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Walking into the Harris Theater for the Hubbard Street Dance Summer Series, it is snowing on stage. Not real snow, of course, but feathers slowly fall, coating the stage with what resembles a light dusting of frost that we Chicagoans are so familiar with. The theater is filled with chatter as people are taking their seats, and as the feathers begin to slow, the theater becomes silent. And with a single feather that floats to the stage, the lights dim and the curtain rises.
Large black walls on wheels are the only stage props during the opening ballet Extremely Close. The dancers push, pull, and move the walls while they dance, disappearing and reappearing behind them as they do so. During the first half of the ballet, the dancers are slightly out of sync. At times they would come together seamlessly, and other moments struggled to dance as one.
A pas de deux have an emotional exchange toward the end of Extremely Close. The couple continuously go back and fourth between passionate embraces and cold exchanges. It is only at the end, when the black sheet is pulled over the woman's limp body that you wonder about the deep undertones of abuse.
The second act, Still in Motion, opens to the stage set as a white wave with a blue neon light at its crest. About a dozen dancers, ready to begin, frantically run off stage before the music starts, only to leave only one solo male dancer. There are times throughout the performance, as groups enter and leave the stage, where the music stops, but the dance continues. Showcasing pure movement, with only the sound of feet to the floor, is as intriguing as it is uncomfortable. The dancers are perfectly in time during the moments of silence, which makes it that much more mesmerizing.
The third, and by far most impressive ballet, Little Mortal Jump, starts with a French couple and their love story. The music is happy and light, the dancing uplifting and spirited. You almost don't notice the change in tone as the narrative fades away, and the large black walls from the first act make their way back on stage. The classical music and passion on stage overwhelms. At one point, as the lighting becomes orange and hot, the dancers begin to move in slow motion, so controlled and smooth, you almost don't notice this is happening right away. The moving walls once again let people appear and disappear as if out of nowhere, and make this piece hypnotizing. As the music, lighting, and dancing all come to a crescendo, and everyone is waiting for one last fouette or grand leap, the lights cut, and the audience, after taking a breath to gather what just happened, explodes into applause.
Alejandro Cerrudo has proven himself as an amazing choreographer with this series. Cerrudo's background as a dancer only contributes to his understanding of stage presence and movement. The lighting by Michael Korsch should also be recognized in how it manipulates the emotion and power of this performance, as well. Summer Series is an exciting must see this season. For upcoming Hubbard Street Dance events, visit http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com/.
Cor Theatre this time brings its latest production, "Love and Human Remains", to the intimate Rivendell Theatre in Edgewater. A psychological thriller that made waves in the 1990s for its daring and gutty material, "Love and Human Remains" is a story that revolves around a handful of Chicago couples amidst a serial killer on the loose.
It takes a good part of the first act before we get a good feel of who's who in this play. Beginning with a dominatrix who tales the tale many of us have heard at some point about Cuba Road where a young man is murdered in the woods while trying to get help after car trouble strands he and his girlfriend, we are soon introduced to roommates David and Candy to which are the main focus in the story. David is gay and is quick to use biting sarcasm every chance he gets. A former child actor now turned waiter, he is unattached and willing and able to find quick sex anywhere he can. Candy is looking for love and though attractive and seemingly kind-hearted, she doesn't seem to have much luck. As the story progresses David's tall and good looking friend Bernie is introduced, he often appears drunk and bloody, chalking it up to bar room fights due to his propensity to hit on unavailable women. Meanwhile the bodies are adding up.
Written by Brad Fraser and directed by Ernie Nolan, this is a play with much crotch grabbing and excessive nudity as the lesser known worlds of S&M and underground gay hook ups are also explored. It is a story of instant gratification, obsessions, guilt and consequence. It is also a story of hopefulness and finding companionship.
Andrew Goetten as David and Kate Black-Spence really steal the show with their electrifying performances. Goetten delivers Jeff Goldblum-like musings and over-analyzed histrionics, hitting perfectly called for tone inflection and sentiment on cue to project his feelings ever so effortlessly. At the same time, Black-Spence is able to channel her emotions in just the right way so that we can really feel for her character's sadness, guilt, loneliness and hope.
The first act moves a bit slowly and we kind of wonder if the ever present ensemble chants and comments in the background are necessary or detracting from the play's story. By the second act it becomes apparent the play would probably be better if acted out as a traditional presentation piece rather than being an ensemble piece whereas surrounding characters in the background are constantly chiming in along or around the main scenes. Still, the play does come together enough in the second act to where its intrigue becomes the focal point and we crave to see the outcome for each character.
It's dark, sexual and is funny in more places than one would expect. In time, it even becomes rather absorbing as a thriller.
"Love and Human Remains" is being performed at Rivendell Theatre in Edgewater through July 11th. For tickets and/or more information visit ww.CorTheatre.org.
ONCE has found its way back on the stage with an electric performance at the Cadillac Palace. With eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, ONCE brought wit, attitude, and energy to Chicago.
ONCE tells the tale of life and love and the power of music. When a heartbroken, Irish musician meets a spunky, Czech immigrant, his world gets flipped around. The "Guy", Stuart Ward, tells himself he is no Bono, and that pursuing a music career is pointless. The "Girl", Dani de Waal, tells him that his talent will send him far and wide. Both connect through their love of music, which develops into a deep friendship. They write songs together, she instills confidence in him, and he falls head over heels for her. Quickly, their situation becomes complicated, and their modern romance is cut short when reality steps in.
ONCE is unlike your average musical. The instruments were on stage, rather than being in the pit. An ensemble cast of actors and musicians seamlessly transitioned into each scene. Their timing and demeanor impeccable. The set barely changed, only when a Hoover or piano rolled out on stage. Each actor remained on the wings of the stage (instead of going backstage), instruments in hand, as if they were football players waiting on the sidelines at their big game.
The Guy and the Girl (Ward and Waal) battled against each other with playful banter and sang inspiring duets together. Both of their voices blended into harmonious perfection, add the piano, and it was just beautiful. The 2007 Academy Award for Best Original song for "Falling Slowly" (starring Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová) was from the hit soundtrack. Whether it was sung as a duet, or with all cast members, it filled the entire theatre with energy. The "Falling Slowly" opening line "I don't know you, but I want to" sums up the Guy and the Girl's strong feelings for each other, and by the end of the story, both know each other too well.
The Cadillac Palace stage transformed into an Irish pub, complete with the mismatched wooden chairs, a bar, and rusty mirrors which covered the walls of the pub. As a surprising bonus, the audience is invited on stage to interact with the actors and musicians, and to grab a drink at the pub, before settling into their seats.
ONCE is filled to the brim with humor and raw emotion. It'll have you laughing one minute, only to bring you to tears the next. For people who haven't researched the ending, it is somewhat left for interpretation. Although, it is not a typical romantic ending, it is realistic. ONCE is sweet, raw, and powerful. Recommended for romantics, realists, musicians, comedians, or all of the above.
Individual tickets for ONCE at the Cadillac Palace Theatre range from $30- $95. Group sales: (312) 977-1710. The Broadway In Chicago Ticket Lane at (800) 775-2000. For more information, visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
What a thrill to see a costume piece with moderately contemporary dialog. Charles Hampton's adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" premiered during the height of theatrical decedance in the 1980s. Razor sharp wit borrowed from Laclos' 18th century epistolary novel about sexual conquest among bored aristocrats make this an extremely titillating and provocative piece. Just reading the text is tickling enough. The play garnered critical praise on Broadway, and was followed by an even more successful film starring Glenn Close and John Malkovich.
