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Paris ComboPass® Premium
Paris ComboPass® | Transport | Museum Pass | Plus |
Premium 3 Days | 3 days | 2 days | Cruise, Louvre Pass |
Premium 5 Days | 5 days | 4 days | Cruise, Louvre Pass |
Check the map below with all participating museums and monuments. Most famous ones are listed first (*) in select list or use map zoom in.
- A detailed list of participating museums is available here.
- Explore details of 2, 4 or 6 days Premium versions
- Or 1 or 2 days Lite versions
Detailed Description
ComboPass® Premium Paris Pass is valid for consecutive days starting the day you first use it, not from the date of purchase or delivery. It may be used any time after purchase, so you can buy them in advance!
Here's a summary of the passes and tickets included with each version of Paris ComboPass® Premium 3 and 5 days:
Paris ComboPass® | Transport | Museum Pass | Plus |
Premium 3 Days | 3 days | 2 days | Cruise, Louvre Pass |
Premium 5 Days | 5 days | 4 days | Cruise, Louvre Pass |
Paris ComboPass® Premium 3-Day or 5-Day include a separate pass to the Louvre Museum. Since the included regular Museum Pass is valid only for 2 or 4 consecutive days, be sure to use the Louvre Museum pass before you first use your regular Museum Pass, or after (see FAQ tab for more information).
Paris ComboPass® Premium Includes:
1 Free Paris Public Transportation
The Paris Visite transportation pass provides unlimited FREE rides within 3 zones (Paris and inner suburbs) on all public transport, including the safe and efficient Metro, the RER (regional express trains), buses, the tramway, suburban SNCF trains, the Montmartre funicular, Montmartrobus, Noctambus, and the Optile bus system. The pass consists of a ticket to insert in turnstyles. Visitors often uses only the Metro, it's the best way to get around Paris!
2 Free Seine River Cruise
With frequent departures from the Eiffel Tower (no booking required), the crew will welcome you aboard for a one-hour cruise on one of the trimarans of the fleet. The boats are entirely glassed over, with an outside terrace at the stern and outside walkways, perfectly designed for exploring and admiring the architectural treasures of the capital from the unique viewpoint of the Seine.
A clear and lively commentary is available in 13 languages and provided via individual handsets, enriching with words and music the sights you will see.
3 Free Access to More Than 60 Paris Attractions
There's no admission to pay to the permanent collections of participating museums*, no waiting in lines**, and no limit to the number of times you can visit. Your pass includes access during 2, 4 or 6 days to more than 60 museums and monuments in the Paris region including Le Louvre.
A complete list of participating museums and monuments is available here (list) or in the Overview section above (map).
* Passes do not permit entry to temporary exhibits.
** There may be unavoidable security queues at museums. This is the case at Notre-Dame Towers and Sainte Chapelle where there's only one queue for entrance and security check.
4 Special Discounts and Offers
- 10% off your purchases plus a free shopping bag at Galeries Lafayette, the department store capital of fashion (visit: galerieslafayette.com)
- 30% off the admission fee at Montparnasse Tower. Enjoy the panoramic beauty of Paris from the top of the tower!
- 30% off the admission fee at the Grevin Museum. Meet the Who's Who of Paris, with 300 wax figures.
- Special 6.00 admission (instead of 10.00) to Espace Dali, Dali's World, in the heart of Montmartre.
5 Free 30 Days Access to Online French Lessons
6 Free Paris Street/Metro/Bus Map
7 ComboPass® available Add-ons
ComboPass® Add-on: Opentour Hop On/Off Bus - 2 Days Ticket. One nice way to discover the city of Paris, rain or shine, using the efficient Opentour Hop On/Off Bus network. This Add-on can be ordered on this page, just above.
ComboPass® Add-on: Paris to Versailles Round Trip RER Train Ticket. Would you like to visit Versailles also? Although it's included in the Museum Pass it's beyond the 3-zone transport limit, but we have a simple and affordable way to get you there with this Add-on that can be ordered on this page, just above.
ComboPass® Add-on: Paris to Disneyland Round Trip RER Train Tickets are available to reach Disneyland Park. Note that ComboPass® does not include admission to Disneyland Park, Disneyland® Paris Pass is available here.
ComboPass® Add-on: Versailles Fountain Show Ticket will give you access to Versailles Palace gardens and fountain display on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (except 1st May) from April 5th till October 26th 2014 as well as these exceptional open dates: Fri April 18th, Thu May 8th, Tue May 20th, Tue May 27th, Thu May 29, Tue June 3rd, Tue June 10th, Tue June 17th, Tue June 24th, Fri Aug 15th. More details about Versailles fountain show here.Do you need to order more than 20 Paris ComboPass®? Contact us about special conditions for universities and large groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: Is there a ComboPass available for just 1 or 2 days?
- Answer: Yes, ComboPass® Lite
- Question: Is there a ComboPass available for 2, 4 or 6 days?
- Answer: Yes, ComboPass® Premium, 2, 4 or 6 Days
- Question: What is the difference between ComboPass® and other internet offers like "Paris pass"?
- Answer:
- First, ComboPass® is priced 10 to 20% less than Paris pass! Why? Easy to figure out; our combo pass is exclusively sold on our website, yes! DIRECT to YOU. When buying Paris pass, one also pays for important commissions to feed distributors like Viator or RailEurope. Compare and see for yourself, we guarantee you will save money to dedicate to a better usage in Paris. As an additional note, Paris pass is in not an official pass, not issued or promoted by the city of Paris.
- Second, with more than 60 museums and monuments, ComboPass® includes the essentials of Paris, saves you money by omitting sights you are unlikely to visit but somehow paying for with Paris pass. ComboPass® includes discounts for activities that are off the beaten path.
- Third, ComboPass® is the only one available for 1 to 6 days, so you can tailor it to your visit. And there are two popular and inexpensive add-ons: Versailles and Disneyland round trip RER train tickets!
- Fourth, we are the historic and direct official dealer of passes issued by their respective organisations for more than 20 years, and online since 1997. That's right, you've come to the right place!
- Question: I can't find a Paris ComboPass® for teens or children, why?
- Answer: Right, there's no reason to have teen or child one (unlike Paris pass) because all museums are free for those under 18! Just get a regular metro pass for your children or teens. They can enter museums with you for free when you have your museum pass. See Paris Visite Pass - Adult if aged from 12 or Paris Visite Pass - Child from 4 to 11 years old. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need any help.
