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808 Pacific St, Houston, TX | Directions 7700629.746930 -95.390176
Neighborhoods: Neartown/ Montrose, Central
discriminating and offensive – new in town, and looking forward to a nite out with the boys, 2 friends and myself headed out for a fun evening..... as we were walking in to JR's we were abruptly stopped by the door man because my friend from London was carrying a bag or "Man purse." we were told he couldn't go in with his bag. well, there were several woman in the bar with their purses, and in fact 1 walked in no problem no questions asked right after we were stopped!
i asked to speak with the manager, at which time the manager explained he was the only 1 that could override that rule, and would be happy to let us in as long as he could inspect my male friend's "man purse"....that might have been fine actually however, women kept walking right into JR's the whole time this was happening and not one of them ever asked to show the doorman the contents in their bags! this is clear discrimination and sexism!!!!!!!
we decided NOT to patronage that joint and chose to spend our money somewhere else,
NOT TO MENTION THEY NEVER ONCE ASKED FOR ANYONE'S IDS TO ENTER THE BAR.....but a man purse will get you stopped cold in your tracks!
Bad egg – I like JRs OK, but bartender Randall is such an aggressively rude sociopath he makes me extremely uncomfortable, even when he's not my bartender. It's like he goes out of his way to drive out business.
What the F. Is with that bartender Randall? – I can't believe how rude randal the bartender was. The bar was practically empty on a Tuesday at 9 and he was super rude to me and 4 friends saying we were blocking the walkway on the Sante Fe bar. What a a-hole. That was totally uncalled for. Whoever owns the place is lucky I like the bartenders on the front side.
Still not bad – Despite being really dated (Santa Fe? Really?), Jr?s can still be fun. The music is current, and the environment is relaxing. We went last Saturday night early and had fun with the new bartender, either Todd or Scott, it was hard to hear. He was friendly and fun, and really hot, especially for an older guy.. The crowd was a pretty good mix, but there are lots of crusty old queens ogling guys half their age. Unfortunately, Todd? leaves very early, so we headed out to Guava Lamp for a while. This seems to be a really good plan for a Saturday night. Also, I like Randall, he?s always nice to me.
Watch out for Randall – I absolutely love this bar and frequent it often; however, be careful to avoid the bartender Randall. He is unnecessarily rude to the point of running people off. Better to stick with any of the other bartenders. A simple smile and some courtesy go a long way.
Great Hang Out – JR's has and continues to be a place to meet up with friends, or meet new ones. The Bartenders are friendly and work hard at getting to know the regular patrons. The music isn't too loud, like at other places, but always current. The place is well maintained with the charm of a wooden bar and floors. If you are looking for a place to have a nice cocktail and visit with new or old friends, head to JR's.
Time for a remodel – JR's is a wonderful Montrose institution. I really like the place a lot, but it seriously needs some updating. The TV's have got to be older than dirt and sound system truly tragic. Some new flatscreens, slight redesign and a little TLC (maybe even making a small dance floor) would breathe some much needed life back into JR's. I really hate to see this place go downhill with no brakes.
Jr's, It is what it is! – The only thing that makes it worth coming to for me is the Frozen margarita machine in the front bar. They use higher grade tequila and I can't taste it, but it gets me buzzed. Don't go to the machine in the patio unless you like the taste of toilet water and diesel fuel. I agree with a lot of the comments in here about the place being "tired." Been going there since I was legal enough (and maybe a few times when I wasn't) for over 10 years now. It needs a face lift and not just re-doing the hardwoods like they just did. I noticed the large 1998 rear projection screens don't work anymore. I do like watching videos there at happy hour. Think it?s time they got some LED screens in their place?? The bathrooms were remolded a few years ago and fairly nice for an old gay bar actually but it time to focus on the rest of the bar! Does that elevated part in the front really have to be there? REMODEL gurls come on; I know Charles Armstrong is making enough to put some money back into the place!
Great meeting place for drinks, but trashy sound system. (outdated) – As you walk into JR's your greeted by the front door person who normally greets you as you walk up to the bar to buy a drink. As you stand there waiting for either a bartender to recognize you or a bartender to decide to make you a drink, you look around and notice nice new plasma tv's, a huge multi screen tv, and old outdated speakers handing from the ceiling and subs from the 70's. On any given night you might just hear half of a sound system do to blown subs. Then, you walk over to the Santa Fe side of the bar, where there are gorgeous wooden bar tops, and a stage to die for. Also, with a huge tv and plasma's, then you decide you want to sing and as you walk up on stage for karaoke you begin to sing not being able to here yourself do to the cheap bose speakers with the elegant part of the speaker gone being the grill. So, you begin to try to wing it as far as singing and it begins distorting and just sounds horrible. You would think that after all the money Charles Armstrong brings in from these clubs that sound and lighting which are key elements in any club, would be maintained, updated, and kept clean. So, if your wanting to go somewhere that has good sound for music or karaoke, I would not suggest JR's. However, customer service is somewhat good, if you look over the pretentious queens that want to serve additude over service. Now, the patio on the side of Santa Fe is wonderful if the sun is shining, but don't decide you want to smoke or go outside for a breath of fresh air if it's rainging because your SCREWED!!! So, I don't think it's worth it to spend my money in a place like this and never see any improvement on the looks, upkeep, character, customer service, video, or audio.
