text:
loved Kurt's skating....supreme talent. Dislike immensely Kurt's commentating! It's NOT all about YOU Kurt. You had your time. Everything he says seems to reference himself.
loved Kurt's skating....supreme talent. Dislike immensely Kurt's commentating! It's NOT all about YOU Kurt. You had your time. Everything he says seems to reference himself.
Pj Kwong interviewed Kurt for her podcast earlier this year:
"Randy [Starkman (1960-April 16, 2012)] lived by the same motto as the rest of us. The Olympics isnt every four years, its every single day. He just got it." --Canadian Olympic kayaker Adam van Koeverden
I can also attest to positive restaurant meetings with him. I have seen him several times in restaurants and he always smiles and says hello. Chatted with him at breakfast during the SOI Canada tour stop a few years ago. I am always amazed at how tiny and smiley he is in person.
I've had many occasions to interact with Kurt and to watch him interact with other fans, and he's a total sweetheart. Considerate, friendly, and with a great sense of self-deprecating humor. On the ice, his versatility and the fact that he continues to push himself in new creative directions, never resting on his laurels, and try new things I think sets a great example for other skaters, and provides fans with tons of wonderful skating to watch.
Also, I should point out that today is the 25th anniversary of him landing the first quad in competition, at Worlds in Budapest on March 25, 1988. Hard to believe it's been 25 years!
I travelled with DASH tours to London. Kurt was the featured speaker at our opening meet n greet. We watched a video of Kurt's quad at Budapest, to celebrate the 25th anniversary. He admitted that he wasn't sure if it would be ratified because of the turnout afterwards. He spoke about the rivalry with Viktor Petrenko, who still has a lot of hair!
Kurt also brought some medals that he had won. 4 golds at least. I can't remember the other skater's name, but apparently some of Kurt's medals were originally given to that skater, and they had switched just for laughs.
Kurt stayed for a long time signing jackets, autographs, having photos taken. The crowd to see him and the medals was enormous. As always, Kurt was funny, kind, and patient. Like the rest of us, he couldn't believe it had been 25 years.
Agree 100% - great athlete, great entertainer, great ambassador for the sport.
Also thought this would be a good place to throw in a word for his wife, Sonia Rodriguez. If you ever get the chance to see one of her exquisite performances with the National Ballet, go! What Kurt can do on blades, she can do en pointe.
Really nice message from Kurt on his official FB:
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...d=217099960482Hi to everyone who sent an electronic hello, hug, shout out, congrats or some sort of combination of all. I have been on vacation which included not really checking emails but I just saw and read your notes about the quarter century mark of the quad. What a fuss for less than a second but seconds do change our lives I suppose.
I have been off for over a week and in the sun burning my hairless head, yes 25 years has taken care of that, and your kind words are inspiration to get back to work when I get home. To have anybody ever say to you that they think you are the very best at anything at all is rare but to have so many of you stay with me on my skating journey is truly humbling and simply amazing.
Thank You for all your support along the way and now as well.
What a beautiful message from a great guy!
KB is a class act.
Back in the day, I thought the 92 olys would be so interesting and I was looking forward to the battle of the B's. Browning vs Bowman. Sadly it never happened, but if it had, we'd still be talking about it.
Kurt is a treasure for all skating fans. He was always a classy competitor who helped advance the sport, but he continued to grow as an artist as a pro. He never gave less than 100% or took an audience for granted. He's tried to help younger skaters, is incredibly gracious to fans and truly loves the sport. "Legend" is a term that is often thrown around too easily, but he is a legend of the sport.
"The Devil is joining in, and that's never a good sign." Phil Liggett
Also, I think the fact that Kurt was so inspired by Christopher Bowman, is a testament to the amazing talent of both Christopher and Kurt. RIP, Christopher!
I too echo that Kurt's FB message to fans is very gracious and sweet. He's the kind of person and skater who exemplifies Dick Button's iconic observation, because in fact, Kurt is a skating legend who has "made the sport better by his presence in it."
Furthermore, IMO, if receiving an Olympic gold medal is equivalent to going above and beyond in contributing magical memories, excellence and devoted service, as well as good humor and genuine kindness to the sport and to the fans, then Kurt Browning definitely has an Olympic gold medal and he wears it proudly each and every day. Thank you, Kurt!
There are others who missed out on being awarded the actual OGM, but who like Kurt actually hold one in the spirit of their invaluable contributions, wonderful performances and outstanding humanity ... among them: Todd Eldredge, so I commend and thank Todd too. Hope no one minds in this Kurt thread my also giving a shout out to Todd!
I have loved Kurt's skating for a long time. He is a rock star in my book with footwork to die for.
To those who are snarking on his commentary, I get he's got his haters when it comes to that, but considering the man's had zero training in on air commentary I actually think he's not doing *that* badly. Everyone thinks it's ohhhh sooo easy until they try it and surprise!! What's really easy to do at home? Not so much when you've got a camera on you and you're live to thousands out there judging your every word.
Anyway...I could share my own experiences w/Kurt, the first ones actually helping me during a *very* rough period of my life and giving me a huge boost of confidence in myself, but there's not enough room and you'd all be here for awhile too. Instead, I'm going to repost a part of my post about this past December's Celebration On Ice stop in Sudbury....
As I said...No surprise to me at all.About an hour before heading off to the show w/my Sister's best friend who was giving me a ride there and back, my sister says to me, "Oh...Did I tell you that Michelle's Curtis is skating tonight w/the little ones?"
After my jaw came up off the floor and my eyes went back into their sockets, all I could do was go, "WHAT!?!"
Obviously, no. She didn't tell me that. This little guy and his little brother's Mom lived next door to my Sister and she, my oldest nephew, the son of the lady who gave me a ride and me all grew up together. In fact, these two little guys are considered to be my Sister and Brother in Law's Honourary Grandsons. That's how close we all were and still are. Now I always look forward to the little ones from the CanSkate program's little number as it's just too adorable, but after hearing that piece of information, I was looking forward to it even more.
So there I was, sitting on the ice and on the end right across from the Skaters Entrance, had my camera at the ready to go and try to get some good pictures of the little ones and...
There were two groups. One of older kids who had more skills and experience when it comes to skating and the little, little ones like Curtis who are just learning. Guess where Curtis' group was? If you're saying not in my nearer half of the ice, give yourself a Christmas cookie.
I tried the best I could to try and get pictures whenever there was a space in the circle of older kids that were in front of us, and I did get quite a few, but I have no idea if I got any of Curtis or not.
So after the show, we ended up meeting up w/Michelle, Curtis and Michelle's Mom Marg and...
Michelle was so excited for two reasons. One, even though he was *really* nervous, Curtis didn't fall out there. Two, during the Zamboni break and just before they came out, Kurt popped into their area of the Arena to see how they were doing and to give them a bit of a pep talk before heading out.
Which considering just how many cookies and Candy Canes they'd all had by that point, Michelle said getting them excited wasn't that big a problem, but...
She said that Curtis walked right up to Kurt and said Hi to him. Michelle said Kurt got down to his level and..."Hi Buddy!! What's your name?
WOW!! We've got the same name. How cool is that? High five Bud."
Which they did and Michelle told me she got it all on video too. She also said he told them all that..."Now remember, it's *Can*Skate. Not *Can't*Skate!!"
Michelle kept saying how she couldn't believe how wonderful Kurt was w/all of those kids. I didn't say anything, but that wasn't a surprise to me after all these years.
I think it is important to recognize that Kurt has really learned and improved when it comes to his commentary. I think he is more forthcoming than most in terms of saying what he thinks and I always welcome his responses. Even Mother Teresa would manage to attract a few snarkers on this site!
I'm with all the rest of you here. I adore Kurt! He is my most favourite skater of all time, anywhere, anyhow, no exceptions for so so many reasons, many of which have been articulated here. Add to all of that, he really does have the ability to make me feel 14 yrs. old again!
I like Kurt's commentary. Sometimes he says things that I don't agree with - such as men shouldn't do a Bielman spin - but I love that he has an educated opinion but isn't afraid to defer to Tracy Wilson when he knows she is more knowledgeable. I love how invested he gets and the little insights he passes on, And personally I don't mind that he relates what is going on out there to his own experience. I think it helps shed light on a skater's life and trials.
As far as Kurt being a treasure - well I couldn't agree more. But I think it is only fair for Canadians to admit that he is definitely an international treasure.
I love how he pushed himself to accomplish so much as a competitive skater - but that he pushed himself even more as a pro. I love his mind blowing versatility as a performer.
And I love that despite that he gained so much fame for being the first to do the quad - that his programs are the very very best examples that fantastic skating is so much more. If he does a program without jumps or with very few jumps - you never find yourself saying "Do something"!. Instead your jaw is hanging open at the beauty of what he is doing on the ice - or the athleticism or the rhythm.
And I also admire so much of his work as a choreographer/ creator. I fell madly madly in love with the light number the men did for Stars on Ice last year. It was so so much better live than on TV. A mesmerizing piece of art that made me so grateful I had decided to see the show live!
Hurrah for Kurt!
Kurt has improved his commentary a lot from when he first started. I enjoy hearing his thoughts on the singles programs in particular (why a jump did not work, for instance, and his comments on the psychological aspects of competition). He's been an inspiration for so many skaters, from little kids to world champions, and he's still a joy to watch. I remember him once talking about a conversation he'd had with Brian Boitano, about how fortunate they were to be a part of this sport. And wasn't it his dad who told him that everyone's job is hard, but not everyone gets applause at the end of their day's work ...so always be glad for what you have. Kurt really seems to appreciate everything the sport has brought him, and he continues to give back in so many ways.


