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Sponser Sport Food is a Swiss brand of nutrition products. We've previously reviewed their Liquid Energy gel on road.cc but this is the 'Long' version, designed for longer endurance events. Despite the name, it isn't really a liquid - it's also a gel - but the thing that makes it totally different from other gels is its flavour.
Liquid Energy Long's main ingredients include glucose syrup, isomaltulose (a combined glucose and fructose carbohydrate), tomato powder, barley starch hydrolisate and soluble barley fibres - and it's the latter two that give this gel its very unusual flavour.
Although it isn't sweet, it isn't really savoury. And despite the sachet saying 'salty' it doesn't actually taste of salt either. There's a definite malty flavour, though, which brings back childhood memories of bed-time barley drinks. The overall impression is hard to sum up, but think of it as a thinnish gel made from Horlicks, without sugar, and you've got the idea.
Moving beyond the taste, how much energy does this gel contain? According to Sponser's UK website, each 40g sachet of Liquid Energy Long contains 23g of carb, providing just under 400 kJ (or 94 kcal) of energy. In layman's terms, the ingredients are designed to deliver a bit of the carb quickly, and the rest slowly, which is better for endurance events like sportives. (For most cyclists, about 20g of carb is enough energy to keep going for between 20 minutes and half an hour, depending on various aspects such as sex and body mass - plus of course how hard you're trying.)
Liquid Energy Long contains trace amounts of fat and protein. There are no artificial colourings, preservatives or sweeteners. This gel is also lactose free and suitable for vegetarians. There is a dash of sodium and potassium, which may help delay the onset of cramp.
The first sachet I tested was at my desk. The taste was such a surprise that I couldn't finish it. I did write the next three paragraphs very quickly though. Next, I tried a sachet halfway through a long training ride. Being hungry after 30 miles of swift pedalling made a big difference, and the gel was easy to finish. It definitely made a change from my usual array of sweet energy gels, but I still wasn't convinced I'd want another an hour later.
The next test was during a hard 100-mile sportive, where I saved a couple of Liquid Energy Long sachets until the last 25 miles. This time, they made a welcome change from the sweet stuff I'd been eating for the previous five hours or so, and definitely provided the little boost and then the sustained supply of energy I needed to gallop to the finish.
A savoury gel (or, at least, a non-sweet gel) is an unusual idea in a market flooded with sweet varieties, and may be a welcome change for anyone who finds 'normal' gels too sticky or sickly. But it has to be said, Liquid Energy Long's distinct malty tang won't be to everyone's taste, so I'd definitely recommend trying just one on a training ride, before gulping your way through a pocketful on an important race or other big outing.
A single gel costs 99p, which is about on a par with similarly sized carb-based gels from other brands, but it isn't a bargin. A box of 40 costs a penny under £39 at Sponser's UK on-line shop, which isn't much of a discount either, especially when shipping within the Uk will cost you another six quid.
Unusual savoury-flavoured gel delivering a good supply of energy, but the taste won't be to everyone's liking.
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road.cc test report
Make and model: Sponser Liquid Energy Long gel
Size tested: 40g
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
This is a carb-based energy product, aimed at endurance athletes. For cyclists, it's best used during longer rides such as sportives that will take three hours or more.
The Sponser UK website says Liquid Energy Long is "a highly concentrated, salty flavoured energy gel with a balanced combination of quick and slow release carbohydrates to ensure both an immediate and continuous supply of energy."
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
The website goes on to say: "Liquid Energy Long is ideal for endurance athletes who rely on a constant supply of energy over a long period of time. The isomaltulose and barley fibres containing beta-glucans delay the absorption of sugar into the blood, preventing the quick energy highs and equally quick energy crashes of many gels. As well, many athletes find themselves getting sick of sweet tastes towards the end of an endurance event. The salty but still neutral taste of Sponser's Liquid Energy Long is the first alternative to conventional sweet gels.
Performance is very good. When used towards the end of a sportive, these gels gave me a noticeable boost almost immediately after consumption, and then delivered a sustained supply of energy for about half an hour.
A sachet of Liquid Energy Long weighs 40g. Of this, carb is 23g - so just over half the contents, which is on a level with, for example, High5 gels (20g of carb per 38g sachet) but less than Zipvit gels (51g of carb per 60g sachet).
On a crude carbs-per-quid basis, Sponser Liquid Energy Long is on a par with gels from other brands, especially when bought singly. However, other brands offer better discounts when buying boxes of 20 or more.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
Overall, Sponser Liquid Energy Long performed well. These gels provide a boost quickly after consumption, and then deliver a sustained supply of energy for up to about half an hour of hard cycling.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
The taste took some getting used to, although it is a welcome change to sweet gels.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes, but only in the final throes of a long hard ride when another sweet gel was not appealing.
Would you consider buying the product? Yes.
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes, especially if they didn't like sweet energy products.
About the tester
Age: 51 Height: 5ft 10 / 178cm Weight: 11 stone / 70kg
I usually ride: an old Marin Alp, or an old steel classic My best bike is: an old Giant Cadex (can you see a theme here?)
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: A few times a week I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: touring, club rides, sportives, general fitness riding,


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SAN JOSE — One of the Bay Area's best pros was not surprised Wednesday by revelations that many of America's cycling stars acknowledged using banned drugs when testifying in a U.S. Anti-Doping Agency investigation into Lance Armstrong.
Ben Jacques-Maynes of Watsonville had come to grips with cycling's drug problems long ago.
"I know I have in the past, and will continue to race against guys who take illicit substances," he said Wednesday before heading out for a training ride. "I've had races taken from me by dopers and money taken from me by dopers. If I dwell on that and the amount of cheating in the sport you can work yourself up into such frenzy you can't sleep at night. You have to cut off the what-ifs and do the best you can."
The anti-doping agency announced Wednesday that 11 former teammates of Armstrong had given information about the use of banned substances and methods on Armstrong's U.S. Postal team.
They are: Frankie Andreu, Michael Barry, Tom Danielson, Tyler Hamilton, George Hincapie, Floyd Landis, Levi Leipheimer, Stephen Swart, Christian Vande Velde, Jonathan Vaughters and David Zabriskie. At least four of those riders previously had publicly admitted taking drugs during their careers.
Leipheimer, of Santa Rosa, is a three-time winner of the Amgen Tour of California and the race's biggest promoter. He did not immediately respond to an email request for comment.
Zabriskie is a four-time Tour of California runner-up. Vaughters is manager of the powerful Garmin-Sharp team.
The anti-doping agency banned Armstrong for life in August from competing in cycling and other sporting events when the seven-time winner of the Tour de France did not challenge a case brought against him. Armstrong repeatedly has denied that he used performance enhancing drugs.
Representatives of the Texas cyclist attacked the anti-doping agency this week as targeting Armstrong while ignoring others.
Also Wednesday, Hincapie, Armstrong's most loyal teammate in his seven Tour victories, went public for the first time about his actions. Hincapie issued a statement saying he was approached by federal agents three years ago.
"I would have been much more comfortable talking only about myself, but understood that I was obligated to tell the truth about everything I knew. So that is what I did," Hincapie said.
Jacques-Maynes planned to spend the afternoon reading more than 1,000 pages of documents, including financial statements, emails and sworn testimony from 26 people that the anti-doping agency planned to release on its website at www.usada.org.
"I grew up at the wrong time," said Jacques-Maynes, who has lived in San Jose and Berkeley. "I was racing against guys who were evidently doped to the gills. I'm sure they are exceptionally gifted anyway, but with pharmaceutical help they become the stars of American racing."
The rider, who has built a reputation as a tough competitor during the Tour of California, expressed no bitterness about never reaching a level to race the Grand Tours or the famous spring classics in Europe.
Jacques-Maynes, 34, has switched to Team Jamis Sutter Home for the 2013 season. He will begin the year at the Vuelta de Chile in January.
Jacques-Maynes said he never was approached by anyone suggesting he take drugs to elevate his career. According to Hamilton and Landis top-level cyclists had a drug regimen that included blood transfusions, testosterone and erythropoietin, or EPO, a hormone that stimulates the kidney to produce oxygen-carrying red blood cells.
"I know I will never make that call," Jacques-Maynes said. "I can point to everything I done with my head held high."
In the 2009 Nevada City Classic he took second, from a three-man break that included race-winner Armstrong and Leipheimer.
Now the local cyclist is glad he doesn't have to face the same scrutiny as those who are connected to the Armstrong case because "their lives are forever altered and changed. Whatever they've done on the bike, the perception has changed. How much was all that worth it?"
Jacques-Maynes said he wouldn't change the way his career has unfolded, adding he rides a bike for the same reason as kids and recreational cyclists.
"I love turning pedals, I love feeling the wind in my hair," he said. "There are plenty of reasons to bike other than fame, fortune and ego."
The Watsonville rider acknowledged being angry in the past about the drug situation but also rejoiced when beating competitors who later tested positive. He won't worry about who he faces in the upcoming season, however.
In some instances, the witnesses in the Armstrong case accepted shortened bans, meaning the field at the Tour of California next May probably will not be diminished.
U.S. anti-doping chief Travis Tygart said in a statement he hopes those who came forward can resurrect their careers.
"I have personally talked with and heard these athletes' stories and firmly believe that, collectively, these athletes, if forgiven and embraced, have a chance to leave a legacy far greater for the good of the sport than anything they ever did on a bike," he said.
Contact Elliott Almond at 408-920-5865 and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/elliottalmond.