Open shirt policy? – I arrived at JR's shortly after leaving the neighboring club where I had been bullied by a drag queen and left without entering at about 11:35PM on Saturday 9/8. I was told by a short, twinky security "guy" that I needed to button up my shirt before entering. HUH! What a joke! I have never heard of such a "rule" at a casual place like JR's. Could it be actually true that you can't take your shirt off at a gay bar, let alone, have it on and unbuttoned? Get it together JR's! Another place that lost out on my cash in my pocket for such a stupid policy. Won't be back!
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My bed does not allow room for a bedside table. This is perfect as it keeps things I need at my fingertips and doesn't interfere with the door. I would recommend this item.
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I haven't bought this yet, but will tonite. The color seems drab--a variety of colors or even a print would be nice. I have seen similar items in other catalogs that held less and were higher priced. I envision it's use in the livingroom, TV room, all of the family bedrooms. If slippage is a problem, use one of those plastic?/foam? cupboard liners or a piece of safety fabric for under area rugs.Okay, I'm off to stock up!! After all, the holidays are coming!!
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I BOUGHT THIS TO ORGANIZE ALL THE JUNK ON MY BEDSIDE NIGHT STAND. ITS GREAT WITH DEEP POCKETS. FITS TISSUES, MY iPAD, REMOTE CONTROL & ANYTHING ELSE U MAY HAVE CLOSE BY AT NIGHT.
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This is Bob Catley's third solo album since his departure from long time writing partner Tony Clarkin. In the hands of songwriter Gary Hughes, Bob released two great solo albums, heavily influenced by their writer with a mix of classic Catley and Ten.
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This in essence is Bob Catley's best solo album to date and his best work since Magnum.
it is also some of Gary Hughes most intellectual, varied and entertaining songs he has written.
Being a concept album, detailing the story of the Lord Of The Rings, it was bound to be complicated in places and that it is. But it is also musically stripped back and simplistic in other areas, giving a unique and clever blend.
As expected, it takes several listens to get to know the album, but once these hooks get in your head, there is no letting up.
After a nice long two minute intro, the opening number The Wraith Of The Rings kicks in, with Bob thus far in a relatively laid back and restrained mood.
Being a conceptual story, this track is the building block of what is to come. The track itself is a mid temp smoldering rock song, with a catchy chorus and a sound reminiscent of the previous two solo albums.
The Fields That I Recall is split into three parts to better tell the story, but musically, the gap is seamless. I love the intro to the song and the musical intenseness that builds. Bob cuts through the tension with his seasoned vocals and it all makes sense. The second part of the song sees things get heavy, with some good guitar work. Commendations for the use of the keyboards in this track, the moody intro wouldn't have been complete without it and to hear the familiar hook throughout the song gives it life.
City Walls is the surprise track of the album and by far the most commercial thing I have heard Gary Hughes write and certainly is the catchiest tune of Bob Catley's solo career thus far. It's a great rocking anthem, with a commercial edge and dare I say it, a real Meatloaf anthem rocker feel to it.
It's also one of the finest pure and honest Catley vocals I have heard since Mangum.
In an album of pleasant surprises, Against The Wind caught me again. After the raucous stadium anthem of City Walls, Against The Wind is a revelation in style for Bob.
This much stripped back track brings two things to mind. The Celtic track uses keyboards, acoustic and electric guitar and Bob's vocal to re-create that medieval feel that fits the story perfectly. What's more, the female co-lead from Tracy Hitchings is so in place it seems as if they have been singing duets together forever.
It is a far more fitting mix than the female co-lead employed by Hard Rain and bugger me if she doesn't sound dead on for Geddy Lee of Rush.
Where You Lead I'll Follow is more familiar to the Bob we know and love. Another long epic track, winding through mid and up tempo phases, it again flows perfectly and doesn't feel like the length it is.
Return Of The Mountain King is as instant as the track it replicates slightly. To me, this has the same epic anthem feel to that of City Walls. Not quite back into Meatloaf territory, but the unmistakable chorus and the feel good tempo gets the foot tapping every time.
The End Of Summer is almost into ballad territory. The sentiment is certainly there, along with some heartfelt vocals and soft melody, yet the music remains bombastic, even if it is in mid tempo form.
This Gallant Band Of Manic Strangers is in the form familiar to fans of Bob's first two solo albums, big brash, lots of guitars and lots of keyboards and a couple of really heavy musical bursts.
The Fellowship rounds out the story, the album and this epic adventure called Middle Earth. The song itself is endearing in that it sees Bob's vocal accompanied only by keyboards. allowing him to take the responsibility of carrying the melody and completing the story.
|ESSENTIAL FOR: All Bob Catley, Magnum and Gary Hughes fans. Fans of those pompous big epic releases!
