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Some days before Christmas I started to make candy, lots of candy. I love to make fudge as it is so easy to make and tastes so good.
This year I made six different fudges, salt and sweet liquorice fudge, cream caramel fudge, chocolate fudge, orange fudge and rum/arrack fudge.
My fudge recipe
450g white caster sugar
200g double cream
150g butter
50g glucose syrup
50g syrup
Sweet and/or salt liquorice: Mix 2 tbsp licorice powder and 1 tbsp ammonium chloride in the sugar before the wet ingredients are poured in. Exclude the ammonium chloride if you want sweet licorice.
Chocolate: Mix 100g chopped dark chocolate before boiling.
Vanilla/orange/rum etc: Stir in after boiling 1 tsp of the desired taste. Add more if you want stronger taste.
- Grease an 18cm square cake tin.
- Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring all the time. Put a sugar thermometer in the pan and keep on boiling until the mixture reaches 116C. This usually takes 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 5-10 minutes.
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There will be only two Meeker wrestlers competing at this weekend's state tournament.
And even though the program has been down the past few years, Meeker High School has a tradition of being a wrestling powerhouse.
The list of state champions and state placers hanging in the high school gym is impressive. Among the names of state champs are two from the Gutierrez family.
The family has a long history of wrestling. Between them, brothers Roman, Bobby and Joe won three individual state championships, with the middle brother, Bobby, winning two in 1978 and 1979 and the youngest brother, Joe, winning one in 1981. Bobby won his first state title at 112 pounds, and his second one at 119 pounds, when he was named Outstanding Wrestler of the Year at the state tournament. Joe was a state champion his senior year at 98 pounds.
But it all started with oldest brother Roman, who advanced to state as a sophomore and again as a senior at Meeker and then went on to become a two-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champion and an All-American his senior year at Western State College of Colorado in Gunnison.
"He didn't win a state championship (in high school), but I wouldn't have won either of mine, and Joe wouldn't have won his, without his help," Bobby said of his older brother.
Roman gave the younger brothers something to aspire to, and he pushed them toward reaching the goal of becoming a state champion.
"I ended up third (in the state) my junior year, so I knew I couldn't match what Bobby had done, but I had already done better than Roman had, so I just figured my goal was to win a gold medal my senior year," Joe said. "That was my main focus."
The two younger brothers started wrestling when they were in grade school. Again, Roman set the example.
"Roman played basketball his freshman year (of high school), and then he went out for wrestling his sophomore year," Joe said. "Once they talked him into it, it just kind of evolved from there."
"Roman is four years older than me," Bobby said. "He kind of blazed the trail. In the sixth grade, I had a scar on my nose from a rug burn (from wrestling against Roman). It was kind of a year-round deal; it never really healed. Roman was a big motivator. He was a good mentor. He would keep me in line."
The family's wrestling tradition continues. For the past 27 years, Roman has been the wrestling coach at Moffat County High School in Craig, and Joe is in his first year of coaching at Meeker, where he is trying to rebuild the program. He knows it will take time to return the program to where it used to be.
"I knew it would be at least another two or three years before we can be real competitive," Joe said. "I'm hoping sooner. But you've got to start with the pee wee program, all the way up to the high school, and get everybody excited about (wrestling) again."
Bobby is confident the wrestling program will return to its glory days. He was a member of the team that won a state championship in his senior season, so he knows what it takes to win.
"That was Meeker's first state championship in anything," Bobby said of the 1979 team. "They had come close a number of times."
The community embraced the school's wrestling team as it developed into a state-championship caliber program.
"When I was a sophomore, when the '79 team won it, it was just neat because the crowd that followed us was the big thing," Joe said. "You'd go to a dual meet, and it would just be packed with Meeker people. You'd go to a state tournament, and there would be a whole section solid of just Meeker fans. It made it exciting to go out there and be a part of that."
With the school's tradition in wrestling, expectations for the team's success are always high. Seven state wrestling titles will do that.
"Meeker won a championship in 2005, but the numbers have been down (in recent years)," Bobby said. "I guess the good thing is it's considered down when you're not winning a state championship. That's an indication of where the program is. We need to create an interest again, and hopefully Joe does that. There's a lot of knowledge (about wrestling) in the Meeker area and people want to see it succeed. Hopefully we'll start winning state championships again."
All of the brothers credit Bill Turner, the former Meeker wrestling coach, now retired, with taking the program to a new level and being a positive influence on their lives.
"Coach Turner was there for 14 years, and (Meeker) won the league all 14 years," Bobby said. "His first year as head coach was when Roman was a senior. Coach Turner was a huge influence. He was a very good coach. He made sure you paid the price. Paying the price, that was his deal. The price was a lot of hard work, a lot of practice."
Turner knew from experience what it took to be a champion.
"Coach Turner was a state champion from Rangely," Joe said. "Once he got here, he got things going. And he passed that on to Mike Tate (another former Meeker wrestling coach), and he had a real successful program."
Paul Starbuck was coach when Roman was a sophomore, and Turner was an assistant. He took over as head coach for Roman's senior season in 1975.
"Coach Starbuck cared a lot about the kids," Roman said. "And when Coach Turner stepped in, it was like adding new fuel into the fire."
After playing basketball his freshman year, it was Turner who talked Roman into giving wrestling a try.
"Coach Turner kind of pointed out to me how tall my parents were and that I probably didn't have much future in basketball," Roman said. "I was real fortunate to have Coach Turner as a coach. He was the one who more or less got me into wrestling in college."
At the recommendation of Turner, Roman was hired as the coach at Moffat County after graduating from college.
"Craig was looking for a head coach, and they offered the job to Coach Turner, but he said he wasn't interested," Roman said. "But he told them he had some snot-nosed kid who would be good."
Roman has been the coach at Moffat County ever since. He also teaches third-grade at an elementary school in Craig.
"This job came up, and I was fortunate enough to get it," Roman said of being the Moffat County wrestling coach. "Things have worked out well for me here. We have the most dual wins in the state of Colorado. We've got that record now."
