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Tea: History And Origin

The second emperor of China, Shen Nung, is believed to have discovered tea when the leaf of the plant Camellia sinensis blew into his cup of hot water (2737 BCE). The first European to encounter tea and write about it was the Portuguese Jesuit missionary Father Jasper de Cruz in 1560. Around 1650, the Dutch [...]

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Community Blog Topic: What are your WoW resolutions?

We're coming up on the new year, so it's time for new year's resolutions. For this week's Community Blog Topic we ask, "What are your World of Warcraft resolutions?"

I've got two characters tottering on the brink of 90, waiting for me to take them all the way. So I definitely want to get those taken care of. As far as pet battles, I want to get one of each kind to 25 and get as many related achievements as possible.

And then there's LFR. I have a confession to make: I've never used the Raid Finder. I fear PUGs. But I need to get over that while there are still people running them.

What are your WoW resolutions? Blog about your answer and link to it in the comments below. Or if you don't have a WoW-related blog, respond in the comments. We'll spotlight some of the answers next week.

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion

Community Blog Topic: What are your WoW resolutions? originally appeared on WoW Insider on Mon, 30 Dec 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/12/30/community-blog-topic-what-are-your-wow-resolutions/

Continue reading Woman wins Audi R8 Spyder on The Price Is Right, goes bananas

Video: Woman wins Audi R8 Spyder on The Price Is Right, goes bananas

Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Videos, Audi, Luxury, TV/Movies

Of course, we love to tune into The Price Is Right to see average Americans spin the big wheel, play a round of Plinko or Cliff Hangers, and participate in the gladiatorial Showcase Showdown. But there is one reason, and one reason alone that the daytime game show has captivated us since its inception in 1972... 'A new car!!!'

Back in November, the show held a Dream Car Week that saw contestants get the chance to win whips like a Porsche 911 and a BMW 6 Series, amongst others. It must have been pretty successful, as the PIR team is back at it, this time giving away an Audi R8 Spyder with a sticker price of $157,300. That makes it the single most-expensive item given away in the show's history.

The R8's new owner, Sheree Heil, may not fit the image of a typical R8 driver - we anticipate she'll learn which side of the car to drive on after the show is over - but she is clearly tickled pink with her big win. Check out the insanity below.

Woman wins Audi R8 Spyder on The Price Is Right, goes bananas originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Dec 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/30/woman-wins-audi-r8-price-is-right-biggest-prize-ever/

Lactation consultant visits spur breastfeeding among women who usually resist it

In two separate clinical trials, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have found that periodic meetings with a lactation consultant encourages women traditionally resistant to breastfeeding to do so, at least for a few months - long enough for mother and child to gain health benefits. The results of the trials were published online in the American Journal of Public Health.

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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1907027-michael-schumachers-25-best-and-most-infamous-f1-moments

MIchael Schumacher's 25 Best and Most Infamous F1 Moments

With the Formula One world united in wishing Michael Schumacher a speedy recovery from a skiing accident that has left him in a critical condition, we look back on a career that has made him a giant in the sport.

Often brilliant and sometimes controversial, Schumacher has polarised opinion like no other driver before or since but remains the most successful driver in the history of F1.

Here are 25 of his most memorable moments.

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Report: Mercedes to roll out C63 AMG late in 2014 with 4.0L V8

Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is upon us, launching initially in North America with turbocharged four-cylinder C300 4Matic and six-cylinder C400 4Matic flavors. But that's only the tip of the proverbial iceberg when it comes to the vast array of powertrain configurations that will be offered in the new C-Class in markets around the world. Orders will soon be rolling in for gasoline, hybrid and diesel engines with four, six or eight cylinders, driving the rear wheels or all four, with the seven-speed automatic transmission soon to be replaced by a new nine-speed unit. But what enthusiasts are really looking forward to is the next C63 AMG.

As BMW has done with the M3 (and new M4), Mercedes has gradually ratcheted up the cylinder count in its AMG C-Class, graduating from the 3.6-liter V6 in the original C36 AMG to the 4.3-liter V8 in the C43 AMG, then the 5.5-liter V8 in the C55 AMG before going the distance with the sublime 6.2-liter V8 in the C63 AMG. Like its rivals, Mercedes is expected to use turbochargers as a replacement for displacement in the next model, but unlike its Bavarian rival, it won't be losing any cylinders in the process.

