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Nitto Tire has created a short video that showcases their love for rare and exotic luxury cars. Called Getting Started, the mini film is 4.5-minutes long and features 34 classic autos, all roaring to life to create a soundtrack that will be music to any car aficionados' ears. Showcasing autos like the '69 Jaguar E-Type, '64 Porsche 356, and the 2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, the video really highlights each car's unique purrr. And of course, like many car ads, the video starts with a beautiful woman.
Being called the "world's first family robot," JIBO will probably be a welcome sight to anyone who grew up idolizing robotic characters in film and television—like R2-D2 and C-3PO, Johnny 5, Maria from Metropolis, and Wall-E. Created by roboticist Dr. Cynthia Breazeal, the cute little device sort of looks like a friendly lamp with its large orb-like face, and we desperately want one. While JIBO performs pretty simple tasks, like taking pictures and reading your emails, its design interface is breathtaking (assuming they can pull off what the promotional video promises).
There's a scene in 20,000 Days on Earth in which Nick Cave chauffeurs Kylie Minogue around Brighton in a black 1980s Jaguar XJ as she reflects back on having first met him. The front passenger seat is left open for us, the audience, as an invitation into a music documentary that's not quite real. In fact, everything you see has been constructed and the car you're in is more like a dream. Though the ambitious film is artistically pieced together and wrapped in fiction by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard—and co-written by Cave himself—it's actually the most beautifully honest reflection of art's transformative power you may ever see.
It seems like the newest trend is for hugely anticipated film and television programs to offer fans a chance to win an on-camera role by donating to a good cause—either to fund the project itself or to raise money for charity. Even author George R.R. Martin got into it when he offered Game of Thrones fans the opportunity to win a spot in his upcoming A Song of Ice and Fire novel by donating to The Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico. And now, ladies and gentleman, you have the chance to be cast in the highly anticipated Star Wars: Episode VII!
The mountains of upstate New York and New England have plenty of country restaurants, many of which offer innovative culinary options, but we're only singling out a choice few—three to be exact. These establishments go beyond having a creative menu, knowing that a restaurant also needs a variety of exemplary wines and a unique ambience to really exemplify fine dining.
If you happen to be taking part in the Baikal Ice Racing competition in April, you may just spot this awesome design from Anna Khitrova. Named Kaira, this modern ice yacht was inspired by traditional ice boats—which are always wind powered and need clean, snow-free ice to sail upon.
The Armani Group announced their first foray into the U.S. residential real estate market today, revealing that they will be exclusively partnering with New York/Miami-based Dezer Development and The Related Group. The Residences by Armani/Casa will be a César Pelli-designed, 60-story luxury oceanfront tower in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
If you've been having a hard time scoring your spot aboard Virgin Galactic's space plane, or just want to double up on luxury experiences, you can float around near-space in a giant balloon. Created by the team at Zero2Infinity, Bloon takes you up around 36km above the earth (which is around 22 miles high) and gives a view of approximately 1,400km in diameter—meaning that you'll be able to see Paris and Rome at the same time.
The Ritz-Carlton Battery Park is taking the penthouse game to a new level by selling The Penthouse Collection at The Residences for $118.5 million, which just so happens to be three different units in one—because one apartment isn't enough. According to the Wall Street Journal, the combined listing for the three units is the highest asking price for any downtown home in New York City.
Vancouver is full of diverse foodie options and considering it's one of Canada's most culturally diverse cities, it really shouldn't be a surprise that there are a ton of exciting restaurants there to try out.
Thursday evening's National Luxury & Lifestyle Awards saw Quintessentially take home the award for the best Luxury VIP Concierge Service for 2014. The Award coincides with the recent launch of their revolutionary new mobile app and responsive online platform that allows users to interact with the brand and "the luxury lifestyle" on the go, giving Quintessentially Members instant, pocket-sized access to their Lifestyle Manager to make requests.
Being halfway through the day only to have your phone alert you to a low battery is not only a bummer, it's stressful. And there is nothing worse than identifying a USB port that could charge you up, but not having a cable. Because let's be honest, who wants to twist up a full cable and cram it into your purse or pocket? Enter Nomad, the adorable little connectors that you can keep with you at all times, which happen to take up nearly zero space. Buyers can take their pick between three different, but equally useful designs. The NomadKey is a tiny key-sized cable constructed of durable rubber, made to stand up to a ton of wear and tear. Next up, the NomadCard has been created as a credit card-shaped connector to keep in your wallet. And finally the NomadClip, which has been designed in the shape of a carabineer and features Bayer Science polycarbonate for an outer shell, complimented by a tough steel frame. All of the cables are compatible with either current iPhones (Nomads cables are MFi certified) or devices that require a Micro USB and have a standard USB at the opposite end, so you can plug into any power source with a USB outlet. From the standard Apple attachment or computer jack to the outlet in your car or one of those handy charging sticks, all you need is a place to plug in. Shipping is free anywhere in the US, Canada, United Kingdom or Australia and it's only USD $5 for anywhere else in the world.
Bonus! For a being an awesome JL reader, Nomad is giving you 25 percent off when you use the code LIVESIMPLE at checkout!