text:
Happy Ending Should I Get Tested
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
Still no 'happy' in my 'happy ending massage'Hi from South Africa doc,I wrote to you 3 years ago after a cheap 'happy ending massage' gone wrong. She was supposed to give me a hand job only, but then got carried away and fingered herself, finishing me off with the same hand.I became...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS FoundationHello A in SA,I'll be brief, because as I have already explained to you, HIV is definitely not your problem. Your HIV risk handjob happy ending to rub-and-tug is nonexistent. Your repeatedly negative ELISA tests out to three years are... Read more »
Massage With Happy Ending - HIV?Hello Doctor,I got a massage done about 1 month back. At the end she gave me a handjob. She sucked... Read more »
Potential Needle Laceration, Happy EndingHi Dr. Bob,I wrote you a few days ago to ask about the likelihood of HIV from a dirty needle... Read more »
The End of AIDS? Could Universal Testing and Treatment End the Epidemic?Three decades into the AIDS epidemic, advances in treatment have been astounding, turning a quick death sentence into a chronic manageable illness for those who have access to modern meds. The HIV prevention story, however, hasn't been as happy.... Read more »
Florida: AIDS Walk's Happy EndingThe 5-K AIDS Walk St. Petersburg in North Shore Park on Saturday raised $117,000, organizers reported.Back to other news for September 2007 Read more »
End of an EraLife Without AIDS, Nearly ACT UP/Paris founder Didier Lestrade put away his Doc Marten black high-top boots back in the Mitterand years. His "no more AIDS conferences" policy has been in effect since the Yokohama snoozer nearly 10 years back. He... Read more »
Washington: County Happy With Expanded STD TestingCowlitz County is facing near-record high numbers of chlamydia and gonorrhea cases this year, and Health Department officials have expanded opportunities for people to get STD testing. New Tuesday clinic sessions were announced late on Monday, Dec.... Read more »
Connect With Others
No point of testing/ euthanasia should be legalized for new hiv infected/How to end?
Posted by single_chance, 5 RepliesCurrently I am towards top of my career, unmarried; 25 years old.....My GF is waiting in my home country to marry once I return. I don't think I will.....
I was drunk and did some mistake...but honestly I am not feeling much guilty for that....I... Read more »
I choose to be happy
Posted by Clive, 3 RepliesIn December 2009 I tested poz! On the same day I lost my job!
I made a choice that day not to feel sorry for myself as I had a life to live.
I did feel like crap and at times I still get angry and think why me!!! My motivation was that having a... Read more »
Just Happy
Posted by Clay, 1 ReplyGreetings all! I just came upon this site while doing some research for a school project. I don't hardly ever share any information with others, but I thought it would be kinda cool. I just want to say how grateful I am to alive and sober today. I... Read more »
Why am I not as happy?
Posted by daisy07, 10 RepliesIt is funny I go through the post and read about all of these people who are feeling great, happy to be alive, and moving on with thier life. Me on the other hand....I am still self medicating with alcohol, crying nightly, and struggeling to survive... Read more »
Guides for People With HIV

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The final month of the NHL season will see the Lightning play seven games, with only a single game airing on Sun Sports.
The Lightning close out the regular season series with the New York Rangers tonight at Madison Square Garden. Can the Bolts - with Ben Bishop back in net - win the rubber game of the season series?
It's lonely at the bottom, as teh Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes do battle at Times palace.
You've heard that several Tampa Bay Lightning players are shaving their heads in support of pediatric cancer research. Now here's your chance to support their cause.
Some of you missed this when it aired live because you're out-of-market, or perhaps you just didn't sticks around for Lightning Live. Whatever the case, you can view Paul Kennedy's interview with Vincent Lecavalier (featuring remarks about #51 by Steven Stamkos) by clicking the title link.
Sun Sports will be airing "Bolts Summer Bash" Friday, July 17th at 7:30 PM.
We'll email you a reset link.
If you signed up using a 3rd party account like Facebook or Twitter, please login with it instead.
You must be a member of Raw Charge to participate.
We have our own Community Guidelines at Raw Charge. You should read them.
You must be a member of Raw Charge to participate.
We have our own Community Guidelines at Raw Charge. You should read them.
Choose an available username to complete sign up.
In order to provide our users with a better overall experience, we ask for more information from Facebook when using it to login so that we can learn more about our audience and provide you with the best possible experience. We do not store specific user data and the sharing of it is not required to login with Facebook.


text:
U.S. News Rankings
|Ranking score and category
University of St. Francis is a private institution that was founded in 1920. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,423, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 24 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of St. Francis's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 38. Its tuition and fees are $27,950 (2013-14).
|School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):
The University of St. Francis (USF) is committed to providing a quality education, nurturing students and enhancing its local and global communities. Founded in 1920, USF's mission is to educate "the whole person" in mind and spirit, and to prepare women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership. The success of students as individuals is paramount at USF, and academic excellence is the focus at every level of the educational process.
As a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, USF is a community of learners challenged by the Franciscan values of respect, integrity, compassion and service. USF also instills the value of lifelong learning in students through real-world experience. Relevant, competitive programming reaffirms the ideal that a liberal education provides the comprehensive cultural background necessary for every profession. Numerous student groups and organizations offer a multitude of activities outside the classroom to further enhance learning, and students may participate in study abroad programs or domestic and international service work to broaden their horizons.
The University of St. Francis is consistently ranked in the top tier of Midwest regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's edition of "Best Colleges." It was named a best Midwestern college by The Princeton Review and a "College of Distinction" by collegesofdistinction.com. Because of services it offers military veterans, USF has been recognized as a "Military Friendly School" by G.I. Jobs magazine.
The university's main campus is in Joliet, Ill. with a second campus in Albuquerque, N.M. USF offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in arts and science, business, education, social work, nursing and health care, with new programs and courses being developed each year to meet the needs and interests of students. USF's reputation for producing top educators and skilled nurses has earned national accreditations in both areas. A leader in offering educational opportunities to working health care professionals, University of St. Francis offers courses of study for aspiring nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical specialists and health care administrators, and recently launched masters programs in Nursing Administration and Health Administration and a doctorate in Nursing Practice.
For four decades, USF has been focused on serving adult learners with innovative programming and course delivery. The University of St. Francis has been one of the largest providers of online education in Illinois since it piloted its online business program 15 years ago, and was among the first higher education institutions to offer its MBA completely online. USF was recently honored in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Online Education Programs" edition for its outstanding online bachelor's programs and online graduate nursing, education and business programs.
From summer camps for youth and teens to adult continuing education courses for adults, USF actively promotes learning for all. USF reaches to a diverse constituency, serving as a cultural, social, spiritual and intellectual resource for the community and a partner in local business and industry. USF's commitment to the local community was strengthened when it moved its Art & Design Department to the historic Rialto Square Theater building in downtown Joliet, to provide students with an urban experience in state-of-the-art facilities. More expansion followed with the recent acquisition of another building and an art gallery space in the downtown area.
University of St. Francis serves approximately 3,400 students nationwide and has more than 43,000 alumni. For more information, call (800) 735-7500 or visit www.stfrancis.edu.
General Information
|School type
|private, coed college
|Year founded
|Religious affiliation
|Roman Catholic
|Academic calendar
|2012 Endowment
When applying to University of St. Francis, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at University of St. Francis is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 51.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
|Fall 2012 acceptance rate
|Application deadline
|August 1
|SAT/ACT scores must be received by
|August 1
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of St. Francis is 12:1, and the school has 61.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of St. Francis include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Elementary Education and Teaching; Management Science; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Social Work. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.3 percent.
|Class sizes
|Student-faculty ratio
|4-year graduation rate
|Five most popular majors for 2012 graduates
Student Life
University of St. Francis has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,423, with a gender distribution of 32 percent male students and 68 percent female students. At this school, 26 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 74 percent of students live off campus. University of St. Francis is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
|Total enrollment
|Student gender distribution
|Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
|Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
|Collegiate athletic association
Campus Info & Services
University of St. Francis offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health insurance. University of St. Francis also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of St. Francis, 90 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of St. Francis.
|Students who have cars on campus
|Health insurance offered
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
At University of St. Francis, 85.7 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,860.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
|Tuition and fees
|$27,950 (2013-14)
|Room and board
|$8,520 (2013-14)
|Financial aid statistics
* Overview details based on 2012 data


text:
FRANKFORT — Surely this isn't the way it was supposed to work?
Short or odd-year sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly were supposedly designed to clean up bills passed in regular even-year budget sessions or to address issues which arose since the last session. And they were supposed to diminish the number of special sessions.
If Wednesday's events at the state capitol are an indication, the idea isn't working.
The day started with an effort by the Democratic-controlled House to change a bill passed by the Republican Senate to "set up a framework" to regulate the cultivation of hemp if the federal government allows its cultivation.
It ended with constitutional debates as the Democratic House majority overruled Republican Minority Leader Jeff Hoover, R-Jamestown, who said the House was violating the law by passing a bill to change state pensions without the legally required actuarial study.
In between, the House apparently killed the hemp bill, sponsored by Sen. Paul Hornback, R-Shelbyville, and pushed by Republican Agriculture Commissioner James Comer.
The Democratic leadership also ruled that "an act dealing with taxation" – a bill to use proceeds from instant racing and expanded lottery games to fund the pension system – did not require a three-fifths vote, even though Section 36 of the state Constitution says any revenue or expenditure measure passed in a short session must secure a three-fifths majority.
But House Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, relied on an obscure 1892 court ruling to say that since the bill still required approval by the Senate, Wednesday's vote did not represent "final passage" and therefore didn't require a three-fifths majority.
This is how Hoover put it after a meeting of party leaders at the Speaker's podium ended: "We are right, but we aren't going to win."