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*Not a teacher
Because you use "an" before a vowel sound.
Student or Learner
Question: It seems it's correct to say "She's a university student." Why "a" and not "an" when the next letter is a vowel?
*Not a teacher
Because you use "an" before a vowel sound.
Yes, it's based on the sound:
an umbrella
a university
an egg
a European
Meaning /j/ is a semi-consonant, which doesn't count as a vowel for liaison purposes.
Aaaaahhhh...okay, I hear it now. Hahaha I had to practice that a few times before the light bulb went off.
:) I also have difficulties with this one.. an versus a
you shouldn't look at the spelling. University really begins with a semivowel /j/, that's why a and not an.
it depends on the sound of the first letter of the word.
an umbrella
a uniform
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No American, no matter which part of the country, would say "an univerisity" and none of us use "according to me" either.
Please don't use false information when creating your profile, because learners depend on native speakers for what sounds right.
Additionally, please state that you are NOT a teacher in your posts.
I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.


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M.B.A./M.S. Merit Scholarships are awarded after a thorough review of the information provided in the candidate's admissions application. All candidates who submit a completed admissions application to the M.B.A. or M.S. in Accounting programs by March 1 will be given full consideration for a graduate merit scholarship; no separate scholarship application is required. In most cases, recipients of merit scholarships will be notified of their awards by April 15.
Graduate Endowed Scholarships
The following graduate scholarships were established by endowment gifts or bequests of alumni, family, faculty and friends of the School of Business. Endowed scholarships are awarded annually and in accordance with the intent of the donor.
- John D. Amsterdam '69 M.B.A. Endowed
Awarded to an outstanding student who has earned a bachelor's degree from the School of Business who is entering one of the business school's master's programs, who has exhibited active involvement and leadership in the School of Business, and demonstrates financial need.
- Elmer D. Robinson Scholarship
Established in memory of honorary trustee Elmer D. Robinson by his family and friends. Awarded to an M.B.A. student with a grade point average of at least 3.0. Preference is given to a student from Tompkins County or a surrounding county. Financial need is not required.
- Robert A. Ullrich M.B.A. Scholarship
Established to honor the service and dedication of Robert Ullrich, who served as dean of the School of Business from 1998-2004. Awarded to a graduate of the School of Business who is entering one of the business school's master's programs with the highest undergraduate grade point average and who has demonstrated active involvement and leadership in the School of Business.
To be considered for the endowed scholarships listed above for AY18-19, a separate application for each scholarship must be submitted by March 9, 2018, 3:00pm. To apply, please follow the instructions listed on the main endowed scholarship page: ithaca.edu/business/currentstudents/scholarships.If you have any questions, contact Maria Haner, Administrative & Financial Operations Manager, at firstname.lastname@example.com or 607-274-3341 before the application deadline. Note: endowed scholarships are separate from application to the graduate programs and general graduate merit scholarships. Do not include an endowed scholarship application with your program application. See the sidebar for links to endowed scholarship applications.
Candidates are responsible for checking their financial aid eligibility and making sure they meet all scholarship criteria before applying. To be considered for all types of aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed each year. The priority deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1, and there are some additional requirements for new students, graduate students and New York State residents. To get started, go to http://ithaca.edu/finaid/aid/apply/ for information on graduate student financial aid opportunities and requirements.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lenny Dykstra, the 1980s World Series hero who pleaded guilty earlier this year to bankruptcy fraud, was sentenced on Monday to six months in federal prison and ordered to perform 500 hours of community service.
The 49-year-old former ballplayer - who is already serving time in state prison for grand theft auto, lewd conduct and assault with a deadly weapon - was also ordered to pay $200,000 in restitution.
In the federal case, Dykstra pleaded guilty in July to bankruptcy fraud and other charges.
According to the written plea agreement, he admitted defrauding his creditors by declaring bankruptcy in 2009, then stealing or destroying furnishings, baseball memorabilia and other property from his $18.5 million mansion.
He also admitted giving false or misleading testimony about the property he removed from the Los Angeles-area home, which he had purchased from hockey great Wayne Gretzky, according to the court documents.
Dykstra, nicknamed "Nails" during his playing days, spent 11 years in the major leagues, mostly as an outfielder for the Mets and Philadelphia Phillies.
He is perhaps best remembered by Mets fans for the 1986 season, when he struck a walk-off game-winning home run in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.
And in Game 3 of the World Series, he hit a key lead-off home run, sparking a comeback by the Mets from a 2-0 series deficit to win the championship over the Boston Red Sox.
But in recent years Dykstra has become embroiled in a series of criminal cases.
In March of this year, he was sentenced to three years in state prison after pleading no contest to grand theft auto in what Los Angeles County prosecutors said was a scheme to lease cars using phony business and credit information.
And in April, the former athlete was sentenced to 270 days in jail and 36 months probation after pleading no contest to lewd conduct and assault with a deadly weapon.
Those charges stemmed from accusations that Dykstra exposed himself to women who answered his Craigslist ad for an assistant and housekeeper. One of the women told authorities the former athlete held a knife and forced her to massage him.
A no contest plea is the legal equivalent to pleading guilty under California law.
Reporting by Dan Whitcomb; Editing by Eric Walsh


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Eating Disorders
Divorce, breakup, or other relationship issues
Health problems
Crossroads in life/transitions
Loss of job
When traditional therapy hasn't worked
General feelings of being stuck, unhappy or ill at ease with one's life.
Most people want to know exactly what Intuitive Healing is and how it can help them. I describe Intuitive Healing as a way of reconnecting you to your spirit so you can begin to have a clearer communication with your higher self.
So what does that mean for you? Simply put: I have always felt that those of us who suffer the most are the ones who are disconnected from their spirit; their source of intuition. And, once we are disconnected from our spirit and no longer hearing our own intuitive answers, it's very easy to become ungrounded and to feel lost, adrift and confused in our daily lives.
Still want to know a little more? O.K., imagine you are making a phone call to your spirit, attempting to get some intuitive answers to your current problems. And, during the call you experience a lot of static on the line, making it hard to hear the information. Next, the call gets completely dropped and you are suddenly disconnected from your spirit—leaving you to feel unsupported and alone. My job as an intuitive healer is to reconnect your call to your spirit and help you download and learn to live your own intuitive answers.
During your reading, I use my abilities as a gifted psychic to focus on gaining information for you and clearing away any stagnant, outdated energy so you can begin living your own intuitive answers. I also give you "energetic tools", via guided meditations, to work with long after our session is complete. In this way, you can begin to feel a sense of power and transformation with your encumbered patterns or emotional problems.


