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Fans of Nancy Drew, Murder She Wrote's Jessica Fletcher, Veronica Mars and Precious Ramotswe of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency take note: Another female sleuth could be coming your way. Annie Potts (aka Janine in Ghostbusters, aka Iona in Pretty in Pink, aka M.E. on Any Day Now, aka Mary Jo Jackson Shively on Designing Women) has signed on for an ABC pilot titled Murder in Manhattan. The plot revolves around a mother-daughter detective team, according to The Hollywood Reporter:
Potts will play Blythe Sutton, a glamorous, sophisticated, yet surprisingly down-to-earth Park Avenue widow with two grown children. She is driven to solving crimes because she's never gotten over her second husband's murder, which she's taken on as her own private case.
Veronica Mars meets Gossip Girl? Gimore Girls meets Miss Marple? Excited. From Cagney and Lacey to Moonlighting and Kima on The Wire, we love a good lady-dick. (You read that right.)


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On May 21, Microsoft revealed the next generation of their gaming-cum-entertainment console, Xbox. Dubbed XBOX ONE, officials made it a point to talk up the non-gaming aspects of the new console as much as, if not more than, the gaming aspects. Given that the reveal event was limited to an hour, and that this is a console that has not been updated for years, there were many questions raised than answers provided.
Some of the key questions, at least among the tech media revolve around the gaming aspects of the console, and whether it or the upcoming console from Sony, the Playstation 4 (PS4) would be the better device for gamers. The other aspect that has been questioned a lot is the live TV feature revealed by Microsoft. Eyebrows were raised when everyone realized that the live TV feature would be provided via HDMI input and IR blaster as opposed to TV tuners or cable cards.
This is typical of tech media nowadays. For whatever reason, they make anything that Microsoft does seem silly. Here's my take on what the Xbox One represents for Microsoft and how some of the things that are in the console may make sense.
First, this was the first of many events where the Xbox team will talk about the various aspects of the console. Naturally, since there is so much information to disseminate, it would be too much to do all at once and in a reasonable amount of time. Remember how the Sony event went on for hours because they went into too much detail at a "launch" event? I think, Microsoft learned the lesson and kept it short and left it simply as a reveal event without going into too much (or any) detail with regard to the developer story, the policy for used games, etc. There are at least two known events in June where they will get a chance to talk about the Xbox One as well as Xbox 360: the E3 expo in early June, and the Microsoft developer conference, BUILD, in late June. The timing of the reveal event absolutely makes sense given that they can follow up on the story within weeks of the reveal.
As for gaming aspects, Microsoft did talk about the specs of the console which are a significant upgrade over the Xbox 360. They also talked about how the three OSes in the console work in a way to make it possible to instantly switch between apps and games without having to wait for the game to reload. Some have rightly pointed out that by pure specs, the Xbox One is inferior to the PS4. However, as we know, there is no point in having a higher spec gadget where the software or content cannot or does not take advantage of the higher spec. For example, the iPad with Retina Display had an issue when it shipped, where many of the popular apps were not Retina-ready and looked worse than they looked on the non-Retina iPads. So, we will have to wait and see how much better the graphics look on the PS4 before concluding that it is "better" than the Xbox One.
As for the games themselves, they showed some of the exclusives that are coming to Xbox One from large development shops like EA. Naturally, E3 is the more appropriate venue to talk more about the games that will be coming to the console when it launches, both from large shops as well as indie developers. Also, BUILD is the best venue to discuss the developer story, especially how Xbox plans to accommodate indie developers especially if the "guts" of the console are based on Windows 8. Can a developer, for example, build an app or a game for Windows 8 tablet and with minor modifications (like maybe Kinect support), publish it to the "Xbox Store"? I am of course making the assumption that there will be an Xbox Store, which has not been confirmed by Microsoft but again, between E3 and BUILD we should know for sure.
Now, regarding live TV and wasted resources (hardware and software) to support it via a combination of HDMI passthrough and IR blaster. The argument made is that these methods are backward and it was tried by Google TV and did not succeed at all. Let me just say that Google TV, among many other flaws, did not support voice like Xbox One is supposed to support. The demo at the reveal event showed how you could simply talk to the Xbox and switch from playing a game to watching a channel or a show just by voice. Google TV had a clunky remote that was really hard to use and perhaps the failure of Google TV was not the IR blaster as maybe the user experience itself.
Coming to the choice they made by not including TV tuners or cable cards, the same pundits complaining about these are also claiming that more and more entertainment is viewed without cable. There is evidence that at least in the US, many households are "cutting the cord" and living without cable. These households have not stopped watching TV, they just use services like Netflix, hulu, etc. to consume their content. If that is the case, and knowing that the Xbox console is built for at least a 7-10 years lifecycle, what is the point in supporting a dying technology? Why should the Xbox have the incremental cost bundled into it now, knowing that in maybe 3 years most of the content won't be consumed via the cable box? The Xbox One has done the right thing by providing the equivalent of a USB dongle for floppy drives when floppy drives were eliminated from laptops. The HDMI-in and IR blaster will help transition away from the cable box. Even though they have to plan for the future, they still have to support the present and that's what these ports allow them to do. The only issue I see so far, and we don't know everything about it in detail yet, is the lack of a DVR in the console itself. That too could be a non-issue if the voice commands could bring up the DVR content from the cable box too.
The Xbox 360 has sold 76 million consoles in its lifetime so far, but I am sure Microsoft wants that to expand dramatically. Why wouldn't they expect to have one in each household? In order to appeal to "non-gaming households", Microsoft will have to make the console appealing to the casual gamers and non-gamers via their entertainment story as well as the ecosystem story. There is, after all, a potential to see apps written for Windows Phone that may work on Windows 8 and Xbox One (with code modifications to suit each device appropriately, of course). Pure gaming console market is surely on the decline, so targeting just the gamers by simply making the most powerful console on the market would be a waste of R&D resources. Instead, by making it reasonably competitive with the PS4 for gaming, and dramatically improving the other experiences like live TV, snapping two apps, Skype video conferencing in HD, completely overhauled Kinect with wide-angle 1080P camera that can see in the dark, exclusive partnership with the NFL, etc., Microsoft has a shot at becoming a permanent fixture in the living room.
Personally speaking, I am at best a casual gamer. I liked what I have seen so far. I do want to know how they are going to fit the developer pieces together and what are the chances of seeing a spurt in apps as well as the integration within the Windows ecosystem. By the end of June, I will know enough to decide if I am going to buy the console right away or not.
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Amnesty To Cost Taxpayers $6.3 Trillion
John Bennett | Amnesty will cost American taxpayers at least $6.3 trillion in welfare and other public benefits, according to a Heritage Foundation study.
Former Republican senator Jim DeMint, now president of the foundation, announced the results of the study at a news conference this morning.
Jason Richwine studies empirical data for the Domestic Policy Studies Department at Heritage and is co-author of the study along with Senior Research Fellow Robert Rector. He says the math is pretty simple.
