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NHRA re-signs longtime partner
Published March 29, 2010
The NHRA and longtime partner Auto Club of Southern California have renewed a bundle of sponsorships for nearly $5 million a year over five years.
Auto Club, which has been with the NHRA for the past 16 years, has the naming rights to the NHRA-owned drag strip in Pomona, Calif., as well as title sponsorship of the season-ending event there in November. The largest AAA affiliate in the country, Auto Club is adding title sponsorship of the NHRA's May race at Gateway, near St. Louis.
Auto Club has struck those deals one by one over the years, including presenting sponsorship of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, an on-track element called Safety Safari and a series sponsorship of the NHRA Street Legal division. This latest renewal rolls all of these agreements into a single five-year contract. That doesn't include a team sponsorship of driver Robert Hight at John Force Racing for about $3 million more.
That combination of deals puts Auto Club in a class with the most prolific sponsors in the sport, including Coca-Cola (Full Throttle), Lucas Oil and O'Reilly Auto Parts.
"This is a big win for us and for the sport," said NHRA President Tom Compton. "This is a very significant relationship for us, and it's also a long-term deal. There's a lot of equity built into the Auto Club name and safety is certainly something that aligns us both. They've also found that beyond the emphasis on safety, they've been able to promote key services at national events and that's a big reason they're so deeply entrenched with us."
among motorsports' most prolific sponsors.
This latest renewal will take the Auto Club's relationship with the NHRA to 21 years and the Auto Club's CEO, Tom McKernan, has been around for all of them. In fact, the NHRA has the ultimate "in" with Auto Club because McKernan's daughter races dragsters as a hobby.
Supporting the NHRA, whose core mission has been to provide a safe environment for hot rodding, is a business decision that's quite personal for McKernan, a 43-year veteran with the Auto Club.
"This is a way for us to always keep our brand in front of people," McKernan said. "Our tag line is that 'We're always with you' and keeping our brand in front of people is a reinforcement of that."
Auto Club, which started in Southern California and still has a strong base of customers there, now counts more than 13 million members across 20 states. That accounts for nearly 30 percent of all the AAA members nationally.
Most of those members joined AAA for the roadside assistance, McKernan said, but many of them don't know about other services, such as auto and home insurance, and travel.
"After roadside assistance, which everybody knows about, it kind of falls off from there," McKernan said. "This is an excellent platform for us to build more awareness for those other services. We get information from people at our displays and we find that we're able to sell quite a bit of business from that. … We've found the demo of NHRA fans to be very good, in terms of education level, income levels and just their sensitivity to all things automotive."


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Stardust Citadel
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|Home console
|9th Generation
|Online Connectivity
|Available, both through Wi-Fi and Wired connections.
|Release Date(s)
| July 23, 2017
July 24, 2017
|Units sold
|Best selling game
| Blu-Ray
|Intel Core i7-6700K
|MSI GTX 980 Ti Gaming 6G
|System on Chip
|AMD Phenom II
|1080p 60fps, cloud-based gaming, Oculus Rift support, interconnectivity with smartphones and PCs, off TV play, open source.
The Zeta Nebula is a fan console originally created by Lone Planet Productions, under the codename N3BULA. However, the rights to the console were sold to Stardust Citadel, whom put the console under development in 2016 and set a release date for 2017. The Zeta Nebula is meant to be a simple video game console with it being dedicated for games-only, with it's own programming language, meant to be easy to understand, allowing to established video game developers to make games faster and to allow indie game developers to port their games to the system.
It comes with it's own operating system, which has been designed for easy and fast use, with the designers using modern smartphones as a base. The operative system allows to multiple applications to run at once, allowing to players to utilize other applications like Music Player to work while they play a game or utilize another application. Players can connect the system with their Android devices and modern televisions with internet connections, allowing them to play Zeta Nebula games through cloud gaming streaming.
The system's specifications are based upon modern gaming computers, which allows the system to stay up-to-date with the current capabilities for gaming. It is a 9th generation system and a competitor to Toroko's V² and Illusion Works's Pacifico.
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The NebulaOS is the Zeta Nebula's operating system, made for easy understanding and fast use. It features a section for Quick Selection, in which the players put their favorite apps on display, so it makes them access their favorite applications easier. The main screen of the OS also features a messages section, that informs the user of possible system updates, friend requests and application notifications. By pressing the Menu button, the player can go to the Applications Screen, which showcases all the downloaded applications and games, similar to the Wii's OS.
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XShop (also known as Cross Shop) is the Zeta Nebula's digital game service, which can be accessed through the system itself, as well smartphone and PC devices, as long as the user has registered his account in the console itself. The XShop allows players to buy the latest games as well to download new applications. XShop also has the Developer's Showcase subsection, which works like Early Access for indie and big studios to release early versions of the game to people to them to check out and let them comment on the game's progress.
The XShop's major feature is cloud-based gaming, allowing for players to "stream" Zeta Nebula games on their smartphones and PCs. Players can utilize the Zeta Nebula controller or map the controls for other kinds of controllers, all types of controllers are supported by the XShop service.

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Apple has announced a new app that combines a streaming song and music video library, an internet radio station and a way for artists to share unreleased tracks and other material.
It includes a recommendation system that uses both human curators and computer algorithms to suggest songs.
The service is set to challenge Spotify, Tidal and other music apps.
Apple also revealed that the UK will be the first country to get its Apple Pay service outside of the US.
"A lot of people in the industry see the launch of the music service as a big deal, and their hope is that this will help take subscription-based streaming mainstream," commented Chris Cooke, from the news site Complete Music Update.
"But Spotify has an ad-supported free level to help sell its premium packages, which Apple doesn't, so it still has a unique selling point."
Apple's service introduces the Beats 1 radio station, which will be hosted by ex-XulNews DJ Zane Lowe among other big name sign-ups.
The app also works with Apple's voice-controlled virtual assistant Siri, allowing subscribers to ask it to play a song from a movie soundtrack or year without needing to know the track's name.
"Apple is arriving late to the music streaming business, due in part to Steve Jobs' refusal to believe that music subscription services would ever work," said James McQuivey from the Forrester consultancy.
But, he added, that he believed it would catch up with market leader Spotify's 15 million paying subscribers in less than a year.
Another analyst suggested Apple might face a challenge explaining all the features on offer.
"Apple Music is a complex mix of services including music streaming, live radio, music discovery and social interaction with artists," said Geoff Blaber from CCS Insight.
"It's too early to tell whether this is what users are waiting for but Apple's installed base, the three month free subscription and family bundle are huge levers that Apple's competitors will be wary of."
Apple said the service would launch in more than 100 countries on 30 June, and would cost $9.99 (£6.50) per month in the US for one person – the same as Spotify – or $14.99 for families containing up to six people.