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This month, we had our discussion at a university library. I believe it's a first for the book club! Woot! I have to thank my friend, Eric, who allowed us to have our discussion at one of the libraries of the University of the Philippines.
Here are some pics of the January meet-up, dear readers. I hope that this year, you do get to join a book club if you haven't yet. Loads of fun, I'm telling you.
|I donated a few books to the library.
They were looking for graphic novels, LGBT reads,
and books about gender sensitivity.
|We had to keep the food simple, as we were in a library after all.
So we had bagels! Of different kinds!
I love the 3 kinds of spread: blueberry, sun-dried tomatoes, and bacon and cheese!
|Gege prepared the loot for the discussion.
The mug with the book club logo is actually a post-Christmas gift.
Oh, our theme for the discussion was black and white.
|The details that went into the prep for the discussion were just awesome.
Yes, we don't do things halfway. Hehehehehe.
|We were also given these dainty notebooks.
We were supposed to write down our notes on the members' best and worst reads.
In a way, we're adding to our to-be-read list! Happy book-ish problems!
|We also had these cookie sandwiches.
We were just supposed to eat 1, but I believe I had 3.
|Sana went Japanese in 2013.
Her best read was Rashōmon and Other Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.
Her worst read was The Island of the Day Before by Umberto Eco.
|Blooey's best read was 1 of the books discussed in our science fiction read-along.
She totally loved Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451.
But she dissed She's Dating the Gangster by Bianca Bernardino.
|Jewel was excited for the movie adaptation of
John Green's Looking for Alaska, her best read.
Her worst read was a young adult novel too: Veronica Roth's Allegiant.
|Jan was the intern at the library who joined our discussion.
His best read was Elie Wiesel's Night.
His worst? E. L. James's Fifty Shades of Gray.
|Socs loves Robert Fulghum! His best read was Uh-Oh.
The biography of Steve Jobs was his worst read.
|Honey considered two eclectic books as her best reads:
David Rees's How to Sharpen Pencils and Cheryl Strayed's Tiny Beautiful Things.
Her worst read was an erotic novel, Kyra Davis's The Stranger.
|It's no surprise that Shani's best read was a fantasy novel.
Patrick Rothfuss's The Name of the Wind! I've read it 1 few years ago and loved it!
Her worst read was Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See.
|Marie was totally captivated by Paul Auster's post-modern work, The New York Trilogy.
She didn't mention a worst read though.
|Ajie gushed over Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper.
Her worst read was a book club pick though: Kurt Vonnegut's The Sirens of Titan.
|Rhett went gaga over Saga, the wonderful graphic novel by Vaughan and Staples.
It's also one of my best reads for 2013.
His worst read was Rob Sheffield's Talking to Girls about Duran Duran.
|One of Lora's best reads was Bebang Siy's It's a Mens World.
Like Ajie, she didn't dig Kurt Vonnegut's The Sirens of Titan.
|Orly Agawin's best and worst reads were a curiosity.
His best read was Walong Diwata ng Pagkahulog by Edgar Calabia Samar.
His worst read was Eight Muses of the Fall, the English translation of his best read.
|Unlike Sana, Arthur had much love for Umberto Eco in 2013.
His best read was The Name of the Rose.His worst was Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang by Severino Reyes.
|Ever the sci-fi and fantasy geek, Darwin's best read was Reamde by Neal Stephenson.
But he couldn't bear The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera.
|Mitch came just in time to mention her best and worst reads.
She was floored by Carmen Navarro-Pedrosa's unauthorized biography
of Imelda Marcos. Quite a juicy read really.
|Gege went local with her best read: Smaller and Smaller Circles by F. H. Batacan.
Her worst read was Dark Origins, an interactive novel by Anthony Zuiker.
|When Iya mentioned that her best read was R. J. Palacio's Wonder,
I wanted to hug her! It was also one of my best reads last year.
Her worst read was Surreality by Carissa Villacorta.
|And here's the complete tally!
So there it is, dear readers, our best and worst reads for 2013. There isn't any single book that most of us particularly loved. But 5 of us did say that we didn't like Rob Sheffield's memoir involving 80s music.
|Oh, I almost missed Anne!
Her best read was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce.
Her worst is no surprise. It's Talking to Girls about Duran Duran.


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Extremely Moist Banana Cake with Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting
>> Sunday, May 30, 2010 – banana cake, birthday, cake, chocolate, dark chocolate, freezer, frosting, sour cream
Don't you just love when things turn out as they are supposed to?
If you are like me, more often than not, they don't turn out as they are supposed to, and you deal with it. However, today I got a sweet little surprise! You see these pictures? To my delight and surprise I didn't have to do much editing at all!
Usually I don't do any major editing, I feel if I do that I'm not being genuine and that if I need to seriously Photoshop a picture, then its my crappy photography skills fault, and thus I just ditch the photos all together. That may be a bit harsh (I probably have a good 50 sets of pictures that I have taken but will probably never post because I feel the photography skills sucked), but at the same time I think it's a good thing. I feel like I've grown as a photographer because I keep pushing myself to create photos that are as natural as possible and need limited editing, and thus have learned how to improve. Anyways, I'll stop bragging about this. It just really made my day :)
Now on to this cake, I made it way back in March for my birthday (on March 6th) and it was very delicious. In my opinion, the best gift a foodie can give themselves on their birthday is a day in the kitchen! This banana cake was very moist; something that I usually find is missing in banana cakes. This has a special little part to it where you have to pop it into the freezer right after you bake it. I personally have never heard of this 'technique' and was quite intrigued. I don't know if it's the freezing that causes the moistness but either way it was pretty good. I also made a chocolate sour cream frosting to top it off which, as you can imagine, topped off this banana cake quite nicely! This recipe is a keeper folks! :)
Best Ever Banana Cake
* 1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe
* 2 teaspoons lemon juice
* 3 cups flour
* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup butter, softened
* 2 1/8 cups sugar
* 3 large eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1. Preheat oven to 275°. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan.
2. In a small bowl, mix mashed banana with the lemon juice; set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 tsp vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in banana mixture.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Remove from oven and place directly into the freezer for 45 minutes. This will make the cake very moist.
I couldn't make up my mind with how to decorate it...a few royal icing flowers in the middle? no...one cute tiny one...no....I settled for banana slices and shaved dark chocolate! mmm :)


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text: Google and others have just proposed that DNS be extended. If DNS is going to be changed in such a minor way, why not do something much more useful and interesting, which has a fully-functioning implementation already in prevalent use for over fifteen years on millions of free software systems? Why not make the DNS protocol a true server-independent peer-to-peer Naming Service? In combination with the modern DNSSEC extensions, many of the complaints associated with the current peer-to-peer free software implementation would vanish.


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Blend in the eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
Add flour, soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well mixed; stir in oatmeal.
Spread 2/3 mixture onto 10x15x1 inch pan.
For filling, melt chocolate chips, milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in small saucepan on medium heat until smooth. Stir in nuts and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla. Pour over mixture in pan.
Dot with remaining oatmeal mixture.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.


text: Phyllis Schafly, she who led the fight to make sure that the rest of American womanity wouldn't have the benefits of a constitutional amendment giving us equal rights, has her granny panties all in a bunch because the McCain campaign canceled a scheduled appearance by Sarah Palin at Schafly's event yestserday. Schafly, whose relevance in the Republican party has waned since it finished using her as a figurehead for why women don't need equality, thinks that someone higher up in the McCain camp should've called her to cancel Palin's appearance now that she's the VP nominee and has to prepare a speech. We're surprised she can get 800 people to cough up $100 a pop to see her give the same speech about how great it is to be unequal that she's been giving for 30 years. [ABC News]


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James Hall necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 36 diseños de 19 diseñadores freelance.
George Hall
George Hall is a private piano and keyboard tutor working in York, UK. The domain for the website is http://www.yorkmusiclessons.com
He does house calls to teach lessons, or students can come visit him. He has been a professional musician since the 80's.
George is a proven musician having toured the world sharing the stage with greats as Jools Holland, Sting, Squeeze and Justin Timberlake
The target audience is mainly older people, who are finding themselves with a bit more free time and would like to take up learning a musical instrument.
We need:
- A main homepage design
- An inner page design for the contact, information pages etc.
The main page should include:
- Clearly visible information about rates (£21 for 45 mins, £16 for 30 mins)
- A button to book
- A place for testimonials
The site should have links to:
- About
- Testimonials
- Resources
- Contact
The homepage should be branded as 'George Hall'. The design should be clean, simple and classy. George likes the idea of a white on black design with use of photography, but this is not a requirement.
There is some photography available here:
http://jhall.me/George_Hall_photos.htm though its usage is not a requirement if not felt necessary for the design.
We need a PSD only. No coding required. Please supply any fonts used.


