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This week I opened up a 2011 Bartolo Mascarello with Pascaline, we loved it.
We both agreed that it was so very pretty, but somewhat tight and could use some age. There was cherry and tannin, and depth but it needed to have a window opened. I said it needed ten years, would love to see it in twenty.
When I woke up this morning, I saw that quite the tweet fest started and debate about its agebility.
They were in good company. Even in Piemonte its debated. Last year, when I talked to MT last year about the wine, she told me she wasn't as much of a believer in its long-aging as are others in the 'hood--such as her cousin, Marta Rinaldi or more profoundly, Trinchero down in Asti. But of course how it's made, how long the maceration, stainless or wood, all decisions in winemaking will have an effect on the aging.
But the question could well be, why lay down at all? After all, the Bartolo Mascarello is so delicious, it's difficult to summon the self-control to stop drinking. On the other hand, those tannins sure could turn into something interesting over a little time. So why will I keep back a bottle a few years (maybe five, I doubt ten per my tweet.) I'm simply curious.
So, if you're lucky to have two of these, try one tonight. True to Maria Teresa's words, the wine had plenty of sediment, decantation is not a bad idea. Drink, think, make your own decision on what to do with the second bottle. And what to do if you only have one? Get the corkscrew. You should experience the wine in its youth.
In the spirit of freisa curiosity and exploration, I offer you this article I ran this December in The Feiring Line Newsletter. (Hope you consider subscribing. Also, as below, clicking on the images should enlarge them.)

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Apparently, there�s more to a workout� -- dancing, running, and swimming -- than just moving muscles.
While it seems you�re exercising a body, you might actually be flexing spiritual power. Why? Because, first and foremost, you may be more of a spiritual being than you know. Possibly, this is why when running, swimming, or dancing, you can experience greater freedom and release from disappointment, sorrow, jealousy, self-will, and pain.
Recently, I asked�Leslie Baker,�Grace Duke, and Dr. Janice LaPointe-Crump�about their thoughts on health and fitness, and whether spirituality plays a role in their training.
Leslie is a staff writer and self-appointed resident conditioning nag at the�Dallas Morning News. She covers health and fitness.
Grace is a Certified Personal Trainer and regular blogger at�Let's Get in Shape Together.
Janice is Professor Emerita at Texas Woman�s University and the author of�In Balance: Fundamentals of Ballet�and�Jazz Dance: America�s Energy and Soul. She is a dancer and choreographer, and for 25 years was a graduate theory faculty member at TWU.
How long has fitness/dance been important to you?�
Leslie: Oooh, for eons! I played intramural sports in high school; not terribly well, but there were no other team outlets for girls. After college, I started walking for exercise and have probably only gotten more neurotic, I mean dedicated, since then.
Grace: Fitness has been a part of my life for the past 20 years. I started doing aerobic exercise after my daughter was born in order to improve my overall fitness. That evolved into more serious running and as I started doing local road races my competitive juices (which I didn't even know I had!) kept me going.
Janice: I began my dance education in my mother's studio in Chicago. After a short professional career, marriage and parenting helped me to refocus to teaching. I performed until the age of 46, after which I have continued to choreograph and co-teach summer dance workshops for the Greater Denton Arts Council.
How often do you exercise? What types of exercises do you do?�
Leslie: I exercise every day, reflecting my do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do philosophy. Taking a day off here and there is a very good thing to do, but I just feel lost if I don't exercise even a little. I've run every day for several years (2 to 10 miles). I've started swimming again, which I do about three times a week. I take a weekly yoga class, too. Plus I have a few strength-training workouts I follow.
Grace: I exercise about 4 times a week. I mix it up between running, yoga and weight training.
Janice: Today my dancing consists of giving myself a ballet or jazz class, dance and conditioning workouts, Pilates and easy yoga.� Usually 3 -4 times a week for at least an hour.
How do you get yourself back into a routine when you fall off the wagon?�
Leslie: Like I said, I'm kind of neurotic; I don't tend to skip workouts.
Grace: As a matter of fact, when I�m training for a road race, I have gone months without going into the gym or to a yoga class. When that happens, I know that my fitness level in these areas won't be what it was before I stopped, and so I scale it back and get back into the routine. Pretty soon I'm back where I was. Unfortunately I don't advance too far with this approach! But the point is I get back to it. I don't let the lapse keep me from starting back up.
Janice: When it's a month or so since I�ve danced or moved in a meaningful way, I feel a level of frustration and mind games that play with my sense of self. If I let go too long, say a month when other things seem to take over,� depression and discouragement set in. It's then that mindfully and prayerfully, I have a good self-talk, after which I arrange a movement/dance appointment and get back into the swing of moving. During this private talk, I'm reminded about�how dance brings an inner peace and fulfillment�after which my spirit and body feel renewed.�Dance, Pilates and yoga are totally different conversations with the world and with myself. The result of getting back to class is a rhythmic happiness, energy and alertness -- a bliss.
Does prayer or spirituality play a role in how you keep fit?�
Leslie: Oh, sure. I pray for strength before I work out, and say thank you when I'm finished.
Grace: A large part of what I enjoy about yoga is the spiritual nature of the practice. The concentrating on the breath, and being present in the here and now, and the resulting inner peace. You can also find this solace when running.
Janice: Absolutely. I find that phrases from the Bible come to mind and energize my movements. For example: "In thine hand is the power and glory" turns into scooping and curving actions as I feel God's love wrapping and sustaining me. Statements from Mary Baker Eddy�s writings on health and spirituality also help me. She states, "God, divine Mind, governs all." When moving, I am in tune with God governing me metaphysically. When Eddy speaks about a rose, for example, I see it in my mind�s eye and smell its sweet fragrance. She writes, "The joy of its presence, its beauty and fragrance, should uplift thought."� This inspires certain kinds of movement patterns and feelings. The result is that when dancing with body, mind and spirit connected, tension, daily issues, worries and so on wash away, replaced by a spiritual identity.
Do you believe your mental health affects your physical well-being?�
Leslie: One hundred percent, yes. They play off each other, really. When I work out, I feel healthy; when I feel healthy, I feel emotionally ready to take on challenges. If you can achieve a goal in fitness, whether running a marathon or working out for 10 minutes every day, that has to seep out into the rest of your life's hurdles and challenges.
Working out regularly and steadily helped me deal with my father's death last summer. Without fitness, I truly think it would have been even harder than it is.
Grace: Absolutely. I am a strong believer in the power of the mind. If you tell yourself you can't do something (like a head stand, or run half a marathon), then you physically won't be able to do it. Conversely, if you believe you can, you will get there. Looking at it differently, I also believe that being physically active helps your mental health. There is nothing like a good walk, run, exercise class or workout session to boost my mental state of being.
Janice: Yes, I agree wholeheartedly. When I move creatively and richly and repeat movements or exercises as a kind of unifying ritual, I�m able to balance the human pressures and elevate thought. Afterwards, I feel great. My body feels full of energy and enthusiasm. Often I�m better able to deal with family issues, challenges and problems after focusing on the simplicity and discipline of moving correctly and completely. The joining of God's mind with one�s body and thought processes brings release and freedom.
Does spirituality help you mentally and physically?�
Leslie: Of course. It helps me feel as if I'm not handling, nor do I have to handle, everything myself.
Grace:�I believe that spirituality helps us mentally. When we get out of "our own heads" and realize that there is a vastness outside of us, then the little issues that we obsess over dissolve. When we let go, and stay in the moment, our minds are freed from the stress and worry that bogs us down and keeps us "small". �As our mental health affects our physicality, then spirituality would affect us physically as well.
Janice: Moving is a prayerful moment in which I transcend my human physicality to�feel my spiritual and perfect nature.
It seems that Leslie, Grace, and Janice understand that there�s more to a workout, more to life and health, than moving muscles. Broad spectrums of people now recognize that mind and body are under the amazing government of a divine presence.
And the qualities that constitute the best workouts just might be joy, enthusiasm, confidence, vigor, stability, and dedication. Don�t these define, from a divine standpoint, a Spirit, which you express?
Perhaps, because you are a divine expression, you run, swim, pray, and dance. And as a result, your mental and physical health is improved and maintained.
-- Keith Wommack is a Syndicated Columnist, Christian Science practitioner and teacher, husband, and step-dad. He has been described as a spiritual spur (since every horse needs a little nudge now and then).�Keith�s columns originate at:�KeithWommack.com


