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This is your guide to memory care in Larue, TX. Memory care communities provide housing and care for people age 65 and older with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Memory care enables seniors who have memory loss to stay as active and engaged as they possibly can, while living in a dignified, safe and secure environment. Our local Senior Living Advisors have local expertise in dementia care in Larue, TX and surrounding areas. After an initial assessment, your advisor will prepare a list of memory care communities that fit your loved one's unique imperatives for care and living preferences, as well as your family's budget.
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Homewoods On the Willamette is an independent living community for those who are looking to become a part of Milwaukie, OR and all that it offers. This community is located in Milwaukie, which is a part of the counties of Multnomah and Clackamas. Milwaukie provides much to do for residents and their guests, including the opportunity to check out the Bob’s Red Mill Tour.
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This beautiful facility at Homewoods has a wonderful outdoor seating area where residents can enjoy a view of the boats and water sports on the river. The food in the dining room is delicious, and if someone needs a smaller/ larger portion or substitute orders the chef has no problem with it. The exercise room is popular as well as the activities scheduled every day.There is scheduled...
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... and critics. Patrick Kurp on The Useful Critic. (Hat tip again to Dave Lull.)
I should note that it was reading Alfred Kazin when I was a teenager (was I strange or what?) that made me want to do what I have ended up doing - write about books. Kazin simply made one feel that reading and writing were profoundly civilizing and life-enhancing activities.

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One of the best ways to get rid of any insect is a combination of different strategies.
Check out this article… http://news.yahoo.com/cockroaches-quickly-lose-sweet-tooth-survive-180617353.html
Although some cockroaches may not choose to eat certain bait, it’s very important to find the epicenter or breeding ground of the colony. As the article states, they can begin to reproduce at a very early age, so the sooner you attack them at the source the better off you’re going to be.
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Fantastic UK holidays are available at thousands of private holiday homes dotted up and down the country. Whether you fancy cream teas in Devon, vibrant city breaks in London or a Highland fling in Scotland, there are plenty of UK breaks that really cut the mustard.
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The sequel to the popular marble popping game offers new adventures and superbly polished gameplay.
Long ago, a treasure of immeasurable value was hidden and locked away. The keys that unlock it were scattered across lands where they wait for one player worthy enough to find them. Now, Windows* 8.1 tablet users can join the quest to find and unlock this mysterious treasure when they download Sparkle 2 by 10tons LTD.
The highly anticipated sequel to the game Sparkle, Sparkle 2 offers players an entirely new adventure, complete with 3 gaming modes. Players must navigate the deep darkness that envelops the land, and destroy orbs that could cause an eternal night. As players master the orb-slinger, they will advance until they reach the Dark Vortex where a powerful mystery awaits.
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Create the magical illusion of an enchanted pumpkin patch. Five-piece set of hand-painted metal pumpkin stakes includes 2 regular size pumpkins, giant size pumpkin, and 2 gourds. Each is created with a dimensional look. Large pumpkin measures 13 3/8"L x 20 3/4"H.
all i thought it was going to be
was pleased with product and was cute with the turkey i got also for decorating outside. -
Small pumpkins were a "bonus"!
After pricing decorations at a local shop, the cost of this set was much less & you got the small pumpkins as a "bonus" based on the price for a just single large stake. (I have 5 sets for decorating our large yard). -
I love pumpkins, these are great.....
These will go in my outdoor planters in the Fall.
Can hardly wait for Fall this year, it has been way to HOT/DRY in our area..... -
Loved it so much I ordered another set!
Outside decoration to fit in with my Fall/Thanksgiving scene. Great detailing on the pumpkins and gourds. Could be a bit bigger. -
Better than real ones no rottening
I have these lining my walk up to the house. I will be able to keep them up for all of Oct. & Nov. because they are not holiday specific. Love them I am very happy I bought them. -
Winslow Twp. NJ
I ordered this set of Pumpkin stakes to put in the ground around the base of a big old tree we have! I have a tree swing hanging from a limb that sticks out and a scarecrow on the swing and mums all around I needed some pumpkins but don't like putting real ones out this early in the season as they usually rot before thanksgiving! These look perfect! it ads the festive look of pumpkins while not having to worry about them going bad being eaten ( or smashed by kids!) LOL it also adds an adorable primitive look to the rest of your decorations! they come already assembled except for the larger one which takes 20 seconds! They stake securely into the ground and are very durable to the wind and weather. We are having a very windy day today and they sare staying put perfectly. The only reccommendation I would make is that the smaller pumpkins ( at least one of the two) would be a little larger otherwise they are great and I'll use them for many years! -
Very happy with product. The grouping is under my tree in front yard and is very appealing to the eye to everyone who walks by. -
After placing my first set of pumpkins in the front of my house I had to order another set for my side garden because they looked so nice. -
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I used these pumpkin to decorate my garden in fall season -
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I already have two sets of these and our daughter really liked them. Now she will have set of her own..... -
Goes well with other outside fall decor!
Bought this as a gift for my son for outside. Looks great with the new Mr. & Mrs. Crow!! Should paint it with clear sealer before putting outside to keep it from rusting easily. -
This can be used from Halloween to Thanksgiving!
Very big so it stands out in yard. -
Smashing Pumpkins!!! LOL
Stuck them into bales of straw outside along with the scarecrow - - really nice display on reg. size bale of straw. -
Nice addition to my other decorations
These are an added addition to my other outside decorations.
Use can use them for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.
The smaller one could be a bit larger, but they work well where I have them. -
I love this little Pumpkin Patch that adds to my Fall yard decorations for Halloween AND Thanksgiving. The only other suggestion: there could be a medium size pumpkin in the set. I enjoy adding them to the other decorations! -
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I needed something for the yard that was not to big and these just fit the bill. Nice color and the stakes are great. -
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Put this in my flower bed with brightly colored fall flowers. Very attractive and adds alot. -
I put them outside -
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Very festive for Halloween
Good quality, arrives well packaged and delivered fairly quick. -
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Can't wait for fall
This will make such a pretty display in my front flower bed this fall. It seems that the size will be perfect and I can place them all close together for a good impact. -
Using these now in a halloween display. Looks great. I love that they are durable and I will be able to use them next year -
Created a Magical Feel to the Lawn
Received in a couple of days; packaged well; simple instructions; great customer service -
Murrells Inlet, SC
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I have spent hundreds of dollars on real pumpkins and gourds,the clean up can be messy. That I can use them for many years to come is great and the bonus....no mess! -
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Can be used for both Halloween and Thanksgiving, so helps in taking less time to decorate! -
Just the Right Size
Put these outside in a small and large garden. They are very well built - the portion that goes into the ground is already built in making these much sturdier. They are very attractive. -
Just like the picture. Very nice. -
GREAT ITEM, VERY QUICK DELIVERY,
PRODUCT LOOKS GREAT OUTSIDE AT THE ENTRANCE TO MY HOME, RECEIVED MANY GOOD COMMENTS ABOUT IT, FROM NEIGHBORS -
More than I expected.
Very well made. Will make an excellent addition to my outside fall display. -
Very pleased with these. Great fall outdoor decorations -
Product is beautiful !!!!
I put this on a hay stack in my front yard along with the boy and girl crows I purchased . looks great !!!!!!! Love it . Price is also great compared to the prices in the stores . -
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cute decoration -
Sulphur Springs, Tx
I put them in my front yard under various trees...perfect.. -
Great love them squirrel can't eat them
Outside great to use by my porch -
Nice Fall Decoration
Very nice decoration for the Fall. I put out my decorative scarecrow with the pumpkin/gourds stakes around it; it makes a nice display. Real pumpkins don't last and the critters make a mess of them so this is a very good alternative. -
I would buy these unique products again
I amusing these unique items to decorate my front lawn -
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A cute fall decoration
I love these lawn decorations. They look so cute grouped together in my landscaping. I'd say it was a great purchase for the price. -
GREAT DECORATIONS TO GO OUTSIDE AND CAN BE USED ALL FALL SEASON. -
I bought this product not knowing what to expect. I am happy to say I was very pleased with this arrangement. They make a nice front yard or garden display. The pumpkins are of various sizes and are very durable and weather resistant. -
I have placed this under an oak tree in my front yard with a big black cat. They are really cute, but the small pumpkins could be a little larger so that they can be seen from the street. -
Pretty simple to put together and looks adorable in my yard. Easy storage. -
great product . looks real
have them in my front yard look real. Great for the halloween and thanksgiving season. and they can be used for many years to come. I wished they had them in christmas and new year them. -
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Works great,easy to install,good quality
Outdoor in front yard,very bright colors. -
fast delivery-great packaging -
Port Allen, LA
Exceeded my expectations
The tin pumpkins look nice surrounded by plantings in my yard. -
I have purchase a few of these and love the
We used the pumpkin outside where a real pumpkin would kill the grass. These are perfect for our landscaping. -
am very pleased with everything. -
Didn't care for the color at first...
When I first opened the package, what struck me was that the color didn't look like the picture. They are more of a burnt mustard color than they are orange. Having said that, after I got used to the color, I have decided that I like them and I'm pleased that I purchased them. They look really nice in my flower bed. -
Oklahoma City, OK
Should have been brighter color.
I did like this set. Only thing it could have been a deeper and brighter color. It is not very visible when placed in the yard. -
liked these pumpkins, seems sturdy enough, put in front yard. -
Great addition to fall decorations
I bought two sets and put these little guys in my front flower beds with two scarecrows and my pumpkin patch was complete! They are sturdy and very attractive. Protected them with two coats of polyurethane as we live on the coast. Reason for four stars was the connections on the stakes. The screw-in part was too short and the biggest pumpkin wobbled. I applied a dab of Gorilla glue screwed them together and left it overnight. Problem solved. -
The pumpkins are nice, but too small to be seen from the road, They are set up at the end of my driveway. They are a nice color and appear sturdy. -
i love these...i was looking for something diff this year...and i found these cute pumpkin set.the only reason i gave it 4 stars is because the price was alittle much for the size..i rreally thought i was gonna get them alittle bigger..but they still look cute.. -
winfield park nj
nice product would buy again
i used this product for my autumn decoration in my planter weather resitsant to the rain an cold -
adirondacks upper new york state
very cute on a hay bale -
These are just perfect for our small garden...They are well made and are holding up nicely. I am not disappointed I bought them and would most definitely recommend them. We have gotten more compliments than we can count and when people see how they are made, they too are impressed. -
Matches my cornstalks
Looks good amongst my flowers in the garden for that fall "touch". -
Looks great for Fall
It makes our driveway entry look nice and ready for Fall -
Love the set. I was surprised on how many pieces you acutally got. The only thing is they are metal and you need to be careful on not bending/breaking off a piece. -
Jersey City, NJ
The pumkin/gourd patch is very attactive
they were packed in pastic and also with foam, so they would not bend. also came delivered very quickly. very pleased with product and delivery! -
haven't actually used pumpkins yet, though they look sturdy enough. only real complaint is the color was more harvest gold than pumpkin. But nothing a trip to my local hobby store for some craft paint couldn't fix. otherwise, very satisfied with product. -
as soon as i put it in the ground, it broke off the stake! wasn't made durable enough on the welding the stake to the backing. -
Too Small !
Very colorful but only the large pumpkin is really useable and will be seen from street. I was really disappointed but too much shipping to return item, so I will use others to put in flower pots, not a good purchase for me! -
THe large pumpkin had a mark on it that appears to be made with a black sharpie. I tried to removed the mark to no avail. The color is not as bright as it appears on the site. -
this product was show to be an orange color and when it arrived it was more of a gold....I called and was told I should have looked at the color online when I ordered it instead of just by the catalog!!!! -
Look sort of antiqued but okay.
These will like nice with all my other gourds for fall decorations. Sort of flimsy but if it does not snow they will work okay. -
Vi on Violet,
Small but cute
The solder points for the metal stake broke before putting the larger pumpkin in the ground. Very cute but much too small to be seen in the yard -
Burlington Co. NJ
The larger pumpkin had black paint marks that are not part of the design. Its as if someone splattered paint on it. The smaller one had paint missing that you can see the metal. [...] -


