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Silver Cross Offers Childbirth Education Classes in November
Joliet, IL (October 22, 2010)— Silver Cross offers an array of classes to help new parents prepare and expect the best from their birthing experience in the hospital's beautiful birthing suites. For more information or to register for one or more Childbirth Classes, visit www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).
Birthing Center Tours
Silver Cross Hospital will offer free Birthing Center Tours for expectant families on the hospital's campus at 1200 Maple Rd., Joliet. The tours will be offered Sundays, Nov. 7, 14 and 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to help new parents prepare and expect the best from their birthing experience in the hospital's luxurious birthing suites.
Prenatal Class
Silver Cross will offer a free Prenatal Childbirth Class Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the hospital, 1200 Maple Rd., Joliet. Led by a registered labor and delivery nurse, during this two-day class participants will learn about labor, delivery, recovery, post partum and other birthing options. Class size is limited and registration is mandatory.
Prepared Childbirth Weekend Class
Silver Cross Hospital will offer a Prepared Childbirth Weekend Class Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Rd., Joliet. Participants will receive instruction from a registered nurse on breathing, relaxation and floor exercise techniques. She will also review the labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum processes. Cost is $60 per couple, which includes lunch.
About the Birthing Center
The Silver Cross Birthing Center offers luxurious birthing suites where patients have the convenience of staying in the same room through recovery, followed by a stay in the hospital's beautiful mother-child suites. Every birthing suite has an easily adjustable labor bed, private bath and blanket warmer available. Some rooms also include an immersion tub and walk-in shower. Other accommodations include a stereo CD and TV/VCR/DVD, a mini-refrigerator and a recliner/lounge bed for the support person. State-of-the-art medical equipment is set-up and ready inside the suite's cabinetry if needed. There's also a Level II skilled infant care nursery as well as the hospital's normal nursery. A board certified neonatologist/pediatrician from Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago is always present 24 hours a day. For more information about Silver Cross Hospital's Birthing Center visit www.silvercross.org. For a referral to an obstetrician/gynecologist on staff at Silver Cross, call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).
About Silver Cross Hospital
Silver Cross Hospital is a not-for-profit health care provider serving Will County and southwest suburban communities since 1895. Silver Cross has been recognized as a Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals National Award winner for the last six consecutive years and a one of America's Most Customer Friendly Hospitals by the American Alliance of Healthcare Providers. With over 2,500 employees, physicians and volunteers, Silver Cross operates a 304-bed acute care hospital and eight satellite facilities providing outpatient services and physician offices. Construction has begun to build a state-of-the-art replacement hospital opening in 2012 in New Lenox. To learn more about Silver Cross Hospital or a referral to a physician on staff, visit www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).


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Originally published on Tue September 18, 2012 8:23 pm
BPA could be making kids fat. Or not.
That's the unsatisfying takeaway from the latest study on bisphenol A — the plastic additive that environmental groups have blamed for everything from ADHD to prostate disease.
Unfortunately, the science behind those allegations isn't so clear. And the new study on obesity in children and teens is no exception.
Originally published on Tue September 18, 2012 7:09 pm
It all began last year, when the Library of Congress presented Samuel Beckett's Ohio Impromptu alongside a piece of music by composer Dina Koston, which responded to the text. A New York group, the Cygnus Ensemble, played the music, while Washington, D.C., director Joy Zinoman staged the play, for one night only.
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Originally published on Fri November 9, 2012 1:56 pm
In the U.S., the pap smear has become a routine part of women's health care, and it's dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths. But in Africa and other impoverished regions, few women get pap smears because the countries lack the laboratories and other resources necessary to offer them.
Now to a development surrounding Mitt Romney's campaign. After several days of stumbles on the trail and internal squabbling spilling into public view, Romney's campaign vowed to get back to substance today. Romney delivered a speech to a Latino group in Los Angeles today touting his economic plan and touching on immigration. But the spotlight was stolen by a report on the website Mother Jones.
Originally published on Mon September 17, 2012 6:41 pm
Yukiya Amano is frustrated.
Last week, Amano, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told a meeting of the agency in Vienna that he is aggravated by Iran's unwillingness to show the IAEA what's going on at a base called Parchin.
"Iran should engage with us without further delay on the substance of our concerns," he said. "We need to stop going around in circles, discussing process."
Originally published on Mon October 15, 2012 1:57 pm
Each week, All Things Considered and Lenore Skenazy, author of the book and blog Free-Range Kids, bring you "Another Thing," an on-air puzzle to test your cleverness skills. We take a trend in the news and challenge you to help us satirize it with a song title, a movie name or something else wacky.
This week's challenge: The owner of a 77-pound dachshund named Obie is blogging about her efforts to slim him down by 40 pounds. If she succeeds, we can probably expect a book.
Originally published on Sun October 21, 2012 6:04 pm
President Obama kicked off the week in the battleground state of Ohio, where he spent much of the time Monday talking about China.
His administration filed a new trade complaint against China with the World Trade Organization on Monday. The White House is challenging Chinese subsidies for auto parts.
Originally published on Mon September 17, 2012 6:39 pm
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Audie Cornish. We begin this hour with President Obama on the campaign trail. He was in the battleground state of Ohio today, but he spent much of his time talking about China. President Obama even announced a new trade complaint against China during a campaign stop in Cincinnati.
For the past six years in a row, the World Bank has rated the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore as the easiest place in the world to do business. Drawn in part by this reputation, money and talent are pouring into the island nation's growing technology sector.
One of Facebook's co-founders recently renounced his American citizenship and relocated to Singapore, where he has been investing in tech startups.

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Petaluma High student falls ill with serious bacterial disease
Published: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 3:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 5:08 p.m.
A 17-year-old student at Petaluma High School was hospitalized over the weekend with a highly contagious blood infection caused by a bacteria that can develop into meningitis.
School officials sent a warning to parents late Monday with automated phone calls that those who may have had close contact with Christopher Pozzi-Swain, a senior, should alert health officials.
Pozzi-Swain suddenly became ill Saturday and collapsed with exhaustion, said Dr. Lynn Silver Chalfin, Sonoma County's public health officer. He was hospitalized that night.
The teen's condition had greatly improved Tuesday, although he was still in serious condition at a hospital, Silver Chalfin said.
"Chris is feeling much better," Petaluma High principal David Stirrat said.
Doctors determined Pozzi-Swain was stricken with a blood infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, a bug spread through saliva or phlegm.
Called meningococcal disease, the infection causes symptoms including a high fever, rash and stiff neck. The disease is treated with antibiotics. If untreated, meningococcal disease causes death in about 50 percent of cases, according to the health department.
The bacteria is part of a group that can lead to meningitis, an infection of the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Meningococcal disease is spread through close contact, such as kissing, sharing drinks or utensils or "getting coughed on," Silver Chalfin said. A person who merely passed an infected individual in the hall or sat in the same classroom is unlikely to have been exposed.
But for those who may have caught the bug, a dose of antibiotics can prevent the bacteria from developing an infection, she said.
County health staff have been aggressively contacting all who came into close contact with him, Silver Chalfin said.
Family and several friends already have received treatment. That includes students at Casa Grande High School, where Pozzi-Swain used to go and still has friends, Stirrat said.
Health officials had found no other confirmed cases of meningococcal disease.
The day after Pozzi-Swain became ill, a Casa Grande student was hospitalized with similar symptoms however as of Tuesday doctors don't suspect a blood infection, Silver Chalfin said.
"He had a positive flu test, although we're still treating him out of caution, but most likely it is not a second case," Silver Chalfin said.
Pozzi-Swain's condition had greatly improved Tuesday, said Dave Rose, director of student services with Petaluma city schools.
"They're still running tests and they're being cautious, but his family and friends are able to visit. He's doing better," Rose said.
Anyone who may have been exposed to the bacteria between Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 can call the Department of Health Services at 565-4567.
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by Chris Bowers, Mon Dec 04, 2006 at 09:05:19 AM EST
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by Chris Bowers, Mon Dec 04, 2006 at 09:05:19 AM EST
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A couple articles suggesting they would not pass the 911 reforms but then it kind of went underwater.
I thought it was a good thing to do, a good campaign promise by Dems to get on top of national security issue for 2006 and 2008.
