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The first-place Mets ride a six-game winning streak into this afternoon's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. John Maine will attempt to give the Mets their third straight series win and second straight sweep.
The Mets' starting pitching has been strong, with the exception of Maine and Oliver Perez last night. Still, the Mets are staying with Maine, who threw over 100 hard-to-watch pitches in his last start, which only lasted five innings.
If the Mets are going to do anything this season they will need Maine to snap out of it.
Snapping out of it is what David Wright did in the second game of last night's doubleheader sweep of the Dodgers. Wright collected his 1,000th career hit and cleared the bases with a bases-loaded triple.


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How To: Make a Pomegranate Votive
Project: Pomegranate Candle Votive
Time: 1/2 hour
Cost: $2 (or whatever it costs to buy pomegranates)
We bought some deep red pomegranates at the grocery store and, rather than throw out the beautiful rind, we decided to make them into candle votives. Remembering Maxwell's clementine candle project, we looked up the steps and modified them to make these holiday tealight holders.
Tools and Resources:
• Pomegranate(s)
• Cutting board
• Paring knife
• Spoon
• Bowl
• Tealight(s)
• Saucer(s)
Pomegranates are usually in season from October through January, so they're not hard to find right now. This project is messy (sort of like pumpkin carving on a smaller scale) so be ready to deal with lots of red pomegranate juice. As you scoop out the insides of the fruit, make sure to save them. To separate the seeds from the pulp, soak the stuff you scoop out in a bowl of water and pull out the white bits while saving the red. The seeds are delicious!
Step by step:
- Cut the pomegranate in half down the middle.
- Grab a spoon and scoop the insides out into a bowl.
- Separate the pomegranate seeds from the pulp and eat them.
- Wash off and dry the hollowed-out pomegranate rinds.
- Using the paring knife, cut a star pattern (or whatever you prefer) into the rind.
- Separate the cut-out portion from the rind.
- Take a tea light and place it on a saucer.
- Light the tea light.
- Place the pomegranate rind on the saucer.
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Police Standoff in St. Anne
Several police officers and agencies responded to an emergency call in St. Anne Thursday night. A house was surrounded by law enforcement when a gunman threatened to shoot officers and himself.
Police had gone to the house to serve a warrant. A source at the scene reported police were armed. A SWAT team was at the scene. No shots were fired. No further info has been released.
St. Anne Police, Kankakee County Sheriff's Police, Kankakee City police and State Police all responded to the 400-block of W. Grant Street.


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When life is fair, the Beaufort County Council will receive its just kudos not for mastering the three R's of education: Reading, Riting and Rithmetic, which on a giant leap of faith I assume they can all do, but for the three P's of negotiation: Patience, Persistence, and Perseverance as it relates to their efforts to save and restore the headwaters of the Okatie River.
Although rejecting a recent offer to buy 28 acres directly adjacent to the river may seem like a step backward in the restoration of the waterway, patience must be taken when talking price. The owner's offer of somewhere in the $10 million range in today's market is certainly not realistic when the entire 142-acre property had one appraisal come back in the $13 million range.
Quarter-acre lots in some neighboring communities have been allegedly offered for $1, so an argument could be made that the entire property is worth $568, absurd maybe, but patience must be shown when talking price in today's market. After the countywide reassessment is completed this year, the sound of many tears being shed over declining values will be deafening. Self-determined prices based on over inflated costs of the early 2000's must be reconciled with the reality of today's market.
Hopefully, persistence was shown by rejecting the offer of just 28 acres along the banks of the river since if we have learned anything over the last 10 years it is that the degradation of our waterways comes not just from the land directly located along the waterway but from all of the property that naturally empties into that stream. The more land we pave over in the name of development the more harm we cause to the environment.
With impervious surface reaching and probably passing the sustainable level due to our rush to develop at all costs, any additional runoff into the Okatie, whether from the adjacent banks or acres inland will surely doom the waterway.
Tuesday evening a milestone in recovery was announced at the Bluffton Town Council when it was said that some of the previous closed shellfish harvesting areas along the May River could be reopened this season. Allowing the rezoning of that property to permit large box store construction will be a serious and probably fatal blow to the Okatie.
Nevertheless, perseverance by the county in acquiring the rights to the future of this valuable piece of Beaufort County history must be shown. There is no clamor for rezoning to allow additional big box stores located on sensitive land parcels, but there is a referendum on the November ballot that will allow the voting public to re-affirm the need to restore our environment.
In the meantime, you can contact Joe Croley at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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What is the scariest movie you watched or Video game you played?
Probably uhhhh game is fatal frame crimson butterfly. Movie? I'm scared of everything LOL.
Moop. ヽ(*≧ω≦)ノ
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I'm kind of a pansy, so I don't know if the games I've been scared of would scare other people!
But for the game: Dead Space. I didn't even leave the ship at the beginning of the game!
Movie: The Collector. All I can say is people were hanging by fishooks from their backs. >.<
I was gonna say Dead Space is pretty damn scary at points especially if its your first time through but do you mean you never leave the broken shuttle? As in, start the first level?
Finally got off my lazy ass and picked up the weights again.
People get scared by vidya and movies?
the scariest movie would be "Justin Bieber Never say never" game: Fear 2
People like me should be herded in to ditches and shot.
I've never been scarred of a video game or movie, but for games I'd say the one with the most "jumpy" atmosphere would be Fatal Frame for the ps2. It makes for a pretty nerve wrecking game when the only way you can defeat the ghost is by pointing a camera at them and trying to get a good shot before they assault you. As for movies I'd say the Evil Dead remake was noteworthy.
it's a tie between the first F.E.A.R and Amnesia for me.
All of the silent hill games get to me, dead space 2 made me jump a few times!
The haunting in conneticut
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Winterfells dude you totally took one of my answers haha fatal frame is flipping crazy.
movie wise hmm too me its the ones that can happen to you like idk if i ever was captured by someone as crazy as jigsaw from saw idk what id do its not the movie thats scary its the situation itself cause its scary to think what we would do if we were pushed beyond reasoning
taking it one step at a time but always thinking two steps ahead
that's a tough question. I love watching/playing the horror genre. Jump scares just dont do it for me. Is have the say the original Silent Hill for the PS1 was scariest when i was a kid. I could only play for 30 min before i had to take a break.
