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Data from a recent Star Talk Radio survey has shown that people who listen to the show are more likely to talk about science with their families, friends, or colleagues. I've definitively noticed this phenomenon at home. When I listen to science podcasts, I share my favorite anecdotes with my husband and, should the subject be simple enough, with my toddler. It's amazing how a radio show can really boost the level of conversation that your kids are exposed to at home.
It's a principle I've discussed here at GeekMom before. On last year's Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day, I discussed with Intel how exposure to engineering is important to raise the next generation of engineers. Their research shows some interesting numbers: Kids are more likely to consider engineering as a career if they are familiar with facts about engineering.
So we should expose ourselves to more science and we should take it seriously, right? Well not quite. As far as I'm concerned, the last thing I need is to make science feel like a boring chore. I'm a firm believer that we can make science fun! With that in mind, I've sampled about 70 gazillion science podcasts in order to find the ones that are not only fascinating but also fun. Fair warning: I picked up a few stragglers along the way that aren't strictly science-related but still informational enough to be entertaining for the science-minded, I promise! Without further ado, here's a list of my old and new favorites.
Hosted by comedians Matt Kirshen, Brooks Wheelan, and Andy Wood. This podcast features the guys bickering over the latest science news. There's almost nothing serious about it, so of course now it's my favorite show.
Hosted by astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Each show also features two co-hosts: a comedian (frequently Eugene Mirman) and a guest. This podcast features interviews with experts about a wide variety of science topics, though astronomy is the underlying theme. Tyson brings his undeniable charisma to the table, and the comedian co-host keeps everyone smiling from start to end.
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
Hosted by neurologist Dr. Steven Novella, with a small group of co-hosts. The show aims at debunking pseudoscience. The show also features, amongst other things, interviews with experts, guest co-hosts, a fun "science or fiction" segment where hosts have to guess between three pieces of science news which two are real and which one is a fake. Phil Plait has been a frequent guest.
Hosted by theoretical physicist and mathematician Ben Tippet and a slew of recurring co-hosts. Considering most science shows feature guests who are science experts, this podcast is a refreshing change: The guests are non-science-experts-but-totally-awesome folks like famous authors and webcomic artists.
Hosted by Tom and Ray Magliozzi, this NPR radio show has been on the air for 35 years. The humorously self-deprecating duo know more than they let on, which means you will certainly learn a few things about cars and the science behind them without ever losing that intoxicating laughter. The brothers recently retired but the show still airs old episodes in its place.
Hosted by parasitology Kelly Weinersmith and webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal creator Zach Weinersmith. The married couple chat about science, usually centered about parasitic and biologic topics.
Hosted by Karen Chu, Colin Felton, Dana Nelson, and Chris Kohler. This is a show all about trivia! The energetic hosts ask each other trivia questions, discuss random facts, and offer great mnemonic tricks. Fun, interesting, and makes good party fodder!
Hosted by the "The Paleopals." I love their podcast description: "Science… Sort Of is a podcast about things that are science, things that are sort of science, and things that wish they were science." That, in essence, describes the show much better than I ever could!
Hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince. This long-standing British series tackles science topics with a comedic twist. Each show features interviews with experts. Though Brian Cox can be controversial due to the crude honesty of his opinions, I still love him for his relentless dedication as a science communication.
Hosted by science teachers Dale Basler and Brian Bartel. This podcast discusses science education and is aimed at science teachers, but I still find it fascinating as a parent. I only have a toddler but I'm getting mentally prepared for what I can expect from my child's science classes in the future! I can also find great ideas about how to teach science at home.
Hosted by virologist Dr. Chris Smith along with recurring guests, this popular BBC radio show covers science news and topics, featuring interviews with experts. Spinoffs include Naked Archeology and Naked Astronomy.
Hosted by journalist Stephen J. Dubner and economist Steven D. Levitt (as a regular guest), co-authors of the New York best seller Freakonomics. The podcast isn't about science or funny per say, but it is both informational and interesting even for someone who isn't into economics. They promise to explore "the hidden side of everything," which is to say they cover many random topics. While I find that I don't have quite as much fun facts to share with others after this show, it's one of my favorites.
Hosted by Universe Today editor Fraser Cain and astronomy professor Dr. Pamela Gay. Cain and Gay discuss common questions about the astronomy. Cain and Gay manage to talk about science with palpable enthusiasm that, while it won't send you in guffaws of laughter, promise to entertain.
Hosted by husband and wife duo author Lani Diane Rich and writer/web designer Alastair Stephens. This podcast isn't about science at all, it is about storytelling and writing. It's interesting to listen to the hosts comment on stories (of books, films, TV series), not on a whinny level that is all too popular but on a constructive level about what makes a good or a bad story.
Hosted by science journalist Molly Bently and SETI Institute senior astronomer Seth Shostak. This one is self-described as the science radio show that isn't dull. In my opinion these aren't the jolliest hosts in this list, but they do often tackle the science behind topics that are more entertainment than serious. For example, recent episodes have covered doomsday scenarios and zombies.
Hosted by Meir Rinde. Ever wondered what those scary chemicals like "sodium lauryl sulfate" are doing in your shampoo? That's the kind of topic covered in Distillations. Created by the Chemical Heritage Foundation, this podcast answers chemistry questions in simple terms. In a culture hungering for natural products to the point of mindlessly fearing complicated-sounding chemicals, it's nice to learn a little bit more about the chemistry that's really involved in our daily lives. I'm reminded of a story that Neil deGrasse Tyson shared on his website about a 14-year-old student at a school science fair. "He invited people to sign a petition that demanded either strict control of, or a total ban on, dihydrogen monoxide… Yes, 86 percent of the passersby voted to ban water (H2O) from the environment." I think we could all use a little more science to back what's really scary and what isn't.
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Oil, Gas and Coal Can Prime the Jobs Pump
November 8, 2012
America needs jobs, and needs them soon. The financial crisis of 2008 destroyed 8.4 million jobs. Since then, through a combination of public and private sector initiatives, only 4.4 million jobs have been added. The hydrocarbon sector (oil, gas and coal) alone could add over 4 million more jobs in the near future, say Mark P. Mills, a senior fellow, and Yevgeniy Feyman, a research associate, at the Manhattan Institute.
Policies that take advantage of the abundance of hydrocarbon can spark widespread employment growth.
- Ten million Americans are currently employed directly and indirectly in businesses connected to oil, natural gas and coal production.
- Hydrocarbon jobs ripple throughout the economy.
- For every hydrocarbon related job, six jobs are added in sectors from manufacturing to information services.
- By extension, in at least 20 states, jobs from hydrocarbon expansion equal one-fifth to three-fourth of all individuals counted as currently unemployed or underemployed.
Hydrocarbon jobs cannot be the sole solution to the nation's economic dilemma. But, they reflect the most promising opportunity for near-term jobs with minimum public interventions.
- The economic benefits that come from privately-financed expansions in domestic production would generate at least $2 trillion.
- In terms of monetary to social equivalence, each hydrocarbon job, on average, brings in $500,000 of societal benefit.
In the coming two decades, the U.S. Department of Energy observes that oil, gas and coal will supply 60 percent to 80 percent of world growth.
- Currently, 80 percent of U.S. and global energy needs are delivered by hydrocarbons.
- Barely 2 percent of contemporary energy consumption is met by green alternatives (solar, wind and biofuels).
Mills and Feyman insist we know where to dig, drill, build and ship, and can create millions of jobs using new technologies. Thus, the next important step is to implement policies that boost domestic production.
Source: Mark P. Mills and Yevgeniy Feyman, "Oil, Gas, and Coal Can Prime the Jobs Pump. Which States Will Benefit?" Manhattan Institute, October 2012.
