Will pizza vending machines hit streets of NY?

Will pizza vending machines hit streets of NY?

Will pizza vending machines hit streets of NY?, Dominoes promise their pizzas will be ready and at your door in 30 minutes or less. But one New York entrepreneur found a way to deliver pizza to your hand in just 90 seconds - by creating a pizza vending machine.


The automated pizzeria delivers freshly baked hot pizzas at the touch of a few buttons, and not only that, but you can watch it be cooked right in front of your very eyes - just like a real pizzeria but without the chef. pizza vending machine, pizza vending machine 8-inch round pie,

Customers have the option of white, cheese or pepperoni pizza. Once they make their selection, they can watch as the machine presses a ball of fresh dough into an eight-inch pie. Will pizza vending machines hit streets of NY?, pizza vending machine white cheese pepperoni,

The tomato sauce is then drizzled on to the pressed circle of dough and the grated cheese is distributed and spread by a plastic funnel as the pie rotates to ensure it is spread evenly.

The same funnel distributes the toppings.

The pizza takes anything from 90 seconds to three-and-a-half minutes to bake, depending how many are ordered, during which time customers can either watch the pizza-making process or can look at the 32-inch flat screen TV that blares entertainment and ads. pizza vending machine 90 seconds,

Once the pizza is ready, it is delivered in its own individual box with a disposable pizza cutter, napkin and two spices.

The vending machine itself holds enough fresh ingredients for 150 pizzas which are all kept in a sealed and refrigerated compartment.

Nothing is precooked, and no microwaves or water hook ups are used.

The New York Post reported that the man behind the ingenious creation is an immigrant from the Middle East who arrived in the U.S. virtually penniless.

Puzant Khatchadourian then became a successful high-end jeweller who cast pieces for retailers like Movado, Harry Winston and Tiffanys.

The company president is John Kavazanjian, retired CEO of a multinational.

The machines are still in the process of building five machines for market testing.

Mr Khatchadourian has been working on the machines since the early nineties after hearing his son complain about how long it took the local pizza joint to deliver.

He has already spent millions of dollars building prototypes.

The pizza vending machine is only the latest in a long list of inventive machines that are popping up all over the world.

Snoop backs Soulja Boy movie

Snoop backs Soulja Boy movie, After his "Crank Dat" hit faded from the radio, Soulja Boy became a joke in the hip hop world. His lack of lyrical ability disgusted most fans. Soulja Boy, still, continued to win over young fans, leading to a feud with Ice T. Veterans, 50 Cent and Kanye West, rose to the defense of the young rapper.
Soulja Boy was taunted for the low sales of his second album and the failure of his "Birdwalk" single. However, Soulja Boy soon proved critics wrong when he returned with "Turn My Swag On" and his crossover hit, "Kiss Me Thru the Phone." Both songs made it to the top ten and saved Soulja Boy from being a one hit wonder. Snoop backs Soulja Boy movie, snoop Soulja Boy movie,

snoop Soulja Boy movie, Three years later, Soulja Boy is still receiving flack from the people, but it is now stemming from his negative comments about the armed forces. Back in 2009, Snoop Dogg featured Soulja Boy on his popular album, Malice N Wonderland. Their collaboration, "Pronto," went on to become a big hit and proved to critics Soulja Boy could actually rap. snoop Soulja Boy movie, +Soulja Boy movie October 18,

With Soulja Boy still receiving bad press, Snoop Dogg gives him a co-sign. In Soulja Boy's upcoming movie, the young rapper speaks of his troubles. Snoop Dogg received similar bad press to Soulja Boy when he was rising in the rap game. Snoop Dogg disses soulja boy, Peter Spirer tupac Notorious BIG,

Advice for Renters

Advice for Renters

Advice for Renters, Finding the perfect apartment doesn’t happen by chance. The ability to determine your needs, identify problem areas and ask the right questions will help you make the right choice before you sign the lease. Remember, once you have signed on the dotted line you are typically committed for a year.

Determine your needs

Price range
Price is one the most important considerations. Decide how much you can afford or want to spend. Remember to factor in utility costs, parking and your usual monthly bills. Knowing your price range from the outset will focus your search, saving you time.

Location
It is important that the neighbourhood you choose to live in is well suited to you and your family. Consider the distance from your work place or schools. Do you mind a long commute every day? Is public transportation easily accessible? Is it a high crime area? Is it close to amenities such as grocery stores, doctor offices and the post office?

Type of apartment
Consider the size of your family and the space you require for your furniture and other possessions. Will you be happy in 500 square feet or will you need 1000? Will a one-room bachelor be adequate or do you require a one, two or three bedroom apartment? Typically, the larger the apartment the higher the rent will be.

Features and amenities
Determine what features you need or desire in your future home. Is an en suite or on-site laundry facility important or do you mind going to a Laundromat ? Does the building feature security features such as security patrols, video cameras or a controlled-access public entry? Do you want the convenience of a dishwasher, an on-site gym or pool, a balcony etc.?

Once you have determined your needs, searching for an apartment will be much easier. Click here to search our listings now.

Inspect the apartment
Never rent an apartment sight-unseen. It is essential that you tour the apartment and examine it closely for problems. Areas that warrant inspection include:

The building
What is the state of repair outside and inside? Are common areas kept clean and in good repair? Are the walls in need of paint? If maintenance appears to be lacking it could be a sign of poor building management.

The apartment
Upon entering the apartment take note of general appearance and upkeep. Are the carpets or flooring worn? Are the walls cracked or in need of paint? Is there staining on the roof or walls (an indication of a water leak). Check all light switches and outlets to ensure they are working. Poor general maintenance may also be an indication of poor maintenance in other areas.

Doors and windoes
Are there secure locks, a peephole and deadbolts on all outside doors? Check for drafts around windows, doors, light switches and electric outlets. If you are paying for heating, a drifty apartment could be cold and costly in winter.

The kitchen
Check faucets for water pressure and hot water. Examine the base of the faucet for leaks and look under the sink for signs of water damage. Turn on the stove and oven and check that the refrigerator, dishwasher and any other appliances are in good working order.

The bathroom
Check faucets for water pressure and hot water. Examine the base of the faucet for leaks and look under the sink and around the tub or shower stall for signs of water damage. Press gently on tile. If the tile moves, it could be a sign of water damage in the wall behind the tile. Flush the toilet to ensure it drains properly.

Questions to ask before you sign the lease
If you have found an apartment that fits your needs you should ask the landlord about important details regarding conditions of the lease and building regulations. Remember, the lease is for your protection too. Ensure that any verbal promises are also included in the lease. Get it in writing.

