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The disaster formula of Irwin Allen days used to be: Introduce everyone, uncork the cataclysm, grieve, then watch humanity shine with the stirring rescue effort. But in tackling the genre with the straightforward hellscape "Aftershock," horror impresario Eli Roth ("Hostel") and director Nicolas Lopez bag the triumph-of-the-spirit stuff and look to feed off the agony.
In "Aftershock," a sextet of Chilean coast rave-goers are caught in the society-dissembling effects of an earthquake, but they aren't dealing with only naturally caused injury: The local prison has been demolished too, and evil convicts are roaming the streets. If 30 endless minutes of thumb-twiddling-worthy prologue with the dopey clubbers — led by Roth himself as a charmless American, palling around with two Chileans and three attractive female Eastern European tourists — isn't dispiriting enough, the post-quake diet of gory demise, rape and torture should be enough to make anyone seek emergency relief.
Lopez is a middling ringmaster of doom at best. But there's so little context to the litany of ugliness — some played for laughs, some meant to shock — that it's hard to discern where the entertainment value lies in any of this.
"Aftershock." Rated R for strong bloody violence including rape, language, drug content and some nudity. Running time: 1 hour, 30 minutes. Playing: In wide release.
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KitchenIQ (Formerly Edgeware) Better Zester: The Best Citrus Zester Ever!
Item: KitchenIQ Better Zester (formerly known as Edgeware)
Price: $14.95
Overall Impression: Pretty much the perfect citrus zester.
I use citrus zest constantly; very few cooking sessions go by in my kitchen without me reaching for my citrus zester at least once. Well, last year at the Housewares show in Chicago I saw a fantastic new zester that had some small but well-designed improvements that won my heart.
The Review
Characteristics and Specs: The KitchenIQ zester has a couple of unique aspects: Its little zester teeth are coated with a food-safe nonstick coating, similar to the popular brightly-colored Kuhn Rikon knives. Also, it has a plastic attachment on the back that catches all the zest.
Favorite details: Where to start? This zester is, to me, practically perfect in nearly every way. The nonstick coating means that the lemon glides easily over the zester; the first time I used it I thought it wasn't doing anything at all, until I looked down and saw I was holding a nearly naked lemon. It just takes the best and most flavorful part of the zest (and all of it! I feel like I get so much zest off a lemon with this), leaving the bitter pith behind, giving you fine and beautifully fragrant citrus zest. It also shaves perfectly into the zest catcher, with no stray bits flying all over your counter.
Where this really shines, though, is in that zest catcher. It has measurement markings, so you can shake the zest into the bottom and see how much you've collected so far. Then, when you're ready to get your zest, you can slide the zest catcher off and it sort of squeegees everything off the zester, leaving you with clean blades and all the zest neatly caught in the little attachment. Works perfectly, every time.
Potential problems: This zester isn't completely perfect, though, I must admit. It is very specific to lemon zest; it's built so well for lemon and other citrus zesting that honestly I wouldn't ever use it for Parmesan or chocolate or other foods that need to be finely grated. This unitasking aspect might bother some people, and motivate them to use a more all-purpose zester like the Microplane fine zester (I use one of those too). But I use citrus zest so frequently and in such volume that having a specific tool perfect for that purpose is valuable to me.
Another small criticism: The plastic guard on the back feels cheap and a little clunky; it's hard to slide on and off. The price point on this zester is low, and while I love all its features and its functionality, you do see the lower price in its design and materials.
And finally: This zester is great ergonomically; it's angled a bit which really works better when zesting fruit. It's more comfortable and more effective. But this means it doesn't lie flat in a drawer, and it does take up a bit more space. This doesn't bother me at all, but if you're short on drawer space, or your drawers are shallow, it may be a problem.
That's the scoop! I have been using this zester for about a year, and while I know it's a small tool to get so happy about, I just geek out over it every single time I use it.
Find It! KitchenIQ Better Zester (formerly known as Edgeware), $14.95 - Currently available in green and charcoal, but the yellow one seen here will be available shortly.
Related: The Best Zester Ever? New Graters from Edgeware
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Cyber Snipa Stinger Review
To excel in any sort of game, whether it be sports or video games, you need to have the proper equipment that you feel the most comfortable using. You need equipment that allows you to play your very best without any restraints. I find this advice particularly useful in video games because your mouse can change everything. Some mice will give you better traction, some can give you better precision or comfort. I've used so many mice and just as I think I've found the perfect mouse, another mouse takes the top spot!
Today, I'll be examining the Cyber Snipa Stinger laser gaming mouse to see if it can earn the title of being the best gaming mouse that I've ever used. It will be very interesting to see how this gaming mouse from Cyber Snipa compares to the gaming mice from two huge names in gaming input devices, Logitech and Razer. Could it be an absolute must-have for gamers? What will set this mouse aside from other popular gaming mice? Let's take a closer look at the all new Stinger laser gaming mouse from Cyber Snipa.
Closer Look:
The Cyber Snipa Stinger gaming mouse comes in a clear plastic package that displays the whole mouse to the customer. You'll also find multiple comparisons of the Stinger's features to a standard optical mouse. The packaging boasts the LEDs on the mouse and by the looks of it, it seems like there are LEDs on the bottom of the mouse that shine outwards on your mouse pad. We never know until we open it up and take it out!
Included with the Stinger is a short manual, a driver CD, seven 20g weights, and extra Teflon feet for the mouse.
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It's the Holidays, which means 24/7 has Returned!
This is a weekly feature that will highlight The Good, The Bad and The *fill in the blank* exciting things that are currently happening in the NHL. Did Ovechkin catch up to Kessel in points? Did Roberto Luongo overcome his shootout-phobia? Did a Blackhawk have anything enlightening and insightful to say? When it comes to hockey, anything is possible.
The Good: Having the Best Power Play in the NHL … I Mean Rivalries, Yeah Those Are Great Too.
What would hockey be like if everyone involved in it just got along? If hockey hugs happened with players from both teams? If fans didn't trash talk other fans and players didn't trash talk other players? Rivalries need to exist because they make the game more exciting for both those watching it and those who are playing it. Each time division, playoff or state/province rivals face off, it brings an increased intensity to the game and undoubtedly makes watching hockey at the local pub far more enjoyable. We all have friends, spouses, or family members that are fans of teams we despise (Hi dad, Flames suck) and given the chance to verbally spar with an opposing fan and make bets on who will buy the next round of shots, I'll take it. Be careful though because friendship can end in some cases (Hey Jeremy, how's Boston treating you? Yeah I don't really care).
The Bad: The Concussions Epidemic in Hockey
There are many things in life which we partake in that have an element of risk involved. That risk is elevated when your job is a full contact sport in which your head is a vulnerable component. I am convinced that the NHL has turned into the twilight zone because it is too eerie to be called coincidental that so many top players have been diagnosed with concussions, in such close succession.
Sidney Crosby, Chris Pronger, Marc Staal, Ryan Miller, Mike Richards Jeff Skinner, Claude Giroux and now Milan Michalek, and that is just naming a few. Your brain is not supposed to move around in your skull like a beach ball, and yet that is exactly what happens when your head gets hit by an elbow that is attached to Boston Bruin… or the knee of a teammate or even your own brother.
Our bodies are pretty smart and have a highly intelligent healing mechanism, evidenced by the fact that bones can grow back together. The brain, however, is not something that you want to have shaken and stirred like a cocktail at happy hour. I hope all these guys are not going to be tormented the rest of their careers and I hope that the NHL finds some way to reduce the risk. Imagine a world where Crosby never plays hockey again? That would be tragic. He's in my hockey pool.