Skipping the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 that has gone on to power other AMG models, the next C63 AMG is still expected to introduce a new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing between 450 and 500 horsepower. It'll also reportedly keep the same seven-speed automatic transmission (instead of switching to the new nine-speed), but the jury's still out on whether it'll come with rear- or all-wheel drive (or offer buyers the choice). The downsized V8 - codenamed M177 - is then expected to find its way into other models, but the C-Class will be the first to get it when it arrives before the end of the new year ahead.

Mercedes to roll out C63 AMG late in 2014 with 4.0L V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Dec 2013 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/30/2015-mercedes-c63-amg-4-liter-v8/

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Ala. Chief Justice: 300 Court Layoffs Possible

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore says the state's court system has $38 million less now than when he took office for the first time in 2001.

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Restaurant To Help Raise Money To Rebuild Murphy H.S.

Newk's Express Cafe in Mobile to donate money from Tuesday sales

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'Cocktail' approach could lead to universal malaria vaccine

By mixing a key surface protein from a number of different strains of the malaria parasite, researchers say they have improved the effectiveness of a potential vaccine against the disease spread by mosquitoes.A vaccine that targeted the AMA1 surface protein was effective in previous human testing, the researchers say, against only one strain of the protozoan Plasmodium falciparum - the malaria parasite - whereas their "cocktail" approach, using the protein from different strains, may lead to universal coverage against the microbe.

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Monday, 30 December 2013

POTUS & First Lady: ?Kwanzaa Celebrates African-American Culture?

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama issued a statement to Black families around the nation celebrating Kwanzaa this year. Michelle and I extend…

Mother Of Brain-Dead Teen, Jahi McMath, Pens Open Letter

Nailah Winkfield (pictured) — whose daughter�Jahi McMath (pictured) underwent what should have been a routine surgery two weeks ago to remove her tonsils, but wound…

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Saving fertility not priority at most cancer centers

Infertility is consistently listed as one of the most distressing long-term side effects of cancer treatment for adolescents and young adults. Yet the leading National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers - which should be leaders in fertility preservation - aren't doing an adequate job of helping patients protect their fertility, reports a new Northwestern Medicine® study.

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Stop smoking ads show damage to brain

A new anti-smoking campaign launched in the closing days of 2013 by Public Health England (PHE) includes TV adverts that show in graphic detail the harmful effects of smoking on the brain, heart and lungs.The new Smokefree Health Harms campaign highlights how inhaling cigarette smoke generates a "toxic cycle of dirty blood" that carries harmful chemicals like arsenic and cyanide around the body, causing damage to major organs.The dirty blood moves through the lungs and the heart, finally ending up in the brain, causing damage to brain cells.

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Year in Pictures: Our 24 Hottest Car Photos of 2013

We here at Car and Driver are lucky enough to drive and test some pretty amazing cars, and also to have the privilege to tell you about them. We pride ourselves on delivering the best reviews and the most accurate test data anywhere, but the stories we tell wouldn?t be complete without stunning imagery from [...]

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Troubled Carnival Ship Arrives Back in Tampa

A Carnival cruise ship that experienced technical issues with its propulsion system and canceled one stop has arrived as scheduled in Tampa, Fla.

Scientists use synchrotron to develop novel ibuprofen delivery methods for bones

An excruciatingly painful broken bone. Surgery. Recovery. Healing. You could take an anti? inflammatory drug, like ibuprofen for the pain, but it works more or less throughout the body, resulting in less pain?relief than you'd like.Researchers from Western University are developing a drug carrier that would ensure the drugs needed to treat the pain are taken directly to the bones, providing better targeted treatment.The group, led by Dr.Tsun?Kong Sham and PhD student Xiaoxuan Guo, in collaboration with Dr.

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Behind The Scenes: The Wade-Union Holiday Photo Shoot

Fresh off of their engagement announcement Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade shot a behind the scenes video of their Christmas photo shoot featuring the hot…

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Google, Audi to announce in-car Android plans next week, says WSJ

Google has big plans to put Android in cars, and will start by announcing a tie-up with Audi at CES 2014 next week, according to the WSJ. Its sources said that Android will power an in-car entertainment system for that automaker, which will run on ...

Molecular researchers find new key to inflammatory diseases

Biologists have discovered genetic material that may help to explain part of how our immune defense is triggered. Dubbing it THRIL, they say it could be targeted in the development of treatments against inflammatory diseases such as Kawasaki disease, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.The researchers have discovered a new molecule that forms when the immune response is triggered by pathogens - disease-causing bacteria and viruses.