LF People.
dead space series 1 and 2 scared me lol
Silent hill never played it but maybe I buy it off playstation store if they have it
Amnesia idk if it scary since it keep going to non responded but the shaking and noise seem like it would be very scary game lol
Fear with those monster are just horrible ugly and seeing cut scene of lil girl reminded me of the grudge aka didnt rly like but beat it lol
Alan wake was also very scary for me didn't even beat it =p
Slender walking around with flash light which is limit on battery looking for 6 page and each page come with noise and shake effect was also very scary and every time u near the guy seem like i was watching the movie The Ring was rather annoying
Call of duty blackop zombies with my turtle beach on scared me first time having my headset since u can hear the footsteps so loud wasn't fun -.-
well those only horror games that actually scare me call of duty really isn't 1 but warning never play zombies with turtle beaches lol. Slender is free game it under beta if anyone want try it out ^^ kind of creep me out lol
The first time I watched Ju-on, it was pretty creepy. Ringu, too. Most horror films don't scare me, I just enjoy watching them for fun.
I haven't really played 'scary' games. The horror genre for games is just...not scary to me. Minecraft is surprisingly jumpy, though (Creepers and stuff sneaking up to you at night or while you are in a cave). Resident Evil 4 also had some unsettling aspects (Regenerators and Iron Maidens were kind of freaky).
Conjuring up the past is not remembering; it is replacing.
I'd have to say Slender was the scariest game I've played
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I'd have to say the scariest was the descent.. That's basically the last time a scary movie really scared me.. I was young and did not want to watch horror movies for a long period of time after(maybe half a year or so-did not even Freddy Kruger series because of that) XD Yet now,I love scary movies.
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Winklevoss Twins Still Trying To Get More Of Facebook
from the oh-come-on dept
Given all that, we were amazed later that year when the twins sought to back out of the settlement, in what appears to be a clear case of "settlers' remorse." Joe Mullin has the latest on the twins' attempt to go through this whole thing all over again, and notes how ridiculous the whole situation is:
What makes CU's drawn-out litigation all the more remarkable is that Facebook has to be one of the most patently "unstealable" ideas out there. Facebook wasn't the first internet social network and, at the time of the suit, wasn't profoundly different than those that came before it. Facebook's success isn't due to the idea of a social network, but the skillful execution of that idea--combined, of course, with some hard work and some very lucky timing.As Mullin points out, however, these kinds of cases have increased in recent years, as the culture and legal framework we've created, that overvalues ideas and undervalues execution, leads people to think that just because they had an idea -- even if they had nothing to do with the execution -- they deserve a cut from those who did execute. While we've already posted this before, now seems like a perfect time to repost the recent recent xkcd comic on this concept:


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Every new entertainment medium is initially seen as something detrimental to the nation's youth. It happened with comic books. It happened with music. And it's still happening with video games.
The majority of titles that are released each year are made for general audiences and enjoyed by families. But it only takes a few bad apples to damn an entire industry. And the gaming industry has had its share.
Since the days of the Atari 2600, developers have pushed the artistic envelope, but sometimes they've pushed too far. Here are 10 titles that have galvanized critics of the industry – and sometimes even had hard core gamers wondering what the developers were thinking.
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Trying to lose weight can be frustrating. You could have a killer week, feel like you're doing all the right things while making sacrifices to "stay on track," yet still not drop an ounce. While eating salads, Baby Bell cheese, Special K chips, and an abundance of nuts sure feels like the intake of someone who's on the weight loss track, it's unfortunately not always the case.
I get it, I've been there. In fact, I don't know a woman who hasn't. While you may be eating mostly the right stuff, there are certain saboteurs that could be destroying your weight loss efforts. Check out our list of the 5 most common mistakes that are ruining your weight loss:
1. You're not drinking enough water: Repeat after me: water is my best friend. As someone who struggles with getting enough water, I understand it's not always the most attractive option. When other zero-calorie drinks like Diet Coke are in the picture, I get distracted. The reality is, though, that water helps fill your stomach, making you less hungry, and aids in digestion.
2. You're not eating enough: I think everyone's immediate mindset when they want to drop a few pounds is cutting back on how much they're eating. The reality, though, is that if you aren't consuming enough calories during the day, your body will go into starvation mode trying to hold on to what it has. Your metabolism becomes sluggish, and that is NOT ideal for shedding pounds. Instead, chock your healthy diet full of extra fruits and vegetables that you can snack on all day long.
3. You're eating healthier items, but TOO much of them: Too much of a "good" thing could be detrimental to your progress. Greek yogurt, for example, is packed with protein that plain old yogurt is missing. But eating three of them a day, that's more calories than a Whopper! Helps you put things in perspective, eh?
4. You're avoiding the gym: Just because you're eating healthy doesn't mean you can skip out on getting the necessary cardio in. Doing small things, like parking your car farther from the grocery store or taking the stairs at work rather than the elevator, that will help. But adults should be getting 20 to 60 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise three days per week. Grab a buddy, and get to sweatin'!
5. You're not getting enough sleep: Next to water, your bed should be your other best friend. The more sleep you get, the more satisfied you'll be during the day after you eat. Crazy enough, a lack of sleep stimulates your appetite. You don't have to tell me twice to spend some quality time with my pillow!
Are you guilty of committing any of these weight loss mistakes?
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Wrecked: When a Broken World Slams Into Your Comfortable LifeJeff GoinsMoody Publishers / 2012 / Trade Paperback$12.59 Retail:5 Stars Out Of 5 6 Reviews
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crtnybcBritish Columbia, CanadaAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5We will become less to gain more.October 19, 2013crtnybcBritish Columbia, CanadaAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5If you want to live a life that brings change - feeds the hungry, knocks down prejudices, wins souls for Christ you can't stay aloof in a bubble from what's going on around you. Being stretched is not comfortable, suffering is not fun but without pain there's no true joy either.
True compassion is not easy, but heartbreaking and uncomfortable. Living generously means giving up your own desires and comforts for the sake of others.
It's not about looking for thrills. Sometimes the thing you are called to do could be called mundane or tedious, not exciting but that's part of laying down your rights and wants and digging in and getting to work.
This is not a big book but it's taken me a while to read it because you read some, then put it down for a while and chew on it, then pick it up and do it all over again. I love his writing style, it's easy to read and understand, and I haven't been bored at any point. It's not that the writing is heavy, but the material makes me pause to think.
HaelieAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5AUDIOBOOK REVIEW - I need to be wrecked.November 23, 2012HaelieAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Have you ever been wrecked?
No, not IN a wreck---wrecked.
What does it mean to be wrecked?
As I listened to this audiobook version of Wrecked, I had the privilege of hearing the author, Jeff Goins, himself tell me what it means to be wrecked.