"We looked at all spending that's federal, state and local and we looked at all the taxes that immigrants pay in. After that it's a matter of subtraction, the taxes that are paid and the benefits that are received," Richwine told WND. "The biggest categories that contribute to the fiscal deficit are public education and the federal means-tested programs that immigrants will receive after amnesty as well as what happens in the future with retirement, especially Social Security and Medicare."
Rector, who said if the current reform proposal is adopted, illegal aliens granted amnesty would be eligible for more than 80 different welfare programs during the course of their lives.
The $6.3 trillion amount is calculated by first adding the cost of Obamacare, Social Security and the 80 welfare programs for which amnestied illegal aliens would be eligible. That amount is then reduced by the estimated taxes that would be paid.
By way of comparison, the total government debt is $16 trillion, so the cost of amnesty is equivalent to 40 percent of the nation's total debt.
Rector emphasized repeatedly that $6.3 trillion dollars is a "very, very low estimate."
The $6.3 trillion estimate assumes that there are only 11 million illegal aliens in the country and that there will be no growth in the cost of welfare benefits.
A typical illegal alien household, if amnesty were granted, would receive $3 in benefits for every dollar it pays in taxes.
Richwine also points out that the numbers assume that only people already here would be receiving benefits over time and that the flood of illegals along the southern border would be dealt with effectively.
"What we're looking at is the number of illegal immigrants who were here in 2011, these are the ones who are eligible for the amnesty. That's the group we're looking at. We are not looking at any additional immigrants. That leads to my thinking that we are being rather conservative about this. Not only could this encourage further illegal immigration down the road, which will cost money, but the the bill being proposed right now actually allows for more people to come here to get what's called registered provisional status who are not even here currently," said Richwine.
The report is posted online.
Rector's research has played a crucial role in major policy debates. He was an author of 1996 welfare reform bill. His 2007 study on the amnesty proposal that year "helped kill the McCain-Kennedy amnesty push," as Mark Krikorian wrote in National Review.
Among the new report's major findings:
- A typical immigrant who is granted amnesty will receive state benefits for 50 years. The Heritage report shows that those former illegal aliens will obtain $592,000 more in total benefits than they pay in taxes during their lifetime.
- Over the course of their lives, formerly unlawful immigrants together would receive $9.4 trillion in government benefits and services and pay $3.1 trillion in taxes, for a lifetime "fiscal deficit" – at minimum – of $6.3 trillion (total benefits minus total taxes). That $6.3 trillion will be paid "by the U.S. taxpayer," Rector said at the news conference.
The high cost of amnesty will be driven by the low education level of so many illegal immigrants.
"[T]he typical unlawful immigrant has only a 10th-grade education. Half of unlawful immigrant households are headed by an individual with less than a high school degree, and another 25 percent of household heads have only a high school degree," the report notes.
Rector looked at the amount of taxes paid by an average illegal alien household and compared it with the dollar amount of benefits received. The resulting amount is what he calls the "net fiscal deficit." As the chart below shows, the average illegal alien household will receive $14,000 more from the government than it contributes in taxes.
The cost per illegal immigrant household would double under amnesty, according to the report.
In what will likely be the authoritative estimate of amnesty's cost, the 102-page Heritage Foundation report is sure to be hotly debated and will be the centerpiece of discussions about the consequences of amnesty.
DeMint said that the U.S. needs an immigration system that encourages "patriotic assimilation."
He said that immigration can have economic benefits, but "amnesty for those who are here unlawfully is not necessary to capture those benefits."
Previous estimates by Rector, without yet taking the full range of welfare benefits into account, placed the cost of amnesty at $2.5 trillion, which was the estimated cost of the defeated 2007 amnesty proposal.
As Rector pointed out, the $6.3 trillion is a low estimate. Among other assumption, figure assumes that there will be "no cheating" of the amnesty system.
Rector pointed out that during the 1986 amnesty, 25 percent of those who received amnesty were not eligible.
Eric Holder calls Amnnesty a Civil Right.
WND recently reported U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder claimed that "creating a mechanism for [illegal aliens] to earn citizenship and move out of the shadows … is a matter of civil and human rights."
Holder also said that the federal government will work hard "to safeguard the rights of language minorities."
The claims are likely to add fuel to the growing controversy over the Senate amnesty proposal.
Holder made the remarks in an April 24 speech to the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund Awards Gala. MALDEF's notable activity includes suing Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and opposing Arizona's immigration law.
Holder said, "[I]t is long past time to reform our immigration system in a way that is fair; that guarantees that all are playing by the same rules."
However, one of the primary criticisms of amnesty is that it does not treat all immigrants with the same rules. Instead, according to critics, amnesty would reward illegal aliens by allowing them to bypass established procedures required for legal entry.
Heritage also pointed out unlawful immigration appears to depress the wages of low-skill U.S.-born workers by 10 percent.
The report noted that even if all of the children of all of the illegal aliens "graduated from college, they would be hard-pressed to pay back $6.3 trillion in costs over their lifetimes."
"Regrettably … at every stage of the life cycle, unlawful immigrants, on average, generate fiscal deficits (benefits exceed taxes). Unlawful immigrants, on average, are always tax consumers; they never once generate a 'fiscal surplus' that can be used to pay for government benefits elsewhere in society. This situation obviously will get much worse after amnesty."
The report said that along with direct benefits of Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance and other programs, there also are more than 80 programs that provide cash, food, housing, medical and other services to low-income Americans.
Among a few are food stamps, the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit, public housing, Supplemental Security Income and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Also subsidized for low-income families are public schools, police, fire, highways, parks and other services.
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|Vtech Recall Hotline: (800) 521-2010
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063
CPSC, Vtech Industries Announce Recall of Toy Baby Phone
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vtech Industries LLC, of Wheeling, Ill. is recalling about 34,000 toy baby phones. The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and Vtech Industries have received nine reports of the plastic ball detaching from these phones. One child reportedly started to choke on one of these plastic balls.
The toy is called Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phone. The cordless baby phone has a mirror, four colorful talking musical buttons, a ringing light-up phone button and a red on/off button. The phone is yellow with a blue padded border and a yellow ball-shaped antenna. A label on these toys reads "Soft Songs Baby Phone 39100." Writing on the phone includes "VTECH" and "Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phone."
Wal-mart stores nationwide sold the toy phones from January 2000 through May 2000 for about $10.
Consumers should immediately take these toy phones away from children. For more information, contact VTech at (800) 521-2010 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday FOR A REPLACEMENT PHONE or visit their web site at www.vtechkids.com/html2/recall.html.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Eames Executive Work Chair by Herman Miller
designed by Charles and Ray Eames
At A Glance:
The Eames Executive Work Chair was designed in 1960 for the lobby of the Time-Life Building, and so has been called the Time-Life Chair in addition to its Eames name. Exceptionally generous in size, this Eames classic has deep cushions and padded arms - unmistakable hallmarks of a chair steeped in rich tradition as well as elegant comfort.
The Executive Work Chair features the highest quality materials, such as any executive would expect in the home or office. The chair is large, but is appropriate for people of any size because of its adjustable seat height. Adjust your Eames Time-Life Chair to work well with your body type and desk size. The Eames Work Chair has a 5-Star base with a tilt and swivel mechanism that allows you to control how far back you want to go.