And HBO's 24/7: I Hope That John Tortorella Makes Bruce Boudreau Look Like a Disney Character.
I loved watching 24/7 last year, mostly because of the high French Canadian contingent on the Pittsburgh Penguins team and hey, Liev Schreiber has a sexy voice (come on guys, he does). It was also a fascinating and rare peek behind the curtains of what actually happens on and off the ice, the various personalities and how the coaches really feel when their star players are not performing. Like any good show or movie, an equally successful sequel is tough to pull off when you change the cast members. Fortunately for me, one of my favorite stars is back again. Yes Max Talbot, I have forgiven you for your treacherous betrayal of moving into enemy territory and am looking forward to seeing you once more, even if you are wearing that orange jersey.
John Tortorella is such a passionate guy which equates to him being entertaining because you never know what he is going to say and boy does he have a temper. That is precisely the kind of key ingredient that makes television so delicious that you want to devour ever bit of it (and French Canadian hockey players). I suspect that where Tortorella will provide the 'tough cop' character in the impending drama, Ilya Bryzgalov will be the comedic relief and share his deep insight into life. At least I am hoping!


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I hope everyone's enjoying the holidays. Having Christmas on a Wednesday is a little odd. It basically makes you not want to work all week. We'll see how that plays out. I know I'm going to have a hard time staying motivated to work this week.
As we usually do, we wanted to highlight some of the various health IT jobs from Healthcare IT Central. However, first I thought I'd share this fun Healthcare IT Central Holiday video that Gwen made:
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SEATTLE (AP) — Sonny Gray threw five shutout innings in his final start before the playoffs, Oakland had a pair of four-run innings and the Athletics closed out the regular season with a 9-0 win over Seattle in Eric Wedge's final game as Mariners manager.
The A's now turn their attention to the AL Division Series against Detroit that will begin Friday in Oakland, while Seattle enters the offseason with another managerial search on the docket.
Oakland gave a few of its starters the finale off, while some others made cameos before getting a rest before beginning the postseason. Jed Lowrie, Coco Crisp and Yoenis Cespedes all sat Sunday, while Josh Donaldson, Brandon Moss and Chris Young were lifted early.
It didn't matter who was hitting against the Mariners. The A's scored four times in the second inning, all charged to Seattle starter Erasmo Ramirez, and four more times in the fifth.
Young got Oakland started with a two-run single in the second, followed by RBI doubles by Seth Smith and Moss. Alberto Callaspo had an RBI single in the fifth, followed by an RBI double from Josh Reddick and a two-run single by Daric Barton.
Gray (5-3) gave up a pair of singles in the first inning and walked a pair of batters in the third, but otherwise got through his final regular-season outing without any trouble before making his playoff debut. Gray struck out eight and gave up three hits. It was the 16th time in the final 19 games of the regular season that Oakland's starter allowed two earned runs of less.
Oakland finished with 96 wins, the most since reaching that total in 2003.
Seattle finished 71-91 and went a 12th straight season without the making the playoffs. More importantly, they'll now be seeking another manager with Wedge's decision to walk away from the Mariners messy situation. Wedge announced on Friday he would not return to the club in 2014, citing a difference of opinion between him and the Mariners' front office: CEO Howard Lincoln, President Chuck Armstrong and general manager Jack Zduriencik.
With Ramirez (5-3) and the Mariners' bullpen struggling, most of the attention for Seattle turned to Raul Ibanez and his attempt to become the first player age 40 or older to hit 30 homers in a season. Ibanez had been stuck on 29 since homering on Sept. 21, tied with Ted Williams. He grounded out to end the first inning and struck out with the bases loaded in the third — the only time Seattle threatened against Gray.
Ibanez struck out looking in the sixth inning off reliever Jesse Chavez and popped out to left in the eighth. Ibanez was replaced after going out to the field for the top of the ninth and received a standing ovation from the crowd.
NOTES: Cespedes didn't play the final two games of the regular season to give his right shoulder extra rest. Oakland believes he'll be ready for the ALDS. … Wedge said he and his family intend on staying in the Seattlearea for now, but that he would like to manage again. … Jemile Weeks got his first hit of the season with a single in the fifth inning. … Seattle drew 17,081 for the finale. The Mariners had one sellout in 81 home games.
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Get ready for a red, white and blue Christmas.
With a sluggish economy, high unemployment and a just-finished presidential election laser-focused on jobs, many consumers say they are more eager than ever to buy gifts made right here in America.
Shoppers don't have to rifle through stores or flip over labels this year. Many retailers are proudly touting their wares with made-in-the-USA credentials in hopes of wooing shoppers eager to show their patriotism through their pocketbooks.
"Finding presents that are made here makes them special. It's usually more unique and not something that you can find just in Target," said Jodi Dirk, 31, of Sherman Oaks. "So if I find stuff this holiday that's made in the U.S., that's a big bonus."


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Real Salt Lake began the 2012 MLS season on a tear. The team burst from the gates, winning five of their first six games. The way they were playing, and the way the rest of the league was playing, it appeared RSL were on their way to capturing their first Supporters' Shield.
Then came June.
Still in first place, RSL suffered back-to-back home defeats to the LA Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes. Tack on another loss at Columbus, and RSL had their first three-game losing streak since October of 2011.
The slide continued through much of the summer and into early fall before the team regrouped and finished strong to grab the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. An early ouster at the hands of Seattle finished the year and, in large part, the makeup of the team.
Best Moment of the Year
On September 18 in Panama, Real Salt Lake's hopes of advancing in the CONCACAF Champions League were ticking away as stoppage time ran out. Tied 0-0 with Tauro, RSL needed a win if they wanted any chance at moving on when they played Costa Rica's Herediano the following month at the friendly confines of Rio Tinto Stadium.
Then Álvaro Saborío collected a pass inside the penalty area and pushed the ball past the 'keeper, who reached out and fouled the Costa Rican. Unknown at the time, the foul had actually caused Saborío a sprained AC joint, but that didn't stop RSL's all-time leading scorer from stepping up and burying the penalty kick.
Although RSL ended up drawing with Herediano and didn't advance, Sabo kept the dream alive.
Worst Moment of the Year
Other than the disappointment of being knocked out of the playoffs in the Western Conference semis, there is one game that RSL can easily look back on as a worst moment.
Already beginning to fall further behind in the Supporters' Shield race, Real had a chance to make up some ground when they played San Jose on July 14.
The two teams were playing fairly even, with San Jose leading 1-0, but things fell apart in the 57th minute. Team captain Kyle Beckerman was shown a red card, and things quickly deteriorated after that. The Quakes went on to score four more goals over the next half-hour, handing RSL their second-worst defeat, 5-0, in club history.
Best Goal
Considering forward Saborío scored 17 of the team's 46 goals, there was a pretty good shot it would be one of his tallies. With that in mind, we'll listen to the Costa Rican when he said his favorite or best goal of the year was when he completed his hat trick against Chivas USA on Sept. 29.
Sabo collected the ball off the rebound of a Will Johnson shot at the top of the 18-yard box with his back to goal, and he turned his body toward the net in one motion and lofted a perfectly weighted right-footed chip that clipped off the underside of the crossbar near the far post and over the goal line.
Best Save
There really is almost no way to choose only one of Nick Rimando's masterpieces as his best save of the season, so we'll cheat a little here and take two — at least both were in the same game and in the same minute of action.