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Individuality rocks! Check out back to school clothing that really shows off your kid's unique personality — inspired by our favorite Gleeks!
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Jon Whittle (model) / Laura Hinely (still life)
RACHEL has big Broadway dreams and the drive and talent to make them a reality.
About Rachel
MY STYLE IS…Prep-school chic but a bit quirky, with lots of plaid, bright colors, and patterns.
I LOVE SHOPPING AT…millyny.com for perfect preppy skirts and cardigans.
ON MY ITOUCH…I love to beat the other Glee Club members on Staraoke ($2; itunes.com), where I control a character in the game with the sound of my singing voice.
I'M OBSESSED WITH…Barbra Streisand, my two dads, becoming a star, and Finn.
WHEN I'M NOT GLEEKING OUT…You can find me doing vocal-cord exercises, saving money in my NYC or Bust piggy bank, and picturing my name in lights.
Shopping List
ON RACHEL: Beret with charms ($40; americanapparel.com), Milly bow cardigan ($135; barneys.com), Star necklace ($2; forever21.com), Pleated skirt ($145; millyny.com), TicTacToe socks ($6; kidssocks.com), Selena shoes ($36; striderite.com)
PLUS: 1. Red jacket ($40; guesskids.com) 2. Multi-striped skirt ($45; petitcouture.com) 3. Cable sweater ($27; gap.com) 4. Brash leopard flats ($25; payless.com) 5. Dress ($50; gap.com) 6. Pop belt ($17; 77kids.com) 7. Striped shirt ($10; H&M stores)
Jon Whittle (model) / Laura Hinely (still life)
FINN is the quarterback jock-turned-Gleek, with a heart of gold and an amazing voice.
About Finn
MY STYLE IS…Casual, comfortable, and layered.
I LOVE SHOPPING AT…gap.com for plaid shirts and jeans, and alphaindustries.com for striped rugby shirts and cargo pants.
ON MY ITOUCH…I pass the time with the Paper Football Signature Edition app ($4; itunes.com).
I'M OBSESSED WITH…Football, basketball, Braveheart, the number five, and Rachel.
WHEN I'M NOT GLEEKING OUT…I'm practicing my dance moves in front of the mirror. I'm not the best dancer.
Shopping List
ON FINN: Knuckleheads vest ($48; kinderbliss.com), Sonoma plaid shirt ($32; kohls.com), Arizona shirt ($10; jcp.com), Doyle pants ($55; alphaindustries.com), Adidas shoes ($50; amazon.com)
PLUS: 1. Jean jacket ($190; Little Paul & Joe, 310-270-4620) and City Threads shirt ($18; silverspoonchildren.com) 2. Jeans ($30; 77kids.com) 3. Arizona plaid shirt ($15; jcp.com) and Diesel zip-up sweatshirt ($69; tuesdayschild.com) 4. Green worn satchel ($17; ps4u.com) 5. Caleb sneakers ($38; striderite.com) 6. Zak! tumbler ($11; amazon.com)
Jon Whittle (model) / Laura Hinely (still life)
QUINN is a reformed mean girl who found her true friends in the Glee Club.
About Quinn
MY STYLE IS… Always on trend and completely feminine. I love pastels, floral prints, and girly details.
I LOVE SHOPPING AT… rightbankbabies.com for vintage-inspired clothes, and ellamoss.com for sweet cotton dresses.
ON MY ITOUCH… I love playing with the Toca Hair Salon app ($2; itunes.com). I can cut, color, and style hair, which is great practice for my new shorter haircut.
I'M OBSESSED WITH… Being popular.
WHEN I'M NOT GLEEKING OUT… I like to go to church, practice my cheerleading moves, and plot my next campaign for prom queen.
Shopping List
ON QUINN: Lace shirt ($13; forever21.com), Pearl headband (worn as necklace) ($6; Dillard's stores), Robot necklace ($6; Forever 21 stores), Tap shorts ($25; 77kids.com), Lacy socks (three-pack, $15; americanapparel.com), OMG shoes ($55; ninakids.com)
PLUS: 1. American Living sweater ($22; JCPenney stores) and Floral tunic ($40; guesskids.com) 2. Leggings ($9; oldnavy.com) 3. Ruffle cardigan ($33; gap.com) 4. Shirt ($62: splendid.com) 5. Christina shoes ($50; pediped.com) 6. Floral notebook ($5; Marshalls stores) 7. Headband ($18; rightbankbabies.com)
Jon Whittle (model) / Laura Hinely (still life)
KURT is a sassy and eclectic individual, in both personality and style.
About Kurt
MY STYLE IS… Inspired by the hottest designer trends.
I LOVE SHOPPING AT… stellamccartneykids.com for on-trend styles, and foreaxelandhudson.com for sophisticated silhouettes.
ON MY ITOUCH… I love the Gucci app (free; itunes.com), where I can play dress-up with the Gucci kids' collection on virtual paper dolls.
I'M OBSESSED WITH… The Sound of Music, fashion, and Blaine.
WHEN I'M NOT GLEEKING OUT… I'm learning French, browsing Parenting magazine's fashion stories, and cooking healthy meals for my dad.
Shopping List
ON KURT: Fore!! Axel and Hudson coat ($74; thelittlekingboutique.com), Fore!! Axel and Hudson pants ($46; thelittlekingboutique.com), Sperry Top-Sider Starpoint boots ($60; striderite.com), Bow clip ($14; americanapparel.com)
PLUS: 1. Aviator hat ($17; payless.com) 2. Trench coat ($290; Little Paul & Joe, 310-270-4620) 3. Plaid tie ($30; ralphlauren.com) 4. Chococat Tartan binder ($8; sanrio.com) 5. Slim slacks ($38; americanapparel.com) 6. Wool botas ($29; toms.com) 7. Silver satchel ($22; Forever 21 stores) 8. Zak! tumbler ($11; amazon.com)
Jon Whittle (model) / Laura Hinely (still life)
PUCK has the attitude of a rebel, with a charming sweet-boy demeanor.
About Puck
MY STYLE IS…Very James Dean cool. I like simple looks with a rock 'n' roll edge.
I LOVE SHOPPING AT…77kids.com for hip, casual basics like distressed jeans, and at rowdysprout.com for rocker tees.
ON MY ITOUCH…I learn songs and guitar chords on the TouchChords app ($1; itunes.com).
I'M OBSESSED WITH…Coming up with nicknames for myself. You can call me Pucksaurus, Puckzilla, or Puckerone.
WHEN I'M NOT GLEEKING OUT…I'm playing football, flirting with girls, doing community service, and strumming my guitar.
Shopping List
ON PUCK: Denim jacket ($35; 77kids.com), Trunk Ltd ZZ Top shirt ($30; littleboychic.com), Arizona cargo pants ($18; jcp.com), Puma Cabana sneakers ($40; zappos.com)
PLUS: 1. ID bracelet ($89; isabellegracejewelry.com) 2. Arizona shirt ($15; jcp.com) and Skate hoodie ($35; 77kids.com) 3. Gray pants ($45; ralphlauren.com) 4. Black boots ($40; Marshalls stores) 5. Shirt ($44; rockstarbabyshop.com) 6. First Wave shirt ($22; dillards.com) 7. Backpack ($30; 77kids.com)
Jon Whittle (models) / Laura Hinely (still life)
SUE is the conniving captain of the Cheerios. WILL is the loyal leader of the Glee Club.
About Sue
MY STYLE IS… Athletic-chic, with track suits in every color.
I LOVE SHOPPING AT… shopadidas.com for my track suits, and americanapparel.com for comfy tees.
ON MY ITOUCH… I play with the SmackTalk! app ($1; itunes.com), where different animals repeat what I say in funny voices.
About Will
MY STYLE IS… Relaxed and preppy, made cool with trendy accessories.
I LOVE SHOPPING AT… ralphlauren.com for the perfect khakis, button-downs, and sweater vests.
ON MY ITOUCH… I prepare for our Glee Club rehearsals with the Glee Karaoke app ($1; itunes.com).
Shopping List
ON SUE: Firebird track suit ($40; shopadidas.com), Eco shirt ($25; polarnopyret.com), Adrian shoes ($32; pediped.com) ON WILL: Chambray shirt ($20; 77kids.com), Fouger tie ($15; littleboychic.com), Chaps vest ($26; kohls.com), Jeans ($12; childrensplace.com)
PLUS: (at top) 1. Long-sleeved shirt ($16; americanapparel.com) and Hoodie ($34; bchildrenswear.etsy.com) 2. Pants ($24; japanesemonkeypants.com) 3. Sweatpants (sold with top, not shown, $54; paulfrank.com) 4. Trumpette shoes ($19; amazon.com) (at bottom) 1. Plaid pants ($23; tentalltrees.com) 2. Saucony sneakers ($30; striderite.com) 3. Cardigan ($25; oldnavy.com) 4. Tea Collection vest ($31; littleboychic.com) 5. Corduroy hats ($24 each; americanapparel.com)
Jon Whittle (model) / Laura Hinely (still life)
ARTIE may be sweet, but his drive and talent make him a force to be reckoned with.
About Artie
MY STYLE IS…A little nerdy, with sweater vests and cardigans made cool with hipster accessories.
I LOVE SHOPPING AT…crewcutkids.com for skinny jeans, perfect-fit button-downs, and shoes, and americanapparel.com for suspenders and bow ties.
ON MY ITOUCH…I practice all of our Glee Club songs on the Glee Karaoke App ($1; itunes.com).
I'M OBSESSED WITH…Dancing. I even love to play Dance Dance Revolution on my Wii (with my hands, of course).
WHEN I'M NOT GLEEKING OUT…I hang out with the other kids in the A/V club, listen to hip-hop, and practice my wheelies.
Shopping List
ON ARTIE: Arizona shirt ($15; jcp.com), Fore!! Axel and Hudson vest ($38) and socks ($17 for three pairs; thelittlekingboutique.com), Jeans ($40;crewcutkids.com), Corinne McCormack Stella glasses ($58; eyebar.com), Sperry Top-Siders ($40; striderite.com)
PLUS: 1. Glasses (from top): Polo Prep ($120; lenscrafters.com), A&A Optical Score ($106; framesdirect.com, SuperFlex ($120; designer-optical.com for stores)2. Sweater set ($144; Little Paul & Joe, 310-270-4620 to order) and Plaid tie ($30; ralphlauren.com) 3. Jeans ($19; oldnavy.com) 4. T-shirt ($18; softclothing.net) 5. Sperry Top-Siders ($42; striderite.com) 6. Shirt ($40; polarnopyretusa.com) 7. Backpack ($22; ps4u.com)
Jon Whittle (model) / Laura Hinely (still life)
MERCEDES is a confident vocal powerhouse with a flair for fashion.
About Mercedes
MY STYLE IS…Bold, sassy, and fun, just like my personality.
I LOVE SHOPPING AT…lovepastry.com for cool, funky hi-tops, and babyphat.com for stylish street wear.
ON MY ITOUCH…I come up with my own virtual clothing designs for our Glee Club costumes with the Style Studio: Fashion Designer app ($3; itunes.com).
I'M OBSESSED WITH…Whitney Houston, tater tots, and hats of any kind.
WHEN I'M NOT GLEEKING OUT…I hang out with my BFF Kurt, watch Dancing With the Stars, and plot to steal the spotlight from Rachel.
Shopping List
ON MERCEDES: Paper Chase hat ($29; 191unlimited.com), Oona tunic ($51; stellaindustries.com), Robot necklace ($6; Forever 21 stores), Glitter belt duo ($10;payless.com), Leggings ($24; stellaindustries.com), Leg warmers ($8; punkbabyclothes.net), Disney "Shake It Up" kicks ($27; payless.com)
PLUS: 1. D-Signed jacket ($25; Target stores) 2. Pants ($50; polarnopyretusa.com) 3. Forever Orchid shirt ($18; dillards.com) 4. "Florence" boots ($69;ninakids.com) 5. Forever Orchid skirt ($18; dillards.com) 6. Cooper Key hat ($14; dillards.com) 7. Diesel shirt ($45; starspangledcarousel.com)
Jon Whittle (model) / Laura Hinely (still life)
TINA is a little bit shy, but she comes alive while performing with her friends.
About Tina
MY STYLE IS…Edgy and goth, with a dark color palette and rocker-girl accessories.
I LOVE SHOPPING AT…H&M stores for cool designer-inspired rocker looks, and diesel.com for cutting-edge outfits.
ON MY ITOUCH…I love to dress virtual paper dolls in a style just like mine with the Adora Dear Lite App (free; itunes.com).
I'M OBSESSED WITH…The blue highlights in my hair, Mike, and going out to eat at Breadstix.
WHEN I'M NOT GLEEKING OUT…I'm spending time with my boyfriend and his mom, working as a camp counselor, and practicing my fake stutter.
Shopping List
ON TINA: Shirt ($11; Forever 21 stores), Uproar tunic ($15; jcp.com), Fingerless gloves ($15; briellecostumes.etsy.com), Rhianna leggings ($80; abirdbaby.com),Brash Teagan boots ($40; payless.com)
PLUS: 1. Forever Orchid shirt ($25; dillards.com) 2. Kate capelet ($50; abirdbaby.com) 3. D-Signed skirt ($13; Target stores) and Striped leggings ($14; gap.com)4. Ruffled sweatshirt ($30; bchildrenswear.etsy.com) 5. Sequin belt ($12; dillards.com) and Tulle skirt ($23; oldnavy.com) 6. Keds Jump Rope sneakers ($40;striderite.com) 7. Glitter lunch box ($18; gap.com) 8. Boots ($35; payless.com)