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WWE2K14 Review: A Combination of Nostalgia, Wrasslin', and Wonky Gameplay
WWE2K14 is a combination of many things, ranging from wrestling, nostalgia, to wonky gameplay.
Here's the deal: I'm a huge fan of wrestling. I'm also a huge fan of video games. Yet, I never touch wrestling video games. And I'm confident in saying that I'm not the only one who avoids the mix.
So right off the back, if you loved WWE13 and are looking for an ultra detailed dissection of its follow-up, then you'll have to look elsewhere. Though I am familiar with the product, somewhat, and will be making some comparisons. But if you've long been curious about WWE2K14, and believe that it's the one wrestling game to finally give a a shot (or would like to believe), then this review might be for you.
And there's good reason to be interested, given the latest installment's marquee attraction, the 30 Years of Wrestlemania mode. The so-called grandest stage of them all, the showcase of the immortals, or whatever else you want to call it, has long been the one thing that even the most casual wrestling fans are willing to put money down for. Even those who have long since stopped paying serious attention to the product.
Which is why an entire game that's built around the WWE's biggest event of the year should attract plenty of those on the fence. Especially those who still resisted the game that preceded WWE2K14, which too was dripping with nostalgia, but of a different kind. WWE13 celebrated the Attitude Era, aka the company's last boom period, and a point in time that many hardcore wrestling fans all miss dearly.
Hence why WWE2K14 has a very good chance of drawing in the rest of the pack, the casuals once again. And on the surface, it looks to be the most appeal package yet, with the most jam-packed roster to date. Sure you have most everyone from the current day roster, which most folks will be ignorant of. But everyone knows Ricky Steamboat and the Ultimate Warrior, right?
But first let's examine the primary reasons why many who enjoy wrestling and video games are not fans of the combination, and how they apply to WWE2K14. First you have the visuals. As in past WWE games, everyone in '2K14 looks quite close to their real life counterparts. Well, some more than others; it would appear that more time was spent getting Stone Cold's visuals down than, say, King Kong Bundy. Guess that makes sense to a certain extent.
Yet, like before, everyone still looks kinda… off. It's a bit difficult to explain, but in this day and age in which hardly anyone talks about the uncanny valley any more (with Beyond Two Souls being the best most recent example; people simply talk about what a bad game it is), '2K14's lime-up still sport that semi-creepy virtual doll vibe.
The other primary point of contention, which is far more important than visuals, is control. Wrestling itself is a fairly complex physical feat; you have punching and kicking, but also grappling and highflying maneuvers. Game developers have tried their very best to distill such complexities in the most simple and elegant manner possible, but it's never clicked with me personally. In fact, the opposite ends up happening; the whole thing ends of feeling complicated and cumbersome.
Taking its cues from '13 (and perhaps earlier; again, I'm not super familiar with the landscape, sorry), the controls in '2K14 is by far the most simplified interface imaginable, which sounds great, but it comes to a fault. You basically have one button for strikes, one for grappling, and another to do maneuvers involving the rope. Those work fine generally speaking. The trouble starts with the button dedicated to reversal, which is when you either intercept your opponent's move or get out of a hold.
Basically, you have to hit that button at the right moment, so you're supposed to study your opponent's offense. Problem is, your adversary often moves way too fast, plus the window in which to execute the reversal is way too small, so you just end up button mashing and hoping for the best anyway. If there is a nuanced variety to everyone's move set, all that is completely undercut and washed away by the one thing that everyone must to do conclude a match.
There are other questionable designs choices as well, like the unnecessary addition of gauges and quick time button presses for certain things. The drama of escaping a caged ring is completely undercut by figuring out arcane button press you're supposed to follow, for example. Another big issue that has long persisted, and which remains here, is flow.
Unlike in a fighting game, in which you knock down your opponent's health bar to zero, in which the round is one, you simply have to wear the other person out in order to perform a pin or some other match winning action. The problem then, naturally, is how you'll find yourself in the same boat. Meaning the latter part of almost every match has two very sluggish wrestlers trying their best to eek that one vital, match ending maneuver.
Which, to be honest, is how professional wrestling is in real life (despite being "fake", but let's not get sidetracked here), but that doesn't necessarily make it a fun game to play. But those are the basic, mechanical problems with the game, which are hardly new. And many people approaching WWE2K14 are perhaps aware of the said issues already, and maybe even expecting them. Those folks simply want to know how the 30 Years of Wrestlemania mode plays.
Each Wrestlemania thus far, all 29 of them (the 30th happens in the spring of next year), are represented in the form of a famous, representative matches. You basically have to reenact what actually happened in order to proceed forward. Meaning, there are often one or more hard-locked objectives, like being the winner of the bout (obviously) and with a particular finishing move. You also have additional objectives, like finishing the match in a certain time frame or performing a maneuver that everyone remembers. These are not necessarily to win the match, but help unlock content in the rest of the game.
On paper this sounds great, and everything looks even better. WWE games have always been known for emulating their televised content quite well, and 30 Years of Wrestlemania shines the most in this department, with the same on-screen graphics that you might recall from the 80s, and even a grainier looking feel to the visuals. With everything looking nicer and more polished as history marches forward, naturally. If you want to immerse yourself in the glory days of sports entertainment, but are into more than just crotch chops and chair shots to the head, which was what '13 was all about, then '2K14 is just for you.
Though that's not to say that it's perfect. Aside from the underlining gameplay issues that were described earlier, aka how each match ends up being a war of attrition (and it's way worse here, since you have to end things with a particular move, but because everyone is tired by the end, they're a chore to pull off), the biggest problem by far is how the game sticks too closely to history. Basically, for the Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant match up at Wrestlemania 3, you can only play as Hogan. Meaning, you can't be Andre, so can't you change history and squash the birth of Hulkamania. What a golden opportunity squandered, one that will disappoint casual fans the most I feel. But even wrestling purists will all go that this is a video game damn it, why can't one play around with history?
In addition to the primary campaign mode is a side section dedicated entirely to the Undertaker, whose undefeated streak has become the biggest highlight of Wrestlemania for the past few years, eclipsing even the importance of the championship feuds themselves. There are two components here; first you have to try and defeat Taker, which is no easy task. And that makes sense, given his persona and reputation and all, but his lighting quick speed defies logic (many of the other big guys in the game move way too nimbly as well). And the second mode has you assuming the role of the Phenom, who must defend the Streak against wave after wave of grapplers, which is also tough. Each new worker is as fresh as the one before him, yet Taker's stamina never fully recovers.
Otherwise there's the WWE Universe mode, which is '2K14's biggest offense, by far. Correct me if I'm wrong, but WWF/WWE games used to have it set up that you'd either choose a pre-fabricated Superstar or one of your own creation and have them go through a series of matches, with feuds happening along the way, with the end goal being the championship belt at Wrestlemania. But here instead, you play a bunch of random matches that are presented as being part of an episode Raw, Smackdown, or Superstars (the three primary shows at the moment), along with all the monthly pay per views.
The results of the matches are supposed to help form storylines alone the way, or so I believe. I supposed I didn't spend enough time on this mode to see any narratives form (which was an issue with '13 come to think of it). But even if I did, I also lack the patience necessary to slog through all the match ups (with the ironic part here being how matches on Raw, in real life, are often way too short). You can always choose the option to allow the game to play out the matches for you, which is pretty boring, or simply cut to the chase and have the game simply choose the winner. If that's not a message from the developer that this mode is indeed boring, then I don't know what is.