I cannot relay to you with the accuracy and passion of Goins what it means to be wrecked, but what I can say is that I think I live in a state of near-wrecked-ness. (Yes, I made that term up.)
To be wrecked, per Goins, is to be so impacted by the need and helplessness of others less fortunate than yourself that you cannot live without thinking of them and tangibly doing for them, with them, and giving to them. And actually, that is truly just a tiny glimpse of what it means to be wrecked. You should listen to Goins describe it to you as I had the pleasure of doing.
In listening to this book, I found myself identifying with the outer edges of the wrecked state, but not yet having been fully affected---not yet fully wrecked. This is why I say I live in a state of near-wrecked-ness.
Now, just a few minutes ago I just finished watching a movie portraying the real-life "Machine Gun Preacher," Sam Childers. I would definitely say that man was wrecked! He went on one trip to Sudan to help repair huts damaged in the Second Sudanese War. During that trip he was wrecked for the children of Sudan and Uganda who were being abducted by the Joseph Kony's "Lord's Resistance Army." His life and mission since then has been and continues to be to help those children tangibly in any way he can---and he does. He is wrecked.
As far as this audiobook from ChristianAudio goes, I highly recommend it. It was especially beneficial to hear it read by the author, as he was able to instill his own passion and intent into each word he wrote as he read it aloud. One drawback of audiobooks is that I am unable to easily quote from them for you since I typically listen to them during my commutes to and from work (which is actually one of the things I love most about audiobooks). So, it's a bit of give and take, but most definitely a rewarding experience.
Disclaimer: I received this audiobook for free from christianaudio.com. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.
ChristieParaguayAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A challenge to find your real purposeOctober 3, 2012ChristieParaguayAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I listened to this as an audio book read by the author himself, and am I ever thankful for that pause feature on my mp3 player! Every few minutes, I found myself pausing to take notes or to process what I'd just heard. I am sure I'll be wading through some of those ideas for a long time.
The book starts by outlining the status quo--the person loving life in his safe little world, content to watch other people have adventures on reality TV and keep a nice distance by spending most of his free time on the couch. But occasionally something happens that rocks his world. Maybe he has an encounter with someone much less fortunate, or he goes on a short-term missions trip. How does this person work through what's happened to him and let it help shape his future?
Jeff Goins issues the challenge of stepping into those opportunities, recognizing the impact they can have on our lives, and then figuring out how to put into perspective these paradigm shifts. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book doesn't advocate running off and doing abnormal things just for the sake of the adventure. Instead, the author encourages us to use these experiences to teach us that life isn't all about ME.
I was particularly encouraged by the section that explained why reaching out to meet a need often hurts us more than it gives us that warm fuzzy feeling, because it causes us to recognize how small we are and how broken the world is.
I'm particularly interested in the implications he makes for young adults, who are typically on a quest to find themselves. Goins recommends that instead of looking at the world as it revolves around me, find a need that calls to my heart and determine what I can do to help meet it.
So many people came to mind as I worked my way through these chapters. I will be recommending this to older teens and twenty-somethings, as well as to anyone coming on short-term mission trips. This book would be a great debriefing tool for mission teams, especially for those people who don't know what to do with the reality-check they've just been exposed to. And I'd definitely recommend it to other long-term missionaries, as it's a nice tool for examining our motives and our vision.
If you want to be wrecked, of if you have been and you don't know where to go from here, get your hands on this book.
PastorAshtonSt. Louis, MOAge: 25-34Gender: male5 Stars Out Of 5Being "Wrecked" is required in the pursuit of a liAugust 1, 2012PastorAshtonSt. Louis, MOAge: 25-34Gender: maleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Jeff Goins' book "Wrecked: When a Broken World Slams into your Comfortable Life" is page after page of thought-provoking illustrations of a life in pursuit of purpose. A life well lived is not found in the comfort of your everyday life. It's found in the moments that blindside you. When you're willing to do the unthinkable and try something new. It requires purpose and intentionality. "Wrecked" will open your eyes to a new way of living that will blow your mind. I would caution readers that this is not a haphazard read. "Wrecked" will tug your heart strings and challenge you to live life for more than yourself. I highly recommend this book without reservation as a call to selfless living.
Note: I received an advanced copy of "Wrecked" for the purpose of writing a review.
dliesnerRacine, WIAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A Simple and Profound ClassicJuly 31, 2012dliesnerRacine, WIAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Simple things are often the most profound, and this little book is no exception. With story-telling ability of Andy Andrews, and each tale couched in unswerving honesty and humility, Goins has penned a remarkable resource.
I found myself saying, "Yes! Yes!" chapter after chapter, and writing down memorable quotes to share. Wrecked is phenomenally moving and affirming.
A personal-journey handbook to a deep maturity that walks the talk, Wrecked should have a place on the shelf of every person desiring to truly live their faith as well as every discipler, apprenticship/life-counselor, missionary and short-term mission candidate.
Wrecked will be my gift of choice to the leaders in my life, that they may also be profoundly wrecked, and in turn, have an opportunity to share this potential classic with others seeking a deeply satisfying life-experience.


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Yesterday I took the Gilligan Clan to our local pumpkin patch so the kids could pick out their own pumpkins to carve into Jack O'Lanterns. It was lovely day and great to spend some time outdoors with the kids that didn't involve ice cream, juice boxes, wet clothes and sand in my navel.
They picked out a couple of nice ones and when I went to pay the little old lady informed me that they were $25 each!!!
What? For a pumpkin? Really? We don't even eat them. We cut holes in them scoop out the innards, throw that in the garbage and stick a candle up it's jacksy!
The price is due to the flooding up north from the hurricane apparently, so this year we are going to use every last bit of these pumpkins and I am going to show you how but first off, why do we even carve a pumpkin to begin with? Well let me tell you…
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The story of the Jack O'Lantern comes from Irish folklore. Jack was a crafty farmer who tricked the Devil into climbing a tall tree. When the Devil reached the highest branch, Jack carved a large cross in the trunk, making it impossible for the Devil to climb down.
In exchange for help getting out of the tree, the Devil promised never to tempt Jack with evil again. When Jack died, he was turned away from Heaven for his sins and turned away from Hell because of his trickery. Condemned to wander the earth without rest, Jack carved out one of his turnips, took an ember from the devil, and used it for a lantern to light his way. He became known as "Jack of the Lantern."
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds
Toasted and salted, pumpkin seeds have a nutty flavor. They're even better flavored with sweet and savory spices
Rinse pumpkin seeds under cold water and pick out the pulp and strings. (This is easiest just after you've removed the seeds from the pumpkin, before the pulp has dried.)