Despite the importance of multiaxial failure of trabecular bone in many biomechanical applications, to date no complete multiaxial failure criterion for human trabecular bone has been developed. By using experimentally validated nonlinear high-resolution, micro-mechanical finite-element models as a surrogate for multiaxial loading experiments, we determined the three-dimensional normal strain yield surface and all combinations of the two-dimensional normal-shear strain yield envelope. High-resolution finite-element models of three human femoral neck trabecular bone specimens obtained through micro-computed tomography were used. In total, 889 multiaxial-loading cases were analyzed, requiring over 41,000 CPU hours on parallel supercomputers. Our results indicated that the multiaxial yield behavior of trabecular bone in strain space was homogeneous across the specimens and nearly isotropic. Analysis of stress-strain curves along each axis in the 3-D normal strain space indicated uncoupled yield behavior, whereas substantial coupling was seen for normal-shear loading. A modified super-ellipsoid surface with only four parameters fit the normal strain yield data very well with an arithmetic error±SD less than Furthermore, the principal strains associated with normal-shear loading showed excellent agreement with the yield surface obtained for normal strain loading (arithmetic error±SD<2.5±6.5%). We conclude that the four-parameter “Modified Super-Ellipsoid” yield surface presented here describes the multiaxial failure behavior of human femoral neck trabecular bone very well.
The Modified Super-Ellipsoid Yield Criterion for Human Trabecular Bone
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San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Saturday December 20, 2014
7:30 pm at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St. 80203
Lawrence Golan, conductor, violin
Elizabeth Montgomery, soprano
Colorado Repertory Singers, Mark Stamper director
Williams: "Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas" from Home Alone
Snesrud: Christmas Traditions
Holcombe, arr.: Festive Sounds of Hanukkah
Pola & Wyle: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Baxter & Moore: Merry Christms Baby
Montgomery & Johnson: Fill Your Heart with Christmas
Tchaikovsky: "Walz of the Flowers" from The Nutcracker
Vivaldi: "Winter" from The Four Seasons
Handel: "Hallelujah Chorus" from The Messiah
Clifton, arr: Carol of the Bells
Hayes, arr.: Variations on Jingle Bells
Anderson: Sleigh Ride
Torme & Wells: The Christmas Song
Adam: Oh Holy Night*
Stephenson: A Holly Jolly Sing-Along!
Holiday Cheer! is a festive evening of family-friendly music including holiday favorites, both classical and pops. We are excited to again welcome Mark Stamper and the Colorado Repertory Singers who will bring a bundle of energy with them as they perform both with the orchestra and on their own. Soprano Elizabeth Montgomery will serenade you with her charming renditions of classics such as It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Oh Holy Night and lead our annual sing-along. Music Director Lawrence Golan will even pick up his violin for a performance of Vivaldi’s “Winter” from The Four Seasons.
MORE THAN MUSIC
DYAO Wind Quintet Prelude, 6:30-7:15pm
Arrive early and enjoy holiday music performed by members of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra Wind Quintet, aged 15—18.
Enjoy a glass of win at the Infinite Monkey Theorem Wine Bar — before or after the concert, or during intermission.
Annual Bake Reception
Say hello! Join us in the lobby after the concert for a cup of coffee or lemonade, meet the soloist, let your sweet tooth support the DPO with our annual home-made bake sale — and have fun!
What are my parking options getting to the event?
Parking information can be found in the "PLAN YOUR EVENING" area of our website.
How long will the concert last?
About 1:45 minutes, inlcuding intermission.
What should I wear? When should I clap? And other questions about attending the concert.
You'll find answers to these and other concert etiquette questions on our website in the "PLAN YOUR EVENING" section.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
We scan tickets at the door, which really helps to help speed the entry process along. Bringing one of the following is strongly encouraged:
- Your printed ticket(s) (remember it's an attachedment to the email confirmation you receive)
- Your ticket(s) on your portable electronic device (cell phone, tablet, etc.)
- Your ticket(s) barecde on the Eventbrite app (try it, it's pretty nifty!)
If you forget your ticket in one of these three forms, don't panic! We can look you up the old fashioned way -- by finding your name on our list.
Is my ticket transferrable?
If you are unable to attend this concert, we'd be happy to exchange your tickets for a future 2014-2015 concert. Just email us at email@example.com and we'll email you the exchange tickets.
When & Where
Denver Philharmonic Orchestra
Classical music, meet the 21st century.
Our mission is to continually redefine the way our community experiences and engages with classical music. Lawrence Golan, Music Director.