AshtonRep bites off a bit more than they can chew with their current production at the Raven Theatre in Edgewater. The problem with this production is casting. The role of the conniving Marquise de Merteuil is played with cool dignity by Sarah Pavlak McGuire, her composed cruelty is fascinating to watch. Unbalanced co-star and AshtonRep founder Robert Tobin takes up the role of Valmont. It's imperative that Valmont be a suave casanova, one who ebbs sex appeal. Tobin is neither. He also tends to misplace the dialog. He often delivers his lines with a confusing modern inflection on purposefully crafted antiquated phrasing.
Director Charlie Marie McGrath makes an interesting choice by changing the time period from pre-revolutionary France to pre-revolutionary Russia. Though, for what reason? Hampton's script leaves the audience with a powerful image conjured by projecting the silhouette of a guillotine on the background. It feels like a missed opportunity not to give this play the full depth it needs. The staging is well-conceived, running with the idea of a chamber drama, having the curtains drawn to accent scenes like storybook chapters.
All in all, AshtonRep presents a faithful production of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses." It's an ambitious play for an emerging theatre company to take on, but there is a great deal of chemistry between the female ensemble here. Hampton's script is sturdy and holds up well in an era in which most people are more familiar with the teenage re-telling "Cruel Intentions."
Through June 21st. The West Stage at Raven Theatre Complex. 6157 N Clark St. 773-828-9129
If you are Jewish, you will especially appreciate and love this play which is full of biting humor and keen observations about how modern day Jews define themselves philosophically and how that vision of themselves plays out in their family relationships.
"Bad Jews" is set in a beautiful New York pied de Terre or studio apartment on the Upper West Side of New York bought by the parents of brothers Liam and Josh and they are being visited by relatives following the death of their beloved grandfather
Their first cousin Diane Feygenbaum is a rabbinical student with an Israeli boyfriend who insists on being called by her Hebrew name Daphna a has to share the studio with them for a few nights and is outraged by the fact that spoiled cousin Liam has actually missed his grandfather's funeral because he lost his cell phone while skiing in Aspen.
During the course of the play we find out that Daphna is very intent on inheriting the gold Chai (Hebrew for the number 18, and symbol of Life) medallion necklace worn by her grandfather during the holocaust. In fact, he had to hide it under his tongue for two years in the Holocaust death camp he was kept in while the rest of his family members were killed. It turns out Liam has a plan to give the medallion to his "shiksa" girlfriend instead of an engagement ring just as his grandfather gave it to their grandmother 50 years prior.
A ferocious verbal fight breaks out and the true feelings of each cousin for the other and their Jewish values, or lack thereof, pour out with the fury and passion that sometimes occurs particularly after the death of a loved one.
Liam, played by Ian Paul Custer and Daphna played by Laura Lapidus are both hysterically on point in their portrayals. The fantastic monologues for these two characters, written to perfection by Harmon and well directed by Jeremy Wechsler are cutting but truthful, funny yet excruciatingly honest.
Non-Jews will find this play funny and full of Jewish stereotypes handled with great political correctness. Jews will see themselves in all their self hating and neurotic glory, with intelligence bursting at the seams.
I think Daphna could have been played with a little bit more compassion and a little less self righteous bitterness. At one point she mentions poignantly her education about the holocaust and her grandfather's "tattoo'" or concentration camp number burned into his arm. We realize as an audience just how deeply touched and perhaps scarred emotionally a sensitive child is by being thoroughly exposed to the horrors of the holocaust at the tender age of 13 , as every Jewish child who studies for a bat mitzvah is required to do.
There are a lot of self-hating Jews out there. I was one of them for a while, in part because of the patriarchal and misogynistic attitudes towards women in the Old Testament that Liam brings up during the play to combat Daphna's self righteous religious rants. Ironically, it took the realization that Jesus or "Yeshuah" (Jesus' Hebrew name) was the greatest Rabbi, indeed the greatest Jew who ever walked the earth that made me the proud, comfortable, self loving Jew I am today.
The title by Harmon, "Bad Jews" is both eye catching and absolutely perfect because by the end of the play it is clear there are no bad Jews, only good Jews who are internally judging themselves or being judged by others too harshly.
Skillfully directed by Jeremy Wechsler, I highly recommend this thought provoking and hysterical piece of theater for its brilliant writing and two fantastic performances created lovingly and delivered with mind blowing rapid fire delivery by Lapidus and Custer.
"Bad Jews" is being performed at Theatre Wit through June 7th. I highly recommend this play. For tickets and other info visit www.theatrewit.org.
"Jersey Boys", currently playing at Cadillac Palace, is the story of the Four Seasons and their journey from Newark, New Jersey to becoming a multi-million record selling group. I went to the opening night expecting an entertaining performance, but really, unsure of what lied ahead. I imagined the audience to be a little older, and it was, but there were a surprising number of young attendees as well. It even looked like it was close to a full house. Before seeing the performance I didn't know much about the story of the Four Seasons, but I did know their hit song "Sherry".
All I can say is, "Oh, what a show!" "Jersey Boys" is a thoroughly entertaining show right from the get go. The opening consists of a French band's cover performed in 2000 of Four Seasons' "Oh, What a Night". The song set the tone for how their music transcended to younger generations well after the band broke up.
The first character you meet as the band's history unfolds is Tommy DeVito, played by Matthew Dailey, who was the leader of the iconic group. You can't help but to be drawn to this character; he is very powerful and commands the stage - and has a pretty good Jersey accent. Hayden Milanes who plays Frankie Valli, has a beautiful voice and does a fantastic job recreating the legendary voice we have become so familiar with over the years. And here's a Four Seasons factoid - Joe Pesci, yes that Joe, was the one who introduced Frankie Valli to the group.
In addition to the amazing actors' voices, one of the best scenes in the play is when the band performs on television. The group is shown filming for a show while simultaneously playing a live feed from an overhead screen on stage. Older images flash onto the backdrop and the design team does a great job of reducing the quality of film to mimic that of the sixties.
The show doesn't have any set props on stage. The actors pull up a table or chairs every now and then for many scenes but is very limited. Instead, the show relies on graphics displayed on a large screen to set the stage. And although some of them work well, I found myself to be distracted by some of the art. Some of the images just don't fit the sixties which threw off my attention.
What really captures the essence of the band is their songwriter Bob Gaudio who is played by Drew Seeley. Gaudio is a gifted musician and wrote many of the band's hits including but not limited to "(Who Wears) Short Shorts", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Walk Like a Man", and my favorite "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You". It is rare to find many artists today who write their own music making it refreshing to be reminded of the raw overall talent of this great band.
"Jersey Boys" covers gambling, infidelity, children, excess of money, and death. Director Des McAnuff is able to capture many of the things that I appreciate in a musical without getting too heavy. After a slew of brilliant performances and one favorite played after another, the show ends with everyone, including the audience, singing along to the Four Seasons' anthem "Oh, What a Night". I, for one, left "Jersey Boys" walking like a man and in a really good mood.