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Avoiding Health Insurance Gaps Takes Persistence

CHICAGO (AP) — The deadline has passed, and so too the surprise grace period, for signing up for health insurance as part of the nation’s…

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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1904968-another-week-17-loss-would-be-fitting-end-to-jason-garrett-era-in-dallas

Another Week 17 Loss Would Be Fitting End to Jason Garrett Era in Dallas

This is Dallas—the football capital of the world. These are the Cowboys—supposedly "America's Team." Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett has some legitimate excuses for why his team has now missed the playoffs four consecutive years, but none of them should save his job.

Not in Dallas. Not with a team that has this much talent and expectations that are as high as this one.

I don't expect Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones to fire Garrett, because he has seemingly gone out of his way to establish that the 47-year-old will get to coach this team for a fourth straight season in 2014. And he reportedly did so again after Sunday's season-ending loss to the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles.

But that's mystifying.

The Cowboys have elite players at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, left tackle, defensive end and linebacker.

They didn't have that quarterback Sunday night, but they did have Tony Romo in 15 of their 16 games this year. Every other key offensive player was in the lineup.

They didn't have that elite linebacker Sunday night, but they did have Sean Lee in 11 of their 16 games this year. DeMarcus Ware and should-be Pro Bowler Jason Hatcher were there, as was the $50 million Brandon Carr and last year's purported first-round gem, Morris Claiborne.

Yes, the Cowboys were hit harder by injuries than their opponent Sunday night. And yes, they were in worse shape than the majority of the league for much of the year. But the Green Bay Packers didn't have their All-Universe quarterback for nearly half the season. They're in the playoffs. As are the Cincinnati Bengals, who were destroyed by injuries in 2013. As are the New England Patriots, sans—at various times—Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Jerod Mayo, Vince Wilfork, Devin McCourty and Nate Solder.

That's why Garrett's firing shouldn't be based solely on this 24-22 Week 17 loss to the Eagles, but the defeat should act as confirmation. It should be the final straw. It should have been viewed as Garrett's final chance to save his job, however stacked the odds against him were.

"I thought our team really fought," said Garrett after the game, per NFL Network, "and battled hard and overcame a lot of different obstacles to get to this point and...to give ourselves a hell of a chance to win at the end."

Absolutely, these guys certainly seem to like Garrett, and they never stopped playing for him. But that isn't enough. And close is nice, but this isn't horseshoes.

Garrett runs an offense that continually ignores the run. He gambled by having backup quarterback Kyle Orton drop back to throw 46 freakin' passes against the Eagles. He gambled by once again underutilizing DeMarco Murray, who took only 17 handoffs despite entering Week 17 as arguably the league's hottest running back.

He gambled by going for it on 4th-and-1 from the Philly 40-yard line in the fourth quarter, and he gambled on that play itself by having Orton throw.

And he gambled by having Orton make a low-percentage throw on that fateful two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter.

None of those gambles paid off. And so while his and his players' final efforts were admirable, it just wasn't enough. Not when we're talking about the future of a $1 billion organization—one which won't have made the playoffs for half a decade by the time it gets another shot next year.

It's time to start over. Jones might be too deeply embedded to see it. He might be too enchanted by Garrett's obedience to care. The problem might thus be Jones himself, but there's nothing any of us can do about that. He paid for this team and doesn't have to answer to anybody.

Cowboys fans will just have to hope that Jones has an epiphany and finally sees what many of us outsiders have realized for weeks, if not months or years—that Jason Garrett isn't the man to lead this franchise out of a rut that has seen it go 136-136 with just one playoff victory over the last 17 years.

Sunday, 29 December 2013

Dyson: ?Men Loving Jesus More Than Women Sounds ?Homoerotic? [VIDEO]

In an interesting exchange with�Joy Reid, filling in for Ed Schultz on MSNBC’s The Ed Show, Georgetown Professor and political analyst Michael Eric Dyson said…

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Study links concussion with Alzheimer's disease brain pathology

Alzheimer's disease has become an increasing burden in older patients, which is why research into its causes is a high priority. Now, a new study links concussion history and Alzheimer's, suggesting loss of consciousness could be associated with the build-up of plaques in the brain.The researchers, including study author Michelle Mielke from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, published their findings in the journal Neurology.