• How long is the lease? (Typically one year, although shorter periods including month to month are available.)
• Can I sublet the apartment if my circumstances change before the lease period is over?
• How much do you require for a deposit?
• Can I have roommates?
• Are any utilities included in the cost of rent? What about parking?
• Is there special building rules regarding quiet times, pets etc.?
• What is the procedure for obtaining repairs to the apartment? Is emergency maintenance available 24 hours a day?
• What maintenance (if any) am I responsible for? What changes can I make to the apartment (paint, wallpaper, carpeting, pictures or shelves that attach to the wall)?
• When is the apartment available?
• When can I move in?

Steve Jobs Has Died

Steve Jobs Has Died, 57-year life of the famous founder died of Apple CEO Steve Jobs. It is called the genius of the IT-industry, enthusiastic dreamer, is contained in the most daring ideas.
Something that others could not think. Steve Jobs was born in 1955 in the Californian city of San Francisco. In the late '70s was one of the developers of the first commercially successful PC series - Apple II, and already in the 80's invented the Macintosh - the first computer-controlled mouse. 


In 1984, after losing a power struggle with the board of directors, Jobs left the Apple and creates his own company - NeXT, which develops computer platform for universities and businesses. 1985: Jobs co-founded the animation studio Pixar. In 2006, acquired The Walt Disney Company. Steve Jobs Has Died

Steve Jobs became the largest private shareholder of Disney (7%) and board member of Disney. Under his leadership, the studio produced such films as "Toy Story" and "Monsters, Inc.". After 12 years, Apple bought NeXT, and Jobs is again at the helm of the company, which he founded. He invents the iPhone and iPad - the first phones and tablet computers with a glass multi-touch display. In 2004 it became known that the doctors found a malignant tumor of Jobs in the pancreas. Later, the tumor was successfully removed. In 2009, entrepreneurs and innovators had an operation on a liver transplant. himself preferred not to spread Jobs on his health, although becoming more noticeable leanness, indicating that the depletion of global concern.

On January 17, 2011 Steve Jobs was on leave as health. Several times he interrupted a vacation to personally introduce to the public next new Apple. August 24, 2011 Jobs announced his retirement from the post of head of Apple. In his letter of resignation, he strongly recommended the appointment of his successor, Tim Cook. At her request, Jobs was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors Apple. Steve Jobs passed away October 5, 2011 - a day after the presentation of a new product line from Apple, which was unable to attend personally.

Teen sentenced to 97 years

Teen sentenced to 97 years

Teen sentenced to 97 years, A 19-year-old Norfolk man convicted of several crimes related to robberies in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina has been sentenced to nearly 97 years in prison.
Raymond Lewis Perry was sentenced Monday in federal court in Norfolk.

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teen sentenced 97 years, He was convicted in June on charges of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by means of robbery, three counts of interference with commerce by means of robbery, and four counts of using a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. teen sentenced 97 years robberies, Raymond Lewis Perry, Raymond Lewis Perry and arrest two,

Court records show Perry robbed a pizzeria, a convenience store and a gas station in Virginia Beach in September 2010. A clerk at the gas station was shot but survived.

He also was convicted of robbing two grocery stores that month in Gates County, N.C. teen sentenced 97 years robberies, Raymond Lewis Perry, Raymond Lewis Perry and arrest two,

Source: newsone

World's hottest chilli contest leaves two in hospital

World's hottest chilli contest leaves two in hospital

World's hottest chilli contest leaves two in hospital, They won't be eating curry in a hurry! Participants in 'world's hottest chilli-eating contest' left writhing on the floor as two are hospitalised.
A curry house is under fire after its 'world's hottest chilli' competition landed two people in hospital.

Competitors who had entered Edinburgh restaurant Kismot's curry-eating challenge started writhing on the floor in agony, vomiting and fainting.

One customer, Curie Kim - whose first name is pronounced 'curry' - was so unwell after sampling the 'Kismot Killer' dish that she had to be taken by ambulance to hospital twice in a few hours suffering from stomach pains, vomiting and acid indigestion.

Participants had to be over the age of 18 and were required to sign a legal disclaimer prior to taking part in the competition.
Even though two members of the British Red Cross were on hand, they could not cope with the nature of the injuries sustained.

The restaurant's website describes the competition as 'not a contest to see who can eat the most, but a test of endurance against a top secret nuclear strength recipe using some of the world's hottest chillies.'

Today, the Scottish Ambulance Service said it wanted the restaurant to review the way the event was managed.

Paramedics attended the restaurant on Saturday - the busiest day of the week for the ambulance service - at a cost of several hundred pounds.

Curry house owner Abdul Ali admitted that he would have to 'tone down' the contest in future.

Half of the 20 people who took part in the challenge dropped out after witnessing the first ten diners vomiting, collapsing, sweating and panting.

In previous years, the Kismot Killer dish has caused diners to suffer nose bleeds and one elderly man had to be taken to hospital.

Miss Kim, 21, a Korean exchange student at Edinburgh University, came second in the competition, but admitted the accolade 'came with a price'.

She said: 'I've always enjoyed spicy foods and thought this was for a good cause. But it came with a price, I had to be taken to the hospital twice.

'I first went to hospital at around 4pm and the second time was at 9pm.

'It got really bad. I have never endured such pain in my life.'

Mr Ali said he felt the competition had gone well, but that he had overestimated how much heat the competitors could take.

Beverly Jones, from Newington, was crowned curry queen after she managed to finish nine spoonfuls of the chilli-filled dish.

Mike Lavin, from Polwarth, came fifth, but he, too, had to be taken to hospital.

The competition raised hundreds of pounds for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland charity, Mr Ali said.

But local councillor Gordon Mackenzie branded the event a 'shambles'.

He said: 'The owners owe a debt to the ambulance service, and I hope they'll find some way of making it up to them.'

A spokesman for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: 'We would urge the organisers to review the way in which this event is managed in future in order to avoid another situation where emergency ambulances are required to treat their customers.'

Kismot is well-known in Edinburgh for its bizarre menu creations including marshmallow naan bread, vindaloo ice-cream and chocolate curry.

Source: dailymail

George Harrison documentary to air

George Harrison documentary to air

George Harrison documentary to air, George Harrison documentary to debut on HBO. Martin Scorsese's documentary about late Beatle George Harrison will debut on US cable channel HBO this autumn.

Co-produced with Harrison's widow, Olivia, it will feature home movies and interviews with surviving Beatles.

Scorsese, who also made Rolling Stones documentary Shine a Light, said making the film was "a joy and an experience I'll never forget".