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World Heritage sites on the St James Way
The St James Way is much more than a sacred pilgrims' route. It serves as a meeting point for cultures and is a unique experience which many will wish to relive.
Burgos Cathedral
Among the things which make the St James Way a life event that everyone dreams of repeating are the numerous unique experiences you'll have as a pilgrim. Many of these are bound to be related to culture and with the outstanding monuments you'll discover on your journey. Indeed, you'll be able to visit as many as nine sites which have been distinguished with the World Heritage designation.
The UNESCO recognises as part of the World's Heritage any asset whose conservation is considered to be a top priority due to its outstanding universal value. This is the reason the St James Way has been awarded the World Heritage designation. But you'll also have the chance to discover many other such sites. Here are a few to note down: - Monasteries of Yuso and Suso: these are located in San Millán de la Cogolla (La Rioja), less than ten kilometres from the French Route of the Way, in the district of Cirueña. They are known as the cradle of the Castilian language, as it was here that the first written evidence of this language was recorded. Take a walk around the town and discover its majestic Romanesque buildings. - Burgos Cathedral: this is one of the best examples of the Spanish Gothic style, and the only cathedral in Spain to receive the UNESCO World Heritage designation for the building itself. You'll be able to see it in the city of Burgos, which stands on the French Route to Santiago. - Atapuerca archaeological site: this is the most important archaeological site in Europe. It lies about 20 kilometres outside Burgos, but you'll have a chance to find out all about it thanks to the Museum of Human Evolution in the city itself. As well as an exhibition of the findings from the sites, there is also a shuttle bus to take you to Atapuerca. - Vizcaya suspension bridge: this is one of the oldest transporter bridges in the world, and although it dates from the 19th century, it is still fully operational. The bridge links the town of Portugalete and Getxo in Vizcaya (Basque Country), and the Northern Route passes through both towns. - The Palaeolithic cave art of the Cantabrian Coast: it comprises the Altamira cave and another 17 caves which are scattered through the Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias. The paintings they contain are about 14,000 years old, and most of the caves are very near the Northern Route to Santiago. The most important –Altamira– is in Santillana del Mar, where you can visit the museum and a life-size replica of the cave. - Monuments in Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias: these are important examples of pre-Romanesque religious architecture in Spain. You can visit them on the Primitive Route through the city of Oviedo (Asturias), where you'll find the churches of Santa María del Naranco, San Miguel de Lillo and San Julián de Prados. - Roman walls in Lugo: these are of particular interest as the whole of the outer perimeter is still standing, and represent the foremost example of the last Roman fortifications in western Europe. You can visit them on the Primitive Route on its way through the city of Lugo (Galicia). - Old town of Santiago de Compostela: this is the ultimate destination on the St James Way, and here pilgrims will find one of the most beautiful town centres in the world, according to the UNESCO itself. The city was rebuilt in the 11th century and revolves around its spectacular cathedral. The ancient streets, lined with Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings, has a particularly special atmosphere. In addition to these key sites actually on the St James Way itself, there are numerous other places with the World Heritage designation nearby, including the Mudéjar art of Aragon, the Tower of Hercules in A Coruña (Galicia), or the old cities of Salamanca, Segovia and Avila; and extensive natural areas such as Las Médulas (León) and the Pyrenees (Aragon).
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The Lodge at Chaa Creek hosted renowned Mayanist Dr Mark Van Stone, author of the recently released book, 2012 – Science and Prophecy of the Ancient Maya January 10 as the Belizean eco resort kicks off its 2012 year-long series of Maya presentations, special tours and events.
Lucy Fleming, who with her husband Mick owns and operates Chaa Creek, has been living in the Maya heartland for over three decades and said she is looking forward to the opportunity to join other locals as well as Mayanists, scholars and archaeologists in setting the Maya record straight.
"On one hand, it has been refreshing to see Belize's millennia-long Maya history and culture getting the attention it deserves, but on the other hand, it can be extremely frustrating to hear some of the absolute nonsense proliferating throughout the media and web about the Maya and their so-called predictions surrounding 2012," she said.
Dr Van Stone has in past interviews dismissed the notions of the end of the Maya Long Count calendar and an impending apocalypse as "fantasies".
"Instead of talking about destruction, instead of talking about renewal, or fantasies – which is what most of the 2012 stuff is – somebody's fantasies, I thought this is a chance to divert a little attention on to the real Maya culture… first trying to find out what the Maya actually said about 2012 and how diverse a culture they really were," he said in regards to his interest in 2012.
Prof Van Stone obtained a degree in physics and worked in the University of New Hampshire's gamma ray astronomy laboratory before switching careers as a calligrapher and carver, becoming an expert in palaeography and the evolution of writing forms, before focusing on ancient Maya glyphs and co-authoring a book with Michael Coe, one of the world's leading Maya archaeologists. Dr Van Stone is currently Professor of Art History at Southwestern College in California.
"It's a great experience to hear someone like Dr Van Stone give clear cut, rational presentations amidst the ancient pyramids in the Heartland of the Maya. Like many of us, he shows that you can be very passionate about the Maya and appreciate what an amazing, advanced civilisation it was while sticking to the facts. As we keep saying, the reality of the ancient Maya civilisation is far more incredible than even the most far-fetched fiction," Ms Fleming said.
The Lodge at Chaa Creek sits within a 365 acre private nature reserve in the rainforests of western Belize between the ancient metropolises of Caracol and Tikal. The eco resort houses the highly regarded Chaa Creek Natural History Centre and miles of trail networks connecting some 70 Maya archaeological sites and the ancient Maya temple of Tunichilen.
And as to what really will happen on the December 21 Winter Solstice of 2012?
"I frankly think that we're going to wake up on December 22nd 2012, and it's going to be very much like December 21st 2012, (and) like December 20th 2012… not much will have changed," Dr Van Stone said.


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Oracle to Buy Acme Packet for $1.7 Billion
Oracle Corp. said it will acquire telecommunications gear maker Acme Packet Inc. in a deal valued at $1.7 billion, making its biggest move yet into the market for equipment that transports Internet data.
The deal provided a 22% premium to Acme's closing stock price Friday. Shares at first traded slightly above the agreed-upon price Monday, suggesting investors were hoping for a higher offer.