I highly recommend attending "Jersey Boys" at the Cadillac Palace before it leaves on May 24th. For tickets and/or more show information visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
If you come with a dollar you may just leave with two. However, if you are not careful, you could also lose the shirt off your back. In the Neo-Futurist's latest endeavor "Trust Us/Screw You" we cautiously enter the world of the confidence man, as we meet the mark, the roper and the inside man. Created by Phil Ridarelli and Dan Kerr-Hobert, we follow the evolution of the age-old grifter from the 1920s to the deception that exists on massive scales today by banks, media and stock markets.
Ridarelli and Kerr-Horbert also star in this production which is considered a two-man show, barring an occasional plant and a band whose members also contribute in a variety of roles. "Trust Us/Screw You" has a rich, vaudevillian flavor and is often reminiscent to The Three Stooges as the fast-talking Ridarelli and Kerr-Horbert size up one of their targets before hitting them with the swindle, ala Moe, Larry and Curly.
In "Trust Us/Screw You" the audience gets a close-up look at many of the scams confidence men were known to use in taking advantage of the average, unsuspecting Joe before fleecing their victim dry. An assortment of social experiments are used with audience members as the two "work" the crowd with seemingly simple card tricks, nutshell games and other scams using the art of misdirection – the key to all successful cons.
Seasoned acting pros Ridarelli and Kerr-Hobert are hypnotic and work incredibly well together in re-creating these old school hustlers (they always work in teams as we learn), paying special homage to one of Chicago's most notorious confidence men, Joseph "Yellow Kid" Weil. The show is filled with one hilarious moment after another as the two victimize its clueless audience one susceptible mark at a time. As the show progresses, stories are shared regarding the scams they personally fell victim to from subway swindles to real estate deceit, likening the process and its players to a play whose cast of characters put on a show of smoke and mirrors for gain at a sucker's expense. With that in mind, as funny as the sketches are portrayed, "Trust Us/Screw You" is also a learning experience, or perhaps a bonding experience for all those who have been victimized in the past – most likely each and every person in the theatre.
Said Ridarelli and Kerr-Hobert on the creation of "Trust Us/Screw You", "We knew that if we did a show about con men, we'd have to do our best to screw over the audience. That's been our goal since day one, and hopefully, we can pull it off in a way that the audience won't go home hating us."
The show is quick-paced with a ton of laugh out loud moments and the atmosphere so warm and welcoming that one gladly volunteers to be dragged onto the stage to participate when called for rather than slink into their chair to avoid the possible embarrassment. It is also engaging and educational as we learn the mechanisms, techniques and lingo of the American Confidence Man.
"Trust Us/Screw You" is a highly entertaining experience that might leave you with an empty wallet (kidding) but will certainly send you home having had a thoroughly enriching time with more laughs than you can handle. "Trust Us/Screw You" is currently playing at The Neo-Futurium. For tickets and/or more information visit www.neofuturists.org or call 773-275-5255.
A legend in her own right, Frederica von Stade graces the stage with poise and perfection in Chicago Opera Theater's "A Coffin in Egypt". A veteran mezzo-soprano, her performances, recordings and television specials have garnered her six Grammy nominations, a cascade of European awards and recognition, and even an award from President Reagan in 1983 in recognition of her significant contribution to the arts.
The story presented in the opera comes from a tale by revered American dramatist Horton Foote, who's often seen play "The Trip to Bountiful" exemplifies his recurring themes of family, community and the triumph of the human spirit.
Ricky Ian Gordon, award winning composer, crafted this opera specifically to showcase Ms. von Stade's virtuosity. The opera was commissioned by Houston Grand Opera, The Wallis Annenberg Center, and Opera Philadelphia.
Bringing together a wealth of skill and experience, unfortunately this show lacks a riveting climax. Essentially it is a monologue of a dying woman, ruminating on the memories and men that shaped her life. Sprinkled with a few strong songs, the majority of the music is asynchronous and wandering. The music stays mostly at the lower end of Ms von Stade's range, disappointing since her most beautiful moments are in the higher, longer notes where her voice is free and stunning. This is ironic and disappointing considering that this is supposed to be a piece to showcase her talent.
Although her emotions revolve constantly as she fixates on each memory, the lighting is too static and realistic to reflect, enhance or build her moods. The lighting did however enhance the boredom that grew until the curtain fell.
The set was charming however, reflecting the place and the lady's emotional turmoil with a simple and elegant design. Veteran scenic and costume designer Riccardo Hernandez met the challenge of being both scenic and costume designer for this production with success! Mr. Hernandez has also collaborated with the Goodman Theatre here in Chicago as well as in Paris, Norway, and the Moscow Art Theatre.
Chicago Opera Theater presents Ricky Ian Gordon's "A Coffin in Egypt" April 25 through May 3 at the Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph). Tickets are now on sale at chicagooperatheater.org.
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When it comes to family, can there be boundaries crossed to which mercy and forgiveness should no longer considered? And should this barrier be traversed upon, is it even possible to wholeheartedly exonerate those who do even if one wants to? In Rory Kinnear's debut play The Herd (aptly named for so many reasons) these questions are raised as we are confronted with a fractured family, presumably from an upper-middle class suburb in England, who get together to celebrate Adam's twenty-first birthday. Adam is disabled and has the mental function of that less than a one-year-old, much like writer Rory Kinnear's adult sister, thus the seed of inspiration for this hard-hitting dramedy that perfectly utilizes the perfect amount of comic bite to ease the tension and often uncomfortable moments in this well-crafted story. Though Adam has recently been institutionalized and home visits have become a rarity, his presence is strongly felt throughout even though we never see him.
Three generations of family have converged at Adam's house as they await his arrival from the hospital via his caretaker. His mother, Carol, frantically races around to make everything perfect and her parents (superbly played by the great John Mahoney and Theatre Hall of Famer Lois Smith) are patient and ever optimistic of the day's events. Adam's thirty-two-year-old sister Claire has brought her new boyfriend over to meet her family and has some other news of her own to share. We soon learn how much Carol has sacrificed in her life to care for Adam and the stress that comes with such a burden. Yet it is also apparent it is a burden of love. Molly Regan is a turbine of passions and steadfastness in her portrayal of Carol, making a tough role appear seamless.
In anticipation of Adam's appearance, balloons, party favors, a large birthday cake and happy faces all around seemingly provide a happy environment but that quickly changes when Adam's father, Ian, who abandoned the family some time ago, shows up unannounced. It doesn't take very long before layers are quickly peeled between he, Claire and Carol soon becoming an emotionally charged free for all.
As internal issues come to a head between the three, it is Carol's parents, Brian and Patricia, who attempt to douse the flames whether it be by way of humor or simply sound observation. It is refreshing to see how the grandparents assert themselves as the voice of reason in this story as Kinnear places an obvious importance on the wisdom of elders in an age where the aging are so often disrespected and disregarded.
The way humor is so often used as an escape for such heavy subject matter in Kinnear's "The Herd" is very true to life. He is not afraid to joke about death nor is Kinnear afraid to tap into the unpopular inner thoughts we might have, such as wondering if Adam's death will allow Carol to live again. Smith's sharp waggishness along with Mahoney's spot on comic delivery only strengthen already strong characters that we can quickly trust and rely upon.
As the play nears its end, we are hit with the decision of whether to forgive or not. Frances Guinan makes a compelling case as Ian and, though he opens up and lets himself become vulnerable in seeking forgiveness and once again gaining acceptance, we wonder if he can be trusted despite his apparent sincerity. Guinan is marvelous as he rolls up his sleeves and, as he does in so many roles, really puts his heart and then some into his performance as Ian.
