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Details are still emerging about the people who made Innocence of Muslims, a purportedly feature-length film whose online trailer has ignited anti-U.S. protests and violence in Egypt, Libya and other nations. Some of the actors involved have publicly rejected the film — and that list now includes actress Anna Gurji, who asked writer Neil Gaiman for help in making her story public.
Mitt Romney made yet another attempt Monday to narrow President Obama's substantial polling lead over him with Latino voters.
The Republican presidential nominee spoke at the Los Angeles convention of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce where he was respectfully received.
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President Obama kicked off the week in the battleground state of Ohio, where he spent much of the time Monday talking about China.
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That is, films made in Europe during the 1970's with horror/violence elements. My faves (at least, the ones I can think of right now) - "Thriller: A Cruel Picture", "Malabimba The Malicious Whore", "House With Laughing Windows", "Requiem For A Vampire", "Living Dead Girl", "Who Can Kill A Child?", "The Beast", "Let Sleeping Corpses Lie", "Ilsa: She-Wolf Of The SS", "Grapes Of Death"
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I will start with of course dracula thats euro I know it's not horror but it still is sadistic Clock Work Orange is a fucking great and sick euro movie i'm into like trainspotting,sid and nancy all though thats not 70's i like those euro drug movies they are so great.
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GOTTA LOVE MID 70'S GIALLO..and as such here are some tasty tidbits to whet your appetite
EYEBALL--gotta love scoopin out eyes
THE WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO SERIES=SOLANGE..YOUR DAUGHTERS--lotsa BUSH and knives to crotches..wholesome( hole-some???) entertainment
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GRAVE OF THE VAMPIRE--under appreciated vampire rape/gore Euro-Cine production
BLUE MOVIE-rape,scat,violence,abuse..gotta luv those Italians (1978??)
GOODBYE UNCLE TOM(1978)--from the fine folks who brought you MONDO CANE....about as racist and disturbing as any flick about slavery ever dared to be...I dare you to watch it and not be affected!!(...BTW..I will be posting a DVD review of this flick soon )
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Tombs Of The Blind Dead - Return of the Evil dead - Burial Ground -Dracula 1972 AD -Zombie - Sussperia- Fury of the Wolfman-The house that Dripped Blood- From Beyond the grave-The Vampires Night Orgy - The Wickerman - Hunchback of the Morgue- The Dunwich Horror - Vengence Of the Zombies- The Mummys Revenge-The Hanging Woman - Tales from the crypt (72) seeya
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U.S. Department of Justice wants ludicrous restrictions placed on Apple, iBooks
The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a solution to address Apple's ebook price fixing. The remedy places restrictions on how Apple makes deals with publishers, including the immediate termination of their current deals with five publishers, and forces Apple to change policy with regards to ebook apps linking to external stores for at least two years. Additionally, the order would have the court appoint an external antitrust monitor at Apple, says the DOJ release:
The monitor, whose salary and expenses will be paid by Apple, will work with an internal antitrust compliance officer who will be hired by and report exclusively to the outside directors comprising Apple's audit committee. The antitrust compliance officer will be responsible for training Apple's senior executives and other employees about the antitrust laws and ensuring that Apple abides by the relief ordered by the court.
Apple was found to have consipired to fix ebook prices on July 10. Apple has said that they plan to appeal the ruling, though their chances of success are very slim. The five publishers that had also been sued by the DOJ had previously settled last year.
One element of the DOJ's proposed remedy which is of particular interest is the ebook apps policy change. Currently, apps are not allowed to link to external stores, including ebook apps like Amazon's Kindle or Barnes & Noble's Nook app. The Kindle app recently found a workaround for this issue, but if the solution is accepted by the court, Apple will be forced to allow the Kindle, Nook, and other ebook apps to link to their companies' stores to allow customers to compare prices easily.
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Will the other companies (e.g. Amazon, B&N, etc.) have to provide links to Apple's iBookstore as well in their apps?
Don't think so, no. They didn't do anything here. Apple was the one who was found to have conspired to fix prices, so it makes sense that only they would be punished.
Absolutely... Amazon, B&N, Google, etc will have to allow Apple iBooks to link to the iBookstore on Kindle, Nook, Android, etc. (in otherwords, doesn't make a bit of difference to iBooks)
Why? Apple doesn't have to provide links from iBooks to other stores
Apple gambled and lost here by not settling. Now the DOJ is reaching into app store policies as well as other future media negotiations such as video.
This is a good thing for consumers.
Your opinion is wrong. Legislating a return to the former baseline of Amazon monopoly is bad for everyone. Do more research on why, i don't have time to educate you myself. Apple didn't settle because they are innocent.