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Dell's OEM design of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics card has been pictured within an Alienware pre-built PC. The graphics card features the Navi 21 XT GPU on a reference board.
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT OEM Graphics Card For Dell Alienware Pre-Built PCs Pictured, Plastic Shroud & Green PCB
The Dell Radeon RX 6800 XT OEM graphics card is designed around the reference specifications & is featured in the latest Alienware pre-built gaming desktops. Just like the stock AMD variant, Dell has gone with a dual-slot and triple-fan cooling solution but the difference is within the quality of the materials.
The Dell Radeon RX 6800 XT OEM graphics card features a plastic shroud and has three standard cooling fans that push air through a large aluminum-fin-based heatsink. The card also comes with a full-length backplate which doesn't have any labels or stickers over it & features a matte black color finish.
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The PCB on the card is colored green and previous PCB shots that were posted by Brutuscat2 over at Twitter show that the Dell Radeon RX 6800 XT OEM features the same PCB as the stock variant & is powered by dual 8-pin connectors. The display outputs on the card include triple DisplayPort and a single HDMI port.
While OEM designs don't necessarily have to be all flashy and feature premium cooling designs, we have to say that Lenovo's OEM design of the Radeon RX 6900 XT for its Legion line of desktops still stands out as one of the more impressive AMD OEM designs. The Lenovo Radeon RX 6900 XT card features a triple-slot and triple-fan design and features a very premium look which rivals even AMD partner solutions of the same card. You can check out that variant over here.


The 22 Rimfire Spinner Target is modeled after our highly successful full-size Spinner Target seen in 3-gun and pistol matches across the United States. The game is simple. You must rotate the target completely over to complete the competition. It will take multiple hits both on the top target, measuring 4″ and the bottom target, measuring 5 1/4″, to accomplish the feat. Using it as a timed competition or count the number of shots it takes to rotate the target it is a fun, exciting game.
The 22 Rimfire Spinner Target measures about 39″ tall and weighs just under 12 pounds so it is easily portable. The steel is 3/8″ thick HEXALLOY AR550. A truly indestructible .22 rimfire target. With an easy setup design you will be shooting in no time.
Another innovative target from MGM Targets.
We have some centerfire Spinner videos on our Spinner product page. The engagement concepts are the same with this target. You will see this video and others on the centerfire Spinner page.
For a fun little video of the normal Spinner being shot with a .22, check this out!!


Wheelchair and seating biomechanics research includes studies to prevent secondary conditions due to wheelchair and seating use, and to reduce the incidence of accidental injuries. Upper extremity models have been created in order to determine motion as well as net joint forces and moments. It has been shown that wheelchair pushrim forces are related to nerve conduction studies (NCS) variables. A pushrim activated power assisted wheelchair (PAPAW) uses motors and batteries to augment the power applied by the users to one or both pushrims during propulsion or braking. Powered wheelchairs can be grouped into several classes or categories. A convenient grouping by intended use is primarily indoor, both indoor/outdoor, and active indoor/outdoor. In response to the needs of clinicians with specialized knowledge of and experience with assistive technology (AT), the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) developed a credentialing program in AT.


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If you think the military is supposed to be the most efficient organization in the world, think again. Armies have made mistakes throughout military history and some were very costly. It is from these mistakes they learn, but sometimes, military blunders are repeated. These are some of the worst military blunders made in the 20th century, considered among the most significant blunders ever made in times of war, or even by a military force during peace time.
No one is perfect, though you'd hope that the biggest military blunders would be few and far between. Throughout US military history (and across the globe) mistakes unfortunately do get made and many lives are lost due to these wartime accidents. Some of these 20th century military blunders were made by the United States military, while others were made by the armies of other countries.The one thing all these military events all have in common is that they are among the greatest military blunders from the modern era. Read on to find out more about these military screw ups and for a change of pace, click here to read about some of the most heroic men and women of World War 2, who you might not have already heard of.
The Maginot Line DefenseThe Maginot Line was a series of defensive fortifications along the German-French border intended to protect France from another German attack. Another structure with the same purpose was Eben Emael in Belgium. Both forts were easily defeated by the Germans because they were made for World War I conditions. The Germans used airpower and the new Blitzkrieg tactic. This showed that Allied thinking remained stuck in World War I.
- After overcoming Allied defenses, the Germans pushed the Allies back to the port of Dunkirk in 1940. Confident that they were trapped, Herman Goering of the Luftwaffe boasts that only airpower is needed to finish off the Allies. Hitler agrees, holding back the panzers. The result: over 300,000 Allied troops escape to fight another day and make life hard for the Germans.
- Impatient to gain more ground, Hitler orders the invasion of Russia in 1941. It is badly timed, as when the Germans have gone deeper into Russia, the worst enemy arrives: winter. Snow and ice not only slow the troops, but also freeze equipment and weapons. The Russians however are used to fighting in winter, and they beat back the Germans. Not to mention the German Army is split on two fronts.
Dieppe LandingSince seaways were often the only ways into Europe, the Allies attempted an amphibious landing on Dieppe beachin 1942, to see if they can capture beach forts and hold them even for a while. They were even armed with the new Churchill tank. The attack fails because the fortifications are too strong. Thousands of troops, mostly Canadian, are slaughtered on the beach. The lessons learned however are used in later operations, especially D-Day, where they employ specially designed vehicles called Hobart's Funnies to overcome the fortifications.

