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Conrad Hotels to Open Inside the Upcoming CityCenterDC
Washington DC's uber high-end mixed use and all-one-word development, CityCenterDC, will also have a high-end hotel brand inside--Conrad Hotels, which is anticipated to open in early 2018. This will be the first time Conrad has opened in DC and it will also be the only hotel planned for CityCenterDC. But what exactly is CityCenterDC? Allow us.
CityCenterDC is a micro-planned, urban "neighborhood" encompassing 10 acres in downtown DC. It's been constructed in phases over several years and includes residential, retail and dining, offices, and a luxury hotel that now has a name.
Speaking of names, The Conrad DC has a distinguished team working out the details of its design-- a duo of architects in Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron Architekten and Dallas based HKS Architects, Inc, and Rottet Studio as interior designer. Based on their previous work, it's safe to say this Conrad will be no ordinary hotel.
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Conrad's Loopy Doopy is Reopening, Now with Even More Booze Pops
Two of the best things about summer are sipping cocktails in rooftop bars and cooling down with a cold popsicle. At the Conrad New York, you won't have to choose between the two.
The hotel's Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar is reopening for the season on May and along with its signature Prosecco & Ice Pop cocktail – an alcohol-infused ice pop served in a glass of Prosecco from the bar's very own tap, the bar is partnering with the NYC-based people's pops brand, to serve seasonal boozy ice pops.
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Conrad Hotels To Open in Fort Lauderdale in The 'Un-Trump' Building
A few years ago, the planned Trump Hotel in Fort Lauderdale was still "blowing in the wind" without an operator and it continued that way until last month, when Conrad Hotels announced they would be taking over the property (in partnership with CFLB Partnership LLC) and renaming it the The Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Residences.
According to the Sun-Sentinel, the 290-roomproperty will be a condo-hotel with different residential layouts which will be rented to guests when the owners are not staying in them. Prices for the units will start at $450,000.
But since the building was left unoccupied for so long, it will now require some loving care to get it up to Conrad Hotels luxury standards. Word is the property will get about $34 million in enhancements that will also include a fitness center, a Conrad Spa, a swimming pool and an oceanfront restaurant. It will open in 2015. Better late than never at all.
Hat tip to Thackftl for the on-the-scene observation.
[Photo: Michael Graves Design]
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For the Full Moon Tonight: Three Hotels with In-Room Telescopes
You know you scored a hotel room with a killer view if you walk in to find a telescope at the window.
For many hotel guests, scoring such an amenity is pure luck; however, for travelers who know what they want (and it's an in-room telescope), there are a few properties that make such an offering part of the experience.
Three hotels with in-room telescopes:
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Who Was Caught in a Compromising Position at the Conrad Hotel In Tokyo?
It's no secret that hotel rooms are used for trysting but we were in for quite a shock when we saw this happening at the Conrad Hotel in Tokyo. Yes, that's right. We're talking about the two teddy bears getting too close in a cup inside one of the guest rooms.
All joking aside, the snapshot from Ken E. Lee in the HotelChatter Flickr Pool gives us an up close and personal look at the sweet teddy bears, which are only available to guests. (The hotel also gives guests a Conrad duckie too.) You can purchase these directly from the hotel but you know, you have to go to Tokyo to get it. Otherwise, eBay it.
Rates start at around $400 a night for a King City room with seriously stunning views of the skyscrapers in Ginza and Shiodome. Check out more of Photo: Ken E. Lee/Flickr]
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5 Hotels In Lower Manhattan For River Gazing
For most of us, we're just happy that our hotel room in Manhattan doesn't look out onto a brick wall. But for those of you who are particular about your views, we've rounded up the best hotels in lower Manhattan for river gazing. And no, you don't have to spend a fortune to do it, which is another reason to consider downtown versus uptown when planning your stay.
1. It's all about the views at Ritz-Carlton Battery Park, which also took quite a beating during Hurricane Sandy (everything's back to normal now, though). The 298-room hotel often gets overshadowed by its uptown counterparts (Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park, Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons New York), but actually this place outshines all of them put together when it comes to fresh sea breezes and plenty of open spaces around the hotel The rooms even come with telescopes!
Rates from $395/night.
Four more after the jump!
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Hotels Are Keeping Us Cool This Summer With Discounted Room Rates
Deals: you want 'em, and surprisingly, everyone has 'em. Take a look at some of the latest hotel deals going around the internet today from booking sites, social media sites, flash sale sites and more. Don't forget to scroll down to see the HotelChatter-approved deal either. Who knows? You might just find what you're looking for. (But don't forget to tell us about your stay!)
· Alpine Cool Savings with Swissotels: All 31 Swissotels worldwide are offering a 20 percent discount when guests stay two nights or more. The summer offer also gives guests a signature summer cocktail and 15 percent off from the Swissotel online shop, www.swissotelathome.com. The deal is good for stays from May 31 to September 30. But you can start booking your travel on May 16. Go here to get the discount.
· Stay Cool at The Four Seasons Dallas: Here's one way to beat the Texan heat and save a little bit of money on your hotel stay too. The Four Seasons Dallas Big Chill package gives guests a special "mercury rate" on the second night of their stay which will be that day's recorded Fahrenheit high temperature. The deal is good for weekend stays from May 31 to August 25 and just FYI, the high temps in Dallas in July and August are about 96 degrees. June is slightly "cooler" at 92 degrees. But the hotel says last year during a similar promotion, rates were as cool as 76 degrees some days. First-night rates start around $305 a night. Go here to book but be sure to check the weather for your intended stay too. The deal is also good for the Austin and Houston properties as well.
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The Peninsula Chicago's Mini Bunny and Other Easter Hotel Hoppenings
Nobody does a holiday better than a hotel but the Peninsula Chicago has really gone out of its way for Easter again this year.
The luxury hotel on North Michigan Ave has decorated a MINI Cooper with bunny ears, a pink nose and whiskers and a poofy tail. The bunny mobile will ride around Chi-town with Peter Cottontail and the Peninsula mascot Peter Bear passing out candy and toy Peninsula bears (dressed up in their Easter finest) to kids throughout the city. So parents, if a car pulls up with a bunny and a bear looking to give your kid some candy, it's actually ok to let them.
Back inside the hotel, the Lobby restaurant and The Children's Lounge will feature children's activities and of course, an Easter egg hunt. Looking for a last minute room at the hotel this weekend? Rates start at $350 a night.
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Win A Trip To The Tribeca Film Festival With Conrad New York
Sweepstakes alert! Next month (April 17 to 28) is the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival and as the official hotel partner, Conrad Hotels is giving you the chance to experience it for yourself with a pretty amazing sweepstake.
