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Governments and Human Cultures
A culture is an agreement by a group of people on individual behavior within that group. In ancient times the tribe was the culture and all citizens participated in both its formation and enforcement. From Ramidus to the early days of Homo Habilis, a period of more than two million years, man was a herd herbivore. With the discovery of weapons and fire, he shifted to living in tribes of hunter-gatherers. He lived in hunter-gatherer tribes until about ten thousand years ago, a period of another two million years. He has lived under large scale governments less than five thousand years, about one tenth of one percent of the time. During that time, more and more of the basic rules within a culture have been shifted to a centralized government.
Evolution, over a four million year period, provided man with instincts that are tuned to tribal living.
The instinct of man, shared by both man and woman and embedded by evolution over a four million year period, is to be responsible for himself, his family and his tribe. Species survival would not have been possible without this necessary drive. They loved their family and wanted to take care of them. They supported their tribe because survival without them was impossible. The contribution of everyone in the tribe was necessary for tribal survival.
Developed along with that instinctive responsibility came the instinct for self-reliance. In ancient times, the family would perish without the dedication and determination of both parents. Self-reliance demands individual freedom in order to function. One cannot exercise self-reliance if someone else dictates his actions, or provides his needs if he fails. For self-reliance to be reinforced the rewards of action taken within that freedom must not be taken away and the possibility and consequence of failure must be allowed. Life, to be lived to its fullest, must be a participatory experience. Modern dogma preaches that man should treat life as a spectator sport, one in which he has no serious personal involvement. Others tell him what to do and give him what they deem he should have. He is then admonished to be happy and have high self-esteem.
The actions of man living naturally (instinctively) may be observed in modern day primitive tribes. The primitive tribes in South America, Borneo and Australia are quite possibly representative of man prior to ten thousand years ago. Most of the tribes in Africa are probably not representative since most of them are quite large and many have been under the influence of overlying European influence too long. Exceptions may exist among isolated smaller tribes.
In all cases the tribes are patriarchal and there are cultural divisions (classes) by age and sex. The duties and social positions are different in these divisions. Tribal customs (laws) are complex and strict. All adult males participate in the tribal government. The tribal leaders hold office by common consent (a form of democracy). The tribal leaders and the tribesmen are personally acquainted and often kin. The communication lines between leader and citizen are direct and short.
About 10,000 years ago, the population of man began expanding. Larger and larger tribes began forming. Groups of tribes made alliances. Layers of management were needed in government. Due to geographical separations between citizen and leader, communication was slow and cumbersome. Today, we have governments (tribes) which cover hundreds of millions of people and hundreds of sub-cultures (tribes within tribes). It was during this population growth that the common man became isolated from his leaders. It is a condition that is not compatible with man's instincts. If man is to be content, he must have a direct voice in his own government. The form of the overlying government must be one that allows personal participation in its management by each citizen.
Man tends to form tribes with the slightest provocation. He joins with others like him, and identifies his group as separate by speech, ideology, dress, art or mannerisms. The Boy Scouts, NAACP, Baptist church and the PTA are examples. When governing bodies become large, they also tend to become tribal, to separate themselves from those they govern. The result is that the governing tribe tends to victimize the governed, and the governed tribe frets under the rule of the "other tribe." Some countries, such as the US, have many governing entities (tribes). Members of each are loyal to "their own." The tribe that we call congress, is a different bunch from IRS, CIA, FBI, CAA, FAA, the justice system, the white house bunch, etc. That same pattern is repeated at the state, county and municipal level. Man not only becomes isolated from his leaders, he becomes totally confused with the whole structure.
The term "culture" for a given group covers all behavior within that group. As such, it must encompass the cultural rules (laws) of the overlying government. One cannot form a culture which encourages bank robbery, for example, under a government that does not allow it. There are no governments on the face of this earth that do not intrude, and excessively so, into personal behavior. A sub-culture under any government must tailor its behavior to that of the overlying government. The government culture (tribe) has a great advantage in enforcing its culture on all of the sub-cultures under it. An example is the blatant teaching of socialism in all of our public schools.
A government is a formal organization to protect, administer and enforce a culture.
History abounds in conflicts between a sub-culture and its overlying controlling government. One of the most famous is that of the government of Rome and the Jewish sub-culture at the time of Christ. A culture is at its strongest when the government and the culture correspond. A modern example would be Iran where the joining of individual and group (government) behavior is seamless. A modern government/cultural conflict exists in the US. The elements of morality of the people have different definitions when practiced by the government. This leads to such conflicts as a womanizing president preaching family values to the public.
Although tribal instincts do cover the need for man to cooperate in living and working together, they apparently do not cover forms of government. Complex governments appear to be a modern (intellectual) development as a result of life style changes within the last 10,000 years. In a hunter gatherer society (covering all of mankind up to 10,000 years ago), tribes are small, rarely more than a few hundred. The ruling hierarchy in such small groups is rarely more than two or three tiers. In reviewing written history, early large governments were usually based on religion and monarchy, with the monarch being a sacred being in the religion. Since religion is a strong and cohesive force as a culture, large groups could be considered merely large extended tribes.
Since the theoretical form of government is not instinctive, an intellectual form of government is possible without instinctive conflict. The function of the government is, however, individually restrictive and there it must take heed of the instinctive needs of the individual.
The problem with any government is that it invariably becomes political (separately tribal). The instant it is formed it no longer represents the citizens It immediately starts forming its own tribe and its culture begins drifting. A fresh new government formed to serve the people, immediately begins plans on how the people can serve the government. The only way this can be offset is requiring that certain key positions have limited tenure (keep shifting new members of the common tribe into the government tribe and removing them as fast as they become tainted).
The problem with the politics of a government is that politicians are involved. Almost the instant that a citizen is elected, he becomes a politician. Give someone authority and they will immediately begin to use it, rarely in the direction promised before the election. Politicians are a devious lot who have their own tribal culture, a culture characterized by being parasitic. They not only live lavishly on our money, they lay awake nights trying to figure out ways to do a better job of extracting our money and living more lavishly. They do this by selling the citizens (or forcing on them) expensive programs and then using the programs as a basis for raising taxes high enough to allow plenty of skimming room.
The problem with politicians is that they demand legions of bureaucrats under them. They seek status by the number of bureaucrats that they can get on their payroll. Each added bureaucrat strengthens the resolve of the political tribe and thereby subtracts from the ability of the government to perform the function that was intended for it.
Some forms of government intrude on personal behavior more than others. Iran, for example, strictly enforces the rules of behavior of one religion on all of its citizens, yet allows free-enterprise and private ownership. North Korea, a socialist country, on the other hand, controls the daily lives of each citizen in detail, even to dress, speech and art. Such a government is no more than a prison, with the bars installed on its borders.
The desire is, then, a protective and permissive overlying government, one which supplies the essentials and is culturally neutral on all matters below the essential level. That does not mean that this government should be allowed to force or coerce cultural neutrality on its citizens thereby diminishing the sphere of any sub-culture. Nor should it encourage any sub-culture, especially its own. Furthermore, this government must be responsive to its citizens.
A Democracy?
The word "democracy" comes immediately to mind. In the broadest sense, it has never been made to work. One of the ancient Greek city-states had a go at it once. It was short-lived. And it had restrictions. Only certain people could vote. The mish-mash we have in the US is one of the best governments in the world but it is far from a democracy.