If they don't make good in the promise, it will backfire on them so I'm kind of concerned they are fudging it.
What's the scoop?
I read that article. I thought it blew things out of proportion a little. You don't reorganize Congress on the fly. Putting together a study group makes a lot of sense. To focus on internal issues now would be a huge distraction.
I don't consider a committment to pass 911 Reforms an "internal issue" or a distraction.
I think it's key to holding Congress and gaining presidency in 2008.
National Security is Democrats most vulnerable issue. The promise to pass 911 Reforms helped overcome that and the failure to do as promised hurts in two ways.
1. Dems shown as not being trusworthy on national security.
2. Dems not keeping campaign promise then (2006) so why trust them now (2008).
I fear that now the Dems are in control they will get the same disease as the Repubs - being owned by the lobbists.
From reports it seem that K street firms are hiring Dems left and right to protect things like Drug companies & Defense contractors.
How to we let them know that we are watching and they just don't want to go there -
Yeah, until we get public financing, things are going to be tough. Although I do believe that Republicans are more psychologically vulnerable to corruption than Republicans are....
They're dropping like flies -- another potential candidate pulls his hat out of the ring!
Quiet, underpaid and illegal. Many of you may have missed it over the weekend, but Massachusetts Gov. and Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney criticized a Teamster Local Union for pushing an open meetings violation through the courts to save jobs on a state turnpike. According to the Boston Herald, Romney "criticized the lawsuit as a last-ditch effort by overpaid union workers to preserve exorbitant wages and patronage at the Pike."
I find it more than ironic that Romney has the wherewithal to judge fair compensation for union workers, but is incapable of realizing that most of his landscapers are illegal immigrants.


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My Say, Contributor
Quality advice and insight from experts in various disciplines.
The following guest post is by Amy Morin, a licensed clinical social worker in Lincoln, Maine. In addition to working as a psychotherapist, she is also an adjunct college psychology instructor and she serves as About.com's Parenting Teens expert.
Psychology often discusses mental health — but what's not often discussed is a clear definition of mental strength. To me, mental strength means that you regulate your emotions, manage your thoughts, and behave in a positive manner, despite your circumstances. Developing mental strength is about finding the courage to live according to your values and being bold enough to create your own definition of success.
Mental strength involves more than just willpower; it requires hard work and commitment. It's about establishing healthy habits and choosing to devote your time and energy to self-improvement. (Check out Cheryl Snapp Connor's post, based on my list of the 13 things mentally strong people avoid.)
Although it's easier to feel mentally strong when life seems simple — often, true mental strength becomes most apparent in the midst of tragedy. Choosing to develop skills that increase your mental strength is the best way to prepare for life's inevitable obstacles.
Many exercises exist that can help you develop mental strength. But here are five that can get you started:
1. Evaluate Your Core Beliefs
We've all developed core beliefs about ourselves, our lives and the world in general. Core beliefs develop over time and largely depend upon our past experiences. Whether you're aware of your core beliefs or not, they influence your thoughts, your behavior and emotions.
Sometimes, core beliefs are inaccurate and unproductive. For example, if you believe that you'll never succeed in life, you may be less apt to apply for new jobs — and inadvertently, you may not present yourself well on job interviews. Therefore, your core beliefs may become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Identify and evaluate your core beliefs. Look for beliefs that are black and white, and then find exceptions to the rule. Very few things in life are "always" or "never" true. Modifying core beliefs requires purposeful intention and hard work, but it can change the entire course of your life.
2. Expend Your Mental Energy Wisely
Wasting brain power ruminating about things you can't control drains mental energy quickly. The more you think about negative problems that you can't solve, the less energy you'll have leftover for creative endeavors. For example, sitting and worrying about the weather forecast isn't helpful. If a major storm is headed your way, worrying about it won't prevent it. You can, however, choose to prepare for it. Focus on what is only within your control.
Save your mental energy for productive tasks, such as solving problems or setting goals.When your thoughts aren't productive, make a conscious effort to shift your mental energy to more helpful topics. The more you practice expending your mental energy wisely, the more it will become a habit.
3. Replace Negative Thoughts with Productive Thoughts
Although most of us don't spend time thinking about our thoughts, increasing your awareness of your thinking habits proves useful in building resilience. Exaggerated, negative thoughts, such as, "I can't ever do anything right," hold you back from reaching your full potential. Catch your negative thoughts before they spiral out of control and influence your behavior.
Identify and replace overly negative thoughts with thoughts that are more productive. Productive thoughts don't need to be extremely positive, but should be realistic. A more balanced thought may be, "I have some weaknesses, but I also have plenty of strengths." Changing your thoughts requires constant monitoring, but the process can be instrumental in helping you become your best self.
4. Practice Tolerating Discomfort
Being mentally strong doesn't mean you don't experience emotions. In fact, mental strength requires you to become acutely aware of your emotions so you can make the best choice about how to respond. Mental strength is about accepting your feelings without being controlled by them.
Mental strength also involves an understanding of when it makes sense to behave contrary to your emotions. For example, if you experience anxiety that prevents you from trying new things or accepting new opportunities, try stepping out of your comfort zone if you want to continue to challenge yourself. Tolerating uncomfortable emotions takes practice, but it becomes easier as your confidence grows.
Practice behaving like the person you'd like to become. Instead of saying, "I wish I could be more outgoing," choose to behave in a more outgoing manner, whether you feel like it or not. Some discomfort is often necessary for greater gain, and tolerating that discomfort will help make your vision a reality, one small step at a time.
5. Reflect on Your Progress Daily
Today's busy world doesn't lend itself to making much time available for quiet reflection. Create time to reflect upon your progress toward developing mental strength. At the end of each day, ask yourself what you've learned about your thoughts, emotions and behavior. Consider what you hope to improve upon or accomplish tomorrow.
Developing mental strength is a work in progress. There is always room for improvement, and at times this will seem more difficult than at other times. Reflecting upon your progress can reinforce your ability to reach your definition of success while living according to your values.
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Thank You very much for this post. I was a bit confused recently but now it is somewhat clear. Enjoyed reading every bit of it. I will try to practice it now.
Would expect post like these in future.
Thank you Rajesh. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Hello Amy,
Thanks for responding. Just watched your Video Chat on forbes regarding. I think your idea of book on this topic is great and it will be helpful for everyone, since at times we take some decisions out of flow of emotions, anger being the most common, sometimes we regret but mostly we do not' just for ego and compare our sin with others.
I too thought myself to be mentally strong or strongest but that claim sounds a bit egoistic to me know and i am trying to improve it on that part.
Glad to hear about the part that it is being widely circulated, translated , tweeted etc and hope that it will be applied too.
Good Luck for the book.
Hi Rajesh. I think when it comes to mental strength, there's always room for improvement and certainly none of us are perfect. Thank you for the well wishes with my book.
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Love this, thank you. Any tips on how to more specifically evaluate your core beliefs?
Thank you Angie. Identifying your core beliefs certainly takes insight and practice. Try writing down some of your negative thoughts. You'll likely notice a pattern that points back to a core belief. Once you've identified your core beliefs, it's a matter of determining whether or not they're true. Just like with the negative thoughts, look for exceptions to the rule. And, ask yourself what you gain from holding onto that core belief versus letting it go.
Thanks a lot. It was really helpful.
You're welcome pashanth. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Hi Amy, would love to hear more about the insights and practice that can help with identifying these beliefs.
Thank you for a great article.
I would also add – Say "Yes" to Self. So often we don't give ourselves permission to enjoy life, like somehow it's meant to be a struggle.
Best, Val


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MLB suspends Rockies catcher Alfonzo for 100 games
Colorado Rockies catcher Eliezer Alfonzo has been suspended by Major League Baseball for 100 games after a second positive test for a performance enhancing substance.
Alfonzo, 32, hit .267 in 25 games with the Rockies in 2011. He has played in parts of six seasons, spending time with the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners.
Tracy Ringolsby reports that Alfonzo will appeal his suspension. He is only the second major-leaguer to receive a 100-game suspension. The other is Manny Ramirez, who retired earlier this season from the Tampa Bay Rays after receiving the suspension. Rockies minor-league Mike Jacobs was suspended for 50 games earlier this season for a positive test.