Not only does the lucky winner get two Vesey passes to the Tribeca Film Festival for three days – which give access to most screenings – they're throwing in three nights' accommodation at the all-suite Conrad New York and two business class flights from anywhere in the United States or the United Kingdom to the Big Apple.
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Conrad Will Live Happily Ever After At the Mall of Asia
It's no surprise that the upcoming Conrad Manila will share intimate relations with its neighbor, the sprawling Mall of Asia complex. Why? The manager of the upcoming hotel, which is set to open in 2015, is a company called SM Group. And as Wikipedia so eloquently points out, the Mall of Asia "is a shopping mall owned and developed by SM, the largest mall chain owner and developer in the Philippines."
So, yeah. Conrad's first property in the Philippines will be pretty much just a place for Hilton HHonors members to spend lots and lots o' dollars at the fourth largest shopping mall in the world, which gets a reported 200,00 visitors per day.
We're guessing Hilton is pretty stoked to get a piece of that pie. And after all, mall hotels can be kind of exciting (Minnesota's new Radisson Blu would likely agree). So...what else can we expect from Conrad Manila when it opens?
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Hotel Conrad Brussels Reopens As The Steigenberger Grandhotel
On January 1, the former Hotel Conrad in Brussels changed hands and reopened as the Steigenberger Grandhotel. We don't hear much about the brand in North America, so here's the scoop. They're a Germany-based group that manages 81 hotels all over Germany and in Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Egypt and now Belgium. This includes their upper mid-range hotel brand, InterCity Hotels and the higher-end Steigenberger Hotels.
The hotel is located on the swishy Avenue Louise with its high-end boutiques and restaurants. We had the chance to get a look inside the hotel this past summer when it was still a Conrad and then, as now, the hotel falls into the deluxe category. It has an old-school glam feel to it with a great "gentlemen's club" type bar and lounge. There's even a smoking lounge if that's your thing which, as you know, is quite scarce these days. Their restaurant, Cafe Wiltshire, has a lovely terrace overlooking the hotel's courtyard.
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Will Conrad's New Concierge App Replace The Real Thing?
While we're still swooning over Conrad's new Seoul property that opened last month, the luxury hotel chain recently premiered its free Conrad Concierge App for Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. Needless to say, it's on fire!
In order to launch the perfect app for the luxury traveler, Conrad conducted a national survey and came to these results:
69% value a hotel that can customize their experience to reflect their personal preferences.
60% are more likely to obtain suggestions of local attractions or activities via their digital device over speaking with a hotel employee.
74% say they frequently use their smart phone, tablet or computer when booking elements of their business or leisure travel.
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The Dominos are falling: The Twins acquire Kris Johnson from the Pirates
by, 11-19-2013 at 04:47 PM (691 Views)
Originally published at The Tenth Inning Stretch
In the first trade of the 2013 off-season, the Minnesota Twins returned RHRP Duke Welker (whom they acquired in the Justin Morneau trade) to the Pittsburgh for LHSP Kris Johnson.
Johnson (6'4", 190, 28 years old) is a former first round draft pick of the Boston Redsox (2006) and signed as a minor league free agent by the Pirates 2 years ago. He was listed as the Redsox' fourth best pitching prospect in 2008 by Baseball America. This season he had a breakthrough performance in Independent (AAA) league, pitching 135.7 innings, with a 2.39 ERA (3.43 FIP), winning 10 games and losing 4. His strikeout rate was 17.1% (6.34 K/9), his walk rate 7.8% (2.85 BB/9, 2.19 K/BB). His WHIP was 1.17 and achieved with a .279 BABIP.
He throws a 91-94 mph fastball, a slow low 70s curve and a mid 80s change/cutter/slider type of pitch that is very effective against righties. As is, he will be the most polished Twins' left hand starter (compared to Scott Diamond and Andrew Albers) and will likely fight for a spot in the Twins' rotation out of Spring Training. He has relieved before, so the pen is also an option potentially.
All in all, the Twins turned a hard throwing but enigmatic (think Hoey) righty reliever to a polished lefty starter with true back of the rotation stuff who is at his prime. I think all in all it is a good move for the Twins, since they lack depth in the minors esp. from the left side. Johnson had a cup of coffee with the Pirates (10.3 IP) this August, which means that he has only 2 options left.
What does this mean for the Twins? Johnson automatically goes on top of the LHP starting depth ahead of Diamond and Albers at this point, and if they do not sign someone like Scott Kazmir, he might wear a Twins' uniform next season. Additionally, he will potentially challenge for a spot in the bullpen, especially if Thielbar regresses. This trade gives the Twins more options than they had before (plently of hard-throwing relievers and Michael Tonkin made Duke Welker redundant in the system)


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Australian captain Michael Clarke was seen biting his nails from beyond the ropes during the thrilling final moments of the third final here on Thursday.
He later said in jest, after Australia's triumph, "I have run out of my fingernails. This has been a series where a lot of games have gone down to the wire and a few of us have grey hair as well."
Clarke was all praise for his team and stand-in captain Shane Watson. "It was a tremendous performance. Today's performance was a huge improvement on how we executed our plans with the ball. McKay was superb. Watson did a fine job in leading the side. We managed to create a lot of pressure and defended extremely well. Credit to the Sri Lankans for fighting hard."
Clarke said he would be fit for the Test series in the West Indies that follows the ODIs there.
Jayawardene's lament
Although Tillakaratne Dilshan winning the Man of the Series award for his all-round display would have come as some consolation, the Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene was disappointed. "Initially if we were given 231 we would have taken it. But we did not get too many partnerships going and it was just one of those days where we did not bat well enough. I am a hard task-master and all the hard work would have been worth it had we won the series," he said.
Jayawardene was appreciative of his men. "I am very proud of the boys. They showed a lot of character when the chips were down and always accepted a challenge. We are just trying to build a team for the future and there is a good mix of young and old talent. We have a lot of positives to take back from this."
The Sri Lankan captain said, "I would like to thank the crowd for their support in the series. I also want to congratulate Australia. They were the better team tonight."
Dilshan said "I am disappointed tonight with how we finished the series. We have played this series very well after coming here from South Africa. It has been a difficult period after the World Cup for us but we competed hard. On a personal front, I am pleased to have done well in all the departments of the game."
Dilshan believed the side lost too many wickets early on during the chase. He admitted, "I took the wrong option against Brett Lee."