DISCOGRAPHY:The Tower . Live - Official Bootleg . Legends . Middle Earth
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Not as good as the previous 2 masterpieces. You expect a lot from this man and every Bob Catley work always has a potential to increase your chance of getting disappointed because the expectations are high. This is not a bad melodic rock album at all, but I hear too many mid-tempo songs. I'm not saying they aren't good, in general they are all written well and Bob's vocals thrive on them but up-tempo rockers like "The Tower", "The Light" and "Shelter From The Night" would add depth.
Rating: 70
yeah what can I say.....I don't think the songs are as good
as the review suggests here....I thought "legends" was a catchier album.
The production is different...probably best described as not as sharp sounding...more dark if you like. There are nonetheless some good songs here but the mix spoils it for me to a large extent.
I think that legends had some brillants songs were as middle earth has songs I would best describe at good. There is nothing
hear that is likely to make my compilation tapes.
Rating: 95
I agree with Mike Matney´s review. I couldn´t wait hearing "Middle Earth" after i bought it. But after i heard it the first time, i thought "What is this??". Really, i love it now, after several hearings. And i´m glad Bob Catley signed a new contract for another 3 albums. Now i´m curious how the new Magnum album will sound like. Conclution: "Middle Earth" is one of the best albums of the year.
Rating: 99
Let me start off by saying that in my opinion, this is the best of the 3 studio CDs that Bob Catley has done, and maybe the best thing that Gary Hughes has written to date. Musically and lyrically everything clicks. Did I think it was the best of the 3 after the first listen? No; it didn't grab me right away as The Tower did. This CD is going to take a few listens to really hit you, but boy does it pack a punch when it does! I hear new things everytime I listen. Bob's vocals are in fine form and the music is superb. I can hear traces of Magnum in the songs, both pre and post OASTN. Gary Hughes has done a superb job of not making it sound like "Ten" with Bob singing the lyrics, which has always been a complaint of many people about his writing. Part of this is due to the varied sounds (especially the keys) and the medieval feel to the whole thing. The whole musical cast does an outstanding job. The bass playing of Steve McKenna really stands out to me and is mixed much differently from what a Ten album sounds like. The lyrics do an outstanding job of presenting the story, but if you aren't familiar with Tolkien you may have to work at following the story line. I could keep going on and on but bottom line is: The best solo outing so far from Bob Catley, now for the songs...
Track 1 - The Wraith of the Rings. Wasn't quite what I was expecting when I first put it on. Left me really wondering what to expect from the rest of the CD, which is a good thing, it peaked my curiousity. A mid tempo song with some great guitar work from Vinny Burns.
Track 2 - (i)The Fields That I Recall (ii)Emissary(iii)The Fields That I Recall (Reprise). Some great atmospheric keys to open up the song. Starts out slowly then begins to really rock with the Emissary, some great vocal harmonies and traces of classic Magnum. Then it slows back down to prepare you for the next chapter...
Track 3 - City Walls. Most everyone has probably heard this one from the Totalrock show. Sounds even better on CD. Majestic sounding keys and vocals.
Track 4 - Against The Wind. This reminded me of the Jabberwocky CD. Probably for the fact that the Tracy Hitchins (who sang on Jabberwocky) adds some really cool vocal work into the song. A more medieval feel to the music here. Some great bass work from Steve McKenna here.
Track 5 - (i)Where You Lead I'll Follow (ii)Stormcrow and Pilgrim (iii)Where You Lead I'll Follow (Reprise). Starts out with a really nice piano intro, then Bob comes in and the momentum starts to build. When it seques into Stormcrow and Pilgrim and the rest of the band kicks in you can't but help to love this song. Probably my favourite song on the whole CD. I absolutely love the vocal harmonies on this one.
Track 6 - Return of the Mountain King. Big bombastic keys and guitars. The music itself really helps set the mood for what the lyrics are saying. Hard to describe but you will know what I mean when you listen to it.
Track 7 - The End Of Summer (Galadriel's Theme). I love the intro to this song. A slower song and some more great sounding guitar work from Vinny Burns. The song would have fit in on the Tower with no problem.
Track 8 - This Gallant Band Of Manic Strangers. My other favourite track on the CD. Another great intro with the keys and the most rockin' song on the whole CD. A song once again where the music and lyrics work really well to tell the tale. More bombastic music and vocals!
Track 9 - The Fellowship. The end of the tale (unfortunately). A hymn like song where sings a song of triumph and sadness for our weary band of adventurers.
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While coaching JSU, Burgess won a Division II national championship in 1992, finished runner-up in 1989 and 1991 and compiled 84 victories in 12 seasons. Before speaking, he watched practice, and when somebody with his resume has his eyes focused on a football team, it's only natural to want to hear what he has to say.
His most interesting comment: JSU practices fast. Clark has his team moving constantly. The NCAA has rules in place about how long you can practice, but there's nothing that says you can't run through as many drills as possible or go through as many plays as you can manage.
Repetition, repetition, repetition. It football-speak, it's "reps," and JSU goes through them at a race-car pace.
There's time for a break. Early in Tuesday's workout, JSU had one -- two minutes, to be precise.