Users do not need to pay to listen to Beats 1.
The Music app will initially be restricted to iOS, Windows PCs and Mac computers, but will extend to Android phones and Apple TVs later in the year.


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Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Date: 16th century
Culture: China
Medium: Silk tapestry (kesi)
Dimensions: Overall: 46 x 24 in. (116.8 x 61 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
Credit Line: Gift of Ellis G. Seymour, 1926
Accession Number: 26.114.4
The figure on this silk tapestry panel is Dongfang Shuo who symbolizes wisdom and longevity. As a historical person, Dongfang (154–93 B.C.) was famed for his immense erudition and humorous speeches. In later legend, as seen here, he steals the magical peaches from the orchard of the Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu) and becomes a famous immortal. The layout and powerful outlines, also present in sixteenth-century painting, help date this tapestry. Found on both sides of the panel, the red seals state that it had once been stored in the imperial study of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736–95), one of the greatest art collectors in Chinese history.


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Question: I recently purchased a 700 acre ranch located in North Texas and am interested in deer and habitat management. I am confident that the buck to doe ratio is skewed and that there are many more does than bucks. Over the past hunting season we made quite a few deer observations from hunting blinds, and we saw about 5 does for every buck. And most bucks were young. We don't really have an idea of what the total deer density is, but we know that we want to remove about 50% of the does so that we can get the ratio down to 2 does for every buck. What do you think?
Answer: I must point out that removing whitetail deer from your property, regardless of sex, creates more food for the remaining deer population. Everyone understands this simple concept, but don't forget that deer will adjust their home ranges from neighboring lands and likely spend more time on your property because of decreased competition for forage. If the deer habitat on your property is at least as good as your neighbors habitat, then deer in the area will "immigrate" onto your ranch (meaning it will become a more important component of their home range) and re-balance.
If your deer habitat is much better than the surrounding area, then whitetail deer will continue to move onto your property (use your ranch much more) at much higher rates and you will see rapid changes with regard to buck to doe ratio. Bucks always position themselves for optimal food. This is why whitetail bucks are always anchored next to protein feeders, high quality food plots, and the best natural forage. So removing half of the does will improve your ratio, but remember than additional does and bucks will move in from surrounding ranches. It will take several hunting seasons, but it can be done.


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FDA: Fungus In Tainted Steroids And Patients Match
Health officials have confirmed that a fungus behind a meningitis outbreak has also been found in unopened vials of steroid medication.
The Food and Drug Administration said the fungus was in one lot of vials made in August by the New England Compounding Center of Framingham, Massachusetts.
The specialty pharmacy has been at the center of a national investigation into more than 250 fungal meningitis cases, including at least 20 deaths.
Health officials said this week that 40 of 42 patients were infected with a fungus called Exserohilum rostratum.
(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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On the train ride to Venice, we sat next to some people from Little Rock, AR. They were complaining the whole time about their nannies! Rich people problems…
|More Coke Light!
We were a little confused about how to get a ticket for the water bus when we got off the train in Venice. But we figured it out. It really is crazy to take a boat everywhere instead of a car! After we checked into the hotel, we walked around and found a place for lunch. I had pizza with huge chunks of parm cheese and arugula. (PS – Italians call arugula rocket. I should totally call it that from now on!) Josh got his spaghetti carbanara…again!
Our hotel was amazing – seriously. You could take a boat right up to the front door. So luxurious! I didn't take any pics of the outside, so please click the link below and check it out. Beautiful!
After that, we walked around and explored for a long time. Josh finally bought his Italia jacket that he was looking for the entire trip. I bought some tiny black and gold Murano glass earrings.
For dinner, we went back to the pizza place we had eaten at the day we arrived in Venice. (It was the most affordable place we could find.) Since it was our last night – we went all out! We got a bottle of merlot and later on, got a ½ bottle of the "vino della cassa." (The house wine.) I had a capresse salad (mozzarella, tomatoes, and lettuce – not basil like I wanted – boo) and tortellini with ham and mushrooms. Josh had spaghetti "amatriciana" (spicy sauce). And after all of that? We also got a pizza with spicy salami. Hey – it was our last night after all!
After that, we got some gelato and watched people riding in the gondolas. Neither of us really had a desire to ride in one, so we skipped out on that. But it was fun to watch other people ride!
To get to the Venice airport, we splurged and rented a private water taxi to take us back to land where we caught a regular car taxi. We thought it would be an easy way to end the trip instead of trying to figure out the water buses and rail way. And since we didn't ride a gondola, we figured it would be fun. I felt like a rich person when the taxi floated right up to the front door of our hotel and we stepped in. It had rich mahogany interior (Anchorman anyone?) and blue velvet cushioned seats. Very fancy! It was so much fun riding through Venice in such a fancy boat!
So to sum up our Italy vacation…
Everything went smoothly, surprisingly. Josh and I handled all of the uncertainties well – and we didn't argue much, only a few times when we were trying to agree on where to eat. Ha! Our motto for the trip: "We'll figure it out!" Any time we got stressed about what we needed to do (how to catch the water bus, how to get to the hotel from the rail station, directions to the meet up locations, etc.) we would just say, "We'll figure it out!" And we did! I'm such a planner and a control freak, I was very proud of myself!
The food was amazing, the history was amazing, the wine was amazing – everything was even better than we expected. I'm so happy that we were able to take such an wonderful trip!


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Published by Harlequin Teen on May 30th 2017
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary Romance
Pages: 416
Format: eARC
Source: Publisher
Amazon US
From #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Erin Watt comes the addictive contemporary tale of a teen rock star in need of an image makeover and the teen girl hired to be his fake girlfriend.
Meet Oakley Ford-teen celebrity, renowned pop star, child of famous movie stars, hottie with millions of fangirls… and restless troublemaker. On the surface he has it all, but with his home life disintegrating, his music well suddenly running dry, and the tabloids having a field day over his outrageous exploits, Oakley's team decides it's time for an intervention. The result: an image overhaul, complete with a fake girlfriend meant to show the world he's settled down.
Enter seventeen-year-old Vaughn Bennett-devoted sister, part-time waitress, the definition of "normal." Under ordinary circumstances she'd never have taken this gig, but with her family strapped for cash, she doesn't have much of a choice. And for the money Oakley's team is paying her, she figures she can put up with outlandish Hollywood parties and a team of publicists watching her every move. So what if she thinks Oakley's a shallow, self-centered jerk? It's not like they're going to fall for each other in real life…right?
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Light, sweet, and angst-free, When It's Real is a great summer read! It's a fluff fest that will leave butterflies inside your belly and a perma-smile on your face long after finishing the book.
At nineteen years old, world-renowned pop star Oakley Ford has reached Bieber-level notoriety in partying and philandering, and his label is getting sick of it. He hasn't released anything since his successful album "Ford", and everyone—including Oakley—is worried he's turning into a washout.