The highly polished aluminum armrests and seat base accentuate the high end style and sophistication of the Eames Executive Chair. Customize your Eames Time-Life Chair by choosing either a caster base or 0.5" glides. The base with glides is perfect for a room layout that calls for a stationary chair that remains in a set location. If you need an Eames Work Chair that allows for more mobility, smooth-rolling casters will let you roam from desk to desk in your office. When selecting a caster base for your carpeted surface, choose between chrome and black finishes.
What's To Like:
The Eames Executive Chair isn't designed solely for big business. The same statements of professionalism and confidence the chair provides for big corporations work equally as well for small companies. Comfort alone is the reason to have the Eames Work Chair in your office, but the sleek and classic design is a great way to send the message that you may be a smaller company, but you are ready to get the job done and compete with the big boys.
Besides the obvious reasons of comfort and design, when selecting the Eames Executive Work Chair for the office you are sending a message to your clients. The Eames Work Chair shows a level of sleek professionalism and confidence. It has a classic design that is recognized in top level professional buildings around the world. When the Eames Time-Life Chair is selected to surround the table in corporate conference rooms, this is a simple way to put clients and potential customers at ease during meetings. Let the room relax as conversations unfold and business deals are forged to advance the goals of your corporation. Company employees will be able to use the Eames Time-Life Chair to relax around the conference table while brainstorming the next great idea.
What's Not to Like:
We're not sure, but we bet you can find a cheaper chair. The real question is whether you want to or not. This is one killer executive chair, with comfort to spare. It's just high-end, and that's both a problem and an asset.
The Bottom Line:
Whether you're looking for a chair at home or one that makes a statement at the office, the Eames Executive Work Chair is an excellent choice. Classic styling meets relaxation and comfort in a chair that is the perfect fit for everyone. Select the Eames Time-Life Chair for your home or office today.
It may be worth noting that in an age where everything new is considered better, the Eames Time-Life Chair is a classic that continues to be popular. Solid construction blended with a timeless design is a combination that never goes out of style. Even though the Eames Executive Work Chair was designed in 1960, it has a style that never looks old or out of date. Excellent design and comfort are elements that are always sought after and continue to be in demand by designers and lovers of quality furniture.
- Overall: 35.5" h (37" h with casters) x 26.5" w x 19.5" d
- 5-star base, tilt-swivel mechanism, and seat-height adjustment
- Polished aluminum frame and base
- Seat has a 4.5" thick foam cushion
- Back has two 3" thick foam cushions
- Cushioned arms add extra luxurious comfort
Leather Options:
- Stock Leather
Chromium free and from Austria this stock Herman Miller leather is a winner for most. With a matte, soft feel this is the most popular leather used on Herman Miller upholstered items.
- Open Line Leather
Austrian by birth, yours by choice. Open Line leather is closest to the stock Herman Miller leathers but available in a wider array of colors.
- MCL Leather
Italian by birth, MCL has a soft hand and natural touch with great performance; and it's easy on the earth. It will show more wrinkles over time and wear well. Avoid high-wear applications that require high cleanability and those which expose the leather to direct sunlight. It has a medium grain and shine and is a nice upgrade from the standard leather for the price.
- Dream Cow Leather
With a gentle calfskin grain (it's not calfskin though, its European full grain aniline dyed cowhide), this leather is soft and comes in many great colors to accent your decor. This is a leather of great versatility, perfect when you're on a budget, but where a rich look is wanted.
- Metallic Dream Cow Leather
A gentle calfskin grain (again, not calfskin but European full grain aniline dyed cowhide), infused with metals and soft shine, on cowhide for huge versatility. Updated, offbeat, moody colors.
The Herman Miller Eames Executive Work Chair is also known by the following manufacturer Item Numbers: ES204
Design Story
The Eames Executive Work Chair is a classic design that continues to be popular with each generation. Originally created in 1960 for the Time-Life Building in New York City, the Eames Work Chair came to be known as the Eames Time-Life Chair and set a standard in style and design in office furnishings. The long history of the Eames Executive Chair shows that furniture of sophistication, comfort and good design can continue to be appreciated well past its initial introduction.
When looking for the origin of the Eames Work Chair, it is not something so easily defined. Charles and Ray Eames did not simply design a piece of furniture like the Eames Executive Chair and then move on to the next project. They were artists that had an internal drive to create. They used various mediums besides furniture and spent their lives diligently working on various projects both before and after the creation of the Eames Executive Chair.
Many years before the Eames Executive Work Chair was even conceived, Charles Eames was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1907. He had an early interest in engineering and architecture that turned out to be the very first steps towards the design of the Eames Work Chair. When he graduated high school, Charles went to Washington University in St. Louis on a scholarship for two years. His time was short lived at the university when the institution asked him to leave. His design ideas clashed with the architectural theories of the leadership of the school. When he left Washington University, Charles married fellow student Catherine Woermann in 1929. A year later they had Charles only child, a daughter named Lucia.
Thirty years before designing the Eames Time-Life Chair, Charles started his own architectural office and was immediately busy designing homes. Unfortunately his firm folded as a result of the great depression. He set up another practice in 1935 and was asked to design a house for Catherine's friends the Meyers. While researching the project, Charles sought the advice of the architect Eliel Saarinen. Eliel recognized the talent of Charles and offered him a fellowship at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. At Cranbrook Academy, Charles met and began working with Eliel's son, Eero Saarinen. Eliel heavily influenced both his son and Charles. Together Charles and Eero developed a great partnership and went on to design many historical projects. Another collaborator at Cranbrook Academy was a woman who would later help Charles design the Eames Work Chair. Her name was Ray Kaiser.
Ray Kaiser Eames was born as Bernice Alexandra Kaiser in Sacramento, California in 1912. Ray came from a close and creative family. Her father was a theatre manager and both parents encouraged her love of art, film and dance. When her father died in 1929, Ray moved with her mother to New York, the future home of the Eames Executive Chair. Ray's early interest in art eventually led her to enroll at the Art Students League where she went on to study painting with the German abstract expressionist Hans Hofmann. When her mother died in 1940, Ray left New York and began assisting Charles and Eero Saarinen at Cranbrook Academy.
In 1941, Charles divorced his first wife and married Ray. They spent their honeymoon driving out to Los Angeles, California where they would eventually create the Eames Time-Life Chair. First they were working to develop new ways of molding plywood to create innovative chair designs. Charles would sneak home wood and glue from his day job as a set architect on MGM movies. They would perform experiments in their apartment with their homemade wood molding machine. They nicknamed the machine the "Kazam!" because the plywood would form in the mold like a magic trick. It was when using this machine that the Eames first produced their first mass-manufactured product. It was a plastic leg splint that was based on a mold of Charles' own leg. During World War II, the Navy caught wind of some of their unique design ideas and commissioned them to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers and experimental glider shells for the war effort.
Eventually their designs were recognized on a larger scale. In 1946 Evans Products began producing the molded plywood furniture designs created by Charles and Ray. As a precursor to the Eames Time-Life Chair, the Eames molded-plywood chair was an attempt to make a single seating chair that would be comfortable without a padded seat. When they discovered that plywood would not withstand the stress produced where the seat and back met, they changed tactics and began working on a two-piece chair with separate pieces for the seat and back. The chair was introduced to the public in 1946 and rose in popularity after influential architectural critic Esther McCoy declared the Eames molded plywood chair as "the chair of the century." Concepts realized during the creation of the plywood chair would later on aid them when they began working on The Eames Executive Work Chair.
