will actually preserve and strengthen these vital programs?
Will some proposed changes do more harm than good? Where can voters get objective answers?
AARP can help. Weâre moving full-steam ahead with Youâve Earned a Say, a nationwide effort to make sure Americans 50 years of age and older have an informed voice in the future of Medicare and Social Security.
The primary goal of Youâve Earned a Say is to help foster an informed national discussion by offering 50-and-over voters information they can trust.
AARP has commissioned independent experts from the Heritage Foundation, the Brookings Institution, the National Academy of Social Insurance, and Avalere Health to provide information on the pros and cons of the major Medicare and Social Security changes currently on the table in Washington.
This information, along with our fact sheets, infographics and questionnaires, are designed to help 50-and-over Americans have an educated voice in this critical national discussion.
Riverside and San Bernardino counties have a huge stake in the outcome, with Riverside County having 269,378 Medicare beneficiaries and 330,089 residents currently receiving Social Security benefits, and San Bernardino County having 212,510 Medicare beneficiaries and 246,237 residents currently receiving Social Security benefits.
And the fact is that a large percentage of these folks rely on these programs for their financial and health security.
Thatâs why itâs so important to get it right the first time when talking about how to preserve these vital programs for the future.
How can we preserve these critical benefits for ourselves and our children and grandchildren?
How can we ensure that Medicare and Social Security are put on a more secure financial footing? These are the critical questions that need to be the basis of any national discussion.
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text: Audi to Bring Forced Induction V6 Back to the S4?Mike Spinelli11/07/07 10:00amFiled to: Over The Back FenceAudiS4V617EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Sure, Audi's 4.2-liter V8 is an engine for the ages, but some purists cried foul when that eight-snogger became the default powerplant for the S4. Wasn't forced induction an Audi hallmark? Time marches on, and word from Fourtitude is that Audi may be reconsidering the S4's eightness. Insiders say Audi's been testing a mechanically aspirated engine on Germany"s Nürburgring, though are split on what type is is. Some say turbos, some say kompressor, and a vocal few say Audi's going to use VW's twincharger technology to combine the two in one batshit version of the 3.0-liter V6. Whatever it is, it appears Audi's planning an assault on the BMW 335i, with more than 300 horsepower from this new powerplant, whatever it is, while adding a few points to its fleet mileage average. [Fourtitude]Reply17 repliesLeave a reply


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DB suits, like any other garment, will look good on a particular person if it is made well and fits correctly. I'd never given DB a second thought until I bought one for one reason only: it was a great deal on a Brioni (navy 6x2 buttons) for around $265, new and unaltered. I had no idea it made a fashion statement one way or the other. I just knew I looked pretty good in it. Accordingly, I wore it as often as I wore any of my other suits, but looking back, I probably wore it when I shouldn't have. After reading this board, and AA, I am more discriminating when I wear it.
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Does Max publish MIDI ports across the PPC/Intel border? I would like to send MIDI from Max/MSP to Live on a MacBook (which I haven't bought yet). Possible?
I also dream of sending audio between MSP and Live, but that couldn't possibly be possible…?
(…even more hilarious: linking midi *and* audio between a Powerbook and a MacBook?)
I was just playing on my friends comp yesterday (new macbook pro) and loaded the kazoo patch, and he had logic open, and I hit the capslock key to engage the type>midi and hit a key on the keyboard and low and behold it played the comb in the kazoo patch! So to answer your question it will send midi on the same computer, and secondly you can use soundflower to pass the live audio to msp (once they make soundflower a UB)
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DIY Molded Chocolates
October 9th, 2012 by Rosa
In case you've ever wanted to make your own molded chocolates, Rise and Shine (via Lifehacker) shows how you can make your own molds out of brown sugar.