Turner was a father figure for the Gutierrez boys and other Meeker wrestlers.
"He just influenced so many kids," Joe said. "A lot of kids, who probably would have been in trouble, he just kind of took them under his wing, and he either made them into champions, or he made them into a better person."
Joe also had his two older brothers to keep him in line. He specifically remembers Christmas break his junior year as a turning point for him as a wrestler.
"They put me through their training session," Joe said. "They just made me believe in myself. I had been content with being a JV wrestler. But they gave me the attitude I could be better, by putting the time and effort into it, and that's what I did. It takes a lot of intensity and desire to win that gold medal."
It used to be, Bobby said, competition was fierce among team members who wrestled in head-to-head matches to see who would make the lineup.
"Some of our toughest matches were to get on the varsity," Bobby said. "Joe had a kid, one of his best friends, a kid he couldn't beat. So we (Roman and Bobby) had kind of a come-to-Jesus meeting with Joe. Pat Sullivan, who used to pack us around to different tournaments, had a mat in his basement. So we took Joe down there during Christmas break, a couple of times a day, and worked him over. And he got his mind right."
Joe is hoping to pass on to his wrestlers that same mindset and work ethic it takes to become a champion. And, like his brothers did for him, he's leading by example.
"I won't ask them (members of the wrestling team) to do anything I won't do," Joe said. "Whether it's lifting weights, running, getting on the mat, whatever. I'm real excited about these younger kids, especially. Just the few we have, you can see it in their eyes. They want to get better, and they have improved. You look at them now, and they've improved by leaps and bounds."
Community support and involvement will play a role in rebuilding the school's wrestling tradition, Joe said.
"That's one thing Meeker has always had," Joe said. "There's all this knowledge and talent in this town and the people who are willing to give back to the sport. Coach Turner always welcomed that, and that's what I'm trying to do now. To utilize the talent we have here and build successful wrestlers."
The numbers are down from when the Gutierrez brothers wrestled. There are 13 wrestlers on this season's team. It used to be there would be two or three times as many boys out for wrestling, Joe said.
"A lot of it is just society," Joe said of why there aren't as many wrestlers as there used to be. "You know, wrestling is so demanding. It's one-on-one. There's no one else to blame. When you go out there on the mat, you're there by yourself. A lot of kids today can't handle that type of pressure. You have to have that mental toughness. It's not a sport for everybody."
This has been a humbling season for Joe and his wrestling team. They have taken their lumps, as the program is trying to rebuild. But his older brothers are pulling for him.
"Joe's program is down a little bit now, but I feel you give him two or three years, and it will be like the old days," Roman said. "It may take a few years, but if they hang in there with him, it will be a real good program again."
Competing against older brother Roman's Moffat County team earlier this season, the Meeker wrestlers lost 63-12. But Rose Gutierrez, the brothers' 84-year-old mother, couldn't have been prouder of her sons. She wore a shirt that supported both teams.
"She said she was going to be quiet, but my wife said she was cheering for Joe's team," Roman said. "I guess she was cheering for the underdog. We'll let it slide this year."
"That was fun," Joe said. "Of course, I wanted it to be more competitive. I had coached against (Roman) as an assistant, but it was completely different as a head coach. I think she (Rose) was just proud both of us were out there. She is definitely a wrestling fan. That was one thing when I was wrestling, I could always hear Coach Turner, I could hear Roman and Bobby, if they were there, and I could always hear my mom. Even at the state tournament, I could always hear her voice."
Bobby agreed, saying, "Mom is way into it. She has been watching us for 40 years, I guess. She's been a part of it. She understands the benefits (of wrestling)."
Those benefits include learning the importance of hard work and mental toughness. But one of the other lasting rewards is the camaraderie with other wrestlers.
"The best thing out of it is the friendships," Bobby said. "My workout partners 30 years ago, are still my best friends today. That's the cool thing."


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Peace, Unity, and Purity Redux: What Theological Diversity Might Look Like Now
Each month, we post a series of blogs around a common topic. This month, Jessica Tate is curating a series that will reflect experiences of living in diverse community. Over the course of the month, we'll notice practices that enable diverse communities to thrive and we'll reflect on the promise of Christ in whom there is no Jew nor Greek, no male nor female, no slave nor free and what that promise means for our lives today. We invite you to share your own thoughts on Facebook and Twitter!
by John Wilkinson
Do you promise to further the peace, unity, and purity of the church?
— W-4.4003 g. Book of Order, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
The year 2001 seems like a very long time ago in so many ways. George W. Bush was president. The top five TV shows were Friends, CSI, ER, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Law and Order. The Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl and the Arizona Diamondbacks won the World Series. And there were, of course, the horrific events of September 11, with continuing implications and trajectories.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was a different enterprise then as well. Larger, for one thing. More members and more congregations. (That's an observation, not a commentary!) It's much too soon for a historical analysis of that moment, but we can certainly remember it as a time of conflict and contention. We sparred in church courts and on the floors of presbyteries and General Assemblies about theological matters and their polity implications. The issues were twofold: 1. our Christology – our thinking about Jesus Christ; and 2. our understanding of human sexuality as it related to our ordination practices. In each issue were embedded biblical arguments, theological arguments, polity arguments, and views of culture and power.
In the midst of a particularly fractious moment, the 213th General Assembly called for the establishment of a theological task force. Its charge:
"The Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church is directed to lead the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in spiritual discernment of our Christian identity in and for the 21st century, using a process which includes conferring with synods, presbyteries, and congregations seeking the peace, unity, and purity of the church. This discernment shall include but not be limited to issues of Christology, biblical authority and interpretation, ordination standards, and power.
"The task force is to develop a process and an instrument by which congregations and governing bodies throughout our church may reflect on and discern the matters that unite and divide us, praying that the Holy Spirit will promote the purity of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)."
I was privileged to serve on that task force, serving then as one of its younger members, a local church pastor with an interest in church history, and one who had been active in the ordination debate while seeking to build bridges with those who disagreed. Serving on the task force remains a highlight of my ministry, both for the relationships forged and the work we did.