It's also worth noting another massive misfire as it pertains to this portion of the game; the commentating is virtually nonexistent, and when it's there, it's god-awful. You can thank Michael Cole for that, whose performance is completely phoned in, and who can't hold a candle to Jim Ross during 30 Years of Wrestlemania (Ross is also the unsung hero of that part of the game as well). Though I suppose it helps that Ross is the best wrestling announcer in the business, period, plus having very tightly controlled scripts to go by can't hurt either.
Actually, the biggest problem with the WWE Universe mode is this: it illustrates the complete disparity of the actual product the game is based upon, between then and now. The roster here, which is all the current guys and gals, pales in comparison to the WWE Legends in the star attraction. With the exception of CM Punk and Daniel Bryan, you'd wish that everyone else had the ounce of personality or charisma of Randy Savage or Sgt. Slaughter.
In the end, those who are way into wrestling and video games, enough to also be into wrestling video games, should theoretically be satisfied with this latest package. It has new bells and whistles that they've come to expect with yearly updates, along with the same issues that they've also become accustomed to. But the new player, which WWE2K14 will appeal to the most, will also take the shortcoming the worst.
Still, there's enough to keep one occupied, from dabbling in the 30 Years of Wrestlemania mode, to trying to both defeat and defend the Streak. Hell, even the most boring fighting games can still work if there's a two player mode, and those dazed and confused by the WWE Universe can still have fun setting up one off, gimmick matches with their friends. Point being, if this is your first wrestling video game in a while, maybe ever, you won't feel ripped off or like.
WWE2K14 is simply a combination of well presented nostalgia, wacky wrasslin' antics, wonky gameplay, and unrealized potential. More so than any other WWE game before it.
Final Verdict
6.5 out of 10
A copy of the game was provided by the publisher for the purpose of this review.


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The problem, according to a blog post from ForeFlight, is that apps that use large amounts of data store some of it in a cache directory, which iOS 5 can empty when it needs the space, instead of the documents directory, which doesn't allow data to be deleted. ForeFlight checks for data when it is started and warns the user if missing data needs to be redownloaded.
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WICHITA FALLS – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Wichita County and the Wichita County Master Gardeners Association will team up Feb. 22-23 with the Kemp Center for the Arts to provide educational programs during the Arts Alive! Home and Garden Festival in Wichita Falls.
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Instead, the team confirmed Tuesday that Darvish will return to Dallas to be examined by back specialist Drew Dossett on Wednesday. It's possible Darvish could start the season on the disabled list.
"I knew I wasn't going to be ready for Opening Day, so I made this decision," Darvish told the Dallas Morning News through an interpreter. "I didn't want to burden the team, so I made the decision now. If it was a shoulder or elbow, it would be really different. I don't know what to feel. It is what it is."
The 27-year-old Darvish missed his scheduled spring training start last Friday because of neck stiffness. At the time it was believed to be a minor injury, but he hasn't been able to throw since, and the club wants to get a look at his back to get a better idea of the situation.
The Rangers will begin their 2014 regular season on Monday, March 31, at home against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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From the purposeful front, through the dramatic profile to the rounded rear style, the Opel Mokka brings sporting charisma into line with practical reality.
The Opel Mokka packs all the rugged style of a full sized SUV. From the front the attraction is immediate.
Everything has a purpose, even the pleasing and well-rounded shape of the generously sized exterior mirrors. Yet
the look is anything but functional.
The silhouette of the Opel Mokka conveys just as much impact as the purposeful and broad stance. You could
think of it as a rounded, sporting wedge. The lines of the upswept waist are muscular and athletic, without being
aggressive. The short overhangs and rounded wheel arches underline the go anywhere nature. It is a car that
makes you feel at home and at ease anywhere - because it is itself.
The clean rounded rear design complements the sculpted sides. The lines of the waist flow effortlessly into clean,
elegant rear lights and the lower contours round effortlessly into the sculpted rear bumpers. It looks clean,
aerodynamic and businesslike, because it is.
Aerodynamic efficiency is also responsible for the stylish front lower air dam and the aero-friendly radiator grille
optimizes the airflow in the engine compartment. Below the car there are air deflectors in front of the rear wheels
and aero blades behind them. These complement the rear spoiler and clear rounded rear styling in cleaning up the
airflow. The Cx factor of just 0.360, is much better than the class average and a major contribution to the
economy and stability of the Opel Mokka.
Inside the Opel Mokka you'll find quality and comfort. Airy and welcoming space, high-mounted supportive seats, comfortably placed controls and the premium feel of the trim all add to this feeling of roominess. Good to touch Atlantis trim or leather Morrocana trim materials, smooth metallic detailing and chrome instrument rings put the accent firmly on classic.
The way in which the dashboard sweeps around into the doors with the Opel specific "wing" styling maximizes the feel and allocation of space and looks great. The instruments and screens are clear, well sized, optimally placed and easy to read. The door handles and controls, even the generously sized air vents, have a durable, high quality look and feel. The whole ambience is ready for adventure.
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The independent film about Gerald Celente's book, "What Zizi Gave Honeyboy," starring Doris Roberts.
Thank you for sharing this Mr. Celente. Your story is very inspirational. God bless both you and Zizi.
Powerful film, the camerawork is great too. I would like to read the book at some point.
Excellent, reminds me of a philosopher Cicero a Roman all those years commented The sinews of War are infinite money. What has changed?
How do I get this movie?
How do I get this movie?
How do I get this movie?
Thank you Gerald.
That was great.
Thank you for sharing Gerald.
I dont have any family except my partner mel shes my oracle also.
Every morning i look forward to your trends in the news.
Keep up the good work
Proving them wrong and full of BULLSHIT.
What a looker she was back in the day! Great short film, makes me think of the wisdom of my Grandmother. Thanks Gerald.--N
we have a chat room, for investors
29 of us already in, join in,
Mr Celente. You are wondering about the 'Grip' on America and further the world. here it is hidden in plain view. It IS the Orwellian nightmare. http://www.azquotes.com/quote/766039
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Chicago PR Career Day (Please register for one firm)
Publicity Club of Chicago
Friday, October 25, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Chicago PR Career Day - Job Shadowing!
Date: Friday, October 25, 2013
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM*
(*time and location will vary depending on firm)
A Wait list has been created, please register to put your name on the list and if an opening comes available, PCC will call/email you to let you know
Attention students and recent graduates:
Publicity Club of Chicago's Young Professionals Group is holding a job shadowing event! Sign up today to get your chance to shadow employees at Edelman, Burson-Marsteller, FleishmanHillard, and many other TOP Chicago PR firms! Also by signing up for our job shadowing event you will also be signing up to be a part of PCC's Young Professionals Group!
Please only register for one firm:
Address: 200 E Randolph St #63, Chicago, IL 60601
Description: Edelman is the world's largest public relations firm, with 67 offices and more than 4800 employees worldwide, as well as affiliates in more than 30 cities. Practice areas include Business + Social Purpose, Consumer Marketing, Corporate, Crisis and Risk, Digital, Health, Public Affairs, Technology.
Address: 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 250, Chicago, IL 60654-1022
Description: Burson-Marsteller is a leading global public relations and communications firm. Our strategic insights and innovative programming build and sustain strong corporate and brand reputations. We provide our clients with counsel and program development across the spectrum of public relations, public affairs, digital media, advertising, and other communications services. Our clients are global companies, industry associations, professional services firms, governments, and other large organizations.
Address: 200 E. Randolph Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-6513
Description: Top global communications firm that specializes in public relations, public affairs, marketing, paid media, and transmedia and social content. FleishmanHillard is a part of Omnicom Group Inc.