Looks fun! If I ever try it, I will probably start with something less phallic…
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One of the biggest cliches in sports is that a team or a player on the verge of greatness has to win now, before the window closes. Windows in sports don't stay open long. We give a team two or three years to win it all before they have to fire the coach or shuffle the roster or do something, because that window is dropping like a guillotine. Like most cliches, there's some truth to it. Most teams really do have only a season or two to make a run. The Indiana Pacers came so close to the NBA Finals last year ... but this year they had some sort of collective brain cramp and they probably have to do an overhaul. Chemistry is fragile. Bodies don't hold up. Money gets in the way. The window closes, and most athletes never get to feel the breeze.
And then there is Tim Duncan, who has jammed the damn thing open.
Tim Duncan won his fifth NBA title with the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. He won his first with the Spurs in 1999. The other four starters on that '99 team: David Robinson, Avery Johnson, Sean Elliott and Mario Elie. Every one has been out of the NBA at least a decade.
Duncan averaged 22 points and 11 rebounds that year. His career average is 20 and 11. His Basketball Reference page says one of his nicknames is Groundhog Day, which I'd never heard before, but it's perfect: Duncan produces that same 20 and 11 night after night, season after season. In the hands of many NBA players, basketball is an art. In Duncan's hands, it's manufacturing.
He has three pet shots: jumper from the top of the key, turnaround on the block, banker from the wing. But in those restrictions are endless variations. Sunday night he got the ball on the right block with Miami's Birdman Andersen guarding him. Duncan did a little hip-twist. He dribbled three times, edging toward the middle. He went up for his turnaround and Birdman leapt to block the shot -- but no, it was a fake. Duncan leaned in as Birdman was coming down. Foul, Birdman. His fifth. He went to the bench. Duncan got one of Miami's best defenders out of the game. The two free throws were a bonus.
It's a play that will never make a highlight reel. But it's the kind of play Tim Duncan has made over and over, on a Tuesday night in Toronto or the deciding game of the NBA Finals, endless copies of the same high-quality product for the last 17 years.
LeBron James famously made his Decision four years ago to take his talents to South Beach. It was a good call. Miami has won two rings and been to two other Finals in his four years. LeBron was great again Sunday night. But his teammates looked old and tired as the Spurs burned them again and again with crisp passes that led to wide-open shots. At times it looked like dads playing Keep Away with their kids. Dwyane Wade is done as the kind of player who can carry a team. Chris Bosh disappeared for much of the series. Ray Allen can still make a shot now and then, but only now and then. The rest of the roster is just guys. There's talk that the Heat want to bring in Carmelo Anthony -- in my mind he's the LAST player you would want on an unselfish team. But Miami has to do something. It's clear that the window for this group has closed.
Tim Duncan made his own decision. He stayed in San Antonio. Any other team would have paid a max salary to get him. Any other city would have brought more endorsements, more fame. But he gave up money and starlight for stability. He's still a rich man by any normal standard. But this year he's the second-highest-paid player on the team -- Tony Parker makes $12.5 million to Duncan's $10.4 millon. Duncan is making just a little more than Tiago Splitter.
The truth is, Parker deserves more this year. Other players do, too. Duncan is the third-best player on the Spurs, maybe the fourth-best -- he's behind Parker and Kawhi Leonard (the Finals MVP) and maybe Manu Ginobili. He's not quite the All-NBA, league-MVP superstar he used to be. But he is still a really, really good basketball player.
He and coach Gregg Popovich have been together all 17 years of Duncan's career -- they've lasted longer than any player-coach duo in the history of the NBA, and longer than any in the NFL or NHL, too. Only a few baseball couples (most recently Bobby Cox and Chipper Jones) have stayed together longer. I've often thought that Tim and Pop is one of the great love stories in sports -- I wrote about that a little bit last year. Their five titles have been spread out over a decade and a half, so they've never had that great run that turns a team into a legend. But few teams in any sport have been better. Just add up the rings.