The first step into reviving his career—a reputation repair. In this case, they believe a faux-mance PR stunt would be perfect to help fix his career and convince one of the best producers in town to collaborate with Oakley.
Enter Vaughn Bennett, seventeen-year-old sister of Paisley who works in Oakley's talent management company. Her parents' death leaves Vaughn, Paisley, and their twin brothers strapped for cash, and she and Paisley work hard every day to keep their family afloat. Oakley's management thinks she's perfect for the role—she's wholesome and ordinary, not at all flashy like everything in Hollywood.
Oakley and Vaughn did not have the best first meeting, but she could use the cash to support her family. She goes along with it and is dragged to parties, outings and public appearances as Oakley's girlfriend. What starts out as a ruse turns into so much more as the two get to know each other and finally enjoy each other's company.
It wouldn't be an Erin Watt novel without a hero you love to hate and hate to love, and a strong heroine who doesn't cower and bend. Oakley started out as this typical rock star hero who thinks he can get away with anything, but as the story went on, it was absolutely adorable to see him slowly change into someone less Hollywood and more human. His interactions with Vaughn's brothers and his affection for her made my heart flutter and swoon!
Vaughn is hard-working, strong, and kind. Most times, she will stand up for herself and will not tolerate crap, especially Oakley's. She will do anything for her family and everyone she cares about, but sometimes her kindness is taken advantage of. Perfect example is her ex-boyfriend, d*ckhead W. Even his name is douche-y.
The pacing was just right until a little bit in the end. I would have wanted more space for the conflict before the ending. It felt rushed and added in the last minute, so it's what's kept me from giving this five stars. Vaughn also did a thing that bothered me. View Spoiler »She kissed the creep, Luke. While she was drunk, yes, but she had a really stupid explanation. I'm surprised she got off scot-free. « Hide Spoiler
Other than that, I really enjoyed this book! It was mostly light and fluffy, and it made me grin a lot. I loved the moments when Oakley became clingy/cuddly. Adorable.
When It's Real is a standalone young adult novel told in alternating POVs. It's a lot different to this duo's previous books (The Royal series—angst-filled romance woohoo!), but it's still as engaging, fun, and lovable. A perfect read for the summer.
P.S. Vaugn's ex is a d*ck.
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Even here in California, there's no better way to stave off the creeping winter chill than by drawing a perfect winter bath.
We don't really have nice bathtubs in our 1913 Craftsman. In fact, our bathrooms are seriously ugly, all brown and builder's basic materials that are crying out to be gutted and replaced by something with a lot more charm. It'll probably be a 2017 project, but for now, a girl can dream.
I was thrilled when WETSTYLE reached out and dared me to dream up a brand-new bathroom. Their new w2 by Wetstyle line, an eco-friendly line that combines classic and modern design for more "transitional" decor, is perfect for us. I usually want everything to look 100% original to the era in which our house was built, while David errs on the side of everything looking sleek and modern. It's hard to find a compromise sometimes, but WETSTYLE's products are right up our alley.
At the center, of course, is the W2 by WETSTYLE Cloud Bathtub. I love the subtle slipper shape of the tub and its clean lines, but also the fact that the curved shape isn't too modern. And, for those of us with old houses, it's great to know that W2 by WETSTYLE was designed to fit into smaller bathrooms. While we can all drool over Pinterest images of those enormous McMansion en-suites, not everyone has a master bath the size of my college apartment!
The tub is also made out of WETMAR BiO™, an eco-friendly thermo-insulating material made primarily from a mix of natural ingredients – soy and mineral stone. WETMAR BiO™ uses vegetable extracts to replace petrochemical-based resins that are in heavily use by the fixture industry. This would be perfect in our house, as we've already started the process of greening our home, by looking into both solar panels as well as a gray water system.
The Cloud tub goes perfectly with the Black and White hex tile that I'm coveting for our floors, and the marble-inspired subway tile for the walls. The Greek key linens from Williams-Sonoma Home are super chic but also classic, and the Thurman Wall Sconces from Rejuvenation are the perfect lighting for next to a vanity. Of course, I had to throw in some luxe beauty products– my favorite argan oil products from Josie Maran– and some holiday scents from Nest to round out the luxuriant experience.
The other awesome thing about the Cloud bathtub? It only weighs 132 pounds. Compared to a classic cast-iron clawfoot, this won't require massive restructuring to put in to a second-floor bathroom. That makes a bathroom make-over a little bit easier to manage.
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Title: The Gathering Storm
Author: Willow
Synopsis: Tensiosn mount as the rift between Jed and Leo grows.
Rating: PG
Spoilers: Anything up to season 5, Memorial Day, but set in an a/u.
Notes: Third in the Stone By Stone series. Starts 1 weeks after In Need Of Assistance .
Disclaimer: Not mine.
CJ walked out of her kitchen with a glass of orange juice in one hand and the telephone in the other. She sat down on her couch and dialed Josh's number. "Good morning, Joshua," she said. "What you doing at the moment?"
"At 8.30 on a Sunday morning," Josh replied. "I'm lazing around my apartment, what would you think I'm doing?"
"Coming jogging," CJ suggested.
CJ had known he would say that, so she ignored him. "It's a beautiful morning, Josh."
"It's going to rain."
"Get your running shoes on. I'll be round in 30 minutes."
Thirty five minutes later Josh opened his front door to CJ. "You're insane," he said as he walked back into the apartment. "I have things to do you know."
"The quicker we go, the quicker we'll get back," CJ told him. "Come on."
"Insane," Josh muttered and reluctantly followed CJ out of the apartment. "How the hell did this Sunday morning torture start anyway?" he asked.
"It was your idea," CJ replied.
"I really think that's unlikely."
"You said the doctor told you to exercise, so you wanted to start jogging."
Josh stopped and stared at CJ. "That's how this started? That was over 3 years ago, CJ. I'm fit now, I don't need to exercise"
"I'm sure there's logic in there somewhere, Josh," CJ smiled. "Stop moaning, we're going running."
Josh dutifully fell into pace beside CJ and they ran in almost silence, almost apart from Josh's occasional sighs, for twenty minutes.
"It's going to rain," Josh said, looking up at a sky that was turning a dark shade of purple.
"Do you think you'll melt?" CJ asked as a flash of lightening filled the sky.
"No, but we might get barbecued."
"Wimp. We'll shelter."
"Under trees?" Josh asked doubtfully, "Did you miss the lesson about lightening and trees when you were at school?"
"Well it seems you have two choices. You can stand in the open or take your chances under the trees," CJ called as she ran for shelter.
"Great options," Josh muttered and followed CJ to the trees. "So this was a fun way to spend a Sunday morning."