Clark, a former high school head coach and defensive coordinator at South Alabama, has a reputation as a strong organizer, and that's readily apparent when watching his team work out.
Everything is planned out, and the players and coaches are expected to execute that plan as fast as possible.
For example, during the passing drills, one quarterback tosses the ball to another quarterback like the shotgun snap from center. That quarterback fields the snap and quickly steps, turns and executes his pass. By the time the pass has hit a graduate assistant's hands, the guy who tossed the ball originally has stepped into place for his turn. The quarterback behind him has stepped up to make the toss that gets everything started. It goes over and over until the buzzer to go to the next practice period.
All of this isn't something unusual. Clark has said for months that practice at JSU would be quick and efficient.
Also, plenty of college teams are working to squeeze the most out of their workouts. The NCAA limits on how much an athlete can devote to his or her sport aren't new. It's 20 hours a week in season, with no more than four hours a day. Games count as three hours. Players are required to have at least one day off a week.
As Michigan found out while Rich Rodriguez was coach, the NCAA takes those limits seriously. If a player complains that his football coach is exceeding them, the NCAA will come knocking.
But even so, some teams are better than others at organizing and executing, and how much you can teach players depends in large part on how efficiently coaches can run practice.
JSU probably didn't practice quite at the pace Clark would've liked Tuesday. It was the Gamecocks' first day in pads, and the weather wasn't good for anything that involved stepping one toe outside, much less going through football practice.
The practice began on a muggy day under cloudy skies, but the sun came out, and it made the heat nearly unbearable. According to weather.com, the team worked out in 84-degree temperatures with 77 percent humidity. It's a good thing there is plenty of water for players to drink, but it's understandable if they're not running through drills quite as quickly as usual.
It seems certain that will improve, however. And if it does, JSU opponents should expect to play an awfully efficient Gamecocks team this year.
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Yes, it's that time again. It's another Seattle walking tour, brought to you by yours truly, based on a book written by Laura Karlinsey entitled Seattle City Walks. It's my goal to figure out if the walking tour she suggests is any good, as well as adding my own take on the local history and sights of the Emerald City (which, by the way, is a far, far better city nickname than "Terminal City").
For this go 'round, I walked through Pioneer Square, the second location inhabited by the white settlers once they landed in this area. The first area the white settlers inhabited was Alki Beach, until is was determined to be too cold and too distant to all of the cool sites in inner Elliot Bay…problems some say that Alki still has today.
Pioneer Square was first settled in 1852, and quickly took off after Henry Yesler built a sawmill. Doc Maynard set up the initial street layout, but Arthur Denny and Carson Boren figured that Doc was drunk when he surveyed the layout, so they created there own; no compromise was attained between the two layouts, and hence the weird and wacky turns Pioneer Square Streets take.
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WHISTLER, BC, April 19, 2012 – Spring skiing and riding may still be going strong at Whistler Blackcomb but mountain bike enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the opening of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, scheduled for Friday, May 18, 2012. As of April 16 those enthusiasts are one step closer to being able to ride the Whistler Mountain Bike Park as early bird Season Passes, Triple Play Cards, and the new Twilight Triple Play Pass went on sale.
"Whistler Mountain Bike Park is opening its first alpine single track trail, Top of the World, from the Peak of Whistler Mountain this year and it is going to be an incredible season." says Brian Finestone, Bike Park manager for Whistler Blackcomb. "We are also opening a few other new trails this year as well as offering a new Twilight Triple Play Pass. The trails may still be covered in snow but we have one of the most dedicated trail crews ready to start clearing the snow on April 23 and no one is more excited for opening day than us.
Bike Park Season Pass
Price: Early Bird April 16-May 31 $499 (CDN plus tax); Regular $549 (CDN plus tax)
- Unlimited riding from May–October
Early Bird Incentives:
- One free Peak Ride ticket. The Peak Ride ticket gives riders the opportunity to experience Whistler Mountain Bike Park's new alpine trail named Top of the World. Top of The World begins at the top of the peak chair and offers riders a total of over 4,900 feet of vertical.
- Purchase before May 31 and receive an early season bring-a-friend Whistler Bike Park ticket valid until June 22
- Save $50 off the regular price Bike Park Season Pass if purchased before May 31
Triple Play Card
Price: $139 (CDN plus tax)
- Three full days in the Whistler Bike Park
Early Bird Incentives:
- Purchase before May 31 and receive an additional early season Whistler Bike Park day for use before June 22
- Load an additional three days on to the Triple Play Card for $99 (CDN plus tax) if purchased before May 31
Twilight Triple Play Pass
Price: $249 (CDN plus tax)
- Three full days in the Whistler Bike Park and unlimited riding any day after 5pm from June 16-September 3
Early Bird Incentives:
- Purchase a Twilight Triple Play Pass before May 31 and receive and additional early season Whistler Bike Park day valid until June 22
- Load an additional three full days onto the Twilight Triple Play Card before May 31 for only $99 (CDN plus tax).
