text:
San Diego Chargers Small Window GraphicItem Number: 17948866
Price: $7.99
Free Shipping Eligible on Qualifying Purchases Over $49! Up to $15 Shipping Credit. (See Promotion Details)
Product Information
Customer Reviews
Cling to your favorite team wherever you go with the Rico® San Diego Chargers Small Window Graphic. You'll never be without the spirit of your favorite team as you proudly display this cling on your car's window, home window or anywhere else you see fit. No one will doubt your love of the Chargers with the Rico® Small Window Graphic.
- Team-inspired window cling
- Measures approximately 5" x 6"
- Printed on metallic silver heady duty vinyl with reflective look
- Features official team logo
- Officially licensed by the NFL®
- Rico
Country of Origin: Imported


text:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- A Louisville man who served time for killing four teens in a 2008 high speed chase involving police is back behind bars.
Herbert Lee was back in court, facing numerous charges.
He was arrested Monday night, Feb. 3, for driving a stolen vehicle, fleeing police and, according to a police report, assaulting an officer.
For the widow of Mark Hampton who lost three children in the 2008 crash, she hopes this is a wake up call for Lee.
"Hopefully it won't take him hurting someone else or losing his life. You do not want another family going through what we did," Alsharonda Hampton, the victims' step mother said.
This latest run-in with the law happened at 22nd and Broadway.
Police said they were following a stolen car that Lee was driving. According to the report, Lee jumped from the car near the 1800 block of Magazine and started running. Police found him hiding in Barbara Keylan's granddaughter's car on West Madison Street.
"Aw, it scared us. It scared us. My granddaughter was afraid to get back in her car," Keylen said.
Once police arrested Lee, he kicked out the rear window of the police car and is accused of assaulting police officers. It's a shocking escalation for Hampton, who thought Lee was on the right track.
"He knew my door was always open. Me and Mark did have that open door policy. He knew my number to call and he never reached out to me," Hampton said.
Lee served time for manslaughter after a crash that killed four teens in 2008. Months after his release, he was arrested for stealing a rental car then, this past November, he was released again. Hampton feels Lee needs to be back behind bars.
"I hope he'll change for the better and do something positive for the community," Hampton said.
Herbert Lee will be back in court on these latest charges Feb. 14.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Snoop Dogg
Mel B, Snoop Dogg and Childish Gambino Join the Bitcoin Revolution
Generated (or "mined") through a complex mathematical equation, some people are pointing towards bitcoins being the future of money and financial transactions around the world.
Snoop Dogg and Kate Upton Team Up to the Tune of Biz Markie for New Hot Pockets Video
The four-and-a-half-minute clip is called "You've Got What I Eat," with the catchy ad set to the tune of rapper Biz Markie's 1989 hip-hop classic, "Just a Friend."
AMP Music Minute-Snoop Dogg Hosting BET Hip Hop Awards, Skrillex Releasing New Music Soon
Snoop Dogg Hosting BET Hip Hop Awards Can't get enough of Snoop? Well he'll be hosting this year's BET Hip-Hip Awards! Tune in October 15th. Skrillex Releasing New Music Soon We miss Skrillex… The DJ […]
Eddie Murphy Teams Up With Snoop Dogg On Reggae Song 'Redlight'
In a surprising collaboration, Eddie Murphy has collaborated with Snoop Dogg (invoking his Snoop Lion persona) to release a new reggae song, "Redlight." There's no funny business on the song, which finds Murphy crooning earnestly […]
Justin Timberlake, Nicki Minaj & More Perform At BET Awards
Performers outnumbered awards at Sunday's BET Awards, which was jam-packed with everyone from Mariah Carey to Chris Brown with Nicki Minaj to R. Kelly to JT and many more.
Snoop Dogg Doles Out Weed-Laced Wisdom On 'One Life To Live'
See the rapper give fatherly advice while puffing on marijuana in this surreal clip from the long-running soap opera.
Jimmy Fallon Mashes Up Brian Williams To Sing "Nuthin' But A G Thang"
Brian Williams must really love Throwback Thursday! Okay, not really, but Jimmy Fallon and his crack team of editors sure made it seem that way. The Late Night crew mashed up different parts of Williams' […]
Snoop Dogg/Lion Used To Be A Pimp: Perez Hilton's Daily Update
You guys, Snoop Dogg slash Lion has a pretty impressive resume! How many people do you know that rap, sing reggae AND have experience being a P-I-M-P! It makes so much sense why he collabed […]
Snoop Lion Clears The Air About His 4/20 Party Bust
Rumors have been circulating that Snoop Dogg (er, Lion) held a 4/20 party in Los Angeles that was shut down by the police before the rapper even arrived. But during a recent interview with New […]
Snoop Speaks Out Against Gun Violence With 'No Guns Allowed' Movement
Snoop Lion (formerly Snoop Dogg) is the latest artist to speak out against gun violence after the U.S. Senate defeated a bipartisan measure to pose background checks for U.S. gun sales last Wednesday (April 17). […]


text:
Finally, after watching enough episodes of "Hoarders," I felt the time had finally come to purge. It's amazing just how much stuff can amount in the first couple of years of having a child. But at some point, you have to let go, if for no other reason, you don't want your kid bringing those TV cameras to your home.
1. Make the commitment.
In all honesty, I've been saying for over a year that I needed to have a yard sale. But it's a lot of work, so I found excuse after excuse not to do it. Finally, I talked my church into having a multi-family yard sale, and since I was one of the organizers, I had to pony up and participate.
2. Set the date and advertise.
If you put it out there, you're more likely to follow through. So set the date, advertise with your friends, put it on Craigslist, and don't forget to make the signs. The brighter the paper with thick, black marker, the better, and don't forget to make it legible.
3. Be realistic.
For two and a half years, I had been saving all my pre-pregnancy clothes. I was going to wear them again soon, I just knew it. But after dragging down all the bins out of the attic and spending half an hour "sorting," I owned up that it just wasn't going to happen. Instead, I bagged 10 large trash bags of the clothes and put them in the pile to donate.
4. Not everything you have is a treasure.
When's the last time you spent your time at a yard sale sorting through someone else's clothes? While maternity and children's clothes are often sought after, that neon pink blazer you just had to have may not be. Think about the space you have to sell, the time you have for people to spend browsing, and consider donating those items you wouldn't buy again to a local charitable thrift store instead (you'll appreciate the tax write-off next tax season). Make sure all your items have been cleaned, and be considerate with children's toys by wiping them down with some disinfecting wipes. The cleaner they look, the better chance you have they will sell.
5. Take the time to organize.
Maximize your buyers' time by grouping like-items together and already having prices on them. Use tables and bins to help keep them organized.
6. Be engaging.
It's early, we all know that, but put on a smile and make small talk to your shoppers. Ask them if there is something specific they are hunting, and talk about how you used an item when they are showing interest. If you have items that could go together, make a point to mention it, and make a special "offer" to see them all gone.
7. Realize that you are not out to make a fortune.
Yard sales are places people go to get deals. Price your items fairly, and as you would expect to pay if you were purchasing at someone else's sale. Not only will it keep haggling to a minimum, but it means the chance is greater you'll have less to pack up and haul off at the end of the day.
Remember the ultimate goal of your yard sale is to lighten your load, with a bonus of fattening your wallet, at least a little bit.


text:
Elizabeth Kitsis, M.D., MBEAssistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Population HealthE-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
The goals of the SOAR concentration in Bioethics are: 1) to allow students to focus in depth on a particular aspect of bioethics that interests them with the goal of developing a research question in that area; and 2) to provide mentored support to students as they undertake a bioethics research project. Specific goals for each student will be created, and will be customized for the area of focus.
Students who concentrate in bioethics can choose from a variety of educational options and research areas, depending upon their interests. During the spring of MS-1, students will meet with Dr. Kitsis to identify an area of focus. Depending upon their interests, students will then be referred to bioethicists with expertise in the relevant areas. These bioethicists will serve as student mentors.
Students participating in the Bioethics concentration will have the opportunity to develop a deeper and broader understanding of the field than is provided in the standard Einstein curriculum. All students will take the required first- and second-year courses, Bioethics 1 and Bioethics 2. The summer after the first year, students will work with their mentors to begin their research projects. Students will also take the bioethics elective "Classic Cases and Current Controversies in Bioethics" offered in the fourth year.
Other educational opportunities will be customized to students' interests. Students may choose to enroll in the Montefiore-Einstein Certificate in Bioethics Program, which meets weekly for a year on Wednesdays from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. This long-established course offers an in-depth review of a broad range of topics in bioethics, including research ethics, and incorporates narrative techniques and legal analysis. The required capstone project for the Certificate program could be adapted to meet the requirements for the capstone project for the SOAR program. Students may have the chance to take other graduate courses in the Einstein-Cardozo Master of Science in Bioethics program; these classes ordinarily require the Certificate Program as a prerequisite, but medical students may request permission of the instructor to enroll in some classes.
Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to, bioethics consultation and mediation, reproductive ethics, public health ethics, global health ethics, narrative ethics, research ethics, pharmaceutical ethics, LGBT bioethics issues, and the role of religion in medical decision-making.


text: When you download a book on your Mac, iCloud automatically pushes it to all your iOS devices. If you're reading a book on your iPad and you highlight text or take notes, it's all there when you continue reading on your Mac or iPhone. iCloud even remembers which page you're on.


