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Previous research in individual weight management counseling revealed the importance of environmental intervention to fight obesity. As a third year PhD student in the Center of Human Nutrition in the Department of International Health, Ms. Lee's research interest lies in preventative approaches, specifically increasing healthy food options in low income neighborhoods in Baltimore. Currently, she is working on the 'Baltimore Healthy Carryouts' project implementing culturally relevant intervention in carryouts in low-income neighborhoods to promote healthy eating to African American adults in the community.
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With the creation of the President Barack Obama's Task Force on Child Obesity, there is finally a national focus on the importance of childhood nutrition. Michelle Obama spearheads the "Let's Move" initiative, dedicated to the goal of eradicating childhood obesity through emphasis on diet and exercise. This program will tackle this issue from the ground up; discovering the extent to which people have access to food and investigating the social distinctions responsible for nutritional stratification. Through visiting area farms and restaurants (including the famed Woodberry Kitchen) and through volunteer work at the Maryland Food Bank, students will spend two weeks watching food go from farm to table—or not.
Today the majority of the population of the United States lives in cities and soon half of the world's population will live in urban areas. What does this mean for the health of the populations both in the US and the world? Is an urban population a healthier population? This course will examine the physical, social and economic dimensions of health and health care in the urban environment with specific reference to urban sprawl, air quality, urban heat island effects, physical activity patterns, pedestrian and motor vehicle injuries, water quantity and quality, redevelopment, and health disparities by race and class.
Community Service Learning Field Trips (a certificate of volunteer hours will be provided by Johns Hopkins, which may be applied toward service hours required for the high school diploma):
Franciscan Center
Maryland Food Bank
Johns Hopkins Campus Kitchens
Organic Food Farm
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Ralph Loglisci - Project Director for Healthy Monday Project, Center for a Livable Future
Anne Palmer, Director for Eating for the Future, Center for a Livable Future
Dr. Joel Gittelsohn - Professor, Center for Human Nutrition in the Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of International Health
Dr. Rolf Klemm - Senior Scientist, Johns Hopkins Center for Human Nutrition in the Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of International Health
Megan Rowan - Senior Data Collector, Center for Human Nutrition in the Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of International Health


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As the Syrian conflicts escalates, showing little sign of abating, or of effective intervention, the whole world has been abuzz with the prospect of Syria slipping into a sectarian scenario reminiscent of Iraq and Lebanon.
Syria is a complex not homogenous landscape
A breakdown [1] of the ethnic minorities and the religious sects of Syria uncovers a picture of confused and conflicting allegiences beset by an ambivalence in orientation toward the regime. The diverse make-up of the minorities of the country alone are not simple to decipher. To make matters more interesting, minority complex usually spawns secretive religious sects who dissemble or refuse to discuss their religion, in order to avoid persecution and so as to increase prospects of survival. Determining the Syrian landscape of political allegiances in times of Syrian unrest and fear for future security is no easy feat. So far, the revolution has contained a whole soup of religious and ethnic orientations spread between the opposition camp and a loyal regime following.
Which sides of the revolution are Syria's minorities (collectively?) and the majority Sunni sect taking?
Some say there cannot be a sectarian war in a minority ruling country. People doubt the capacity of minorities to wage a civil war.
Hundreds of detained citizens are Christians. Equally among the thousands of 'martyr's' from the revolution a substantial number have been Christian [2].
While Christians are seen to be firm supporters of the regime, concerns rippling regionally for Christian welfare in times of revolution have been heightened. Syrians remember their Iraq counterparts fleeing to Syrian territory after 2003. Egypt's Copts have fared no better since the fall of Mubarak, fuelling religious paranoia. There are rumors in the Damascus' Christian neighborhood, Bab Touma, of a Christian mass-exodus to Beirut. Chants heard at revolution rallies have been to the tune of: "Alawis to the coffins and Christians to Beirut."
Religious and Ethnic Minorities:
The population of Syria is approximated at 75% Sunni Muslim, with a 12% Alawi, 10% Christian, and 3% Druze population. Other religions include Yazidis [3]. Combined, some 90% of the Syrian population is Muslim, which includes Arabs and minorities of Kurds and Circassians. Some 10% are Christians, mainly including ethnic Assyrians, as well as Arab Christians, and Armenians. Ethnic minorities include Kurdish (9%), Assyrian/Syriac, Armenian, and Circassian populations, while the majority is Arab (80%). Alawi, Ismaili and collectively 'Shia' make up a rough 13%.
Converting persecution into power:
Inside cultural references or folklore, tells the dramatic tale of how Alawis rose to power from disenfranchisement, from the subjugation of their daughters who served Sunni masters. In the current climate, old resentment is stirred afresh.
Finally, given the rich variety of this topic inside Syria, what are YOUR thoughts as Syrians, Arabs or curious parties?
A penny for your thoughts!
Share your comments in the space below: Do you think that Syria will spill into a sectarian civil war in the eventuality of the current regime falling? How would such a conflict play out? What shape would alliances take?
[1] http://www.minorityrights.org/?lid=5266
[2] http://barnabasfund.org/UK/News/Latest-emergencies/50-Christians-killed-amid-Syria-unrest-many-families-need-humanitarian-aid.html
[3] http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/08/15/us-iraq-yazidis-idUSL1575433920070815


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1. Sip and Sup with a Master Sommelier
Great wine paired with outstanding cheese—you in? On March 24, Fifth Floor wine director and master sommelier Emily Wines will be leading a wine-and-cheese pairing class featuring six different wines together with six or more cheeses. The hour-long class, sponsored by the NLGJA (National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association), begins at 6 p.m.—tickets are $50 ($30 for NLGJA members). To buy a ticket, click here.
2. Cuckoo for Cocoa
Crazy for chocolate? Passionate for praline? Then you'll certainly want to attend the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon, held this year on March 21 at the Fort Mason Conference Center. There will be recipe demos, wine tastings and, of course, the best assortment of artisan, gourmet and premium chocolate available. For more information, visit http://www.sfchocolatesalon.com
3. Recchiuti at Piccino
Follow up your day at the Chocolate Salon with a special dinner at Piccino with chocolate-maker (and Piccino neighbor) Michael Recchiuti on March 22. The menu promises to feature chocolate throughout (not just for dessert), plus the opportunity to hob-knob with the man behind the burnt caramel pavé. Call Piccino (415-824-4224) to book your table.
4. Say Cheese
Lovers of cheese, it's time to make your annual pilgrimage to Petaluma for the weekend-long Artisan Cheese Festival. What to expect? Wine and cheese pairing classes with cheese expert Laura Werlin and former Quince wine director Christie Dufault, cooking classes led by Kelsie Kerr, director of the cooking school at Cavallo Point, thirteen seminars led by cheese experts and a gala dinner prepared by some of the Bay Area's most cheese-obsessed chefs.
5. Poultry Party
On March 24, Scala Bistro chef Jen Biesty will be teaming up with Jack Falstaff chef Jonnatan Leiva for a one-night celebration of Sonoma County Poultry, the latest in a series of Growers Dinners hosted by Jack Falstaff. The multi-course meal will celebrate the farm's delicious duck and the cost (including wine but exclusive of tax and gratuity) is $85. The event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by a dinner at 7—call Jack Falstaff (415-836-9239) directly to book your table.
6. Provençal Wines for Spring
Don't we all wish we had a little farmhouse in Provence? Well, the next best thing is a wine tasting with noted Provençal winemakers Sylvain Hoesch of Domaine Richeaume and Lee Van Wilgen from Mas des Dames. Bring on the rosé! On March 26, the two will be in residence at 18 Reasons for a tasting of their wines from 7 to 9 p.m.. Tickets are $10, $5 for members—for information, visit 18reasons.com.
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Now in its third year, Unicef's Tap Project will once again be coming to San Francisco. Held during World Water Week (March 22 to the 28), the Tap Project is an initiative to provide clean water to children around the world. Participating restaurants will encourage guests to pay $1 for the Hetch-Hetchy tap water we normally enjoy for free; that money will be donated to the cause.