Kinnear's "The Herd" at Steppenwolf is highly recommended. Its all-star cast, engaging dialogue, moving story and elaborately designed set all contribute into making this a nearly perfect theatre piece.
"The Herd" is playing at Steppenwolf through June 7th. For tickets and/or more show information, visit www.steppenwolf.org.


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Marion County SWAT Team Wins Competition
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ORLANDO - The eight member Marion County SWAT team competed in the thirteenth annual SWAT Round-Up International against 51 other teams in events that test the skills they use on a daily basis like running, shooting, hostage rescues, and more.
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While it was certainly inevitable, Friday's announcement that Dark Horse will lose the Star Wars license after more than two decades to Disney-owned Marvel nonetheless left many longtime readers dismayed, to say the least. To those fans, Dark Horse Vice President of Publishing Randy Stradley points out a silver lining: "[If] Dark Horse must lose the license, this is probably a good time for it."
"From my perspective, the upcoming films will mean less freedom to do what we at Dark Horse have always done best: expanding the universe," Stradley, who has served as senior editor of the Star Wars line since 2002, wrote Sunday on his Facebook page. "With a new film scheduled every year, and a new television series, it is likely that there will be a lot of comics pages devoted to adaptations and direct spin-off stories in support of the films and TV shows. That's not where my interests lie, and it has never been Dark Horse's strong suit. That would be too much like real work to me. Probably, the coming years will be a great time to be a Star Wars fan (especially a *new* Star Wars fan), and I hope you all enjoy the ride, but I think I'm going to be glad to not be in the mix."


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Getting Naked on the Cover of Rolling Stone
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The guys from 5 Seconds of Summer recently posed in the buff for their first Rolling Stone cover. But that's not the first time (and it won't be the last) men and women have stripped down to show the world what they got. Over the decades, many talented people have decided to bare all and show the world how proud they can be when they're ostensibly at their most vulnerable. Check out a selection of notable covers below.
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Watching @TheLBDofficial playlist again. For....research.
@SU2C just keep fighting and take the days one day at a time.
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Dear fellow humans, when a woman vocalizes in any form that she does *not* want children this isn't an invitation to you to talk us into it.
Probably just accidentally deleted some semi-important emails while cleaning my inbox and watching Gilmore Girls.
If you have even a modicum of love & respect for any woman in this world you should not vote for any of these wackadoodles. #GOPDebate
Hey guys, this May will be my fifth year in remission from stage 4 ovarian cancer.
I need school to be over already so that I can start writing again. Only this time I'm using @hitRECord writing prompts for inspiration. ☺
#WhatIdTell18YearOldMe your high school "friends" aren't really your friends, you just have classes with them.
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I don't understand why people think technology is making us antisocial. I"ll ignore you just as easily with a book as I will w/ my phone.
"Don't ever compliment me by insulting other women. That's not a compliment, it's a competition none of us agreed to."
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why are straight white boys so against pumpkin spice? maybe they should be against other things like I don't know date rape?
Just discovered a forgotten Starbucks card that I had loaded onto my app that had $10 on it. 👍🏻👍🏻
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Tomatillo Salsa Verde
By Hank Shaw on August 20, 2015 | 12 Responses
I am lucky enough to have feral little tomatillos grow in my garden, and so each year I make a big batch of Mexican tomatillo salsa verde. I eat some fresh, but the rest I can for the winter. This is a canning-safe recipe.
Posted in Featured, pickles, Recipe, Summer Recipes, The Garden | Tagged canning, Mexican recipes, preserved foods, sauces, The Garden | 12 Responses
Pickled Cauliflower, Italian Style
By Hank Shaw on May 16, 2015 | 10 Responses
When I was growing up, I thought "antipasti" meant pickled cauliflower, carrots and onions because that's what was served in the old-style Italian joints I ate in. Well, I managed to recreate the recipe for their pickled cauliflower here.
Posted in Appetizers and Snacks, Featured, Italian, pickles, Recipe, The Garden | Tagged canning, pickles, preserved foods, The Garden | 10 Responses
Chinese Plum Sauce with Wild Plums
By Hank Shaw on June 14, 2013 | 19 Responses
A Chinese style plum sauce made with wild plums. This stuff kicks the crap out of store-bought, and is even better on Peking Duck than the more common hoisin sauce. But hell, this stuff is so good it'd be awesome on an old tire.
Posted in Asian, Berries and Fruits, Featured, Foraging, pickles, Recipe, Summer Recipes | Tagged asian recipes, canning, Chinese recipes, Foraging, plums, preserved foods, sauces, wild food | 19 Responses
Carrot Pickles, without Vinegar
By Hank Shaw on May 20, 2012 | 39 Responses
If you've ever had one of those amazing dill pickles, right from the crock, you've had a lacto-fermented pickle. Guess what? The process works great with carrots, too.
Posted in Appetizers and Snacks, pickles, Recipe, The Garden | Tagged canning, pickles, preserved foods, The Garden | 39 Responses
Why Salt Matters
By Hank Shaw on February 9, 2011 | 40 Responses
I used to think that all that fancy French salt was bunk, that it was all a scam. Sodium chloride is sodium chloride, right? Wrong. I now know that all salts are not created equal.
Posted in Cooking Basics, Essays and Stories, Wild Game | Tagged books, canning, Charcuterie, Cooking Basics, cooking tips, goose recipes, partridges, salads | 40 Responses
Tomatillo Salsa
I designed this particular salsa after looking at my garden in October: I had green jalapenos, a bunch of poblanos and lots of tomatillos growing all over the place. With the cold weather coming, it seemed like a good idea to combine everything in a sort of spicy, end-of-the-harvest sauce. This is a smooth, cooked […]
Too Many Figs – What to Do?
By Hank Shaw on August 24, 2009 | 51 Responses
I am awash in black Mission figs. I know, this is not the worst problem to have, and I am ready for the hate mail from my Northeastern and Canadian friends. But still. Our tree is five years old now and has been popping out figs since late June; only then it was a few […]
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A major meeting on the plight of endangered species wrapped up Thursday with a victory for shark conservationists and increased pressure on countries to curb rampant illegal trade in ivory.
In what was hailed as a "historic day" for the world's oldest predator, protection for the oceanic whitetip shark, the porbeagle, three types of hammerhead and the manta ray won final approval by the 178-member Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
On the final day of more than a week of talks in the Thai capital Bangkok, Japan along with China and other nations that support shark fishing lost an 11th-hour bid to overturn the landmark deal.
"Shark populations are in freefall, but have been thrown a lifeline today -- CITES has finally listened to the scientists," said Glenn Sant of wildlife trade protection group Traffic.
Rather than a complete ban, countries will be required to regulate trade by issuing export permits to ensure the sustainability of sharks in the wild, otherwise they could face sanctions by members of CITES, a global treaty that protects some 35,000 species.
The United States hailed the agreement as a "historic moment in shark and ray conservation".
In total, more than 300 threatened species won increased protection at the meeting, including dozens of types of turtles and timber.
The illegal ivory trade was at the top of the agenda with eight nations accused of failing to do enough to tackle the problem.
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as well as transit countries Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, and top markets China and Thailand were identified as making insufficient efforts to curb the trade.
But they avoided sanctions after submitting -- or pledging to submit -- draft action plans that must be finalised by May, with the possibility that sanctions would be revisited if they do not make progress by July 2014.
Under the convention, member states can halt trading with offender countries in the 35,000 species covered by the convention.