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Born David Amerman, 12 Pack is a personal trainer and coach who had nine jobs all at once. The Bergen County, New Jersey native has also been known as a funny man. He even dated a daughter of a mob boss who threatened to shoot him.
David "12 Pack" Amerman appeared as one of 20 contestants on VH1's reality series, I Love New York. This Bachelor-style dating show features Tiffany Pollard, better known as New York, in her quest to find true love. He was sent packing after New York overheard her say that the only reason he joined the show is to further her show business career, that he was excited on how “famous” he was going to be right after it. He also became victim to a lot of nasty rumors about his sexuality. It included an ex-girlfriend of his admitting that 12 Pack once worked as a stripper in a gay bar. He has consistently denied these rumors, however.
Although he was eliminated from I Love New York on its seventh episode, he said his own show is in the works. As for more definite plans after I Love New York, he said he would eventually be moving to Los Angeles to get into more serious acting jobs.
12 Pack was also one of the 25 contestants on the first season of VH1's I Love Money, which featured returning contestants from past VH1 reality shows such as Flavor of Love, I Love New York, and Rock of Love with Bret Michaels. The 25 compete in physical and mental challenges en route to a grand prize of $250,000. 12 Pack was eliminated in episode 8.
In 2009, 12 Pack returned to VH1 vying for a chance at love with Daisy de la Hoya in her own spin-off, Daisy of Love. He placed third among the contestants and has since returned to his job.


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VA Festival 2016 Preview
VA Festival 2016 Preview
Festivals have been a big part of life as a music fan for decades now, going back to the golden 90s era of traveling all-day carnivals like Lollapalooza, Lilith Fair, and um, the Family Values Tour (OK, so not everything from the 90s is worth reviving). Today, fans save up for months to afford tickets to huge destination events like Bonnaroo, SXSW, and Coachella–and that’s great, if you can get the time off work. But don’t worry, VA fans–there are plenty of great festivals you can hit up this year without leaving your home state. They might even be so close you can still sleep in your own bed every night! So consider spending the money you would’ve dropped on a tent and a camp stove on tickets to these awesome homegrown affairs instead; your ears (and your bank account) will thank you.
This article was featured in RVAMag #24: Spring 2016. You can read all of issue #24 here or pick it up at local shops around RVA right now.
April 1st-April 2nd
Festival season kicks off with a bang this year, as it has for nearly two decades now, with the multi-venue, student-run extravaganza that is MACRoCk. Running back and forth between multiple clubs located within a several-block radius in Harrisonburg will make you feel like you’ve landed at a more intimate, easier-to-navigate SXSW, without the inflated prices or days of travel. And we can’t forget the raging late-night house shows–always a highlight! Spotlight acts this year include noise godfathers Wolf Eyes, recently revived Chicago postpunk band ONO, and psychedelic shoegazers Shana Falana, as well as many other rad East Coast DIY artists you’ve been meaning to check out–all in one place! Check out our review of MACROCK here.
May 6th – June 24th
Venture Richmond’s love letter to music on Brown’s Island forges another year with an impressive line-up. As always, there are plenty of musical heavyweights on display from Kurt Vile and The Violators (6/10) and Shovels And Rope (5/13) down to Drew Holcomb And The Neighbors (6/24) and The Revivalists (6/3). Best bet for openers to not sleep on would be gutsy quartet Seratones (6/3) and Richmond favorite Lucy Dacus (6/10). Speaking of RVA, the now annual RVA Night will be on May 27th with performances from critical darling Natalie Prass, the unpredictable Lady God, and timeless Sam Reed.
May 27th-May 28th
This will be the second year for this now two-day innovative music festival at the Suffolk Executive Airport, which started with a big bang in 2015. Camping options and a silent disco are new this year, and will join features like the LAVA Lounge and the rock climbing wall as key non-musical attractions. The fourteen band bill is bolstered by an increased Richmond presence this year, with Matthew E. White, Lucy Dacus, No BS! Brass, and Natalie Prass all appearing on the bill. Headliners include Charles Bradley, Minus The Bear, Blitzen Trapper, and JR JR.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
July 22nd-September 4th
Orkney Springs, VA
Founded in 1963, this weekend series of live concerts spans seven weeks and aims to continue its storied legacy of bringing diverse and interesting music to the Shenandoah area. Since moving past symphonic music in the early 80s, the festival has been known to bring in legendary performers such as Kris Kristofferson, Bela Fleck, and even The Temptations. Each year provides a new opportunity to enjoy intimate performances in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful landscape and create an indelible memory for yourself and friends.
The annual eclectic festival held in the Blue Ridge Festival continues its Americana/jam band scene focus with a 2016 lineup that includes Bruce Hornsby, Leftover Salmon, Anders Osborne, Railroad Earth, and more. Armed with perhaps the most breathtaking surroundings of any festival in Virginia, Floyd Fest is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the Virginia summer with some breezy and relaxing music to soundtrack your weekend, from some of the most celebrated musicians this country has to offer.
This DIY fest made a big impression with its debut in 2015, contrasting more established local hardcore fests like United Blood with a weekend featuring a different kind of hardcore–less angry, more passionate; less violent, more emotional–but still featuring lots of loud, heavy bands from all over the country. They’re set to bring us an even bigger followup in the swampiest days of this RVA summer, featuring return sets from local heroes Ostraca and Indiana veterans Coma Regalia, plus a ton of other DIY acts from underground hardcore and metal scenes all over the US.
Richmond Jazz Festival
August – Days TBA
Richmond’s premiere jazz event makes the river city a destination spot for improvisational gurus the world over. In addition to the performances — which includes the cream of the crop with international and national talents — plenty of RVA attractions will be on full display, from chef demonstrations and wine tastings to artist meet & greets and exclusive access to the Maymont grounds. With past performers such as Chaka Khan, India.Arie, Jill Scott, and Dr. John, the Jazz Festival has quickly become an in-demand event for festival gurus throughout the country.
Staunton Music Festival
This ten-day chamber music festival spreads its reach far beyond the normal confines of musical concerts, with plenty of lectures and workshops to keep any devoted music follower happy. The classics, from Bach and Liszt to Mozart and Beethoven, will be on full display alongside contemporary symphonies from local composers with a deep appreciation of the classical world. Close to thirty concerts will take place in and around historic Staunton, each breathing new life into the nostalgic appreciation of one Virginia’s most adored cities.
American Music Festival
Virginia Beach, VA
If the Blue Ridge Mountains aren’t your scene, then make sure to take in this Labor Day event at the bustling oceanfront in Virginia Beach. Regarded as one of the largest outdoor music events on the East Coast, artists from all across the musical spectrum take stages up and down the boardwalk providing an option for anyone of any musical tastes. Don’t miss out on the events of the main stage at 5th Street, though, as there are always noteworthy occurrences there, no matter who the performer.
Lockn’ Music Festival
This still-fledging music festival continues to take steps to place itself among the elite of summer festivals, with lineups designed to draw the most stalwart of festival junkies as well as those finally wanting to bite the bullet. 2016’s line-up includes performances by My Morning Jacket, Ween, and legendary jam giants Phish, who will actually be performing four sets across two days. There are plenty of intriguing new acts to check out too, such as Austin fusion rock quartet White Denim, who may provide the biggest surprise for attendees this year.
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Virginia’s best kept musical secret celebrates its sixteenth event and plans to continue showcasing the “Birthday Of Country Music” in all its glory. Roots musicians of all stature fill each year’s schedule with shows filling every nook and cranny of the town. The event pulls in notable headliners each year like Justin Townes Earle, The Avett Brothers, Dr. Dog, Delta Spirit, and more. It’s a modern continuation of the legendary musically diverse Bristol sessions from the 1920s that made instant stars of Jimmie Rodgers, the Carter Family, and more, and is a destination trip worthy of a getaway weekend.
Richmond Folk Festival
Folk’s right there in the name, but everyone in town knows that genre tag doesn’t even scratch the surface of what this heavily attended festival has to offer. Attendees browsing the scene could find themselves walking between zydeco, bluegrass, and even gospel performances in mere minutes thanks to the stunningly high list of performers and their wide-range of musical diversity. Don’t even bother making a list of who to see, because everyone in town knows the best shows are the ones you randomly stumble upon, making the folk festival almost a scavenger hunt of musical talent.