- Question: Are museums free for those less than 26 years old?
- Answer: Yes, but only for residents of the European Union, and only for some museums. This is true for the permanent exhibits (only) at the Louvre, Orsay, Picasso, and Marine museums, the Arc de Triomphe, the Pantheon, and the towers of Notre-Dame de Paris. Please note, however, that visitors from 18 to 25 years old must wait in the ticket line to obtain a free ticket.
- Question: If I order the 3-Day or 5-Day pass, it comes with a Louvre Museum pass. Can I use it any day I want?
- Answer: Yes, but be aware that the Louvre Museum is closed on Tuesdays. This extra Louvre pass is given to cover a 3rd or 5th access to museums since the included Museum Pass is valid only for either 2 or 4 consecutive days. You should use the Louvre Museum pass at the beginning of your stay or at the end. Here is an example on how you could use a 3-Day pass:
- Day 1: Morning at Le Louvre museum and Seine river cruise in the afternoon (or vice versa)
- Day 2: First day access to the other 60 museums/monuments, including Louvre if you want to go back again
- Day 3: Second day access to the other 60 museums/monuments, including Louvre if you want to go back again
- Question: What if I want to go to Versailles during my stay?
- Answer: Then the ComboPass® Add-on: Paris to Versailles Round Trip RER Ticket is the perfect choice.
- Question: What's included exactly at Versailles Castle?
- Answer: The museum pass included in ComboPass® gives access to all tours at the Palace of Versailles, open according to the season ( "Grands Appartements", Hall of Mirrors, King's Bedchamber, Queen's Bedchamber, Dauphin and Dauphine apartments as well as those of Louis XV's daughters - weekends only - exhibitions, Trianon Castles and Estate of Marie-Antoinette) and the audio tours. Please note that the Fountain Show and musical gardens are NOT included in this pass. To visit the gardens and the Fountain show, please go here if you didn't order a ComboPass® Premium or add it as an Add-On from the ComboPass® page while placing your order.
- Question: Paris ComboPass® provides transportation within 3 zones, what does that include?
- Answer: Paris ComboPass® paris pass covers all of the city of Paris, where almost all museums and attractions are located. Train stations (Nord, Est, Austerlitz, and Montparnasse) are also included in the 3-zone pass. The following locations are not covered by the pass because they are outside the 3-zone limit: Versailles Castle, Disneyland® Resort Paris, Orly and Roissy CDG Airports. If you want to go to Versailles use the ComboPass® Add-on: Paris to Versailles Round Trip RER Ticket.
- Question: Can I use a 2-day Paris ComboPass® Premium on Monday, then again on Thursday?
- Answer: No, passes are valid for consecutive calendar days only, beginning with the first day you use them (not the date of purchase or delivery). They don't have dates printed on them. If you first use a pass at 5pm then the first day of use will end at midnight, not the next day at 5pm.
- Question: Do I have access to the Versailles fountain show using the Paris Museum Pass included with my Paris ComboPass® Premium?
- Answer: No, access to the gardens and the fountain show are not included in the Paris museum pass during the days of operation listed in overview section above. You will need the Versailles Fountain Show Ticket ComboPass® Add-on
- Question: Can I use the river cruise ticket before first using the ComboPass?
- Answer: Yes, it can be used separately, for example, you can use it on Monday, then start your ComboPass on Tuesday for consecutive days.
- Question: Is the Eiffel Tower included in the pass?
- Answer: No, you must buy separate tickets directly at the Eiffel Tower because they need to control the flow of visitors. Tip: There's a smart way to get Eiffel Tower tickets with this tour.
- Question: What if the hotel doesn't have our passes?
- Answer: If there's a problem, it's usually resolved very quickly because we track deliveries right to the hotel. A toll-free number is listed on your order confirmation for assistance in English.
Customer Ratings and Reviews
Customer Ratings and Reviews
"We were able to avoid long lines at all museums we visited. The Metro Pass was great to have and we used it to get all around Paris. The passes were at the hotel on our arrival, as promised."
Alan M, United States, December 2013
"Was not as useful as I thought and had to spend more to cover more important sights."
Anonymous, United Kingdom, December 2013
Concierge response: Thank you for your feedback. We would be interested to know which important sights were not covered because the pass includes the 60+ most important museums and monuments in Paris, all of them listed online prior to purchase.
"Once we checked in it was at the reception. We got the advantage of using the pass by avoding long Q's at the museums we visited."
Rashad A, Oman, December 2013
"Yes they were. It was so exciting to get the packet and it was well organized and easy and it really made us feel that the trip was REAL and not some fantasy! The passes were great and definitely saved time in lines. However, we found we walked everywhere and did not use the metro or bus tickets even though we planned on it! The weather was so nice and we just really liked SEEING everything!"
Betsy R, United States, November 2013
"Came in a package and the map was very helpful!"
Anonymous, United States, November 2013
"Hotel Delivery: I was most nervous about this, but the package was waiting for us when we arrived at the Novotel! The directions were clear, and the passes were nicely packaged. This was certainly wonderful for our five days in Paris! Although I felt a bit guilty jumping the line, especially at Musee d'Orsay, the line priority was worth the cost in itself. We were able to get to so many museums and even got the added bonus of the Diego Riviera/Frida Kahlo exhibit at l'Orangerie!! Loved the convenience of the Metro!"
Karen K, United States, November 2013
"A very good purchase and well worth the money."
Neil J, United Kingdom, November 2013
"This was easy and it was great that we could go whenever we wanted."
Cathy S, United States, October 2013
"In the confusion of selecting the right pass, I neglected to notice that the 3 day pass included only 2 days of museums. Since we spent half of one day at Versailles, there was not time to visit enough museums to make the pass worthwhile. And, the Notre Dame towers were closed as was the Conciergerie."
Janice P, United States, October 2013
"Thought the service and product was great... very dependable, Highly recommend!"
Kristen S, United States, October 2013
Order Options
- Delivery to your Paris hotel before you arrive, guaranteed!
