Senate in prolonged vote over Obama ATF pick

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Unexpectedly short on a crucial showdown vote, Democrats struggled Wednesday to secure confirmation for a new director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Tobacco but succeeded in dramatic fashion in getting one Republican senator to switch her vote and help them.

Democrats had seemed about to lose an effort to clear President Barack Obama's nominee to head the agency, B. Todd Jones, for a vote on final passage.

But after Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, voted to support GOP delaying tactics aimed at derailing the nomination, she was swarmed by Democratic senators urging her to switch her vote.

In a prolonged spectacle played out largely in full view on the Senate floor, the scrum around Murkowski was quickly enlarged when Republican senators joined the group, trying to persuade her not to switch.

More than a dozen lawmakers spent nearly an hour imploring Murkowski, first on the Senate floor and then in a private cloakroom. After about 20 minutes of talks in the cloakroom, Murkowski emerged and switched her vote.

That still left Democrats one short of the 60 votes needed to end filibusters.

Democrats were waiting for one of their members, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, to return to the Capitol and cast the decisive vote for Jones.

Heitkamp was on her way back to Washington from North Dakota, a Heitkamp aide said.

Another aide said Heitkamp was expected back around 6 p.m.

While most Senate roll calls take about 20 minutes, the Jones vote already had lasted more than two hours by late afternoon.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/senate-prolonged-vote-over-obama-atf-pick-194754416.html

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Workers' Compensation: Truck Drivers Beware ? Your Insurance ...

Today's post comes from guest author Leonard Jernigan from The Jernigan Law Firm.

There is a scam out there and truck drivers are the victims, especially if they are seriously injured in a trucking accident. It works like this: an out of work driver hears about a job and fills out an application with a national trucking company. He then gets a call saying he has been accepted as a driver, contingent on a physical exam and a drug test.

The driver is then asked to show up at work on an appointed date for his first delivery job. When he shows up he is asked to ?sign papers? which allow him to lease/own the truck as he drives it across the country, and he signs a contract that declares that he is an independent contractor (although in reality the trucking company controls the deliveries and is the only source of revenue for the driver).

Further, he is required to purchase accident insurance through a broker designated by the trucking company and the premiums are taken out of his paycheck. Because the driver is anxious to work again and is not particularly experienced in reviewing legal documents the driver signs the papers, gets in the truck and begins working again as an interstate truck driver.

The costs of this workplace injury are now shifted from the employer/insurer to the taxpayer.

Like most of us, these drivers never expect to be in a serious accident. If they unfortunately do have an accident while driving the truck, they look to the accident policy they purchased. If they are disabled, it pays the same benefits as workers? compensation and provides medical coverage.

Many drivers think they are actually on workers' compensation. The catch is that all benefits stop after 104 weeks (2 years). If after that time if the driver is still disabled and still needs medical care, it is a shock to find out none is available under this contract.

Is there no hope for the truck driver under these circumstances?

Why 104 weeks? Most states have workers? compensation systems that require the claim be filed within 2 years. Since the 2-year period has run, the driver is out of luck and cannot file for workers? compensation under state law. What happens if the driver needs additional surgery and continues to remain disabled? Most likely federal assistance programs like Medicaid or Medicare enter the picture and the costs of this workplace injury are now shifted from the employer/insurer to the taxpayer.

If involved in a serious accident, be aware of the 104-week provision and file a workers? compensation claim before that time period expires.

Is there no hope for the truck driver under these circumstances? Although it might be a tough fight, most workers' compensation statutes specifically state that an employer cannot contract away its obligations under the Workers? Compensation Act. Thus, the truck driver?s legal argument is that the contract designating the driver as an independent contractor was void as a matter of law. If the employee has been the subject of fraud, equity may allow the driver to go ahead and file a claim and pursue the action even through the 2-yr period has run. Under these circumstances, certainly in North Carolina, the driver would have an opportunity to pursue this claim.

The lesson to be learned by truck drivers is not to assume that the contract you have innocently signed is valid. If involved in a serious accident, be aware of the 104-week provision and file a workers? compensation claim before that time period expires. Finally, if you are asked to sign one of these contracts and you have options of other employment, you may want to decline this job offer and work for a company that is more ethical. Your livelihood and the welfare of your family may depend on this important decision.