Place the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet, stirring to coat. If you prefer, omit the oil and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
Sprinkle with salt and bake at 325 degrees F until toasted, about 25 minutes, checking and stirring after 10 minutes.
Let cool and store in an air-tight container.
Pumpkin seeds aren't just a good snack there are a multitude of health benefits associated with them such as…
Help stimulate appetite.
Beneficial for the teeth, gums, nerves, hair and nails.
Relieve nervous exhaustion, because it contains L-tryptophan, a compound that is effective against depression.
Relieve constipation, and catarrh, the condition of fluids running from mucous membranes.
Helps to reduce overweight or obesity and dissolves gall stones.
Helpful in cases of tuberculosis.
Help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
Contain anti-inflammatory properties without the harmful side effect of anti-inflammatory drug.
Good for diabetics just like cucumber and bitter gourd.
Contains zinc that can be helpful in prostate problem. They promote overall prostate health and alleviate the difficult urination associated with an enlarged prostate.
Pumpkin seed contain phytosterols, compound found in a plant that is believed to reduce cholesterol level and prevent some cancers.
Helps prevent osteoporosis because of its calcium content
Fresh Pumpkin Soup
2 tablespoons butter
1 onions, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 apples, peeled and diced
2 cups fresh pumpkin ( roasted and diced, see note below)
1 tablespoon sage leaves
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper
In a stockpot over medium heat, melt butter and saute onion, carrot, apple, roasted
pumpkin, and sage until all are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Puree the mixture in a food mill; if you do not have a food mill, then puree in a food processor or blender. Return the puree to the stockpot, add the chicken stock and simmer for 15 minutes.
Then add the cream and simmer for 5 more minutes, lowering the heat if necessary so it does not boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Divide soup among 4 soup bowls and serve immediately.
COOKS NOTE: To roast pumpkin, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut whole pumpkin in half and then cut each half into several pieces. Discard seeds or reserve for another use. Place pumpkin on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven until tender but not falling apart, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool, peel away skin, and dice.
AND FINALLY…What's the ratio of a pumpkin's circumference to its diameter?
Pumpkin Pi
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A funeral service will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 401 Harrison St., Taft, on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.
A funeral service will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 401 Harrison St., Taft, on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. for Janey Ruth Brown, 66. Officiating the service will be Pastor Howard Tello with a reception immediately following. Mrs. Brown was born in Taft—a Fort Baby--on October 1, 1945 and passed away in Bakersfield on May 8, 2012. She would spend countless hours walking around town to visit local merchants and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, gardening and putting puzzles together. Other interests included watching NASCAR and Bible stories and was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Emmer Martin; nephew, Michael Wayne Smith; and brothers-in-law, Howard Shafer and James Argentino. Mrs. Brown is survived by her son and his wife, Tom and Lisa Brown of Taft; grandson, Jordan Romero of Taft; sisters, Johnie Coakley and her husband, Ted, of Bakersfield and Lenna Shafer of Taft; nieces, Sherry King of Bakersfield, Rhonda Flores and her husband, David, of Bakersfield and Cheryl Christensen and her husband, Nels, of Utah; and her great nieces and nephews, Ashley, A.J., Garett and Brittany, Kristina, Danielle, Gabi, Bailey and Erika. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janey's memory to www.relayforlife.org/taftca (Team Pace for a Cure.) She will be missed by all and loved by many. There are no visitation hours scheduled and the arrangements are under the direction of the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home. To convey condolences please visit www.EricksonAndBrown.com.


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In 2003, we re-defined what the term "Custom" truly meant in headwear when we launched in the golf market. Still to this day, we have the confidence to say "Nobody Does It Like We Do." Beyond our proprietary production model we have evolved as the industry leader in design, innovation, and quality by offering a program that features industry-low minimums, unmatched design flexibility and no hidden fees at its core.
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We coined the term when we launched in the golf market. Within any order, you can change Hat Colors, Visor Options (Pre-Curved, Modified or Flat), Closure Options (Velcro, Metal Slider, Plastic Snap, Ponytail, Leather Strap or Elastic Loop w/ Velcro) and finish off your hat designs by using our FREE Contrast Options (Panels, Button, Closure, Eyelets, Visor/Undervisor & Stitching) all by the dozen. In most cases you can also change fabrics by the dozen. Upcharges may apply.
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In 2006, we re-defined what the term "Custom" truly meant in headwear when we launched in the team market. Still to this day, we have the confidence to say "Nobody Does It Like We Do." Beyond our proprietary production model we have evolved as the industry leader in design, innovation, and quality by offering a program that features industry-low minimums, unmatched design flexibility and no hidden fees at its core.
The customization within our headwear program is nearly endless as long as your hat style, logo(s) & location(s) remain the same within your minimum order.* From there you have numerous options to customize your order to best fit your needs whether it's to create a home & away version of your hat or diversify the selection at a spirit shop. * 18-23 Piece Minimum Orders Must Remain the Same Hat Color & Visor Option
Our Custom Headwear is available in either a 30-Day Program or 90-Day Program (pricing shown as 30-Day Program). Once the artwork is approved, it will take approximately 30 or 90 Days to produce your headwear order plus up to 5 days freight.
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Obama unconstitutionally used U.S. military to kill teenage U.S. citizen who was born in Denver
The U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from killing U.S. citizens without due process. This means that they must first be arrested, charged, tried, and convicted before being executed.
Obama violated this when he used the U.S. military to kill a teenage U.S. citizen who was born in Denver. Obama also killed two other U.S. citizens without due process.
If Bush had done this, the "anti-war" protestors would have been livid. But since they were actually "anti-Bush" protestors and not "anti-war" protestors, they don't seem to care that Obama did this.
NBC News reports:
Of the scores of people dubbed terrorists and taken out by American military drone strikes, three men — all killed in the fall of 2011 — were U.S. citizens.
But the most controversial drone strike took place on Oct. 14, 2011, when 16-year-old Abdulrahman was killed by U.S. forces.
Family of the Denver-born teenager say he had no ties to terrorist organizations and was unjustly targeted because of his father.


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World of Tanks Settles in Korea
World famous free-to-play MMO officially launched in the Korean market
27th December, 2012 - Wargaming announced today the launch of the company's headlining free-to-play MMO World of Tanks in the Korean market. Following the results of the recent Supertest stage, the game will be available for players with the recently unveiled Update 8.2, introducing a pack of brand new American and British steel machines.
World of Tanks Supertest has been on air from December 3 to December 20, securing over 60,000 players and getting highly positive feedback from Korean testers who showed continuous interest in action-packed armored gameplay.