Both our process and our product offered, I hope, something for the church at that point and as it moved forward. People still comment to me very positively about our work. I am grateful for that. We took relationship building seriously. We prayed and worshiped together continually. We engaged in extensive Bible study. We discerned – holy cow did we discern! All of that mattered greatly. (In fact, when people point to our experience, I remind them that any group can do that – pray, worship, study, and, in fact, it's easier to do in geographic proximity over a period of time than flying to Dallas every so often!)
We produced a report – adopted unanimously – that recommended several ways for congregations and presbyteries to renew their covenantal partnerships. All of those were widely embraced. We also recommended a new authoritative interpretation of the Book of Order. In shorthand that was called "local option," but it really sought to reaffirm the duties of sessions and presbyteries to apply ordination stands in particular settings. I like to remember that there were members of the theological task force supportive of and opposed to new ordination practices, yet all of us supported that recommendation. It passed as well at the 2006 G.A., but with a divided house following rigorous debate. (Here's our report.)
It is now sixteen years after our work began and eleven years since we issued our final report. Much has changed. Ordination and now marriage seem to be settled matters. The most recent General Assembly offered very little debate on the issues around which the task force gathered. Many congregations have departed our denominational family with perhaps more in the pipeline. The culture is at a different place as well, though what had felt like a consensus also feels like it is perched on an uneven surface.
Part of our work as task force members was to itinerate across the denomination, visiting presbyteries, synods and congregations, and sharing our report. It was a great privilege and a wonderful learning opportunity. People of all stripes showed up, and regardless of what they felt about the report, and in particular recommendation #5. I could tell how much passion and energy and love they had for their church. That hasn't changed, even though the forms and faces have.
I remember one visit in a particular, which pivots to the point of this blog entry. It was in a neighboring presbytery from where I live, so I could make the drive and back in one day. After my presentation and an extensive Q and A period, a minister approached me, in his 40's or so. He expressed appreciation for my presence and for the work of the task force. Then he said this to me: "You know, I am a conservative pastor serving in a conservative congregation in a largely progressive presbytery. I know I will be on the losing side of most votes we take. I can live with that. What I really want to know is whether there is a place for me in this presbytery, and is there a place for my congregation?"
Is there a place for me? Is there a place for us?
I told him that I certainly hope so, that our report sought to make space for those who disagree. But I also acknowledged that no report, no Book of Order provision, could guarantee that deeper response. Only the quality of relationships and the spirit with which our polity is engaged in any one context can establish that place, can make that space.
Is there a place for me? Is there a place for us? Those questions abide.
We are in a very different place as a church and as a culture, very different in so many ways. I pray, in our congregations and in our presbyteries, that we can find a place for those who disagree with us on important theological matters. "Agreeing to disagree" is the shorthand way of affirming a core Presbyterian principle, engrossed even in our ordination vows. How we do that in congregations and how we do that in presbyteries, in all of our relationships as Presbyterian followers of Jesus – in 2017 and beyond – will go a very long way to ensuring our health and vitality and position us for renewal and service.
Eleven years ago, the Theological Task Force concluded its report with these words: "To be one is not to say that we will be the same, that we will all agree, that there will be no conflict, but as the church listens to Jesus pray, all its members are reminded that the quality of our life together – our ability to make visible the unique relationship that is ours in Jesus Christ – is compelling testimony to the truth and power of the gospel we proclaim."
That affirmation makes theological diversity as a manifestation of unity not just a good idea, but a confessional mandate. How we make it visible and real in 2017 is a challenge whose daunting nature is only surpassed by the graceful possibility of the opportunity.
John Wilkinson is pastor of Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester, NY. He has been active on the presbytery and national levels, including on the Strategy Team for NEXT Church, and loves our connectional culture and confessional legacy.


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Populazzi by Elise Allen
Published by Harcourt Children's Books, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Ever since Cara peed her pants in kindergarten, she has never stood a chance of being one of the cool kids, the Populazzi. Now, in her junior year of high school, she might have the chance to change all that. Cara is moving to a new school, and her best friend, Claudia has the perfect plan for how Cara can move up the Populazzi ladder. Things start out well: meet a guy, date him, leap from his social group to the next one up. Soon, though, feelings get involved and things become complicated.
Okay, I loved Populazzi so, so, so much. It might have been easy not to, the picture of high school was totally cliche and I could spot the ending a mile away, but honestly, none of that mattered. Allen's writing is engaging to the point of being infectious, and she has a gift of creating characters that you can't help but love, even when they are doing incredibly stupid and even hurtful things. Also, I love Archer, the first guy Cara meets, so incredibly much it wasn't even funny. He is just adorable beyond words.
Beyond her fun writing and lovable characters, Allen is not afraid to discuss issues of teen sex, lying, drug use, and eating disorders. She walks a perfect line between neither glamorizing nor overly moralizing these realities of teenage life, which is incredibly refreshing.
All in all, Populazzi was an incredibly addictive book that I simply could not put down. Highly recommended.
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Black Lives Matter = Racist Provocation with Radical Roots
(Another gift from Barack Hussein Obama to add to his illustrious legacy) jsk
This article is part of the Capital Research Center Trends series.
By James Simpson
At the time of this writing, prosecutors had just dropped charges against the last three of six police officers accused in the death of Baltimore drug dealer Freddie Gray. The decision closes an ugly chapter in that sad story, in which the highly politicized Baltimore City state's attorney, Marilyn Mosby, (in her quest for fame and fortune) accused them of murder.
The city descended into days of violence and destruction after Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake infamously gave space to rioters "who wished to destroy." But that riot was only one chapter in a still-evolving story of death and destruction provoked by a false narrative of oppression and police brutality.
The Black Lives Matter movement (BLM) casts itself as a spontaneous uprising born of inner-city frustration, but it is in fact the latest and most dangerous face of a web of well-funded socialist/communist organizations that have been agitating against America for decades.