Source: http://workers-compensation.blogspot.com/2013/08/truck-drivers-beware-your-insurance-may.html

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California Water Service Group Board of Directors Declares 274th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

SOURCE: California Water Service Group

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 31, 2013) - ?At its meeting today, the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the company's 274^th consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.1600 per common share.?It will be payable on August 23, 2013, to stockholders of record on August 12, 2013.?

California Water Service Group is the parent company of California Water Service Company, Washington Water Service Company, New Mexico Water Service Company, Hawaii Water Service Company, Inc., CWS Utility Services, and HWS Utility Services.?Together these companies provide regulated and non-regulated water service to nearly 2 million people in California, Washington, New Mexico, and Hawaii.?Group's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CWT."?

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("Act").?The forward-looking statements are intended to qualify under provisions of the federal securities laws for "safe harbor" treatment established by the Act.?Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information, expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections, and management's judgment about the Company, the water utility industry and general economic conditions.?Such words as expects, intends, plans, believes, estimates, assumes, anticipates, projects, predicts, forecasts or variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.?The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.?They are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.?Actual results may vary materially from what is contained in a forward-looking statement.?Factors that may cause a result different than expected or anticipated include, but are not limited to: governmental and regulatory commissions' decisions; changes in regulatory commissions' policies and procedures; the timeliness of regulatory commissions' actions concerning rate relief; new legislation; electric power interruptions; increases in suppliers' prices and the availability of supplies including water and power; fluctuations in interest rates; changes in environmental compliance and water quality requirements; acquisitions and our ability to successfully integrate acquired companies;?the ability to successfully implement business plans; changes in customer water use patterns; the impact of weather on water sales and operating results; access to sufficient capital on satisfactory terms; civil disturbances or terrorist threats or acts, or apprehension about the possible future occurrences of acts of this type; the involvement of the United States in war or other hostilities; restrictive covenants in or changes to the credit ratings on our current or future debt that could increase our financing costs or affect our ability to borrow, make payments on debt or pay dividends; and, other risks and unforeseen events.?When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements included in this paragraph, as well as the annual 10-K, Quarterly 10-Q, and other reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).?The Company assumes no obligation to provide public updates of forward-looking statements.

Additional information is available at our web site at www.calwatergroup.com.

1720 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95112-4598

Source: http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1816643&sourceType=3

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Worker dies after accident at Sarasota Military Academy

Officials gather at the scene of a personnel lift accident on the Sarasota Military Academy campus Wednesday morning in Sarasota.

STAFF PHOTO / RACHEL O'HARA

Published: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 10:44 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 5:42 p.m.

SARASOTA - A painter working on renovations at Sarasota Military Academy died Wednesday after he was found pinned between the building and a personnel lift.

Two witnesses found the man, an employee of Service Painting of Florida, shortly before 10 a.m. They were able to lower the machine's bucket, damaging a temporary chain-link fence, and call 911, according to the Sarasota Police Department.

The man, whose identity has not been released pending notification of relatives, was unconscious when taken by ambulance to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was pronounced dead at the hospital, according to Genevieve Judge, police spokeswoman.

An investigation continues to determine if it was a work-related accident or medical issue.

"Out of respect for the family members, and in deference to the work being done by involved authorities, the company should not, and will not, speculate about the cause or causes of this tragic loss," said Liz A. Perez-Lavin, president of Service Painting of Florida, in a statement emailed to the Herald-Tribune. "The company intends to cooperate with the authorities in any investigation. On behalf of Service Painting of Florida, and all of its team members, we wish to extend our thoughts and prayers for ... his family."

Representatives of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are looking into the incident.

Daniel Kennedy, headmaster of Sarasota Military Academy, called it "a very sad situation," but would not speak about the details of the case.

Construction will continue as planned.

EARLIER: A painter working on renovations at Sarasota Military Academy died Wednesday after he was found pinned between the building and a personnel lift.

Two witnesses found the man, an employee of Service Painting of Florida, shortly before 10 a.m. They were able to lower the machine's lift, damaging a temporary chain-link fence, and call 911, according to the Sarasota Police Department.

The man, whose identity has not been released pending notification to next-of-kin, was unconscious when taken by ambulance to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was later reported dead, according to Genevieve Judge, police spokeswoman.

An investigation continues to determine if it was a work-related accident or medical issue. Representatives of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will look into the incident.