San Antonio crushed Miami in these Finals. They won four times by 15 points or more. Miami won once, by two. Out of 20 quarters in the series, the Heat controlled exactly one -- the first quarter Sunday night, when they raced out to a 22-6 lead. But the lead was gone by the middle of the second quarter. LeBron was the best player on the floor, but San Antonio had the next eight best players. San Antonio threw beautiful pass after beautiful pass as LeBron, a brilliant passer, had nobody to pass to. He watched the last few minutes from the Miami bench. Which team do you think he wished he had played for?
With 2:12 left and the game in hand, Pop took Duncan out. The next 15 minutes or so was a series of hugs. He hugged all the other players on the bench. He hugged Ginobili and Boris Diaw as they came out. He hugged Parker, who's a foot shorter -- Parker laid his head on Duncan's chest, and Duncan rested his chin on the top of Parker's head. In silhouette it looked like a father and son.
Duncan hugged Popovich and they held the embrace for a long time. Duncan said "I love you."


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HAMILTON - Steve Buist of the Hamilton Spectator and Jason Kryk of the Windsor Star took home the top two prizes Saturday at the annual Ontario Newspaper Awards dinner.
Buist won the Martha Blackburn Award as journalist of the year and also received top honours in four individual categories: Investigative/Enterprise Reporting, Municipal Affairs (over 25,000 circulation), Business Writing, and Health News and Lifestyle.
The centerpiece of Buist's entry was Code Red, a series that showed that people living in poorer parts of Hamilton were dying of cancer at far higher rates than those in better-off parts of the city. Buist was also named journalist of the year in 2011.
Kryk won the Richard Sutton Award as photojournalist of the year. He was a finalist in three separate photo categories: online, spot news (over 25,000 circulation) and sports (over 25,000 circulation).
Judges said Kryk was cited for "an absolutely outstanding and concise portfolio that showed great expertise across all categories." Kryk was also named photojournalist of the year in 2012.
The Spectator had the most wins, eight, while the Star had seven. Including finalists as well as winners, the two papers were each nominated 20 times. The Waterloo Region Record placed third with six wins and nine finalists.
Among newspapers below 25,000 daily circulation, the Guelph Mercury had eight nominations (two wins and six finalists) and the Sudbury Star had four wins and two finalists.
This is the 60th year the awards have been presented.
Open to 32 daily newspapers across the province, the awards are supported by a number of sponsors including Tim Hortons, the Council of Ontario Universities, Colleges Ontario, the Toronto Star, the Ontario Tire Stewardship and Accenture.
The full list of winners and finalists:
Martha Blackburn Award, Journalist of Year
Winner: Steve Buist, Hamilton Spectator. Finalists: Jon Wells, Hamilton Spectator; Jane Sims, London Free Press
Richard Sutton Award, Photojournalist of Year
Winner: Jason Kryk, Windsor Star. Finalists: Mathew McCarthy, Waterloo Region Record; Dax Melmer, Windsor Star
James Bruce Award, Arts and Entertainment Writing
Joel Rubinoff, Waterloo Region Record. Finalists: Rob O'Flanagan, Guelph Mercury; John Law, Niagara Falls Review
Tony Fredo Memorial Award, Feature Writing (under 25,000 circulation)
Barbara Simpson, Sarnia Observer. Finalists: Tara Jeffrey, Sarnia Observer; Rob O'Flanagan, Guelph Mercury
Green Environment Writing
Winner: Heather Rivers, Woodstock Sentinel-Review. Finalists: Matthew Van Dongen, Hamilton Spectator; Rob O'Flanagan, Guelph Mercury
Investigative/Enterprise Reporting
Winner: Steve Buist, Hamilton Spectator. Finalists: Dan Battagello, Windsor Star; Jason Miller, Belleville Intelligencer
Municipal Affairs Writing (under 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Laura Stricker, Sudbury Star. Finalists: Sara Ross, Orillia Packet and Times; Elliot Ferguson, Kingston Whig-Standard