Address: 730 N Franklin, Ste 510, Chicago, IL 60654
Description: Jasculca/Terman and Associates, (www.jtpr.com), established in 1981, is one of the nation's top independent public affairs and strategic communications firms, serving clients in markets across the country from offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C. JT's core practice areas are public affairs, event management and visual communications.
Olson PR
Address: 564 West Randolph Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60661
Description: Olson PR & Social Media is an operating unit of Minneapolis-based Olson, one of North America's top 10 independent, full-service agencies. With deep expertise in advertising, digital, loyalty, public relations and social media, Olson's list of blue-chip clients includes the likes of Amtrak, Bauer, General Mills, MillerCoors, Target, Saucony and Wrigley, among others.
Ogilvy PR Worldwide
Address: 350 N. Orleans Street, 11th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654
Description: Ogilvy Public Relations operates at the intersection of influencer management, behavior change and narrative to create, improve and amplify brand favorability and reputation. Operating through our eight core practices, Ogilvy PR matches the client need with our staff expertise. Those clients include some of the world's most admired brands and institutions, including DuPont, BP, Ford, LG Electronics and American Express as well as local companies in 85 offices around the world.
Public Communications, Inc. (PCI)
Address: 1 E Upper Wacker Dr #2450, Chicago, IL 60601
Description: Public Communications, Inc. is an independent, integrated communications firm founded in 1962 in Chicago. PCI is a mid-sized firm with a team of 50 respected counselors, editors, writers and specialists in professional and consumer media relations, special events, training and media coaching, medical and technical writing and market research. We're currently ranked number 48 nationally and 4th in Chicago by O'Dwyer's 2013 Ranking of Independent PR Firms.
Resolute Consulting
Address: 180 N. LaSalle Blvd, Chicago Illinois 60601
Description: Founded in 2002, Resolute Consulting is a national public affairs and strategic communications firm headquartered in Chicago with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Washington D.C. Resolute Consulting has a successful track record of working on high-profile issues throughout the United States. Our diverse team of more than 40 professionals is experienced in public affairs, policy and strategis communications at all levels of the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
Zeno Group
Address: 200 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Description: Zeno Group is a holistically thinking communications agency that defies conventional labels. The company was founded in 1998 and was previously known as PR21, which was changed to Zeno Group in October 2004. The company has several U.S. and global offices. Practice areas include Consumer Marketing, Corporate Affairs, Digital Engagement, Health and Technology. Whether they are dealing with a hot consumer brand, a corporate reputational matter, patient care or the next great technology, Zeno Group helps clients make the most of communications to tell their stories and build business.
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Raleigh, N.C. — The Raleigh restaurant scene has received a lot of attention for its wide array of great offerings, but I have long since been surprised by the lack of organic dining options in the area. Thankfully, this need is now being filled by the recent opening of Organic Festival in Poyner Place just across the street from Triangle Town Center Mall in north Raleigh.
Organic festival is Raleigh's first 100 percent organic restaurant. Menu offerings include salads, sandwiches, kababs, soups and pizzas with a host of sides and mixed vegetables. Entrees such as the grilled chicken and beef kabab, or wild-caught fish sandwich come with two sides and multi-grain bread for $12.95. Soup and stew options are $9.99. They come with one side and vary daily. Kids meals run $6.99, but kids can eat free every night 6-9pm. You get one free kid's meal for every adult meal purchased.
On the day my wife and I visited, the menu featured chicken and lamb stew, as well as lentil soup, vegetable soup and turkey chili. My wife ordered a bowl of turkey chili with fava beans and a side of roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables. I was tempted by their personal pizza option which is an 8-inch pizza. They have both a Margherita pizza (which comes with tomatoes, basil, garlic, mozzarella cheese) and a "Green Machine" option with several veggie toppings. The pizzas are all served on a multi-grain crust made right there in the shop.
Organic Festival doesn't currently offer gluten free breads, but their entrees can be made gluten free by substituting the bread with mixed greens or quinoa pasta.
For those with a sweet tooth, there is a full case of delicious organic deserts including such treats as a strawberry pecan bar and a gluten-free double chocolate cake. Coffee served is from Raleigh's own Larry's Beans which uses only organic fair trade coffee beans.
The high ceilings, green painted walls and earth tone decorations add to the casual atmosphere at Organic Festival. Customers place their order and pay at the counter and the food is brought out your table. There are a dozen wood tables situated along one wall the length of the space with both chairs and bench seating.
In addition to the organic aspect, it is also great to know that the furniture in the restaurant comes from local reclaimed wood and the meat and produce they serves comes from local North Carolina farms whenever possible, like their fresh lettuce from Hilltop Farms, the only USDA certified organic farm in Wake County.
Service at Organic Festival was fast and friendly and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I definitely plan to go back soon.
The menu will continue to evolve featuring seasonal produce and there are also plans to start offering organic ground beef burgers complete with a whole wheat bun and apricot cranberry dressing. Another recent menu addition comes from the creative use of sweet potatoes which are prepared by roasting the potatoes with cinnamon, honey, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. If you have never had potatoes prepared that way I suggest you give them a try.
The restaurant has been open for just a few weeks now but word is already spreading about its organic offerings. Organic Festival currently only serves lunch and dinner but has plans to add breakfast to the menu later this year.
John Huisman writes about local events, food, and culture on his blog TriangleExplorer.com. He grew up at the Jersey Shore but has called Raleigh home for the last nine years.


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Transistors for Blameless
I've recently built a Doug Self Blameless amp using a PCB from a mentor friend. My first set of transistors I'm using are MJL21195 and MJL21196. I'm trying to get it biased up to run Class A for the first few watts. So far the sound is very nice. I also have a second PCB I'm building up to try some other parts for comparisons sake.
One suggestions I've gotten is to try faster transistors (which I realize may require some compensation for stable operation). What I'd like to get input on is what constitutes a faster transistor. From the MJL21195 datasheet the only parameter that seems to match this is called "current gain BW product" and this is rated at 4MHz min. No typical or max is listed. Is this the parameter that is related to speed?
So please suggest other transistors that might be interesting to try that are faster. I appreciate any input you have.
Toshiba's 2SA1943/2SC5200 or Sanken's 2SA1216/2SC2922.
Re: Transistors for Blameless
If you're using TO-3's, you've likely painted yourself into a corner. Besides NOS transistors, there's a bazillion counterfeits out there for the faster TO-3's, which are all out of production. Faster than these On-Semi TO-3's nowadays means a plastic case, such as the TO-3P or TO-264.
Nothing wrong with the MJ21195 & '96. Faster isn't always better, and it sometimes makes little sense to toss in a 30MHz transistor, only to compensate it so much that you might as well have stayed with the slower one to begin with.
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There's a genre of candidate video created in this election: the montage of happy, popular, friendly moments from campaign appearances, over-edited because they can be. They come from someone on the campaign who discovers iMovie on the Mac and says, "I can be a filmmaker, too." They edit together a bunch of clips and quotes and put them to music. Voila: the three-minute masterpiece. Problem is, they're usually cheesy, uninformative, and long, and often embarrassing. I don't know why they bother. Here's the latest example, from Joe Biden:
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Have you ever refused to date somebody because you really didn't like their voice? I think voice is important, no?
There is a cute guy I like.... but when he speaks it sounds like his pants are way too tight... ya know?
flowerchild555 36-40, F 9 Answers 3 Nov 12, 2012 in Dating & Relationships
yes. its creepy, you know. lol :)
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i hated my ex's voice. we were together 10 years. must have found it charming at some point....now i am glad i do not have to hear it
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yes i agree, very important. more important than looks for me
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Nope. You are entitled to be attracted to someone's voice. I personally don't care what their voice sounds like.
