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Tuesday's vote means millions of people in California, Massachussetts and Nevada just boarded the retail marijuana train, apparently leaving Colorado Springs stuck at the station.
Will Colorado Springs join them and become 420-friendly any time soon? Or will the city become even more of an outlier, an island of prohibition in a sea of legalization?
Even as the voices for marijuana legalization become more powerful, many Colorado Springs elected officials find themselves in a foggy limbo. As far as the federal government is concerned, cannabis is still a Schedule 1 controlled substance, along with heroin, LSD, Quaaludes, peyote and psilocybin. Despite the law, 25 states and the District of Columbia legalized medical marijuana prior to the election, and four (Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Alaska) also permitted the sale of recreational marijuana. The District of Columbia also has limited legal recreational marijuana.
To muddy the waters further, both sides make emphatic — and equally dubious — claims.
The Drug Enforcement Agency's website claims that the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse links marijuana use with stealing, attacking people and destroying property.
Likewise, The Marijuana Project touts the medical benefits of cannabis, claiming that it can benefit those who suffer from anorexia, chronic pain, neuropathic pain, glaucoma, Crohn's disease, diabetes, obesity, AIDS, cancer, depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's — and 37 other serious ailments. The organization is confident enough in its beliefs to support "wide-scale, clinical research trials so that physicians may better assess cannabis' medical potential."
Since cannabis remains banned at the federal level, there have been few experiments testing the efficacy of the drug for medical use — but that is changing with increasing legalization. The DEA has approved a Colorado study about using marijuana as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, for instance. Assertions by advocates and opponents appear to cherry-pick dubious datasets to arrive at predetermined conclusions, according to the Cato Institute.
"Our conclusion is that state marijuana legalizations have had minimal effect on marijuana use and related outcomes," the authors of the Cato study wrote. "On the basis of available data, we find little support for the stronger claims made by either opponents or advocates of legalization. The absence of significant adverse consequences is especially striking given the sometimes dire predictions made by legalization opponents."
An industry that emerged from the shadows 15 years ago now accounts for more than $1 billion in annual sales and more than $200 million in state and local sales taxes.
Even though Colorado Springs does not permit recreational sales, the city has nevertheless reaped a substantial windfall from medical marijuana.
"We do not forecast individual industries when putting together the sales tax revenue budget," said Budget Manager Charae McDaniel. "However, in looking at the medical marijuana sales tax collection history, and doing a very back-of-the-envelope estimate, it looks like we could collect between $3.5 to $4 million in sales tax in 2017 from medical marijuana."
A Colorado visitor survey in 2015 found that 50 percent of visitors said legalization of recreational marijuana influenced their decision to visit.
Ignoring the obvious, state officials contend that such influence might have been negative, not positive.
Amanda Miller Luciano, a Realtor who caters to a younger demographic, is amused by their spin.
"It's sort of undeniable that marijuana has become a part of Colorado," she said. "I went to see Amy Schumer in Denver last week. She said, 'I'm in Colorado, so of course I went to a retail store and bought some edibles.' I've had clients who moved here specifically to work in the industry, and they're still here — working, paying taxes and contributing to the city."
Yet instead of welcoming the influx of capital, labor and curious "canna-tourists" to Colorado, some state and local officials pretend they don't exist.
"We will never have a marijuana tab" on the front page of the state website, said Cathy Ritter, who directs the Colorado Tourism Office.
"We're not in a position to promote marijuana, because it would be a violation of federal law. Even if we could promote marijuana, we wouldn't, because it's not a major driver for travelers."
Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers, an outspoken opponent of marijuana legalization, has even traveled outside Colorado to support anti-legalization efforts. Consistent majorities of the Colorado Springs City Council and the El Paso County Commission oppose allowing recreational marijuana sales in the city or unincorporated parts of the county, and have actively moved to limit or ban both medical and retail marijuana.
Far from welcoming canna-tourists, the Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau — which receives 83 percent of its $5.3 million annual budget from the city's hotel room/car rental tax — discourages them.
The organization's web page informs visitors that they can't buy retail marijuana in Colorado Springs, that it's illegal to consume marijuana in public and that, "The manufacture, sales and possession of marijuana is still a federal offense."
Some people believe it's not the best approach to a potential windfall.
"We have a City Council full of semi-retired, middle-aged white guys," said Tim Leigh, a prominent commercial real estate broker who served on council from 2011 to 2013. "I don't think they understand or care about the business. It's different in Pueblo — I was just involved in helping to assess the value of a major marijuana facility there. The owner had interest from a Wall Street investment group, and they settled on a price pretty quickly: $65 million."
Is it too late for the city to jump on the marijuana bandwagon? As the Cato Institute points out, marijuana is no longer Colorado's unique selling point.
"Colorado, as the first state to open retail shops, benefited from a 'first mover advantage,'" the report said. "As more states legalize, any employment gains will become spread out more broadly, and marijuana tourism may diminish."
That doesn't mean that the business is in trouble, though. The Springs can still capitalize on recreational marijuana, Leigh said.
"The city ought to create a special retail marijuana zone along Colorado Avenue in No Man's Land," said Tim Leigh. "We already have retail sales in Manitou, a couple of blocks west. It hasn't caused any problems, and Manitou gets all the tax revenue. Brilliant."


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Cover of Fast Vegetarian FeastsSince I have been spending so much time studying and not cooking, I don't feel like my meals have been too balanced for the last few weeks. I thought I would make a couple of dishes that will last for several meals and get back to my vegetarian roots with veggie focused recipes.
Yesterday I made Potatoes Simmered with Sage, Tomatoes and Peas. The recipe came from "Fast Vegetarian Feasts" by Martha Rose Shulman. It is a wonderful combination of colors and textures and the scent of Sage reminds me of cooler days. Somehow I like that reminder in the heat of summer!
Today I made Asparagus Soup with Arborio Rice which I found in the May 1999 issue of Veggie Life (yes I liked it enough to keep the recipe all these years!) I love Cream of Asparagus soup, but in the summer it is nice to keep the focus on the freshness of the vegetables. This recipe uses thyme and sage so I guess I am enjoying the thought of fall and Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Both recipes take a little chopping but not too much. All and all they are pretty easy to put together. If you are a vegetarian the potato dish can be either a main course or side dish. Being a pescatarian (I hate that label!) I baked a small piece of fish to go with it. You could probably add some cooked shrimp or to keep it strictly vegetarian add tofu to the dish. I thought about substituting edamame for the peas to add protein, but I love baby peas, so I left it "as is" this time.
Like most stews, this tastes better the second day after the flavors have had a chance to meld. If you are a carnivore, this dish would be wonderful with baked chicken.
The asparagus soup is just fine the way it is. Only a few suggested changes, I use fresh sage and thyme if I can get it and Vegetable broth or Chicken broth in place of the water.
Potatoes simmered with Sage, Tomatoes and Peas
6 Servings
1-2 Tablespoons butter, safflower oil or olive oil
1 medium onion , sliced
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves torn into pieces or 1 teaspoon whole dried sage leaves
2 pounds potatoes unpeeled sliced ( I always use red potatoes but Yukon gold would be great too)
1 pound tomatoes, fresh or canned (with liquid) peeled, seeded and sliced ( I use canned diced tomatoes, but not with added herbs or garlic in it)
½ cup vegetable broth (omit if you used canned tomatoes with their juice)
2/3 cup dry white wine (have a glass too, it makes the cooking more fun!)
2 cups fresh shelled peas or 1 package frozen
Salt and Fresh ground black pepper to taste
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese (the good stuff!)
Heat 2 tablespoon of the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven and sauté the onion with the sage until the onion is tender. Add the potatoes and toss with the onions for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes, wine and broth or liquid from the canned tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook slowly over a low flame for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the peas and continue to simmer until the peas are tender and bright green, 5-10 minutes. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and stir in the Parmesan. Remove from the heat and serve.
Asparagus Soup with Arborio Rice
8 servings
4 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 large sweet onions (preferably Vidalia) finely chopped
2 ½ pounds asparagus, tough bottoms removed cut into ½ inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or a couple sprigs of fresh thyme)
½ tsp dried sage (or 1 tablespoon torn fresh sage)
1 bay leaf
3 quarts of water, vegetable or chicken broth. (I use vegetable broth from Whole Foods and I only use about half the amount of liquid the recipe calls for)Salt and Pepper to taste
1 cup Arborio rice (the kind that cooks in 15-20 minutes)
Melt margarine in a medium pot over low-medium heat. Add the chopped onions, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened.
Add asparagus, thyme, sage, and bay leaf. Stir to mix. Cover and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add water or broth, salt and pepper. Stir to mix. Raise heat to high, bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and cook at a low-medium boil for 30-35 minutes stirring occasionally.
Stir in rice after the first 10 minutes cover and continue cooking , stirring frequently (or the rice may stick) until the rice is tender and broth is rich. Remove bay leaf. Taste for seasonings.
Note: If you use water this is only 156 calories and has only 12 mg of sodium. The broth will add calories and sodium to the soup. You can use a low sodium broth instead of water if you want to limit the salt. It will have more flavor than plain water.