In the first leg of RSL's playoff series with Seattle, the veteran 'keeper made two world-class saves off of Mauro Rosales corner kicks. Sammy Ochoa headed a corner toward the lower-right corner of the net before Rimando got a hand on it, making an incredibly acrobatic stop and knocking it over the crossbar. On the ensuing corner, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado connected on an even more powerful header that looked destined for the net, but Rimando was again up to the task, changing direction in an instant and reaching back to get a glove on the ball and knocking it out again.
Team MVP
There is no doubt RSL's MVP comes down to two players.
Without Saborío, RSL's offense often became stagnant and unable to generate goals. And during the times when the offense wasn't scoring, Rimando continually made plays to keep the team in the game, earning 12 shutouts along the way.
If they could be co-MVPs, this would be simple, but to give the award to only one player makes it extremely difficult. In the end, if the other team never scores, you can't lose, so with the incredible seasons both had, the award goes to Rimando.
Best Newcomer
This was another case where there were two deserving candidates. Sebastian Velasquez burst onto the scene with RSL in 2012. Coming straight from playing junior college soccer, Velasquez started five of the team's first seven games. When all the regulars for Real regained their health, the 21-year-old pretty much disappeared from the starting XI until the final three games of the season.
Velasquez was close to taking this one, but the newcomer award goes to Jonny Steele. The 26-year-old from Northern Ireland was a steady contributor for the club — even scoring a pair of game-winners early in the season. In all, the midfielder played in 28 of RSL games scoring two goals with two assists and with his fiery personality adding six yellow cards along the way.
Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to keep him around, as RSL declined the midfielder's option after the season.
Offseason Needs
1. Forward reinforcements: Outside of Saborío, the cupboard is empty. The team's second-leading scorer, Fabián Espíndola, was traded away. Paulo Jr. was picked up in the Re-Entry Draft by Vancouver. Emilio Bonfigli's contract was not renewed, and midseason pick-up Justin Braun was been traded away. The most pressing need is finding guys that can put the ball in the back of the net.
2. Fill the gaping holes left by Johnson and Jámison Olave: Which of RSL's young players will be able to take Johnson's place? The Canadian was a workhorse in the midfield. Does his absence open room for Luis Gil (right), or perhaps Velasquez and end-of-the-year signee David Viana? Might there even be a new player in the mix via the SuperDraft or signing? It will be interesting to see who steps in and fills the roles.
Chris Schuler is expected to take over for Olave, but he had major health issues last season and Kwame Watson-Siriboe proved he was capable. Newly acquired Aaron Maund, who was brought in from Toronto in exchange for Justin Braun, is another player that will be fighting for that spot.
3. Discover who is going to be Rimando's primary backup: Longtime backup Kyle Reynish was allowed to leave this offseason, but RSL picked up Jeff Attinella and retained Eduardo "Lalo" Fernandez, who sat out most of last season with a broken arm.
Real originally drafted Attinella in first round of the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft, but he was released before the start of the season. He kept his head up, though, and just led the Tampa Bay Rowdies to the NASL title and was named to the NASL Best XI.


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For now, a pursuit by the Cambridge Township Board to purchase and convert a vacant building in the village of Onsted into a combination fire and police department has come to an end.
The township board voted 3-2 at its meeting Wednesday, March 12, to end its quest to purchase and convert The Mill, 230 N. Main St., in Onsted. The motion was made after two bids came in beyond the maximum cost the township was willing to pay to have the building refitted to house both the
Cambridge Township fire and police departments.
Phil Smith of Jackson submitted a bid of $635,000, but township officials said his bid was missing key elements to properly renovate the building. Krieghoff-Lenawee Co., the other bidder, submitted a $1.5 million proposal. The township had budgeted a cost not to exceed $500,000.
Treasurer Laurie Johncox and trustees Bill Gentner and Otis Garrison voted to stop the process. Township clerk Rick Richardson and Supervisor Harvey Hawkins cast the two votes to continue pursuing the project.
"At this point in time, unless a different option comes along, the process has been stopped," Richardson said Thursday.
The township board at its meeting Aug. 14 had discussed the possibility of buying the building. The township discussed the potential purchase with Ernie Groeb, The Mill property owner. The fire department is across the street from the former business, and the police department is near the southern shore of Wamplers Lake in the northern part of the township.
Groeb was asking $230,000 for the former Mill property plus ownership of the current fire department across the street. The Mill property's value is estimated at approximately $400,000, while the fire department property — which was co-owned by the township and the village of Onsted — is valued at about $222,000.
In October, the Onsted Village Council voted to move forward on a counter-offer to sell its stake in the fire department property. The counter-offer approved by the village council asked the township to pay the village nothing upon approval, then a lump sum of $5,000 during the township's 2014-15 fiscal year as a donation to the park fund. Those terms were accepted by the township.
Cambridge Township Board votes against purchase of The Mill building
For now, a pursuit by the Cambridge Township Board to purchase and convert a vacant building in the village of Onsted into a combination fire and police department has come to an end.


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Docking@Home was just added to the DC-Vault DC-Vault.
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quote:Docking@Home is a collaborative project that aims to accomplish both bioscience and computer science goals. From the bioscience point of view, the project aims to further knowledge of the atomic details of protein-ligand interactions and, by doing so, will search for insights into the discovery of novel pharmaceuticals. From the computer science point of view, this project aims to extend volunteer computing to enable adaptive multi-scale modeling of the docking applications: different models that represent the same phenomena in nature with different level of accuracy and resource requirements will be chosen at run-time based on results collected so far and characteristics of the protein-ligand complex. Docking@Home involves collaboration among the University of Delaware, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), and the University of California - Berkeley and is powered by BOINC. Docking@Home is part of the DAPLDS project (or Dynamically Adaptive Protein-Ligand Docking System project) and is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Right now, Ars sits at 10th in the Vault, 14th in the project. In production, we are rock bottom. (I'm going to address that shortly.) Each spot in the Vault appears to be worth ~45 points. This can help widen our lead on AMD U.
Free-DC stats for the project.
I have found scoring to be on par with MilkyWay - that means this project is unusually high scoring for BOINC projects. It's an easy way to get some serious cobbles!


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Thanks for everything you're doing to try to make this site even better.2. UCCF Posted: May 24, 2010 at 01:51 PM (#3541201)
I'll soon be adding a "Report" link (similar to the link within Forum posts) to all comments to make it easier for people to let me know when they stumble upon Spam.3. Levi Stahl Posted: May 24, 2010 at 03:52 PM (#3541280)
Will we also be using the "Report" link to "report" people who are acting like ######## in violation of the TOS? Or is it only for spam?
Seconding Spivey: thanks, Jim. Your work is much appreciated.4. Hang down your head, Tom Foley Posted: May 24, 2010 at 04:59 PM (#3541368)
Spammers suck as hell.5. bob gee Posted: May 24, 2010 at 05:17 PM (#3541385)
+a lot.6. JC in DC Posted: May 24, 2010 at 08:43 PM (#3541638)
Spivey sucks. Remove him and improve the site!7. Best Dressed Chicken in Town Posted: May 24, 2010 at 09:16 PM (#3541662)
Will we also be using the "Report" link to "report" people who are acting like ######## in violation of the TOS?8. UCCF Posted: May 24, 2010 at 09:45 PM (#3541688)
No, only schoolmarms like you will.
Pretty tough talk coming from a chicken.9. spivey Posted: May 24, 2010 at 09:47 PM (#3541690)
Spivey sucks. Remove him and improve the site!10. Best Dressed Chicken in Town Posted: May 24, 2010 at 09:55 PM (#3541701)
Child please.