The closest form of government devised by man which allows large populations, yet allows the individual a voice in his government, would be a democracy. The theory of a democracy is that each citizen will objectively vote for the welfare of the entire culture. In small groups, such as a tribe, this works quite well, especially when the vote is vocal and in front of friends. Democracy fails to deliver that ideal in large groups where votes are anonymous and the votes of strangers are counted together. In such case, all people vote in self-interest. To further distort the democracy, if there is no self-interest then people tend not to vote.
An unrestricted democracy ordains equal voting rights for all citizens. If all citizens were alike, then this would be reasonable, but they are not. 5,000 years ago, a true democracy could possibly have worked and perhaps did, especially on near tribal population levels. Evolution maintained a lean gene pool in those days. Genetic diversity is now, more and more, providing citizens who are unlike, physically, mentally and instinctively (socially).
An unrestricted democracy has never been tried in known history. All framers of governments in history have shied away from it. The US, for example, is not a true democracy. It also currently restricts voting to above a certain age and revokes voting rights for felons (both of which are quite reasonable restrictions). The US also insulates most law-making from the voter and allows jury participation only under closely controlled conditions.
If history is to be followed, a restricted democracy is indicated, one which is designed to approach the ideal but makes allowances for the capability of the individual voter. In an intellectual culture, a vote must be considered an earned privilege, as opposed to a right. The would-be voter must meet certain intellectual standards, if he is to provide an intelligent vote on an intellectual solution to cultural problems. Conversely, in such a culture, every qualified citizen should be required to vote.
The idea behind the age limit is a good one. It says that voting is a responsible act and, in general, citizens under a certain age have not reached the proper level of maturity. Age alone is not a reliable measure of maturity. Maturity is difficult to define. Some reach maturity much earlier than others. Some never do. A far better indicator of responsibility lies in citizen performance. If the citizen makes his own way (is not receiving public support) and pays taxes, then he has demonstrated his maturity. Others show inability to manage their own affairs, a good indicator that their voting maturity is also questionable. The removal of voting rights from felons is a good idea and citizens who fail to have a high school education or its equivalent should be denied voting privileges.
Conflicts of interest are also voting problems. Government employees should not be allowed to vote in elections concerning their own work, for example. No government group should have the power to vote their own rewards (such as our congress).
A democracy is not a true one if other political forms appear before it. The idea behind a democracy is that each citizen has a vote which he can cast to elect an official or modify an element of the government over him. The US is an example of layers of interests between the citizen and the exercise of his voting rights. It is not a democracy if the voter does not have his choice in his vote. He does not have that choice in the US, instead, he has the choice of those presented by intervening political organizations. All political groups are for the express purpose of subverting the desires of the general citizenry (otherwise they have no reason for being since a direct vote would satisfy their desires as well). A true democracy cannot exist if political groups are allowed between the citizen and his government or to influence the conduct of the government after the citizens have chosen leaders with policies that are acceptable to them. In short, any political organization or lobby function should be declared criminal against the rights of the public. Anyone associating with such groups should answer to charges in court that parallel current fraud and theft punishment. An elected official caught dealing with such groups should face sentences exactly twice that. Only then can the individual be assured that his vote counts where he wants it to count.
Streamlining the Government
Along with the growth of complexity in our government over recent history, large businesses also became highly complex (IBM, GM, ATT and the like). Both government and such big businesses have layer after layer of management, each layer densely populated with bureaucrats. The need for these huge organizations arose from the need for information processing and flow. The president of GM, for example, had no means of communication with the guy on the line screwing radiators into place, except through the information processing and transfer means supplied by those layers of management and legions of bureaucrats. With the long delay in information flow, the tendency was to get out of step with reality. Many did. It proved quite costly.
The businesses, however, have competitors. The efficient organization gets the worm. As communications and data processing hardware and software became available, the businesses suddenly realized that a lot of those intermediate levels were not only costly and superfluous, they actually slowed the information flow process down. Enter the idea of down-sizing. The clamor was for the government to do the same. Unfortunately, the government has a monopoly. They responded by forming new departments in addition to the old ones, to handle the data flow and processing, then had the flow interrupted and routed back through the same old offices. The government tribe takes care of its own.
If modern technology was forced on the government, and that is the only way they will ever embrace it properly, it would be possible to streamline it sufficiently to make a democracy work. Modern communications, properly installed, would solve the problem of citizen direct to government exchange.
An example would be using the internet to control the chaos of elections. Allow each candidate a ten megabyte site (not his own server). Restrict him to describing himself and his stand on issues. Allow him limited space for comparison with other candidates. Forbid him any paid advertising. Allow him any public exposure he wishes, but forbid media coverage.
Security is becoming adequate on the internet to allow charge cards. That is sufficient coverage to allow voting by e-mail.
Any responsible citizen (not on the dole and a tax-payer) will already have a computer. The government could set up 800 numbers for dial-in voting for the few without internet access . The government already knows who is on the dole and who pays taxes. Duplicate votes would be easy to trace.
What are the essentials of government?
1. Defense:
Until a single world-wide overlying government can be established, defense will be required. A nation which has a rational culture based on provable knowledge will be immensely successful in providing goods and services. If all citizens are free, live in a dependable culture, and have equal opportunity, not only will they have great personal satisfaction but they will happily produce for themselves and others. Other nations will be intensely jealous.
2. Individual fulfillment:
The individual must be free to pursue his own dreams. He must be given equal opportunity based on merit. He must be allowed to have, and required to have, full responsibility for his own decisions. He must then be allowed to succeed or fail, only by that can he assume full responsibility, and be held fully responsible, for his own decisions. The public is responsible to educate each individual, where that education extends to provable knowledge and a career. As long as he performs to acceptable standards, he must be educated to enter his chosen career. He also must be educated throughout his schooling in cultural discipline and self-discipline (he will be taught how to act, not what to think). Cooperation must be stressed, as opposed to personal rights. Private schools will be allowed to teach any subject they wish and may be attended by anyone who wishes to do so, but not at public expense.
3. Integration:
In order to minimize individual and group friction due to inherited tribal instincts, a single world-wide culture must be formed. Every required and desired individual behavior must be codified, along with the details of enforcement. Each rule must be stated briefly and plainly. Each such cultural rule is acquired, modified, or removed by democratic vote.
A common world-wide language is necessary. Since the selection of any will cause cries of anguish from all others, perhaps now is the time to embrace a new language, a scientific one which is unambiguous and simple to express in written form. Perhaps it is time for our linguists to come forward and earn their keep.
4. A justice system which seeks truth and justice:
The adversarial justice system is an archaic throwback to the days when disputing parties hired mercenaries to represent them in armed conflict. Under this system each side is required to distort evidence in their favor. The side whose lies are the most convincing wins.
Sophistry (stretching truth for personal gain) is practiced by all lawyers, indeed it is required by their code of ethics. Most elected people are lawyers. They are influential in the community. Their sophistry has become a part of our culture. So rare is honesty in speech in our modern culture that a straight answer to a question is never believed. The media no longer reports fact, it puts an ideological (socialist) spin on every event. It is time to stop this nonsense.
A justice system based on seeking truth with fixed penalties and an unpleasant (not cruel or unhealthy) penal system must be established. No extenuating circumstance allowed in the courtroom. No paroles allowed from prison. Education and work is required of all inmates. None of the niceties, ice cream, TV, movies, etc. should be allowed in any jail or prison.