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Over the last month, the American media has studiously avoided a story that has dominated the rest of the world. A leak transcript of a meeting with the British Prime Minister well before the invasion of Iraq showed that the US had decided to go to war even though it had no proof of weapons of mass destruction. Mainstream media argue that there is no news, that the American people already knew that the Bush admistration was mistaken. Conservative talk show hosts continue to deny that there are any problems. In a small, cramped room in the Capitol, Cong. Conyers held hearings on the Downing Street Memo. Ralph Nader, the Green Party and Rep. Maurice Hinchey call for impeachment.
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When I woke up the second time, the sun was streaming through the window. “There is no doubt it’s morning.” The birds started singing even earlier, my first wake-up call, to announce the brand new day. These days, many hours are spent in my writing room on various projects and passions. I am making time, though, for walking, swimming, stretching and dancing!
I turn 67 this year. This birthday is not the celebratory arrival of 65, a landmark age in our country’s countdown of aging. It’s not even 66, which slid by before I noticed I was one year older. 67? Well, 67 has significance for me. It is that much closer to 70, which looms large in my mind. 70, an official elder. How can that be?
I always skip now and move toward then,its a habit to escape the difficulties around us. If I stay with anticipation instead of lived reality, I can avoid the feelings that come with everyday concerns or even the more serious challenges. It’s easy to develop that pattern, isn’t it? Especially, if you are faced with fears and pain in the present moment. But if there is breathing room, I take a pause and tune in to now.… “Lisa, you’re not 70. At the time of this writing, you’re not even 67! Instead, stay in this day… this hour… this moment.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Life’s a journey not a destination.” What is the journey I am on today, this one day, on God’s green earth? What person will I be asked to love? What accomplishment will I complete to support the greater good, the human family? Does cleaning under the kitchen sink count? Well, it does ease my mind…less stress gives me more space for love.
I choose love. When I encounter feelings of distrust or hurt or confusion in my relationships, I try to see them as lessons in love. If I address the disconnect within myself, I am freer to love this person, fully, just as they are. I seek a practice of “generosity of spirit” to all I meet – barista, storekeeper, doctor, street person, neighbor – each a Child of God.
Some days are easier than others, but it’s a great way to live in the world. Each of us, bumbling along, sharing our best selves, shining our Light. May it be so!
with a grateful heart, Lisa

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Saturday, August 25, 2012
The Richard III dig at Greyfriars, Leicester
Naturally, I went to Greyfriars today to look for the archaeological dig trying to find Richard III.
There wasn't a lot to see - just a mechanical digger opening a trench and no bones sticking out of the ground.
Still, I wasn't the only person whose curiosity had been piqued.