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Was that the night he hit the Grand Slam?
Oh no! Now who's Tracy gonna to turn to for the obligitory play-a-bench-caliber-catcher-twice-a-week role?!
Pacheco has the jello pudding smile look right about now. 3rd, 1st, catcher…..
Do they make steroids for your belly? The only place Alfonzo was growing bigger was above his belt buckle.
Thank goodness, hopefully I will never see Pudgy again! I know Pudge isn't his nickname and that belongs to another hall of fame catcher but he truly is a pudge.
One player is an anomaly, two players is bad, three players (Randol Rogers) in the Rockies system indicates the Rockies have a drug culture problem they need to fix.
Considering that two players were minor league free agents with the organization less than nine months and the third was an 18-year-old kid who has yet to play in the U.S., to suggest that these three players testing positive in an organization of more than 200 players indicates a culture of some sort is a stretch. It's a coincidence.
Steve, you're right on the smaller point. No connection between these last few PED guys in the Rox organization.
But I'm afraid there's a larger point. This organization, probably more than most, seems to take a see no evil approach to known or suspected PED users. Giambi. Herges. Jorge Piedra (the first suspension ever if I remember correctly). Mike Jacobs. I won't go into all the others back in the Age of Steroids since every club was involved back then. But knowing that Alfonzo had already tested positive, and then oohing and aahing with Drew Goodman over his impressive batting practices shots and his suddenly increased power in his 30s … really, is that doing your due diligence?
This is supposed to be a team built on some kind of family values, character guys, all that stuff. I'm not mocking that; I have kids and I like them to be able to look up to their heroes. (And that's really important to connect to the fans when the baseball product on the field is lousy.) But character starts with playing fair. The Monforts, or O'Dowd, or all of them really seem unconcerned about having known cheaters around. A cynic would say the end — winning — justifies the means. But we need to bend the rules to bring in the likes of Alfonzo? A roid-rejuvenated scrub? It's worth sticking your neck and reputation out for that? Face the facts: it's a culture of not caring about PED users in Rockiesland.
Oh, and gun to my head, I'd say it's more likely than not that 40 year old Giambi is still juicing.
Agbayani, I think that is unfair to Giambi. He admitted what he did in the past. If he is using HGH (if he is using roids at this point he has to have the best urine purifier in the biz) then I hope he gets caught. I want HGH testing in the next contract, and I think we will get it, but sorry Agbayani, I hate when people throw out suspicions without proof. But, he did use in the past so you lose the benefit of the doubt with a lot of folks. And yes, I agree with you, the fact that we have had multiple hits in this organization is a big issue, even if it is just coincidence. I dont think the organization takes a see no evil approach, but at this point they need to make good and make it a point of showing how they are going to make sure the guys are clean.
As for Alfonzo, one hand you think "what an idiot" but then, he is 32, this is his last rodeo most likely, so why not do whatever it takes to make it back. He got caught…and he is done. But you can understand the rational. Still, hope he enjoys the Mexican Leagues, because he has played his last game in the US most likely.
Doc, I understand the "it's not fair to speculate" thing. But Giambi is 40, is still huge (hey, pull out that rookie card for comparison), and still has ridiculous (albeit occasional now) power. How many 40 year olds in the history of baseball have exhibited his kind of power?
I can think of Barry Bonds. Oops, maybe that's not the best example.
So I don't think it's unfair to him (he did it to himself, putting himself under a permanent cloud of suspicion through at least a decade of intense PED usage). This isn't like accusing Jose Bautista based simply on his late career breakout without any known PED usage in his life. That's unfair. And I do think there's lots of clubs that wouldn't have even considered signing him given his proven record with PEDs. But as I said, such things have never bothered the Rockies. And I even forgot about JC Romero…
Agbayani, I know your an honourable person, so that was why I said what I said. I think if Giambi had not been implicated in the earlier report, your accusation would have felt "News of the World," but he did. I dont have his rookie card, I guess I always thought he was big. At 40 I assume that its more paunch than muscle. So, I am not accusing you of being unfair (if you thought so, my apology). I think a 40 year old can have power but your right…it is questionable.
I just want to avoid what happened with Helton and now Bautista. Guys who are clean deserve to be treated clean. Bautista benefited from great coaching, a swing change, getting a bit bigger than comes with age, a great homer park, and MAYBE stolen signals. Confidence with hitters is also big, and Giambi has that (see this season's earlier game in Phili, where everyone knew that the third AB was going over the wall).
Oh, I forgot about Romero as well. People say, "Well, yea, but Babe Ruth drank." This is performance enhancing drugs. People look for advantages. That is the name of the game (Giants 51 season come back was definitely a product of cheating). As long as guys who have never tested cheating are given the benefit of the doubt, I am okay with questioning guys who have been guilty. But I hope that Jason is not dumb enough to be doing HGH because he has a chance to be part of the game as an announcer, commentator or coach going forward. But if he is busted for HGH or something else, he will push Canseco to the side for biggest pharia.
In his testimony, Giambi said he asked Anderson about the things Bonds was doing to stay at an elite level.
"So I started to ask him, 'Hey, what are the things you're doing with Barry? He's an incredible player. I want to still be able to work out at that age and keep playing,'" Giambi testified. "And that's how the conversation first started."
That was Giambi's leaked BALCO grand jury testimony, c. 2003. Hmmm….
Agbayani, seriously? I never knew that (I tried to ingnore BALCO as much as possible). Yikes!!!
There are those who say that the PEDs and HGH just made baseball better, because guys we loved were able to keep playing into their 40s (40 is the new 20…I am 41, its not!!!!). But baseball is great because of the ability to compare the 30s and 60s and 80s to today. It made a mockery of the whole history of the game. It also made baseball all-pre-Coors Field all the time (not that 2-1 games make me all happy all the time). So if Giambi asked that, you are dead right…he should be handing his blood and urine to the drug checkers to keep his rep pure going forward.
BTW, can we all agree that Mariono Rivera, the greatst closer in the history of the game makes teh case that some 40 year olds (Nolan Ryan being another, having seen him at 40+ and hearing the baseball pop in the glove in the 10th inning) can indeed be studs. But Mariano knows the days are coming to a close. I would rather see pure Riveras than dosed Bonds.
Fair enough on the DSL youngster R. Rogers, but 3 players (Alfonzo, Jacobs, and Quintanilla) from the Springs in 13 months is too many, and has to represent a in-house problem at that club and the organization. Quintanilla was in his third year in organization when he was suspended.
I think as long as the difference between AAA and even league minimum is hundreds of thousands (and potentially millions) plus if you can make it long enough, a pension, players will be tempted to cheat. Especially players who were prospects that got injured. Take a cheat to get healthier quicker, keep your status, or be ready to take advantage of a regular starter's injury and…
The incentive system will always be there for guys at the edge, or at the margin to use the economics term, so we will always have guys who take HGH or the next best thing. My personal belief system would keep me from doing so, but I am not looking at paychecks with lots of dollar figures.
Doc, you're right. The threat of a suspension isn't enough to deter a AAA player from trying everything to get that boost into the big time. The reward is just too great.
Another example of the Rockies' rather high tolerance for known PED users: bringing in Paul LoDuca to compete for a backup job a couple years ago. Yeah, it was just a spring training gig, but why? Other clubs wouldn't touch him with a 10 foot pole.
I had forgotten about some of the other guys, except for Jacobs, but the fact that Alfonso had already been caught might say something about the Rockies.
And Giambi does have amazing power for a 100 year old.
And that brings us to Helton. I know he's kind of sacred around here. And he should be. But I don't think it's a coincidence that he stopped putting up his huge power numbers after Wayne Hagin (when he went to St. Louis) said that Don Baylor said that Helton took the juice. I know that's a "he said, he said" situation. And supposedly what Baylor was talking about was a legal "juice". But since then Todd is no longer a power hitter. A good hitter, a good fielder but basically what Barry Bonds was (without the speed) and would have stayed if he wasn't injecting. I'm assuming that Bonds took steroids as most fans believe and while Helton never was implicated (except for the "he said, he said" stuff) his drop-off in power numbers at that exact time is very suspicious to me. And I understand that most of you will slam me for saying all of that.