5. Compassionate care for the deserving unfortunates:
Welfare will be reserved for those who are deserving and in need, such as the elderly, sick or infirm. Examples: School drop-outs do not get welfare, ever. Those with HIV, an avoidable disease, who did not innocently get the disease, do not deserve public support. Drug addicts do not get welfare or free medical care. In interests of cutting back the population, at its most vulnerable position, entry to welfare should require sterilization of those who may have children (not the elderly, children, or infirm).
6. Population control:
Birth must be controlled by law. No one has the right to have a child. They must, instead, meet stringent health, education and economic requirements. A ceiling must be placed on allowed annual births. An unauthorized birth must be severely dealt with. Loss of children and jail time for both parents should be automatic.
Sterilization should be required on entry to any jail or prison.
A genetic analysis is required of any prospective parent. Those with any known genetic defect should not be allowed to have children. They may instead adopt children who are orphans or were born illegally, if they meet the other requirements as parents. Note!! This action will not stop species degeneration, but it will slow it down considerably.
8. General:
Until world-wide acceptance of the new culture is achieved, it may be necessary for the pioneering political group to establish population isolation.
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Trader Joe's officials confirmed Tuesday that the specialty grocer's first Colorado store will open in Boulder's Twenty Ninth Street mall in 2013.
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But there are some Trader Joe's in "dry counties" in other states that don't sell wine or beer.
If future competitors are worried about the chain's following of hyper-loyal customers, they're not saying anything publicly. Analysts said there's really no way to compete with the hip grocer anyway, as it mostly stocks its own brands of unique, trendy and affordable foods such as Thai lime-chili cashews, sea salt brownies and Belgium butter waffle cookies.
"They are a very disciplined store developer," said Bill Bishop, a Chicago-based food consultant and author of "The Future of Food Retailing," in a January interview. "They really do a marvelous job of not overbuilding and finding locations that will suit them."
The typical Trader Joe's store is much smaller than a traditional grocery, 14,000 to 16,000 square feet. And it rarely builds stores from the ground up, preferring instead to use exiting retail shells in strip malls, or pad sites near heavily-trafficked commercial areas, Bishop said. So the Boulder location will be unique in that respect.
"They save costs that way," Bishop said.
Trader Joe's increases its profit margin by selling a lot more items from a smaller inventory.
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The company also purchases directly from manufacturers, not from distributors, and puts many foods under their own label.
"They'll take a brand name product, take out the preservatives and artificial colors and ingredients, and put it under their Trader Joe's label to sell it at a real discount," the company's release states.
Bishop also points to the higher level of customer service at Trader Joe's stores, as the employees are well-trained and well-paid.
Customers enjoy the light-hearted atmosphere of the stores, with tropical motif, free coffee, plenty of food samples and '60s music playing.
"It has a little more of a boutique-grocer feel," said Aimee Miller, a marketing professional of Denver, who always stocks up on Trader Joe's goods when visiting family in Sante Fe — the closest store to Denver.
The store draws bargain shoppers, party planners and health food fans.
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It's been 2 years this week, since you were diagnosed with bone cancer. I remember waiting in the hospital for you to come out of recovery. We were in California Naval hospital, with Miki and dad. What a whirlwind of two weeks. Testing, doctors appointments and arranging for chemo. I can see your expressions as you try to understand what is happening and why.
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Chemo was hard on you, you were sick often. But, i remember the whirlpool. It made the pain tolerable and you would sit and be able to relax for awhile. Go back again for more chemo, getting sick all over again. The talk of them removing you leg, hemi-pelvictomy. You wouldn't hear of it. The second spot appeared on you sacrum, very small but still there none the less.
The month of August was here and you only had 2 more chemo treatments left. You needed to be closer to home. I needed help taking care of you (I never wanted to admit that). Home and back and forth to Bethesda naval hospital, not very fond of that place. We went to Walter Reed Army hospital after your chemo was done. We needed to talk to the surgeon and find out what was the best treatment for you. I can only say how stunned i was when the doctor so callously informed us that there wasn't anything he could do for you. What the fuck kind of doctor says that then leaves the room. The only good thing that bastard did for us was to refer us to Johns Hopkins.
Again more doctors, but at least they had a plan. A trial treatment that might work, MIGHT WORK! A bone scan revealed additional tumors in the breast bone, only a spot. Osteosarcoma is a bitch to treat, especially where you had it. Can't remove the tumor because of the pelvic bone, possible to remove the pelvic bone and replace it with a cadavers bone. That turned out not to be an option because of the tumor on the sacrum.
Your in so much pain now, I'm dying inside to try and help. Back in the hospital again, pain management help. Operation to install a pain pump that looks like a hockey puck, high doses of meds for the pain. In and out of the hospitals and only once did you ever ask why me, I always try to help everyone, i try to be good. We have cried together many times, me, you and dad. It was hard to keep it together on occasions.
Your last MRI which they had to put you out for was not good. Additional tumors the doctors came back to say, 11 more throughout you body. My heart dropped, the size of the original tumor multiplied dramatically. It was huge, you are now bedridden. In constant pain trying hard not to show it. We now have 2 pain pumps going at the same time, nurses in and out, blood work being done weekly. I'm not even going to comment on the time you had to much calcium in your blood and the loss of memory.
Several platelet transfusions, New Years eve was the worst. Mid way through January back at the hospital again. Your left lung was collapsed, filled with tumors. The doctors didn't want me to do any thing at that point. I needed you to be able to see you wife and kids one last time. You rallied for such a short time. I needed to bring you home for your sake and mine. Yes, I made the decision not for you to have another surgery which you might not have made it through. No, I didn't ask anyone elses opinion on rather or not it was the right decision. It was mine alone, right or wrong. You had the last two weeks with your wife and kids, so i believe that I made the right decision.
You passed quietly, as we sat around your bedside holding your hand. I love you so much and miss you. You are never far from my heart, mind or soul. Hopefully this letter finds you free of pain. I know that you are watching over you beautiful children and your wife. Dad and I talk to you often, hopefully you can hear us. Your brother also has you on his mind, you need to give him a kick in the ass though.
I know that i have left out alot of things that you went through in this letter, I just touched on some of the more important things.
May you be watched over and be pain free in your after life. Say hi to Pop-Pop and both Grandma's, Michael and Mike. No cheating in poker with Michael. When I sit outside and have a cigarette I'm having one with you.
Hope the mail service there is good........
Love and kisses my son
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Dear Joey,
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Fashion / Beauty
Are tattoos the new toupees?
David 'Syd' Lawrence is a man of many talents. The former England cricketer, award-winning bodybuilder and nightclub owner now tattoos stubble onto bald men's head as a solution to hair loss.
The treatment is called scalp micropigmentation, which Lawrence underwent himself before becoming a qualified practitioner.
"A lot of people are still not aware of it, it's pretty new," says Lawrence as he concentrates on the head in front of him within a small room on Hampton Lane off Cotham Hill.
"It's the word tattoo that puts people off. But it's less painful than a tattoo because it's just dots of ink into the skull and doesn't scrape across the skin. You also have to use specialist hair tattoo ink."
Lawrence first discovered the treatment in a magazine. Happy with his sharp new hairline, he decided to learn how to give the treatment to others.