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Watch this audio slideshow of how traditional Icelandic Easter eggs are made at the chocolate factory Nói Síríus in Reykjavík. The eggs are made of a shell of creamy chocolate, which is decorated with flowers and chicks and filled with candy.
Narrated by Eygló S. Arnarsdóttir, photos by Páll Kjartansson. From Iceland Review Online's archives.
Chocolate Easter eggs have become inseparable from the image of Easter in Iceland. Almost every child in Iceland—and most grown-ups—enjoys a chocolate egg or two at this time of year.
But how are they made?
The IR crew visited the chocolate factory Nói Síríus in Reykjavík in 2007 to learn how these delicious eggs come into existence.
It all begins in the basement of the factory where the ingredients are crushed and mixed. Melted chocolate is then pumped to different work stations through heated pipes, as food scientist Kristrún Hrólfsdóttir explained.
Melted chocolate is pumped out of a machine and into plastic moulds. Identical moulds are placed on top and then the moulds are shaken so the chocolate is distributed evenly and forms a hollow shell.
The eggs are put onto a conveyor belt and go through a cooler to make the shell hard. The top mould is removed and holes are made to make room for candy.
Thereafter the conveyor belt brings the eggs to a different room where they are filled with candy, decorated, wrapped in plastic and packed into cardboard boxes, all by hand.
According to marketing director at Nói Síríus, Gunnar B. Sigurgeirsson, the Easter egg production begins as soon as the production of assorted chocolates is finished after Christmas.
Nói Síríus produces more than one Easter egg for every Icelander—over 300,000 eggs—and every employee at the factory is involved in the production at some stage.
Chocolate Easter eggs are known in other countries, but each country has its own tradition. In Iceland, a little note with a saying is put into each egg. It has become a family tradition to discuss and interpret the sayings.
The eggs come in different shapes and sizes, from size 0 to size 7. Chocolate eggs from Nói Síríus are also available in supersize, or shaped as a heart or a bowl, which people can order directly from the company.
Easter eggs in sizes 1 and 2 are now available in Whole Foods Market in the US. Chocolate from Nói Síríus has been sold there for awhile, which is part of a marketing campaign for Icelandic food products abroad.
Eggs first became a symbol for Easter in the Middle Ages when landowners had to pay eggs in taxes around Easter. Eggs were considered particularly tasty in spring.
Nói Síríus began producing chocolate eggs for Easter in the 1930s and is the market leader in Iceland. But the competition is tough and Sigurgeirsson said the eggs are under constant development and quality control so they will remain popular.
People use Easter eggs to decorate along with other symbols of Easter, such as branches, chicks or daffodils, anything green or yellow which symbolizes spring.
The last few pictures were taken in Runni – Stúdíóblóm in Reykjavík.


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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Zdeno Chara and Milan Lucic scored first-period goals and the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Sunday.
Chris Kelly had a power-play goal in the second and Daniel Paille had an empty-net goal in the third. Tuukka Rask stopped 34 shots for the Bruins, who won their third straight game.
Tomas Kopecky scored a goal for Florida and Jacob Markstrom made 28 saves in his second consecutive start for the Panthers, who have lost seven of their past eight games and five in a row at home.
The Bruins took a 1-0 lead on Lucic's goal at 7:57 of the first. David Krejci won the faceoff and pushed the puck out to Lucic at the top of the left circle and his slap shot beat Markstrom on the stick side.
Boston went ahead 2-0 when Chara scored at 13:51. Chara grabbed a loose puck above the circles, made some nifty moves with the puck to get close, then backhanded it high into the net.
The Panthers closed to 2-1 on Kopecky's goal. After battling for the puck in front of the Bruins net, Kopecky was able to push the puck past Rask at 15:38 of the first.
Kelly's power-play goal at 2:30 of the second stretched the Bruins lead to 3-1. A loose puck drifted towards the net and Kelly poked it in for his first goal of the season.
Paille added a short-handed, empty-net goal with 1:37 left when the Panthers pulled Markstrom for a 6-on-4 power play.
Notes: The Bruins have 21 straight penalty kills over six games. … Bruins RW Nathan Horton has never scored in eight games against his original NHL team. Horton played for the Panthers from 2003-2010. … The Panthers five-game home loss streak is their first since an 0-4-1 stretch Feb. 16-March 6, 2011. … Panthers F Alex Kovalev turned 40 on Sunday. Kovalev is one of eight active 40-plus players in the NHL.
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- Direct flight from selected airport in Ireland to Dubrovnik/Split in Croatia
- Transfer on arrival from the airport to your hotel in Dubrovnik with guide assistance
- 4 nights hotel accommodation on the Dubrovnik Riviera
- Daily breakfast served at hotel
- 3 nights guesthouse accommodation in Medjugorje
- Daily breakfast and evening meal served at guesthouse
- Transfer from your accommodation in Medjugorje to Dubrovnik/Split Airport for return flight
- Direct flight from Dubrovnik/Split to selected airport in Ireland
- Luxury air-conditioned coach for all transfers and tours
Tours & Religious Programme
- Full religious programme organised by Joe Walsh Tours
- Introductory talk and guided tour of the Shrine
- Guided visit to places relating to the visionaries and the Hill of Apparitions, Podbrdo
- Morning climb to Mt. Krizevac (Cross Mountain) to follow the Way of the Cross
- Full assistance of Joe Walsh Tours guides and representatives throughout the pilgrimage
- Price per person sharing twin/double rooms with private facilities
- Prices are inclusive of airline taxes and charges totalling €90 per person
- Passengers are entitled to one piece of luggage (15kg) and one piece of hand luggage (10kg); subject to airline's conditions
- Single rooms are on request and supplements apply; sharing, if required, can be arranged
- Half-board can be arranged in the hotel in Dubrovnik. Please check with our office prior to departure for supplement
- Full assistance of Joe Walsh Tours representatives at airports is included
- Meals where not stated are not included
- A non-refundable deposit of €200 is required for booking
- A buy on board catering system is available on flights
- Itinerary may be subject to change; E&OE
- All bookings protected by the Commission for Aviation Regulation in Ireland (T.O. 052 | T.A. 0689) and the Civil Aviation Authority in the UK (ATOL 5163 | ABTOT 5332)


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Delphia Escape 800 is a continuation of the previous two models - Delphia Escape 1050 and Delphia Escape 1350. This time NEW MODEL will meet the following conditions:
-Weight is designed to enable transportation of boats on the biaxial trailer boats (about 2200 kg)
-Width will allow transportation without additional permits (2, 90 m)
-The possibility of the engine stationary or trailer - possibly both.
-The amount standing in the cockpit and wheelhouse lounge
-Two double cabins plus sleeping in the living room dinieta
-The possibility of wide window on the right side of the table
-Standard laminated bathroom with shower fitting and the use of toilet tank.
-Draft of 47 cm and the engine lifted from the trailer will allow the rudder to the stern mooring rollways.