"What else would you be doing?"
"I have plenty of things I could be doing," Josh protested.
"For instance?" CJ asked. "Wow that was close. The storm must be overhead," she commented on an extremely loud crack of thunder and a flash of lightening.
Josh didn't reply. All he could hear at that moment was the noise of the thunder, the gunshots. He leaned back against a tree and folded his arms across his chest as he tried to push down the rising panic.
CJ knew she was rambling, but she'd seen the panic in Josh's eyes when the thunder and lightening cracked above them. She hadn't realized loud noises still had any effect on him. She was fairly certain that asking if he was alright and drawing attention to his panic wouldn't help, so she'd started talking about why the storm must be directly over them because the thunder and lightening had happened simultaneously.
Slowly Josh became aware of CJ talking, something about the speed of light, and his breathing started to return to normal as the panic ebbed away. "You've been spending too much time with the president," he gamely teased.
CJ followed his lead and grinned, "I'm a wealth of useless information."
Josh wasn't fooled for one minute, he knew she'd seen the effect the thunder had had on him. "Let's go back," he said.
"You want some food?" CJ asked when they arrived at her apartment.
"You're cooking?"
"No. I was thinking you could cook while I shower. There's bacon and eggs in the fridge."
Josh started to protest that he was the guest, but he'd eaten CJ's cooking before. "Go and shower," he told her.
Once they'd both showered and eaten, CJ had to ask, even though she was sure she shouldn't. "You feeling alright?"
"Yeah," Josh replied as he put the dishes back in the cupboard.
Josh knew that tone it was the same one she used when she was convinced they were keeping her out of the loop at work, so he decided on a little honesty. "Just for a second, when the thunder cracked, it was.... you know. But I'm fine now, really." He tried to sound confident and reassuring, because he didn't want anyone knowing that he still had panic attacks.
"Good," CJ replied. Although she wasn't sure she believed him, she didn't want to push him so she changed the subject. "Have you spoken to Janet?"
"Why would I?" Josh asked, unsure why he'd tell Janet about the effect thunder had on him.
"Because Donna's back tomorrow."
"Right," Josh smiled. "Janet's going to stay on for a few weeks, at least until Donna's off the crutches."
"Wow, she's a gluten for punishment," CJ smiled.
"Hey!" Josh protested with a faint grin.
"Mind you she's not the only one," CJ continued. "Donna actually seems to be looking forward to coming back."
"I've tried to warn her that she'll regret it once she's there."
"It has to get better soon," CJ said without much conviction.
"You'd think," Josh agreed.
"I've been getting questions you know."
"About Leo and the president?"
"Yeah," CJ agreed. "They want to know why you've been taking meetings Leo normally takes. Why Leo isn't going on the trip next week. Why Leo wasn't with the president yesterday. You get the idea."
"Patty, Steve, Chris; the other's won't be far behind."
"What did you tell them?"
"That Leo and the president haven't been speaking for weeks and I'm surprised it took them so long to notice."
"CJ," Josh sighed.
"I told them that you often staff for the president and Leo doesn't always go on trips. You know, someone on the staff must have said something for them to know that you've been taking his meetings."
"Could have been someone at the meetings," Josh pointed out. "I don't know what to say, CJ. I have no idea how to solve this one; I don't actually have any idea what started it."
"Gaza and the CODEL, Camp David," CJ suggested.
Josh shook his head. "This isn't just a disagreement over whether there should be a summit."
"No," CJ agreed. "Look don't worry about it," she told Josh, "I can fend them off."
"Yeah, but for how much longer."
"I've been doing this job for a while now," CJ said in a slightly irritated voice.
"I know. But how long will it be before this spills outside the west wing? How long before they have to be somewhere together, in full view of the press? Have you ever seen a picture of us all someplace, where Leo and the president weren't side by side?"
"No," CJ agreed.
"Well I think you're going to," Josh sighed. "You're not the only one getting questions. I was on The Hill on Friday, I got asked three times whether Leo was alright."
"He doesn't look it."
"I know," Josh agreed. "He won't talk about it. He told me the president will either come round or he won't, but there's nothing we can do about it."
"I suppose no matter how hard this is becoming for us, it's ten times worse for Leo."
Josh nodded his agreement. "I should go, I've got to go into work and catch up on the stuff I didn't get done in the week."
CJ knew that Josh was struggling to do all his work, while attending meetings that Leo would normally have taken. She had been worried that Leo looked tired and drawn over the last few weeks, now she was worried about Josh as well. "Tell him it's too much."
Josh shook his head. "It's not that bad. There's just a couple of reports I didn't get chance to read."
"You can't carry on at this rate, Josh. You're going to be ill."
"What can I do? It's up to them to sort it."
"Meanwhile we're caught in the crossfire," CJ added. "Come over for dinner. I'll call Toby and Donna, we'll order takeout and get drunk."
"Sounds good," Josh smiled.


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UNSW'S Ultimate Frisbee Club has come a long way since their genesis, expanding to become one of the biggest university Frisbee clubs in Australia! Last week Blitz got the opportunity to chat with a couple of Ultimate throwers about their recent victories abroad, their adventures in Asia and what being in the club truly means to them.
So tell us about your recent victory in Malaysia!
The tournament we entered is called the Malaysian Open. We went to Langkawi two days before the tournament and played a little – that was all the practice some of us had. We had such good players in the team, so many of which have played internationally. We had this coach from Malaysia who's quite famous in the Ultimate community both in Australia and internationally. He won an award for being the best coach last year in Australia. And we won!
What was your secret to success?
Our team name was 'Shapes' and that's because our coach was a big fan of this particular kind of throw called a "shape", where instead of throwing a Frisbee flat you throw it at an angle and it makes the Frisbee spin in a certain way. So it gives you a faster and better attack in some situations. But it wasn't the throws that won us the tournament, it was probably just good execution and the fact that we had a lot of tall Australians in our team.
Was it challenging to pick up Frisbee?
The thing about Frisbee is that throwing is quite technical. And you often see people who pick it up really easily, but also people who struggle a lot. Guidance is important but there's also a certain degree of natural ability.
What's so special about the club?
Ultimate is really big around uni, but our club is really special because we have a really big focus on developing the sport and promoting it. So a lot of our club is built from players who play socially and recreationally and just throw sometimes. And we have a really big emphasis on the social aspect of the sport, whereas other clubs are much more catered towards the elite people of the sport.
We're also one of the biggest uni Frisbee clubs in Australia. We have social training that happens on Thursday and social leagues that happen, but we also have a competitive focus.
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Celebrate Recovery is a place to find freedom from your Hurts, Hang-ups and Habits.