Cluck cluck!11. The importance of being Ernest Riles Posted: May 24, 2010 at 10:54 PM (#3541754)
Great post. Your site may also be interested in Eagle Hands Laundry. If your eagles hands are dirty, we'll wash them clean!12. Bernal Diaz has an angel on his shoulder Posted: May 25, 2010 at 11:40 AM (#3542076)
Still waiting for my puppy....13. Meatwad Posted: May 25, 2010 at 11:50 AM (#3542079)
an im still waiting for a decent meal then again so are the students!14. GGC Posted: May 26, 2010 at 02:20 AM (#3543061)
Does this explain the weird emails supposedly coming from Repoz?15. Jim Furtado Posted: May 26, 2010 at 12:47 PM (#3543205)
Weird emails from Repoz?16. 1k5v3L Posted: May 26, 2010 at 01:55 PM (#3543245)
I believe Repoz's yahoo account has been hacked. A couple of days I received an email from it asking me to go to some website and purchase some items, no questions asked, satisfaction guaranteed, etc. Yahoo email accounts have been easy targets to hackers, as I've received similar emails from yahoo accounts of some other friends. My advice: get rid of your yahoo account.17. Lassus Posted: May 31, 2010 at 12:17 AM (#3546367)
Hey guys, can someone fix the game chatters? They've been stuck on the 27th since..... the 27th.18. Lassus Posted: May 31, 2010 at 12:13 PM (#3546460)
Bump, and repeat.19. Jim Furtado Posted: May 31, 2010 at 12:29 PM (#3546462)
I'm working on getting the Chimp back up and running. If he's not getting the job done today, I'll manually post the links.20. Jim Furtado Posted: May 31, 2010 at 01:20 PM (#3546475)
I've cleaned his cage and installed an automatic banana dispenser. The Chimp is back on the job!21. Honkie Kong Posted: May 31, 2010 at 02:25 PM (#3546495)
I have no idea if its designed behaviour, or some isolated issue with my browser, but the discussion threads in the newsblog don't load the hot topics for me anymore.22. Darren Posted: June 02, 2010 at 10:56 PM (#3548445)
Figured this was as good a thread as any to kvetch about it. FWIW, I can see the hot topics for this blog on the right, which makes me think it might be part of the design to reduce server load?
EDIT : Now that I complained about it, it seems to be working properly! In 2 minutes! The lesson, whine and moan and ##### if you want to get things done
EDIT EDIT : On a re-read, it sounded like I was impugning Jim. Not at all. Just think it was an internet snafu. I like having this site to waste time on, and appreciate the efforts of the people behind the scenes who keep it up.
Jim--23. bobm Posted: June 02, 2010 at 11:05 PM (#3548454)
I no longer have a control panel for some reason. Is that a bug or a feature?
I just got assigned 5 bookmarks randomly.24. ursus arctos Posted: June 02, 2010 at 11:39 PM (#3548478)
Yeah, the bookmarks appear to be highly volatile today.25. vortex of dissipation Posted: June 03, 2010 at 12:03 AM (#3548489)
I presume it is due to other work in progress, as they seem to settle down eventualy.
I posted an item on the newsblog today (on Reds rookie Mike Leake), but the block text from the article didn't show up on the newsblog main page. It did show up though, when I opened the link to the comments section, and from the comments of others, nothing seemed to be amiss. Was it just me that couldn't see the text?26. UCCF Posted: June 10, 2010 at 04:30 PM (#3555515)
Has anyone else been having page load problems in the last 24 hours? I'm coming to the site to find a blank page, and it takes sometimes 10 or 15 refreshes to get the page to load at all (and when it does load, the bookmarks bar is only there about half of the time).27. Nasty Nate Posted: June 10, 2010 at 04:38 PM (#3555529)
This is a new thing that has just popped up the last couple of days. I'm having the same problem in IE and in Chrome, so I don't think it's a browser issue.
Sometimes in the past week when I have logged on, it just brings me to a white page with a banner advertisement on the left. I have to re-enter the address to get back to the site.28. Jim Furtado Posted: June 12, 2010 at 10:03 PM (#3557599)
It didn't happen just now when I tried, so maybe it is fixed.
Eamus and Nasty, are you still experiencing this problem?29. Golfing Great Mitch Cumstein Posted: June 12, 2010 at 10:47 PM (#3557617)
What was the decision on the mobile version? I now care.30. Jim Furtado Posted: June 14, 2010 at 11:24 AM (#3558554)
At the moment, I'm going through all the site's templates to optimize the site as much as possible, within its current design. As soon as that's done I'll be restructuring and tweaking the design. At that point, I'll work on a mobile version. The major stumbling block for me in building a mobile version is not having a personal smartphone to view the site on. My cell contract is running out this week, however, so that issue will no longer be a problem.31. BDC Posted: June 14, 2010 at 12:58 PM (#3558608)
I just logged in and experienced the Eamus/Nasty white page with ad banner. I just go back two pages and end up where I started. As a percentage of the total time I waste here every day, it's negligible :-D32. RJ in TO Posted: June 14, 2010 at 01:38 PM (#3558645)
Currently, whenever I go to the main page, I'm getting the "We're doing upgrades to the site, and expect to be down for a while" banner. Everything else seems to work fine.33. Pasta-diving Jeter (jmac66) Posted: June 14, 2010 at 10:01 PM (#3559106)
Why is everything doubled on the main newsblog page?34. UCCF Posted: June 14, 2010 at 10:02 PM (#3559108)
I'm not still having the problem. However, I'm now getting 2 copies of everything - every story on the front page (and on the individual blog pages) is listed twice, and at the top of a story the introductory information is coming up twice. That all just started happening today, maybe 4 hours ago.35. Jim Furtado Posted: June 15, 2010 at 12:17 AM (#3559225)
The posts in a thread are only coming up once (so normal). Also, on the bookmarks bar, things are only showing up once (also normal).
Ryan, are you still seeing the upgrades notice?36. Nasty Nate Posted: June 15, 2010 at 01:08 PM (#3559556)
Eamus and jmac, the double posts are fixed.
Eamus and Nasty, are you still experiencing this problem?
yes, off and on.
Ryan, are you still seeing the upgrades notice?38. Ray (CTL) Posted: June 15, 2010 at 01:37 PM (#3559584)
Not anymore. It seems to be gone.
Can we have our underline feature back?39. The Fallen Reputation of Billy Jo Robidoux Posted: June 15, 2010 at 02:58 PM (#3559695)
I also just got the ad page when I logged in. This was using IE 7.0.40. Count Vorror Rairol Mencoon (CoB) Posted: June 15, 2010 at 03:08 PM (#3559708)
yes, off and on.
Me as well, using Firefox.
OK, so the ad page is displaying when you log in with IE or is it with Firefox too? I did some work on the login action. It should be returning you to the page the login originated from.42. ERROR---Jolly Old St. Nick Posted: June 16, 2010 at 01:29 PM (#3560699)
Ray, what underline feature are you talking about?
Ray, what underline feature are you talking about?43. Pasta-diving Jeter (jmac66) Posted: June 16, 2010 at 01:31 PM (#3560701)
The feature that lets us highlight words and underline them. You still have it on the Article Submission page, but you dropped it above the comments box when you added the delete feature.
 underline appears to work in the preview, but not in the finished product, as you see45. Ron Johnson Posted: June 16, 2010 at 03:13 PM (#3560808)
bold works
italics works
strike does not
#38 I suspect the issue is that the underline tags have been deprecated. (In favor of style sheets)46. ERROR---Jolly Old St. Nick Posted: June 16, 2010 at 03:21 PM (#3560828)
News to me, but it makes sense that the software Jim is using would drop functionality that is being actively discouraged.
 underline appears to work in the preview, but not in the finished product, as you see47. Pasta-diving Jeter (jmac66) Posted: June 16, 2010 at 03:22 PM (#3560829)
I don't even see the underline feature any more.