However I'm guessing this may have caught the Rockies off-guard. Would they have released Pagnozzi if they had known?
And you guys had the nerve to diss me for mentioning Denny Neagle in an entirely baseball context,yet you all are casting aspirstions on heresay and rumor!Worst thread I've read here in 2+years.Agbayani you're logic and stats facts are second to none.Therefore for you to go totally off on suppisition and innuendo is unworthy of you.
Gary, my comment is a simple one. I don't understand why the Rockies are willing to bring in so many PROVEN
Steroid users, that is. I'm not casting aspersions on anyone who hasn't been caught. Pagnozzi, an apparently clean player, was dumped in favor of dirty Alfonzo. I don't understand why. They're both backup catchers only, one (Pagnozzi) is good defensively but doesn't have the suspicious power that the other has. Bottom line is you lose both of 'em, one to a drug suspension that'll end his career, the other to a waiver claim. No great loss, but why do it?
Ag I am right there with you on this one. Sure everyone deserves a second chance, however the Rockies seem more willing to take that chance more often than other clubs for very marginal players. I just don't get it?
And I am afraid the buck stops on this issue with DanO. As someone mentioned above, the due diligence process in the organization when acquiring these players needs to be substantially improved.
Sorry Steve I do not believe that this is at all a coincidence, while I do believe that DanO is primarily responsible, if indeed as stated many times the goal is to bring in the high character guys while building a competitive team.
Obviously a different story however a very similar result when DanO brought in another guy with questionable character – Jose Lopez.
What character issue did Lopez have aside from the fact he couldn't play?
Sorry but I want to defend Helton. If his back had not gone out he probably would still have 25 to 30 homer power. His back went bad at the same time the humidor came in, the combination made it look like he had been using steroids and then stopped.
What is interesting is that the Rox have been chastized by some in the media for going for character guys (and back in 07 it was that they had too many Christians, which as on, I dont mind but I also understand your job as a baseball team is to win a WS, not get the record for most bible reading programs). So the fact that they have had so many steroid issues seems to be in conflict with teh perception of too goody-too-shoes. Although if you look at the list of guys who used a number of them were devout people (of various faiths) who succumbed to the temptation to compete and keep their jobs (and the fact that pitchers were using it gave an excuse for hitters to use it, and vice-versa).
All I can say is baseball is better since the roid testing came in (and the humidor) and will be better yet when HGH testing comes in. Oh, and when he who must not be named is not mentioned at this site for anotehr week :)
Cisco, rumor had it that he was not a good teammate to have in the club house. Also carried a somewhat "lazy" tag around with him, whether deserved or not that was what others have said about him.
You guys are also forgetting Glenallen Hill and Matt Herges
Also Bobby Estalella. Do you guys remember him? He was horrible!!! Haha!
"But Giambi is 40, is still huge (hey, pull out that rookie card for comparison),"
I don't have a rookie card of myself to compare to, but I'm over 40 and parts of me are much "huger" than I was when I was 20, and have been for a while…mostly around the mid-section. I've never juiced…but have done plenty of 12oz curls to keep my "shape". ;-)
Speaking of working out, you don't think by working out regularly, like Giambi cleary does, one can't keep his shape?


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OTTUMWA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Tuesday that last week's heat took a bite out of Iowa's crop conditions.
Some heat is needed for crops to mature, the report said, but the heat also dried out soil that badly needs rain. Only 22 percent of the state's topsoil has enough moisture, a decline of six percentage points from last week.
Subsoil moisture fell even faster, by eight percentage points, to 26 percent adequate or surplus. Nearly three quarters of topsoil and subsoil is considered short or very short of moisture.
Most corn and soybeans remain in fair to good condition. But about a quarter of both crops is rated poor or very poor.
State Climatologist Harry Hillaker said temperatures averaged 11.7 degrees above normal across Iowa. The high temperature for the week was 104, and that was without the heat index.
Last week's heat wave was unusual, though not unprecedented. But there's reason to think it might be a prelude to unusually cool temperatures.
It sounds contradictory, but the National Weather Service in Des Moines says late summer heat has preceded cold weather by the end of September on a number of occasions. Saying one predicts the other is probably a step too far, but it's an interesting correlation.
In 1983, the NWS said, August hit high temperatures so regularly it drew comparisons to the Dust Bowl. The first week or so of September was hot as well, with highs in the upper 90s. By September 23 things changed and Des Moines saw the thermometer fall to 32 degrees. Mason City was even colder, at 22.
Other examples:
• A September heat wave brought triple-digit heat to Iowa in 1976. The town of Sibley hit 102 degrees on Sept. 6 and reached 99 the next day. Three days later the town had a low of 33 degrees.


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Society will be sponsoring their 2nd annual Garden Tour on Saturday,
June 30 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. Four lovely
gardens as well as the memorial garden at the Beardsley Homestead, one of the
Historical Society's historic properties, will be included. The Beardsley House will be open during the tour. Tickets are $15.00 and are available at Sunshine Nursery on Monroe Turnpike, Country Hearts in Clocktower Square, and at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library. Tickets will be available on the day of the tour at the Beardsley House. Light refreshments will be available at each
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Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Econbrowser, James Hamilton, luck, oil production, peak oil, production, technology, the Cult of Technology
What if our technology had more to do with luck than our luck had to do with technology?
James Hamilton:
My view is that with these new fields and new technology, we'll see further increases in U.S. and world production of oil for the next several years. But, unlike many other economists, I do not expect that to continue for much beyond the next decade. We like to think that the reason we enjoy our high standard of living is because we have been so clever at figuring out how to use the world's available resources. But we should not dismiss the possibility that there may also have been a nontrivial contribution of simply having been quite lucky to have found an incredibly valuable raw material that was relatively easy to obtain for about a century and a half.
via Economics in Action : Issue 7 : November 15, 2012 : Exhaustible Resources and Economic Growth.
Yeah.. Don't dismiss that possibility.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: crude oil, depletion, IEA, oil predictions, peak oil, petroleum, production, Rech
Q: What do you foresee? Let's begin with the non-OPEC producers (which represent 58% of production and 23% of global reserves).
Rech: Outside OPEC, things are clear: of 40 million barrels per day (mb/d) of conventional petroleum extracted from existing fields, we face an annual decline on the order of 1 to 2 mb/d.
via Oil will decline shortly after 2015, says former oil expert of International Energy Agency | Oil Man.
Roughly 5% annual decline in conventional supply ongoing.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Bakken Shale, Barnett Shale, drilling rigs, dry gas, Eagle Ford, energy, gas drilling, LNG, Marcellus, methane, Natural gas, production, rig counts, shale gas, shale plays, tight gas
From a detailed article at Rigzone. http://www.rigzone.com/news/article.asp?a_id=113890&hmpn=1
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Brazil, OECD, Petrobras, production, Roubini
"@Reuters_Biz: Analysis: Brazil's oil boom could see its first bust reut.rs/sDSqXG"—
Nouriel Roubini (@Nouriel) December 17, 2011
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Bakken, Bakken Shale, consumption, exports, fracking, hydraulic fracturing, imports, North Dakota, peak oil, production
Louise Basinese, Wall Street Daily. The confusion about refinery product exports is getting brutal.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: energy, energy illiteracy, exports, fracking, imports, Nestlerode, peak oil, production, State College
From statecollege.com, Dec. 4, 2011.
…very quietly, I guess.
The author Dan Nestlerode is apparently the Director of Research at his firm. Ouch Dan!
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: energy, Exxon, oil, oil supply predictions, peak oil, production
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 2010, consumption, demand, EIA, exports, flow chart, imports, Natural gas, production, supply
From: http://www.eia.gov/totalenergy/data/annual/diagram3.cfm
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Conoco, energy, energy independence, exports, imports, LNG, Natural gas, production
… the oil and gas companies will export overseas if they can make a buck off of it when prices 'collapse' in the US. This pretty much fracks the whole idea of drilling for 'energy independence.' The only thing independent here is the oil/gas company.