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Location: Cyclopark, Gravesend, Kent
Event: 02 August 2012
Report: Snowdon Sports
Continuing his domination of the Thursday evening competition, Billy-Joe Whenman (Hope Factory Racing) chalked up his third win in a row and eighth in total as the SERRL Series continued at the Cyclopark in Gravesend.
Racing on home ground, the 23-year-old came in ahead of Francis Cade (VO2 Development), who continued his own run of high finishes in second place with third going to Marcus Bruton (Norwood Paragon CC).
In the supporting race for category three and four riders, it was James Wood of Catford CC who was victorious. He beat off the challenge of Jez McCann (PM Racing) and Nick Sturman (Norwood Paragon CC) to take the win.
1 Billy-Joe Whenman (Hope Factory Racing)
2 Francis Cade (VO2 Development)
3 Marcus Bruton (Norwood Paragon CC)
4 Simon Alexander (Southend Wheelers)
5 Josh Lawless (Aprire Bicycles)
6 Luke Ryan (Twenty3c.co.uk-Orbea)
7 Dan Drake (Lancashire RC)
8 Dean Shannon (Twenty3c.co.uk-Orbea)
9 Rhys Howells (Twenty3c.co.uk-Orbea)
10 Stephen Swindley (Team Toachim)
1 James Wood (Catford CC)
2 Jez McCann (PM Racing)
3 Nick Sturman (Norwood Paragon CC)
4 Ross Bryan (Team Gwb-ACTiV)
5 John Bailey (Team Gwb-ACTiV)
6 Robbie Hayton (Bigfoot CC)
7 Chris King (Catford CC)
8 Steve Hambling (Team Gwb-ACTiV)
9 David Shilland (Bigfoot CC)
10 Marco Coppola (Gemini BC)
British Cycling would like to thank the organising team, officials and everyone else who helped promote this event. Our sport could not exist without the hundreds of people, many of them unpaid volunteers, who put in many hours of hard work running events, activities and clubs.


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In the past 24 hours I've had a handful of people ask me the exact same question about my off-season squatting.
I knew I needed to ease off of the weights a little bit but my ego had a hard time letting go and the hardest part with not lifting heavy is that YOU GET SCARED YOU WILL LOSE YOUR GAINS!! THIS IS NOT THE CASE.
RUM 5 - Sam Byrd squats 782@220 on his second attempt
|Bromance. Total homos. Nothing wrong with it.
We bonded...Squats.
Sam discussed what he does for his squat training.
"CAT, Compensatory Acceleration Training,by the great squatter Fred Hatfield."
Sam's reasoning was very simple," I wanted to be the best squatter, so I did what the best squatter in the world did." At this point, if you don't know who Fred Hatfield is,
HE IS ONE OF THE BEST SQUATTERS EVER...HIS SQUATS LOOKED LIKE THIS.....1008lbs..LEGIT...WHEN "SQUAT" MEANT... SQUAT
(no comment needed)
Anyway, what Sam told me, other than that he is jealous of my beautiful mane, goes something like this (and I would also encourage you to read Squatting like you're the CEO.... off Chaos & Pain after this article.)
Basically, Sam does a 4 week build up.
Week 1 : 60% x5 x5sets
Week 2 : 60% x5, 70% x5 x3sets
Week 3 : 60% x5, 70% x5, 80% x3 x5sets
Week 4 : 85% or more for MAX REPS
Points of focus:
- Squat each rep as if it's a HEAVY single..aggressive, explosive, no grinds
- Treat each rep as if it's your 1RM
- The focus is on rate of acceleration
His reasoning can best be summed up here, courtesy of Chaos & Pain because it's easier to cut and paste than to think for myself or bother Sam while he's likely eating ice cream:
"I prefer this way because I like to do my rep max with about 80% and I like to feel it on my back a time or two before I have to max out my reps with it. Again, its a confidence thing. After all those weeks crushing weights confidence is pretty high. Ive performed hundreds of explosive powerful reps and not one single miss or grinder any where. By the time i get ready to max I'm ready to test the limits. Once I test, I reset my max and either begin again or change things up to add some variety- maybe a few weeks of chained singles the last 4 weeks before a meet."(Byrd)"
Okay, the purpose of writing this on my blog was so that I wouldn't have to answer people one at a time...it's getting too long...
Basically, I modified what Sam, or Dr. Squat, because anything up around 80% or more HURT. So I had to stay light.
I simply did the 60% 5x5 and gave myself 25 minutes. Since, I have always squatted twice a week and couldn't front squat because that really hurt my quad and knee, I decided to do the 60% part of the cycle twice a week.
The next week it became 6 sets of 5, the next 7 sets, the next 8, and now I like to do anywhere from 8-10 sets in 25 minutes. ( I don't use a belt except for 80% or above).
When I first tried this a year ago I was skeptical but I didn't have a choice...so I did it because I love squatting..period. Once my injuries had healed up a bit I attempted a 1RM simply because I was lazy and didn't feel like getting the vicious back pump that doing 8 plus sets gives me. I was able to perform a single with 715...at a time when my gym max was 720. I BECAME A BELIEVER THAT THIS CONCEPT CAN HELP WITH MAINTENANCE OF A 1RM.
RECENTLY, AS IN LAST WEEKEND, I went for a heavy 1RM. Twice a week, I have been squatting with this 60% CAT modified style since RUM 6 last February... Only with 3 exceptions, I needed to take a photo for POWER magazine back in early May so I squatted 675(nice picture), I did a day where I squatted mixed but still with CAT principles(80%x3x2, 70%x4x4, 60%x5x2), and last Saturday...
Previous in the week I did 455x5x8sets on Tuesday AND Thursday. I normally deadlift on Thursdays but I had strained one of my erectors the previous Thursday deadlifting 675 for sets of 5( PR sets!!)...so I squatted on Thursday to fill the void because I'm a crackhead when it comes to getting my iron fix..."the iron bug bit me"..but anyways.. IT'S SATURDAY AND MY LEGS ARE SORE FROM DOING 36000+LBS OF VOLUME SQUATTING...SO I LAZILY DECIDED TO SQUAT HEAVY...IF I DON'T DO WELL, I HAVE THE EXCUSE THAT I'M CAUTIOUS BECAUSE OF MY BACK, AND THAT I'VE ALREADY SQUATTED TWICE THIS WEEK...AND LOTS.
PUTTING AN END TO THIS NOVEL I SQUATTED 685 LIKE NOTHING, 705 FAIRLY WELL, AND ATTEMPTED AND FAILED 730 (oops caps lock off, I'm not retyping all that... I only attempted 730 because i meant to try 720, did shitty math and accidentally put 725 on, didn't realize this until i did my belt up..so i grabbed 2.5's and threw them on the outside....shrugged my shoulders and thought, "Fuck it...go for a PR." FAIL
...BUT I AM NOW CURIOUS IF FOLLOWING THE ACTUAL PROTOCOL AND NOT MAXING OUT AFTER 36000 lbs of volume in the same week...WHAT KIND OF GAINS CAN BE MADE?!?!
I hope this helps.
Random points:
- Doing more sets in the same period of time is a good way to increase work capacity...BUT
- YOU CAN ONLY INCREASE WORK CAPACITY SO MUCH BEFORE YOU START TO SACRIFICE QUALITY..the reps will slow down
- Explode Explode Explode..Concentric>>BAR ACCELERATING
- I am going to start doing less than 8 sets and focus more on intensity on the way up...COASTING IS FOR BITCHES... WE DON'T WANT TO COAST THROUGH LIFE...NOR SHOULD WE COAST THROUGH SQUATS
- My squat feels much better because I have ELIMINATED the cue knees out..and now my squat feels like it did 2 years ago....but that is a whole other hour of my time(or more) to write about
- I have used CAT for bench and deadlift sessions and I like it. I love down sets after deadlfiting. I like using it in the bench to build volume.
- I have potentially butchered what Sam Byrd and Dr. Squat use as their protocols... if so, I apologize guys, and if you'd like to add or edit anything or throw some links up for books or sites Mr. Hatfield, let me know and I'll gladly put them below.
ENDING IT WITH A RAW SQUATS COMPILATION....and I yes, I used this particular compilation because I am in it...SO WHAT.
For those of you who've checked out my blog because you're a Chaos and Pain follower:


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Results courtesy of Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net:
TNA Impact on Spike TV
Taped in Orlando, Fla.
[Q1] The show opened with a video that featured footage of Hulk Hogan appearing on various talk shows and a clip of him and Dixie Carter at the press conference in which he announced that his partnership with the company… "A New Beginning" is the title of this week's show… The opening montage aired…
Mike Tenay discussed Hogan signing and set up a video feature with Dixie Carter addressing the entire TNA talent roster. Vince Russo, Scott D'Amore, Pat Kenney, D-Lo Brown, and others from the office were behind her leaning against the ring, while the wrestlers were seated in the stands at the Impact Zone (taped before the crowd arrived).
"Since I was named president six years ago, I've had a lot of people telling me how to run a wrestling company," she said. "And while I appreciate their contributions, it's time for a change." She said they made a big change last week and there would be more in the weeks and months ahead.
Carter said the changes affect different people in different ways. She said that while some people may have differing opinions, she expects their support. "When you question things in this company, you are questioning me," she said. "And I cannot allow that to happen. Business is about choices. I've made the choice to put my finances, my reputation, my passion, my love behind each and every one of you and this company, and it's time for you to do the same thing."
"You have a choice to make. You can choose to support me. You can choose to support the direction that TNA is going or you can choose not to, but you'll need to find another place to work." She said no great success comes without risk. She said the wrestlers have made her very proud. She asked everyone to step it up in every way possible. She said they have to believe it or they are hurting the people next to them. She said it was time that they show everyone what they're all about.
A.J. Styles came to the ring and said there have been some changes in TNA. "Who would have thought that Hulk Hogan would be part of the TNA family?" Styles asked. He said they're on a new playing field and they're at a whole new level. "I've been dreaming about being at this level for the seven years I've been here," Styles said.
Styles turned his attention to the person who has been attacking him. He said he was giving that person a chance to come to the ring and man up. He told the person to come look him in the eyes, man up, and try to take the title.
Daniels's music played and he came to the ring. Taz acted surprised, Tenay assumed that Samoa Joe was right in accusing Daniels. Daniels entered the ring and took offense to Styles being either gullible or stupid by thinking he attacked him. Daniels said Styles has been spoiled.
Daniels said he and Styles came into the company at the same time and he hasn't been handed things like Styles has. "And let's be honest, A.J., I am every bit the wrestler that you are," Daniels said. Great line. Daniels said the only difference is that every time A.J. was down, the company helped him up. Daniels said every time he was up, the company pushed him down.
Daniels mentioned the meeting Dixie held and said maybe things will change. He said he still believes that if one person doesn't like him in the back, "it's going to be another seven years in hell for me." Styles said Daniels has never said anything like that to him in the seven years they've been friends.
Samoa Joe's music played and he walked onto the stage wearing a t-shirt and jeans. Joe said Daniels is working Styles. Joe said Daniels has been lying to him all along. Joe said Daniels has and always will be jealous of him. Joe said the only reason he and Styles aren't friends is because Styles has something he wants in the TNA Title.
Joe said he has no problem telling Styles that to his face, unlike the cowardly punk attacking A.J. Daniels took offense and said he's not the person attacking Styles. He said he could beat A.J. anytime. Styles took offense and asked how badly Styles wanted to find out. "If you wanted a piece of me, all you had to do was ask," Styles said.
Styles challenged Daniels to settle their differences tonight. He said he wanted there to be a winner and a loser. Daniels glared at Styles and said, "You got it." The shook hands as Joe laughed on the entrance ramp… [C]
[Q2] 1. Beer Money beat Eric Young and Rob Terry in 3:55. The announcers hyped that the news regarding Hogan and TNA was everywhere you looked in the mainstream. Tenay announced that the main event would feature Styles vs. Daniels with Joe as the main event. Taz pointed out that Young let Terry do the dirty work and would sneak in after the opponents were down.
Late in the match, Young tried to hit Roode with a title belt, but Roode moved and Young accidentally struck Terry, which led to the pin. Afterward, the British Invasion ran out wearing their World Elite sweat pants and attacked Beer Money. Taz said he doesn't know whether the beatdown or the sweats were worse. Funny. Security ran out and broke it up.
As they were heading up the stage, Beer Money scolded Rob Terry for losing the match. Suddenly, the Motor City Machine Guns ran out and jumped British Invasion. Security pulled them off quickly…
Backstage, The Beautiful People said they would be shooting "Meanest Girls 2" later in the show… [C]
[Q3] Backstage, The Beautiful People approached ODB, who said she was making a movie and needed some slut doubles. They ended up attacking her and wrapping her in a white bridal bag.
Backstage, Lauren interviewed Black Machismo, who was excited about Hulk Hogan joining TNA. He said TNA is the new home of the Mega Powers. He also announced his invitational. He challenged anyone who wanted to see if they still have it. He mentioned The Birdman, King Kong Bundy, Ric Flair, and other names from the past…
Jeremy Borash approached Mick Foley inside his office. Foley wasn't pleased that he wasn't let in on the Hogan news earlier. Foley said Borash seemed surprised a few weeks ago when he found out that there was a camera inside the office. Borash said he was just going to talk to him about that. Foley said he had a surprise for Abyss and said the world would know about it. "Have a nice day, Hulkamaniac," Foley said to Borash… [C] A shot aired of Desmond Wolfe during the commercial cut-in…
2. Desmond Wolfe pinned Cody Deaner in 0:05. Kurt Angle joined the announcers via telephone. Before he could say much, Wolfe clotheslined Deaner and scored the pin. Angle struggled to speak and said that Wolfe damaged his larynx.
Wolfe put his zip-up jacket (ugh) and shades back on and stood on the entrance ramp for a promo. He said it's easy for the wankers to get in the ring with him, but when it comes to getting out of the ring, "Not so much." He referred to Angle as "Mangle" because of what he did to him last week. "Let's just say I'm hungry like a wolf," Desmond said. Angle mocked him on the telephone (unbeknownst to Wolfe) by mocking his sun glasses.
Backstage, Lauren recalled Homicide stating that he saw Suicide unmasked. She questioned whether it was time for him to reveal his identity. He said there's a reason he wears the mask that he's not ready to share with anyone… Tenay hyped the main event… [C]
[Q4] Lauren asked Team 3D about Rhino. Brother Ray shifted the focus to Hulk Hogan. He said Dixie Carter has the biggest set of grapefruits in the business. Rhino entered the scene and continued to preach his conspiracy theory that TNA management wants to get rid of the old guys. Team 3D said they think Morgan is crazy. Ray said a famous man once said that to be the man you have to beat the man. He said they are the team you have to beat.
Samoa Joe came out wearing a ref's shirt and purple gloves. Daniels came out for his match. Backstage, Borash was about to interview Styles when a hooded man with his face covered attacked Styles. In the ring, Joe attacked Daniels and left him lying with the Muscle Buster… [C]
3. Tara pinned Hamada in 3:00. Hamada walked out wearing white pants. Taz said he was nervous because he thought they were World Elite pants for a second. Funny. Tenay said management would make a big announcement next week regarding the suspension of The British Invasion. We're all on pins and needles. After a few minutes of action, Tara hit her finisher and scored the clean pin.
[Q5] After the match, Awesome Kong came out and was greeted at ringside by security. Tara climbed to the top rope and dove onto Kong and the security guards. Cool spot. Security held them apart after the dive… [C]
Backstage, Lauren interviewed Tara, who announced that they will have a steel cage match at Turning Point. "I'm not going to be locked up in there with you," Tara said. "You're going to be locked up with me." Nice line…
Mick Foley came to the ring for a promo and introduced Abyss. Foley delivered the expected promo about how much he respects Abyss and doesn't really think he's a rip off. Foley said he was legitimately pissed that his Tweet and Tweek photo was destroyed, but he felt bad about some of the things he said.
Foley said he knew Abyss was good, but having a match with him was the only way to find out how good he is. Foley said he wanted to be a cross between Bruiser Brody and Dynamite Kid. He said he added bits of Harley Race and Terry Funk. He said Abyss has only scratched the surface of what he's capable of. Foley gave him a caricature of the two of them as a gift. Foley announced that Abyss will face Dr. Stevie next week. He said Stevie is gone from TNA if Abyss pins him…
Backstage, Borash interviewed Scott Steiner, who spoke about his NWO history with Hulk Hogan. He predicted that Hogan would come in and put all the young punks in place. He said maybe Hogan will join him in the Main Event Mafia. He shifted his focus back to his role as Rick Rude while talking about how he can tell that Kristal Lashley wants him… [C]
[Q6] A video featured Matt Morgan putting over Hulk Hogan coming to TNA. He said he idolized Hogan when he was a kid. He mentioned their history on American Gladiators and said Hogan was good to him…
4. Bobby Lashley pinned Homicide in 1:05. Kristal came out with Lashley, but referee Earl Hebner sent her backstage. Homicide attacked Lashley from behind to start the match. Lashley came back and hit an awkward one-handed slam and got the clean pin. Tenay announced that Daniels vs. Styles would still take place later in the show.
After the match, Homicide attacked Lashley, but Lashley picked him up for a press slam. A shot of Steiner harassing Lashley appeared on the big screen. Lashley dropped Homicide and ran backstage. Lashley beat up Lashley until wrestlers and agents pulled him off… [C]
After the break, Homicide was still pissed off in the ring. He shoved Hebner to the mat. Amazing Red ran out and hit some flashy offense on Homicide, who eventually ran away…
The announcers ran through the Turning Point lineup… Ring entrances for the women's match took place…
[Q7] 5. Taylor Wilde pinned Madison Rayne in 1:00. Tenay announced that all the championships will be on the line when ODB, Sarita, and Wilde face The Beautiful People in a six-Diva tag at Turning Point. Wilde won with a roll up into a bridge for the pin.
After the match, Lacey Von Erich and Velvet Sky came out. Lacey was holding a big pink dildo, which she used to choke Wilde until Sarita ran out for the save. Sarita was outnumbered. ODB ran out and the heels ran away… [C]
Backstage, Lauren interviewed Hernandez and Matt Morgan. Hernandez said they work for TNA and they're out to win no matter who they face. "Conspiracy theory?" Morgan asked. "Really?" He said they respect Team 3D, but they're still out to knock them off their perch. He said Team 3D was one of the best teams in history, but the key word was history. Hernandez spoke in Spanish. "Yeah," said an over the top Morgan. "What he said"…
6. A.J. Styles pinned Daniels in 5:00. Samoa Joe was the special referee. Late in the match, Daniels hit a moonsault for a near fall. The crowd didn't buy in because it was so rapid fire. Daniels and Joe bickered. Daniels wanted to hit him, but he showed restraint. Styles hit a neckbreaker. Taz pointed out that Daniels injured his neck earlier via the Muscle Buster.
Styles hit the springboard flying forearm. Both men stayed down and Joe chuckled. A short time later, Styles hit the Styles Clash and scored the pin. Joe handed the belt to Styles and raised his hand. Styles looked at Joe cautiously, but Joe backed off and left the ring. Styles checked on Daniels. Joe entered the ring and locked Styles in the Kokina Clutch…
[Q8] [C] A video piece featured Hernandez said that if Hogan signing is good for TNA, then it has to be good for the young guys… Backstage, Lauren interviewed Dr. Stevie and Daffney. Stevie said anyone who thinks Abyss is going to pin him next week needs their head examined. Daffney grabbed the mic and said, "Trust him on that, he knows." Funny…
7. Matt Morgan and Hernandez beat Team 3D by an apparent DQ in 7:00. Tenay announced that Super Dave Osbourne will be on the show next week. Nice. Taz pointed out that he's also Marty Funkhauser. Curb rocks! At 3:10, Ray ripped Hernandez's shirt, slapped him across the chest, and then hit a nice superplex.
At 4:00, Rhino walked to ringside and preached to Ray about his conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, Morgan worked over Devon's injured knee inside the ring. Rhino tried to give Ray a chair to use in the ring, but Ray jumped off the apron and shoved him down. Ray told Rhino to leave. The chair was left on the ring apron.
Morgan kept working over Devon and motioned for the chokeslam. Ray grabbed the chair and struck Morgan and Hernandez with it. Rhino entered the ring and hugged Ray. Rhino gored Hernandez and Morgan, then raised Team 3D's hands. The show went off the air with Ray closing his eyes and shaking his head…
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LuLin Teas Posh Earl Grey
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka, China
Leaf Appearance: dark, somewhat twisted with lots of flower petals
Ingredients: Sri Lankan back tea, Keemun black tea, bergamot oil, orange flowers and corn flowers
Steep time: 5 minutes
Water Temperature: 212 degrees
Preparation Method: ceramic teacup and mesh infuser
Liquor: reddish brown
The dry leaves of this tea were larger in size and higher quality than most earl greys. I was impressed by their appearance post-steeping and I think that the use of Ceylon and Keemun made all the difference. I don't believe that I've ever seen orange blossom flowers before but they were a nice touch of color along with the typical corn flowers. The taste was earthy and full bodied with an underlying sweetness. There was plenty of citrus zest but it wasn't overwhelming. There was a pleasant astringency and the aftertaste had a nice cooling affect. Although you could add milk and sugar, this blend would be best all on its own. I'm not sure if I would call it posh but this certainly was an enjoyable cup of tea. I have a few more samples to get through from this UK based company and I am really looking forward to them.
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A busy season at the Lockmaster House Museum
By Shelia Tomkins
The Lockmaster's House Heritage Museum, located on the grounds of Lock and Dam 10, each year attracts many visitors to Guttenberg to view displays and artifacts of river and community history.
The museum is operated by the Guttenberg Heritage Society, and this past year saw a change in leadership. Ray Black, chairman, now heads nearly a dozen volunteers who greet visitors, raise funds, create exhibits and accomplish other work that supports the museum's mission.
Looking at the activities of the past season, Black noted that the group held a successful membership drive that he hopes will be repeated annually.
"We relocated some exhibits from the first floor to the basement which made the first floor more open, and added lighting in the basement which was a great improvement," said Black. "We changed the traffic pattern, directing visitors to enter and leave through the porch entrance. This resulted in more people signing the register as well as about a 40% increase in donations."
The open hours were changed this season from seven to six days, closing on most Mondays.
"We had the windows thoroughly cleaned, and volunteers washed and rehung the curtains which made things much brighter, not to mention the other great housecleaning by the volunteers," added Black.
Visitors from near and far
Black estimates that by the time the museum closes this year, following the fall leaf tour season, volunteers will have welcomed approximately 1,000-1,100 visitors. "They come from all over the U.S. as well as Europe, Asia and Australia," he said. "We also had tour groups from various places in Iowa."
"Most people found the museum interesting and well done," he said. Some were interested in the re-creation of vintage furnishings and some in the photos of the construction of the lock and dam. Others enjoyed river and barge tow information, as well as artifacts from the office of the late Dr. Palmer. "There was something for everybody," he said.
The Heritage Society publicizes the museum through the Chamber of Commerce at the Visitors Center, and on local cable Channel 6. Black also expressed appreciation to The Press for promoting the local attraction. "The museum was also featured this year on the Guttenberg page in Big River Magazine, thanks to a generous patron," said Black.
Goals for next season
In looking ahead to the 2019 season, Black said, "We hope to expand our exhibits pertaining to the Lock and Dam system as well as on the Upper Mississippi River, probably in the basement where we have more room. We would also like to have more exhibits of interest to children."
An ongoing concern has been the state of the exterior of the building, which the Society leases from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "In our ongoing discussions with Lockmaster Sam Mathiowetz, he informs us that the Corps is working with a company to develop a historic structures report that will show what can and should be done. This report should be complete this year."
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are always needed, especially this season as fall leaf lookers visit the community. "Specifically we need volunteers to serve one, two, or more on Saturdays or Sundays," notes Black. "We lost four volunteers this year and their shoes are hard to fill. The current volunteers stepped up admirably to cover the days. Many thanks to them." Anyone interested in volunteering can contact him at 252-1954.
Current active members, in addition to Black, are: Austin Greve, secretary - treasurer; and volunteers Wendy Shea, Pat Krapfl, Lowell Moser, Karilyn McArthur, Ann Fariello, Lisa Finch, Joanne Finch, Jane Elsinger and back-ups Jan Hansel, and Vernon Heck.
"We would encourage local folks and groups to investigate the vast information pertaining to local families and properties," added Black.