Thanking supporters
"Australia bowled and fielded extremely well. We have enjoyed great support from the crowds in Australia and I would like to thank all the Sri Lankans who cheered for us in this country," added Dilshan.
Man of the Match Clint McKay said, "I think my batting at the end of our innings was very important so that we could give ourselves something to bowl at. We thought 231 was enough and that if we bowled well we could defend it."
The paceman, who has fought back from fitness concerns, said, "It has been a long 18-month break for me and it is just nice to be back playing with the boys. We also fielded well and created the pressure. The role of the coaching staff has been exceptional."
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Let your heart race with Yamato's explosive drumbeats
Like heartbeats, drumbeats are the very pulse of life. Be ready to enjoy the ride around the rhythmic soundscape of Japanese drum!
"Yamato: The drummers of Japan", made up of a group of chic Wadaiko drummers, will take up residence in Hong Kong in mid November, bringing audiences explosive beats and pulsating performances.
Yamato was founded in 1993 in Nara, the reputed birthplace of Japanese culture. Bursting with youthful vigor, the energetic drummers put their very souls into the traditional Wadaiko drums, displaying the instruments' versatility and stirring the hearts of people everywhere.
Since its formation, Yamato has captivated more than a million people, giving more than 1,000 performances in Japan and aboard. They have performed a staggering 115 shows in 16 European countries between March and September this year.
In the performance "Tamashy - Voices of the Heart", Yamato celebrates the beauty of life with a great sense of rhythm and superb choreography, taking audiences back to the very beginning of life. Using a variety of traditional Japanese percussion and string instruments, Yamato's music touches the very core of your soul and stirs the many emotions of your heart.
"Tamashy - Voices of the Heart" consists of seven programmes:
In the Kansai prefecture, "Yakara" means "vigorous and robust young people". This piece expresses the dynamism of young people and their foolish audacity.
Two men compete with each other, each beating different kinds of Wadaiko drums with great skill in an attempt to display his superior technique. Despite there being only two drummers, a powerful tension and energy is created on stage.
Performed with "Tsugaru-shamisen" which is a traditional Japanese instrument appreciated for its particular ability to express all kinds of wind qualities from harsh winter winds to a certain gentleness and warmth.
The drummers conjure amusing animals that are associated with the sound of "Rakuda" in this comic piece.
Set against the harder rhythms of three O-daiko drums and a shifting human voice, the performers beat the drums with such speed that it breaks down the conventions of traditional O-daiko performance.
Performed with only five Shime-daikos, this piece requires the drummers' tremendous concentration because their technical precision and synchronised breathing ultimately determine the musical harmony.
This Wadaiko piece is comprised of three movements. The O-daiko conveys the rumbling Earth, while the Koto expresses gentle thoughts.
"Tamashy - Voices of the Heart" is one of the programmes of the "New Vision Arts Festival" organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. It will be staged at 7:30pm on November 12 at the Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium and November 14 at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall.
Tickets priced at $120, $180 and $260 (for performances at Sha Tin Town Hall) and $120, $200 and $280 (for performances at Hong Kong City Hall) are available at URBTIX outlets. Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens, people with disabilities and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients. Group booking discounts are up to 20% off.
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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal — The Town of Lockport will host a public informational meeting concerning the Safe Routes to School sidewalk project at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at the hall, 6560 Dysinger Road.
Last year, the city school district, along with the city and town of Lockport, were the recipients of a $570,219 Safe Routes To School grant. The money will be used to install sidewalks in areas near school building in the town and city.
Sidewalks will be installed at four locations:
• George Southard Elementary School on Locust Street Extension. About 1,743 feet of sidewalks will be installed on Locust Street from O'Connor Drive to the existing asphalt trail to the south.
• Roy B. Kelley Elementary School on East High Street. About 2,130 feet of sidewalks will be installed on East High Street from Day Road to Davison Road.
• Emmet Belknap Intermediate School on High Street. Roughly 890 feet of sidewalks will be installed on Hi Point Drive from the asphalt trail to the Willow Street intersection.
• North Park Junior High School on Passaic Avenue. Roughly 475 feet of sidewalks will be installed on Corinthia Street from Trowbridge Street to Passaic Avenue.
A preliminary design has been conducted by Wendel, the firm serving as engineering consultant on the project. Information about the project, as well as a copy of the Draft Design Report, will be available to the public at the meeting. The report is available at the town hall prior to the meeting.
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The guys are writing such great stuff that every time a new post comes out, I think, "Ugh, I can't even complete with that!" But I do have a few final thoughts to submit to the universe before I close the book on the Aeros. Some of them are happy, some are grumpy, but none are sleepy, sneezy, or dopey.
Well, some might be dopey.
I've written this section 3 times now and it gets less angry every time. That whole "write your angry letter and then throw it away" thing works, I guess, but I still need to say it.
I deeply regret that I was never able to get on record even a hint of what happened in the negotiations with Toyota Center.
I tried, believe me, I did. While I understood the inability to discuss during negotiations, I really hoped that after the fact, the organization would give me even just a bare minimum of information. Just throw the long-loyal Aeros fans a bone and say, "They wanted us to pay triple what we'd be paying in Des
Moines. It was just untenable. We honestly tried our best and we're
really sorry it ended up this way."
I just feel like that would have been a really decent thing to do for the one population whose interests weren't being met in this arrangement, but who had shown the most loyalty all along. I wanted to get that for you guys, for all of us, and my biggest disappointment in my whole writing career is that I wasn't able to.
My favorite thing
first game every season, butterflies in my stomach, walking into the
mostly empty arena and smelling that ice, the boys pouring out of the
tunnel for warm-ups, seeing friends I haven't seen all summer and
falling right back into that happy routine of going to Aeros games.
My first hockey loves
I loved John Scott back when I didn't know what
hockey was really supposed to look like. He was tall, he was nice, he
could hold guys at arms length and just wail on them and win every fight
imaginable without even breaking a sweat. He was great. Then I realized
that goalies were king and Brusty was the king of kings and I was lost
forever. Every moment watching him play as an Aero, I cherish. I think I
have those old What's Bugging Barry Brust? videos memorized. Every time I open a difficult package I think, "Or, like, a gun..."
People keep asking if I'm going to find a place to write up here in Dallas, but frankly, I'm ready for a break. I've done well for myself just going where the wind takes me with this hockey writing thing. So, I think it's a strategy worth sticking to. But I will miss being in the media, at least during games.