George Harrison documentary to air: Living in the Material World will be shown in two parts in October. It will be available on DVD on 10 October. george harrison HBO,

Other interviewees include Harrison's friend Eric Clapton, John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono, and record producers Phil Spector and George Martin. +george harrison HBO Oct. 5 9PM,

Scorsese said the documentary had allowed him to spend time with Olivia Harrison "interviewing so many of George's closest friends, reviewing all that footage, some of it never seen before, and listening to all of that magnificent music". martin scorsese discusses george harrison,

He said the first time he heard Harrison's 1970 solo album All Things Must Pass "was like walking into a cathedral".

"George was making spiritually awake music, we all heard and felt it, and I think that was the reason that he came to occupy a very special place in our lives."

An accompanying book, written by Olivia Harrison, will feature photographs, letters and diary extracts from the star's personal archive. martin scorsese discusses george harrison, George Harrison documentary to air,

Harrison, who died of lung cancer in 2001, wrote Beatles songs including Something and While My Guitar Gently Weeps. He enjoyed further success, as a solo artist, and with the 1980s supergroup Traveling Wilburys.

Source: bbc

Scientists team up to hunt yetis

Scientists team up to hunt yetis

Scientists team up to hunt yetis, The Yeti or the abominable snowman is one of the mysteries of the Earth that needs to be solved – like the monster of Loch Ness, and the Bermuda triangle. This has become more important in view of increased sightings of the Yeti in regions of Siberia.

The increase is nearly threefold within the past 20-years.Therefore scientists from Russia, the US, CanadaCanada, Sweden, Estonia, Mongolia and China have assembled in the Kemerovo and Altai regions of Siberia. These are located nearly 3200 Km from Russia. It is believed that Yetis not only exist but there are several of them in this location. Evidence of this is seen from the huge footprints (35 cm), twig huts, twisted branches etcetera. scientists hunt yeti, +Yeti evidence twig huts,

A similar expedition had been conducted in 1958 by the Soviet Academy of Sciences who had tried to locate these creatures in Western Siberia. The present expedition is expected to be more useful in view of advances in science and technology over the past half a century.

via: allvoices

Cops say parents locked boy in coffin

Cops say parents locked boy in coffin

Cops say parents locked boy in coffin, Police were searching on Tuesday for a couple accused of punishing their 7-year-old son by forcing him to wear a diaper and locking him in a coffin in the basement of their Pennsylvania home.

Neighbors called police after they heard the boy crying from inside the house in Scranton on September 26, said police Detective Captain Al Leoncini.

Police found the boy sitting in a doorway of the basement, upset and wearing a diaper, he said. The boy told police he was crying because he was hungry.

After coming home from school, the boy said his stepfather had locked him in a coffin held shut by a chair in the basement. He said he was eventually able to escape by pushing it open. Cops say parents locked boy in coffin, boy locked in coffin, boy locked in coffin punishment,

In the past, his stepfather had used duct tape to keep the coffin shut, the boy said, according to court documents.

He said his mother and stepfather often punished him by putting him in the basement, where she told him ghosts lived, the documents said. They rattled chains to scare him and sometimes duct-taped him to a chair, he said.

The child told police he had to wear a diaper because there was no working bathroom in the basement, where sometimes he was locked for an entire day, the documents said.

The boy was placed with a children's welfare agency and police issued warrants this week for Lori Gardner, 26, and Brian Sleboda, 31, both of Scranton, Leoncini said. boy locked in coffin punishment,

Both have been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful restraint.

"We're trying to locate the mom and the step-dad to serve these warrants, but at this point we don't know where they're at," Leoncini said. Brian Sleboda and Lori Gardner, boy in coffin neighbors crying,

Source: yahoo

Adele cancels tour - again

Adele cancels tour - again, Adele's powerhouse vocals need a rest. The British singer has been forced to cancel her upcoming sold-out U.S. tour due to a hemorrhage in her vocal chord, Columbia records announced Tuesday. The 10-city concert series was scheduled to kick off October 7 in Atlantic City, New Jersey and wrap up October 21 in Grand Prairie, Texas.


"Singing is literally my life, it's my hobby, my love, my freedom and now my job," the 23-year-old wrote on her official website Tuesday. "I have absolutely no choice but to recuperate properly and fully, or I risk damaging my voice forever." Adele cancels tour - again,

The "Rolling in the Deep" singer added that she'll soon begin "vocal rehab" in order to improve her "overall stamina."

"I will be back and I'm gonna smash the ball out the park once I'm touring again," Adele promised. "I apologize from the bottom of my heart, sincerely I do."

The multiplatinum songstress hopes fans will understand the difficult position she's been put in.

"I know it's not only disappointing because of the show, but it's plane tickets, hotel bookings, birthdays, anniversaries and time wasted," she wrote. "But please have faith in me that this is the only thing I can do to make sure I can always sing and always make music for you to the best of my ability."

Adele first postponed her North American tour in June, citing laryngitis as the main reason.

Source: yahoo

Owen Wilson teases Zoolander 2 plot

Owen Wilson teases Zoolander 2 plot

Owen Wilson teases Zoolander 2 plot, Earlier this year Ben Stiller revealed he'd finished the script for Zoolander 2 and had submitted it to the studio pending their approval.Now, Owen Wilson has added more information on the sequel, saying his character, VH1 Model Of The Year Hansel, has suffered a disfiguring injury since the 2001 original.

During an interview with SlashFilm to promote forthcoming film Big Year, Wilson revealed that Hansel suffers a similar fate to Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky which seriously hampers his modelling career.

Back in January, Stiller announced he and Zoolander screenwriter Justin Theroux had finished their script, which will pick up with the dim-witted models 10 years after the 2001 film took place. Owen Wilson teases Zoolander 2 plot,

"Most of it is set in Europe," said Stiller. "I don't want to give away too much, but it's basically Derek and Hansel 10 years later, though the last movie ended on a happy note a lot of things have happened in the meantime."

He added:

Their lives have changed and they're not really relevant anymore. It's a new world for them. Will Ferrell is written into the script and he's expressed interest in doing it. I think Mugatu is an integral part of the Zoolander story, so yes, he features in a big way. Owen Wilson teases Zoolander 2 plot,

Source: nme

Noel Gallagher blasts X Factor groups

Noel Gallagher blasts X Factor groups

Noel Gallagher blasts X Factor groups, Noel Gallagher has attacked X Factor and criticised one of the show's judges.In an interview with the Radio Times, the Oasis guitarist claimed the ITV reality show had "nothing to do with music".

"If somebody is dangling this carrot of 'fame and fortune' in front of a check-out girl from Barnsley who can sing like Britney Spears then they're going to go for it," the 41-year-old said.

"But it seems to bring on instant mental illness. You're going in at the top, with a number one that sells 750,000 or whatever and you've got someone like Dannii Minogue telling you you're really talented - and if there's one person in the room who wouldn't know talent if it kicked them in the a**e it's Dannii Minogue. Noel Gallagher blasts X Factor groups,

Gallagher claimed that the lifespan of an X-Factor contestant is limited, telling those on the show they would end up "trying to sustain your profile by going on celebrity shows."