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Get even more ways to add nutrition to your Saturday morning pancakes! They are a carb-loading dream…but feel guilty that they aren’t adding any real nutrition to your week? Here are ten great tips to help you add extra nutrition to your pancakes!
Who doesn’t love pancakes? They are a staple of the modern American breakfast, and also when it is brinner, aka “breakfast for dinner”, on the menu tonight.
But as much as we all love pancakes (or waffles for that matter), ultimately, pancakes are foods void of much nutrition.
Regardless if you make your own bulk pancake mix or you buy boxes of pre-made pancake mix to store, you can up the nutritional value of your pancakes using any or all of the following tips:
7 Ways to Add Extra Nutrition to Pancakes
Change the Flour
Instead of using highly processed, bleached white flour that we are so used to, you can switch the nutrient and flavor profile of pancakes with other flours
- Whole Wheat flour
- Almond flour
- Oat Flour (this is made super easy by just running your oatmeal in a food processor or blender until it’s flour consistency)
The added protein, fiber, micronutrients and flavors from seeds can add nutrition to your pancakes even without adding a ton of flavor. You can expect to add dietary fiber, B vitamins, Omega 3’s, and trace minerals to your pancakes with the addition of seeds. Here are some that work well:
- Ground Flax – as a note, flax seed is more readily available to the body ground than whole.
- Ground or whole Chia seeds
- Poppy Seeds – and yes, if you plan on taking a drug test in the next few days, poppy seeds can affect the results. Go with chia instead if you’re worried.
► A tip for buying seeds. Don’t buy them already ground. They begin to lose their nutritional benefits faster when ground. Buy them whole, and grind what you need for a few weeks, and store the rest in an airtight container. You can keep them in the freezer for maximum benefit.
Add chopped nuts to compliment the flavor of your pancake. Make the pieces small for best texture results, or sprinkle larger pieces across the top. You can chop nuts into a meal, not as fine as flour, to make them blend into the batter better.
Add Fruits or Vegetables
- Shredded zucchini
- Shredded carrots
- Applesauce – can replace any oil 1:1, or can be used as part of the liquid component
- Whole or chopped fruits
- Chopped apples
- Banana mash
- Avocado mash – yes, avocado pancakes are awesome! Learn how to preserve them to use any time you make pancakes!
Adding fruit or vegetable or green powders is a great way to add extra nutrition without your kids even knowing it. And a cool feature is that it can help color your pancakes, depending on the powder, and give you fun colors to eat from! Learn more about making and incorporating powders into your family’s meals.
- Green powder – a powder made from dehydrated greens and lettuces. It is fairly flavorless in small doses, and a tablespoon gives you approximately 1 cup worth of greens
- Vegetable powder – a powder made from dehydrated vegetables of all sorts. My all-purpose vegetable powder adds nutrition with a neutral flavor, and hides the vegetables your kids wouldn’t necessarily eat voluntarily, especially not for breakfast! One tablespoon of vegetable powder is approximately 1/4 cup of vegetables.
- Fruit powder – even more fun than green or vegetable powder, fruit powders can add a touch of sweetness and tart flavor to your pancakes.
- Pumpkin powder – I store my pumpkin in powder format to make it easier to add to muffins and pancakes all the time.
- Beet powder – adds great red coloring without all the red dye! (A tip on making it. I buy dehydrated beet chips and grind them down. Saves me the mess of dehydrated beets! You can also stock the beetroot powder and save yourself the time and mess!
- Spices — believe it or not, spices do contain nutrients of their own. Plus, having extra spices in your pancakes may help you cut back on the number of sugary toppings you put on them. (Another hint…we put syrup IN our batter and they don’t need it after the fact! It helps to use less, which cuts down on the empty carbs, and still gives us a feeling of a sweet without the excess sugar. Plus it’s less messy with littles around).
There are many ways to add a little extra protein to your pancake.
- Add an extra egg – this gives you a little more ‘cake’ to your pancake texture
- Use a Protein Powder – add a good quality protein powder. You can even try some flavored powders if you want to boost the flavor, too!
- Try Peanut Butter powder – peanut butter powder offers a lot of protein and very little added fats. Peanut butter powder is versatile for more than just pancakes, too! And while you can’t make it yourself, you can find many other uses for it besides elevating pancakes.
- Use milk powder
- Add bean powder, or mashed beans. Lentils are great for this.
- Replace water with whole milk or almond milk.
Change your topping
Traditional pancake syrup is nothing more than sugar and water (even if it says maple-flavored, there’s no real maple syrup in it). While it’s all sugar in the end, using raw, local honey or pure maple syrup gives you more beneficial nutrients, antioxidants, and phytochemicals. Plus raw local honey helps build your immune system against allergies!
Here are some other topping ideas to change things up by adding extra nutrition to your pancakes!
- Yogurt – thick greek yogurt, especially if you flavor it with fruit powder, gives a nice tangy additional flavor as well as added protein, etc.
- Peanut butter syrup – equal parts maple syrup and peanut butter heated just enough to allow the two ingredients to emulsify – makes a tasty topping for pancakes.
- Applesauce with cinnamon – gives you a taste of an apple pie without the sugar load of apple pie filling.
- Fruit preserves- yes, there is the sugar load, but at least you have some actual fruit pieces in it!
- Ricotta (can be used inside the pancake, as well)
Don’t Stop Eating Pancakes!
Whatever you do, unless you have dietary restrictions on empty carbs, don’t stop eating your pancakes just because they aren’t really healthy! Enjoy them occasionally, and just add extra nutrition to pancakes with any of the above tips and tricks! Saturday morning breakfast wouldn’t be the same without them!
- Slowly stir peanut butter and maple syrup on low heat until melted
- Serve over pancakes or waffles or as a dip for french toast
Nutritional information is an estimation only. Nutrient information for dehydrated foods is based on fresh. Use 1/4 of the servicing size for the same nutrient information. Thus 1 Cup of fresh fruit has the same sugars as 1/4 dried.
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Until 2019, there were fewer than 200 artificial satellites in low-earth orbit (LEO) visible to the naked eye. By 2021, there will be about 2000, with tens of thousands more planned for launch in the next few years by numerous commercial satellite companies. Astronomers are used to the nuisance of an occasional satellite trailing across an image or spectrum. But the advent of “mega-constellations” of LEO satellites poses serious new challenges to our ability to carry out ground-based astronomical research. Deep wide-field imaging surveys, time-domain investigations, and projects that depend on twilight observations are especially vulnerable. And the appearance of the natural night sky itself may be changed dramatically. I will review the various satellite constellations now being launched into orbit or planned for the near future; summarize observations of their brightness as seen from ground; discuss some of their most troubling likely impacts on ground-based optical/infra-red astronomical research; describe ongoing efforts to understand and mitigate those impacts; and summarize the relevant laws and regulations governing satellites. There is an urgent need for international conversation and agreement among the many stakeholders in order to minimize the impacts of future large constellations of LEO satellites on ground-based astronomy.


TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Lipscomb track and field squad is headed down to Tuscaloosa for the weekend to compete in the Alabama Relays.
This is the first large-scale outdoor meet for the Bisons after last weekend’s Lipscomb-Belmont Dual.
"We are pretty excited to get things going this weekend at the Alabama Relays,” Lipscomb track and head coach Bill Taylor said, ‘”It's a meet we used to go to every season but have not gone the past two years. All indications are that it will be a terrific early outdoor season opportunity to put up great marks and to see where we are.”
After taking some time off for spring break, Taylor said Lipscomb is ready to get back into gear for the meet.
“The hope is that the break has been a big help mentally,” Taylor said, “I hope our athletes come back hungry, focused and ready to kick butt the next three months. I think that will be the case for most. If some come back flat from the break, they will have to figure things out and get it right quick.”
The Bisons are diving right into the outdoor season, which moves just as quickly, if not quicker, than the outdoor season.
"The outdoor season goes fast,” Taylor said, “For those that don't make the A-Sun Championships, the season is six to seven weeks long. For those who make the A-Sun Championships but not the National Prelims, it's only eight weeks. Even for those that make it all the way to the NCAA Division I National Finals, we only have 12 weeks left. Those weeks will fly by. We want our athletes to take advantage of every day, be focused and motivated and make every opportunity to compete count.”
After sitting several of the top distance runners for the Lipscomb-Belmont Dual, Taylor said he is ready to unleash the athletes for the Alabama Relays.
"We will have an outdoor debut for some of our top distance runners at Alabama,” Taylor said, “The top guys, Juan Gonzalez, Christian Freeman and Jared Wingerter, will drop down to the 1500m to start their outdoor campaign. It's an opportunity to work on speed and race tactics before moving back up to the longer distances.”
The men are not the only athletes entering the long distance events. Lipscomb’s top female distance runners will also be hitting the track in Tuscaloosa.
"Most of our top distance girls will compete as well,” Taylor said, “Some of our top girls will be working on specific things like race tactics, pacing and such, instead of going all out. We are sending Paige Stoner and Minna Fields out to go after 5000m personal records. We'd like to get them a time that gets them into Stanford in a few weeks. They both have a great chance for that, and this race should set them up well.”
For the distance runners, this race is a warmup of sorts for even stronger races coming down the road.
"We have some really big meets coming up, so for many of our distance runners, Alabama is a dress rehearsal,” Taylor said, “We aren't going to run Madi Talbert or Sally Larson hard. We are sitting Barbara Lee Ball and Kendra Lobley. It's an opportunity to work out the kinks, get back into race mode and practice some things, all while keeping it relatively low-key.”
Kayla Montgomery will also be running in the distance races over the weekend despite an injury to her ankle.
"Kayla Montgomery is still working her way back in terms of race prep,” Taylor said, “We will race her at 1500m this weekend and use that as a set up for her to run the 5000m next weekend at the Raleigh Relays.”
Coming off of a week that saw him win an Atlantic Sun Track Athlete of the Week award, Wayne Newman is looking to follow up that race with a strong performance.
"Wayne Newman had a terrific outdoor debut last week, without any competition,” Taylor said, “It will be fun to see what he is ready to do in both hurdle events with another week of training and some terrific competition. We really expect him to have an amazing season.”
In the field events, Gemikal Prude is in the midst a season-long journey to get back to the national events.
"Gemikal Prude is always an elite athlete for us, and as usual, his high jump competition will be really fun to watch,” Taylor said, “He is also working on a new event, the long jump. It will be fun to see him work on that event. He has a lot of opportunities to see improvement throughout the season.”
Karly Hibbard earned an A-Sun Field Athlete of the Week award last week in her first-ever outdoor meet.
"Karly Hibbard had a nice collegiate debut last weekend,” Taylor said, “She's been waiting all indoor season to get to outdoors so she can compete in her specialty. She was second in the state of Washington in the javelin last year. It's going to be fun watching her throw this season.”
After a string of solid performances in the indoor season, April Terry has chosen to redshirt for the outdoor season.
“April Terry, who has been a standout for us in the throws, has decided to redshirt this outdoor season so she can focus on student teaching,” Taylor said, “She wants to come back next year and be able to focus so she can have the best possible senior season.”
Overall, the Alabama Relays provide the Bisons with a chance to tighten up their outdoor skills before heading into a fast-paced season.
"This meet will really serve to help us either feel really good with where we are already, or it will be a very valuable opportunity to see where we need work and move forward to fix it,” Taylor said, “Either way, it will be an important competition that will set up bigger moments later this season.”