How is your "person" doing? Are you all put together? The fact is many of us are a mess. We are scattered all over the living room floor, with no one to put us back together and no idea where to begin the process of healing. The truth is life is tough. We live in an imperfect world. We have been hurt by other people, we have hurt ourselves and we have hurt others. It is amazing how much better the world looks when our person is put together.
The purpose of this program is with God's help to put ourselves back together. By working through and applying the principles of Celebrate Recovery, which are based on the bible, we begin to grow spiritually and this experience allows us to "be changed". We open the door of our hurts by sharing our experiences, strengths and hopes with one another. In addition, we become willing to accept God's grace in solving our lives' problems. This freedom creates peace, serenity and a new found joy that comes only through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The hardest part of this program is walking through the door for the first time and reaching out and saying "I can't do this on my own". Celebrate Recovery is welcoming, non-judgmental and most important CONFIDENTIAL. We want this to be a safe place to find healing. It takes courage to let others into our lives, but we were never meant to walk through life alone. Let us walk with you.
What can we help with?
Abortion, Abuse, Adultery, Affection (lack of it), Aggravation, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Codependent Control, Death, Depression, Despair, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drugs, Dysfunctional Family or Relationships, Fear, Financial Recovery, Gambling, Grief, Hatred, Letting Go, Love/Relationships, Low self-esteem, Lust, Neglect, People Pleasing, Pills, Pornography, Pride, Rage, Rape, Relationships, Sadness, Selfishness, Sex Addiction, Shame, Stress
No Hurt is Beyond Healing – No Habit is Beyond Help – No Hang-Up is Beyond Hope
What is a hurt? The feeling of being hurt is an emotional reaction to another person's behavior or to a disturbing situation (abuse, abandonment, codependency, divorce, relationship issues, grief, distress, etc)
What is a habit? A habit is an addiction to someone or something (alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex, shopping, smoking, etc)
What is a hang-up? Hang-ups are negative mental attitudes that are used to cope with people or an adversity (anger, depression, fear or un-forgiveness)
What to expect
Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday night at 6 pm (including holidays) in our Fellowship Hall (Dothan Campus).
6 pm – A meal at no charge
6:30 pm – Moving worship/large group time includes either a lesson or a testimony on recovery
7:15 pm – Small groups (gender specific) based on our hurt, habit or hang-up led by those trained in recovery
8 pm – Fellowship
Who do I contact to learn more about Celebrate Recovery?
Contact Sherry Koogler, Community Life Director, at 793-4440 with any questions.


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Travel Costa Rica
By: Zdenko Kahlina
Spending days in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Costa Rica's second largest city in terms of size, Alajuela lies only 20 km northwest of the capital San Jose in the beautiful Central Valley. We arrived there from La Fortuna one Thursday afternoon in March 2014.
Church of the Agony in Alajuela's Central Park
Great Place to Visit
A laidback city with a friendly Tico population, Alajuela is definitely worth a visit. The city of Alajuela is also known as the 'City of Mangos' because of its large number of mango trees, specifically around Central Park. This park is lush and green, and is the ideal place to hang out and mingle with the locals, who often come here in the afternoons.
West of the park is Alajuela's central market, which takes up an entire city block and is a great place to shop. Another tourist attraction in this city is the Juan Santamaria Cultural Historical Museum nearby Central Park. This museum houses many historical maps, artifacts and portraits from the battle of 1856. Visitors will find many other attractions to see, like the Alajuela Cultural Center or the Cathedral that was restored in 2010, whose interior displays beautiful pictorial works of art. Additionally, do try and tour Zoo Ave, the Butterfly Farm, or Poas Volcano, which lie just outside of town. These places are ideal to visit for families with children, as there is plenty to see and do.
Its warm climate and friendly people, as well as many interesting points of interest that can be reached on foot makes the county of Alajuela a place definitely worth seeing.
Area around Central park is very busy
The Alajuela canton has a population of about 287,000 people. Its diversity of production is the driving force behind the local and national economy. The surroundings of the Juan Santamaría International Airport, the main entry point to Costa Rica, are developing into a large concentration of exporting businesses. Many of these businesses are manufacturing industries that work within the free trade zones.
This city has an important place in Costa Rica's history, as it was an active supporter of independence from Spain. Known as Villahermosa and La Lajuela, Alajuela was even capital of Costa Rica for a brief period. However, this city's biggest claim to fame is that it is the hometown of the country's national hero Juan Santamaria, a drummer boy, who sacrificed his life to save his country during the battle of the Hacienda Santa Rosa, in 1856, against the forces of William Walker.
San Jose International Airport (SJO)
Next to the San Jose International Airport (SJO)
As capital of Alajuela province, this city lies just a few minutes away from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose's only International Airport. With easy access and plenty of bus routes, getting in and out of Alajuela is not a problem. A leading trade center for cattle and the sugar industries of the neighboring areas, Alajuela is also a fantastic summer getaway. This is in part due to the fabulous weather this city experiences throughout the year with its temperate climate. If you wish to stay in Alajuela, there are plenty of hotels and accommodations to suit every budget.
Best Time to Visit
A goodtime to visit Alajuela is in April when the entire town celebrates Juan Santamaria Day with a huge parade and carnival in the city. Also, every year in July, there is a Mango Festival held with concerts, fairs, food stalls and parades. To sample authentic Costa Rican cuisine, visit the Mercado Municipal or any of the local restaurants in the city.
Street view of B&B Vida Tropical
B&B Vida Tropical
When visiting lovely Costa Rica, you have many choices of places to visit and options on accommodations. Me and my group of friends made reservations over the internet at the small B&B 'Vida Tropical', which had good reviews on Tripadvisor.com. We stayed there for three nights towards the end of our trip.
B&B Vida Tropical location in Alajuela
How to get there from the airport
Vida Tropical Bed and Breakfast is one of the cheapest budget hotel/hostel in town. Located in the locality of De los semaforos de la Corte de Alajuela, 300 este y 300 norte, at the north end of town. To get there from the highway #1 take the exit for Alajuela to the Boulevard that goes past the International Mall into Central Alajuela. You will have 6 traffic lights on that road thru town. At the 6th light, you will be on a little hill, and you'll see signs for Poás Volcano straight ahead. Turn right at that light, (the Alajuela Courthouse is there) then you'll go three more blocks. You'll be going by the OLD Hospital (on your left) and the Hospital Park (on your right). At the third block, where there's a parking lot on your left, turn left, then go to the 5th house after the guard shack, and the B&B is there on the right. It is a 2 story house with light green gates and a dark green balcony, big pine-type tree in front. If you miss the house, be careful when making U-turn at the end of the road. This street is very busy and I almost had someone hit me, but it was totally my fault.
This place is within the easy reach of the center of Alajuela and its major attractions. We walked everywhere from the hotel and it took only 10 minutes to the central park. The Vida Tropical Bed and Breakfast is known for its affordable accommodation options, well-kept rooms and common areas, friendly Isabel who runs the place and nearby restaurants.