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The deathly traps and cunning plotting return for this sixth entry in the hugely popular SAW film series. The editor for all of the previous films, Kevin Greutert, makes his directorial debut with this picture, once again written by FEAST writers, Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton. With Special Agent Stahm (Scott Patterson) dead, the sinister Detective Hoffman (Costas Mandylor) has emerged to carry on Jigsaw's murderous work. With the FBI drawing ever closer to maniacal Hoffman, the detective is cornered into setting yet another gruesome game in motion: a blood-drenched pursuit that will finally shed light on the really reasons behind Jigsaw's grand scheme.
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Author Notes: Inspired by a prompt at the Doomed Ship Ficathon. Not sure if I got any bit of the prompt in here, BUT IT'S WHATEVER.
Pairings or Characters: Eames/Arthur, cameos for the gang
Warnings: naughty times, sickening amounts of fluff
Word Count: 1,007
Summary: Eames' confession is like a gunshot to the face. Or, well, more correctly, it comes with a gunshot to the face.
Make Me a Promise (and Break it Thoroughly)
Eames' confession is like a gunshot to the face.
Or, well, more correctly, it comes with a gunshot to the face.
Arthur hardly finds that the appropriate time to tell someone you're in love with them, but it sticks with him anyway.
"You shot me. In the face. I am not screwing you."
"Come now, darling, we both know if I hadn't, you'd've been killed anyway. I was giving you a mercy-"
"In the face!"
A pause.
"You're never going to let me forget this, are you."
"In. The. Face."
Eames takes that as a 'no' and sighs.
Cobb tells him to get over it, there's a job to do.
Ariadne tells him to get over it, she has to watch over Cobb.
Yusuf tells him to get over it, it's just Eames.
Saito tells him to give it a shot, what's he got to lose?
Arthur decides he works with imbeciles and ignores their advice.
"I never said it had to involve sex."
"It's you. Of course it has to involve sex."
"Well, maybe," Eames purrs, rubbing his lips with his thumb, "But not immediately. We could go for tea. Or a movie."
"I already told you I am not screwing you, and I am definitely not going on dates with you."
"Why so opposed, darling?"
Arthur whips around from his papers on the table and glares, pressing an index finger against his forehead.
"In the face," he says slowly.
"That's what she said," Ariadne says absently as she walks by, not having heard any of the rest of the conversation. Ariadne continues walking, Eames devolves into a howling fit of laughter and Arthur's face burns bright red. He ponders how mad Cobb would get if, when they all entered Arthur's dream, he trapped them both in a sealed fish tank and let them drown together.
"This is hardly professional," Eames grins.
"Shut up," Arthur hisses, wiggling to try and get more space between them. He finds none and stops after a moment when Eames makes a noise somewhere between a growl and a whimper. "What was that?"
"You really are such a tease, Arthur," Eames says matter-of-factly.
"I am not," Arthur growls, moving to jab Eames in the chest, but somehow jostling them closer together and getting another growl-whimper in response. "Seriously, what the hell are you doing? Stop it."
"I can't help it when you're basically rubbing me off through my slacks, darling."
Arthur freezes and turns a purplish pink color, like he's highly embarrassed and about to get sick at the same time.
"I didn't- I wasn't-"
"You can deny this all you want later. But for now, please shut up and just finish the job," Eames demands, voice rougher and lower than Arthur's ever heard before and he forgets how to say no.
What was supposed to be a one-time thing in a dream experiment gone wrong turns into a regular thing in reality.
Arthur doesn't seek him out. Eames doesn't, either. They just seem to find each other, behind corners, in hidden closets in the warehouse, after hours back at their hotel. It's not a thing, Arthur insists.
It's just... a happenstance. An oft repeated happenstance. Or something.
"JesusfuckEames," Arthur groans, grabbing at the shoulders between his knees. Eames smiles around his cock before pulling away and wiping at the come still on his lips. He reaches to undo his own belt while Arthur catches his breath and remembers reality.
Eames gets his slacks and boxers around his ankles and starts to crawl over Arthur when Arthur holds him off with a foot to the chest.
"What are you doing?" he pants, still not entirely recovered.
"Um, having my wild, desperate way with you?" Eames suggests, though he doesn't sound entirely sure at the moment.
"No," Arthur says immediately, shoving Eames off and grabbing his pants off the floor while trying to ignore the large penis next to his face as he bends down.
"What?" Eames squeaks, half-laughing, half-incredulous.
Arthur waits until he finishes buttoning up his trousers and redoing his belt to bring an index finger up to his forehead.
"In. The. Face."
"Oh, you bastard-" Eames starts, but Arthur is already walking away, laughing loudly by the time he reaches the door. Arthur pauses at the door to turn around and take one last look at Eames - a naked, distraught, still very horny Eames - but the look on his face stops him from leaving.
"Arthur, I am very close to begging here," Eames admits, wincing. Whether at his neglected erection or the dent in his pride, Arthur isn't sure.
"Begging for what?" Arthur asks with a raised eyebrow, feeling not at all guilty for milking this as long as he can.
"For you to let me fuck you, for you to fuck me, for anything. Just be a dear and hurry back over here. I'd like to do this before my balls turn completely blue," he grunts.
"That didn't sound like begging."
"I can get back on my knees if you'd like."
Arthur laughs and Eames loses his patience, striding over until Arthur's pressed against the door and soon his pants are off again and he doesn't mind one bit.
"You're an asshole."
"You're the one who wanted a third round."
"I- I never said I wanted a third round."
"Moaned it. Whatever."
"I hate you."
"I love you."
A pause.
"Why did you tell me that right before shooting me in the face? You didn't think that'd leave a bad impression?"
"I just needed to leave an impression. Didn't matter whether good or bad. You're obnoxiously oblivious, as it happens."
"And you're terrible at flattery, Mr. Eames."
"Only when it comes to you, darling. I find myself quite tongue-twisted around you."
"Your tongue normally works fine," Arthur points out, trying to ignore the heat in his cheeks and not catching the innuendo.
Eames hesitates, but just smiles after a beat, running a hand along Arthur's side.


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I have heretofore not celebrated "Jewish American Heritage Month" but I was excited to receive an invitation to the reception, in part because the King David of American Jewry, Sandy Koufax, is said to be attending. Unfortunately, I am currently visiting an even larger and longer-running Jewish socio-political phenomenon, the State of Israel, and so I had to send my regrets. Also in Israel, by the way, is another obvious invitee, who from what I hear is having a very good time. In any case, the White House should have known that there was no reason to invite Goldblog; Barack Obama had me at "Philip Roth."
What is so interesting to me about Operation Desert Shmooze -- the meetings with Jewish members of Congress; the summits with Jewish leaders; Rahm's come-to-Jesus session with 15 rabbis; the President's lunch with Elie Wiesel; the mass conversion of the National Security Council staff to Judaism (that last one might in fact be a rumor) -- is that it is so obviously designed to preemptively smooth feathers that will once again be ruffled come late September, when Bibi's temporary settlement-building freeze comes to end, and the Obama Administration, once again, is forced to grapple with the non-existential problem of building permits and apartment starts in East Jerusalem. The next time, of course, I hope the Obama Administration does it better, which is to say, I hope it figures out what it can extract from Bibi's coalition before it attempts the extraction. And I hope Bibi's coalition realizes that annoying an otherwise friendly and supportive American President precisely at the moment when Israel's most serious adversary, Iran, is on the cusp of developing nuclear weapons, is not behavior that conforms to the stereotype that Jews are smart, presumably a characteristic that will be celebrated on Thursday.