text:
- Home
- Favourites
- Offers
- New
- Smart Pass
- Wine
Save up to Half Price in our Biggest Ever Baby Sale.Click Here
When they're gone, they're gone...Special Buys
Save on a great range of organic favourites.Start browsing
Great deals for a Big Night InShop Now
Gail's White Sourdough 400g
3 days guaranteed (avg. 3)*
Price per 100g: 72.3p
Product Description
GAIL's White Sourdough
This is everything white bread is meant to be. Imagine a time before fluorescent white slices, plastic bags and low fat spreads as you enjoy a thick chunk with a good helping of butter.
About GAIL's
GAIL's believes in the art of honest breadmaking. We start with just four simple ingredients: flour, water, salt and yeast, and we never add artificial colours or flavours. Instead, we seek out the best ingredients from where they're best, whether it's hand-peeled Bramley apples from Britain, single source unsalted butter from France, or plump juicy olives from Mediterranean groves. All our loaves are made by hand too, so we never need to add the stabilisers and preservatives that are an unavoidable fact of industrialised bread.
Our selection of classic and globally-inspired artisanal breads includes a range of sourdoughs made from 15-year old wild yeast starters. Allowed to rise slowly and naturally, these loaves take 48 hours to make and possess a mature taste and character that a mechanically processed loaf couldn't hope to match.
Product Information
Sourdough Bread
Foodie Market/
Artisan Bread
White Bread
Ideally, store in your Gail's paper bag.
You can freeze the bread, but never refrigerate.
Prepare & Use
This definitive white loaf will go with just about anything. Toast it, serve it with soup or pâté, or simply wrap two slices around whatever takes your fancy.
GAIL's bakery,
12 Irving Way,
West Hendon,
Package Type
Paper Bag
Recycling Information
Paper bag recyclable
Allergen Information
May Contain Nut, Contains Gluten, Contains Wheat, Contains Lactose, May Contain Sesame, Contains Milk
Wheat Flour, Sourdough (Wheat Flour, Water), Water, Salt, Malt Flour, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid), Milk.
Dietary Information
Contains Gluten.
Contains Milk.
May Contain Nuts.
May Contain Sesame Seeds.
Free From Artificial Preservatives.
Nutritional Data
|Typical Values
|per 100g
|of which sugars
|of which starch
|of which saturates
|of which mono-unsaturates
|of which polyunsaturates
Customer Reviews
20 September 2014
Too hard
Like other reviewers I found this way too hard to chew. I had to warm it in the oven for a bit to soften it up.
15 July 2014
Great sourdough
As long as you use this bread quickly it is fantastic. Great taste and lovely as bread or toasted. It doesn't keep for long before going a little hard but otherwise highly recommended.
13 July 2014
Too tough to chew
If you actually manage to tear a piece of this 'bread' off and get it in your mouth, you'll find it to be extremely hard to chew and that there's little taste. Maybe I was unlucky and they left mine in the oven a little too long but I would imagine they're all the same. The first and only product to date I have considered asking to get a refund for. I won't be buying again
18 November 2013
Tough crust, not much inside
This bread looks and feels OK when it arrives, but when you cut into it, the crust is thick and hard, and the inside is just full of air bubbles, not much of a bread. Tastes OK.
Smoky Panzanella Salad
Grilled slices of courgette and aubergine in place of cucumber give a beautifully smoky flavour that's great for barbecues.
25 mins
Croque Monsieur with Prosciutto and Gorgonzola
Variation You could use ham and Gruyère, or a similar soft melting cheese such as emmental. Or add wholegrain mustard or mayonnaise, if you like. Cook's Notes For a lighter version, toast the sandwiches using a dry sandwich press, and poach the eggs instead of frying them.
25 mins
Asparagus Frittata on Crostini
Easy-peasy inspiration for after-work meals and simple entertaining.
40 mins
Pesto Cheese and Ham Toasties
This is a great way to make Italian-style toasted sandwiches without the need for a special panini machine. The secret is to get the pan just hot enough, so that by the time the bread has toasted, the middle is melty and delicious. It it's too hot, the bread could burn before the middle is ready, so always keep the heat lower if you are not sure. Pack a punch with Sacla's Fiery Chilli Pesto, or try Sacla' Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto for something extra unctuous.
20 mins
Fried Mozzarella Sandwich
Served hot, this is a truly indulgent snack.
16 mins
View all recipes containing Gail's White Sourdough
- Life guarantee
- * Minimum life based on 'use-by' date of product. Average life based on last week's deliveries. Life guarantee shown based on delivery tomorrow and includes day of delivery. Please book a slot to view Life guarantee for your chosen delivery day. See Terms and Conditions for further details.
- Disclaimer
- These summary details have been prepared for information purposes only, and are designed to enhance your shopping experience on the Ocado website. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it is accurate, it is not a substitute for your reading the product packaging and label prior to use. You should note that products and their ingredients are subject to change. If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label.
- Ocado is therefore unable to accept liability for any incorrect information. Where this description contains a link to another party's website for further information on the product, please note that Ocado has no control over and no liability for the contents of that website.
- You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included.
- This data is supplied for personal use only. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Ocado Limited's prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement.


text:
2014 Workshops
Greening of the Self
A 4-Day Residential Seminar with
Carolyn Conger, PhD
April 23-26, 2014
Los Angeles, California
We reach a point on the spiritual path where we are comfortable with inner work and are ready to go deeper. The Viriditas, or greening, is the ancient alchemical process where the efforts of psychological and spiritual practice take form and expression at a higher level. We approach the shadow aspects of the psyche from a wise perspective, which sheds light on our life challenges... More Details
Fire and Ice
A retreat with
Carolyn Conger, PhD and
William Harrell, MD
January 9-12, 2014
Zion, Illinois
This residential seminar is a journey into the richness of the unconscious. We will examine the areas of our lives where we feel frozen or caught in habitual patterns, and through awareness and practice, bring in new life and vital energies. Through writing exercises, group work, and psychological process, we will unearth the gifts and challenges of our life patterns, allowing us to make wise choices for the future... More Details


text:
"Is your friendship with Robert Downey Jr. in real life as good as it is on the screen between your characters?" Better. We have a really good friendship. We've known each other since before Zodiac. And he's kind of like an older brother that I wish I had. He sort of looks out for me, and I remember when the role came up in the movie, I reached out to him, I was nervous about it, I said "I don't know if I can do this" and he said "It's alright buddy, I gotcha."
(Source: ruffaloon)


text:
The Word: Penelope Cruz is the next Bond girl
Bond woman. Bond lady. Bond feminist icon. OK, maybe not.
Penelope Cruz is set to join the ranks of 007′s lady friends in Sam Mendes' next installment of the secret agent franchise, according to Yahoo. At 40, she'll be the oldest Bond "girl" ever, and one of his only age-appropriate companions. The previous record holder was Honor Blackman, who was 39 when she played Pussy Galore in "Goldfinger" in 1962.
"The producers have tried to get Penelope before, but she has never been available because of other commitments. The discussions have been going on for some time and they are working out the contract details now," a source said.
Penelope isn't Bond-ready at the moment: She's pregnant, expecting her second child with husband Javier Bardem any day now. They're already the parents of a 2-year-old son, Leo.
Mr. Bond himself, Daniel Craig, seems a bit tired of the physical demands of the role. "I had to do a lot of running in this movie, which I hate," Craig told Metro. "I end up doing a day's filming which on paper should look fairly easy. I don't have any dialogue. It says, 'Bond goes from to A to B, then he goes from B to C.' But he goes from A to B at a lick, he runs down the stairs, he runs up the stairs, and we have to do 10 takes at a time, so by the end of it I'm just [gasping].
"Bond," he summarizes, "doesn't usually walk through a room."
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
Location & Class Times
Staffed hours:
Mondays & Fridays 8AM – 8PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8AM – 8PM
Wednesdays 8AM – 8PM
Saturdays 8:00AM -12:00PM
*Personal Training Hours are by appointment, our hours are very flexible so we are able to meet all our client's needs.
Boot Camp Training Schedule:
|9-9:30AM – Steve
5:30-6PM – Steve
|4:30-5PM – Steve
6:30-7PM – Frances (advanced class)
|9-9:30AM – Steve
5:30-6PM – Steve
|9-9:30AM – Steve
*Boot Camp classes are offered for small groups of 6-8 clients. Reservations are required for Boot Camp Training. Space is limited so call today to reserve your place.
During Boot Camp, our staff is dedicated to ensuring that your class will be rewarding enjoyable and absolutely life changing. Oh by the way, expect to sweat!
10 class card (can be used on either class, 60 day expiration) $100.
Unlimited boot camp OR yoga $59/month.
Unlimited boot camp AND yoga $99/month.
Yoga Class Times:
|5:45-7:00 PM Hot Vinyasa Flow
|5:45-7:00 PM-Power Vinyasa Flow with Suzi
*Class Descriptions:
Vinyasa – to place with awareness.
Hatha Yoga is gentle, basic classes with no flow between poses. A hatha class will be a slow-paced stretching class with some simple breathing exercises and seated meditation. This is a good place to learn beginners' poses, relaxation techniques, and become comfortable with yoga.
Vinyasa Flow – YOU WILL SWEAT!!! This class involves a faster pace and heat. You will achieve the ultimate total mind/body workout in this class. The room is set to 90 degrees. Bring a towel and have a blast!
*Reservations for yoga classes are not required. Space is first come, first serve. Yoga classes are $12/class. Discount cards may also be purchased. 10 class card $100 with a 60 day expiration. Unlimited boot camp OR yoga $59/month. Unlimited boot camp AND yoga $99/month.


text:
Meet the Transfer Center Staff
Meet the Transfer Center Staff
Adrienne Karasik
"I have never been contained except I made the prison.
~Mari Evans"
Sherlease Queen
Assistant Director and Articulation Specialist
"There are 86,400 seconds in a day.
It's up to you to decide what to do with them."
~Jim Valvano
Uchechi Njoku
Senior Transfer Mentor
"Associate yourself with people of good quality,
for it is better to be alone than in bad company."
~Booker T. Washington
Tamera Farrar
Transfer Mentor
"Faith is taking the first step even
when you can't see the whole staircase."
~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Stacey Tyson
Program Coordinator/Community College Liaison
(Connect and NEXUS Programs)
"Your customers can only take their view of you
from the transactions they have with you. " ~ John Seddon
Teara Oliver Moore
Program Coordinator/Community College Liaison
(Connect and NEXUS Programs)
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our dearkness that frightens us most..." ~ Marianne Williamson
Dianne Brown
Administrative Assistant I
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
~Dr. Martin Luther King
Janna Thompson
Graduate Student Assistant
"Carpe diem. Seize the day." ~Horace
Site updated 5/15/2014


text:
Terms & Conditions.
Discount applied at checkout. May not be combined with any other offer/discount, including invitation credits, promotional gift cards and/or special discount links. Price match does not apply to items on clearance or items purchased from exclusive sales. Clearance products are final sale. Log in to your account to see your savings.
Something of a darling in the design world, Supon Phornirunlit has worked in nearly every facet of design, from branding to new media, and has most recently moved into interiors. His newest venture, Naked Décor, brings us the Queen Stamp, a piece that depicts Her Majesty in silhouette on one side and the Union Jack on the other. Silkscreened by hand in black, white, and gray, each pillow cover includes a zipper closure and a polyfill insert.
Hand-silkscreened on both sides. Includes polyfill insert. Zipper closure.
This product has no reviews yet. Be the first to review this product. Write a review
Sign Up and Enjoy 20% Off.


text:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
Don't get bamboozled on a day at the races - use our A-Z jargon buster to help you understand the lingo.
Presenting the letter G . . .
Gaff track
One of the minor racecourses.
When a horse is moving at high speed.
Galloping track
A racecourse with long straights and sweeping turns, suiting big, long-striding horses. e.g. Ascot or Newbury.
Gallops: such as at NewmarketPICTURE: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)
Training ground on which horses are exercised, usually in the early morning. The major training centres, such as Newmarket (mostly Flat) and Lambourn (mostly jumps) in England, and the Curragh in Ireland, have extensive training grounds that are available to all trainers. Many trainers have private gallops on their own land.
The national centre for information, advice and practical help with regard to the social impact of gambling .
A term used to describe horses that are highly strung.
The front section of the starting stalls, which open at the start of a Flat race to release the horses. Used as another term for starting stalls.
A male horse who has been castrated. Most male horses who compete over jumps have been gelded, and a Flat horse may be gelded if he is difficult to control or train. Geldings are not allowed to run in some of the top Flat races, such as the Derby, that are important for identifying potential breeding talent.
General Stud Book
Register of all thoroughbred horses, maintained by Weatherbys.
Get the trip
Stay the distance of a race.
The condition of the racing surface. Ranges from heavy to hard.
GoingStick: for numerical readingsPICTURE: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)
A device used by clerks of the course to give an objective numerical reading that will reflect the ground conditions at anygiven racecourse. The lower the reading the softer/slower the ground is, and the higher the reading the firmer/quicker the ground is. The scale ranges from 1 to 15.
Going down
When horses are on their way to the start.
Good money
Money from an informed quarter - stable money, for example - not mug money.
Go through the card
To have the winner of every race at a race meeting, either as a trainer, jockey, tipster or punter.
Graded stakes
A general term for the top American races (broadly equivalent to the Pattern races in Europe).
Grandfather of a horse, on the male side.
Immature, inexperienced.
Group 1 (Flat)/Grade 1 (jumps)
The highest category of race in which a horse can compete. The Classic Flat races in Britain, as well as other historic races such as the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, are Group 1. The major championship races over jumps, such as the Cheltenham Gold Cup, are Grade 1.
Group/Graded races
These races form the upper tier ofthe racing structure, with Group/Grade 1 the most important, followed by Group/Grade 2 and Group/Grade 3. Group races are run on the Flat; Graded races are run over jumps (the most important Flat races in the United States are also Graded).
Guineas (currency)
A guinea was one pound and one shilling (£1.05 in decimal currency) and, traditionally, the prices of horses sold at public auction were given in guineas. Some sales companies still use guineas, though most have changed to pounds.
Guineas (race)
Shorthand for the 1,000 Guineas and/or 2,000 Guineas. A 'Guineas horse' is one that is considered capable of running in one of these Classic races.


text:
"You have come to visit our country, sir, at a season of great commercial distress," said the major.
"At an alarming crisis," said the colonel.
"At a period of unprecedented stagnation," said Mr. Jefferson Brick.
"I am sorry to hear that," returned Martin. "It's not likely to last, I hope?"
Martin knew nothing about America, or he would have known perfectly well that if its individual citizens, to a man, are to be believed, it always IS depressed, and always IS stagnated, and always IS at an alarming crisis, and never was otherwise; though as a body they are ready to make oath upon the Evangelists at any hour of the day or night, that it is the most thriving and prosperous of all countries on the habitable globe."
— Charles Dickens, The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit, 1844 (BOOK•KINDLE)
(Referenced by Kim Ghattas in The Secretary: A Journey With Hillary Clinton From Beirut To The Heart of American Power [BOOK•KINDLE], available March 5th)
(Originally posted in AND Magazine, September 11, 2011)
This week, we remember.
We remember where we were when we heard about the first plane hitting the tower. We remember what we thought as the news just began to trickle in. We remember our horror as we watched the second plane hit the other tower. We remember the evacuations — people running out of our monuments, our centers of government and finance, and spilling out on to the streets of our nation's capital. We remember the dust and debris chasing thousands of New Yorkers through the streets of our most iconic city. We remember the smoke rising from the Pentagon. We remember that impact site in Pennsylvania. We remember watching the towers fall.
We remember the fear, the chaos, the sadness, and the feeling of not knowing what was happening or when it would end. We remember a feeling that Americans were not used to experiencing up to September 11, 2001: helplessness — the feeling of being attacked. We remember that the weather was perfect throughout almost the entire country that morning. We remember that we don't remember what it felt like on September 10.
Do you remember pointing fingers? Do you remember placing blame? Do you remember partisanship? I remember patriotism. I remember flags and candles and donating water and giving blood and having a new appreciation for police officers and firefighters. I remember that I wasn't a Democrat or a Republican. I remember that I was an American. I remember that we were all Americans. I remember that we cared a little bit more about each other for at least a couple of weeks.
When Democrat Lyndon Johnson was the Senate Majority Leader and Republican Dwight Eisenhower was President of the United States, LBJ — one of the most intense, passionate political animals in our history — never attacked President Eisenhower. It wasn't because LBJ agreed with Eisenhower's policies. It wasn't because LBJ was scared. It was because, as LBJ explained in 1953 in a comment that has an unfortunately haunting connection to 9/11, "If you're in an airplane, and you're flying somewhere, you don't run up to the cockpit and attack the pilot. Mr. Eisenhower is the only President we've got."
The only President we've got.
We all want to head in the same direction. We all want to move forward. We all want to progress and be happy and healthy and taken care of. Why does partisan politics trump nationalism? As World War I and World War II approached and the world realized that we are clearly connected on a global level, the people who seemed the most out-of-touch — the people who were wrong — were the isolationists. In both of those great wars, the isolationists were proven wrong. Yet, in the span of our grandparents' lives, we have regressed to the point where most Americans have become individual isolationists — not isolationism on a national level, but on a personal level. We've tried to disconnect from the people in our own country. Don't you remember how powerful it felt after 9/11 to be united? Don't you remember how we helped each other in so many different ways?
I guess I could try to be cynical. It's my natural state anyway. I guess I could remember the look on President George W. Bush's face when his Chief of Staff, Andrew Card, whispered news of the attacks in the President's ear as he sat in a Florida classroom. I guess I could remember My Pet Goat, and the fact that Bush didn't get up, sprint from the room, and change out of his Clark Kent clothes into the Superman suit. I guess I could remember Air Force One zig-zagging across the country, the only flight in the air besides military escorts and combat air patrols over our major cities. I guess I could remember the surveillance videos of the well-dressed hijackers walking through the airport terminals that morning before they turned our planes into weapons. I guess I could remember that the passengers of Flight 93 didn't actually get through the cockpit door and force the plane to crash into Pennsylvania. I guess I could remember our government's alphabet agencies — the FBI, CIA, NSA, and everyone else listening in on our world — being unable to work together and stop this attack from happening in the first place. I guess I could choose to remember those things, but that doesn't make me feel better. It doesn't make 9/11 anything but a success to those who tried to frighten and frustrate and intimidate us through terrorism.
This is what I choose to remember:
I remember that the passengers of Flight 93 tried. I remember that their plane didn't make it to Washington, and even if they didn't get into the cockpit and crash the plane into that meadow in Pennsylvania themselves, they certainly fought back and forced the hijackers to abort the mission that they had planned. That plane didn't crash into the White House or the Capitol, and that's not because the hijackers got lost.
I remember driving to the wedding rehearsal for two of my best friends on the Friday after the attacks, feeling bad that they were getting married in the shadow of 9/11. I remember being amazed at thousands of people in the streets of Sacramento — thousands of miles away from any of the attack sites — holding a candlelight vigil. I remember that I drove through the silence of these peaceful vigils, with flags and flames and tears all around me, and I thought, "We're going to be okay."
I remember George W. Bush — a President I never voted for. I remember his unsteady first comments to the press after the attacks. I remember how he found his footing quickly. I remember him returning to Washington, D.C. that night, against the wishes of his government and his Secret Service. I remember how this President — a President I didn't agree with, a President I never cast a supportive ballot for or whose campaign I ever donated a cent to, a President whose beliefs were diametrically opposed to almost everything that I believe in — went to Ground Zero and met with the families of those who were dead or missing, and gave them all the time they needed with him.
I remember how that President visited the rescue workers at Ground Zero. I remember, more than anything else, how President Bush climbed on to some of the rubble of the fallen towers, grabbed a bullhorn and began to speak, but was interrupted by the workers yelling, "We can't hear you!"
I remember that the President — the only President we had at the time — shouted to these exhausted, weary, heroic rescuers, "Well, I can hear you! And the people who knocked these buildings down are gonna hear from all of us soon!". I remember that it was genuine, that there was nothing manufactured about that moment, and that, despite all of his faults and deficiencies, George W. Bush said exactly what those people — our people — needed to hear. As the workers chanted, "USA! USA! USA!", I remember thinking — I didn't vote for him and I won't vote for him in 2004, but that's my President and I am proud of him.
As we look back, we can't help but think about everything else that has come out of 9/11 — the interminable war in Afghanistan, the ridiculous war in Iraq, the humiliating and annoying experience that flying in an airplane has become in this country — but I think about that stuff pretty much every day, and I feel like thinking differently this weekend.
So, I'm going to think about those flags and candles and President Bush on top of the rubble of the World Trade Center with a bullhorn. I'm going to think about being an American — just like I was in the weeks following 9/11 — rather than being a Democrat or Republican, Liberal or Conservative, Believer or Non-Believer, Straight or Gay, White or Black or Hispanic or Asian, or any other label that we place on ourselves to show that we're different or more than just human.
I'm going to remember thinking, "That's my President", as he spoke to the rescue workers, just as I did a few weeks later when President Bush went to Yankee Stadium for Game 3 of the World Series, strapped on a bulky bulletproof vest under his FDNY sweatshirt, walked to the pitcher's mound, and with millions of Americans watching on television, with thousands of rabid New Yorkers watching in the stands, and with Derek Jeter's words ("Don't bounce it or they'll boo you.") rattling around in his head, threw a perfect strike.
I'll remember thinking, "That's my President", about a guy I never voted for and didn't agree with, and I'll hope that you do that when the guy you didn't vote for and didn't agree with says the right words, does the right things, and throws a strike — not because you're a Democrat or a Republican, but because you're an American and that's the only President we've got.
What do you remember?
In the nearly 225 years that the Presidency has existed, the American Presidents have been born in less than half of the nation's states. In all, 29 of the 50 states in the Union have never seen a native-born son reach the White House.
Visitors to the following states will not find a Presidential birthplace within the borders of their destination: Alabama; Alaska; Arizona; Colorado; Delaware; Florida; Idaho; Indiana; Kansas; Louisiana; Maine; Maryland; Michigan; Minnesota; Mississippi; Montana; Nevada; New Mexico; North Dakota; Oklahoma; Oregon; Rhode Island; South Dakota; Tennessee; Utah; Washington; West Virginia; Wisconsin; and Wyoming. In addition, no President has ever been born in the District of Columbia, either.
The "Cradle of Presidents", of course, is Virginia, birthplace of 8 of our Presidents, including 7 of the first 12. The Old Dominion is followed closely by Ohio, birthplace of 7 Presidents, all of whom served in the span of just a half-century.
Here's the rundown of the states where the Presidents were born and how many each state produced:
•8: Virginia (Washington; Jefferson; Madison; Monroe; W.H. Harrison; Tyler, Taylor; Wilson)
•7: Ohio (Grant; Hayes; Garfield; B. Harrison; McKinley; Taft; Harding)
•4: Massachusetts (J. Adams; J.Q. Adams; Kennedy; G.H.W. Bush); New York (Van Buren; Fillmore; T. Roosevelt; F. Roosevelt)
•2: Kentucky (Lincoln; Jefferson Davis [Confederate President]); North Carolina (Polk; A. Johnson); Texas (Eisenhower; L. Johnson); Vermont (Arthur; Coolidge)
•1: Arkansas (Clinton); California (Nixon); Connecticut (G.W. Bush); Georgia (Carter); Hawaii (Obama); Illinois (Reagan); Iowa (Hoover); Missouri (Truman); Nebraska (Ford); New Hampshire (Pierce); New Jersey (Cleveland); Pennsylvania (Buchanan); South Carolina (Jackson)
2012 Note: If Mitt Romney defeats President Obama in November, he will be the first President in American history born in Michigan.
As for the Vice Presidents, we have had 48 VP's in American history (I'm including Confederate Vice President Alexander Hamilton Stephens), and their birthplaces are scattered across 23 states meaning more than half of our country's states (27) can't claim a Vice President as a native-born son: Alabama; Alaska; Arizona; Arkansas; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Hawaii; Idaho; Illinois; Louisiana; Michigan; Mississippi; Montana; Nevada; New Mexico; North Dakota; Oklahoma; Oregon; Rhode Island; Tennessee; Utah; Washington; West Virginia; and Wyoming.
Here's the rundown of which states the Vice Presidents were born in and how many VPs each state produced, beginning with the "Cradle of Vice Presidents" — New York:
•8: New York (George Clinton; Daniel D. Tompkins; Martin Van Buren; Millard Fillmore; Schuyler Colfax; William Almon Wheeler; Theodore Roosevelt; James Schoolcraft Sherman)
•4: Kentucky (Richard Mentor Johnson; John C. Breckinridge; Adlai E. Stevenson; Alben William Barkley)
•3: Massachusetts (John Adams; Elbridge Gerry; George H.W. Bush); Ohio (Thomas A. Hendricks; Charles Warren Fairbanks; Charles G. Dawes); Vermont (Chester A. Arthur; Levi P. Morton; Calvin Coolidge)
•2: Indiana (Thomas Riley Marshall; Dan Quayle); Maine (Hannibal Hamlin; Nelson Rockefeller); Nebraska (Gerald Ford; Dick Cheney); New Jersey (Aaron Burr; Garret Augustus Hobart); North Carolina (William Rufus DeVane King; Andrew Johnson); Pennsylvania (George Mifflin Dallas; Joe Biden); Texas (John Nance Garner; Lyndon B. Johnson); Virginia (Thomas Jefferson; John Tyler)
•1: California (Richard Nixon); District of Columbia (Al Gore); Georgia (Alexander Hamilton Stephens [Confederate Vice President]); Iowa (Henry A. Wallace); Kansas (Charles Curtis); Maryland (Spiro Agnew); Minnesota (Walter Mondale); Missouri (Harry S. Truman); New Hampshire (Henry Wilson); South Carolina (John C. Calhoun); South Dakota (Hubert H. Humphrey)
2012 Note: If Paul Ryan is elected Vice President in November, Ryan will be the first Vice President in American history born in Wisconsin.
Looking at all of the information, there are 23 states in the U.S. that can't claim either a President or Vice President as a native-born son: Alabama; Alaska; Arizona; Colorado; Delaware; Florida; Idaho; Louisiana; Michigan; Mississippi; Montana; Nevada; New Mexico; North Dakota; Oklahoma; Oregon; Rhode Island; Tennessee; Utah; Washington; West Virginia; Wisconsin; and Wyoming.