We took this picture with Isabel in front of the Vida Tropical (Isabel is second from the left)
I can't say enough good things about this property. First let me start with Isabel. She is a good looking (!) young lady who I think owns this place. She was a great help prior to our trip answering emails with my questions and offering to assist in any way. When we arrived late Thursday evening with a car, we were greeted by Isabel herself as she was waiting for us that evening. She quickly showed the house and our rooms. She also arranged parking spot for our car right across the street in a secured open space parking lot.
Full breakfast is served on the main floor
Isabel offered us the Bamboo, one large room on the second floor with our own private bathroom. Our friends got the 'Fish' room on the same floor and Ljiljana stayed downstairs in the 'Parrot' room. All the rooms were very comfortable, but the furniture is little outdated. The Parrot room on the main floor seemed a little stuffy and small at first, but the fan took care of that. However all was well with the fan, and we slept great… let's not forget, for the price, this was a great place to stay for few days.
Bamboo room – The best room in the house
Another room in the house: Fish room
Every morning Silvia (house maid) was serving breakfast for all the guests in the dining area of the house, next to the kitchen. They fed us fresh fruit, banana bread, toast, juice and coffee and offered to cook full breakfast for us (eggs in every possible way we wanted!). Thank you Silvia and Isabel for making us feel at home and for taking such great care of our group!
We used next day to walk around the town and visit as much as possible, all the attractions this town has to offer. We also made a half day trip to the Poás volcano, which was easily accessible from the road where our hotel was located. Here are some of the places we visited that day:
Tomás Guardia Central Park
Since 1890, this park has been one of the main meeting point in Alajuela and is considered an historical landmark in "The city of mangos." The layout of the park displays a renaissance influence from the beginning of the 20th century, where the internal flow starts from the center and works outward.
The interior of the park is made up of green areas in geometric shapes with a beautiful fountain in the middle imported from Glasgow, Scotland.
The nucleus of this space is for social interaction, which is surrounded by buildings of great historical and architectural value. It is common to see artistic or cultural events in this area.
Beautiful Cathedral in Central Park
Alajuela Cathedral
Next to Alajuela Park is the Cathedral, which began as a public prayer building in 1782. Its construction was finished in 1863 and was declared as a cathedral in 1921.
Its neoclassical style and proximity to the park and downtown Alajuela give the area an elegant, but simple character, typical of the Alajuelan town. In the back area of the cathedral is the pinkish dome, also designed in the neo-classical style.
Its interior has a simple and spacious decoration, with the exception of the dome, which has more ornamentation. Made up of three naves, the capitals are decorated with motifs from the local area.
Water fountain in Central Park
This group was playing music from Peru
Municipal Theater
The Theater was built in 1956 and designed by the prominent national architect José María Barrantes. It is a shining example of the Art Deco and Neo-Colonial movement in Costa Rica.
The previous building, The Event Room of the Alajuela Institute, was used as a theater since the beginning of the 20th century. In 1911, the businessman, Buenaventura Casería, brought in theater groups from San José and the rest of the country every Saturday, and, when possible theater groups from abroad. He showed comedies and dramas as well as operas and films.
It was declared a Historical Architectural landmark by Executive Decre. Today, it is home to the Alajuela National Theater and is considered the third most important theater in the country after the National Theater and the Mélico Salazar Theater In San José.
Courtyard at Juan Santamaría History Museum
Juan Santamaría History Museum
This fortress was built between 1874 and 1877 by General Tomás Guardia and remodeled in 1936 by then president León Cortes Castro. Various Alajuelan military leaders that commanded the headquarters came to be president of the republic such as General Próspero Fernández and General Bernardo Soto Alfaro.
By 1894 there were enough military weapons to arm 5,000 men. Some believe that the underground tunnels that connect the barracks with the general's residence and the city hall are from the remodeling in 1936.
After the abolition of the military, it was converted into an education center and after that, it was the main office for the Research and Perfection in Technical Learning Center (CIPET in Spanish). It has been recently set up as the Juan Santamaría History and Culture Museum. It was declared a Historical Architectural point of interest, according to the Executive Decree published in the La Gaceta.
Busy street around Central market
Central Market
The provisions market in Alajuela was born with the founding of the city of Alajuela on October 12th, 1782. It is located in the center of the city and measures some 25,149 sq. ft. and a total of 249 kiosks with different business activities like watch stores, butcheries, fish markets, mini-diners, clothing stores, shoe stores, etc. It is open from Monday to Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Municipal market in Alajuela is in the process of being remodeled to rejuvenate business in Alajuela from the center of the city.
Farmers selling their products on the street
Alajuela Cultural Center
This building is located where the old Alajuela Municipal Palace once was. It was declared a historical landmark in 1979. It measures one block in diameter and has two levels with a garden in the middle. The center is open to the public from Monday to Saturday. It is home to the Municipal Archive, the Municipal Music Conservatory, the Sports Promotion Office, and the regional office of the Culture department in Alajuela.
Since October of 1996, it has been home to the Alajuela Cultural Center, which has played an important role in developing art and culture in Alajuela. There are many options provided thanks to the efforts of la Escuela Casa de Artista, the Alajuela Municipal Conservatory, the Chess School, among others.
National Costa Rica hero – Juan Santamaria
Monument to Juan Santamaría
The Juan Santamaría Plaza is the most important icon for the Alajuelan community and all Costa Ricans because it is home to the Juan Santamaría Historical National Monument. The bronze statue is flanked by two canons and is dedicated to the memory of Juan Santamaría. It was unveiled on September 15th, 1891, and is dedicated to the memory of this hero who gave his life to save the country in the National Campaign against the Filibuster headed by William Walker. He was declared a national hero after the end of the Battle of Rivas on April 11th, 1856.
This historical event in which Costa Rica came out victorious is one of the proud moments of this pacific Costa Rican town that was able to defend its freedom and its ideals of independence.
Vera by the monument of General Don Tomas Guardia
Public Art Displays
In order to promote culture and create a sense of belonging among Alajuelans to strengthen local identity, the City of Alajuela has created the "Public Art Displays" project in which a contest is held to select various works of art to be displayed throughout the downtown Alajuela areas and surrounding areas.
Poás Volcano
Located about ½ hour, or 26 km drive from Alajuela, Poás Volcano is a very popular day trip. We were fortunate that our hotel was located on the street which was connecting to the mountain road heading to the Poás Volcano. So, immediately after leaving the hotel, we were outside of the town, driving up the mountain on route #712.