Ross Kelly, "Conoco Studying North America's Gas Export Potential," Rigzone, Dec. 8, 2011
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: China, EU, Iran, Japan, oil exports, OPEC, production, Turkey
From http://www.eia.gov/cabs/iran/Full.html
If the EU stops buying oil from Iran, that would seem to benefit China, Turkey and Japan.


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I'm playing music files from my iTunes collection and they run the gamut of aac, mp3, aiff, wav, and possibly one or two other types thrown in. It's all going to the present 2 channel system wirelessly as follows:
iMac (iTunes) > Airport Extreme router > Airport Express > 36 foot long run of RCA left/right channel leads necessitated by a near impossible wireless network situation which involves the stereo system being at a far end of a metal building and the Airport Express having to be situated in a window on the near end of this same metal structure...none of this, unfortunately, is moveable. >2 channel rig
Would investing in a DAC (My first thoughts are something along the lines of going with the Peachtree Decco or Nova integrated amps w/DAC) be a real "bang for the buck" upgrade here or something less? Thanks.


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Dr. Rick Stevens is the holder of the Upshaw Family Professorship for the College of Arts, Education and Sciences.
Stevens is an assistant professor of psychology and has been a faculty member of the Department of Behavioral Science since 1997.
Stevens earned a Bachelor of Science from Phillips University, and then a Master's of Science from the University of Oklahoma. He continued his education at the University of Oklahoma to earn his Ph. D. in 1990.
Stevens' research is currently focused on gender differences in special location abilities within virtual worlds. He is also planning research into eyewitness testimony and how the presentation of faces may affect recall.
Stevens has written many journal articles in his field and has given over thirty presentations of his work, the more recent article and presentation being that of "Memory Enhancement Using Virtual Worlds," in 2012.
Stevens is a member of a number of national organizations including the Council of Teachers of Undergraduate Psychology, the Society for Applied Research in memory and Cognition, the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, the National Social Science Association, the American psychological Society, Psi Chi, and Omicron Delta kappa.
Stevens has raised over $67,000 for various research and grant proposals over his career and currently has a proposal titled, "Disciplinary Enrichment Using 3-Web in an Enlarged Statewide Second-Life Grid."
Stevens sits on many ULM committees including the Curriculum Revision Task Force, the University Curriculum Committee, the Technology Steering Committee, and the Library Committee.
Stevens is also the recipient of the LACUE Teacher of the Year – Region 8 award for 2009 as well as the recipient of the Upshaw Family Professorship from 2011-2013.
About the Endowment:
The Upshaw Family Professorship for the College of Arts, Education and Sciences endowment was established to encourage and reward excellence in teaching, learning and research at ULM.


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Top 10 moments from Metro's new Silver Line ad
A new Silver Line ad hit the Internet today -- and it's made quiet an impact.
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Most Metro lines to have regular weekend service
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Metroway buses will connect Alexandria and Arlington
The new buses will connect the Braddock Road and Crystal City Metro stations with multiple stops between the two.
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Increase in Metro fares, parking fees begin Monday
Starting Monday, it's going to cost a little more to use the Metro system -- and to park at Metro stations.
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Expect major traffic delays this weekend
Give yourself some extra time on the roads and rails Saturday. It's a perfect weekend to head to the beach but there will be some traffic delays.
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Metro will pick 10 to be first Silver Line riders
Metro is holding a sweepstakes to randomly select 10 lucky winners to participate in the grand opening ceremony and ride on the first Silver Line train.
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Metro: 4 of 5 lines affected by weekend work
Metro says that beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and continuing through system closing on Sunday, trains on the Red, Orange, Blue and Yellow lines will be affected.
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Future of Metro fares could be smartphones, credit cards
As Metro moves away from paper fare cards to SmarTrip, the agency also looks toward the next generation of paying fares.
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WMATA says all systems are "go" for a summer roll-out of Phase 1 of Metro's Silver Line. How much will your trip cost?
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Emergency responses along the Dulles Toll Road are changing because of the construction of the Silver Line.
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Corsicana —
July 19
The closing concert of the 17th annual session of the Texas Southern Gospel School of Music will begin at 7 p.m. at Second Avenue Baptist Church. Come and be our guest for a wonderful evening of Southern Gospel Music at its best. There is no admission chare, and the public is invited to attend.
July 20
Bazette Prairie Point Annual Picnic will be held at 8 a.m. at the cemetery. Bring a covered dish, lawn chairs, and enjoy the day visiting with family and friends. Lunch will be served at noon.
Back to School Rally held by Mystic Rose Social Service Inc., 508 N. Main St., Corsicana. This inaugural rally will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and everyone is welcome to bring the entire family, school supplies will be given away.
July 21
Warehouse Living Arts Center and Members of the 14th Annual Theatre Camp will present "Play in the Parking Lot" on Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m. Grades third through fifth will present The Bremen Town Musicians. Grades six and up will present Wiley And The Hairy Man. Campers are attending camp all week rehearsing the shows and creating the sets. C. David Hill is directing and Tabitha WIlkes is the scenic designer. "Play in the Parking Lot" is free and everyone is invited to attend. Bring your lawn chairs. The WLAC is located at 119 W. Sixth Avenue in downtown Corsicana. The parking lot is located between Main and Beaton directly across the street from the Palace Theatre.
July 27
The American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., will host Karaoke Night with Country Sue from 8 p.m. to midnight. Come on out, sing and have a wonderful time with your friends and family. For further information call (903) 874-3936 after 2 p.m. or Like us on Facebook (American Legion Post 22 Johnson-Wiggins).


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I read with interest the story on the front page of a recent edition of The Herald about Mike Lisac, owner of Warehouse Sales in Downtown Sharon, who has bought some historic buildings and is renovating them in an attempt to lure business to the city.
The story illustrated how he had the false front removed from the old Reyers Outlet on East State Street, uncovering the brick and classic bay windows that were hidden behind it for many years.
I contrast this scenario with the one I encountered when I arrived at The Herald from Penn State in 1974. Federal funds were fueling redevelopment of the downtown area, claiming residential properties in the South Ward and commercial establishments along the south side of West State Street.
Those grand, historic structures are staples on various posts on Shenango Valley II's Facebook page as well as for other history buffs in the area, including The Herald's John Zavinski, who blends old postcards and downtown history into an exciting visual presentation.
I wonder how things may have been different for Downtown Sharon had more people been as interested in preservation as Mike is today. I wonder how many buildings may have been spared the wrecking ball and would have given Sharon an authentic downtown look.
To offer a little walking tour of the West State Street area businesses in the early 1970s, I leafed through a 1972 Sharon City Directory.
Here are some the once-thriving businesses that were relocated or leveled in the spirit of urban renewal from the West State Street, South Water Avenue, South Main Avenue areas:
Szabo's Jewelry, U.S. Rep. Joe Vigorito's office, Sharon Optical, Dr. William A. Reyer, Routman women's clothing, Isaly's, Silverman's Family Shoes, Zolton's Furniture, The Stag and Doe, The Decorator House, Korner News Stand, The Dinner Bell, Outdoor Army Store, Diamond Cafe, King's Music, Ogden McMahon Carpets, Teglo's Realty, Treantenou's Hotel, King Korn Stamp Co., Carpenter's Service Station, Sabulski's Restaurant, Moose Club, Anderson Taxi, Deforeest Buick-Cadillac, El Bika Grotto, Union Bus Terminal, Sheehan Plumbing and Daffin's.
Cheers to Mike. May he find success in his ambitious labors to provide a little economic boost to the city and preserve some history along the way.
We go by the police reports
The newsroom is fielding more and more calls as months go by regarding information obtained from police reports.
One of the common questions is: "That's what police are saying. Why didn't you ask me my side of the story?"
Newspapers don't do that for a handful of reasons, the most important of which is potential libel cases that comments away from the police report create.
For newspapers, what the police report says happened, is protected information. If the police report or other official documentation contains an error in fact, newspapers aren't held responsible.
Allowing for comment beyond the official word of police and other law enforcement removes the umbrella of protection for the media, and exposes the organization to libel action.
All sides are presented in court. Statements in a public court are regarded as protected information as well.