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One of the neat features of the Tesla Model 3 is the phone docking station below the center screen. It’s a handy place to keep your phone docked and charging while you drive. However, with the advent of wireless charging it only makes sense that it would be more convenient to not have to plug in your phone but just lay it on a wireless charger.
Now, Model 3 owners can have a custom wireless charging pad made just for the Model 3.
The folks behind teslawirelesspad.com are preparing on release a wireless charging pad that will fit in the exact location of the existing charging Tesla pad. The new pad is made with TPU coating and positioning rails so that the phone will be kept in place while driving.
Another great feature of this custom wireless pad is that it has two wireless coils, one for each phone. This way you can charge two phones wirelessly at the same time.
I personally have been searching for a wireless charger that would look good and wouldn’t add bulk to my Model 3 charging pad, and I think this is going to be great solution.
Customer deliveries to early subscribers are planned for April 2018.
If you reserve one now, they are giving $20 off the $99 price.
This Tesla Wireless Pad is not affiliated with Tesla. According to the Tesla Wireless Pad website, here’s who the team is:
At Tesla Wireless Pad we are a group of engineers, designers and entrepreneurs who build the best wireless chargers for Tesla cars. In April 2018, we will launch the first wireless charging pad, starting with the Tesla Model 3. We’ve been hard working on a wireless charger for the Tesla model 3 since late 2017 and we are about to complete the production phase. The first units will be delivered in April 2018 to early subscribers. Following our first product, we plan on producing and rolling out more chargers for the Tesla line.”
Update: Here’s a discussion thread on the Tesla subreddit regarding this charging pad, and it appears some are refuting it’s charging speed claims.


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The explosion that rocked the port city of Tianjin in China last week was not an accident but a covert attack by the Pentagon against China, a report said. The Pentagon had allegedly used its nuclear weapons from space known as the “Rod of God,” the report claims. China will be declaring martial law in the coming days in its attempt to whitewash the truth behind the Tianjin explosion, according to various Chinese sources.
Shocking report claims Tianjin explosion a “kinetic retaliation” from Pentagon
The Pentagon had conducted a covert nuclear attack against China and the result of that is the Tianjin explosion, a report from Natural News revealed, citing sources from Chinese dissidents. The report said Pentagon conducted the nuclear attack in retaliation to China’s currency war or the Yuan devaluation. The U.S. is reportedly apprehensive that China is going to declare its own gold currency in the coming days while staging a “fire sale on U.S. debt holdings,” the report said. If this happen, the U.S. dollar will collapse and the country’s economy will be destroyed.
What is the “Rod of God?”
The report from Natural News said that the Tianjin explosion resulted from a hidden attack using the “Rod of God” from U.S.’s secret nuclear space station. The said weapon is capable of launching an “unimaginable kinetic energy” more powerful than a small nuclear weapon, the report said. An attack from the “Rod of God” is similar to an attack conducted with a tactical nuke, the report explained.
The “Rod of God” is thoroughly explained in a blog from The Unhived Mind III. The website stated that “Rod of God” is a weapon that is dropped from orbit. The proof that the Tianjin explosion was attacked from orbit is the resulting lake crater in China after the Tianjin explosion. The website compared the lake’s picture side-by-side to a picture of a crater that resulted from a nuclear test in Russia.
The website further stated that the blast had in fact produced a three-acre lake, which again proved that a 5-kiloton blast from space took place – a blast that could only be possible if the “Rod of God” is used.
“If the blast happened at ground level, almost all of the energy would go upwards and the blast would not have made a large deep crater, especially one large enough and deep enough to make that lake,” the website stated.
“If you look to the right hand side of the lake, you can see fracture patterns in the earth, which were caused by the earth being compressed sideways and not downwards. This would only be done with a sub surface blast. After the blast, the earth bounced back towards the center of the lake, which opened up the cracks,” the report went on explaining.
Timeline of the US-China covert war
To validate its point, Natural News highlighted the timeline of events surrounding the alleged covert attack by U.S. The report noted that on August 11, China devaluated the Yuan by 1.9 percent. The devaluation affected the other currencies, with the most devastating effect to the U.S. dollar, the report said.
On Aug. 12, the Tianjin explosion happened. And finally on August 16, U.S. president Barack Obama issued a warning against China. Natural News quoted a report from The New York Times, saying Mr Obama issued a stern warning “about the presence of Chinese government agents operating secretly in the U.S. soil.”


