For a band that calls itself the Heavy Pets, life is on the lighter side. The Fort Lauderdale based festival darlings are coming home from a rocking East Coast tour so fans can check out their latest album, Swim Out Past the Sun. It#x2019;s a mix of rhythm and blues, jazz-funk and reggae fusion with straight up rock. We spoke to lead singer Jeff Lloyd before Saturday night#x2019;s show in the Design District:

What is your favorite song to do live?

It is really always changing, and that is the beauty of what we do. Every night the songs feel a bit different #x2014; it depends on the audience, venue and the placement within the set. Adding new material tends to freshen up the old material. We are always adding colors to the palette, and every show is an opportunity to paint a new picture with the colors we have. What is your most requested song?

Our fans tend to have their own unique, personal relationships with our music. We get requests for the radio tunes a lot #x2014; songs like Operation of Flight, Sleep and Chew #x2014; but then we will get requests for songs that don#x2019;t appear on any album or on the radio. So it#x2019;s clear that the fans have done some research on their own.

What do you like best about coming home to play?

The party vibe is just outstanding. I love the culture and food, and the never-ending nights that seem to occur every time we get back here. It is certainly a hometown vibe for us, but we end up seeing at ton of fresh faces, too. It seems like the word is really getting out down here, so it is nice to feel that our hard work is paying off. All the gigs, all the miles.

What was the process like making your new album?

It was phenomenal. We were working with the Grammy award winning producer/engineer team of Scott Mathews and Tom Luekens. They are absolute aces, so it was relatively stress-free for us. We got to just go in and concentrate on our performances, and make sure we were getting our point across. We recorded at their studio in Mill Valley, Calif. #x2014; a beautiful setting to spend a few months. We also had a ton of instruments at our disposal; something like a dozen acoustic guitars, two upright basses, two pianos, a Wurlitzer, toy pianos, bells, even a creaking chair. I also utilized a female voice for the first time; we had Shana Morrison [Van#x2019;s daughter] do a couple of tunes. We tried a bunch of new things and it paid off.

What other news do you have?

We now have our own studio in Delray Beach, which is a total dream come true. We#x2019;re currently putting the finishing touches on a self-produced album. Being on our own schedule, we#x2019;ve been really experimenting with sounds and tunes that no sane producer would touch!

We have to ask: How did get your name?

Ha! Well, The Strokes was already taken.

Madeleine Marr

Info: The show is 10 pm at The Stage, 170 NE 38th St., Miami, 305-576-9577, www.TheStageMiami.com

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Writing exclusively for CBR, Jayaram Bhat, CEO of mobility management firm Zenprise, says the rise of tablets in the workplace mean its time to think differently about security

In the past, security was a matter of protecting devices from external threats. As such, the enterprise could set up a bastion – a secure island cut off from the world with a handful of properly protected routes for data to get in and out. But times are changing.

Today, the burgeoning array of mobile platforms and form factors (tablet, smartphone etc) means an organisations data can end up inevitably distributed across the planet. Consequently, these become tens of thousands of mobile weak spots just a clumsy moment of neglect away from turning into serious data leaks.

Think you can just wipe them remotely? Think again about the number of times in the last month you were sitting somewhere without a data connection. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Whats more, even the borders around your own internal network are no longer absolute protection. With the increasing array of their own devices that consumers are bringing to work with them, do you really know whats connecting to your network?

Whats next?
In todays ultra-connected world, and especially with mobile enterprise, the latest platforms require a different degree of security and different strategies to ensure protection.

At the same time, theres a growing opportunity for businesses to take control of the devices entering their network and actually encourage workers to bringing whatever equipment they choose, safe in the knowledge that they can define and enforce prerequisite conditions for successful connection.

This management function is vital to the eventual realisation of the mobile enterprise in its most efficient and effective form. But with it comes another set of challenges and another set of questions for admins to ask themselves.

How much do you know?
With what degree of detail can I scrutinise peoples devices and understand the threat posed? Where are we happy to draw the line with consumerisation and which systems should we let them access?

These strategic considerations are all enabled by the power of properly understanding and managing mobile enterprise. And theyre finally becoming possible and available today.

