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Rigolo 1 CD-ROM and Teacher's Book provides everything you need to implement Primary French. Packed with engaging animations, karaoke songs and interactive activities, plus a wealth of teacher support material to help you deliver fun and engaging lessons.
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I can drink oolong again!!!:)
I just had to share, that apparently oolong no longer makes me feel ill. I just have to make sure I don't drink it on an empty stomach apparently:)
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Awesome! Glad to hear it! I'll keep that in mind for in the future if I have any issues with Oolongs… I love them!!
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Hands down, the best hotel. I don't remember ever having a better experience at a hotel. Staff is excellent and very considerate. They offer everything I want at a reasonable price. $10 meals in a beautiful restaurant. Free internet, local calls, business center, and shuttle. HD TVs (most channels of any hotel I have stayed at). The pool was closed when I stayed, but it looks big.
Best Hotel in Raleigh Durham Triangle. This is the best place to stay. After you stay at the Sheraton in Chapel Hill, you will b edisappointed with any other hotel. The hotel looks brand new. The Shula's Steak restaurant is awesome, and not too pricy for a hotel. The beds are wonderful, and I can't think of anything that needs improvement!
Comfortable hotel for hard-working business travelers and leisure guests looking to relax.. In ShortEach room features a large desk and Sweet Sleeper bed with a custom plush-top mattress, fleece blanket, duvet and five fluffy pillows. Rooms come with a two-line phone, voice mail, data port, safe, cable TV, hair dryer, iron and minibar. Notable amenities include a complimentary USA Today, pool and fitness center. Full dining facilities offer a low-carb menu, room service and to-go snacks. Kids under 17 stay free; call ahead regarding baby-sitting services for younger ones.
Best Beds Ever. Stayed at the hotel while in town for UNC Basketball. The new beds called the Sweet Sleeper are awesome. I don't believe I have met a friendlier staff.
A pleasant surprise. I was pleasantly surprised with this property. This was a strictly business trip, so I choose it for location (it's easy to get in and out, once you figure out the access road thing). I wasn't expecting to find a really cool rooftop garden that was the perfect place for cocktail hour, or the helpful staff who recognized us and remembered our names, preferences, etc. At the time, there was alot of renovation going on, but I would recommend giving this place a try- a preferable alternative to more pricey in town options.
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Willie Nelson has joined the Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) in opposing an Ohio law labeling all pit bulls in the state as "vicious dogs."
According to the Toledo Blade, the singer and ambassador for BFAS, calls the law "archaic," and wrote an email to a committee of the Ohio Senate asking the Senators to support a new bill that would change the current law. It has already been passed in the House as House Bill 14 with a vote of 69-29. Nelson wrote, "Ohio is the only state that discriminates against dogs who share a cluster of physical characteristics by classifying this group as 'vicious' without any regard to individual dog behavior…These dogs are considered 'vicious' at birth, even though there are countless dogs of unknown heritage who are deemed 'pit bulls' who are wonderful family pets. In addition to being beloved pets, many 'pit bulls' are show dogs, search and rescue dogs, and service dogs. The current law infringes on responsible dog owners' rights to own any dog they choose, no matter what the dog's appearance. Dogs, like people, are individuals and should each be judged on his/her own merits."
The current law labels any dog that has killed or seriously injured a person or another dog without provocation as vicious, along with any dog of the "general breed known as 'pit bull.'" The new law would redefine the terms. The name of "vicious dog" would be given only to dogs that have seriously injured or killed a person, while "dangerous dogs" would apply to those that have seriously injured or killed another dog or have been labeled a "nuisance dog" three times. The law would no longer label all pit bull breeds, and would be applied only to individual dogs. Owners of "vicious" and "dangerous" dogs would be required to obtain liability insurance, signage at their home, a microchip and more. "Nuisance dogs" – those that have "menacingly chased, approached, or attempted to bite a person" – would receive a record kept by the dog warden.
Representative Barbara Sears, who sponsored the new bill, says "Recently, Toledo, the largest city in [Lucas County], had an extremely restrictive dog ordinance that is focused on pit bulls. Toledo also has the highest dog license fees in the state and spent a large amount each year euthanizing innocent dogs that resemble pit bulls." The law has also sparked a petition on Change.org started by Jean Keating, president of the Ohio Coalition of Dog Advocates. Keating's petition letter support H.B. 14 and calls for "breed-neutral laws that target reckless owners instead of innocent dogs."
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A lot of girls tell me their goal is to lose weight.
The thing is, I assume most of you girls want to lose FAT, not just weight in general. Losing weight in general would mean also losing muscle. The reason I think you wouldn't want to do that, is because if you lose muscle, you will wind up 'skinny fat' with little to no 'tone' and slow your metabolism so that it becomes FAR more likely you will gain back the weight PLUS more.
If you have ever met someone who has yo-yo dieted I'm sure they can vouch for this. Sure the weight comes off fast at first, but the reason for that is because these crash/yoyo/fad/starvation type diets cause a significant loss of water and muscle weight. Then once normal eating is resumed (as it is difficult to stay on those types of diets for a lifetime), the weight comes back.Less muscle = slower metabolism = less calories burned in a day
More muscle = faster metabolism = more calories burned just by being ALIVEIf you want to lose FAT, not just WEIGHT, the foods you choose are crucial. You can't just eat chips and candy all day or you will just lose WEIGHT. Your body does not give up it's fat stores so easily as they are your body's safety blanket against starvation. You have to, in essence, TRICK your body into giving up the fat by feeding it the RIGHT foods. If you have noticed yourself losing weight, but that you are not 'toning up' this is probably partially the reason. These foods include lean proteins, complex carbs and healthy fats.