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When I first read this post over on Gena's blog, Choosing Raw, I just knew that I had to take the bananas I had sitting out & place them in the freezer to make this "ice cream". I took two, perfectly ripe bananas, peeled them, cut them into large chunks & place in the freezer. I kept them in the freezer all day (about 6+ hours) and took them out after dinner to make my "ice cream". I placed the frozen bananas in my food processor and let her rip. A word to the wise (hopefully wiser than me)….hold onto the FP! Those frozen banana chunks will have that FP hopping all over the place! I think I nearly scared the pants off of Hannah & Aaron! LOL!! I pulsed for a few times & then let it run for 5 minutes. What I was left with was an amazingly smooth & creamy soft-serve like treat.
I topped my creation with chocolate chips (kind of defeats the raw part of this, but oh well, I am going for gluten-free for the time being, maybe raw down the road 😉 ).
For all those out there who have to be dairy, lactose or casein-free, this is the perfect dessert (sans chocolate chips). Just top with some fruit or maybe coconut or savor alone. YUM!!
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THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this Agreement), dated January 24, 2003, is made by and between NANOGEN, INC., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter the Company), and GRAHAM LIDGARD (hereinafter Executive).
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive wish to set forth in this Agreement the terms and conditions under which Executive will be employed by the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to be assured that Executive will be available to the Company for an additional three (3) years after January 24, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Company and Executive, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, agree as follows:
A. Commencement Date. The terms of this Agreement shall govern Executives employment with the Company from January 24, 2003 (Commencement Date) and this Agreement shall expire after a period of three (3) years from the Commencement Date, unless terminated earlier pursuant to Article 6.
B. Renewal. The term of this Agreement shall be automatically renewed for successive, additional three (3) year terms unless either party delivers written notice to the other at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date of this Agreement of an intention to terminate this Agreement or to renew it for a term of less than three (3) years but not less than (1) year. If the term of this Agreement is renewed for a term of less than three (3) years, then thereafter the term of this Agreement shall be automatically renewed for successive, additional identical terms unless either party delivers a written notice to the other at least ninety (90) days prior to a termination date of this Agreement of an intention to terminate this Agreement or to renew it for a different term of not less than one (1) year. Any renewal bonus will be negotiated as mutually agreed to at the time of any renewal of this Agreement.
If this Agreement is not renewed at the end of any term hereof by the Company for any reason except death, disability or retirement of Executive, notwithstanding anything herein elsewhere contained, Executive shall be paid his salary, as provided for in Section 3.A hereof, and receive the other benefits applicable under Article 4 hereof, for an additional six (6) months after the termination date hereof.
A. Title/Responsibilities. Executive hereby accepts employment with the Company pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof. Executive agrees to serve the Company in the position of Senior Vice President, Research & Development. Executive shall have the powers and duties commensurate with such position, including but not limited to, hiring personnel
necessary (in the judgment of the Board of Directors) to carry out the responsibilities for such position.
B. Full Time Attention. Executive shall devote his best efforts and his full business time and attention to the performance of the services customarily incident to such office and to such other services as the Board may reasonably request.
C. Other Activities. Except upon the prior written consent of the Board of Directors, Executive shall not during the period of employment engage, directly or indirectly, in any other business activity (whether or not pursued for pecuniary advantage) that is or may be competitive with, or that might place him in a competing position to that of the Company or any other corporation or entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company (an Affiliated Company), provided that Executive may own less than two percent of the outstanding securities of any such publicly traded competing corporation.
A. Base Salary. Executive shall receive a Base Salary at an annual rate of two hundred ten thousand dollars ($210,000), payable in accordance with the Companys customary payroll practices. The Companys Board of Directors shall provide Executive with annual performance reviews, and, thereafter, Executive shall be entitled to such Base Salary as the Board of Directors may from time to time establish in its sole discretion.
B. Achievement Bonus. The Company shall pay Executive an Achievement Bonus of up to 50% of Executives Base Salary annually based upon achievement by the Company of its corporate goals as established and determined by the Board of Directors annually and for other achievements by the Company or the Executive during the year as approved by the Compensation Committee. The Board of Directors or Compensation Committee, as applicable, shall, in their respective sole discretion, determine whether such corporate or other goals have been attained or other achievements have occurred.
C. Transaction Bonus. In addition, in the event of a transaction involving a Change in Control, in a transaction approved by the Companys Board of Directors, which transaction results in the receipt by the Companys stockholders of consideration with a value representing, in the sole judgment of the Board of Directors, a significant premium over the average of the closing prices per share of the Companys common stock as quoted on the Nasdaq National Market for 20 trading days ending one day prior to the public announcement of such transaction (a Change in Control Transaction), Executive shall be paid a Transaction Bonus at the closing of such a transaction in the amount equal to one (1) times 50% of Executives Base Salary in effect immediately preceding the closing of such a transaction. Executive shall also be paid said Transaction Bonus if the Company enters into a transaction approved by the Board of Directors which is not a Change in Control Transaction, but which, nonetheless, involves a significant change in the ownership of the Company or the composition of the Board of Directors of the Company, and which results in significant additional value for the Companys stockholders, as determined by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion and as specifically designated a significant event by the Board of Directors (a Significant Event). In the event
Executive receives a Transaction Bonus, no Achievement Bonus will be paid to Executive in the year in which such Transaction Bonus is paid.
If the Company enters into a transaction which is a Change in Control Transaction, then all of the Executives stock options received before the date of the transaction shall become exercisable in full and all of the shares of the common stock of the Company awarded to Executive under the Companys 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (or any subsequent plan) shall become fully vested. If the Company enters into a transaction which is not a Change in Control Transaction but which is a Significant Event, then the Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, determine that all, or a portion, of the Executives stock options received before the effective date of the transaction shall become exercisable in full and all, or a portion, of the shares of the common stock of the Company awarded to Executive under the Companys 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (or any subsequent plan) shall become fully vested.
D. Withholdings. All compensation and benefits to Executive hereunder shall be subject to all federal, state, local and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law.
A. Vacation. Executive shall be entitled to three (3) weeks, plus one (1) additional day for each completed year of employment with the Company, of annual paid vacation during the term of this Agreement.
B. Benefits. During the term of this Agreement, the Company shall also provide Executive with the usual health insurance benefits and life insurance it generally provides to its other senior management employees. As Executive becomes eligible in accordance with criteria to be adopted by the Company, the Company shall provide Executive with the right to participate in and to receive benefits from accident, disability, medical, pension, bonus, stock, profit-sharing and savings plans and similar benefits made available generally to employees of the Company as such plans and benefits may be adopted by the Company, provided that Executive shall during the term of this Agreement be entitled to receive at a minimum standard medical and dental benefits similar to those typically afforded to a Senior Vice President, Research & Development in similar sized biotechnology companies. The amount and extent of benefits to which Executive is entitled shall be governed by the specific benefit plan as it may be amended from time to time.
C. Business Expense Reimbursement. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to receive proper reimbursement for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by him (in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Company for its senior executive officers) in performing services hereunder, provided Executive properly accounts therefor.
A. Proprietary Information. Executive represents and warrants that he has executed and delivered to the Company the Companys standard Proprietary Information, Inventions and Dispute Resolution Agreement in form acceptable to the Companys counsel.
B. Return of Property. All documents, records, apparatus, equipment and other physical property which is furnished to or obtained by Executive in the course of his employment with the Company shall be and remain the sole property of the Company. Executive agrees that, upon the termination of his employment, he shall return all such property (whether or not it pertains to Proprietary Information as defined in the Proprietary Information, Inventions and Dispute Resolution Agreement), and agrees not to make or retain copies, reproductions or summaries of any such property.
A. By Death. The period of employment shall terminate automatically upon the death of Executive. In such event, the Company shall pay to Executives beneficiaries or his estate, as the case may be, any accrued Base Salary, any bonus compensation to the extent earned, any vested deferred compensation (other than pension plan or profit-sharing plan benefits which will be paid in accordance with the applicable plan), any benefits under any plans of the Company in which Executive is a participant to the full extent of Executives rights under such plans, any accrued vacation pay and any appropriate business expenses incurred by Executive in connection with his duties hereunder, all to the date of termination (collectively Accrued Compensation), but no other compensation or reimbursement of any kind, including, without limitation, severance compensation, and thereafter, the Companys obligations hereunder shall terminate.
B. By Disability. If Executive is prevented from properly performing his duties hereunder by reason of any physical or mental incapacity for a period of more than 90 days in the aggregate in any 365-day period, then, to the extent permitted by law, the Company may terminate the employment on the 90th day of such incapacity. In such event, the Company shall pay to Executive all Accrued Compensation, and shall continue to pay to Executive the Base Salary until such time (but not more than 90 days following termination), as Executive shall become entitled to receive disability insurance payments under the disability insurance policy maintained by the Company, which disability policy shall provide for full payment of Executives Base Salary during the period of disability, but no other compensation or reimbursement of any kind, including without limitation, severance compensation, and thereafter the Companys obligations hereunder shall terminate. Nothing in this Section shall affect Executives rights under any disability plan in which he is a participant.
C. By Company for Cause. The Company may terminate Executives employment for Cause (as defined below) without liability at any time with or without advance notice to Executive. The Company shall pay Executive all Accrued Compensation, but no other compensation or reimbursement of any kind, including without limitation, severance compensation, and thereafter the Companys obligations hereunder shall terminate. Termination shall be for Cause in the event of the occurrence of any of the following: (a) any intentional action or intentional failure to act by Executive which was performed in bad faith and to the material detriment of the Company; (b) Executive intentionally refuses or intentionally fails to act in accordance with any lawful and proper direction or order of the Board; (c) gross negligence by Executive in carrying out the duties of employment; or (d) Executive is convicted of a felony crime involving moral turpitude, provided that in the event that any of the foregoing events is capable of being cured, the Company shall provide written notice to Executive describing the nature of such event and Executive shall thereafter have five (5) business days to cure such event.
D. At Will. At any time, the Company may terminate Executives employment without liability other than as set forth below, for any reason not specified in Section 6.C above, by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice to Executive. If the Company elects to terminate Executive pursuant to this Section 6.D prior to a Change in Control, the Company shall pay to Executive all Accrued Compensation and shall continue to pay to Executive as provided herein Executives Salary for six (6) months from the date of such termination as severance compensation. If the Company or its successor elects to terminate Executive pursuant to this Section after a Change in Control, the Company (or its successor) shall continue to pay to Executive as provided herein Executives Salary for six (6) months from the date of such termination as severance compensation. Upon payment of the severance benefits described herein, all obligations of the Company (or its successor) shall terminate.
During the period when such severance compensation is being paid to Executive, Executive shall not (i) engage, directly or indirectly, in any other business activity that is competitive with, or that places him in a competing position to that of the Company or any Affiliated Company (provided that Executive may own less than two percent (2%) of the outstanding securities of any publicly traded corporation), or (ii) hire, solicit, or attempt to hire on behalf of himself or any other party any employee or exclusive consultant of the Company. If the Company terminates this Agreement or the employment of Executive with the Company other than pursuant to Section 6.A, 6.B or 6.C, then this Section 6.D shall apply.
E. Constructive Termination. In the event that the Company shall materially reduce the powers and duties of employment of Executive resulting in a material decrease in the responsibilities of Executive which are inconsistent with Executive acting as Senior Vice President, Research & Development of the Company, such action shall be deemed to be a termination of employment of Executive without cause pursuant to Section 6.D. In the event of a Change in Control of the Company in which the Company shall become a division or subsidiary of a larger organization, references to the Senior Vice President, Research & Development of the Company shall be deemed to mean the Senior Vice President, Research & Development of such division or subsidiary for purposes of this Section 6.E.
F. Change in Control. For purposes of this Agreement, a Change in Control shall have occurred if at any time during the term of Executives employment hereunder, any of the following events shall occur:
1. The consummation of a merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another entity or any other corporate reorganization, if more than 50% of the combined voting power of the continuing or surviving entitys securities outstanding immediately after such merger, consolidation or other reorganization is owned by persons who were not stockholders of the Company immediately prior to such merger, consolidation or other reorganization;
2. A change in the composition of the Board, as a result of which fewer than one-half of the incumbent directors are directors who either (1) had been directors of the Company 24 months prior to such change; or (2) were elected, or nominated for election, to the Board with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the directors who had been directors of the Company 24 months prior to such change and who were still in office at the time of the election or nomination; or
3. Any person (as such term is used in Section 13(d) and Section 14 of the Exchange Act) by the acquisition of securities is or becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Companys then outstanding securities ordinarily (and apart from rights accruing under special circumstances) having the right to vote at elections of directors (the Base Capital Stock) except that any change in the relative beneficial ownership of the Companys securities resulting solely from a reduction in the aggregate number of outstanding shares of Base Capital Stock , and any decrease thereafter in such persons ownership of securities shall be disregarded until such person increases in any manner, directly or indirectly, such persons beneficial ownership of any securities of the Company. Thus, for example, any person who owns less than 50% of the Companys outstanding shares, shall cause a Change in Control to occur as of any subsequent date if such person then acquires an additional interest in the Company which, when added to the persons previous holdings, causes the person to hold more than 50% of the Companys outstanding shares.
The term Change in Control shall not include a transaction, the sole purpose of which is to change the state of the Companys incorporation.
A. Governing Law. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement and the rights of the parties thereunder shall be interpreted and enforced under California law without reference to principles of conflicts of laws. The parties expressly agree that inasmuch as the Companys headquarters and principal place of business are located in California, it is appropriate that California law govern this Agreement.
B. Assignment; Successors; Binding Agreement.
1. Executive may not assign, pledge or encumber his interest in this Agreement or any part thereof.
2. The Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company, operation of law or by agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Executive, to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place.
3. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executives personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributee, devisees and legatees. If Executive should die while any amount is at such time payable to him hereunder, all such amounts, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be paid in accordance with the terms of this Agreement to Executives devisee, legates or other designee or, if there be no such designee, to his estate.
C. No Waiver of Breach. The waiver by any party of the breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach.
D. Notice. For the purposes of this Agreement, notices and all other communications provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered or mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party may have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith, except that notice of change of address shall be effective only upon receipt.
To the Company:
Nanogen, Inc.
10398 Pacific Center Court
San Diego, CA 92121
Attn: Chief Executive Officer
To Executive:
Dr. Graham Lidgard
c/o Nanogen, Inc.
10398 Pacific Center Court
San Diego, CA 92121
E. Modification; Waiver; Entire Agreement. No provisions of this Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing signed by Executive and such officer as may be specifically designated by the Board of the Company. No waiver by either party hereto at any time of any breach by the other party of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or any prior or subsequent time. No agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof have been made by either party which are not expressly set forth in this Agreement.
F. Validity. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
G. Controlling Document. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior employment agreements or consulting agreements between the Company and Executive, but does not supersede any other agreements between Company and Executive, including but not limited to, the Nanogen Inc. Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement, any stock option agreements or common stock purchase agreements entered into pursuant to the Companys 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, and the Nanogen Employees Handbook and Policies, except as expressly provided herein. In case of conflict between any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the documents herein referred to, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control.
H. Executive Acknowledgment. Executive acknowledges (a) that he has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with independent counsel of his own choice concerning this Agreement, and has been advised to do so by the Company, and (b) that he has read and understands the Agreement, is fully aware of its legal effect, and has entered into it freely based on his own judgment.
I. Remedies.
1. Injunctive Relief. The parties agree that the services to be rendered by Executive hereunder are of a unique nature and that in the event of any breach or threatened breach of any of the covenants contained herein, the damage or imminent damage to the value and the goodwill of the Companys business will be irreparable and extremely difficult to estimate, making any remedy at law or in damages inadequate. Accordingly, the parties agree that the Company shall be entitled to injunctive relief against Executive in the event of any breach or threatened breach of any such provisions by Executive, in addition to any other relief (including damages) available to the Company under this Agreement or under law.
2. Exclusive. Both parties agree that the remedy specified in Section 7.I.1 above is not exclusive of any other remedy for the breach by Executive of the terms hereof.
J. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
Executed by the parties as of the day and year first above written.
/s/ HOWARD C. BIRNDORF
Howard C. Birndorf
Executive Chairman
/s/ GRAHAM LIDGARD
Graham Lidgard
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Super Sad True Love Story, Novel.
So this guy, Gary Shteyngart… he's been around for a few years (his first book, The Russian Debutante's Handbook, was published in 2003), and now is starting to gather some serious writer-momentum.* His latest, the Super Sad True Love Story pictured above, has just come out, and it's nailing reviews. I have a signed copy, and am proud of myself. You should also probably get a copy. Why? Because Gary Shteyngart is absurd, and probably the funniest contemporary writer around.


