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Northbound is able to accept most insurance for our substance abuse treatment programs. We have a team dedicated to maximizing your insurance coverage to minimize your out of pocket expense. We will work with your insurance company to insure the care needed is provided.
When you or someone you love needs substance abuse treatment, the last thing you need is the stress and worry that come with handling the costs of good and effective treatment. However, treatment costs don't have to be overwhelming. Northbound Treatment Services works directly with your insurance carrier to help alleviate the cost of treatment. Whether your loved one is suffering from chemical dependency and/or a psychiatric or mood disorder, we specialize in getting reimbursement from your insurance provider. Not only that, but we do all of the work. All you have to do is present your insurance card and we will aggressively pursue reimbursement. If you would like to fill out our insurance request form please visit our Insurance Request Form Page.
At Northbound, our knowledgeable and dedicated staff knows how to maximize out-of-network insurance benefits. We work with all private PPO insurance companies, including ValueOptions, United Behavioral Health, Aetna, Blue Cross Regence, and Premera Blue Cross. We know the ins and outs of the various policies to ensure every available reimbursement dollar is secured for you. If benefits for our services are available on your policy, we will find them and get you the reimbursement you deserve.
While other treatment facilities claim that insurance companies won't cover in-patient treatment, we know how to dig deep to find benefits for facility-based substance abuse treatment. We are fully licensed and accredited, so there is never any question of eligibility. Our onsite insurance coordinator works tirelessly, handling the benefit verification, utilization review/authorization process, and the claim submission for you. We do all of the work for you, eliminating the stress of dealing with insurance billing during an already stressful time.
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Let Northbound Treatment Services be your advocate. We have had great success in helping clients recover treatment costs through their insurance carriers. Most polices require weekly utilization reviews or updates. During this process, the insurance carrier often attempts to dictate what is appropriate or medically necessary for the client's treatment. Our staff is dedicated to strong advocacy for all of our clients during these reviews, and will always fight for our clients' right to the best, most appropriate treatment.
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Generally, the client or guarantor submits the full or agreed upon portion of treatment costs upfront and our insurance department handles all of the billing needs (super bill, coding, etc.) to obtain maximum reimbursement for cost of services. This reimbursement is returned directly to the guarantor up to the total amount originally paid to Northbound, less the deductible and out of pocket expense. This allows the Northbound clinical team to direct the client's care and make decisions in the best interest of the client, rather than permitting the insurance company to do so. Experience has shown us that insurance is more likely to pay a significant percentage toward the actual cost of treatment, because the insurance company's administrative costs (such as referrals, pre-certifications, gatekeepers, and case management) are deferred to Northbound's insurance billing department.
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Emily Cheeseman and Tommy Wedmore are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding.
The parents of the couple are Walt and Karen Cheeseman of Grundy Center and Pam and Maynard Wedmore of Gladbrook. The bride to be is a Registered Nurse specializing in orthopedics at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. The groom to be is a Relationship Manager at Aviva USA in West Des Moines.
The May 21 ceremony will take place at St. John's Lutheran Church in Reinbeck at 3 p.m.


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On one hand, Chet Atkins was largely responsible for the slicker-than-shit "Nashville sound" that to this day makes fans of traditional and outlaw country cringe. On the other, he's part of the reason country music ever made it out of the juke joints and rural communities of the '50s. And as a fingerpicking guitarist, Atkins was and remains without peer. By the '80s and '90s, Atkins had turned his attention largely toward jazz, resulting in some of the most wondrous instrumental guitar music ever put to tape. Much of it is included here. The Essential just that. A must-have.
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Guess what. There's a band in Santa Fe who've keyed into a perfect confluence of artistic chemistry and individualism. That band is The Hollis Wake, and their latest CD is one hell of a cohesive rock record when one considers that they employ the formidable skills of three signers and songwriters. Somehow, everything comes together—vocally, melodically, rhythmically and thematically—which is no small feat. Sleater-


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Preparing for the Big One – Lessons from Katrina
California is a veritable "seismic time bomb," with high probabilities of a large earthquake happening in San Francisco and Los Angeles within the next 30 years. This article questions whether or not we are ready, in light of the response to the Katrina disaster in New Orleans. The state has spent billions to upgrade most of its overpasses, and has retrofitted many of its schools. But there hasn't been enough money for everything. A 2002 inventory by the state architect's office found 2,100 of the 9,600 schools surveyed are "not guaranteed" to hold up in future earthquakes. Many hospitals are in financial distress and don't have the funds to complete needed retrofits.
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So for me this is the main place I plan. I carry this plan around with me in my pennybridge so I can always check what I'm doing.
Therefore literally everything goes on this, so it can be a bit busy…. At the moment as we are so close to the start of the month it's not too bad.
By the end of the month there may be a few more appointments or notes in it so I will endeavour to show you once it is complete.
Due to my planning slump I can't show you a previous month. So glad to be back into the swing of it all now though 😀
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Eminent Nigerians yesterday recounted the struggles of the late Chief Gani Fawehnmi (SAN) to improve Nigeria.
The occasion was the Ninth Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture/Symposium organised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, which was held at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.
The lecture was entitled, "Economy, politics and human rights: Wither Nigeria".
Many speakers, including Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, described the late Fawehinmi as a selfless lawyer, who died fighting for the masses.
They called for a national rebirth, which they said would guarantee development and protect human rights.
Other speakers include the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu; rights activist Chief Abiodun Owonikoko; Lagos Solicitor-General Lawal Pedro (SAN) and Mr. Femi Falana (SAN).
Amosun, who chaired the event, described the lecture as an avenue to proffer solutions to the nation's challenges.
The governor, who was represented by the state's Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Wemimo Ogunde (SAN), condemned the inducement of the poor to vote.
This, he said, could result in the emergence of unpopular leaders, poor policies and programmes, which would result in a bad economy.
Amosun urged the Federal Government to reposition the economy to facilitate sustainable democracy.
He said there was need to empower the people, so that they would be able to freely exercise their rights and defend them.
The governor said: "Defending the rights of the citizens and creating a conducive atmosphere for them to realise their potentials is the best way the government can become accountable to the people."
He urged lawyers to see human rights beyond the narrow prism of right to life, free expression, fair hearing, education and other social rights contained in chapter four of the constitution.
Referring to some rights embedded in Chapter Two of the constitution, which he said are "non-justifiable", Amosun said: "Your determination of rights must encompass all economic rights, including, but not limited to, right to fair opportunities, decent and gainful employment."
Pedro, who represented Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, urged lawyers to take up more public interest litigation and not to be concerned about making money alone.
He urged lawyers to emulate the late Fawehinmi and always think of what they can do to make Nigeria better.
Odinkalu attributed Nigeria's economic woes to the collapse of the police and the nation's "lobotomised" Judiciary, a situation he said led to the belief among influential citizens that judgment could be bought.
He said insecurity in the country started with the murder of ace journalist Dele Giwa and the "complicity of the state" in the murder or the state's attempt to cover it up.
Odinkalu said a failed Nigeria would be catastrophic to Africa.
Owonikoko said for the country to improve, the culture of inefficient and misplaced priority in appropriating resources must stop.
He urged the government to put a mechanism in place to check the excesses of politicians.
NBA President Okey Wali said the late Fawehinmi recorded great achievements in public interest litigation under harsh legal frame work and environment.
Wali said the situation was no longer the same with the introduction of the new Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules 2009, which encourages courts to welcome public interest litigations without cases being struck out for lack of locus standi.
He urged the Federal Government to tackle insecurity so that the economy can grow.
Also at the event were Justices Ayotunde Phillips, Emeka Ngige, Augustine Alegeh, Niyi Akintola, Tayo Oyetibo and Dele Adesina.