text:
Top holiday toys for 2013
Published On: Dec 24 2013 10:23:21 AM CST Updated On: Dec 04 2013 09:21:13 AM CST
Check out what toys are expected to be hot this holiday season.
The views expressed are not those of this company or its affiliated companies. Please note by clicking on "Post" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms Of Service and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms.blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
Search Result
Search Tags: instagram
Robin Williams' daughter quits Twitter, Instagram after 'cruel' comments
Zelda Williams, whose father Robin Williams committed suicide this week, has quit Twitter and Instagram, after reading "cruel and unnecessary" comments.
Tags: zelda williams, Robin Williams, Twitter, Instagram, Neal Augenstein
Advice for parents when predators troll on social media
A sickening attack is also a teaching moment for parents about social media use, according to Laurie Nathan of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Tags: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Laurie Nathan, Instagram, andrew mollenbeck
Redskins hire political blogger, fans question cheerleaders post
The Redskins are making some political moves in preparation to defend the team's name. And, some fans say the team's cheerleaders made a bad call.
Tags: Cloherty, Redskins, Redskins cheerleaders, Instagram, Daniel Snyder, Megan Cloherty, Washington RedskinsListen
Va. teens caught with hundreds of explicit photos (Video)
Teens in Louisa County have been caught sharing more than 1,000 sexually explicit videos and pictures of girls, the youngest of which was 14 years old.
Tags: Louisa County, sexting, explicit photos, Instagram, Louisa County High School, WRIC
Prince William teens busted posting nude photos
Are teens turning away from Facebook?
Facebook accounts are so prevalent that the social media giant brags about its 1.1 billion users worldwide. But, the social media giant admits its seeing a decrease in daily usage among teens.
Tags: facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Vine, Whatsapp, Kik, Tumblr, Twitter, app, apps, mike murillo
Torrey Smith, wife make special announcement via Instagram
Whoever said a picture is worth a thousand words didn't take Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith into account.
Tags: Torrey Smith, Baltimore Ravens, pregnancy, Instagram
Teens shying away from Facebook
Facebook is still the most popular social network out there, but there are signs teenagers aren't as excited about it as they used to be.
Tags: michelle basch, facebook, Twitter, Instagram, social network, Montgomery Mall, BethesdaListen
Instagram: No plans to sell user photos as ads
Instagram posted a blog post Tuesday evening trying to clear up how users will be affected by the changes to its terms of use.
An Instagram for Twitter?
Looks like it's Twitter versus Facebook.
Hi: 73 °F | Lo: 60 °F


text:
Jordan V.9 Grown – Wolf Grey – Current Blue – Cool Grey
February 23rd, 2012 by Aaron Hope | 7 comments
Jordan Brand has so much power to shift trends in the industry, that it'd be totally understandable for someone to look at 2010′s Air Jordan XI Retro 'Cool Grey' release and all the copycat designs issued before and sense, and conclude that JB established the tonal grey blueprint. And while it's undoubtedly true that the influence in question is indeed at work, the most fundamental key to why studies in grey have been so popular is that you can create looks that are equal parts versatility and neck-breaking. Take for instance this new grey Jordan V.9 Grown coming up as part of the March 2012 lineup: it's crafted in Cool Grey with a heel of the Wolf variety, but nobody would ever mistake them for an AJXI imitation thanks to the careful inclusion of a Current Blue Jumpman and outsole. With little tweaks like these, the greyed-out approach has plenty more traction, and this particular pair just popped up at east coast streetwear providers, Social Status.
Jordan V.9 Grown
Wolf Grey/Current Blue-Cool Grey-White
Read more →


text:
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - A judge could decide next week whether an Argyle man is mentally competent to stand trial for helping start a house fire that killed his three nephews.
18-year-old Jeremy Wand is due in court next Thursday for a competency hearing before Lafayette County Circuit William Johnston. He's charged with 3 counts of first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of attempted homicide, and one count of arson.
Prosecutors said Jeremy Wand helped burn down his uncle Armin's house on September 7th, killing Armin's three young sons.
Armin's wife and their two-year-old daughter survived the blaze, but the woman's unborn child was killed.
Armin Wand III is facing numerous charges in the blaze. But state prosecutors have not charged either defendant in the death of the unborn child.


text:
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The mother of a mentally ill gunman who killed one employee and wounded five other people at a western Pennsylvania psychiatric hospital is targeted in a pending lawsuit to be filed by the slain worker's estate, according court filings.
The document filed Thursday is a writ of summons, which doesn't set forth legal claims, but gives notice that a lawsuit will be filed by the estate of Michael Schaab, the 25-year-old nurse killed in the March 8, 2012, shootings at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.
The gunman, John Shick, 30, was fatally shot by University of Pittsburgh police who responded to the clinic, which is on the campus but affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a separate entity. The only defendant listed on the writ is the gunman's mother, Susan Shick, of Green Cove Springs, Fla.
Susan Shick has already been sued by former clinic receptionist, Kathryn Leight, 64, who was critically wounded. Susan Shick's attorneys didn't immediately return calls for comment on the Schaab filing.
"She's the only one right now that we're bringing a lawsuit against," Schaab family attorney Michael O'Day told The Associated Press on Friday. "We're attempting to settle with UPMC and other UPMC-related entities."
UPMC spokeswoman Gloria Kreps declined comment.
Leight sued the gunman's estate last year, but has since added claims against Susan Shick, doctors and other entities who treated Shick for his mental health issues as well as his imagined physical ailments.
Leight contends Shick failed or refused to follow advice to treat his schizophrenia, which resulted in his being involuntarily committed four times since 2005 in New York City, where he had previously been educated, and in Portland, Ore., after he fought with police at an airport there in 2009.
Leight's claims against Susan Shick contend she knew about his mental illnesses and violent tendencies, but downplayed such concerns when she spoke to doctors and a UPMC mental health crisis unit which interacted with the gunman in the months before the shootings.
"That's going to be our theory as well," O'Day said of his pending claims against Susan Shick.
Schaab was killed while returning from lunch, just as Shick barged into the clinic's front lobby and began firing.
Shick had come to Pittsburgh as a graduate biology student at Duquesne University, but was banned from campus and withdrew after female students brought harassment complaints against him in the fall of 2011.
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. reviewed the shooting and concluded nobody with the clinic, UPMC or others who had contact with Shick bore any criminal responsibility for not preventing the rampage. Shick showed up with a baseball bat at another UPMC facility in the weeks before the shooting and threatened staff and gave other indications he might be violent, but was never committed.
Zappala concluded Shick was angry because he was under the delusion that he had a myriad of medical ailments that were being misdiagnosed by other UPMC doctors.