BLM claims to be non-violent. According to its website (BlackLivesMatter.com), "The Black Lives Matter Network advocates for dignity, justice, and respect. … Black activists have raised the call for an end to violence, not an escalation of it."
Yet BLM activists are routinely observed screaming violent obscenities and attacking police. For example, this past July, 21 police were injured by rocks, steel pipes, and fireworks during a demonstration in St. Paul, Minnesota, where protesters shut down the interstate for five hours. One officer suffered a spinal fracture after a concrete block was dropped on his head. At a Minneapolis fair protest last summer, BLM activists shouted, "Pigs in a blanket, fry 'em like bacon!"
In her recent book The War on Cops, Manhattan Institute fellow Heather Mac Donald argues that the BLM movement and the fallout from it have made the inner city much more dangerous, as police forces adopt hands-off policies in response to growing hostility.
Some call it the "Ferguson effect," named after the Missouri town where a young black man, Michael Brown, was killed when he tried to kill a white police officer. Cops across the nation are afraid to patrol black neighborhoods and are overly cautious when dealing with black suspects. Despite their diminished forcefulness in high-crime neighborhoods, police are still being assaulted and killed.
Crime had been trending down for decades, but in 2015 homicide rates increased dramatically over 2014. In Houston, homicides were up 25.2 percent; in Washington, D.C., 54 percent; Baltimore, 58.5 percent; Milwaukee, 72.6 percent; and in Cleveland, a whopping 90 percent. Overall, homicides increased 17 percent in the 50 largest cities—the greatest increase in 25 years.
Capitalizing on inaccurate and sometimes outright deceptive media reporting on police-involved shootings, BLM agitation has provoked numerous police killings, violence, lawlessness, and unrest in minority communities throughout the U.S., culminating most recently with the horrific ambush-murders of five policemen in Dallas and three in Baton Rouge, with many more wounded.
If allowed to continue, BLM agitation could lead to greater civil unrest, anarchy, civil war. With the support and sympathy of President Obama, the Black Lives Matter crowd appears to be spoiling for just such an outcome.
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P&O Ferries launch new app
P&O Ferries has launched a new smartphone app for use across their fleet of passenger ships on the English Channel, North Sea and Irish Sea.
Available to download on both iOS and Android, the app will enable passengers to manage every aspect of their trip from beginning to end.
Tickets can be conveniently stored and bought in the app so it's now easier than ever to book your next exciting adventure.
Its seamless integration with the Google Maps app gives you clear, easy-to-follow directions to the port and you can even purchase competitively priced travel insurance, travel money and breakdown cover for the next leg of your trip.
Under the Your Ship section of app you'll find detailed deck plans which will allow you to navigate even the largest multi-level ships with ease alongside a complete list of all of the eating, drinking, shopping and entertainment options on offer.
You'll also be notified the minute any special discounts become available on any of the ship's duty free goods.
"The customer experience on board a P&O Ferries ship today recalls the unforgettable style of the famous P&O liners of the past," said Sarah Rosier, P&O Ferries head of Sales and Marketing.
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The World Moves On
The Hitman Blues Band
Nerus Records 2016
Review by David Bowling
The Hitman Blues Band, featuring Russell "Hitman" Alexander (guitar/vocals), Kevin Bents (keyboards), Mike Porter (bass), Guy La Fontaine (drums), and sax players Mickey Vitale and Nick Clifford, have released a new album of hard hitting, modern day, electric blues.
The 13 tracks contain seven new originals, one cover, and five re-imagined previously released songs. My only criticism is the five previously released tracks were not re-recorded but rather had a horn section added to spice them up. If you are going to go to the trouble of adding a brass section, just record everything again to give it a new feel.
Songs such as "Bad Bad Man," ""Two Minute Warning," and "The World Moves On" all blast from the speakers. The tracks are all long enough for the band to build their sound and allow Alexander to provide some guitar improvisation along the way.
The World Moves On finds a veteran band hitting their stride. It is a release that should appeal to any fan of the modern-day blues.
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In the quest to remain younger, fitter, and healthier as long as possible, you know that you need to do several important things. Eat well, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and visit your doctor have long been the standard anti-aging advice. With all the new information regarding the important role of human growth hormone in the anti-aging process, it may be that doctors regularly add "boost your body's HGH production" to that stay young list. As more information is discovered about how to make HGH work effectively, we learn how best to make HGH work for us, including how to boost your body's HGH use by combining it with some key nutrients.
1. Protiens and carbohydrates. Runners, bodybuilders, and professional athletes know that what you eat before and after a race, competition, or game can make all the difference. It's the same with HGH and its ability to enhance your performance and health. When you eat a small meal consisting of a combination of protein and carbs about two hours before working out, it helps to increase the amount of Human Growth Hormone in your blood. Also, having food in your stomach while you work out actually decreases the amount of HGH your body produces, so it's important to eat long enough prior to exercise to give your body time to digest.
2. Potassium. The importance of this key nutrient is becoming more apparent all the time. But did you know that potassium is key for HGH production? Research shows that potassium deficiency can affect both Human Growth Hormone and IGF-1 levels in the body by suppressing production. Potassium is key for helping hydrate cells due to its ability to balance electrolytes within cells. Properly hydrated cells are cells that are healthier and better able to fend of disease and cell death. Getting plenty of potassium is easily done through eating a combination of fresh produce and proteins, cutting out processed carbs, and drinking plenty of water. Having healthy cells allows your body to work as efficiently as possible, and in turn produce and distribute HGH throughout your body.
3. Melatonin. Yes, melatonin is what helps you sleep, and the importance of sleep in HGH production can't be discounted. In fact, your body's highest production of HGH occurs about two hours after you fall asleep. Making sure that conditions are optimal for deep and restful sleep will help your body be better able to secrete the most HGH as you sleep. Making your room dark and cool, and refraining from eating right before bedtime prepare your body for restful sleep. Sleeping poorly and interrupted sleep actually decrease your HGH production.