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Multiplex genetic cancer testing identifies pathogenic mutations in TP53 and CDH1 in a patient with bilateral breast and endometrial adenocarcinoma

Background:
Germline genetic testing for familial cancer syndromes is usually performed serially for the most likely genetic causes. In recent years the way genetic testing carried out has changed, as next generation sequencing now allows the simultaneous testing of multiple susceptibility genes at low costs.Case presentationHere, we present a female with bilateral breast cancer and endometrial adenocarcinoma. After simultaneous sequencing of 150 genes (890 kb) associated with hereditary cancer we identified pathogenic mutations in two high-penetrance genes, i.e. TP53 and CDH1 that would most likely not have been elucidated by serial screening of candidate genes.
Conclusion:
As the two mutated genes are located on different chromosomes and cause different cancer syndromes these findings had a tremendous impact not only on genetic counseling of the index patient and her family but also on subsequent surveillance strategies.

Source: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/14/129

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TUAW TV Live, 5 pm ET: Hanging out for the holidays

'Tis the season to be jolly, and enjoy all the wonderful presents that you received for Christmas. If you were lucky enough to get that coveted piece of tech that you were waiting for, and now trying to figure out what you're supposed to actually do ...

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The Obamas Extend Kwanzaa Greetings From Their Family To Yours

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama send a special message to everyone celebrating Kwanzaa this year. ?As families and communities across our country…

Nursing scholar sheds light on bullying in academia

Bullying isn't only a problem that occurs in schools or online among young people. It can happen anywhere to anyone, and a Rutgers-Camden nursing scholar is shedding some light on how it is becoming increasingly common in academia."What worries me is the impact that bullying is having on the ability to recruit and retain quality educators," says Janice Beitz, a professor at the Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden. "It has become a disturbing trend.

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Happy holidays from Blizzard

Finally, gnomes get top billing in a Blizzard ~~cinematic~~ holiday card. Now should we take this to mean that we'll finally be getting the pony Ghostcrawler promised us so long ago?

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Happy holidays from Blizzard originally appeared on WoW Insider on Wed, 25 Dec 2013 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/12/25/happy-holidays-from-blizzard/

The Supercomputer in Your Garage: How Your Car Is the Most Advanced Electronic Device You Own [Infographic]

Our culture is preoccupied with electronics. We buy all manner of silicon-enhanced stuff, from laptops and smartphones to WiFi-enabled refrigerators and robotic Roomba vacuums?some $204 �billion worth of it every year. Headlines scream with each new announcement from Apple; Steve Jobs has replaced Henry Ford as the patron saint of American industry. It?s no wonder, [...]

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Infection risk reduced by new optimized coatings for implants

Implants are commonly made from metals such as titanium alloys. These materials are being made porous during processing used to prepare them for medical use. Whereas this is important to ensure good contact between the implant and the bone, this also allows dangerous bacteria to adhere and grow both on the surface as well as inside leading to increased risk of infection."Our work has focused on developing an analysis of surface treatments for commercial implants which reduces risk of infection," said Professor Michael Gasik at Aalto University.

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Aaron Robinson: Is Hollywood Losing Interest In Cars?

One day in 1990, the heavenly incandescence of truth blazed down on me and I sat bolt upright in professor Sidney Fine?s American History 102 lecture at the University of?Michigan and thought: ?There was a hidden ramp. There was always a ramp!? A Dodge Diplomat that plows into the back of a Chevy Caprice will [...]

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Eagles Cheerleader Rachel Washburn Does Two Tours of Duty in Afghanistan (Video)

It takes a lot of guts to be a cheerleader for an NFL team. You’ve got to deal with all the backstage drama and politicking. You’ve got to be able to handle sexist comments being shouted at you by drunken football fans. And you have to keep a probably-fake grin plastered to your face even […]

Continue reading Subaru looks back on record-setting WRX STI from 2011 Isle of Man

Video: Subaru looks back on record-setting WRX STI from 2011 Isle of Man

Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Videos, Subaru

In what we can only presume/hope is a precursor to the launch of the next-gen WRX STI, Subaru has released three videos now giving us a look back at the history of the STI-badged WRX models. In this third video, Dominick Infante, national manager of product communications at Subaru of America, got ahold of the automaker's 2011 WRX STI that broke records for the Isle of Man TT Challenge a couple of years ago.