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NEW YORK — In recent months, as the Great Recession slowly recedes, a wave of geopolitical volatility has washed ashore, especially in the East. Rarely since the end of the Cold War has so large a swath of the Asian continent been so unsettled.
Here's a roundup of the daunting state of global instability.
From the Mediterranean to the heights of the Himalayas to the oil-rich Pacific seabed, Asia's rising powers have resurrected long dormant border conflicts. Over the past several months, friction has surged between Japan and China, China and India, China and Vietnam and, most ominously, the United States and China. Adding to the grim picture, the continent's long-simmering tensions are heating up — on the Korean penninsula; between Israel and Iran over the latter's secret nuclear program; and in Kashmir's proxy clash between India and Pakistan.
Meanwhile Iraq remains violent and without a government after the pruported end to the U.S. combat mission. Israeli and Lebanese forces traded blows in August. So did U.S. and Pakistani forces (less deliberately, one hopes) along the Afghan border, plunging that key relationship to new lows.
Elections in Kyrgyzstan on Oct. 10 are testing the post-coup leadership's vow to democratize, and a November vote in Myanmar could stir long-repressed expectations and even violence.
China — deliberately or not — drives a good portion of the volatility in its neighborhood, although policymakers elsewhere share some of the blame. Old disputes between China and its neighbors over small islands and territorial waters in the South and East China seas led Beijing to trade angry words with Tokyo and Washington. U.S. talks with Vietnam over a proposed nuclear fueling deal (like the one signed in 2006 with India) also earned Chinese barbs. Meanwhile, Sino-Indian relations have soured over reasserted Chinese claims to the Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, as well as China's new-found influence in Nepal.
Not all the world's troubles reside in Asia, however. In Europe and the U.S., a pronounced and economically-driven anti-incumbent mood — augmented in some places by populist sentiments — threatens governing parties. The anemic recovery in the U.S. likely will manifest itself in the November 2 midterm elections with a tilt toward the Republicans, a party that itself is shifting towards conservative populism. This will have implications both for economic policy and geopolitics as the populism begins to gnaw away at the GOP's traditionally free-trade orientation and exerts pressure on the White House to take punitive steps against China.
Meanwhile, Europe's fiscal and organizational woes are rapidly removing it as a global force in the world. It's legacy powers – vetos at the U.N. Security Council, generous aid packages, established multinational corporations and enviable "soft power," – will persist for a time. But budget cuts in Britain and France, particularly, where most of the EU's "out-of-area" footprint originates, suggest a sharp downward trend in global influence.
In the Middle East, on the other hand, a broad realignment of interests and power continues. Europe's influence, again, is diminishing. The U.S. drawdown in Iraq is giving way to an increased focus on Afghanistan and Pakistan, and to a renewed push on the Israeli-Palestinian front. Meanwhile, Turkey's profile, particularly among the Sunni masses, continues to grow as it stakes out a more confrontational stance toward Israel and seeks to assert itself as a mediator between the West and Iran. In Tehran, the regime appears to have shrugged off the near-death experience of the 2009 "Green Revolution," and has increasingly spoken of its ability to strike back hard should Israel or the U.S. launch airstrikes against its nuclear research facilities. However, its covert and overt activities in the region have put the Gulf Arabs on notice, stirring up Shiite dissent in Bahrain and even Kuwait and prompting a record Saudi purchase of U.S. weaponry.
All of it adds up to a minefield of volatility. Those who predict with conviction and confidence on any of these tensions now kid themselves: with so much of the world's political and economic destiny so intertwined, figuring political risks into any formula at the moment is by definition a matter of educated guesses.