Charles and Ray didn't completely abandon the idea of a chair crafted from a single body-fitting shell. They soon discovered the progressive quality and mold ability of plastic. They contacted a company called Zenith Plastics. Charles and Ray began working with the company to re-conceptualize the use of the material. Together they created the first one piece plastic chair with an exposed surface. Zenith began mass-producing the chairs in 1950 for Herman Miller and continued production until just recently. Soon Herman Miller took over production of all of Eames furniture including the soon to be created Eames Executive Chair.
In 1949 Charles and Ray showed off their architectural skills when they took a break from furniture and designed and built their home in Pacific Palisades, California. The home was part of the Case Study House Program sponsored by Arts and Architecture Magazine. The building of the house was a result of the friendship between Charles and John Entenza. Entenza was the editor of the Los Angeles based Arts & Architecture magazine. The magazine wanted to find ways to design cost-effective housing for a booming postwar nation. Entenza purchased three acres and commissioned Charles and Eero Saarinen to create two homes: One for Entenza and one for Charles and Ray.
When the designs were originally created, the actual construction was delayed for three years due to postwar supply shortages. During that time, Charles and Ray would picnic in the area where their house was going to be built. It dawned on them that for the construction of their home, they would be destroying the natural beauty of the site. They decided to reconfigure the design of the house to become a part of the surroundings instead of taking away from what was already there.
Known equally well in the architectural field as well as for the design of the Eames Executive Work Chair, the couple's innovative and sophisticated use of materials have made their house a stopping point for designers and architects from all over the world. In the same way the Eames Executive Chair is still held with high regard, their home design is still considered one of the most important post-war homes built anywhere. Even though they explored other creative outlets, the Eames continued designing furniture well into the 70s. As a warm up to the Eames Executive Chair, they explored the use of leather and plywood when they developed the famous Lounge Chair and Ottoman in 1956. The lounge chair became an icon of the 1960s and 1970s. Executives of the time required one in their office to complement their Eames Work Chair.
In 1960, the Eames Executive Work Chair made its debut in the Time-Life Building. In much the same way as their home was a result of a friendship, the Eames Work Chair was as well. As the story goes, Charles Eames was asked by George Nelson to help design the U.S. pavilion at the Moscow world exhibition in 1959. The project had a tight deadline and Charles needed help. He had a specific vision for a slide show in the exhibition so Charles reached out to his friend Henry Luce, the chairman of Time-Life. He asked Henry for access to the vast image archive owned by the Time-Life company. Henry said yes, but with a condition. Henry wanted Charles to return the favor one day. Charles agreed and went on to make the exhibit in Moscow a giant success. A year later, Charles received a call from Henry requesting he design what would soon be known as the Eames Executive Chair for his new building in New York City. Although many consider the Eames Work Chair to have been largely designed and developed by Ray, she and Charles introduced the Eames Executive Work chair together. Soon the Eames Executive Chair would be given the nickname the Eames Time-Life Chair.
The Eames Executive Work Chair was designed using the highest quality materials. It features an aluminum base and frame and detailed leather upholstery. The Eames Executive Chair is a piece of office furniture of a generous size, and the contoured deep cushions and padded arms create a sense of luxury and sophistication not shared by other office chairs. The Eames Work Chair fulfilled the request for a chair that worked well in a lobby as well as around the conference table. Although the Eames Time-Life Chair was a large sized piece, the Eames Work Chair was developed to meet the need for comfortable office furniture smaller in size than the famous Eames Lounge Chair. The Eames Executive Chair needed to be able to adjust with the individual occupying the chair. With a 360 degree swivel and tilt function, the Eames Time-Life Chair was a perfect fit for just about any corporate executive. Charles was once quoted saying, "The details are not the details. They make the design." It was obvious that the Charles and Ray both heavily considered the details that would go into creating an enduring piece of furniture like the Eames Executive Work Chair. The Eames Time-Life Chair is forever connected to the culture of mid-20th century corporate America.
How Charles and Ray worked together on the Eames Executive Chair and other projects was due to a unique partnership that drew from each of their respected backgrounds. Charles was the trained architect and Ray was the painter. A design like the Eames Time-Life Chair was a collaboration that blurred the line between innovations in furniture technology and art. They always had a full understanding of the materials they were working with and how they could be put to use to aid the needs of the user. The Eames Work Chair is a perfect example.
The Eames took great pride in designing the Eames Executive Work Chair as well as their other creations. The overall point of the Eames Executive Chair and their other designs was to provide the user with a comfortable resting place. With its sleek and sophisticated design, the Eames Time-Life Chair has become a staple in the realm of office furniture. Many television shows reach for the Eames Time-Life Chair when they need to create that perfect office environment.
Besides its obvious comfort, the Eames Executive Chair sends a message of style and confidence to people as they enter a room. Users of the Eames Work Chair have an unending loyalty to the product. The Eames Work Chair provides a soft place to sit for hours. Working while sitting on the Eames Executive Work Chair allows people to concentrate on the work while relaxing. Recognized as an enduring design, the Eames Work Chair continues to be in high demand.
When Ray and Charles created the Eames Work Chair, they knew they were designing a chair that would provide the comfort people require. As some of the most cherished designers of the 20th century, Charles and Ray and their Eames Executive Work Chair will continue to be revered for years. Discover the comfort and enjoyment of the Eames Time-Life Chair for yourself.
About the Designer
Charles and Ray Eames designed Eames executive chairs in 1960 to grace the lobbies that they designed for the Time-Life Building in New York City. That's why some people call them Time-Life chairs. They were developed to meet the need for a comfortable chair that was smaller than the Eames lounge chair.
In 1972, chess grand master Bobby Fischer specifically requested the Eames executive chair while he competed in the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland. He said he could concentrate well in the chair. When opponent Boris Spaasky saw it, he refused to play until he got one, too. Today, this Herma Miller chairs is also known as the "Bobby Fischer Chair".
About the Manufacturer
Herman Miller is an industry leader in the integration of cutting edge technology to furniture and other household items to make everyday life more comfortable, convenient, and stylish. Herman Miller stands out at the forefront of such fields as ergonomic technologies, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, and customizable furniture items.
In addition to producing some of the most outstanding office furniture in the world, Herman Miller has also taken on the responsibility of manufacturing some of the most celebrated furniture designs by some of the world's most famous designs. These "modern classics" include works by Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Herman Miller celebrates these famous mid-century designers' works through its extraordinarily precise manufacturing techniques and industry-leading green production processes.
Herman Miller is a global company with operations, sales offices, dealers, and licensees in more than 40 countries in North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, serving customers virtually anywhere in the world. Herman Miller is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, while manufacturing facilities are located in the U.S., China, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Materials & Measurements
Polished aluminum frame and 5-star base
Bingo fabric: 100 percent PVC-free polyurethane
Coil fabric: 100 percent recycled polyester
Crepe fabric: 100 percent recycled polyester
With casters: 37" h x 26.5" w x 19.5" d
With glides: 35.5" h x 26.5" w x 19.5" d
Large, upholstery-covered buttons and edge details highlight the seat and back, and the highly polished aluminum contrasts with the sumptuous leather or fabric.