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I know there are various special menus on Sundays, and I'd like to start trying them. There are two of us, we don't drink alcohol and since I drive from Palos Verdes to Los Angeles every Sunday, I'm open to anywhere between Hollywood and Palos Verdes, west of the 110.
I prefer trying some of the nicer places that offer special menus on Sunday where you wouldn't normally be able to eat for under $30 per person.
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Victoria Beckham wows at Olympics closing ceremony
Victoria Beckham stayed true to her "Posh" image in a stunning black gown as she performed at the Olympic closing ceremony with the Spice Girls.
The singer-turned-fashion-designer - who is famed for her Posh Spice moniker - chose a sexy yet sophisticated strapless frock by Giles Deacon for what is believed to be the final performance of the five-piece.
The beaded mullet style creation featured cut out panels that gave the illusion of strips of fabric being layered across a sheer bodice and fitted the mother-of-four like a glove.
Victoria teamed the dress with fierce black patent heels, smoky eye-make-up and flowing locks.
Her fellow band members looked equally dazzling in costumes that reflected their famous nicknames from their Spice Girls heyday.
Mel B showed off her curves in a sheer, gold-embellished Zuhair Murad bodysuit that matched her bold personality perfectly, while Emma Bunton reflected her girly 'Baby Spice' image in a hot pink mini dress with sparkling futuristic shoulder detailing.
Sporty Mel C teamed her white and silver jumpsuit with matching wedge heel trainers and Geri Halliwell paid homage to her famous Union Jack dress in a flirty red number with ruffles made from the British flag adorning the back.
Meanwhile, British singer Jessie J also stayed true to her sassy image in a selection of three bodysuits.
The nude designs, which have become somewhat of a trademark look for the musician, were embellished with strategically placed patterns to save her modesty.
One featured black jewel-style detailing, while another wrapped her body in a dazzling diagonal silver pattern.
Male performers Take That and Muse also looked stylish in military inspired jacket and suit trousers and shimmering black sequin suits respectively.
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A hummingbird flaps its wings 75 times per second during flight. Flying burns so much energy that a hummingbird typically eats every 15 minutes. Do you think hummingbirds fly over land and feed on flowers along the way? Or do they fly over open seas, where there's no place to find food or rest? Look at the map and share your prediction.
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Simple sauteed swiss chard is a childhood favorite fresh from garden with garlic, shallots and tomatoes.
You know how certain songs bring you back in time or a certain smell will immediately transport you to a distinct memory of your past? Well, it should come as no surprise that certain foods have the same effect on me.
Swiss chard brings me back to summertime in the late 80s, running around outside with my best friend Keri, dancing to Madonna songs on my portable pink radio, "practicing" soccer in our yard and swimming in our pool next to my mom's garden.
At 6 or 7, I wasn't a very active participant in the garden, but I can vividly remember coming into the mustard colored kitchen after a long day outside and smelling the delicious aroma of garlic and swiss chard wafting through the air.
Olive oil, garlic, shallots, tomatoes and swiss chard. Summer in a nutshell.
I know we're on the brink of October right now, but when I saw the swiss chard (which looked extra crisp & fresh) in the grocery store this week, I was immediately brought back in time and just had to grab some. Plus, I think we need a quick break from pumpkin.
This is hardly a "recipe" as it is a method. Olive oil + garlic + shallots, sauté. Add in stems and tomatoes, let cook. Add in leaves, cook until softened. Top with parmesan cheese.
The tomatoes create a broth which almost makes this like an earthy, simple soup.
There's something incredibly "Italian Grandmother" about this dish. Maybe it's just the smell of garlic and olive oil that I associate with past Sunday's at Grandma's for "macaroni & meatballs" or, maybe it's the wooden spoon I always use when I break out the "pasta" pot. Either way, it's warm and comforting just like an Italian Grandma would be.
So, if you asked me today what my most nostalgic food is, I'd have to say swiss chard. Not brownies, pop tarts or chicken nuggets like most American kids would probably associate with their childhood (unfortunately), but straight from the garden swiss chard. You did well, mom.
Simple Sauteed Swiss Chard
Simple sauteed swiss chard is a childhood favorite fresh from garden with garlic, shallots and tomatoes.
- 1 large bunch of swiss chard
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- parmesan cheese for topping
- Heat olive oil in large pot on medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and shallots, sauté until fragrant.
- Wash swiss chard, trimming off the ends.
- Cut off remaining stems from leaves and chop into 1 inch size pieces, add to pot with garlic.
- Sauté for a few minutes until softened a bit.
- Add diced tomatoes.
- Sauté for another couple of minutes, then add remaining coarsely chopped leaves.
- Toss to combine and let leaves boil down and soften for about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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Why does momentum work? A stylized version of the story goes like this: In light of surprising or extreme news, investors "anchor" new price estimates to old prices. They are also loath to realize losses, preferring to keep dogs until they break even, and they are too quick to sell winners. Both biases also keep prices from instantly reflecting new information. Instead, prices slowly adjust to fair value, creating sustained price movements, up or down. Once an upward (or downward) trend is established, investors over extrapolate recent performance and herd in (or out) of the asset, further accentuating the trend. Over the medium term, the trend collapses after the market realizes it has overshot.
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Fluid intake for asthmatics
i read that asthmatics should consume 2-3ltrs of water a day. why?
I'm unaware of this recommendation specifically for asthmatics. This amount of fluid is recommended for all people (with normal functioning kidneys and heart) for proper hydration of the body and function of the kidneys. Adequate fluids have the added benefit of keeping phlegm thinner which can be helpful with certain lung conditions.
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Partnering for Civic Engagement: The Tucson Pima Arts Council & Finding Voice
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In my first post for the Emerging Leaders Blog Salon, I discussed the need for producing collaborations and partnerships in order to elevate ourselves from arts leaders to community leaders.
If the arts are to become a cultural zeitgeist, where we can leverage our work to address the social inequities of our time, we must be open to partnerships, collaborative environments, and shared leadership.
In searching for this combination as an emerging leader, I feel it is important to not only to leverage our new perspectives and fresh energy, but also to learn from the examples of those who have already been pushing the field forth.
Throughout the past two decades, the arts have been recognized as a way to revitalize communities across the nation. We've seen that programs celebrating an individual community's character, history, people, and values through art have the potential to communicate and empower a neighborhood's voice in a manner that can create powerful place making and important systemic change.
But who is best placed to initiate and leverage this type of work? Is it a local artist, a small community center, an arts council, or a major institution?
While all mentioned above are capable and have already initiated successful community and civic engagement projects, local arts agencies in particular are in a unique place to spearhead revitalization, change, and engagement through the arts.
The Tucson Pima Arts Council (TPAC), under the leadership of Executive Director Roberto Bedoya, lends us a strong example of partnership success through the lens of a local arts agency.
When asked about why local arts agencies are best positioned to serve as a leader for community and civic engagement work, Bedoya remarked that, "It seems so elementary in some ways. You're supposed to serve the public and what better way to serve the public than by supporting civic engagement projects. Ultimately, that work is grounded in relationships and relationships are the essence of civic life."
Under Bedoya's leadership, the Tucson Pima Arts Council has become an exemplary model for arts and civic engagement work. Evolving out of the council's professional development and artist-in-residency programs, Bedoya was able to leverage a modest amount of money from city and county allocations and form a partnership with the Kresge Foundation that enabled TPAC to launch its arts and civic engagement work in a robust manner.
The Kresge funding helped develop the P.L.A.C.E. Initiative, which stands for People, Land, Arts, Culture, and Engagement. With a platform to celebrate the distinctiveness and identity of the Tucson region, TPAC selected 15 projects that were blending arts and civic engagement work to be funded for a two-year period.
One of these projects was Finding Voice, an innovative literacy and visual arts program that is dedicated to helping refugee and immigrant youth develop second language skills by researching, photographing, writing, and speaking out about critical social issues in their lives and communities.
The relationship between Finding Voice and the Tucson Pima Arts Council highlights how local arts agencies can aid in cultivating successful projects based around arts and civic engagement. More than just simply acting as a funder, TPAC has become a collaborator and a partner.
In addition to helping the project financially, TPAC has aided in brainstorming organizational strategies, provided community outreach and press communications, assisted with exhibition preparation, and provided professional development opportunities to Finding Voice's founder Josh Schachter.
Schachter noted that, "Building my own capacity to connect arts and civic engagement has been a real key element to our partnership. Knowing how to facilitate very sensitive conversations in the community that come out of the artwork is really its own art form."
Being an artist and having the capacity to ignite civic engagement can be two very different skill sets. In the process of their collaboration, TPAC has become a crucial link in providing the civic engagement component and pushing the program beyond the art.
And beyond the artwork it has gone. The participating Finding Voice youth have presented their work publicly in the Tucson region to raise awareness around issues including immigration, war, health, poverty, and education through community forums, exhibitions, and public art displays.
In 2008, the program founders and select youth had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C., where they exhibited their photographs in the U.S. Senate and participated in a Congressional briefing where students presented their work and policy recommendations. The Finding Voice program, with TPAC's committed support, has allowed for civic engagement to occur on all levels, from local community engagement in the Tucson region to national awareness.
With their finger on the pulse of the community, local arts agencies are in a unique position to build partnerships and push forward art that serves as a means for engagement and change. With several years of successful projects under their belt, Bedoya observed that the community they serve is responding well to the work being done and that people are beginning to understand the value of the arts to respond to social issues.
As emerging leaders, lets take a cue from leaders like Bedoya and project innovators like Schachter, and push the envelope on how the organizations we work within can leverage partnerships that support the important issues our communities face.