The key is that it requires a shift in thinking as much as it does technology. But because of the new possibilities it enables, this extra time will only benefit your business for the long term.

Key considerations:

• What security policies should you use for personal and corporate owned devices?
• Have you considered strategies on how to prevent unauthorized personal owned devices from accessing your network?
• Have you put thought into how to integrate mobile security with your existing security infrastructure?

For connected devices like smartphones and tablets, true security can only come from end-to-end protection – each link in the chain is a battle in the larger war. As we move toward an even more cloud-based structure of data, this is only going to become truer and more important for businesses to address.

Jayaram Bhat, CEO Zenprise

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REDMOND, Wash., Oct 21, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
The upcoming Mario
Kart(TM) 7 game for the portable Nintendo
3DS(TM) system delivers more than just a glasses-free 3D
racing experience. Mario Kart 7 delivers frenetic racing fun by
air, land and sea. Longtime fans of the franchise will encounter new
features and customization options, while newcomers will love racing
with their favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters against opponents near
and far.

At the heart of Mario Kart is multiplayer racing. Using a
broadband Internet connection or local wireless built into the Nintendo
3DS, players can race against their own friends or even against
opponents worldwide. The new Community feature allows players to create
groups with other Mario Kart fans while setting up specific rules
to make customized racing environments. Easy setup allows players to
quickly create a community and share with others via the StreetPass(TM)
feature. Community leaderboards will also show the most up-to-date
information from recent races. Solo players can race through the Grand
Prix and Time Trial modes using either the Circle Pad layout or the
motion-sensitive gyro controls of the system to steer their karts. The
gyro controls also allow players to control their karts in a
first-person perspective, a feature never before seen in the Mario
Kart franchise.

Mario Kart 7 will also use StreetPass and SpotPass(TM)
features built into the Nintendo 3DS system. Walking by other Mario
Kart 7 players in real life with StreetPass enabled allows gamers to
exchange racing scores, win/loss records, number of collected coins and
other game data. With SpotPass enabled, players will be able to receive
ghost data to race against. Up to seven ghosts can be downloaded at the
same time, allowing for a full eight-player race. Additionally, a Mario
Kart channel will be a central location for players to view
information collected through StreetPass and SpotPass.

Every iteration of the Mario Kart series introduces new twists
and turns, and this newest Mario Kart game is no different. New
playable characters include Metal Mario from the Super Mario 64(TM)
game and Lakitu, the spectacled cloud-riding Koopa. Players can also
choose to race as their own Mii(TM) characters. New power-ups
include the Fire Flower and Super Leaf. The Fire Flower allows players
to throw blazing balls of fire at other drivers, while the Super Leaf
makes the Tanooki Tail appear on the back of karts to knock other
drivers and items out of the way. And, of course, the karts come
equipped with gliders for maneuvering through the air and propellers for
underwater propulsion.

The Mushroom Cup and Flower Cup introduce eight new courses, including
ones on Wuhu Island and one created by Retro Studios set in the jungles
from the Donkey Kong Country(TM) Returns game. The
Shell Cup and Banana Cup feature eight classic courses, including
Luigi’s Mansion from the Nintendo DS(TM) and Koopa Beach from
the Nintendo 64(TM). There will be 16 new courses and 16 classic
courses total.

For more information about Mario Kart 7, visit
http://www.mariokart7.com .

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Gilbert, AZ (PRWEB) October 20, 2011

Dahn Yoga amp; Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, continues to promote the importance of balancing the body and mind with its Meridian of the Month series. Dahn Yoga exercises for Octobers meridian, the Triple Heater Meridian, protect a number of organs and assist with the transformation, purification and distribution of air, food and water in the body.

Known as the Triple Energizer, the Triple Heater Meridian works with the pericardium meridian to protect three levels – also known as heaters – within the body. The upper heater runs from the tongue base to the diaphragm, the middle encompasses the diaphragm to the navel and the lower includes the area from the navel to lower abdomen. Those who suffer from imbalances along this channel often report feeling a number of disconcerting ailments including tinnitus, frequent colds, bloating and heartburn.