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Michelle Obama Gets Down To Bonpoint Business
First Lady Michelle Obama does some clothes shopping at the Bonpoint boutique with daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, in Paris on Sunday (June 7).
(See pictures of Brad Pitt shopping at Bon Point with daughter Shiloh.)
The Obamas traveled in a 30-vehicle motorcade as they went shopping on the Left Bank and Champs Élysées.
President Barack Obama flew back to the U.S. but his family is staying an extra day.
20+ pictures inside of Michelle Obama getting down to Bonpoint business…


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XFX XPS-850W Power Supply Review
The already crowded PC power supply market just got a little more crowded with the recent introduction of a new power supply line from XFX. XFX, a division of Pine Technology Holdings Ltd. founded in 1989, is probably better known for its high performance graphics cards and motherboards.
The XFX Black Edition 850W power supply is the first offering in the series, with rumors of lower wattage units joining it in the future. There are a multitude of great power supplies available in the 850W bracket and it's certainly a brave move on the part of XFX, introducing a new power line in the current economic climate. PC enthusiasts are obviously going to expect the same high level of performance from this power supply that XFX graphics cards have, on the whole, produced. For it to succeed, at least in the enthusiast market, its performance is going to have to be up there with the best. There is, however, a group of PC users out there that will fall for how a power supply looks rather than how it performs – sad but true – and the XFX Black Edition 850W will certainly turn a few heads with its unusual appearance that you will either love or hate. I find it strange how so much work goes into the appearance of a power supply, since it will spend all of its working life out of sight in the majority of enclosures.
"The XFX Black Edition 850W modular power supply gives you the power you need with a brilliant combination of form and function. Giving more than just life to your PC, this power supply allows easy cable management with modular connectors, which helps increase airflow and reduces clutter. With tight voltage regulation, clean outputs, and high efficiency operation up to 88% (80 Plus Silver), this power supply will give you exactly what you need to keep your gaming charged and ready for battle."
Let's take a look at the XFX Black Edition 850W power supply and see if the claims hold true.
Closer Look:
The packaging for the XFX Black Edition 850W power supply uses black and green as its theme and a cardboard sleeve enclosing the boxed contents. The black areas are in a matte finish with splashes of high gloss to emphasise the green areas and the "850" numeric. A slightly abstract graphic of the power supply cooling fan side is shown on the top face of the sleeve, along with an 80 Plus Silver and Nvidia SLI Ready logo. The underside of the sleeve shows a photograph of the XFX Black Edition 850W power supply, along with a list of the key features and power supply connectors and quantities.
Not a lot to see on the two end panels, but the inclusion of a sturdy carry handle is always welcome.
The front and rear faces of the sleeve show another graphic of the power supply along with a comprehensive specification table and a full row of icons representing the agency approvals awarded to the XFX Black Edition 850W power supply.
With the sleeve removed, you'll find the internal packaging is made of two boxes held together by tabs. The larger, lower box bearing the 'play hard' logo contains the power supply, while the upper narrow box contains the modular cable set.
Lifting the lid, you'll find two flaps on the sides of the box neatly framing the power supply fan. The left hand side bears the XFX website address, while the user guide is neatly held in place on the right hand side with diagonal slots in the cardboard at each corner. Lifting the flaps, you'll see that the power supply is held securely in place with lime green boxes matching the color of the cooling fan.
The left hand cardboard box contains the power cord and mounting screws and on the right there is a cardboard insert that sits neatly over the power supply captive cable set. The photograph on the right shows the modular cable set box, the power cord box, power cord, mounting screws and user manual.
The XFX Black Edition 850W packaging is very well done without the use of foam inserts, which is to be commended. It is well protected and contains an adequate set of accessories. Let's have a closer look.


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Josh Halliday
London Guardian
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Facebook and Twitter are preparing to face down government ministers over calls to ban people from social networks or shut their websites down in times of civil unrest.
The major social networks are expected to offer no concessions when they meet the home secretary, Theresa May, at a Home Office summit on Thursday lunchtime.
Ministers are expected to row back on David Cameron's call for suspected rioters to be banned from social networks, such as Twitter and Facebook, following the riots and looting across England a fortnight ago.
The home secretary will explore what measures the major social networks could take to help contain disorder – including how law enforcement can more effectively use the sites – rather than discuss powers to shut them down. The acting Metropolitan police commissioner, Tim Godwin, and the Tory MP Louise Mensch have separately explored the idea of shutting down websites during emergencies.


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Easier management of accomodation facilities
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Lodgit Desk is a hotel software for Windows and macOS. This reservation software gives you the opportunity to manage accommodations in hotels, motels, guesthouses, apartments, vacation homes, etc. easily and cost-effectively.
Reservations within the Lodgit Desk management software can be directly inserted into the graphical reservation schedule - almost just like in a classic reservation book. Aside from booking reservations for accommodations, you can manage your guest profiles, write out bills and set up different pricing plans for the upcoming seasons.
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Ten candidates took the stage at the DC3 Little Theater Thursday afternoon to help voters make their decisions ahead of upcoming elections.
Ten candidates took the stage at the DC3 Little Theater Thursday afternoon to help voters make their decisions ahead of upcoming elections.
Chris Boys and Rebecca Escalante are candidates for Ford County Commission, 11th District.
Sen. Garrett Love and Johnny Dunlap II are candidates for the 38th District Senate seat.
Rep. Brian Weber and Larry Blake are candidates for the 119th District House seat.
Rep. Ron Ryckman, Majorie Gilbert, John Ewy and Dennis McKinney are all running for two seats representing the 115th District.
The forum was sponsored by the Ford County Democratic Party, the Ford County Republican Women, the Dodge City Area Young Professionals and VFW Post 1714.
Escalante and Boys began with opening statements. Escalante expressed concern about state budget cuts, especially in education, fearing that the cuts would lead to higher taxes at the county level.
She also raised concerns about service agencies not being funded.
"Having been a recipient of those services, I know that sometimes we need those agencies," she said.
Boys told voters he and his family had moved to Dodge City by choice when he left his job with a Fortune 500 company to work for himself.
"I've been a registered Republican in Ford County for seven years," he said. "My first public service was on the depot board."
Boys was chosen to fill the unexpired seat of former commissioner Kim Goodnight.
Responding to questions submitted by the audience, Boys suggested that new industry is the most important opportunity for growth in Ford County.
Escalante agreed but added that the county should also support current businesses and employees.
Other questions asked about Ford County's strategic focus, the county's funding of social service agencies, the advisability of increasing the number of county commissioners to five, how the new tax law will affect property taxes, and how the county will pay for the Expo Center.
Regarding the Expo Center, Boys said, "It's a great facility and it's what the people wanted. We just signed indoor soccer. It's a facility we share with the city and I believe it falls under Why Not Dodge? funding."
Escalante compared the Expo Center to All-4-Fun and suggested she would rather investigate how to make the facility profitable than use Why Not Dodge? funds to pay for it.
Boys said that the first event in the center after the 3I Show was a Hispanic band.
"They made $10,000 in beer sales in that one night — that building will pay for itself," he said.
Following the county commission candidate forum, the eight candidates for state office were introduced.
The first question posed to the state candidates was "If you are elected and have to choose, would you build a four-lane from Dodge to Garden or cut taxes?"
Other questions included "How do you think the new tax law will affect middle income voters, property taxes and school funding — and what do you think is a fair tax system?"
The far-ranging discussion touched on teacher evaluation, dynamic scoring as a budgeting tool, and removing the state's obligation to fund education from the Kansas constitution.