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Tencent released Q1 earning report of 2013
Tencent has released the earnings report of Q1 in 2013, the total revenue is $2.1611 billion which increases 11.5% compared to last quarter and increases 40.4% compared to the same time last year. The profit is 649.4 million US dollars which increases 17.3% compared to last quarter and increases 37.4% compared last year.
The three main profit generators are:
1. Value-added services revenue of 1.7014 billion US dollars with an increase of 13.6% compared to last quarter and an increase of 28.6% compared to last year;
2. Online advertising revenue of 135.5 million US dollars with a decrease of 10.3% compared to last quarter and an increase of 57.3% compared to last year;
3. e-commerce revenue of 305.2 million US dollars with an increase of 13.6% compared to last quarter and an increase of 154.2% compared to last year.
At the same time, Tencent released some other data as well. Its IM monthly active users reached a 825.4 million, the highest number of online users reached 173 million, the monthly active users of WeChat reached 194 400 000 which increased 23.1% compared to last quarter and increased 228.4%compared to last year. While the monthly QZone active users reaches 611 000 000, the highest number of active users on QQ game platform is 9.2 million.
Tencent CEO Ma Huateng said the revenue and active users of the main service of Tencent increased compared to the first quarter in 2013. This can let Tencent maintain the revenue and cash flow health, also it is good for the long-term development of some service, These include the promotion of WeChat in the international market ,online video content and the regional expansion of e-commerce business. Tencent will continue to increase the investment on innovation and its open platform in order to strengthen their own position in the Internet world.
It seems Tencent is moving to the right direction in expanding its service.
1. Internationalization. Tencent have the capability to play an important role in the international stage. they have excellent IM products(QQ and WeChat) which are used by many Chinese. Compared to MSN, QQ is more functional and easier to use. It should be able to attract users from other countries. The reason why its performance in the world is not as expected is because the promotion of QQ is not so frequent. We cannot see many ads about QQ out of Chiina.
2. Innovation. Also they should put much effort on innovation to get rid of the impression of people that they only know how to copy from others. They have enough cash and they can invest money on attracting many talented people and on technology innovation.
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Brent Spiner as the sentient android chief operations officer...
Titan Merchandise announces the next character in their range of limited edition, officially-licensed Star Trek busts: DATA.
Joining the Star Trek Masterpiece Collection in March 2012, the Lieutenant Commander Data Maxi-Bust celebrates fan favourite Brent Spiner's unforgettable performance as Star Trek: The Next Generation's sentient android chief operations officer. The detailed polystone bust stands 8" tall and 5" wide and is priced at a SRP of $79.99.
The Star Trek Masterpiece Collection kicks off thsi January with busts of William Shatner as Captain James T Kirk and Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean Luc Picard. Read our story HERE for full details.
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CAMP PENDLETON ---- Buddy Bowl XXXIII, an annual flag football tournament that raises money for military, law enforcement and children's causes, saw its worst weather in recent memory.
Hail and torrential rain pummeled the Camp Pendleton field, turning it into a mucky mess, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the hundreds of men, women and children gathered to hit the gridiron.
"It is such an honor to be able to play here in the Buddy Bowl, er, make that Muddy Bowl this year," said former High School All-American wide receiver Anthony Smith of Armorel, Ark., as he stood with six other military and first-responder athletes during opening ceremonies.
Smith, a retired Army special operations officer, took a direct hit from a rocket-propelled grenade in Iraq while getting his troops into a bunker. The Army declared him killed in action and placed him in a body bag. In an attempt to identify the body they opened the bag and Smith sat up. The next error came when medics gave him the wrong type of blood sending him into a coma. In addition to losing his right arm and vision in his right eye, he was told he'd have severe brain damage and never walk.
Struggling with Type 2 diabetes brought on by medication, Smith crept up to nearly 311 pounds and could not even get out of his electronic wheelchair.
Then, just more than a year ago, Smith met Nico Marcolongo, program manager for the Challenged Athlete Foundation's (CAF) Operation Rebound.
Smith said Nico and Operation Rebound got him back into sports, back into shape and back into life.
On Saturday, Smith described himself as a "true walking miracle," down nearly a hundred pounds and with just "17 percent body fat." Marcolongo was thrilled to see Smith not only take the field after "not putting on a pair of cleats since 1994," but then display his former football prowess as he made two spectacular one-handed catches in the pouring rain and helped lead his team to victory.
Smith, and all the other challenged athletes agreed that CAF ---- which provides specialized sports equipment to the physically challenged ---- has had a profound effect on their lives.
"I love the cause, especially being a recipient now and trying to understand where I go next," said Marlene Karpata of San Diego, who suffered a military career-ending ankle injury when faced with enemy mortar fire in Baghdad in 2006. "CAF gets with us and makes it possible for us to do any type of sport we'd like to try within our limitations. And believe me, it makes a big difference in our recovery."
Jason Diaz, 12, came from Moreno Valley to play in the tournament because "he really likes sports." Jason's left leg was amputated when he was 9 months old because of complications of birth defects and he doesn't "really get to see many other amputees in sports."
That changed Saturday as he stood on the sidelines talking to Saul Martinez who towered over him with two prosthetic legs serving as an inspiration to the young, aspiring triathlete.
The Buddy Bowl was originally a casual flag football tournament played on the beaches of San Diego since 1977. It morphed into its present charitable form in 1999 after five Marines and one Navy corpsman were killed in a helicopter training accident off Point Loma. Four of the men killed were in Marcolongo's unit. At the Buddy Bowl less than two weeks later, Marcolongo and his wife Lisa passed a can, raising $550 for the crash victims' children.
A decade later they are raising tens of thousands of dollars every year for scholarships for military children who have lost parents in Afghanistan and Iraq. They also support the CAF and the Adaptive Sports Foundation, which organizes leagues and pick-up games for the athletes.
"We are so proud to say that 100 percent of the money raised here goes to the (beneficiary) programs," Lisa Marcolongo said.