Affiliates with Service Painting of Florida and the Sarasota Military Academy declined to comment immediately following the incident.

Construction will continue as planned.

EARLIER... A crane has collapsed at the Sarasota Military Academy campus, blocking traffic on North Orange Avenue.

There is no word yet on whether anyone has been injured as a result of the collapse, which occurred around 10 a.m. today at the academy, located in the 800 block of North Orange Avenue.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Check back for details on this developing story.

Source: http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130731/article/130739951

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Workers' Compensation: Truck Drivers Beware ? Your Insurance ...

Today's post comes from guest author Leonard Jernigan from The Jernigan Law Firm.

There is a scam out there and truck drivers are the victims, especially if they are seriously injured in a trucking accident. It works like this: an out of work driver hears about a job and fills out an application with a national trucking company. He then gets a call saying he has been accepted as a driver, contingent on a physical exam and a drug test.

The driver is then asked to show up at work on an appointed date for his first delivery job. When he shows up he is asked to ?sign papers? which allow him to lease/own the truck as he drives it across the country, and he signs a contract that declares that he is an independent contractor (although in reality the trucking company controls the deliveries and is the only source of revenue for the driver).

Further, he is required to purchase accident insurance through a broker designated by the trucking company and the premiums are taken out of his paycheck. Because the driver is anxious to work again and is not particularly experienced in reviewing legal documents the driver signs the papers, gets in the truck and begins working again as an interstate truck driver.

The costs of this workplace injury are now shifted from the employer/insurer to the taxpayer.

Like most of us, these drivers never expect to be in a serious accident. If they unfortunately do have an accident while driving the truck, they look to the accident policy they purchased. If they are disabled, it pays the same benefits as workers? compensation and provides medical coverage.

Many drivers think they are actually on workers' compensation. The catch is that all benefits stop after 104 weeks (2 years). If after that time if the driver is still disabled and still needs medical care, it is a shock to find out none is available under this contract.

Is there no hope for the truck driver under these circumstances?

Why 104 weeks? Most states have workers? compensation systems that require the claim be filed within 2 years. Since the 2-year period has run, the driver is out of luck and cannot file for workers? compensation under state law. What happens if the driver needs additional surgery and continues to remain disabled? Most likely federal assistance programs like Medicaid or Medicare enter the picture and the costs of this workplace injury are now shifted from the employer/insurer to the taxpayer.

If involved in a serious accident, be aware of the 104-week provision and file a workers? compensation claim before that time period expires.

Is there no hope for the truck driver under these circumstances? Although it might be a tough fight, most workers' compensation statutes specifically state that an employer cannot contract away its obligations under the Workers? Compensation Act. Thus, the truck driver?s legal argument is that the contract designating the driver as an independent contractor was void as a matter of law. If the employee has been the subject of fraud, equity may allow the driver to go ahead and file a claim and pursue the action even through the 2-yr period has run. Under these circumstances, certainly in North Carolina, the driver would have an opportunity to pursue this claim.

The lesson to be learned by truck drivers is not to assume that the contract you have innocently signed is valid. If involved in a serious accident, be aware of the 104-week provision and file a workers? compensation claim before that time period expires. Finally, if you are asked to sign one of these contracts and you have options of other employment, you may want to decline this job offer and work for a company that is more ethical. Your livelihood and the welfare of your family may depend on this important decision.

Source: http://workers-compensation.blogspot.com/2013/08/truck-drivers-beware-your-insurance-may.html

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How To Keep Drinks Cold At A Party, The Fancy Way (PHOTOS)

Jackson Punch

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.imbibemagazine.com/Jackson-Punch-Recipe" target="_hplink">Jackson Punch</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Cognac and aged rum add a layer of richness to this raspberry-imbued refresher.

Xanadu Cocktail

<strong>Get the <a href="http://steamykitchen.com/4269-xanadu-cocktail-basil-and-grapefruit.html" target="_hplink">Xanadu Cocktail</a> recipe from Steamy Kitchen</strong> The perfume of basil and the tartness of grapefruit create a well-balanced match in this gin-based cocktail.