Cheers to Alex Kovach, Pam Dorfi
Here's wishing a speedy recovery to Sharpsville Mayor Alex Kovach and his sister-in-law, Pam Dorfi. Alex, looking to extend his golfing career, recently had knee replacement surgery and is recovering well. Pam's health issue was a little more serious, but after a short stay in the hospital, she is well along the road to recovery. Pam is the driving force behind the annual soapbox derby races held locally -- Greater Pennsylvania Super Kids Classic -- supporting special-needs children.
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Budget Accommodation Europe Croatia Dubrovnik Bed & Breakfasts Anna Guesthouse
Very Good! Certainly better than a hotel, and twice as cheap!
Great owner also.
Anna guesthouse is situated in the centre of Dubrovnik- Lapad, close to the most of beaches, bars, restaurants, shopping centres and internet clubs. Guesthouse has large terrace with nice gardens.
Wishing to add to your well-being and rest we offer personalized service: the languages spoken are English, Italian. With the intention of keeping the atmosphere cosy and relaxed our staff will assist you to your rooms and happily provide any info about cultural, gastro and other events. Rooms are cleaned every day during your stay with respect to your privacy...
Our rooms are airconditioned. TV SAT in all rooms. There are small kitchens in our two twin rooms.Twin rooms can also be used as double and vice versa.
Our guesthouse consists of two parts of which are located at Velebitska 5 and Mostarska 1 E.
Supermarkets, bank, post office, cafe bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, pizzerias, hairdresser, rent a car, pharmacy and other useful tourist services you need are also close to our guesthouse, all in the walking distance of 150-500 m.
We provide :
wirless internet free
All the necessary free info and maps to navigate the City and optimize your time;
Free pick up service from the bus station
or the ferry port;
Free welcome drink and traditional snacks;
Free refrigerator;
Free towels and bed linen;
Free hot showers;
Free luggage storage;
Beach towels for rent
Hair-dryers in the rooms are available at the reception
we can organize with our partners cheep trips to Međugorje, Mostar and Sarajevo/Bosnia/ and to Kotor and Budva /Monte Negro/ by private car or trips by private bout to close islands.
So if you are looking to have a great time in Dubrovnik and meet new people in a fun and friendly environment then come and stay with us. We look forward to seeing you. Guesthouse ANNA staff wish you an unforgettable holiday in Dubrovnik!
See you soon!
Standard double bed PRIVATE shared bathroom is room with double bed and private bathroom, but it is not ensuite. The room has air condition,refrierator and TV.
Transfer from and to the airport : 27 EUR or 200 kuna per car. Transfers from the port and the bus station are gratis.
Please, when you book the room inform us in what hour and where are you coming to Dubrovnik that we know wait you there.
We do not accept payments by Credit Cards.
Check in time : 11.00 - 23.00 .
Check out time : 10.00 AM
24 hours reception!
We do not accept payments by Credit Cards.
Transfer from and to the airport : 28 EUR or 200 Croatien Kuna /per car
/distance is 25km/ . Transfer from the port and the bus station is gratis.
Please, when you book the room inform us in what hour and where are you coming to Dubrovnik that we know wait you there.
Velebitska 5, Mostarska 1E
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This is a Trusted Review. Why?
Very Good! Certainly better than a hotel, and twice as cheap!
Great owner also.
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
The landlord was very kind and helpful. The pick up didn't work due to difficulties in understanding, which might by on my side. The bathroom was new, well equipped and perfectly clean. The bedroom was well equipped, only the bed was a bit worn out.
The house is nice and "gemutlich", the location quiet. Like most sites in Dubrovnik located on a steep hill, accessible only with stairs. Over all a nice stay and worth a longer stay than two nights.
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The host was very welcoming and helpful! The place was very peaceful and quiet.
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We loved staying at Anna Guesthouse. Stejpo's dedication to his guests is unmatched, which made our trip a wonderful experience. We were really happy we did not stay in the city center because this area is perfect for vacationing and quiet at night. We would definitely stay here again!
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Stjepo is star. The most genuine and caring host I have ever met. He picked us up and returned us to the airport, provided unexpected pancakes and donoughts, and gave us all the advice we could need.
The accomodation is close to the beach, bars, restaurants and bus stop (Only a ten min ride from the old town) and is well kept and suitable for all travellers. We couldnt have asked for any more. Also a mention for Stjepo's mother who is a lovely remarkable lady.
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
The rooms are basic, but so are the prices. Everything is very clean. It's an easy bus ride to the old town, and a few minutes walk from the restaurants and beach in Babin Kuk. Stjepo and his mother are terrific. We had free tea and coffee every morning and some local snacks. The day we left Stjepo brought us a flagon (!) of domestic wine followed shortly by a plate of local cheese, then took us to the bus station for the airport shuttle. The terrace with its flowers, grapes and vegetables is a great place to have a few drinks at the end of the day. If you want 5-star, impersonal service go to a 5-star hotel. If you want to meet down-to-earth, local, friendly people go to Anna Guesthouse.
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
We found this guesthouse very clean and tidy.
The host was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area, willing to go out of his way to help us with anything we needed.
The guesthouse is a 10 minute bus ride away from old town and is located about a 7 minute walk from a nice beach and restaurants. We enjoyed not being located directly in old town which is nice to visit but a bit touristy to stay in.
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
It was a very pleasant guesthouse, and it is family run. Although the accomodation is very basic, it is very clean and the owners are very helpful, pleasant and informative. They really went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and pleasant. The property is situated just one bus ride away from the old town, and is within walking distance of a beach, restuarants, cafes, shops, banks, post office and bars.
We were very happy with our stay here and it was perfectly suited to our needs as we just wanted somewhere to rest our heads, wash and get ready to go out. There are plenty of places to eat out. We will definitely go back again.
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
The customer service we received at Anna guesthouse was excellent, through the bus pick up service to help with our onward journey. It has a friendly atmosphere, and with kitchen facilities, it makes penny saving all the easier!
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The Eagle-Tribune
---- — LAWRENCE — Esperanza Academy received a $12,500 grant from the he U.S. Soccer Foundation to support its soccer program.
Esperanza Academy launched its first competitive and intramural soccer program last year. The all-girls independent, tuition-free middle school was one of 37 non-profit organizations which received a total of more than $1.8 million to help youth in undeserved communities across the nation.
"We are thrilled to receive the support of the U.S. Soccer Foundation for a second year in a row," said Christopher H. Wilson, head of school at Esperanza Academy. "Their endorsement means we can continue to develop and improve our soccer program and provide our students with a healthy outlet that will help them build confidence, sportsmanship, and other important life skills."
School candidates can file soon in Salem
SALEM, N.H. — Salem Superintendent of Schools Michael W. Delahanty recently announced the dates for filing for the election of school officials for the Salem School District.
Candidates for the position of school board member may file beginning Wednesday, Jan. 22, through Friday, Jan. 31. A candidate must be a registered voter in Salem and may obtain sign up papers at the Superintendent of Schools office, 38 Geremonty Drive, any workday, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or from Kelly Bryant, School District Clerk.
There is one three-year school board position to be filled at the town election of Tuesday, March 11. The incumbent school board member whose term expires is Bernard H. Campbell.
The election of the school board member is by a non-partisan ballot at the same voting time and places as town elections.
Applications for an absentee ballot may be obtained from the Town Clerk's office at the Town Office, 33 Geremonty Drive.
Chess club starts on Sunday
HAMPSTEAD — The Hampstead Civic Club Chess Club starts Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the club building next to Town Hall.
The club is open to all residents in third through 12th grades. There is no charge.
Snacks will be served.
Call Charlie Backmann at 329-5867 for details.
Story hour focuses on Jewish arbor day
ANDOVER — A book based on the theme of Tu B'Shevat will be read during a Jewish Holiday story hour Jan. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Andover Bookstore, 89 Main St.
Children 2 to 6, along with their parents, grandparents, and siblings are invited to hear stories about the Jewish arbor day, which falls on Jan. 15. The holiday commemorates the season when the earliest trees bloom in Israel and is marked by eating such fruits as grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates, which are mentioned in the Torah.
The program is sponsored by Congregation Beth Israel in Andover through a grant from the Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation.
Reservations must be made by Jan. 12 to Esther Kaufman, email@example.com or by calling Amy Sherr at the synagogue office at 978-474-0540.