Try to get a serving of lean protein at every meal. Complex carbs digest slowly, keeping insulin stable and giving you energy over a longer period of time. Healthy fats help you LOSE fat. Check out the grocery list and meal plan on my page for an example of these foods!
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Earlier this morning, Microsoft announced a raft of changes to its upcoming Xbox One platform in response to palpable gamer outrage. Barely a week after its controversial E3 press conference, the company has back-flipped on DRM and used game restrictions — the console will no longer require you to connect to the internet every 24 hours and disc-based games can be sold and swapped at leisure. While this is a partial win for consumers, from a business perspective it can only be viewed as another blunder.
Microsoft Xbox One Backflip: No More Always-On DRM, Disc Swapping Allowed
Microsoft has caved in to consumer outrage over its plans to force owners of its forthcoming Xbox One console to connect every 24 hours in order to keep playing their games. The always-on DRM requirement has been dropped, and Xbox One owners who purchase games on disc will be able to sell and swap those discs just as they can now.
Has Pixar Still Got It?
This week, we were invited to an advanced screening of Monsters University by Pixar Animation Studios, the follow-up to the Academy Award-winning Monsters Inc. The film is an enjoyable romp for all ages… but does "enjoyable" really cut it when you're paying through the nose? These days, a family trip to the cinema costs around $50 — and that's if you forgo 3D and the snack bar. So the question is: does Pixar still have what it takes to put your bum in a seat?
Why iTunes Radio Could Be Awesome (If Apple Doesn't Screw It Up)
When iTunes Radio was unveiled at Apple's WWDC event last week, it didn't seem to stir up a lot of buzz, and at first blush it didn't seem like Apple was doing anything terribly new. However, iTunes Radio could be a real contender if Apple plays to its strengths and doesn't trip over its own feet in the process. Here's why iTunes Radio could be really awesome, if Apple lets it shine.
Earbits Offers Fast, Completely Free Streaming Music
Web/Android: With all the talk of streaming music services vying for your headphone time, it's easy to overlook some of the ones that are simple, fun and pump out a stream of good, interesting music. Earbits is one of those services, and it's available for Android and the web for free.
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Judges honored Best Buddies for its involvement with the Farmington Valley Transition Academy (FVTA), a program that brings 19 young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to the University of Hartford campus everyday to learn and practice skills that will help them lead independent lives. The campus chapter also hosts monthly group activities that draw as many as 90 college students to interact with their buddies from the FVTA.
The Newman's Own Foundation launched the first-ever Campus Community Service Challenge to highlight and foster social good on the nine America East Conference campuses and in surrounding communities. One student group from each of the America East's nine member schools competed on behalf of its affiliated nonprofit for the top grant of $25,000. In total, $100,000 was awarded to the nominated nonprofits.
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Adam Jones could become a Free Agent in 2014. The Orioles have one more arbitration year left with him.
Matt Wieters could become a FA in 2016.
It's important that the Orioles win games this year to keep us... and them happy.
"It's important that the Orioles win games this year to keep us... and them happy."
And to encourage Angelos to reopen the wallet. No one wants to spend top dollar on a loser, including Angelos. Think that Angelos does not want to see another 1998, when he spent the most in baseball just for the Orioles to finish in 4th place, 79-83, in what began the sub .500 string which will hopefully end this year.
"as for machado we can get rid of Mark bring him up."
Why not bring up Bundy too? Who care's if any of the players are ready or not. Machado is only batting .254 at Bowie, but that does not mean that he won't hit .300 here. AA is much harder than the AL East, right? And as for moving him to play third base, why not just move him to pitcher? Worked out great for Chris Davis who leads the team in ERA.
Here's a lineup you might like:
Alvarez LFTolleson SSHall 2BTowsend 1BBaker DHMachado 3BWelty RFBumbry CFExposito C
Let's just get rid of all the bums we got now and go with this superb lineup. Since our team has been so horrible so far we have nothing to lose. Oh, the rotation:
Bundy D.BascomBundy B.BerkenBergesen
WE can call them the 5 Bee's!!!! How cool is that?
"angelos will wait til their contracts expire and we'll lose both.i hope not,but look at his past."
The front office has given out extensions so I don't really see where that's coming from.
"The front office has given out extensions so I don't really see where that's coming from."
I would think the uninformed.
"Angelos has a history of letting good players get away."
Yeah, like Mussina too. We should have slapped chains on that guy and put him in the secret dungeon under the bullpen until he pledged his lifelong commitment to the O's. We let these ballplayers have too much freedom nowadays to make their own choices. If a ballplayer does not like playing for a losing team, he can go elsewhere. I blame the players union more than anything. It should be disbanded.


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Of all the personal protective equipment you will purchase to make your riding experience safer, perhaps the most important is the helmet. Whether you're a new rider or a seasoned rider, the multitude of motorcycle helmet choices, various types of helmets, and price variances can be daunting. Assuming you have decided to purchase a helmet, whether it is required in your state or not, you'll likely want the most value (protection) for your money. First, you will need to determine what type of helmet fits your needs. First I'll discuss the DOT and Snell standards, then review the types of helmets available, and finally provide some general tips to help you determine what best suits your needs.
DOT and Snell Standards
If you buy a motorcycle helmet that is DOT or Snell approved, you will be in compliance with the law, and you will have the assurance that the helmet will offer some measure of protection if necessary. In the unfortunate situation that your head meets the ground in a motorcycle accident, you will be glad you had that extra protection. DOT helmets have the US Department of Transportation assurance that the helmet will absorb a significant amount of impact, prevent most penetration, and have a fastening system that will withstand significant force. The DOT tests helmets and posts the results on their website with a pass or fail grade. If the helmet does not meet the standard, the manufacturer can not place the DOT sticker on it.