"It's a great day for the whole team. World of Tanks has been a huge success globally, and the Supertest in Korea has shown that the game has the brightest prospects in the market," said Chankuk Park, General Manager, Korea. "I'm sure that World of Tanks will be able to gain more and more gamer attention in Korea, thanks to the game's profoundness both strategically and gameplay-wise."
World of Tanks is officially available for Korean players from December 27, 2012. To get more details on World of Tanks in Korea, please visit -https://www.worldoftanks.kr.About World of Tanks
World of Tanks is the first and only team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with other steel cowboys all over the world. Your arsenal includes more than 230 armored vehicles from United States, Germany, the Soviet Union, France, Great Britain and China, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.
A flexible system of authentic vehicle upgrades and development allows you to try any of the vehicles and weapons in the game. Whether you prefer to exhaust your foes with fast and maneuverable light tanks, make deep breaches in enemy lines with all-purpose medium tanks, use the force of giant tanks to eliminate opposing armored forces, or become a heavy sniper with long-range howitzers, each unit type has its own advantages and can be extremely effective when operated by a true tank ace.
But being a great tank commander alone isn't enough to win! In World of Tanks, it's all about teamwork. Victory is achieved by combining your combat skills with those of the other members of your team, each playing their own role on the battlefield. Just add your favorite strategy to build your own steel empire and manifest the indisputable authority of the tank power!.
About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles and employs 1300 people across such key regions as North America, Europe, Russia, Asia, and Australia.
Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to mid-20th century warfare that will include the company's flagship armored MMO World of Tanks, launched in April 2011 and currently boasting 45 million players worldwide, the flight combat World of Warplanes, named one of the most anticipated MMOs, and the naval World of Warships, scheduled for release in 2013.
In June 2012, Wargaming announced the Wargaming.net Service, the epicenter of the online battle gaming universe that will gather the series under a single portal - www.wargaming.net.
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Some things puzzle me about the Dolphins. The defense's regression puzzles. The continued inability to win at home puzzles. And the team's use of Reggie Bush puzzles.
On several levels now.
It puzzles that the Dolphins look at Bush -- a 6-foot and 205-pounder -- and somehow believe him to be an inside running threat. Bush proved long ago in New Orleans he wasn't that. He's proven this year he isn't a dude that will run through 300-pound defensive linemen or create his own hole where there is no hole.
Yet the Dolphins have through three games repeatedly asked him to run between the tackles. They did it less last week as there were attempts to use Bush on pitches. But if this were my team, he would never be asked to stick his facemask in the A-gap.
The guy needs to be out in space. It is obvious to anyone with eyes. Yet, it hasn't happened enough.
Interestingly, the Dolphins agree Bush is better outside, in space, where he can use his speed and agility to escape defenders.
"Well, we got to get him in some space," coach Tony Sparano said. "I think that's important. I think that trying to get Reggie touches early is important. We didn't do … we did do a good job of getting him the ball early in the ball game the other day. Unfortunately, his first carry was the second play of the game and it was a penalty. He did catch a ball out of the backfield. But we got to get him involved a little bit earlier, try to get him going a little earlier that way. It's just you're trying to get him going, trying to get Brandon (Marshall) going, you're trying to get some things going that way. You don't want to get caught in that mode too many times where you're trying to feed players particularly. That's a bad thing for the quarterback...I get to yell at the quarterback go back there and play. If the read takes him then the read takes him there or any of those types of things. We can do a better job of getting Reggie in space. I think that's important."
Yes, it is important. I think it is also important to use Bush in situations where his presence is a matchup problem for the defense. In that regard, it's puzzles me why the Dolphins don't use Bush is a base formation and then motion him out wide to the slot or elsewhere.
This forces the defense to cover Bush with a linebacker or strong safety out in space. That is a mismatch problem for the defense. It makes sense to use. And the Dolphins practiced this tons in the preseason. It was evident to anyone who attended the open practices.
They apparently continue to practice it since workouts have closed to all outside eyes. But the puzzling thing is they don't use it in games.
And that puzzles Bush as well.
"We do it a lot at practice," Bush said. "It just hasn't been called in the game. It's going to come."
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is in charge of calling the plays. He is scheduled to speak to the media today and my guess is he'll be asked why he's not calling those plays.
"I know he's going to make those calls, I will be spread out wide there. I've done a little bit, but as much as obviously in my past so like I said, we do it all the time in practice, it just hasn't shown in the game yet."
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Accompanying the congregations response is a commentary that provides a rationale for its decision and notes three important exceptions: a physical impossibility, such as the unavailability of feeding tubes; the inability of a patients body to assimilate nutrition or hydration; and medical complications from assisted nutrition or hydration.
Both the response and the commentary raise questions about the state of church teaching on this matter. For all patients, including those in a permanent vegetative state, the common Catholic tradition has sought to determine what benefits an intervention would provide and whether the burdens of intervention are proportionate or disproportionate to the expected benefits. It is clear that the provision of artificial nutrition and hydration to a person is based on a technology that works: nutrients and fluids are delivered and the patient generally ingests them. But is that the end of the analysis? Is the end part of an overall plan to return the patient to health, to gain time so that other needed interventions can be made? Or is it simply to keep the patient physically alivethat is, apparently, to maintain biological life for its own sake?
Has the Church Changed Course?
The doctrinal congregations August announcement stands in contrast to a document it released in 1980, the Declaration on Euthanasia. That declaration explains that one can correctly judge whether a treatment is ordinary or extraordinary by studying the type of treatment to be used, its degree of complexity or risk, its cost and the possibilities of using it, and comparing these elements with the result that can be expected, taking into account the state of the sick person and his or her physical and moral resources. The declaration reflects the wisdom of the common Catholic moral tradition, which seeks to determine whether a particular treatment is extraordinary by evaluating its impact on the health and well-being of the patient, others and the general society.
This declaration is also in harmony with the methodology used by Pius XII to determine whether the newly introduced ventilator was ordinary or extraordinary. He defined ordinary in terms of the circumstances of persons, places, the times and the culture and not imposing a grave burden on ones self or another. His answer did not base the analysis on the nature or a classification of the technology itself, as the current analysis by the congregation seems to do. Rather the pope took the common teaching about ordinary and extraordinary means and used this to resolve the case.