Modernize your parenting 'toolbox'
HAVERHILL — Award winning author and keynote speaker, Bill Corbett, will discuss ways of modernizing your parenting "toolbox" in order to raise bully-proof, drug-free and confident members of the family and classroom on Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph School of All Saints Parish, 56 Oak Terrace. This free Families First Lecture is free and open to the public. More information is available by calling 978-521-4256. Please RSVP by email to email@example.com.
Atkinson has a winter parking ban
ATKINSON — The Atkinson Police Department reminds all residents that parking is strictly prohibited on all town roads from midnight to 7 a.m. until April 1.
The ban also applies during snow removal operations. Vehicles can be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.
Spinners and knitters meet Friday
HAMPSTEAD — Hampstead spinners and knitters will meet Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hampstead Public Library.
The group comprises mainly knitters and spinners, but all needleworkers are welcome to join.
The meeting is held upstairs in the large meeting room. For more information, call 329-6411.
St. Joseph holds open house
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Anna and Froga: I Dunno...What Do You Want To Do?!
Woman Rebel: The Margaret Sanger Story!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Come check out Keith Jones' work at his upcoming art show at
Fuse Gallery
in New York City. Here's the info:
"where are the macrobes?," artwork by Keith Jones runs September 20 through October 18, 2008, at Fuse Gallery, 93 2nd Ave (between 5th & 6th Sts, 2nd Ave stop on the F), NYC, NY. The opening reception, on Saturday September 20th, from 7 to 10 pm, is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Fuse Gallery at 212.777.7988 or email@example.com.
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Hey Seattle!
Don't forget this Sunday to go to
Bumbershoot Festival
to see Ivan Brunetti moderate a discussion with Adrian Tomine and Dan Clowes! It all goes down at 3:45 - 5:00 PM at the Leo K. Theater
Posted by Peggy Burns at 3:57 PM
Check out our
211 blog
for party pics of Matt's launch for
, above is the awesome window display Matt did.
Posted by Peggy Burns at 2:27 PM
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Genius! Sheer Genius!
Tom went and beat me to the punch about the news of Sammy's genius, and
posted a long in-depth interview with the said genius, but I get to post two panels from
Kramers Ergot 7
From Adrian's story
My Porno Doppelganger
From Seth's story
Thoreau MacDonald
Other D+Q artists include Gabrielle Bell,Martin Cendreda, Sammy "Genius" Harkham, Kevin Huizenga, Anders Nilsen, Ron Rege, Jr., Seth, Adrian Tomine, Chris Ware, and Dan Zettwoch.
Posted by Peggy Burns at 10:13 AM
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Cult of Marlys
Pics from Lynda's one-woman-inspirational-book-tour at the St Louis Public Library last night:
Gotta love the fans.
Special shout-out to
Star Clipper Comics
Squint and you can see
Kevin Huizenga
Dan Zettwoch
waiting their turns.
Where do I begin? The shirt? The posterboard comic? Love it all.
Posted by Peggy Burns at 12:40 PM
Speaking of kids
Here's a photo of Julie Morstad (apple, stunned) and Chris Von Sombathy (coffee flask, smile) from last weekend's Comix and Stories show in "The Couv". Special thanks to our intern-on-the-road Andrew Wilmot for sending this in.
Posted by Tom Devlin at 11:21 AM
It would appear that Sammy Harkham is a genius
So says
Paul Buhle
. It's hard to argue with the evidence. Okay, so it's bit hyperbolic but it's a nice profile of one of our fave cartooning kids.
Posted by Tom Devlin at 9:56 AM
Monday, August 25, 2008
WaPo Covers Comics
And boy, does former-comic-newbie Bob Thompson do his homework and it shows. While most comics industry articles in mainstream publications are suspect, usually drafting curious conclusions on a limited amount of research written an hour before deadline, not only does the
interview Adrian Tomine, Francoise Mouly, Chip Kidd and others, there is a 4-part comic by Jonathan Bennett.
OK, I'm not going to lie, it's hard not like a journalist who says the following:
I'm captivated nonetheless. Tomine is published by a small but highly regarded Canadian outfit called Drawn & Quarterly, and I soon find myself binging on some of their other authors.
And sings the praises of
Pyongyang, The Fixer, Louis Riel, Exit Wounds
, and
Posted by Peggy Burns at 3:28 PM
Good Bye
in Stores Now.
It may be too early to make such a declaration, but it seems from various press reports that Tatsumi's third collection,
, is striking a chord and is many people's favorite volume of the
weighs in with a review, as did the
smartest critic
in comics who said
[Good Bye] is a stunning crystallization of positive elements from the previous reprints into powerful, seamless comics
Publishers Weekly
gave the book a starred review and said
Tatsumi's art is masterful: he switches art styles from cartoony manga to stark realism with ease and is equally adept at depicting graceful motion, grisly suffering and complicated emotion
Japan's leading English-language newspaper
Daily Yomiuri
and frustration are major preoccupations. Not only do his characters suffer loneliness and physical hardship, but they are usually bereft of purpose and have their pride trampled into the dirt before their stories are over. There's no point in reading such depressing stuff unless it is done very well. And Tatsumi does it excellently.
What's next for Tatsumi? Oh, just an 840-page autobiographical hardcover titled
A Drifting Life
due out next Spring. More on that later....
Posted by Peggy Burns at 10:11 AM
Friday, August 22, 2008
Life goes on
for our Eisner winners. Israel's oldest daily newspaper
, checks in with a
of Best Graphic Novel (technically Best Graphic Album-New) winner,
New York Times Magazine contributor
Exit Wounds
author Rutu Modan. It is one of the most in-depth profiles of Rutu to date. It's a must-read.
When asked about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, Rutu answers: "It's very Israeli, the way we treat the situation in which we live," she explains. "We've become accustomed to living in catastrophe but to ignore the danger. I remember that while I was writing the book, I was late picking up my daughter from kindergarten. At the traffic light on Rothschild Boulevard I ran into a friend who told me that terrorists had taken over the Central Bus Station and were shooting. I told him that what he was saying was very interesting, but I had to run to the kindergarten because my daughter was waiting. That was of greater concern to me. And that's crazy. But that's how we live here, in a kind of lunatic divorce from our surroundings."
Posted by Peggy Burns at 11:36 AM
Burma in stores this October!
Can you tell it is almost the Fall book season? Two industry watchers checked in this week with Guy Delisle's new book Burma. New York Magazine posts an
online and the
Daily Crosshatch
posts a review.
Posted by Peggy Burns at 10:40 AM
Berlin in stores this October!
After not hearing about Jason Lutes and
for a long time, this is just a fair warning, D+Q blog readers, this is the first of many posts to come this season about Jason and the second collection of his long running comic book series, the new volume is titled
Berlin; City of Smoke
. The news today? The
Wall Street Journal
has a spotlight on Jason and an excerpt of the series stating: "The drawings are deceptively simple, and are paired with a narrative that is sweeping and complex."
What the
Wall Street Journal
excerpting comics? Well, maybe Mr. Murdoch is not so bad after all.
Posted by Peggy Burns at 10:12 AM
Seth interview in the Walrus
A week or so back,
The Walrus
(print and web iterations) featured
a Seth sketchbook comic and brief essay about cartooning
. Well, today the
web only interview appears
. There are some very interesting bits about time and memory and their specific relation to comics making.
Posted by Tom Devlin at 9:34 AM
Waiting It Out
I caught up on some
New Yorkers
that arrived while I was on vacation last night, and came across this wonderful full-page illustration by Adrian in the 11-18th issue. It made me nostalgic for living in NYC, and being in awe that just a few inches of rain always managed to incapacitate one of the largest cities in the world.
Posted by Peggy Burns at 9:14 AM
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Feel the Lynda Love!
As previously mentioned, Lynda heads to St. Louis on Monday for a 7:00PM event at the Central branch of the
St. Louis Public Library
, the Dispatch feels the love twice in a
and a
, as does the
Riverfront Times
Posted by Peggy Burns at 11:45 AM
Matthew Forsythe: Cover Model
We launch our newest petit livre at 211 next Wednesday the 27th--Matthew Forsythe's
-- and the
Montreal Mirror
not only profiles the local artist but gives the twice-Eisner-nominated and Expozine winner the cover. And how awesome is this cover? Writer Rupert Bottenberg describes the new book as: "extended fugue full of surreal creatures of shifting size and disposition, with a strong-willed girl and her squid sidekick at the heart of it all." Not familiar with Matthew? Check out his
or the
he co-edits.