Some of us gave up on the radio long before Jason Derulo and Snoop Dog let us all know what to do with our "big fat butts" (it's wiggle, by the way). If you find that you would rather immerse yourself in some tunes from the past and love the look of vintage radios, Grace Digital's Grace Victoria Internet radio is a pretty great answer. It may look like the radio your grandparents had in their kitchen, but it's packed full of modern technologies seen on its small digital menu screen. Able to wirelessly stream over 50,000 stations, the Grace Victoria can hook up to Pandora, Sirius, Live 365, NPR, and Rhapsody. It has an auxiliary input jack to connect other music players to it (like your iPhone) and an output jack so you can hook extra speakers up to it if you want. Sure, it may not be the loudest player you've ever heard, it still gives music a nice warmth that will remind you of a record player thanks to its Class D Digital amplifier, full range speakers and rear reflex bass port.
The automotive industry has been buzzing with Rolls-Royce's record half-year sales, which were announced by the luxury brand earlier this week. With global sales having increased by 33 percent compared to this time last year (a whopping 60 percent in Europe) and prices starting at $263,000, Rolls-Royce is proving that luxury cars are in higher demand than ever before.
Discerning golfers demand perfection from their golf vacations. These travelers have a keen eye for detail and enjoy not only the golf itself, but the surroundings and amenities as well. They will travel near and far in order to fuel their passion, and with thousands of golf resorts throughout the world from which to choose, golfers have a plethora of options.
Air New Zealand will be the first airline to fly Boeing's second generation 787-9 Dreamliner. Having had taken delivery of the first of these new planes in June, the airline hosted a press event this week in Seattle at Boeing's Everett Field to show off the shiny new jet before flying it down to its new home base in Auckland today. This is the first of 10 Boeing 787-9's the airline has on order.
For the past several years, the countries of Northern Europe have dominated the world culinary stage with a revolutionary style of food that utilizes both the bounty of the sea and foraged ingredients in ingenious new combinations and preparations. Dubbed New Nordic cuisine, this style's impact can be felt the world round as more and more restaurants are sourcing products right from their own backyards.
To say that GRADE is a full-service architect/design firm doesn't quite get across the enormity of the company's wide range of talents. The partners at GRADE, Thomas Hickey and Edward Yedid, have proven themselves experts in most areas of architectural and interior design, creating townhouses, homes, restaurants, buildings, apartments, lofts, studios, retail spaces, and even furniture.
Old Hollywood never seems to lose its appeal, with stars like Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe still commanding our attention. Not only do we love looking and speaking like them, we love living like them, which is why celebrity real estate is always going to spark some interest. Listed with Joe Babajian, 2260 Maravilla Drive in Los Angeles has plenty going for it, from its prime location overlooking the city in the Outpost Estates to its list of former residents (like Bela Lugosi and Sinatra himself) — plus, it takes a pretty great photo.
Directional Aviation recently announced their addition of Skyjet, a brand that consolidates on-demand charter companies, to their portfolio (which includes Flexjet and Sentient Jet). Focusing solely on private travel, Skyjet promises higher flexibility for clients, allowing you to fly when and where they want without having to commit to something up front.
Yesterday Bentley and Vertu announced their exclusive new luxury phone partnership that is contracted to last five years. Their smartphone collaboration will release its first Vertu for Bentley phone in October, along with four additional designs to be released at later dates. "The new series of luxury smartphones will be distinguished by the unparalleled design, craftsmanship, contemporary elegance, outstanding performance and integrated technology which are the hallmarks of both companies," says Bentley.
Fraser Yachts, the Monaco-based yacht brokerage favored by the rich and famous the world over, has announced six stunning new super yachts for sale and three new super yachts for charter this season.
We've been waiting to check out the one-off Eureka 82 Penthouse for a while now and we have to admit, it doesn't disappoint. Found at the top of Melbourne, Australia's Eureka Tower (which one of the tallest residential buildings in the world), the home is selling for $22 million AUD (which is around $20.7 USD) and spans the entire 82nd floor.
There are two types of people who buy Corvettes: people who want to go fast, and people who want to look like they're going fast. The former would often go for one of the more performance-focused versions, like the track-tuned Z06, while the latter would often opt for the convertible.
It's one thing to read about what a luxury car can do, but it's another thing entirely to drive it like it was made to be driven — something which isn't very easy or safe to do on city streets. That said, you should probably know what you're doing, since the more powerful the car, the more important it is to get some training.
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Today in History, May 20, 2013
Today is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 2013. There are 225 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field in Long Island, N.Y., aboard the Spirit of St. Louis on his historic solo flight to France.
On this date:
In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, which was intended to encourage settlements west of the Mississippi River by making federal land available for farming.
In 1902, the United States ended a three-year military presence in Cuba as the Republic of Cuba was established under its first elected president, Tomas Estrada Palma.
In 1932, Amelia Earhart took off from Newfoundland to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.
In 1959, nearly 5,000 Japanese-Americans had their U.S. citizenship restored after renouncing it during World War II.
In 1961, a white mob attacked a busload of Freedom Riders in Montgomery, Ala., prompting the federal government to send in U.S. marshals to restore order.
In 1969, U.S. and South Vietnamese forces captured Ap Bia Mountain, referred to as "Hamburger Hill" by the Americans, following one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War.
In 1970, some 100,000 people demonstrated in New York's Wall Street district in support of U.S. policy in Vietnam and Cambodia.
In 1993, an estimated 93 million people tuned in for the final first-run episode of the sitcom "Cheers" on NBC.