Larry N. Smith Award, Novice Reporting (under 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Mary Katherine Keown, Sudbury Star. Finalists: Matt Day, Niagara Falls Review; Victor Ferreira, Guelph Mercury
Municipal Affairs (over 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Steve Buist, Hamilton Spectator. Finalists: Jeff Outhit, Waterloo Region Record; Jon Wells, Hamilton Spectator
K.J. Strachan Award, Editorial, Opinion and Analysis (under 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Brian MacLeod, Sudbury Star. Finalists: Cathy Dobson, Sarnia Observer; Tara Klager, Guelph Mercury
Walter J. Blackburn Award, Sports Photography (under 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Bob Tymczyszyn , St. Catharines Standard; Finalists: Mark Wanzel, Barrie Examiner; Brian Thompson, Brantford Expositor
C.B. Schmidt Award, Novice Reporting (over 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Amy Kenny, Hamilton Spectator. Finalist: Paige Desmond, Waterloo Region Record
Multimedia Journalism
Winner: Mathew McCarthy, Waterloo Region Record. Finalists: Chris Seto, Guelph Mercury; Luke Hendry, Belleville Intelligencer
General News Feature
Winner: Jane Sims, London Free Press. Finalists: Dave Battagello, Windor Star; Susan Clairmont, Hamilton Spectator
Education Reporting
Winner: Brian Cross, Windsor Star. Finalists: Matthew Van Dongen, Hamilton Spectator; Patrick Maloney, London Free Press
Jack Bowman Memorial Award, Spot News Photography (under 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Ian McAlpine, Kingston Whig-Standard. Finalists: Mike DiBattista, Niagara Falls Review; Brian Thompson, Brantford Expositor
K.A. (Sandy) Baird Award, Humour Writing
Winner: Drew Edwards, Guelph Mercury. Finalists: Michelle Hauser, Kingston-Whig Standard; Paul Benedetti, Hamilton Spectator
Feature Photography (over 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Philip Walker, Waterloo Region Record. Finalists: Mathew McCarthy, Waterloo Region Record; Dax Melmer, Windsor Star
Del Bell Memorial Award, Feature Writing (over 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Jon Wells, Hamilton Spectator. Finalists: Joel Rubinoff, Waterloo Region Record; Molly Hayes, Hamilton Spectator
Online Photography
Winner: Dax Melmer, Windsor Star. Finalists: Tyler Brownbridge, Windsor Star; Jason Kryk, Windsor Star
Editorial, Opinion and Analysis (over 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Karen Hall, Windsor Star. Finalists: Chris Vander Doelen, Windsor Star; John Roe, Waterloo Regional Record
Design and Graphics (under 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Sherri Lavigne, Sudbury Star. Finalists: Brad Demers, St. Catharines Standard; Dan Dakin, Welland Tribune
Spot News Reporting (under 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Tara Jeffrey, Barbara Simpson, Tyler Kula, Jack Poirier, Sarnia Observer. Finalists: Susan Gamble, Brantford Expositor; Sarnia Observer
Business Writing
Winner: Steve Buist, Hamilton Spectator. Finalists: Claire Brownell, Windsor Star; Lisa Grace Marr, Hamilton Spectator
Gene Florcyk Memorial Award, Sports Writing (over 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Drew Edwards, Hamilton Spectator. Finalists: Dave Waddell, Windsor Star; Jeff Hicks, Waterloo Region Record
Joan May Memorial Award, Column Writing
Winner: Chris Vander Doelen, Windsor Star. Finalists: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Hamilton Spectator; Jim Moodie, Sudbury Star
Spot News Reporting (over 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Jennifer O'Brien, Randy Richmond, Patrick Maloney, London Free Press. Finalists: Doug Schmidt, Chris Thompson, Sharon Hill, Chris Vander Doelen, Trevor Wilhelm, Windsor Star; Danielle Bell, Doug Hempstead, Megan Gillis, Kelly Roche, Chris Hofley, Jon Willing, Susan Sherring, Mike Aubry, Ottawa Sun
Feature Photography (under 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Luke Hendry, Belleville Intelligencer. Finalists: Mike DiBattista, Niagara Falls Review; John Lappa, Sudbury Star
Spot News Photography (over 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Mathew McCarthy, Waterloo Region Record. Finalists: Jason Kryk, Windsor Star; Robert Wilson, Waterloo Region Record