"Instead of instant fame and celebrity and all your ex-boyfriends and girlfriends coming out of the cupboard and your family being ripped apart, the prize ought to be, 'I'll introduce you to someone who might introduce you to someone who might, if you're very lucky, know a producer who'd record one of your songs'. Noel Gallagher blasts X Factor groups,

"That's the only way to make any money," he added.

Source: contactmusic

'Penguin' spotted near Portsmouth

'Penguin' spotted near Portsmouth

'Penguin' spotted near Portsmouth, First there was Happy Feet, and now another penguin has been spotted 'lost' 6,000 miles from home - swimming in the sea at a Portsmouth beach.Stunned Joanne Gordon spotted the penguin and shot the footage at Southsea on Sunday. Lost in Portsmouth,

She said: 'I looked down and couldn't believe it when I saw it swimming around away just six foot from me.

'I'm convinced it was a penguin. It zoomed off after about five minutes.'

Experts believe it could be an endangered African jackass penguin, which usually lives near Cape Town, and that it could have become separated from its group before following a food trail through the Atlantic to the Solent. 'Penguin' spotted near Portsmouth,

Robert Westby of the Amazon World Zoo in the Isle of Wight, which keeps the jackass species, told The Sun: 'It certainly looks like a penguin.'

Source: aol

Woman wants male stripper for her 100th birthday party

Woman wants male for her 100th birthday party

Woman wants male str****r for her 100th birthday party, A WOMAN who turned 100 has had her one birthday wish come true of seeing a male for the first time.

When Clare Ormiston's relatives asked her what she wanted for her forthcoming 100th birthday, they weren’t prepared for her cheeky reply.

The centenarian-to-be wasn’t content with just a card from the Queen and some nice classical music – she wanted a male str****r instead, the Mirror newspaper reports.

Clare’s daughter Marguerite recalled: “We asked mum in June what she wanted for her party. And she came up with a couple of suggestions. Woman wants male for her 100th birthday party,

“The first one was actually ‘a seat on the moon’. Seeing as that was pretty impossible I said, ‘What about something else?’.

“I couldn’t believe it. She’s got a wicked sense of humour – I nearly fell off my chair.”

Read more: mirror

Breast implants 'save woman's life'

Breast implants 'save woman's life'

Breast implants 'save woman's life', A woman has her breast implants to thank for saving her life under a storm of bullets in a dental office in Southern California.
Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Ashkan Ghavami called Lydia Carranza a “lucky woman” after she survived the open fire by a co-worker’s husband in the “Family Dental Care” clinic in Simi Valley.

Carranza was first shot in the arm and then the chest and Dr. Ghavami believes the result could have been fatal had it not been for her size-D implants that may have stopped the bullet from hitting her heart, KTLA News reported. Breast implants 'save woman's life',

Dr. Ghavami is now looking to perform the reconstructive surgery at a reduced cost.

The expert said: “Lydia has seen several doctors. Many of them displayed an attitude of, ‘you should be grateful to be alive, who cares about an implant?’ My hope is Lydia will be able to move on from this trauma when her reflection shows someone she recognizes, and finds beautiful.” Breast implants 'save woman's life',

The suspected gunman, Jaime Paredes, has been without bail on numerous counts, including murder and premeditated attempted murder and was said to be awaiting trial. (ANI)

Source: thaindian

Pet food TV advert feature dog-only frequencies

Pet food TV advert feature dog-only frequencies

Pet food TV advert feature dog-only frequencies, The TV advert that talks to your DOG! Pet food firm uses sounds humans can't hear to make Fido sit up and take notice. If you already think your pet is a fussy eater, be prepared for an even pickier pooch as pet food makers have launched a TV ad only dogs can hear.

Nestle has made an advert using a high-pitched sound, like a dog whistle, which is beyond human hearing range.

The commercial, which also includes an audible squeak like the sound of a dogs’ toy, will be screened for the first time in Austria this week. Pet food TV advert feature dog-only frequencies,

Nestle said in a statement that the idea came from an award-winning campaign in Germany that featured 'sniffable' posters to attract dogs.

The company is one of the world's biggest makers of pet food, with its Petcare division accounting for almost 12 per cent of the firm's revenue.
The 23-second advert Beneful dog food was created using the help of U.S. experts in pet behaviour, who researched what would appeal to dogs.

'The television commercial aims to reach both the pet and the owner, supporting the special one-to-one relationship between them,' said Xavier Perez, brand manager for Beneful in Europe.
The advert shows a dogs pricking up its ears and ends with the words 'So delicious, so healthy, so happy' in German.

Georg Sanders, a nutrition expert at Nestle Purina PetCare in Germany, said: 'Dogs' hearing is twice as sharp as humans.

'They can pick up frequencies which are beyond our range and they are better at differentiating sounds.'

Nestle’s Petcare division have this year reported first-half sales of £3.4billion.

Source:dailymail

Adele recording new James Bond theme?

Adele recording new James Bond theme?

Adele recording new James Bond theme?, Adele has started work on recording the theme tune for the new James Bond movie, it has been reported.


The London singer has began writing and recording the track with producer Paul Epworth, The Sun reports.

A source told the newspaper: "Adele is the obvious choice to record the next Bond theme. The last few songs for the spy movies have hardly set the charts alight. After her success this year film-makers know the song is almost guaranteed to be a huge hit."

Other musicians who have recorded the theme to James Bond include Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Jack White, Paul McCartney and Garbage. Adele recording new James Bond theme?,

Meanwhile, Adele has released her new music video for 'Someone Like You' – and you can watch it on Gigwise now. Adele recording new James Bond theme,

Source: gigwise

Amy Childs for Channel 5 reality show

Amy Childs for Channel 5 reality show

Amy Childs for Channel 5 reality show, Former The Only Way Is Essex star Amy Childs has landed her own reality TV show.
The redhead left the hit at the end of series two to pursue other opportunities and recently appeared on the Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother.

And Childs is staying with the network to launch her own show.

It's All About Amy will follow the beautician as she prepares to open a new salon and will also feature her family.

She says, "I am ecstatic to have my own reality show. It will be great because people will be able to see the real me. I am loving filming it and I can't wait for everyone to see it."

Channel 5's director of programmes Jeff Ford adds, "We're delighted to be following Amy as she embarks on the next exciting stage of her life. Amy Childs for Channel 5 reality show,

"She's one of the most talked-about women in Britain and we're sure our viewers will take the bubbly bombshell to their hearts."

The eight-episode series will debut in December.