The Eames Executive Work Chair is available with casters or glides. Chair with glides includes 0.5" glides for hard floors or carpet.The adjustable seat height and tilt swivel add to the comfort.
This luxuriously upholstered task chair by Charles and Ray Eames features a contoured seat, back cushions, and padded armrests. The seat has a 4.5"-thick foam cushion and the back has 2 3"-thick foam cushions. It has a 5-star base, tilt-swivel mechanism, and seat-height adjustment.
Comfort. Style. Sophistication. These are the words that describe the Eames Executive Work Chair from Herman Miller. Designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for the Time-Life Building in New York City, the Eames Work Chair provides a soft and comfortable surface that allows you to sit back and relax while working at your desk. Settle in and surf the web or finish work on that important business project in comfort with the Eames Executive Chair. The deep cushions and padded arms are unmistakable calling cards of a chair steeped in rich tradition and history. Crafted from materials of exceptional quality, the Eames Executive Chair has everything required from a high end professional level chair.
The Eames Executive Work Chair allows you to choose between either sleek sophisticated leather or formal and fashionable fabric. Choose to upholster your Eames Work Chair in multiple fabric colors including Coil Twilight, Coil Hemlock, Coil Claret, Coil Molasses, Crepe Malt, Crepe Licorice and Crepe Smoke all crafted from 100 percent recycled polyester. Or select Bingo Root, Bingo Currant, Bingo Buff and Bingo Navy all made from 100 percent PVC-Free polyurethane. If a leather surface is what fits your vision for your Eames Executive Chair, choose between Caramel, Tobacco, Copper, Olive, Graphite and Black leather colored chairs.
The Eames Executive Work Chair features a back with two relaxing 3" thick foam cushions and upholstery-covered buttons and edge details. The seat is a comfortable 4.5" foam cushion that allows for comfortable sitting for long periods of time. The seat, back and armrests all have a contoured design that adds to the comfort level of the Eames Work Chair.
Shipping & Delivery
White Glove Delivery: Free
If you want your furniture delivered and ready to go, this is the option for you. The shipper will schedule a delivery window with you at least 24 hours in advance. They'll bring the furniture into your home, place it in your room of choice, and assemble any pieces that need to be put together. It's the true white glove treatment!
- Typical transit time is 4-7 business days. Some larger and specialty items may take a bit longer.
- Shipper will arrange a four hour window for delivery at least 24 hours in advance.
- Your driver or delivery team will bring the furniture inside your home and into your room of choice (up to two flights of stairs).
- Delivery folks will unpack your furniture, assemble any pieces needing to be put together, and they'll discard all of the boxes and packaging materials.
- We'll be sure to assist with any damage that may occur. Please call Smart Furniture right away if any issues arise.
- If you're ordering multiple items from the same manufacturer, we might be able to bundle your shipping upgrade costs! Give us a call and we'll make sure you're getting the best shipping price possible!
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Questions & Answers
The Eames Executive Chair comes with a 12-year manufacturer's warranty.
Do you have specific questions about what's covered under Herman Miller's warranty for this product? Give our sales team a call at 888-467-6278 to get your questions answered.
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How do you distinguish between a business and a hobby?
If I, a sole proprietor, pay personal expenses out of my business bank account, should I count the money used as part of my income? Can I write these expenses off?
For business travel, are there limits on the amounts deductible for meals?
Where can I find the per diem rates for foreign countries?
I use my home for business. Can I deduct the expenses?
If you lease a vehicle, can you deduct the cost of the lease payments plus the standard mileage rate?
Are excise taxes for a vehicle deductible?
If you lease-purchase a piece of equipment, like a forklift or truck, do you deduct the lease payments or do you depreciate the cost of the equipment?
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There was plenty to be angry about this year; the Gulf Oil Spill, assaults on net neutrality, Mark Zuckerberg winning Time's Person of the Year. Check out the best rants from our most irate writers in 2010.
1. Top Ten Reasons You Should Quit Facebook - May 5th
Facebook privacy policies keep going down the drain. That's enough reason for many to abandon it. Here you will find nine more:
2. First Broken iPhone 4 Screen - June 10th
The iPhone is made of aluminosilicate glass. Apple says it's "chemically strengthened to be 20 times stiffer and 30 times harder than plastic" and it's "ultradurable and more scratch resistant than ever." Still not enough to survive a 3.5-foot drop.
3. More Reasons Why You Should Still Quit Facebook - May 10th
The response to the Top Ten Reasons You Should Quit Facebook was huge, although not without objections or doubts. Here are the some definitive answers from Dan Yoder that you should share on your Facebook walls...before disabling your account.
4. USA-Slovenia Stolen Match Proves Why Soccer Needs Tech - June 18th
I'm Spanish. I've been watching soccer-football-all my life, and I always wondered why the hell don't they use technology to solve one of the biggest problems of this game: Referees making bad calls. Like in today's USA-Slovenia game.
5. F*ck You, Google - February 12th
I use my private Gmail account to email my boyfriend and my mother. There's a BIG drop-off between them and my other "most frequent" contacts. You know who my third most frequent contact is? My abusive ex-husband.
6. Thanks Google, For the Free, Unusable Wi-Fi on Planes This Holiday - December 3rd
Did you know Virgin, Delta and AirTran has free Wi-Fi on their planes this holiday season? If you didn't, the flight attendants will tell you when you board-which is bad for those who actually need to use the Wi-Fi.
7. What iPhone OS 4 Doesn't Give the iPhone 3G - April 13th
Obsolescence, meet iPhone. It's true, iPhone OS 4 won't touch the original iPhone at all. But even the iPhone 3G is getting shafted quite a bit with iPhone OS 4.
8. Why the Hell Did Apple Pull Camera+ From the App Store? - August 12th
Apple has pulled Camera+ from the App Store. Its only sin: Allow iPhone customers to press the volume button to take photos. But why are they taking away a feature that everyone has been demanding since the JesusPhone was introduced?
9. Crime Prediction Software Is Here and It's a Very Bad Idea - April 14th
There are no naked pre-cogs inside glowing jacuzzis yet, but the Florida State Department of Juvenile Justice will use analysis software to predict crime by young delinquents, putting potential offenders under specific prevention and education programs. Goodbye, human rights!
10. Obama Cancels Kennedy's Dream - February 5th
Once upon a time, a President thought that taking humans "to the Moon and the planets beyond" was not only good for the economy of the country, but also would push US technology decades beyond everybody's else. He was right.
Been under a rock? See what else happened this year in our Best of 2010 series.


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So, you're using content marketing — articles, blogs, e-newsletters, case studies, videos, and social media platforms — to build brand awareness, customer acquisition, lead generation and customer retention. Work all of these as far as you can take them.
Then take it one step farther.