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Common Lisp "on the bare metal."
Web site: http://common-lisp.net/project/movitz/
Maturity: Beta
Mailing list: http://common-lisp.net/mailman/listinfo/movitz-devel
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OS compatibility:
The Movitz system aspires to be an implementation of ANSI Common Lisp that targets the ubiquitous x86 PC architecture "on the metal". That is, running without any operating system or other form of software environment. Movitz is a development platform for operating system kernels, embedded, and single-purpose applications. There can potentially be several completely different operating systems built using Movitz.
The Movitz system is two things:
Implementations | Embedded Systems | BSD license
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For over three decades Literacy.org has provided leadership in research, development,and training in the field of literacy, with a focus on adult basic education and international literacy and development. We have completed a variety of major projects, contracts, grants, and events on time and within budget. We invite you to explore our current and recently completed projects below.
Bridges to the Future Initiative™
Bridges to the Future Initiative (BFI) addresses the Digital Divide of education and technology in emerging economies by improving literacy, basic education, and technological literacy, thereby assisting the world's poorest peoples to better determine their own social and economic future. With funding from multilateral agencies and private foundations, BFI has major projects underway in India and South Africa, with projects in other countries under development. The BFI focuses on assisting poor, disadvantaged, and marginalized children, youth and adults in developing countries to take advantage of new information and communications technologies (ICTs) for improving basic literacy and technological literacy skills as a means to participate in the global information and economic marketplace. A selection of videos about the BFI project can be found on our media page.
Global Taskforce on Learning Research
The GLTF was established by the Brookings Institution Center for Universal Education at ILI in 2010 to inform the next learning goals of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Composed of 16 top global specials, and with inputs from many others, the GLTF produced a major working paper for Brookings that may be found at: http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/research/files/papers/2012/12/learning%20first%20wagner%20murphy%20de%20korne/12%20learning%20first%20wagner%20murphy%20de%20korne.pdf, and a published volume including the full findings at: http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Education-Developing-Countries-Development-ebook/dp/B00MGOB930/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=
ILI Summer Literacy Training Program (SLTP), Philadelphia
The SLTP program was open to mid-career professionals as well as younger specialists involved in literacy work in developing countries. The program, with ran for about a decade up until 2000 included several weeks of training, including workshops and seminars, and a number of informative visits to local literacy centers and institutions. Topics included literacy policy and planning, child and family literacy development, literacy assessment and evaluation, nonformal and distance education, and literacy innovations and the use of technology. While the SLTP is no longer running, some of the materials (listed below) will be of assistance to others who wish to run literacy training programs.
Learning Connections
Without the foundation of basic skills, neither access to nor success in higher education - or, for that matter, in employment or other aspects of adult life - is possible for the estimated 40 million illiterate and low-literate adults nationwide. With the support of Lumina Foundation for Education, Literacy.org is addressing this social and economic challenge. Through a web-based platform accessible to low-literate learners, Learning-Connections facilitates individualized self-advising as both a motivational and directional tool, offering career advice, encouraging basic and post-secondary education, and providing progress tracking tools and instant-feedback rewards. By providing a flexible, context-sensitive tool to help learners identify pathways and potential outcomes, Learning Connections helps individual learners aspire beyond basic skills, and empowers them to make their own choices and understand the impact of those choices on career and educational aspirations and opportunities. More information and the main site can be found at: www.Learning-Connections.org
With funding through the U.S. Department of Education and in partnership with PBS Adult Learning Service, Kentucky Educational Television, and the Kentucky Department of Education, Literacy.org (and NCAL) led the development team to create an integrated learning system using online, video, and print media to provide instruction, assessment, and teacher training for GED and workforce preparation skills for adult learners. LiteracyLink delivers instruction for adult learners in GED preparation and Workplace Essential Skills, offers training in instructional and technology issues, and crafts an individual learning plan for each participant. It also provides professional development opportunities and resources for adult educators and administrators. To access LiteracyLink, go to: litlink.ket.org
Mobiles for Reading
In 2014, the ILI was commissioned to undertake a review of current projects by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on behalf of its support for the Mobiles for Education (mEducation) Alliance (www.meducationalliance.org) and the All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development (ACR GCD) (www.allchildrenreading.org). This review was led by a group of faculty and students, with support from USAID staff and additional outside experts. The report, Mobiles for Reading: A Landscape Research Review, may be accessed at:http://www.meducationalliance.org/sites/default/files/usaid_wagner_report_finalforweb_14jun25_1.pdf
Moocs for Development.
The MOOCs4D International Invitational Conference will bring together scholars, policy makers, program officers, administrators, and technologists from the education and international development sectors. The main goal is to better understand the dynamics surrounding this situation, and deliberate on solutions and action plans that will enable MOOCs to serve the development needs of resource-poor communities of learners – those at the "bottom of the pyramid." The initiative was sponsored by o-sponsored by the Office of the Provost of the University of Pennsylvania, Annenberg School for Communication, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Perelman School of Medicine, School of Nursing, The Wharton School and Penn Libraries. Additional support provided by Microsoft, Coursera, United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Council for Open and Distance Education, Organisation International de la Francophonie, and Commonwealth of Learning. More information may be seen at:www.moocs4d.org
Professional Development Kit (PDK): Multimedia Resources for Instructional Decision-Making
Professional Development Kit (PDK) was funded by the U.S Department of Education in collaboration with SRI, International, to create professional development tools for adult educators. Employing case-based instruction in the context of facilitated adult education teacher professional development, PDK can adult educators explore and develop their practice in new ways and to investigate new materials and strategies for instruction. With video case studies of adult education classrooms; online tools for practitioners to structure their own cases; resources that include a knowledge database, digests, portfolio, group discussion and class products; and staff development and user guides; PDK provides resources and a framework to support participants' efforts to generate questions and brainstorm solutions to challenging professional situations. PDK is available on CD-ROM, and some of its tools may be accessed online at Literacy.org. A selection of videos from PDK is available on our media page.
Smaller, Quicker, Cheaper: Improving Learning Assessments for Developing Countries
The SQC project was a collaboration between IIEP (UNESCO) and ILI, funded by the Fast Track Initiative (now GPE)/World Bank to review and synthesize a set of policy options for assessment methods of basic skills learning in developing countries. The review focuses on school-aged children (5-12 years), but also considered out-of-school children, youth and adults. It included an inventory of key indicators and learning measurement methodologies (especially reading assessment) that have been used over the past decade or so, and up to the present (including on-going projects). Costs and benefits were seen in terms of fiscal investments and policy outcomes, time to completion, size and nature of human resources inputs, technical complexity, and other aspects of the assessment burden. The review began in 2009, and was published by UNESCO in 2011. A French language edition was produced in 2015. These volumes may be found at: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0021/002136/213663e.pdf, and http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0021/002136/213663f.pdf.
TECH21: National Technology Laboratory for Adult Education
TECH21 was a decades long-effort, funded initially by the U.S. Department of Education(OVAE) to develop IT tools that offer to assist adults in achieving their adult education and life goals. Through collaboration with direct services providers and online systems, TECH21 provided a hands-on and virtual research-to-practice and dissemination system, developing state-of-the-art technology learning environments that enabled those learning and working in practice-based adult education settings to access technology and to fully integrate it into their practice. The follow up to TECH21 may be seen in other projects at Literacy.org.


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Unified ICM and Unified CCE Database Troubleshooting: Problems Saving AW Configuration Data
From DocWiki
Problems Saving AW Configuration Data
|Problem Summary
|Users cannot save configuration data when using the configuration manager tool on ADS1; also, modifications to a user on ADS2 do not transfer to ADS1.
|Error Message
|Possible Cause
|This was due to the loss of access privileges for the ADS1 distributor service login account. The ems trace logs for Update ADS process on ADS1 showed database login errors.
|Recommended Action
|Re-run the ADS1 distributor setup from the install media. This will re-run scripts that gives database access privileges to the distributor service login account.
|Release 7.5(1)
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Through the first half of the NFL season, there have been 14 punts blocked.
That might not sound like a lot, but consider there were nine in the entire 2011 season, meaning the league is on track for more than three times as many.
Sure, it could be a statistical hiccup, although 14 is already more blocked punts than in any full season since 2003. (According to the Elias Sports Bureau, a record 31 punts were blocked in 1977.) Something strange is afoot this season, and it can't just be that the field of 32 punters includes five rookies since only three of the blocks were on first-year players.
So far, the repeat offenders are Washington's Sav Rocca and the New York Jets' Robert Malone, both blocked twice. Every division but the NFC West has been victimized at least once, including three teams in the NFC South — everyone except New Orleans.


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- Vitamins like A' C' D' E' and K' as well as coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10)—which are efficient antioxidants (toxin removers) that support a wide range of cellular activities and potentially relieve some physical symptoms of menopause.
- B complex vitamins like B1' B2' B3' B12' biotin' folate' and pantothenic acid—which provide a range of health benefits; they support the actions of the endocrine and central nervous systems' while also working to relieve symptoms of fatigue' anxiety' and irritability.
- Citrus bioflavonoids from fruits—powerful antioxidants that act to strengthen cell structure and promote cell growth' while also supporting hormone-releasing glands.
- Minerals like calcium' magnesium' potassium' zinc' iodine' selenium' chromium' molybdeum' iron' and manganese—important to your hormonal and electrolyte balance' while possibly relieving your PMS symptoms.
- Enzymes like protease' lipase' and amylase—which support the digestion and effective delivery of nutrients to your cells.
Your hormones are naturally regulated to balance their physical effects on you. However' hormonal imbalances happen. In some women' they can trigger a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. As you get older' you may feel unusually hot' experience excessive sweating' and feel anxiety. Menstruating women often experience breast tenderness' abdominal cramping' and swings. Your symptoms may even impair your relationship with others.
Hormone changes are intricate developments' most of which are normal. They're programmed at set times' like monthly menstrual cycles that eventually halt as estrogen production declines during menopause. Counseling with an endocrinologist may help you cope with symptoms. A supplement like Equi-Fem™ by Biotics Research may be a natural source of female hormone support. It contains a comprehensive blend of multi-vitamins and minerals that support the functions of the endocrine system and associated organ systems. This supplement may relieve symptoms like excessive perspiration with little risk of serious side effects. Each tablet of Equi-Fem™ provides 42 biochemical nutrients' such as:
This 252-tablet bottle of Biotics Research's Equi-Fem™ will last you approximately one to three months when taken at the recommended dosage of two to six tablets daily. Ask your health care professional about the ideal dose for you.
Biotics Research is committed to formulating and manufacturing innovative supplements. Its research and development arm is at the forefront of new developments in clinical nutrition' discovering and analyzing the benefits of new ingredients. In addition' all products supplied by Biotics Research have been shown to be effective and safe.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose' treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.
Serving Size: 6 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 21
Amount Per Serving / % DV
Vitamin A (as natural mixed carotenoids and palmitate 1:1 ratio) 10'000 IU / 200%
Vitamin C (as magnesium ascorbate) 1'500 mg / 2'500%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 400 IU / 100%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 100 IU / 333%
Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 35 mcg / 44%
Thiamin (B1) (as thiamin mononitrate) 25 mg / 1'667%
Riboflavin (B2) 25 mg / 1'470%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 25 mg / 125%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 300 mg / 15'000%
Folate (as calcium folinate) 400 mcg / 100%
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 65 mcg / 1'083%
Biotin 300 mcg / 100%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 50 mg / 500%
Calcium (as calcium citrate) 125 mg / 13%
Iodine (from kelp) 75 mcg / 50%
Magnesium (as magnesium ascorbate' magnesium oxide) 250 mg / 63%
Zinc (as zinc gluconate) 25 mg / 167%
Selenium (from vegetable culture) 50 mcg / 71%
Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 10 mg / 500%
Chromium (from vegetable culture) 100 mcg / 83%
Molybdenum (from vegetable culture) 10 mcg / 13%
Potassium (as potassium chloride) 99 mg / 3%
Choline (as choline bitartrate) 150 mg / *
Inositol (from rice) 25 mg / *
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 25 mg / *
Coenzyme Q10 1 mg / *
Citrus Bioflavonoids (from citrus fruit) 250 mg / *
FRAC (from rice) 15 mg / *
L-Tyrosine 50 mg / *
Betaine HCI 100 mg / *
Amylase (porcine) 20'000 NFUnits / *
Protease (porcine) 20'000 NFUnits / *
Lipase (porcine) 1'600 NFUnits / *
Neonatal Adrenal Complex Concentrate (raw) (bovine) 10 mg / *
Lamb Pituitary/Hypothalamus Complex (raw) (ovine) 10 mg / *
Ovarian Tissue (bovine) 50 mg / *
Uterine Tissue (bovine) 50 mg / *
Superoxide Dismutase (from vegetable culture) 150 mcg / *
Catalase (from vegetable culture) 150 mcg / *
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) (root) 120 mg / *
Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) (root) 60 mg / *
Iron (as ferrous gluconate) 18mg / 100%
Copper (as copper gluconate) 2mg / 100%
*Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients:
Stearic acid (vegetable source)' modified cellulose gum' food glaze and magnesium stearate (vegetable source).
Two (2) to six (6) tablets daily as a dietary supplement or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.
Not rercommended for pregnant women.
(Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose' call a doctor or poison control center immediately).
Allergy / Dietary Needs
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free