The Shifting Sands

<b>Get the <a href="http://liquor.com/recipes/the-shifting-sands/?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=articl&utm_campaign=beach">The Shifting Sands</a> recipe from Liquor.com</b> Though the beaches of England tend to be associated in most minds with rain and golf-ball-sized stones that <em>really</em> stretch the definition of "sand," we think <a href="http://liquor.com/articles/gin-101?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=articl&utm_campaign=beach">gin</a> still deserves a place on this list. Start with some <a href="http://liquor.com/articles/beefeater-24-gin-a-twist-on-an-old-classic/?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=articl&utm_campaign=beach">Beefeater 24</a>, add a little maraschino liqueur and pile on the citrus. Its poetic name is enough to counterbalance whatever paperback is in your beach bag.

Homemade Pimm's

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.imbibemagazine.com/Homemade-Pimm-s-Recipe" target="_hplink">Homemade Pimm's</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Hosting a berry-spiked brunch? Be sure a pitcher of this strawberry-infused pick-me-up makes its way to the table.

Strawberry Thyme Cocktail

<strong>Get the <a href="http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2012/04/strawberry-thyme-cocktail-guest-post.html" target="_hplink">Strawberry Thyme Cocktail</a> recipe from All Day I Dream About Food</strong> Strawberries and citrusy thyme work well in this unique cocktail. A strawberry and thyme syrup is the flavor base for the vodka cocktail.

Cucumber, Basil And Lime Gimlet

<b>Get the <a href="http://liquor.com/recipes/cucumber-basil-lime-gimlet/?utm_source=articl&utm_medium=huffpo&utm_campaign=cookout">Cucumber, Basil & Lime Gimlet</a> recipe from Liquor.com</b> As the favorite drink of cult filmmaker Ed Wood, the Vodka Gimlet has what we like to think of as a storyteller's heritage. Our suggestion? Add muddled cucumber and basil, and go catch up with someone you haven't seen in a while. (Spoiler alert: That someone is <a href="http://liquor.com/articles/vodka-101/?utm_source=articl&utm_medium=huffpo&utm_campaign=cookout">vodka</a>.)

Sangria Flora

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.sugarandcharmblog.com/2011/06/summer-drink-recipes-from-st-germain.html" target="_hplink">Sangria Flora</a> recipe from Sugar and Charm Blog</strong> Adding Saint Germain to a typical sangria adds a floral note to this light drink. This recipe calls for peaches, strawberries, raspberries and grapes, but feel free to use any fruit you have on hand.

Greyhound

<b>Get the <a href="http://liquor.com/recipes/greyhound/?utm_source=articl&utm_medium=huffpo&utm_campaign=cookout">Greyhound</b> recipe from Liquor.com</a> Grapefruit juice gives this simple classic a tart edge that its cousin the <a href="http://liquor.com/recipes/screwdriver/?utm_source=articl&utm_medium=huffpo&utm_campaign=cookout">Screwdriver</a> strangely lacks. It's also a great pitcher/punch-bowl/gallon-jug (if you really don't care what people think) cocktail, so prepare a big batch and share the wealth.

Bourbon St.

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.imbibemagazine.com/Bourbon-Street-Recipe" target="_hplink">Bourbon St.</a> from Imbibe</strong> Strawberries and bourbon are a match made in summer cocktail heaven, while honey and ginger sweeten the deal. <em>Photo: Courtesy <a href="http://one-eyedgypsy.com/" target="_hplink">One-Eyed Gypsy</a></em>

Lillet Basil Cocktail

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bookcooker.blogspot.com/2012/03/cocktail-hour-lillet-basil-cocktail.html" target="_hplink">Lillet Basil Cocktail</a> recipe from Book Cooker</strong> The flavors in this drink make it the perfect cocktail for summer. Lillet (a French aperitif), gin, orange juice and basil combine to create this seasonal refresher.

Celery Lavender Martini

<strong>Get the <a href="http://norecipes.com/blog/celery-lavender-martini/" target="_hplink">Celery Lavender Martini</a> recipe from No Recipes</strong> We know. It sounds crazy. However, having become big fans of the <a href="http://mattleeandtedlee.com/lee-bros/new-cookbook/" target="_hplink">Lee Bros Celery Julep</a> last summer, we are now believers of celery juice in cocktails. The citrusy taste of the celery provides a perfect platform for the lavender's aroma to be the star of the show.