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Had a great visit in Nashville this weekend - was down from NYC and visiting a friend who just moved from here to there. I didn't think it was possible to have 3 meals in a row with mac and cheese and slow cooked green beans, but I'm happy to report that yes it is possible. I have lived in the Northeast all my life but there is something about Southern food that I can't get enough of.
Here's where we ate:
Friday lunch - Bread & Co
For a city that has a lot, NYC doesn't have a lot of these kind of sandwich shops. We made a quick trip out for lunch (both of us actually work for the same company so it was technically a work from home day). I did a make your own sandwich but my ingredients didn't work very well together which was totally my fault though I liked the blue cheese and bacon potato salad and edamame succotash that I picked for the sides. The fruit tea was good too - never had that before.
Friday dinner - Margot's
I really like this place. I always like finding restaurants like this when I travel since they source from their local farms. My friend started with the gazpacho with crab meat and I had the squash blossoms with goat cheese which were amazing. For mains, she had the pastured sirloin which was very good and enormous and I had the chicken breast with cornbread stuffing. I rarely get chicken when I go to restaurants like this since there are usually more creative options to pick from, but I'm glad I did. The chicken was juicy and well seasoned and came with a spinach salad with bacon dressing and that was fantastic too. For dessert we had the special which was a black forest cake - which was good and the fresh cherries were a really nice touch - but I think I should have gotten the lemon cormeal cake instead.
Saturday brunch - Loveless
I was a litle worried it wouldn't live up to the hype but we endured the hour and forty-five minute wait and it was worth it. I got the country fried steak with mac and cheese and slow cooked green beans (this will be a pattern for me) and it was delicious. My friend focused on the eggs and bacon. The biscuits were incredible, especially with the blackberry preserves. I was tempted to buy the biscuit mix from the store (I did fall prey to a jar of the blackberry preserves) but I had a feeling my attempt to re-create it at home wasn't going to yield the same results so I left well enough alone.
Saturday dinner - Jack's BBQ
We originally intended to go to Martin's in Nolensville but after our Loveless food coma, we took a long nap and got our act together too late to get out to Martin's in time. We were planning to go check out some country music (we're in Nashville so why not, right?!) so we decided to go to Jack's which seemed to get some decent play on the boards here. We had a great meal - pulled pork for me, ribs for my friend - both very good. Of course I had mac and cheese and green beans for my sides.
Sunday lunch - Monell's
Had to make sure we went here, my friend has been living in Nashville for just a few months now and hadn't been yet. I love this place. We started with cole slaw, vinegary cucumbers and broccoli in a white sauce then moved on to the main event - fried chicken. As good as I thought it would be based on all the recs on the boards. Their mac and cheese and green beans were so good, as was the corn casserole (I think that's what it's called - whatever it is there must be crack in it because I could eat it forever). The chicken was really tender and juicy and the skin was super crisp. Oh and the sweet tea. I love it. As an NYer, the family style was a little different to get used to since I'm forbidden as a city resident to speak to strangers :) but we sat with a really nice group of people and it was a lot of fun.
All in all, it was a fantastic weekend of eating. I can't wait to visit my friend again - Monell's alone is going to haunt my dreams.


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Savanna Ann Burleigh
Graveside services for Savanna Ann Burleigh, infant, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in Ravey-Parsley Cemetery, with Douglas I. Broyles officiating.
Savanna was born and died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, in Women and Children's Hospital in Lafayette.
She is survived by her parents, Bobby Ray Burleigh II of Lake Charles, and Kristina Gail Richard of Jennings; her paternal grandparents, Bobby R. and Liz Burleigh of Jennings; her maternal grandmother, Tammy Richard of Jennings; and two sisters, Leah Burleigh of Nebraska, and Angel Burleigh of Jennings.
Savanna was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Louis Richard; and one sister, Alexis Burleigh.
Words of comfort may be expressed at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.
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By Benjamin Chapman
From: Small Town, USA
Aug 26, 2012
|Nice photo. I'm sure there are situations where being 6' 5" is advantageous, but why make a 5.4 pitch more difficult than you have to?
By Jason Halladay
From: Los Alamos, NM
Aug 27, 2012
|Thanks Benjamin. It didn't make it more difficult, just more fun and interesting.
By mark felber
From: Wheat Ridge, CO
Apr 20, 2014
|Excellent shot. The draws hanging from your harness are a little bit of a giveaway, though.
By Jason Halladay
From: Los Alamos, NM
Nov 3, 2015
mark felber wrote:
Excellent shot. The draws hanging from your harness are a little bit of a giveaway, though.
Thanks but giveaway of what? I don't understand what you're implying I guess.
By Zeffe
Nov 11, 2015
|Implication is that you ain't all that brahhhhgg!
By Jason Halladay
From: Los Alamos, NM
Nov 12, 2015
Zeffe wrote:
Implication is that you ain't all that brahhhhgg!
Still don't get it. I'm following a pitch and stemming wide for the photo--that's all there is to it.
By Klimbien
From: St.George Orem Denver Vegas
Feb 18, 2016
|Awesome! And I'm with you, I don't know what the other haters are hating about... Thanks for posting the cool pic. Hoping to jump on this route sooner than later.
By Benjamin Chapman
From: Small Town, USA
Jun 27, 2016
|Klimbien...what's with the knee jerk haters comment? Jason's showing off while on top rope and folks are calling BS on the merits of stemming the dikes.
By Jay Eggleston
From: Denver
Jun 27, 2016
|It looks fun!
By FrankPS
From: Atascadero, CA
Jul 1, 2016
"Showing off"? Don't know why people are making those comments about the photo. He posted a photo, with no egotistical comments, and the wankers are weighing in.
Looks like fun, Jason.
By BigNobody
From: all over, mostly Utah
Jul 1, 2016
|Again, Frank with the win! ^^^
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The man who took at least two hostages at a Hillary Clinton campaign office in Rochester, New Hampshire has surrendered.
ROCHESTER, N.H. – A distraught man wearing what appeared to be a bomb walked into a Hillary Rodham Clinton campaign office Friday and demanded to speak to the candidate during a hostage drama that dragged on for nearly six hours before he peacefully surrendered.
Shortly after releasing the last hostage, Leeland Eisenberg walked out of the storefront office, put down a homemade bomb-like package and was immediately surrounded by SWAT team with guns drawn.
The suspect — clad in gray slacks, white dress shirt and a red tie — was put on the ground, handcuffed and taken two blocks to the police office in the back of a tactical response vehicle.
Thankfully, nobody was hurt. The man appears to have a history of mental problems and has been well known by the Rochester police.