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SPRINGFIELD -- Although Nashoba Regional came up one win short of its ultimate goal, the transformation of the program into a state-title contender is an achievement to celebrate.
At the root of the historic success Nashoba has put together over the past couple of years was the play of seven seniors. This group has been with the program for the past four of the five years that head coach Danny Ortiz has been at the helm, and these seniors were able to accomplish things that no other Chieftain class has been able to do.
"The seniors will definitely be missed," Ortiz said. "They made history here. It's the first time in school history that the basketball team gets to a state final.
The senior class, comprised of Trevor Manyak, Shane Regonini, Nate Mansour, Johnathan Campana, Connor Jesson, Andrew Fish and Alexander Jacobs, has helped transform the Chieftains into a perennial postseason contender
The first big step came last season, when Nashoba captured the Clark Tournament title, something that had been elusive to the program for quite some time.
But this year is when the program was able to rise to the elite state level, winning a district crown and making it to the first state title game in program history.
"Obviously it's disappointing that we didn't win," Fish said. "We've still have got to be proud of where we got. We started off with a group of guys working toward this goal in the end, and we've worked hard to do what we have, and it's been a fun journey.
"Nashoba has never been to where we are today. Last year we got our first Clark Tournament win since 1977 and this year we wanted to improve on that and get to the state championship game.
Nashoba had the benefit of experience, and with that experience came an advantage on the court with every player being on the same page.
"When we were young we were playing together," Manyak said. "Playing so long together helped to build this bond that has really carried us throughout the years. That ties into how we trust each other, and know where each other are going to be. It really helped us to succeed, and coach Ortiz saw that and kept us playing together."
With such a large senior class, it does not come as a surprise that the group formed bonds over the past few years. The seniors are hoping the family-like atmosphere and team chemistry is a legacy that continues.
"The attitude of our team is that we are all family," Fish said. "Everyone has a good time, we're all friends and there are no groups. We just want to keep that going."
Ortiz and his seniors understand that success does not come without hard work. The work ethic with this team was evident from the get-go and reflects the team success that Nashoba enjoyed.
"We always come early to practice," Manyak said. "And we're always staying after practice to work on things. I think the extra hours we put in as a team shooting really helped us to get where we are and gave us the confidence to compete the way we were competing."


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I want my mommy!!!!OK and my daddy, and my brothers and sisters too.
Today I find myself missing my family something terrible. I love Hawaii, it's so beautiful here but the company of the people that have known me my whole life is even more beautiful. I wish nothing more right this minute than to be sitting around the living room doing nothing but cuttin up on each other. I really miss that.
I miss Pablo like crazy. There are very few people in this life that will ever understand the significance of Mr. Potato Head in my life and all the little inside jokes that go along with him.
I miss Amy's calming presence and wittiness, Aaron and Bryan's brooding and thoughtfulness, and Angie's naivety. I miss sweet Hannah's laugh and fained airheadedness. I miss my mother's friendship and warmth and my daddy's big strong hugs. So yes Hawaii, you are beautiful, but your beauty pales in comparison to the one I love.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Hawaii's Beautiful......but........
I want my mommy!!!!OK and my daddy, and my brothers and sisters too.
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Reflections on 9/11
I woke this morning not really thinking to much about the fact tht it was 9/11. I knew I had to remember to call my mom and stepdad to wish them a happy anniversary and reviewed my mental list of things to get done today. I fought with Lexi, yet again, about her clothes and was frustrated when her disobedience made her and Kayli late for school. After dropping them off I ran to Starbucks for my caffine fix and standing in line behind a couple of airmen I heard the lady in front of me tell the cashier that she would be paying for their beverages. She told them it was the least she could do to honor our military today. At that point I left, without ordering my coffee, and cried all the way home. Here I had spent a good portion of my morning pissed off and fustrated over something as trivial clothing and there are hundreds of people today mourning the loss of friends and family taken that day. It really made me reflect on the impact that it's had in my own life and my own feelings that day watching the events play out over the news.
The morning of the 9/11 attacks I sat cross legged on the floor in front of my TV, pregnant with Lexi, crying and so visibly shaken by what I was watching that I began to have contractions. I have never felt so scared and helpless over the situation of strangers the way I was that day. And though I used to roll my eyes when my parents and granparents would talk about how they would never forget where they were and what they were doing when this or that happened, I understand now and I never want to forget how I felt that day. I want that reminder of how even through tragedy, the human spirit can prevail, that people can still come together and rally behind the battered and the broken, and lift the needs of others above our own. For the memories that stick with me the most, are those of the heros running toward the distruction to help those under siege who could not help themselves.
So today I will pray for the souls lost, the loved ones that mourn them, and the heros that tried to save them. And when the girls get home I will apologize to Lexi for my lack of patience and tell her that I love her. God has blessed my life in so many wonderful ways and trivial things are just not worth the energy of anger and aggrevasion when all is said and done, esspecially on a day like today.
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Hair Obsession
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
I just wanna job!!!
So today I woke up, my stomach all in knots over the job interview I had today. This was my first in 9 years!
In the last 7 1/2 years (since leaving my last job) I've been going to school, having babies and doing the mom & wife thing. Well now that all my kiddos are in school full time I am ready to rejoin the work force! Sounds great huh? Not really, I have been submitting application after application and finally got a call last week for an interview today. I was both excited and nervous, but fully ready to go in there and convince them I was there girl. Instead I get dragged into a mass recruiting session and told how I could be making 10K a month in just 8 months time, and it would only cost me $700 to get the process of staking my fortune started. Give me a break! I am looking for a job because I NEED money, like I have $700 just sitting in my pocket and ready to gamble on their get rich quick scheme.
It's sooooooo fustrating! I just want a job, something to help better my families situation and allow us all more opportunities. So would somebody out there please answer my cries for the perfect job? Or maybe just the decent, doesn't suck and works for my families schedule job?
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Relaxation at it's best.
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Print Shops Tap New Sources of Revenue with Linoprint C Digital Printing Systems from Heidelberg
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Press release from the issuing company
Kennesaw, GA - Heidelberg's Linoprint C series digital color production systems are paving the way to the lucrative markets of the future for print shops nationwide. The 90 ppm Linoprint C901 and 75 ppm Linoprint C751 are fast and versatile enough to handle both short-run and variable data print jobs at a fraction of the cost of many high-end digital machines, while providing print quality that is nearly indistinguishable from offset. Whether adding or upgrading their digital capacity, users of Heidelberg's Linoprint C series presses are meeting the growth in digital demand with value-added solutions ideally suited to their customers' budgets and quality requirements.
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The Golem and the Jinni
In Poland, a learned man of dubious character has agreed to create a golem. This will not be a typical clay thug who will react like a puppet, but the most realistic human-seeming golem ever created. She has been requested to be the wife of a man who is moving to New York to start over. When the man is done and she is handed over to her soon-to-be-husband, she is put in a box to spend the trip across the ocean with the luggage.
But the man does not wait until reaching New York before saying the incantation that will wake her. They are mid-Atlantic when he awakens her. And she is bound to him - can even read his emotions and desires so she can serve him. But the man is sick and will not live through the voyage. Once unbound, the golem will continue on to New York to try and figure out what to do next.
Centuries ago, a jinni roamed the Syrian desert. He stayed away from humans and lived for hundreds of years, even building a palace of glass that could only been seen when the light hit it just right. He was content to work with metal he extracted from the ground and formed into beautiful art. As a creature of fire, this was his skill. But eventually, he got curious about humans.
And now, in New York City, a Syrian woman has brought a beautiful flask to a tinsmith to be repaired. Her family has kept if for generations and it has held up remarkably well. And it does not really need to be repaired now. Mostly it was brought to make sure the tinsmith was included in the community and had work to do.
After copying the intricate pattern around the flask, Arbeely set his torch to the metal to begin his work. But as soon as the pattern was marred, man appeared on his floor. The iron cuff on his arm preventing him from changing from is current human form.
And so two magical creatures find themselves in the chaos of New York City in 1899. They will have to find a way to blend into the crowd so no one discovers what they really are. Eventually, they will meet up and share their stories.
Wecker has created a wonderful book. She captures the good and bad of 1899 New York. Her characters, both human and magical, are complex and real. This book will appeal to fans of history, Jews who grew up with stories of the golem, and anyone who read any of the magical folktales of the jinni.
Wecker, Helene. (2013). The Golem and the Jinni. New York: HarperCollins.
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(Reuters) – Goalkeeper Tim Krul's loan move to Brighton and Hove Albion from fellow Premier League newcomers Newcastle United has been made permanent, both clubs announced on Wednesday. The Dutch international moved to Brighton on a season-long loan last month after 12 years at Newcastle and has signed a one-year contract, Brighton said on its website. Krul made his debut for Brighton in Tuesday's 1-0 League Cup defeat by Bournemouth and could be handed a Premier League debut against his old club Newcastle, who visit Brighton on Sunday. The 29-year-old joined Newcastle from Dutch side ADO Den Haag in 2005 and made 185 appearances for the English club. He has also made eight appearances for the Netherlands, featuring in the national team's third place finish at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
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text: ASUS is moving quickly to dominate the Android tablet market with their new Eee Pad Transformer, but the tech-giant is not "taking a breather" just yet. In fact, it appears they are ratcheting up their competitive edge, by kicking things into high gear for the future. They are already hard at work on a Quad-Core "Kal-El" nVidia Tegra3 Tablet that will probably also be Android based. Furthermore, they are designing an Intel Atom based solution as well. If they can crank these out at an amazing price-point like their current lineup, and Honeycomb can get some refinements at the same time, then their momentum may be enough to topple the iPad sometime next year. Of course, they do need to tackle their supply issues as well... What do you guys think? Source: AndroidTablets.net via PhanDroid