Producing helpful, educational and valuable content isn't just for attracting customers. It can be an invaluable ally if something between your company and a customer goes awry, even if you've done nothing wrong. Because somewhere, somehow, someone will find something with which to take issue.
Supplying varied and detailed information on your company's product or service in the form of an ongoing blog series or an expansive FAQ that answers an exhaustive series of questions could help mitigate potential problems and even help tamp down a full-blown crisis if enough instructive information is available and accessible.
Leaving these elements out of your content mix could cost you time, money and potentially your firm's reputation.
Realistically, not everyone is going to read everything related to your product or service, but having it available within a couple of clicks on a keyboard could be enough to make a news organization beg off a story if information countering an issue is within easy reach.
What should you share in content mitigation program? Everything possible, such as:
- Guarantees/Warranties – Be explicit and don't bury the fine print.
- Cost/Price – If you have a service that doesn't have set price because each situation is different, explain what the variables are and supply a range of price, from the lowest to the highest.
- Problems/issues – No service can be all things for all people. Detail the limitations of your product or service.
- Comparisons with Competitors – Explaining differentiation between all comers in your niche lets prospects self select and lays bare stark differences.
- Regulatory Compliance – If you work in an industry where adhering to federal regulations differentiates you from more lax competitors, ensure you explain why you do and how you do it.
- Scope of Work/Payment – Particularly for potentially high-priced services where scope could change based on circumstances, keep the customer apprised of the charges so there won't be a surprise at the end that could turn into a public issue… and a potential lawsuit.
- Accolades/Awards/Testimonials – Your customers, third party endorsements and awards for quality weave a powerful story. Tell it.
- Approach/Philosophy – Most businesses have a story of why they began the business and/or guiding principles of how they work. Creating narratives like this make you appear more human and accessible.
- Limitations/Usage Policies – Your business isn't super human. Explain what your business and service is and is not capable of doing.
- Training/Education – Do your employees undergo intensive education about how to execute their jobs for optimum outcome and value? Spell it out.
- Personnel qualifications – The job your company does is only as good as the employees that do it. For highly technical and regulated industries, offer up details of the training and experience of your employees
- Consumer/Client Ratings – If you receive consistently high ratings from internal surveys and external ranking services, promote those high scores to help validate your value.
- Accreditation/Endorsement– Positive reviews from third parties, such as associations and non-profit groups can help bolster credibility.
All of these suggestions may or may not be applicable to your business, but err on the side of caution in supplying as much about your service as possible. Because anything that could be misunderstood and misinterpreted will be.


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In the first part of this post, we discussed the allegations that rocked the CFP board and the facts as we know them thus far. We also noted many key details are still lacking.
So what are we to make of all of this as financial planners?
On the plus side, this incident is an affirmation that the CFP Board, unlike many other designations, has not just Standards of Professional Conduct, but an enforcement process to apply them and keep its house in order—and that, for the integrity of the organization, it's not afraid to enforce, even if it means ousting its own Board chair and members of its Disciplinary and Ethics Commission. And the CFP Board appears to have taken all the steps one would expect in handling a delicate internal matter appropriately, including the fact that the Board committee to look into the matter was comprised solely of independent board members and that the investigation was conducted by outside counsel, not CFP Board staff.
Nonetheless, the CFP Board has a long and mired history of debacles of varying sorts, along with a troubling lack of transparency. As I wrote in this blog just a few months ago, the CFP Board appears in recent years to be a changed organization from what it was in the past, under positive new leadership and with a newfound focus on rebuilding its trust deficit and moving forward. But when a potentially scandalous incident like this hits an organization, constituents have some fundamental questions that deserve to be answered: What happened? How did it become known? What are the details of how it was handled? Who was actually guilty of what? Were the penalties and consequences appropriate? And how will you make sure it doesn't happen again?
These questions are especially pertinent given the sensitive nature of the positions that were involved in this particular incident. This wasn't merely a resignation of a board member; it was the chair of the organization. And this wasn't merely the resignation of two miscellaneous volunteers; it was the resignation of two members of the Disciplinary and Ethics Commissions responsible for adjudicating the CFP Board's Standards of Professional Conduct in the first place. Thus, while it's positive that the CFP Board appears to be proactive in dealing with the issue, the fact that both Board leadership and DEC members were involved nonetheless raises troubling images of conspiracies, cover-ups, and something rotten in the enforcement and adjudication process at the CFP Board itself.
What's Next From Here?
Unfortunately, there isn't likely to be much information forthcoming for many months now, until the next meeting of the DEC in March.
The bottom line to me is that while I can appreciate that the CFP Board needs some time to complete its investigation and allow its process to operate, an incident like this demands transparency at its conclusion. The potential that the results will be made public if and only if the parties in question are found guilty and receive a public sanction is not sufficient; in point of fact, it's a finding of not guilty that will probably raise the most questions (queue the cover-up conspiracy theorists?), given the sensitive nature of the CFP Board positions being investigated.
Accordingly, I hope that the CFP Board will step forward with a commitment, now, to make public the allegations, the process of the investigation, the outcomes of that process, how the matter was adjudicated, and what steps are being taken to ensure it doesn't happen again, once the matter is brought to conclusion with the DEC. If there is a finding of guilt, then let it be known publicly (and/or simply take a Private Letter of Censure off the table as a potential sanction, given the nature of the roles of those involved in the allegation).
If there is a finding of not guilty, then let that too be known publicly (presumably those found innocent would not object to a public statement of their innocence?), and substantiate that finding as necessary to affirm that it was the conclusion of a fair process with integrity and not a conflicted coverup. Personally, I don't care if the names of the individuals involved are ever disclosed (although obviously Goldfarb's cannot be separated from the matter now, and any public sanction would bring the names of the DEC members to light as well); the point is not about who was accused or found guilty, but how the CFP Board as an institution maintains its integrity through allegations, investigations, and sanctions against its own leaders in crucial positions of responsibility.
As the saying goes, "Character is not made in a crisis, it is only exhibited." Let's hope the character of today's CFP Board really has turned a new leaf from its troubled past, and is capable of bringing a level of transparency to the process that allows it to maintain its integrity.
Please read Are CFP Board Leadership Resignations a Weakness or Strength? Pt. 1 at AdvisorOne.


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'Beginners Sewing 1' – introduction to using a sewing machine
15th September 2019 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm£35
Our 'Beginners Sewing 1' – Introduction To Using a Sewing Machine class has been developed to address the needs of those who have little or no experience of using a sewing machine. Through this class participants will learn not only basic sewing machine skills, but will develop the confidence to progress onto making things for themselves using a sewing machine.
In the afternoon, put your new found skills into practice to create a practical item (an applique cushion or lined tote style bag) in the "Creative Making on the Machine" class. We offer a discount when booking the full day.
On completion of this class participants will confidently be able to:
- thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin.
- feed fabric through, sew in a straight line and turn corners.
- explore the range of features and stitches on the machine.
- sew different types of seams.
- understand how to hem the edge of the cloth.
- apply a pocket and patches.
Includes our 'Learn to Sew' textile handout (T-Towel) , other materials, use of sewing machines and refreshments.