EDIT: the above italicized word was supposed to be underlined instead, by using u and /u with brackets. No luck, though.
"del" now is strike
I don't even see the underline feature any more.
I did it by hand-- makes everything in italics rather than underlined
I just read on some web page that many sites have removed the "underline" option because it may look like a link and confuse people (??!!)
(you gotta be kidding me)
strike with brackets always works for me for strikethrough
I just read on some web page that many sites have removed the "underline" option because it may look like a link and confuse people (??!!)
When you have years of underlining being a visual cue for a link, then people will expect that anything underlined is a link.
I don't even see the underline feature any more.52. Count Vorror Rairol Mencoon (CoB) Posted: June 19, 2010 at 05:09 PM (#3564231)
I did it by hand-- makes everything in italics rather than underlined
That's what I did, too, and with the same results. Maybe it's a Firefox thing. And reading some of the comments here, I'm getting the distinct feeling that we're not all seeing the same menu above our comments boxes.
OK, so the ad page is displaying when you log in with IE or is it with Firefox too? I did some work on the login action. It should be returning you to the page the login originated from.
My problem is with Firefox. Just had it take me to an ad page (just the ad on an otherwise blank page, not a click through). Hadn't happened in a while.
And again today.54. Good cripple hitter Posted: June 20, 2010 at 05:30 PM (#3565025)
I don't know why, but I'm incapable of logging out of my account. If I hit the log out button, it sends me to the page telling me I've successfully logged out, then redirects me to the front page, but I'll still be logged in and refreshing doesn't change that at all. I use firefox, if that helps, and the problem doesn't happen if I use Safari.55. Jim Furtado Posted: June 22, 2010 at 12:32 AM (#3566152)
I haven't been able to replicate the Firefox login issue. I've had a few reports, though, so I'm sure it's happening. I'm taking a look at the underlying templates and how ads are embedded.56. Jim Furtado Posted: June 22, 2010 at 11:19 AM (#3566318)
Cripple hitter, try deleting the site's cookies from your browser. I made some changes to the login script.
For the people seeing an ad at login, which version of Firefox are you running?57. Avoid Running At All Times- S. Paige Posted: June 22, 2010 at 01:39 PM (#3566370)
An ad just popped up after I logged on. I'm using safari 18.104.22.168. . . . . . . Posted: June 22, 2010 at 01:45 PM (#3566375)
Happened to me just now. Firefox 184.108.40.206. RJ in TO Posted: June 23, 2010 at 03:38 PM (#3567715)
For some reason, the Lounge search function is no longer usable. It's returning a "You are not permitted to search" warning, which is not the normal result.60. Jim Furtado Posted: June 23, 2010 at 04:00 PM (#3567804)
Ryan, sorry the search will be unavailable for a few days. I have a patch which needs to be applied. It will be back available Friday.61. JJ1986 Posted: June 28, 2010 at 07:20 PM (#3573416)
For the people seeing the ad, I've changed the way ads are inserted into the site's pages. If you are still seeing the ads, it would be really helpful to me if you would please let me know your browser type/version and the url for the page you begin the login process.
The newsstand on the front page (http://baseballthinkfactory.org/) is only showing Mariners stories. I know they invented defense, but it's not like they're one of the top 5 organizations in baseball or anything. Is anyone else seeing this?62. The Original SJ Posted: July 06, 2010 at 05:23 PM (#3579628)
Has the vertical banner ads destroying the forums been noted?63. spivey Posted: July 15, 2010 at 05:43 PM (#3590588)
It seems to be just longer on the mainsite, but on the forums, it makes life difficult in unimaginable ways. Well, probably manageable ways, but still.
Vinay made a very nerdy demonstration video about it.
I agree 100% with #62, although I think it may be fixed now.
Is there any way that we can update the bookmarks so that the post numbers there are actually accurate. It seems like if two people post at basically the same time, the bookmark incorrectly thinks there was just one post - while in the hot topics it recognizes all posts. This is a mild annoyance for all threads, but in particular the soccer and basketball threads - for both of those threads the bookmark thinks theres ~100 posts less than there really are, so the "Last" hyperlink rarely (or never, in the case of the soccer thread) goes to the last page.
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But another story surfaced in my memory—a story I heard from a commuter who uses a toll road daily about a phenomenon he had witnessed at the toll booths. Every morning, he said, there would be very short lines at five of the six toll booths, and a very long line at the sixth. Why would anyone join a long line, he wondered, when there were five much shorter lines available? The answer was the man inside that sixth toll booth. Without fail, he had a friendly, personal greeting for everyone who passed by his booth. "How are you doing today?" "How's the family?" And even, in the case of my informant, the wholly unexpected inquiry: "What happened to your glasses?" My friend explained that even his family had not noticed that he had lost his glasses, but this stranger in the toll booth had not only noticed, but expressed his concern. Such was the power of this "one" that harassed drivers would line up, adding five or ten minutes to their commute, simply to be refreshed by this man's friendly words and authentic kindness. It is easy, it appears, for just one person to bring springs of new life into a world that routine stress has rendered so toxic.
A long time ago, during the recession before last, my own family experienced redundancy, and we, along with millions of others, had to find new ways forward. I still treasure a greeting card we received at that time from a friend in the Czech Republic. It read: "I am only one, but I am one. There is little I can do, but what I can do, I will do."
At the end of the Easter season, we celebrated the memory of how the power and the spirit of one man exploded into the boundless, unstoppable flow of the Holy Spirit, which has energized human hearts and empowered human action ever since. Physicists and experts on chaos theory tell us that when things spiral down into disequilibrium, and it looks as if everything is going into meltdown and annihilation, then a mysterious force which they call a "strange attractor" comes into play, and causes a whole new order to emerge—springing from the old, yet also radically new. I cannot help thinking of Jesus as "the strange attractor" who longs to turn breakdown—both personal and global—into an unimaginable reshaping and revisioning—and who also calls us to add the power of our own energy and creativity to the whirling dance of transformation.
The miracle is that the "strange attractor" is not just a concept of theoretical physics. It can surprise you just about anywhere. It can be the catalyst for radical change in situations that seem irremediably hopeless. We meet situations like that every day on our television screens and our neighborhood sidewalks. What can "one" do in the face of such impossible odds?
During World War II, it is reported, a battered contingent of defeated allied prisoners of war was being paraded through a German town. The streets were lined with onlookers, some with triumph on their faces, others with compassion. The prisoners were starving and utterly exhausted, their eyes cast down in despair. A silence fell. Then a woman broke through, an ordinary German housewife, and thrust a loaf of bread into one prisoner's hands before fleeing back to her kitchen. She took the risk of compassionate action. She stepped out of line. But she also started a movement. Gradually others overcame their fears and brought out food for the captives. One woman's action caused thousands to be fed.
Goodness is contagious. The power of one is always more than we can imagine, and "one," multiplied by millions of us and directed toward the greater good of all creation, amounts to a very great deal indeed.
Margaret,thanks for the gentle reminder...so often we forget!


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Fiat 500 K Giardiniera
The Fiat 500 is a car produced by the Fiat company of Italy between 1957 and 1975, with limited production of the Fiat 500 K estate continuing until 1977. The car was designed by Dante Giacosa.
Launched as the Nuova (new) 500 in July 1957, it was marketed as a cheap and practical town car. Measuring only 3 metres (~10 feet) long, and originally powered by a tiny 479 cc two-cylinder, air-cooled engine, the 500 redefined the term "small car" and is considered one of the first city cars.