You should take the time to educate yourself because you are astoundingly wrong. Apple wanted to fight due to their own hubris & some false, wrongheaded need to protect Steve Jobs' legacy. Just read Eddy Cue's testimony where it's all laid out. Oh & the Jobs bio didn't help matters did it? Guilty as charged. The other defendants settled not out of convenience but they realized they got caught. End of story.
It's blind fantasy to pretend Apple was some innocent victim here.
The DOJ case was air tight and Amazon's market position did not give Apple carte Blanche to break the law. There is ample evidence they knew they were breaking the law. Eddie Cue wanted this to be his last gift to a dying Steve Jobs and it harmed consumers.
Apple did not settle out of arrogance and the DOJ called their bluff. Now they have to pay for it and consumers win overall.
I agree with you. I love Apple as a company, their products, and what they stand for. But the deal they made with the publishers only benefited them, not us as consumers, and now they have to pay. For many years I was happy buying inexpensive books and music from Amazon.com until Apple decided to fatten their pockets at our expense.
Simply don't trust the government no matter how much they say it will benefit consumers.
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Then elect a different government.
I sure as hell don't trust the comments section on on tech blogs when it comes to the antitrust law.
Deal with the devil and you will get burned. Hopefully Cook will learn from this. As for this solution being "ludicrous", it sounds like the author is still stung over the verdict. Apple got off very light and it's stunning the government came up with such an intelligent penalty instead of just issuing a fine.
Exactly. Exchange "Apple" with "Microsoft" and people would be criticizing the government for its leniancy.
Ludicrous are the rules Apple impose on apps like Kindle, which could not access its own bookstore. Customers purchase the iPad but that's not enough, all transactions had to be charged through Apple as well. Two years is too short, this should be permanent.
This is a fair ruling NOT "ludicrous" you apple fanboy.
Geez, why is this site more concerned with a multi-billion dollar company than it is with consumers of the company's products? Strikes me the same when Imore brags about Apple's outrageous profit margins. Are you shills for Apple, or a legitimate blog?
On this particular issue, Jobs knew very well he was breaking laws when he made this deal. And it caused book prices to go up for everyone. Love my iPad, but I will NEVER buy a book from Apple. Not in a million years.
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Department Director Jay Rowell said Thursday that the numbers reflect growing consumer confidence and discretionary spending.
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"I love the fact that I can trust the guy next to me, I can trust the guys at the end," defensive tackle Calvin Barnett said. "I know I can trust anyone put on the defensive line. It's exciting."
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One of the things I like about this forum is that it is NOT just about trucks but it does have that community feel towards it. The forums that I generally stick around with are that way. I'm on a few Camaro forums that are great for technical information but there's no community aspect, and since I no longer have a 3rd or 4th gen Camaro (and never got into the first gens), I don't frequent those nearly as much. But this site, a Monte Carlo site I'm on, an GP site I'm on, and the 2nd gen Camaro site that I'm on are all more of a community and so I stick around those, even though I no longer have a Monte Carlo or a FWD Grand Prix. Most of the active members have varying levels of mechanical experience. The vast majority of my mechanical experience actually isn't very applicable here (SFI, forced induction V6s, namely the 3800 Series V6s). And even then, I'm no help on transmissions, rear ends, suspensions, etc. So if I see a thread that I can't add any GOOD input to, I simply do not post. A lot of the members that I've noticed are more active are learning themselves and don't have a lot of answers. There's nothing wrong with that. I was there when I first started learning how to work on engines.
Also, a great point was made about vacations. A lot of people are on vacation this time of year and won't be around. I'm actually on my Annual Training with my Reserve unit and so I haven't been on every day. I get on when I can but not near the frequency that I do when I'm at home and have regular internet.
While I don't play all the games, I've gotten to know some of the members through some of the games that I probably would not have gotten to know otherwise. My truck is on hold till the Camaro is painted, so I won't have any project posts for quite a while unless I catch a deal on the motor that's going into it. So these games are a good way for me to stay involved with the site, even when I don't have anything to contribute from a technical standpoint.93 Suburban (Southern Slayer): TBI 350, 4L60E
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I'm not going to be baited into taking sides; but, some of us joined for the information that will keep our GM trucks operating as they did from the factory.
To be able to do the yearly maintenance, to repair the small (even large) things that break, to maintain that showroom shine, we may not be interested in modding anything on the truck. Some of us like to have our trucks looking and operating like new.
Some of us have joined to be able to pass skills, knowledge and experience along to those asking for assistance. some of us need to feel wanted, hehe.
I'm not a big fan of the games, but fun can be a great ice-breaker. Getting to know some of the members on a 1:1 is great why to spend a couple of hours.Ray
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Thanks for posting this. Your transcribing skill are good enough to get the gist of the conversations across, try calcium for the hand cramping and the dog... well, not much to be done.