- Delivery to a Paris pickup location before you arrive
- Worldwide home delivery (signature required)
Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy
Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy
ComboPass® Lite/Premium
If you postpone your trip and you notify us at least seven (7) days before your arrival, we will hold your ComboPass for up to six months without charge. You can change hotels at no charge if you notify us at least seven (7) days before your arrival. If you cancel your order and you notify us at least ten (10) days before your arrival, there is a 20% cancellation fee. After this time no refunds can be made. If a strike prevents you from using part of your ComboPass and you return the passes and tickets blank, unused, and in good condition, we will provide a partial refund. After you use your passes or tickets we cannot provide a refund. Unused passes or tickets included in your ComboPass Lite/Premium cannot be refunded. Your tickets can be permanently damaged by magnetic fields, so handle and store them carefully. Such damage is not refundable. Cancellation fees will not be waived for any reason, however, they may be covered by travel insurance. We *highly* recommend that you have insurance with *adequate* coverage, including Force Majeure.
Delivery to Your Hotel
We guarantee that your order will be delivered to your hotel. In case of delivery problems you must notify us within 24 hours of your arrival (use the toll-free number on your order confirmation). We will make all reasonable efforts to assist you and/or your hotel in locating your order, including providing proof of delivery, but we will not be responsible for negligence by your hotel: If your hotel loses your order or gives it to you late, resulting in a partial or complete loss, you must demand compensation from them.
Rush Delivery to Your Hotel
We guarantee that your order will be delivered to your hotel. In case of delivery problems you must notify us within 24 hours of your arrival (use the toll-free number on your order confirmation). We will make all reasonable efforts to assist you and/or your hotel in locating your order, including providing proof of delivery, but we will not be responsible for negligence by your hotel: If your hotel loses your order or gives it to you late, resulting in a partial or complete loss, you must demand compensation from them. Rush orders may not be changed, cancelled, or refunded.
Delivery to a Pickup Location
We guarantee that your order will be delivered to the pickup location you selected. You must pick it up the arrival date you specified. In case of delivery problems you must notify us within 24 hours of your arrival (use the toll-free number on your order confirmation). Pickup locations are operated independently of La Conciergerie. They do not sell our products, and they cannot assist you if you have a question about your order or a problem.
Rush Delivery to a Pickup Location
We guarantee that your order will be delivered to the pickup location you selected. You must pick it up the arrival date you specified. In case of delivery problems you must notify us within 24 hours of your arrival (use the toll-free number on your order confirmation). Pickup locations are operated independently of La Conciergerie. They do not sell our products, and they cannot assist you if you have a question about your order or a problem. Rush orders may not be changed, cancelled, or refunded.
Delivery to Your Home
You must be available to receive delivery. If the package has outside damage, note the damage on the delivery receipt before signing. In any cases, open and inspect your order immediately. If the contents are damaged or if anything is missing, you must contact us within 24 hours of delivery by email at firstname.lastname@example.com, claims will not be accepted after this period. If you have not received your order seven (7) days after order confirmation you must notify us promptly. Claims for non-delivery will be accepted only during the tenth (10) days after order confirmation. Passes shipped international cannot be returned or refunded.


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Ichiro hits 2-run single in 9th as Yanks top Rays
New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki, of Japan, follows through on a ninth-inning, two run single off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney during a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Yankees' Robinson Cano, and Travis Hafner scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Struggling Ichiro Suzuki came up big for the New York Yankees.
Suzuki hit a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth inning and the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Tuesday night.
"I haven't been able to do much, but hopefully things like this will help me get past it," Suzuki, who is hitting just .220 this season, said through a translator.
Robinson Cano ended AL Cy Young Award winner David Price's night with a leadoff single in the ninth. After Cano stole second on a pitch by Fernando Rodney that struck out Vernon Wells, pinch-hitter Travis Hafner was intentionally walked and Lyle Overbay walked to load the bases.
First baseman James Loney helped Rodney by making a sliding catch on Chris Stewart's foul ball, but Suzuki then drove in two for a 4-2 lead on a liner to center.
"We put some tough at-bats on some really tough pitchers," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.
Tampa Bay is winless in all five of Price's starts this year. The left-hander (0-2) allowed three runs and eight hits over eight-plus innings.
"I thought he threw the ball really well tonight, so if he throws the ball like that and we had scored four runs tonight, he walks away and feels like he was fantastic," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "But we don't score enough runs and he doesn't feel as good about himself. That's just how this baseball thing works."
The only other team to lose the first five starts made by a reigning Cy Young winner was the 1989 Minnesota Twins. They lost in Frank Viola's first seven starts before finally winning on May 9 that year.
A frustrated Price spent just about one minute talking with reporters after the game, saying that there is no satisfaction from what was called a better start and that he wanted to remain in the game.
"We're still 0-5 when I pitch, I don't feel good," Price said. "I want to be in that game. It's like it's my game to lose."
David Robertson (1-0) worked a perfect eighth before Mariano Rivera got his sixth save despite allowing Evan Longoria's leadoff homer.
Suzuki singled with one out in the eighth, went to third on Jayson Nix's single to left, and scored to get the Yankees even at 2 when Brett Gardner hit a grounder to second.
"I just had a feeling I could make it there," Suzuki said. "It was a steal and I was just running. I didn't see where he hit the ball but I heard it, and luckily when I looked up I saw the ball in front of me."
Tampa Bay took a 2-1 lead in the seventh on Jose Molina's run-scoring single off Phil Hughes, who allowed two runs and six hits in seven innings.
"I felt like I had to pitch well," Hughes said. "Price wasn't going to continue the way he'd been throwing. I knew he was going to be tough, and I though the game was over in the seventh after making that bad pitch (to Molina). But thankfully the guys fought back hard and got us the win."
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The Yankees tied it at 1 on Wells' RBI single in the fourth, but Price avoided further damage by getting a fly ball from Ben Francisco and Overbay's double-play grounder with runners on first and second with no outs.
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"Snakes are out," Maddon said. "I will not be in the clubhouse with a snake. Regardless of what people say, I'm not on board with that."
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So far, more than 250 people have already pre-registered for the free CodeRED notification system that will be activated in Nashua in about two weeks, according to Justin Kates, director of emergency management.
According to Kates, every landline phone in Nashua will be automatically subscribed to the alerts, while residents with cell phones will have to subscribe manually.
Citizens will be able to apply to as few or as many alerts as they desire, including police department postings, fire notices, road closures, power outage updates, municipal meetings and more.
"People want to know what is going on in this community. Residents, people who live in neighboring towns and people who work in Nashua want to be informed," said Kates, who is trying to get the word out now so that as many people as possible will be able to subscribe once the system is activated.