Nuova (New) (1957–1960):
The 'original' new 500, the Nuova, has a smaller two-cylinder engine than all newer models, at 479 cc (500cc nominal), hence the name, and producing just 13 bhp. This model also features a fabric roof folding all the way back to the rear of the vehicle, like that of a Citroën 2CV rather than the later roof design, which only folds half way back along the roof. The Nuova is one of three models featuring "suicide doors". There is also a stylish Sport version of the Nuova, which features a distinctive red stripe and a more powerful engine, bored out to 499.5 cc from the original 479 cc engine, thus producing an impressive 21 bhp from the same original block.
Replacing the original Nuova in 1960, the D looks very similar to the Nuova, but there are two key differences. One is the engine size (the D features an uprated 499 cc engine producing 17 bhp as standard—this engine is used right through until the end of the L in 1973) and the other is the roof: the standard D roof does not fold back as far as the roof on the Nuova, though it was also available as the "Transformable" with the same roof as the Nuova. The D also features "suicide doors".
K or Giardiniera (1960–1977):
The estate version of the Fiat 500 is the longest running model. The engine is laid under the floor of the boot to create a flat loading surface. The roof on this model also stretches all the way to the rear, not stopping above the driver and front passenger as it does in other models of the same period. The K also features "suicide doors" and is the only model to continue to sport this door type in to the 1970s.
F or Berlina (1965–1973):
The F spans two periods of 500 production, the D and the L. As such, it is the most frequently misidentified model. Between 1965 and 1969 the F carried the same badging as the D, but the two models are distinguishable by the positioning of their door hinges. The D has "suicide doors": the F, produced from June 1965, at last featured front-hinged doors. Between 1969 and 1972 the F was sold alongside the Lusso model as a cheaper "base model" alternative. While the F and L are mechanically very similar, the key differences are the bumpers (the L has an extra chrome nudge bar) and the interior (the F interior is nearly identical to the original 1957 design while the L sports a much more modern look).
L or Lusso (1968–1972):
The penultimate model, the main change for the L is a much modernized interior (including a renewed dashboard) which brought the Fiat 500 up to date. Greater comfort and style were provided in this new model for the new generation.
R or Rinnovata (1972–1975):
The last incarnation of the Fiat 500 was the R model. It had a larger 594 cc engine, designed by Abarth, giving it a more usable power rating of 23 bhp, came with a syncromesh gearbox. The floor-pan which was from either the 'L', or later, the new 126. It was also more comfortable, but more simply trimmed and equipped than before — the fuel gauge was omitted and only the low fuel indicator remained. The 500 R was also a stop-gap for Fiat prior to the launch of the Fiat 126, and when the new 126 was launched, sales of the old Fiat 500 R plummeted. It sold alongside the Fiat 126 for another two years before Fiat retired the 500.
Source: Wikipedia, 2011


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This morning, People Magazine announced Magic Mike hottie Channing Tatum as their pick for the Sexiest Man Alive!
We can't deny that People made a smart choice picking the sexy and brooding Tatum (unlike last year when they chose Bradley Cooper over Ryan Gosling)! Still, even though we like the choice, we have a choice of our own, and it's time for us to announce our pick for the Sexiest (Latino) Man Alive!
We asked our entire staff to vote on the Sexiest Latino Men Alive and we came up with 19 hunks whose sex appeal and heat are undeniable! Click through our slideshow and see who made our list (and make sure you click to the very end, because the final slide unveils our pick for the Sexiest Latino Man Alive!).
1. 2012 Sexiest Men: William Levy
William Levy
If you can pull yourself away from William Levy's chiseled abs long enough to glance at his face, you'll notice that it is just as drool worthy. Lucky for us!
It seems as though the Cuban-American actor and former model has been everywhere this year. He placed third on season 14 of top rated Dancing With the Stars, and most recently he graced the cover – shirtless we might add – as People en Español's Sexiest Man of the Year!
2. 2012 Sexiest Men: Mark Consuelos
Mark Consuelos
Not only is Mark Consuelos a complete stud all on his own, nothing is sexier than a doting dad and husband, and the Mexican hottie certainly had that going for him! Though he has been married to Kelly Ripa, who he met on the set of All My Children, since the late 90s, that doesn't mean we can't look!
Fans can currently catch the DILF in a different light in season 2 of FX's smash hit American Horror Story: Asylum as mental institution patient Spivey. We don't care if he's crazy, though, we're still crazy about him!
3. 2012 Sexiest Men: Tyler Posey
Tyler Posey
With the amount of sizzling shirtless action viewers get on a weekly basis from show stopper Tyler Posey, it is no wonder he made our list of sexy hombres. The 21-year-old's impossibly perfect pecs are just one of the many reasons to love Posey. The half-Mexican has major Latino pride.
Posey has been playing more minor roles for years on shows like Doc and Brothers & Sisters, but it wasn't until he was cast in the leading role as Scott McCall in MTV's breakout hit Teen Wolf that the ladies really began to sit up and take notice. The many, many shirtless scenes certainly don't hurt.
4. 2012 Sexiest Men: Adam Rodriguez
Adam Rodriguez
Spend one moment in the smoldering gaze of hunk Adam Rodriguez, and it will be no surprise why he is on our sexiest list! Fans are used to seeing Rodriguez in the serious role of Detective Eric Delko in the wildly popular CSI: Miami, but when the show wrapped last April after 10 seasons, devotees didn't have to wait long for him to grace the big screen. Over the summer the Cuban and Puerto Rican actor starred alongside Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, and Joe Manganiello in the male stripper movie, Magic Mike. Let's all admit the real reason fans flocked: to catch a glimpse of Rodriguez in a thong!
5. 2012 Sexiest Men: Michael Trevino
Michael Trevino
Mexican-American actor Michael Trevino is who people picture when they are asked to imagine their ideal tall, dark, and handsome man candy. He has smoldering good looks that make you wonder how he can stand to look at himself in the mirror every morning. He's just that hot.
Trevino can currently be found playing the role of werewolf Tyler Lockwood on The CW's massively popular The Vampire Diaries. He's one creature we wouldn't mind keeping us warm at night!
6. 2012 Sexiest Men: Danny Pino
Danny Pino
Actor Danny Pino's classic good looks earn him a spot as eye candy on our list of sexiest Latinos. His intelligent eyes, sweet smile, and boy-next-door charm give this looker major points for sexiness.
Pino signed on last season as the replacement for Chris Meloni on the long running Law & Order: SVU. He is currently in his second season in the role solving crimes and breaking hearts.
7. 2012 Sexiest Men: Pitbull
Cuban artist Pitbull is a man of many talents, and that is devilishly sexy. His impeccable style and suave persona create a magnetic energy that lures us in, and we certainly don't have a problem with it!
Pitbull has gained success as a rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer. He recently completed his Planet Pit World Tour and is preparing to release his seventh studio album Global Warming in just a few days.
8. 2012 Sexiest Men: Diego Boneta
Diego Boneta
Mexican singer and actor Diego Boneta has the alluring good looks of a pin-up boy who makes teens and adults alike scream in admiration, and the kind of hair you can't help but want to run your fingers through.
Boneta has enjoyed a break-out year starring in the big screen release of Rock of Ages alongside some big Hollywood names. On the coattails of that success, the dreamboat was awarded an ALMA in September for "Favorite Movie Actor," enjoyed the premiere of his role on MTV's Underemployed, and has signed on to take on a role in big screen thriller In the Blood. Look out world, to the delight of us all, this kid is going places!