This is hilarious -- thanks for making me smile.
Special memo to [insert your "favorite" whipping boy here]: feel free to engage in skydiving, hanggliding, Russian roulette and other activities not specifically forbidden in this list.
Glad to see they are taking steps to insure the safety of our team.
Good investigative journalism.
Thank you
(no mention of snow shoveling, though)
And throughout the Twins Bullpen a mournful "Awww man..." is heard.
At least until Jared Burton realizes that "dog poo" was left off the list and starts chucking it at Drew Butera in lieu of his usual warm up long-toss.
Fun recap of who's who.
Enjoyed the "Don't be looking for these guys. They're not going to be there."
Thank you Kirsten.
Yes. You are right. I mistakenly looked at the ticket sales page instead of the schedule page. Their first home game is the 24th.
I'll fix the post. Thanks for catching that.
Isnt the 1st preseason game febuary 23?
Great stuff!!! Thanks for sharing. I've gone there the last 5-6 years and enjoy it every time!! I like hanging out by the minor league section. See you there! Hopefully you can come over to Huberts afterward on Saturday!
When I clicked on the link, I had no idea who wrote the book, but based on the title I guessed it was Bill Smith.
A few of these players could be removed from the 40 man(Butera for 1 and there may be others). TR might be protecting relief pitchers and middle infielders as there are many clubs looking for cheap alternatives.
Yeah - I'm one of those who think that this situation needs some pretty drastic actions - and I do not consider the termination of Stelly, et al even a start. Ulger and Liddle probably needed to go - Liddle because of ALL of the base running gaffes - and Ulger because - well, it's Ulger! He's been terrible and they've hidden him for just too long - but he's one og "Gardy's Boys" so maybe it's a step - but it's an Armstrong - (. . . One small step . . . )
But I agree with you - what happens from here on - on the field is most important.
The part of the call which I found to be particularly bad was the untimeleness of the call. The rules specifically state it is for the benefit of the runners, such a late call, on this occasion, makes the call especially bad, as the runners were camped half-way and the call had no impact on them becuase of how late the call was made. But the call, as far as I'm concerned, was much BETTER than the recation of the fans. Bad show Atlanta.
I wonder exactly what the penalty should be. It needs to be commensurate with the risk/reward factor but also allow the possibility of a mistest. The problem is that the risk/reward for someone like Colon or Cabrera is so crazy. Cabrera was supposedly a perennially gifted underachiever who went from barely getting a job to talking about a guaranteed $80m contract. What possible punishment could make that not worth it?
What's interesting about the players union being so upset about it is that one punishment would be the the money suddenly becomes not guaranteed. That opens up players to all kinds of possible abuses and they would REALLY need to trust the system. But what if the testing was that they gave samples and some of those samples were saved for future testing when better tests are available? And that in addition to a one-year suspension that player lost all future guaranteed money if they are ever discovered?
More testing has seem to had results. About 10 years ago it seemed a number of balls not hit that well left the park. Also the number of players in the majors who are over 35 seems to have remarkedly decreased. That tells me the policy is working.
Not to say a number of player still probably try to cheat, masking agents are getting better, and until all of there residual makeup is known, it will be hard to get all of them. Best way of finding them is remarkable preformances by playes past their prime (Colon) or way out of line preformance changes(Melky Caberra). Not to say you cannot guess at others(A-Rods injury issues the last 2 - 3 years for one).
I believe that you knock on wood to get jixes to go away
Nice blog, Kirsten.
Sounds like you guys had fun. I, too, drove to KC with my wife to take in some Twins baseball. We were there from Thursday afternoon until Sunday morning. We went to the game on Friday which was cool because they won 2-1 in 11 innings and they had the fire works display after the game. I also landed myself two balls which was pretty cool. One was thrown my way by Butera during batting practice and the other Casilla threw to me as he was running off the field after the last out of the first inning. We looked around in the Royals Hall of Fame before the game and it was pretty cool. They have a giant number 5 made up of 3154 baseballs representing the total number of hits in George Brett's career. In the middle of the 5, they have the bat he used for his 3000th hit in a display case.
I went to the Negro Leagues Museum on Friday and found it pretty interesting. I liked the movie they show when you first come in and the field with the bronze statues.
I ate lunch at the original Arthur Bryant's BBQ which looks like kind of a dive in a not so great part of town. We got there at just the right time because by the time we got our food there was a line out the door for the lunch rush. The food was phenomenal and the portions are huge. They also have all these pictures on the wall of various famous people eating there.
I also checked out something called the College Basketball Experience which was pretty cool. It has all these different interactive exhibits and also houses the National College Basketball Hall of Fame.