Motorcycle Helmets meeting Snell Approved Standards provide the highest level of protection available. Snell Standards significantly surpass those set by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The Snell Memorial Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to research, education, testing and development of helmet safety standards. Since its founding in 1957, Snell has been a leader in helmet safety in the United States and around the world. They initially produced the standards for motorcycle racers and have moved on to also providing standards for bicycling, kayaking, and other sports. Their comprehensive testing and validation of results is unsurpassed in the industry. A Snell certified helmet may cost you more, from about $200-$1,000 for top of the line models, but it will also offer the most protection.
Types of Motorcycle Helmets available:
Full Face – a full face helmet will provide the most protection. It wraps around your head and protects your face, chin and jaw, while an acrylic visor covers your area of vision. Full face helmets are vented and secured with a chin strap. Only full face helmets can carry the Snell Certification.
Open Face – are similar to a full face helmet, but does not cover the face fully. The face is left open, with the shell covering the brow line to the base of the neck. Many open face helmets also include a face shield, or a face shield can be purchased separately.
Modular – a modular helmet has the option of converting to from a full face to an open face helmet.
Half – some half face helmets are DOT and Snell approved, but only for head impact. They will not protect your face and chin. They only cover the top half of the head down to the ears.
General Tips for Buying a Motorcycle Helmet
Size is extremely important when purchasing a helmet. A proper fit will ensure the most protection. Try on several types of helmets before you purchase one. The helmet should fit comfortably and should be snug. A helmet that is too big will not correctly absorb an impact, and a helmet that is too tight will be uncomfortable. The helmet should be straight on your head and is meant to be worn low on the forehead, just above the eyebrows.
The chin strap is another important feature. Make sure that the strap fits snugly and comfortably. The helmet should not shift on your head. There are two types of straps, a quick release or the usual thread type. Personal preference is the key here; both are functional.
The certification is important. Look for the DOT or Snell certification sticker on the helmet. The Snell Standards are the most stringent in the world, and provide the most protection available.
Price – let price be your last consideration. If you buy a cheap helmet, you are taking a big risk every time you ride. Never buy a used helmet – always purchase a new one. This is the one piece of equipment that may prevent serious injury to your head save your life in an accident.
Once you've selected a helmet, remember that it must be worn correctly every time you ride. A helmet should be replaced immediately if dropped or damaged, and at least every three to five years based on wear and tear. In a crash, the impact pad is permanently crushed, and the helmet's usefulness is in question. It may look like it only has a scratch, but the impact absorption has likely been compromised in the area of the helmet that hit the ground. In any case, the helmet should not ever be used again, and should be replaced immediately.
In conclusion, the helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment you will purchase. Review the types of helmets and general safety tips above to help you in your quest for a well fitting, useful helmet.


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American Horror Story: Asylum, The New Normal and Raising Hope were among the winners at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Saturday in Los Angeles.
Oy vey. Or as Virginia Chance (Martha Plimpton) might mangle her Hebrew-isms: "Molotov! (for mazel tov)." Fox sure doesn't make it easy to say goodbye to Raising Hope as it ends its third season on a new night with back-to-back episodes (9/8c), the sort of treatment you'd normally see from a network burning off a show in which it has lost faith. Thankfully, that's not the case here. Hope has already been picked up for a fourth season, and it goes out on a delightfully deranged musical high, with Burt (the sublime Garret Dillahunt) center stage as he frantically preps for his overdue Bar Mitzvah.
How do things go wrong before the wedding of Jimmy and Sabrina (Lucas Neff and Shannon Woodward) on the January 29 episode of Fox's Raising Hope?
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Chris Cooper and Garret Dillahunt ("Parenthood") star in Oscar-nominated writer-director John Sayles' poignant period drama that examines the U.S. occupation of the islands from the perspective of American soldiers, who settle in with native residents.
Detective Charlie Crews was framed, convicted and cleared for a crime he didn't commit. Twelve years of hard time have given him a unique philosophy on life and criminal investigation. Now he's readjusting to a world that's moved on without him, returning to a job he loves with an intense determination to solve the ultimate case: his own.
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Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon some dead bodies, a stash of heroin and more than $2 million in cash near the Rio Grande.
AMIGO, the 17th feature film from Academy Award-nominated writer-director John Sayles, stars legendary Filipino actor Joel Torre as Rafael, a village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War. When U.S. troops occupy his village, Rafael comes under pressure from a tough-as-nails officer (Chris Cooper) to help the Americans in their hunt for Filipino guerilla fighters. But Rafael's brother (Ronnie Lazaro) is the head of the local guerillas, and considers anyone who cooperates with the Americans to be a traitor. Rafael quickly finds himself forced to make the impossible, potentially deadly decisions faced by ordinary civilians in an occupied country. A powerful drama of friendship, betrayal, romance and heartbreaking violence, AMIGO is a page torn from the untold history of the Philippines, and a mirror of today's unresolvable conflicts. (Includes Tagalog & Spanish with English Subtitles)
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Burt gets musical (and kosher).
Burt's parents (Guest stars Shirley Jones and Lee Majors) come to town with the surprising news that he actually is Jewish. So Burt takes a musical crash course in his newfound heritage to prepare for the Bar Mitzvah he never had. Then, it's a Mother's Day to remember as Burt and Barney take a road trip to Maw Maw's childhood home and discover that her mother may still be alive. Multiple generations of crazy gather under one roof.