text:
Below you will find opportunities sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement for Faculty at Binghamton University. If you have any questions regarding an opportunity, or you would like more information, reach us by email at firstname.lastname@example.com and we will get back to you when we can.
For more opportunities, explore our Events Calendar and our Faculty Newsletter.
By Appointment
The University has recently begun the process of designating Academic Service-Learning and Community-Engaged Learning Courses in the BANNER system. However, in order for courses to be designated, faculty must fill out an application form. Information submitted through the application form will be reviewed by a committee of faculty members who will provide suggestions and recommendations (if necessary) on how to ensure the course passes the designation process. If departments and/or individual faculty members would like someone to walk them through the application process, please contact Allison Alden, CCE Director, or Christie Zwahlen, Assistant Director to set up a time to meet.
By Appointment
Location: Library South Ground 548
Faculty are encouraged to come and speak with CCE Staff about their community engagement efforts.
Wondering how to incorporate a community component into your course? Not sure how to construct a syllabus for your Service-Learning class? Interested in engaging with the community is some way but not sure how to start? Need a sounding board to help you explore/develop a project in the community? CCE Director, Allison Alden, and Assistant Director, Christie Zwahlen, are available to assist you in the CCE office. Please email Allison or Christie directly to set a meeting time.
Contact: Allison Alden (email@example.com) or Chirstie Zwahlen (email@example.com)
Date/Time/Location: Thursday, March 27, in UU-124, and Monday, April 7, in UU-122
The CCE is hosting informal luncheons over the course of the semester to provide a venue for faculty to discuss their community based work with colleagues from across campus. The purpose is for faculty to learn about others' community work/interests to identify potential common areas of interest or points of synergy. Discussion will focus on efforts related top service-learning classes, research projects, and service initiatives, specifically, as they address community issues and challenges. The discussions will take place over lunch, which is provided by the CCE. Pre-registration is necessary. Space limited to 12. Please email email@example.com with your name department, which session you will attend, if you have any dietary restrictions, and just a brief sentence or two about your community based work or interest.
Last Updated: 3/6/14


text:
Hamburg Germany
Marriott Hotel
ABC Strasse 52
Click here to visit event site
Click here to visit registration site
Not provided
Applied Market Information
Every other year
Kat Langner
+44 1179 249 442
The foam industry offers lightweight materials for a wide range of applications including packaging, automotive/transport, insulation in construction, furnishing and specialist clothing. The production process is tailored for each material and use, to generate the correct cellular structure and properties. Compounding ingredients may need to be reformulated to move from a denser plastic whilst maintaining performance. Foaming offers the chance to reduce costs as less material is required and the product weighs less in transport. The environmental benefits can be excellent with the correct choice of compound and blowing agent.
Polymer Foam 2013 offers the chance to meet and discuss production technology, innovations, and uses of cellular plastic materials with some of the most influential professionals in the industry.
This exclusive MS Excel database contains all the companies from Plastics News' ranking of top North American Recyclers and Brokers by reprocessed volume and also includes a directory with materials processes, services offered and company contact information. Data is based on primary research by PN editorial staff.Learn more
In the wake of the economic turbulence earlier in this decade, molders today find themselves in much better shape. Molders are gaining a competitive advantage by investing in people, equipment and seeking inroads into new markets on a global scale.
Growth in the injection molding industry is going to be driven by low financing costs and a continued move to reshore some business.
This report highlights the impact of shale-based natural gas on the North American plastics market and features an in-depth analysis of production trends in the United States during 2013 and a forecast for 2014 and beyond.Learn more
September 10, 2014 - September 12, 2014Plastics Caps & Closures 2014
January 14, 2015 - January 14, 2015Plastics in Automotive
February 4, 2015 - February 6, 2015Plastics News Executive Forum 2015More Events


text:
Yes. That's right. I'm ACTUALLY blogging today! This means that I actually HAVE an internet connection and that I have a little down time to throw something together....plus my dad won't leave me alone about needing something to read on Tuesday mornings.
In any case, Shawn will be pleasantly surprised that she's not hosting alone again and maybe my readers will forgive me for being gone. Also, maybe she can help me interpret this drunk text I got over the weekend. Shawn? Any thoughts?
So, what's new with you?
I went house shopping in my soon-to-be new town on Saturday. It went ok. We found a house we love. We'll see what happens. My realtor, Fern, who is about 89 years old, will be my first friend. Hopefully she'll help me figure out that crazy town. I wonder if she's a swinger?
I'll tell you a quick funny story before I post a couple of adorable pictures for you to enjoy.
You know how kids are a little too honest, right? So, Emma and I were out doing a little shopping recently, and a sweet little old man pushing a walker came our way. Emma said "hi" {being the social butterfly she is} and he stopped to talk to her for a bit. In the middle of him complimenting her outfit, she proceeds to tell him...
"You fordot to brush yer teef dis morning 'cause yer bref is stinky."
DID SHE JUST SAY THAT? Holy geez. I was mortified. What do ya do?
Do you follow me on instagram or twitter? You should. I post a picture daily. I love picture stalking.
Have you ever seen hair like this? It absolutely won't lay flat. It cracks us up!
Drew and his Nana. LOVE!
Did you use (or do you use) a sleep sack? BEST.INVENTION.EVER. Ok, that may be a stretch, but I'm a big fan.
Ever tried this before? How do you people with more than 2 kids get your kids to pose for pictures? I broke a sweat trying to get one decent picture. I think I took 30 and got one. ONE!!
Will you pretty please link up with us? If you say no, I'll hunt you down and squirt you with breast milk. Eww. Sorry. It's all I could come up with on short notice.
Trying to lose weight? Need motivation? Check out MyFitnessPal. It's free and can be an app on your phone. You can log your weight {which is private} and track your food and fitness and get lots of encouragement from your friends. Find me! Let's motivate each other! Maybe some of my friends on there should have talked me out of dessert on Saturday night. Thanks a lot, jerks.


text:
Kreistor wrote:Charlie gained nothing by Stanley beating FAQ, since FAQ was not employing him before or after their destruction.
Well, he could be going after a side that was getting all the good mercenary contracts, removing competition. He could have had archons monitoring the road to Faq, seen the flight of dwagons and decided it needed a boost. But all of it is terribly far-fetched with the evidence available. We don't even know how big charlescomm was in those days. Do we know how old is his side?


text:
women's black stretch plongé skinny leather pant from viaggio collection
Chic, sexy, and utterly of-the-moment, our black stretch leather pants instantly elevate any outfit. Pair with layers and sneakers for a cool urban look, or a draped top and ballet slippers for ladylike polish.
- black stretch plongé leather
- Made in Italy
- side zip closure
Please select a size
Select size Select size Shipping methods and fees Add to shopping bag Photo unavailable Unavailable


text:
Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic
Protecting Montana Citizens and Ranchers from Harmful Effects of New Coal Mining Activities
In conjunction with Professor Jack Tuholske, the Clinic represents the Northern Plains Resource Council and others in an ongoing effort to prevent harmful development of coal resources in Montana's Powder River Basin. Previously, the Clinic participated in challenging the State of Montana's granting of the Otter Creek coal lease to a subsidiary of Arch Coal, Inc., the second largest coal producer in the U.S.
The Clinic has also been involved in challenging efforts to construct and operate a railroad that would serve the Otter Creek mine and other proposed coal mines near Ashland, Montana. Arch Coal, BNSF Railway Company, and billionaire Forrest Mars are major investors in the railroad, which is a critical link for Arch to transport sub-bituminous coal out of the Powder River Basin to an existing BNSF line that connects with northwest shipping terminals. In April 2013, the Clinic helped draft and file comments with the Surface Transportation Board opposing the proposed railroad. In the comments to the STB, the Clinic argued that the railroad's application is legally flawed and showed that there is essentially no domestic or foreign demand for coal that would be transported by the railroad. We continue to be involved in ongoing proceedings before the STB.
Selected Pleadings
STB Comments (April 2013)
Reply Brief-Montana Supreme Court (Aug 2012)
Opening Brief-Montana Supreme Court (June 2012)


text:
Insurance companies and local nonprofits are preparing for a last-minute surge of interest Monday in subsidized insurance as the first major enrollment deadline approaches for the Affordable Care Act.
Those who sign up for coverage by midnight will have health insurance starting Jan. 1, if they can get through the process without glitches. Triangle nonprofits that have trained insurance navigators and counselors on staff say their appointment schedules are quickly filling up for insurance application tutorials.
Linda Cantine of Durham, uninsured for the past three years, had lost sight of health insurance after spinning her wheels on the crash-prone federal website until the other day.
Cantine, a 53-year-old temp worker, was among the last-minute insurance shoppers this weekend at the Lincoln Community Health Center in Durham to explore her health care options in advance of the fast-approaching deadline.
After repeatedly experiencing failure and giving up on the federal website, some applicants are returning now that the site has undergone intensive repairs and is more reliable. The navigators are advisers trained to explain the requirements of the law and coach people through the application process.
I tried three or four times and then I kind of forgot about it until yesterday, Cantine said of the federal portal. That was a nightmare.
Because of the delays, enrollments for subsidized insurance have only recently gotten underway in earnest here. North Carolina is one of the 36 states without its own health insurance exchange, depending instead on the bug-riddled federal marketplace.
Too soon for final judgment
The notorious failures of healthcare.gov have set back the federal insurance timeline by about two months, and Mondays deadline is being downplayed by some as anticlimactic. Those who miss the deadline, or havent even gotten around to thinking about it, can still buy insurance until March 31, the final deadline for 2014 coverage, so there is no pressure to apply now.
We wont be able to make any final judgment about Affordable Care Act enrollment from the Dec. 23rd deadline, said Adam Linker, a health care policy analyst with the N.C. Justice Center, a public policy and lobbying organization in Raleigh. Essentially youve had barely a month to sign up if that.
More than 1 million people are eligible for subsidized insurance in North Carolina, but fewer than 9,000 signed up through the end of November, according to federal figures. Federal officials expect a surge of interest in December, but nothing close to original targets that had assumed a seamless online application system from the beginning.
The first deadline, originally set for Dec. 15 and extended by President Barack Obama, is one of several that had to be delayed under the new federal insurance law thats commonly called Obamacare. Insurance companies have also agreed to accept the first months payments for insurance from Jan. 1 to Jan. 10 to accommodate customers.
A lot of people are feeling these deadlines are very fluid, said Nyi Myint, navigator program coordinator at the Alcohol Drug Council of North Carolina. Theres a lot of wait-and-see.
A new insurance policy doesnt kick in until the insurance company receives a premium payment. With the federal website still experiencing glitches, insurers are calling up extra staff to validate applications and to weed out duds and duplicates that get stuck.
The federal law requires most Americans to have health insurance or face penalties that would be taken out of tax refunds. Because most already have insurance through their employer, Medicare or Medicaid, the health care law has direct effect only on those who are uninsured or those who buy individual policies.
The law also provides federal subsidies for households within certain income levels. And it prohibits insurers from charging women more than men, from charging older customers more than three times as much as young customers, and from refusing to sell insurance to people with pre-existing medical conditions.
The Lincoln Community Health Center has processed more than 100 enrollments in recent weeks, said Ricardo Correa, the organizations outreach and enrollment coordinator. Correa said an applicant will know his or her enrollment is successful when a bill arrives in the mail for the first payment.
Process complicated
In a typical scenario, with the website functioning properly, it takes no more than an hour to process an enrollment, Correa said.
Linda Cantine had been insured most of her life through her career as an administrative assistant, but lately has gotten medical care through the Lincoln center since shes worked as a temp.
Shes applying for several jobs and expects to be hired in January and have insurance through her new employer. But shes applying for subsidized coverage just in case those jobs fall through.
Theres so many options, she said of the array of plans. You have to look at the deductibles, the premiums, the co-pays. I didnt think it would be that complicated.
Cantine didnt want to disclose her annual income but said she would qualify for a subsidy. Individuals qualify for insurance subsidies if their annual income is between $11,490 and $45,960.
The subsidies are awarded on a sliding scale, with the most generous financial aid going to those with the lowest salaries.
That means that Julia Corbitt of Durham will pay just $10.27 a month in premiums for a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Value 3000 silver plan. Corbitt, 59, is a part-time food prep worker at a day care center and has never been insured.
But she worries about coming up with a $500 deductible before her insurance starts covering her medical care. Corbitt has received medical care through the Lincoln Community Health Center, and said she sometimes cant afford the discounted $20 fee.
She discussed her situation as she awaited her navigator appointment at the Lincoln center Saturday. Her bills include gasoline, water, electricity and cable TV, she said.
How can I pay $500? I dont have that kind of money, she said. Obama is not thinking about the ones that are single, that have half an income and all the other bills.
Murawski: 919-829-8932