Whereas a couple of salons offer micropigmentation alongside other treatments, he claims that his business, New Look Hair Loss, is unique in that it specialises in the treatment specifically.
As unusual as it may seem, Lawrence's aim is to boost the confidence of all the men that he sees. "When you lose your hairline you lose confidence," he says.
"The first guy I treated always wore a hat because he was embarrassed, but now he doesn't have to wear it anymore."
The punter that David is working on agrees, although he refuses to give his name because of embarrassment.
"When you're bald, you'd rather your head was duller and not shiny," he says.
"It looks like you've got short, cropped hair so it blends in with the rest of your hair and gets rid of that bald Phil Mitchell look."
On close inspection, you can hardly tell where his real stubble ends and the tattoo starts. As he lies there he explains that he has to be careful not to let his remaining hair grow too much so that the whole thing blends together.
But he believes that this is a small price to get his hairline back: "It looks like you've shaved your head by choice instead of looking bald. To be told you look good for your age is all anyone wants."
Lawrence is clearly excited about his latest career path and certain that as more people learn about the treatment, the remaining stigma around it will disappear.
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Inhumane, Wasteful: The Seattle Times investigates Washington's propensity for forcibly restraining mental health patients and then leaving them to wait, sometimes days, for treatment. Guinea and London, among other places, have long since abandoned the practice of forced restraining.
Why? The man who self-immolated on the National Mall, for unknown reasons, has died of his injuries.
Indy Journalist Gets Respect in Newsweek: Marcy Wheeler, who goes by the handle 'emptywheel,' suspected the government was bulk collecting our private data using the Patriot Act long before the Snowden revelations. She's kind of a badass.
NYT Journalist: "This is [the] most closed, control-freak administration I've ever covered."
Stabbed: A Fort Lewis soldier was stabbed to death late Friday in what might be a hate crime, police say.
Libya Would Like An Explanation: Of what exactly just happened. According to initial media reports, which are often wrong, a US commando raid captured an Al Qaeda leader accused of the 1998 embassy bombings in Kenya.
Speaking of Feeble Governments: A primer on how not to help Somalia.
The Dominican Republic Hates Black People: But for the hospitality of some Haitian emigres, I really disliked the DR when I passed through there after the Haiti earthquake in 2010. Something empty and hollow about it.
Rep. Jim McDermott On the GOP Shutdown: "You can't say, OK, you get half of Obamacare—this isn't a Solomonic decision. So we sit here until they figure out they fuckin' lost."
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Continental Airlines flight attendants rejected a proposed 45-month wage and benefit cut pact late yesterday, jeopardizing the carrier's...
HOUSTON — Continental Airlines flight attendants rejected a proposed 45-month wage and benefit cut pact late yesterday, jeopardizing the carrier's efforts to limit such cuts affecting all employees to $500 million.
Joseph Tiberi of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents Continental's flight attendants, said that a majority of the airline's 9,000 flight attendants who voted had rejected the deal. The votes were tallied shortly before midnight.
In its annual regulatory filing earlier this month, Continental said that pacts with all its unions can be implemented only if all are approved.
Earlier yesterday, Continental pilots ratified $213 million in wage and benefit cuts, joining workers at other major carriers in approving concessions to help combat losses and high fuel prices.
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Nearly 93 percent of the airline's 3,948 eligible pilots voted, with 58.4 percent in favor and 41.6 percent opposed, the Air Line Pilots Association said in a release posted on its Web site.
The airline's mechanics also approved their proposed pact yesterday with 72 percent in favor and 28 percent opposed, said Don Treichler, director of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' airline division.
Last month, Houston-based Continental announced tentative 45-month pacts with unions that called for $331 million in such cuts — including the $213 million approved by pilots — rounding out the carrier's goal of securing $500 million in annual savings.
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Please join us for FlowerMart 2014
Baltimore's annual rite of Spring
which will take place in the parks of Mt. Vernon surrounding the Washington Monument on Friday, May 2, 2014 and Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 11AM to 8PM both days. FlowerMart has no admission charge and is full of flowers, food and fun for families.
It is also a good place to buy gifts for a friend, loved one or yourself because arts and crafts are in good plenitude. French linens, pottery, collectibles, Japanese textiles, handbags, soaps, pet accessories, housewares, stationery, photos, watercolors and many different kinds of jewelry are only some of the many kinds of unique gifts available for purchase.
Many types of bedding flowers will be sold, plus hanging baskets, herbs, carnivorous plants and vegetable plants. Some of the garden accessories available include iron decorations, plant hangers, hanging chairs, pots, tomato cages, potting soil, bird feeders and birdbaths.
In addition, several non-profit, wellness and commercial vendors will be there to display their services and goods. You can get a massage or a blood pressure check and learn about window replacements and Center Stage's upcoming season. Be sure to stop by the Wilkins Subaru booth in front of Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church to check out the two automobiles that will be parked there.
Check our entertainment page for the schedule of the many great vocal, dance and instrumental acts that will perform on two stages: some are returning favorites and several new entertainers will grace FlowerMart with their efforts. Classic autos will be displayed in the East Park both days! The children's area on Saturday from 12 - 5 in the West Park will feature several different kinds of hands-on activities. Enter any or all of our five contests: the Grand Hat Contest on Friday and on Saturday the Pet Contest, the NEW Over The Top Fabulous Hat Contest, Best Flower Costume Contest and the Dance Contest. Don't forget to visit the Duchess of Windsor Happy Hour booth at the Monument on Friday from 5 - 7PM.
While you're enjoying all these things, avail yourself of the food court offerings, among them gyros, fresh fruit smoothies, crab cakes and soup, kosher hot dogs, Linganore wines. Up at the monument, treat yourself to such delectables as soft ice cream, handmade chocolates and pecans. Of course, you must pick up a lemon peppermint stick next to the Peabody Institute and maybe take one home for a loved one since special takeout packages are available.
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Cancer patients undergoing treatment often experience a constellation of cancer treatment related symptoms (CTRS) which includes malaise, decreased appetite, sleep disturbance, difficulty thinking, anemia, pain, depressed mood and changes in body composition. These symptoms can greatly influence the subjective sensation of cancer treatment related fatigue (CTRF) which is the most common and distressing CTRS, and one that has a profoundly negative effect on physical functioning and QOL. Cancer patients often display a characteristic pattern of fatigue following treatment;peak fatigue occurring in the days following infusion but returning to baseline before the next chemotherapy cycle. Similar patterns of fatigue occur with each cycle. However, with continuing cycles fatigue levels often do not return to baseline resulting in persistent fatigue which can last for weeks, months and sometimes years after treatment has ended. CTRF can cause delays in treatment, dose reductions or termination of treatment, and has significant social and economic costs. There is also growing evidence that CTRF and its associated decline in physical activity can negatively impact body composition;increasing fat mass while decreasing lean and bone mass. This is of concern because these changes in body composition can impair physical functioning, increase the risk of bone fracture, cardiovascular disease, and cancer recurrence. Given the profound effects that CTRF has on QOL, physical functioning, and long term health, the treatment or prevention of this symptom is an essential component of cancer care. Because of the interrelationship between CTRS and CTRF, we must first understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the initiation and perpetuation of CTRS to effectively treat CTRF. We propose that CTRS/CTRF are initiated and perpetuated by treatment related production of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-12 and TNF-1. In this regard we propose that these symptoms are the same as sickness behavior a normal physiological response to harmful stimuli caused by increased production of IL-12 and TNF-1 peripherally and in the central nervous system. Our hypothesis is compatible with the emerging area of research on symptom clusters in cancer because we are exploring a potential mechanism for CTRS/ CTRF that may eventually explain the co-occurrence of fatigue, pain, depression, and other commonly experienced CTRSs. The goal of our program of research is to effectively prevent or decrease CTRS /CTRF thereby improving QOL, physical functioning and the long term health of cancer survivors. To effectively manage CTRS/CTRF we must first understand what causes them. In this proposal we describe an innovative bench to bedside approach to understanding the molecular origins of these symptoms. In this 5-year proposal we will complete the following study aims: 1) Determine whether acute symptoms in women undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy for BC are associated with elevated serum levels of IL-12, TNF-1 and other inflammatory biomarkers, 2) Determine whether persistent CTRS/CTRF in women undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy for BC is associated with evidence of CMV reactivation, 3) Determine the relationship between serum IL-6, IGF-1, changes in body composition and fatigue level in women undergoing treatment for BC, 4) Determine the role of inflammatory biomarkers in CTRS, cancer treatment efficacy and cancer recurrence. If successful, study findings could lead to the development of targeted therapies to prevent or treat CTRS/CTRF in cancer patients.