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Let's talk balls.
From our friends at ONE Championship...
If a teenaged Tiffany "No Chill" Teo could see her adult counterpart, she would be unrecognizable.
As a young girl, the Singaporean martial arts standout was heavily involved in choir activities, which she participated in for a decade.
"I was a nerd when I was a kid. I was not very active," Teo shared in jest.
Today, Teo is the polar opposite as she traded in her songbooks and rehearsal rooms for a pair of four-ounce gloves and the gym.
Teo went from a quiet, unassuming choirgirl to becoming a renowned strawweight martial arts prospect with an impressive record of 7-0.
The winding road to ONE Championship began in the oddest of places - in front of the television screen. Teo?s interest in martial arts, Muay Thai specifically, was stoked by popular reality show The Contender Asia.
Motivated by the aforementioned television program and a brief stint in Taekwondo, Teo made her way to a Singapore gym to start training in the "art of eight limbs" nearly eight years ago.
What started out as a way to stay in shape quickly turned into requests for Teo to test out her skills against real competition.
"I had no plans to compete," she revealed. "My coaches kept asking. They wanted me to go to Thailand. I thought it was a crazy idea. 'You want me to go face a girl that has been doing it all her life?'"
Teo turned down the opportunity test herself in Thailand, and, after training for two years, she put Muay Thai on the shelf completely as she packed her bags and headed to the United States to study Psychology at the University of Buffalo, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
However, school was far from enough to keep Teo from wondering "what if" in terms of martial arts competition. As each day passed, the fire in her to compete grew stronger.
With a full life prior to heading to the United States, there was simply no time for her to train, but after concluding her studies, the window opened again.
Teo returned to Singapore and dove head-first into the amateur martial arts scene after just a month of training.
What was meant to be a one-time experience that she could cross off her bucket list soon turned into something more serious, all because she lost.
"I hate losing," Teo bared. "I decided to re-evaluate what I did wrong, and I wanted to continue."
A far cry from her days in the choir, Teo's journey to perfect her craft in martial arts progressed quickly.
After immersing herself with Muay Thai and boxing, Teo dabbled in the famous grappling discipline of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Before she knew it, the Singaporean was on the road to a full-fledged professional mixed martial arts career.
"I fell in love with martial arts. There is more to it than throwing strikes and grappling with your training partner on the mat. It empowers me every single day," Teo stressed.
From the amateur to the professional ranks, there was one battle that Teo fought for every single match that she was booked for: winning the approval of her parents.
"They did not like the fact that I am competing," she said. "Since day one, they asked me why I wanted to do it. 'You cannot be a normal person with a nine-to-five job?' They have let it go, but I know they do not like it. They wanted me to settle down and live a normal life."
After having her hand raised in seven professional bouts inside the cage, Teo has received the biggest opportunity of her perfect martial arts career as she is scheduled to clash with "The Panda" Xiong Jing Nan for the inaugural ONE Women's Strawweight World Championship.
Both women are set to collide in the main event of ONE: KINGS OF COURAGE, which takes place at the Jakarta Convention Center in Indonesia on 20 January.
The 28-year-old Singaporean title contender can make history on that fateful night, but she knows that it will not be easy.
"It takes a lot of discipline and hard work to be a world champion. We see how people change after they become the champion, so I feel like you need to stay humble, grounded, and continue to work hard," she stated.
Although Xiong is widely-regarded as one of China?s finest woman warriors, Teo is confident in her ability to win as she is preparing for all possible scenarios for her first-ever martial arts world title contest.
"I feel a knockout or submission is possible. She is pretty wild with her punches so the opening for a knockout is there, and an opening for a takedown is there if she is committing to her punches," she explained.
"At the same time, she is tough. She might not get knocked down or knocked out, and she


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For years, Anthony Raneri has been stowing away songs for a solo release. But because of his priorities to Bayside, the tracks were forever without a proper home. Recently, though, things suddenly changed. Not long after the release of Bayside's fifth studio album, 'Killing Time,' the singer/guitarist realized that he actually had some time of his own to kill. Instead of focusing on a multitude of other projects, Raneri hit the studio, bringing along some tunes that he knew wouldn't work with the punk rock act he's fronted for 11 years. The result: 'New Cathedrals,' a 5-song EP released last month via Raneri's label, Gumshoe Records. The tracks are all over the map, but not in an off-putting way. Showing strains of country, reggae, and folk influence, 'New Cathedrals' continues to have what every other release of his has — catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
As Raneri explains in our interview below, he didn't want his solo songs to pigeonhole him in any way, and they don't. Isn't it nice to see a musician branch out and not be afraid of the result? With the help of Steve Choi (RX Bandits), Jarrod Alexander (My Chemical Romance), and Davey Warsop (Beat Union), 'New Cathedrals' is an expressive platter full of ear candy. And it can easily be appreciated by both Bayside and non-Bayside fans alike — assuming meaningful songs are something they find enjoyable.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it to your show in NYC. For anyone else who isn't able to see you and the rest of the guys on the Where's the Band? Tour, what kind of excitement are we missing?
It's an excellent show. I think most people show up not knowing what to expect and then hopefully leave thinking it was one of the coolest shows they've ever been to. It's special and very different from just seeing the bands that you get to see all the time.
Absolutely. And this is the longest Where's the Band? Tour ever, right?
Yeah. The longest one we had ever done [before] was nine or ten days. This one is about twenty days.
It's great that you've been able to hit more cities this time around. I know you do quite a few covers on the tour. Does everyone else do covers, or is that something only you do?
I think everyone dabbles in it. The cool thing about these shows is that everyone gets on stage and just goes with the flow. Sometimes people do covers, sometimes they do their band's songs, and sometimes they do their solo songs.
You've been touring for many years, not only with Bayside, but also by yourself. Many bands have struggled and continue to struggle trying to keep it together on the road. Is touring difficult for you still, or has it become routine at this point?
It's certainly routine. It gets tough missing home and not getting much rest — it's a lot of work, so that's rough. I wouldn't say that it's necessarily difficult. I've been doing it for my entire adult life at this point.
And I'm sure you've seen a few bands over the years who weren't exactly built for the road.
Yeah, there are definitely some bands who handle things better than others.
So, for anyone who hasn't been keeping up with the fast-paced music world, your debut solo EP 'New Cathedrals' is out now. The songs are all quite different from one another and from Bayside material. Some might consider it risky to put songs of essentially different genres in one package. You weren't concerned about that?
I was actually more concerned with selecting one genre and sticking to that. I had this whole world in front of me where I could have made a country record or a reggae record or a rock record, but I didn't want to select a genre and be stuck to that forever. It was a pretty conscious decision to mix up the styles and make sure it couldn't be classified as "this style of record."
Right, that makes sense. Otherwise people might go, "Oh, yeah, Anthony's in that punk rock band Bayside, but he also has that country side project."
Right. And then when I do the next recording, if I decide I want to do a different type of song, I don't want it to be like, "Well, this doesn't sound like the last one."
Totally. Because, as you know, people love comparing new releases to previous releases.
Davey Warsop recorded and mixed the EP. After all these years of being in and out of studios, how involved are you in the recording and mixing process? Do you leave it to the people that know the most about it?
No, I don't really leave anything to anyone. I'm very hands-on in all aspects. I played most of the instruments on the record, I obviously wrote everything, and everything is co-produced.
In February, Bayside has some dates lined up with The Sidekicks. I don't have a question, I just feel like they're perfectly named to open for bands.
I love that band. I've been into them for a few years. They're on Red Scare Records, and Toby from Red Scare had sent me a bunch of albums that he was releasing three years ago or so. I had first heard them when they were 18 or 19 at the time. I was just blown away by their music. I've been a fan for years. I'm glad that we're able to do some shows together.
You'll be on the road with them for a very short time. Of course, you have Warped Tour later on this year, so this is just a little something until then.
Yeah, really we're just waiting for Warped Tour. The band is laying low until Warped Tour gets started. The only reason we're doing those shows is because we don't like to go too long without playing shows, and by the time those shows come it'll have been two months since the last Bayside shows and then three months until Warped Tour, so we don't wanna go five whole months without doing anything.
I heard a rumor that you might go to Australia after Warped Tour. Is that true?
We're talking about going to Australia and Europe. After Warped Tour, we're probably going to start concentrating on making the next Bayside record, which we're hoping to have out for 2013.
Nice. And speaking of Bayside, you guys have been working on a documentary of sorts about the band for a while. Is this something that will be released in the long-term?
Yeah, I think it's a long-term thing. It's going to cover everything. The filmmaker is going to go back and interview people who used to be in the band and people who used to have things to do with the band, so it's definitely going to be a pretty long process. I think it's going to be something very interesting.
Awesome. Bayside is a band that people are still just finding out about. This documentary sounds like it'll be perfect for the new and old fans. It's interesting how you guys get a bunch of new fans all the time.
Yeah, it's true.
Before I let you go, I want to talk about your radio show with Nick [Ghanbarian, bassist], Gumshoe Radio. For anyone who doesn't know, what kind of stuff do you and Nick talk about and play on there?
It's a two-hour show, and about an hour of it is us talking and about an hour is music. We play whatever we feel like. We just play music that we like, and we also have a new music segment where we play two or three new bands that we're into at the moment. We talk about anything interesting, anything entertainment-based. We've had big half-hour segments on the in's and out's of Ticketmaster and Live Nation. It seems like the culture of music fans these days, especially when you look at different websites and message boards, kids really wanna know the behind-the-scenes of record deals and how people get paid on Spotify. People are so interested in all these things in a way that they weren't. When I was growing up, I just listened to music. It's a really cool show in the sense that it gives you the inside scoop that we have on all the industry stuff.
I agree. I think a lot of kids are quite interested in this stuff. Many of the deals that go down in the industry are complex in the eyes of your average music listener. Also, nowadays, people are arguably more concerned when it comes to signing a deal with a record label, for example. They want to know what they're getting into.
It's interesting to me because some of these people don't even play music. Some of them are interested in the information not for themselves, but just out of sheer curiosity. Victory is re-releasing all our records on vinyl and people commonly ask me, "Do you get paid for that? Do they even ask you?" I'm like, "Why do you care? Do you like the record? If you want it on vinyl, you should buy it." Who cares about the conversations we have with Victory?[laughs] That's understandable. On a similar subject, I recently learned that record labels didn't typically put out greatest hits albums until after the artist died. Elton John's greatest hits album did so well, though, that labels decided to start releasing them while the artist was still alive. That's why everyone has that in their contracts today.
I think the Eagles' greatest hits album is the third best-selling album of all time.
Yeah, it's up there.
I mean, I think greatest hits are great when a band's been around for a long time. I own tons of greatest hits albums from other artists. When a band has five or six or ten albums out, a nice little collection or best-of is a way for people to get into new artists.
Yeah, definitely. I own many myself. Because of those albums, I was introduced to a lot of older bands that aren't around anymore or just don't play anymore.
Exactly, especially the older bands where it's too much of an undertaking to sift through ten records and find what you like.
Totally. Now, I don't know if you're one for resolutions, but I assume you might have some things you want to accomplish in 2012. What are you looking forward to the most this year?
I work on so many things at so many different times: the radio show, Bayside albums, Bayside touring, solo albums, solo touring, I produce records a lot, I write for other people a lot, and I own a merch company. I stay extremely busy. I'm always working on something. To be honest, I've surpassed so much of my expectations from when I was a kid — anything else is a cherry on top.
Pick up Anthony's new solo EP, New Cathedrals.
For Anthony's upcoming tour dates, check out his official website.