text:
James Ingram
• Chart Topping Hits Of Soul Heard Decade By Decade In Four New 'Soul Number 1's' Collections
• Casey Kasem's "Long Distance Dedications" Are Spotlight Feature On New CD
• Dionne Warwick To Release New Album Of Duets, "My Friends and Me," Out Nov. 7
• Fox Reveals the Stars of 'Celebrity Duets'
James Ingram Interview With Ebony Moments (Li…
It's Your Night
It's Real
Always You
Stand (In The Light) All Albums >>
More Songs >>
|Forever More (I'll Be The One) (Featuring Joh…
On: Forever More (Love Songs, Hits & Duets)
|Buy Song
|It's Real
On: It's Real
|Blessed Assurance
On: Stand (In The Light)
|Buy Song
Born: 1956/02/16
Birth Place: Akron, Ohio, USA
Years Active: 1975—present
Genres: Soul, Adult Contemporary, Quiet Storm
Birth Place: Akron, Ohio, USA
Years Active: 1975—present
Genres: Soul, Adult Contemporary, Quiet Storm
James Ingram was born February 16, 1952 in Akron, Ohio and is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. A two-time Grammy Award-winner, and a two-time Academy Award nominee, Ingram has maintained an established presence in the music industry since the early 1970s. Ingram got his start in the music industry when he moved to Los Angeles and began playing with the funk band Revelation Funk. From there Ingram was offered a gig playing keyboards for Ray Charles before providing vocals on Quincy Jones album, "The Dude" in 1981. His collaboration on the album's tracks, "Just Once" and "One Hundred Ways" earned Ingram three Grammy nominations, including Best New Ar... Continue Bio >>
Photo Gallery:
Related Artists:
Jeffrey Osborne Peabo Bryson Ray Parker, Jr. Quincy Jones The Jets Ambrosia New Birth Regina Belle Vanessa Williams Donny Hathaway
More >>
Browse More Music:


text: Solitary confinement in immigration detention centers across the nation is often overused and arbitrarily applied. According to data obtained by the National Immigrant Justice Center, as many as 300 immigrants, or about 1% of all detainees in the 50 largest facilities in the country, are confined to small cells on any given day, even though many pose no security risk. In many cases, they're held there for 23 hours each day without a break, often for weeks.


text:
Home > Men > Clearance > Suits & Blazers
(0 reviews) write a review
Product is not rated:
Travelers™ Jacket
The short-sleeve jacket (which is more like a shirt), has two pockets, fabric-covered buttons, and is accented with intricate embroidery. Side slits give the shirt an untucked-yet-tailored look. Machine-easy polyester never needs ironing.
Item #: 32J-61452
- $9.99
Customer Reviews
No customers have written a review yet, you can be first! Please Login to review this product.
Haband Email List
Join the Haband mailing list to receive Haband news and special offers.
© Copyright 2014 Haband. All Rights Reserved


text:
"This post card was the perfect solution because we just wanted a simple announcement with a nice picture. The bonus was being able to write a more detailed message about our grad. Our picture was off center which worked really well with the monogrammed initial. We received a high quality product for a very good price. We are so pleased with how beautiful the cards turned out and how quickly we received them. We can't wait to send them out to our family and friends."
"This card was beautiful. Many people who received the card thought that the postcard area on the back was really nice. They want to do their announcements that way as well. The postcard option saved on putting them in an envelope and it was less postage. Zoom in on the little pictures on the side as much as possible. Ours turned out smaller than I expected. Other than that we couldn't be happier with our purchase!"
"This was a quick and easy way to send out graduation announcements. The photo quality was excellent and paper quality was good as well. I received the announcements a week earlier than I thought they would arrive. The postcard layout made the announcement easy to mail out. I was very satisfied overall and my family and friends loved receiving them."
"The quality of the card was amazing. Someone who received the card called me & asked where I got them & she ordered some. I would definitely order again!"
"I used this invite for my graduation party and everyone including myself loved it! I love that its a post card and that you can write a little note about your future plans or whatever there. I also really like the amount of pictures it allowed me to put on the front. I feel as though this invitation stands out from all of the other standard invites. I highly recommend this product!"


text:
Gov. Rick Snyder spoke Wednesday night of upgrading Michigan roads, starting a Metro Detroit regional transit authority and helping cities and townships combine services.
Those are among the second-year policy priorities for "the reinvention of Michigan" he pushed during a one-hour State of the State address to legislators and a statewide broadcast audience. "We cannot afford to slow down," he declared.
Focusing on roads, Snyder urged the Legislature to start work on a 13-bill road package introduced last year and hold hearings about how to keep Michigan's aging roads from getting progressively worse. "The state cannot afford to neglect the health of our infrastructure," he said. "We are underfunding our road system by upward of $1.4 billion a year. Let's solve this."
One step Snyder suggested last year to finance road upgrading involves raising vehicle registration fees by an average of $120 per vehicle.
On Wednesday, the governor also proposed a regional authority called Bus Rapid Transit for Detroit and four surrounding counties, which would help qualify for federal grants to establish high-speed commuter lines serving Detroit, Oakland, Macomb, western Wayne and the Ann Arbor area. "It's 40 years overdue, he said. "I encourage your support."
The speech previews budget plans coming Feb. 9. With a surprise surplus of $457 million left from the last fiscal year, Snyder can expand initiatives and propose new ones. "We closed a large deficit," he said. "Now let us show real leadership in how to strategically invest and save for the future – not simply spend money because it's there."
He wants to use some of that money to help local communities finance joint programs to deliver services more efficiently. Though he didn't get specific, that could involve combing emergency services, public works and libraries. "The state's role is to help local jurisdictions solve their own problems," he explained. As summarized by The Detroit News, Snyder also called for:
- Schools to expand opportunities for "cyber learning." He suggests that students be able to take at least two computer-based classes each academic year.
- A new Education Achievement Authority to take control of the bottom 5 percent of Michigan's worst-performing schools.
- More frequent campaign finance disclosure filings by political candidates.
Snyder glanced at an official eight-section outline of his key points during the Capitol address.
As a follow-up, the Republican governor has an online town hall forum set for 6 p.m. Thursday that will be live-streamed here and at Rick Snyder For Michigan on Facebook. Questions can be submitted at the state's website.
In March, Snyder pledged, he'll deliver a special crime-reduction message to the Legislature. "While statewide crime is down," he noted Wednesday, "it is unacceptable that Saginaw, Flint, Detroit and Pontiac are among the nation's top 10 cities in violent crime."


text:
We offer full service manicures, pedicures, facials and waxing in a beautiful Queen Anne setting. We have taken great care in choosing our location, decor and products. Your pedicure will be done in an Eames Lounger while you sip organic tea, or whatever beverage you prefer. We use natural nail products free of chimicals and toxins. We sterilize all of our metal implements in the autoclave to ensure a hygenic treatment for our clients.
The spa is named after our daughter, Mimi, so only the best will do. Please call to schedule your spa service and keep us in mind for your next special occasion.


text:
Loading stream...
Now Playing
Connect with Us
Podcasts & RSS Feeds
|All Content
|View all podcasts & RSS feeds
People of IPR
All Things Considered Host
Backtracks, Blue Avenue, and Beatles Medly host
Weekend Edition Host
Senior Music Producer
Senior Music Producer
River to River and Java Blend Host
Morning Edition Host
Talk of Iowa Host
Arts and Culture Reporter
Talk Show Producer
Senior Music Producer
Senior Music Producer
Senior Music Producer
River to River
10:44 am
Tue June 12, 2012
2012 World Food Prize Laureate
The 2012 World Food Prize Laureate is Daniel Hillel. Hillel is a pioneer in water irrigation systems, and his work transformed farming in dry desert areas in the Middle East through a trickle irrigation method. We'll talk with Ambassador Kenneth Quinn, President of the World Food Prize Foundation, to find out more about Hillel and the award that is increasingly called, the "Nobel Prize of Food." And, we'll listen back to past interviews with the 2009 and 2010 Laureates.