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The Abdominal Stretch: Has WWE Gone Over The Limit?
by, 05-14-2012 at 11:40 PM (5295 Views)
Hey fans from everywhere and wherever. The Saviour here with another edition of The Abdominal Stretch. The theme for this week is, and appropriately because of this upcoming PPV, has WWE gone Over the Limit? Let's take a look, shall we.
Has The WWE Gone Over The Limit With...
Paul Heyman And The Legal Mumbo Jumbo
I had the pleasure of missing Raw last week. No, that isn't a typo. While my cable provider had a rough time at getting some simple problems resolved, I got a much needed week off of wrestling. And based on what I've read, I didn't miss anything. I could care less about Paul Heyman. However, how much more of this corporate legal crap are we gonna be subjected with? It didn't take long, and the WWE has definitely gone Over the Limit with Paul E Dangerously and his appearances as "legal representation". What a way to ruin the opening of Raw on my week back. I guess we can expect a legal battle leading up to the HHH/Brock match at Summer Slam? *yawn*
John Laurenaitis and His Power Trip
Vince McMahon, often imitated, never duplicated. John Laurenaitis isn't even close. He can barely talk, let alone pull off the McMahon cold-hearted boss routine. He makes me want to turn the show off, and in the television world, that's a problem. He's on TV waaaaaaaaaaay too much. So let's break it down like this. Humiliation of Teddy Long? Beat. Listening to him screw up sentences with that, "lay off the smokes" voice of his? Beat. Basically, all segments involving John Laurenaitis, including the fact that his match is overshadowing Punk vs Bryan, definitely BEAT. WWE has definitely gone Over the Limit with John Laurenaitis segments.
The Big Show Being Humiliated, Degraded, and Too Much of a Softy
Part of me was hoping that segment with Show and Laurenaitis ended with Show saying, "If you Fire Me, it'll be the last thing you ever do" and just destroying him. Unfortunately, much like when he trucked over AJ, and cried, took it all to heart, took away from the fact that he could be, but is not utilized as, a pure wrecking machine. I know Big Show isn't popular with many in the IWC, but I'm a fan. I always enjoy a giant just destroying people, and sigh in boredom when he's made to job. Big Show being made to look like a puny show...WWE has definitely gone Over the Limit with that angle.
References to Executive Adminstrators, Board of Directors, and the Such
Okay. Are we watching a wrestling show? Or are we watching a weekly documentary on how not to run a corporation in today's world? Let's just get to the damn matches already. Stop with the Board of Directors, the walk-outs because of hostile work environments, the lawsuits for aggravated assault, and the legal representation stuff. They wasted like 25 minutes on tonight's Raw with that sort of crap. They wasted how much time over the last several weeks on legal advisors, representatives, documents...etc? The WWE has gone way Over the Limit with wasting their show on corporate, legal, and political garbage.
On the positive notes, Over the Limit looks like it's going to have some cool matches. I'm actually looking forward to the Tag Team Title Match. Can't wait for the Punk/Bryan match.
And John Cena was awesome tonight...and I'm not a Cena fan. The stipulation is in place and as much as I would like to look forward to that ass kicking, something's going to happen. I think it's pretty obvious that Big Show will be "reluctantly" turning heel, helping Johnny Ace, and doing a short feud with Cena. Either way, unfortunately, I'm sure we'll be seeing Laurenaitis on Raw next week.
Thanks everyone for reading. I was in WBC this week against Piper so vote for me.
Be safe and look out for Sudden Impact this week.


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In frenetic pilgrimages for once-in-a-lifetime rarities that can make or break their lead, the birders race each other from Del Rio, Texas, in search of the rufous-capped warbler, to Gibsons, British Columbia, on a quest for Xantus's hummingbird, to Cape May, New Jersey, seeking the offshore great skua. Bouncing from coast to coast on their potholed road to glory, they brave broiling deserts, roiling oceans, bug-infested swamps, a charge by a disgruntled mountain lion, and some of the lumpiest motel mattresses known to man. The unprecedented year of beat-the-clock adventures ultimately leads one man to a new record, one so gigantic that it is unlikely ever to be bested: finding and identifying an extraordinary 745 different species by official year-end count.
Prize-winning journalist Mark Obmascik creates a rollicking, dazzling narrative of the 275,000-mile odyssey of these three obsessives as they fight to the finish to claim the title in the greatest, or maybe the worst, birding contest of all time.
©2004 Mark Obmascik; (P)2004 Books on Tape, Inc.
"A fun account of a whirlwind pursuit of birding fame." (Publishers Weekly)
"With a blend of humor and awe, Obmascik takes the reader into the heart of competitive birding, and in the process turns everyone into birders. " (Booklist)
"Charming, engrossing, and educational even for people who can't tell a mudhen from a magpie." (Washington Post)
"A rollicking, feather-ruffler of a read, this uproarious adventure...will have you cawing with laughter." (Jeff Corwin)
"Not for the Birds"
I like to watch the birds in my yard, that's why I picked up this book. But you don't have to care about birds or know anything about them to enjoy it. The obsession the characters had was amazing and the whole experience pointed out to what lengths people will go when they feel they are in a competition.
I usually give up on unabridged books (short attention span) but I listened to every word of this one and was disappointed when it ended.
"Fascinating, Exciting"
Once the groundwork has been laid, the main characters take over and the Big Year finishes with high drama. I rooted for the underdog and am still astonished at the sheer physical endurance of the three men in pursuit of the Holy Grail of birding. A fun, interesting, sometimes heart-stopping "read."
"Don't let the movie put you off! Truly wonderful!"
"The Big Year" is right up there with the best audio (and paper) books I've consumed. Telling a quietly compelling and unexpectedly exciting story of three men's journeys in life through the lens of a quasi-official, quasi-insane birding competition, Obmascik's book draws the reader in with it's humor, heart, and characters, each of whose lives and motivations are revealed through both action and back-story vignettes.
Equally appealing as a character study, travelogue, and adventure / drama, "The Big Year" is hard to put down and leaves the reader satiated with its conclusion and epilogue. Whether one likes birding or simply a well-told tale, "The Big Year" has big appeal. I absolutely loved it.
P.S. Be aware that the movie is just "inspired by" the book. Whatever you think of the movie, the real characters and storyline are far more compelling than the Hollywood-ized caricatures (and outright inventions) that made it to the screen!
"Not a birder - Loved the book"
I bought this book with some skepticism, but after I got into it, I loved it. There is a lot of name dropping about birds - bird names - but it didn't really get in the way of enjoying the book. I even looked up some of the birds on the internet to see what they were talking about. It's a play by play of 3 people who set out to see how many birds they could see and identify in a year. I had no idea people did this. I had heard about the Christmas bird counts, but didn't know that people did this year round. I found it a very interesting and informative book. I didn't know Audobon killed all those birds that he drew pictures of. They would have kicked him out of the Audobon Society today! I was rooting for the guys who were competing, and thought some of the stories were hilarious about one guy who would leave a "hello" message for the other two birders just for fun. There are some Audible books that leave me wanting more when they finish and this was one of them. It would be fun to count how many birds are named in the book - to see if it coincides with the number of birds viewed that year by the winner. Try it and let me know!