Starbucks jobs donation program

Starbucks jobs donation program

Starbucks jobs donation program, Starbucks hopes customers will be willing to pay at least $5 more when they stop in for their morning cup of Joe.
Starting Nov. 1, Starbucks will begin collecting donations of $5 or more from customers to stimulate U.S. job growth through its "Jobs for USA" program. The Seattle-based coffee chain is collaborating with the Opportunity Finance Network, a nonprofit that works with nearly 200 community development financial institutions to provide loans to small businesses and community groups. Starbucks says 100 percent of the donations will go toward loans for firms and organizations that can add jobs or stem job losses.

Starbucks, which pioneered how Americans drink coffee, declined to estimate how much money it plans to raise, but millions of people visit its nearly 7,000 company-owned U.S. stores each day. Customers who give will get a red, white and blue wristband that says "Indivisible."

"This is about using Starbuck's scale for good," said Howard Schultz, Starbucks Corp.'s CEO.

The program is the latest effort by Schultz to address the nation's economic woes. In August, he sent more than 200,000 Starbucks employees a memo urging them to do what they can to help business thrive. Then, he asked fellow CEOs to stop contributing to political campaigns until the nation's leaders reached a long-term economic solution. After that, he hosted a national telephone forum, bought full-page ads in two major newspapers and started a website, Upwardspiral2011.org. Starbucks jobs donation program,

Schultz said he feels personal responsibility to do something to stimulate the U.S. economy. Starbucks is hiring about 200 people a day in the U.S. as part of its efforts to remodel thousands of stores and add about 200 more locations in the next year. But Schultz said he wanted to do more.

Starbucks is covering the operational costs to get loans out through the program, which will run indefinitely. Its charitable arm, The Starbucks Foundation, is giving $5 million to get the program started, with the hope that funds will be invested in communities within a month of a donation being made.

Opportunity Finance Network works with 180 financial institutions -- banks, credit, unions, loan funds and venture capital funds -- that give loans in low-income communities that don't have easy access to credit. The organization, created 27 years ago, has invested $23.2 billion and generated nearly 300,000 jobs through 2009.

Loans through the network have supported everything from charter schools to grocery stores nationwide. The organization found that, even during the recession, more than 98 percent of the money loaned out has been repaid, which is in line with traditional lenders. Starbucks jobs donation program,

Through the program, businesses will apply to financial institutions, which along with the Opportunity Finance Network will assess their potential for adding jobs. Preference will be given to applicants who can add jobs within six months. An outside organization will audit the program within a year.

"We want to match up every person who has $5 to share with every person who can't spare $5," said Mark Pinsky, CEO of Opportunity Finance Network.

The effort has the potential to be successful, say some experts. Community institutions succeed, they say, because they understand the needs in the areas they serve.

"I think it's a really worthy effort," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. "In theory, this is a great idea and should have impact."

Source: yahoo

America's best casual restaurant chains

Americas favorite casual restaurant chains

America's best casual restaurant chains, Choosing your favorite casual-dining chain restaurant is serious business. The options are plentiful and there's much to consider from food quality to value for money. Endless choice, super-sized portions, and friendly faces can be very persuasive. It's no big surprise then that The Cheesecake Factory is the nation's favorite casual-dining restaurant according to an annual survey conducted by Market Force Information, a customer experience management firm.

This is the second consecutive year that the popular chain, known for its extensive menu and cheesecake options, has landed in the survey's top spot. With a selection of more than 200 items, including 50 dessert options, and plates so generous almost everyone leaves with a doggie bag, The Cheesecake Factory ranked a clear first earning 7.3% of the vote share, more than double the 3.2% scored by runner-up Texas Roadhouse. Olive Garden came in at No. 3 spot with 2.8% of votes. Americas favorite casual restaurant chains,

More than 4,500 consumers from the firm's 300,000 strong stable of independent mystery shoppers voted for their favorite chain from a list of 51 casual-dining restaurants in the August survey. Votes were weighted against the number of restaurant locations per chain to account for the fact that certain brands are less prevalent than others. "A respondent's ability to select a certain restaurant depends on whether there's even an outlet in their area" said Market Force's Senior Vice President of Customer Knowledge, Cheryl Flink. "If they haven't been, they can't make a decision on how much they like that chain."

To understand why a certain brand fared better than another, respondents rated them by the following attributes: quality of food, taste of food, speed of service, friendly service, cleanliness, overall value, atmosphere, child-friendliness, healthy choices, and green/sustainable practices.

When patronizing casual-dining restaurants, which fall in between fine-dining eateries and fast food joints, the taste and quality food is most important to the diner, according to restaurant and food industry consultant, Bob Sandelman. Notably, the top 3 favorites chains all scored very well in these categories. "Eating out is a considered purchase, often a special occasion, so people need to make sure the food is going to be worth it" said Sandelman. America's best casual restaurant chains, cheesecake factory,

Americas favorite casual restaurant chains: But good food isn't always enough; the menu needs to be innovative too. "A lot of consumers tire of restaurants when those chains fail to keep up with changing consumer preferences" explained Sharon Zackfia, a restaurant analyst at William Blair & Company. By revising its menu and adding new dishes and concepts every six months, the Cheesecake Factory is a prime example of a chain that innovates to keep consumers coming back. "There are no inherent limitations in it's concept" said Zackfia, "they have to have cheesecake, but otherwise they can go anywhere with their food."

Service is second most important in the mind of the diner, but it's also inextricably linked to the food. According to Flink, "people are tolerant about speed of service if the food is very, very good. If they've waited 10 minutes more than they think they should have, and the food is bad, you've got a double whammy: bad food, bad service — no one's happy."

Then there's atmosphere. Casual-dining eateries are popular choices for celebrations, so a lively environment makes all the difference between a mediocre meal and a great one. Decked out with jukeboxes, Wild West accoutrements and even line dancers, it's no surprise that Texas Roadhouse was an extremely high-scorer in this category.

Though with an entirely different feel, Italian-American chain Olive Garden also wooed diners with its great atmosphere. According to Zackfia, the chain's unique strength lies in creating a widely appealing experience. "It's accessible to everybody" she said, "white collar, blue collar, senior citizens, teenagers on date."

Value however, didn't appear to have much impact on how respondents voted. None of the top 3 favorite eateries featured among the top scorers for overall value.

Value is often about lots and lots of food for few dollars" said Flink. Logically, Golden Corral (which holds the No. 11 spot), a reasonably priced, all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant was the highest scorer in this category. But quantity says nothing about quality. Respondents were decidedly less enthusiastic about the taste and quality of Golden Corral's seemingly boundless offerings.