CITES General Secretary John Scanlon said such measures were a "last resort" and should only be imposed "where there's a clear failure to comply and no intention to comply".
"We have not got to that point in my view. At this point we actually have states that are engaged," he told AFP.
Wildlife group WWF welcomed the increased pressure on the eight countries.
"After years of inaction, governments today put those countries failing to regulate the ivory trade on watch, a move that will help stem the unfettered slaughter of thousands of African elephants," said WWF's Carlos Drews.
The eight nations defended themselves in the face of the accusations, which led media to dub them the "Gang of Eight".
"We are not denying that we have an active seaport and an active airport, and that we have challenges," said Kenyan delegate Patrick Omondi.
"We should not be lumped together as a Gang of Eight. Transit and source countries have unique challenges," he said. "We feel the focus should be on the demand side."
Illicit trade in ivory has doubled since 2007 and more than tripled over the past 15 years, according to wildlife groups, which estimate that only about 420,000 to 650,000 elephants remain in Africa.
Conservationists fear that 2012 was an even deadlier year than 2011, when an estimated 25,000 African elephants were killed.
In an effort to better track the illicit commerce, CITES members adopted new measures under which countries making large seizures of illegal ivory will be required to conduct DNA tests to determine their origin.
Scanlon rejected suggestions that the action had fallen short of expectations.
"We've seen an unprecedented level of international cooperation," he said, comparing the fight against ivory trade to the battle against trafficking in drugs, arms and people.
"Wildlife crime is in the same league as these sorts of crimes. You've got serious transnational organised criminals involved in this -- they are hard to crack. We haven't cracked them in any area," he said.
Rhinos were also a hot topic at the meeting, with Vietnam and Mozambique urged to do more to fight the illegal trade, which saw some 668 rhinos slaughtered in 2012.
But a US-led push for a ban on international trade in polar bears was rejected amid fears it would distract from the bigger threat of global warming.
The proposal had divided conservationists, who agree that the main risk to the world's largest carnivorous land animal comes from habitat loss but differ over whether international trade also puts the bears at risk of extinction.
The next CITES meeting will be held in South Africa in 2016.


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Dust storms are serious meteorological events that affect the East Mediterranean region, primarily during the spring season. The physical and chemical nature of dust storms, their origin, and the meteorological conditions leading to the generation of storms have been fully documented, but knowledge on their biological content is almost nonexistent. Four dust events that occurred in the period 2004–2005 were sampled in Haifa, Israel, an urban area on the East Mediterranean coast, for biological characterization. Samples were taken before or after (depending on the meteorological conditions) as well as during the dust events. Dust particles were collected as two size fractions using a dichotomous sampler, and their elemental content was determined using X-ray fluorescence analyses. Airborne bacteria and fungi were collected with the Six Stage Andersen Viable Impactor. Fungi were identified by optical microscopy. Compared to adjacent clear days, there was an increase in the concentration of both atmospheric particles and elements of geological and marine origin during the dust events. The concentration of airborne microorganisms during the dust events was also higher, and the fungal population content was affected. On a winter clear day the abundant airborne fungi were Paecilomyces variotii, Penicillium glabrum, and Alternaria alternata. On a spring clear day, the persisting airborne fungi were Alternaria alternata, Geotrichum candidum, Penicillium chrysogenum, and P. glabrum. However, during two dust events the fungal population was dominated by Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, A. niger, A. thomii, Cladosporium cladosporioides, Penicillium chrysogenum, and P. griseoroseum. This study suggests that Saharan and other desert dust events in the East Mediterranean have a significant effect on the airborne microbial populations, which might impact on health, agriculture, and ecology.
KeywordsAirborne microorganisms Bacteria Dichotomous sampler Eastern Mediterranean Elemental contents Fungi Particulate matter Saharan dust Six Stage Andersen Viable Impactor
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- Transport of microorganisms to Israel during Saharan dust events
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- December 2006
- 10.1007/s10453-006-9038-7
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- 0393-5965
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- 1573-3025
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- Kluwer Academic Publishers
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- Airborne microorganisms
- Bacteria
- Dichotomous sampler
- Eastern Mediterranean
- Elemental contents
- Fungi
- Particulate matter
- Saharan dust
- Six Stage Andersen Viable Impactor
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- Pnina Schlesinger (1)
- Yaacov Mamane (1)
- Isabella Grishkan (2)
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- 1. Environmental, Water and Agricultural Engineering, Technion, Haifa, 32000, Israel
- 2. Institute of Evolution, University of Haifa, Haifa, 31905, Israel


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Local man cited for drunk drivingJanuary 08,2013RUTLAND A local man was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol after a one-vehicle crash on Sunday morning, according to Senior Trooper Aron McNeil of the Vermont State Police.
Around 4 a.m., members of the West Rutland Fire Department and Vermont State Police were dispatched to Exit 6 of Route 4 in West Rutland. At the scene, police determined that a car had slid off the roadway. There were no injuries or damages to the vehicle.
Investigation found that Eric Reid, 21, of Rutland, had been driving a 2010 Mazda MZ3 west on Route 4 when he slid off the lightly-snow-covered roadway at Exit 6.
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December NPD: 360 surpasses 28 million sold worldwide, says Microsoft
Following December's NPD results, Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox 360 has now sold 28 million units worldwide which the company says puts it ahead of the PlayStation 3 by 8 million units.
"Our goal for 2008 was to reach new audiences by bringing ground-breaking games and entertainment to Xbox 360," said Don Mattrick, Microsoft's senior VP.
"Looking forward, new waves of innovation will extend our position as the global leader in interactive entertainment."
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When Engage Life Director Cheri Courts came to work for Atria Collier Park three years ago and saw the wall honoring veterans, she immediately wanted to paint a mural for these men and women that put their lives on the line to make sure we could keep our freedom.
Atria Collier Park is an assisted living community in Beaumont.
"To me this was how we as a community could honor and say 'thank you' to all of our veterans," said Courts, who has an extensive background in art.
The public is invited to the 13th annual tribute to Orange County veterans 6 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza, 3810 MLK Drive in Orange. The event is free.
Held annually on the plaza on the campus of Orange First Church of the Nazarene, the program includes special speakers, patriotic music and more.
Wounded service members and their family members who participate in future Lone Survivor Foundation (LSF) healing retreats on the Bolivar Peninsula facility will have access to a fully equipped, wood working shop donated by Dewalt Tools.
Kelly High School's Youth-Leadership Southeast Texas (Y-LSET) Team has partnered with Leadership Southeast Texas and West Brook High School's Y-LSET Team to collect used bicycles for veterans. The program was designed to fulfill military veterans' requests for bicycles to help them seek and maintain employment. All donations will benefit Jefferson County veterans and their families.
Staff of the Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center invites veterans, their families and the general public to join them and the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 292 to commemorate Veterans Day and to celebrate the service men and women who keep America safe at their seventh annual Veterans Day Observance scheduled for Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., at 5055 Interstate 10 Access Road in Beaumont.
Vietnam Veterans Chapter 292 is hosting the event and will hold a raffle, the proceeds of which will benefit the chapter.