There are a number of Dahn Yoga exercises that protect this meridian and assist in its proper function. Individuals may want to try placing their hands over their diaphragm while breathing and focus on the lower back. Then, swipe the palms from the upper heater to the lower heater. Finally, swipe a circle over the diaphragm three times.

Dahn Yoga understands the benefits of seeking medical advice and treatment for certain ailments, but also believes in the importance of holistic health. Dahn Yoga exercises often allow individuals to help their Ki energy flow throughout their body and offer a boost to their overall well-being.

About Dahn Yoga: Dahn Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice originating in Korea. Dahn Yoga classes combine stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy to learn format. Dahn Yoga is often taught alongside Tai Chi, QiGong and Meditation classes.

In the United States, Dahn Yoga classes are offered at Dahn Yoga amp; Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness. Dahn Yoga classes are also offered at Body amp; Brain franchise, affiliate and community-based locations.

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YOUNGSTOWN — Member of the 910th Airlift Wing will be participating in base-wide exercises at 2:00 pm Friday and also on Sunday afternoon.

Residents who live near the base or are passing through should not be alarmed to hear sirens and explosions.

The exercise is a scheduled event and is necessary to maintain the mission readiness of the Air Force Reserve personnel assigned to the group.

WKYC-TV

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BOO! AT THE ZOO

Time to find the broom, the magic cape and that plastic pumpkin to hold candy. Youve got two weekends to trick-or-treat at the

Knoxville Zoo. BOO! at the Zoo is 5:30-8:30 pm today, Sunday, Oct. 23, and Oct. 27-30. The not-too-scary event includes visiting with costumed characters, a haunted carousel and, of course, candy. Tickets are $6; children under 2 get in free. Parking is $5. The zoo is off Interstate 40s Exit 392.

A grandmother pretends she doesnt know who you are on Halloween.

Erma Bombeck

GHOULISH TOURS

The last of October means people walking around downtown Knoxville in the dark, telling ghostly legends. Costumed guides lead tours by lantern light from Blount Mansion, 200 W. Hill Ave., Oct. 24-28. Walking tours go out at 6, 7 and 8 pm; guides tell tales based on local legends. Cost is $10 adults, $6 students. Make a reservation by calling Blount at 865-525-2375.

GHOULISH TOURS, PART TWO

Ghosts in mansions, ghosts on campus and a tale about chains and dungeons are part of Hearthscares tales told in walking tours from James Whites Fort. The tours start at the 205 E. Hill Ave. fort and end there with marshmallow roasts. Tours are 7:30 pm Oct. 24-28. Tickets are $10 for ages 16 and older, $6 for ages 6-15. Make a reservation by calling the fort at 865-525-6514.

CHRISTIES MOUSETRAP

Theatre Knoxville Downtown performs Agatha Christies classic Mousetrap this month. Shows are 8 pm today and Oct. 27-29, 3 pm Oct. 30. Tickets are $15 for Friday and Saturday shows; $10 for Thursday and Sunday. The play tells the story of strangers trapped in a boarding house during a snowstorm. The catch – one of them is a murderer. The theater is at 319 N. Gay St. For tickets, call 865- 44-1999 or see http://www.theatreknoxville.com.

TIMELY TALE

Childrens Theatre of Knoxville presents A Wrinkle in Time for its Halloween offering this season. Based on the book by Madeline LEngle, the play runs Fridays through Sundays through Nov. 5. Shows are 1 amp; 5 pm today, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5; 3 pm. Oct. 23, 7 pm Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 3-4. Tickets are $12 a person or $10 for an adult and child coming to the 800 Tyson St. theater together. For tickets call 865-599-5284 10 am-5 pm

OCTOBER SKY FEST

The 5th annual October Sky Fall Festival is 10 am-5 pm today at Arrowhead Park on Kingston Avenue in Oliver Springs. The festival presented by the Oliver Springs Historical Society includes craft vendors, food, a car show, a quilt show, historic tours and music.

By Amy McRary, mcarya@knoxnews.com

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Heart disease, arthritis and diabetes can all affect pets that are obese as a result of an unhealthy diet.