There's something about the delayed gratification of not being
able to stand up and cheer or boo or whatever during a game, but that,
in exchange, we get to document the game for posterity. It's very
satisfying. Plus, when your colleagues are as fun as mine have always
been, it's a double bonus. Also, you learn to not take it so personally. I guess when you don't pay for tickets, it's a lot easier. We'll see how I feel about the Stars rebuilding on my dime. :)
Favorite game moment? Hmm...
I feel badly
that I don't have more in-game moments outside of John's great list, but
all the great moments for me just add up to this big warm, fuzzy, exciting ball
and I can't separate them anymore. I do remember the
bad-feeling-in-the-pit-of-my-stomach moments, like Game 6 of the finals
when the Toyota Center felt so huge and cold and empty despite a nice
crowd. I just knew it was over. And I'll never forget the Ottawa fans chanting "YOU CAN'T
HACK IT!" at Hackett in Binghamton. Clever, but oh boy...
On the Road
I'm not a big, "Hey let's get in the car and drive!" gal. I get sleepy and bored and my butt hurts. But for hockey, it's worth it. Road trips to San
Antonio and Austin with Andrew and John and Chris and Fred and Terri and
Emilie and plane trips to fun places like Cleveland, Syracuse,
Providence, Milwaukee. Always a great time.
Houston Hockey Culture
While I feel awful for fans losing their team, what eats at me even more is that no new fans will be created. You really have to GO TO a hockey game to understand what's so amazing about the sport and I know many of us are hockey fans thanks to going to that first Aeros game.
For me, that first Aeros game and all the subsequent ones, led me to essentially a second career (and frankly, one that brings a lot more joy than any day job ever could), a whole new group of really awesome friends, and basically a new me across the board. I've accomplished things I never would have imagined (learning to skate, play goal, being an AHL beat writer, meeting and becoming friends with my hockey idol) thanks to that first Aeros game.
Dallas owns junior hockey in Texas, but Houston was starting to come into its own. Creating future hockey players, creating its own fan base, is how hockey survives in the south and the Aeros did a bang-up job of supporting that.
I just hate to see that process have to regress a little (or a lot) and start all over when, someday, hopefully, Houston gets a hockey team again.
It's like when Tinkerbell was dying and, to keep her alive, you had to clap your hands if you believed...
Keep clapping, Aeros fans. Hockey needs you.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Putting a bow on it
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5 comments:
You're the first person to say Milwaukee is fun. #snark
- May 9, 2013 at 8:00 PM
- Ms. Conduct said...
Only because I got to hang with you and Michelle. :)
- May 9, 2013 at 8:10 PM
Thanks for all your informative and entertaining contributions to this blog, Ms. Conduct. Have you found a team to play with in Dallas? All of us T3I followers are going to miss you, John, and Andrew. And of course we're going to miss the Aeros. Good luck to you!!
- May 10, 2013 at 8:28 AM
- Ms. Conduct said...
Thanks, Oldfan. Yeah, one of the first things I did was get hooked up with the women's league here. :) Luckily they needed goalies!
- May 10, 2013 at 8:39 AM
Thanks for all the great posts! Best wishes.....
- May 10, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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Northeast Queens elected officials joined co-op and condo owners Monday to call on the state Legislature to renew an and to extend the deadline for providing tax incentives for home improvements.
State Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside, and state Assemblyman David Weprin, D-Little Neck, said the tax abatement, which expired on June 30, provides relief for co-op and condo owners.
And he said they said that J-51 tax incentives allow the units' owners to make home improvements.
"The fact that this important and vital tax abatement was allowed to expire is unacceptable," Avella said during a press conference in front of the Bay Terrace Cooperative, Section One. "Co-op and condo owners should have the same property tax breaks as one, two and three-family homeowners. Instead, co-op and condo owners pay much more in property taxes and the loss of this abatement only goes to further this inequity."
Due to the expiration of the abatement, co-op and condo owners are faced with a more than $400 million tax increase.
The senator said an agreement had been reached in Albany to renew the property tax abatement, but that it did not get passed before the legislative session.
"This is affordable middle class housing and what makes it affordable is the property tax abatement," said Warren Schreiber, president of the Bay Terrace Community Alliance. "Without it, we would have to pay an additional $1,200 per year in maintenance costs."
Avella also called on the Legislature to extend the deadline for providing J-51 tax incentives, which offset the costs of maintaining and make capital improvements to the infrastructure of co-ops and condos.
"It allows us to add new roofs and windows," Schreiber said. "My co-op is 50 years old and needs new heating systems and boiler rooms. Without the J-51, we'd still have to do the work, but the cost would be passed to the shareholders."
Bob Friedrich, president of Glen Oaks Village, said the J-51 had allowed his co-op to fix roofs and remove asbestos.
"We have an aging infrastructure, so this program is essential," he said. "Co-ops and condos are the last bastion of affordable housing in New York City."
If the property tax abatement passes in the Legislature, it could lead to a "deeper discount" for an estimated 90 percent of co-ops and condos in Queens that are assessed at $60,000, Weprin said.
"We are trying to make it more equitable for co-ops and condos to get a deeper abatement," he said. "The current abatement should also be continued in the meantime until another is passed."
But state Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, D-Bayside, said he did not believe co-op and condo owners should not be concerned about an increase in taxes because Mayor Michael Bloomberg's office has indicated that it would continue the current tax abatement until the Legislature reconvenes later this year to vote on a new abatement.


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On Monday July 23rd Alison Barnet, historian, writer and long-time South Ender, will focus on prominent German Jews who lived here from the 1860s to the 1880s. Highlights of this walk include Temple Israel's Columbus Avenue synagogue, several meeting places of the period and the Young Men's Hebrew Association. Meet Alison at 6 pm at the parking lot at Columbus and Holyoke, next to Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe.
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I support the United Domestic Workers in their struggle to get more of a living wage. Supporters, come today to the Board of Supervisors meeting.
To the board: It's been a rough six years and you've tried to stretch the dollars you were given. There were times when you did OK but depending on whom you talked to will determines what answer you'll get. There's a group of people who do one hell of a job taking care of the young and the not-so-young who need assistance to get through their day.
Help ease the struggle for the caregivers who make life a little easier for our loved ones who may have a challenge that prevents them from getting through the day. There's a light at the end of the budget tunnel, and it will depend on all of us to make sure how bright and how long it will shine.
Supervisors, please be a part of that shining light for the caregivers. They are proud and caring and very professional on a job many of us couldn't do.


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Based on your evaluation, the therapist can make recommendations about strategies, specialized equipment, and training to improve your driving safety and your overall health and well-being. On the other hand, if the evaluation results indicate the need to stop driving, the therapist can help you understand why this is the most appropriate option for your safety and that of others.