text:
A while back I saw a very good (but still annoyingly unreleased) doco-style indie flick called S&Man. It was there that horror-lover JT Petty blurred the lines between fact and fiction, fandom and fanaticism, "backyard" horror and downright "abuse." You still can't get a copy of the DVD for yourself (yet), but this is a flick that plays games with a viewer's head ... but does so with a lot of craftiness and creativity.
I mention S&Man because I just saw a very chilling doco-style indie flick called A Necessary Death, and it succeeds for a lot of the same reasons that Mr. Petty's film does.
The story is unpleasantly simple: Three film students come up with a decidedly nasty idea for their final film project: They'll place ads looking for someone is who FULLY INTENT on committing suicide, and the plan is to follow that ill-fated person through the entire process. After interviewing a series of unacceptable candidates, our "documentarians" find themselves a viable option: A perfectly plain British guy who, unfortunately, is suffering from cancer and has only a few months to live.
So with full assurance that their "subject" is insistent upon a suicidal course of action, the three young filmmakers start to prepare their film. So on one hand we're looking at a 'documentary' film about the making of a documentary film. Only ... what's real, and what isn't? As our cancer-ridden "hero" makes his final preparations, we're privy to not only the sad truth of the case -- but we're also witness to the filmmakers' concerns, worries, second thoughts, etc., regarding the project. To say much more would ruin some of the film's best moments, but suffice to say that writer / director Daniel Stamm strikes a deft balance between the reality of docos and the magic of fiction.
A Necessary Death has a lot to say about the nature of documentary filmmaking. Part of it is the old "you cannot study a subject without influencing it" argument, but the director (and a small but strong cast) is smart enough to keep the human equation on equal footing with the more abstract concepts. Best of all, A Necessary Death is a thoroughly engrossing little experimental film that's also quite slyly entertaining, despite its rather unsavory subject matter.


text:
August 1, 2014
HINDMAN, Ky. (WYMT) - The Knott County Fiscal Court passed an amended version of a budget today, narrowly meeting the deadline to come up with a plan Frankfort had requested. They also made a decision regarding the judge executive's salary while he's in prison.
The fiscal court voted three to one to approve the plan on condition that it be altered to include a 25 percent cut in the Local Government Economic Assistance fund. The cut was requested to fill a $230,000 deficit in the account. The L.G.E.A. funds departments that include the senior citizens program and the Knott County Sportsplex.
The deputy judge-executive says he expects multiple layoffs.
"Cutting any department is painful. One person losing their job to me is painful but it has to be done," said Knott County Deputy Judge-Executive Greg Mullins.
The fiscal court also voted to stop paying Judge-Executive Randy Thompson's salary. Thompson began serving a prison sentence late last year for vote buying.


text:
Point X is randomly selected on the perimeter of a square of length $L$. $M$ is the midpoint of side. What is the probability that $XM> L$?
- $\frac{\sqrt 3 }{3}$
- $\frac{3 - \sqrt{3}}{3} $
- $\frac{3 - \sqrt{3}}{4}$
- $\frac{1+\sqrt{3}}{4}$
$OA$ is $C$. Please let me know the process.


text:
NEWS: Wednesday January 12, 2011
Jan 12th @ 8:48 am
Delta City Council is mourning the loss of one of their council members. Bill Seuell passed away January 6th after a battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Mountain Valley News reports that Seuell was on city council since 2006 and even served a term as mayor and mayor pro-tem. It's reported Seuell brought a wealth of [...]


text:
Path to Recovery
Every youth must find their own path to recovery from drug and alcohol dependence. The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations provides one component on that path which may begin with programs closer to home. Education and outpatient programs are usually local, and can help with the first intervention when a problem is identified. Intensive outpatient can usually be found locally, and involves a higher level of involvement for the client and treatment professionals. Failure at this levels, or a lack of local support systems can lead to a stay in an inpatient program like the Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations.
Inpatient programs take the client out of their own environment and immerse them into an intensive learning and experiential environment without the challenges of the daily triggers that cause them to be unsuccessful when in their home environment. Inpatient allows a period for the body to be free of the substances they are addicted to - to complete detoxing the system and provide good nutrition to help the body and mind to heal. Many substances take up to 30 days to exit the system, and treatment cannot truly begin until the mind and body are clear.
The inpatient stay provides an opportunity for learning new behaviors, for increasing self-esteem, and for learning to recognize and control the triggers that cause the client to use artificial substances to achieve a desired affect. At the Healing Lodge, we infuse the treatment experience with Native American culture which is proving to create a sense of self and pride for Native American youth, and creates a foundation rooted in respect for nature and family frequently lacking for both Native and non-native youth alike.
The path to recovery continues after an inpatient stay with a preplanned aftercare program. This is where the youth steps down to a less structured environment that can be home, or to a less intensive program like a recovery house or continued learning experience like Job Corp or boarding school. Each client presents a unique situation which will determine what they aftercare plan for when they complete their inpatient stay.
The eventual return home creates interesting challenges. Knowing the triggers that challenge the young client is important. Is the parent's own use of alcohol or drugs a contributing factor? Do their friends place peer pressure on them to use again? Identifying these issues is an important part of inpatient treatment and aftercare planning. Please know that we have the best interests of the client in mind as we explore with you the options that are available on their own path to recovery.


text:
The creature was big, reptilian, with a black head, long tail and a big red tongue. It could hiss and cause men and women to run off, screaming.
It came close to shore, terrifying the environs so that parties of men went out with guns and spears to kill it.
And it all happened along the Noroton River, the stream that separates Darien from Stamford, starting 123 years ago today, on Aug. 10, 1889.
At least, that's the story that readers of the Boston Daily Globe read on Aug. 18 of that year. The five-paragraph article can still be found in the archives of what today is the Boston Globe. (A copy is attached to this Web page.) But it appears to have been a hoax.
"That a sea serpent or a reptile believed to be that famous monster was seen last Saturday is unquestioned," the article states. "It was seen by over a dozen reputable people and is confirmed by three or four women who got a glance at it and then ran screaming into the woods."
Unfortunately, the Globe article isn't corroborated by either the Stamford Weekly Advocate (an earlier version of today's Advocate of Stamford) or the New York Times or local historians in Stamford or Darien.
The Times, however, was publishing quite a few articles about the sightings of sea serpents from about 1886 to 1888. The articles varied from serious to jocular (a jocular one is attached to this article). It may have been a journalistic meme at the time, or perhaps a precursor to UFO sightings.
Dramatic tale
"All this week, a party of men have been hunting for a sea serpent on the Noroton River," the Globe's unnamed correspondent reported. "The stream in question runs down from among the hills two miles back of this town."
The first to see the creature was a "Mr. Ruscoe," who was clamming peacefully from his boat that Saturday afternoon when he "was suddenly confronted by an enormous serpent that stuck its head out of the water right alongside the boat."
Ruscoe is said to have described the serpent as "enormous," with a "large black head and its back was a copperas color." Copperas is another name for iron sulfite, which has a cold whitish-green color (seen here in a Google Image search results page for "ferrous sulfate").
It also had a big red tongue and could "emit a hissing sound."
Ruscoe said he dropped his clamming forks in the river and "pulled for the shore with all his might. The moment he landed he left the boat and clams and ran for the woods." He ran a mile before he finally became too exhausted to go further.
"He has not seen either his boat or his cargo of clams since." (Some things never change in these parts.)
At least a dozen people saw the creature. A Mr. Ryles got a good look at by climbing up a tree, and a "Landlord Miller who keeps a tavern on the banks of the Noroton a mile away by the bridge" also saw the creature.
No corroboration
Jack Gault, executive director of the Darien Historical Society, said a map from 1913 identifies a Miller as the owner of a building where now stands. There's been a restaurant there for many decades.
A mile to the south of Giovanni's would put the clammer near the southern end of Holly Pond. A mile north would be about where Route 106 spans the Noroton River, and Mr. Ruscoe wouldn't have needed a boat to rush to shore.
Gault said he'd never heard of the incident. Marian Castell, Darien town historian and a past president of the historical society, said it was news to her.
Both Gault and Castell suggested asking Kenneth Reiss, author of a recent town history, The Story of Darien Connecticut. Reiss said by email that he'd never heard of it, either.
But, he added, "What a hoot!"
Ron Marcus, librarian at the Stamford Historical Society, enjoyed the idea, too.
"The fact that the New York Times and the local paper have nothing on it suggests that it might very well have been a hoax," he said. "Too bad!"
The Advocate was not above reporting two sightings of a ghost in Darien, that August (athough that story only rated two lines), so it's hard to imagine such an ongoing ruckus would have escaped the newspaper's attention.
The Stamford City Directory of 1889-1890 has, of course, several Millers living in town. There are no Ruscoes, but there are several Ruscos; and there's no one named Ryles in the directory, but there are several men named Ryle, including a number in Glenbrook, not far from Holly Pond.
What if it were real?
If the Globe report were true and people did see a scary-looking creature somewhere along the river or in Holly Pond, could it have been real?
There is a real sea creature, sometimes quite large, that people have called a "sea serpent," as the Los Angeles Times and many other publications have reported. In about 1860, one was found in Bermuda (see the attached illustration from Harper's Weekly), another washed up in 1901 at Newport Beach, CA. A 56-foot-long specimen washed up in Scotland in 1808, according to a Los Angeles Times blog.
It's called an "oarfish," and you can find pictures of it on the Web today. (A picture from a U.S. Navy publication is attached to his article.)
It doesn't have a black head, it seems, but more of a silvery body. Many pictures show a very long, red fin on the top of its head that a frightened clammer might well remember as a tongue.
A long, reddish or pink dorsal fin continues along the length of its back, and some creatures have been found that rival the one washed up in Scotland. Pictures have been taken of oarfish being held by more than a dozen men.
Confronted with something like that, up close, you might run off screaming into the woods, yourself.