Traditional Mai Tai

<b>Get the <a href="http://liquor.com/recipes/traditional-mai-tai/?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=articl&utm_campaign=beach">Traditional Mai Tai</a> recipe from Liquor.com</b> Though the <a href="http://liquor.com/articles/rums-revival/?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=articl&utm_campaign=beach">tiki revival</a> might have peaked a few years back, this is one of the timeless elements it left behind. The key to the faux-Polynesian concoction (<a href="http://liquor.com/articles/behind-the-cocktail-the-mai-tai/?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=articl&utm_campaign=beach">invented</a> in the 1940s by "Trader Vic" Bergeron) is premium aged <a href="http://liquor.com/articles/rum-101?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=articl&utm_campaign=beach">rum</a>.

Strawberry Cooler

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.imbibemagazine.com/Strawberry-Cooler-Recipe" target="_hplink">Strawberry Cooler</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Summer's ultimate porch sipper? This vodka, vermouth and strawberry cooler is a house favorite. <em>Photo: Courtesy <a href="http://www.15romolo.com/" target="_hplink">15 Romolo</a></em>

St. Germain and Champagne

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.inspiredtaste.net/9986/st-germain-and-champagne-recipe/" target="_hplink">St. Germain and Champagne</a> recipe by Inspired Taste</strong> These two together are a match made in heaven. The floral and sweet Saint Germain balances out dry Champagne perfectly.

Watermelon Bloody Mary

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thebittenword.com/thebittenword/2009/08/watermelon-bloody-marys.html" target="_hplink">Watermelon Bloody Mary</a> recipe from The Bitten Word</strong> Fresh watermelon perks up the classic tomato-based Bloody Mary. And we imagine that makes it an even better hangover cure with this refreshing fruit.

Wild Apple And Sage Cocktail

<strong>Get the <a href="http://allieruthdesign.blogspot.com/2012/06/drinking-in-season-wild-apple-and-sage.html" target="_hplink">Wild Apple and Sage Cocktail</a> recipe from Allie Ruth Design</strong> Tart apple and sage are muddled together in this vodka cocktail, which is sweetened with a sage simply syrup. It's earthy and refreshing.

Daiquiri No. 3

<strong>Get the <a href="http://imbibemagazine.com/Daiquiri-Number-3-Recipe" target="_hplink">Daiquiri No. 3</a> from Imbibe</strong> Served over crushed ice, the Daiquiri is the original Cuban cooler. This adaptation adds a spent lime shell to the shaker for an extra layer of citrusy refreshment. <em>Photo: Courtesy <a href="http://www.320mainsealbeach.com/" target="_hplink">320 Main</a></em>

Philly Smash

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.imbibemagazine.com/Philly-Smash-Recipe" target="_hplink">Philly Smash</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> One of our favorite things about this rye-spiked cocktail? It's super adaptable to whichever fresh berries you have on hand.

Blackberry-Gin Smash

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.imbibemagazine.com/Blackberry-GIn-Smash" target="_hplink">Blackberry-Gin Smash</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Blackberries in multiple forms take center stage in this summery smash. <em>Photo: <a href="http://stuphoto.net/" target="_hplink">Stuart Mullenberg</a></em>

Barbadian Gin Punch Swizzle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://imbibemagazine.com/Barbadian-Gin-Punch-Swizzle-Recipe " target="_hplink">Barbadian Gin Punch Swizzle</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> This Caribbean cooler combines a trio of refreshment -- coconut water, genever and crushed ice cubes -- that you swizzle together until a frosty layer forms on the outside of the glass. <em>Photo: <a href="http://stuphoto.net/" target="_hplink">Stuart Mullenberg</a></em>

Pi?a Colada

<strong>Get the <a href="http://imbibemagazine.com/Recipe-Pina-Colada" target="_hplink">Pi?a Colada</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Blended drinks are a summertime must, and the tropically tinged Pi?a Colada offers total warm-weather refreshment. <em>Photo: <a href="http://stuphoto.net/" target="_hplink">Stuart Mullenberg</a></em>

Summerlin

<b>Get the <a href="http://liquor.com/recipes/summerlin/?utm_source=articl&utm_medium=huffpo&utm_campaign=cookout">Summerlin</a> recipe from Liquor.com</b> With its rich, crimson color and a name seemingly lifted from a wistful romance novel (<em>Nights in Summerlin</em> -- can't you just see it in an airport bookstore?), we think that this sweet <a href="http://liquor.com/articles/rum-101/?utm_source=articl&utm_medium=huffpo&utm_campaign=cookout">rum</a>-and-watermelon conspiracy would lend a mannered air to any evening of paper plates and foot-longs. Garnish it with an orchid for the full white-tablecloth effect.