text:
To My Friends
Words of the Week
Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
The real benefit of the Mystic Law is inconspicuous. Just as trees grow taller and stronger year after year, adding growth rings that are imperceptible to the human eye, we too will grow toward a victorious existence. For this reason it is important that we lead tenacious and balanced lives based on faith.<< Yesterday Today Tomorrow >>
These excerpts are from "For Today and Tomorrow," a book of daily inspirationals by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda. This book is available for purchase at our Online Bookstore or your local SGI-USA Community Center bookstore.


text:
- Sam Ash Gift Guides
- Hot Deals
- Guitars
- Bass
- Accessories
- Live Sound
- Keyboards
- Microphones & Wireless
- Recording
- DJ & Lighting
- Drums
- Books/DVDs
- Band/Orchestra
To automatically re-order this item before you run out, select the recurring order option during checkout.
Music Pro Guides
The ultimate guide to understanding and avoiding, in the author's words, "sneaky lawyer tricks," Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract helps artists recognize hidden agendas by exposing the multilayered language of recording agreements crafted by major label lawyers. Clause by clause, the newly updated book deconstructs actual contracts and translates them into "real English," presenting the original and decoded versions side by side. Focusing on artists' issues, such as advances, royalties, and distribution, this revealing handbook explains the need for each clause, offers advice on negotiating fine points, and outlines alternatives for developing new contracts. User-friendly and offering entertaining inside stories, Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract clarifies common terms uniquely redefined by the music industry to put power back into the hands of those who make the music. Features:
• Explains the entire recording contract line by line in plain English
• Reveals over 100 key loopholes and double-dips that will cost artists money
• Includes a glossary of major label recording-contract jargon
|Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs
|Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
I respect your hunch but will substitute it with some reality. Fast flying went from 5k to be able to be bought with faction rep discounts (4k if exalted with SW)/ regular flying went from being learned at 70 around 800g+ the mount now learned at 60 for half the cost. Epic riding was 300g+ mount cost. I could go on but I think you see a pattern. Some of these numbers may be a little off. There is talk going around from the Beta that Dual spec will be trainable at lvl 40 for a fraction of the cost on live. So I don't see them jacking up the price on the "Old weather flying".


text:
OK, I'm about to cry...
In 1931, not long before he died, the [Edison] told his friends Henry Ford and www.deboerderijhuizen.nl Harvey Firestone: "I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of only now how to get levitra in canada power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.â€
That, from the cialis made in the usa New York Times Magazine, is the conclusion of an excellent article on the Clean Green Thinking of America's most famous inventor, Thomas Edison. You can read the whole article here, but the gist is that Edison worked on levitra en gel various green initiatives, including electric cars, wind turbines, and an off-the-grid home in New Jersey that the New York Times then called "utterly and for all time independent of the nearness or farness of the big electric companies."
From this, I learn two things. First, apparently "farness" used to be a word. Second, our reliance on cheap fossil fuels has created a kind of stagnation in the energy industry that is pretty depressing. It's just as Edison feared, we've had to webstuff.nl wait until oil and coal are running out to tackle the price of viagra abundant renewable energy created by our natural environment. He wasn't an environmentalist, so don't let the New York Times fool you there, but he knew a good idea when he saw one. And now, finally, we're moving forward once again.


text:
Dear Online Subscribers,
Tuesday morning the Press-Herald suffered technical difficulties out of our control.
As a result, our website and email service were down until late Tuesday night.
Because of these problems, Tuesday's news will be online Wednesday.
As a paying customer, we strive to deliver the days news to you on a timely basis.
Tuesday, we didn't and we apologize.
If you would email me your username, I will extend your online subscription by three days.
My email is email@example.com
Thank you for being a valued subscriber.
Bruce Franklin
Web Editor


text:
I have to say, Reese Witherspoon's arrest tapes are SO much better than Legally Blonde 2. And they just keep on a comin'! It's a whole franchise at this point. First we heard about how when Reese and her agent husband, Jim Toth, were arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, Reese got all on her high horse and pulled that old "Don't you know who I AM?" routine. Then we heard how Reese claimed to be pregnant to use the bathroom. Reese swears she's not really pregnant and was just saying "crazy stuff." But it would be pretty embarrassing if it turned out she was pregnant and sloshed, eh? Now another tape has come out that records Reese bickering in the backseat of the squad car with her husband. It really gives you some insight as to who calls the shots in this marriage. And you probably already know it's not Jim!
Once Reese is cuffed and put in the back of the car with her blotto husband, who was arrested on a DUI charge, Jim sighs like a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders and asks, "Whyyy are you doing this?"
"He's arresting us," observes the astute Reese.
"I understand but -- " Jim hopelessly tries to interject.
"For what? What have I done?"
"He told you to stop," Jim says, sounding a little slurry.
"I'm an American citizen. I can say whatever I want to," Reese whines. Poor Reese. She thinks she's on a movie set and the cop is the gaffer! "He does not have jurisdiction over the ground that he speaks on," she continues, making no sense.
"All you should have done is let me get arrested," insists Jim, sounding like an excellent agent. "You wouldn't listen to what he said. And you kept getting out of the car."
"I threatened him and put him in a position where he feels vulnerable? Come on, honey. Come on!"
"You just turned it really bad," sighs Jim.
Well, okay, so it's not Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? but it's pretty hee-lair, eh? Actually, if this is as bad as it gets between these two, they might stay married for a very long time!
What do you think of Reese's latest arrest rant?
Image via The Guise Archives/Flickr
I think it proves that she is human just like the rest of us. We all make mistakes. If defending her husband is the worst of her offenses in life then I dont see the big deal. The cop handled this the way he had too, and treated her like anybody else.
She sounds like a spoiled brat. Making movies does not make you queen of the universe. America's sweetheart, my foot. Really stupid and unattractive behavior.
I honestly lost all respect for her. I have no respect for anyone that drinks then drives really. Did they forget they have kids at home? What if they hit someone? All that money and not a lick of sense to call a driver. Just plain sad and pathetic.
She had to go and throw her celebrity status at the cop. What an ego trip she's on! I'm tired of celebrities who feel that they are better than everyone else. All they do is pretend for a living. Heck, I can pretend too! Still, I don't think she deserved to be arrested for speaking up, but this is exactly what the police do. I guess we're not allowed our freedom of speech when it comes to the police!


text:
33 U.S. Code § 702a–4 - Fuse-plug levees
After the Eudora Floodway shall have been constructed and is ready for operation, the fuse-plug levees now at the head of the Boeuf and Tensas Basins shall be constructed to the 1914 grade and the 1928 section. The fuse-plug levees at the head of the Atchafalaya Basin on the west side shall be constructed to the 1914 grade and the 1928 section. The fuse-plug levees at the head of the Atchafalaya Basin on the east side of the Atchafalaya River shall be constructed to the 1914 grade and 1928 section, and, after the Morganza Floodway has been completed, shall be raised to the 1928 grade as provided in section 702a–3 of this title. Thereafter those stretches of said levees which are left as fuse-plug levees shall be reconstructed and maintained as herein provided, subject to the provisions of section 702a–3 of this title. Any funds appropriated under authority of sections 702g–1 and 702k–1 of this title may be expended for this purpose.
Source(June 15, 1936, ch. 548, § 10,49 Stat. 1511.)
References in Text
The table below lists the classification updates, since Jan. 3, 2012, for this section. Updates to a broader range of sections may be found at the update page for containing chapter, title, etc.
The most recent Classification Table update that we have noticed was Tuesday, August 13, 2013
An empty table indicates that we see no relevant changes listed in the classification tables. If you suspect that our system may be missing something, please double-check with the Office of the Law Revision Counsel.
|Description of Change
|Session Year
|Public Law
|Statutes at Large
LII has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references LII.


text:
These are quotes tagged with "adversity".Add to my favourites Get these quotes on a PDF
Failure is success if we learn from it.
A wounded deer leaps the highest.
Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.
Life is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity and stumble from defeat to defeat.


text:
The law of the future and the future of law. Volume II
- Sam Muller (ed.)
- Torkel Opsahl, 2012
- Find it in Pittcat ›
- Request this book by email ›
This book gives you a rich array of visions on cutting edge legal trends as it discusses rights of robots, a closer collaboration between law and the health sector, and the relation between justice and development.
PittCat: KZ1268.L39 2012


text: The reunification of Germany is not in the interests of Britain and Western Europe. It might look different from public pronouncements, in official communiqué at Nato meetings, but it is not worth paying ones attention to it. We do not want a united Germany. This would have led to a change to post-war borders and we can not allow that because such development would undermine the stability of the whole international situation and could endanger our security. In the same way, a destabilisation of Eastern Europe and breakdown of the Warsaw Pact are also not in our interests.This backs up assertions from former German Chancellor Kohl's new memoir that Thatcher put up obstacles to German Re-unification, fearing the rise of a Fourth Reich.