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Summary: Upon initial setup, the unit would not update. Called TechSupport and was told to run scan disk on the unit, then reformat the internal hard drive. Surely you jest - on a brand new unit ordered direct from TomTom?! Yep. So, I tried the scan disk which found nothing, but drew the line at reformatting the drive. That sounded too much like it would become my responsibility. Called back (this after multiple attempts to update and the hour it took to run scan disk) and got a different tech person. Was told "we had a bad batch of units ship out and none are taking updates. "We'll escalate your issue and get back to you." Two more days and nothing. Called again and was told there was no fix in sight. I asked for RMA and was told to wait for a fix instead! Then got an e-mail instructing me to mail the unit back - at my expense - for repair. Once again, this is a brand new unit, straight from the box and ordered directly from TomTom! Called again - this time to be told to provide proof of purchase - all this for a serialized unit and account which were direct from TomTom. After providing the info, I finally got the RMA and their FedEx waybill to send the unit back. Garmin, here I come!
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I have a similar problem with Tomtom support. I purchased a Tomtom XXL540 and all this unit does is send you the wrong direction. It does not matter what you alter the setting to it just simply sends you the wrong direction.
Tomtom support are absolutely hopeless. I have been trying to return this GPS to get them to fix the problem but the only answer they seem to have is that I purchase the latest map for $69 Australian and they say this going to fix the problem. I have had the unit since the beginning of August 2011 and have been dealing with tomtom support since about the middle of October 2011 and I still not have the problem fixed. Only yesterday I went and purchased a Navman My series (MY85XLT) with a Navteq map and I cannot beleive the difference. Tomtom are going to have to lift their act -
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Every time I type thw word email,my email address comes up in blue. How do I stop that?
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Mo Brooks
Mo Brooks | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th district |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 3, 2011 |
Preceded by | Parker Griffith |
Madison County District 5 Commissioner | |
In office 2000–2011 |
Preceded by | Rob Colson |
Succeeded by | Phil Riddick |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 10th District | |
In office 1984–1992 |
Preceded by | James C. Haney[1] |
Succeeded by | Tom Drake[2] |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 18th District[3] | |
In office 1982–1984 |
Preceded by | Charlie Britnell |
Succeeded by | Frank Riddick |
Personal details | |
Born | Morris Jackson Brooks, Jr. April 29, 1954 [4] Charleston, South Carolina[4] |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Martha Jenkins Brooks (1976-present) |
Children | Four children |
Residence | Huntsville, Alabama |
Alma mater | Duke University, University of Alabama School of Law |
Occupation | Politician |
Religion | Non-denominational Christian (attends Mormon services, baptised Mormon) |
Website | brooks.house.gov |
Morris Jackson "Mo" Brooks, Jr.[5] (born April 29, 1954) is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 5th congressional district since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Early life, education, and legal career[edit]
Brooks was born in 1954 in Charleston, South Carolina, and moved to Huntsville, Alabama, in 1963. His mother, Betty J. (née Noland), taught economics and government for over twenty years at Lee High School, while he attended Grissom High School. His father, Morris Jackson "Jack" Brooks, was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee,[6] and worked as an electrical engineer before retiring from Redstone Arsenal's Metrology Center.[7] They still live in Madison County, Alabama.[8]
Brooks graduated from Grissom High School in 1972. He graduated from Duke University in three years with a double major in political science and economics. Brooks later graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1978.
Brooks started his legal career with the Tuscaloosa District Attorney's office. Brooks left the Tuscaloosa District Attorney's office in 1980 to return to Huntsville as a law clerk for presiding Circuit Court Judge John David Snodgrass. During every year except when he was serving as a prosecutor or court clerk, Brooks was a practicing lawyer. In 1993, he became of counsel to the firm of Leo and Associates, a business law firm with a national focus founded by Karl W. Leo. He became a partner in the firm which was reorganized as Leo & Brooks, LLC. He maintained a national practice that specialized in commercial litigation.[9]
Early political career[edit]
In 1982, Brooks was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives and was subsequently re-elected in 1983, 1986 and 1990. While in the legislature, Brooks was elected Republican House Caucus Chairman three times.
In 1991, Brooks was appointed Madison County District Attorney. In 1992, he ran for the office, but lost to Democrat Tim Morgan; a Republican had not been elected to the office since the Reconstruction era.
In 1995–1996, Mo Brooks was appointed special assistant attorney general for Attorney General Jeff Sessions. From 1996 to 2002, he was special assistant attorney general for Attorney General Bill Pryor.
In 1996, Brooks ran for the Madison County Commission and unseated an 8-year incumbent Republican. He was reelected to the Commission in 2000, 2004, and 2008.
U.S. House of Representatives[edit]
- 2010
Brooks won the Republican primary, receiving 51% of the vote, defeating incumbent Parker Griffith (33%) and conservative activist Les Phillip (16%).[10][11][12]
Brooks was named a "Young Gun" by the Republican National Committee in 2010.[13] Larry Sabato, Charlie Cook, and Real Clear Politics rated this race "Likely Republican".[14][15][16] CQPolitics, Stuart Rothenberg, and the New York Times rated the race "Safe Republican".[17][18][19] Nate Silver in the FiveThirtyEight.com New York Times blog predicted that there was a 94.1% chance that Brooks would defeat Raby.[20]
In the general election, Brooks defeated Democratic nominee Steve Raby 58%-42%.[21] He became the first freshman Republican to represent this district since Reconstruction.
- 2012
In January 2012, Griffith filed for a rematch against Brooks in the Republican primary. He said of the incumbent "We'll contrast my time in Congress with my opponent's time in Congress. The distinction is clear, he has wandered away from many of the issues people want us to address."[22] Brooks carries the support of Phyllis Schlafly's Eagle Forum political action committee.[23] Brooks defeated Griffith in the rematch 71%-29%, a landslide margin of 42 points. Brooks won all five of the counties.[24] Griffith ran four points worse than he had in the 2010 primary.