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I'll keep my Freedom, my guns, and Liberty; they can keep 'the change'.
R.D. Maust
Amen, brother! Atta boy - give 'em the gun! (bullets first).
Found this video and he speaks great things about Liberty!
Wow, go Adam Kokesh!
Being an oath taker some 43 years ago, I never would have thought we as a nation could become so vulnerable from within. I've spent 31 years combined in the Navy and Coast Guard services as active and reserves to help keep the freedoms we enjoy. Thank GOD there are OATH KEEPERS, and it will be my pleasure to be counted as one.
Click text above to read full length version.
1. We will NOT obey orders to disarm the American people.
2. We will NOT obey orders to conduct warrantless searches of the American people
3. We will NOT obey orders to detain American citizens as "unlawful enemy combatants" or to subject them to military tribunal.
4. We will NOT obey orders to impose martial law or a "state of emergency" on a state.
5. We will NOT obey orders to invade and subjugate any state that asserts its sovereignty.
6. We will NOT obey any order to blockade American cities, thus turning them into giant concentration camps.
7. We will NOT obey any order to force American citizens into any form of detention camps under any pretext.
8. We will NOT obey orders to assist or support the use of any foreign troops on U.S. soil against the American people to "keep the peace" or to "maintain control."
9. We will NOT obey any orders to confiscate the property of the American people, including food and other essential supplies.
10.We will NOT obey any orders which infringe on the right of the people to free speech, to peaceably assemble, and to petition their government for a redress of grievances.
(Read the full declaration here)
We are in a battle for the hearts and minds of our own troops.
Help us win it.
Oath Keepers is an association of currently serving military, veterans, and peace officers who will fulfill the oath we swore to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God.
Our oath is to the Constitution, not to the politicians, and we will not obey unconstitutional (and thus illegal) and immoral orders, such as orders to disarm the American people or to place them under martial law and deprive them of their ancient right to jury trial.
We Oath Keepers have drawn a line in the sand. We will not "just follow orders."
Our motto is "Not on our watch!"
If you, the American people, are forced to once again fight for your liberty in another American Revolution, you will not be alone. We will stand with you.
There is at this time a debate within the ranks of the military regarding their oath. Some mistakenly believe they must follow any order the President issues. But you can rest assured that many others in the military do understand that their loyalty is to the Constitution, and understand what that means.
The mission of Oath Keepers is to vastly increase their numbers. We are in a battle for the hearts and minds of our own troops. To win that battle, Oath Keepers will use written and video testimony of active duty military, veterans (especially combat vets), and peace officers to reach, teach, and inspire our brothers in arms in the military and police to fulfill their oaths and stand as guardians of the Republic.
If you are currently in the military, are a veteran, or are a peace officer, please submit your written and/or video testimony on your oath, so you can help us win that battle for hearts and minds. Your submission may be anonymous.
Guardians of the Republic, fulfill your oath. Join us.(read a longer description here)
John Adams, at the age of 16, lied about his age to join the Marines so he could fight against Imperial Japan in the Pacific. His enlistment date was December 10, 1941, just three days after the attack on Pearl Harbor (see below). As a Marine rifleman, he fought the Japanese from island to island, across the pacific, including at Iwo Jima. We may have good men, but we never had better.
Until his death in 2006, he was a dedicated patriot who still took his oath to defend the Republic deadly serious. May God grant you the courage to do likewise.
"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force: Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined." – Patrick Henry.


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(Click for video linked to a searchable transcript of this Mad Money segment)
If you're an individual investor chances are you think the big money pros have an edge.
After all the pros have access to state of the art computers that deliver up to the minute developments in the stock market. Those same pros have sophisticated tools that can chart patterns for so-called technical analysis. They can even commission algorithms that trigger trades based on statistics.
Usually, Individual investors have none of that. And yet, Cramer firmly believes individual investors can do better than their slick Street counterparts.
How so?