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Great Scott! Jimmy (Lucas Neff) gets a surprise when he goes car shopping on the Jan. 8 episode of Fox's Raising Hope. Turns out he has no credit, thanks to his parents, who maxed out cards in his name years ago. Now, in order for their son to afford a new ride, Burt (Garret Dillahunt) and Virginia (Martha Plimpton) must convince their bank rep (Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd) to clear Jimmy's debt. The catch: He wants their new DeLorean sports car in exchange.
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Sports injuries occur far too
frequently. Unfortunately, most athletes today are adding to their risk of
injury rather than reducing their risk of injury. Many people believe injuries
occur because muscles are tight; while this is true many people perform
stretching to make the muscles less tight.
But the stretching done today
by athletes is only adding to the risk of injury. Many reasons cause injury in
sports, but the number one reason injuries occur is because the athlete is not
able to absorb force.
The typical athlete will
stretch either before, during, or after training or a game in order to stay
flexible and "prevent" injury. But typical stretching today follows
the guidelines of static stretching where the muscle is lengthened to a certain
level and kept lengthened for an extended period of time.
Unless the muscle being
stretched is contracting, only the tendons and ligaments are being stretched.
When the tendons and ligaments are being stretched they become much weaker and
thus more susceptible to injury.
With most of the sports
injuries occurring today being tendon and ligament related, could typical
stretching be a cause? The answer is yes if the muscles are not properly able
to absorb force.
When an athlete runs, thousands
of pounds of force are applied with each step, so the body needs to be able to
absorb all of that power. But if the muscles cannot handle the extreme levels
of force, the tendons and ligaments must be called on. Since the tendons and
ligaments are significantly weaker than muscles, injuries then occur more
frequently to the tendons and ligaments.
The goal must be to get the
muscles to be able to absorb the force as to not impact the tendons and
The athlete with long, loose,
and flexible muscles will not only be able to absorb more force (less injuries)
than the tighter athlete but will also be able to function better, thus be a
better athlete. Stretching the proper way will allow the athlete to elongate
the muscles. Elongating the muscles will allow the athlete to absorb more force
because elongated muscles are a lot stronger than short and tight muscles and
also can handle more force through larger ranges of motion.
This elongating of the
muscles can be done by stretching contracted muscles. Unless the muscle is
being contracted it is not capable of being stretched. Rather than stretching
tendons and ligaments which ultimately results in weaker tendons and ligaments,
the athlete will be elongating the muscle properly which will allow all the
impact to be taken in by the muscles.
This will undoubtedly prevent
the large number of tendon and ligament injuries seen today. The elongated
muscles will be able to properly absorb the forces of athletic movements which
will allow the tendons and ligaments to not be impacted.
During a typical hamstring
stretch the athlete will sit on the ground and place their feet in front of
their body. The athlete then will attempt to touch the toes with the goal of
stretching the hamstrings.
During typical stretching,
the hamstrings will not be contracted, thus they will not be stretched, and
rather the tendons and ligaments that connect muscles to bones will be getting
If the athlete drives the
heels into the ground during this stretch the hamstrings will then be
contracting. With the hamstrings being contracted, the hamstrings will then be
elongated and the tendons and ligaments will go un-impacted.
Not only will this new type
of stretching prevent injury from occurring but will also speed up recovery time
After an injury has occurred,
the surrounding muscles are very tight. If the athlete stretches these muscles
properly, the body will then go back to absorbing force correctly which will
allow the injury to heal much quicker.
This stretching method can be
applied to any stretch of any muscle as long as the muscle intended to be
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Martin Yan's M.Y. China and the upscale Hakkasan add to the Chinese scene
APPETITE Style-over-substance at popular restaurants grew old in my Los Angeles days. A pretty package matters little if food isn't excellent. In SF, we tend towards the other direction. Thank goodness for places like Gitane, Bix, Foreign Cinema, which manage both — a little style is welcome. With the entry of two new, upscale Chinese restaurants, we get style aplenty. One, the international Hakkasan chain, feels oh-so LA or NY, and the other, M.Y. China, is inside a mall (very Southern California) from famed chef Martin Yan.
Buzz has been nonstop about these two, where I've spent a pretty penny, from lunch to dessert. I disagree with the racist-tinged complaint that typically cheaper, ethnic cuisines shouldn't cost more, but the reason any cuisine should is quality of ingredients and reinvention or reinterpretation of classic dishes. Stir-fry, for example, shouldn't cost double what it would in a hole-in-the-wall if it's virtually the same dish. After multiple visits, my assessment is mixed, each restaurant boasts strong points, but neither reinvents Chinese cuisine, which begs the question: are the prices worth it?
Early on, Hakkasan succeeds on a number of points: seamless service from a team that seemed to work in sync from opening day. Though the second floor restaurant overlooking Market Street is a bit scene-y, especially around a large, central bar, I can't help but applaud a space that says "night on the town"... particularly when the food is quite good. Similar to dining at the subterranean London Hakkasan, I find the overall experience satisfying if someone else is paying.
Drinkwise, I'm delighted with a refreshing, elegant Plum Sour of Yamazaki 12 year Japanese whisky, umeshu plum liqueur, lemon, Angostura bitters and egg white, or a robust Smoky Negroni (Rusty Blade, Carpano Antica, Campari, smoke-infused Grand Marnier), but the $12-15 cocktails aren't superior to or necessarily equal to lower-priced cocktails around town. Similarly, roasted silver cod in a Champagne honey sauce is silky and lush but at $39? Countless Japanese restaurants worth their salt serve a fantastic version of similar miso cod at half that price.