text:
There is new information in the ongoing troubles inside the D.C. Fire and EMS department. FOX 5 has obtained a document and a picture that shows the department's reserve fleet of ambulances is not what leaders claim it to be.
D.C.'s fire chief told the D.C. Council Thursday his department is in an "acceptable state of readiness for major events" while the deputy mayor for public safety said the department is prepared if ambulances break down.
The deputy mayor repeatedly told the council the department has four ambulances held in reserve and said they had been in place since just after March 5 when an injured D.C. police officer waited 20 minutes for an ambulance.
But according to an internal document obtained by FOX 5, not one fully-stocked reserve was ready Thursday when a crew needed one.
Approximately three hours before Paul Quander sat down to testify before the city council, the crew of Ambulance 16 went to the fleet maintenance shop in Southwest D.C. where they were told to get into reserve Ambulance 627.
According to the internal document, the crew told a supervisor, "This unit was not fully stocked and one compartment appeared to be used as a trash can ... there was oxygen however it was low and needed to be replaced. The unit had less than a half a tank of fuel and the cot had a pile of equipment thrown on top of it."
The document says the crew got in the rig, but "It seemed to be in worse shape (than) the one we had just switched out of."
As the crew waited for another reserve, Quander was repeatedly claiming the department had four ambulances ready to go.
"A minimum of four ambulances are kept stocked and available at FEMS fleet maintenance for ambulances that go out of service for more than 30 minutes due to mechanical problems," he said. "Those units are fully available, they're stocked."
Later in the hearing at the Wilson Building, Quander said it again.
"We have placed four ambulances that are there ready to go," said Quander. "All we have to do is turn the key and bring some equipment, the bag and the laptop."
But the crew of Ambulance 16 did not get a working reserve until 3:30 p.m.
The third they were told to get into that day.
During Thursday's hearing, the chief told the council the department has 111 ambulances. 39 are in service, 46 are out of service and 19 are in reserve.
The department is currently conducting an audit of the fleet after FOX 5 revealed the numbers the department was claiming were false.
The chief admitted Thursday he had been managing the department for about a year with numbers that did not add up. It is an admission Councilmember Tommy Wells seized upon, calling it an "incredibly serious issue."
Deputy Mayor Quander has issued the following response to FOX 5:
The logistics involved to prepare a reserve ambulance can be a lengthy process. Our goal is to have four reserve ambulances available at all times, but an ebb and flow effect often occurs as reserve units are called into service. It's a difficult task, but I am certain that the staff members at D.C. Fire and EMS who are primarily responsible will continue to do it consistently.
Deputy Mayor Quander also has extended an invitation to you to visit the fleet facility to examine a reserve unit this evening.
Thank you for your inquiry.
DC Fire Fighters Local 36 Press Release Reaction to FOX 5's story:
How disappointing to turn on the TV and once again learn our Fire/EMS Chief isn't doing his job. In addition he has again deceived the City Council and the citizens into believing our firefighters and paramedics have the resources they need to respond to emergencies. When will the Chief be held accountable?
Because Chief Ellerbe didn't do his job the citizens again suffered. The chief wasted their tax money and our most valuable resource, our firefighters and medics, keeping them from answering 911 calls for hours until they could find a working ambulance.
As Chairman Mendelson and Councilmember Wells pointed out very clearly the Chief and Deputy Mayor refuse to take responsibility for the system they run. All of these problems are the results of their policies and misguided priorities.
Having reserve ambulances at the ready isn't complicated as Deputy Mayor Quander would have you believe. It's basic. And once again our Fire/EMS Chief can't do the basics of the job.
35 Skyline Drive
Phone: (407) 644-3535
Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | New Terms of Service What's new | Ad Choices


text:
Inchcape Plc
Motor Vehicle Dealers (new And Used) United Kingdom
| OTC Markets: IHCPY | London Stock Exchange: INCH | OTC Markets: IHCPF
Similar to: Pendragon Plc
Inchcape Plc engages in retail and distribution businesses. It has multi-channel revenue streams, including sale of new and used vehicles, parts, service, finance and insurance. The company provides a professional and financed route to market for vehicle and parts manufacturers across five continents. The company was founded on August 15, 1958 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.


text:
Administration Bureau -
Workers' Comp/Human Resources
Workers' Comp/Human Resources falls under our Administration
Bureau which provides direct support to the Custody and Enforcement
Operations Bureaus. The Administration Bureau has several other divisions:
Fiscal Division,
Records Division, Civil
Division, and Forensic Services.
The Human Resources Staff are an extension of the County
Administrative Office's Human Resource Division. The personnel
assigned are responsible for examination processes;
classification studies and specifications; consulting on employee/labor
relations and management issues; and application of federal, state and
local legislation relating to County policies and procedures, the
Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) and Memorandums of
Understanding (MOU's). The HR staff also controls the personnel records
of all office employees and coordinates the benefits.
The Workers' Compensation assignment is a professional staff
position that works closely with the County's Workers' Compensation
insurance carrier and with the County's Risk Management Department in
order to monitor all Workers' Compensation cases. The goal of this
assignment is to manage costs to the County while keeping employees
apprised of their case status and facilitating injured employees' timely
return to the workforce.


text: Fans of Shawn and Gus rejoice. USA announced on Wednesday that "Psych" will be back for an eight season on the network. But don't be too happy. There are also rumors swirling that it might be the final season for the psychic detective show as well. "Psych" is USA's longest running series. The seventh season premieres Feb. 27.


text:
Some blood tests help determine how well your child's liver is functioning:
An ultrasound is a safe, painless way to take pictures of the inside of the body, using high-frequency sound waves and a computer. Your child's doctor may order an abdominal ultrasound to get a closer look at the liver. Ultrasounds can be done on an outpatient basis.
If your child's ultrasound is scheduled at a CHOP facility, consult this page for instructions and more information.
Reviewed by: Elizabeth B. Rand, MD
Date: November 2012