Walter J. Blackburn Award, Sports Photography (over 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Craig Glover, London Free Press. Finalists: Derek Ruttan, London Free Press; Jason Kryk, Windsor Star
Online Video Production
Winner: Mathew McCarthy, Waterloo Region Record. Finalists: Bob Tymczyszyn and Cheryl Clock, St. Catharines Standard; Mark McNeil and Barry Gray, Hamilton Spectator
Social Media
Winner: Claire Brownell, Windsor Star. Finalists: Dan Dakin, St. Catharines Standard; Hugo Rodrigues, Brantford Expositor
Health News and Lifestyle
Winner: Steve Buist, Hamilton Spectator. Finalists: Claire Brownell, Windsor Star ; Teri Pecoskie, Hamilton Spectator
John E. Motz Memorial Award, Design and Graphics (over 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Tania Praeg, Waterloo Region Record. Finalists: John Bullock, Hamilton Spectator; Diane Shantz and Tania Praeg, Waterloo Region Record
Robert J. Hanley Award, Sports Writing (under 25,000 circulation)
Winner: Drew Edwards, Guelph Mercury. Finalists: Bernie Puchalski, St. Catharines Standard; Dave Dawson, Orillia Packet & Times
Online Multimedia Special Project
Winner: Craig Pearson, Trevor Wilhelm, Dan Janisse, Don McArthur, Dylan Kristy, Windsor Star. Finalists: Craig Glover and Patrick Maloney, London Free Press; Susan Gamble, Brian Thompson, Hugo Rodrigues, Vincent Ball, Jeff Dertinger, Brian Smiley, Heather Ibbotson, Brantford Expositor
Student Journalist of Year
Winner: Lauren LiBetti, Centennial College. Finalists: Ryan Bowman, Conestoga College; Brad MacDonald, Humber College
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What do you see in this picture? Yup, that's right – that would be fear in Brinkley's eyes. I would fear Kiki too, better known as Little Terror. She screams at Brinkley, she pulls her fur, she yanks her ears, and tries to chase her around the house. Poor Brinkley! ….and sorry Brinkley no matter how much you beg me and plead with me, we can't return her, she is here to stay! Just try enjoy all the good stuff aka extra food you get fed and someone to play catch all the time 😉
I often think breakfast makes the best dinner…and lunch. I love breakfast foods…cereal, toast and jam, peanut butter and jelly, yogurt and granola, green smoothies, scrambled eggs, omelets…ALL. So why not have breakfast for dinner – it's comforting, fulfilling and oh, so good. So why not, right!
The chef made crispy Naan bread with mixture of sharp cheddar and parmesan cheese with arugula, prosciutto and a fried egg. While enjoying this delicious breakfast for dinner, I couldn't decide what I liked better – crispy Naan bread, or arugula with lemon dressing or fried egg, it was all so delicious, and heavy. Truly there was nothing light about this meal, but it was so comforting, so needed and so tasty. The lemon dressing was so refreshing. The fried egg so creamy…oh boy I want another one!
Recipe: Crispy Breakfast Pita [source] – recipe slightly adjusted
Ingredients2 6-inch pita breads Naan breadExtra-virgin olive oil2 large eggs3/4 cup (6 ounces) mascarpone cheese mixture of cheddar and parmesanGrated zest of 1/2 large lemonKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 packed cups (3 ounces) arugula or baby spinach8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
DirectionsHeat a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush each side of the pita breads with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until crisp. Remove from the grill and cool slightly.In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Crack the eggs directly into the pan and cook until the egg whites are set, 2 to 3 minutes.Combine the mascarpone cheese, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Add the arugula and toss until coated.Spread each pita with 2 tablespoons of the mascarpone mixture. Divide the prosciutto on top. Divide the arugula and mound on top of the prosciutto. Carefully place a fried egg on top of each pita. Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, and serve.