We also offer a follow on class 'Beginners Sewing 2' – zips, buttonholes & bindings & make your own sewing roll, followed by an afternoon class 'make your own simple & stylish skirt or shorts' and offer a further 'bundle discount'. Save £30*
* Based on original price of £35 per class.
PRICE: £35 (1/2 day) or £60 (full day) or £110 (block book Beginners Sewing 1 & 2)
You can also book directly with us at the shop or over the phone (and save on the online booking fee)
Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)


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Balloon boy found at home
and Ivan Moreno
FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- A 6-year-old boy was found hiding in a cardboard box in his family's garage Thursday after being feared aboard a homemade helium balloon that hurtled 50 miles through the sky on live television.
The discovery marked a bizarre end to a saga that started when the giant silvery balloon floated away from the family's yard Thursday morning, sparking a frantic rescue operation that involved military helicopters and briefly halted some departures from Denver International Airport.
Then, more than two hours after the balloon gently touched down in a field with no sign of the boy, Sheriff Jim Alderden turned to reporters during a news conference, gave a thumbs up and said 6-year-old Falcon Heene was "at the house."
"Apparently he's been there the whole time," he said.
The boy's father, Richard Heene, said the family was tinkering with the balloon Thursday and that he scolded Falcon for getting inside a compartment on the craft.
He said Falcon's brother saw him inside the compartment and that's why they thought he was aboard the balloon when it launched.
But the boy had fled to the garage, climbing a pole into the rafters and hiding in a cardboard box, at some point after the scolding. He was never in the balloon during its two-hour, 50-mile journey through two counties. "I yelled at him. I'm really sorry I yelled at him," Heene said, choking up and hugging Falcon to him during a news conference.
"I was in the attic and he scared me because he yelled at me," Falcon said. "That's why I went in the attic."
Heene said the balloon wasn't tethered properly, and "it was a mishap. I'm not going to lay blame on anybody."
The boys' parents are storm chasers who appeared twice in the ABC reality show "Wife Swap," most recently in March.
Richard Heene adamantly denied the notion that the whole thing was a big publicity stunt. "That's horrible after the crap we just went through. No."
The sheriff said he would meet with investigators on Friday to see if the case warranted further investigation. "As this point there's no indication that this was a hoax," Alderden said.
The flying saucer-like craft tipped precariously at times before gliding to the ground in a dirt field 12 miles northeast of Denver International Airport. Sheriff's deputies secured it to keep it in place, tossing shovelfuls of dirt on one edge.
With the child nowhere in sight, investigators searched the balloon's path. Several people reported seeing something fall from the craft while it was in the air, and yellow crime-scene tape was placed around the home.
Neighbor Bob Licko, 65, said he was leaving home when he heard commotion in the backyard of the family. He said he saw two boys on the roof with a camera, commenting about their brother.
"One of the boys yelled to me that his brother was way up in the air," Licko said.
Licko said the boy's mother seemed distraught and that the boy's father was running around the house.
Licko said he didn't believe any hoax was involved.
"Based on what I witnessed in the backyard in the morning with the parents, I don't think that's the case," Licko said. "They're better actors than I thought they were if that's the case."
In a 2007 interview with The Denver Post, Richard Heene described becoming a storm chaser after a tornado ripped off a roof where he was working as a contractor and said he once flew a plane around Hurricane Wilma's perimeter in 2005.
Pursuing bad weather was a family activity with the children coming along as the father sought evidence to prove his theory that rotating storms create their own magnetic fields.
Although Richard said he has no specialized training, they had a computer tracking system in their car and a special motorcycle.
While the balloon was airborne, Colorado Army National Guard sent a UH-58 Kiowa helicopter and a Black Hawk UH-60 to try to rescue the boy, possibly by lowering someone to the balloon. They also were working with pilots of ultralight aircraft on the possibility of putting weights on the homemade craft to weigh it down.
Alderden said he didn't have an estimate of how much the search cost. Capt. Troy Brown said the Black Hawk helicopter was in the air for nearly three hours, and the Kiowa helicopter was airborne for about one hour. The Black Hawk costs about $4,600 an hour to fly, and the Kiowa is $700 an hour, Brown said.
Col. Chris Petty, one of the pilots aboard the Black Hawk, said he was thrilled the boy was OK.
Asked what he would say to the 6-year-old if he saw him, Petty said: "I'm really glad you're alive, I'm very thankful, but I'd sure like to know the rest of the story."
The episode led to a brief shutdown of northbound departures from one of the nation's busiest airports between 1 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. MDT, said Lyle Burrington, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association representative at the Federal Aviation Administration's radar center in Longmont, Colo. The balloon was about 15 miles northwest of the airport at that time.
Before the departure shutdown, controllers had been routing planes away from the balloon, Burrington said.
The Poudre School District in Fort Collins, where the boys attend, did not have classes for elementary schools Thursday because of a teacher work day.
Jason Humbert said he was in a field checking on an oil well when he found himself surrounded by police who had been chasing the balloon.
"It looked like an alien spaceship you see in those old, old movies. You know, those black-and-white ones. It came down softly," Humbert said. "I asked a police officer if the boy was OK and he said there was no one in it."
Associated Press writers Judith Kohler, Dan Elliott, Sandy Shore and Colleen Slevin in Denver contributed to this report.


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Nearly 110,000 spectators braved persistent and heavy rain to witness hundreds of classic race cars once more roar around the Le Mans circuit. The event brought together 450 racing cars competing in six categories and another 8,000 classic cars for static displays. This is by far the largest vintage-racing event in the world with a gathering of devotees at the ultimate temple of sports-car worship.
The theme this year was America and its rich contribution to Le Mans history. There are, of course, the famous American conquests of Circuit de la Sarthe: Briggs Cunningham's gallant attempts and Ford's armylike onslaught with the GT40, which led to the first U.S. victory in 1966. But few know that the first Ford to compete at Le Mans, modified by Frenchman Charles Montier, took part in the first two editions in 1923 and '24; that the first Duesenberg seen in the Sarthe was entered in 1933 by Prince Nicholas of Romania, or that a Chevrolet Corvette first won the more than 5.0-liter class in 1972. All weren't big-bangers either, as evidenced by a 726-cc Crosley entered in 1951.
A much-appreciated bonus this year was the visit of the Ferrari 250 GTO gathering, which takes place every five years in France. There were 18 GTOs that stopped by to parade on their 50th anniversary.
A special parade honoring the memory of Carroll Shelby was led by the Aston Martin DBR1 that he and Roy Salvadori, who also passed away this year, drove to victory in 1959. Other cars in the tribute included a 1967 Mk IV specially flown in from the U.S., Cobras, of course, and GT40s and Mustangs.
Grid 1 (1923-39)
Many former 24-hour winners took part in the racing, but this grid included five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell driving a supercharged 4.5-liter Bentley, a car predating his own era by 40 years. Talbot Lagos, Delahayes and Delages mixed in with Rileys, Singers and Amilcars against Bugattis and Bentleys. The race, however, was dominated by the Talbot 105 AYL 2 of Gareth Burnett Richard Evans and Alex Ames. A stock 1929 Chrysler 75 brought from the United States by David Eichenbaum was certainly a different way to highlight past participations from across the pond.