Today's Birthdays: Actor-author James McEachin is 83. Actor Anthony Zerbe is 77. Actor David Proval is 71. Singer Joe Cocker is 69. Singer-actress Cher is 67. Actor-comedian Dave Thomas is 64. Rock musician Warren Cann is 61. Former New York Gov. David Paterson is 59. Actor Dean Butler is 57. TV-radio personality Ron Reagan is 55. Rock musician Jane Wiedlin (The Go-Go's) is 55. Actor Bronson Pinchot is 54. Singer Susan Cowsill is 54. Actor John Billingsley is 53. Actor Tony Goldwyn is 53. Singer Nick Heyward is 52. TV personality Ted Allen is 48. Actress Mindy Cohn is 47. Actress Gina Ravera is 47. Actor Timothy Olyphant is 45. Rapper Busta Rhymes is 41. Rock musician Ryan Martinie is 38. Actor Matt Czuchry is 36. Actress Angela Goethals is 36. Actress-singer Naturi Naughton is 29.
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Campaign for Caldicot tot raises £1,000 (From Free Press Series)
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Campaign for Caldicot tot raises £1,000
10:38am Wednesday 12th February 2014 in News
Imogen Ashwell-Lewis aged 2 from Caldicot has cerebal palsy spastic diplegia and her mum Catherine Ashwell-Rice is fundraising to raise £40,000 to fund a pioneering operation (3779280)
THE Free Press is backing the appeal of a Caldicot mum who is aiming to raise £40,000 for a pioneering operation to help her daughter walk on her own.
Catherine Ashwell-Rice said she is touched by the support and donations of more than £1,250 in the first fortnight to help her daughter Imogen Ashwell-Lewis.
Now the Free Press is calling on more individuals and organisations to donate.
St Mary's RC Primary in Chepstow and the Round Table branch are among local organisations to have pledged support by organising a non-uniform day and offering their manpower at fundraising events.
Ms Ashwell-Rice, 36, of Lapwing Avenue, launched the Help Imogen Walk campaign through the Tree of Hope charity so that Imogen, two, can have a radical procedure to save her from relying on a wheelchair.
Ms Ashwell-Rice said: "I'm really glad the Free Press have felt able to help us publicise our appeal. The publicity is not only raising awareness of Imogen's case but also the fact that this life-changing surgery is not available on the NHS."
Imogen was born 11 weeks early weighing 3lb 2oz. She suffers from a debilitating nerve-muscle condition known as spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, which means she walks on her toes, has stiffness in her legs and poor balance and co-ordination.
The mum-of-eight hopes a procedure called selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) will help avoid further muscle deterioration and stiffness.
In the first fortnight £1,275 came in, with one anonymous donation of £750.
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Sometimes User Experience Design is chosen; sometimes it is thrust upon us. Theresa explains how technical communications was a natural path to a career in design.
Theresa Putkey
Theresa is an independent consultant in information architecture, content planning and writing. She runs Key Pointe Usability Consulting out of Vancouver, BC.


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A rocky cold-water beach can talk. It roars at you to stay away. Its winds insist it will be difficult to walk. Its spray says keep to your car. But, still, you want the scouring freshness of it. You zip up your jacket, and you step onto sand.
At least that's what I do. As a Rhode Islander I want to be on beaches even when the weather is gray. (Maybe especially on those days.) But I am an active beach guy. An explorer, not a lounger. And when I strike off for a stroll I'm always pulled up short. Stretches of accessible sand run out much too quickly. I find myself in rocky shallows where my flip-flops get stuck and end up dreaming about mystery beaches deep in the distance that I can barely see.
This is why, when friends are packing up for hiking hills or trails, I decide that I am going to explore a coast. Poring over my maps, I pick New Hampshire. With just 18 miles of Atlantic beachfront, it has the shortest shoreline of any state. By tackling it all, I'll see the overall shape of where its land meets water, instead of just a piece. And from what I know already, I'll get to pass through an intriguing mix of clifftop landscapes, historic clapboard villages and classic boardwalks dotted with arcades and wafting the scent of hot dogs and salt-water taffy.
My plan is to trace the coast of New Hampshire end to end — from the Massachusetts border north to Maine — sticking as close to the high-tide line as I can. I'll have to trudge along the shoulder of Route 1-A for part of the trip, but with my U.S. Geological Survey maps in hand, I'll scope out beachfront lanes and angle back to the water as often as I can.
And although I stuff a knapsack full of T-shirts, shorts, and snacks, I make a few rules: No camping out. And no freeze-dried carry-along meals. The distance is short enough that you could do it in a day or two if you wanted to. But I'm going to go slowly. Sandy feet or no sandy feet, I'll check into local inns along the way and eat in restaurants and snack bars. This will be my trekker's reward.
I don't know if the hike as a whole has ever been done and what crab shells or washed-up buoys I will trip over along the way. But in an ornery New England way, I do not care.
• Seabrook Beach, a Sahara dune, and lobster tours
It is August, and though it's early morning, the day is still and hot. Edges of the sky fit snugly along the top of a flat, green sea. I park near the border between Salisbury, Mass., and Seabrook, N.H., and toast the start of my trip by downing an orange-banana smoothie and a package of spicy peanuts. I'm up over dunes and a rickety boardwalk and taking my first hot footsteps onto the beach.
Seabrook's wide sand is emptier than I would have guessed, like a desert island studded with seagrass and knots of sculptural driftwood that I have to detour around. When I do pass clumps of tourists on towels I get stares. I look like a park ranger with my khaki shorts and cap, and thanks to my backpack and camera it's clear I'm not here for a dip.
"Any idea when low tide is on this beach?" says a woman dangling a child's plastic pail and shovel. I am angry at myself that I hadn't thought of packing a tide chart. "Sorry," I say. "Wish I knew."