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Good news for anyone with a birthday or anniversary coming up next month, as Google has confirmed that it has a fix in the works for the recently-discovered "December birthday" bug in Android 4.2. The glitch resulted in December being absent from the date selector in the Android 4.2 People app, as you can see in the shot above.
The fix will most likely take the form of an over-the-air update for devices running Android 4.2 -- the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. No timeframe was provided for the OTA, but with December looming, we'd expect it to hit in a matter of days.
Here's the statement from the official Android Google+ account --
We discovered a bug in the Android 4.2 update, which makes it impossible to enter December events in optional fields of the People app (this bug did not affect Calendar). Rest assured, this will be fixed soon so that those of you with December birthdays and anniversaries won't be forgotten by your friends and family.
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Experts say the long-term unemployed, including many New Jersey residents, are applying in record numbers for Social Security disability benefits.
SSI benefits for children under scrutiny
Newark families who receive Supplemental Security Income benefits for their disabled children know how important those payments can be. However, claims of fraud have the Social Security Administration looking more closely at the SSI program.
Appeals are common part of application process
People in Newark and others around the country first applying for Social Security Disability Insurance are often initially denied. However, applicants have the option to appeal those decisions and are often successful, particularly if they seek help from an attorney or other representative. Because approximately two-thirds of initial SSDI applications are denied, applicants should plan ahead and be prepared for an appeal.
A surge in applications for disability benefits challenges the system
Four times as many Americans, including many living in New Jersey, survive on Social Security disability benefits than forty years ago. Deemed "out of control" by some, the increasing numbers of Americans applying for Social Security disability benefits has made it difficult for even the most deserving applicants to receive benefits.


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05:03 AM EDT - 19 October 1999
Irene is saying goodbye, as Jose is starting to heat up. At nearly Hurricane Status now, Jose is threatining the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean. Watches are up for these areas, and the projected track takes Jose toward the Northwest, scraping, or even crossing some of the islands.
Mainland U.S. Impact from Jose appears to be very unlikely.
For more information on Jose,
Caribbean Hurricane Page -- Personal Reports and Updates from the Caribbean Islands
NRL Monterey Tracking Site (Navy) -- Very nice forecast track graphics.
Some Forecast models: (NGM, AVN, MRF, ECMWF, ETA)
DoD weather models (NOGAPS, AVN, MRF)
GFDL Model & Plot for Jose and for BAMB,BAMM, LBAR & A90E Models of Jose
Jose Multiple Model Forecast Composite from Michael Bryson
Weather Channel Caribbean Sat Image
Intellicast Caribbean IR Loop
Intellicast Atlantic IR Loop
More Sat images:
Storm Centered imagery.
[N.A. visible] (visible -- Daytime Only) [N.A. infrared] (infrared), and [N.A. water vapor] (water vapor)--Nasa source.
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Date: October 7, 2005
Time: Varies
Number of witnesses: 2
Number of objects: 1
Shape of objects: Like a super bright star.
Full Description of event/sighting: The time was around 8:00 ish, once just north east of Hope B.C. I saw a very bright light over a mountain to our left while driving the Hope Princeton Highway and I wrote it off as a cell tower on mountain. My lady friend and myself saw it, one and a half hours later. It was between Princeton and Keremeos. It was the same thing and it was as if it was following us. It just hung over the mountain ridges as we drove. We took a motel in Keremeos for the night and on my walk, meditation, I saw it in the distance come over the mountains. The super bright star and I thought it was a 737 jet with its landing lights on, getting ready to land in Penticton which was 30 or 40 miles away. It did some absolutely astounding maneuvers, turns so tight that no jet could do and it messed around for several minutes above me. I called my lady friend from the suite and she confirmed it was the same one we had seen earlier and then it parked in the sky above our heads, at maybe 5000 feet. We sat and watched until we got bored and went to bed. It took several minutes to come over the mountainous horizon and did some maneuvers. I have never seen any plane do that and it parked in the night sky with a halo around it until we went to bed. I really thought it was a West Jet 737 on approach to Penticton Airport until it did the crazy stuff and the park job.
Thank you to the witness for the report.
Brian Vike, Director
HBCC UFO Research
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Capitol Hill BID News
Hill-o-ween: Friday, October 28th
Halloween is just around the corner, but Capitol Hill residents know it better as Hilloween!read more »
Announcing the 2016 Capitol Hill Banner Design Contest!
The BID and CHAL are collaborating on a competition to give artists a unique opportunity to celebrate our community through our creative talents.read more »
Patty Brosmer Elected President of DC BID Council
Capitol Hill Business Improvement District President, Patty Brosmer, was recently elected as the new President of the DC BID Council.read more »
BID Wins 2016 Downtown Merit Award
During its 62nd Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Atlanta this week, the International Downtown Association recognized the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District with a Merit Award.read more »
Barracks Row Fall Fest – Saturday, Sept. 24
Come celebrate fall on Capitol Hill on Saturday, September 24 at the Barracks Row Fall Festival!read more »
Shake Shack Now Offering Breakfast at Union Station
Own your AM with Shake Shack's breakfast menu! Available exclusively at Union Station from 7am-10am.read more »
It's come to our attention that the BID tax bills that were recently mailed have the incorrect property address on them.read more »
DC Summer Restaurant Week: August 15-21
Attention, foodies – DC Summer 2016 Restaurant Week is less than a week away!read more »
Find Waldo Scavenger Hunt
All month long, hunt for Waldo at local businesses and earn special offers on Waldo books at East City Bookshop!read more »
SafeTrack is here. Are you prepared?
The Washington Metro Area Transportation Association's Metrorail has begun a series of repairs and safety checks, known as SafeTrack, that will continue through March of 2017.read more »
#VoteYourPark Competition for Columbus Fountain Begins Today
The Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain at the entrance to Union Station is competing for a share of $2 million in grants under the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Partners in Preservation program.read more »
Union Station Reveals A Fully Renovated Main Hall
Covered for the past four years in scaffolding, the historic space is now unobstructed, as originally designed, for the first time in almost 50 years.read more »
Capitol Hill Classic – Sunday, May 15th!
This will be the 37th annual running of the Classic, which includes a 10K race, a 3K race, and a kids' fun run and is the only race run exclusively on the roads of Capitol Hill.read more »
Bike to Work Day May 20th – Register for Our Pit Stop at Eastern Market Metro Plaza!
Registration for the metropolitan region's Bike to Work Day 2016 has opened!read more »
2015 Annual Report Now Online!
The Capitol Hill BID's 2015 Annual Report, "May The BID Be With You," is now available for you to view at: capitolhillbid.org/annualreport.read more »
DC Streetcar Begins Passenger Service Saturday 2/27
After more than a decade of planning, construction and testing, the DC Streetcar will open for full passenger service on Saturday, February 27 at 10 am.read more »
Join Us for Our Annual Membership Meeting Breakfast on February 23rd
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2016 DC Winter Restaurant Week: January 25-31
Restaurant Week is one of the most anticipated weeks of the year for DC foodies and lots of great Capitol Hill restaurants are participating this year!read more »
DC Council Unanimously Passes Bill to Jumpstart Security Camera Rebate Program
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Content editors, the forgotten Drupal users pt.2
A while ago I wrote a post on Content Editors being the forgotten Drupal user, and how we could improve their experience. Well it's been over a year now and, as with anything online, things have changed and new stuff has appeared or been found. So here's a few extra modules that I think can improve the CMS users experience of Drupal.
Adminimal and Adminimal Menu
For an admin theme this is absolutely stunning. Its minimalist design, use of icons and colours make using the CMS vastly more enjoyable than before. Based on the original seven theme everything is where you expect it to be so simply install and enjoy.
Check out screenshots over at the demo site.
Download the theme and menu over at Drupal.
Module Filter
As sites get bigger finding and installing modules can be bothersome, enter Module Filter. A module that does exactly what it says on the tin. It allows you to filter the list of modules available allowing you to find what you need/want quicker and easier.
Download it here.
Workbench adds a way for users to more easily manage content, adding tabs to view the current users content, all content and create content. This means the user only has to look in one place to successfully manage their site content.
A collection of additional modules can extend workbench further to manage media, and introduce content moderation.
Download it here.
Media 2.x
Image and file management in core has never been Drupal's strong point, but vast improvements have been made. Media 2.x allows users to reuse files and images across the site, showing only the current users uploads or all uploads. It's a big push in the right direction and can only improve.
Download it here.
Google Map Field
Adding a map to a node is a common request, with the addition on this module editors are able to add a latitude and longitude via a map they can interact with. This gives editors an immediate visual cue and allows them to make adjustments if needed.
Download it here.
These are just a few extra modules you can use to make the life of your content editors easier, as before, it will depend on the site and its requirements as to what you can do and how worth it is. If there is anything you've used that's made your CMS life easier let me know!