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"Utterly charming!" --Hester Bass, author of The Secret World of Walter Anderson
Nothing Fancy about Kathryn & Charlie is the true story of friendship between unlikely characters. Renowned Alabama journalist, author, and storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham and self-taught folk artist and Tin Man Charlie Lucas found common ground in tomato sandwiches, treasure hunting, and comb playing on the lawn of the Selma Library. Their special bond has been beautifully captured in this tribute by author Kerry Madden-Lunsford and her artist daughter Lucy. In honor of Kathryn and Charlie, proceeds from Nothing Fancy will be donated to Kathryn's beloved Selma-Dallas County Public Library.
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text: I thought I'd start a thread for my newly acquired a4. I've been a member for a good few years now on here with my 1.9tdi (b6) avant, but over the last year I've been growing fonder of the b5 platform. Here's my b6, it's now the family workhorse. It may even have to get raised as the wife kicks off at how low it is, but I'll prolong that as long as possible. A change in work and family circumstances meant I was in the market for a second car. I spent months looking at various options and while I knew I wanted a quattro I naturally favoured the 1.8tqs. The problem is, they're getting a bit harder to find now. I test drove one about a month ago which was fairly local and was less than impressed with it which put me off for a bit. Eventually I found this, a fellow members car so you'll no doubt have seen it. It used to belong to ab5qts (top bloke, really friendly) who has since moved onto a b7. Anyway, long story short he lives a rather long way from me so many emails were sent back and forth and eventually I flew up to Inverness to look at the car. I ended up buying it, wahoo! Here's a few pics. First is mid way back on my 6.5 hour drive home. And here's a few pics taken today, a week later. About 6 hours after I arrived back home from Scotland I had to drive to Wales for the family holiday. Unfortunately I wasn't able to take the b5 with me due to lack of space, so I was gutted! It's a '99 plate tqs, with a fmic, milltek non-res cat back and an MRC remap done a few years back. I've not really got a lot of plans for the car, just keep it as it is for now. The main thing i want to sort is the dodgy dis screen, so I'll be ordering an eBay special soon. I'll get better pics and update the thread as I go, but it won't be a fast moving thread so expect infrequent updates.


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I need a small solution in order to select all text in a textbox when I click on it which I have predefined in the source. This text can have multiple lines and can be PHP, Jquery, HTML or whatever what kind of text.The idea behind is that I can click on it and with Ctrl-C I can move the selection to my clipboard in order to put in my IDE (editor).It should look something like this: http://jsfiddle.net/NNqyF/That demo is not able to give multiple lines and any kind of code or text.If anyone has got a solution it would be really appriciated.
Thanks in advance for any help!
The final solution is what I found here:
Have a nice day,
Thanks for posting back, @gridishere, but I'm afraid that link is incomplete and giving a 404 error.