As with M.Y. China below, dim sum is a highlight, but $7–$26 for a few dumplings is a struggle when far cheaper, quality dim sum is plentiful around town. Worthwhile dishes are atypical dim sum, like roasted duck pumpkin puffs or black pepper duck dumplings. Whether noodles ($12–$39) or stir-fry ($12–$58), I haven't had a bad dish here. But leaving lunch for two over $100 lighter, or the same for drinks and a couple appetizers, I can't help but conclude: food, drink, and service shine... on someone else's dime.
1 Kearny, (415) 829-8148, www.hakkasan.com/sanfrancisco
Growing up, I loved watching "Yan Can Cook." To this day I'm inspired by Martin Yan's energy and childlike exuberance. His anticipated SF restaurant opening, M.Y. China, is more affordable than Hakkasan, conveniently under the dome at the Westfield Center mall for a post or pre-movie meal. Despite all the noodle attention, including a world-champion noodle puller and noodle pulling stations viewable while dining, spectacle doesn't necessarily equal stellar noodles. For example, squid ink snap noodles ($18), more like torn pasta squares, tossed with shrimp, scallops and calamari in Shaoxing wine, fail to exude much flavor. Dan Dan noodles ($12) are a stronger choice, and the favorite of everyone I've talked to is lush scissor noodles ($14), cut by kitchen scissors then wok-cooked with wild boar.
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Margaret River Chef Tony Howell Promotes Australia
Cape Lodge Chef extraordinaire- Mr Tony Howell, has been invited to join an elite number of high profile Australians selected to help promote tourism, gourmet traveling and food and in Australia.
The Friends of Australia Advocacy is a Tourism Australia initiative consisting of a group of influential high-achievers and opinion leaders who share a passion for traveling in Australia and are committed to furthering Australia's tourism reputation.
From sports stars, leading chefs and fashion designers to entrepreneurs and actors – the Friend's of Australia list includes Olympian swimmer Kieren Perkins, TV personalities George Negus and Catriona Rowntree, Celebrity Chefs Luke Nguyen, Matt Moran and Rick Stein as well as Australian film industry identities Baz Luhrmann and actor Michael Caton.
The Friends of Australia campaign is about promoting Australia to the rest of the world on what makes Australia unlike anywhere else.
About eighty of the "Friends" came together in at the new Park Hyatt in Sydney last week and shared why there is nothing like Australian through their personal favourite travel experiences, secret holiday spots and greatest Australian adventures.
Cape Lodge Chef Tony Howell said: "I'm so proud to have been invited as an Ambassador for such a fantastic program to promote tourism in Australia and in particular to WA."
"There is no other wine region like Margaret River with our pristine white sand beaches, perfect waves and still only minutes to amazing vineyards and winery restaurants which use some of the best and freshest of local produce found anywhere in Australia!"
Tony will be promoting Australian produce and enticing food and wine lovers to visit Margaret River with a number of Guest Chef appearances in Australia and overseas throughout the year as well as hosting a series of Cooking Classes in the multi award winning restaurant at Cape Lodge.
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Shuttle Atlantis astronauts awoke on Sunday to Keith Urban's "Days Go By."
"The days do go by, so we better start living and we are," so said Atlantis mission specialist Rex Walheim, who followed a taped video message from employees at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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0. 2/20/2012 - Here/Queer Call for Submissions, by Riese
1. 3/02/2012 - Queer Girl City Guide: Montreal, Canada, by Sid
2. 3/05/2012 - Playlist: Here/Queer, by Riese
3. 3/05/2012 - Queer Girl City Guide: Portland, Oregon, by Lesbians in PDX
4. 3/07/2012 - Queer Girl City Guide: Brighton, United Kingdom, by Sarah Magdalena
5. 3/07/2012 - Oh But To Be A Queer in Sicily, by Jenn
6. 3/08/2012 - City Guide: Seattle, by Marley
7. 3/11/2012 - City Guide: Washington DC, by Keena
8. 3/13/2012 - Here/Queer: Sydney Mardi Gras Is On Your To-Do List, by Crystal
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10. 3/15/2012 - Queer Girl City Guide: Cleveland, Ohio, by Lora
Have you seen the 30 Rock episode "Flee to the Cleve," in which Liz Lemon almost moves to Cleveland because everyone is so friendly? Well, it's pretty much like that. Clevelanders are genuine, working-class, down-to-earth people. You probably won't get Portlandia-like waves on the sidewalk, but you'll definitely get some hardcore Midwestern hospitality. Clevelanders that live in the city and inner-ring suburbs are fiercely loyal to (and sometimes a little defensive of) this rust-belt city that has seen its fair share of ups and downs. Visitors or recent transplants can expect people they encounter to be psyched to share their favorite spots around town and general love for the city.
I've lived in the Cleveland area for nearly all of my 25 years. This may not be known as a gay mecca, but we recently surprised everyone when we were chosen to be the host of the 2014 Gay Games, so things are about to get real gay, real quick.
Drinking and Dancing
Bounce (2814 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland) is the go-to gay dance club in Cleveland. It's your best bet for a diverse taste of the Cleveland gay scene: shirtless gay boys, sporty dykes, and everyone in between. They have drag shows every weekend and dancing afterwards. Go to the bathroom before you leave your house.
Church Bar (13751 Madison Ave, Lakewood) just opened last year and is a great add to Cleveland's queer bar scene. It's really just a great neighborhood bar with a splash of gay: cozy and laid-back with friendly bartenders.
Women's Happy Hour (WH2) takes over a different bar once a month and brings out a multi-generational crowd to their events.
If you have the time and the means to take the 45-minute drive to Akron, definitely check out Square and Thursdays (306 East Exchange Street, Akron).
Snack Time
Happy Dog (5801 Detroit Avenue, Detroit-Shoreway) -- Hot dogs, not-dogs, 50 gourmet toppings, and tater tots. BOOM.