According to the current state of medical knowledge, the persistent vegetative state is irreversible; all one can do for such a patient beyond providing basic care is to maintain the biological signs of life. Providing artificial nutrition and hydration, therefore, does not contribute to the patients recovery or necessarily maintain the patients stable condition. In some instancesand these are not rare cases, as the congregations document suggestssuch interventions can harm the patient, given side effects such as infections at the insertion point of the tube, nausea, vomiting and the possibility of the vomitus choking the patient. Some patients occasionally tear out their tubes, and health care providers are required to restrain them physically. Whether this tearing out is done consciously or unconsciously, the tube must be reinserted, often surgically, which exposes the patient to further risks. Well-documented medical literature recounts the harms and burdens associated with tube-feeding.
Such maintenance violates the dignity of the person, because it defines and reduces their personhood solely to terms of biological functioning. It is physical reductionism, a form of materialism that benefits neither them nor society. And the position seems to confer on physical life an almost absolute value.
The Costs of Care
The congregations August commentary claims that providing artificial nutrition and hydration does not involve excessive expense, that it is within the capacity of an average health-care system and does not of itself require hospitalization. (It recognizes that in cases of extreme poverty the provision of A.N.H. may be impossible; hence is not obligatory.)
Still, the insertion of a feeding tube often involves a surgical procedure; minimally it is an outpatient procedure. Once inserted, the tubes must be monitored regularly to prevent infection and to maintain placement during routine care (moving a patient to prevent bed sores, for example). The document seems to assume that since inserting the feeding tube does not require hospitalization and is not of itself excessively expensive, a patient can be cared for at home.
In the United States, however, the vast majority of persons in a permanent vegetative state reside in nursing homes, where a semi-private room (not including most ancillary medical expenses) costs more than $60,000 a year. Most relatives of patients cannot stay at home during the day, even if they want to, in order to care for family members. Nor does everyone have insurance coverage for such patient care. Even for the insured, the cost of coverage and co-payments is significant and complex, since coverage may change annually when employers negotiate contracts with different insurers.
Regardless of the actual dollar expense of providing artificial nutrition and hydration, which is what the congregations commentary focuses on, another question must be addressed: How longhow many years ordecades?is a patient in a permanent vegetative state obligated to undergo tube feeding, in light of the impact on his or her family and the larger community? Could a prolonged duration of A.N.H. make it so burdensome that the treatment is seen then as extraordinary rather than ordinary?
The 1980 Declaration on Euthanasia notes that the refusal of extraordinary treatment is not the equivalent of suicide; on the contrary it should be considered as an acceptance of the human condition, or a wish to avoid the application of a medical procedure disproportionate to the results that can be expected, or a desire not to impose excessive expense on the family or the community. Consider the social justice dimension of the statement, which asks us to assess the economic impact on the larger society, even in cases that are not considered extreme. Thus, even though an insurance policy might cover all or part of the cost of A.N.H., one may not be obliged to utilize the coverage.
The 2007 commentary seems to misread the 1980 declaration by assuming that the latters discussion of proportionate or disproportionate treatment refers only to means of treatment when death is imminent. This is not the case. The congregations 1980 statement does discuss obligations when death is imminent; but if one reads the entire section where that reference is made, one finds a larger discussion of the general question of ordinary and extraordinary means of treatment and the legitimacy of withdrawing or forgoing extraordinary means of treatment even when death is not imminent.
The common moral tradition of discussion about ordinary and extraordinary means of interventionor the use of proportionate and disproportionate intervention, as the discussion is now framedextends backward from recent papal and other ecclesiastical or magisterial documents to at least the 1500s. The history of this tradition and its development is extremely important in helping to clarify issues such as the use of feeding tubes. The common moral tradition determined whether an intervention was proportionate on a case-by-case basis, independent of the technology, by looking at the effects on the patient, the family and the larger society. The assumption was that the patient, in consultation with physicians and in relation to the circumstances of his or her life, could come to a correct judgment.
Now, by contrast, an authority classifies the intervention by abstract means based on the nature of the technology, independent of its effect on the patient, and determines whether an intervention is proportionate. This could mean that whenever a new technology is introduced, local churches would have to appeal to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to find out what to do.
The Case of John Paul II
The dispute over the feeding tube used by Pope John Paul II (see Popes Death Drawn Into Euthanasia Debate, by Ian Fisher, The New York Times, 9/18/07) is an example of the kind of debate one is drawn into when the focus of the ethical decision becomes technology instead of the patient. The doctrinal congregations August commentary gives moral priority to technology by submitting the evaluation of benefits to an impersonal biological standard. Such has not been the common moral tradition, which centers attention on the patient and seeks to provide benefits but wisely realizes that the time for cure can pass and that continued technological assistance can become increasingly burdensome. That is the time for ceasing such interventions, increasing basic care of the patient and accompanying him or her on the next phase of the journey to the Lord.
Consider the case of Pope John Paul II. Recall that during several of his hospitalizations he had a feeding tube that was maintained for a time and then removed. During his final hospitalization, no feeding tube was inserted, nor was one mandated. Doing so would have been easy enough: he had a small clinic set up in his bedroom at the Vatican. Perhaps artificial nutrition and hydration was not mandated because John Paul II was not in a permanent vegetative state. But that raises the question, Is the use of A.N.H. mandated in cases other than P.V.S.? If the use of artificial nutrition and hydration is in principle a proportionate means of preserving life, as the August 2007 document notes, then should it not have been provided to the pope? Is the lack of its provision in the popes case an exception? If so, it would be helpful to know the basis of the exception and who made such a determination.
Perhaps the course of John Pauls dying affords moralists an example of how to think through the use of artificial nutrition and hydration in light of the common moral tradition. The decision to forgo A.N.H. is clearly consistent with the analysis and methodology of the common moral tradition, the 1980 statement and previous statements by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.


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I just happened across a piece called Psst...This is what your co-worker is paid, that talks about a small but growing number of private-sector firms that are letting employees in on closely held company secrets including company financials, staff performance reviews, and even individual pay.
In the piece, Kimi Mongello, the office manager at SumAll, a company founded on an all-disclosure principle, says that having the figures in the open "alleviates co-workers' curiosity and anxiety."
To that sentence I would add, "...and replaces them with shock and fury." Look, it may just be that my experience is unique, that I've always just happened worked in places where some employee inevitably has an issue with the quality of another employee's work. But I don't think so.
Unless you operate from a strictly commission standpoint, employee reviews and subsequent salaries are going to be somewhat subjective. The employee one manager sees as wonderful and super productive, could be the same person co-workers see as all-show-and-no-action. To find out that a co-worker you don't have much respect for makes as much, or more, money than you do could be devastating to your morale.