Kalamazoo Julep

<strong>Get the <a href="http://imbibemagazine.com/Kalamazoo-Julep-Recipe" target="_hplink">Kalamazoo Julep</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Piled high with crushed ice, this celery-spiked mint Julep cools to the core. <em>Photo: Cory Ryan, courtesy <a href="http://midnightcowboymodeling.com/" target="_hplink">Midnight Cowboy</a></em>

Celery Cilantro Cocktail

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/04/celery-cilantro-cocktail.html" target="_hplink">Celery Cilantro Cocktail</a> recipe from Skinny Taste</strong> Celery and cilantro muddled together create a unique peppery flavor that works well in this citrus vodka cocktail. Lime juice balances all the flavors. Top with seltzer.

Patr?n Pomegranate

<b>Get the <a href="http://liquor.com/recipes/patron-pomegranate/?utm_source=articl&utm_medium=huffpo&utm_campaign=cookout">Patr?n Pomegranate</a> recipe from Liquor.com</b> For those in the rewarding (read: unenviable) position of hosting the big cookout, cocktails involving muddled this and floral-garnished that are nice to read about but are pretty much unthinkable to prepare in batches of, say, forty. That"s where this vermilion <a href="http://liquor.com/articles/tequila-101/?utm_source=articl&utm_medium=huffpo&utm_campaign=cookout">tequila</a> vixen comes in: She's simple, summery and straightforward, so line up the cups. But don't substitute the cheap stuff: Easy doesn't mean indifferent.

Panache

<strong>Get the <a href="http://imbibemagazine.com/Panache-Recipe" target="_hplink">Panache</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Beer cocktails are great for summer sipping, and we especially love this combo of lemon juice, aperitif wine, elderflower liqueur and beer. <em>Photo: Emily Baker, courtesy <a href="http://rifflenw.com/" target="_hplink">Riffle</a></em>

Enchanted Dry Daiquiri

<strong>Get the <a href="http://imbibemagazine.com/Dry-and-Spicy-Daiquiri-Recipe " target="_hplink">Enchanted Dry Daiquiri</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Basil syrup adds a refreshing herbal undertone to this citrus- and Falernum-splashed Daiquiri.

Pineapple Trainwreck

<strong>Get the <a href="http://imbibemagazine.com/Pineapple-Trainwreck-Recipe" target="_hplink">Pineapple Trainwreck</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Like a little liquid vacation, this icy combo of aged rum, pineapple and fresh ginger tastes like a cool tropical breeze. <em>Photo: <a href="http://johnvalls.com/index2.php" target="_hplink">John Valls</a></em>

Gin Rickey

<b>Get the <a href="http://liquor.com/recipes/gin-rickey/?utm_source=articl&utm_medium=huffpo&utm_campaign=cookout">Gin Rickey</a> recipe from Liquor.com</b> The original recipe for the Rickey called for <a href="http://liquor.com/articles/bourbon-101/?utm_source=articl&utm_medium=huffpo&utm_campaign=cookout">bourbon</a> and was invented at the end of the 1800s in a Washington, D.C., tavern popular among Congressmen. While it's tasty, this refreshing version of the drink that features <a href="http://liquor.com/articles/gin-101/?utm_source=articl&utm_medium=huffpo&utm_campaign=cookout">gin</a> would cool you down even if you were campaigning in a top hat and three-piece suit in July.

East Aspen Heights

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.imbibemagazine.com/East-Aspen-Heights-Recipe" target="_hplink">East Aspen Heights</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Like summer in a glass, this cocktail combines gin and yellow Chartreuse with fresh berries, herbs and citrus. <em>Photo: Courtesy <a href="http://oakatfourteenth.com/" target="_hplink">Oak at Fourteenth</a></em>

Cardamom Rose Cocktail

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2009/07/behind-the-bar-apothecary-cardamom-rose-cocktail.html" target="_hplink">Cardamom and Rose Cocktail</a> recipe from Design Sponge</strong> Rose water can be assertive and easily overpower other flavors and aromas, which is why the use of the equally robust cardamom in this cocktail is so genius. Combined with the undertones of anise in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peychaud's_Bitters" target="_hplink">Peychaud's bitters</a>, this is a gin cocktail we are really looking forward to drinking this spring.