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G6550, Revised June 2010
Bulbs made to flower at other than normal times are said to be forced. The practice of forcing is commonly used to flower daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, crocus and other spring bulbs during the winter (Figure 1). With proper planning and care, bulbs can supply color for the home from late November until early April, when they begin to flower normally outdoors.
Figure 1
Daffodils are relatively easy to force and can bring the beauty of spring indoors in winter.
Steps for forcing include selecting the most suitable varieties, potting bulbs properly in well-drained potting medium, providing proper cold-temperature treatment, bringing bulbs into a cool room, and placing the plants in a display location when well-developed.
Any spring-flowering bulb can be forced, but to be successful, select types and varieties known to be good forcers. Hyacinths and daffodils are generally the easiest to force. Tulips are slightly more difficult, but with proper treatments they can be forced successfully. Many small bulbs such as crocus, grape hyacinth and snowdrops also may be forced.
The general procedure for forcing all these bulbs is similar. Begin by buying only top-quality, flowering-size bulbs for indoor forcing. Good bulbs contain ingredients necessary for successfully producing roots, leaves and flowers.
Hyacinths are usually the most easily forced spring bulbs. They may be forced in water or potted in a container. Potting should be done in late September or early October. Plants will flower about one month after being brought indoors from the chilling treatment. Earliest bloom from bulbs can be expected about mid-January.
Specially prepared, or pre-chilled, bulbs are available for forcing into bloom by Christmas. Specific directions are supplied with these bulbs if they are prepared for early forcing.
Table 1 lists hyacinth varieties most suitable for forcing, along with the appropriate potting and forcing dates.
Daffodils (Narcissus)
Many varieties of daffodils can be forced; Table 2 lists some of the more popular ones. Paperwhite Narcissus are suitable for earliest forcing either in pots or in water.
Table 3 suggests tulip varieties suitable for forcing, but many others may be used.
All varieties should be potted before the end of October for adequate root growth and chilling. Dates listed in the table are the earliest that bulbs planted in October should be brought into forcing conditions. Most varieties flower about one month after being brought indoors, although timing varies due to varieties and individual forcing conditions.
Table 1 lists hyacinth varieties most suitable for forcing along with the appropriate potting and forcing dates.
Table 1
Hyacinth varieties for forcing
Table 2
Daffodil (Narcissus) varieties for forcing.
Table 3
Tulip varieties for forcing.
The following materials will be needed for potting bulbs:
All bulbs are normally potted in October.
Figure 2
When potting tulip bulbs, place the flat side of the bulb toward the outside of the pot.
After potting, keep hardy bulbs where temperatures range between 35 and 48 degrees F; 40 degrees F is ideal. These temperatures may be found in a cool north room, basement, crawl space, bulb cellar, outdoor trench, refrigerator or cold frame.
An unheated basement or storage cellar is most convenient because temperatures don't fluctuate greatly and the cooling is quicker and more satisfactory. An old refrigerator may be used for a few bulbs.
A cold frame is easily built outdoors and may later be used for other gardening activities. Place the pots to be forced in the cold frame and cover them with sawdust, straw, leaves, peat moss, shredded styrofoam or other material. The cold frame should be in a shady place or on the north side of a building so the soil is as uniformly cool as possible in October and November. No sash is needed on the cold frame. For more information on cold frames, see MU Extension publication G6965, Building and Using Hotbeds and Cold Frames.
When preparing only a few pots, place them on the surface of the ground close to a building. Cover them with peat moss, leaves, straw or similar material and invert a box or bushel basket over them for protection.
Bulbs stored outdoors will normally get sufficient moisture from the soil around them after initial watering. Indoors, bulbs should be kept moist at all times. Overwatering, however, may cause bulb rot.
Roots should develop soon after potting. Excellent root growth is essential to good growth and flower formation. Potted bulbs should be placed outdoors at least three weeks before the first hard freeze is expected. This is an important period for good root development.
A few varieties may be brought indoors after about 12 weeks of cooling, but most will require 13 or 14 weeks to develop the necessary roots and top growth. Indoor forcing takes three to four weeks. To extend the bloom period, remove potted bulbs from storage at weekly intervals.
If potting medium and tops are frozen when plants are brought indoors, place plants in a cool room (about 40 degrees F) for two or three days to thaw out slowly. Don't touch the plant tops when they are frozen.
If plants are not frozen, bring them directly to a cool, bright window where temperatures range close to 60 degrees F. Don't place them in direct sunlight. Keep bulbs watered, but fertilizer won't be needed.
When flower buds are almost fully developed, pots may be moved to the area in the house where they are to be displayed. Avoid placing them in full sunlight or close to a heater. The life of the flowers can be lengthened by placing the plants in a cool room at night.
Bulbs that have been forced indoors are usually of little value for outdoor planting and should be discarded.
Tender types of Narcissus such as Paperwhite and Soleil d'Or don't require cold treatment before being forced into bloom. These are the most popular and dependable bulbs for forcing and may be grown in water with pebbles for support.
Hyacinths can be forced into bloom in containers that will support the bulb with only its base touching the water. Bulbs should be cleaned before placing them in glasses. The best time for starting the bulbs is in October.
Keep the glasses containing the bulbs in a cool (45 to 50 degrees F), dark location until tip growth is 3 to 4 inches long and the flower cluster emerges free from the bulb. This may take 8 to 12 weeks. When the top growth is well-developed, move the glasses to a cool, bright window.
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How To ---- Antonia74's Large Cupcake Stand
Decorating By antonia74 Updated 13 Mar 2019 , 11:43am by Ladivacrj
I absolutely love sharing any information I can, but please do NOT copy this post or my personal photos onto any other websites without my permission. Be nice!
Well, my father has made me a few in the past, and the one below was made by a local carpenter. I don't know much about woodworking, but I've been PM'd about these stands so much that I'll give the dimensions and a few photos here for you to make your own.
My largest white 4 TIER BOXES CUPCAKE STAND, is made from hollow boxes of MDF (that's medium density fibreboard. It's not solid wood, or it would be very very heavy.) The dimensions of the one I have are as follows:
-top box is 6" x 6" x 6" tall
-2nd box is 12" x 12" x 6" tall
-3rd box is 24" x 24" x 6" tall
-4th box is 36" x 36" x 6" tall
They all fit together using wooden slats. BUT, they are great for smaller weddings/events because I don't have to use all 4 boxes. Sometimes I just use 3 or even 2 for really tiny parties. As is, using all 4 boxes, this stand is absolutely HUGE. It's 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide!!!
Using all 4 boxes, I can fit 144 of my large cupcakes in a neat display....or 140 cupcakes + a cake on top.
We painted the display using a non-toxic Ivory oil-based paint. (Ivory in case there is a tiny stain, easier to conceal than pure pure white. Oil-based paint is a must, as it's easier to wipe clean than latex.)
Thanks so much, Helen!!! You are the best!!!
Wow, this is incredible! Thanks for posting.
Thanks Antonia!! Your cupcakes stands are beautiful. Did you paint the dark stripe around the middle or is that ribbon? Thanks again for sharing the instructions.
Thanks Antonia !!, even if it isn't ribbon, I think that would be a great idea that way you could change with the colors as needed.
Another question for you, Helen! What about the round one, where did you find it?
I love these stands. Such a great way to display cupcakes at a wedding or event, they look so elegant! Thanks for sharing Antonia74!
That's real ribbon. You can change it to match each wedding's colours.
The round white 5-tier stand I have is from www.bossmanufacturing.com
$200 US$ or so
Thank you so much! I had printed out your picture from the gallery and gave it to my husband with dimensions to make for me. I think you gave dimensions in one of your gallery comment responses. I don't know why I didn't think to PM you! This is so helpful, especially the picture of the slats that join the boxes. This should keep my hubby busy for awhile!
Wow, Helen! This is great!! Thanks so much for sharing This looks like something I could actually build myself...ok...with a little help from DH Thanks again!!
Thank you
Thanks!! I love this...it'll be my project for the summer!
Since I'm one of the people that PM's you ALL of the time, thanks for posting this (even though, I am one of the ones who asked you about this stand as well!!!).
So anyway, in the picture where we can see the underside of the box- what is the piece that is laying flat on the table?
Thanks so much Helen! This will be cheaper than having to buy another one of those stands and it will look much better. Thanks again!
Love the ribbon idea!
Thanks so much Helen...you're the greatest
What is used in the center of each box for support when stacking?
nothing, look inside the box....it is build with a supportive frame. The MDF is about 1/4" thick, so that's plenty of support.
It weighs about 50 or 60 lbs for all 4 boxes?
Thanks for sharing this with us Antonia74! I've been admiring that stand of yours for ages!
thanks.............i love your stand
How do you transport all those cupcakes?
Do you transport them on this stand?
Or is this just your display?
Thank you.
no, I don't transport them on the display....that would be impossible! (The stand is 3 feet wide and 2 feet tall and about 50 pounds!!)
I pack them in boxes and display them when I get there and assemble the stand onsite.
Thank you very much.
I think I'm gonna make one.
That is so cool. Thanks for sharing.
fully assembled how many does it hold? Standard cupcakes?
I think I need to bite the bullet and order/make it cause it's so nice
fully assembled how many does it hold? Standard cupcakes?
I think I need to bite the bullet and order/make it cause it's so nice
With all four tiers (and the top) it holds 144 of my large cupcakes evenly in lines, as seen in the photos.
Thanks for sharing!
I have these same box set ups. The idea was in Martha's wedding book a year or two back. I had my grandpa make them for me. Mine are 4 inches tall and we used MDF 1/2 inch thick too. When my grandpa made mine, he put wood glue on each end that owuld stick together and used finishing nails to keep them together. We then painted the boxes with white paint and I change the box theme out wiht different designs lalong the outside. I've used ribbon, foam polka dots, etc (hot glued on) and more recently scrapbooking paper in polka dots because we couldn't find foam in the colors we needed. When I use them, I rent the boxes out for 10.00 each. That usually includes the decorating of the boxes. The only issue I have is that it takes me a minute to get the boxes centered in the middle of the tier below. It's easy to tell when it's off just a little. I rented my boxes out over the weekend htis lastw eekend and noticed that they're looking a little shabby, so I'm gonna hit them again with another coat of white paint. I spent about 20 bucks making this stand and have probably made at least 500 on renting the babys out. As Martha would say... "It's a good thing!"
Thanks so much for sharing this!!
Thanks for posting this antonia! I want my dad to make me one.
Thank you for sharing and I want to ask your permission to copy this idea.