It is such easy walking that even a sandy incline up to a bridge seems as smooth as a Sahara dune. I kick off my sneakers and go barefoot for a while just to get the feel of it. "Captain Bob's Lobster Tours!" screams a shack on the other side. Right next to Bob's — for those who want to taste, not tour — is "Rico's Lobster by the Pound."
I am already thirsty. The spicy peanuts were a mistake. I rummage in my pack and feel only folded objects. With my no-camping rules, I've gone too far. I've forgotten to pack water. I cross the sun-baked bridge and look ahead for any sign of a store.
• Famous subs and a parade down Ocean Boulevard
Suddenly I'm in a different summer. It might be a mirage, but clustered in the road ahead is what looks like a crowd. I smell popcorn. There are thumps and thuds of music. "Welcome," says the sign, "to Hampton Beach."
I want to get past this jam-packed strip as quickly as I can, but it isn't easy since I haven't had lunch. I'm drawn to the window at Gerri's Famous Subs on Ocean Boulevard and get a root beer (extra large) plus a popsicle stick to keep track of my order. I pick a "Boardwalk Burger," which comes perfectly grilled and up to its heavy load of ketchup and onions and cheese.
While I work on the beef, I watch a parade file past. It's led by sun-blocked beachgoers with bellies. Just behind march teenagers speckled with tattoos and toting massive surfboards. Suddenly the teens break ranks and charge the beach. Although the surf is mild today, they're up to their waists in seconds, and under — paddling out beyond the lines of breakers.
I think of taking a swim. But I've got half a burger to finish, and a coastline to explore. I check out the one other customer at Gerri's: a guy at the next table. His dirigible of an Italian grinder is leaking ham and provolone and drops a pepper whenever he bites. After a second root beer, I waddle on.
• Little Boar's Head, elegant roses, ancient statues
If Hampton Beach is Coney Island, then North Hampton is Nantucket or Newport. At Little Boar's Head I find myself on a sort of Sunday stroll along a landscaped path that traces cliffs overlooking the sea. This area has long been a posh summer resort and shows off a lineup of imposing estates in a range of architectural styles.
There's a stretch where the walkway is landscaped with both flower beds and benches and the effect is much like Newport, R.I.'s Cliff Walk: To one side you have ocean vistas, and to the other, views of summer mansions and their sloping lawns. Along with 19th century facades, I run into a scouring wind that scoops up sand and whips it into an eye-stinging summer storm.
For shelter, I detour into Fuller Gardens, a former estate that's now open to the public. Sue Hagen closes her register at the gift shop to take me on a tour. "The turn-of-the-century rose plantings are our big draw," Sue says, "but look at these espaliers!" She's pointing at two twisty apple trees. One is shaped like a candelabra. And one is a menorah, complete with bark and leaves.
Inside the gardens we are walking from era to era, not beach to beach. "Our oldest statue," Sue presents. "It's by a student of Michelangelo's." My finger traces the signature on its plinth: MICHEL ANGELO FANCIULLO.
• Mansions and beach shacks, old Odiorne's Point
After turning in for a night at Lamie's Inn in Hampton, I'm rested and ready to get back on my sandy trail. More estates loom up, more manicured gardens. I stay in the Gilded Age for a few more miles until the mansions turn into cottages and the path into a pebbly beach with a high berm to keep storm tides at bay.
Time for a dip. Up until now, I've done some wading to cool down but this is my first time riding waves and ducking underwater. For New England oceanfront, it's warm — I'm guessing 70s in the shallows — and clear enough for me to see two silvery fish on a mysterious mission, flipping sideways and flashing away.
Getting out is easy since it's nearly noon and I'm being blow-dried by a gusty breeze. I cross into Rye where barnwood houses look like just the place for a nap. They're extra cozy: think treehouses that have been spruced up with gables and brought down from branches to dunes. Even the tiniest of these have clever names. "Rye on the Rocks" says one. "The Catcher's Lair" is a few doors down.
I reach Odiorne's Point, where English settlers first laid out a New Hampshire town, in 1623. And Rye's Cable Beach is close to where the first Europe-to-America telegraph line hit shore in 1874, scrolling under the Atlantic all the way from Ireland. At Cable Beach I ask some locals if they are proud of the historic link. "Never heard of it," replies a woman in a white, floppy hat. "Did it connect to Cape Cod?"
• Siding scrubbed by the sea, New Castle clapboards
For my second inn night I pick a famous old hotel, the Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle. It still has some of the sprawling charm that drew President Theodore Roosevelt here in 1905 when he was negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War. Reopened a few years ago after a renovation and expansion, the 137-year-old hotel building with its bright red roofs and whitewashed siding seems freshly scrubbed by the sea, like some tropical cruise ship that has washed ashore.
The next morning, I step out onto a playhouse-sized Main Street. New Castle sure looks the part of New Hampshire's smallest town. Plaques display 17th and 18th century dates and clapboards are narrower near ground-level in the style of the time. Besides being the state's tiniest town, it's the only one located entirely on islands. You used to have to take a boat to get to New Castle. This is probably one reason that it has such an unspoiled, preserved-in-amber feeling.
I head over to the town's U.S. Coast Guard Station to check out the Fort Constitution Historic Site (603-436-1552). Mulling over a plaque, I discover that the fort was used during the War of 1812 and that several Civil War units were trained here. Its precursor, Fort William and Mary, played a key role in 1774, on the eve of the Revolutionary War, when Paul Revere rode all the way from Boston with a message that troops were coming to take it over.