The Power and Light District in downtown was also a pretty cool place to grab some food and listen to music.
I concur with your assessment on the drought conditions. I don't know if I saw a blade of green grass the whole time we were there.
One other thing I noticed about KC in driving around different parts of the city was how quickly it would change from the nice part of town to the not-so-great areas.
All in all, a very cool city and a great place to watch a ball game.
@ glunn and JB -- Thanks for the compliments.
@ Peanuts -- Hahaha! Do it...DOOOOO IIIIT! If you create that photoshop, I'll put it on the post, give you tons of credit, and give you a virtual k-bro brownie!
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Waiting to see that photoshop creation!


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See the sights of Tennessee up close by getting on the trails in the 54 state parks found across the state of Tennessee. From the mountains of east Tennessee to the bottomland forests of the Mississippi River in west Tennessee, there are many opportunities to experience nature. See the big trees, walk along beside creeks and rivers, view waterfalls, wildflowers and wildlife at a state park close to your house. You will find walking, hiking, backpacking, mountain bike and even some horse trails in the parks.
The other key factor of the 382 trails totaling 1,018.2 miles found in Tennessee State Parks is the connection to physical activity. Governor Haslam's new Healthier Tennessee Initiative, announced in July 2013 speaks to the need for the citizens of Tennessee to get out and start exercising. So join the staff of Tennessee State Parks to go Explore the Outdoors.
Special Hiking Events
Tennessee State Parks will host five ranger-lead hikes in all 54 parks throughout the year. The parks will offer a variety of educational activities and programming to complement each park's hike.
- The First Hike – Wednesday, January 1
- The Spring Hike – Saturday, March 22
- National Trails Day Hike – Saturday, June 7
- National Public Lands Day Hike – Saturday, September 27
- After-Thanksgiving Day Hike – Friday, November 28
Trail Difficulty
The trails found in Tennessee State Parks range from an easy walk on a paved trail to strenuous outings that can last several days and nights.
Easy trails are generally short in length, 1-2 miles and are relatively flat (1-3% slope).
Moderate trails have gentle slopes (3-5%) and can be 2-5 miles in length, generally with soil as the surface.
Difficult trails tend to be found in middle and east Tennessee and have steep slopes (greater than 6%), are over 5 miles in length and can be located in rocky areas and may include climbing up or down hillsides.
There are even a few trails that are Strenuous and these should only be traveled by experience trail users who are properly equipped and are wearing boots.
Essential Trails across Tennessee:
West Tennessee
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Ride a bike, go for a hike or ride a horse, this park has a little bit of everything. Bike trail is paved and at the edge of the Chickasaw Bluff looking down into the Mississippi River Bottomlands. The hiking trails range from short nature trails or longer day hikes taking you through the big trees of the bottomland forest. And the horse trail is 8.0 miles long traveling through an upland hardwood forest.
Fort Pillow State Park
Head to Fort Pillow State Historic Area and visit a Civil War site that was a key location on the Mississippi River. Remains of the fort are still visible and be sure to check out the new video at the park visitor center. Other sights include wildlife and the exhibit on the interpretive trails.
Reelfoot Lake State Park
In northwest Tennessee, you will find Reelfoot Lake State Park with a boardwalk through the cypress trees bordering Reelfoot Lake. The lake was created in 1811 during the New Madrid Earthquake and the ground dropped down and Mississippi River flowed backwards filling in the low area and creating the 11,000 acre lake. Go fishing, or in the winter, watch the Bald Eagles which come to overwinter there at Reelfoot Lake.
Middle Tennessee
Almost directly across the Tennessee River is the Johnsonville State Historic Area, another Civil War park that has remnants of the Railroad that ran to Nashville and was a critical supply for the federal troops in Middle Tennessee. Stop by the new Visitor Center to see the display and watch the video presentation.
David Crockett
Going south takes the trail user to David Crockett State Park, one of the many homes to this early Tennessee pioneer who made his way across the state looking for adventure. Hike the hike by Shoal Creek, where Crockett built a mill and learn about his life at the Nature Center which features a replica water powered overshot mill. This park is also home to an historic Original Route section of the Bell Party of the Trail of Tears, which occurred in 1838-39 when the Cherokee Nation was forced to leave its ancestral home in East Tennessee and the Nation was moved to present day state of Oklahoma.
Tims Ford
Moving east toward the foot of the Cumberland Plateau, you will find another water based park on Tims Ford Lake. Tims Ford State Park has lots of trails, both paved and natural surfaced that take you by the lake and over the hills and hollows. Hiking and mountain biking are the featured activities.