Tommy's (1824 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights) -- A Cleveland vegetarian institution. Make sure you try their milkshakes!
Latitude 41 (5712 Detroit Avenue, Detroit-Shoreway) -- Lesbian-owned cafe/diner
Melt (Cleveland Heights and Lakewood locations) -- Not your mama's grilled cheese. Unless you get The Kindergartner.
West Side Market (1979 W 25th St., Ohio City) -- Indoor market that's celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. They have every food-thing you can imagine.
Nate's Deli (4116 Lorain Avenue, Ohio City) -- Adorable family-owned middle eastern eatery
Lilly's Handmade Chocolates (761 Starkweather Ave, Tremont)
Caffeine + Cute Baristas
You need coffee and you definitely need a nice place to be. All of these places could be your place:
Phoenix Coffee (Downtown, Cleveland Heights, and South Euclid locations)
The Root Cafe (15118 Detroit Ave, Lakewood)
Gypsy Bean (6425 Detroit Avenue, Detroit-Shoreway)
BonBon (2549 Lorain Avenue, Ohio City)
Lucky's Cafe (777 Starkweather Avenue, Tremont) -- Great brunch, too!
For The Love Of The Game
Oof, Cleveland sports. A story of heartbreak, barely mended hearts, followed by more heartbreak. If you're into that kind of thing, check out the Browns (football), Indians (baseball), Cavs (basketball), and Monsters (hockey). Otherwise...
Burning River Roller Girls -- Roller Derby!
Cleveland Out and About -- LGBT Outdoor Recreation Group
Front Runners NEO -- LGBT Running Group
North Coast Softball -- LGBT Softball League
Your Friendly Neighborhood Colleges
Case Western Reserve University's LGBT Center -- The adorably awkward pictures on their website do not do justice to the adorable awkwardness of Case students.
Cleveland State University's GSA
Nearby Oberlin College is a queer oasis and is definitely worth a visit if you have an hour to spare to drive through some cornfields. Drag ball, women's rugby, etc. etc.
The LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland (6600 Detroit Ave., Detroit-Shoreway) -- Lots of great youth programs and support groups
TransFamily -- Transgender support groups
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Cleveland
Planned Parenthood
MetroHealth LGBT Pride Clinic
Free Clinic
Cleveland Stonewall Democrats
Equality Ohio
HRC Cleveland
Colors of Cleveland Pride -- Providing outreach services to all communities of color in an effort to bridge the racial divisiveness locally and nationally within these communities.
I'll be frank here: Gay Pride in Cleveland could use a bit of a face-lift. Still, it's awesome and heart-warming and endearing to see so many queers doing their queer thing in Downtown Cleveland. The take-home is that you should volunteer to make Pride awesomer if you have some time on your hands.
Les Artistes
Playhouse Square (1519 Euclid Avenue) -- touring Broadway shows, comedians, and musicians
Cleveland Public Theater (6415 Detroit Avenue, Detroit-Shoreway) -- locally produced, avant-garde goodness, often with LGBT themes
Cleveland Playhouse (1407 Euclid Avenue, Downtown)
Dance Cleveland
Verb Ballet
Big Dog Theater (2781 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights) -- comedy theater
SPACES (2220 Superior Viaduct)
The Cleveland Cinematheque -- Classic, independent, and foreign films
We Built This City On Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Downtown)
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (15711 Waterloo Rd.)
Grog Shop (2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard, Cleveland Heights)
Bela Dubby (13321 Madison Avenue, Lakewood)
Big Gigs
Cleveland International Film Festival -- not an LGBT event in itself, but it definitely brings out the gays every March and features a bunch of queer films
Annual Womyn's Variety Show -- Every February
Dancin in the Streets -- Block party and fundraiser for AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland
Cleveland LGBT Events Calendar
Crazy Mullets East and west side locations: Cleveland Heights (1830 Coventry Road) and Lakewood (14807 Detroit Avenue).
Mo Money
Here is the thing: Cleveland is so so affordable. PBR Tall Boys cost $2.50. You will take your lady friend out to a fancy schmancy dinner at your favorite organic, locavore restaurant and (almost) feel bad for paying so little. Super-nice apartments rent for $700/month.
The Law and You
Cleveland is a progressive town stuck in a swing-state. While gay marriage isn't legal in Ohio (in fact, there's a constitutional amendment against it), the City of Cleveland and Cleveland Heights have domestic partner registries and the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County offer domestic partner benefits. Work with what you got, right?
Parks and Recreation
One of Cleveland's nicknames is "The Forest City," largely because of the networked park system that surrounds the city referred to as the Emerald Necklace, maintained by the Cleveland Metroparks. You won't have to travel far to find yourself in a green oasis.
There are also a lot of amazing urban parks, especially along the shores of Lake Erie.
Edgewater Park (1200 West 76th St.) -- It's a beach! It's a park! It's nestled between two gayborhoods and Lake Erie, you can see downtown, bring your dog and have a cookout! Summersummerfuntime!
Lakeview Cemetery (12316 Euclid Avenue, Little Italy) -- Presidents are buried here!
Wade Oval (Wade Oval and East Boulevard, University Circle) -- Nice big greenspace in the middle of a bunch of Cleveland's museums that hosts the amazing Wade Oval Wednesdays every week from June to August
Wendy Park (2800 Whiskey Island Drive) -- A hidden gem with great views of Downtown and very popular volleyball leagues.
Mentor Headlands State Park -- This is a 40-minute car ride from the city, but the expansive beaches make it totally worth it.