Of course, full disclosure on salaries would be a good way to eliminate salary discrepancies based on gender but I don't think many companies who practice such goofiness would be the ones to offer full disclosure. (Unless you're like one the VP at one company I once worked for who cluelessly advised me to give a male employee a bigger performance-based raise than a female employee because she was married and wasn't responsible for supporting a whole family.)
What's your take on this?
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Hello all, first ever post here :)
Hope you guys can help me out, this drives me crazy...
So I got 2 updatepanels on my page. In one there is a Timer which updates for example a label. In the other one there is a dropdownextender. Everytime the timer ticks while the dropdown menu is displayed the menu disapears. I attached the sample code below....any insights on this? And yes, the dropdown and the label need to be in two seperate updatepanels....
Many thanks
<form id="form1" runat="server"> <asp:ToolkitScriptManager ID="ScriptManager1" runat="server" /> <asp:UpdatePanel ID="UpdatePanel1" runat="server" UpdateMode="Conditional"> <ContentTemplate> <asp:Timer ID="Timer1" runat="server" OnTick="Timer1_Tick" Interval="4000" /> <asp:Label ID="Label1" runat="server" Text="Label"></asp:Label> </ContentTemplate> </asp:UpdatePanel> <asp:UpdatePanel ID="UpdatePanel2" runat="server"> <ContentTemplate> <asp:DropDo
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I want to make Rolebase menu in MVC such that if user doesnot have permission for some action then that Action name shouldnot be shown in the Menu.
I have used the code in the url(http://forums.asp.net/t/1566328.aspx) in my MVC application.My application is a Discussion Forum(in MVC) same functionality as in this forum forums.asp.net
I have used Controllers for post, thread etc.In each controller there are some actions that are using [Authorize(Roles)] attribute
but this coding does not count those Actions in Controllers having Authorize attribute according to the url http://forums.asp.net/t/1566328.aspx
In the code, Authorize attribute is applied to Controller class, but my requirement is of Applying Authorize attribute to some actions in controller so that some are available for all users and some links are available rolewise.Now what is the solution for that?
I've created a SetupWizard, but can't get it to show the Icon for the shortcut on desktop and program menu. The installation goes fine without any errors, the only problem is the icon.
I've made a shortcut of my exe file in the Application Folder and dragged the shortcut to the Desktop folder, then on the shortcut properties, I assigned it an icon picture located in Application Folder.
Any suggestions will be very much appreciated.
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May i use the collapse and expand feature (like tree menu) at Report iam using the Report viewer Control for displaying the Report on my Asp.net Page .
I have number records and each record have detail as i clicked or expand the record then details will be shown is it possible with report viewer control If any one have experince before please share the ideas.
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I have been using asp.net menu control that is programmatically binded at runtime and has n child node levels. Now i want to use CssAdapterMenu instead because the menu control contains more than 1000 menuItems(in the near future it can also be more 2000 menuItems) and has very slow response in IE 6 or IE 7.
Now my question is how should i change the classic asp.net menu to CssAdapterMenu. What should be the steps? Any samples example of n child node levels would be helpful
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I am using asp.net menu using cssadapter. How Can I change this the menu show menu using mouse click
Hey, I need some help modifying the menu adapter code to give child
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I am trying to have the selected item in the menu be noticeable different than the other items. I am able to change the border as in the samples, but nothing else. I would like the selected font color to change as well as the background image / color. Here is a sample page and style sheet. Any help is greatly appreciated.
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <title>Untitled Page</title> <link href="MainStyle.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> <form id="form1" runat="server">

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Hopefully someone can help.
I have an asp.net menu with horizontal static top tier followed by 2 dynamic vertical lower tiers.
It renders fine in all other browsers etc. etc. - apart from IE6.
In IE6 the menu is not rendered horizontally and insttead the items are stacked vertically.
It is my understanding that when using horizontal orientation, the menu items are effectively floated next to each other.
So I can get round this float problem in IE6 by specifying a width for the items i.e.:
*html .AdminMenu .AspNet-Menu-Horizontal ul.AspNet-Menu li
width: 45px;
text-align: left;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
Problem is, I do not want to set the width for each item. If I do this then it means regardless of the length of the text the width will always be the same.
On other browsers I do not set a width but instead set left/right margin so that every item is evenly spaced.
How can I do this in IE6? Essentially each li should wrap the text and float nex
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I want to apply a css class to the level 1 menu item (parent) when it or any or it's children are selected.
I've looked at MSDN documentation and any number of examples and walkthroughs but I haven't come up with a way of managing this. I was thinking something like this might work but the style is not being applied to the parent. To further complicate matters, if I try to apply a css style to StaticSelectedStyle it doesn't pick it up at all.
Menu Markup:
<StaticSelectedStyle Font-Bold="True" ForeColor="#3333CC" />
Code Behind:
protected void MenuItemClick_NavMenu(Object sender, MenuEventArgs e)
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2006) -- The ETSU men's basketball team hopes to put a win on its Christmas wish list as the Bucs wrap their pre-holiday schedule Thursday night against Big South Conference foe Radford. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. inside Memorial Center.
The Bucs, who are currently 7-5 on the season, have won five of their last six games and are looking to extend a non-conference home winning streak that now stands at 10 games and stretches as far back as the 2004 season. ETSU won its last home contest over another Big South Conference rival UNC Asheville 73-65 Tuesday night inside Memorial Center.
ETSU will not play again until a Dec. 30 road trip to take on in-state rival Tennessee. Fans that are unable to attend Thursday night's game against Radford can watch the game live via the video streaming broadcast provided at ETSUBucs.com. Just click on the link provided above.
For more on Thursday night's game, click on the game notes link at the top of this page.


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Its size, 7" X 11" (inside dim.) is perfect for holding an entire close-up show.
The case comes with "Pick N Pluck" foam giving you the freedom to design the compartments that will hold your show.
This case can accommodate three decks of poker sized cards, a chop cup, sponge balls, coins, packet effects, rubber bands, a small wand and so much more! You no longer have to rummage around in a case to find the next effect, it's right where it should be.
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Time for tea: brew essentials you need for your next catch-up
Gone are the days of tea being as simple as tea bags and hot water. Now, it's all about using loose leaf tea, cold brew, fancy tea pots and trying a range of tea flavours. Tea is the best drink to keep you warm, cosy and relaxed, so winter is the perfect time to get your tea game in order.
There's nothing better than getting together with your girlfriends and enjoying delicious tea while simultaneously spilling some tea if you know what I mean (and if you don't, spilling tea is a new term for gossip!). For the next catch-up with your girls, why not enjoy a round of tea, a new Netflix series and some delicious snacks? To have the best tea time with your girlfriends, you'll need to get your brewing essentials in order. Here are some of our faves.