9. 2012 Sexiest Men: Daddy Yankee
Daddy Yankee
It's safe to say most would dream of lying curled up in the bulging biceps being serenaded by scintillating reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee. Just thinking about it is enough to make us swoon!
After taking a few years off, the wildly popular Puerto Rican artist is back to doing what he does best, releasing chart topping hits. His newest album, Prestige, was released this past September, but by that time all three singles had hit in the top 10 Hot Latin Songs chart. Success is sexy, and we wouldn't expect any less.
10. 2012 Sexiest Men: Victor Cruz
Victor Cruz
Victor Cruz danced his way into the homes of football fans across the United States with his smooth, uber sexy salsa skills. Pair his end zone moves with his drool worthy athletic physique, and you're left with the ideal male specimen.
Back in early February of this year, the part-Puerto Rican wide receiver helped lead the New York Giants to victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.
11. 2012 Sexiest Men: Mark Sanchez
Mark Sanchez
Mark Sanchez is the epitome of everything a football quarterback is supposed to be – at least to us anyway. He is the classic, unattainable football star whose jaw-dropping chiseled features liken him to a god. He easily earns our pick for the sexiest quarterback in the NFL.
The 26-year-old USC grad has been playing for the New York Jets since he was drafted in 2009. On a more personal note, it has been reported that the steamy Sanchez has recently split with girlfriend Eva Longoria signifying potential single status!
12. 2012 Sexiest Men: Rodrigo Santoro
Rodrigo Santoro
Anyone who watched Rodrigo Santoro in 2007's 300 is hyperaware of this actor's rock hard body, but his mass sex appeal does not end there. The Brazilian heartthrob exudes confidence, and why shouldn't he? He's the complete package!
Santoro could be seen most recently in this year's What to Expect When You're Expecting opposite Jennifer Lopez, and he is gearing up to reprise his role as Xerxes in 300: Battle of Aremisia.
13. 2012 Sexiest Men: Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin
We've long touted Ricky Martin as one of the sexiest Latin men, and we continue to hold to it! He has brooding good looks, smooth vocals, and dance moves you can't help but pay attention to.
Throughout the span of his incredibly successful career, it may seem like this Puerto Rican has done it all, and he's still going! He received rave reviews for his role on Broadway as Che in Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical Evita. We're not crying for him, he's got it all.
14. 2012 Sexiest Men: Laz Alonso
Laz Alonso
We admit it, one look into Laz Alonso's gorgeous eyes and we're hooked. The popular actor, of Afro-Cuban decent, has a smile sure to send anyone fortunate enough to be in its line of fire into overdrive.
Alonso, who is well known for his role as Tsu'tey in 2009's Avatar, completed his role on A&E's Breakout Kings last April. He is currently gearing up for the premiere of his latest role, a drama to air on NBC, which will premiere January of 2013.
15. 2012 Sexiest Men: Javier Bardem
Javier Bardem
Remember, no one can resist a bad boy, and Javier Bardem's villainous roles only make this seasoned actor that much hotter in our book! Despite the fact that he's married to star Penelope Cruz, he will continue to play a commanding role in our daydreams.
The Spanish actor has earned loads of praise on numerous projects, but it is his most recent role as the dark Raoul Silva in the recently released Bond flick, Skyfall, that has audiences and critics buzzing. Bardem clearly stole the show in this film, no contest.
16. 2012 Sexiest Men: Rafael Anchia
Rafael Anchia
No one can argue that a man rallying for positive political change is a turn-on. In that case, Rafael Anchia will be one to keep an eye on.
This democrat currently holds a seat in the Texas Legislature. He was appointed to a position in President Obama's White House committee for trade policy. Some jokingly call him "El Goernador" in hopes that he will eventually govern the state. A man in a position of authority, that's hot.
17. 2012 Sexiest Men: Wilmer Valderrama
Wilmer Valderrama
No matter what role Wilmer Valderrama plays, he is always exceedingly guapo! Beyond his near perfect exterior, though, it is his sense of humor that we find most attractive. Remember, laughter is the best way to a girl's heart!
Though he is probably best remembered for his role as Fez in That '70s Show, Valderrama has done it all from television, to hosting, to movies, to music. His most recent role was as Detective Efrem Vega in NBC's 2012 series Awake.
18. 2012 Sexiest Men: Mario Lopez
Mario Lopez
From the moment he stepped foot on television, Mario Lopez has been charming audiences with that winning smile and trademark, one-of-a-kind dimples. We're pretty sure if you look up "sexy" in the dictionary, Lopez's name will be listed.
Currently, Lopez can be seen as the host of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew and as co-host of The X Factor with Khloe Kardashian.
19. 2012 Sexiest Men: Ryan Guzman
Our Sexiest Latino Man Alive for 2012 is...
Ryan Guzman!
It was an excruciatingly difficult decision given the number of smoking hot Latinos, but Ryan Guzman wins our top spot for Sexiest Latino Man Alive! That penetrating gaze, those washboard abs, those kissable lips, that razor sharp jaw, believe us, the list goes on and on...
Guzman had a break-out year with his movie Step Up Revolution in which he stole the show, and danced his way into our hearts, with the lead role. We have a feeling we'll be seeing a lot more of this overwhelming sexy man in the future. Congratulations, Ryan!


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PopCap lawsuit loss hits $7.3m
A judge has topped up PopCap's damages and fees payable to casual rival MumboJumbo, adding $2.7 million in legal fees to the $4.6 million damages awarded last week, following a jury verdict.
Following a hearing in the 193rd Civil District Court in Dallas County, Judge Carl Ginsberg said he would enter an order requiring PopCap to pay $2.7 million in attorneys' fees to MumboJumbo, including $525,000 for post-verdict appeals.
When added to the jury's award of $4.6 million, the total amount to be paid by PopCap now stands at $7.3 million.
The case harks back to a 2006 distribution-deal-gone-bad between the two companies. MumboJumbo's lawyers successfully argued that PopCap had been guilty of "fraud and tortious interference", deliberately souring a relationship between MumboJumbo and a retailer.


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This time last year, Toll Gate wasn't sure it had enough players for a boys' volleyball team. But the Titans made it work and actually delivered a solid five-win season.
This year, the Titans are facing a different kind of challenge. The school's main gym was damaged by a leak during the winter and won't be ready for the spring season. The Titans can practice in the upper gym, but it's looking like they'll have to play all their matches on the road.
It's not an ideal situation, but head coach Claire Baggesen thinks the team may just handle it like they handled last year's challenges.
"It's the first time in 20 years of coaching that I haven't had a gym," she said. "It's different, but with every little challenge that is presented to a team, sometimes that makes them come together even more. That's what's happening for us. We're taking it one day at a time."
And they're focusing not on what they don't have, but on what they do have – a solid group of returning players who are ready to continue the building process. While the Titans lost standout Nick Carr to graduation, they have four players back from last year and a good turnout of new players.
That's a welcome change.
"It's still not as large as I would like, but it's a solid group," Baggesen said. "We'll do the best with what we've got, and we're still expecting some more kids to come out and join us."
Leading the way are the returning players – George Greenhalgh, Dimitri Mylers, Jose Javier and Matt Davis. They were thrown into the fire last year when the Titans needed all the bodies they could get. The byproduct was a full season of much-needed experience, and they'll carry that with them into the 2013 season.
"They're a good group," Baggesen said. "They've improved since the beginning of last season. We should be good to go with them."
New players will fill out the rest of the lineup. They have varying levels of volleyball experience, but Baggesen likes what she's seen in early practices.
"So far, so good," she said. "They're doing what they need to do. They're working hard and they're catching on quick. They're where they need to be right now."