text:
From the song Whos that Girl by Hillary Duff: "Who's that girl, where's she from,
will she help be the one that you want in this world?
It's not real its not right
its not day its not night
by the way
Whos that girl living my life?"
Carrie Jekyll Blaire. My name. I'm not human. Not fully anyway. My mother is, was human. She's dead now. Because of me. I killed her. And my father you may ask….I don't even know who he is. My grand mother never told me about him. Except that I got his curly hair and piercing amber brown eyes. And that I should never ask about him. I cant love anyone. Or really care for someone aside from my grandmother. Because I am the devils daughter. Death's daughter.
My eyes focused on the night sky. The wind blew my dark hair over my face. Where was I? I didn't know this place. I think. It seems familiar. But so distraught at the same time. Why was I here?
"Claire." I heard the voice. Soft. Like a lullaby. I spun around to see him. The boy I always dreamt about. He smiled at me. I felt my knees start to quiver. The boy that I dreamt and wanted. The boy I could never have. "My love." He whispered and brushed back a lock of my hair. His hands on my hips, he pulled me closer. His lips only inches from mine. His smiled widened and his blue eyes gleamed. I wanted him. Needed him.
"Yes?" I whispered. My voice barely audio able.
"Now we can be together. Forever." His lips were on mine then. Warm and soft. And-
My eyes fluttered open to my brown sealing. I groaned. Not that dream again. My damned alarm clock kept buzzing. I peeked out from under my warm blanket and reached for the clock. My hand searched blindly until I found it and chucked it across the room. Bloody thing. Should have turned it off. Well there goes another ten bucks. Grandma's gonna kill me.
"Claire?" Damnit. My grandmother's voice trailed down the hall and up the attic stairs. Yes my room was the attic but hey I like it up here. "Honey?" She was on the stairs now. "What was that?" I saw her grey hair from where I was still hiding under my quilt. Her head turned to where no demolished alarm clock was. "Claire Jekyll Blaire." She said shaking her head. "That is the third one missy. Get up and clean it. Breakfast is down stairs when you're ready." I let out a groan and threw the blanket off of me. A cold chill ran through me.
"Yes ma'am, ma'am yes." I muttered. Bad idea.
"What was that Claire?" The one thing about Grandma: She can hear everything.
"Nothing Gran." I said and went to the broken clock. She swatted at my head.
"No lieing to me." I knew she was only kidding. "Now hurry up Claire. It may be Sunday but we still got church." Church. Oh joy. Not. I couldn't say I hated it there but everytime I went my head made me feel like crap and my stomach would feel like a knot. I had told Gran before but she said it was because I was still getting use to it. For ten years now she said that. Since I was six.
"Gran?" I stopped her before she went down the stairs. And after I had cleaned the heap.
"Yes baby girl?" I hated it when she called me that. And she knew it too.
"Um….Can I maybe not go to church today? Im not feeling so good." I put my hands on my stomach hoping she would buy it.
"Oh are you okay honey?" She came forward and felt my forehead and cheeks. "You don't seem warm. Is it your stomach?" I nodded. "Let me give you some jade tea and you can eat breakfast." Gran was always big on herbs. Please let her say I can stay home today.
"That's be great." I smiled but it didn't reach my eyes. She left my room and I went to my closet. Sunday clothes. Hmm…. Oh right. I reached for my red plaid knee length skirt and red blouse. I reached for my leggings in my sock drawer and quickly got dressed. I looked at my full length mirror. My hair as a mess. It stuck up everywhere. How did no one laugh at that. I grabbed my brush and quickly got it to smooth out. I could smell jade tea through out the house as I bounded down the stairs. I found Gran standing next to them stove and a plate of chocolate pancakes sitting on the counter. I grabbed the plate and sat at the kitchen table. I loved the smell so much.
"Claire? I thought you wanted to stay home." Gran said walking in with the tea. "Are you feeling better already?" I tried my best not to roll my eyes.
"No just you never said that I could miss it." I played with my fork suddenly not all that hungry.
"Nonsense child. If you don't want to go then I wont make you. God would never want someone in his house if they aren't well or uncomfortable." This time I rolled my eyes. God. Right. Then there is a Devil. "Don't roll your eyes at me." She said and I smiled and gave her 'the look'. she couldn't be mad at me for long now.
"Sorry Gran. And thank you." I finished my pancakes and tea and went back up to my room. I didn't bother to change. I'd have to get dressed again if I did when my best friend, Taylor, called. He was awesome.
About a half hour later I heard the front door slam and Gran's car start and leave. Great. Nothing to do for two hours. I flopped onto my bed and closed my eyes. Letting the darkness surround me……..
"You are so beautiful." His voice was like my own music. I looked up at him smiling. I could never really see his face. We were in the moon light now. And I could. He was shockingly beautiful. His hair was light enough that in the moon light it was almost white. And his blue eyes. Felt like they pierced my soul. His lips felt so close again. His hand came up to my face, tracing my cheek. I felt the blood rush to my cheeks. I leaned into his touch and felt his arm snake around my waist. "Stay with me. Forever." His lips were at my ear.
"Forever." I agreed and then darkness.….
I sat upright in my bed hearing a buzzing sound. My alarm clock was bashed up. So what was it? I looked around my dark room and saw my phone light up. Oh. Right. I could hear Not Afraid by Eminem playing and reached for it through bleary eyes. Taylor.
"Hullo?" My voice sounded groggy.
"CJ?" He called me by my nickname. "Where were you? You weren't at church. And your Gran said that you didn't feel good." He sounded worried. Like he always did when it came to me it seemed. I knew I was like a little sister to him but I wanted to be so much more. If it were possible considering what I was.
"Yeah Tay." I yawned and looked at my watch. 12:22. Great. "I didn't feel good and Gran said I could stay home. I guess I fell asleep." I sat up getting an immediate head rush.
"Okay. Just checking." He sounded like he wanted to say something.
"Spit it out Tay." I tried to sit up again.
"It's nothing CJ. Just promise me not to do anything stupid or go anywhere without anyone. Please?" I couldn't say no to him but why?
"Can I ask why?" I walked down to the kitchen very aware that I was feeling dizzy.
"Just promise me. I have a bad feeling in my gut." Of course he did.
"I promise Taylor. Hey can you meet me in about an hour?" I wanted to see him. Yes I know, regular teenager in love.
"Sure. I'll be at your house in five. Imma catch a ride with your Grandma. Bye Claire." I smiled. I always like his voice. They dream boy didn't hold a tenth of what I felt for Taylor.
"Bye Tay." I hung up and hung my head. The joys of being a teen. And deadly.
It Starts
I waited for about five minutes starring at my ceiling. Starting to get uncomfortable. I started pacing when I heard a car pull up. Gran's voice carried from the car through m open window. I looked out and met Taylor Anberlin's emerald eyes locking onto mine. He knew I would be watching and smiled up. My insides felt like melting.
"…And you have to help me make it Taylor honey." Gran went on as they came into the house. I rolled my eyes. Gran. Always the one to make things all grandma-like. I walked down my stairs and sat on the last step. Taylor came down the long hallway and walked over. He sat next to me and slung an arm over my shoulders.
"So how is the infamous CJ Blaire feeling?" He put a hand on my forehead. "You're burning up. Oh no you're contagious!" He jumped up and ran up to my room. I rolled my eyes and followed. He stood in the corner with his hands up as to push me away. "Stay back. I don't want to get girl cooties." He made a cross with his hands.
"Oh grow up Tay." I ruffled his shaggy light brown hair and he put his arms down. "Jeez you know I don't got cooties. Amber Beckons does." We started to crack up and I fell flat on my butt. "Not a word." I warned and narrowed my eyes. But he still continued too laugh. I grabbed my pillow and threw it at him.
"I've been hit." He fell onto his back and faked dead. I rolled my eyes and creeped over. He stayed the same. I came closer until I hovered over him.
"Oh yeah! Tay's dead. Now I can sell his body out to lonely woman who need a good quickie." His eyes shot open and he sat upright and I tried to cover my laugh with my hand.
"Evil." He got up and fell flat onto my bed. "You know, I like it here. Maybe I should have your Gran kick you out and I can stay here." I turned and jumped on him landing right on his lap. I straddled him and crossed my arms.
"You wouldn't." He looked shocked and lost for words.
"I-uh-um-Oh." I smirked and fell onto my bed next to him. "You cant do that to me!" He whined.
"Then be nice!" I chided. We laid on my bed for a while just starring at the ceiling. Soon my eyes started to flutter and I fought against heavy lids.
"Hey. Claire?" I peeked through my lashes and propped myself onto my elbow.
"What?" I yawned.
"Do ya think. You know if maybe we could-." He was caught off by Gran's voice.
"Kids! I made cookies." I jumped up and was at the stairs in a second. If anything could stop me it was Grandma's cookies. Cheesy to say but who cares.
"Can you hold that thought Tay?" I said looking at him from behind the stair railing.
"Oh yeah. Sure." He got up and walked behind me. The house smelt of cookies and what was left of this mornings pancakes. My mouth started to water and I sat at the counter. Taylor sat next to me fiddling with his fingers.
"Okay here you two go." She put the cookie tray on the counter and I immediately grabbed one. I accidentally touched the tray and burnt my hand.
"Ow ow. For damned sakes." I barely noticed the words come out of my mouth before I heard Gran gasp. "Oh sorry Gran." She didn't seem to care.
"It's alright baby. Go wash your hand with warm water and then put this on it." She handed me a bottle and I took it. Peroxide, it read. "And then put this on. It will sting a little but it'll help the burn." She handed me a tube of Neosporin and I walked to the bathroom cradling my left hand to my chest. The water made it sting and so did the peroxide. The Neosporin only added to it. I looked through the drawers and found a bandage wrap and cotton padding. I wrapped it around my hand and put the bandaging on. The burn started to ache more than ever. Just don't think about it Claire. Pain. I can feel it. For some reason and yet I cant feel love. Except for Gran and Taylor. What a world. I looked up at the mirror and gasped. Written on the glass in pink lipstick was "Coming for you". My head seemed to spin and my stomach clenched. Who was coming? It had to have been Taylor. But he hadn't came in. At all. Maybe Gran wrote it. But she wouldn't be so cynical. I tried to wipe it away but my stomach kept making it hard to move. I ran towards the toilet and puked up what was my breakfast. Ugh. Dry heaves controlled my mouth and I felt like crap. Someone came in and over to me.
"Claire. What happened?" The voice was distant. My mind could barely comprehend it. I collapsed onto whoever it was and heard a gasp. "Claire. Come on. Snap out of it." Taylor? Maybe. I opened my eyes slightly and was lost in a sea of green.
"T-Taylor?" He nodded.
"It's gonna be okay CJ." I felt arms, his arms under me and lift me from the ground. The disgusting taste of vomit had left my mouth and I took a gasping breathe.
"Oh honey." I looked at Gran. She looked like she was going to have a heart attack. I couldn't look at her and buried my head in Taylor's shoulder. I felt better now. Aside from my throbbing hand. I felt myself being laid on something soft and Taylor letting go. My hand reached out to his.
"No. Stay." I grumbled and heard him sigh.
"It's okay Taylor honey. I'll go call Dr. Jackson." I heard Gran leave and her soft steps down the stairs.
"Claire." His voice was at my ear and I opened my eyes. "I'll stay but you have to not puke on me. Promise?" His voice sounded teasing.
"Promise." He laid next to me and I wrapped my arms around his torso. Appropriate, probably not but I didn't care at the moment. I felt his arm around my waist and laid my head on his chest.
"Get some rest CJ." And that was the last thing I heard before darkness…..
"You're beautiful." His lips were at my ear. I giggle and played with a strand of his blonde hair. "And perfect." He kissed my neck and I moaned. "Stay. Please." I nodded and was entranced by his eyes.
"Forever." The words that usually ended the dream. But didn't this time. I felt his lips on my cheeks. My forehead. And finally my lips. They were soft and warm. Hard and rough. But oh so careful. And something else. Something that wasn't…right. Coldness. I pulled back and looked at him. He smirked.
"Love? What is it?" His tone didn't sound concerned but amused. His arms tightened around me and it was getting harder and harder to breathe. I tried to push away but to no luck.
"Let." Gasp. "Me." Gasp. "GO!" I struggled but his arms felt like boa constrictors. I looked up and no longer saw my dream boy. But two actual snakes. No no no! I hated the filthy things and tried with all I had to get away. But they kept getting tighter and tighter. I couldn't breathe at all.
"Silly child." I heard but couldn't see anyone. "Over here." I looked to my right and saw a man with curly black hair and amber eyes. He looked about 35. "You silly stupid thing. Don't you know not to fight?" He took a step towards me. The background of a beach that I was use to disappeared and was replaced with blackness. The snakes had disappeared.
"W-who are you?" I collapsed onto my knees and whispered.
"Why child. No one told you?" I shook my head. "I guess that filthy wench never thought it was good to know about me. Oh well. I will deal with the old hag later." I tried to get to my feet but my knees trembled.
"Gran?" He nodded and gave a player worthy smile.
"Yes yes dear. Her. Lucinda Blaire. She was never a good mother. To your mother I mean." He smirked. How did he know about them? "Listen to me child. Your filthy excuse for a grandmother couldn't protect Carilyna and she can not protect you." I took a step back and started to feel dizzy.
"Shut up. You don't know anything about them." Even though I wasn't sure of that myself.
"Silly little thing. I hope you listen to me. Oh and just because I think it would be fair, even though I am not the one who cares about fairness, I will tell you this." he came closer to where he could whisper in my ear. "It is starting." Then nothing……
Hope I get more! *crosses fingers* Comment!
Views: 22
Oh and about the other chapter that was actually chapter 3 but I marked it wrong so this is the real fourth chapter. I apologize for not updating sooner!
"This is Luke Compton." I turned to get a good look at the kid. No freaking way. He had pale blonde hair. He looked right at me and his blue eyes felt like they could pierce my soul…..
He couldn't be real. Not possible. But he is. I gawked with my mouth almost wide open. Good first impression Claire. His eyes stayed locked on mine and I felt a chill run down my spine.
"CJ? Claire?" I blinked and looked at Taylor. He was looking between me and my dream gu-, I mean Luke. I could finally give him a name. If he was my dream guy. "What's wrong?" Tay grabbed my hand and tried to calm me. My breathing had sped up without me noticing. "You still feeling sick?" I nodded.
"Uh yeah. Maybe I should just go to the nurse after first period." He nodded. I tried to control my breathing and heart. Luke still watched me and started to walk over. I kept my eyes towards the window. Just don't acknowledge him. It might work. If only I was smart enough to make a fool proof plan.
"Hello." I nearly jumped. His voice was just like it had been in my dreams. Every inch of him was what I had dreamed. "I am Luke." He stood across from Tay and I. "May I sit?" He sounded like such a gentleman.
"I-uh-um…." Smooth! I couldn't even for a coherent sentence.
"Actually no. You cant." I looked at Taylor in shock. His arms were crossed and he had a pissed off look on his face. What was his problem?
"Why not, Anberlin?" Did they know eachother?
"Because, Compton, this table is for those who don't pry on girls' virtues." I started to feel very uncomfortable.
"You would know a thing about th-." The bell rang and he shut his mouth. Saved by the bell. I got up quickly and grabbed my bag and book. Next period was Spanish II. Something grabbed my wrist and I turned to Luke. I pulled my hand away automatically. He was staring to creep me out a little. How did he know Taylor? And how did Taylor know him? And what about 'girls' virtues'? "I am sorry for being rude. But I would like to speak with you sometime." I tried to suppress a giggle. The one thing I'd done right today.
"Maybe." I said and walked away with Taylor on my heels. As soon as we were out of the door and I grabbed his hand and all but dragged him outside and into the quad. I dropped his hand ignoring the tingling that went up my arm and faced him. "What the hell was that about?" I kept my voice quiet but he knew I wasn't in a good mood.
"Remember when I asked you not to go anywhere without anyone?" I nodded. "Well I am going to change that a little. Don't go anywhere without me or your Gran. Please Claire. For my sake." I let out a breathe and looked around. He was hiding something and I needed to know what. Now.
"I promise only if you tell me what was that back there." This time he let out a huge breathe.
"How about I tell you. But when I think it's right?" He was such a pain.
"So in other words you wont tell me." He smiled but it didn't reach his eyes. "Fine. I promise. But I will get it out of you soon." And with that I stalked off. Where was I going to go? Class had already started and my Spanish teach was a pain in the ass when you were late. Maybe just hang around the quad. No. To risky. I turned to see the back of Taylor's head as he disappeared into the school. Well there goes the fun. What to do. What to do.
I sighed and decided to go to the nurse. I felt my forehead first. I was sweating but that could be from the California heat. Oh well. I walked in the direction of the office and nurse building. I felt a weird feeling. Like someone boring holes into me. Shaking it off I walked into the nurse's office.
"Hello dear. What may I help you with?" The nurse, Ms. Carp, asked. She was about 29 maybe 30 and had the lightest blonde hair you had ever seen.
"I don't feel so good. I was puking yesterday but my grandmother made me come." She nodded and motioned for me to sit on the bed. The plastic wrapping made noise and I fumbled with the edges of it.
"Okay. Open wide." She held up a thermometer and I obeyed. I hated having things in my mouth other than food. After about a minute she checked it and raised her eyebrows.
"What?" I hated being at the nurses because she never told you what was wrong till your parents showed up.
"Your temp is…102." She reached forward and placed a hand over my forehead and immediately took it back like she'd been burnt. "Oh dear. Hold on one second." She left the room and to the reception area. Probably to call Gran. I quickly pulled out my phone and text Tay.
In the nurses. Goin home. HELP.
His response was almost immediate.
Be there soon. Sorry ur sick.
I smiled to myself and leaned against the wall. How could I have gotten sick? It hasn't rained in like a year so it couldn't have been rain. And I haven't really done anything that could have gotten me sick with anything. Maybe Gran put something in the cookies from yesterday. Allergies maybe and I did have one this morning. I heard the office door open and close.
"Is Claire Blaire in the nurses'?" My savior. Without an answer Taylor came in and brought me close to him. I was stunned as he wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Hi there." I smirked and pulled away a little. "How did you get out of class?" Even I wasn't that good.
"Secrets. Now is your Gran here yet?" Right when he finished the office door opened and Gran came bustling in with her purple skirt and shirt. She defiantly fit the role of a grandmother.
"Claire?" She noticed me and Taylor and came in the tiny room. "Oh dear. I am so sorry I made you come today. Lets get you home and then in a warm bath and pajamas. You can stay the rest of the day in bed." I liked the sound of that.
"Okay, Gran." She led me out of the building and I held onto Taylor suddenly feeling dizzy.
"Oh Taylor honey. Do you need to be excused as well?" Gran. Always the lady. I looked up at Tay and he shook his head.
"No need. I already did and my mother wont mind." He gave her his signature smile and she didn't press. I clung onto Tay and he noticed me. "Claire? Are you okay?" I nodded weakly. I felt like all of my energy had been sucked out of me suddenly. Before I could protest he scooped me up and held me bridal style. I slung my arms around his neck to steady myself. What the heck is wrong with me?
"Take me home. Please." My voice was so low that even I couldn't hear it. Which probably didn't matter. Taylor started to smooth my hair back and I felt calmer but more tired.
"Go to sleep." He whispered and I let the darkness consume me.
(Taylor pov)
She was asleep right when the words left my mouth. I carried her to her house which was literally behind the school. Her Gran led me to the house and I went up to Claire's room. I gently laid her on the bed and she curled up into a ball like a cat. I smiled and pulled the covers over her body.
"She's still asleep." I said once I was in the living room facing Lucinda. She looked torn and I sat across from her. "We cant let him get her." She nodded. I felt so sorry for her. A mortal caught up in all of this all because of her daughter. "Carilyna was strong. But Claire is stronger." I whispered starring at my hands.
"That she is." Lucinda said. She looked at me through bleary eyes.
"Taylor. We must keep her from him. If he were to get to her then who knows what Michael may do. She is Carilyna's only child and it all falls on her. Taylor. You must protect her. Especially from him." I nodded. This was why Claire was my charge. And the fact I was in love with her. Which I shouldn't be. In love with Deaths daughter. And I, Lifes son. How, I don't know.
"I will do my best Lucinda. My father promised Carilyna and I promise you. Lets just hope Claire doesn't find out before I tell her." She nodded and I got up. "One more thing." I said turning back around. "Make sure that you put up the vervain." She nodded and I was almost to the door when I heard screaming. I bolted for the attic…..
So? Comment?
Hi RJ OMG that was awesome. I the forbidden love and the danger just around the corner I loved it. I hope you post more soon. I can't wait to see what happened upstairs and what comes next with Luke. Ok I will try to be patient but that's not really my thing LOL.
© 2014 Created by Hachette Book Group.
Report an Issue | Guidelines | Report an Issue | Terms of Service