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The Prophet Muhammad wears a bear costume, at least on South Park.
The Prophet Muhammad wears a bear costume, at least on South Park.
The cartoon's producers know they're not supposed to depict the prophet, because Islam generally forbids his physical representation.
Of course, they don't care.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone have showed Muhammad before, in the paper cut-out flesh, as part of a band of super-hero religious figures dubbed the "Super Best Friends." That episode first aired two months before the Sept. 11 attack.
Two weeks ago, Muhammad was concealed in a mascot-like bear suit, and last week, he was revealed as Santa Claus. The first bit infuriated a radical Muslim website enough to issue an indirect threat to the safety of Parker and Stone.
Clearly, the effect of sacred images used in potentially blasphemous ways depends on the cultural moment, said Randy Fallows, a writing professor at the University of California at Los Angeles. South Park is brutal to every faith, but the Comedy Central network obviously had a hard time picking on Islam in such a serious way.
The network home of South Park censored last week's episode. The two producers said the network bleeped out a speech about intimidation and fear that was part of a conversation among the character Kyle, Jesus Christ and Santa Claus.
Muhammad wasn't shown in the scene, and the producers said he wasn't mentioned in the original dialogue. The three characters could be seen, but their words couldn't be heard.
Comedy Central spokesman Steve Albani confirmed that the network added the bleeps and that "we would not allow South Park to show the image of Muhammad." Albani said Comedy Central would not comment further.
In the same 30 minutes, the network was willing to show Buddha doing cocaine and Jesus watching Internet porn, said Fallows, who has written about the theological themes on South Park.
He sees the network handling Islam differently.
"I do think it's because Buddhists don't usually threaten people's lives or threaten blowing up buildings if Buddha's made fun of," Fallows said. "I think the same could be true of most Christians."
Though the vast majority of Muslims are not violent, the network is implying that Islam is something to fear, he said. "They're bowing to the extremists in that group. When they do that, they make the entire group look bad."
Jeffrey Weinstock, a professor of English at Central Michigan University, agreed. He edited a book called Taking South Park Seriously, an academic look at the show.
"In a strange kind of way, the censorship is more offensive than the image," Weinstock said.
The censorship paints Muslims, in broad strokes, as hysterical and unable to take a little teasing, he said.
Most faiths have been maligned in pop culture at some moment. It's been 21 years since Madonna danced in front of burning crosses, displaying stigmata on her hands and passionately kissing a Christ figure in her Like a Prayer video. Pepsi dropped ads linked to the song after paying $5 million to use it.
In 1992, Sinead O'Connor ripped up a photograph of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live.
This year, rapper Akon couldn't get a visa to perform in Sri Lanka after upsetting Buddhists with the Sexy Chick video for his song with David Guetta. In the video, bikini-clad women gyrate in front of a Buddha statue.
And five years ago, violent protests erupted in Muslim countries after a Danish newspaper printed cartoons lampooning Muhammad.
But the sense that Muslims in particular cannot be offended because they are dangerous is unfortunate, said Amir Hussain, a professor of theological studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Sadly, protests against offensive speech or images in some Muslim countries have been violent, said Hussain, an Islamic studies scholar and a Muslim. But, he pointed out, Muslims in North America overwhelmingly have used appropriate venues when registering their displeasure, much as Christians and Jews do when offended.
Hussain, for the record, was not put off by South Park's poking fun at his faith or the prophet.
"I like South Park; it's a really funny show," he said. "They make fun of everyone."
The New York-based website behind the threats, Revolution Muslim, clearly didn't agree. The site said the show insulted the prophet and suggested that Parker and Stone could meet the same fate as Theo Van Gogh, a Dutch filmmaker killed by a Muslim extremist in 2004.
It's remarkable how much power a small number of people can have in the Internet age, said S. Brent Plate, a professor of religious studies at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y.
"Two guys can create a website, say something in the name of Islam - and they are not by any means speaking in the name of Islam - and an enormous company ... will back down, which is just kind of amazing," he said.
The Web makes it easier for people to wage war on controversial work.
In 2008, a church-run art gallery in Austria displayed a painting by artist Alfred Hrdlicka that presented a homoerotic Last Supper. Word spread around the world via the Internet, complaints came fast and furious from the U.S. and Germany, and the work came down early, Plate said.
Art, TV and movies that offend for their appropriation of religious images might have a counterintuitive effect, Weinstock said.
"In a strange kind of way, I think the effect is to convince us we are still religious," he said. "If we can still be shocked by this, then religion still has some value."
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The 10 most erotic movies of all time are full of hot, steamy romance. Erotic movies are not just about nudity and sex. They focus more on the erotic romance of mainstream movies. These movies are obviously not for everyone but they are great for couple to watch together. Here are the ten most erotic movies of all time for a night of sensual viewing.
- "Basic Instinct" -1992- "Basic Instinct" has to be one of the most erotic movies of all time. The film stars Michael Douglas as a detective who is working on a murder case. Sharon Stone stars as a suspect in the murder who has an intense sexual relationship with Douglas. The movie was controversial because of its overt sexuality.
- "91/2 Weeks" -1986- This movie is an erotic drama starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger. It gained notoriety for its erotic sadomasochistic content. The movie centers on the relationship between a Wall Street player and a divorced art gallery employee. The couple, John and Elizabeth, tries several erotic sex acts throughout the film.
- "Sliver" -1993- "Sliver" is definitely on the list of one of the most erotic movies of all time. It is based on the book by Ira Levin. It stars Sharon Stone, William Baldwin and Tom Berenger. Stone plays the role of Carly Norris, a book editor. When she moves into an apartment building where tenants die under strange circumstances, she finds that she has the attention of two men who are keeping shocking secrets as are most of the other tenants.
- "Eyes Wide Shut" -1999- This has to be the most erotic movie of all time. It stars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. The movie tells the tale of Dr. Bill (Cruise) and his wife Alice (Kidman). The movie is full of erotic acts, secrets, betrayal and infidelity.
- "American Beauty" -1999- There is no question that many people believe that this movie is the most erotic movie of all time. The movie has an all-star cast with Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Allison Janney. The movie won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Kevin Spacey) and Best Cinematography in 2000 at the 72ndAcademy Awards.
- "Salon Kitty" -1976- "Salon Kitty" starred Helmut Berenger and Ingrid Thulin. The movie is based on a true story. "Salon Kitty" was a high-class brothel that was used during World War II. It was used for espionage by the German security service.
- "Body Heat" -1981- As one of the most erotic movies of all time, this movie has an outstanding cast. The film stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Ted Danson and Mickey Rourke. The film has it all … sex, infidelity, greed, lies and secret.
- "Last Tango in Paris" -1972- This movies was first given a rating of X because of its raw sexual portrayal. The movie tells of a widower who is engaged to another man. Their relationship is completely anonymous, since they reveal no personal information to each other, not even their names.
- "In the Realm of the Senses" -1976- This Japanese film gained much controversy when it debuted because of its scenes of unsimulated sexual acts. The story is about a prostitute-turned-hotel maid who has a sexual affair with the hotel owner she works for. He is a married man who eventually leaves his wife for the maid.
- "Femme Fatale" -2002- "Femme Fatale" stars Rebecca Romijin and Antonio Banderas. Romijin plays a diamond thief who is evil and very deceptive. She manipulates men into getting what she wants. Antonio plays a Spanish photographer who becomes manipulated Romijin. This movie is filled with deceit, twists and sex.
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Opening ceremonies for the 2017 Junior League World Series are scheduled for Saturday night, August 12.
The ceremonies will be held at the JLWS Field, located in Heritage Park.
Included will be introductions, dignitaries and fireworks.