Guests who purchase a Season Pass, Twilight Triple Play Pass or a Triple Play Card are also eligible for additional season long discounts including 15 per cent off food at the Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC), 20 per cent off food at the Roundhouse Lodge, 20 per cent off retail at Garbanzo Bike & Bean, and 20 per cent off rentals at both the Garbanzo Bike and Bean and the Whistler Mountain Bike Park Demo Centre. Guests looking to purchase a pass or card product can visit whistlerblackcomb.com/bike or call 1-800-766-0449.
Between now and the August 10-19 Whistler Crankworx there are plenty of exciting bike related things to get involved with including the Whistler premier of "Strength In Numbers" taking place at the conference center on May 18th as well as The Crud 2 Mud Downhill race which will be back again on May 27, 2012 with registration beginning on April 25, 2012. Full event details are available at Whistlerbike.com/events.
Despite May 18 quickly approaching, skiers and riders can continue to enjoy one of the snowiest winter seasons on record. Winter operations continue through to April 22 on Whistler Mountain and May 28 on Blackcomb Mountain. More information on the weather conditions and spring accommodation deals and packages can be found by visiting http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com.
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Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America's premier four season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined offer over 200 marked runs, over 8,000 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,090 centimetres (430 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.
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Race and Ethnicity in America: Celebration, Struggle, Opportunity
During the 2013-14 academic year, we will focus on celebrating the particular contributions and experiences of people from varied races and ethnicities. We expect that students, faculty, and staff will highlight the multiple ways that their varied disciplines and individual experiences have been enriched by diverse experiences and contributions.
At the same time, we will explore the ongoing struggle in the United States, including our region and our campus, toward equally welcoming people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. For instance, what do we mean when we use the word "community?" Who is typically included and who is excluded? How do we create a genuinely welcoming community?
Throughout the year, we will seek to respond to the challenges before us and identify new opportunities to celebrate our racial and ethnic diversity in ways that help us build more welcoming communities in our region and beyond.
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Projected Record Deficit Stirs Ire
As the battle over healthcare continues to heat up, the economic picture for the future of the United States has again come into focus. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the White House both reported earlier this week that the U.S.' deficit will balloon to a record $1.6 trillion this year, representing 11.2% of gross domestic product (GDP). For opponents to President Barrack Obama's healthcare plan, the news provided a red flag against increasing federal spending.
Though NACM's Credit Managers' Index (CMI) showed that the U.S. economy hit bottom in March and other analyses have agreed with a similar timeframe, the CBO anticipates recovery will be "slow and tentative." The predictions are for 1.6% annual growth as 2009 matures, with GDP growth of 2.8% from the fourth quarter of 2009 to the first quarter of 2010. The CBO predicts a slow build up to 3.8% GDP growth by 2011 and that the average annual growth seen in 2012 and 2013 will be around 4.5%.
As the economy recovers, and if all policies remain as they are today, the agency estimates the nation's deficit would shrink, but remain above $500 billion per year, more than 3% of GDP, for the duration of 2010 until 2019. Public debt over that time frame would increase from 54% of GDP to 68% of GDP by 2019. That would be double the low seen in 2001 of 33%. But the problem looming is that healthcare costs are expected to increase rapidly if something isn't done. Last year, outlays for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid combined for 9% of GDP. Over the next decade, that percentage is expected to hit 12% of GDP by 2019 and total 17% of GDP by 2035. If that is allowed to happen, the CBO warns that it would pose a threat to U.S. economic stability because federal debt and the deficit would grow substantially.
For the ten year period from 2009 to 2019, CBO's baseline combined deficit projection is roughly $7.1 trillion, $2.7 trillion more than the estimate it released in March. In contrast, the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) predicts a combined deficit of $9.1 trillion during that same ten year period. CBO's Director Douglas Elmendorf calls a comparison of the two projections "apples-to-oranges." The OMB assumes Obama's proposed policies will be approved.
"President Obama inherited the major causes of the deficit -- including debt-financed tax cuts and an economic crisis from the last administration -- but he has accepted the responsibility to leave our nation on sounder fiscal footing than he found it," said House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD). "The Recovery Act, even while it added to the short-term deficit, staved off catastrophe and is bringing this recession to an end."
Hoyer said that the mid-session reviews of the budget are clear signals to Congress and the White House that efforts must be made to bring the deficit under control. He added that, "because the cost of health care is the single biggest contributor to our deficit, it is imperative that we pass a health care reform bill that brings peace of mind to middle-class Americans, while reducing costs."
Not unexpected, the other side of the aisle saw a different picture. Republicans have rallied around the White House's $9 trillion figure and see the deficit projection as a clear sign that the nation's fiscal health is on a slippery slope.
"The Obama administration's announcement that the 10-year federal deficit has risen to $9 trillion is staggering," stated Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN). "We're on track to double the national debt in five years and triple it in 10 years. This is a flashing red light for any health care proposal that doesn't reduce the cost of health care for Americans and their government."
Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) called the amounts of money being discussed simply "shocking." "If the Administration stays this course, the gross federal debt will more than double to $24.5 trillion, more than 107% of the projected size of the economy," claimed Brownback. "Particularly troubling is that these deficits will come with income taxes rising to one of the highest levels on record as a percentage of GDP."