Brooks is one of the most conservative members of congress. In 2012, the National Journal ranked him as the 75th most conservative member of the U.S. House of Representatives.[25] His district is home to Redstone Arsenal and Marshall Space Flight Center and relies on Federal Funding for many of the jobs in the area. Brooks supported the Government shutdown of 2013 [26] which left many of his constituents without pay for 12 workdays, but who were paid for the time off 15 days later. Brooks voted against the House majority leader and the successful deal to end the shutdown,[27] which, by the time it was resolved, had cost 6.6 million work days, $2 billion in back pay, and 120,000 private sector jobs, according to a White House report.[28]
Brooks supports the right for the NSA to collect telephone data on Americans,[29] saying its potential to thwart terrorist attacks outweighs potential infringements on privacy.
- Abortion and stem cell research
Representative Brooks is against abortion and any stem cell research that uses human embryos.[30]
He is opposed to federal funding for abortions and is also against federal funding of Planned Parenthood. Brooks was a co-sponsor of Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act, which would have ended the federal funding of Planned Parenthood.[30]
- Economy
Brooks is a signer of Americans for Tax Reform's Taxpayer Protection Pledge.[31]
Brooks has stated that he believes that the economy is the sole issue for Congress. He has stated, "Financial issues overshadow everything else going on in Washington. That one set of issues is sucking everything else out of the room."[32]
Brooks has stated that he supports reforming Social Security,[33][34] including allowing individuals to invest some of their Social Security money in private retirement accounts.[35][36] Brooks has stated on his website that he does not support the full privatization of Social Security, "because the stock market and many other investments are simply too volatile."[33]
Brooks also supports the plan proposed by Paul Ryan to shift Medicare from a publicly run program to one that is managed by private insurers.[37] He believes that if the national debt of the United States continues to grow, the damage done to the nation will be catastrophic.
Brooks has also stated that he supports the Fair Tax proposal.[34]
While at a monthly breakfast meeting of the Madison County Republican Men's Club, Brooks referred to the jobs bill proposed by President Obama as the "Obama 'kill jobs' bill."[38] He told the crowd that it adds to the debt, promotes "frivolous lawsuits", and creates new government agencies.[38] He challenged the president's promotion of the bill saying, "If Barack Obama is serious about jobs, how about repealing Obamacare, dealing with illegal immigration and urging the Democrat-controlled Senate to pass pro-jobs bills that have already cleared in the House." [38] At the same meeting, Brooks compared the recession of 2008 (and its after effects) with the Great Depression, saying that the problems associated with the Great Depression are "a cakewalk compared to what can happen to our country if we don't start acting responsibly in Washington, D.C., to try to get this deficit under control."[38]
The federal government is the largest employer in Brooks' district.[39]
- Regulatory reform
In December 2011, Brooks voted in support of H.R. 10, the "Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act," which would have required Congressional approval for any "major regulations" issued by the executive branch but, unlike the 1996 Congressional Review Act, would not require the president's signature or override of a probable presidential veto.[40][41]
- Foreign policy
Brooks believes that "we cannot continue to be the world police." [32] He has expressed disappointment that the U.S. military didn't leave Afghanistan immediately after the death of Osama bin Laden on May 1, 2011.[32]
He also has expressed his disapproval over NATO military actions in Libya that the United States has been involved in. He has stated, "I reject the president's position that the way to prevent Libyans from killing Libyans is by Americans killing Libyans."[42] He voted against H.R. 2278 and, after voting, released this statement:
- "We should be out of Libya altogether, and not voting piecemeal on parts of the operation. While this bill excludes some operations in Libya, it approves many others. The lesson from Vietnam is that the one sure way to lose a war is by fighting it half-way."[42]
- Health care
Brooks is opposed to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and has said that the committee that passed it didn't understand it.[37] He signed the Club for Growth's "Repeal-It!" pledge that stated that upon his election to Congress that he would "sponsor and support legislation to repeal any federal health care takeover passed in 2010, and replace it with real reforms that lower health care costs without growing government."[37] He was also endorsed by the website Defundit.org for his stance on the health care reform bill.[43] Brooks co-sponsored H.R. 127, which would have removed all funding from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and any amendments made by either act.[37]
According to a survey by the Christian Coalition, Brooks is also opposed to the idea of government-run health care.[37] He voted yes on repealing the Prevention and Public Health Fund in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[37]
- Illegal immigration
Brooks is opposed to allowing illegal immigrants to remain in the United States. As part of his 2010 campaign, he advocated getting the federal government "out of the way so state and local governments can help solve the problem."[33][44] He also advocated making it "unprofitable" for employers to hire illegal immigrants over American citizens.[44]
Brooks has been endorsed by Americans for Legal Immigration (ALI),[44] a political action committee (or PAC).
Brooks has co-sponsored 14 immigration-reducing bills since taking office in January 2011.[45] Brooks also has stated that he feels Congress will probably do nothing about illegal immigration in the coming years.[34]
- Technology
Brooks voted yes on terminating funding for NPR.[46][47][48]
Socialist controversy[edit]
In April 2011, Brooks stated, during a congressional speech, "Folks, we are here today forcing this issue because America is at risk. We are at risk of insolvency and bankruptcy because the socialist members of this body choose to spend money that we do not have." After Brooks made this remark, Democratic Congressman Keith Ellison asked that Brooks' comments be "taken down." This request forced Brooks to either have the comment stricken from the record or defend the remark and wait until later in the day for a formal ruling over whether or not the comment was inappropriate. Brooks chose to have the remark withdrawn before he continued with his speech. Ellison accepted the withdrawal.[49]
Afterwards, Brooks stated that he did not regret his initial remark and that he thought those who objected to his comment, particularly those within the Democratic Party, were "thin-skinned."[49] He stated, "People could quite clearly infer that socialism is what the other guys are promoting."[49]
"Shooting immigrants" controversy[edit]
On June 29, 2011, in an interview with reporter Venton Blandin of WHNT-TV, Brooks was asked by Blandin to repeat what he had previously stated at a town hall meeting about illegal immigrants. Brooks repeated his previous statement, saying, "As your congressman on the House floor, I will do anything short of shooting them. Anything that is lawful, it needs to be done because illegal aliens need to quit taking jobs from American citizens." [50]
Sanctuary city controversy[edit]
Brooks said Birmingham, a city where Alabama's strict immigration law has been criticized, needed to prepare to spend more money if it wants to be a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants. He told Blandin, "They need to start picking up the tab that American citizens are having to pick up. If Birmingham wants to be a sanctuary city, or wants to head in that direction, that is their decision. They are absolutely wrong."[50]
Committee assignments[edit]
- Committee on Armed Services
- Committee on Science, Space and Technology
- Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Republican Study Committee
Electoral history[edit]
Alabama Republican Primary, 5th Congressional District, 2010 | ||||
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Mo Brooks | 35,746 | 50.81% | |
Republican | Parker Griffith(I) | 23,525 | 33.44% | |
Republican | Les Phillip | 11,085 | 15.76% |
Alabama 5th Congressional District Election, 2010[21] | ||||
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Mo Brooks | 130,927 | 57.9% | |
Democratic | Steve Raby | 95,078 | 42.1% |
Alabama Republican Primary, 5th Congressional District, 2012[51] | ||||
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Mo Brooks (I) | 65,123 | 70.94% | |
Republican | Parker Griffith | 26,680 | 29.06% |
Alabama 5th Congressional District Election, 2012[51] | ||||
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Mo Brooks (I) | 188,924 | 65.04% | |
Democratic | Charlie Holley | 101,536 | 34.96% |
Personal life[edit]
Brooks met Martha Jenkins of Toledo, Ohio, at Duke University. They were married in 1976. Martha graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in accounting. In 2004, Martha attended the University of Alabama in Huntsville for a degree in teaching and currently teaches at Whitesburg Middle School in Huntsville. They have four children, two granddaughters, and two grandsons.[8] Brooks joined the LDS Church in 1978, and though he still attends Mormon services with his wife, he considers himself a non-denominational Christian.[52]
Brooks's sister, Suzetta Jones, is retired from CrimeStoppers and lives in Monrovia, Alabama. Brooks's brother, Tim Brooks, is a dentist who lives in Huntsville, Alabama.