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Apple Let's Talk iPhone5 Event

Apple Let's Talk iPhone5 Event

Apple Let's Talk iPhone5 Event, Apple’s “Let’s Talk iPhone” event will take place in Cupertino, California this morning, where new CEO Tim Cook is expected to present the much-hyped iPhone 5. Apple has been vague about what the event will entail, and any new products consumers might expect to be presented today, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mills from churning.
That Apple will launch its iPhone 5 today is an almost certainty in the minds of most Apple enthusiasts, with product shipments and orders for new parts hinting at a new phone over the last few months. However, there is still no confirmation that Apple will release an iPhone 5 — in the past, Apple modified the iPhone 3 to get the iPhone 3GS. Apple could make a similar move this time around, modifying the current iPhone 4 to get an iPhone 4GS rather than an iPhone 5.

Also, there has been a lot of talk about a cheaper iPhone that can compete in the lower-end smartphone market. Again, no rumors have been confirmed by Apple, but it might be that it’s new product release today will simply be a pared-down version of the iPhone 4.

Most of the other rumors swirling around today’s event are about the features of the new iPhone 5. Some say it will have a teardrop shape like the MacBook Air, others that it will have a larger screen, a voice-command feature, 64GB of storage, an 8 megapixel camera, a touch-sensitive home button, and world-phone capabilities.

Some rumors have Sprint being named the exclusive carrier of the iPhone 5, while others say it will be announced that T-Mobile will begin offering an iPhone for the first time, though T-Mobile representatives have denied such a claim. Most expect that, if an iPhone 5 is released today, existing partners AT&T and Verizon Wireless will offer it.

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Mule Deer Attack

Mule Deer Attack

Mule Deer Attack, A local man and woman are recovering from a deer attack near Preston. According to a news release issued by Idaho Fish and Game, Sue Panter was walking near her home in Whitney Friday morning when she saw two deer cross her path about 100 yards ahead.
The buck at first walked parallel to Whitney but then he began to close the distance. Panter started to yell and even threw gravel to discourage the attack. But the deer knocked Panter to the ground and started raking her body with his antlers.

Panter tried to play dead but the deer continued to gore her legs. Now feeling she had to fight back Panter grabbed the deer antlers and fought to keep the deer's head away from her own head. Mule Deer Attack,

Around that time Michael Vaughan and his 17-year-old daughter Alexis were driving down the road when Alexis saw the attack. She jumped out of the SUV and started punching the deer. Michael joined in the fray and grabbed the deer by the antlers. Freed from the attack, Panter got into the SUV.

Mule Deer Attack, The deer had now turned its attention to Michael. At the urging of her father, Alexis grabbed a hammer from the vehicle and started striking the deer. Finally the deer stepped back and ran off.

Michael Vaughan and Sue Panter were treated for puncture wounds, scratches, and bruises in Preston and released the same day.

Sue's husband, Scott Panter, said his wife still trying to come to understand what happened.

“She has a difficult time even talking about it,” Panter said. “We are all in shock and cannot believe this happened.”

Panter added, "I am so grateful for the Vaughans. I don’t know how I am going to repay them.”

Michael Vaughan said that he was glad that he and his daughter were at the right place at the right time. “If we hadn’t come up on [Panter] when we did, it could have been so much worse. I don’t think she would have made it.”

Blake Phillips, Regional Conservation Officer for Fish and Game’s southeast region, says that it is not known for certain why this mule deer buck attacked Panter, however behavior like this is typical of deer which have been hand-raised or “tamed” by people. Mule Deer Attack,

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Bear follows dog attacks

Bear follows dog attacks

Bear follows dog attacks, A couple in Pennsylvania were attacked by a bear right in their home. Officials say the animal followed the couple’s dog from the woods into their house and attacked them. The injuries to the two are not considered life threatening though it is feared that the bear may be rabid.The Pennsylvania Game Commission said the 10-year-old son of the couple who was in the house at the time that the incident happened was not attacked by the animal. Rich Meyer suffered back injuries while his wife Angie had a leg injury following the attack.

Rich’s mother witnessed the attack. She told reporters that, “He (Rich) was the worst, of course, but she tried to help him when she came downstairs. Then the bear turned on her. I guess (it) got her in the lower extremities, either in the leg or a thigh.” Bear follows dog attacks,

The couple were taken to the Harrisburg Hospital where a spokesperson say they were treated and discharged shortly. The Game Commission of the state says there has not been a fatal bear attack in the state for a very long time. The suspected bear is currently being hunted and the officials have set up traps to help capture it and relocate it to a safer place. Bear follows dog attacks,

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'Wonder Years' on NetflixEntertainment

'Wonder Years' on Netflix

 'Wonder Years' on Netflix, Vulture, First “Arrested Development” announced its likely return. Now, in yet another gift from the TV reincarnation gods, Netflix has started streaming every episode of “The Wonder Years.”Vulture reports — and Netflix clearly verifies — that all 115 episodes of the show that made us nostalgic for the 1960s, even if we were not alive during that decade, are now available via streaming. This is notable because: A) “The Wonder Years” has never been released on DVD; B) fans of “The Wonder Years” have been clamoring to watch it in an on-demand format for years; and C) we kind of missed Kirk McCray.

It may be overwhelming to know that this many installments of nostalgia-infused comedy peppered with the sound of Daniel Stern’s narration are suddenly now available. 'Wonder Years' on Netflix, wonder years netflix, The Wonder Years, The Wonder Years 115 episodes,

How about with the five episodes most likely to make you sob, as listed below. Because, let’s face it, even though we all enjoyed Becky Slater’s mean-girl antics, Delores’s gum-chewing idiosyncracies and that special way Wayne said the word “butthead,” many of us watched “The Wonder Years” knowing full well that the final, sappy five minutes would often turn us into blubbering fools because . . . sniff . . . just look at how much Kevin Arnold loves Winnie Cooper. I mean . . . sob . . . it’s just so . . . (embarrassingly loud bawling) sweet.

“Birthday Boy”
This Season Two episode — in which Paul (Josh Saviano) and Kevin (Fred Savage) get into a major fight when Paul plans his bar mitzvah on the same day as Kevin’s 13th birthday — is a classic “Wonder Years” weeper. If you can get through the Simon and Garfunkel montage without tearing up a little, it’s possible you have very dry tear ducts or no soul whatsoever. Start reaching for tissues at the 3:20 mark in the clip below.
“Don’t You Know Anything About Women?”

Season Three was, arguably, the weepiest in “The Wonder Years”run. This episode-closer — which takes place after Kevin has broken the totally worthy heart of Linda Sloan (Maia Brewton) — features a sweeping, overly emotional piece of narration (“All our young lives we search for someone to love,” Stern intones), brilliant use of the song “Unchained Melody” and the sight of a forlorn Kevin and lonely Winnie (Danica McKellar) passing each other unknowingly on the dance floor.