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The RPS Bargain Bucket: Black Saturday
Turbulent Mess
Here, in Malaysia, Hungry Ghost Festival is slowly creeping towards the end and soon, it will once again be safe to gallivant through dark alleys. Or something. (You shouldn't visit dark alleys anywhere, folks. It is a Bad Idea.) This week has been a turbulent mess, for more than one reason, and I apologize for the lack of caffeine-driven cheer. It rather doesn't help that today has been declared a national occasion for mourning. But where there is life, there is hope! At least, that's the idea. Enjoy this week's bucket of bargains, and Mike Luard's Sonic the Hedgehog Plushie.
Ostensibly 50% off, but read below for nuances
Parkour-loving future marines and giant robots go together like peanut jelly and butter, right? Assuming you're willing to brave Origin, it looks like the company has a discount on Titanfall, that first-person shooter that people wouldn't stop talking about for a few months and I won't play because a 52G download will mangle my poor hard drive. Interestingly, prices appear to vary depending on your location. More importantly, if you're willing to bend a few rules and cajole Hola into co-operating with you, you may be able to pick up Titanfall for even less than the listed price. Beware the effect it may have on your immortal soul (and your Origin account.)
If you have a spare weekend, chances are you won't even need to purchase Dishonored. Set within Dunwall, where whale bones and black magic abound, this first-person action game varies between being very clever and a plain delight. Featuring what is arguably my favorite "stealth" sequence yet, Dishonored comes with a garden of killing techniques and plenty of ways to circumnavigate murder. I loved it furiously, even though Corvo isn't the best protagonist in the Assassin's Guild, so to speak.
Gumshoe Music Bundle
Pay $14.75/£8.90/€11.14 for everything
Here, let's put away the machinery and subtle killers for a moment. Bundle of Holding is selling "atmospheric soundtracks for investigative roleplaying" for rather cheap. Although unusual, the whole idea does certainly make sense. If digital games can be paired with music, why not tabletop campaigns? But, my mind remains blown. According to the official website, the bundle features at least six dozen short tracks intended to evoke "cinematic moods" appropriate for any situation, including those with angry tentacled beings of all stripes. Somewhere in that atmospheric mix, there also lurks the narrative talents of Wil Wheaton. Why? Because, I suppose. Because. Enjoy? Maybe? I think so. If you do buy the bundle, make sure to catalogue your experiences with it in the comments, okay?
Theme Hospital
I have vague but happy memories of Theme Hospital, which was an astonishingly cheery experience in spite of the fact it had a confused thirteen-year-old helming a medical institute. There is a monstrous quantity of silliness to be found here. Fix absurd ailments! Deal with outrageous patients! Clean up vomit and then make money by ruthlessly ensuring that all drinks are far too overpriced! Who can afford to question the legality of your decisions when their very lives are dependent on your whims? Something something or the other. Either way, Theme Hospital is a fantastic little diversion. I will lob a plushie at anyone who claims otherwise.
Also of note:
Frictional Games Bundle – $9.26/£5.59/€7.00
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA – *deep breath* – AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH. (Great price for a pair of chilling games.)
The Walking Dead Pack – $8.10/£4.89/€6.12
There are games that require introduction, and there are games that make me raise my eyebrows very slightly and go, "What? Really? You haven't heard of this? Can you tell me that with a straight face?" The Walking Dead pack comes with Season 1 and the 400 Days DLC.
Get Games' Indie Carnival
Doubt, thy name is, er, I. Get Games is currently orchestrating an Indie Carnival, one that may be of interest to certain people. A wealth of cool games are currently on sales. The list includes Doorways, Surgeon Simulator 2013, the Cognition games, and The Cave. What's interesting is that it looks like the discounts increase depending on the number of games you purchase. I'm a bit leery about telling you to go out and spend with wild abandon, but there may well be something for you here. Keep an eye out.
The Dirty Dozen Discount
Look! There! In the bushes! Blackwell Epiphany at 40%! And Infested Planet at 50%! Sir, You are Being Hunted by a discount too! I have a suspicion that these aren't the best prices any of these games have been at. However, there's a reason you should consider purchasing stuff from the Dirty Dozen promotional event. According to the website, "All 100% of your cash goes to the people who made the games. This site takes ZERO cut, so more than ever of your money goes towards making great new indie games." If you have some spare cash and an interest in these games, take a moment to support the devs!


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At the Duke's Wedding (Paperback)
A Romance Anthology
Lady Authorsation Incorporated, 9780986053900, 400pp.
Publication Date: November 26, 2013
List Price: 14.99*
* Individual store prices may vary.
As society gathers at Kingstag Castle for the wedding of the year, matrimony is in the air. But who will be the bride? With swoonworthy lords, witty ladies, eccentric relatives, and a gaggle of free-spirited girls-not to mention the world's best high perch phaeton-it's a recipe for mayhem ... and romance. Award winning, best-selling authors Katharine Ashe, Caroline Linden, Miranda Neville and Maya Rodale serve up delectable Regency fun and a sexy contemporary twist in this anthology of original novellas. Four authors, four couples, four deliciously romantic surprises. When it comes to love, anything can happen... That Rogue Jack by Maya Rodale Jack, Lord Willoughby is charming, handsome, and utterly irresponsible. In other words, he's the worst person to entrust with the ducal wedding ring. Miss Henrietta Black is prim, proper and the ideal person to help find the priceless family heirloom that's gone missing ... as long as she isn't distracted by Jack's gorgeous smile and tantalizing attempts at seduction. They must find the ring before the wedding ... if they aren't too busy falling in love. PS. I Love You by Miranda Neville Handsome, inarticulate Frank Newnham asks for his cousin Christian's help when he woos Rosanne Lacy by letter. Rosanne falls for Frank's delicious prose, but when they meet in person at the duke's wedding party, Rosanne can't understand why Frank seems so ... dull. And why is she drawn to the dark brooding Earl of Bruton, with his scarred face and air of melancholy? When I Met My Duchess by Caroline Linden Gareth Cavendish, Duke of Wessex, believes he's chosen the perfect bride ... until he meets her sister and lightning strikes-literally Now he's the only member of society dreading the wedding of the season. Or is he? Cleo Barrows can't fathom why her knees weaken every time the handsome duke approaches, or why her sister isn't in the clouds at the prospect of marrying him. But the more often wedding plans throw Cleo and Gareth intimately together, the faster time is running out to turn the celebration of the summer into the scandal of the year. How Angela Got Her Rogue Back by Katharine Ashe When gorgeous Lord Trenton Ascot beckons to history grad student Angela Cowdrey from the pages of a comic book, she thinks she's going crazy. When Trent rescues her from a lake and she claims she's from the future, he knows he is. But a blackmailer is threatening Trent's family and Angela is determined to help. While unraveling the mystery of her time-travel trip to the duke's wedding, this modern girl and Regency lord just might discover a passion that defies centuries.