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"Great pharmacy where one can get wholesome and organic products and free friendly well researched sound advice. I highly recommend Netpharmacy which caters for all your needs."
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I come into the store and purchase stock at the online price?
We operate our online store primarily through our warehouse and not through our physical store. We employ separate staff to run the physical store and the online store. Because of this we can only offer the online price to customers who have an account, have purchased from us prior to coming in store or have reserved stock with our customer services team prior to coming in store. Our physical store price is different to our online price. If you do not have an account, have not reserved stock or are not an existing customer please understand that we cannot offer you the online price until you have registered with us. We do not keep everything we list online at our physical store due to space restrictions.
Where is NetPharmacy located?
We are located in 109 Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand.
Why shop with us?
We have a holistic approach to everyday health. We strongly support natural health and beauty solutions. Many different product ranges have been through our screening process before we put them online, to ensure their efficacy. We offer a large range of products to help customers find the perfect product, all at affordable prices. We hope that you will have a fantastic shopping experience at NetPharmacy, from reading the staff and customer reviews to simply reordering your health and beauty supplies online in a couple of easy steps. We work hard to ensure you will be satisfied after shopping with us. We also love to hear from customers, so please don't hesitate to contact us with any feedback or questions you may have.
How long does it take for the shipping after I place my order online?
Our online sales operating time is from 7am NZT to 4pm NZT. Once we receive your order please allow 24-48 hours for us to prepare your order for dispatch. Within New Zealand the approximate delivery time after dispatch is 1-3 business day. International delivery varies between 4 – 12 business days.
Is it safe to order online from your website?
We are proud to say a most definite, YES! Our website uses 128 bit encryption, a secure certification from Thawthe. On top of that we use McAfee secure which scans our website daily for any vulnerabilities. You can see these active secure seals on our website. Please refer to our Privacy and Security page for futher details.
What is your return policy?
Please refer to our Returns and Exchanges page for further details.
What to do if I cannot find the order confirmation in my email inbox?
Please check your junk mail folder. If you are using email filterring software, our automated email might get placed there. If you are still not able to find it, please let us know and we can resend you another one.
Why do some prices not show any savings?
In many cases, we are bound by special regulations which prevent us from showing any discounts. This is to stop bulk purchasing of some restricted medications. However, please rest assured that most of our products always remain competitive and lower than Standard Retail Price (SRP/RRP).
What is best price guaranteed?
We price match if you find a product elsewhere in New Zealand cheaper than ours. To be eligible for our Best Price Guarantee, you must email us the advertisement or product website link from an eligible retailer. Product must be in stock at both our store and the competitor's store at the time of the price match. Product must be the identical model in its original packaging. NetPharmacy cannot combine any price matched products with any other promotion or credit offer from Netpharmacy, Competitor's promotion or credit offer, trade terms, direct purchasing from the supplier, limited quantity offers, or internet only retailers.
How do I do price match?
Simply put the item in your shopping bag and go through the checkout process. When you see the comment box, please type the product you wish to price match, the competitor's store name, and the price you would like to price match. After you submit your order, our customer service team will contact you before processing your order. Isn't that simple!
Do you hold stock in your Parnell store?
We have a great selection of products in store including many bulk and super saver deals. Depending on the demand for certain items we may choose to not stock an item on the store shelf. We may also sell out of popular promotional items from time to time which is why we urge customers to contact us prior to coming in store to avoid disappointment.Why have I been told that an item is out of stock when the stock indicator says the item is in stock?
Our website does not state that an item is 'In Stock'. The items listed in our online catalogue are available for purchase and are dispatched within 1-3 business days. If we have an issue with sourcing a product then we will contact you within 48 hours of receiving your order.
What is the situation with 'Out of Stock' items?
If the item you are looking for is labelled as being 'Out of Stock', or order a product that subsequently becomes unavailable or has a delay, Netpharmacy will contact you via email and/or phone within 24-48 hours. We will advise you of the situation and the options available to you on this order. You may wait until the product is available or replace the product with a substitute product, unless otherwise instructed.
Can I order prescriptions through the website?
Prescription items are strictly phone-order-only at the moment. Please refer to our Prescriptions page for further details.
Why I cannot find some drugs that I normally get from my local pharmacies?
Some controlled drugs that are potentially being abused and misused are not allowed to be sold online. Some may require a face-to-face consultation with our pharmacist. We do not support any drug abuse activities and will not supply products containing codeine and pseudoephedrine among others. If you are not sure whether the medication you are looking for is restricted, then please contact us for more information.
If I don't live in New Zealand, why should I order something from New Zealand?
New Zealand is very popular for its health products. We take pride in our environment and have one of the most beautiful landscapes the natural world has to offer. New Zealand has a reputation for being 'Clean and Green'. This means many of the products produced within New Zealand which have exceptional quality. More importantly, as our prices are so competitive and our customer service team is so friendly we feel confident that you will want to order from us time and time again.
Why do international prices (other than NZD) change slightly every week?
Our base currency is the New Zealand Dollar.Since the currency exchange rate fluctuates daily, you will see different prices in products and shipping cost when being converted to international currencies. Our currency converter is intended as a rough guide only as we are unable to determine what exchange rate has been set by your bank.
What can I do if I cannot find a product I need on your website?
We are constantly uploading more and more products onto our website. If you cannot find the product you are looking for, please send us an email about this particular product or brand or range. If we are able to source it for you, we will prioritize it, just for your convenience, or provide a manual quote for this particular item.
How do I stay informed about special offers?
Our special offers are generally "limited in time" and "only while stocks last". It is very important for you to stay informed of these offers. We recommend that you subscribe to our mailing list. You will be notified about the new products, specials, clearance items, value packs, and/or even a top secret hush-hush discount code for further discounts on your next order! Rest assured that we do not share your email address with any third parties.
What are the procedures for pick up in store option?
As our physical store operates seperately to the online store we recommend either placing your order online or calling our customer services team in advance to reserve the stock you require.
All pick up orders placed online are collection by appointment. This means that you will be contacted when the order is ready to be collected. Alternatively you can contact us on our customer services phone number 0508 88 11 88 or by e-mailing us via the contact form to find out if your order is ready. http://www.netpharmacy.co.nz/contacts
As the majority of our stock is not kept at our physical store we cannot guarantee that we will have what you have ordered at the time of your purchase. We try to ensure that pick up orders are ready within 2 business days of placing the order. If there are any delays our customer services team will contact you immediately.
Business hours (Auckland time): Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday: Closed
Can I come into the store and purchase stock at the online price?
We operate our online store primarily through our warehouse and not through our physical store. We employ separate staff to run the physical store and the online store. Because of this we can only offer the online price to customers who have an account, have purchased from us prior to coming in store or have reserved stock with our customer services team prior to coming in store. Our physical store price is different to our online price. If you do not have an account, have not reserved stock or are not an existing customer please understand that we cannot offer you the online price until you have registered with us. We do not keep everything we list online at our physical store due to space restrictions.
What do I do if I keep having no item in my shopping bag (cannot add any item)?
Our website utilizes cookies for putting products into your shopping cart. Your Internet Browser current setting need to allow cookies. If you are trying to place an order under a highly restricted office network environment, we would advise you to do it from home computer. If you are using home computer and still unable to do this, click here to read on how to do it yourself - but we suggest you talk to someone who can help you further with us. Alternatively, you can call us and our IT staff would be happy to help you.
I have other questions that are not listed here, how can I get the answer?
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Coors Banquet Ski Hooky Day at Loveland
Thursday, January 17th
Join 95.7 The Party and Coors Banquet at Loveland Ski Area for our next Ski Hooky Day. Party VIPs 21 years of age and older score a $10 lift ticket to ski or ride all day. Plus we've got tons of free prizes like concert tickets and lift tickets. Plus, there'll be specials on Coors too!
If you can't make it on the 17th, print out the coupon and use it for a 2 for 1 lift ticket offer from Loveland. Must be 21 and up to participate.


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6.2oz T-shirt Mid Grey
United Athle t-shirts have developed a cult following in Japan for their quality, cut and very reasonable price. We think the European market will love the brand's t- shirts just as much. Their quality is equal to t-shirts double, even triple, the price.
The 6.2 Ounce t-shirt is a regular fit, heavy-weight t-shirt with close neck.
They wash just as well as any other t-shirt we've tested.
We recommend wearing your regular size.
Designed in Japan and made in China, United Athle has garnered a cult following across Asia for its well-designed plain t-shirts. With its perfectly balanced formula of great cuts and superb construction, the brand sees people continually coming back for its t-shirt that just seem to fit better than anything else.
– Heavyweight
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– Minimal shrinkage
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– 90% cotton 10% polyester
– Made in China
We recommend taking your regular size.
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All measurements are in inches unless otherwise stated.
If you have any queries we're more than happy to help via email at email@example.com.
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text: When we upgraded our bed to the Intellibed over two months ago, we also changed to a California King! Before, we had two queen size mattresses, which meant we needed new bedsheets! We only had one set of sheets when we received our bed. I like to have a few sets of sheets to rotate them out especially when one is in the wash.


text: Since 1990, I have been designing and manufacturing world-class signs, graphics and vehicle wraps for companies from Wisconsin, surrounding Midwest and across the country. I started out designing and creating custom hand-painted signs and vehicle graphics back in the day. I developed the skills to custom paint motorcycles, snowmobiles and race cars with "House Of Color" and "1 Shot" paints. Back then, the tools of the trade were paint, a brush, and a steady hand. Today, computer technology allows me to go far beyond the capabilities of the paint brush. From computer-aided design, computer cut vinyl and wide format digital printing, I have the tools to create custom eye-catching signs and graphics today.