To check out the town's miniature lanes and Colonial-era plaque houses, I make a small loop. From Main Street, I wander down Walbach Street towards the water, make a left on Piscataqua Street, and then another left on Cranfield. A sign for watercolor lessons draws me into Maddi Alana's tiny studio along Route 1-B. "I'll go get paints and brushes now," she offers. I wish I had time but I'm running out. Portsmouth is calling.
• Portsmouth's "rare royal," Strawbery Banke, and beyond
A much bigger town, but as thick with Colonial and Federal-style houses, Portsmouth has been named one of the country's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by The National Trust. Formerly one of New England's busiest ports, it now thrives on tides of regional visitors, especially in summer. Many come to check out the city's Strawbery Banke Museum (454 Court St., 603-433-1100), a collection of restored homes from Colonial times which, through exhibits, working artisans, and interpreters, brings some of the town's history and traditions to life.
Portsmouth is one of those rare small cities with a downtown that bustles, not just from nine to five, but well into the evening. Downtown blocks have a Beacon Hill air with brick facades and painted trim, and give over ground floors to locally-owned shops like Hoyt's Office Products on Market Street with its window full of buffed-up typewriters for sale. "1934 RARE ROYAL PORTABLE," boasts a hand-lettered sign. "HAND-RUBBED TO A BRILLIANT FINISH!"
I am tempted, but when I pull out my billfold I realize I am weary enough to be dreaming on foot. Not enough for a Royal, or even a Smith Corona that's on sale. Across the water, I can just catch sight of the end of my walk. The Piscataqua River, Seavey Island with its Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and a foggy harbor are all that stands between me and Maine.
Looking over at Kittery, I see a ray of hazy sun lighting up what looks like a beach. Or maybe it's a gravel road, or path. I have a sudden thought. I fish inside my pack and unfold my map. Let's see. The total length of the coast of Maine: roughly 3,478 miles. Sounds like a project. Sounds like a plan.
But for another hiker, not me. I like cozy coastlines, I've decided. And I've already made up my mind.
I'm doing Delaware next year.
Peter Mandel writes books for children including the new "Zoo Ah-Choooo" (Holiday House). He lives in Providence, R.I.


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From the 2012 LPQ Archive
Torche are from Florida.
They formed in 2004.
They have a new record called Harmonicraft coming out on April 24. It has rainbows on the cover.
They made a song called "Kicking" that is pretty… you know… kickin'.
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Bells and carols may come to mind when thinking of the holiday spirit, but the word "spirit" has a different meaning in Weston.
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum will still hold tours through the winter, even though its busiest season has passed.
TALA will host ghost hunts on most Saturdays for people who can't wait for warmer weather to get their supernatural fix.
Asylum staff said the colder weather actually makes it easier for their tours to have themselves a paranormal Christmas.
"More things happen whether it be a touch, a breath, whether you're recording someone speaking to you or asking your name, or even a tug on your clothes, you never can really tell, but it's always a bit more fun here in the winter," said director Rebecca Jordan Gleason.
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If you've never shopped at H&M, you're missing out. You can save a ton of money in that place without sacrificing style. So what's new right now?
The first thing that caught my eye was the biker jacket ($39.95) because it's perfect for adding an edge and some warmth to all those sundresses you've been wearing all summer.
Then there are the colored twill pants ($24.95). You can't go wrong with that lately, no matter what color you choose. Either go for color-blocking with a chunky knit sweater, or try pairing them with a neutral top to tone things down a little:
Finally (for this post…I highly recommend you check out the whole selection of new arrivals for yourself!) there are some imitation leather stilettos that look way more expensive than they actually are ($49.95):
Do you already shop at H&M? If not, be sure to take a few sizes to the dressing room or check out their sizing chart. In my experience, the sizing there is much different than the sizing at, say, Old Navy, Kohl's, Ann Taylor, etc.Tags: biker jacket, black jacket, colored pants, faux leather, H&M, stilettos, twill pants


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Dementia - What is dementia?
Many people grow into old age without much problem. They enjoy life, they're still active, and their minds and memories are as sharp as ever.
But not everyone is so lucky, and some elderly people will develop dementia.
What is dementia?
Dementia is a gradual loss of mental ability, resulting in loss of memory, changes in personality, and loss of social ability. Dementia is not a normal part of growing old, and most people never develop it.
Dementia is caused by conditions that damage thinking, memory, reasoning and language. There are many such conditions, some more common than others, including:
- Diseases and infections that affect the brain, such as Alzheimer's disease or meningitis.
- Pressure on the brain, for example from a brain tumour.
- Lack of blood and oxygen supply to the brain, for example due to stroke.
- Head injuries.
Dementia is most common in those aged over 60, and becomes more common with age. About six in 100 people aged over 65 develop dementia, and this rises to around 20 in 100 for people aged 85 or over. It can develop in younger people, but this is rare, as only around one in 1,000 people under 65 are affected.
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There are different types of dementia, but all types of dementia cause similar symptoms. These include:
- Confusion: the person may become easily confused by new people or new surroundings. Sometimes people with dementia lose track of time and don't know what day it is, or what time of day it is.
- Changes in mood, behaviour and personality: as dementia develops, the person may become angry or aggressive. They may lose their normal inhibitions and say or do inappropriate or antisocial things. Sometimes this can include inappropriate sexual behaviour.
- Loss of memory: often, people initially have problems remembering recent events, and past memories can be more easily recalled. This could include the affected person forgetting where they live. When the dementia becomes more developed, however, memories of events further in the past may fade.
