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 Politico | DeMint warns of 'emergency rally' Politico ... at what is being billed as an "emergency rally" coordinated by several groups, including the American Conservative Union and the Susan B. Anthony List. ... Rick Scott Joins Anti-Health Care Reform Rally |
It is a great honour to be selected as the Prospective Conservative MP for Salford & Eccles. Local residents across the City of Salford have been let down badly and taken for granted by Labour. Local people deserve an MP who will work ...
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Now that Goldman Sachs has forecast that 2010 will be a good year for stocks (and if they expected a lousy year, do you think they'd announce it or just quietly sell?), it's official: All four widely held asset classes -- stocks, bonds, precious metals and real estate -- are expected to continue rising in unison.Continue reading Buy anything: 2010 should be a can't-lose year for investors
Buy anything: 2010 should be a can't-lose year for investors originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If you're a parent and have grown kids, have you ever paid off a debt of theirs?Continue reading 42% of parents have paid off an adult child's debt
42% of parents have paid off an adult child's debt originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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MTV Games: 'No future projects were affected' by Harmonix restructuring originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
One of our favorite menswear collections for fall is from preternaturally stylish Nautica founder David Chu's LINCS line, which he relaunched earlier this year as a full sportswear collection. The name is of course derived from golf, but Chu has expanded its horizons considerably this season. He aptly describes it as "a modern expression of style inspired by a life in and out of the country club - of travel, of sport, of classic chic." The theme of the fall collection is a modern take on the "gentleman explorer," characterized by classic rugged yet elegant styling in a color palette of loden, navy, and charcoal, with fabrics like waxed cotton, cashmere, wool and flannel.
"LINCS is grounded in authentic, classic style, but updated with details and textures men can relate to," Chu notes. "Many of our shirts for example have a contrast color / pattern detail that's subtle. You'll find a surprising detail or color at the cuff, on a collar, or the inside liner. Part of the LINCS concept is the fusion of sporty, easy authentic looks together with performance fabrics and the technical. In outerwear, you'll see a classic piece like a blazer, but designed with quilted nylon and stuffed with down for a look that's rugged and elegant." Also worth noting are the very reasonable price points. Outerwear is between $199 - $399, sweaters are about $119 - $129, shirts are $89 - $99, pants are $79 - $89, available at select Nordstrom, Dillard's and specialty stores.
Key looks include a military style parka in waxed cotton with a sheared rabbit collar (above), a blazer-style coat made of quilted waxed cloth, a loden cashmere cardigan with a leather buckle at the collar, a tan safari-style parka with a removable navy liner, and a quilted navy nylon rip-stop down-filled blazer with suede detailing under the collar. "When I named it LINCS, people automatically thought it was a golf line, but it's not," Chu notes. "LINCS is about sport, about design, and more importantly, this person's lifestyle and an extension of it, which includes easy pieces that can be tailored and elegant, but mixed in with more casual elements for a dressy, but sporty look."
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The Classicist: LINCS by David Chu for the Gentleman Explorer originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Conservative patriotic group plans event ReporterHerald.com LOVELAND � The Loveland 912 Project, a conservative patriotic organization, will host a Bill of Rights Day celebration Tuesday in Loveland. ... |
Ordinary citizens, Republican, Independent, Conservative and even Democrat have been inspired and provoked into standing up, speaking out and demanding that their elected officials actually represent them, instead of ignoring and even ...
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Continue reading JVC intros cord-free TH-BA3 and TH-BS7 soundbar audio systems
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Piaget Limelight Exceptional Watch Pieces For 2009 originally appeared on Luxist on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The ones keeping watch tonight Carolyn Hileman When the gifts have all been unwrapped and all that is left is the noisy children, wrapping paper, boxes and tissue paper, spare a thought for those who cannot be home this Christmas.
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Yep, it's yet another reveal from this evening's Spike TV Video Game Awards. This time it's actually linked to a Spike TV show, Deadliest Warrior, which attempts to put historical soldiers from all cultures against each other. The second season is set to begin in spring 2010.Deadliest Warrior: The Game announced originally appeared on Big Download Blog on Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Splinter Cell: Conviction Collector's Edition revealed for the rest of the world originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Continue reading Deadliest Warrior video game announced during VGAs
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Continue reading Gameplay from new Medal of Honor game looks violent
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Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsLet’s be honest, when the news first surfaced that acclaimed writer Aaron Sorkin was writing the script for a movie about Facebook, most of us laughed. Then we found out that it wasn’t a joke, and we groaned and prepared for the worst. Even with luminaries like Sorkin and director David Fincher on board, what were the chances that this wouldn’t be just a disaster waiting to happen?
The film, which is currently in production, is scheduled for release in October 2010. However, that hasn’t stopped the script for The Social Network from appearing near the top of 2009’s The Black List. The Black List is a compilation of the most-liked unproduced scripts of the year, as chosen by Hollywood insiders.