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Her outfit in that first picture is just beyond adorable!!!!! And the recipe looks YUMMMMY


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"A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking."
–Earl Wilson
The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands.
–Robert M. Pirsig
As those of you who took the Mother's Day Happiness Challenge know, I have been obsessed for the last month or so with busyness. Feeling like I have more to do than I can actually accomplish is such a happiness killer. On the heels of my book tour and launch of my private practice, and on the eve of a family move, I'm feeling stretched too thin. In quiet moments I hear my own voice saying to me: I'm exhausted, I'm tired—again and again, like a mantra. It's like my brain is saying, SERIOUSLY, lady. You gotta lie down.
Clearly, it's time for me to start taking my own advice. So this summer I'm going to slow WAY down and offer my version of summer re-runs: I'll be reviewing what I've been advocating on this blog and in my book and focus on applying it to my own life. Each week, as part of my "Walking the Talk" series, I'll tell you what I'm working on to be a better mother and happier person. This month, I'm going to focus on putting my own oxygen mask on first and really commit to my own Happiness Challenge.
Unplugging (sometimes)
So how am I going to do that? To start, I'm going to take Jon Kabat-Zinn's advice and seriously limit my use of technology.
I'm going to be taking a lot of vacation this summer—sometimes to relax, sometimes to focus on my family's move and the work that needs to be done on our new house. Instead of being totally unplugged when I'm on vacation and totally plugged in when I'm home and at work, I'm going to attempt to reach some balance in both places.
I'll respond to blog comments, emails, and voicemails only once a day, and only Monday-Friday. That means that I'm going to stop having my email pushed to my phone (gasp!). I never really accomplish anything trying to type an email response on my phone, but I do collect a lot of little things to worry about, even if it is just new emails that need responding to.
I'm also going to do something once a day without having my cell phone. Currently, I don't do anything without my phone; my office phone forwards to my cell, and so if you need to get a hold of me, you can do so pretty much at anytime (provided that I'm not already on the phone). It might sound absurd to those of you with more balanced lives, but I'm going to actually leave my phone in the car when I'm meeting a friend for lunch or taking the kids to the park or going for a hike.
The idea is that disconnecting with technology will enable me to reconnect with who I really am, what is truly important to me, and what really makes me happy. I take to heart all the new research on "neuroplasticity," which shows that the structure of our brains can change over time: As we change or deepen our focus on some things rather than others, certain neural connections get formed or strengthened while other connections die.
Technology can be addictive, and it can change the core of who we are as people. As Tara Parker-Pope wrote recently in The New York Times, "Experts believe excessive use of the Internet, cellphones and other technologies can cause us to become more impatient, impulsive, forgetful and even more narcissistic." These qualities do not make us happier people or better parents.
If you are going to join me in this experiment, I'd love to hear how it is going. (Perhaps you'd like to take your own Mother's Day or Father's Day Happiness Challenge!) What strategies work for you? What obstacles have you faced, and how can you overcome them?
Christine Carter, Ph.D., is a sociologist and happiness expert at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, whose mission it is to teach skills for a thriving, resilient and compassionate society. Best known for her science-based parenting advice, Dr. Carter follows the scientific literature in neuroscience, sociology, and psychology to understand ways that we can teach children skills for happiness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. She is the author of the new book Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents and of a blog called Raising Happiness. Dr. Carter also has a private consulting practice helping families and schools structure children's lives for happiness; she lives near San Francisco with her family.
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I Was One of the First People to Be Totally Wrong About Twitter
byAfter Twitter becomes a public company, sales of its shares are likely to value it as a $20 billion company. None of those billions, or even a fraction of a single billion, will belong to me. I'm not saying I was ever offered a share in Twitter. I am saying that I was one of the first people to have been completely wrong about it.