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There is something so remarkably satisfying about immersing yourself into nature. All that fresh clean air, lack of technology and being in the outdoors simply refreshes and recharges our souls.
On Saturday we woke at the crack of dawn to head out of Sydney, a couple of hours south in the Southern Highlands near Mittagong, to spend the night camping with a few friends.
The six of us rallied for breakfast at a cute little cafe called The Shaggy Cow in Mittagong, before a quick shopping trip to the local Big W for last minute supplies before heading into the wilderness.
Tunnel mushroom bruschetta at The Shaggy Cow
The "road" to Wollondilly River Station is barely a dirt lane, big enough for one car, that snakes precariously around a mountain range down into a lush green valley. I've never felt so yuppie city slicker in our little camping convoy with two silver Audi's and a new Jeep Cherokee, but we had so much fun and didn't miss the comforts of home too much! Neen & Jared had never camped before, while Ian & Pete are seasoned veterans, Jay loves the outdoors and I dug deep into my childhood camping repertoire and managed not to whinge once! We all had the most wonderful time setting up our camp site, meandering along the rocky banks of the river, sitting by the fire mesmerised by the flames, flitting between chatting & sitting in comfortable silence, cooking on the open flames, toasting marshmallows, drinking hot apple cider and making up stories about the crazy Station owner!
the boys; (L-R) Jared, Pete, Jay & Ian
Harley & his new camping buddy Max
After 36 hours of sun, fire, nature, camp-fire cooking, mulled wine, no running water or showers, giggles, good company & pit toilets we returned back to the land of mobile coverage & internet! Vowing that next time we're going for a few extra nights!
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!