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|We review the crime thriller Normandy Gold
New from Titan Comics and part of their Hard Case Crime label, the crime graphic novel Normandy Gold is an intense and unflinchingly realistic take on vigilantes, exploitation, and political corruption films of the '70s. Featuring a dark and unsettling world of violence and corruption, a cinematic feel to the visual and storytelling elements, and and one of the most brutal and badass female protagonists to grace a comic page, this is essential reading for fans of crime fiction.
Written by best-selling crime authors Megan Abbott (You Will Know Me, HBO's The Deuce) & Alison Gaylin (What Remains Of Me), the story follows Normandy Gold, a sheriff from Oregon, who goes to Washington D.C. seeking to find and kill the people responsible for her sister's murder. Willing to do anything to uncover the mystery, she assimilates herself into a world of high-prostitution, secret-sex clubs, dirty politicians, political corruption, and murder. Abbott and Gaylin have crafted a story that resembles many of the political thrillers and vengeance films from the '70s, such as The Parallax View, Coffy, Pretty Baby, Dressed to Kill, and All the President's Men, with the major difference being that the main character is a woman, which frankly just makes this story that much better. Normandy Gold isn't just any woman. She's the female equivalent of Dirty Harry and Charles Bronson from Death Wish, whose unusual and rough upbringing seemingly prepared her to go on a vigilante manhunt. With a nihilistic rage and a really big knife, Normandy is willing to screw, torture, and kill until she either gets the information that she's looking for or has eliminated everyone responsible. She's so consumed with anger and rage that any type of formal police work is thrown out the window and left to Detective Paul Sturges, the only person willing to help her.
The art from Steve Scott (Batman, X-Men Forever, JLA) and Rodney Ramos (Batman, Green Lantern) has a realistic and cinematic look to it, with panels and pages that could have been pulled from classic thrillers. There is a great deal of line work and cross-hatching, as well as heavily shadowed characters. The attention to era-specific details is apparent, from the environments to the clothing, it is obvious that they made sure to extensively research the decade. Depending on your film knowledge, you may notice that many of the main characters resemble actors from then and now, having been selected by the writers as a sort of fan casting. The colors and digital shading from Lovern Kindzierski add an extra level of depth to the characters and their environments, making them a little more realistic.
Normandy Gold is a must read for fans of extremely dark and gritty crime thrillers, offering up a story that isn't afraid to seek out the nasty underbed of society. With an excellent tale of political corruption and vigilante justice, and a tough and well crafted female protagonist, this is one not to miss. Normandy is the type of character that we could all do with seeing more of.


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AppFormix for Modern Hybrid Clouds
Juniper Networks AppFormix lets cloud operators build hybrid clouds that scale in real-time and provide a self-service IT experience for developers and app users.
With rapid advancements in application development concepts such as DevOps and cloud-native computing, enterprises are adopting hybrid clouds to streamline operations and accelerate application deployment velocity. AppFormix helps deliver autonomous hybrid clouds on-demand to both operators and developers that are elastic, flexible, and automated.
The AppFormix cloud service optimization platform specifically addresses modern, dynamic environments. It runs all popular public, private, and hybrid clouds for a diversity of application types, including cloud-native apps powered by Docker and Kubernetes. Using adapters built for public clouds, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and for private clouds using OpenStack and Kubernetes, AppFormix enables cloud operators to manage, analyze, and optimize the cloud in real-time.
AppFormix applies telemetry and machine learning to deliver a hybrid cloud that is predictable, reliable, and responsive to the needs of applications.


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USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Queens
Seaport District, Lower Manhattan
August 21-27, free - $60
The 2017 US Open championships begin at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Park on August 28, but there is plenty to do leading up to the main event, mostly for free. Fan Week kicks off August 21 with free admission to the grounds to watch the pros practice, daily through August 27. From August 22 to 25, the qualifying tournament takes place, as men and women fight for the final sixteen spots. On August 23, Queen's Day will feature live entertainment and booths from local institutions. On August 24-25, the festivities move downtown to the Seaport District for the US Open Experience, serving live entertainment, appearances by tennis stars, interactive games, food tastings, the US Open Draw Ceremony, and more. And Arthur Ashe Kids' Day swings into action on August 26 back at the National Tennis Center, with interactive activities, workshops, storytelling, competitions, practicing pros, Jack & Jack, Roger Federer, Sofia Carson, Rafael Nadal, Alex Aiono, and Venus Williams and a free concert with Skylar Stecker, Spencer Sutherland, Aja9, Summer Valentine, and Sky Katz from 9:30 to 12:30, followed by a ticketed live show at 1:00.
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Rihanna Announces Summer "Loud Tour" Dates, Cee Lo Green To Support
February 15, 2011 by TWRY Staff
Filed under Daily Music News, Tour Dates & News
Rihanna announced today that she will bring her "Loud Tour" to North America this summer. New England tour stops include the TD Garden in Boston, MA on July 24. Joining Rihanna Cee Lo Green.