South Cumberland
Working your way up the Cumberland Plateau, this flat table land holds many interesting features that trails take you to in the South Cumberland State Park. Buggytop Cave, the Sewanee Natural Bridge, Black Canyon and Sycamore Falls in Grundy Forest State Natural Area, Grundy Lakes Day Use Park is a great swimming hole in the summer and you can take a hike along the historic Coke Ovens where coal was converted to coke and shipped down to South Pittsburg to help make iron and steel. Be sure to stop by the 107 year old Dutch Maid Bakery in Tracy City to stock up on goodies to eat on your hikes. Head north to the Savage Gulf State Natural Area and choose from over 50 miles of trails which take you by big trees, waterfalls and great views of lots of scenery.
Fall Creek Falls
Want some comfort at night after your day hike? Head for Fall Creek Falls State Park, home of the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi River. The park inn and cabins are adjacent to the lake and trail users can bicycle to the high falls overlook. For the more adventurous, try the trail to the base of Fall Creek Falls or the cable trail at Cane Creek Falls. Plenty of wildlife and wildflowers in season. You need to check the high falls out during winter, as when the temperature dives to below freezing, the falls begin to ice over to form a frozen waterfall with ice volcanoes at the bottom.
Cumberland Mountain
A visit to Cumberland Mountain State Park will bring back memories of lean times and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA). These two depression era (1930's) programs resulted in numerous structures build in state parks across Tennessee. The dam that forms the lake, park cabins, the boat dock and picnic shelters were built as are lasting examples of the skills and tenacity of the people of those times.
East Tennessee
Booker T. Washington
Heading down to Chattanooga, Booker T. Washington State Park was developed in the 1950's as part of the development of the Chickamuaga Reservoir by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The park has a multiple use trail for both hiking and mountain biking that has views of the lake.
Red Clay
Red Clay State Park is the location of the Cherokee Nation Council grounds from 1830-1837 after the tribe was driven from the state of Georgia. See the park visitor center and learn about the Cherokee Nation and the Removal of the Nation to the present day state of Oklahoma, a trip know a the Trail of Tears.
Hiwassee / Ocoee
The Hiwassee-Ocoee River State Park featured all types of water trail activities and in the Gee Creek campground, there is a short trail by the Hiwassee River.
Fort Loudoun State Historic Area is a replica of the early British Fort constructed in 1756, forty years before Tennessee became the 16th state in 1796. The original fort location was adjacent to the Cherokee Nation and was abandoned in 1760. The current day fort includes the wood log palisade walls and reconstructed barracks for the soldiers, blacksmith shop and doctor's office. Come for the history, but be sure to walk back through time on their trail system.
Norris Dam
Norris Dam State Park is located on Norris Lake and Norris Dam was the first dam built by the Tennessee Valley Authority for flood control and to generate electrical power. The trails take the user through the park and also the east side of the park connects with the Norris watershed property and feature both hiking and mountain bike trails.
Sycamore Shoals
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area also features early American history and was the muster point for the Overmountain men on the travels to the Battle of King's Mountain in South Carolina, a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
Recommendations when going out on the trails
- Travel with family, a friend or buddy, and be sure to take food and water.
- Wear the proper footwear and clothing such as closed toe shoes or boots and have a rain jacket in your daypack.
- Be sure to stop at the park office to pick up or purchase a trail map. Talk to the park staff or rangers to ask about the trail conditions and any tips you need to be aware of on that trail.
- Be sure to let others know what your schedule is, where you will be at on the trail and when you should be back.
- If needed, log in at the trailhead or secure overnight permits if backpacking.
For more tips on being safe, see page 18 of the Tennessee Trails Association's Hiking Handbook, The 10 Essentials at http://www.tennesseetrails.org/pdf/HikingHandbook200807.pdf


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Kudos to Russian fans for their strong support of Tessa & Scott. One can see that T&S were really touched with all the cute gifts etc. As Tessa said they had two banners in Russia and in Canada they have often have none.
My banner is ready and if any of you fans are going to Nats let me know and I will give it to you to hang up there. I can then take it back for worlds.
Stulmanka is uploading some practice vids http://www.youtube.com/user/Stulmanka/videos?view=0
Sd practice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NvVbJBLEjw&feature=plcp
Fd practice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un842l-CoxI&feature=plcp
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some articles in russian:
According to first article they did the first version of their FD with Marina but it was too typical so they decided to bring in Jennifer Swan who recreated the choreography.
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Addicted to FSU
This is google translate from the first of the three links marikat posted:
I'm very intrigued by them not saying with 100% certainty that they'll retire after Sochi. I expect them to retire but it's interesting that they're not saying it's a sure thing.- Would you say that he was thinking about retirement after Sochi?
Moir: - At least you need to take a break at least for a year (laughter).