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What do your friends say about you?
by mollykl
Ever given that a thought? Not what they might say about you behind your back, but rather when people see your comments to your friends on Facebook (and trust me when I say that I'm well aware that the people your are "friends" with on Facebook may not, in fact, be true friends) what do they think?
I just liked a post by my cousin J, whom I also count as a friend, because I truly like her (as opposed to "having" to like her because we're related). Now her photo is on my feed and my other friends can see her. (And I'm thinking, What. The. Fuck. how come I didn't get those genes? Why did I get the glasses and mousy hair genes?)
Likewise, I'm not sure I want to know what my sister C is thinking every time she happens to see a post from one of my co-workers. She's probably thinking that we're all crazy, and since she shops at one of our stores, she probably already knows that.
I've got my work friends, my college friends, my family friends, my Portland friends and my Sacramento friends (the non-work ones – there are only 7).
Every friend knows some different aspect of my life – and what one knows might seem completely foreign to another. So what do my friends say about me? And what you yours say about you?


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Aage Haugen is Research Director at National Institute of Occupational Health, Section for Toxicology and Biological Work Environment, Oslo, Norway. He also holds an appointment as professor at Institute of Biotechnology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway. He received his Ph.D. degree from University of Bergen, and completed a postdoctoral training at US National Cancer Institute at the Laboratory of Human Carcinogenesis. Dr. Haugen has devoted his research efforts on effect from environmental carcinogens, molecular mechanisms of lung carcinogenesis with special emphasis on genetic susceptibility to lung cancer, and gene-environment interaction. This has resulted in more than 200 scientific publications.


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In 2010, California tried to ban the plastic bag. I thought to myself, "Seriously? With all the problems we have?" Now individual cities like Dana Point and Laguna Beach are picking up the torch.
I mean, I remember as a child the "Save A Tree: Use Plastic" when we all used paper bags. We loved them. They were used for trash, we wrapped presents in them; heck! Mom even cooked her Thanksgiving Turkey in one. If that's not "reuse, reduce, recycle" what is?
Here are some of my concerns:
- Who will pay for the paper bags? In all liklihood, the consumer, either directly or indirectly, will bear the added cost.
- There is no great way to ensure reusable bags (the preferred alternative to plastic "single-use" bags) are properly washed, thus preventing food-to-home-back-to-store contamination. I double-dog dare you to read the study linked below; these bags are breeding grounds…
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Barbecued fennel with black olive dressing
Nutrition and extra info
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal69
- fat6g
- saturates1g
- carbs3g
- sugars2g
- fibre5g
- protein1g
- salt0.2g
- 2 fennel bulbs, sliced lengthways into 1cm-thick pieces
Fennel bulb
Like Marmite, fennel is something that you either love or hate – its strong aniseed…
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
Olive oilol-iv oyl
Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- 2 tbsp finely chopped black Kalamata olive
Widely grown all over the Mediterranean, where they've been cultivated since biblical times…
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- juice 1 lemon
Oval in shape with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile…
- small handful each parsley and basil, finely chopped
One of the most ubiquitous herbs in British cookery, parsley is also popular in European and…
Heat a BBQ or griddle pan. Toss the fennel in 1 tbsp of the oil, coating well. Cook for 5 mins on each side until golden brown and charred.
To make the dressing, put the olives, garlic, lemon juice and remaining oil in a bowl. Add the chopped herbs and combine. Lay the fennel on a platter and pour over the dressing. Eat warm or at room temperature.


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Nearing the end of 2012 and Hollywood presents itself with the new trailer for the latest
Marvel Production
Iron Man 3, Coming MAY 2013 (Probably)
The Trailer is easy to spot, G4 TV notification came quick!
But here I let you watch it on youtube!
So here we are again, Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey JR.) Is now suffering post traumatic stress from his post send with a Nuke to space days from the Avengers!
That's what they tell us, and from trailer is working on more ways of how to get his suit on piece by piece by the way of mind control. Any more cool effects?
Ben Kingsley, playing yet another villain, this time the 10 rings of power crazy guy THE MANDARIN!
Blowing up Toney's suites, house, and probably torturing his love interest Pepper!
All cool and good, even Guy Pearce joins in after his Role of Peter Weyland in Prometheus!
From what we can see, Iron Man 3 will be a darker, more brutal Story than the former two parts, hopefully thou the sense of Humor Tony always had, has not left him! Even after his home landed on his head!
Wonder what happened thou to Jarvis, the one no one ever talks about! Hope his motherboard won't fry in the watery grave!
In any case, we are keeping a close eye on this Situation!
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I went to see my local MP, who is Liberal-National party.
Prelude: I arranged a time when I thought they'd be asleep. I took the babies to the park for an hour or so beforehand, to tire them out. We were all in our best pollie-visiting gear. Of course they got filthy and I ended up with avocado smears on the back of my shirt. Then I was running late, after timing it all so well, because I thought I'd do just one more- then one more – then just one more lap of the car park to try and get baby boy to sleep. Baby girl sleeping right on cue, but no, baby boy wanted to visit the pollie. So off we all went. Baby boy was charming, in the end, sitting at the meeting table and driving his car back and forth across the table top. My inner homophobe was glad that he picked today to be one of his "car" days and not one of his "wearing necklaces and saying 'OH NO!' in a highly camp voice" days.
My MP was very polite, formal but essentially supportive – says he has lesbian mum friends – says it's not his job to dictate morals and he is interested in looking after the rights of the children and as far as he can see, the rights of the children are best protected by having both parents recognised. Of course he doesn't know whether LNP will be a binding vote, but he reckons it would be "highly unusual" for the LNP to have a binding vote if the ALP is given a conscience vote.
I think it's really important to make sure we get around to as many of the "moderate" libs as we can (again, I wouldn't waste any time on the religious freaks).
Does anyone else know of anyone else who is visiting a pollie? How can we encourage this to happen?
I took 4 documents with me:
– The Action Reform Change Qld (ARCQ) position paper
– Summary of the research
– Myths about gay & lesbian parenting
– "Meet the families" – some real life stories about how the laws currently affect our families.
(I'm after somone to snazz up the design of these, if you are handy with desktop publishing. They look very amateurish)
Email me on firstname.lastname@example.com if you'd like a copy. Also check out the section on approaching your member of parliament in our resources page.


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Valentine's Day is a week away, but that doesn't mean it is too late to get ready for the big day.Stores are still celebrating with cute displays and fun sales, and there are a lot of great gifts (for that special someone, or even yourself!), many festive fashions and romantic makeup out there to make V-Day special.
Style Star Sundays: Lauren Conrad
She may have gotten her start on a reality television show, but she's more than another pretty face.
This starlet, who celebrated her 28th birthday yesterday, is a published author, clothing designer and all-around expert when it comes to fashion, business and life in general.
Best and worst: Grammy fashion 2014
Last night, stars filled the red carpet for the 2014 Grammy Awards.
Some wore looks that left us singing them fashion praises, while others hit a bad note.
The bold, the fun and the scary: these are the best and worst looks of the Grammys.
Just because it's snowing and chilly out, doesn't mean your outfit has to reflect the weather. Channel spring by bringing blooms to your apparel. Floral print clothing is everywhere, and the gorgeous trend adds a feminine touch to any moment. Stores like Forever 21, Love Culture and H&M are stocking up on this earthy fashion trend.
SAG Red Carpet: best and worst
Another week, another award show, and more importantly, another red carpet of full of great and scary looks. Saturday night was the Screen Actor's Guild Awards. While the hairstyles weren't as severe as at the Golden Globes, there were some crazy looks out there as starlets tried to make a statement. These are the best and worst looks from Saturday's SAG Awards.
When it's drab and dreary, adding a bright, vibrant shade to your outfit can help you escape a gray day. One of the most popular colors right now is peach. A recent trip to Carson's and Nordstromrevealed that this hue is one of the hottest shades this summer. The color can be found in a variety of pink and orange undertones, making this shade wearable for just about anyone.
Best and worst: Golden Globes fashion 2014
The 2014 Golden Globes red carpet filled with extremes on Sunday night– some sported severly slicked-back 'dos, while other starlets' hair that looked the rushed out of bed without even running a brush through it. Many fashionistas sported overly bland and frumpy ensembles, while others were just too flashy and out there. But some stars had the right idea. These are the best and worst looks from last night's Golden Globes.
New Year's may be over, but that doesn't mean it's time to put away your sparkling clothing. Stores are stocking up for spring, and one of the season's top trends glitters among the racks. Brighten up a drab winter day by adding sparkles, sequins, glitter and gem stones to your look. When the weather is brutally chilly, an over-sized comfy sweater or sweatshirt is the perfect item to pull on with a pair of leggings. Add some flare by purchasing a top with sequined detailing.
One of fall's biggest trends is denim. Carried over from last summer, the look still remains a hit in many stores, where shelves are stocked with denim button-downs and jackets. Options for denim are endless. Layer your favorite summer-style denim items for a stylish look, wear a comfy denim button-down for effortless style or add a jean jacket to structure a simple outfit.
Chilly breezes and snowy skies can only mean one thing– it's sweater weather. This time of year, there's nothing better than bundling up with a nice cozy sweater, comfy boots and drinking a hot cup of tea. Stores are stocking up on more and more sweaters as the holiday season approaches, and with the variety of styles, there's something for every look.