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Katanka-Fraser Political Music Collection
The author, publisher, and radical bookseller Michael Katanka (1922-1983) was a staunch Socialist and historian of British labor. Beginning with his 1868: Year of Unions in 1968, Katanka wrote or edited a series of books and articles on Fabianism, satirical caricature, and trade unionism.
The Katanka-Fraser Political Music Collection consists of audio recordings, sheet music, and songbooks of politically-inspired music in a variety of languages. The works range from the English and German Socialist press of the 1880s to the antiwar movement of the 1960s and 1970s, touching upon labor agitation, proletarian songs, student protest, the anti-imperialist and anti-capitalist struggles, the Spanish Civil War, and Communism and Socialism. The collection also includes a few books and sound recordings from the extreme right in Nazi Germany.
- Subjects
- Communists--Music
- International Workers of the World--Music
- Political ballads and songs
- Protest songs
- Radicalism--Songs and music
- Socialists--Music
- Working class--Music
- Contributors
- Fraser, James
- Katanka, Michael


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Cause for concern: Key holes still left to fill
Dallas JacksonClick MORE: Best of the best: Filling recruiting needs Here to view this Link. is the National Columnist for Rivals.com. Email him your comments or story ideas to email@example.com MORE: Best of the best: Filling recruiting needs Here to view this Link. and follow him on TwitterClick MORE: Best of the best: Filling recruiting needs Here to view this Link..
The season for making premature judgments in sports is summer.
The time between spring and fall practice in college football creates too big a gap to fill with logic, and the dog days drag on with idle chatter.
Over a three-day period, Rivals.com is breaking down the current recruiting classes by jumping to sweeping conclusions seven-plus months before National Signing Day.
Tuesday was a look at which programs are best meeting their recruiting needs; today takes the other side and focuses on programs that have yet to add key commitments; and Thursday will be a breakdown of which programs atop the team rankings have staying power and which are lurking in the shadows but poised to make a run.
This series is based on needs identified early in the cycle by the team of local writers and national recruiting analysts.
The tide in the Tidewater area has turned, and it has hurt the Virginia Tech recruiting efforts.
The current recruiting cycle may be illustrating the issues that Beamer Ball is having more than ever. One of the state's most talented crops of players is coming through this class, and the Hokies have their hooks in hardly any of the 10 four- or five-star players in the state.
Entering the class of 2014, the overriding thought was that the Virginia Tech class was going to be small, so its national rankings likely would not excite anyone. However, with the players in the state, it could be a quality-over-quantity approach -- especially along the defensive line.
The top player in the country, Da'Shawn Hand of Woodbridge (Va.) High, maintained that Hokies defensive coordinator Bud Foster was his favorite coach even as he eliminated the program from his list of candidates. Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith defensive tackle Andrew Brown is scheduled to make his commitment at the end of the week, and Virginia is the odds-on favorite to land the five-star player. The No. 5 player in the state is Norfolk (Va.) Lake Taylor defensive end Jalyn Holmes, and the 6-foot-5, 235-pound prospect recently made his choice: Ohio State.
The remaining two talented players in the group have Virginia Tech in the thick of their recruitment, but neither has a timeline for a decision.
Virginia Beach (Va.) Ocean Lakes tackle Derrick Nnadi said the Hokies were ahead of Virginia but still in a clump with five other teams. Hampton (Va.) Bethel defensive tackle Ricky Walker said Virginia Tech was still high on his list but was alongside several other programs.
Outside of the defensive line, Virginia Tech has missed on five-star defensive back Quin Blanding, who chose Virginia; Burke (Va.) Lake Braddock quarterback Caleb Henderson, who picked North Carolina; and Fredricksburg (Va.) Chancellor offensive lineman Steven Moss, who also is going to Virginia.
Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Mike Farrell said the emergence of Virginia's Mike London as a recruiter has hurt the Virginia Tech program.
"London is developing really good relationships in the state, and some of the guys who would have historically picked Tech are giving Virginia a real look," Farrell said. "The program used to control Hampton Roads, and now there are some battles.
"It isn't just in that Virginia Beach area, either. More teams are coming into the state and getting kids, and when they are losing Da'Shawn Hand -- a kid who has always maintained that Bud Foster was his favorite coach -- that is just tough to swallow."
The program has been in a similar boat as it is historically. The Hokies focus on developing talent more than recruiting elite athletes.
Farrell said, with that mindset, not much will change for the program but that may be the problem.
"The fans have to be sick of 10-2 or 9-3 and playing for an ACC title," Farrell said. "This is one of the best staffs for coaching players up, and that will continue. But if the talent baseline was higher, the outcomes could be more rewarding; and those ACC championship games could be for a chance to play for a national title."
What it needed in '14: Maryland's most pressing need was for players on the offensive line as it moves into the Big Ten. Secondarily, it needed bigger bodies on the defensive line to start preparing to defend the run in its new conference. The third part of the checklist was to go after another top-flight cornerback to shore up the secondary. It was a generic list -- one shared by many teams -- but it was pretty clear what the team needed entering the cycle.
What has happened to date: Maryland has yet to get out of the blocks as the program has only five commitments and is recruiting at a higher clip than only Purdue within the conference. The class has just one offensive lineman in Owings Mill (Md.) McDonogh three-star Jared Cohen, and it is equally thin on the defensive line with two-star Spring Grove (Pa.) High defensive tackle David Shaw making the lone pledge. Maryland has yet to receive a verbal commitment from a receiver or a cornerback, and the skill player it is bringing in -- Danvers (Mass.) St. John's Prep running back Johnathan Thomas -- is just the No. 41-ranked player at his position in the country.
What it needed in '14: West Virginia looked like it was in for a substantial rebuild because many of its best players graduated and the depth chart looked shaky. The primary need was a quality quarterback, but it was far from the only one. The expectation was that the Mountaineers would have to add equal measures for the defensive line, safety, offensive line and running back. The program generally is late to fill its classes, and its region is relatively light on quality defensive line prospects, making the class likely to struggle in national terms.
What has happened to date: For this exercise, it is important to measure a recruiting class' needs and results instead of making an unqualified evaluation. West Virginia is rated just below an Oklahoma State program that was lauded in the Big 12, and WVU has been labeled as most concerning even though it is ahead of TCU, Iowa State, Kansas State and Kansas. The program has six commitments in the early going, and it checked off its quarterback need with Baltimore (Md.) Dunbar prospect William Crest. From there, it gets a little off kilter. There are zero defensive line players committed, nor is there a defensive back or a running back to discuss. West Virginia added offensive linemen and dipped into Florida to get a pair of receivers in Miami (Fla.) Coral Reef's Jacob McCrary and Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington prospect Lamar Parker. The receivers could be important for the offense, but the roster breakdown would indicate that there are other priorities.
What it needed in '14: The Buffs needed a little bit of everything because the program has been coursing toward rock bottom. In the last class, new coach Mike MacIntyre did a solid job of landing bodies on the offensive and defensive lines and at receiver, but that left plenty of positions wanting. There was not a big-bodied defensive tackle in the group, and there also wasn't a receiving or blocking tight end. Both of those positions are lacking on the roster. This is not a place for elite prospects, so the rebuilding of the program will need to be brick by brick. MacIntyre knows this and is working toward it.
What has happened so far: The Pac-12 is often the last conference to launch in recruiting, and that is what is happening this season. There is not a single program with more than 10 commitments. While Colorado is sitting at four verbals, it is closer to the norm -- only California and Arizona have seven or more pledges -- than the panic it would cause if it were in any other major conference in the country. That qualifier aside, the class is random and uninspiring. The highest-ranked player is three-star linebacker Grant Watanabe from San Antonio (Texas) Brennan, whose only other offer was from Utah despite having two uncles who played at BYU, another who is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and yet one more who is a fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles. It also has a low three-star quarterback committed, as Cade Apsay from Canyon County (Calif.) Canyon has given his word to the program, along with an offensive lineman and a defensive back.
What it needed in '14: Arkansas needed major numbers in the trenches for this class. The program signed only one high school defensive tackle in the last three classes, and the two projected starters are seniors. It has signed just five offensive linemen in the last two classes combined. While there is going to be an offensive transition from Bobby Petrino to Bret Bielema, the program could still use a few quality receivers to get open and catch the ball.
What has happened to date: The Razorbacks landed and have kept the commitment of defensive tackle Bijhon Jackson from El Dorado (Ark.) High, and they have maintained the relationship with four-star quarterback Rafe Peavey, who committed nearly a year ago from Bolivar (Mo.) High. After those two success stories, the program does not have much to celebrate in recruiting. The other three commitments are from a running back, a tight end and a kicker. Arkansas is on the bottom of the conference in total recruiting, and it is one of just four programs in the SEC not to be in double-digit commitments, joining Auburn (nine), Vanderbilt (eight) and South Carolina (7).