In 2011, rally driver Mark Higgins piloted this car to a lap speed record of 115 miles per hour and a lap time record of 19:56.7 around the 37.8-mile course. The race-prepped STI, which Infante refers to as an "STI on steroids," features a beefed-up suspension, a wonderful-sounding open exhaust and the removal of the speed limiter to go with full roll cage and racing seats and harnesses.

Scroll down to see - and hear - new driving footage of this 2011 WRX STI with Infante behind the wheel as well as some race footage from 2011 - including a near-disaster Higgins averted at 150 mph. Also, be sure to check out the previous videos from Subaru for the 1998 Impreza 22B STI and a 2004 WRX STI.

Subaru looks back on record-setting WRX STI from 2011 Isle of Man originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/27/subaru-record-setting-wrx-sti-2011-isle-of-man-video/

Saturday, 28 December 2013

Beyonc� Sings And Dances With Terminally Ill Girl At Concert

Who doesn’t love Bey? Mega-star�Beyonc� Knowles,�who just released an album two weeks ago, managed to make some wishes come true for a terminally ill young…

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New and ready to make a change!

I am 50 years old and have been addicted to aderrall for the past several years. It all started as a prescription to help me through a bought of severe depression that I had gotten into. Little did...

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Ten educational apps for kids with their first iPad

Learning doesn't have to be boring. It can be enjoyable with the right tools and approach. If your child has a new iPad or a new hand-me-down model, check out these 10 apps that'll make learning their letters, state capitals and math facts fun. You ...

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Must-have apps for your new Mac, iPhone or iPad

Good news: You've emerged from the holiday season with a brand-new Mac, iPhone or iPad! If this is your first Apple product, welcome to the fold. This post is for you, as I've listed some must-have apps for each device. The software below will let ...

Around Azeroth: Viva la lucha libre!

The unnamed Wrestler in the Veiled Stair is one lucky fellow. Does he know how hard it is to find someone to give a good massage in Azeroth? Sure, the rogues are always offering to rub people's backs, but somehow that always seems to go wrong. Coach Rok Rok is not only an accomplished practitioner of shiatsu; he's also got four hands instead of two available for backrubs. Plus, he has a damn snazzy hat. (Thanks to submitter Olimpio for the screenshot!)

Want to see your own screenshot here? Send it to aroundazeroth@wowinsider.com. We strongly prefer full-sized pictures with no UI or names showing. Include "Azeroth" in the subject line to ensure your submission dodges email spam filters; if you'd like to be credited, also include your name, guild and realm.

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Around Azeroth: Viva la lucha libre! originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/12/26/around-azeroth-viva-la-lucha-libre/

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Tea: Antioxidant Activity: Molecular Aspects Part 2

Membrane lipid rafts and sphingolipid- and cholesterol-enriched membrane microdomains assemble important signaling proteins into complexes prone to be activated by molecular triggers. It has been demonstrated that the lipid raft is used as a platform by a 67-kDa laminin receptor (LamR). The LamR may systematically reshape the rafts and affect the uptake of EGCG. The [...]

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Girls' brains reorganize earlier, may explain their faster maturity

As we grow older, our brains reorganize themselves, pruning and streamlining nerve fiber linkages to reduce overall network connectivity while selectively preserving long-distance connections that are crucial to information integration.Now, a team led by Newcastle University in the UK has found this brain streamlining starts earlier in girls, suggesting it may explain why they mature before boys in their teen years.

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Drying Tonight

A cold front moves through late tonight to end the showers and start us off on a quiet middle of the week.

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Spring Thunderstorms Monday

Mostly cloudy weather is coming up for tonight with a low near 60 degrees. Spring thunderstorms will move in tomorrow, and the latest outlook from the Storm Prediction Center has some of our northern, inland counties in a Slight Risk area. The main threat looks to be hail, but isolated pockets of wind damage and a brief tornado spinup are possible.

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Samson's Go Mic: A capable and compact microphone for podcasting

As many of my TUAW TV Live pals and my co-workers at TUAW know very well, my wife and I love to travel. Since I need to stay productive while we're on the road, I've gotten into the habit of trying to do a lot of blogging from an iPad, and it works ...

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Premier League Week 19 Fixtures: TV Schedule, Live Stream Info and Predictions

There have been times in the 2013-14 Premier League season that neutrals have simply not known which way to turn, with shock results and classic encounters commonplace over the first 18 games.