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Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: D.Line tea infuser from House, T2 Luna Nights Criss Cross teapot, Maxwell & Williams Stardust snug mug from Myer, Bodum Chambord sugar and creamer set from Myer, T2 Teamaker, Country Road Tapas mug, Avanti Contempo teapot from David Jones, Salt and Pepper Palais teapot from House, Christina Re mug from David Jones.
Loose leaf tea and tea bags
Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Wedgwood Emerald Duchess tea from Myer, Wedgwood Jasmine Mao Feng tea from Myer, Wedgwood Earl Grey tea from Myer, T2 Lemongrass and Ginger loose leaf tea, T2 Pumping Pomegranate loose leaf tea, T2 White White Cocoa loose leaf tea, T2 Green Rose loose leaf tea, T2 Chai loose leaf tea, Lipton Rooibus Hibiscis tea bags from Coles, Twinings English Breakfast tea bags from Woolworths.


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DuraClear® Outdoor Osteria Stemless White Wine Glass, Set of 6
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- Summary
Our casual stemless glasses for white wine have an incredible light-reflecting clarity—you might mistake them for true glass. Now made in the USA from an extremely durable polycarbonate, the glasses are perfect for poolside parties, picnics and barbecues.
- Set of six stemless wine tumblers, ideal for serving white wines outdoors and poolside.
- DuraClear food-grade polycarbonate won't crack, shatter, break, cloud or discolor.
- Glasses maintain their clarity even through regular use and washing.
- For cold beverages only.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 3 3/4" high.
- 8-oz. cap.
- Made in USA.
- Use & Care
- Dishwasher safe.
- To preserve the clarity and shine of your DuraClear pieces, make sure they avoid direct contact with other dishes when placed in the dishwasher, as such contact may cause scratches.
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This item is shipped from our warehouse by UPS to arrive within 3-5 business days of our receiving your order.
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For an additional charge of $26 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
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At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners, and knife storage) please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by JBJM from Carefree Use I had purchased the stemmed white wine glasses last year and was very pleased with them. I no longer worry about wine glasses shattering on our granite countertops or when glasses are used outdoors. I recently purchased the stemless glasses because they will fit nicely into the cup holders on our boat. The stemless are a bit heavier but still have a nice appearance. Although these items are carefree as far as breakage, I have not tried putting them in the dishwasher to clean. I wash in warm sudsy water and towel dry to maintain their nice shine. I have not experienced scratching as some other reviewers have indicated.Date published: 2015-06-03Rated 5 out of 5 by suzanej from The best outdoor wine glasses Love the weight, look and feel of these outdoor wineglasses. Also, not gigantic. My former picnic wineglasses were 14 ounces-way too big- These are are more reasonable portion. Beautiful quality, and stemless are more stable too.Date published: 2014-07-29Rated 3 out of 5 by ssgg from Good product for casual use but don't wear well We bought a couple of sets of these two years ago expecting them to be clear, dishwasher safe and unbreakable. While we absolutely love the glasses for everyday outdoor use, they do get very foggy when washed in the dishwasher. We have also had a couple break and crack over time. They are a good outdoor set but manage your expectations with how they will wear over time. For the price paid, I expect to get more longevity from the product. All of my other WS housewares have lasted much longer.Date published: 2014-07-07Rated 5 out of 5 by Luvthekeys from Great outdoor wine glasses! I just bought a set of these glasses even though I thought they were a little pricey. I love them!! They are a very nice weight and look just like glass. I have washed them in the dishwasher and have not had any problems. I would highly recommend these glasses.Date published: 2013-07-11Rated 1 out of 5 by GermantownGator from 2012 Version is a significant downgrade in quality The DuraClear that WS sold in 2011 were amazing glasses. The current year model is thinner and no longer has the finger-holds (groove) in the bottom that allowed your hand to easily hold the glasses as well as water drain off of the bottom when in the dishwasher. I give the 2011 model a 5+ rateing, but the 2012 just doesn't match up.Date published: 2012-09-12Rated 3 out of 5 by Petoskey from Not the same I wanted to add to a set of these which I received as a gift a few years ago. The glasses have changed, not for the good. The original glasses were clear where these have a blue tint. Also, the design has changed. A nice groove in the botttom has been eliminated. The groove felt great when holding the glasses, and also allowed water to drain from the bottom in the dishwasher.Date published: 2012-05-18


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Woman Predicts Every Natural Disaster Of The Last 40 Years
A woman who craves popcorn and gets "intense rib pain" every time a natural disaster is about to hit Australia claims to have correctly predicted 40 years worth of global earthquakes.
Charlotte King, a 70-year-old from the US, has explained to news.com.au that the stabbing pains in her ears, the crushing sensations up her back and the jabbing she feels in her ribs are location-oriented indicators that a natural diaster is imminent.
And, she says, she gets it right every time.
"There are literally thousands of quakes I have predicted in the 30-plus years of doing this," the Oregon woman claims. "The major eruption of Pinatuno in the Philippines, I was seven minutes off.
"I had been on the phone with [a] volcanologist less than an hour before the major eruption.
"I predicted the Indonesia major quake in December 24, 2004 and the Bio Bio Chile quake on February 27, 2010 and the major quake in Japan March 11, 2011.
According to King, it all starts with a noise - what she calls a "general area precursor" - before more physical symptoms set in.
"[I hear a] sound... long tones, dual tones, short tones, and waved tones, some that sound like a horn honking but deeper in tone.
"Pain in ears, this is usually Italy, Sicily, Greece and Crete," she continues. "Upper back as I have repeatedly said is for Japan.
"The symptoms for Australia and Oceania at large are left rib pains, they can go from just under the left armpit to just before the left side waistline.
"They can wrap around the chest and cause lots of pain."
King is one of thousands of people who claim to be "earthquake sensitive", a term coined by late geologist Jim Berkland to describe those who have "dreams or vision, psychic impressions, or physiological symptoms" as an indication that a natural disaster is imminent.
And she certainly doesn't keep her predictions to herself; the self-professed doyenne sends a weekly newsletter to her website subscribers, and isn't shy about contacting journalists and experts around the world when her body says so.
"I have had CAT scans, and ECGs and have had to be sedated due to the pain on several occasions, but the final outcome is that there was nothing wrong with me physically," King explains.
"I also went through a test to be sure I was mentally sound, they also came back OK.
"I believe it's a gift, but sometimes it's very painful.
"But if it will help one person be more prepared for a quake, then it's worth it."