The impact that cancer treatment related symptoms (CTRS) has on quality of life and the patient's ability to receive the prescribed therapy makes the treatment of this symptom an essential component of cancer management. However, despite its prevalence, CTRF has been under-diagnosed, under-treated and under- researched. Clinicians have long suspected that inflammatory cytokines may play a role in CTRF, but to date the molecular mechanisms underlying the initiation and perpetuation of CTRF are not well established, and, the precise role of inflammatory cytokines, if any, in CTRF remains unclear. We will use a pre-clinical and clinical approach to examine the relationship between cancer treatment, inflammatory cytokines and CTRF. Understanding whether CTRF is initiated by the production of inflammatory cytokines may lead to new treatment strategies.
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2013 FHS Fall Play Review: Fame
The 2013 FHS production of the well-known play, Fame, which was shown on November 7,8, and 10, was yet another successful theatrical endeavor of Franklin students. Unlike last year's play, The Craving, Fame involved a great deal of serious emotions and character interactions. There was not much in the category of comedy in this play, but it was riveting nonetheless. High school students being high school students, the most descriptive comments on the performance that were given by audience members were "I liked it," and "it was okay." In more descriptive language, actors and actresses in both main and supporting roles seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly during and after the play. Their performances, for the most part, filled their characters with life and personality similar to that found in the original 1980 film.
Fame takes place during the years 1976-1980 (four years of high school). The story follows students of the New York High School of the Performing Arts as they learn to sing, act, dance, and play musical instruments as well as find their places with each other and in the world.
The play version of the 1980 film, Fame, compresses the original movie, which included all four years of high school, into a play which showed freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, and senior year all in only two acts. At no fault of the actors, this compression and omission of material made material move to quickly, and did not allow for full development of material. Being a school production, some original content such as swearing and controversial topics were removed. Although this was the correct course of action to take under the circumstances, it did take away from the original meaning of the play's content.
Of course, there are some points for criticism for the actors as well. Although lines were memorized very well (and if they weren't, the ad-lib was flawless), the choreography could have used a bit more rehearsal. There was also a single error in the timing of a spotlight during the finale of the play. Apart from those two details, the preparation of the play was very good. The singing parts were also carried out well, and for the most part in tune and pleasant to listen to. The acting was also a strong suit in the play: attitude, charisma, emotion, personality, etc. were all very clearly communicated.
Overall, the 2013 fall play was carried out with enthusiasm and professionalism, providing the audience with an intimate, emotional, and entertaining experience. Well done to all members of the 2013 FHS Fall Play!


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Many of you enjoyed the apple number circles that I posted a few months ago. Now, I have some snowflake number circles for you.
The circles will fit perfectly in the bottom of a muffin tin and kids can use them as they practice counting puff balls, small snowflake ornaments, beads, erasers, etc. Disclaimer: WARNING. Small parts can present a chocking hazard. Use larger counters for children under 3 years.
I included 7 ideas for using number circles in my previous post. Now, I would like to share an additional idea – making number counting containers.
I have a bunch of these little ice cream containers at home. My kiddo happens to be an ice cream lover, and we frequently purchase packages of Blue Bell's single serving cups. You haven't heard of Blue Bell ice cream?……then you must not be in Texas. Texans are crazy about this stuff. If you don't have the handy Blue Bell containers – don't worry. Any type of small containers (like Ziploc containers) will work too.
I began by covering my containers and lids with light blue card stock. I then, cut out a set of printable snowflake number circles and attached them to the lids with double-stick tape.
If you cut out a second set of snowflake number circles and add them to the inside of each cup, kids can practice numeral recognition as they match the numbers on the lid with the number inside the cup. Putting the lids on the cups and taking them off is also a great fine motor exercise for kids.
Kids can place a variety of different things inside the cups. Puff balls or cotton balls work great counters.
The small, plastic snowflake ornaments that I picked up at an after-Christmas sale work well too.
Here, I added stickers to the top of milk caps to use as counters. If you use two different colors of counters, kids can practice making addition fact families.
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George Clooney Gets Restraining Order Against Man Who's Threatened Him And Amal
George Clooney got a restraining order against a man named Mark Bibbee, who has allegedly been threatening the actor and his wife Amal for some time now. While Bibbee has not physically confronted Clooney, Gossip Cop has learned he has sent numerous rambling and delusional letters.
Bibbee, who according to court documents appended to Clooney's petition for legal protection, suffers from bipolar disorder and may also be schizophrenic. In the letters threatening the Clooneys, he references the JonBenet Raikesey murder and the recent Orlando shootings at the gay nightclub Pulse. About the latter, it's unclear but it seems Bibbee calls the slain and others at the hotspot "LGBT criminal[s] & pedophiles." Bibbee also alludes in one note to a plot to assassinate George Bush, Sr.
In granting Clooney and his wife legal protection, the judge ruled Bibbee must stay at a minimum of 100 yards away from the couple. For the time being, though, he is being held in a psychiatric ward at the Veterans Administration Hospital in California. Based on his unstableness, it may be hard to keep Bibbee at that distance.
As for the Clooneys, they are well out of harm's way since they're currently at their Lake Como, Italy home. Of course that villa has had security problems in the past. As Gossip Cop reported in May 2014, a Romanian man made his way onto Clooney's property, where he stole a bottle of wine before trying to break into the home and burglarize it. That individual was quickly picked up by Clooney's security staff.


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What are the best things to see and do in Cinque Terre?
If you plan to stay more than a day in Cinque Terre, consider making Vernazza your hub. Arguably the most picturesque, the hamlet is home to a large population of artists and intellectuals, sprawling vineyards, a crumbling castle, two ancient towers, waterfalls and nude beaches. Though each traveler will explore at their own pace, here are five things Forbes Travel Guide editors suggest seeing and doing in Cinque Terre:
1. Warm up with a short trek to Santuario della Madonna di Montenero. Surrounded by colorful gardens, this 15-minute walk foreshadows what you can look forward to on your trip through the five villages. When you reach the 1,1000-foot pinnacle, stop and take in the vast vista that spans across all 11 miles of coastline.