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The chemical composition of sheet metal alloys affects their stamping and drawing capabilities, corrosion resistance, and welding and joining requirements. Fabricators order specific grades of sheet metal because their properties match the needs of the product application. The simplest way to confirm a product is within specification for the selected grade and includes minimal allowable impurities, is to do a chemistry check. Using optical emission spectroscopy (OES), also known as spark testing, it is possible to accurately determine the composition percentage of numerous elements within your sample.


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The original commercial cabinet style dog drying machine. The DeZynaDog Automatic Dog Dryer is economical to use, saving time and electricity without compromising quality of work. This environmentally friendly machine is the best assistance a commercial Groomer can have to dry dogs in quantity. Used correctly The DeZynaDog Automatic Dog Dryer is capable of doubling your output and halving your electricity consumption. The difference this machine can make to your salon is dramatic, reducing stress for the animals and the operator.
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Building a deck is a great way to create an outdoor dining or seating space, or to add the landscaping you need around another garden feature. As well as selecting an appropriate material for your deck, you'll need to think about size, location and whether you'll be installing it yourself or hiring someone to do it. You'll also need to consider whether you want a simple ground-level feature or a more extravagant multi-level design. Follow our guide and design the best decking space for your garden.
Designing a deck as part of a bigger garden design project? Find out how to plan, design and cost your garden transformation.
What is your decking going to be used for?
It's important to consider what the deck is for as it might influence the choice of decking boards, as well as its proportions. Does the deck need to fit plenty of outdoor seating, or just deckchairs for two? If it's an outdoor dining area, what size is the table and how many will be seated at it? Or perhaps the deck will be relaxing and eating space for lots of people?
You can use both our decking design ideas and decking ideas for small gardens for inspiration.
Consider whether the deck is going to get wet other than when it rains. It might be an area where children play and so it's likely to get splashed. Perhaps it's going to be laid near a swimming pool, or maybe a hot tub will be positioned on it.
Think about family and friends, too. Does anyone who will be using the deck require an extra slip-resistant surface, or one that will be more forgiving if they do fall? Select the best decking materials (our guide can help with this) according to the uses of the deck and your household's needs.
What size of deck do you require?
If your deck is home to a dining or seating area, then putting your furniture in place can help you plan the size of the deck. Remember that, as well as space for the individual furniture pieces, individuals will need room to slide dining chairs away from a table, and to stand up and move away without either chairs or people tipping off the end of the deck. Likewise, allow room for circulation to and from the area without having to step off decking.
A hot tub will need space for the tub itself but also to climb in and out comfortably from the deck, so also needs a generous area around it.
Plan the location of the deck
Draw a scale plan of your garden, so you can consider the balance between the deck and other features, such as any lawn and borders or other planting.
Often a deck will create a patio area immediately outside the house, so location will be apparent, but you may additionally or alternatively want one in a particularly sunny or shaded spot, or in a place that enjoys the best views into or from the garden. Bear in mind that although you might like to be out of direct sunlight, very overshadowed positions will entail more deck maintenance. Think, too, about the direction of the prevailing wind to avoid building the deck in a breezy location.
Find out how to create the perfect patio.
Consider whether the deck is going to be overlooked by neighbours – you may want to adjust its position to create more privacy on your side of the fence and theirs.
Does your deck need to work with other garden features, such as trees or shrubs? If so, these will influence the location. Make sure these go on to your plan.
It's also important to add to the plan doors from the house, and steps and paths, so you can design the deck to work with these. Manhole covers should also be marked on to the plan as the deck will need to include a panel that retains access.
Will you need planning permission for a deck?
If you live in a house, adding decking is permitted development, so you won't need to apply for planning permission, as long as it's not more than 30cm above the ground. You'll also need to abide by the rule that together with other extensions and outbuildings, the decking doesn't cover more than 50 per cent of the garden area.
This doesn't apply to flats and maisonettes nor if there's a planning condition or article 4 direction or other restriction limiting permitted development rights. Find out more on the government's planning portal and check with your local authority if you're not sure about your own home.
A deck that requires planning permission also needs to comply with the building regulations.
What deck type do you want?
A deck can be a natural-looking surface at ground level or a raised version. It could also feature different levels.
A deck at ground level is the simplest to construct. It could be located beside the house or elsewhere in the garden. A deck by the house needs to be 150mm below the damp-proof course and should not obstruct air bricks.
Follow our guide to installing decking.
A raised deck can create level areas within a sloping garden or simply be a more dominant feature within the garden. It's a bigger undertaking, if you're DIYing, or more costly, if you're calling in someone else to do the work.
Railings or panels and a handrail (also known as a balustrade) can be a finishing touch for a ground-level deck and the vertical element will make it more of a feature. You might also want to use railings to create an enclosed area with a gate fitted for access. For a raised deck, a balustrade is essential for safety.
How can decking be laid?
The classic look for a deck is to have boards laid horizontally. This looks unfussy and, depending on the finish, can have a contemporary or more rustic effect.
As an alternative, think about laying the boards diagonally across the joists. Bear in mind that if you want this finish, the joists will need to be closer together to support the boards.
More complicated designs can also be created. Think parquet-style patterns like chevrons and herringbone, squares where boards are laid horizontally then vertically, or a central pattern framed by boards around the edges. As with interior flooring, a more intricate design can make the decking decorative as well as functional.


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Portugal may have left the EU bailout programme. It may have just seen its debt upgraded by a major ratings agency.
But its 2015 budget holds little more of promise for the country's struggling workforce.
It extends austerity into 2015, with the only gesture after years of extreme belt-tightening a promise not to go after taxpayers in the search for revenues.
"The government has chosen not to increase tax. The budget proposal for the next year has a deficit of 2.7 percent of GDP, a target that's slightly above the agreed deficit commitment. But it follows three years of intensive efforts and compliance with several features of the financial adjustment programme," said Finance Minister Maria Luis Albuquerque.
However the minister warned that Portugal's financial adjustment was incomplete, after the country nearly went bankrupt in 2011.
Anti-austerity protesters are unlikely to be impressed with a 0.2 percent easing in the EU budget deficit target. It may be the first time the Portuguese have deviated from the bailout plan, but few think it will put extra euros in their pockets.