- Loss of interest in life: as dementia develops, people may lose interest in the world and what's going on around them. Simple tasks such as washing, dressing and taking care of themselves may be neglected as they lose enthusiasm for life.
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Most types of dementia are permanent and cannot be cured but there are exceptions. For instance, dementia caused by a head injury may be cured by surgery; dementia caused by a vitamin deficiency may be treated with supplements. See Diagnosis and treatment for more information.
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Although you may not classify yourself as a 'carer', you become one through the simple act of caring for someone and helping them to live their life.
A carer can be someone who pops in once a week to clean the house and bring the weekly shopping. A carer could also be someone who lives with the person, and is responsible for all their daily tasks such as cleaning, bathing, dressing, cooking and making sure bills are paid.
Being a carer can be stressful and upsetting, particularly if you do it full time. If your partner, relative or friend frequently forgets things, such as planned meetings, appointments, past events or your name, it can be frustrating and upsetting. You may find that your relationship with the person changes as they become more dependent on you.
Equally, the person you're caring for may feel angry at their loss of independence. These are normal reactions. Try to discuss your feelings with someone you trust.
Taking a break will help you to relax and unwind and deal with your own feelings about the dementia. It is not easy to see the health of someone you care about deteriorating, particularly when it's their mind that's affected. Remember this, and give yourself time to cope with the changes.
If you're caring for someone and are struggling to cope, you can seek help and advice from:
- District nurses, who can advise you on day-to-day nursing care.
- Community psychiatric nurses, who can advise on caring for someone with a mental illness.
- Social services, who can help with care in the home, day-care centres, respite care and benefits.
- Voluntary organisations. In most areas of the UK, there are organisations that provide support and advice for carers of people with dementia. See 'External links' for more information.
- For more information, advice and support for carers, see Carers Direct.


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Reel Critics: 'Big Year' gets a big yawnStory | Oct 20, 2011 | 8:32 PM"The Big Year" is a completely disposable comedy. Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson are A-list actors all known for potentially outrageous humor. But their talents are totally wasted here. They act out a screenplay so tepid it may be a new cure...
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'Rain Gods' by James Lee BurkeStory | Jul 25, 2009After getting the lay of the literary land in James Lee Burke's new Texas-based crime novel, I was reminded of a friend mentioning -- with film-buff certainty -- that Howard Hawks' classic western "Red River" was in fact an uncredited reworking of the sea...
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'Sergeant York': heroism after a crisis of conscienceStory | Nov 9, 2008War heroes are the stuff of a million Hollywood movies, but you'd have to go far to find a more inspiring one than "Sergeant York." The 1941 film, directed by Howard Hawks, stars Gary Cooper as a dirt-poor farmer sent overseas to fight the Great War, even...
Books and movies tell the stories of World Wars I and IIStory | Nov 9, 2008For a little background on the battles that took place near the Meuse-Argonne, Henri-Chapelle and Sicily-Rome American Military Cemeteries, take a look at these World War I and II books and movies: World War I "All Quiet on the Western Front," written...
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green_jesus wrote:That can't be it can it? That toothpick spire looks nothing like the original designs...
Maybe it's just the first piece of it or the support for the real one. (Hopefully):confused:
Hafez wrote:Might be a good oppurtunity to put a starbucks in there seeing as there are no others in the city.
demolition man wrote:Why do people have to put the Elysian down all the time?To me,while there may be some flaws such as the white cylindrical tower piece and the dank panelling on the west side, is still a welcome addition to the city's skyline.
Considering the bland tripe being built in the dublin docklands and being proposed in kennedy quay we should be appreciating this development and be encouraging new developments to show similar uniqueness. I don't know how some people get off on critiscising the Elysian when there is nothing else bettering it in terms of design (that is on a similar scale) in the city or even in the entire country.
Pug wrote:i was just in the elysian for a look, the 1 beds are a bit cramped but the others are fabulous - prob still a little pricey but the show apartments are seriously good especially the dual aspect for 545k and ones in the tower for 1.35m - if you have that kind of money why not


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It's entirely possible but you'd only be able to access the sandbox owned by the app, not any part of the rest of the system. Not sure how useful that would be.
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I experimented with a SMB server. I don't think it's possible because the SMB protocol requires use of the lower-numbered port 445 and for completeness ports 137-139. On any BSD system only the root user (not the user that runs the iPhone apps) can expose ports below 1024.


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The Lady Bulldogs will take the course in the Central Regional in Columbus, Ohio, for a chance to advance to the NCAA Championships in Nashville. The regional round begins May 10. Go 'Dawgs!
Our gracious hosts in the Corvallis Regional have offered us a snapshot of Friday's opponent. Go 'Dawgs!
This news comes as a surprise to no one; in fact, even though it wasn't yet official, I was tempted to go ahead and state it as a fact in my postgame report earlier today. The Bulldogs earned the No. 6 national seed and went 3-0 through their regional. If that isn't enough to earn you the right to be one of eight super regional hosts, I don't know what is. The 11th-seeded Baylor Bears will visit the Classic City for the best-of-three series starting next Saturday. Go 'Dawgs!
Single-game tickets for the 2011 Kansas State baseball season will go on sale at 8:30 a.m. Monday through the K-State Athletic Ticket Office and great ticket options are available to see the Wildcats attempt to earn their third-straight NCAA Regional berth. Athletic officials also announced Friday that a live Webcast of all non-televised home games will be available through the K-State All-Access feature at www.k-statesports.com. Single-game tickets in the reserved chairback locations behind home plate are available for $12 for all Big 12 games and the Wichita State game on April 13. Tickets for all other non-conference games in those locations are priced at $10.