text:
Click on Logo above for more
Over 50's Costa del Sol
Over 50's Portugal
Over 50's Majorca
Over 50's Malta
Over 50's Costa de Luz
Over 50's SAGA Cruises
Antarctica is the planet's last untouched continent and you can now experience it from one of the most advanced expedition ships ever built. This voyage will take us through the Drake Passage, escorted by albatrosses and storm petrels before arriving at the magical white landscape. You will experience the continent in summer with its incredible wildlife including seals, penguins and whales. After the success of our inaugural expedition in 2012, we are planning bigger groups in 2013, 2014 & 2015. Call us to register your interest.
Want to Travel?
Under European law, if you are disabled or have difficulty moving around, you can receive assistance when you fly. This free service is available to anyone with mobility problems, for example, because of their disability, age or a temporary injury. To take full advantage of the service you need to pre-book at least 48 hours in advance of your flight. However it is recommended that if possible you book such services at the time of booking. For more information please click on this link:- http://www.dttas.ie/AccessibleTravel/Home.html


text:
What You Need to Know About the Israel-Hamas Crisis08/01/2014
Global Week in Review: Plane Passengers Tested for Ebola07/28/2014
What We Know About the Nigerian Abductions07/22/2014
Nigeria President Meets Families of Kidnapped Girls07/22/2014
World Lens: At Least 1 American on Board Malaysia Flight07/18/2014
Google Doodles Celebrating People of Color07/18/2014
All About Taking Your Education Worldwide07/15/2014
Global Week in Review: UN Acknowledges Same-Sex Marriages07/08/2014
10 Afropolitan Writers You Should Know07/07/2014
Worldwide Celebrations: LGBT Pride From Around the Globe06/30/2014
Global Week in Review: Ebola Outbreak in West Africa Worsens06/30/2014
Global Week in Review: Sudan Releases Woman on Death Row06/23/2014
Global Week in Review: Dozens Killed Watching World Cup06/18/2014
Say What? The Most Racist Things to Happen in Brazil06/17/2014
Global Week in Review: 20 More Kidnapped by Boko Haram06/09/2014
C. African Republic Muslims Find Haven at Catholic Church06/09/2014
Women Drummers Break Barriers in Cuba06/04/2014
World Lens: Authors Featured in Jamaica Literary Festival06/02/2014
Is the European Union Afraid of the Dark?06/02/2014
Hidden in Sight: Preachers in Rio Rescue Souls of Addicts05/29/2014
A Look at What's Happening in Ukraine05/27/2014
Inside 'Stolen Innocence: Your Daughters Are Our Daughters'05/22/2014
Global Week in Review: Iranians in 'Happy' Video Freed05/21/2014
Global Week in Review: Millions Face Famine in South Sudan05/12/2014
#BringBackOurGirls: Support Pours in on Social Media05/09/2014
What You Need to Know About the South African Elections05/07/2014
Week in Global Review: Boko Haram Threatens to Sell Girls05/05/2014
FAQ: Crisis in South Sudan05/01/2014
Global Week in Review: Dani Alves Eats Banana Thrown at Him04/28/2014
President Obama's Weeklong Asia Tour04/28/2014
Happy Freedom Day, South Africa!04/27/2014
Global Week in Review: UN Condemns Ethnic Slaughter04/21/2014
Global Week in Review: Nigeria Blast Kills 71 People04/14/2014
Conflict in Central African Republic: Attacks on Refugees04/11/2014
Global Week in Review: 'B-Style' Youth Want to Be Black04/10/2014
Global Week in Review: Drought in Haiti Hurts Farmers04/01/2014
News The Power of Parsley Clip (7/31/2014)
News Soledad O'Brien's Foundation Is... Clip (7/29/2014)
News President's Weekly Address... Clip (7/26/2014)
Lifestyle Turning Point: From South... Clip (7/24/2014)
News Wellness: The Lemon Aid You Need Clip (7/24/2014)
News What to Do When Approached by... Clip (7/22/2014)
News President's Weekly Address... Clip (7/21/2014)
News Teen's Rape Sparks Internet... Clip (7/17/2014)
News It Takes a Village to Stop Gun... Clip (7/17/2014)
News Our President Is Not Your 'N----r' Clip (7/14/2014)
News President's Weekly Address... Clip (7/14/2014)
News The World Is Ours: Black Kids... Clip (7/8/2014)
News President's Weekly Address... Clip (7/4/2014)
News Female Faces of the Civil Rights... Clip (7/2/2014)
News Are We Losing Our Civil Rights? Clip (7/2/2014)
News Is Green the New Black? Clip (7/1/2014)
News Smooth Criminal – Jeremy Meeks Clip (6/27/2014)
News Young Brooklyn Actor Talks... Clip (6/25/2014)
News President's Weekly Address... Clip (6/21/2014)
News Pause Before Talking About Blue... Clip (6/20/2014)
Sun Worshippers: Celebs Share Their Summer Getaways 08/01/2014
Ebola Outpaces Control Efforts, WHO Plans $100M Response 08/01/2014
Ugandan Court Annuls Anti-Gay Law 08/01/2014
Outbreak: Eight of the Biggest Global Health Scares 07/31/2014
Health Rewind: Prison Rates Among Women Are Skyrocketing 07/31/2014
Facebook's Internet.org Project Launches in Zambia 07/31/2014
Ebola: What You Need to Know 07/30/2014
Coming to America: Young African Leaders Vibe With Obama 07/29/2014
Global Week in Review: Plane Passengers Tested for Ebola 07/28/2014
Upgrade Your Travel Style With These Celeb-Inspired Looks 07/28/2014
Young African Leaders Present Business Ideas for Fellowship 07/28/2014
Braided Beauty: 9 Styles We Love for Summer 07/25/2014
Leading Ebola Doctor in Sierra Leone Catches Virus 07/24/2014
15 Books Every Black Woman Should Read 07/24/2014
Poison Pen: When Ghostwriters Strike 07/24/2014
Face Contouring 101: How to Get That Natural, Sculpted Look 07/24/2014
What We Know About the Nigerian Abductions 07/22/2014
Nigeria President Meets Families of Kidnapped Girls 07/22/2014
On Newsstands Now: Lupita Nyong'o, Zoe Saldana, and More 07/18/2014
Lupita Nyong'o's Flyest Fashion and Beauty Moments 07/18/2014


text:
July 28, 2014
In this edition of Eating Well With Kim, we're talking about fruits and vegetables. Here's how to prepare a delicious succotash and why more vegetables are so important.
Have information or an opinion about this story? Click here to contact the newsroom.
Copyright WRDW-TV News 12. All rights reserved. This material may not be republished without express written permission.


text:
The story of Zinfandel is like a romantic thriller, a mystery I have been following over the last 30 years and one that was solved only a very few years ago.
By the middle of the 19th century a vine variously called Zinfandel and Zinfandal had established itself in northern California and was prized for its productivity. A visiting French winemaker even pronounced that its wine was 'like a good French claret". It thrived in the warm climate of California, was beloved by the thousands who shipped grapes east from California to make wine at home during Prohibition, and was the most planted dark-skinned grape variety o the West Coast until it was usurped by the more glamorous and, significantly, more obviously French, Cabernet Sauvignon in the second half of the 20th century and, in the last few years, Merlot.
Forgotten password?
Article search
All these words
This exact word or phrase
One or more of these words
Tasting articles
Free for all
Inside information
Our views
Wines of the week
Nick on restaurants
Travel tips
Don't quote me
Jancis recommends
Alder on America
Alex on taste
Max on Oz
Instant expert
Learn about wine
Wine regions
Wine grapes
Wine & you
Wine language
Food matching
Where to buy
Merchant directory
Links & addresses
Where to store
Tasting notes archive
Your turn archive
Date of publication


text:
Regional Publications
More Sports
|Search Results
|Watch Live
|Buy Photos
|Sign up
|School Finder
2/2/13 Chicago-Whitney Youngs Madinah Muhummad is defended by Morgan Parks Shami Goodman. Stacia Timonere/for Sun Times Media
Just call her "The Queen of Chicago."
Linnae Harper had 14 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and four steals to lead No. 2 Young to its fifth consecutive Public League championship with a 73-52 win over No. 7 Morgan Park Saturday at Chicago State.
The city title was the fourth for the 5-foot-8 Kentucky-bound Harper.
"It means a lot," she said. "This is my last year. All four years we won a city championship. I'm just trying to leave something for the following teams that are going to be here playing for Whitney Young. It's a phenomenal program. I'm just trying to keep something going on."
Harper got a lot of help Saturday from 6-5 junior Khaalia Hillsman, who dominated the smaller Mustangs with 24 points and 10 rebounds, and 5-7 senior guard Sydney Snower, who scored seven of her 12 points during a 13-0 third-quarter run that put the game out of reach.
"Khaalia is continuing to get better every day," Dolphins coach Corry Irvin said. "Sometimes she tries to do too much. But she's getting almost to where we need her to be. As long as she continues to improve, I like our chances the rest of the way."
Trailing 11-10 late in the first quarter, Young (22-4) went on a 19-3 run that included a three-pointer by sophomore Madinah Muhammad and a conventional three-point play by Harper. Three-pointers by Shami Goodman, Kiara Carter and Bhrea Griffin kept Morgan Park within 37-25 at the break.
But after another three-pointer by Goodman got Morgan Park within 42-32 with 5:16 left in the third quarter, Snower's three and a Tanita Allen rebound basket capped the decisive 13-0 run. Allen added eight points and six rebounds as Young doubled up Morgan Park on the backboards.
"Size does matter, of course, and we didn't have the size today," Morgan Park coach TJ Johnson said. "They're huge. They're a quality team. We didn't lose to Little Sisters of the Poor. It hurts right now because you lose, but they won state last year in 4A. That's where we're trying to get.
"It was a great learning lesson," he added.
Goodman, a 5-7 junior, led Morgan Park (20-3) with 20 points. Griffin, another junior, added 14 and Kierra Graves had eight. Taylor Brame added eight points for the Dolphins.
"I think this one is special," Harper said. "We had a rough beginning of the season with four losses and people thinking we're not as good as last year. So this game really proved to us and our fans that we are really a good team and we're as good as last year even though we lost five players."