To honor local veterans and to commemorate Veterans Day, the Jefferson County Bar Association will host the following free events for Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, Chambers and Liberty County veterans and spouses of deceased veterans:
*Free Jefferson County Expanded Legal Advice Clinic
Saturday, November 7, 2015
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Rogers Park Community Center
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Thursday, November 12, 2015
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Beaumont resident Arlie Ray Horn, 90, and 94-year-old Vidor resident Robert L. Jackson both received the Knight medal of the French Legion of Honour on Friday, Nov. 14, from the Consulate General of France Sujiro Seam at Fort Sam Houston, MacArthur Field in San Antonio.
U.S. Department of Labor press release:
The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule Friday, Sept. 26, that reduces reporting requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors who hire and employ veterans under provisions of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974.
Press release from the Jefferson County Bar Association:
Veterans who need legal advice or legal assistance in the area of family law can visit a FREE legal seminar at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, at the Beaumont VA Outpatient Clinic located at 3420 Veterans Circle, Beaumont, TX. The seminar is a public service of the Jefferson County Bar Association's Veterans Legal Initiative.
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Having a child can change everything, but what about having two? Is it double the trouble? Jessica Hartshorn, Senior Lifestyles Editor of American Baby Magazine, has some insight.
Having a second child is a wonderful thing, whether it was planned or a total surprise. While feeding and changing diapers is old hat by now, there are some changes to consider. Having a second baby takes multi-tasking to a whole new level. "You're used to really just be able to cater to your first child's needs, but now you have a second child who needs you just as much... Each child has to learn to wait for your attention," says Hartshorn. Step back from each situation and figure out which child needs you the most at that moment.
Another challenge that parents face with their second child is getting out the door. "It takes practice and bravery," says Hartshorn. Two kids means twice the gear, twice the responsibility. Just getting both kids into their car seats can be a challenge. But, "the more you do it, the more you get into a routine and figure out what works for you," says Hartshorn. "You've just got to do it."
Planning ahead can make getting out the door a little easier. Keep extra essential items, like snacks and diapers in handy places, such as the car or in your stroller's basket. It's good to keep a change of clothes on hand, even for yourself. This way, you won't be caught off guard when something unexpected happens.
One downside to having another child? The return of those oh-so-stressful sleepless nights. "The only good news is that you do know it's a phase," says Hartshorn. "It will eventually pass... [but] you have a little bit more knowledge now. You're smart enough to nap if the babies are both napping."
While you may be thrilled that you're having another child, your little one may be suffering from the "third wheel syndrome". "It's rare that you hear that a child is [completely] happy about having a new sibling," says Harshorn. "They're going to go through a little bit of rockiness." It's important to give your older child some extra attention in those first few weeks, even if it's just more eye contact and some reassuring comments from you. A little bit of attention goes a long way, and it's important that your older child doesn't feel left out now that their new baby brother or sister is home. "Let the house go, let other things go while you soothe them," says Hartshorn.
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We have a custom service that runs on Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit. It has startup type of "Automatic". However, after a reboot, the service does not start automatically. It does start if we manually start it from the service control panel. What are some possible causes of this, and how can I debug it? I examined the even log and didn't see anything special.
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ON THE basis of my expertise in European Studies, in September 1993 I was engaged by the National University of Singapore to provide its students with a Western perspective.
When a senior civil servant in the Singapore Foreign Ministry offered sharp criticisms of European values and institutions, I felt it incumbent on me to offer a rejoinder. The official had surmised that Europeans could learn much from the material success of some east Asian countries. It was asserted that recent economic gains in the region were derived from a set of 'Asian values'. Similarly, the absence of such values was identified as the source of the malaise in the West.
For a large part of September this year, Singapore, much of Malaysia and parts of Indonesia were choking under a thick cloud of smoke from Indonesian forest fires raging out of control. On October 7, I wrote: 'It is unthinkable that such a catastrophe in Europe would meet with such resounding reticence among government officials of the affected countries.
'Despite pollution levels in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur that often surpass the unhealthy level, the public is belatedly informed that a ministerial meeting to address this crisis will not be held until the end of October.
One has to wonder what Europeans might learn from this Asian remedy.
'Such inaction and refusal to comment on the internal affairs of neighbours is a defining characteristic of the Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean). These Asian states seem more interested in allowing fellow governments to save face than in saving the lives of their citizens or preserving the environment.'
I then went on to analyse how governments in the region are able to suppress dissent among their citizens.
'Some techniques lack finesse: crushing unarmed students with tanks or imprisoning dissidents. Others are more subtle: relying on a compliant judiciary to bankrupt opposition politicians or buying out enough of the opposition to take control 'democratically'.'
It was this last observation that apparently angered the Singapore authorities. Although I had not specified any government officials or indeed any government, the response was swift and stunning. I was twice visited by Singapore plain-clothes policemen and interrogated about the intent behind my statements. The police were equipped with lap-top computers and printers ready to produce affidavits. They confiscated about 100 documents used in my research as well as the draft of my published remarks. Subsequently I have resigned from the National University of Singapore and have no plans to return.
My immediate superior at the National University had prior knowledge of, and facilitated, the police inquiry into my published comments. Though present at both periods of questioning, he offered neither advice nor any expression of concern for my well-being, either during or after the sessions. My Singaporean colleagues were similarly mute.
In contrast, my students and expatriate colleagues were widely supportive.
One might expect that the detachment of the administrators of the National University of Singapore would put a chill on the highly visible exchange programmes with prestigious institutions such as Harvard University.
To assess the state of civil liberties in Singapore today, it is illuminating to contrast my experience there with the six years that I spent in South Africa in the mid-1980s. During this time I challenged the oppression of the apartheid regime directly in my lectures as well as in published comments in professional journals and newspapers.
Although the regime was demonised as one of the most onerous of the century, I was never censured, either by the government or the University of Natal in Durban, my employer. Indeed, I am convinced that challenges to academic or press freedom by the apartheid regime would have met solid resistance from students, staff and the university administration.
Numerous journalists, friends and family members have asked whether I expected the sort of reception that brought my name so widely into the media. Upon reflection, while there were ominous signs, I would have to say that I never expected to confront the full force of the Singapore government for such general remarks.
Nothing in my comments here or in the article that prompted the response from the Singapore government ignores or belittles the admirable economic results of various countries in the region. Indeed, those Asian leaders whose policies provided the basis for dramatic gains in living standards deserve praise.
However, my current difficulties with Singapore's government provide support for the alarm I attempted to raise in my original article.
In simple terms, the price of these material gains is that many Asian regimes feel justified in taking severe steps to silence those who question the legitimacy and the means of their authoritarian rule.
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NOAA: "El Ni±o is expected to continue and last at least into the Northern Hemisphere spring 2010."
Hottest decade on record may well be followed by hottest year
NOAA's National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center released its monthly El Ni±o/Southern oscillation (ENSO) Diagnostic Discussion:
Synopsis: El Ni±o is expected to continue and last at least into the Northern Hemisphere spring 2010.
El Ni±o strengthened from October to November 2009, as sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies increased across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean (Figs. 1 and 2). The Ni±o-3.4 index value remained steady during November with the most recent weekly value at +1.7°C (Fig. 2)…. Collectively, these oceanic and atmospheric anomalies reflect a moderate strength El Ni±o.
This is a revision from NOAA's November Diagnosis:
El Ni±o is expected to continue strengthening and last through at least the Northern Hemisphere winter 2009-2010.
On Monday, in its weekly ENSO update, NOAA said its own CFS (Climate Forecast System) ensemble mean forecast projected "El Ni±o lasting "at least into the Northern Hemisphere summer 2010."