With the deficit debate developing, adding fuel and fodder to the healthcare discussion, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its complete analysis of economic growth. The agency says that real GDP edged down 1% in the second quarter of 2009, a better performance than the expected 1.5% drop and a much smaller decline than the 6.4% seen in the first quarter.
And despite grumblings about the breadth of the Recovery Act, the CBO, OMB and others have all agreed that the plan averted even worse disaster.
"The economy's better than expected performance in the second quarter suggests that it is beginning to stabilize," said Commerce Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Rebecca Blank. "The Recovery Act and other economic initiatives have put the brakes on the worst economic downturn in generations – but we are not out of the woods yet."
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Approximately 59.64% of Baldwin City homes are owned,
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date city state venue 11/02/2013 Teaneck NJ Mexicali Live 11/01/2013 Providence RI Fete Ballroom 05/10/2013 Brooklyn NY Music Hall of Williamsburg 05/09/2013 Cambridge MA The Sinclair
Aaron Freeman Tour Dates 2012
date city state venue 12/01/2012 Charlottesville VA The Southern Cafe and Music Hall 11/30/2012 Washington DC The Hamilton 11/21/2012 New Hope PA New Hope Winery 11/03/2012 Denver CO Bluebird Theater 11/02/2012 Boulder CO Fox Theatre 10/20/2012 West Hollywood CA Troubadour 10/19/2012 San Francisco CA The Independent 10/17/2012 Seattle WA Triple Door 10/16/2012 Portland OR Doug Fir Lounge 10/06/2012 Dallas TX The Kessler Theater 10/05/2012 Austin TX The Parish 09/16/2012 Madison WI High Noon Saloon 09/15/2012 Chicago IL Lincoln Hall 09/14/2012 Minneapolis MN Cedar Cultural Center 08/11/2012 Millvale PA Mr Smalls Theater


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Professional Repair Shop – Fixed my 46" Sony flatscreen, found warranty coverage that I didn't know that I had, and kept me informed about process timing (ie when parts would arrive, when TV could be delivered, etc). The repair did require a number of days (had to order a new screen panel), but I couldn't be happier about getting it back in such good working order, and having a warranty cover the bill. I am completely satisfied, and will likely use this company again.
Avoiding per moemom - and they never did pick up the phone – @moemom thank you for the warning -- Sony just referred me to them for the exact same problem you had, and they never picked up the phone.
BTW, the last service on the TV I had was done in the home after the part arrived -- never let anyone take the TV away.
I think the last time we had Ed's TV out of Doylestown, PA......
Avoid @ ALL Costs not even if they are giving it away FREE – AVOID this place! I have a new Sony TV that was diagnosed w/a Sony recall problem I was referred to this Co by Sony Cust Serv after days of them NOT answering the phone I finally got a person to make an apt. for service the men who picked up the TV "VERY NICE" they arrived in a U-haul with NO Co ID other than a pink work slip w/my name & address. When the TV was not completed in 7 to 10 days per agreement in the beginning, and we returned from vacation (16 days from date of pick up) I called for a status and was told they would call me back. 6 days later I called after no call back to me and kindly requested a status on the TV the Owner was Very RUDE and was informing me that he had spoken to my husband about the fact that the TV part was on back order from Sony and had not come in and he could not tell me when it would be ready he said someone will call when it is ready NO GUARENTEE on when that would be. I have always been the one to call Not my husband, I was never told about a back order, and the Owner was not willing to listen to me he kept stating that I was not accepting his answers, I stated that I did not appreciate his tone and that all he had to say is that the part had not come in yet and he was not certain of when the TV would be ready and that someone would call me when it was completed and that he was sorry it was taking so long. The Owner got angry w/my comment and continued to egg me on to a battle and I refused to play his game so I ended the call and stated to please call me when the TV is ready for delivery. If this was not a Sony Service Authorized Dealer and I could have had my set fixed somewhere else I would have gone to pick it up and transport it to another business since U-hauls are available to anyone, but this is the ONLY Sony Service Co in the Eastern PA Area per Sony Cust Serv Dept and if I take it else where Sony will not cover the cost & Sony did not seem to care that this co is not very kind to the clients. CUSTOMER BEWARE!!
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In short, XFree86 is an open source X11-based desktop infrastructure.
XFree86, provides a client/server interface between display hardware
(the mouse, keyboard, and video displays) and the desktop environment
while also providing both the windowing infrastructure and a
standardized application interface (API). XFree86 is platform
independent, network-transparent and extensible.
Exploitation of a buffer overflow in The XFree86 Project Inc.'s XFree86
X Window System allows local attackers to gain root privileges.
The vulnerability specifically exists in the use of the
CopyISOLatin1Lowered() function with the 'font_name' buffer. While
parsing a 'font.alias' file, the ReadFontAlias() function uses the
length of the input string as the limit for the copy, instead of the
size of the storage buffer. A malicious user may craft a malformed
'font.alias' file, causing a buffer overflow upon parsing and eventually
leading to the execution of arbitrary code.