Cucumber Cooler

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.imbibemagazine.com/Cucumber-Cooler-Recipe" target="_hplink">Cucumber Cooler</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> A contemporary take on the classic G&T, this cocktail refreshes with fresh cucumber and a splash of Aperol. <em>Photo: Courtesy <a href="http://www.bedfordchicago.com/" target="_hplink">The Bedford</a></em>

Leblon Coco Caipirinha

<b>Get the <a href="http://liquor.com/recipes/leblon-coco-caipirinha/?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=articl&utm_campaign=beach">Leblon Coco Caipirinha</a> recipe from Liquor.com</b> Nobody does the beach like <em>cariocas</em>, so we think that Rio de Janeiro's signature contribution to the cocktail world, the <a href="http://liquor.com/recipes/leblon-caipirinha/?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=articl&utm_campaign=beach">Caipirinha</a>, deserves our top spot. That said, we like this version, which softens the original's citrus sharpness with a splash of coconut water.

Spiced Pear Daiquiri

<strong>Get the <a href="http://imbibemagazine.com/Spiced-Pear-Daiquiri-Recipe" target="_hplink">Spiced Pear Daiquiri</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Pear pur?e meets with rhum agricole and a spiced syrup for delicious Daiquiri sipping. <em>Photo: <a href="http://stuphoto.net/" target="_hplink">Stuart Mullenberg</a></em>

Rosemary Lime Cocktail

<strong>Get the <a href="http://joythebaker.com/2011/11/rosemary-lime-cocktail/" target="_hplink">Rosemary Lime Cocktail</a> recipe from Joy the Baker</strong> Rosemary simple syrup is the key to flavoring these vodka cocktails. Lime juice adds lots of brightness to contrast with the piny flavor of the rosemary.

Frozen Hibiscus Margaritas

<strong>Get the <a href="http://prettygirlscook.com/2012/05/01/frozen-hibiscus-margaritas/" target="_hplink">Frozen Hibiscus Margarita</a> recipe from Pretty Girls Cook</strong> A hot summer's day is the time to break out this frozen cocktail to cool your friends down. Hibiscus flowers add a slightly floral sweetness and intensely red color to anything you mix them with. We love this riff on a classic Mexican summer cooler.

Dill Pickley Gin And Tonic

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bookcooker.blogspot.com/2012/05/pickley-gin-tonic.html" target="_hplink">Dill Pickley Gin and Tonic</a> recipe from Book Cooker</strong> Sometimes it's worth messing with a classic, like the gin and tonic. Fresh dill and cucumber are muddled together for this refreshing cocktail.

The Honey Beer

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.imbibemagazine.com/The-Honey-Beer-Recipe" target="_hplink">The Honey Beer</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Beer cocktails are arguably the ultimate summer refresher, and this version adds in gin, lemon juice and a sweet honey rim. <em>Photo: Courtesy <a href="http://www.chefjoedoe.com/" target="_hplink">JoeDoe</a></em>

The Rose Pearl

<strong>Get <a href="http://putneyfarm.com/2012/05/17/bonus-cocktail-the-rose-pearl/" target="_hplink">The Rose Pearl</a> recipe from Putney Farm</strong> Cachaca gives this summer cocktail a Brazilian touch and also delivers quite a kick. The lime juice and San Pellegrino Limonata soda pair with it perfectly.

Salted Plum Haamonii Shochu With Lemon Verbena Cocktail

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodwoolf.com/2009/05/salted-plum-haamonii-shochu-cocktail.html" target="_hplink">Salted Plum Haamonii Shochu with Lemon Verbena Cocktail</a> recipe from Food Wolf</strong> The Japanese liquor Haamonii Shochu takes center stage in this cocktail. The flavor pairings include sour plums and lemon verbena. The cayenne rim completes the tart drink.

Champagne Grapefruit Cocktail

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gooseberrymooseberry.com/2012/03/pamplemousse-royal-grapefruit-champagne.html" target="_hplink">Champagne Grapefruit Cocktail</a> recipe from Gooseberry Mooseberry</strong> Mimosas will always have their place at the brunch table, but sometimes grapefruit can make bubbly more fun.