You may have a choice of programs that offer driving evaluations. Occupational therapists that specialize in driving evaluations are trained to assess physical, visual, and mental abilities required for safe driving. Occupational therapists are health care specialists that have the knowledge needed to recognize changes associated with medical conditions or aging and to tailor evaluation and intervention plans to each individual.


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Elopement was often depicted in old movies. An impetuous groom placed a ladder beneath the window of his true love's bedroom window and whisked her away for an otherwise, forbidden wedding ceremony. Or a desperate pair raced across the California desert to find a slumbering pastor or judge in Quartzite to hear their vows.
Today, thousands of couples converge in Las Vegas for a quick wedding. There are dozens of chapels in casinos, resorts and along the streets. The marriage license office is open 24-hours. Ministers carry pagers so they can be summoned on a moment's notice. While some find the experience tacky, others are delighted to have an Elvis impersonator present to hear their vows.
Historically, couples wanting to escape the trappings of a big wedding find elopement the easiest way to get their vows solemnized. It is not surprising that Sedona, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Phoenix have all become popular destinations for elopement. Couples from all over the world come to Arizona just to get married. Instead of driving across the harsh desert, you can be among hundred of couples that stay in the desert and elope!
Why elope if you don't 'have to'?
Elopement is romantic. Sometimes the heart whispers the emphatic desire to be married. When a relationship has been growing properly, nothing says "I love you" like a proposal to elope. Eloping couples find they can express their individual style in a small, private affair.
Elopement certainly suggests the importance and value of the relationship. While some think of elopement as a selfish experience, romance is an emotion only shared by two.
Elopement is meaningful. Just because elopement appears impetuous doesn't mean that marriage is unimportant. On the contrary, elopement addresses the great value a couple places on becoming husband and wife.
Many couples have invested years in a relationship that leads to a simple elopement. It certainly makes it clear that their wedding is not a pageant or a show, but a significant articulation of their commitment.
An elopement doesn't automatically exclude others. Sometimes a few close friends witness the ceremony. Often the parents are present to give their blessing. Nothing prevents a couple from hosting a small meal following the ceremony or a festive reception when they return from their honeymoon.
Elopement is practical. It takes little time. Let's face it--many couples in meaningful relationships have busy careers. Some have already started their families. For some modern couples, a meaningful and romantic elopement may be the only opportunity to be wed.
Elopement is affordable. Some couples just show up at the minister's front door with a marriage license in hand. Some plan a complete vacation.
Since elopement services are varied, any combination of quality services can be included. Many couples order flowers or have a small cake sent to their hotel. Brides often wear something borrowed and something blue.
Arizona has some of the most romantic spots in the world. Consider the red rocks of Sedona, the tranquil lakes and forests, the opulent resorts and bed & breakfasts, the mountaintops and the desert places known only to you two!
Is elopement right for you?When couples call I offer these tips:
- Make sure you are not pressured. If it feels wrong, it probably is wrong. If you want personal advice, talk to a parent, a close friend or minister to express your feelings.
- You don't have to make it a secret. Let those who love you know what you are doing and why you have chosen elopement. Best friends and parents feel most valued when they are informed.
- Make a plan and keep to a budget. You can talk to a wedding planner and a travel agent to find ideas and specials to put together a fun elopement. Going in debt to elope doesn't make sense; don't start your marriage with a financial burden.
- You must have a marriage license and two witnesses. Bring two friends or your Minister can often supply witnesses.
- Pleasant surprises can result when announcing to a flight attendant (upgrade to business or first-class), hotel clerk (upgrade to honeymoon suite) or restaurant reservation desk (get the best table for two) that you are on your honeymoon.
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Commercial conditioners are costly and chemical-laden. Make vinegar your new conditioner, and leave all of that behind.
How to Condition with Vinegar:
1. Mix together one part vinegar (apple or white) with three to four parts water (experiment to see which you prefer).
2. Apply the vinegar mixture to your shampooed hair (try baking soda shampoo). Let it sit for a couple minutes. Then, rinse.
Reasons to Condition with Vinegar:
- It's free of silicone and all of the other chemicals that are typically found in commercial conditioners
- It contains a single, all-natural ingredient
- It removes the build up left behind by other conditioners and hair products
- It seals your hair cuticles, which locks in moisture and leaves your hair looking shiny and smooth
- It removes/minimizes tangles
- It doesn't weigh down your hair like cream conditioners (which translates into more body)
- Your hair stays cleaner longer
- It balances the pH of your scalp and hair
- It helps to prevent/treat dandruff
- It's cheaper than any commerical conditioner
Tips and Warnings:
- Your hair will smell like vinegar until it's dry, but should be scent-free after that
- Hate the smell of vinegar? Dial it back by adding a few drops of essential oil (lavender, rosemary, etc.) to your mixture
- Miss the scent that your old conditioner left in your hair? Add a few drops of essential oil to your hair brush to lightly fragrance your hair.
- Stick to white vinegar if you have blonde hair. Apple cider vinegar may darken your hair
- Proceed with caution if you have color treated hair. Most people report that conditioning with vinegar actually extends the life of their color job (which makes sense since vinegar is often used to set clothing and egg dyes), but your results may vary
- Expect it to take a few weeks for your hair to adjust to your new conditioning regiment. Commercially-made products strip your hair of its natural oils, so your hair will be used to working extra hard to put them back. This could lead to greasier or drier hair as your body finds its new normal. Most vinegar conditioners find that they only need to wash and condition their hair two or three times a week.
- Not ready to abandon your cream conditioner entirely? Use vinegar once every couple weeks to eliminate product build up
- As with any conditioner, you should avoid getting vinegar in your eyes


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RICHMOND (WRIC)—Ladies, if you're seeking a bit of inspiration this fall, consider attending a new women's empowerment conference in Richmond this weekend.
"The theme is Phenomenal Woman Transformation and Empowerment Conference," said Evangelist Sharon Little, who is organizing the event. "We're doing this because we want to reach ladies in the Richmond and surrounding areas where they can come and just hear a word from God, that their lives can be changed forever."
Headlining the conference is Dr. Angela Corprew-Boyd, of Norfolk, who Little calls a "powerful, dynamic, anointed preacher, teacher and author of the book 'Church Hurt.'"
"[Corprew-Boyd] has a women's ministry, so her passion is for women … she just wants to see women reach their maximum potential in God," Little said.
The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23220. Those attending should use the Family Life Center entrance. Call 804-218-3629 to register; lunch is included in the $20 registration fee. Participants may also register the day of the conference between 9:30 and 10 a.m.