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Atlanta, GA – Evan Turner, Thaddeus Young and Spencer Hawes each turned in double-doubles as the Philadelphia 76ers cruised past the Atlanta Hawks, 101-90, at Philips Arena.
Turner finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds, Hawes scored 19 and pulled down 12 boards and Young netted 14 to go with 13 rebounds for the 76ers, who kept their slim playoff hopes alive.
Philadelphia trails the Milwaukee Bucks by five games for the final spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Bucks lost on the road to the New York Knicks Friday night.
"We found a way to close this one out. It wasn't pretty there at the end, but that is a really good road win for us against a playoff team, Sixers coach Doug Collins said. "The Hawks are a tough team to play because they can go with a couple different lineups."
Josh Smith led five Atlanta players in double figures with 19 points and Al Horford added 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who hold a 2 1/2- game lead over the Boston Celtics for sixth place in the East.
Boston lost at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday.
The Sixers shot a blistering 72.7 percent (16-for-22) in the first quarter to jump out to an early 40-26 lead. Turner scored 10 points in the frame on 4-of-5 shooting, 2-of-2 from 3-point range, while Young and Hawes added eight and seven points, respectively, in the frame.
The Sixers used a 14-2 spurt in the opening quarter to open a 24-13 lead. Turner hit a 3-pointer during the spurt and finished it by draining a jumper. The flurry began with Hawes hitting a 3-pointer.
Philadelphia cooled off significantly in the second, going just 6-for-20 in the frame, but took a 58-45 lead into the break.
The Sixers outscored the Hawks 25-20 in the third to push their spread to 83-65 entering the final frame. Turner turned in another strong quarter with 10 points.
Atlanta couldn't get closer than nine the rest of the way.
"Here we are 77 games into our season and we don't know who we are. All the way back to training camp, and with all the changes that we made, one of the things we made a point to our guys to understand was who we had to be," hawks coach Larry Drew said. "We had a team that would be gritty. We had to be a team with a blue collar mentality every time we stepped on the floor. Somewhere along the line we have forgotten who we have to be."
Game Notes
Philadelphia forward Dorell Wright was inactive because of a right elbow contusion ... Damien Wilikins scored 16 points for the Sixers ... Jrue Holiday, who went just 2-for-24 from the field in a loss at Charlotte on Wednesday, converted on just 3-of-14 attempts for nine points ... Ivan Johnson scored 17 points off the bench for Atlanta ... Hawks guard Kyle Korver has made at least one 3-pointer in 70 consecutive games ... Philadelphia has won eight of the last 11 meetings.


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Yields on certificates of deposit were mostly unchanged in the latest week.
The average yield on six-month "jumbo" CDs, which typically require deposits of $95,000 or more, remained unchanged at 0.15% from the week earlier, according to Bankrate.com. The yield on five-year jumbos also remained unchanged, at 0.82%, from the week earlier.


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A heart-healthy diet focuses on adding more healthy foods to your diet and cutting back on foods that aren't so good for you.
It is part of a heart-healthy lifestyle that includes regular activity and not smoking.
The American Heart Association publishes heart-healthy diet guidelines for all adults and for children older than age 2.
To put these guidelines into action, see:
If you already have heart or blood vessel problems, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure, specific eating plans can help you manage those problems.
A few simple ideas
The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet aims to lower cholesterol by reducing saturated fat
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For help with the TLC diet, see:
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The DASH diet is a good choice for people who have high blood pressure. DASH stands for Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Hypertension is high blood pressure.
For help with the DASH diet, see:
To learn more, see a sample menu for the DASH diet.
The Mediterranean diet can also help
lower cholesterol. Like the TLC diet, it limits saturated fat. But on the
Mediterranean diet, you can eat more total fat—as long as it's unsaturated. It
also allows more fish oils, olive oil, and nut and seed oils than the TLC diet.
For more information, see the topic Mediterranean Diet.
With so many different food plans and health
tips, it can be confusing to know what's best for you and your heart.
A chart that compares heart-healthy diets(What is a PDF document?) can help you see what foods are suggested in each plan.
Other Works ConsultedAmerican Heart Association (2006). Diet and lifestyle
recommendations revision 2006. Circulation, 114(1):
82–96. [Erratum in Circulation, 114(1): e27.]
Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents (2011). Expert panel on integrated guidelines for cardiovascular health and risk reduction in children and adolescents: Summary report. Pediatrics, 128(Suppl 5): S213–S256.Smith SC, et al. (2011). AHA/ACCF secondary prevention and risk reduction therapy for patients with coronary and other atherosclerotic vascular disease: 2011 update: A guideline from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology Foundation. Circulation, 124(22): 2458–2473. Also available online: http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/124/22/2458.full.U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S.
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According to the 2009 printing of the Boy Scout Requirements, bugler is now a qualifying position of responsibility for Eagle Rank. See requirement 4 on page 16 of BSA publication 33216. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jkb973 (talk • contribs) 14:08, August 9, 2009. (Please, sign and date your posts on talk pages.)
- This was a printing error. Bugler is not a qualifying position of responsibility for Eagle. —RWSmith (Bureaucrat), 15:04, November 2, 2011 (EDT)
Category:Varsity Scout leader recognition awards
Shouldn't [[Category:Varsity Scout leader recognition awards]] be something like [[Category:Varsity Scout awards]], instead? —RWSmith (Bureaucrat), 01:21, March 23, 2010 (EDT)
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Deleted all copy-pasted text from Wikipedia... we shouldn't copy-paste swaths (for lack of a better word) of "information" from Wikipedia; a quote is sometimes acceptable, but must be referenced/cited. Quoting swaths of official BSA info is allowed, per BSA. —RWSmith (Bureaucrat), 12:57, April 28, 2010 (EDT)
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The Eagle Scout Plan document's links don't work in Protected mode. What is the unprotect password? --Proud2b4family 12:32, November 2, 2011 (EDT)
- I assume the creator of this document (Craig Lincoln) didn't want it to be modified (except, of course, for the user-fillable form fields) — hence, the reason he password-protected the document. I'm sorry, but I don't know the password to "unlock" the document's properties. If you could give me an idea of what –exactly– you want to change, I'll see what I can do about making a new one. (See next paragraph.)
- FWIW, with all the changes that are in the new Guide To Advancement, BSA Pub. 33088 (supersedes Advancement Committee – Policies and Procedures), I'll be looking for an updated Eagle Plan Worksheet . —RWSmith (Bureaucrat), 15:04, November 2, 2011 (EDT)
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- Workbook title does not have "leadership" in it anymore. It's just "Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook."
- Document number is 512-927. The page lists it as 521-927.
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Wiz Khalifa Talks About His Dad's Swag on 'Chelsea Lately'
Wiz Khalifa talks about Snoop Dogg and where he got his swag from on a recent episode of E! Online's late-night talk show 'Chelsea Lately.' The Pittsburgh rapper offered the host Chelsea Handler his views on Snoop's recent transformation as reggae artist Snoop Lion.
"I think like everybody is just gonna come to grips with it man," explains Wiz about his buddy's new metamorphosis. "Snoop just takes everybody on a journey with him and he's just got the gift of inspiring so many minds to just want to dig into whatever he's into at that time you know what I mean? So it might be new for people, but they'll get used to it. He's the Lion."
We agreed with Wiz's assessment of Snoop Lion, although his song 'La La La' doesn't make us roar with delight.
During the interview, Handler also asked Wiz about his father. "I love my dad yo. That's my man," he tells her in a video posted on Idolator. "He's a little bit darker than me so when people see him they don't really know he's my dad and then they see him start moving and then they be like, 'Oh, that's where Wiz gets his swag from.'"
"He's an OG man. I actually grew up moving back and forth between my mom and my dad," he adds. "And my dad was the first one who really opened a studio for me and let me do my music thing." Awww. Let's give a big thanks to Wiz's father for encouraging him to rap.
Wiz also stated that his upcoming LP 'O.N.I.F.C.' (due in stores on Sept. 18), is all about self-expression. "The album is about fully expressing myself and knowing where I come from and where I'm at right now," he says.
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Brewers top Reds behind walk-off home run from Lucroy
MILWAUKEE (AP) — When Aroldis Chapman made his major league debut three years ago, Jonathan Lucroy was the first batter he faced. Chapman struck him out, and it was the same result each of the next four times they saw each other.
Not on Friday night. This time, Lucroy got him.
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The veteran catcher hit a two-run homer off the All-Star closer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 7-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
"It feels good. He has really good stuff, special arm," Lucroy said. "It just feels good to get the win. We kind of had a rough game throwing the ball. It feels good to get a win hitting-wise."
Jean Segura sparked the winning rally when he beat out a leadoff chopper to shortstop for his third hit. Lucroy then drove a 1-2 pitch to left for his 17th homer, snapping Cincinnati's five-game winning streak.
Lucroy clapped his hands as he rounded first base and ditched his batting helmet before heading into a crowd of teammates surrounding home plate. It was his first career game-ending homer.
Chapman (3-5) had converted each of his last six save opportunities. He fanned Lucroy while closing out Thursday night's 2-1 victory.
"It's hard to get his timing down because he throws so hard," Lucroy said. "I was just trying to be on time today and be ready whenever he threw the ball. You have to be ready. If you are just a little bit late, you have no chance."
Chapman did not make himself available to the media after the game.
"He hung a slider to him and he didn't miss," Reds manager Dusty Baker said.
Todd Frazier had three hits and matched a career high with four RBIs for Cincinnati, which lost out on an opportunity to leapfrog St. Louis for second place in the top-heavy NL Central. The Reds trail division-leading Pittsburgh by 3 games, and the Cardinals are three back after a 7-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
With two outs and runners on the corners in the seventh, Frazier dropped a single right in front of left fielder Khris Davis to give Cincinnati a 6-5 lead. Frazier also singled in a pair of runs in the first and belted a solo shot in the fourth for his 12th homer.
"You can't get them all," Frazier said. "Chapman's still a really good pitcher. … We're not worried about it at all."
Lucroy finished with three hits and three RBIs for Milwaukee, which had lost three of four. Davis had two hits, including a two-run double, and John Axford (6-6) pitched a scoreless inning for the win.
"If you look through the year, Luc comes up with some pretty amazing at-bats where he'll keep fouling off and hang in there, then he'll hit a line drive somewhere," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "Today, he got the homer. He really does put together some really nice at-bats."
The Brewers played without All-Star center fielder Carlos Gomez, who is day to day with a sprained right knee after making a leaping catch at the wall during Thursday night's 2-1 loss to Cincinnati. He had an MRI on Friday that confirmed the injury, and was using crutches to move around Milwaukee's clubhouse before the game.
Milwaukee scored three times in the third to take a 4-2 lead, but Frazier's leadoff drive got Cincinnati within one and Chris Heisey put the Reds in front again when he connected in the fifth. Heisey's sixth homer came after Shin-Soo Choo reached on a leadoff single.
Segura tied it with an RBI single against Alfredo Simon in the sixth, and then got the Brewers started in the ninth. The speedy Segura leads the NL with 148 hits.
The battle of the bullpens came after each starter struggled.
Brewers left-hander Tom Gorzelanny was charged with five runs and six hits in 4 2-3 innings. He was coming off his best start of the season, an impressive seven-inning effort in a 10-0 victory at Seattle last Saturday.
"I was missing spots a little bit," Gorzelanny said. "I had to try to fight myself to try to make good pitches."
Reds righty Mike Leake wasn't much better, allowing four runs and nine hits in five innings. He is winless in his last four starts.
NOTES: Reds RHP J.J. Hoover got two outs to extend his scoreless streak to 22 games and 25 1-3 innings. … Roenicke said he talked to suspended slugger Ryan Braun on Friday. Roenicke said part of the discussion involved whether Braun would speak publicly in the aftermath of his 65-game ban by Major League Baseball, but the manager kept most of the phone conversation to himself. "He's in a good frame of mind," Roenicke said. … The Brewers recalled Sean Halton from Triple-A Nashville and optioned RHP Alfredo Figaro to their top farm club. Halton can play first base and the corner outfield spots. … Brewers RHP Yovani Gallardo will come off the disabled list to start Saturday against Cincinnati. Gallardo (8-9, 4.91 ERA), who had been sidelined by a strained left hamstring, will be opposed by RHP Mat Latos (12-3, 3.04).