Gay People's Chronicle
Glorious Gay Ladies Local Food Cooking Club -- Do you like gay ladies? Local food? Cooking? Come hang out! Monthly-ish gathering organized by Elyse, Jess, and a bunch of other amazing ladies you should probably be friends with. Email ggllfcc [at] gmail [dot] com
This is just a taste of what Cleveland has to offer. If you're looking to leave no rock unturned, definitely check out New to Cleveland by Justin Glanville.
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ROSEDALE, Md. --Baltimore County police continued the investigation into a beating at a restaurant in Rosedale that one group said should be prosecuted as a hate crime.
Police said a 14-year-old girl has been charged as a juvenile in the beating, while charges are still pending against an 18-year-old woman. The woman declined to be interviewed, according to 11 News reporter Sheldon Dutes.
Meanwhile, the restaurant has dismissed an employee who taped the incident.
The attack occurred at about 8 p.m. Monday inside a McDonald's restaurant in the 6300 block of Kenwood Avenue.
When Baltimore County officers arrived, they found a 22-year-old woman who appeared to be having a seizure. Witnesses told police that the victim had been assaulted by two teens. Equality Maryland later identified the victim as a transgendered woman and urged officials to investigate the attack as a hate crime.
The video, recorded Monday evening and posted Thursday at WorldStarHipHip.com , shows two women attacking another woman.
The video shows the two culprits punching and kicking the victim. There is then a scene with one of the women dragging the victim across the floor, ripping what appears to be hair extensions or a wig from her head.
On the video, you can hear at least one employee yelling for the attack to stop.
Police charging documents show that another person tried to intervene and break up the assault, but the women punched her in the face, causing her to fall over. Police said that woman declined medical assistance.
People are registering disbelief as they hear about the attack and see the video. "One of my employees showed it to me this morning. He was like, "Did you hear about that fight at McDonald's and he showed me the video. It was crazy," said a man who works in the neighborhood.


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Updates on ICT developments and strategy.
I am at a Becta regional event on Personalised Learning, and an interesting position has just been stated.
"We have to prepare children for the technological world in which we live"
It just made me think ... if the focus of education is on preparation, are we not in doing so creating a world that cannot function without technology? To quote Merton, a sociologist, we could be in danger of generating a self-fulfilling propecy?
I've been really getting into podcasting and also into adding audio to slidehare and voicethread shows. The latter are two excellent online presentation tools that allow the user to quickly narrate and publish PowerPoints and create stories based around pictures. For those unaware, Podcasting is where you record audio and publish it to the web so anyone can hear it. Listeners can choose to download or subscribe to the podcast and be alerted when a new ' show' has been uploaded. There are many others that can explain how its done far better than me. I thought I'd share my recent experiences trying to record good quality sound.
I use the brilliant Olympus Voice Recorder, which is quick, easy and offers good quality for ad-hoc use. I recorded Ian Hobson's speech at the Becta regional conference using it. It has one minor flaw; it regulates volume automatically, thus when its quiet it increases the gain, causing an increase in background noise until the speaker starts again when it booms until it adjusts. This can be irritating.
Quiet surroundings are important! In a school this is difficult to achieve in practice, and even more difficult in my noisy home. If anyone has a practical solution to finding a comfortable space in a school where there are no interruptions and good sound proofing, let me know. The shock-stopping cradle that comes with the Podcasting kit works very well, and gets rid of those table bumps and bangs, and reduces background noise picked up from hard surfaces when using ordinary mounts.
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales recently added to a long standing debate about the value of Wikipedia for research. Speaking at the recent Online Information Conference at Olympia, Jimmy is reported as stating that teachers who refuse access to wikipedia are 'bad educators'. I have sympathy - schools and teachers who filter out access to this valuable resource are wrong in my opinion. The key of course is the ' ... in my opinion', and filtering of content by schools is the heart of the matter.
Access to the best features of the read / write web is often denied by schools through their broadband filtering. There is a consequential and increasing gap between children's often unrestricted experience of the Internet at home and the experience at school. This is a digital divide between those who can access the 'freedom and fun' of the Internet because they have home access, and those excluded by a lack of home access and by limits imposed through over zealous filtering and blocking.
Websense, the Kent Community Network filtering solution gives Secondary Schools the freedom to allow and disallow sites and to control their own filtering. I am reminded of the line from Spiderman "... with great power comes great responsibility", and there is considerable variance in the regimes applied by schools, and more importantly who decides them.
The way the categories work in Websense means it can be easier to block a whole category (say blogs), and in the process throw out a whole range of tools that are exceptionally useful in education. The model of passive content viewing is long gone in favour of the read / write web and web 2.0 online tools. Many save money and administration for schools and offer exceptional functionality often at zero cost.
Schools would be wise to prioritise their core business - educational value. Only then should it be necessary to identify potential hazards in order to consider risk. The user experience could and should be tailored and personalised with more care and thought by schools. Underpinning this is the need to ensure that users are clear of what is and isn't acceptable. This applies across school and community life and defines an ethos more precisely than technical restrictions. In no case should the school technician be the sole arbiter, as they quite rationally want to reduce their liability to zero, and in practice this means 'if in doubt block'. It is the responsibility of the educator not the technical support team to decide what is and isn't an acceptable risk. The Internet can never be 100% e-safe; however we must surely avoid throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
Perhaps it would be helpful for Kent Local Authority to risk assess useful web 2.0 tools (Blogs, Wiki's, etc.) and offer some reassurances that they can be used with confidence? Would it be helpful?
I use Blogs, wiki's and many tools and have had very few poor experiences. I also reference Wikipedia and find it invaluable both in itself and as a stepping stone. You will see me link to it in my online publishing on a regular basis as a first point of general reference, (On most occasions I prefer to reference original work). Embedding links to these sources is fine and synergy with the sprit of the Internet age, but many cannot see these references in schools due to blocking and filtering.