“Good-bye”
In what might be the treacliest (and saddest) “Wonder Years” episode of all time — and one that collected two Emmys for its writing and directing — Kevin’s quietly supportive math teacher Mr. Collins unexpectedly dies. “You don’t need to grade it. It’s an A,” is the Kevin Arnold equivalent of “Oh captain, my captain” from “Dead Poets Society.”

“Night Out”
Another Season Three entry, this one focuses on the anxiety surrounding Kevin and Winnie’s first kiss, an event whose innocence seems all the more poignant in these tawdry, “Jersey Shore” times. Setting the moment to the obscure but lovely Elton John song “Friends” elevates it into “The Wonder Years” Tear-Jerker Hall of Fame.

“The House That Jack Built”
Call it the first David Schwimmer episode. Or call it the episode in which Jack Arnold fights with his daughter and highlights why generational differences are so painful. When Dan Lauria screams, “I haven’t changed,” it’s as if he’s speaking on behalf of the entire so-called Silent Generation. And when Kevin catches his parents in a private hug, one that looks like an expression of comfort during defeat, it’s the older members of the Arnold family who may suddenly make you cry this time. 'Wonder Years' on Netflix, wonder years netflix, The Wonder Years, The Wonder Years 115 episodes,

source:washingtonpost'Wonder Years' on Netflix, Vulture, First “Arrested Development” announced its likely return. Now, in yet another gift from the TV reincarnation gods, Netflix has started streaming every episode of “The Wonder Years.”

Vulture reports — and Netflix clearly verifies — that all 115 episodes of the show that made us nostalgic for the 1960s, even if we were not alive during that decade, are now available via streaming. This is notable because: A) “The Wonder Years” has never been released on DVD; B) fans of “The Wonder Years” have been clamoring to watch it in an on-demand format for years; and C) we kind of missed Kirk McCray.

It may be overwhelming to know that this many installments of nostalgia-infused comedy peppered with the sound of Daniel Stern’s narration are suddenly now available. 'Wonder Years' on Netflix, wonder years netflix, The Wonder Years, The Wonder Years 115 episodes,

How about with the five episodes most likely to make you sob, as listed below. Because, let’s face it, even though we all enjoyed Becky Slater’s mean-girl antics, Delores’s gum-chewing idiosyncracies and that special way Wayne said the word “butthead,” many of us watched “The Wonder Years” knowing full well that the final, sappy five minutes would often turn us into blubbering fools because . . . sniff . . . just look at how much Kevin Arnold loves Winnie Cooper. I mean . . . sob . . . it’s just so . . . (embarrassingly loud bawling) sweet.

“Birthday Boy”
This Season Two episode — in which Paul (Josh Saviano) and Kevin (Fred Savage) get into a major fight when Paul plans his bar mitzvah on the same day as Kevin’s 13th birthday — is a classic “Wonder Years” weeper. If you can get through the Simon and Garfunkel montage without tearing up a little, it’s possible you have very dry tear ducts or no soul whatsoever. Start reaching for tissues at the 3:20 mark in the clip below.
“Don’t You Know Anything About Women?”

Season Three was, arguably, the weepiest in “The Wonder Years”run. This episode-closer — which takes place after Kevin has broken the totally worthy heart of Linda Sloan (Maia Brewton) — features a sweeping, overly emotional piece of narration (“All our young lives we search for someone to love,” Stern intones), brilliant use of the song “Unchained Melody” and the sight of a forlorn Kevin and lonely Winnie (Danica McKellar) passing each other unknowingly on the dance floor.

“Good-bye”
In what might be the treacliest (and saddest) “Wonder Years” episode of all time — and one that collected two Emmys for its writing and directing — Kevin’s quietly supportive math teacher Mr. Collins unexpectedly dies. “You don’t need to grade it. It’s an A,” is the Kevin Arnold equivalent of “Oh captain, my captain” from “Dead Poets Society.”

“Night Out”
Another Season Three entry, this one focuses on the anxiety surrounding Kevin and Winnie’s first kiss, an event whose innocence seems all the more poignant in these tawdry, “Jersey Shore” times. Setting the moment to the obscure but lovely Elton John song “Friends” elevates it into “The Wonder Years” Tear-Jerker Hall of Fame.

“The House That Jack Built”
Call it the first David Schwimmer episode. Or call it the episode in which Jack Arnold fights with his daughter and highlights why generational differences are so painful. When Dan Lauria screams, “I haven’t changed,” it’s as if he’s speaking on behalf of the entire so-called Silent Generation. And when Kevin catches his parents in a private hug, one that looks like an expression of comfort during defeat, it’s the older members of the Arnold family who may suddenly make you cry this time. 'Wonder Years' on Netflix, wonder years netflix, The Wonder Years, The Wonder Years 115 episodes,

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Loved Ones Ashes Ammunition

Loved Ones Ashes Ammunition

Loved Ones Ashes Ammunition, An Alabama company has come up with a way for avid hunters to go out with a bang when they die. The cremated ashes of loved ones can now be loaded into shotgun shells and rifle and pistol cartridges.Holy Smoke LLC, created by state conservation officers Thad Holmes and Clem Parnell, launched in July and recently shipped its first two orders, according to The Montgomery Advertiser.

“This isn’t a joke. It’s a job that we take very seriously,” Parnell told the paper. “This is a reverent business. We take the utmost care in what we do and show the greatest respect for the remains.”

One pound of ash can be loaded into 250 shotgun shells for $850. The company also does pistol and rifle rounds. The process takes about 48 hours after the company receives the ashes. Any remaining ashes are shipped back to the customer with the ammo.

“You can take your loved one on one last hunting trip or one last trip to the range,” Holmes said. “Some people have been concerned that a small amount of ash will remain in the animal that is shot with the ammunition. But it’s just carbon, and a small amount at that. You don’t have anything to worry about.”

The two men came up with the idea on a hunting trip several years ago when they were discussing how they would want to be buried.

“I would rest in peace knowing the last thing I did was to go screaming at that turkey at 900 feet per second,” Parnell said.

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Rhapsody to buy Napster

Rhapsody to buy Napster

Rhapsody to buy Napster, Rhapsody, the nation's largest premium on-demand music service, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Napster, a unit of consumer electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY - News). Under the terms of the agreement, Rhapsody will acquire Napster subscribers and certain other assets, and Best Buy will receive a minority stake in Rhapsody. The transaction is expected to close on or around November 30, 2011. "This deal will further extend Rhapsody's lead over our competitors in the growing on-demand music market," said Jon Irwin, president, Rhapsody. "There's substantial value in bringing Napster's subscribers and robust IP portfolio to Rhapsody as we execute on our strategy to expand our business via direct acquisition of members and distribution deals."