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The 2010 Shimano North American Handmade Bicycle Show kicked off this morning in Richmond, VA. When I first heard the news that this year's show would take place in Richmond (less than 400 miles away from me), I was pretty excited. Unfortunately though, I have a conflict this weekend and can't make it to Richmond after all. As much as I want to be there, I am just going to have to rely on web coverage like many of you. Luckily, there shouldn't be any shortage of good coverage from some of the other bike bloggers out there.
Ed Ip, who is covering the show for Cyclelicious, has already posted a couple of times today. He promises to upload more photos soon, so keep an eye on the posts in Cyclelicious' NAHBS-2010 category for updates throughout the weekend. Also at Cyclelicious, check out the long list of Twitter users at NAHBS …sure to be another great source of show news.
Arleigh, of Bike Shop Girl and Commute by Bike, will be covering the show for both of her blogs, as well as for Versus and CyclingNews. Sounds like she has a pretty busy weekend ahead.
UrbanVelo has already posted some great pictures from day 1 (including the one shown with this post). Keep watching that site for what I am sure will be excellent coverage throughout the weekend.
Finally, I will mention the NAHBS 2010 Flickr group, for anyone in attendance who wants to upload his or her photos. As EcoVelo pointed out this morning, that pool is sure to fill up throughout the weekend.


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Thursday, crews from a City contractor worked to replace power poles and electric lines in the Bailey County Well Field that were damaged by fire on Tuesday.
It is believed that lightning strikes were responsible for starting the fire. Crews hope to have all damaged poles and lines replaced by the end of next week. Work is hindered somewhat because the wells and damaged poles are not located on roadways and crews have to drive through sand to reach them.
The Bailey County Well Field can supply about 40 million gallons toward Lubbock's daily water supply. Currently, because of the fire, Lubbock is receiving around 29 million gallons daily from the field or about 75% of the maximum supply. There are 156 wells in Bailey County with damage from the fire affecting 20 wells. The City does not use all of the wells at once, allowing some to rest and recover the used water supply.
The City has enough water from its various sources to supply its daily water demand. However, if there is another significant event, such as a major water line break or spike in water demand, the City may have to enter Stage 2 of its drought contingency plan. Stage 2 could also take effect if certain trigger points are reached, such as remaining at 90% of peak supply for 10 consecutive days.
Stage 2 restrictions include limiting landscape watering to one day per week and prohibiting the use of water to wash down hard surfaces including sidewalks and patios.
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Kolkata (PTI): The West Bengal government has sought nearly 20 companies of central forces to intervene in any major post-poll violence in the state.
"The state government has sought 18 to 20 companies of para-military forces so that they can be used in the event of any major violence. But there is no response from the Centre yet," state chief secretary Asok Mohan Chakraborty told reporters here on Monday.
The district magistrates and superintendents of police have been instructed to take appropriate action to prevent any post-poll violence in the state, the chief secretary said, adding that leaders of political parties have also been asked to take steps to avoid clashes.
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Cellar/Tasting Notes "The 2009 Les Pagodes de Cos is also a remarkable offering. Composed of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, it tips the scales at 14.5% alcohol, and is better than most Cos d'Estournel vintages produced in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. It is a full-bodied, opulently concentrated..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Intense aromas of blackberry and smoke. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and long finish. Solid and tight. As it should be."
Cellar/Tasting Notes Beautiful structure. Vanilla, tobacco, dark fruit, some earthy flavors.
Cellar/Tasting Notes "... there is good ripeness to the vibrant and well-detailed medium-bodied flavors that exude a fine minerality on the precise, pure and lingering finish. This is a quality villages that is a bit more forward than the old vines cuvée."
Cellar/Tasting Notes "A wine that succeeds in combining great depth of flavor and structure with an impressive array of flavors. On top of the tannins is juicy black fruit, cocoa, a welter of spice and ripeness. The acidity and new wood put the wine into a more modern style."
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Good dark red. Black cherry, licorice and herbs on the ripe nose; reminded me a bit of cabernet. Fat and sweet but energetic too, with lovely roundness and balance to the flavors of dark cherry, currant and spices. Finishes with very sweet tannins and noteworthy persistence. A strong village..
Cellar/Tasting Notes Bright pale yellow. Pure, discreet pineapple and stone aromas reminded me of a riesling. Brisk and focused, with a saline quality to the grapefruit and white pepper flavors. Terrific acidity and cut here. Finishes smooth, very long and perfumed, leaving behind a strong floral element in the..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Good full red. Aromatic nose offers black cherry, licorice, violet and chocolate, plus complicating hints of leather and smoke. Not fleshy but juicy and intense, with the black fruit, violet and chocolate notes carrying through on the palate. Finishes with supple, fine-grained tannins."
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Inky purple. Vibrant aromas of blackberry liqueur, woodsmoke and bitter chocolate, along with a seductive floral topnote. Dense, lush and sweet, with a seamless texture and very good focus. Aeration brings out a bright mineral element that carries through a very long, floral-accented finish with a..


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The Assassin Goes to Russia
Repoter Peter Savodnik explores Lee Harvey Oswald's life in the Soviet Union.
Fifty years later, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy remains one of the most pivotal and debated events in American history. In "The Interloper: Lee Harvey Oswald Inside the Soviet Union," reporter Peter Savodnik profiles the man behind the crime. Savodnik interviewed Oswald's old acquaintances in the former Soviet republic of Belarus, where he was sent by the KGB, the Soviet intelligence agency, to live and work, shining a new light on Oswald's years as a defector. Savodnik recently spoke to U.S. News about what he believes drove Oswald's actions and why the conspiracy theorists who question whether he acted alone are wrong. Excerpts:
What led you to write this book?
I had been living in Moscow for a few years, and I had given a lot of thought to the American expatriate experience in Russia. And, of course, the most notorious American expat to live in Russia was Lee Harvey Oswald. I was particularly interested in the idea of the American going to Russia to find himself, to find meaning or purpose. Always failing, but hoping chaotically to become a new person in almost a philosophical or metaphysical sense.
How did you go about finding new information on Oswald?
The people who knew Oswald in Minsk [the capital of Belarus] are still alive, and they're not very hard to find. The greater challenge was getting them to speak more candidly and to move beyond the party line, which is what they're accustomed to.
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Why did Oswald defect to the Soviet Union in 1959?
Because he was looking for meaning. And, more to the point, he was looking for a new life that was wholly separate from the world that his mother had created for him. He had a very, very complicated relationship with her, and he had been wanting to get as far away as he could. He went to the Marines as soon as he could, [which was] a failure for Oswald, and he immediately jumped to the Soviet Union.