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- ^ a b Brooks, Morris (November 2, 2010). "Morris J. "Mo" Brooks, Jr. Biography". Madison County Commission. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
- ^ martindale-hubble law directory and Karl W. Leo
- ^ Cillizza, Chris (2010-06-02). "Party switcher Parker Griffith, Rep. Artur Davis lose in Alabama primaries". Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-11-02. "Alabama Republican Rep. Parker Griffith was soundly defeated in a Republican primary tonight, the second party switcher to lose an intraparty fight in the past two weeks. Madison County Commissioner Mo Brooks had 51 percent of the vote to Griffith's 33 percent and 16 percent for Les Phillip with 99 percent of precincts reporting."
- ^ Stephens, Challen (2010-06-01). "Parker Griffith concedes: It's Mo Brooks vs. Steve Raby". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
- ^ Blandin, Venton (2010-06-02). "Mo Brooks Wins Alabama's 5th District Congressional Primary Race". WHNT-TV. Retrieved 2010-11-02. "Brooks won the GOP ticket with 51% the vote. The majority vote means almost 36,000 people picked Brooks over his opponents-- Les Phillip and Incumbent Congressman Parker Griffith."
- ^ Stephens, Challen (2010-08-25). "Times Watchdog Report: National Republicans back Mo Brooks, Democrats undeclared on Steve Raby". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved 2010-11-02. "Meanwhile, the Republicans in congress have adopted Mo Brooks, slapping on him their highest label for a hot prospect: Young Gun."
- ^ Sabato, Larry; Issac Wood (2010-08-28). "Alabama (05) House 2010". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved 2010-11-02. "Likely R"
- ^ Cook, Charlie (2010-11-02). "House". Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2010-11-02. "Likely R"
- ^ "Alabama 5th District – Brooks vs. Raby". Real Clear Politics. 2010-11-02. Retrieved 2010-11-02. "Likely GOP"
- ^ "Alabama – 5th District". CQPolitics. 2010-11-02. Retrieved 2010-11-02. "Safe Republican"
- ^ Rothenberg, Stuart (2010-11-01). "House Ratings". Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
- ^ "Alabama 5th District Profile". New York Times. 2010-11-02. Retrieved 2010-11-02. "Solid Republican"
- ^ Silver, Nate (2010-10-20). "FiveThirtyEight Forecasts Alabama 5th District". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
- ^ a b Chapman, Beth (2010-06-11). "2010 Election Information, Primary Election – June 1, 2010, Election Results – Republican Primary (Excel file; 6/11//2010)". Alabama Secretary of State. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
- ^ http://blog.al.com/breaking/2012/01/parker_griffith_says_he_will_c.html
- ^ "Candidates endorsed by Eagle Forum PAC, October 31, 2012". eagleforum.org. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=751060
- ^ http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-vote-ratings/interactive-ranking-who-s-left-center-and-right-in-the-house-of-representatives-20130221
- ^ "Rep. Mo Brooks says he will vote against Senate deal, calls it 'financially irresponsible'". Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ http://whnt.com/2013/10/16/senators-shelby-sessions-vote-against-senate-bill-to-lift-shutdown-raise-debt-ceiling/. Retrieved 9 November 2013. Missing or empty
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(help) - ^ a b "Mo Brooks on Abortion". On the Issues. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ "The Taxpayer Protection Pledge Signers 112th Congressional List". Americans for Tax Reform. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ a b c Delinski, Bernie (30 Jun 2011). "Brooks: Economy biggest issue". TimesDaily. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
- ^ a b c "Seniors' Issues". Mo Brooks for Congress. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ a b c Lawson, Brian (12 June 2011). "U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks warns government has dire financial problems". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
- ^ "Public Notes on 10-CC-q6". On the Issues. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ "Mo Brooks on Social Security". On the Issues. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f "Mo Brooks on Health Care". On the Issues. On the Issues. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ a b c d Kesner, Keith (17 September 2011). "Mo Brooks warns of threat to nation from deficits, says Obama employment plan a 'kill jobs' bill". The Huntsville TImes. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Leading Employers Huntsville/Madison County". Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ Sonmez, Felicia (December 7, 2011). "REINS bill to expand congressional power over executive regulations passed by House". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ "FreedomWatch Scorecard".
- ^ a b Brooks, Mo. "6/24/2011, Congressman Brooks' Statement on Libya". Retrieved 1 July 2011.
- ^ "Endorsements". DefundIt.org - Pledge to DeFund Obamacare!. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ a b c "Mo Brooks on Immigration". On the Issues. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Freshman Rep. Mo Brooks Co-Sponsors 14 Immigration-Reduction Bills". Congress Watch. NumbersUSA. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Mo Brooks on Technology". On the Issues. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Vote number 11-HV192 terminating funding for National Public Radio on Mar 17, 2011 regarding bill H.1076 Prohibit Federal Funds for NPR Results: Passed 228-192". On the Issues. On the Issues. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "H.R.1076". Bill Summary & Status 112th Congress (2011 - 2012). The Library of Congress. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ a b Blandin, Venton (29 Jun 2011). "Congressman Mo Brooks Makes Strong Comments on Illegal Immigration Law". Retrieved 1 July 2011.