Visitors often make this 52 km round-trip journey from Alajuela, which cruises along never-ending fields of coffee and flower farms that line the area around the park. The best time to visit is during the morning hours from January to April. Weekends are normally crowded and clouds normally roll in around mid-afternoon, making it difficult to enjoy the scenery. But on a clear day it is possible to see both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
Vera at the viewpoint and clouds still covering the crater
Park opens at 8 a.m. By the time we arrived around 09:30AM, the park trails and viewpoints had few visitors already, but not too many. Walking just 15 minutes from the visitor's center, the main crater supplies guests with a spectacular view. The clouds were covering the vista of the crater, though the sky above was clear and blue. Patience is important here since the Poás Volcano is in the cloud forest. The crater and the lagoon are frequently in the clouds, but the wind whips through and sometimes it clears quickly so it is worth the wait.
After the clouds cleared the main crater appeared
At almost a mile in diameter (1.6 km), the crater's rain-fed sulfuric pool still bubbles and emits smoke into the air, reminding you of its imposing activity. Although the last major eruption was in 1910, visitors can still see geysers explode into the air up to 820 ft (250 m) high. Chances of getting wet are pretty remote as the crater descends almost 1,000 ft (300 m) and is one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. Standing on the rim, visitors often smell the sulfur in the air, which at times has proven to be acidic enough for the park to close. It is from this crater that the effects of acid rain can be seen on the vegetation surrounding the landscape.
We didn't want to wait for clouds to clear, so we explored the area around. Very pleasant trail leads from the crater viewpoint through the cloud forest to the Botos lake in one of the minor craters. The beautifully blue-green colored Botos Lake (Laguna Botos) is covering a crater, with a diameter of 1,312 ft (400 m) that has a beautiful jade color and is frequented by many of the bird species in the park. Sightings of the 79 species of birds that have been identified inside the protected zone including the quetzal, emerald toucanet, black guan, sparrow, hummingbird and robin are common. We took few pictures enjoyed the view for a while and returned back downhill to the main viewpoint.
By 11 a.m., we were back at first viewpoint and now we had a clear unsecured view of the crater. It was beautiful!! We felt that we were rewarded to be patient and wait a while before we returned here for another look.
The park is well worth the visit, but come early to avoid disappointment. Those who journey here find little adversity in their travels, as it is easily one of the most developed parks in Costa Rica. Here you can learn about the history of the volcano and get current information about the geomorphic processes that shaped the ecological attraction. There are many other services here which include a cafe to grab a snack, restroom facilities and a very informative museum.
Except for the area around the main caldera, the park is full of dense vegetation and small wildlife. Few large mammals are found inside the park, however, smaller, less conspicuous critters such as marmots, coyotes, rabbits, squirrels, snakes, frogs and a plethora of insects are present. The different zones inside the protected area mainly include cloud forest, mountain rain forest and very humid low mountain forest. We were fortunate that it was our first stop and we arrived early.
Parking at Chubascos restaurant
Lunch at Chubascos restaurant
On the way back to Alajuela we were advised by Isabel to stop at the Chubascos restaurant and have a lunch there. It is set in a green paradise near the village of Frajanes on the way to Poás Volcano. As we are always looking for something new we decided to stop there for lunch. The parking area was a garden of natural flowers and plants, large trees and singing birds. Chubascos is more than just a typical tourist restaurant. Upon entering we were greeted by a smiling Senorita and she assisted us to a beautiful corner where we felt like we were sitting in the middle of the forest. Hummingbirds were all around us. Probably the best place we ate in Costa Rica! The portion sizes are generous, the staff lovely, the food fresh and delicious (be sure to try an antojito!), and the prices quite reasonable. If you visit Poás, be sure to stop by for a hearty lunch or dinner!
On the way down from Poás volcano we bought fresh strawberries from the farmers selling them on the road like this.
Poás volcano offers some amazing views of farmlands when returning from our visit.
So, Hasta Luego until next time, mi amigos!!
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He's even gone so far as to develop his own pretty DoS tool with green fonts on black background with twitter integration that exploits uber-secret knowledge, like opening many connections that slowly feed http headers to apache, thereby using up all available children.
What will be interesting, though, is his own encrypted insurance file, that supposedly contains various information about the people behind wikileaks, although - like the wikileaks insurance file - you can't really prove it contains anything but random garbage. I rather choose to believe that the guy is a bored, stupid teen who read too many articles about the fantasy anarcho-hacking world of the 90s...
The point is called efficiency. If you need to have a short discussion *right away*, a good old-fashioned phone call is still the way to go. Low latencies, rapid request/response cycle and unlike texting/IM, you'll know immediately whether the person on the other end is actually available right now.
And no, I'm not an old fart who just doesn't want to use modern stuff. I use texting, IM and email every day and they are useful things to communicate *asynchronously*. Want to inform me of something (one-way communication) or tell me something that doesn't warrant my immediate attention? Send a text or IM. If you need a response right away, why the hell contact me on an unreliable medium with high latencies? Yes, that *does* include IM. It's perfect for idle chit-chat or long stretches of discussing things while both parties are concurrently working on the same thing, but if you want require undivided attention, don't contact me over a medium where I spend most of my time waiting for you to type out a message.
If you really want to completely ignore calling as means of communication then feel free to do so. Just be aware that while you're still engaged in a staring contest with your phone trying to ask what to buy for dinner I'll already be on my way to the cashier.
On the other hand: Please don't ignore us users who still use the good old classic style. I simply like my
Long story short: While developing all the exciting new stuff, please don't completely ignore or remove (*shock* *horror*) ye goode olde Slashdot layout. It works currently, has served many people well for quite a while now and hopefully doesn't cause too much work for you guys. Just please fix it every now and then in case you break it.
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Aged care providers are shocked by Microsoft's decision to revoke their not-for-profit status, which gave them access to its products at a heavily discounted rate.
A Microsoft spokesman said a recent review had uncovered "a number of ineligible entities, including a range of commercial organisations, that were using Academic Volume Licensing programs" under the belief they qualified.
At least three projects were put on hold by Aged Care. Never trust important business to a software license that may be revoked at any time."
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just one year ago, we were doing a bit of traveling, when we stopped in one of my most favorite-est cities (& yes, i realize that favorite-est is not a real word, but how else do you describe something you LOVE?). anyway, we just happened to be there just in time to see the grand finale of this fabulous race. seeing the boys cross the finish line once again today, makes me wish i was there.
my, how time flies.
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Biblical Time Chart – An illustrated listing of dates relating the events of Bible history to those that occurred simultaneously in the world at large.
Concordance – An alphabetical index of principal names, passages, phrases, key words, and the like, citing the chapters and verses where they occur or are discussed in the Bible.
Dictionary Concordance – A combination Bible dictionary, concordance, and subject index all in one handy alphabetical sequence.
Family Register (or record) – A section of special pages, usually decorated or illuminated, for recording births, deaths, marriages, and other important family information.
Gazetteer – An index of place-names that appear in the Bible maps.