"Good Book, I hated the Readers Voice"
I am not a birder, but this book takes what sounds like a very dry story and makes it a very interesting story worth listening to. This is an Adventure Travel book, not just a "bird lovers book." My family and I listened to it as we drove on a multi-day Thanksgiving vacation drive. It was fun betting on which of the people was going to come out the winner. So we did enjoy the book and shook our heads at just what lengths the competitors were willing to go to in order to try and get the most birds. But I really think that whoever made the decision to use this reader made a huge mistake. The reader's voice works against what the book was trying to do. The reader's voice sounds like a nice older grandpa reading you a bed-time story, or an old retired professor reading you a technical biography of Abraham Lincoln or something like that. It is like whoever made the decision to assign this guy to read this book, read the title of the book and said, "....Oh a book about birding, I will assign some old guy who might be interested in such a subject. But this book is an adventure travel book, not an old dusty, scholarly look at an obscure topic. This book should have been read by somebody who you would assign to an exciting adventure travel book. Audible blew it on this one. Most books I like to keep and re-listen to again, but I doubt that I will re-listen to this one, only because of the readers voice. No knock against the reader, it is just his voice does not fit the story at all.
"Best for Birders, interesting look at a subculture"
I'm a birder, so I thoroughly enjoyed this look into competitive listing and the vast opportunity of habitat in the U.S. The narrative was a little slow, but it was a good story.
"Great listen"
This is a very entertaining story well presented parts are hilarious, my wife and I are birders and can relate.
"Competitive Birding !!??"
I'm an avid birder, but not an avid lister- meaning I like to identify birds, but wouldn't drive 100 miles just to get a new one. So it was very interesting to read about these three men who would fly to Alaska, and stay in primitive conditions in terrible weather - at great expense - just to add some new birds to their lists.
It's a great story...
"loved it"
As an avid birder, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. very entertaining my dream one day. a big year
read it in a day! Found no problems. all in all, an ecellent book of birds for those interested.
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I refuse to recognize it by name right now. I am trying as hard as possible to dance around it, but I now know it is a possibility. As of right now, the weather is saying 30% chance of showers with possible thunderstorms. Now, the good part is that it is a high of 72 degrees. Not too hot, not too cold. But the 'R' word…seriously?!
I have had a few people give me some comfort. Bridesmaid C said that 30% precipitation is for that entire area, not necessarily that exact spot. We may not even see a cloud in the sky.
Mom Doe said that most regional weather reports predict there will be precipitation. However, the local channels are predicting that it is going to be clear.
I am not sure if they are just trying to make me feel better, or if that is true. I am hoping for the latter.
Remember this post I wrote about a while back where I discussed our back-up option? Everyone agreed the back up option is just as gorgeous. It truly is, but of course, we want the wedding outside, if at all possible.
At the end of that post I said:
Therefore if (insert 'R' word here) decides to rear its "lucky" head into our wedding day, I will embrace it with open arms. Bring it on rain, I'm not scared of you.
I am now scared of you rain. Please go away for another day.
What do you think, hive? Should this Doe break out her umbrella and galoshes?
How are you dealing with the possibility of the 'R' word on your wedding day?


text: Nike SB continues its "Support Your Local" campaign with Todd Jordan, as the brand presents its 2010 Fall Collection. This season, Todd shot the folks at Primitive in Encino, California, of course known for being the shop co-owned by Paul Rodriguez and for having continued collaborations with a handful of top brands. Looks from the new line can be seen below, modeled by the shop owners and staff.


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Liberty Theater
Superior Avenue & East 105th Street,
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The Liberty Theater was opened in 1915. In 1929 a Wurlitzer organ was installed. The Liberty Theater is still listed in the 1955 Film Daily Yearbook.
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Loew's opened it on August 28th, 1919.
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My brothers and I went to this the Liberty Theater almost very weekend during the 50's. Admission waes 20 cents! We would always sit up front with our popcorn, Milk Duds and a pop.
The opening ad rivest266 linked to shows that the Liberty Theatre was in operation in 1919, but it was probably the same house that was mentioned in the July 15, 1916, issue of The Moving Picture World, which mentions the "…Liberty Theater… built a year ago, and seating 1,500."
I've been unable to find any references to any other Cleveland house called the Liberty during this period, so this one must have been the one that opened in 1915, and must have been one of the several existing Cleveland houses that Loew's took over in 1919.
I've also found a few references from 1916 to a house called the Manhattan Theatre located at Superior Avenue and 105th Street. One reference indicates that the Manhattan Theatre was valued at $65,000, so it must have been a fairly large house. It's hard to believe that this now rather forlorn intersection once hosted two big theaters.
My father in the late 1920's performed with several of his January 1928 East Technical High School classmates on the stage when the Liberty had amatuer vaudeville nights. He always spoke highly of the Liberty though I was never in the theatre. We used to drive by it when I was a kid with my father talking of those great days. I think he may have also ushered there when he was in high school. So great to see the other comments about the Liberty.
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text: The ribbon will be cut at the new Lake Elmo Public Library followed by an open house with refreshments, a brief program and music on Saturday, October 20 at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to come, tour the library, receive a free library card and mingle with neighbors and dignitaries. The online catalog includes a link to a virtual tour of the library at http://lakeelmopubliclibrary.org/. The library is located at 3537 Lake Elmo Ave. North in downtown Lake Elmo.


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Women's PFG Aruba™ Convertible Pant
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We fine-tuned the fit on these sweat-wicking, amphibious pants to be more comfortable and flattering—but you can count on the same soft yet lightweight UPF 30 nylon fabric and handy zip-off legs for quick-change versatility in or out of the water.
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Women's PFG Aruba™ Convertible Pant is rated 4.1 out of 5 by 31.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Scoutattack from A little snug The pants fit ok for the size medium I ordered, but were a little snug in the thigh and short in the inseam as I am 5'9''.
Date published: 2017-09-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by AlovesF from PFG Aruba Convertible Pant Despite the fact they fit a little big these pants are very comfortable on long hikes and convert so easily into shorts when the weather warms up. Love the material. Durable, yet lightweight and functional.
Date published: 2017-06-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by camach from Great Convertible Pants I believe these run true to size. I am 5 foot and weigh 101 pounds. I purchased these pants in an XS which on me is roomy and I did have them taken up. This is typical as I am so small. Material is wonderful with some stretch and will wash and dry quickly overnight and are mostly wrinkle free. Overall a great purchase for traveling.
Date published: 2017-06-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by puddleglum from backpacking excellent for backpacking, saves weight, durable
Date published: 2017-05-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by AZme from Comfy style Great material,color & fit! Enjoy these pants!
Date published: 2017-05-19
Rated 4 out of 5 by Carty17 from Pants or Shorts --decision is yours Thin enough to wear in humid climate. Love them especially when I can convert it into a pair of shorts.
Date published: 2017-04-06
Rated 3 out of 5 by NaplesFox from Women's PFG Aruba™ Roll Up Pant I have a difficult time finding the right fit with Columbia clothing. Great variation between size from medium to large. Would not recommend purchasing unless you are able to try them on first in a store.
Date published: 2017-02-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jamie1028 from womans pants Not recommended for the winter more a summer pant. Very breathable and light feels comfortable
Date published: 2016-12-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by BobsYourUncle from Great multi-purpose pants I started off buying just one pair of these pants based upon the reviews regarding sizing. But I found them to fit very true to size and they are extremely comfortable. These are great for hiking, kayaking or running errands. The shorts are a good length and are especially nice for kayaking and keeping the sun off your upper legs. The front pockets are deep enough to hold a cell phone, though I wouldn't use them while kayaking. They wash and dry well. I liked the pants so much I bought two more pair and now have 3 total, two of the same color. I love the PFG line for my outdoor activities.
Date published: 2016-09-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by QDQD from great outdoor pants I'm very happy with the pants, especially on this summer's national park trip, where it's much cooler in the morning and evening, and warm during the day. It's easy to hand wash, and it dries fast. highly recommended!