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Kent Community Network uses a product called Websense for content filtering that sits on the broadband pipe from the school and filters everything that passes along the pipe. There are only two fundamental ways to filter content; either filtering only allows viewing of safe sites, sometimes called called 'white- listing', or it blocks bad sites, called 'blacklisting'. White listing is safest in that each site must be 'allowed individually', but this restricts the experience and is laborious to manage. Webs. 'Blacklisting' on the other hand leaves educators and network managers constantly reacting to new 'bad' sites in order to ban them. Websense does much of the hard work of catching bad sites through regular monitoring. It is still reactive though, and although its very good, it can never be perfect. Websense categorises web sites according to their content, and users according to their age profile and allows schools to decide which categories they wish to allow for which students. Illegal sites are banned centrally. Primary school policies are set globally and offer a degree of consistency that allows educators to use the Internet secure in the knowledge that the best tools are being used to ensure that children are safe and secure online.
Two competing initiatives aimed at providing cheap computers to children in emerging economies appear to be slugging it out over the same turf. Abuja in Nigeria is where the action is ... apparently!
The interesting thing is that two competing projects, The 'One Laptop per Child' ($100 laptop) (OLC) project and Intel's Classmate both simultaneously issued press releases for their projects which appear to be located in the same area. The other interesting thing is one is open source and the other is based on Microsoft's operating system. The Intel project is supported by WIMAX wi-fi to reach large areas. There are a number of neat gadgets and some cool thinking to solve problems, including a yo-yo charger, and a USB fan to reduce the heat. Just for reference at current exchange rates $100 is NGN 11,850 (Nigerian Naira).
CLICK HERE for the story about the $100 laptop (HERE for a video history of the project)
CLICK HERE for the story about the Intel Classmate
Now, if we can get Kent classified as an emerging economy ...
The BBC Editorial Complaints Unit (ECU) have reported back on complaints that their Panorama programme of wi-fi was unbalanced and misleading. I have read the response, and its woolier than the Panorama programme. Suffice to say though that the gist of it is that they were a little off-target!
"... this gave a misleading impression of the state of scientific opinion on the issue. In addition, Prof Repacholi's contribution was presented in a context which suggested to viewers that his scientific independence was in question, whereas the other scientists were presented uncriticaly. This reinforced the misleading impression, and was unfair to Prof Repacholi."


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Today, the Supreme Court is going to place its verdict on the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare as some have deemed it, and there are a few possible outcomes. The entire act could be upheld or get struck down, or it could be dismantled. Parts of it, such as the individual mandate, might be upheld or taken out, while other provisions might also be stripped from the law.
As a strong supporter of the ACA, I am nervous about what might come on Thursday, but no matter what happens, my support for this historic legislation will not waiver.
The ACA was written with the needs of all Americans in mind — especially young Americans like us. Most importantly, the ACA allows young Americans under 26 years old to stay on their parents' health insurance plan if they can't get coverage otherwise. That means if your job doesn't provide benefits, or if your previous insurance expires on your 19th birthday, you can still have health insurance.
Also, the ACA makes it illegal for insurance companies to deny you coverage because of a pre-existing condition, such as diabetes. They also are not allowed to cancel your coverage when you get sick because of an unintentional mistake on your paperwork. Under the ACA, it is now illegal for insurance companies to put a lifetime cap on how much care they will pay for if you get sick.
For young women like myself, the ACA rules that women don't have to pay extra for their insurance premiums simply because of their gender. For many years now, insurance companies have charged higher premiums to women, and only 14 out of 50 states have taken initiatives to ban gender rating. Additionally, the ACA also includes a specific healthcare plan for women, one that will cover doctor's visits and screenings such as mammograms that could prevent common diseases such as breast cancer.
The ACA would eventually give people increased coverage for less cost. First, it would keep more money in your pockets, by making insurance companies spend at least 80 percent of your premium on your healthcare or improvements to it. This is known as the 80/20 rule. Before the ACA was passed, insurance companies spent as much as 40 cents of every premium dollar on CEO salaries, marketing and overhead, instead of on your healthcare. The ACA also prevents insurance companies from raising premiums without justification — now, insurance companies must publicly justify their actions if they want to raise premiums by 10 percent or more.
Additionally, the ACA focused on giving coverage for preventive care. This means that you are covered for services that would catch health problems that otherwise would have buried you in healthcare costs. For example, you'd be covered to take blood pressure and cholesterol tests that might indicate that you need to take preventative measures against heart disease. You would also be covered for cancer screenings that would detect the cancer early enough to stop it in its tracks, saving not only your money, but your life.
The ACA gives young Americans like us healthcare, protection and peace of mind – not just for us, but for our families and friends, guiding our country in a healthier direction. I'm glad that President Barack Obama cares — and you should be too.
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Two Maplewood Men Charged in South Orange Burglary
Witness tells police suspects fled from home carry a backpack loaded with computers and jewelry.
Two Maplewood men have been arrested and charged with burglary in South Orange, in a joint operation involving South Orange, Orange, and Maplewood police. According to the South Orange police, Raynald Laurent and Kyree Smith, both 18, were arrested on Dec. 17, at approximately 2:40 p.m. after a Fielding Court resident came home and discovered her rear glass door had been smashed and the house was broken in to. When South Orange police responded, a witness told police he had seen two men running from the front door of the burglarized home carrying a backpack. Officers saw the men and pursued them through several backyards before apprehending them. The two suspects were carrying jewelry, two laptops and cash belonging to the homeowner.
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