text:
The median home value in Pioneer, CA is $259,300.
This is
higher than
the county median home value of $250,100.
The national median home value is $170,100.
The average price of homes sold in Pioneer, CA is $259,300.
Approximately 72.71% of Pioneer homes are owned,
compared to 0% rented, while
27.29% are vacant.
Pioneer real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale.
Commercial properties are also available.
If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Pioneer real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Learn more about Pioneer Real Estate.
This is a custom designed & built home never on the market before. Absolutely done w/very individual & unique features. Must see to understand all that this property is designed to provide. Designed by local & nationally known architect Doran Drexler, built by Finnish builder from Placerville area Esa Kirjola & Decor consultation by Jennifer Clark. Beginning w/ the Front Door! Window treatments custom designed for 10' ceilings.
Bank foreclosure property located on State Highway 88 across from the cemetery in Buckhorn along the south side of passing lanes. Prime 81.93 acres with tenative map for 74 lot subdivision.
Imagine the possibilities. Potential for commercial development. Build your dream home or cabin away from home. Hwy 88 frontage lot, located in path of development near Kirkwood. Per tax records is 15.28 Acres of gradually sloped land. Currently zoned T2 per tax records for mobile home park. 2nd adjoining lot for sale 3.14 Acres. Two wells on 1st lot & two public water valves(one on each lot). Beautiful golf course minutes away on serene countryside. Majestic Sierra Mountain views!
Fabulous 7 yr old, 6 bdrm 4845 sq ft log home.Custom everything. Granite kitchen, Stone fireplace. Cathedral ceilings. Separate guest quarters with kitchen,huge decks. Quality throughout. Large 3 car garage with work area. (1200 sq ft). Located on 40 acres (possible sub dividable into 8 Parcels)Expansive use of exterior paver's. You need to see to appreciate.
Great investment opportunity! Highway frontage, commercial property with 50+ units, outdoor parking, room to expand 2+ acres of land. 10,000 sq ft of buildings in great condition. Competitive pricing. Family owned and operated for the last 20 years. Low maintenance and easy to maintain.
Enjoy complete privacy in this custom cedar mountain home on 4.9 acres in the heart of the beautiful Sierra Foothills set in a fantasy forest. Walk to golf or convenience store or take a short drive for Sierra recreation & Kirkwood skiing.Dramatic-spacious foyer opens to center hall, formal dining & sunken living room with fireplace.Cooks kitchen includes Wolf range, Sub-zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, large center isle with prep sink,instant hot water, wall convection oven/microwave & granite counters, solid wood natural cherry cabinets & a sunny breakfast room with tile flooring.Solid oak hardwood floors & a convenient garden potting room with dutch doors & sink.Two car attached garage plus 4-car detached garage/shop, enchanting gardens feature flagstone pavers, brick patio with arbor, small lawn, wood decks, sauna and the most delightful vegetable garden ever! Bonus room for exercise, hobbies or media. Amazing spacious master suite includes sitting room with gas fireplace and mini-kitchette for morning coffee plus a secret stairwell to downstairs kitchen.Guest bedroom could be private guest suite.Paved driveway, covered front entry, large space for RV parking.Insurance states replacement cost $1,000,000.Martha Stewart would be so jealous.AWESOME!
Here's an opportunity to perhaps develop a nice gated community for estate properties in the beautiful Buckhorn area! This land has an Approved Tentative Subdivision Map for 9 lots; eight lots are 5+acres each and one is 8+acres. Ready to pull a grading permit.Power on Property, Rough road cut in, wells, ponds, septic approvals, encroachment on to highway.
Calling all gentleman farmers! Lovingly updated home has 140 zinfandel grapevines, nearly 20 fruit trees, a raised-bed veggie garden all incorporated into the parcel with attention to the landscape details. Master bedroom has patio doors leading to the exterior covered patio, walk-in closet, coffer ceilings, en-suite bath. Kitchen updated with new appliances. Interior all new. New alarm system with new front door lock set. Call, there's more!
TIRED OF THE RAT RACE?? Get away from it all yet convenient to everything! Custom home with a wonderful open floor plan is 'off the grid' but so well set up that the only thing you're missing is a utility bill!Lovely pine floors, vaulted ceilings, skylights and woodstove in the greatroom. Corian-type counters in the gourmet kitchen w/custom cabinets. Ample master suite inlcudes walk-in closet and huge jetted tub in the bath.Slider leads to the 40x10 covered porch with views. 40+ acres with Ashland Creek flowing through it. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!
ONE OF A KIND FOOTHILL PROPERTY - Private and serene 22+ acres with a year-round spring fed pond, creek frontage, meadowlands and a vintage 100+ year old barn. Updated and remodeled 3,600 square foot home. Main level spacious master suite overlooking the pond & woodlands includes an office, master bath with double sinks, shower and tub, private deck, free standing propane stove and wood flooring. Light and bright kitchen with tile floors, plentiful cabinetry and lots of amenities. Living room and dining area with lots of windows, hardwood floors, fireplace with Lopi insert. Two more bedrooms and bathrooms on main level. Downstairs family room, wine storage room, bedroom and utility room and a large laundry room with 3/4 bath. Three car garage, automatic propane generator, two decks, spa, automatic irrigated landscaping, fruit & walnut trees, conifers & oaks and much more. Very private location yet only a short drive from Highway 88. Come as you are or bring the horses. Walk down to Antelope Creek, around the pond and meadows - it's all on the property.
Real Living Sugar Pine Realty
19520 Hillsdale Drive
Sonora, CA 95370
Email Us | Visit our Real Estate Website