Back in January, NASA had predicted:
Given our expectation of the next El Ni±o beginning in 2009 or 2010, it still seems likely that a new global temperature record will be set within the next 1-2 years, despite the moderate negative effect of the reduced solar irradiance.
If a moderate El Ni±o lasts into the late spring or beyond, then NASA's January prediction is looking better and better. And indeed, the AP reported back in late October, "NASA climate scientist Gavin Schmidt predicts 2010 may break a record."
So yes, the hottest decade in recorded history by far may well be followed by the hottest year on record, even though we're at "the deepest solar minimum in nearly a century," according to NASA. It's just hard to stop the march of anthropogenic global warming, well, other than by reducing GHG emissions, that is.
5 Responses to NOAA: "El Ni±o is expected to continue and last at least into the Northern Hemisphere spring 2010."
Joe, if you look at the El Nino monitoring page there is an animation similar to the one you've embedded but showing the whole world. In the animation one can see a large warm (very warm!) region of ocean just above Antarctica. Is this normal? Anybody out there have an explanation as to what this is?
[JR: Don't know. Do note that this is an anomaly map. The water is still cool.]
The link to the page Mark S refers to is (I presume)
Check out http://www-das.uwyo.edu/~geerts/cwx/notes/chap11/ant_wave.html
The Antarctic Circumpolar wave is a pattern of variation which has warm water in that spot at the same time as warm water in the Central Pacific. Interesting is that the PDO cool phase tends to be opposite to an El Nino in many aspects, but shows a general tendancy towards warm water in the South Pacific. http://jisao.washington.edu/pdo/
The entire South Pacific is turning yellow-to-red in NOAA SST anomalies map(link: http://polar.ncep.noaa.gov/sst/oper/global_anomaly_oper0.png ) …
…Next Republican newsflash: oh my dear! NOAA is formed by evil communists that put their colour in the sea… the Red Tide…McCarty come again to put these traitors in the electric chair!)…..
Jokes apart, moderate-to-strong warm(1-2ºC) anomalies developed in South Central Pacific and between Australia and New Zealand. The warmth completely encircles Australia(that has had a severe springtime heatwave and drought, see "Springtime Heatwave in Southeastern Australia" at NASA Earth Obserbatory,
link: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=41438)
and the entire Indian Ocean.
The only exception is a cold water tongue in front of Chile and Peru in South America, that should disappear as the strong front of the El Niño waters (now at Galapagos Islands in front of Ecuador) hit the Ecuador and Peruvian coasts.
Has happened anytime before to have WARM ANOMALIES WIDESPREAD IN ALMOST ALL the South Pacific?
Want a guess?
The irregular pattern of winds in the South Pacific pushing warm water southwards.
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LONDON -- A unique collection of personal golfing memorabilia amassed over the years by Gary Player has gone on sale with a price tag in excess of $5 million.
Player, a winner of nine majors and widely known as the "Black Knight" for wearing black on the golf course, has been persuaded by his family to part with a collection built up after more than 50 years in the game.
Among the numerous items on sale is the green jacket from his 1961 Masters victory, which he inadvertently took home to Johannesburg, South Africa the following year when he lost the title to Arnold Palmer in a playoff.
Masters champions traditionally are supposed to leave their green jackets behind at Augusta National.
The blade putter which Player used to win the Grand Slam of all four major championships -- Masters, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship -- also is up for sale, which will be handled by auction house Christie's in London. It is anticipated that the buyer will keep the collection together and put it on public display.
"There has never been a collection like this before. It is unique," said Christie's director David Llewellyn, who negotiated the sale with Player and his family.
He said he expected the sale to be concluded within six months.
Player's collection is a trove of trophies, medals, paintings, shoes, clubs, gloves, books and memorabilia put together over the years by the man who, along with Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, dominated golf in the 1960s and '70s.
"Nothing is being held back," Llewellyn said. "They are selling everything. This is a major piece of golfing history."
Player, 66, turned professional in 1953 at age 17 and won his first national and international tournaments -- the East Rand Open and the Egyptian Match Play -- two years later.
He won his first major title in the 1959 British Open at Muirfield and his ninth and last at the 1978 Masters. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
Dubbed "Mr Fitness" for his reputed habit of doing 3,000 sit-ups every week, he went on to accumulate more than 100 victories worldwide. By 2000 -- when he was named South Africa's sportsman of the century -- Player had lifted his career take to 163 titles and become the only golfer to win the Grand Slam of all four majors on both the PGA and Senior tours.


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Losing faith in Democrats' religious outreach
There are 61 comments on the Boston Herald story from Jun 3, 2012, titled Losing faith in Democrats' religious outreach. In it, Boston Herald reports that:
In 2008, Barack Obama took aim at the "pew gap," the overwhelming Republican edge among voters who regularly attend church.
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#1 Jun 3, 2012
The Republicans don't care about God, they care about money. Romney doesn't have crosses sticking out his mouth, he has dollar bills in the picture. They Republicans care about DISTORTING God and religion, using and abusing it. That's the Gods truth. Time for the churches to wake up, instead of going to the dark side.
#2 Jun 3, 2012
So true.
Are Christian fundamentalists going to vote for a vulture capitalist Mormon? Add them to the list: blacks, hispanics gays, women, the poor, the intelligent.
#3 Jun 3, 2012
#4 Jun 3, 2012
See my previous post.
#5 Jun 3, 2012
God and truth obviously bothers you.
Since: Sep 08
#6 Jun 3, 2012
Sure. Their hate for President Obama is stronger than their religious beliefs.
Jon Steward clearly spells it out:Simple math. I hate Barack Obama more than I love Jesus, Watch it here: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/05/02/jon-ste...
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#9 Jun 3, 2012
After All - Time Is Not Real...
#10 Jun 3, 2012
It's really hard to know for sure what the Mormon Church instructs its adherents to believe, because it tries to hide that information, imo.
Here's what I've been able to piece together about their beliefs:
There is no Trinity. God is God, Jesus is the Son of God and the Holy Ghost is someone else.
Jesus Christ is Satan's brother.
God lives near a planet called "Kolob."
Baptizing dead people.
The Garden of Eden was in Missouri.
It was impossible for Negroes to go to Heaven (before 1978.)
Jesus has children from his wife or wives.
Each Mormon (men only?) is going to become a god.
Mormons (men only?) will have their own personal planet after they die.
The real Christian God is not eternal but rather that He was once a man on some other planet besides Earth.
Magical underwear created by Mormons, never to be taken off unless bathing.
I suppose Catholics and then fundies will find a way to hold their noses and vote for Mittens regardless, since they are united in an antipathy for women's equality and for glbt people.
#11 Jun 3, 2012
This was well-worded. There is zero concern for morality among these conservatives and ultraconservatives: Demonstrably, provably and repeatedly, they *break commandments* a child could point to in their zeal to force their views down everyone's throat.
It is spine-chilling to realize that it is not the pro-gay forcing their views upon anyone but the *antigay* who do it with such clinical and constant obsession that one finally wonders who they're trying to convince -- others or themselves.
I have never seen a group so devoid of a moral code. They have now advocated everything from lies to *murder* to "rid" the world of gay people. This is a hatred beyond the savagery of anything I have ever seen in my life.
#12 Jun 3, 2012
I actually laughed out loud at "baptizing dead people."
#13 Jun 3, 2012
Hasn't Obama and the Atheist liberals been assaulting relgion now for months? Now they want to "reach out" to people of faith? What a joke.