Date published: 2016-09-02
Rated 1 out of 5 by CarrieZed from Beware sizing & quality I have had a pair of Aruba convertible pants for years. Have an elastic waist band and are a size Medium. Can still wear but wanted another pair for traveling. Ordered the large. Could barely buttoned it and it was tighter in the hips than my medium pair! And the quality of the material is not what it used to be.
Date published: 2016-08-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by Betsy64 from Great for travel I bought these for travel. I like that they can be worn long or short. The nylon fabric washes and dries overnight.
Date published: 2016-08-04
Rated 3 out of 5 by AerobixHope from Too big and zipper uncomfortable I so wanted to like these pants. They would be perfect for hiking, but I found them too big and the zipper hits my 5'3'" frame at the wrong spot. They were so uncomfortable. I usually wear a size 6, but instructions suggested I purchase a Size 10. They were way too big. I could take them off without unbuttoning the waist button!
Date published: 2016-08-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by KK79 from Great functional durable product These pants are awesome. I love them for hiking and then being able to unzip the bottoms off when ending at the beach. They are very comfortable and light material.
Date published: 2016-07-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by kflat from Love these as shorts I love these convertible pants. I buy them just to wear as shorts. They are very comfortable and light.
Date published: 2016-07-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by RosieTheRiveter from Workaholic Pants I bought these pants because I work in construction and am outside a majority of my days. They are comfortable and breathable, and also very professional looking when I am in the field.
Date published: 2016-07-09
Rated 3 out of 5 by Chris54 from Good but not perfect Quality is good, fabric is light and quick drying. I found the fit a bit large, would be nice if the sizes were more precise rather than small medium or large. Zippers were quite difficult to use, hard to get the bottoms off and even harder to reattach them.
Date published: 2016-05-18
Rated 2 out of 5 by Keauhou from Fit really off! I usually wear a medium, but ordered a size large, which was way too big in waist, hip, rear, etc. I then ordered in a medium and they were really small! The difference between the 2 sizes is huge!
Date published: 2016-04-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by MaB618 from Love the WOMEN'S PFG ARUBA™ CONVERTIBLE PANT I love everything about this pant except that it does not come in petit sizes and the regular length was way too long for my 5'4" height so I had to pay to get the legs shortened.
Date published: 2016-04-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mich6000 from My favorite convertible pants. These pants are great. I love how the side cargo pocket and the rear pocket DO NOT have a flap lying over them. One less thing to worry about being wrinkled up and messy looking. Also one cargo pocket is enough for me, I think it makes these look more feminine. I find these pants to be very comfortable and the material softer and less course feeling than some other Aruba convertible pants I have purchased in the past. They dry fast and are ultra light feeling, so much so that sometimes I think I will end up zipping the legs off and they are so comfortable that I just forget to. When you do zip off the legs the shorts aren't too short, which I like. The length is perfect for me, I like a little longer pant, when you sit down they aren't up to your shin, I hate the high water look! I just wish they came in more colors like some of the mens pants do.
Date published: 2016-04-13
Rated 1 out of 5 by JB43 from Sizing incorrect Love these pants... Exactly what I need---quality of fabric excellent and same with function, but, alas, the sizing is completely inaccurate. I am a consistent 8 (sometimes a 6, even, depending on the pant), but these pants seem to be made for a very skinny teen who's never had children or gained an ounce. You need either to resize these pants accurately or post a disclaimer that they run VERY small in the rear and thighs...
Date published: 2016-04-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by mak14 from Great 2-in-1 Combo Sometimes during a nice earl morning spring or fall hike in the North Georgia mountains you will start off wearing pants (because it's cold), but by the end of the hike you wish you wore shorts (because it's hot). Now, I don't have to worry about the temperature! I can start off wearing these pants then unzip the bottoms off to shorts and feel comfortable at all times. Love this 2-in-1 combo! The pants are also very good quality and fit very well. They are a little more greenish-grey than the photo looks though. I still like them, they're a great color! I wear a size 4 and the small fits perfectly.
Date published: 2016-02-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by DDTexas from pockets These pants are true to size but long. I have to roll them up but they are certainly what I wanted. The quality is good and they wash and wear well. My only true complaint is the pockets. The zipper pocket is great! The hip pockets are so shallow they are not functional. If you have a small pocket knife in them every time you sit down it falls out. Same with change. I always have change from the ice machine and it will end up in the chair you are sitting in or the bottom of the boat. I wear these about 3 to 4 times a week during Nov-Dec. Overall I love the pants and they are great fishing pants but please do something with the pockets.
Date published: 2015-11-28
Rated 3 out of 5 by Jjej22 from Not for the mature figure I bought these because something in the description made me think they fit at the waist. Not the case. They sit below like most other pants. I wish manufacturers would make pants for the mature figure, women who are older and have had children. I returned these and bought a small man's pants with elastic waist. Much better fit.
Date published: 2015-10-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by KayBee1 from the material is perfect for warm weather and cool weather The fit around the waist and length fit to a tee,something that I was not expecting as most pants for women my age ..68, do not really fit that well.I will continue to purchase from Columbia.
Date published: 2015-10-20
Rated 4 out of 5 by Leslie3 from Lightweight protective pants Even if you aren't going fishing in these pants, they are great for traveling, hiking and just wearing around town. Very breathable, quick drying and lightweight. Comfortable waist band with elastic on sides, belt loops can accommodate a 1 1/2" wide belt and one zipper close pocket on the thigh to lock in those valuables. Very stylish fit. The fabric tends to snag easily if you get too close to briars on the shore, however, in spite of that, I liked them so much that I ended up getting 3 pairs in various colors.
Date published: 2015-07-29
Rated 2 out of 5 by AKMooselover from If you want to look fat ... I read another review that said she'd found a pair that didn't make her look like a chunky old lady just getting off the bus on her tour, but honestly, that's just what they made me look like. Maybe you need to be straight up and down but I looked hideous in these. They are being returned pronto.
Date published: 2015-07-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by Bobina from convertible pants While others had said they run large, I did not find that to be the case. I did the measurements exactly as instructed and they were too tight to wear.
Date published: 2015-04-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mare84 from Perfect Purchase These pants are exactly what I was looking for. I'm 5'7', wear 10 - 12 and purchased the Large; they fit great. I was actually waiting for my reward points to post on my acct. to order another pair for our Yosemite camping trip this summer!
Date published: 2015-02-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by Litta from Excellent Lightweight Pants for Hiking I have purchased a XS and a S in these pants. I am 5'3, 115 lb. The pants are great. The material is excellent as it is lightweight. The zipoff bottoms work well and zip on & off smoothly in my experience. I find the XS pants are more fitted to my waist, hips and legs to the point that I ordered a size up, the Small, so that there would be more fabric 'give' as when I hike and I'm ascending, I don't want the fabric to fit so snugly around my thighs & calves, as the XS pant does. With the Small size, I do need a belt as the waist is looser than the XS. Reading another review, the reviewer found the XS too large for her. I guess it all depends on your body type, weight distribution, & what sort of 'feel' you like against your lower body with the pants when hiking/fishing/camping/etc.
Date published: 2014-10-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by fishchick from good for the purpose The PFG line runs big and I wish this was a whole lot smaller. The XS is super large and if I didn't wear a belt they would be at my knees. Wish they had more elastic or adjust at the waist. The leg is cut a little fuller than I like. Inspite of that I bought the pants as they are perfect match for fishing in warm conditions. Be sure you have a belt and you will enjoy these.
Date published: 2014-09-17
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The city of Lodi is not setting aside enough to pay for health care for its retirees now or in the future, according to a recent report.
The 2012 audit found that the city's benefits fund is running a deficit, the Lodi City Council learned at a recent study session presented by Deputy City Manager Jordan Ayers. Now, they are faced with the dilemma of what to do about it.