Virtue: - Olympic season - it's a good opportunity to run its course in the sport beautifully. But now we can not say exactly when it will happen. To be honest, I actually thought we were finished amateur career in 2010. Itself from itself did not expect that I decide to continue. Rather, we both decide. No one knows exactly what will happen, but we have long ride with Scott and achieved a lot. We would like the sport and is able to achieve comparable success.
Moir: - We have a whole life ahead. And, hopefully, figure skating - it is only one chapter. Sports - it's hard work, which is often the part is not visible, it is the victim who has to bring. Sometimes it seems that you are in the side of what is called "real life." Would not want to miss something.
I would be shocked if the choregraphy wasn't a combination of Marina and Swan.
ETA: I am glad they are using Hallelujah as their Ex, really loving the contrast between Tessa the seductress in Carmen and Tessa the guardian angel in Hallelujah, at least that's my interpretation for that number.
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And ditto about the Russian fans they are amazing.
I'm glad Jennifer Swan's input was able to take the program from typical to extraordinary.
The commentator here from Switzerland actually gasps near the end when they do the backflip lift & you hear them going crazy after the program ends, it's so cute!
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U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire's latest campaign ad features the three-term congressman in a relaxed pose: His sleeves are rolled up as he speaks directly into the camera while seated at a lunch counter.
But the 30-second spot has ruffled Altmire's opponent in the April 24 Democratic primary, U.S. Rep. Mark Critz – so much so that the Johnstown congressman on Thursday enlisted two fellow House members to condemn the ad as "completely false."
"It's actually blatantly the opposite of what the truth is, so it's frustrating," Critz said during a conference call with reporters.
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---- — Does voting in Oneonta really matter? With a mayor who is running unopposed and many other towns and county government seats the same, why vote? Let's just let "the good ol' boys" do whatever they want and then complain that Center Street School is closed because "those slumlords" let students take over the city.
No new families move in because of a lack of afforadable housing for low-to-moderate incomes.
The Bank of Cooperstown needs to demolish two homes by Neahwa Park because it can't find any available commercial space in our area.
The city can't open Neahwa Park pool, so kids on River Street need to schlep to Wilber Park to swim. I don't know why kids get involved with drugs since we take such good care of them.
Police officers in Oneonta start at $36,000 a year plus benefits and tell me they have a hard time making ends meet.
Our civil servants' pensions are not funded and the county can't run a nursing home.
One of the members of the zoning board who lives on Ford Avenue needed to be reminded three times this fall to move his 3-foot-tall leaf bags, of which there were many, off the sidewalk, so as not to block foot traffic.
Does Oneonta really matter anymore?
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Walk begins in Orvieto, with arrival at Orvieto Rail Station and ends in Siena, with departure from Siena Rail Station.
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We meet in Orvieto and take a short walk around this stunning Etruscan city, before driving to our hotel near Montefalco. In the evening, we meet for our Introductory Talk and Welcome Dinner.
This morning's walk takes us across gentle hills and through the vineyards where the Sagrantino wine is made. In Montefalco we visit an old olive mill and, after lunch in the ancient walled town of Bevagna, we visit medieval "botteghe" (craftsmen's studio-workshops). We end our day with a wine-tasting before dinner in the hotel.
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Hotel Villa Zuccari - Sunday & Monday
Hotel Villa Zuccari
Localita San Luca,
06036 Montefalco
Tel: +39.0742.399.402
Fax: +39.0742.399.194
E: [email protected]
W: www.villazuccari.com
The Hotel Villa Zuccari, in the San Luca district of Montefalco, is a large country house. The building's oldest wing dates back to the late 16th century while the facade and the general layout date back to the 1800's. All rooms have king sized beds and are equipped with the latest technologies: Air Conditioning, Internet, Satellite TV, Safe, Hair Dryer etc. There is also a laundry service available and a 24 hour bar. The restaurant offers a completely traditional menu, with seasonal and local ingredients, favoring the regional cuisine and home-made pasta. The villa is surrounded by centuries-old trees and grounds that extend over an area of 40,000 square meters, where guests can enjoy the 20 x 10 meter deck-level overflow swimming pool.
Castello Do Spaltenna - Thursday & Friday
Loc. Pieve di Spaltenna
Via Di Spaltenna 13
53013 Gaiole in Chianti
Tel: +(39) 0577 749483
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Offering wonderful comfort and views over the valley or the cloister, from the grassy terraces in front of the castle, guests can enjoy the calm of the countryside and beauty of the surrounding landscape. The inside of the Castle is comfortable, elegant and sophisticated with 30 rooms and 8 suites, all equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and mini-bar, hairdryer and en-suite facilities. Guests can also enjoy one of the two swimming pools. Chef Fabrizio Borraccino is inspired by a cuisine linked to the territory to create and match unique dishes which change according to the season and are presented with a professional, attentive and friendly service.