text:
The Remix boot is a supportive but easy-to-get-into adjustable boot.
It features Dual Lace Zones like more expensive boots, but the plushness
you come to expect from an open-toe. The 3D molded tongue provides
maximum comfort with no sacrificed board control. The Remix is an
excellent choice for beginner to intermediate riders looking for a
comfortable, user-friendly option.
Biolite 3 Core
Continuous Rocker
Dual Landing Spine
Softer Variable Edge Profile
Minimum Swing Weight Profile
Monocoque Construction
Layered Glass
M6 Inserts
Comm100 Products:


text:
Audacity is fast, easy, and free. If you're thinking about making a podcast, here's a great place to start.
Audacity is a free audio editor that supports Windows, Mac, and Linux. It performs basic audio editing in an intuitive way that beginners can pick up quickly. See if Audacity has what it takes to help you record your next podcast.


text:
Dawn Burleigh
The Orange Leader
A woman walking down the middle of the road at 3:25 a.m. Wednesday at the 900 block of Curtis caused a city of Orange police officer to stop the woman.
The woman verbally identified herself and had trouble recalling her birthday according to police reports.
When the woman was told a person by that name with a different birth date. The woman changed her birthday to match the date of the female with the warrant.
The officer informed the woman that there was a warrant for her arrest.
The woman changed her name, birth date and verbally gave her driver's license number.
The officer was advised that a female with that name also had a warrant for her arrest with the Orange Municipal Court.
The woman was positively identified by jail records.
The woman was arrested for Failure to Identify Fugitive from Justice, intent to give false information and the warrant.
Man parks in intersection arrested for public intoxication
A man parked his car 1:11 a.m. Wednesday at an intersection on 28th Street.
A police officer attempted to wake the male who appeared to be sleeping but was unresponsive according to police reports.
As Acadian Ambulance Service arrived the man became alert and refused treatment.
The officer , according to the police report, said the man's eyes were glassy and bloodshot and he was unable to maintain his balance.
The officer also said he could smell alcoholic beverage coming from the mans breath.
The man was arrested for public intoxication.


text:
Skewers was by far the worst lunch I've had in *any* Houston restaurant, ever. Crappy, dry pita, school-paste hummus, dessicated, lifeless chicken, grease abounding. Makes me shudder to remember it.
Just out of curiosity, how long ago was this? Because I've gotten the hummus four times in a row now and have never been disappointed with it. Ditto the pita bread.


text:
Consulting for Digitization and Metadata
Consulting for Digitization and Metadata
Are you unsure if your materials are suitable for digitization or how to digitize your physical documents or images? Do you have questions about how to organize your digital content?
The Digital Scholarship Center provides consulting on digitization, organization, description, and preservation of your digital projects to help present your materials in way that is both meaningful and sustainable.
Metadata—what it is and why it matters:
- Metadata, or data about data, enables users to find relevant information and promotes the discovery of quality resources in the digital environment. Recognized descriptive standards such as Dublin Core and Encoded Archival Description (EAD) are employed to manage, share and maintain collections, but we can also provide advice on metadata standards for your particular field of study or individual project needs.
- Descriptive metadata such as author, title, keywords and abstracts are provided by or in collaboration with you, the content creator.
- We add technical metadata that specifies software and hardware needed to view files, along with the history of any migrations. This promotes preservation and long-term access to content and provides a guide to future users and managers of the resource for long-term viability.
Digital media management and preservation
- "Digital materials are especially vulnerable to loss and destruction because they are stored on fragile magnetic and optical media that deteriorate rapidly and that can fail suddenly from exposure to heat, humidity, airborne contaminants, or faulty reading and writing devices." (Hedstrom and Montgomery 1998)
- DSC staff focus on preventing the technological obsolescence that is the greatest threat to digital preservation with good practices that include the use of standard, current file and media formats, and proper storage and handling of media.
- Assessment of media formats and migration of data to stable, current storage formats for electronic text, image, and database applications help to ensure longevity of resources.
Thinking about a digitization project? DSC staff can assist with:
- Selection of materials, assessing the size of the collection, and preparing the source materials..
- Referral to appropriate information about establishing rights.
- Digitizing and post-processing of materials, including technical handling of the master files.
- Metadata for search engine optimization and preservation.
- Hosting projects
- Digital preservation of university collections and records


text:
The Union-Recorder
Golf Cart City (GCC) owner Darrell Brantley purchased the outfit in 2007 and has seen the cart business grow ever since.
The shift from four-wheeler popularity to utility golf carts opened up an opportunity.
Brantley said staff would work on four-wheelers, lawn mowers and even refurbish carts to the customers' liking.
GCC can customize carts by installing special seats, radios, graphics and raising or lowering the suspension. For outdoor type applications, special enclosures and camouflage are possible additions.
No one buys carts for golf use, according to Brantley.
"Everybody that buys them is either babysitting grandchildren or driving to the mailbox. It keeps people active a lot longer in their life," Brantley said. "People use them on farms and to hunt. Every time I think I know what someone uses the carts for someone comes in here with a different idea."
One of the main cart uses is for shuttle purposes at restaurants or weddings. GCC rents for special events.
Surprisingly, the cart business continues to get better. The specialized nature of the repairs benefits the local cart shop.
Cart mechanics aren't like anything else.
Coming into the industry, Brantley assumed that gas powered carts would be the main seller, but the electric motors trump gas. Electric parts are reasonably priced, and the carts are easy to maintain.
Customers in need of repairs have come from as far away as Mississippi. While the cart shop has sold vehicles from South Carolina to Florida, the main business sweet spot is Greene, Putnam, Washington, Baldwin, Wilkinson and Jones counties.
GCC stocks parts and also handles repair work on cart chargers. Staff will pick up and deliver most anywhere.
Maintaining quick service is the cornerstone.
"We don't care where you buy the carts we will be glad to work on them. We try to turn stuff around in a hurry because people count on them," Brantley said.
Visit the golfcartcity.com or email email@example.com for specifics. Call the 601 N. Jefferson St. location directly at (478) 454-2278.


text: Cindy Crawford Photos With Daughter and Mom How to Take a Multigenerational Photo as Beautiful as Cindy Crawford's by Katharine Stahl 5/04/12 0 Reactions 83 Shares Print 81 0 2 0 0 JCPenney just debuted a new Mother's Day ad campaign called Generations, starring Cindy Crawford, her mom, and her daughter, Kaia Gerber. Crawford's multigenerational photos are gorgeous — and the accompanying video is apt to bring a tear to your eye — as are the other images in the campaign (keep clicking to check out a couple more). But those results can be hard to replicate for real-life families when you're dealing with photographing women of such different ages. Your mom's hoping her neck looks smooth, your daughter is wondering when she'll get her next snack, and you're hoping you get one decent shot to frame. Luckily, photographer Maria Ponce (who taught us how to take seminude pregnancy shots) shared a few tips to making your own multigenerational photo shoot a success. Read this before you book a professional photographer or even sit down in front of your point-and-shoot this Mother's Day! Source: JCPenney Think Wardrobe and Makeup What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Photographer Maria Ponce says, "Matchy-matchy clothes don't look modern. Wear complementary outfits, like you're all going out together and you just happen to be wearing clothes that look great together." If it's a studio shoot with bright lights, Maria recommends wearing light powder on your nose, chin, and forehead and amping up your eye makeup. "But children should never wear makeup," she says. Source: JCPenney 1 / 5 Interact Naturally and Let Kids Lead! What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Natural interaction is important (like the sweet piggyback ride shown left), Maria says. And as most moms know, things usually work most smoothly when you follow your kids' lead . . . up to a point. "If you have a little girl who's at the age when she's opinionated about what she wants to wear, let her choose her outfit," Maria says. "But bring a backup that's timeless." Source: JCPenney 2 / 5 Take It on Location What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kids will always be more comfortable on the move and outside, Maria says. "The absolute best scenario is to get the photographer to go on location," she says. "Kids go crazy when you try to keep them in a two-foot box. Have the photographer [and mom and grandma] follow the kid around to get the best shots." Source: Thinkstock 3 / 5 Do What Comes Naturally What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Don't let the photographer talk you into any cheesy poses," Maria says. "The pictures that look the best are always the ones where you feel physically comfortable in the pose. If you don't cross your arms in your normal life, don't do it in a photo. Unnatural poses always end up looking just that . . . unnatural." Source: JCPenney 4 / 5 Think Classic Matriarch What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Women over 60 look great in a high-collared shirt," Maria says. "Simple pearls are always a classic choice, too. Also, older women shouldn't be afraid to amp up the eye makeup for a professional shoot. It works on camera." Source: Thinkstock 6 / 5 81 0 2 0 0 Back to Homepage Comments Read More ShutterbugKaia GerberFamily PhotosMother's DayPhotography TipsPhotographyCindy Crawford Mother's Day 85 Stars Being Sweet With Their Moms 5 days ago Sweeten Your Day With 100-Calorie Mini Mousse Cups 5/26 The Sweetest Candid Celebrity Mom Snaps 5/16 Angelina Jolie Received the Cutest Homemade Mother's Day Gifts 5/15 Go Inside Gwyneth's, Kim's, and Gisele's Mother's Day Celebrations! 5/12 Celeb Moms Share the Cutest Photos of Their Mother's Day Celebrations 5/12 photography The Ultimate Summer Photo Bucket List 1 week ago Mom's Moving Vacation Photo Goes Viral 1 week ago The Ultimate 2014 Photo Challenge 2 weeks ago Kids Battle Bedtime Monster in Stunning Photo Series 2 weeks ago The Dos and Don'ts of HDR iPhone Photography 2 weeks ago Baby Jayden's Dramatic (and Early) Arrival Into the World 2 weeks ago Cindy Crawford '80s Supermodels — What Are Cindy, Naomi, and Kate Doing Now? 6/24 Cindy Crawford on Her Beauty Mole, Clueless, and Being Voluptuous 6/21 Your Memorial Day BBQ Had Nothing on This A-List Party 5/27 George and Amal Celebrate Their Engagement With Famous Pals 5/12 Vegas, Baby! Stars Who Tied the Knot in Sin City 4/15 Wait, George Clooney Shares a Vacation Home With Who? 3/03 Link Love Mom forced to stop feeding baby homemade formula — BabyCenter Blog The easiest ways to save on organic food — The Stir A look inside Fergie's second baby shower — Celebrity Baby Scoop Danielle Jonas debuts her baby bump — People Moms & Babies 7 light and fresh recipes to take you through Summer — FitPregnancy Does where you live affect your risk for PPD? — The Bump Where to find the best deals on school supplies — Real Simple Now this is how you announce a pregnancy! — HuffPost Parents