What was his life like there?
It was weird. The KGB sent him there in January 1960. He spent a little while [living in a hotel], and then he was moved into a very nice apartment with a lovely view of the river. He had a good bit of space – an apartment that would have gone to a family of three or four, probably 260 square feet. He was given a job at the factory, and he was supposed to weld television sets together. And the whole while, of course, they were watching him very carefully. They were actually watching him through a peephole in a neighboring apartment and then, of course, all the people in his life were informing on him.
Why did he return to the U.S. in 1962?
When Oswald arrived in the Soviet Union, he was a novelty. Eventually that celebrity wore off and then the colder, harsher realities of the Soviet Union began to sink in. Starting early in 1961, he begins to take concrete steps to leave. I should add that he probably would not have left had the woman whom he fell in love with when he got there said yes to his marriage proposal. She had no desire to leave the Soviet Union. But she said no, so Oswald was forced to move on. And then he met Marina Prusakova, and in June 1962 they left.
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What do you think was Oswald's motive for killing President Kennedy after his return?
I don't think he had any particular animus toward John F. Kennedy. I think that Oswald was at root suicidal and homicidal. He was ferociously angry with the world. And if you look at the pattern that courses through his life, he always tends to make it about a year, year and a half, wherever he is, before there's some kind of internal breakdown. And curiously enough he'd been in the United States for 17 months when the assassination took place. So, in that light, the assassination is not so much an attack on John F. Kennedy as it is an attempt to achieve world, historical importance and to reconfigure his life permanently.
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On return to UNLV, TLC stars clash with former practitioners
The Browns are like any average American family. If every family consisted of four wives and 17 children, that is.
The Browns are polygamists living in Las Vegas, trying to paint a modern picture of plural marriage. In an attempt to denounce the negative stereotypes of polygamy, from sexual abuse to forced marriage, the Browns have put their every move on camera.
The stars of TLC's Sister Wives, a reality television show centered around the Brown family, joined UNLV April 25 for a panel discussion. A crowd gathered in Marjorie Barrick Museum, curious to draw the curtain back from the life of the polygamous.
"The great thing about [polygamy] is that it was our choice," said patriarch Kody Brown. He held his position during the panel in the center of his four wives — Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn. Each time he spoke they looked at him in admiration.
The women were dressed in contemporary attire — high heels, black skirts and slacks and brightly colored tops. Their hair was blown out, their faces made-up and no bonnet in sight.
A member of the crowd stood up and asked if the women were looking to Kody Brown for permission before they spoke.
Meri Brown heatedly grabbed the microphone and said she looks at her husband because she loves him and when she wants to speak she will. The audience applauded.
Christine Brown's aunt, Kollene Star, Kristen Decker and Willie Steed sat opposite the Kody Brown family, all three from polygamous backgrounds which they had abandoned.
"I didn't want to share my husband," Decker said.
Raised in a polygamous family herself, she felt she had to stay in her own marriage because of her religion.
"I was told that if I didn't support my husband in plural marriage, then I wouldn't be able to see my children in heaven," Decker said. "It killed me when my husband left for his honeymoon with his new wife … I was thinking suicidal [thoughts] when I heard about the details of their honeymoon."
Meri Brown, Kody Brown's first wife, faced Decker and assured her that they wouldn't be doing this if they didn't believe in it.
Kollene Star was raised in a polygamous community. She was emotionally abused as a child and claimed her mother was always unhappy. After enduring this pain for years, Star's mother finally took the children and left. Star says she'll never go back.
Star choked back tears as she remembered her days in high school.
"I was scared of anyone that wasn't white," she said.
She said she met an Indian girl in high school and was scared to touch her in case she got brown on her.
"No one ever treated me as nice as she did, not even in my home," Star said, tears and mascara dripping down her face.
Willie Steed is the son of Warren Jeffs, former president of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who was convicted of two felony counts of child sexual assault in 2011. Steed broke away from polygamy because he felt like he wasn't growing in life.
"I'm still learning how to love someone," Steed said.
Steed silenced the room with his memory of his mother and sisters.
"They were my reason for living," Steed said.
He knew he had to leave from under Warren Jeffs' lifestyle. Steed believes polygamy is wrong and is designed only to fulfill the selfish needs of the patriarch.
The Browns understand the abuse and problems that too often occur in polygamous families, but they make sure their family remains faithful and functional.
"Some families achieve a relative satisfactory family arrangement, others have simmering conflictual issues that have yet to be resolved, and still others are in a state of extreme dysfunctionality," moderator William Jankowiak said.
Jankowiak has studied polygamous families for over 25 years and finds a wide range in the overall quality of family life. Contributing to the Brown's success is higher education of the patriarch and matriarchs, a comfortable household wealth and a fortunate blending of personalities, particularly between the sister wives.
They chose this lifestyle and openly display it, unlike most polygamous families. Often wives are forced into plural marriage and children born into the practice. They live shrouded by the fear of being found out. But the Browns live the practice proudly.
Living in Las Vegas allows the Browns to be open about their uncommon lifestyle. Sin City is notorious for its population of interesting characters and has a philosophy of "anything goes." Originally from Utah, they relocated because of prejudice. Meri Brown lost her job when they came out as polygamists, Kody Brown received threats from coworkers, and the family underwent an investigation for bigamy.
Today, polygamy is not unheard of in society, but its morality is often questioned. The Browns chose to show their successful story to the world, but they know they don't represent the entire community.
Kody Brown said it has been a growing experience for him. He has learned to be selfless and patient — with multiple wives comes jealousy, conflict and self-doubt and the Browns are not immune to this. Janelle Brown admitted she's experienced jealousy. But Kody Brown reassures her when she's insecure, telling her he loves her and that he's not going anywhere.
With 17 children and four wives, communication, said Janelle Brown, is the key to their success and happiness. Big and small decisions are made in family meetings — from deciding who will take the kids to practice to what marital paths their children will take when ready. The second wife hopes her children pick whatever suits them the best.
"Our children are free to make any decision they want when it comes to marriage," Janelle Brown said. "Whether they want to be heterosexual, homosexual, monogamist or polygamist."


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Couple busted for having sex on cricket field told to pay restitution to 'victims'
Sep 27, 2011, 11:22 AM EDT
So an unemployed couple was arrested and fined for having sex on a cricket field in full view of spectators. I'd like to string together a devastating series of puns right here, but unfortunately my cricket vernacular is too weak. Um, wicket, googly … fast bowling with a leg-spin grip … ah, I got nothing. Hopefully you can do better.