To reproduce the overflow on the command line:
# cat > fonts.dir <<EOF
word.bdf -misc-fixed-medium-r-semicondensed--13-120-75-75-c-60-iso8859-1
# perl -e 'print "data " . "0" x 2048 . "A" x 96 . "n"' > fonts.alias
# X :0 -fp $PWD
In the function below, if lexToken is longer than MAXFONTNAMELEN*2
(2048 chars), an overflow occurs.
CopyISOLatin1Lowered(font_name, lexToken, strlen(lexToken));
This is a related issue to that discussed in the iDEFENSE report
"XFree86 Font Information File Buffer Overflow"
Successful exploitation requires that an attacker be able to execute
commands in the X11 subsystem. This can be done either by having console
access to the target or through a remote exploit against any X client
program such as a web-browser, mail-reader or game. Successful
exploitation yields root access.
iDEFENSE has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability in XFree86
versions 4.1.0 to the current version 4.3.0. It is suspected that
earlier versions are vulnerable as well.
The patch for the problem is at
ftp://ftp.xfree86.org/pub/XFree86/4.3.0/fixes/fontfile.diff and
it is applicable to all affected XFree86 versions.
The Mitre Corp.'s Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Project
has assigned CAN-2004-0084 to this issue.
Greg MacManus (iDEFENSE Labs) is credited with this discovery.


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About Nigel Lew
Its a shame that no precedents can be gleaned from this ghostly non existent(for all intents and purposes)court.
"Meh, fuck it your honor. I just don't feel like doing it."
If they have rights to their image... Granted, its a pretty old looking illustration.
Feel free to start flagging their twitter accounts. Its clearly spam. I had time for about 10 of them.
"Cushing was recently caught for copyright infringement and plagiarism of Shane's work and posting it on the internet."
That is one hell of an erroneous product description.
Our work sucks but only because he says so lol...
The above poster does not kid... found on reddit yesterday..
Cue dimwits entirely baseless and douchy response on his blog no one reads in 3...2....1...
Wow... what a hateful douchebag. I am in CO. Let the chiding commence lol... off to craft an email to this homophobic whack job.
Go stand in the corner and let the grown ups speak until you learn to read please. You should realize by now that you have failed to ever make a valid point.
"Anyhoo, one can't extrapolate palliatives for the brain-damaged into positives for the unafflicted"
Good thing no one tried. Except for you that is.
You like to fondle nuts. We get it.
Hey, if its sufficient to crawl under your desk in case of a nuclear attack it should work just fine here as well.
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nbcnews.com/53404133/ if that doesn't work check the top here http://www.nbcnews.com/
feck sake. I have not made it through a minute of this and its unmitigated bullshit coming out of Alexanders mouth.
I was just thinking the same thing but in regards to the fires in Australia. That was the first time I actually stopped to think about the possibilities of twitter.
by bothering to read it
I gather you have never taken an english class...
Frankly not much funny here but I had to crack up a bit when I read this
"The Kern County Sheriff's Department has no problem taking people into custody. It just seems to have trouble keeping them from dying"
Well played sir.
We should all simply stay the fuck out of Syria.
"In this case, the "plot" which only involved Daoud and a bunch of FBI agents, was supposedly to bomb a Chicago bar. Daoud had no actual way of doing this until the FBI showed up and "helped." And then arrested him and celebrated, while admitting the public was "never at risk." Well, duh."
That reads like something you would find on The Onion. To my dismay its actually true.
Facebook page not found. I was hoping for a bit of discourse on the usefulness of beating your children.
Today we witness the death of political fiction authors.
that is all,


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2012-04-15 — latimes.com
Rodriguez took out a loan to retrofit her house for her special-needs daughter. After she fell behind on her payments, the Bank of America lowered her monthly obligation, but then sold the house at a foreclosure auction last September. The new owner, a house flipper from El Segundo called West Ridge Rentals, moved to evict the family.
But how did it come to this? Bank of America took a $45-billion bailout from taxpayers when it got into financial trouble. Why couldn't the bank have shown Rodriguez -- a widow whose life was already a trial -- the same courtesy when she got squeezed?
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Despite the reported outages, you can still get a flu short through the Rhode Island Department of Health. There is no cost for a vaccination and health insurance is not required. Many clinics also offer Tdap (pertussis, or "whooping cough") and pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccinations.