The traditional Boxing Day calendar of fixtures was no different and, with no pause for thought, we accelerate to the coming weekend and the mid-point of the league campaign.

Which games will get the pulses racing? Read on for our predictions and much more...

Full List of Fixtures

Live Stream Information

This weekend sees four games slated for live coverage on Sky Sports, the broadcaster dominating the holiday period.

All Sky fixtures are available to subscribers via their television service on channel 401 or 402, while games can also be viewed online via the Sky Go website.

The service can also be accessed via the Sky Go application on all compatible smartphones and hand-held devices.

Highlights will be available to all UK-based viewers on BBC One's Match of the Day programme on Saturday night, while Sunday's games will feature on BBC Two's MOTD2.

Game of the Week - Chelsea vs. Liverpool

There is only one possible choice for Game of the Week this time around, with title-chasing Liverpool and Chelsea coming head-to-head in West London in a game that will heavily impact the belief of both sides heading into the new year.

While Liverpool have been simply sensational at times this campaign, they lie a point behind Jose Mourinho's Chelsea at present—despite the Blues failing to hit top gear.

It is perhaps ominous for the rest of the league that Chelsea are performing quite so well without ever looking like a side equal to the sum of their parts, but they will be severely tested by Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool.

The Reds were unlucky in Boxing Day defeat to Manchester City, after which Rodgers voiced his displeasure with the referee in no uncertain terms post-match, per Sky Sports.

Likely still to be without Steven Gerrard, Liverpool have seen Joe Allen and Jordan Henderson really step up of late but still need them to prove themselves consistently able to influence high-pressure games.

Should they fail, allowing Oscar, Eden Hazard and other Chelsea attacking talent possession of the ball, it will prove a tough night in West London for Rodgers and his side.

Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1902521-premier-league-week-19-fixtures-tv-schedule-live-stream-info-and-predictions

Friday, 27 December 2013

Breakfast Topic: What do you want to see under the tree?

Grandfather Winter tends to bring some epic gifts. Whether we're talking about exploding cars or exploding balloons, there's always been something with a little bang and boom under the tree. But that makes me wonder what we should expect this year. In a world thoroughly soaked in pandas, beer, and scions of fallen warlords, what could be under the tree in 2013?

Of course, we know that Warlords of Draenor is lurking around the corner. Could there be a TARDIS? Maybe a DeLorean, ready to soak up the gigawatts and launch us into a new adventure? Or perhaps something a little more father afield: is this the year we see an exploding submarine?

Regardless of what it ends up being, we can always hope and dream. That's what the season is all about, after all. So, what do you hope to see under the tree this year? Let your imagination run wild and enjoy the wonderful, creative season for everything it's worth.

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Breakfast Topics

Breakfast Topic: What do you want to see under the tree? originally appeared on WoW Insider on Tue, 24 Dec 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading The Queue: Guessing the Warlords of Draenor release date

The Queue: Guessing the Warlords of Draenor release date

Welcome back to The Queue, the daily Q&A column in which the WoW Insider team answers your questions about the World of Warcraft. Alex Ziebart will be your host today.

Let's get right into it today, shall we?

Many of you asked:

What do you expect the release date for Warlords of Draenor is?

Filed under: The Queue, Warlords of Draenor

The Queue: Guessing the Warlords of Draenor release date originally appeared on WoW Insider on Mon, 23 Dec 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/12/23/the-queue-guessing-the-warlords-of-draenor-release-date/

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake looking fine with facelift

Filed under: Spy Photos, Performance, Wagon, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG spied in camouflage

The Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake has been prescribed both a face- and butt-lift to bring it in line with current AMG standards, and our spy shooters caught it recovering from the surgery. There will be a slightly curvier grille and larger intakes on the front spoiler as on the S63 AMG, as well as a resculpted rear bumper and diffuser. We're told the LED units up front will be updated, too.

Other spy shots show an interior reworked with the distinct COMAND screen setup that's still causing arguments as to whether its an improvement or not. Since the wagon was introduced this year and its 5.5 liter twin-turbo V8 was just updated, there aren't changes expected under the hood.

Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake looking fine with facelift originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Dec 2013 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/27/mercedes-benz-cls63-amg-shooting-brake-spy-shots/

Mr. Postman launches smart mailbox Kickstarter campaign

All right, all right, Mr. Postman really missed the 2013 holiday season, launching its Kickstarter campaign on Christmas Day. But hey, hopefully this means that the Insert Coin: New Challengers semi-finalist will have all of the bugs worked out well ...

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/12/26/mr-postman/?ncid=rss_truncated

2nd International Summit on Clinical Pharmacy, December 02-03, 2014, San Francisco

OMICS Group invites all the participants across the globe to attend 2nd International Summit on Clinical Pharmacy which is going to be held during Dec 02-03, 2014 at San Francisco, California, USA. 2nd International Summit on Clinical Pharmacy will be organized around the theme "Implementation of Advances and Challenges in Clinical Pharmacy." Clinical Pharmacy-2014 is comprised of 16 tracks and 103 sessions designed to offer comprehensive sessions that address current issues in Clinical Pharmacy.

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From the Archives: 1985 Porsche 928S Road Test

“The old man would spin in his grave if he saw what they’re passing off as a Porsche these days,” raved the gas-station atten�dant. “They’ve lost the original concept. Where’s the rear engine? Where’s the air cooling?” Our rebuttal, emphasizing the performance virtues of the 1985-model 928S, failed to sway the man’s thinking one iota. [...]

Mercedes and Pebble Technology Collaborate on Watch that Keeps Time, Connects to Your Benz

If you?re the type who keeps a close, ahem, watch?nailed it?on the latest and greatest tech to trickle out of Silicon Valley, the Pebble smart watch is likely already on your radar. If not, Mercedes-Benz’s recently forged strategic partnership with the upstart watchmaker-cum-tech company may pique your interest. On its own, the Pebble smart watch [...]

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Source: http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2013/mar/18/baldwin-emc-members-urged-be-alert-regarding-possi-ar-5816595/

Baldwin EMC Members Urged to be Alert Regarding Possible Phone Scam

The alert follows a recent report of someone calling a local business owner claiming to represent Baldwin EMC, threatening to disconnect her power if she did not immediately make a payment over the phone.

"Invincible" and other great WoW arrangements by June Lee

We know some of you prefer to play with the game sound muted, but we're big fans of the World of Warcraft soundtrack -- and if you are, too, we think you'll enjoy June Lee's WoW arrangements. We've talked about Lee's excellent arrangements of WoW tunes before, and we continue to be impressed by his latest -- a string quartet playing Wrath of the Lich King's "Invincible." However, if strings just aren't your thing, earlier this month he posted a piano arrangement of "Invincible." If you like what you hear, Lee has a bunch of other instrumental arrangements on his YouTube channel, all of which impress.

Prefer the soundtrack just as it is? Then you might be interested in checking out the previews of the Warlords of Draenor soundtrack from Blizzard. Spoiler alert: we think they're pretty great, too.

Filed under: Arts and Crafts

"Invincible" and other great WoW arrangements by June Lee originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 26 Dec 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/12/26/invincible-and-other-great-wow-arrangements-by-june-lee/

Put a box to good use with ShoeboxCNC

Oh, the lowly box. It spends most of the year being broken down, stashed away and pulped, but one day a year, it gets its moment to shine (at least in the UK and various Commonwealth Nations). Consider the ShoeboxCNC a continued celebration of the ...

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/12/25/shoeboxcnc/?ncid=rss_truncated

Ferrari Flaunts Its 1.6-Liter Turbo V-6 Ahead of 2014 Formula 1 Season

Ferrari’s 2014 Formula 1 race car may not have a name yet?the Italians soon will allow its fans to vote for the racer?s moniker online?but that hasn?t stopped the crew in Maranello from revealing some of the forthcoming car?s secrets. The firm has published a video explaining some of the car’s advanced tech, with some [...]

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The risk of venous thrombosis in individuals with a history of superficial vein thrombosis and acquired venous thrombotic risk factors

Although superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) has traditionally been viewed as a benign disease, it is associated with an increased risk of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). However, there are almost no data to suggest which patients may be at increased risk of subsequent DVT following SVT. In this week's issue of Blood, Roach and colleagues analyze results from a case-controlled study of nearly 5,000 individuals with DVT and more than 5,700 controls to determine how previous SVT could influence DVT risk in the setting of other risk factors.

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Thursday, 26 December 2013

UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva Live Streaming Weigh-in Video

On Saturday at UFC 168, Anderson Silva will attempt to reclaim his middleweight crown from Chris Weidman.