2. Stroll along Riomaggiore Via dell'Amore. While it will be hard to tear yourself from the Riomaggiore's main street, Via Colombo — it's home to a handful of delicious Italian eateries — you won't want to miss the romantic nooks and enchanting crannies along Via dell'Amore.
3. Picnic on the beaches near Corniglia. Spend the day at Guvano, a clothing-optional beach and Cinque Terre's best swimming hole. After lunch, climb the winding stairs past vineyards, citrus groves and lilies, knowing the area's best wines wait for you at the top.
4. Sip sunset cocktails in Monterosso al Mare. Perhaps the most resort-like village in Cinque Terre, Monterosso al Mare is home to the most fashionable restaurants and the coast's only sandy beach.
5. Hike the Blue Trail. From Vernazza, you can comb the Blue Trail (Sentiero Azzurro), which connects all of the villages from west to east. Walking along the trail cost 3 euros, unless you have a Cinque Terre card. It will take about five hours to travel from Monterosso to Riomaggiore.
On October 31, 2012Hayley Bosch answered the question:
What is the best way to see the Cinque Terre in a day?One of the main draws of this coastal destination is the path that links the five towns — "cinque terre" translates to "five lands." While it's not for those unwilling to walk, the views you'll get from your journey are second to none. On one side you have gardens and homes built into the steep coast, while on the other you have the sparkling Mediterranean stretching for as far as the eye can see. Stop off in one of the towns for a long lunch before continuing on the path.


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text: It doesn't look like a minivan The old Civic coupe Si's are a dime a dozen and look the same as the base model. Boring. The new one is the safest Honda EVAR and passes every test, NHTSA, IIHS, Euro NCAP with top marks. The new one has better interior than any Honda Civic or Accord ever. It's actually far from boring and the seats rock. The MacPhereson strut suspension/wishbone rear handles just as well as the wishbone/wishbone set up and makes for a roomier cabin. The K engines actually have something resembling low end torque. The hatchback is unique to the Si in this country and they are rare, nice to be able to buy a Civic and not see 39050480493209483 other cars on the road every day that look exactly like yours. Hatchbacks are more versatile for carrying things than coupes too. On top of all that, they are going cheap since American's don't like hatchbacks. I like the new Si, I think I might buy one in a few months.


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- Michael Jackson's family is struggling to sort out his estate- TMZ
- The final resting place of Celine Dion's husband revealed- Radar
- Shawn Mendes can't fathom the success of "Stitches"- Just Jared Jr
- Donald Trump's taco bowl picture backfired- Huffington Post
- Arsenio Hall is suing Sinead O'Connor for saying that he supplied Prince with drugs- DListed
- Jessica Alba shows some leg in a new beauty campaign- Hollywood Tuna
- New details about Dave Franco's gay Neighbors 2 character revealed- Towleroad
Michael Jackson Latest News, Photos, and Videos
Michael Jackson's Family Still Struggling to Sort Out Estate
Sony Purchases Michael Jackson's Stake in the Company for $750 Million
It was just announced that music giant Sony is in the process of purchasing Michael Jackson's stake in Sony/ATV Music Publishing for a whopping $750 million.
After the sale, the estate of the late music legend will grant Sony full ownership in the music publishing company, which represents artists like the Beatles, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan.
Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton said in a statement that "this acquisition will enable Sony to more quickly adapt to changes in the music publishing business."
Michael's estate will continue to retain his master recordings as well as a 10% stake in the EMI Music Publishing catalog.
Joseph Fiennes Comments on Playing Michael Jackson After Casting Backlash
Joseph Fiennes is opening up about playing Michael Jackson in an upcoming comedy taking place right after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
"I have played Michael Jackson. That is true," the 45-year-old actor said. "It's a tongue in cheek fun light look at three wonderful characters that we know, Michael Jackson, Liz Taylor, and Marlon Brando and they go on a road trip together. Some say it's an urban legend. And our story says if it happened, maybe it happened like this."
There has been an immense backlash to the casting news, as Michael Jackson is a legendary black singer, but casting went to a white male. Michael had a skin condition called Vitiligo that caused a lightening of the color of his skin.
WHAT DO YOU THINK of Joseph Fiennes playing Michael Jackson??
Joseph Fiennes Will Play Michael Jackson in a 9/11 Movie
Joseph Fiennes is reportedly set to play the late pop icon Michael Jackson in a movie taking place right after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
The 45-year-old actor will star in the Sky Arts television movie that follows the singer's attempt to get home from New York City after the attacks, according to The Guardian.
Michael reportedly took a road trip with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando following 9/11 and they got all the way to Ohio in a rented car. The film will be based on a Vanity Fair article about the road trip.
Stockard Channing is set to play Elizabeth Taylor while Brian Cox will play Marlon Brando.
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Goes 30 Times Multi-Platinum!
Michael Jackson's Thriller just broke a huge record by being the first album to go 30 times multi-platinum for all of the US sales.
In addition, the album has 100 million sales across the globe.
"RIAA has awarded Gold & Platinum records on behalf of the music business for nearly 60 years, but this is the first time an artist has crossed the 30X multi-Platinum plateau," RIAA chairman and CEO Cary Sherman said in a statement (via Billboard). "We are honored to celebrate the unique status of Thriller in Gold & Platinum history. What an exceptional achievement and testament to Thriller's enduring spot in our hearts and musical history."
Thriller was released back on November 30, 1982.
Michael Jackson's Doctor Arnie Klein Has Died at Age 70
- Michael Jackson's former doctor Arnie Klein has sadly died at age 70 – US Weekly
- Doris Roberts' man friend did not like the movie Room – TMZ
- R5 announces an exciting New Year's show in Vegas – Just Jared Jr
- Joe Manganiello will guest star on a CBS sitcom – Entertainment Weekly
- Jeremy Renner is working on an album – Lainey Gossip
- Ricky Schroder's two daughters stun in a new photo shoot – TooFab
- Harry Potter fans react to Cursed Child news – MTV
- Only Nick Jonas can make this gray sweatsuit look hot – Popsugar
Watch Pentatonix Pay Tribute to Michael Jackson With a 20-Song Mash-Up! (Video)
You have to check out this amazing a capella tribute to the late Michael Jackson by Pentatonix!
The group – Avi Kaplan, Scott Hoying, Kevin Olusola, Mitch Grassi, and Kirstie Maldonado – sang a mash-up of more than 20 songs by the King of Pop in six minutes!
They included everything from "Man in the Mirror" and "Human Nature" to "Smooth Criminal" and "Billie Jean." Watch below!
In case you didn't know, Pentatonix gained fame after winning the third season of NBC's The Sing-Off. They also won a Grammy for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella for their song "Daft Punk."
Pentatnix Sings Tribute to Michael Jackson


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The Junior League of Morristown, Inc. will hold a Lunch with the Authors on Friday, April 19 at the Headquarters Plaza Hotel in Morristown.
The featured authors are Marie Arana, Jonathon Scott Fuqua and Joyce Carol Oates. The event includes lunch to be served at noon followed by remarks from the authors and book sales and signing beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing after the luncheon.