Posted by Peggy Burns at 11:27 AM
Did someone slip them a Mickey Finn?
Yippee! Brad McKay of the
Doug Wright Awards
sent me his
photos of the evening and all the luminaries in attendance, and this photo of Seth and Jeet Heer gives me two more
appropriate reasons
to sing my
(best comic to movie adaptation, I repeat!) showtunes...
So, Senator, So, Janitor, So long for a while, Remember, You're never fully dressed, Without a smile!
Posted by Peggy Burns at 10:25 AM
Moomin moment for the day
That's right--pasta. And, yes, it's shaped like Moomin characters.
Posted by Tom Devlin at 10:15 AM
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Events! Events! Events!
Attn. All St Louisans!
Lynda! Barry! is in St. Louis on Monday, August 25th at 7 PM! Yes, that's right! She is at the Central branch of the
St Louis Public Library
and the signing is in coordination with
Star Clipper
! Best of both worlds!
Attn. All Montrealers!
Matt Forsythe is debuting his new petite livre with D+Q,
, at the D+Q store 211 Bernard Ouest on Wednesday, August 27th at 7:30 PM. For more information check out the
Attn. All Seattlites!
Adrian Tomine will be conversing in public with Dan Clowes and Ivan Brunetti at the
Bumbershoot Festival
on Sunday, August 31st at 3:45 PM. I don't think this needs anymore explaining, much less a hard sell.
Posted by Peggy Burns at 1:41 PM
My Favorite Day of the Week
Posted by Peggy Burns at 11:42 AM
Beach Reading!
Just a reminder that the eighth chapter of
Best Graphic Album
Eisner Award-winning author Rutu's
The Murder of a Terminal Patient
is up at the
New York Times Magazine
and this week, Dima is starting to put together the clues that indicate foul play at the hospital. Reminder:
hits stores in September.
Posted by Peggy Burns at 10:37 AM
Moomin moment for the day
Miss Eva Louise Goldfinger Scalzo presents her "life-size" Snufkin blow-up toy.
Posted by Tom Devlin at 9:36 AM
Friday, August 15, 2008
Hello Showcase Book Five! Goodbye Jess!
Departing D&Q intern Jess shares a chuckle with a freshly arrived advance copy of
The Drawn & Quarterly Showcase: Book Five
. The fifth book in our Showcase series features stories by Anneli Furmark (Sweden), Amanda Vähämäki (Finland), and T. Edward Bak (United States), with an amazing cover courtesy of Vähämäki! Look for it in stores and on our website at the end of October.
Posted by Rebecca at 5:14 PM
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
More from Gabrielle (future Oscar nominee, you heard it here first)
Gabrielle Bell continues her four-part interview with Brian Heater at
The Daily Crosshatch.
Does she talk about being a famous movie-within-a-movie director or her time on the road or her upcoming short story collection,
Cecil and Jordan in New York: Stories by Gabrielle Bell
Posted by Tom Devlin at 11:09 AM
Hey Hobo Man, Hey Dapper Dan...
Your clothes may be Beau Brummelly, they stand out a mile -- But Brother,
You're never fully dressed without a smile
Or, a Pigskin Peter Derby designed by Seth. How do you get one of these you may ask?
Well you can start by being one of (Umm, Err, English) Canada's most gifted artists, such as
Milk Teeth
Julie Morstad
who recently won the first ever
Pigskin Peter Award
at the
in Toronto.
Now back to regressing to my 9-year-old self (and my vote for best comic to film
Who cares what they're wearing on Main Street, or Saville Row, it's what you wear from ear to ear, And not from head to toe...
Posted by Peggy Burns at 11:07 AM
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Down the Stairs
Seth has a nice
little piece
in the latest issue of
The Walrus
Posted by Tom Devlin at 12:57 PM
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Lynda Barry in the Arctic!!
(photo courtesy of Candace Ross)
I just returned to Montreal from Pangnirtung, Nunavut, where I was doing a
through the University of Manitoba. The program coordinator, Christine Hadekel, just happened to bring
What It Is
with her as reading material, so I got a photo of myself holding it on the tundra. Lynda Barry is taking over the world!
Posted by Jessica Campbell at 8:44 PM
Thursday, August 07, 2008
RON REGE's cups!
features more of these delightful little guys.
Posted by Jessica Campbell at 12:25 PM
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Doug Wright, Chester Brown (and others!)
Art show in Toronto
Posted by Jessica Campbell at 5:49 PM
Happy Birthday, Jamie Salomon!
Today was our beloved controller, Jamie Salomon's, birthday. In honour of his birthday, he decided to regale us with the annual telling of the infamous "Mike Diana story," which is what I believe he is doing here. All I know is that, when crossing the border, Mike Diana comics act as a coupon for strip searches.
Actually, wait, unfortunately I know more... you'll have to ask Jamie yourself.
Posted by Jessica Campbell at 2:31 PM
Doug Wright Awards
Come out to the 2008
Doug Wright Awards
this Friday night in Toronto. D+Q nominees include Julie Doucet (365 Days), Joe Matt (Spent), Laurence Hyde (Southern Cross), Julie Morstad (Milk Teeth) and Chris Von Szombathy (Fire Away).
Doug Wright Awards
August 8, 7:00 pm (doors @ 6:30)
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St
PS- Also, please note that the poster for this event is a Lynn Johnston/Chester Brown collaboration. That is all.
Posted by Jessica Campbell at 2:12 PM
Vancouverites! Comix & Stories
Check out D+Q's own
Chris Von Szombathy
Julie Morstad
at the upcoming "Comix & Stories" event/convention at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
August 24th
11 am to 5 pm
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St
You can read more about it on this dawn-of-the-internet style
or on the
Inkstuds site
. For those of you west coasters coming down off of the high of San Diego, this might be a gentle way of getting back to your regular life, though you should leave your costumes at home.
... Unless you're a "Furry," because, who knows, you just might get a job as an Olympic games mascot. You never know.
Posted by Jessica Campbell at 1:24 PM
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Congratulations, Pascal Blanchet!
The Advertising and Design Club of Canada has chosen Pascal Blanchet's beautifully designed
White Rapids
to be included in their award show,
. The show takes place on November 12th, 2008, at the MacMillan Theatre in Toronto, with an after party at the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum). This will definitely be worth checking out for any design-minded Torontonians.
For those of you not in Toronto, have a look at
this review
on the awesome book review site, Book By Its Cover, run by super designer/artist Julia Rothman.
Posted by Jessica Campbell at 2:35 PM
Gabrielle Bell on the allure of the internet
Check out
part 2
of the Daily Cross Hatch's interview with Gabrielle Bell. Heck, check out
part 1
, for that matter.
Posted by Jessica Campbell at 2:28 PM
Have you seen...
the amazing cover for
Anders Nilsen's
Big Questions 11
Posted by Jessica Campbell at 11:17 AM
Monday, August 04, 2008
Lynda Barry was Comic-Con's most inspirational moment
According to
, Lynda's "one-woman panel presentation, based on her latest book,
What It Is,
was Comic-Con's single most inspirational moment... An exuberant, no-nonsense cheerleader for life's outcasts, she led her smallish room's capacity crowd in a sermon-like call to creativity without fear of failure, to engage in what she called "deep play" or suffer going slowly insane. Of all the convention's "professional" badge wearers, she was the coolest. She finished her panel by singing, "You Are My Sunshine" without moving her lips and got a standing ovation."
And here I was thinking that there was a Steampunk panel. Let your dreams soar like a dirigible, sweet steam angels, like a dirigible...
...sniff... I miss Lynda...
Posted by Jessica Campbell at 1:55 PM
Adrian Tomine Strand Bag!!!!
Check out
Adrian Tomine's awesome new tote bag for The Strand. Their website posits that it is perhaps the coolest bag they've ever done, which, considering how many hipsters I see with their bags in Montreal, is a pretty hefty statement.
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