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Slipperland Men's Slippers
- Timberland style slippers
- Super soft and fluffy lining
- Guaranteed to keep feet warm
- Great pair of novelty slippers
- Fits up to a men's UK size 10
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After a hard day's work there is nothing better than slipping into a pair of warm and cosy slippers before throwing yourself down on the settee and watching some of your favourite programs. These novelty slippers would make the perfect addition to this relaxing routine!
These 'Slipperland' slippers have been designed to resemble the famous outdoor Timberland boots that are sold globally. Complete with faux corded laces and featured in a warm tan colour these slippers really do look the business. As well as looking good these slipper have incredibly soft and cuddly inners to ensure they keep your feet snug and warm. These slippers come in one size only and will fit up to a UK men's size 10.
These would make a great gift for anyone who loves slipping into a pair of warm slippers when they get home.


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T-Mobile is facing a class-action lawsuit that asks a California court to prevent the carrier from collecting money for early termination fees and from locking cell phones.
California's highest court gave its go-ahead for the lawsuit late last week after T-Mobile asked it to dismiss the case. According to a report on Wired.com, the high court's seven justices turned down T-Mobile's appeal, paving the way for the case to proceed. The plaintiffs, T-Mobile customers, are seeking an injunction that would prevent T-Mobile from collecting an early termination fee of about $200 from subscribers.
T-Mobile and all of the other major carriers in the United States, including AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and Sprint Nextel, charge a fee when subscribers terminate a contact agreement that is typically signed for two years.
Additionally, the plaintiffs seek an order that would require T-Mobile to allow its subscribers to unlock their cell phones if they choose to take them to another carrier. Consequently subscribers wouldn't have to purchase a new phone if they decided to switch.
Previously two lower-courts rejected T-Mobile's position, which is why the carrier appealed to the California Supreme Court.
Cellular carriers are known as gatekeepers because they lock phones to keep subscribers on their networks, they disable features like voice-over-IP to prevent subscribers from making cheaper phone calls, and they keep subscribers using their services for an extended period of time by including hefty termination fees in their contracts.
Tim Wu, a professor at Columbia University School of Law, in February published a paper on business practices by carriers that he called unfair, arguing that they are involved in every stage of the cell phone design process. Furthermore, he wrote, the practice of locking phones doesn't allow for the same openness that consumers are used to when purchasing a house phone or any other device that can work on any network.
Apple iPhone users are the latest group to feel the heat of phone locking. Earlier this month, California resident Timothy Smith filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple, claiming that the iPhone maker violated the state's antitrust law when it "bricked" the iPhone and made it useless on cellular networks other than AT&T's. The lawsuit asks the court to issue an injunction, preventing Apple from selling the iPhone with any software lock. Some hackers say they have come up with a way to unlock the iPhone and download third-party applications without getting bricked.
Mobile device makers like Nokia have found a way to bypass the problem by selling unlocked phones in their stores, despite the fear of angering carriers. "The carriers will retaliate against manufacturers that try to fight them," said Wu in a past interview with InformationWeek.
If T-Mobile loses the lawsuit, the relationship between carriers in their customers could change drastically. It could pave the way for laws that force carriers to unlock phones upon a subscriber's request and perhaps even the end to early termination fees.
Carriers, however, argue that they subsidize the cost of mobile phones and that locking phones so they can only be used on a single network and preventing customers from using cheaper VoIP services is the only way they are able to make a profit. If those practices are banned, the carriers say consumers will have to pay much more to buy mobile phones.


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You pay your bills on time and never miss a payment. If you're still having trouble with credit, something on your free credit report could be scaring lenders.
Everyone knows the big gremlins that haunt credit reports: items such as bankruptcies, foreclosures and even late or missed payments. Less dramatic items can also spark some anxiety in skittish lenders.
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Accused killer Garcia will face trial in Mexico
Stan Hilkey was 24 and in his third year as a Mesa County sheriff's deputy when he was called out just after midnight on the Fourth of July in 1989.
He joined the search for a man suspected of shooting to death a neighbor.
It was a pitch-black night, and Hilkey remembered thinking, as he and other officers combed the orchards of East Orchard Mesa, that the man could jump out from behind a tree in the darkness and fire at them before they saw him.
In the nearly two decades that have passed, the Sheriff's Department and jail moved to new locations and Hilkey worked his way up the ladder to become sheriff.
But one thing didn't change: Rafael Aguilar "Shorty" Garcia, the man suspected of killing Charles Porter in an apparent love-triangle dispute, was still roaming free out there somewhere.
Until last week.
Garcia, now 59, was captured in Mexico in connection with the slaying of the 38-year-old Porter, who was stabbed and shot twice in the head with a shotgun at close range. The arrest ends a bout of frustration for investigators, who had drawn up a warrant for Garcia within hours of coming upon the bloody crime scene and knew he had fled to Mexico, but were unable to nab him.
"Evidence wasn't the issue. Locating him was," said Mesa County sheriff's investigator Lissah Norcross, who worked hand-in-hand with the Colorado Attorney General's Office for the last three years to dig into the cold case.
In an unusual legal step, Garcia will be tried not by Mesa County prosecutors in state district court here, but by Mexican prosecutors in a federal court there.
As an alternative to extradition, Mexican federal criminal law allows a Mexican citizen who commits a crime in the U.S. to be prosecuted in Mexico if the original investigating agency will turn over its case.
Mesa County District Attorney Pete Hautzinger said this is the first time a local case will be tried in another country.
The arrest comes just two months before Garcia would have avoided answering allegations permanently. In this particular murder case, Mexico had a 20-year statute of limitations, investigators said.
Authorities were motivated to move the case to Mexico in part because that country won't extradite suspects who are accused of first-degree murder and, therefore, eligible for the death penalty. If the case were tried locally, the charges likely would have to be reduced to second-degree murder, which would result in a lighter prison sentence.
However, after considering Garcia's age, the emotional toll a trial would take on Porter's family and the expense of extradition and putting on a murder trial here, Hautzinger said it made more sense to allow Mexican officials to try the case.
"It's certainly a life sentence," he said. "He's never going to see the light of day. We could have jumped through all the hoops to try to get him back up here, but time in a Mexican prison is probably more strenuous."
Hilkey said Porter's relatives, who have since moved from the area, wanted authorities to catch Garcia on U.S. soil so he could be tried on first-degree murder charges. However, after
it became apparent Garcia would not return to the United States, investigators re-examined their options.
Norcross said Mesa County investigators knew almost immediately, based on conversations with his relatives, that Garcia had fled to Mexico. But after working the case hard for a year, they weren't able to find him. The case went cold.
Then, in 2006, Norcross and LuzMaria Shearer, coordinator of the Foreign Prosecution Unit of the state Attorney General's Office, picked up the investigation and began looking into the possibility of pursuing a foreign prosecution.
Norcross and Shearer rifled through boxes full of evidence and reports in the case and had documents translated into Spanish. They reinterviewed witnesses to the crime. They mailed everything to federal prosecutors in Mexico for them to determine whether they believed there was a sufficient case to prosecute.
Then, they and Hilkey traveled to Mexico in February 2008 to make their case to a judge.
"1989, that's a long time ago," Shearer said. "We had enough information to locate a suspect and felt very confident with that information."
After hearing the evidence, a Mexican federal judge signed a warrant for Garcia's arrest a few months ago, and Garcia was apprehended Thursday afternoon.
Mexican government offices are closed until Wednesday because of the swine flu outbreak, so Shearer had not received word back yet on the exact charges Garcia is facing. She recommended charges of first-degree murder and other lesser charges of assault and attempted murder.
Shearer said it will probably take a judge anywhere from six months to two years to hand down a judgment and sentence, which is the next formal step in the process.
"It depends on the case itself," she said. "Being that it's an old homicide, I'm sure it will be a big challenge."