Following a school-best third-place finish in the Big 12 Conference and its second consecutive NCAA Regional appearance, the Kansas State baseball team began its fall practice Friday afternoon in preparation for the 2011 season. K-State will conduct 24 practices during the next five weeks, followed by a five-game Fall World Series, which runs Oct. 19 through Oct. 23 at Tointon Family Stadium.
I forgot to post this the other day, but congrats to the men's golf team for advancing to the NCAA West Regional. The tournament will be May 14-16 in California. If the Wildcats finish in the top five, they will advance to the National Championships in Ohio.
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WARREN - Virginia "Ginny" N. Hoyt, 91, died in her sleep Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in her home.
She was born Aug. 30, 1921, in Warren, the daughter of William and Helen Nicholas.
Virginia retired from Trumbull Memorial Hospital as assistant head nurse on the post-partum floor, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Warren.
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Survivors include two sons, Jack of Warren and William of Calhan, Colo.; two daughters, Dr. Nicki Harrington of Yuba City, Calif., and Pamela Shimborske of Berlin Center; a brother, Earl Nicholas of Mississippi; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hoyt Sr.; two brothers; and a sister.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the main sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, Warren, where family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Cremation has taken place and final committal will follow with a private service.
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Can NIU hang with Florida State? Will FSU even care enough to show up? The answers to these questions appear to be, "Sort of," and, "For the most part."
It's 14-3, FSU, at the half, but according to the numbers, it should be so much worse for the underdog Huskies. FSU's outgained NIU, 328 yards to 110, with nine more first downs and a much more varied suite of offensive contributors -- NIU's run exactly two plays through someone besides Jordan Lynch, one of which was a fake punt.
Other than that fake, FSU has completely locked down its MAC opponent. The problem has been FSU's own offense, which has put up lots of yards but has had trouble stringing them together. The Noles have converted just one third down.
One thing that is going fine: Rashad Greene's left foot, which tapped the paint in the end zone just before the half to make that Florida State lead look like something actually considerable. A perfect catch, and a nearly impossible throw by E.J. Manuel to defend. It was by far the prettiest play of the game so far, in case you're a person who prefers to look at things that are pretty to things that are frustrating and horrible.
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Paul Posluszny has been a great linebacker through out his career in the NFL. He had arguably his best season this year in Jacksonville with 161 tackles, 3 sacks, 9 pass deflections, 2 interceptions, and a forced fumble. While Paul is a great linebacker, he's set to turn 30 this October. By the time this team is continuously in playoff contention, Paul will likely be 33 or 34, and towards the end of his career.
Paul is set to earn 9.5 million in 2014, according to John Oehser, and while money isn't an issue...whats the point? Paul Posluszny is earning nearly 10 million next season, for a losing team that has an unlikely chance of playing in the playoffs. Paying that much for an aging player on a losing team seems like a waste. The Jaguars should find a young linebacker to lead this defense for the next 10 years. I think that the Jaguars might be able to get a decent pick for Paul Posluszny.
In 2012, the Eagles swapped 3rd round picks and gave a 4th round pick to the Texas in exchange for DeMeco Ryans. DeMeco Ryans has had similar numbers to Paul Posluszny through out his career, but the numbers are still inferior. A team like the New York Giants are desperate for a middle linebacker may offer a 3rd round pick for Posluszny. The Giants did trade for Jon Beason early in the season in desperaton. There are other teams like the Chiefs who need an inside linebacker for their 3-4. If a team offered their 3rd round pick for Posluszny would you take the 3rd and attempt to find a young leader for the Jaguars' defense?
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Wellton, AZ- Police are investigating a crash involving a Border Patrol vehicle and golf cart.
It happened Wednesday evening just before 8 O'clock on Old US Highway 80 near Avenue 28E.
Wellton police say Charles Keiser and Pedro Noriega Jr. were traveling west on Old US Highway 80 when they were struck from behind by a Border Patrol vehicle being driven by Agent Nicolas Ramirez.
They say both the golf cart and Border Patrol vehicle had significant damage.
Keiser and Noriega were transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Noriega was later flown to a Phoenix area hospital for treatment. Both remain hospitalized at this time.
Agent Ramirez was not injured in the collision.
No word yet on if any charges will be filed in this case.
The Yuma County Sheriff's Office is assisting Wellton PD in their investigation.
Lt. Cannon Ball with the Wellton Police Department stated "Due to the significant injuries of the two subjects involved and the extensiveness of the collision scene, we are taking great care in how the investigation is conducted. There are a lot of unknowns at this time that will not come to light immediately and we do not want to jump to conclusions as to what occurred on the night of the collision".
Border Patrol released this statement in regards to the collision: At approximately 7:55 p.m., on Oct. 3, a Border Patrol agent was involved in a vehicle collision near Avenue 28 E and Old Highway 80 in Wellton, Ariz. We are fully cooperating with the investigating agencies and are referring any questions to the Wellton Police Department and/or Yuma County Sheriff's Office."
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A simple errand gave a mother the scare of her life Tuesday afternoon."I was on my way to the store, heading down Jefferson Street," Nicole Crowder told WAVE 3 News. "I'm assuming I was going too slow. The driver behind me blew his horn and I proceeded on and so did he riding my bumper just right on it."