- ^ a b Chapman, Beth. "AL Secretary of State". Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ Brooks, Mo. Parker Griffith Attacks Mo Brooks With False "Push Polling".
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- Congressman Mo Brooks official U.S. House site
- Mo Brooks for Congress
- Mo Brooks on the Open Directory Project
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
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Preceded by Diane Black R-Tennessee |
United States Representatives by seniority 281st |
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Keto runs perfectly well with ECA stack (Ephedrine , caffeine , Aspirine) and Raspberry ketones. Since low glucose is present in keto or virtually none existent until refeeds, then adding Alpha Yohimbe like Alphaburn to the EC doses will be magnificnt. For the carb up days I would recommend Recompadrol or SSv2 with SNS green coffee bean extract.
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Aztlan, Anew: U.S. Latinos Leave Catholic Church to Seek Ancestral Heritage
"What we're doing is praying with our feet, with our bodies."
Centzi Millia, a 31-year-old Aztec dance instructor prepares for an afternoon class, wrapping her long blonde dreads into a bun and gathering small children into a circle. "We honor the Mother Earth with our bare feet, and the vibrations we create — the Mother Earth as a living being feels those vibrations."
The dance starts in a flurry of drum beats and the bass jangling of Ms. Millia's chachayotl, the thick anklets of Aztec danzantes made of rattling seed pods.
"It was actually at Knott's Berry Farm, of all places, that I discovered the danza," Ms. Millia says after class, sitting in the sunlight of Kuruvunga Springs, a remnant site of the ancient Tongva people nestled between Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilshire. "My parents would say those were the dances our people used to do, but that's as far as they would tell me."
Eighteen years later, Ms. Millia is one of several Aztec dance teachers in Southern California. A child of Mexican immigrants, she represents part of a trend among Latinos in the U.S. who are shifting away from the Roman Catholic Church. Though the Church still holds sway among new immigrants from Latin America, the children of these immigrants have been turning toward forms of Protestantism or are choosing not to affiliate with any type of religion.
However, Ms. Millia and some of her second- and third-generation peers raised in traditional Catholic households have left the Church not to follow any alternate form of Christianity or atheism, but to pursue the spiritual paths of their pre-Christian ancestors. As she pursued dance, Ms. Millia's elders taught her how it was reshaped and used as a tool by Spanish conquerors to lure the local people away from their native, or indigenous, beliefs and toward Catholicism.
Instead of dancing for Mother Earth, Ms. Millia says that dances became offerings to the Virgin Mary. The special days of celebration for the native people became Catholic holidays. These kinds of revelations pushed her away from the church.
Read more of "Aztlan, Anew: U.S. Latinos Leave Catholic Church to Seek Ancestral Heritage" by Shweta Saraswat.
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A couple observes a moment of silence this morning during ceremonies at the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan.
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"Let no one be offended because we use the divine words read at our mass to shed light on the social, political and economic situation of our people."
These are the opening lines of the last sermon given by Archbishop Oscar Romero before his assassination 30 years ago today. This past weekend over 10,000 Catholics participated in a commemorative procession in San Salvador.
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In this two-part BBC documentary, Central American correspondent Julian Miglierini reports on the complex legacy of Romero that today "inspires an unlikely range of people from devout grandmothers to secular hip-hop artists."
This image of villagers standing under a mural of Romero is one of a handful captured by Miglierini's producer during their reporting. The man and woman standing third and fourth from the right, now adults, are the children in the mural, adapted from an iconic photograph taken when the Archbishop visited Los Sitios Arriba.


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MANCHESTER — The city's new fleet manager is a New England native who served 25 years in the U.S. Army and has more than a decade of experience running public works departments.
Wesley Anderson, former director of public works in Greenville, N.C., will take the helm of the Fleet Management Department May 7. His role will be to oversee all city vehicles, from police cars to snow plows.


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Oklahoma's lawsuit contending a key part of President Barack Obama?s 2010 health-care reform legislation is blocked by the state's constitution should be thrown out, lawyers for the U.S. said in a court filing. "Oklahoma lacks standing to sue the federal government to deprive its residents of the benefits of federal law," U.S. Justice Department attorneys argued in papers filed yesterday in federal court in Muskogee, Oklahoma. State Attorney General Scott Pruitt, a Republican, filed the lawsuit in January 2011, about 10 months after the president signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that made the acquisition of basic health insurance mandatory for almost all Americans. That part of the law takes effect in 2014.
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Foot pain can be a very serious matter, especially if you work on your feet all day. There are many different types of foot pain — high- and low-arch issues, tendinitis, heel spurs, ankle sprains and, most commonly, plantar fasciitis. Of all the structures in your body, your feet probably take the most beating.
It is possible and greatly beneficial to strengthen your feet and ankles in order to prevent any debilitating injuries that could result later on. If you already have foot pain, some of the prevention techniques could still help, but you should talk to your doctor beforehand.
Weakness and tightness seem to be the cause of most injuries I have seen, and usually both of these factors are present to cause injury. To prevent these issues, strength training and stretching must be performed at least a few times each week. Stretching can be done every day. Two crucial strength-training exercises for the foot are calf raises and toe raises.
Calf raises are exercises in which you lift the heel off the ground by pushing down on the balls of your feet. You can do these while standing or sitting. By simply standing on the balls of your feet, you will be working the calf muscles behind the lower leg. Lifting off your heels 10 to 20 times should work the calf muscles appropriately. When sitting, you can add weight to your lap with the use of the seated calf-raise machine and do the same motion with the ankle. These machines will often allow you to drop your heel lower to allow full range of motion in the ankle joint.
Toe raises can be done by just raising and lowering the ball of your foot. To add resistance, you can either use exercise bands or position a weight to the top of your foot. There is an easier way, however. By lightly walking on your heels for 10 to 20 steps you will be working the same muscles. The best place to do this is on a soft carpet without your shoes on. You should feel a slight burning in the front of your shin in the tibialis anterior muscle, which should always be strengthened in conjunction with the calf muscle.