text:
Staff Reports
Niagara Gazette
Niagara Falls
• ARREST: A Falls teen was arrested after a fight and incident of vandalism in the 600 block of 70th Street. William John Huffman-Lewis, 18, 8733 Tuscarora Road, was charged with second and fourth-degree criminal mischief. he is accused of doing damage to a car by hitting it with a baseball bat.
• THEFT: Officers are looking into a car break-in in the 1500 block of Military Road. A 60-year-old woman told police that sometime between 1:50 and 2:45 p.m.Monday someone broke into her 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe by smashing a passenger-side window. The victim said $1,100 worth of clothing was taken from the vehicle.
• ROBBERY: Police are investigating a robbery in the 2400 block of Niagara Street. A 59-year-old woman told officers she was walking into church at 6:26 p.m. Monday when a man grabbed her purse. The suspect then ran south down 24th Street and east on Welch Avenue.
• THEFT: Officers are looking into a car break-in on O'Laughlin Way. A 40-year-old woman told police that sometime between 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. Monday someone broke into her 2013 Chrysler Town & Country by smashing a passenger-side window. The victim said a briefcase and a laptop computer were taken.
• THEFT: Officers are looking into a theft from the 1600 block of Niagara Avenue. A 45-year-old man told police that a female friend and another woman stopped by his apartment at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. When the women left his apartment, the man noticed that his car keys were missing. The victim said he then went outside and sawn his friend driving away in his 2002 Suzuki Vitara.


text:
For the most part, I love living a few states away from family. Maybe "love" isn't the right word. "Cherish?" I love my family — I cherish my independence.
While The Walking Dead's new season is still a month away, the undead already have invaded Bigfoot Creative, 315 E. Main in Norman, in the form of an art exhibition. Zombie Skins: Salon de la Vie Morte features eerie images from a mix of artists who, unlike their subject, still have their guts intact. The exhibition runs through Oct. 8. Admission is free. Call 420-0119 or visit ahalenia.com/zombie.
Daily, ongoing
Hey! Read This:
• The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season Blu-ray review


text:
Hear the untold stories of enslaved people and learn about historical and contemporary slavery.
A beautiful building housing one of the UK's finest collections of fine and decorative art.
Uncover objects from the Titanic, find out about life at sea and learn about the port of Liverpool.
This new museum tells the story of Liverpool with diverse exhibits housed in a stunning building.
Explore a Victorian merchant's house with its period furniture and beautiful paintings.
Beautiful paintings, sculpture and decorative art from the 13th century to the present day.
Discover treasures from around the world, explore outer space and meet live creatures!
0 item(s)
A pair of matt, silver coloured drop earrings featuring contemporary shapes.
Dimensions: 4cm long
Fabric: White metal
Brand: Ukwenza
Hand made. Hypoallergenic
Earrings cannot be returned for hygiene reasons
National Museums Liverpool
© Copyright 2014


text:
Wrinkles delay new $100 bills
May 2, 2013
Printers, especially those doing high-volume jobs requiring special paper and techniques, sometimes encounter challenges that delay production. We're in the printing business. We understand that....
0 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
The government wants to get rid of cash to tax the off the books workers and adjust balances of goverment issue debit cards according to "need"
Renounce obamaizum now and be forgiven
0 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
In due time these pieces of paper will be just that pieces of paper. You ever wonder why the fed and state and local governments know they can spend and borrow as much as they want?? It is because they know they can print as much as needed with a few clicks on a computer screen. Someday in the future they will have printed too much and a run on the dollar will ensue. People who choose to save in paper will lose much of their purchasing power..
0 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Showing 3 of 3 comments
Post a Comment
You must first login before you can comment.
News, Blogs & Events Web


text:
'Nashville' Recap: Season 2 Premiere
'Nashville' struggles to regain its mojo with star Rayna sidelined.
For a show that ended with such high drama after its first season, "Nashville" started off the second season with a lackluster effort.
The glittery pop and pizzazz paired with high-energy songs viewers have come to crave was nowhere to be found in the premier, perhaps understandably as aging country legend Rayna Jaymes – played by the inestimable Connie Britton – lay in the hospital in a drug-induced coma for most of the episode. Instead, the show slow-walked viewers through the remaining rubble of each character's life after paternity revelations, drunken car crashes and relapses wreaked havoc at the end of the first season.
[READ: Mandy Patinkin of 'Homeland' Talks Getting Into Saul's Head]
The high points came through flashbacks to Deacon Claybourne and Rayna's ill-fated night when Rayna's eldest daughter – Maddie – was conceived, showing viewers both their wide-eyed, puppy dog love and eventually the destructive nature of Deacon's alcoholism that pulled them apart. The killer flashback exchange happened near the end of the episode, when Rayna confronted Deacon after finding him passed out among liquor bottles the morning after he proposed to her, vowing sobriety.
"Were you drunk last night when you asked me?" she yelled.
"When I asked you what? What, baby?" he replied blankly.
Meanwhile, Hayden Panettiere's Juliette Barnes continued her wiley ways, seeking to both score big record sales and fill the hole in her heart left by her now-dead addict mother. In delicious devilish fashion, Juliette schemes to out-sell Rayna even as she lay in the hospital.
"My album drops tomorrow. If she's holding on to No. 1, you know what that means for me?" she cried to her faithful manager. "It's hard enough to bust out of this tween demo, now I have to compete with the saint in a coma!"
[READ: Making the Music of 'Nashville']
Juliette played the audience like she did the whole first season, offering convincing evidence that she's downright nasty, before accidentally falling into an older-sister-type role with Maddie, who feels that her prying into her past to find out that Deacon – and not Teddy Conrad, Rayna's longtime husband – was her real dad, led to Deacon's most recent relapse and the car accident.
"We are not responsible for any of this," Juliette tells Maddie, putting her cell phone number into Maddie's phone.
Scarlett O'Conner, Deacon's niece and budding starlet in her own right now that she's signed to Rayna's new music label, is navigating shark-infested waters of her own. Former flame Avery, who has found his path playing back-up for Juliette and filled the episode with pining looks aimed at Scarlett and most recent ex-beau, Gunnar, who is working to turn back temptation and return to the straight and narrow. He and Scarlett get back to the stuff everyone who fell in love with "Nashville" last year wants to see by singing sweetly and hauntingly to each other at the famed Bluebird Cafe, with a jealous Avery looking on.
Much of the rest of the show was filled with tried-and-true soap opera schtick: Teddy, Rayna's kind of husband, is told by his scheming former lover she is having his baby, even though it's a miscarriage. Law enforcement hints to Rayna's sister that their father was involved in their mother's death, which was supposedly a car accident.
And Will, Gunnar's new pal, is struggling with a case of "Brokeback Mountain" – a tough country cowboy who prefers the company of men but can't reconcile himself to it.
If anything, it was telling how much Britton carries the show that it all feels flat without her. But with her character's recovery from the car accident, the show has a decent shot of recapturing its first-season magic.
More News:


text:
Final Score: Toronto 14, Boston 1
Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) - Melky Cabrera smacked a pair of homers, including a three-run shot as part of a nine-run sixth inning, as the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Boston Red Sox, 14-1, in the opener of a three-game set. Cabrera also launched a two-run blast, Ryan Goins went 4-for-5 with four RBI and scored a run and Munenori Kawasaki posted two hits, two RBI and three runs scored for the Blue Jays, who have won eight of their last 10 games. R.A. Dickey (9-10) struck out 10 and allowed a run on three hits and a walk over seven innings to notch the win. Clay Buchholz (5-7) surrendered seven runs on seven hits and four walks over five-plus frames for Boston, which has dropped six of its last seven games.
Final Score: Tampa Bay 2, Milwaukee 1
St. Petersburg, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Jake Odorizzi tossed seven solid innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-1, in the opener of a three-game series. Odorizzi (7-8) gave up one run on three hits while striking out five for the Rays, who are 10-1 since July 12. The right- hander has won three straight starts and is 5-1 in his past six decisions. James Loney hit a two-run single in the sixth for Tampa Bay. Mark Reynolds hit a solo homer for the Brewers, who saw starter Kyle Lohse (11-5) give up two runs on four hits over six innings. Lohse, who had won back-to-back starts, struck out six and walked three.
Final Score: Texas 4, New York 2
Arlington, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - J.P. Arencibia hit a go-ahead two-run single as part of a four-run fifth inning and the Texas Rangers defeated the New York Yankees, 4-2, in the opener of a three-game set. Yu Darvish (10-6) struck out eight and allowed two runs on nine hits and a walk over seven innings for Texas, which had dropped eight of its last 10 games coming in. Neftali Feliz fired a 1-2-3 ninth to earn his second save of the season. Derek Jeter had three hits and moved past Carl Yastrzemski for seventh place on the all-time hits list. Jeter, who shot a single through the hole on the right side to climb past Yastrzemski in the seventh, has 3,420 hits in his illustrious career. Brett Gardner hit a pair of solo home runs to account for New York's runs. David Phelps (5-5) surrendered four runs on eight hits and a walk over six frames for the Yankees, who have lost three in a row on the heels of a 7-1 stretch.
Final Score: Houston 7, Oakland 3
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - Jason Castro and Marc Krauss hit back-to- back home runs during a four-run sixth and the Houston Astros took down the Oakland Athletics on Monday, 7-3, in the opener of a three-game set. Castro's two-run blast to right-center against Jesse Chavez broke a 3-3 tie and gave the Astros the lead for good. Krauss followed with a solo shot and following a pitching change, Matt Dominguez hit the third home run of the inning to make it 7-3. Chris Carter had a three-run homer earlier for the Astros, who snapped a five-game losing skid with the triumph and beat Oakland for just the fourth time this season in 11 meetings. Chavez (8-7) was charged with six runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings of work, while his counterpart Brett Oberholtzer (3-7) made a little history en route to his first win since May 30. Oberholtzer became the first lefty starter in Houston franchise history to beat Oakland in 36 games.