One thing I do know is that the perpetrators, Andy Newman and his girlfriend Kerri Cooper, were fined 50 pounds for "outraging public decency." But they also had to pay a 15-pound fine for a "victim surcharge." London Daily Mail:
They had started drinking in the early afternoon of September 9 before their passion got the better of them at around 3pm, Crawley Crown Court heard.
Prosecutor Hazel Merritt told the court: "The two community wardens were patrolling the field at the cricket ground which is overlooked by residential housing.
"They saw a male and female, Newman and Cooper, lying on the field and they were having sexual intercourse.
"When they were asked to stop Newman just laughed. Both wardens were outraged by what they saw and what was going on.
Newman told police his name was Mickey Mouse. Both were arrested and in interview both initially denied ever having a sexual relationship. But Newman finally confessed and said he lied because he was embarrassed.
In Britain, however, all crimes come with the built-in surcharge — not just the ones involving cricket field sex:
[The surcharge] will be paid into a fund aimed at helping improve services for victims of crime, and will be fixed at a flat rate regardless of the size of the fine.
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The latest accusation from the DNC is the very serious claim that it is the Republicans and compliant Tea Party operatives have dispatched BMD's at the offices and homes of the incumbents that are running for re-election this November. This campaign consists of inserting the eggs into all the furniture and mattresses at both locations. Axelrod has been raging a battle against them but he claims the conventional methods aren't working and this strain can only be the work of the evil : Karl " The Bug Man" Rove.
President Obama has covertly began a " Bug Summit" gathering all of the top scientists in the field to join forces to combat the latest attack from the Right Wing Extremists. Well it seems when these little critters are exposed to high pitched frequencies they start to spawn even more aggressively than the typical bed bug. During a televised speech of Sarah Palin there was a monitor on within a earshot of the insects and to the shock of the scientists they noticed an incredible spike in growth and activity of these stubborn little bloodsuckers. I mean the bugs of course and not the members of the Democratic Party.
How diabolical these Republicans are. Their plan to make the Democratic incumbents as uncomfortable as possible might just work. Our hard-working President says he will not rest until these little buggers have been eradicated from all Democratic locations and his party members are once again at peace.
President Obama called Gibbs and told him to warm up the teleprompters we need to have a press conference. At the presser Jake Tapper asked Obama " Do you really have any evidence that this is truly the work of Karl Rove and the GOP ? Mr. President it seems sort of silly. This bed bug thing is happening throughout all the metropolitan areas in the country". Obama looked at Jake sternly in the face and said : " You don't believe me? Watch this! C'mere Joe!" Vice President Joe Biden got up to the podium next to Obama and bent his head down to show the crowd. At which point Obama started smacking Biden in the head and the entire first and second rows of journalists were doused with thousands of bed bugs and eggs that were flying off the hair plugs of the Vice President. The White House Press Corp were horrified and began to scream and panic. One reporter accidentally knocked out the electrical cord of the teleprompter and they both went blank. The rest of the crew were shouting to Obama what do we do now?! Obama stood there mute. Where were the magic words? What do I say? Frozen in fear Obama started to repeat " Yes we Can" Yes we can what Mr. President? " I inherited a financial mess it was all Bush's fault" " Don't give them the keys back" " Mr. President we are all being eaten alive by these bugs what do we do? " Washington is broken"
As Vice President Biden began to restore his man-made comb over back to its' original state he knew what must be done. He stood up and with a voice that could irritate a saint he yells at the WH Press Corp. " Shut the F%*&K UP!" and kept his mouth open and let loose with this awful howl that sent all the reporters grabbing their ears. Suddenly all the insects had stopped in mid flight and began to go in the direction of the Vice Presidents mouth. Amazingly swarm after swarm of bugs entered into Biden's mouth until every single insect and egg were gone. Gibbs ran to the end of the cord and plugged it back in again and signaled to Axelrod to start typing in words for Obama to say. The power went back on and the teleprompter glowed back to life. Suddenly Obama began to move freely and smiled. The White House Press Corp all stood there completely in shock not knowing what to say. President Obama was the first to break the silence" Well you guys know how Joe is and nobody messes with Joe! Not even little bugs" I think we all had a teachable moment and remember we are going in the right direction don't be stupid and vote Republican. Thank You.
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Although Ling and Lee's saga is over, the effect on U.S.-North Korean relations is unknown.
Last week's release of two American journalists from North Korea produced a pair of memorable images. There was the heartwarming scene of the women, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, joyfully emerging from the plane in Southern California into the arms of their families, whom they hadn't seen in months. But before that, there was also a more ambiguous tableau: former president Bill Clinton sitting woodenly with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in a Politburo-style group portrait.
The photos of Clinton with Kim were the price of Ling and Lee's safe return. Held since March, the two journalists were "a declining asset," blocking the possibility of any positive move in relations with Washington, says Scott Snyder, author of a book on North Korean negotiating strategies. Ready to give them up, North Korea's leaders took advantage of back-channel talks with the U.S. government to arrange a deal: a Clinton meet-and-greet in exchange for the journalists.
That may seem like a small price to pay. When the women were arrested, analysts speculated that they would be used as bargaining chips to get something substantial, like more favorable terms in negotiations on Pyongyang's nuclear program. But a photo op like that means a lot to the North Koreans, says Robert Gallucci, who negotiated with North Korea when he was a State Department official in the Clinton administration. "What they got, if nothing else, was the highest-profile person on the planet, with the possible exception of the current president," he says.
That will help solidify Kim's support among Pyongyang's ruling class at a time when his family's position is at a stress point. Kim, who is said to be ailing, is thought to be grooming his son, Kim Jong Un, to succeed him. Being seen with Clinton will boost Kim's prestige, Snyder says. "Those pictures are going to be posted all over the country—every little village there is going to be a billboard with these pictures of Kim Jong Il standing next to Bill Clinton," he says. The visit was "a message to the North Korean public that Kim Jong Il is still a big man on the scene," he added. "At the very minimum, this would help to shore up Kim Jong Il among the elites."
The White House and Washington's North Korea watchers are hoping the pictures with Clinton and Kim are worth many thousands of words: Besides the women's release, the visit will provide crucial new information about North Korea. Clinton spoke at length with Kim, the first meeting of the "Dear Leader" with a high-profile American since Madeleine Albright traveled to Pyongyang in 2000. Two bits of information will be especially valuable, Snyder says: a firsthand impression of Kim's health, and the North Koreans' position on how they want to move toward renewedU.S. relations.
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