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I received this eyeliner free with a magazine (I think it was Elle but I can't quite remember) but have seen it on sale for around £12.
The eyeliner itself comes in a simple, soft black pencil form. It feels more like plastic than a pencil liner and so I assumed it was a 'roll up' variety as opposed to a sharpen and go. I was wrong however, and found that you do use a sharpener on this product.
The tube features pink lettering, which is a nice girly touch. Unlike Jemma Kidd's collection of make up brushes, the pink and black works well here and is not too over bearing.
On one end lies the pencil, and on the other end a smudging tool. I've found this tool to be particularly useful when taming my eyebrows as I can add a little powder or pencil and use the smudger to creates a less harsh, softer, filled in effect.
The liner can frame your eyes beautifully - both on the outside and on the waterline. It can form crisp, sharp lines for added definition, but can also create much softer looks when used with the smudging tool.
The eyeliner stays put all day, though does smudge. I found the liner on my water line to be the worst for smusing and found a lot of the product seemed to gather in the very corners of my eyes.
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I got this free with my Elle magazine last month in the colour 'Copper.' I never expect anything great from free gifts but as it was Elle I thought it would be at least worth a try, I also did a quick search of Jemma Kidd and these eyeliners usually cost about £16 so this improved my look on it.
The liner is like most other liners put one end has a spongey bit to create a smudged, smoky effect. The lids either end are both silver so I often open the wrong end. It would be easier if one end was clear like on my benefit one. The other thing that annoys me about this pencil is that it is quite long, too long to fit in my makeup bag so I often forget to use it, but I'm sure it's easy to sharpen to sort this problem out. I also am not a fan of the smudgey sponge as I feel it just makes a mess and removes the colour really so it's a bit pointless.
Actually using the liner is very easy, the pencil is creamy so it transfers onto my skin really well with barely any effort. I have tried copper coloured eyeliners before and found the colour very faint and pointless, looking like a slight brown colour has been applied around my eyes. However this Jemma Kidd liner comes out really well and strong and has a lovely shimmer to it that makes it look very expensive. The few times I have worn it, it has smudged a little (without using the smudge sponge) but most eyeliner do and as it's a lighter colour it's not as noticeable.
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Addictions plague our state and city and nation. Millions are in prison who could have changed if they had received help and care. Millions sell prescription drugs to make money and also those who are the recipients use this illegal practice to medicate depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. It is far too common and happens in Topeka more than many are aware.
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Annan Claims to Have Brokered Cease-Fire in Syria
Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary General sent as an envoy to negotiate a peace process in Syria, claims to have gotten Syria to accept his terms.
Syria has accepted a ceasefire and peace plan drawn up by U.N. and Arab League special envoy Kofi Annan, his spokesman said on Tuesday, even as Syrian troops thrust into Lebanon to battle rebels who had taken refuge there.
Annan conceded he faced a "long and difficult task" in ending the fighting, as rebel group leaders meeting in Turkey weighed how to unite their fractured movement and boost foreign backing for a year-old revolt against President Bashar al-Assad.
On a visit to Beijing, Annan told Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao that global cooperation with China and other countries was the only way to defuse the conflict, whose sectarian dimensions have raised fear it could spread and destabilise the wider region.
"I indicated that I had received a response from the Syrian government and will be making it public today, which is positive, and we hope to work with them to translate it into action," Annan told reporters after meeting Wen.
Simply put, we have been here before. Bashar al-Assad previously accepted an Arab League cease-fire and transition process. That was the point of the Arab League monitors. Needless to say, that failed miserably. Assad's forces violated the cease-fire almost immediately. The killing continued and never abated. Shelling from security forces occurred just steps from the Arab League monitors. Nothing changed.
I have no reason to believe that Annan's deal will hold either. Indeed, from a logical standpoint this would be a terrible time for Assad to stand down. His forces have the fractured rebel opposition on the run. He chased them out of Homs and Idlib and stopped them in the suburbs of Damascus. The Syrian regime has the upper hand at the moment. The international community could only muster a watered-down statement of support for the Annan peace plan, and Russia and China at the Security Council will work to block any far-reaching intervention. The regime has little reason to fold.
So my expectation is a couple days of calm – or perhaps not, as fighting has moved into Lebanon – followed by Assad breaking the cease-fire, and Annan expressing disbelief, and the whole cycle repeating itself. Sometimes there are no good solutions, and for the moment at least, Syria looks to be one of those situations.


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Acxiom CEO Scott Howe has said in recent speeches and interviews that the company supports new government regulation of data brokers to protect consumer data if the regulation addresses specific concerns, not vague concepts, according to reporting by Talk Business.
His comments come while Acxiom and other similar companies are under scrutiny by the Senate Commerce Committee, chaired by Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W. Va. Rockefeller has been holding hearings for more than a year on the practices of data brokers like Acxiom, Epsilon and Experian.Click here for more on this story from the Arkansas News Bureau.


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Dodd ditches V.I.P. mortgages
Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Ct.) says he'll refinance two mortgages he received through a VIP program, sponsored by now-defunct subprime lender Countrywide Financial Corp
Dodd held a hastily-called press conference in Connecticut on Monday -- a day when the national press corps was focused on Tom Daschle's continuing confirmation problems -- to announce he was severing his relationship with Countrywide to avoid the appearance that he had received a sweetheart deal.
He hasn't yet refinanced and will use an unspecified third-party to negotiate new terms.
In 2003 and 2004, a Countrywide executive, Angelo Mozilo, identified him as a "friend," giving Dodd and wife Jackie access to rock-bottom "V.I.P" refi rates of 4.25 percent on a Washington D.C. house and 4.5 percent on his residence in Connecticut.
Their involvement in the program, which reportedly awarded discounts and waived fees, was first reported by Conde Nast Portfolio magazine's Web site.
Dodd has picked a propitious moment to re-refinance: Federal intervention in the credit markets have helped drive rates down, and it's possible he can find a new rate under 5 percent -- less favorable than his previous arrangement, but still low historically.
The Ethics Committee has yet to decide if Dodd's refi activities violated Senate rules; The senator released 100 pages original refi documents to reporters, with copies forwarded to the ethics panel, his office said.
"Let me be very clear, we are not friends of Angelo Mozilo and we have never been a friend of his," he told reporters in Hartford today.
"We have never communicated with him or anyone else other than loan officers at Countrywide about our mortgages. The first we ever heard of the "friends of Angelo" list was through press reports last summer. Apparently, Countrywide put us on this list, but it was without our knowledge or consent and as you'll see we negotiated market rates and terms."
He added: "We were aware of the VIP program. We asked what it entailed and we were told that it was nothing more than enhanced customer service. For instance, being able to get a person on the phone instead of an automated operator. We believed this was nothing more than a courtesy for highly qualified borrowers."
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