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Pffffttt, hell, neither did I…Did you know there are "how to" videos on this site? NEITHER DID I…..Holy Spaceballs. Did you know that people can submit their own pictures??
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ACCKKKKK….disco balling my lady bits…what is the world coming to??
Apparently, you can also get Vaginoplasty and have your lady bits tightened and restored so that your vagina and supporting structures get rebuilt.
Also, if you are feeling a little bit down in the dumps and low on self-esteem, you can also get a labiaplasty so that you can "recreate a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing external genital structure, which will enhance your self image and self-esteem!!"
Or having plastic surgery to re-attach your hymen so that you can "re-create " your virginity. Seriously, seriously. It wasn't a basket of flowers losing it in the first place, why on earth would I want to re-create that sweaty, groping, painful, short moment? I'll take my experience, Hubby's serious experience and morph them together into a toe curling session that will knock my boots off. Pffttt…go back to the beginning…no fucking way.


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The Big Ten announced its women's basketball Player and Freshman of the Week honorees on Tuesday. Jordan Hooper was named Player of the Week, and Rachel Theriot was tabbed Freshman of the Week for the Huskers.
Jordan Hooper, Nebraska
• Averaged 27.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game in Nebraska's victories over Ohio State and Minnesota last week
• Recorded 28 points, while shooting 56 percent from three-point range, and seven rebounds in the Huskers' win at Ohio State
• Posted 27 points on 10-of-17 shooting and seven rebounds in just 27 minutes of action in Nebraska's defeat of the Gophers
• Earns her second Big Ten Player of the Week award this season and fourth of her career
• Last Nebraska Player of the Week: Jordan Hooper (Dec. 24, 2012)
Rachel Theriot, Nebraska
6-0, G, Middleburg Heights, Ohio/Midpark
• Averaged 10.0 points on 75 percent shooting, 6.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game in Nebraska's wins over Ohio State and Minnesota last week.
• Filled the stat sheet with nine points, six assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block in the Huskers' defeat of the Buckeyes
• Notched 11 points on 5-for-5 shooting, a career-high seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in the victory over the Gophers
• Wins her third Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor
• Last Nebraska Freshman of the Week: Rachel Theriot (Jan. 22, 2013)


text: In the era of the "connected self" we often lose sight of living in the moment. As a result, Nike is celebrating thousands of athletes across the United States and Canada that remained focused on a healthy life whilst consistantly tracking their progression through the Nike+ app. In a campaign dubbed Your Year with Nike+ the athletic brand teamed with French illustrator McBess to create a personalized one-minute animated film for over 100,000 members using location, weather and activity specific to each user. For instance, a runner from Toronto would receive a completely different film from a Nike Training Club user in California. For more on this ongoing initiative click here.


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Setting up the radio (or serial) link
Before you can use R2 Touch, you must implement the MarcDuino contol system in your R2. You must also connect the MarcDuino to a radio. The recommended radio setup uses a Wifly RN-XV. The transmitter radio is the Wifi radio from the iPhone. Follow the instructions from the following links to properly configure your WiFly receiver radio and link to it from the phone:
Alternately, you can use a serial link to connect to an external transmitter radio system (such as an XBee) or a microcontroller-driven transitter (such as an Arduino):
Main Screen
RC MOVE will place the selected holo under RC control. The holo will center horizontally, and the RC only controls the up/down movement.
Top button row (with the yellow wedge)The top row buttons will put R2 in pre-defined activity levels
- Off: Everything off. Closes panels, suspends panel sequences, removes them from RC control, turns sound off, turns holo lights off, stops random and RC control of holos
- Quiet: Sound off. Will turn stop panel sequences, stop sounds, and turn off holos.
- Sound On: same as above, but turns random sounds on.
- Holo On: in addition to turning the sound on, it will turn the holos light on, and put them all on random movements.
PANEL, HOLO, SOUND and LOGIC buttons (around the R2 diagram)
These buttons will switch to the respective detailed control screen.
Action Keyboard (1 and 2)
Buttons launch pre-defined sequences of sound, light and panel movements.
Slide from one keyboard to the next by swiping horizontally across the keyboard, or use the small green double arrow buttons.
Wifi Status Indicator
Only available in Wifi/TCP connection mode. Turns solid green when the phone is connected to the robot. It flashes green while trying to connect. The indication is only approximate: the number of "bars" is not an indication of signal strength. Also in some cases when the link is dropped from the Robot side, the indicator can stay green for a while even though the link is down.
Settings Button (Wrench)
Touch the wrench to go to the settings menu.
Sound Split Screen (loudspeaker)
Opens up a splilt screen to access the sound Rosace the left side of the screen. Clicking on the speaker again or on the R2 outline hides the split screen.
See further down on how to use the Sound Screen.
You can drag the sound screen to access the other half with the volume control and sound keypad:
Sound Screen
The full version of the Sound Screen is accessible via pressing the SOUND button next to the R2 diagram in the previous main screen.
Sounds are not provided by the iPhone app. Instead the app controls to a sound system embedded in the R2 unit. For the sound screen to work correctly, you need a sound system like the one described here: CF-III Sound. Any alternate system that responds to the same command set will also work.
Top row of button (next to the volume bar) are for volume control
Less and More turn the volume down and up.
Mid sets the volume at mid-point.
Off sets the volume to minimum.
The left Rosace (round diagram) selects the category of sounds that can be selected on the keypad, and also enables to choose a random sound from that category. To change the category, press the corresponding outer Rosace button once. To play the next sound from that category once it is already selected, press it another time. To select a specific sound by number or name, use the keypad. The sound names on the button can be modified (see Customizing R2 Touch).
The center Rosace button turns auto-sound generation on and off. When on, a random sound is chosen at random intervals from banks 1 to 5 (that is, Generic, Chatty, Happy, Sad and Whistle sounds only).
Dome Panel Screen
Here you can control the dome panel precisely. Except fo the ALL OPEN, CLOSE and OFF buttons, the actions only apply to selected panels. Which also means that if you don't select any panels, nothing happens. You can select group of panels using the top row buttons.
To select individual panels, touch the round numbered items, not the panels themselves.
Several buttons on the second panel of the keypad launch whole dome panel sequences and do not require panels to be pre-selected.
The SERVO OFF button will eliminate the servo buzz of the selected panel. When this is selected, there is no holding force in the servo, and the panel might close under its own weight if it was open. The ALL CLOSE button will also turn off all the servos after the panels are close to eliminate servo buzz.
The RC button activates RC control to the selected panel. When a panel is under RC control, it will not respond to OPEN or CLOSE button or participate in panel sequences, just the RC input. To relinquish RC control, use the RC OFF button. RC hold will relinquish RC, but keep the panel servo at the last position it was at (hard hold). To switch to soft hold with the servo off (and no servo buzz), use the SERVO OFF button. Servos are automatically turned off when a panel is brought in the closed position via RC to eliminate buzz.
The home button (R2 silhouette at the upper left) will take you back to the main screen.
Holoprojector Screen
The Holoprojector screen behaves similarly to the Dome Panels Screen. At least one holoprojector need to be selected for the keypad button to do anything. Holo lights are controlled indirectly via the JEDI system.
LIGHT ON and OFF are self explanatory.
HP RESET will turn the lights off, stop random movements, and take the holo off RC control if it was.
RANDOM MOVE will move the selected holo randomly in two directions. The 3 holos are completely independent and have their own random sequence.
STILL will stop random movement, or RC control, and will turn the holo servos off to remove buzz.
The MAGIC buttons refer to the lighting of the "Magic" or "Picture" panel, if installed.
MAGIC ON/OFF turns the magic panel on/off.
MAGIC 3s turns the magic panel on for 3 seconds.
MAGIC FLICKER makes the magic panel flicker randomly, like in the short-circuit scene, for 99 seconds.
MAGIC FLICK 3s makes the magic panel flicker for 3s.
Logics Screen
The Logics screen allows you do diplay scrolling text on the front and rear logic display, provided you have a JEDI Display system installed and hooked to the MarcDuino HP board. It also controls the other display effects available on the JEDI display, such as the Flash, Alarm and Short Circuit modes.
Enter the text in the text box below the corresponding logic. Note that the JEDI display character set only supports upper case letters. Do not use any lower case letters, or they'll show up as unknown (?) characters on the display.
To switch the Logic Display to the text mode, just tap on the corresponding logic Icon above the text box. It will brghten up on the screen, and turn it's mode to scrolling display. The AURABESH and LATIN button switch the character set to Aurabesh or back to regular. The change only applies to the selected logics that are highlighted (i.e. in text mode).
R2 Touch iPhone App >