Joyce Carol Oates recently has claimed the literary limelight with her national best-seller Blonde and the Oprah Book Club selection We Were the Mulvaneys. Her comic new book, Middle Age: A Romance, is a tale of friendship, love, self-deception, and truth.
Jonathon Scott Fuqua is the author of The Reappearance of Sam Webber, a debut that received an American Library Association's 2000 Alex Award as the "best adult novel for young adults." The characters of his new novel, Darby, are loosely based on a series of oral history interviews the author conducted in Marlboro County, S.C., over a three-year period.
Born of a Peruvian father and an American Mother, Washington Post Book World editor Marie Arana had a childhood, colored by a dynamic fusion of cultures, languages and legends. Arana's lyrical American Chica: Two Worlds, One Childhood captures her family's attempt to span the divide between North and South America.
The authors' event will also include valet parking and a themed basket raffle.
Proceeds will support the community projects of the JLM which benefit women and children at risk.
Tickets are $65 for benefactors and $100 for patrons. The amount per attendee over $30 is tax deductible.
Reservations are required by Wednesday, April 10. For an invitation, contact The Junior League of Morristown, Inc. at (973) 539-2266.
The Junior League of Morristown, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Morristown, Inc. reaches out to women of all ages, races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to volunteerism.
For more information on The Junior League of Morristown, Inc., visit on the Web at www.jlmnj.org.


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Microsoft has released another build 11102 for Windows 10 to its Insiders.
This latest build is now available to Windows 10 uers on the Windows Insider (Fast Ring) program.
This latest build brings a new history menu to the Edge browser which can be viewed by right clicking on either the back or forward arrows in the address bar
There are a bunch of issues that come along with this build.
For instance, if you are a PC gamer, I recommend not installing this build on your PC, unless you have a spare Windows 10 laptop or tablet you can use to play with these builds.
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Alex Neil focused on Norwich soaring into Premier League
Championship play-off: Norwich v Middlesbrough, Wembley, 3pm (Sky)
Alex Neil believes the best way to prepare for the biggest match in his short managerial career, and arguably in Norwich's history, will be to focus on the Sky Bet Championship play-off final against Middlesbrough as being just another game.
Back in August, the 33-year-old Scot began the season as player-manager of Hamilton, tackling Arbroath at New Douglas Park.
Roll the clock on some 10 months and Neil now stands on the verge of guiding Norwich back into the Premier League, and with it a £120m promotion jackpot following a staggering run of 16 victories in his 24 matches since replacing Neil Adams at the start of January.
Wembley fever may have engulfed Norfolk and Canaries fans around the globe since beating East Anglia rivals Ipswich in the semi-final, with some 39,500 tickets having been snapped up and coaches, trains and planes from as far afield as Canada, Australia and South Vietnam all booked.
Yet Neil has kept the squad's preparations focused on the job in hand - winning a football match.
"The way I go about it and the detail is different but not the process, that is the same whether it was Arbroath or now Middlesbrough at Wembley. I will still do the same things with my players," said Neil, who took the players down to London at the start of the week to help familiarise both the squad and himself ahead of a first trip to the national stadium.
Neil added: "I know exactly what I want to do. It is about picking the right team for the game, that is the most important thing.
"I have watched Boro enough now, I know what they are capable of and what we are capable of doing.
"For the players, the message is don't have any regrets. They have worked so hard to get to this point, it's really important that we don't fall at the final hurdle."
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Mango mania is back again!
Today I will share with you a great recipe which is a combo of sweet and sour, the ripe mango curry (pazham manga curry). This is an authentic and traditional Kerala dish. Mambazha pulissery is a part of Grand Kerala Sadya (the feast) cuisine also.
This is an easy to prepare dish which goes well with parboiled rice.
Your pazham manga / ripe mango curry is ready to serve.
This tastes good. A bit on the sweet side so next time I will use more chillies
Man! That curry looks and smells soooooo captivating and fantastic! Coconut and mango….a perfect flavor burst 🙂
Thanks i prepared it…was delicious and mouthwatering
Reeja, it is a nice recipe. I liked it. I have heard about a ripe mango curry that is prepared without boiling it. Do you have any idea, it is also from Malabar/Kerala.


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Hotel Rio Jordao
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Property Location
Located in Belo Horizonte, Hotel Rio Jordao is minutes from Museum of Arts and Craft and September Seven Square. This hotel is within close proximity of Sete de Setembro Square and Station Square.
Make yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, and cribs/infant beds can be requested.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Hotel Rio Jordao. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Total number of rooms - 59
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Year Built 2005
- Elevator/lift
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free breakfast
- Business center
- Number of floors - 16
- Free WiFi
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- Cable TV service
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Room service
- Refrigerator
- Pay movies
- Phone
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Shower only
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- Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels from Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
- Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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Original paper
The crystal structure of Cu2Pb6Bi8S19
Topa, Dan; Makovicky, Emil; Balić-Žunić, Tonči; Berlepsch, Peter
European Journal of Mineralogy Volume 12 Number 4 (2000), p. 825 - 833
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published: Jul 17, 2000
manuscript accepted: Mar 9, 2000
manuscript received: Sep 27, 1999
ArtNo. ESP147051204010, Price: 29.00 €
Abstract The crystal structure of natural Cu2Pb6Bi8S19, space group C2/m, a = 27.64 Å, b = 4.05 Å, c = 20.74 Å, β= 131.26°, has been determined and refined to the value of R = 0.05 from 1488 reflections with I> 2 σI obtained on four-circle diffractometer equipped with a CCD area detector. It is composed of en echelon staggered fragments of (100)PbS sulfide layers which are two atomic layers thick and alternate with periodically sheared (111)Pbs layers; these are two octahedra thick. It is built from Pb coordination octahedra and bicapped trigonal prisms combined with Bi in square pyramidal/asymmetric octahedral coordinations. Cu occurs in paired tetrahedra interconnecting the staggered (100)Pbs fragments. Cu2Pb6Bi8S19 forms a homologous series with Cu2Pb3Bi8(S, Se)16 Gunoite) in which the sheared (111)Pbs layers are one octahedron thick. CU2Pb6Bi8S19 is a new sulfosalt from Felbertal, Austria
CU2Pb6Bi8S19 • crystal structure • homologous series • junoite • sulfosalt


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This newly renovated luxe apartment is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, 4 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and luxury touches throughout. Come stay in up-and-coming Bushwick, located just around the corner from the J subway. (* Although new to FlipKey & TripAdvisor, we have very high reviews and ratings on other reservation websites; upon request we will be happy to share them with you.) Cook to your heart's content in the fully stocked kitchen while being around the corner from a subway station, which will whisk you to downtown Manhattan in 20 minutes. There are 4 bedrooms, one queen bed in each which sleeps 8. There is also a rollaway twin bed available upon request. You will love the comfortably furnished and thoughtful atmosphere of this modern Brooklyn apartment. As always, let me know if there is anything I can do to make your stay more comfortable. The entire apartment is yours. Wifi and all utilities are included as well as common area cleaning twice a week upon request. There is a washer and dryer 2 houses down which you will receive access to (coin operated). Early check-in time is possible if I do not have a guest staying the previous day, upon request. There is no such thing as "too late" of a check-in, as you will be able to let yourselves in at a time convenient for you. Very up-and-coming neighborhood: cafes and restaurants opening all the time. Very close to Williamsburg, busses right out in front, and subway around the corner. There are supermarkets and shops all along Broadway which is a large shopping corridor. From JFK you can take the AirTrain to the J subway and be here in 30-40 minutes. The J train (Halsey St) can take you to: - Chinatown in 25 minutes - Times Square in 35 minutes - Union Square in 30 minutes and it runs fairly often, even late night and weekends. (Many other subways such as the L and G can't say the same, sadly) Amenities: IRON DSC CORPORATE DSC LONG LET DSC SHORT RENTAL DRYER LINENS PROVIDED TOWELS PROVIDED MICROWAVE WASHING MACHINE STOVE HOUSEKEEPING INCLUDED Suitabilities: FIVE
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The Wright collection offers an element of subtle traditional elegance. An inviting light fixture that is an ideal piece over a dining table, in a bedroom, living room, or foyer. This 4-light pendant comes in an espresso finish. The Champaign stylized glass and etched white diffuser illuminates your space with a warm light glow that is welcoming and captivating. This fixture is supplied a 12 ft. of wire and 6 ft. of chain. The extension rod sold separately. Also ideal for hanging over foyers, and other living areas.