Grid 2 (1949-56)
Brit Alex Buncombe stormed race one in his Jaguar C-type before being penalized in race two, which was won by the Mercedes-Benz 300SL of Frenchman Peter Mulder and Germans Patrick Simon and Hans Kleissl. Gavin Pickering's D-type won the final race. A Maserati 300S was badly damaged in one of the few incidents, but the driver walked away without injury.
Grid 3 (1957-61)
The astonishingly nimble and rapid Lotus 15s were on pole and won two of the three races, one of them with Audi Le Mans winner Emanuele Pirro driving while Buncombe—him again—won race two with Derek Hood. The 1955 24-hour winning D-type finished fifth in the race driven by Anthony Reid.
Curiosities included a Peerless GT, i.e. a TR3 with tubular chassis and fiberglass coupé body, a pair of CD Panhards looking like woolly slipper roller skates and a hilarious screaming two-stroke 750-cc Saab, as loud as it was slow and endearing.
Grid 4 (1962-65)
A GT40 freight train ruled Grid 4 with 10 cars in the mix, half of them being driven really quickly. Pole position as well as each race were won by a different GT40. The Cobra of David Hart managed to come second in races two and three. Cobras, Elva GT160s and Iso A3Cs came next, along with E-types, while a Ferrari 250 LM and five 275 GTBs provided the perfect soundtrack. Morgan +4's and Spitfires made for mobile chicanes.
Grid 5 (1966-71)
Here we found Steve McQueen's movie territory with three each of Porsche 917s and Ferrari 512s. Gary Pearson dominated race one in Carlos Monteverde's Porsche 917 and seeing him lap the whooshing Howmet turbine car was a surreal time-warp moment. Behind him, the 1969 7-liter Corvette of Franz Metzger was absolutely flying, briefly holding second place. It finished third, one second behind a 5-liter Lola T70 and three-tenths of a second ahead of a waifish sleek 3-liter Alpine A220.
The Spica fuel-injected engine had plenty of dyno time and none other than Brian Redman was at the wheel on his first visit to the Sarthe since 1989.
Grid 6 (1972-79)
Here we found a surprise winner in the most modern group, the Alain de Cadenet Lola T380 built by the eponymous racer turned commentator. Even more surprising was the car that finished 11th—a Ford Gran Torino looking lost in translation from Talladega. The night race started simultaneously with a massive rain shower. This one finished under a deluge worthy of Sebring, but to see them roar by at 4 a.m. in the far reaches of the circuit was the perfect time warp. A Chevron B36 driven by the skilled Martin O'Connell and Sandy Watson won the regatta. Race three went to American Chris McAllister in his Gulf Mirage with the fastest lap of the weekend at 4:06.638 at an average of 123 mph.
It was amusing to compare lap times among grids: The slowest qualifying time of all was of course in grid one. The time for the 1928 Stutz Blackhawk of the U.S. Holman family was 16.03.951, so it would have been lapped almost four times per lap by the aptly named Mirage!
The concours (reserved to cars having taken part in the past) excellence award was won by the legendary ex-Briggs Cunningham 1950 Cadillac "Le Monstre" sent all the way from Miles Collier's collection in Naples, Fla.
While the majority of the crowd will never dress up in period attire like at Goodwood, there were more people making the effort this year while the 1950s and '60s music—which included quaint Brigitte Bardot songs—was appreciated, and dance floors were full each evening, nostalgia for a more carefree era in full bloom.


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Erik Griffin, a first generation American-born comedian/actor, is hard working, ambitious, talented, and most importantly "funny" according to his mother. Erik made the decision in 2003 to quit his job and plunge headlong into making comedy his full-time occupation. This challenge paid off, Erik will next be seen as a recurring character on the new Comedy Central series, The Workaholics as "Montez Walker". Erik first gained national exposure performing in the ALMA nominated Payaso Comedy Slam seen on SHOWTIME and COMEDY CENTRAL networks, Live at Gotham on COMEDY CENTRAL, Last Comic Driving on NBC, Comics Without Borders on SHOWTIME, nationally syndicated Comics Unleashed; and he can be seen featured in several national commercials, including the Emmy winning, Budlight Swear Jar. In 2008 at the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, he received overwhelming reviews. Erik was featured at the 2008 NACA National Conference, the 2007 East Regional and 2006 NACA West Regional Showcases. He is currently headlining clubs and colleges throughout the United States and Canada. Mostly recently, Erik was seen on, Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black on the HISTORY CHANNEL, he was featured in the Tribeca Film Festival Documentary, Just Like Us and will be touring the world promoting the movie. With his multicultural background, a Central American-Caribbean mother, a father of European decent, Erik blends well into the North American landscape particularly in this era of cultural diversity. With his routine full of hilarious observations about life, love and self-evaluation, he brings together all ages and ethnic backgrounds, which makes for an uproariously good time.
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EVENT: Roar 'N Run Virtual Charity Race 2016
EVENT DATE: Feb 07, 2016
Siobhan Pawelczyk wrote -
Help us create a roar around the world for CHD awareness! About 1 in every 110 babies will be born with a congenital heart defect (CHD), making it the most common birth defect in the USA; 25% of them will need heart surgery or other interventions to survive. By participating in the 2016 Roar 'N Run Virtual Charity Race, you can bring awareness to CHD and help raise funds to provide Bravery Bags and other support services to families in the hospital.
This virtual event is for the whole family; you can choose your distance - 5K, 10K, 13.1 miles or 26.2 miles. Walk, jog, or run anywhere you choose, even indoors, and you have a whole week to complete the race. It is only $25 to register (kids under 16 are $15) and every registrant receives a commemorative medal.
Registration begins December 1, and the actual race takes place during CHD Awareness Week, February 7 -14, 2016.
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Visit Solar Forward at SE and SW Sunday Parkways
Learn about the new Solar Forward campaign at the SE Sunday Parkways on August 25 and the SW Sunday Parkways on September 29. At the SE Sunday Parkways event, Solar Forward will be a feature of the solar "Green Spot".
The City of Portland's Solar Forward pilot is raising $50,000 to kickstart more solar installations on community buildings. The first solar panel installation will happen at Portland Parks & Recreation's Southwest Community Center, scheduled to be completed in October 2013. With help from community solar supporters, Solar Forward will be able to finance the installation of a second system elsewhere in Portland.
A tax-deductible contribution of any amount will help build the fund. Supporters who give $500 or more can elect to receive full refund of the principal amount. In return, all of the contributors receive permanent recognition and the feel-good benefit of paying it forward.
"Like a community garden for people without backyards, community solar allows Portland neighbors to support a more resilient Portland with clean energy from the sun," said Claire Carlson, executive director, Solar Oregon. "It also makes a great gift with community benefits."
SWCC is offsetting a portion of their electricity consumption with clean power generation that will lower community carbon emissions. This helps Portland meet carbon reduction goals as outlined in the City of Portland and Multnomah County's Climate Action Plan.
Partners in this effort include Portland Parks & Recreation and Solar Oregon .
Learn how to support this project at www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/solarforward.
P.S. Understand how solar has grown in Portland over the last 10 years with our new solar map at www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/solarmap