Sauna, Turkish bath and gym, tennis court, billiard and wellness center, complete the list of possible leisure activities available at Spaltenna.
For horse-riding lovers it is possible to rent horses not far from Spaltenna; trekking and biking lovers will find endless options for routes around the castle. A golf club is also available at one-hour distance.
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- In Siena visit the Etruscan museum and the Libreria Piccolomini to see the Pinturicchio frescoes
- Gubbio and Urbino, historic centers of art and architecture, are worthy of a day's visit and Perugia is a gem.
- Be on the lookout for some beautiful linen (before, during or after the walk) available in this region
- Relax on the shore of Lake Trasimeno and enjoy fish fresh from the lake.
In general the climate in Tuscany and Umbria is very mild Temperate with landlocked Umbria being one or two degrees warmer than the coastal regions. Average temperatures are around 74ºF (23°C) in May and October, and 80ºF (27°C) in September with peak day temperatures sometimes several degrees higher. You are likely to need a jacket or light sweater in the evenings. The coast and valleys are mainly dry and sunny in September but there may be some rain in hilly areas. In May and October rain is a little more widespread. We recommend you bring good quality, light rain protection in all months.
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The gang of 14 soundly defeated the filibuster on Alito's nomination. I took this as an eye-opening situation, because Alito is not quite a moderate appointment.
The vote therefore will proceed and Alito will be confirmed to the US Supreme court.
But at what cost? With all democrats in the committee opposing him, and now, on the senate floor, should America rightly confirm , as people who are pro-bill of rights, and pro-environment - this fellow?
I believe that the court was leaning too far to the left, and I am proud that there is a right wing balance to it, in this appointment. But that said, I just have this still , small voice telling me: is this the right guy?
Bush nominated Harriet Miers almost as a diversionary tactic, IMHO. This fellow is a right winger's dream, replacing a key swing vote. And the right wing that salutes unbridled executive power - is called fascism.


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A Centerville man charged in a stabbing in Cincinnati last October has pleaded not guilty.
Nathan K. Menuis, 40, was charged with willful injury, a Class C felony, on Oct. 30 after the Appanoose County Sheriff's Office responded to a stabbing in the 200 block of South LaSalle Street in Cincinnati.
Upon arrival officers found a 35-year-old man suffering from a severe laceration to his arm. The ensuing investigation revealed that the man had been in a physical altercation with Menuis, during which Menuis allegedly pulled a knife from his coat pocket and cut the man.
Menuis fled the area and was later found near the east edge of Cincinnati along Iowa Highway 5, where he voluntarily turned himself over to authorities.
posted bond on December 4. His jury trial is scheduled for May 14.
The victim was treated at a Des Moines area hospital and released.
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Ronald Greenwood was sentenced to 6 months of home confinement in the mid-1990s.
President Barack Obama is notoriously ungenerous about granting pardons, but on Wednesday he handed down 13, bringing his five-year total to 52.
One of the lucky pardon recipients didn't go to prison, but rather spent six months confined to his home for dumping slaughterhouse waste into South Dakota's Big Sioux River.
Ronald Greenwood served as manager of the wastewater treatment plant at meat processor John Morrell & Co.'s Sioux Falls, S.D., facility in the early 1990s and oversaw the pollution.
Greenwood and his assistant manager, Barry Milbauer, pleaded guilty in January 1995 to conspiracy to violate the Clean Water Act.
[READ: All of Obama's Pardoned Turkeys Are Dead]
The duo doctored water quality tests in 1991 and 1992, when the company ramped up its slaughterhouse operations.
A 1997 U.S. Court of Appeals decision denying an appeal from another Morrell employee summarized the pollution scheme:
"In the first technique, which the parties frequently refer to as 'flow manipulation' or the 'flow game,' Morrell would discharge extremely low levels of water (and thus low levels of ammonia nitrogen) early in the week, when Greenwood and Milbauer would perform the required tests. After the tests had been performed, Morrell would discharge an exceedingly high level of water (and high levels of ammonia nitrogen) later in the week. The tests would therefore not accurately reflect the overall levels of ammonia nitrogen in the discharged water.
In addition to manipulating the flow, Greenwood and Milbauer also engaged in what the parties call 'selective sampling,' that is, they performed more than the number of tests required by the EPA but reported only the tests showing acceptable levels of ammonia nitrogen. When manipulating the flow and selective sampling failed to yield the required number of tests showing acceptable levels of ammonia nitrogen, the two simply falsified the test results and the monthly EPA reports, which [plant manager Timothy] Sinskey then signed and sent to the EPA."