#14 Jun 3, 2012
Yes, because in the minds of those "relgious" people (quoting your spelling), they are ACTUALLY ALLOWED to harass others with their beliefs, but if anyone *dares*, simply *dares* to react as any normal person would to harassment, then according to someone like YOU in your "illustrious glory," that constitutes "assault" of belief.
Mark my words, if what you describe as "assault" ever comes to pass into law, I will be leveling charges against the "religious" several times *per day* on grounds exact and identical to the claim you have made here. Because quite frankly, what you call "assaultive" is the result of the "relgious" refusal to recognize when their opinions and their horse shit are not wanted.
But you knew all that.
I know you knew it.
I know for a *fact* you knew it.
#15 Jun 3, 2012
Yes, your attitude is common among atheist liberals. It's not going to win the votes of the faithful.
#16 Jun 3, 2012
No. Everyone but the fundies and Generalissimo Franco type Catholics has been resisting their attempts to limit the sexual autonomy of women, the demonization of glbt people and to move us further towards a theocracy.
Many people of faith don't subscribe to that xstain mullah agenda.
#17 Jun 3, 2012
As a result of a baptism by proxy Ben Franklin is a Mormon High Priest now, according to Romney's faith.
The Mormons further believe the US Constitution is also divine [like the Book of Mormon] and a "necessary prologue" for the triumph of the LDS Church in America and across the world.
Still laughing?
#18 Jun 3, 2012
Obama's planned parenthood is the only organization limiting the sexual autonomy of women. The liberals are conducting the real war on women...even aborting them before they're born...
#19 Jun 3, 2012
Don't get me wrong. I support Bishop Rmoney, but I'm not completely sure about converting to Mormonism. I was thinking it could help me and my family/relatives get good government jobs once he's elected.
Is this stuff true?
1. Mormon leadership supported the Nazis
2. Mormon leadership supports sexism
3. Joseph Smith stole his ideas from Greek Neoplatonic, Platonic, Helenistic, Esoteric, and Occult philosophies of Pagan sets living in ancient times.
4. Mormon beliefs are closely linked to Islamic beliefs
5. God didn't make men, men made Gods
6. Joseph Smith didn't have time to steal the last teachings of Heremes where it stated that in the pre-mortal life we are neither male nor female.
7. Mark Twain hated the Book of Mormon
8. The Mormon church has a lot of good people, but their leadership is inspired by he Lord of Lights and him alone. The Lord of Lights is Lucifer
9. Most of the miracles that Mormons claim come from God are actually on from social pressure to believe
10. If I convinced eight homeless people that I was a God, then the Mormon church leadership must believe that I am a God in the same way that we must believe the Book of Mormon to be true because eight people saw it; after tomorrow, I'll only need one more homeless man's testimony of my Godhood then I'll expect you to worship me.
11. Lastly, Mormons don't refute these arguments, instead they resort to personal attacks just like the pharisees.
#20 Jun 3, 2012
Does Bishop Rmoney have a home in Saudi Arabia where he can practice his religion freely?
#21 Jun 4, 2012
Oh stfu, you stupid, racist, sexist bigot.
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NEW YORK (AP) - The first thing you should know about bombshells - those women who turn everyone's head and have the world at their feet - is that bombshells are intellectual creatures.
Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra" has a guaranteed spot on all bombshell bookshelves, as does Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass," F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and the always classic "Pat the Bunny."
These women know about art, favoring Vincent van Gogh over any and all Surrealists. Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" are the soundtracks of their lives.
Bombshells are spontaneous, generous and emotional. They buck the trends, sending a telegram instead of an e-mail and they carry Chicklets in their pocketbooks instead of Altoids.
They love animals.
And, of course, they always are the most stylish women in the room.
"I study them like they're another species," said Laren Stover, author of "The Bombshell Manual of Style" (Hyperion).
Stover traces her fascination with bombshells to her youth, when her grandmother told her that men love polka dots and bought her a pair of high heels. But, Stover said, her mother temporarily squashed her interest in bombshells, saying "they aren't ladies."
But she became reacquainted with bombshells and their impeccable sense of style while working at Manhattan's tony Bergdorf Goodman.
There was this one well-dressed woman who seemed so confident that she could walk across a busy street without checking for traffic. If a car happened to be headed her way, it would probably screech to a halt, said Stover.
One day Stover asked a grammar question aloud. No one had an answer except the well-dressed woman.
"She said 'Don't you have a Chicago Manual of Style?' And then she pulled one out of her bag. I started calling her the Bombshell Manual of Style."
Soon after, Stover decided to study these women, examining their closets, bookshelves and appointment books. (Turns out, bombshells don't have appointment books or calendars, they rely on their memories to keep track of their busy social life.)
The time seemed right to tackle bombshell style since femininity is once again an accepted attribute of women, Stover said, and even macho men occasionally offer a glimpse of their "feminine side."
Stover, who names colors and products for MAC cosmetics by day, enlisted the help of Kimberly Forrest, a former editor at Women's Wear Daily; Nicole Burdette, a co-founder of New York's Naked Angels Theater Company; and Randi Gollin, a writer and "pop culture savant." Together they have defined "bombshell." And illustrator Ruben Toledo has provided a clear picture of one.
So what does a bombshell look like? Rita Hayworth? Sophia Loren? Dorothy Dandridge?
The answer is all of the above. These women are on the short list of ultimate bombshells that is topped by Marilyn Monroe. Their modern-day counterparts include Kim Basinger, Drew Barrymore and Marisa Tomei.
A bombshell's wardrobe consists of fitted sweaters, cinched waists and tight skirts, yet nothing she ever wears would be called sleazy.
She might wear a flounced, black-and-white polka-dot dress during the day and slither into a satin strapless gown with a beaded bodice at night. Her evening outfit also would include a sapphire and diamond necklace with matching dangling earrings, white gloves, white clutch and white stole.
"She knows how to add a little sizzle," explains Stover.
A bombshell shops in stores with a certain reputation like Saks Fifth Avenue and Tiffany & Co., and clothes with Christian Dior and Gucci labels hang in her closet. Just like her clothes, undergarments are always carefully chosen, but she's not a snob and JC Penney panties will share a drawer with La Perla.
For perfume, a bombshell sticks with the classics: Chanel No. 5 or Arpege by Lanvin. Other "classics," including Ivory soap, Vaseline and Johnson's Baby Shampoo, are part of the beauty routine.
A bombshell will never be seen without makeup. It's against her religion. In her cosmetics case, you'll find nude and red lipsticks, but pink is the favored shade.
The items in a bombshell's purse might be the most revealing of her personality. In her day bag, she'll carry a comb, a compact, a lucky silver dollar, a cocktail umbrella and a hotel sewing kit - which she'll never use. For evening, she'll always use a clutch bag with lipstick, a compact, a handkerchief, keys and change for a phone call tucked inside.
"A bombshell doesn't have to be classically beautiful," said Stover, "but she'd be the one you remember."
Mere mortals are excited to be around a bombshell. She creates a mood, she is generous and genuine and she seems to lift the spirits of those who surround her.
But Stover said the most amazing thing she's learned about bombshells during the course of her research is that so many women in the 21st century aspire to be one.
"I guess we've now proved that she (a bombshell) is more complex, smart and brave than the bombshells of the past."
So is Stover a bombshell?
"I have a friend who calls me a 'librarian bombshell."'
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