Full tour dates are still trickling in but here's what has been announced, we'll add dates as they are released:
06/04/11 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
06/07/11 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
6/18/11 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
6/19/11 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre
6/21/11 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
6/22/11 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
6/24/11 Vancover, BC Rogers Arina
06/28/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
06/30/11 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
07/04/11 Albuquerque, NM Hard Rock Casino
07/19/11 Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
07/21/11 East Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center
07/23/11 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
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This recipe is easy, it's fun, and it's great to eat! Kids love crispy marshmallow rice treats, and they love M&Ms®. Combine the two and put them on a stick, and you are a star in their eyes!
What You Need:
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1-10 oz pkg. miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups of crisped rice cereal
- 1 cup M&Ms® candy (or Smarties in Canada)
- 12 5-oz size paper cups (wax lined works best)
- 12 ice cream sticks
What You Do:
Combine cereal and M&M's, set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine and marshmallows together, stirring constantly.
Combine marshmallow mixture with cereal mixture and stir well.
Mix completely until all cereal is coated.
Spoon mixture into paper cups and press lightly to fill.
Insert ice cream sticks into the center of the mixture and press again lightly with fingers.
If you like, press half of the mixture into a 9×9 square baking pan and cool.
Cut into squares.
This recipe was adapted from Penny Warner's Crunchy Pops available in the Kid's Party Cookbook.


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Agnostic Front was one of the earliest of the New York hardcore bands having formed in 1980 before that term was widely used to describe the faster and more aggressive music that characterized that movement. Toward the middle of the decade, Agnostic Front was an early adopter of the crossover sound that blended hardcore and thrash metal because, according to singer Roger Miret, the two scenes were more alike than they were different.
"Everybody liked fast, aggressive music and everybody dressed in black," Miret says. "But everybody looked different. Lyric-wise there's a lot of difference. I can't really relate to the bands that talk about Satan, that's not my thing."
Along with bands like Reagan Youth, Cro-Mags, Kraut, Murphy's Law and Urban Waste, Agnostic Front helped shape the last era of first-wave hardcore before it splintered around 1987, prior to President Reagan leaving office. Agnostic Front, however, persisted through 1992 when the band went on hiatus until 1996, when Miret and guitarist Vinnie Stigma put the band back together. Since then the group has been more prolific than ever, releasing seven of eleven total albums, including 2015's The American Dream Died.
It's safe to say the band hasn't mellowed out or tried go the pop-punk route. The songs still address social issues in the lyrics with a refreshing clarity — including the problem of police brutality.
"The difference today is that it's so widely seen," says Miret about the difference between police brutality in the '80s versus how it happens today. "Every time something happens you can see it on the Internet. Whereas before everything was discreetly done and a lot of people were getting away with stuff. What sucks about it now is that you see these horrific acts and you still see them getting away with it and that's the kind of thing that disgusts me. At the same time we're not trying to say every police officer is a jackass, we're just saying clean up the people there are and stop hiding their abuses. No different [than] with the Catholic religion. You have these predators out there: Get rid of them, prosecute them and that's that."
The theme of the new record is about how the constitutional rights of Americans are being undermined in subtle ways right in front of our eyes and delineated in no uncertain terms with a keen ear for the issues of working class people of all stripes. One cannot help but find a song title like "No War Fuck You" charmingly blunt, leaving no questions about where the band stands.
"Old New York," however, points to an increasingly common issue in larger cities, including Denver: gentrification. Gentrification has become not just a buzzword but a very real socio-political phenomenon as it affects the culture of the cities in which it's happening, including the creative community.
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"The New York we grew up in and know, that's long gone," says Miret. "There's barely any live venues you can play in New York. Gentrification has affected major cities worldwide, not just here in America. I've seen it in Amsterdam and London. I'm just glad I got to live in those times when New York had that great culture. What made New York different from a lot of places was that element of danger which created such a beautiful photograph for artists of all kinds—music, [visual] art, writers and everything. It was a magical time."
These days Miret lives in Arizona with his family while Stigma resides in Boston and the other three members of the band do continue to live in New York and all have jobs outside the band. Because of this, touring has had to be streamlined, with the group flying to a city where the tour launches and using equipment from endorsements or friends and traveling the country in a van — just like the old days. That the band has remained accessible to fans goes some way to explaining its long-term appeal. In addition the band members find pragmatic ways to stay connected to each other and the creative process as well.
"Because of the Internet we can send stuff to each other but most of our writing happens when we're together on the road," Miret says. "We write as much as we can then we go home with all of our thoughts and whatever we recorded and we continue."
Agnostic Front plays two dates in Colorado this week. On Wednesday, December 16, the show happens at the Black Sheep in Colorado Springs with 99 Bottles, Haj Paj and Creep Status. On Thursday, December 17, the show takes place at The Marquis Theatre with 99 Bottles and The Kaotix. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. All ages. More information at the Soda Jerk Presents website.


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Here are some short questions and short answers. I (and I'm sure the writers) would love to get reader input on any or all:
A reader writes: "When someone says they are a transsexual man, does that mean that they are a woman contemplating their sex identity or a man contemplating their sex identity? Pardon me if this was offensive, it was purely out of curiosity so I don't mess up in the future."
No offense taken. It's a legitimate question. (Here's a link to some vocabulary terms that might also help: Trans-lations.)
In most cases, when a person says that he is a transsexual man, what he means is that he has transitioned in some way from female to male. In other words, he was assigned female at birth, and now lives as a man. When someone says that she is a transsexual woman, she means that she was assigned male at birth and has transitioned in some way to female.
This is particularly confusing when the press refers to a "transgender man" when they actually mean a "trans woman," and vice versa. I could go into a long diatribe about the whole "transgender" and language thing, but I won't (because nobody wants to hear it again).
Suffice it to say that when people refer to themselves as a man or a woman and any form of "trans" is in front of that, they will generally mean that they are living in a sex and gender that were not assigned to them by the outside world at birth.
A reader writes: "I've always felt like I was male from being a young child, and now I feel ready to begin my journey. My question is: I understand there is no guarantee with hormones, but do people who are younger when they begin hormones see results sooner?"