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Trend Watch: Put a Feather on It
In perhaps one of our favorite tweets we read last week, someone astutely pointed out "Feathers are the new birds. Put a feather on it." Of course. Between the ones donning the hats and heads of royalty last week to the avian images of a bird's most enviable element starting to pop up on nearly everything, it would appear that feathers are starting to steal the show lately.
It does seem like a natural evolution (or would it be devolution?) that the popular graphic pop of birds would move to the more subtle yet still lovely feather motif. Certainly spotted in the hair and outfits of those who subscribe to the bohemian fashion style, we think feathers are a natural enough element that they can show up in a number of different house styles. We rounded up ten items we don't mind that sport a little feathery fun; how long will it be until feathers get as popular as birds?
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1) Feather Vase $22
2) Feather Screen-Printed Dishtowels set of 2 $12
3) Large Feather Tray $43
4) Thomas Paul Feather Pile Rug $265 - $1,430
5) Peacock Feather Decorative Throw Pillow $24.50
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6) Feather Quill Pen $11
7) Wild Bird Feathers Pillow Case $38
8) Alexander McQueen Feathers Rug
9) Feathers Print $20
10) Vintage Archery Arrows $25
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We're all human. When everyone figures that out the world will be a better place.
Don't care. They're free to practice what they believe just like anyone else. And given that religion falls outside of my purview of interests, it's just... there?
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all religions should be wiped out they cause nothing but problems and impede progress and start wars.
If we were to follow that logic then money should be wiped out too. Better yet, nuke the entire human race.
greed is always an issue and will never be wiped out whether it be for money or things it dosent mater and solving the issue with wiping out a race is foolish. beliefs are fine but organized crap that tells you who and what are "heretics" "infidels" "blasphemers" against something made up is a fools errand and should not be allowed to exist. think for your selves for once and draw your own conclusions only after experimenting and experiencing something new for your self can you truly understand it.
They're people just like you and me. There's no difference. I don't care about what religion they believe in, or don't believe in, as long as you don't go harming people around you.
Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Eh. I don't really care about the difference. No one should. The thing people ought to know is that they all basically teach people to treat others with kindness. Those who argue and try to create differences are some of the reasons we have conflict in this world... Stubborn people believing that their particular doctrine is any better than another.
We are all the same.
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Im a soldier in the American army. From personal experience Muslims in general are not bad people my best friend is a Muslim. Yes there are religious zealots that take it too far but you shouldn't judge the whole Muslim religion for the actions of a few. If that were the case Catholics should be hated to for all the murders they have done in the past. Im not hating on anyone's religion in just trying to make a point. But look at the rest of the religions out there not one can say that haven't had religious zealots in the past every religion is guilty of something should we hate those religions then? No we should not condemn a religion for the actions
i have no problems with muslims.
except for the ones who want to blow everything up.
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Of a few. What im trying to say is those Muslims who do these terrible things deserve to die but not all Muslim are like that alot of them are good people just trying to live there lives in peace.
I judge the individual. Not the group.
Meh, as long as you (and I'm using 'you' generally) don't try to force your beliefs down my throat, it doesn't really make a difference to me. But then, I feel that way about any religious person.
When it comes to media portrayal of Muslims (referring of course to terrorism and such), I tend to disassociate the negative acts from the religion as a whole nowadays. I know I hate when people get the idea in their heads that all Christians are pushy, egotistical, uneducated and insensitive due to the actions of others in the name of God *cough* Westboro Baptist *cough*. With this in mind I know it clearly isn't fair to treat Muslims in a similar fashion.
This is just like my Japanese animes
Sick and tired of religion.
All it does it get people killed.
I've worked for Muslims before. No, they were not closet terrorists. My former Muslim coworkers and bosses were Turks. They owned this diner I used to work at--this one prep cook and I were the only Americans in the kitchen. All the line cooks were Turks and the dishwashers were Mexican/Guatemalan. I later left that job because the bosses messed with my pay. But that job did have its good points. For one, I got my first real exposure to Middle Eastern food. Every year during Ramadan, the cooks would whip up all these cool dishes they grew up with after they were done fasting for the day. Good stuff!
However, I could never be a Muslim. Any religion that has a thing about what you can and can't eat is bonkers. I love pork so much that I'd make a terrible Muslim and a worse Jew. And the whole mess about not being allowed to criticize the religion--Scientologists are better than this and they're a small cult full of celebrities! The worst they do (Aside from the Sea Org's treatment of its people) is sue people! Now, I did go through a brief Islamophobic phase right after 9/11, but I did learn that the Wahhabists and other extremists only made up a tiny minority of the Muslim community. Even then, the worst I did was view Muslims with great suspicion.
Fast-forward to when I worked for the aforementioned Turks. I didn't even care that they were Muslims since they're really no different from the rest of us. However, they get pretty mad if you call them Arabs. For one, half the Turks I encountered looked white, and one had blond hair and blue eyes. One looked Asian--I thought he was half-Chinese/Filipino. Two of them looked Indian/Pakistani. The rest? They could pass for Arabs. I myself got mistaken for a Turk once just because I wore a Rastafarian hat at the time. (For perspective, I have no Middle Eastern ancestry--I'm overwhelmingly white with distant Native American and black ancestry. But what I get mistaken for depends on where I go. If I'm at a casino? Native American. At a beach? Hawaiian. Behind a dishwashing machine? Mexican. Behind a computer running Starcraft? Korean. In math class? Chinese.)
But me? I'm no believer. I never thought too highly of religious belief. I won't deny the influence religion has had on culture, though. It's given us architecture, literature, art, music, and all kinds of stuff. We can read Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, Mayan, Aztec, and Babylonian mythology without being expected to believe it. Why not do the same with the myths of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and other religions? Science has answered fraigns that religion can't, but we can keep all the cultural things that it's given us. Art? We've got all those old statues the ancients left, all those old paintings such as The Last Supper, Birth of Man, and many others. Literature? When you look past the logical flaws of the major religions (Dianetics is far more consistent than the Bible, Koran, Vedic scriptures, etc.), there is a wealth of stories to be read. Stories that have influenced language. Where else do you think we got gems such as "brother's keeper", "let he who is without sin cast the first stone", "the mark of Cain", "coat of many colors", "stranger in a strange land, "the apple of his eye", "doubting Thomas", and "Good Samaritan" from? The Bible. "There shall be no compulsion in religion"? The Koran. "I am become Death, destroyer of worlds"? The Rig Veda. Architecture? Go look at all the great cathedrals, churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples out there--all beautiful buildings, a testament to mennish culture. Music? We've got so many hymns and other songs. You don't even have to be a believer to appreciate all that.
Terrorists! Lul jokes, they're people just like us.
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i was actually pretty impressed by how civil and tame this thread turned out to be. my faith in humanity has been restored a little bit.