The Social Network, which is number two on the list, is unique for several reasons. First, it is a script from a high-profile writer (Sorkin), whereas the bulk of the list is made up of up-and-coming screenwriters. Second, as we’ve covered, the film’s production is well underway. This underscores just how well the script itself has been received.
This is how Entertainment Weekly describes the film:
The Social Network
By Aaron Sorkin
What it�s about: Chronicles Mark Zuckerberg�s complicated journey towards creating Facebook. Sorkin depicts both the founder�s motivations for starting the largest social network in the world and the human casualties that came with his profound success.
What it�s like: The fascinating biographical elements of�Shattered Glass meets the courtroom drama of�Kramer vs. Kramer, without the tears. Sorkin cuts between Zuckerberg�s heated depositions with his former Harvard colleagues who claimed he stole Facebook from them and the chronological retelling of the company�s trip to becoming a billion-dollar enterprise.
Status: In production for Sony Pictures. Jesse Eisenberg plays Zuckerberg while Justin Timberlake portrays Sean Parker, one of the founders of Napster and Zuckerberg�s idol. David Fincher is directing.
Having read an early draft of the script, as well as Ben Mezrich’s book, The Accidental Billionaires, I have to agree with the assessment: It’s an excellent script with the potential to be an excellent film. While I’ll hold back judgment until the film actually reaches theaters, at this point, it seems more likely than not that “the Facebook” movie won’t suck after all.
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In case you haven't noticed, I'm a huge fan of iPhone photography apps. I've written about Best Camera, played with ColorSplash, and taken panoramic photos with Pano. When I noticed the $1.99US Lo-Mob [iTunes Link] while doing my weekly pass through the photo apps, I decided to buy it and give it a try.TUAWFirst look and reader giveaway: Lo-Mob, for that retro photo look originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Modern Warfare 2 spends fifth week atop UK sales charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tumblr, the fast-growing lightweight blogging platform, is constantly adding new features. Tumblr's latest move is to start pushing users' blog updates in real time, using PubSubHubbub (try saying that 10 times fast). Tumblr's real-time will be powered by Superfeedr, which is the same service used by Tumblr competitor Posterous.Tumblr starts pushing real-time updates via PubSubHubbub originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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MLA hopes to dump fees on government cheques Winnipeg Free Press ... now a spokesman for the Siloam Mission. He called the Conservative MLA's proposed law "a worthy idea" that "perhaps should have been done a long time ago." |
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Conservative convert buried outside main cemetery � JPost. Chief Sephardi Rabbi Shlomo Amar ruled Sunday that a 13-year-old boy who passed away over the weekend in Madrid had to be buried in a separate burial section demarcated by a row ...
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Apple season is in full swing. Do you know your Granny Smith from your Gala, your Rome Beauty from your Braeburn? This guide from the U.S. Apple Association will help you choose the right apple for your eating or cooking pleasure.
Braeburn: This apple originated in New Zealand in the early 1950s, as a chance seedling with Lady Hamilton and Granny Smith as possible parents. Now grown in the United States, Braeburn is a multipurpose apple good for all types of apple uses. Its color varies from orange to red over a yellow background. This crisp, juicy apple has a rich, spicy-sweet flavor. U.S. Braeburns are available beginning in October through July.
Cameo: This new apple with an old-world name was discovered as a chance seedling in the late 1980s in Washington state. Cameo makes its appearance beginning in October. It bears red stripes over a cream-colored background. Extra-crispy Cameo has a sweet-tart taste. This apple resists browning, making it a natural choice for salads and fruit trays. Cooks, please note that Cameo's extra-denseness takes a bit longer to cook.
Cortland: This variety originated in the late 1890s in New York state, a cross between McIntosh and Ben Davis developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. Sweeter than its McIntosh parent, with only a hint of tartness. Cortland has tender, snow white flesh that resists browning, making it an excellent choice for salads, kabobs and garnishes. The Cortland is available September through April.
Empire: Empires premiered in 1966 in the Empire State of New York, a cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh developed by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. This crisp, juicy apple has a delightful sweet-tart flavor and creamy white flesh, making it a good all-purpose apple. Stake out your Empire between September and July.
Fuji: Originally developed in Japan in the late 1930s and named after the famous Mt. Fuji, U.S.-grown Fujis began appearing in markets in the 1980s. Fuji is a cross between Ralls Janet and Red Delicious. This variety's popularity is skyrocketing, thanks to its sweet flavor and firmness. Fuji apples are bi-colored, typically striped with yellow and red. They are available year-round, beginning in September.
Gala: This variety originated in New Zealand, a cross between Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious. The Royal Gala strain was named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who deemed it her favorite during a visit to New Zealand. It was brought to the United States in the early 1970s, and is now one of the country's most popular apples. This crispy, juicy, very sweet apple is ideal for snacking. Galas can vary in color, from cream to red- and yellow-striped. U.S.-grown Galas are harvested beginning in mid-July, and are typically available year-round.