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What's kooky, spooky and all together ooky?
No, we're not talking about your last Tinder or Grind'r date (well, maybe), those scary words perfectly describe the murky mood for the debut of the Philadelphia Monster Ball, which is all set to haunt The Trocadero tomorrow night.
Yes, guys, girls, gays and ghouls, the time is right now to get ready for a fabulously scary night that's guaranteed to be filled with freakish fun and monstrous music like a pillowcase stuffed with Halloween candy.
Oh, wait……there's one more thing…it's creative perpetrator is none other than famed Philly entertainment legend and one hell of a life updater, Mr. Robert Drake, who along with The Striptease Orchestra is quite simply is going to give Philly one of the best–if not the best–Halloween events of the season.
But before those "spooky wooky" doors swing open tomorrow night, Mr. Drake was kind and gracious enough (as he always is) to stop by Philly Mixtape to spill all kinds of Monster Ball tea, breaking witches brew filled mugs about his favorite scary movies, how this grand event came to be, and why The Trocadero is the perfect (supposedly haunted?) place for…it all.
And to get your paws on tickets to the Philadelphia Monster Ball….go here…now.
Kicking off our Monster spill, what's your all-time personal favorite scary movie? While I love campy horror and such, I'm a fan of the cerebral scare. The Shining continues to be my classic go-to flick for lights out viewing!
How about a favorite of yours that you think is a bit underrated? I'm a big fan of pointing folks to watch The Others (2001) with Nicole Kidman … it's a unique flick with a great twist.
Let's break some mugs about the Monster Ball. How did…it all come to be? Back in 2006 two friends of mine (Dave Ghoul and Melissa Torre) and I decided to create a Zombie Bar Crawl on Easter … in celebration of the world's most famous zombie on His big day! We strolled South Street and had about 120 zombies follow long. The next year close to 300 zombies showed up and were clamoring for more! So that fall we rolled out the Philly Zombie Prom at The Trocadero! Keep in mind this was before zombies were all the rage – before Walking Dead, etc. Each year more and more undead showed up to our events – we even launched a zombie beach party for a couple years – and even helped set a Guinness World Record for the 'most zombies on a roller coaster' at Dorney Park!
…..Once the dust settled – we realized that – just like any good monster movie – we couldn't just die. We had to resurrect ourselves and so we have – The Philadelphia Monster Ball! This is the first year, so we're figuring it all out as we go along – but the core is to simply channel your inner monster and bring it! Come as one we all know and love – or debut your own creation! Best of all, you don't HAVE to be in costume! Unlike other Halloween parties, there's no penalty for those who simply want to come out and celebrate – same ticket price, just $13 in advance.
I'll be host and DJ – spinning a slew of spooky retro dark wave sounds from the Halloween Vaults – like Siouxsie, Sisters of Mercy, Ministry, The Cure… Then The Striptease Orchestra – best known as the band with Peek-A-Boo Revue – will perform some insane covers– complete with a A-list of guest vocalists! Joining us also will be The Dead Milkmen's Rodney Linderman and Rob Windfelder of Live Not On Evil … performing a haunting rendition of a classic song… I'll be awarding prizes at 10pm – so those in costume need to be in house before then to be considered by our celeb judges!
Why is The Trocadero the perfect place for it? First of all, the Trocadero is seriously haunted. It's been a performance venue for over ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS … starting out as the Arch Street Opera House back in 1870. It hit the skids after a long stint as a burlesque house and was saved from destruction in the 1980s – becoming the venue you see today. I've been in this venue alone and have heard and witnessed several paranormal things; shadows, moving objects, whispers and even captured some EVP when running a digital recorder. What better place to have monsters (and their friends) gather to celebrate Halloween!?!
This might be a tough one for you, and I apologize in advance, but if you had to play one Halloween song for the rest of your DJ life, which one would it be? While the crowd pleaser would be Thriller from Michael Jackson – for me, it's Every Day Is Halloween by Ministry. Sums up my life nicely.
Lastly, why should everyone and their Monster Mother go to The Troc on Saturday night? If you're a fan of Halloween and a fan of local art and culture – this is your one stop. From creative local musicians to a sea of local folk all dressed to celebrate the season – it's a win/win.
All treats… no tricks.
To grab your tickets to the Philadelphia Monster Ball before they fly away into the scary, sold out night, go right here, right now.
And to get your Philly Mixtape on err'day like Ariana and Future, peep this and this.


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Financial Markets
China's central bank has cut the required reserve ratio, the amount of cash the nation's lenders must lock away, by 0.5 percent. The latest cut, which comes into effect Tuesday, takes the ratio to 17 percent for most large Chinese banks, and signals that shoring up growth is the government's top priority even if dosing so might further weaken the yuan. This is the fifth time since last February that the central bank has lowered its ratio, the last time being on October 23, 2015.
Developing-country currencies erased a monthly loss as Russia's rubble and South Africa's rand gained 1.6 percent and 3.3 percent against the dollar, respectively. India's rupee advanced with local bonds on optimism the country will stick to fiscal target. Turkish lira gained 1.8 percent versus the dollar after the country retained its investment-grade status. The index of 20 emerging-market currencies against the dollar climbed 0.4 percent, heading for its first monthly advance since October
Advanced Markets
Consumer prices in the Euro Area fell by an estimated 0.2 percent (y/y) in February, below expectations. The return to deflation for the first time in five months comes ahead of the European Central Bank monetary policy meeting on March 10, and was spurred by an 8 percent (y/y) decline in energy prices. Core inflation, excluding energy and food, decelerated to 0.7 percent (y/y).
Consumer credit in the U.K. rose 9.1 percent (y/y) in January 2016, the largest gain since 2006 and ahead of expectations. Separately, the number home mortgage loan approvals rose strongly to reach 74,581 in January, 2016, the highest level in two years.
Retail sales in Japan fell by 1.1 percent (m/m) in January, the third month of declines and below expectations. Year-on-year, retail sales are down 0.1 percent, indicating continued softness in the economy. Separately, industrial production also fell in the year to January 2016, despite an output rebound for the month compared with December 2015.
Emerging and Frontier Economies
Europe and Central Asia
The Latvian economy contracted by 0.3 percent (q/q) in Q4 2015 after expanding by 0.9 percent in Q3 while missing preliminary estimates. Mining and energy supply, manufacturing, construction, accommodation and food services and financial and insurance activities contracted the most. For 2015 as a whole, GDP expanded by 2.7 percent, from the 2.4 percent increase in 2014.
Turkey's economic confidence index decreased sharply by 14.8 percent (m/m) to 71.46 points in February from 83.88 points in January. It was the lowest value on record, as confidence among consumers, services, retail trade, construction and manufacturing decreased firmly.
Latin America and the Caribbean
Industrial production in Chile shrank 8.1 percent (y/y) in January, after 3.3 percent decrease in December. It was the sharpest drop since June 2009, dragged down by a 12.6 percent fall in mining and a 4.6 percent decline in manufacturing. Copper production fell 13.8 percent. On a monthly basis, industrial output grew 0.8 percent.
South Asia
Infrastructure output in India went up 2.9 percent (y/y) in January, following a 0.9 percent growth rate in December. Infrastructure accounts for nearly 38 percent of India's industrial output. Considering the April to January, infrastructure output rose 2 percent.
Sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa posted a ZAR 17.9 billion gap in January, compared to a downwardly revised ZAR 7.6 billion surplus in December while missing market expectations of ZAR 14.1 billion deficit. Exports dropped 18.8 percent due to lower sales of precious metals and vehicles while imports rose 11 percent mainly boosted by higher purchases of equipment components.
Consumer prices in Kenya increased by 6.8 percent (y/y) in February, easing from a 7.8 percent in January. It was the lowest value since October last year.