The secret life of Bernard Madoff unravelled as he stood in his Upper East Side apartment in a pale blue bathrobe and slippers, facing two FBI agents. "We're here to find out if there's an innocent explanation," they told him. "There is no innocent explanation," Madoff replied. Within hours, says the New York Daily News, investors were reeling at charges that one of the most trusted names on Wall Street was a fraud, responsible for $50bn in losses globally "a sum that provokes slack-jawed awe".
"In its conception, the scam is a classic. In its size, it is breathtaking," says The Independent. As Madoff, 70, confessed to his sons, Mark and Andrew, who later alerted the authorities, his money-management business was "just one big lie... a giant Ponzi scheme". Madoff managed $17bn directly for clients but, through derivatives, an estimated $50bn was banking on his performance. Yet the complex trading he claimed to be carrying out in his closed-off eyrie on the 17th floor of the Lipstick Building in mid-town Manhattan was a sham: the magic returns were "simply cash brought in from new victims". Madoff knew he was "finished" when investors under pressure to release cash demanded $7bn in redemptions. The money had long since evaporated.
The list of Madoff's victims is so vast and eclectic that it would probably be easier to ask "who hasn't been duped", says Thebigmoney.com. They range from charities and big-shots (Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Mortimer Zuckerman) to some of the world's biggest banks and supposedly sophisticated investors (see below). But it is among Madoff's own circle in the well-heeled country clubs of upstate New York and Florida that the sense of betrayal is especially acute. The former Nasdaq chairman was not just a pillar of the Wall Street establishment, notes The New York Times. He was well respected in the Jewish community: a big-hearted man "for whom philanthropy and family... were equally as important as finance".
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Madoff's journey from the back streets of Queens he founded his business on $5,000 gained from installing garden sprinklers "was just the sort of up-by-the-bootstraps foundation myth that Wall Street loves", says The Independent. And he traded as much on the perceived safety of his fund (nicknamed "the Jewish bond") as on the steady 10% it produced annually. The fact that he often turned down would-be punters only boosted his cachet: people spent years trying to get onto his client list.
However, with hindsight, there were red flags a-plenty, says the Halkin Report. "No one seemed to know what Madoff was doing." Regulators who visited in 2005 and 2007 gave him a clean bill of health despite reports that the auditors of his massive fund consisted of three people, operating out of a 13ft by 8ft office in "Nowheresville".
Another warning sign was the fund's improbably steady investment returns. When he described his method as "a split-conversion strategy", no one knew what it meant, but took it as another sign of his "investment genius". Now he is assured his place in history. "He'll always be the man who proved Warren Buffett's adage that when the tide goes out, you see who's swimming naked."
Bernard Madoff: not just a con trick, but a "major blow to trust"
It will be a long time before Madoff's massive con trick is unravelled. There are still many more questions than answers, says The Times. Madoff claims to have operated alone but, in a fraud of this size, could that really be the case? And how could he have duped so many sophisticated financiers for so long? Having lent billions to funds investing in Madoff assets, HSBC, RBS, BNP Paribas and Nomura have all taken big hits. The fall-out in Greenwich, Connecticut, heartland of the US hedge-fund industry, is so severe, says the New York Post, that the "suicide hotline... could be lit up". The already-reeling fund industry needed Madoff "like a hole in the head", says Simon Nixon in The Wall Street Journal. This is "another major blow to trust"; the consequences will be felt across the industry.
With lawyers across the world sharpening their pencils, the blame game has begun, says The Guardian. Nicola Horlick, whose Bramdean fund lodged nearly 10% of its cash with Madoff, has attacked "a systemic failure of the regulatory regime" in America. "Nice try," says Jeremy Warner in The Independent. But while the regulators were certainly culpable, Horlick and her co-investors can hardly escape censure. They were victims, "but only of their own stupidity, greed and carelessness".
Analyst Henry Blodget takes an even more cynical view. Some savvy investors may have figured Madoff was up to something, but "they suspected the wrong rigged game": they thought it was insider trading, not a Ponzi scheme. "And here's the best part: that's why they invested in him."
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THE Congress of the People (COPE) has called on Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda to explain Solly Mokoetle’s appointment as SABC group CEO when a disciplinary hearing suggested he face criminal charges.
The controversy around Mokoetle’s appointment erupted after weekend media reports said the new board was unhappy with the choice of CEO.
The saga has inflamed fears that the SABC, which needs to be stabilised, may instead be facing another damaging battle.
Mokoetle was appointed by the interim board late last year, and started work this week.
The appointment has been controversial as some observers believe it should have been left to the new board, which takes office next week.
It was reported in weekend papers that Mokoetle had been accused of a major failure of corporate governance in a 2005 investigation carried out by Gobodo Forensic and Investigative Accounting.
Mokoetle left the SABC in 2006, after serving as the organisation’s chief operating officer. The Gobodo Report was not released and was not acted on by successive SABC boards.
The investigation apparently dealt with the practice of “collusive tendering”, whereby some production companies had relationships with senior executives at the SABC.
Yesterday, COPE called on the SABC’s board to make public the charges Mokoetle faced.
COPE said it had learned that Mokoetle was “subjected to a disciplinary process” when he was chief operating officer at the SABC. “Despite this, the minister has seen fit to appoint this person as CEO of the SABC.”
The TV Industry Emergency Coalition, which represents TV production companies, welcomed the choice of Mokoetle as CEO but said it was unfortunate that the appointment had not been left to the new board.

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Richard Sherman remembers facing Ben Roethlisberger at the height of his powers. Four years ago, Sherman and his Seattle teammates couldn't stop Rothlisberger from throwing for 456 yards against the "Legion of Boom" secondary. On Sunday, Sherman faced Big Ben's replacement, Mason Rudolph, who experienced the typical ups of a first-time starter, going 14 of 27 for 174 yards and two touchdowns with an interception in Pittsburgh's 24-20 loss to San Francisco. While they played better in the second half, the Steelers' offense produced just 76 yards in total offense in the first half while scoring just six points despite Pittsburgh's defense forcing four turnovers in the game's first 30 minutes.
"They weren't in sync," Sherman told NFL.com's Michael Silver after the game. "Ben makes a lot happen off schedule by running around and being creative. People think it's bad, but it's a big thing for them, and they were missing it.
"I'll say this: You don't understand what you've got till it's gone."
Without Big Ben under center, the 49ers loaded up the box while daring Rudolph to throw. While Rudolph eventually found some success (he threw a 76-yard touchdown pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster and a 39-yard score to rookie Diontae Johnson), the same couldn't be said about a Steelers rushing attack that gained just 79 yards on 22 carries.
"We're dealing with a learning curve -- a new phase for us, and for him," veteran guard Ramon Foster said after Sunday's game. "Everybody's learning what we're trying to do, and the biggest thing we have to learn is consistency.
"In the meantime, [teams are] gonna shoot everything at us, cause it's a young quarterback. That's who we are right now, and until we start peeling back the layers and embarrassing people, it's gonna continue. We just lost a 16-year quarterback, and defenses are gonna try us. I think most teams are gonna want to see how much they can rattle [Rudolph] -- until we make them pay."
Rudolph, to his credit, put Sunday's loss on his shoulders, even though the Steelers' third loss in as many games was a team effort. Pittsburgh's defense, as good as they were in forcing five turnovers, allowed the 49ers to make the game-winning score with 1:15 remaining in the fourth quarter.
"When you get 'em down, you gotta work in concert as a football team," said Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin. "They worked in better concert than we did. When we put their defense on a short field in the first half, they made us settle for three. When our defense was on a short field in the second half, they got touchdowns. So that's all of us, collectively, as a football team. We didn't do enough today to win it. We didn't do enough today in concert to eventuate the positive. We didn't work in concert well enough to minimize the negative."
While there are many factors that played into the Steelers' 0-3 start, the way Pittsburgh can get themselves out of their current hole is quite simple. Rudolph -- and the rest of the team's passing attack -- has to start striking fear into opposing defenses. This will not only help put points on the board, but it will help open things up for a Steelers' rushing attack that is currently one of the NFL's least productive units. That would also help extend drives while giving Pittsburgh's defense more time on the sideline.
Sherman's right. The Steelers' passing attack isn't the same without Big Ben. Roethlisberger's improvisation -- particularly with Antonio Brown -- made the Steelers' offense one of the league's best over the past decade. But that doesn't mean that Rudolph and Pittsburgh's offense can't reach their own level of success while eventually becoming one of the league's more formidable units by season's end.
To do that, Pittsburgh's new skill position players must step up and fill the voids left by Brown and running back Le'Veon Bell. The Steelers' offensive line, thought to be one of the team's stronger units before the season began, will have to rise to the challenges that come with having a first-year starter behind them. Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner will have to find more ways to get his young quarterback into a groove early in games.
Above all, it will come down to Rudolph and how much he improves during the course of the season.