Pet owners whose animals are obese as a result of eating an unhealthy diet of snacks rather than specific dog food and cat food could be putting them at risk of other health conditions.

This is the warning issued by dog trainer and pet behaviourist for The Pet Experience Sarah Linehan, who said pets can suffer from diabetes, arthritis and heart disease as a direct result of being obese.

In order to keep a dog or cat healthy it is important to feed them a diet of specially-formulated food and treats, rather than allowing them to eat fatty meats and other dinner table scraps.

Ms Linehan noted owners who fail to do so could risk having their pet taken away from them due to new animal welfare laws governing obesity and explained over-feeding can cause the animal a great deal of pain and suffering.

She was commenting following the release of research from the PDSA, which showed just two per cent of pet owners who give their animals unhealthy treats feel guilty about doing so.

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PARIS Oct 13 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund
will present a plan to its executive board in the days ahead to
make short-term credit lines available to fundamentally healthy
countries hit by liquidity crises, a G20 source said on
Thursday.

The source, a senior member of one of the Group of 20
delegations in Paris for two days of talks among finance
officials, said there was a consensus among the 20 leading rich
and developing countries for the IMFs proposal.

Such a plan could aid euro zone countries hit by the
current crisis of confidence in the blocs sovereign debt.

The IMF will present, in a couple of weeks, a window for
liquidity with a maturity of three to six months for countries
that have solid fundamentals but are hit by a liquidity
crisis, the source told Reuters.

He said the short-term credit lines, if approved by the IMF
board, would be available on demand and would be added to the
funds preemptive toolkit of longer-term facilities set up
following the 2008 financial crisis.

Concerns about funding squeezes have prompted global
central banks to establish currency swap lines with one another
to ensure an ample supply of liquidity.

Responding to the escalation of the European sovereign debt
crisis, the US Federal Reserve in May 2010 reinstated swap
lines with other major central banks to ensure banks around the
world were able to obtain short-term dollar funding.

The Fed had opened swap lines from December 2007 to
February 2010 to help combat the financial crisis.

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said last month
that the fund needed to review its lending facilities to
bolster their ability to provide liquidity for crisis
bystanders with good fundamentals.

An IMF spokesman declined to comment.

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Rugby can be a very demanding sport, and just like most sports, it involves a variety of muscles and joints. An athlete playing rugby should be focusing his or her attention most on core strength training and flexibility. There has to be a lot of variation to the exercise routine, to make sure that all the muscle groups are being stretched effectively, before an athlete can play rugby.

If you are a rugby player, here are three of the most important rugby exercises you should be doing on a regular basis.

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The Le Mars YMCA is hosting a family Halloween Party this Sunday from 3-6 pm, complete with a floating pumpkin patch.

For a safe, exciting Halloween Family Night, the YMCA is offering a family friendly environment thats both caring and safe, according to a YMCA press release.

The YMCA is hosting a variety of organized Halloween activities.

This years fun will include: a floating pumpkin patch (swimming with pumpkins) from 3-4:3O pm, making a craft, scavenger hunt, games, pumpkin decorating, snacks, punch and more from 4:3O-6 pm

The event is free to Le Mars YMCA members and only $2 per child for non-members.

For an additional $5 people can pick a pumpkin from the floating pumpkin patch to decorate and keep.

The floating pumpkin patch is something fun and different, says Angela Loutsch, YMCA aquatic director. Most people do not even know pumpkins float.

Allie Freking, YMCA program director added, The Halloween Party at the Y is safe and fun for kids of all ages, with a variety of games for kids to participate in.

For more information about the Halloween Party at the Le Mars YMCA contact Freking, Loutsch or Joyce at 546-6655 or e-mail them at allie@lemarsymca.org, angelal@lemarsymca.org or joycef@lemarsymca.org.

Le Mars YMCA serves Le Mars and Plymouth County with youth programming such as swim lessons, swim team, youth sports and day camps.

The Le Mars YMCA also offers adult group fitness classes, sports leagues and a full range of cardiovascular and weight equipment.

The facility includes a cardiovascular room, free weight room, flex weight room, full gym, indoor aquatic center, racquetball court and game room.

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