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Infrared barrier without civil engineering
G-FENCE APPLICATION : Using PORTALIS as a G-FENCE system accessory
INNOVATION : Wireless, solar energy, no civil engineering
HIGH PERFORMANCE : Beams multiplexed through optical synchronisation
PORTALIS, is an infrared solar barrier that is connected to a G-FENCE system in order to fulfil perimeter detection of gates. Creating an immaterial and impassable wall of detection, with five dual-beam cells at a height of 2.5 m or 3 m depending on the gate to be protected.
Beams are multiplexed through optical synchronisation, can be set-up in single or dual detection mode and adjustable in height. PORTALIS also has four alarm information modes: intrusion, anti-climbing cap, tamper, disqualification (technical alarm).
Alarm information is connected through polarised contacts to the auxiliary inputs of a nearby G-FENCE Control Unit. PORTALIS can only be used as a G-FENCE system accessory.
|Maximum range outdoors
|30 m
|Height and type of columns
|2,5 m single face - 3 m single face
|Column references
|Ref. 30624010 - Ref. 30624110
|Infrared beams
|10 (five dual-beam cells)
|Lightning strike protector and anti-climbing cap
|Alarm outputs
|- RL1 : Intrusion / anti-climbing cap (Rx and Tx)
- RL2: Disqualification / tamper(Rx)
|Power supply
|Solar panel and battery in each column
|Operating temperature
|-35°C to +70°C
|Electromagnetic compatibility
|Compliant with European standards (EC label)
To use the barriers correctly, it is important to ensure that the barrier is not installed on an unstable support (e.g. badly sealed pole, etc.). Before installing an infrared barrier, check that the ground is quite level and will guarantee the stability of the columns with time. A maximum of 10° elevation may be tolerated between the columns. In case of elevation above 10°, contact SORHEA's sales department.
Check that no vegetation can block the beams, no matter the season and weather condition (wind).
It is also important to check the cleanliness of the covers: it is important to clean them with a soft and damp cloth at least once a year.
This technology works at a wavelength above that of visible light (950nm), which makes the IR beam invisible to the naked eye.
The infrared beams are transmitted and received by infrared cells. The transmitter cellsgenerate a pulsed beam that is sent towards the receiver cellswhich capture the infrared pulses and transform them into electrical signals. In the absence or variation of the signal (loss of 95% of the transmitted signal), an intrusion alarm is triggered. To prevent the receiver cells from being interfered with by the transmitted infrared beams thecells are multiplexed.
This principle consists in transmitting an infrared pulse in a synchronised manner, via an optical or wired link between the transmitter and receiver columns. This feature is also used to optimize the alignment of the cells ("alignment feedback"). All the SORHEA IR barriers are multiplexed (except UNIRIS II & BIRIS II).


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Your home is supposed to be a safe space. It's where you come to relax at the end of the day, where you make priceless memories with your family, and where you should feel the most at ease. So when that space is invaded, it often leaves a family feeling violated and exposed.
In the United States, a break-in takes place about every 18 seconds – that's a pretty sobering statistic. Protecting your home from intruders should be a priority. And the more you know about burglaries, the better you'll be able to prevent them from happening.
Here are 6 tips for stopping break-ins before they occur.
1. Don't tip off thieves that you're leaving
Thanks to the ubiquitousness of social media, we have become a culture that loves to share. But even though it's become the norm, try to avoid posting details about trips you're taking. Even seemingly harmless things, like sharing a selfie saying you're at the airport, or tweeting about how stoked you are for your weeklong babymoon in Hawaii, are like giving criminals the go-ahead. Instead, wait until you return home to share pictures from vacation.
Another good idea is to have someone you trust come by every day and grab the mail and/or newspapers. And get an automatic timing system for your lights – having lights on can prevent thieves from learning your schedule and planning their heist accordingly.
2. Get deadbolts for all exterior doors
Deadbolts are more costly, but they are also much stronger than a standard spring latch lock, so they're more reliable in the event of a break-in. When you're installing them, make sure to leave as little space as possible between the door and the jamb, because that space can give burglars leverage to force the door apart.
3. Maybe get a dog
It doesn't even have to be a big dog – it's the noise factor that matters. In fact, small dogs often make better watchdogs because they are more prone to barking. You want a noisy dog. Ex-thieves have been interviewed and have admitted that when choosing a house to rob, the ones with dogs were not even considered because of the headache they cause – barking draws attention, and attention is the last thing a burglar wants.
4. Clear your yard of hiding places
Examine your yard, and prune any bushes or trees that are large enough to block a window – an obscured window means a thief can access it without being seen by neighbors. Also, think about lighting. Walk around your property at night and notice if there are dark spaces that could conceal a thief trying to sneak in. Make sure all entrances have lights. Motion detection lights are a good option not only because they conserve energy, but they draw attention when they snap on.
5. Install a home security system
Alarms might not prevent all thieves from breaking in, but it will deter most, and the police will get there sooner. The deterrent factor comes from the company's alarm sign posted in your yard, and decals on the windows. It's a good idea to keep your alarm engaged both while you're away and while you're at home, because sometimes burglars will break in while you are busy in another part of the house. Effective security systems have some audible sound they produce when someone breaks in. Some home insurance companies will even lower your premiums for having a system installed.
6. Move important items to storage
If you're going to be gone for any length of time, it may be a good idea to transfer your most valuable assets to a climate controlled storage unit. As the name implies, these units stay at a consistent temperature, which protects your belongings from extreme weather, pests, dust, and humidity. If you have any sensitive items such as heirlooms, climate-controlled units are an especially great option.


text: Jeanette Laffin, Osceola, environmental services employee at Memorial Hospital in South Bend Laffin said her favorite Christmas memory is of when her children, now aged 7 and 9 years, were "babies." Then, said Laffin, they would go down to the Christmas tree after midnight on the 25th and open their gifts. "My husband likes to get them what they like," said Laffin, so her children would "jump up" in excitement when opening their gifts.


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The Zurigo Hotel, with a long tradition in hospitality, is the perfect accommodation both for long or short stays. Refurbished in 2009 with innovative criteria, this 3-star hotel in the center of Milan is a pleasant mix of comfort, hospitality and quality services.
The Hotel is strategically located few steps away from Piazza Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and from the main touristic attractions in Milan.
The Metro station Missori (MM3, Yellow Line), at only 200 mt from the hotel, makes trips within the city very easy.
Therefore, the Zurigo Hotel is the best choice for business and leisure stays in the heart of Milan.


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Slideshow Mode: Autowith manual override.
In real life, the structure of a tooth's root canal system is much more complex than we'd ever be able to illustrate in a graphic.
And in order to meet the challenges that this configuration presents, a dentist must use a two-pronged approach when cleaning out a tooth.
Method #1: Mechanical Cleansing.
A dentist will remove debris by scraping and reshaping the tooth's interior using a series of root canal files.
Method #2: Irrigation.
They will also use an irrigating solution to flush out debris, including that located beyond where their files can reach.
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Denso and Bosch to disband diesel particulate filter joint venture
21 May 2009
Denso Corporation and Robert Bosch GmbH have agreed to discontinue their joint development activities for diesel particulate filters (DPF). As a result of this decision, the "Advanced Diesel Particulate Filters Sp.z o.o." (ADIF) joint venture is to be disbanded by the end of 2009. Founded in 2007, the purpose of ADIF was to develop, manufacture, and market DPF filters made of cordierite ceramic. Denso and Bosch each have a 50% stake in ADIF.
The two companies have agreed that further common activities do not appear to make business sense at the present time, given the currently difficult environment in the global automotive industry. The Denso and Bosch associates assigned to the joint venture will return to their parent companies. The manufacturing facility set up in Wroclaw, Poland, will be assigned to the manufacturing network of Bosch and used for a new purpose.
In 2003, Denso started production and supply of its cordierite DPFs. Denso believes that the cordierite DPF has a promising market in the long-term and will continue its development and production after the close of ADIF.
Source: Denso