In the New York Times Magazine this week, Nick Bilton laid out Twitter's creation story. Evidently some people began betraying each other in 2006. I didn't know they were betraying each other; the article's definitely worth a read. I did know, however, that they called me a couple of times. And that I blew them off.
In the spring of 2006 I was working at a new public radio program called Radio Open Source, out of WGBH in Boston. My boss, Christopher Lydon, had produced the first ever podcast. My business card read "Blogger in Chief." It was my job to tie the show into a parallel conversation on the Web, mostly on the comment threads of the show's blog.
We pulled photos of news events from Flickr (remember Flickr?) and interviewed their users. We recorded a show live in Second Life (remember Second Life?), and I visited all the old people at other public radio stations and explained with patient condescension that they were going to have to start talking to their audiences on the Web.
I had been working with a company called "Odeo" on a Flash-based audio recorder that we could embed into the comment threads of our website, to collect audio comments from our audience that we could work into the show. The people at Odeo and I were convinced that podcasting would allow new radio voices to flourish. That was my revolution.
Then the guys at Odeo called me. They had been thinking about their business, and realized that they never used their own tools. Hard to start a revolution if you're ambivalent about it yourself. And so they were not going to be able to continue supporting the tool they had built for us.
Also, they told me, they had decided to reorient the company around a completely new idea, one they were all really, really excited about. They were going to share 140-character messages over the Internet. They thought it had implications for journalism, too, and were excited to see how we might start using it in our radio show.
I thanked them for calling. I hung up. And then turned to my cubicle mate and said, "I need to tell you about the dumbest idea I've ever heard." I felt a little bad, then, and so I went to Twitter.com, created an account, and poked around for a bit. No, I decided, this is definitely the dumbest idea I've ever seen.
I even saw them, later that spring, on a trip to a conference in San Francisco. I really wanted to talk to them about Odeo. They really wanted to show me Twitter. They were ambivalent about my revolution. I was ambivalent about theirs. In his telling of the Twitter creation story, Bilton makes the point that good ideas fail all the time for lots of reasons. Bad management. Not enough money. Infighting. And timing. Timing, timing, timing. I blew off Twitter in part because I had just spent a year managing an online community, and I had grown to hate it. People online are cranky, needy, and boring. I was already completely burned out on Twitter's very big idea.
Now there's Ev and Biz and Jack and Dick. Podcasting has settled into a market owned by Apple, dominated by traditional radio broadcasters. I don't even work in broadcast anymore. And every year or so, a younger colleague comes around to explain with patient condescension that I could expand my reach if I spent more time on Twitter. I'm @bhgreeley. I have 1,035 followers, most of which I hope are actual humans, and absolutely no equity stake or connection to the company called Twitter.


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They are so cute. It's wonderful that they get along so well. With our newest kitty addition to the family (pics on Facebook), we are still going through the introduction process, since our female cat, Caribou, is not that happy about Charles kitty entering her territory after 5 years of her being an only kitty. We are optimistic though, and since both are "fixed", there aren't any hormonal issues to worry about ... just cat territorial issues. When I see your photos, I am hopeful for those same snuggly times for my cats together. I really want them to get along. :) :)
Great photos. Hugs to Truffle and Brûlée.
:) :) :) :)- Jenna and SissyJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:53 AM
A floofy wrasslin match--how adorable! Our human knew Brulee would be able to hold her own.
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FAST focuses on program-level, user-level, and other functional solutions that address and resolve supply problems from an applications, systems, and training perspective, it said.
CACI's role is to provide FAST users with comprehensive and innovative logistics, inventory, training and financial management solutions that improve automated supply operations and fleet readiness.
The contractor also will support the design, prototyping, and evaluation of new logistics applications and concepts, the announcement said.
CACI will perform the work at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities stateside, overseas, and on board naval vessels.
CACI International, of Arlington, Va., ranks No. 20 on Washington Technology's 2009 Top 100 list of the largest federal government prime contractors.
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