Harmony of the Gospels – A section listing significant events in the Life of Jesus with notes indicating where references to those events are to be found in each of the four Gospels.
Lexicon – A reference book that contains an alphabetical listing of the words in a specific language and their meanings.
Messianic Prophecies – Passages in the Old Testament which, in the concurrent opinion of Christian theologians and scholars, embody prophetic references to Christ.
Presentation Page – A decorated page at the front of the Bible for inscribing names of the giver, the recipient, and the date the Bible was given.
References – Cross reference notes, printed in the center column or elsewhere on each page of the Scriptures, directing the reader to passages elsewhere in the Bible on the same related subjects.
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Subject Index – An index, usually in alphabetical order, to the major stories and themes of the Bible.
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"It's a Small World After All" are the lyrics to a cloying song played over and over and over at a Disneyland/Walt Disney World ride of the same name. That's what I thought when I received a press release from Cape Town, South Africa, that began, "Chilean Volcano Puyehue-Cordón Caulle that has been erupting since June 4 has reached Cape Town airspace, affecting flights in and out of Cape Town International Airport. The ash cloud has circled the globe and has, in the last 2 weeks, disrupted flights in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Australia, and New Zealand."
Enough political hot air has been inserted into the catastrophic wildfires in the Southwest to ignite a wildfire on its own. According to a UPI.com report: "Illegal immigrants from Mexico are responsible for starting some of the huge wildfires in Arizona, U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., alleges. At a Phoenix news conference, the right-wing senator claimed illegal immigrants light fires in the wilderness for warmth, to send signals and to distract border agents, CNN said. 'There is substantial evidence that some of these fires have been caused by people who have crossed our border illegally,' McCain said. 'The answer to that part of the problem is to get a secure border.' However, he offered no evidence to substantiate his claim."
New Mexico Fires
The Track Fire near the New Mexico-Colorado state line burned more than 27,000 acres and closed I-25 over Raton Pass for several days, while in the southern part of the state, Carlsbad Caverns National Park was closed for three days as the fast-moving Loop Fire scorched more than 30,000 acres within and outside of the park boundaries. Cacti were the main victims from the plant kingdom, but the Park Service reports that "Smoke and ash present; breathing/health issues – take precautions. Caves, bats, & buildings are OK!" Also in southern New Mexico, Ski Apache near Ruidoso has suspended summer operations at the ski area for the time being, while the opulent Inn of the Mountain Gods and in-town attractions are thus far unaffected.
Oddly, there are two Santa Fe fires burning right now: on, the 6,000-acres Santa Fe Swamp Fire in Florida's Alachua County and the other, the Pacheco Fire raging in the southern Sangre de Cristo mountains east of Santa Fe and visible from New Mexico's capital city. I don't think even John McCain could blame this one on "illegal immigrants" — or maybe he could.
And In Colorado
Crews are getting a handle on a wildfire near Westliffe in the beautiful Wet Mountain Valley. It rained for 12 overnight hours here in the metro Denver/Boulder area, and it has been snowing in the high country. The Bicycle Tour of Colorado is supposed to go over Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park from Estes Park to Grand Lake today, but I don't know what will happen, since the news reported this morning that it is closed due to snow.


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In preparing for my upcoming workshop on prostate pleasure, I was delighted to find Jaiya's Red Hot Touch: Exquisite Anal Massage because it contains sections specifically for introducing men and women to anal touch. They are fairly similar, but there are differences and this is a great addition to the knowledge that is already out there.
Of course, a major difference is the discussion of the man's prostate and the woman's g-spot. Jaiya does explain how a g-spot can be stimulated through anal play and she does provide and excellent description of prostate stimulation. But there are other subtle things throughout each section that are fantastic aides in getting to know the ins and outs of men's and women's butts.
One in particular is the mention, though fleeting, of the idea of stigma. As a men is massaged and becomes relaxed, he will hopefully lose societally-ingrained thoughts about his ass being played with. This is a key thought for many men, and something that keeps them away from ass play. Hopefully pleasure trumps preconceived notions, but taking time, talking, being in the right position and care can definitely help along the way.


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Lily & MadeleineLabel: Asthmatic Kitty Records
Release Date: 27 October 2014
Format: LP Vinyl
|Lily & Madeleine Fumes Limited Vinyl LP
· A year (to the day) after their sumptuous debut album, Lily & Madeleine return with beautiful second album Fume.
· From the beginning, the calling card has been the breathtaking union of their voices and fans of the debut will not be disappointed.
· The sound has evolved - the scope has broadened. Expansive, multi-layered instrumentation - like the sun slanting through a window in a Vermeer painting, its an experience that captures the subtleties of both shadow and light.
Featured Tracks:
1. Fumes
2. Rabbit
3. Ride Away
4. Can't Admit It
5. Cabin Fever
6. The Wolf Is Free
7. Hold On to Now
8. Lips & Hips
9. Peppermint Candy
10. Blue Blades


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The MTV Reviews
Steve's breakdown: Seems things are a little batty with the MTV reviews so you might want to sniff around. So you know, there is no search consultant and Viacom is not involved. Tina Exarhos [pronounced ex-AR-us] is the Chief Marketing Officer and the main number over there is 212-258-8000.
NEW YORK, NY: Earlier this month, we reported that MTV had launched separate creative and media reviews, looking for new agency partners as the channel aims to reclaim its former identity as the place to go for all things trendy in pop music. (Contrary to earlier claims, the channel itself is running the review without a third party consultancy; its parent company Viacom is not directly involved.)
Since then we've received some contradictory information regarding the agencies involved in the pitch to represent what remains a well-established brand.
We hear that MTV reached out to several of the industry's most recognizable agencies including Wieden + Kennedy and 180LA for this review, but the most interesting angle on the story may be the number of shops that chose to sit it out.
We contacted each of the 5 organizations rumored to be pitching the business today; all have declined to comment, and a source close to MTV also did not share any details about the shops involved.
That said, we did get some interesting takes from sources with knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the review. They told us that at least a couple of very well-regarded agencies opted out for different but related reasons. One said that they were interested but that their roster is currently too full, which we take to mean other accounts are simply more valuable. Another party said that the MTV spend was too small and the brief too challenging, meaning they see an uphill battle to bring the brand back to its former glory.
Kantar Media does not have any data available for the channel's paid media totals, but our sources strongly implied that the numbers weren't big enough to justify the participation of several top creative shops.
The review should be resolved by the end of this month.


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Judge Tables Ch. 11 Exit For Cassa Hotel Developers
Judge Stuart M. Bernstein said that he would adjourn a confirmation hearing on the reorganization plan to allow for debtor Waterscape Resort LLC to further negotiate over its proposal to refinance existing debt while allowing contractors to continue to litigate. The hearing will...
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