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ST. PAUL - If Iran was behind the deaths of three Minnesota National Guard soldiers, already rocky relations with the United States could become worse, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Sunday from the Middle East.
An Iraqi police official says his department arrested a man with Iranian connections in the attack that killed Spec. Daniel P. Drevnick, 22, of Woodbury, Spc. James Wertish, 20, of Olivia and Spec. Carlos E. Wilcox IV, 27, of Cottage Grove Thursday at their Basra, Iraq, base. A fourth soldier, whom the military has not identified, was hurt.
"If the evidence continues to point in that direction, that is going to make an already complicated relationship with Iran even more problematic," Pawlenty said in a conference call with Minnesota reporters as he ended an unannounced two-day Iraqi visit planned months ago.
Pawlenty would not give details about the attack on the Basra base, citing military officials' request that he be silent on the topic.
The military said the three were killed at 9:15 p.m. Iraqi time Thursday, 1:15 p.m. Minnesota time. Reports from Iraq indicate a rocket killed the Minnesotans.
Those hurt and killed were from a Stillwater-based military police unit.
"We were just a handful of miles from the Iranian boarder," Pawlenty said Sunday from Kuwait.
Pawlenty's Iraqi trip was supposed to be about telling soldiers that Minnesota supports them. But it turned into a sad occasion after the deaths were reported.
Sgt. Joe Roos of the National Guard reported that Pawlenty cut short his planned opening statement when he visited the Basra base on Sunday.
"Normally, at these town hall meetings, we talk about a lot of stuff," Pawlenty said, "from the GI Bill to the Minnesota Vikings. But I want to limit my comments today to letting you know that I'm just so very sorry."
When he met with the military police company, there was one pressing question, Roos reported:
"The soldier was Staff Sgt. Blake Hayden from Woodbury, Minn., squad leader for the military police company's quick reaction force and the direct supervisor of Drevnick, Wertish and Wilcox.
"'Sir, are you going to be able to be at the funerals?'
"The governor did not mince words with his response.
Talking to reporters, the subdued Pawlenty said the late soldiers' colleagues praised the trio as among the best people - not just soldiers - they had known.
The governor also sent a message to the soldiers' families: "We are thankful for their sons and what they represented, the values they represented and their service to their country."
Pawlenty said the state will do what it can to help families through their time of grief.
While overall violence is down from what was common during his 2006 and 2007 Iraqi visits, Pawlenty said the Thursday incident shows that danger remains. He also visited Iraq in 2004.
More than 1,000 Minnesota Guard troops are in Iraq, with the Rosemount-based 34th "Red Bull" Infantry Division. The Red Bulls are in charge of both National Guard and active Army troops in half of Iraq. The Stillwater military police unit is part of the Red Bulls.
Pawlenty said this is the first time since World War II that a Guard unit has shouldered such command responsibility. The Red Bulls run an operation of 15,000 troops from their Basra base.
While in Iraq with four other governors, Pawlenty met with military and American civilian leaders including Christopher Hill, the U.S. ambassador to Iraq. Besides Basra, he was in Baghdad and elsewhere in Iraq.
Other than those closest to the soldiers who died, Pawlenty said that it appears "the morale of the rest of the troops is pretty good."


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Alzheimer's Tennessee recently hosted its 2013 Five-County Alzheimer's Tennessee Appreciation Luncheon at the Riverside Grille.
Alzheimer's Tennessee recently hosted its 2013 Five-County Alzheimer's Tennessee Appreciation Luncheon at the Riverside Grille.
"We invited each of you here today to thank you," said Janet Wood, Alzheimer's Tennessee special projects/public relations coordinator, about the non-profit's volunteers. "Thank you for your determination to raise awareness and further research for this devastating disease; thank you for giving and finding ways to help others give; thank you for leading the way."
Wood told luncheon attendees they were "champions for a cause." What cause? Finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Tennessee provides family support, offers community and professional education, and advocates for the needs and rights of those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
It also supports research for the prevention, cure, and treatment of Alzheimer's. And one visible way it does so is by sponsoring annual regional fundraising walks.
All together, this area's Five-County Alzheimer's Walk and sponsors raised $68,431 in 2013 — $2,875 more than last year and $1,059 over goal.
Participants and volunteers represented Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane and Scott counties.
During the recent luncheon held in the Secret City, Alzheimer's Tennessee executive director Janice Wade-Whitehead shared additional Walk successes for 2013.
"What a beautiful September day we had outside — in the hearts of our volunteers and the weather," she said of this year's Walk.
The goal for this year's event was 35 teams, she said, but "you exceeded that with 39 teams." The Walk also had more walkers than last year with 355.
Debbie Kinnard said corporate and media sponsors raised $20,150 and "the presenting sponsor" — Arby's restaurants — raised $186,450 from coupon book sales.
Prize winners recognized at the luncheon included Chloe Wilkerson, Top Youth, with Team United Healthcare; as well as prize winners Teresa Cochran, Michele Craft, Nancy Dailey, Lisa Hill, Debbie Jenkins, Michelle Kelley, Summer Mattmann, June Nelson, Ann Weaver and Faye Williams — each raising at least $500, but with Cochran raising $2,258.50; Jenkins raising $2,297.50; Weaver raising $3,089.58; and grand prize winner Nelson raising $10,331.
"County Pride" teams recognized included ORNL Federal Credit Union (Anderson County), Genesis Healthcare (Campbell County), Victorian Square (Roane County), and Buckeye Home Medical Equipment (Scott County).
Adult teams recognized were Della's Darlings, UT Battelle-ORNL, ORNL Federal Credit Union's Forget-Me-Nots, The Bridge (Bridge at Rockwood), The Erb Agency All-Stars, Y-12 Forget-Me-Nots, United HealthCare, Kellytown Exercisers, USEC Spinners, and Genesis Healthcare-Cumberland & Village Memory Makers.
Together they raised $37,626 — with the top winner UT Battelle-ORNL raising $12,521.58.
Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder in which the death of brain cells causes memory loss and cognitive decline. A neurodegenerative type of dementia, the disease starts mild and gets progressively worse, according to a release.
There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses and eventually leads to death. Alzheimer's is predicted to affect one in 85 people globally by 2050.
Beverly Majors can be contacted at (865) 220-5514.


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Camp, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.
For some, a camp movie is the unintentional hilarity of an earnest story gone wildly awry. For others, the best camp movies are those in which the camp is intentionally baked in from the beginning.
Rocky Horror Picture Show: Tim Curry
We all know that a camp movie by definition is filled with quotable lines, like Divine's "I told you cha cha heels! Black ones!" But a movie with memorable quotes isn't necessarily camp, like Steel Magnolias' "Drink your juice, Shelby."
It's just all so confusing. So when we set out to pick our favorite camp movies, we focused on the movies that we've watched over and over until they've become part of our queer pop-culture DNA. They're the movies we watch with old friends and the movies we introduce to new friends. They're the movies that over decades have become the shared cultural touchstones for everything gay.
And, frankly, they're simply and supremely silly, even if they're trying not to be.
These aren't the movies that won Academy Awards (with one notable exception). They're the movies that gave us an attitude.


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Lund 21" 16-Gauge Steel Trailer Tongue Box - White
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- Heavy duty double latch paddle handle to secure your personal items
The Lund 6234 21-Inch 16-Gauge Steel Trailer Tongue Box is ideal for storing boat, equestrian, motorcycle and snowmobile accessories and construction equipment. Made of 16-gauge steel with a white finish, this box will fit on most trucks. This box has a one piece, no sag construction and compact, out-of-the-way design with a notched lid and secure locking mechanism. Trailer tongue boxes are a great solution for adding extra secure storage while not compromising your view of the road or the clean look of your vehicle. This product measures 21-inches (L) by 22-inches (W) by 16-inches (H). Backed by 30-years of experience and the Lund brand, the Lund 6234 21-Inch 16-Gauge Steel Trailer Tongue Box comes with a lifetime limited warranty that protects against manufacturing and workmanship defects. Lund is one of the world's leading automotive accessory providers offering functional, high-performance, protective and stylish products for trucks, SUVs, CUVs, vans and passenger cars. Lund products are sold through national retailers, warehouse distributors and online retailers and include: hood protections, running boards, floor coverings, exterior accessories, storage boxes, bed and grille coverings and much more.
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Graduation Announcements/Invitations
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Black, Blue, Burgundy, Green, Gold, Grey, Hunter, Navy, Orange, Purple, Royal Blue, Red, Reflex Blue, Silver, Teal, Wine, White
Invitations and announcements can be printed using the current year or next year
You will need to provide 1 digital photo(s) when ordering this product.
Photo(s) should be Scanned Vertical - 2.5 " X 3" or 4" X 6" or 5" X 7",
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
A true 'must-see' of silent cinematic majesty, Hunchback stars the unbelievably talented Lon Chaney, an innovator of pantomime and makeup artistry. The film is based on the Victor Hugo novel about Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bellringer who falls in love with Esmeralda, a gypsy girl.
It is a classic story that is further accentuated by enormous sets, complex lighting and Chaney's amazing ability to express suffering, humiliation,and desire for the understanding of a kindred soul. It should be noted that Chaney's great skill at displaying identifiable human emotions under grotesque disguises can be partly attributed to the need to communicate with his deaf-mute parents. His body language and gestures are the center of this movie. He demonstrated his prowess at making us FEEL the character's emotions in film after film until his death in 1930 after his final appearance in his only sound film The Unholy Three,a remake of an earlier silent film that he starred in. Anybody even remotely interested in the movies before they spoke should see this.Continue Reading