- Wright collection pendant
- 4-light pendant in an espresso finish
- Champagne glass and etched white diffuser
- Uses 4 medium base bulbs, 100-Watt maximum
- Supplied with 6 ft. of chain and 12 ft. wire
- Recommend using Philips energy efficient halogen EcoVantage, Philips energy efficient CFLs or energy efficient LEDs
- UL listed for indoor and dry locations
- Easy installation instructions enclosed for convenient setup
- Hardwire installation


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The days of three-hour bike rides under a warm, cloudless sky are coming to an end. Cold weather has already swept into many towns and the rain, sleet and snow is right behind it—if it's not there already.
The cold and snow can make it nearly impossible to get outside and train. You can bundle up with booties, balaclavas, thermal tights and heavy jackets, but you don't want your cycling workouts to become a chore, and hate your bike by February.
To combat the limitations that winter brings, there are some alternative exercises to bike training. While they don't mimic the exact pedaling motion, they can help maintain fitness without riding.
More: 10 Workouts Every Cyclist Should Do
Cross-Country Skiing
There's a reason why cross-country skiers have one of the highest V02 max values of all athletes: This sport is hard. It's a great way to train the heart and lungs and maintain leg strength.
Skate skiing is similar to cross-country, but it's more of a skating motion instead of forward and backward. This type uses more legs than arms, so it can be an even better form of skiing for cyclists. Skate skiers also don't need to continually wax their skis, which makes for easier maintenance.
As much as cyclists may hate it, running is beneficial. It's an easy, convenient way to get in a quick cardiovascular workout that is leg dominant. It takes significantly less time to complete a good run workout compared to a bike workout. You can also run after work when the light is starting to fade and it's too dark to ride.
Initially, you should start with a higher frequency of runs and shorter durations. This should help prevent injuries. As your body adapts to the new stress, you can add duration and mix it up with trails and hills.
Hiking is another great activity for winter. Even on cold, snowy days, you can bundle up and head to the trail for a low-intensity cardio workout. When it's too snowy for normal snow boots, try wearing a pair of snowshoes. These are great for active recovery days and help maintain leg strength.
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I currently have an inventory database that allows us to store information about each product. When you go to each record on the form, i have a command that shows the picture of the product. Could anyone tell me what to add to make this show a generic picture when a real picture is not available.
Generic picture would be q:\imgs\nopic.jpg
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Not everybody wants to pay the big bucks and taxes to be on the water. Here is a nicely wooded acreage parcel only a couple hundred yards from a public boat launch on the Chain of 28 Lakes! This land is all high ground with several possible building sites. The driveway has been roughed in, so it's ready to build! The rear of the property backs up to National Forest acres for plenty of room to roam! A current survey is on file!
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
"Eros" 1 Million Dollar Sculpture
The hollow bronze head is 12 feet long, 7 feet tall and weighs about 4,000 pounds.
Made in 1999 at the artist's studio in the northern Italian city of Pietrasanta, the sculpture is a poetic evocation of the beauty, suffering and fragility of human life.The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is asking the public to help pay for this $1 million sculpture by Polish-born Igor Mitoraj in celebration of the museum's 100th birthday this year.
It has already raised more than $300,000 and is hoping to raise the rest in contributions of any size — including pennies from kids. There will be donation boxes in the museum, a dedicated website, cellphone links and special events during a gala weekend June 26-28. Go here to learn about this project. (Credit: Minneapolis Institute of Arts)
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Gosh that's a wonderful sculpture Kate.. strong yet vulnerable at the same time..ReplyDelete
Amazing sculpture. I hope the museum does raise the funds to pay for this!ReplyDelete
hmmmm. i'm not appreciating it enough for a million dollars.ReplyDelete
It will be a grand addition to the museum.ReplyDelete
This is fantastic!ReplyDelete
It's visually striking... hopefully the campaign works.ReplyDelete
I'm sorry, but this just isn't all it's cracked up to be! :)ReplyDelete
I. Think it is very unusual. I hope they raise the money.ReplyDelete
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A44. One of the first things that visitors to the legislature notice is the bad behaviour of the MLAs. This bad behaviour can be explained, if not excused.
The bad behaviour takes the following forms:
- Interrupting the MLA who is speaking. (This practice is known as "heckling".)
- A general chorus of noise from one side that drowns out the MLA who is speaking.
- Very evidently not paying attention to the MLA who is speaking. This behaviour can include going in and out of the chamber, walking around inside the chamber, talking to another MLA, focusing on an electronic screen, and reading a newspaper or magazine.
- Insulting another MLA or another party.
- Making statements that are false or at least highly questionable.
- Refusing to answer a question asked by another MLA.
These behaviours would not be tolerated in any other workplace. In almost any other gathering of grown-ups, these behaviours would be considered shockingly rude. But in the legislative chamber, they are routine.
I spent a long time around the legislature. I'm not sure I can fully explain the bad behaviour exhibited there, but I have some ideas about the contributing factors.
The most important reason, in my view, is that all important decisions are made elsewhere. The party caucuses decide what they're going to do, and then they almost always vote together. An MLA knows how they're going to vote when they walk in the door at the beginning of the day. That doesn't mean votes are held quickly. The opposition often has an interest in creating delay. The result is that MLAs are often very bored, and boredom causes bad behaviour.
Another reason for the bad behaviour is the partisanship that pervades the House. Partisanship is the excessive attachment to one's political party. There is a strong tendency among MLAs to think of one's own party as always right, and the other parties as always wrong. They must always praise their own leader and their own party; they must always condemn other leaders and other parties. It's an unhealthy dynamic.
If you put boredom and partisanship together, the conditions for bad behaviour are created.
Not all MLAs act badly, and certainly there is no MLA who acts badly all the time. But unfortunately, bad behaviour is treated by senior MLAs as normal and acceptable, and is even to some extent celebrated within a party caucus. As a result, the well-behaving MLAs tend to sit quietly. They may grimace inwardly at the bad behaviour, but they make no attempt to stop it. If they do, they will be told it's all part of the normal give-and-take of the legislature.
The bad behaviour will continue until the legislature is a forum for meaningful debate, in which MLAs prepare their arguments carefully, listen attentively to other MLAs' arguments, and then make up their minds accordingly on how to vote. That is not likely to happen any time soon.


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