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Radio Woodstock presents: Holly Miranda, Ambrosia Parsley & Chris Maxwell
Radio Woodstock presents: Holly Miranda, Ambrosia Parsley & Chris Maxwell
Sunday September 20th
Radio Woodstock 100.1 WDST Presents…
Holly Miranda!
with special guest Ambrosia Parsley + Chris Maxwell!
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Holly Miranda grew up singing in church. She began piano lessons at the age of 6 and taught herself guitar at 14. She wrote her first song shortly after.
When she was 16, she moved by herself from suburban Detroit to New York City. Her first gig was at the infamous Sidewalk Cafe on 6th street and Ave A in the East Village. There she cut her teeth along side Sidewalk alumni such as The Moldy Peaches, Nicole Atkins and Beck. She recorded two solo albums during this time and self-released one "High Above the City," which she sold online and at shows. She began touring the east coast performing solo at cafes and coffeehouses.
In the early 2000's, while recording her next record at Headgear studios in Brooklyn, she and the producer Alex Lipsen decided to release the record as a band effort. This was the beginning of the shoegazey indie-rock band The Jealous Girlfriends. The band released two albums and performed with such acts as Shudder to Think, Nada Surf, Metric, and Sea Wolf. Holly continued to perform and tour solo between TJG tours. During this time she began writing songs for her first worldwide released solo album "The Magicians Private Library" produced by TV on The Radio's Dave Sitek. TMPL came out on XL recordings in 2010.
Holly has toured extensively and played with such acts as Tegan and Sara, The XX, My Morning Jacket, Florence and The Machine, TV on The Radio, Vampire Weekend, The Antlers, Oh Land and Lou Reed. She has performed at the Sydney Opera house as part of the Vivid Festival, Hyde Park with Sydney festival, Lattitude festival, Celebrate Brooklyn at Brooklyn Bandshell. She has had music placed on multiple TV shows such as Gossip Girl, Grey's Anatomy, CSI:Miami, and The L-word, and has contributed vocals and songwriting on records with Theophilus London, Nada Surf, Mmoths, Cicada, Steel Train and more.
Holly is producing a new solo album in Joshua Tree and Brooklyn.
Ambrosia Parsley is a New York singer and songwriter best known for her work as the principal songwriter and front woman for pop noir trailblazers Shivaree. "Goodnight Moon," from the band's 1999 Capitol debut, "I Oughtta Give You a Shot in the Head for Making Me Live in This Dump," topped the Italian pop chart for 8 weeks, served as the end title in Quentin Tarrantino's "Kill Bill 2," and provided the sultry backdrop for one of the most unforgettable scenes in Oscar winning "Silver Linings Playbook." Parsley wrote and performed a subversive, comic take on the weekly news for "Unfiltered" (hosted by Rachel Maddow, Lizz Winstead and Chuck D) on Air America Radio in the run-up to the 2004 election. She's worked with Laurie Anderson, Benjamin Biolay, Angela McCluskey, Paul Cantelon, Joe Henry, Sex Mob, Dave Sitek, and Hal Wilner, while her songs have been licensed for film, television and advertising in more than a dozen countries around the world.


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Fentanyl Crisis Is the Driving Force Behind Opioid Epidemic
By Emily Cox
Accounting for 60 percent of U.S opioid deaths this past year, the Fentanyl crisis is now the primary hallmark of the opioid epidemic that continues to scorch the nation.
Bloomberg reports that America's opioid crisis has experienced a definitive shift. As the White House and Congress continue to twiddle their thumbs, the opioid death toll is unceasing in its ruthless ascent, reaching nearly 50,000 in 2017. This represents an increase of nearly 7,000 over the previous year, which is a record-breaker in and of itself. However, death's primary harbinger is no longer regular prescription painkillers. It's fentanyl, which is often illicitly mixed with street drugs like heroin.
Consequently, Bloomberg is calling for an equally drastic shift in the currently latent efforts to prevent opioid deaths. The focus on tighter prescription controls for oxycodone and hydrocodone are no longer adequate to limit the supply. The U.S. desperately needs a comprehensive and multi-targeted strategy to restrict illicit fentanyl importation, as well as a broader, better-funded push to reduce demand.
Since 2011, general prescription opioid fatal overdoses have remained relatively stable. However, overdose deaths from fentanyl have skyrocketed. According to the National Center on Health Statistics, the markedly more lethal drug played a role in 60 percent of opioid deaths in 2017, marking an 11 percent increase from five years ago.
Fentanyl Crisis Management Needs to Start with China
Fentanyl emerged on the market in 1960 as a cancer pain treatment. Due to its synthetic chemical composition, it quickly gained popularity on the black market. While "natural" opioids require producers to plant and protect acres of poppies, fentanyl can be cooked in a lab. Furthermore, its exceptional potency (mere granules of the stuff packs a deadly punch) allows distributors to mail it around the world in tiny, concealable packages. Chinese drug labs fulfill online orders from U.S. users or traffickers, as well as those in Mexico, who add the fentanyl to heroin and other drugs to amplify their effects or use it to create fake prescription opioid pills.
According to U.S. law enforcement, China is the source of almost all illicit fentanyl. Inadequately regulated and monitored chemical laboratories there sell fentanyl and its precursors to U.S. users and dealers, or Mexican drug suppliers who go on to market it in the U.S.
During the Obama administration, the U.S. had started soliciting the Chinese government's assistance in cracking down on producers. This included persuading China to add many analogues of fentanyl to its list of controlled substances. A steady and purposeful diplomatic push, along with expert support, is necessary to fortify China's capacity to inspect and regulate the country's thousands of drug labs.
From China, the drug pipeline flows primarily through the mail to users and dealers. Recently, Congress provided Customs and Border Protection with more chemical detection equipment for package screening. However, the volume of mail prevents scanning everything that comes into the U.S. Currently, there is legislation pending that would require the U.S. Postal Service to obtain basic identifying information from senders, including name, address, and package content descriptions. Private parcel services already mandate this information.
Battling the Fentanyl Crisis at Home
But, even with these measures, a significant amount of the drug is likely to escape detection, necessitating strenuous efforts to crack down on the fentanyl crisis within the U.S. The Justice Department recently made progress by working with Dutch authorities to shut down two major dark web sites where users made deals in virtual currencies.
However, fentanyl is also available on the regular internet. So, FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb is demanding that internet companies work harder to remove illegal listings. For its part, the FDA could limit supply by enforcing off-label prescribing restrictions for legal fentanyl to patients who don't need such a powerful painkiller.
Significant measures on the demand side need to be taken as well. More than 2 million Americans have opioid or heroin disorders, and few can quit without assistance. Treatment needs to be accessible at every opportunity, especially when addicts enter prisons, hospitals, or emergency rooms. Methadone, buprenorphine, and other opioid medications, along with behavioral therapy, have proven effective in overcoming these addictions.
Thus far, the Trump administration has largely ignored the need for medication-assisted therapy. While Congress is considering bills that would expand its employment somewhat, like getting Medicaid and Medicare to provide more generous funding, lawmakers continue to refuse to prioritize these measures. Currently, only five percent of U.S. doctors have completed the required training to prescribe buprenorphine. Far more doctors, nurse practitioners, and healthcare providers need to have this authority.
Fentanyl along with other opioids are killing more than 130 people each day. The fentanyl crisis especially requires a thorough and well-coordinated national response. However, the White House and Congress continue to fall short, and more Americans pay the price every day.


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When faced with the illness of a child or loved one, families want hope and doctors want options. Banking newborn stem cells provides both.
Doctors recommend banking for a variety of reasons. Umbilical cord blood is used today to treat many life-threatening diseases including leukemia, certain other cancers and blood, immune and metabolic disorders. And using your own family's cord blood can have significant advantages in treatments, including fewer complications and improved medical outcomes.28,29
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~ Nursing Spectrum, February 24, 1997
~ Drs. Vanderson Rocha, John E. Wagner, Jr., Eliane Gluckman, et. al. New England Journal of Medicine, June 22, 2000
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There is currently an interesting battle going on in the world of cola drinks. The fight over nature. And perhaps the most interesting of all is that for once the product strategies of the two main brands are very different.
Pepsi have introduced raw, an all natural version of pepsi. Whereas coke have simply started saying that coca cola is already made of all natural ingredients.
It will be fun finding out whether introducing a new drink makes normal pepsi look artificial, or if it puts its own stake in the ground that cokes claims can't quite match in perception.