The best way to stretch the ankle and foot is to use a stairway. By standing on a step, allowing your heels to hang over, you will be in a prime position to stretch your calf muscles. While holding onto a railing, slowly let your heel drop lower than your toes. Only the balls of your feet and toes should be in contact with the step. Your body weight should be enough to feel a stretch in the calf muscles. If you don't feel a stretch, try doing this on only one foot at a time. Try to relax the calf muscle, and hold this position for 30 seconds. Doing this will release pressure on both the Achilles tendon behind the ankle and the fascia underneath the foot.
There are many more structures affecting the foot and ankle than just the calf and tibialis anterior, including several smaller muscles and ligaments surrounding the ankle and foot. To get at these, it is sometimes best to work them all at once. You can do this while letting your feet hang off the bed and moving your ankle in different directions while pretending to write the alphabet in cursive with your toes. This will ensure that all the muscles around your ankle and foot are being used. This exercise will also increase coordination in the muscles.
Your feet and ankles can play a subtle, yet extremely important role in your overall fitness program. And if this role is compromised, many other exercises will be difficult to carry out, such as running, walking, stepping and squatting. Without these abilities, staying in shape will be much harder. Although this is just the tip of the iceberg regarding foot and ankle exercises, these basics can help most people avoid or resolve foot discomfort.
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Survey of Damage to Historic Adobe Buildings
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After the January 1994 Northridge Earthquake
Spanish colonial missions and Mexican rancho and pueblo adobe structures are among California's earliest existing structures and the only above-ground remains of the state's original settlement by the Spanish and Mexican people. The Northridge earthquake of January 17, 1994, resulted in tragic losses to a number of these historic adobe buildings. The earthquake also provided a rare opportunity to assess the damage that can occur to such structures as the result of a large earthquake.
The intent of this studypart of the GCI's long-term commitment to researching conservation measures appropriate for historic adobe structures—was to survey the damage to buildings and make an informed evaluation of their seismic performance. The ultimate goal was to use the lessons learned from the Northridge earthquake and the results of retrofit research to help owners, building officials, cultural resource managers, architects, and engineers to understand the risks earthquakes pose to historic adobe buildings and the necessity for taking considered action to limit those risks.
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I don't know if that has been noted recently or not, and quite honestly, I don't care either, I'm too lazy to check. So yeah, it's been two months and ten days since the sidebar started appearing in the wrong place, and it still is on Internet Explorer. Something should be done about that, it makes us look bad. Granted, not as bad as, you know, the usual article content which would shame a mentally handicap cane toad, but still...◄► UnUnUn ium ◄► 08:09, July 22, 2012 (UTC)
- I don't use Internet Explorer, so I'm not facing this problem. ~[ths] UotM 09:23, 07/22/2012
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- I use various browsers as well, only IE has the issue. And you think I haven't cleared my cache in nearly two and a half months? I've even reset IE since then.◄► UnUnUn ium ◄► 10:17, July 22, 2012 (UTC)
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Some of Caterpillar's newest factory workers are training inside a former carpet warehouse here in the heart of tobacco country. In classrooms, they click through online tutorials and study blueprints emblazoned with the company's logo. And on a mock factory floor, they learn to use wrenches, hoses and power tools that they will need to build axles for large mining trucks.Read the full article
The primary beneficiary is undoubtedly Caterpillar, a maker of industrial equipment with rising profits that has a new plant about 10 miles away in Winston-Salem.
Yet North Carolina is picking up much of the cost. It is paying about $1 million to help nearly 400 workers acquire these skills, and a community college has committed to develop a custom curriculum that Caterpillar has valued at about $4.3 million.
Caterpillar is one of dozens of companies, many with growing profits and large cash reserves, that have come to expect such largess from states in return for creating jobs. The labor market is finally starting to show some signs of improvement, with the government reporting on Friday that employers created 200,000 jobs in December.
Although the sums spent on training are usually small compared with the tax breaks and other credits doled out by states, some critics question the tactic. ... In North Carolina, for example, people are still smarting from the departure of a Dell factory that put nearly 1,000 people out of work just five years after the state spent close to $2 million on training. ...
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Diamond Caper - Movement 1
The Hope Diamond is a large (45.52 carat), deep blue, diamond legendary for the curse it supposedly puts on whoever possesses it. The Hope Diamond appears to be a brilliant blue to the naked eye because of the trace amounts of boron within the diamond.
The dimaond was first found by French merchant-traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier who sold the diamond to King Louis XIV of France. When Louis XVI of France became king, he gave the diamond in a pendant to Marie Antoinette to add to her collection of jewelry. During the French Revolution, while Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were held in prison, the pendant with the diamond was stolen on September 11,1792. There is no record of what had happened for the next twenty years.
This movement portrays the Hope Diamond's appearance in the French court.
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Ms. Marla's choreography is so fantastic. I LOVE this piece. Definitely one of my favorites of all time. It's so hilarious and well done.
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The choreography is like Paul Taylor, Alvin Ailey and the contemporary dances in NYC Ballet and ABT!
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I've seen this dance twice and loved it. One of my favorite CBTB performances ever!
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Wonderful and such inventive and fun choreography. I wish more dance pieces were like this: containing an great subject matter that is actually captured and portrayed through the movement. Terrific!!
#9 Thrilling Performance!!
I sat and watched from the third row as if I were witnessing a robbery. By the end, they stole my breath, my heart, and my appreciation. The performance was brilliantly criminal!!! I loved it!
What a refreshing performance. The music and dance playfully tell a story about an ironic iconic diamond. So fun to watch. Hope to see more like this from you!!


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I live in Florida and have Brighthouse/Earthlink high speed cable for my 2 year old Apple iMac.
Next week, my wife will be bringing home an iPad 2, 16 GB, Wi-Fi, she got as a gift. So naturally, I want to set up a Wi-Fi hot spot in my home to accommodate the iPad. Brighthouse tells me the wireless routers they use only work with their Road Runner internet service, not the Earthlink service. (Groan!) I asked if I change to Road Runner, would the router work with my iMac, and they don't seem to know.
I got so disgusted with them, I was about to order Verizon Fios with router, but found in the small print that the router is only good with Windows PC's!
I never thought an iPad would be a home wrecker!
Any suggestions as to what I should do to get a Wi-Fi setup in my home for my iMac desktop and iPad?
Thanks for the help!