Strawberry Lillet Cocktails

<strong>Get the<a href="http://homemadecravings.com/strawberry-lillet-cocktails/" target="_hplink"> Strawberry Lillet Cocktails</a> recipe from Homemade Cravings</strong> Fresh strawberries bring out the floral notes of the Lillet Ros?, and the champagne keeps it nice and light.

Southside Fizz

<strong>Get the <a href="http://imbibemagazine.com/Southside-Fizz-Recipe" target="_hplink">Southside Fizz</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> A long ice spear helps minimize dilution while maximizing refreshment in this classic gin sipper. <em>Photo: <a href="http://stuphoto.net/" target="_hplink">Stuart Mullenberg</a></em>

Berry Rosemary Cocktail

<strong>Get the <a href="http://inspiredkara.blogspot.com/2012/06/berry-rosemary-cocktail.html" target="_hplink">Berry Rosemary Cocktail</a> recipe from Inspired Kara</strong> Choose your favorite berries and muddle them with rosemary to create the base flavor for this gin cocktail. The rosemary adds a unique earthy flavor.

Avocado Daiquiri

<strong>Get the <a href="http://imbibemagazine.com/Avocado-Daiquiri " target="_hplink">Avocado Daiquiri</a> recipe from Imbibe</strong> Creamy avocado makes for some ?ber-decadent drinking in this recipe from bartender Lucy Brennan. <em>Photo: Sheri Giblin, courtesy Chronicle Books</em>

Dark 'N Stormy

<b>Get the <a href="http://liquor.com/recipes/dark-n-stormy/?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=articl&utm_campaign=beach">Dark 'n Stormy</a> recipe from Liquor.com</b> The name might bring the more shipwreck-y qualities of maritime life to mind, but we think this Caribbean classic deserves a place in any beachcomber's cocktail repertoire. Consider it one of those inverted good luck charms, like telling an actor to "break a leg." The weather's going to be amazing, and <a href="http://liquor.com/brands/goslings/?utm_source=huffpo&utm_medium=articl&utm_campaign=beach">Gosling's Rum</a>, ginger beer and lime perfectly complement a mild sunburn.

The Avenue

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thelittlestanchovy.com/2012/02/february-vintage-cocktail-avenue.html" target="_hplink">The Avenue</a> recipe from The Littlest Anchovy</strong> The Avenue, a classic cocktail from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Spirits-Forgotten-Cocktails-ebook/dp/B004PLNSCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329119313&sr=8-1" target="_hplink">one of our favorite cocktail books</a>, is a citrusy ode to the orange blossom. It uses just a dash of orange flower water, but don't worry, a little goes a long way.

Mint Julep

<strong>Get the <a href="http://forksknivesandspades.blogspot.com/2011/05/mint-julep.html" target="_hplink">Mint Julep</a> recipe from Forks, Knives and Spades</strong> If you just want the most classic herbal cocktail, than choose the mint julep. It's just Bourbon with mint and sugar.

Cucumber Margarita

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.surlykitchen.com/2012/06/cucumber-margarita.html" target="_hplink">Cucumber Margarita</a> recipe from Surly Kitchen</strong> While lime makes for a refreshing margarita, cucumber takes it one step further making it just the drink to quench your thirst on a hot day.

The Ch?telaine

<strong>Get <a href="http://www.merrygourmet.com/2010/12/a-celebratory-cocktail-the-chatelaine/" target="_hplink">The Ch?telaine</a> recipe from The Merry Gourmet</strong> This fruity cocktail hits the spot after a long day. It's made with crisp white wine, vodka, pomegranate juice and Saint Germain liqueur.

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Randy Orton Attacked By Fan In South Africa, WWE Issues Statement and Posts Video of the Incident

Randy Orton Attacked By Fan In South Africa, WWE Issues Statement and Posts Video of the Incident

WWE superstar Randy Orton received an unsuspecting low blow by a fan in South Africa who rushed the ring while Orton was posing for fans on the top rope.

WWE issued a statement on the incident:

Orton should be OK as he was walking around afterwards. Meanwhile, Big E Langston, who faced Orton at the show, tweeted:

?That?s not exactly what we mean by ?intimate fan experience? #WWECapeTown?

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