Upcoming community clinics across the state:1/15/2013 East Greenwich Archie R. Cole Middle School 100 Cedar Avenue 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+ 1/15/2013 Pawtucket Joseph Jenks Junior High School 350 Division Street 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+ 1/15/2013 Exeter/West Greenwich Metcalf School 30 Nooseneck Hill Road, Exeter 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+ 1/16/2013 North Kingstown North Kingstown High School 150 Fairway Drive 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+ 1/16/2013 Cranston Western Hills Middle School 400 Phenix Avenue 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+ 1/16/2013 East Providence East Providence High School 2000 Pawtucket Avenue 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+ 1/17/2013 Bristol/Warren Mt. Hope High School 199 Chestnut Street, Bristol 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+ 1/17/2013 Lincoln Lincoln Middle School 152 Jenckes Hill Road 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+ 1/17/2013 North Smithfield North Smithfield Middle School 1850 Providence Pike 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+ 1/18/2013 Cumberland Cumberland High School 2600 Mendon Road 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+ 1/18/2013 Portsmouth Portsmouth High School 120 Education Lane 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+ 1/18/2013 Scituate Scituate Middle School 94 Trimtown Road 4:00PM-7:00PM 6 mos.+
More than one-third of United States residents have already been vaccinated against the influenza virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced earlier this month. With National Influenza Vaccination Week, which started last Sunday and ends Saturday, health officials aim to increase that percentage, especially since this year's season may be a bad one.
Influenza—more commonly known as simply "the flu"—is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses infecting the nose, throat and lungs. It spreads via infected people coughing, sneezing or talking, though people can also get infected by touching something with the flu virus on it before touching their mouth, eyes or nose.
The 2012-2013 season is shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons in a while, officials from the CDC said in a teleconference Monday. There have been a larger number of suspected flu cases than usual in five Southern states, and this year's strain may be more virulent. Already, two children have died of the illness.
A similar flu virus struck during the 2003-2004 season, killing more than 48,000 people in one of the most lethal seasons in the past 35 years. Nevertheless, this year's vaccination appears to be better matched to the virus.
"It looks like it's shaping up to be a bad flu season, but only time will tell," CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden said.
So far, California and surrounding states have not reported regional or widespread flu activity; however, a jump in the number of influenza cases usually doesn't occur until after Christmas.
"Flu season typically peaks in February and can last as late as May," Dr. Anne Schuchat, Assistant Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service and Director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said in a news release. "We are encouraging people who have not yet been vaccinated to get vaccinated now."
More than 200,000 people each year are hospitalized due to complications from the flu, according to the CDC.
Symptoms of the flu include muscle or body aches, headaches, cough, sore throat, fatigue, fever or chills, and vomiting and diarrhea (the latter two are more common in kids). The flu can also worsen chronic medical conditions or cause death.
People are contagious a day before symptoms appear and up to a week after getting sick.
The CDC recommends getting annual vaccines as early as possible, as it takes a few weeks to reach full immunity.
Vaccines often cost $20-$30; however, they are often covered by insurance.
Information on flu shots:
Flu shots are an inactivated vaccine made from killed virus, which means it's impossible to get the flu from the vaccine, according to Dr. Angela Rasmussen, an infectious disease expert.
There are currently three flu shots being produced in the U.S.: the regular (intramuscular) seasonal flu shot, a high-dose vaccine for people 65 and older, and an intradermal (injected into the skin) vaccine for people ages 18 to 64.
In addition, a nasal-spray flu vaccine made with live, weakened flu viruses (which also do not cause the flu) is available to healthy people ages 2 to 49 years old, except pregnant women.
The most common side effect from a flu shot is soreness at the injection site.
Even those who think they don't need a flu shot should get one anyway, according to Jack Cantlin, a pharmacist and the divisional vice president of retail clinical services at Walgreens. It's possible to contract the virus and carry it without being sick.
The elderly, young children, pregnant women and nursing home residents are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu. People with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and chronic lung disease—as well as those who work with them—are also at risk.
"People at high risk should talk with their doctor about getting a high-dose flu shot, as this can provide better protection for people with immune systems that have been weakened by age or other medical conditions," Rasmussen said.
People with severe chicken egg allergies, a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome, and those who have had a severe reaction to a flu vaccine in the past should consult their doctor before getting a flu shot, and those who have a moderate or severe illness with a fever should wait to get vaccinated until they are well. Babies under six months of age should not get a flu shot.
—Melanie Rosen contributed to this report.


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Sheila Rae, the Brave
Then Sheila Rae gets lost. Without Louise along needing protection, she feels alone and, well . . . scared. Luckily, Louise has been following her secretly all along, and the surprising little sister appears in the nick of time to courageously guide her sibling home. Louise proves her bravery the whole way, growling at stray dogs and baring her teeth at stray cats just as Sheila Rae has shown her. The trip home is a triumph for both girls, who have discovered the value of sisterly support — and that it pays, sometimes, to be brave together.
As in his other beloved, mouse-filled picture books, favorite author/illustrator Kevin Henkes makes a strong story out of the kind of realistic drama his young readers face every day. His expressive pen-and-ink and watercolor pictures evoke accurately childlike emotions, while infusing each scenario with humor and realism. Not a word is out of place in the text, either, which invites readers to repeat and remember as well as enjoy. Like Owen, a Caldecott Honor Book, and such beloved tales as Chrysanthemum and Chester's Way, this simple adventure merits multiple readings.
- Ages
- 3, 6, 4, 5
- Interest Level
- Grades PreK - 1
- Grade Level Equivalent
- 2.3
- Lexile Measure
- 24
- Guided Reading
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
- Number of Pages
- 40
- Genre
- General Fiction