In 1996 Greenwood and Milbauer were sentenced to six months of home confinement, 100 hours of community service and a $1,000 fine. Greenwood was ordered to pay $5,000 and Milbauer $3,000 to the Big Sioux River Environmental Trust.
Despite admittedly breaking the law, Greenwood was apparently uncomfortable with what he was doing.
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The appeals court upheld meat plant manager Wayne Kumm's conviction, noting that Greenwood "began complaining about the violations and campaigning for physical improvements... to decrease future violations," but that Kumm "silenced him." At one company meeting Kumm told Greenwood, "[n]ow is not the time or the place to discuss those matters," the court recounted. The wastewater plant manager would "rant and rave... several times a week about the permit violations" to Kumm, according to the appeals court.
A Department of Justice press release from February 1996 says the pollution was disclosed voluntarily by Chiquita Brands, the parent company of Morrell until late 1995.
Milbauer, Greenwood's deputy, resigned his position because of the pollution, the Justice Department said. He was not pardoned by Obama.
It's unclear how Greenwood's pardon application won rare approval by the president. A search of opensecrets.org revealed no significant political contributions.
Greenwood did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A woman who answered his home phone Thursday afternoon said he did not have a lawyer who could field questions.
A spokesperson for South Dakota's Department of Environment and Natural Resources was unable to immediately say if the Big Sioux River continues to face any issues from the 1990s slaughterhouse pollution.
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Perspectives Corporation offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes to members of the community (ages 16 and up)! These classes are designed for helping professionals who support children, adolescents, and adults who use sign language as a primary means of communication. Teachers, parents, family members, friends, and caregivers will also benefit greatly from taking these classes as they build the necessary skills to communicate with the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing person.
We offer various levels of ASL from Basic to Advanced Levels (ASL I-IV). Classes are two hours and are offered in the morning as well as in the evening. Fall classes begin the week of September 11th and will be held at both of our locations in North Kingstown and Lincoln, RI. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded at the conclusion of class. Questions: Please call Heather P. at 401.294.3990 ext. 57 (voice). Visit our website at www.perspectivescorporation.com to learn more and to register for classes on-line.


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CARY — Police Tuesday charged a 27-year-old man with trafficking in marijuana and with child abuse for having a 4-year-old and 2½-year-old in the house where police say he kept the drugs and for having a bowl of bullets in the open and chicken bones on one child's bedroom floor.
Jeremy Kajan Nelson was arrested about 3:30 a.m. when police went to 608 E. Dynasty Drive, where they said in arrest warrants that they seized slightly more than 13 pounds of marijuana.
Nelson was charged with possession with intent to sell or distribute marijuana, trafficking in the drug and maintaining the single-family house as a place to keep or sell drugs.
Officers also charged him with misdemeanor child abuse, saying that he had a 4-year-old child and a 2½-month-old infant in the house, kept marijuana in a pink backpack in the 4-year-old's bedroom and had a bowl of handgun bullets in a bowl on an ironing board in the living room.
Marijuana was also stored in multiple areas of the home with direct access from the children," an arrest warrant stated.
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Nelson gave his address as 3117 Wilder St. in Raleigh when he was booked into the Wake County Detention Center.
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AURORA, Ill., May 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For millions of people, being a fighter pilot is the ultimate dream job. And now, with the help of sophisticated electronics, it's possible for almost anyone to experience that fantasy.
Squadron Ops Sim Center, a new company located near Chicago, is using systems based on actual military training principles to offer an intense taste of what it's like to fly fighter aircraft in combat. "The fighter-pilot mystique is bigger than ever," says Greg Morris, founder of Squadron Ops. "And with today's technologies, it's finally something normal people can experience."
One of the keys to the intensity of Squadron Ops' simulations is the visual element. Each simulator has three screens that are linked to the pilot's head via an infrared system that reads head movements and amplifies changes in perspective accordingly. This lets participants look all the way around, even behind them, without twisting their neck.
Further enhancing the experience is the simulator's control layout. From sharply-raked, built-in seats, participants control their mission with throttle and stick systems modeled after those of the U.S. Air Force's A-10C and F-15 combat aircraft. "Our simulators are very much like tactical training equipment used by the military," says Morris. "Combined with great simulation software, this setup allows us to re-create almost any plane or mission we'd ever want."
Squadron Ops' simulations include present-day and World War II scenarios, in famous planes such as P-51 Mustang, F4U Corsair, Bf-109, F-15, A-10, MiG-29, and Su-27.
To make the experience more enjoyable, participants never get paired with strangers. "You only participate with the people you come with," says Morris. "That makes everyone so much more comfortable."
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