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[?]Submitted by redstone underground
Jason will be pumped on his new wheelset (that he’s waited patiently for…).
I9 light build - the front hub is adaptable for 15mm, 20mm, qr, or 9mm qr. Rear is 135 qr.
These puppies are green ano hubs laced to white DT4.1d rims using alternating green/silver spokes. Sweet!
No Child Left Behind Alley Cat Race
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[?]Submitted by Harvest The Ride
I can think of no better deal in bike racing, than a free bike race which ends at a bar, + dinner included (bratwurst and kraut), + prizes and a some hard rock on a key-tar(that band was bad-ass!)
The No Child Left Behind / Alley Cat /Party […]
20 Minute Workout
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[?]Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
I just got into San Diego where I’m staying for the night before heading off to Mexico for a few days…
…but it ain’t none of that lying around on the beach stuff. I am just not into that.
Instead, I’ll be racing off-road cars across the desert and […]
Is Hilary Swank Hot? You Bet….And She’s Fit!
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[?]Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
The most recent episode of “The Office” had an important question come up….Is Hilary Swank hot! Half said yes and the other half said no….What?! Are you kidding me!
The “Million Dollar Baby” competed in the Junior Olympics and Washington State championships in swimming. She ranked 5th […]
Without A Doubt, Fish At Your Door
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[?]Submitted by The Thin Red Line
I honestly don’t set out to pan books, and since I myself select all of the books that I review, it’s not too often that I give an out and out negative review. But this cookbook roundup is mostly all duds. […]
Guest Post: Author Robin Maxwell Talks About Book Clubs
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[?]Submitted by BOOKS ON THE BRAIN
It is my pleasure to welcome Robin Maxwell, author of the new historical novel Signora da Vinci, as a guest blogger today! Robin, a veteran of many book club meetings, shares here how book groups keep her on her toes.
The world of book readership has […]
The Rule of Won
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[?]Submitted by Book Nut
by Stefan Petrucha
ages: 12+
First sentence: “Garish.”
Review copy sent to me by Bloomsbury/Walker Books. (Yes, I am branching out and actually reviewing ARCs on my blog. They have to go somewhere…)
Caleb Dunne is a slacker. Self-proclaimed, all he aspires to do is not work very hard. He got suspended […]
The Geography of Bliss
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[?]Submitted by Book Nut
by Eric Weiner
ages: adult
First sentence: “My bags were packed and my provisions loaded.”
The premise: self-proclaimed grumpy journalist decides to visit happy nations (as determined by the World Database of Happiness that’s kept in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He visits a handful of countries for several weeks, interviewing people and […]
Hot Pepper @ The Village Vanguard
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[?]Submitted by Jazz Note SDP
It might be the most famous venue in modern Jazz. John Coltrane recorded his most important live album there, as did Bill Evans. NPR has a concert series based at the Vanguard. I am behind on my listening, but they have a recent concert featuring Cedar Walton. […]
Peanut Corporation of America Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut Products Jan. 28,2009
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[?]Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Peanut
Corporation of America Expands
Nationwide Recall of
Peanut Products
PCA Announces the Voluntary Recall of All Peanuts and
Peanut Products Shipped from Georgia Plant
Contact:
Peanut
Corporation of America
1-877-564-7080
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Lynchburg, Va. (January 28, 2009) – Peanut
Corporation of America (PCA) is voluntarily recalling all […]
Isagenix Recalls Chocolate Honey Peanut IsaLean® Bar
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[?]Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Isagenix Announces Voluntary Recall of Chocolate Dipped Honey Peanut IsaLean® Bar Due to Possible Peanut
Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk
No Cases of Illness Reported
Contact:
Isagenix International, L.L.C.
1-480-636-5542
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — CHANDLER, AZ – January 26, 2009 -Isagenix International L.L.C. today announced […]
Jenny Craig Recall Cuisine® Anytime Peanut Butter Nutritional Bars
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[?]Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Jenny Craig Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Jenny’s Cuisine® Anytime
Peanut Butter Flavor Nutritional Bars Due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk
No Cases of Illness Reported
Contact:
Kristi Roehm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Carlsbad, CA (January 27, 2008) –
Jenny Craig, Inc. […]
Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recall
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[?]Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Salix Voluntarily Recalls Dog Treat Due to Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Adda Sarrano
954-425-0001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Deerfield Beach, Florida – Jan. 23, 2009 – Salix, a manufacturer of rawhide dog chew products, is voluntarily recalling its Healthy-hide Deli-wrap 3-Pack 5” Peanut Butter-Filled Rawhide dog treats that contain […]
Sweet Potatoes Peanut Butter Cup cakes with Peanut butter Cream cheese frosting.