Ginger Gold: A Virginia grower discovered this apple sprouting amid the ruins of a hurricane-devastated orchard in the late 1960s, and named this greenish-gold, sweet-tart apple after his sweetheart. Its parentage includes Albemarle Pippin, a favorite apple of Thomas Jefferson. This early-season Eastern apple is great for salads, and cooks well too. Available in limited but growing supplies starting in mid-October.
Golden Delicious: This old favorite was discovered as a chance seedling in 1890 in Clay County, W.Va., and was originally named Mullin's Yellow Seedling. Renamed in 1916, its parents are thought to be Golden Reinette and Grimes Golden. Goldens have a pale yellow skin, sometimes with a red blush. Mellow and sweet, all-purpose Goldens are great for eating out of hand, baking and salads. Golden's crisp, pale yellow flesh resists browning, making it a good choice for salads and other dishes. Goldens appear on the market in September, and are available year-round. Cooks, note that you can reduce the amount of added sugar when making pies with Goldens.
Granny Smith: This Australian native was discovered in 1868 as a chance seedling by "Granny" Anne Smith of Ryde, New South Wales. One parent might have been a French Crab Apple. Grannys are known for their distinctive green flesh, which sometimes bears a red blush, and their very tart flavor. An all-purpose apple, Grannys work equally well as a snack or in pies and sauce. U.S. Grannys are harvested beginning in August, and are available year-round.
Honeycrisp: This apple has a honeyed, mild flavor and a crispness deemed explosive. Crispy, juicy, and sweet, this popular newcomer is a cross between a Macoun and a Honeygold. Honeycrisp's skin is a distinctive mottled red over a yellow background, with coarse flesh. This apple is good for snacking, salads, and sauce-making, and stores well. Honeycrisp was developed by the University of Minnesota. Harvested beginning in September, supplies are limited but growing.
Idared: Introduced in 1942, this Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station product is a cross between the Jonathan and Wagener apples. It has a tangy flavor like the Jonathan, but is much larger. It has a bright red skin, and firm texture. This apple is good for snacking and holds its shape ideally for baking. Available from September through June.
Jonagold: A blend of Jonathan and Golden Delicious apples, New York native Jonagold offers a unique honey-tart flavor, and crispy, juicy nearly yellow flesh. It debuted in 1968, a product of the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. With a yellow-green base skin color and a red-orange blush, it is excellent both for eating fresh and for cooking. Jonagold is typically available October through July.
Jonathan: This variety of apples was discovered in Woodstock, N.Y., in the 1920s and is known for its use in pies and applesauce. This crimson apple with occasional touches of green has a spicy tang that blends well with other varieties in sauces and cider. Jonathan is typically available from September through April.
McIntosh: This old, well-known variety was discovered as a chance seedling by John McIntosh in 1811. Its deep red finish sometimes carries a green blush. Juicy, tangy, tart McIntosh has a tender, white flesh. It is best used for snacking and applesauce, but some people enjoy its tart flavor in pies as well. Cook's hints: McIntosh's flesh cooks down easily; if pie making, cut your slices thick or add a thickener. This apple is typically available from September through May.
Newtown Pippin: Also known as Albemarle Pippin, a favorite variety of Thomas Jefferson. Discovered on Long Island in 1759, this apple is one of the oldest original U.S. varieties, helping to launch the U.S. fruit export industry. Newtown Pippin is a distinctive green, often with yellow highlights. Its aromatic, tangy flesh makes the Newtown great for use in pies and applesauce. Primarilly a processing variety, most U.S. supplies are used commercially. Newtown Pippin is typically available from September through December.
Pink Lady: Notable for its hot pink skin color and lily-white flesh, this Southern Hemisphere native is now being grown stateside. A cross between Golden Delicious and Lady Williams, crunchy Pink Lady has a unique sweet-tart flavor described as "Gala with a zing." Pink Lady is great for snacking, slicing, or dicing on a salad, and for baking. This apple appears in mid-October, one of the last varieties to be harvested, so supplies often are available through late spring or early summer.
Red Delicious: This most widely recognized of all U.S. apple varieties originated in Iowa in the 1870s. This sweet, crispy, juicy apple varies in color from striped red to solid midnight red. Western Red Delicious are elongated in shape, with pronounced "feet"; Eastern-grown Delicious are more round. This apple is best eaten fresh or in salads. Red Delicious apples are available year-round, starting in September.
Rome Beauty: Referred to as the "baker's buddy," this apple was discovered as a chance seedling in the early 1800s on a farm near Rome Township, Ohio. Famed for its storage qualities, this mildly tart apple is primarily used for cooking and is especially good baked or sautéed. The Rome apple is typically available beginning in September.
An Apple Glossary originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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