In July, Weidman shocked Silva with a left hook that ended the Brazilian's record UFC championship reign. Because he was so dominant for so long, "The Spider" was given an immediate rematch and will try to avenge his first UFC loss.

Additionally, Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate will meet in a rematch with a title on the line over the weekend.

The female bantamweights first met under the Strikeforce banner, with Rousey stopping Tate via her signature armbar. In order to take back her spot atop the women's 135-pound class, Tate will have to become the first fighter to avoid being submitted by Rousey in the first round.

The UFC 168 weigh-ins will be held on Friday at 7 p.m. EST. At that time, live streaming video will be available on the above video player.

Below is the entire fight card for UFC 168, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

UFC 168 Main Card (10 p.m. EST on pay-per-view)

Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva
Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate
Josh Barnett vs. Travis Browne
Jim Miller vs. Fabricio Camoes
Dustin Poirier vs. Diego Brandao

UFC 168 Fox Sports 1 Prelims (8 p.m EST on Fox Sports 1)

Chris Leben vs. Uriah Hall
Gleison Tibau vs. Michael Johnson
Dennis Siver vs. Manny Gamburyan
John Howard vs. Siyar Bahadurzada

UFC 168 Online Prelims (7 p.m EST on UFC.com)

William Macario vs. Bobby Voelker
Robbie Peralta vs. Estevan Payan

Source: http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2013/mar/17/army-names-crew-killed-helicopter-crash-ar-5813089/

Army Names Crew Killed in Helicopter Crash

The U.S. Army has identified the five-member crew killed in the crash of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Afghanistan.

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Attending a meeting on holiday

I'm not a regular AA meeting attender. In general I feel I have enough support from my therapist and friends but I have the network of AA meetings available if I feel I need that little bit more. So...

Around Azeroth: Viva la lucha libre!

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Around Azeroth: Viva la lucha libre! originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/12/26/around-azeroth-viva-la-lucha-libre/

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13-Year-Old Declared Brain Dead After Tonsillectomy, Ordered Off Life Support

A judge ordered on December 24th, 2014 that 13-year-old Jahi McMath, a Northern California girl declared brain dead after suffering complications following a tonsillectomy, be…

Study shows pressure to conform to gender roles is stronger in all-girls schools

Newspaper headlines worldwide tout the benefits of single-sex schools: Girls 75% more likely to take math if they go to a single-sex private school, will boys learn better if girls aren't allowed? Single-sex education is best for girls in stereotypically male subjects...But new research from Concordia University shows not everyone benefits from single-sex education - especially not those who don't conform to gender norms.

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Hearthstone test season 1 ending January 2

Hearthstone Community Manager Keganbe chimed in to remind everyone that the first Ranked Play season will be ending soon. After the season ends, everyone's rank will be reset to 25 and the climb to the top will begin anew. We saw the fall (or at least, rebalancing) of mages in the inaugural season of Hearthstone. Test Season 2 will begin on January 2nd. We'll start seeing alternate card backs and golden heroes soon!

Hearthstone Test Season 1 End Reminder

Thank you for helping us test our very first Ranked Play season! This season is intended to conclude on January 2nd, so be sure to wrap up your climb up the ladder before that date. Once the season is over, everyone's ranking will be reset back to Rank 25, and Test Season 2 will begin!

During the course of this first test season we've gotten some very valuable feedback and data from you regarding the new Ranked Play system. We greatly appreciate your efforts in helping us test this updated Play mode, and we look forward to seeing your future feedback in Test Season 2. In the future, once the Test Seasons have concluded, we look forward to adding our Ranked Play rewards: Alternate card backs and Golden Heroes. We can't move on without your help!

Be sure to continue reporting bugs on our Bug Report forum here, and give us your feedback on Ranked Play mode on our general discussion forum here.

Thank you for helping us test Ranked Play mode!

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The highest rank I've been able to reach so far is rank 8. How have your experiences in Hearthstone been? Which decks have you been using to climb the ranks? Personally, one month per season is too short. I think each season should be expanded to at least 2-3 months at most. I feel as though it takes quite a bit of time for constructed (play mode) players to get to their appropriate ranking.

Filed under: Hearthstone Insider

Hearthstone test season 1 ending January 2 originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sun, 22 Dec 2013 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/12/22/hearthstone-test-season-1-ending-january-2/