For everybody – returning players and new players – the focus is the same.
"With this group, our goal is to have good, solid skills," Baggesen said. "That's our biggest focus. We want to have those skills that let the hard work show."
In general, the Titans still aren't in an ideal spot – especially since they'll have to be road warriors – but Baggesen feels they'll be in the mix if they continue to work hard.
"I think it'll be a solid, competitive team," she said. "Where we wind up depends on how hard we work and how much we improve."
The Titans will open the season next Wednesday with a 5:30 p.m. match at Mt. Pleasant.


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A hand
Alternative Names
X-ray - hand
How the test is performed
X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation like light, but of higher energy. They can pass through the body to form an image on film. Structures that are dense (such as bone) will appear white, air will be black, and other structures will be shades of gray.
A hand x-ray is taken in a hospital radiology department or your health care providers office by an x-ray technician. You will be asked to place your hand on the x-ray table, and keep it very still as the picture is being taken. You may need to change the position of your hand, so additional images can be taken.
How to prepare for the test
Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant. Remove all jewelry.
How the test will feel
Generally, there is little or no discomfort associated with x-rays.
Why the test is performed
Hand x-ray is used to detect
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results may include fractures,
What the risks are
There is low radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image. Most experts feel that the risk is low compared with the benefits. Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of x-rays.
Rogers LF, Taljanovic MS, Boles CA. Skeletal trauma. In: Adam A, Dixon AK, eds. Grainger & Allisons Diagnostic Radiology. 5th ed. NewYork, NY: Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 46.
Steinbach LS. Imaging studies in the rheumatic diseases. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: SaundersElsevier; 2011:chap 266.
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I downloaded the KJ2000 in BA, which was my introduction to this version. Basically, I like the Bible, though I do not think it is as good as the KJVER. At times it is more than an updating of language but a change in wording, although I have not found anything particularly significant so far.
However, I have now noted by visiting the KJ2000 website, that they have a study bible with comments by E. G. White. Thus, it does appear that his translation is a work of the Seventh Day Adventist church. I have no prejudice against Adventists whatsoever, and I do not judge them; however, I do not agree with their theology.
However, I do now wonder, do the changes in this version reflect and support Adventist positions? Does anyone know?
My preference for a bible in English is always the KJV, but there are times when I simply cannot use it -- such as in doing services in a prison, or with various groups of young people, who simply cannot or will not comprehend or accept the old language. In the past, I have used the NKJV for these situations, but I do not really like this bible very much; so I'm going over to the KJVER. However, I am considering the KJ2000 for another alternative.
Also, does anyone know -- does the paperback or hardback copy of the KJ2000 have a decent font for reading. I know most bibles that are very inexpensive usually have a font that will drive a person blind. I do not think the Lord wants me to go blind reading the bible.


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Jerrold J. Katz Award
In memory of our distinguished colleague Jerrold Katz, the Jerrold J. Katz Young Scholar Award recognizes the paper or poster presented at the CUNY Sentence Processing Conference that best exhibits the qualities of intellectual rigor, creativity, and independence of thought exemplified in Dr. Katz's life and work. Any author listed as the first author on a presentation, who is pre-doctoral or up to three years post-PhD, and who is not yet tenured, will be eligible for consideration. The amount of the award is $500.
Previous Recipients
T. Florian Jaeger (University of Rochester) and Neal Snider (Stanford University), jointly, for their paper entitled "Implicit learning and syntactic persistence: Surprisal and cumulativity," presented at the 20th Annual CUNY Conference on Human Sentence Processing, La Jolla, CA, March, 2007.
Scott Jackson (University of Arizona), for his paper entitled "Prosody and logical scope in English," presented at the 19th Annual CUNY Conference on Human Sentence Processing, New York, NY, March, 2006.
Sachiko Aoshima (American University), for her paper entitled "The source of the bias for longer filler-gap dependencies in Japanese," presented at the 18th Annual CUNY Conference on Human Sentence Processing, Tucson, AZ, March—April, 2005.
Andrew Nevins (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), for his paper entitled "Syntactic and semantic predictors of tense: An ERP investigation of Hindi," presented at the 17th Annual CUNY Conference on Human Sentence Processing, College Park, MD, March, 2004. Nevins's coauthors were Colin Phillips and David Poeppel.
Britta Stolterfoht (Max Planck Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience), for her poster entitled "The difference between the processing of implicit prosody and focus structure during reading: Evidence from brain-related potentials," presented at the 16th Annual CUNY Conference on Human Sentence Processing, Cambridge, MA, March, 2003. Stolterfoht's coauthors were Angela D. Friederici, Kai Alter, and Anita Steube.
John Hale (Johns Hopkins University), for his paper entitled "The information conveyed by words in sentences", presented at the 15th Annual CUNY Conference on Human Sentence Processing, New York, NY, March, 2002.
Award Fund
To make a contribution to the Jerrold J. Katz Fund, please send a check made out to CUNY Graduate Center (with "Jerrold J. Katz Fund" in the memo line) to the following address:
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Isabella Desirée Löwengrip Rydberg, better known as Blondinbella, is a prominent Swedish blogger who runs blondinbella.com. The blog attracts thousands of visitors on a daily basis, who enjoy reading articles of her fictitious alter ego sporting a glamorous lifestyle. As well as being photographed wielding the Lumia 920 (a yellow one, we might add), Löwengrip has also blogged about the platform itself (about how it helps to keep her life in check).
Many of those who reside outside of Sweden may not be aware of who this blogger is, but it's good to see publicity is going strong in a number of areas. While the blog itself may have been criticised in the past for the owner positively reviewing products, we can't imagine Nokia or Microsoft would have funded this as a paid advertisement. Nonetheless, Lumia is everywhere.
Source: Blondinbella (2); thanks, David, for the heads up!


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The Hotel Riu Garoe is located in the north of Tenerife, Spain, and offers a complete range of services and entertainment activities, as well as high quality facilities.
The complex that is reminiscent of a gallery overlooking the coast of Puerto de la Cruz couldn't be in a better location. Nowhere else will you find these excellent views along with peace and tranquillity. If you're after a few days of relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the Hotel Riu Garoe offers you the best facilities, such as a fresh water swimming pool, an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, a solarium terrace and a sauna. The buffet restaurant offers you the best cuisine from the Canary Islands as well as the best international flavours to satisfy all palates.
The hotel is perfect for spending holidays as a family, couple or with friends as you can find a wide variety of entertainment options for all ages. It includes a tennis court, squash, mini golf and table tennis, as well as diving and bicycles for rent in the local area. If you're a golf lover, you'll find many courses with different routes. To finish your day in style, the entertainment team provides a range of shows and live music as you enjoy the evening breeze on the terrace with a coffee or a cold drink.
For years Puerto de la Cruz has been one of the most popular tourist destinations. The traditional heart of the region differs to the rest of Tenerife, with narrow streets which are home to many bars and cafés, the old fishing port, boutiques and squares. You can still feel the presence of old Spanish traditions as you stroll around this area, which is better explored on foot than by car. However, this isn't the only option, under the watchful eye of the Teide volcano, the island boasts impressive canyons, thick woods and deep valleys with colourful villages full of flowers. We invite you to visit the island, whether alone or with company, and try out one of the various excursions. This destination has many places to visit such as the National Park of Teide, the Corona Forestal nature park, the Acantilados de los Gigantes cliffs and the Loro Parque theme park in Puerto de la Cruz.
Come and discover Puerto de la Cruz and the endless miracles that await you at the Hotel Riu Garoe.
Enjoy the best offers of Tenerife and spend some relaxing time at the hotel.