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[?]Submitted by Health Nut
With the goodness of both sweet potatoes and peanut butter combined,these are not your average cupcakes.Though I could eat the super healthy
warm roasted sweet potatoes as it is ,using them in a cupcake makes its incredibly moist delightful treat.Peanut butter adds the extra nutrition.And also one can go […]
Lamb Chops with Fresh Spinach and Mushroom
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[?]Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
8 Boneless loin lamb chops cut 1-inch thick (about 2 lbs total), trimmed of excess fat and tied
1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Fresh rosemary; minced
1 lb Mushrooms; sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 lb Fresh spinach; stemmed and rinsed
1/2 cup Dry red wine
3 Tbs Unsalted […]
Easy Apple Cake
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[?]Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups cake flour
3 cups raw apples, chopped
Beat eggs and then add oil and sugar. Add flour, sifted with other dry ingredients; mix well. Add apples. Mix well. Bake in […]
IMF: “World Growth Grinds to Virtual Halt…”
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[?]Submitted by Econbrowser
Well, that’s the IMF Survey title, describing the IMF’s World Economic Outlook.
I’ll just reproduce Figure 2, which pretty much sums up the situation.
Figure 2: from IMF WEO update.Table 1.1 in the Update is also instructive, mostly because it shows how rapidly growth prospects have collapsed since the November (not […]
Wingsuit Base Jumping: These Boys Are Crazy
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.
Link.
HT: Mark Schrantz
New Milk Carton Photo Light Tent
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[?]Submitted by Ancient Coin Cleaning And Restoration
Please take a look at the photo above and see what you think. I used a 1-quart milk carton for a “light tent.” I trimmed the top of the carton away and I cut an opening in the bottom to allow the milk carton to […]
CureSearch Team Leader Training Set for Next Week
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[?]Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
Next Monday and Tuesday mark the start of our 2009 Advocacy efforts for CureSearch. Team Leaders from across the country will converge in the nation’s capital for our annual Winter Training meeting.
Team leaders will learn about the status of Federal funding for childhood cancer research […]
The Perfect Pregnancy Book
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[?]Submitted by Child n’ Parent.com
When I was pregnant I searched high and low for the perfect book on pregnancy. I had in my mind what I needed in a pregnancy “handbook” but as hard as I looked I couldn’t find one that had covered everything I wanted and needed to […]
8 Tips To Stop Recycling The Cold-Flu
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[?]Submitted by the stupid cancer blog
By Kairol Rosenthal
As a young adult cancer patient, I feel I have reached my quota of sickness. I don’t want more cancer, nor do I want my friends’ colds or their kids’ flus. Germs linger and it is easy to recycle colds within a household. If […]
NO SMOKING!
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[?]Submitted by the stupid cancer blog
BELMONT, Calif. — During her 50 years of smoking, Edith Frederickson says, she has lit up in restaurants and bars, airplanes and trains, and indoors and out, all as part of a two-pack-a-day habit that she regrets not a bit. But as of two weeks ago, […]
Isn’t once enough?
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[?]Submitted by the stupid cancer blog
Many Women Who Survived Childhood Cancer Do Not Undergo Recommended Breast Cancer Screening
ScienceDaily (Jan. 27, 2009) — Despite recommendations and being at an increased risk of breast cancer, most young women who were treated with chest radiation for a childhood cancer do not undergo appropriate mammography […]
BREAKING NEWS: Allmendinger Signs Contract With RPM
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[?]Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Richard Petty Motorsports has announced just moments ago that AJ Allmendinger has agreed to a contract to race for the team this season, with the team retaining an option for 2010.
Allmendinger will drive the team’s No. 44 Dodge in the Budweiser Shootout, and the first eight races […]