The transaction will combine the subscriber bases of the two largest premium on-demand music services in the United States, and will allow Rhapsody to further enhance its product line to deliver even more value to its members. Rhapsody to buy Napster, napster rhapsody, napster owned best buy,

"Rhapsody has demonstrated that it has what it takes to build a profitable business in the increasingly competitive on-demand music market," said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager of entertainment for Best Buy. "We are confident they are the right partner to provide Napster's existing subscriber base with an immersive digital music experience moving forward."

"This is a 'go big or go home' business, so our focus is on sustainably growing the company," said Irwin. "We're excited to welcome Napster music fans to the best on-demand music experience anywhere. Our new members will have more places to connect to the music they love and to discover new favorites, guided by Rhapsody's rockstar editorial team and the tastes of other Rhapsody members via our innovative social features." Rhapsody to buy Napster, napster rhapsody, napster owned best buy,

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Muslim inmates sue over meals

Muslim inmates sue over meals

Muslim inmates sue over meals, A Muslim death row inmate says the Ohio prison system is denying him meals prepared according to Islamic law while at the same time providing kosher meals to Jewish prisoners, according to a federal lawsuit that alleges a civil rights violation.The state said Monday that it has already removed pork from its menus in response to the lawsuit brought by condemned inmate Abdul Awkal, who argues the prison system's failure to provide halal meals is a restraint on his religious freedoms.

Awkal, joined by a second inmate not on death row, says the vegetarian and non-pork options offered by the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction aren't good enough. The inmates say food must be prepared in specific fashion, such as ensuring that an animal is butchered by slitting its throat and draining its blood, to conform to Islamic beliefs.

"The issue of eating Halal meals is especially important to me because I face a death sentence," Awkal said in a filing in federal court earlier this year. "It is important to me that I follow the requirements of my faith as I approach death."

The state's recent decision to drop pork from all meals accommodates religious preferences without jeopardizing security, said Carlo LoParo, spokesman for the state corrections department. It "eliminates any doubt that Muslims or any inmate who has a specific prohibition against pork products receives pork inadvertently or otherwise," he said. Muslim inmates sue over meals, muslim inmates sue meal preparation

"It's a concession that we can make that doesn't compromise other aspects of our operation," he said.

But Monday's announcement doesn't solve that meat isn't slaughtered in the appropriate way for Muslim inmates who adhere to religious tradition, said David Singleton, executive director of the Ohio Justice and Policy Center, which brought the lawsuit on Awkal's behalf. He said the lawsuit will continue.

A judge has given lawyers and inmates for the state until next month to finish filing documents bolstering their arguments, ahead of an expected January trial. Muslim inmates sue over meals,

Awkal, 52, is scheduled to die in June for killing his estranged wife, Latife Awkal, and brother-in-law Mahmoud Abdul-Aziz in 1992, in a room in Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court.

Joining Awkal in the lawsuit is Cornelius Causey, 35, serving 15 years to life for murder and aggravated robbery convictions out of Hamilton County. muslim inmates sue meal preparation, Ohio jewish prisoners kosher meals,

Ohio argues that it provides both non-pork and vegetarian meals to Muslims and says the courts have sided with this practice. The state also says that providing halal meals could hurt Ohio financially, given the current budget situation.

"The complete restructuring of ODRC's food service administration and preparation, at a cost of millions to the State of Ohio during fiscal crisis, is at stake," Ryan Dolan, an assistant attorney general, argued in a court filing.

Ohio included in its response to the lawsuit a document from a Muslim who does regular spiritual counseling of Muslim inmates.

While Imam Sunni-Ali Islam said he thought it was problematic that Ohio provided kosher but not halal meals, he said he doesn't think it rises to the level of religious discrimination.

The state's prison guidelines for Jewish prisoners say, "The Department will accommodate kosher dietary restrictions to recognized Jewish inmates." Kosher guidelines also address proper ways to slaughter animals and prepare meat.

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Target reveals its next guest designer

Target reveals its next guest designer

Target reveals its next guest designer, Designer Jason Wu, a favorite of First Lady Michelle Obama, will create a limited-edition collection for Target, the discount retail chain announced Monday.The clothing line will include "women's wear and handbags -- all for a great price," Wu, 29, said in a video announcement. The collection hits Target stores and Target.com on Feb. 5, 2012.

The Taiwanese-American launched his first full collection in 2006, quickly becoming one of the hottest names in fashion. Target reveals its next guest designer, Jason Wu target, +Jason Wu target Feb 5, 2012,

His numerous celebrity followers include the First Lady, who selected a Wu gown to wear to the inaugural balls on the night her husband was sworn in.

Obama also wore a sleeveless, magenta silk sheath dress designed by Wu when she appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine in February 2009.

Target's September collaboration with Missoni proved to be a massive success. Target's website crashed due to heavy demand and stocks of the Italian knitwear were sold out across the country within hours.

Source: foxnews

Break-dancing math teacher

Break-dancing math teacher

Break-dancing math teacher, A high school math teacher challenged his school's break-dancing team to a dance-off. The event took place during the school's club day activities.


During Club Day at PHS, the break-dancing club gets an unexpected challenge from one of the math department teachers. What comes next is absolutely insane. It lasted a solid 10 minutes. Dance off breakers vs math teacher, break dancing math teacher,
Break-dancing math teacher, A high school math teacher challenged his school's break-dancing team to a dance-off. The event took place during the school's club day activities.

During Club Day at PHS, the break-dancing club gets an unexpected challenge from one of the math department teachers. What comes next is absolutely insane. It lasted a solid 10 minutes. Dance off breakers vs math teacher, break dancing math teacher,

Infomercial pitchman found dead in jail

Infomercial pitchman found dead in jail

Infomercial pitchman found dead in jail, A U.S. Marshals Service spokesman says a Phoenix-based TV pitchman charged with running a nationwide scheme to sell essentially worthless Internet-based businesses has died in an apparent suicide while in federal custody.
Spokesman Matt Hershey says Donald Lapre was found dead in his cell at a Florence facility Sunday morning. His trial was scheduled to begin Tuesday. Don Lapre found dead, Don Lapre on 41 counts of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud and promotional money laundering,

Hershey says the death remains under investigation.

A grand jury indicted Lapre in June on 41 counts of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud and promotional money laundering. He was accused of overseeing and promoting the opportunity through his company called "The Greatest Vitamin in the World."

The government says at least 220,000 victims in the scheme were defrauded of nearly $52 million. Infomercial pitchman found dead in jail, Don Lapre on 41 counts of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud and promotional money laundering, Don Lapre apparent suicide, TV pitchman Donald Lapre dies in apparent suicide,

Lapre's death was first reported by Fox 10 News in Phoenix.