Hmm. That depends on the person. I don't think there is any research behind this. In my experience, it seems to me that people who are younger when they begin often have "better" results. By that, I mean that I have seen young people masculinize relatively quickly when compared to older people (but "quickly" is just a matter of a few months), and it seems to me that they generally get better facial hair and muscle tone.
But that's just through my own eyes. Hudson's FTM Resource Guide says, "It has been hypothesized that the earlier hormone therapy is started in life, the more effective it will be in terms of masculinizing effects. However, many trans men have begun hormone therapy late in life and have been very satisfied with their results."
You will get the results that you are genetically programmed to get. How rapidly you will get them and how "strong" they will be will also depend on genetics, for the most part. I think Hudson's Guide, linked to above, has some really good information on all aspects of testosterone use for trans guys, and I would highly recommend reading it.
A reader writes: "I have been doing some research about transgender people and was wondering about intimacy. This is pretty awkward for me to ask, but when a person is born a female, transitions to a man, but has not, for whatever reason, gotten bottom surgery, how does that affect arousal and climaxes?"
Testosterone affects arousal levels for many, but not all, trans guys. Many (probably most) trans guys will probably say that it is one of the first things that happens when hormones are introduced, and that in the early stages of transition, you are just horny as hell. It is 14-year-old-boy horny. It is distracting. It can make you want to climb the walls. It is the "anything that moves" kind of horny.
It generally dies down (or you get used to it) after a couple of years. But it has nothing to do with surgical interventions. It has to do with testosterone. With regard to orgasm, it pretty much happens like it always does. I think my orgasms changed in intensity (became more intense and localized), but that could just be my imagination. The equipment works like it always has, so from a biological standpoint, as far as I know, nothing changes.
And there is a myth that trans men lose their ability to orgasm after phalloplasty, but this is generally not true. I think it was more true in the past (at least there was much higher risk), but surgery has come a long way. There might still be some risk, but I think it is negligible. If I'm wrong, readers will let me know.
A reader writes: "In a document that I was involved in editing, someone wrote: 'For example, transgender children often are not addressed by a name and a pronoun that corresponds to their chosen gender identity. I am tripping over the word 'chosen,' which sounds like picking clothes off a rack. What might be a better word – 'felt,' 'real'? Would be great to have people's input."
I would say "innate gender identity," because it indicates internal and inborn.
Readers, do you have other suggestions? And what are your thoughts on any of the questions above?


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SPIELBERG — McLaren's Carlos Sainz and Toro Rosso's Alexander Albon will start Sunday's Austrian Formula One Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to penalties for taking new power unit elements.
Spaniard Sainz will have Renault's latest specification power unit, incurring an automatic grid drop for exceeding his allocation.
McLaren, fourth overall and eight points ahead of engine provider Renault's works team in the standings after eight races, had opted not to make the change and incur penalties in France last weekend.
Stewards said Albon will also start at the back as a result of an engine change. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Ken Ferris)


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The contract they gave him was a bit of a message.
Looks like the message was received loud and clear.


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Meet the MATI Board: Marina Ilari
MATI Director Marina Ilari works in English and Spanish. She has a degree in Literary Translation from the Universidad del Museo Social Argentino.
Why did you decide to join MATI? I wanted to meet colleagues in the area who work in the translation industry. I think it's important to create professional relationships, so you are able to support and help one another in reaching your professional goals. I wanted to have the opportunity to learn about news in the industry and share new ideas and information.
What is your favorite part of the workday? My favorite part of the workday is very early in the morning. My energy is replenished, and I enjoy answering emails and getting ready to start a new day of work. Every day is different in this profession, and I enjoy the new challenges.
What do you do in your free time? Most of my free time is spent with my family. I have a son and a baby daughter, and I love to do activities with them. I'm a theater lover, so now that my son is old enough, I'm taking him to the theater and sharing that passion with him.
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Cape Grace Food & Wine Pairing
If you're searching for the perfect spot to enjoy an amazing food and wine pairing experience, Cape Grace has just what you're looking for!
Hosting their much anticipated 2015/16 food and wine pairing, their menu is filled with delicious treats you won't want to miss out on. You can book your spot at their award winning Signal Restaurant any day of the week, Monday to Sunday. Cape Grace's Wine Experience Manager, Martin Drotsky, has collaborated with resident Executive Chef, Malika van Reenen and promises guests a dining experience they will never forget.
'Each six course menu will expertly pair the subtle nuances of the Cape's finest wines, with fresh seasonal dishes, drawing on the Cape's colourful heritage for which Chef Malika is so well renowned,' said Martin.
Want to know what's on offer? See their delicious menu below:
The pairing menu will change periodically, along with the invited participating wine estates.
The line-up for the rest of the year is as follows:
- Groote Post - Taste of Darling - 28 April – 8 June
- Newton Johnson - Heaven on Earth - 9 June – 27 July
- Chamonix - The Essence of splendour - 28 July – 7 September
- Rall, Bizoe, Magliarina - Three Garagistes - 8 September – 19 October
- De Trafford, Keermont, Kleinnood - Upper Blaauwklippen Valley from top to bottom - 20 October – 14 December
- Graham Beck, Steenberg - Exceptional Quality located worlds apart - 15 December – 13 February 2016
For more information, visit capegrace.com. To book your place for Groote Post, contact Signal Restaurant on 021 410 7088.


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Donald Sterling threatened to "take out" a lawyer representing his wife and left hostile voicemail messages with two doctors who declared him mentally incapacitated, according to documents filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
The allegations were part of a motion by Shelly Sterling's attorneys seeking an injunction to bar her husband and his attorneys from intimidating witnesses and opposing counsel. Judge Michael Levanas denied the request Thursday.
A four-day hearing is scheduled next month to examine whether Donald Sterling's removal in May as a trustee of the Sterling Family Trust was appropriate. After Shelly Sterling became the lone trustee, she quickly agreed to sell the Clippers to Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.
Donald Sterling, though, has pledged to fight.
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