What happened next has left Crowder emotionally scarred and shaken."I look out my rear-view mirror and he's holding a gun up his window and if he would have shot it would have come right through my window to the back of my head," she said.Crowder describes having a mixed feeling of shock, fear, and even numbness."It really didn't hit me until I want to say a couple of seconds later when I actually saw the barrel and I was still on the phone with police and I was still going the same speed so I kind of like ducked a little bit," said Crowder.The man eventually passed Crowder while she called police, but she kept a close eye on him until officers were able to catch up with Shane Spencer, 24."Officers said it was 40 caliber, the kind that they carry. Smith and Wesson loaded. That's when it really sunk in that I could have really lost my life today," Crowder said.It was all over road rage, police say. Crowder said all she could think about was her four-year-old daughter. The two live in Tennessee and were up to visit Crowder's mother."She called me and I was just a nervous wreck because she came here to see about me because I'm not well," said Cece Southall, Crowder's mother.The haunting images have made Crowder question her career path. She's currently studying law enforcement but is now thinking twice."I mean if you can get shot for driving slow, imagine if I have to pull someone over for a simple speeding ticket," Crowder said.
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Just wondering How your relationships with your moms are? I used to be really close with my mom until she completely left her family for a man : (
It could be better. But we were close before I got pregnant with my youngest.
Quoting Yurvette [♥]:" It could be better. But we were close before I got pregnant with my youngest. "
What made it different?
We're good as long I as just take her as she is. I know what to to expect from her, and I know in what ways I shouldn't count on her. Makes it simple and disappointment free.
we used to be super close.. i mean were close now, just not as. i wish our relationship was better and like it used to be
My mother had me when she was 16. She has been more like a sister to me than a mother. If we are living together longer than a week, we get on each other's nerves. I don't speak to her often, and consider my grandmother to be more like my mother.
My mom is seriously my best and only friend.
I call her every morning as soon as I'm up.. and the kids are all settled.
I see her at least 3-4 times a week.
I thought it was good until last weekend. She stayed over for the weekend and out of no where informed me that she thinks she failed in raising me because I don't go to church, my children aren't and won't be baptized and I am staunchly prochoice.
Quoting BooBoo's Mommy♥:" What made it different?"
She was mad that I didnt get an abortion. She was mad that I chose adoption. She doesnt understand the loss I feel.
ETA: I could go on about it.
I wish things could be different because I really miss her but I need to be strong for my son. She was using me for drug money when I tried to have a relationship with her after she left my stepdad
Quoting BooBoo's Mommy♥:" I wish things could be different because I really miss her but I need to be strong for my son. She was using me for drug money when I tried to have a relationship with her after she left my stepdad"
Dont beat yourself up. I cut my dad out of my life for his selfishness also. you can only change yourself and not anyone else.
I have an awesome relationship with my mom. The only time we ever got into it was about my wedding haha and when I was 13 I told her I hated her boyfriend and she was mad at me for a while lol. Other than that we don't really any issues. Although we have our days where we just irritate each other (we're both really stubborn and a lot alike and we both think we're always right) and we ignore each other lol. But that was back when I was living with her.
I would say it's like any other mother daughter relationship but I know they're always not the same.
Everyone thinks me and my mom are close but were not. My brother and her are extremely close. Me and her butt heads a lot. I live with her right now till I can get money saved but we rarely ever speak on a personal level.
We are really close. We talk every day on the phone for at least half an hour and she was the first person other than SO that I told I was pregnant.
We've never been close. My relationship with my dad is like 100 x's better.


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Old Dublin is about to change.
The zoning commission was set to hear plans that will create a new Dublin business district and connect it to the old Monday night.
Will 2-and 3-year-old girls learn how to be ballerinas at the Columbus DanceArts Academy on Riverside Drive, or will they eventually have to go somewhere else?
The owners of the academy are waiting to find out, and so far, haven't heard a word.
"We've been here for ten years and the landlord is not shared any information with us regarding the plans that are happening here in Dublin," said Sue Whitney, of Columbus DanceArts Academy.
The rerouting of Riverside Drive will take at least some if not all of the Bridge Point Shopping Center businesses.
Nearby, The Spa at River Ridge, which opened a few years ago, may be right in the path of the new road. But what may be in store for some businesses is finally a beginning for others.
The shops at River Ridge has been mostly empty shops since opening in 2008. Bruegger's Bagels at 4425 W. Dublin Granville Rd. is one of the few stores that has lasted.
"Any traffic coming further down from Old Dublin [is] going to help," said Mike Salcone, Bruegger's Bagels manager.
The shopping center will be more connected to historic Dublin in plans that include a pedestrian bridge over the river, a large roundabout at U.S. Route 33 and state Route 161, and the rerouting of Riverside Drive.
"Hopefully the timing will be such that if there is something that is going to happen if we have to move, that the timing will be good for all of us," Whitney said.
"Five years from now, [we'll be] still doing great. Hopefully, a busy Saturday night, a busy Friday night, busy all through the week," said Shelly Post, of The Pint Room.
The drawings and renderings of the changes will be made public next week at the state of the city address in Dublin.
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If you create a new cluster using Hive 0.11 and let it create a new metastore on the master node (the default behavior), it will have the new schema. No updates are required.
If you have an existing metastore, created with Hive 0.8 or earlier, that you want to reuse, you must update the schema to the Hive 0.11 format. Apache Hive provides scripts you can use to update metastore schemas from one version to another; their use is explained in the following procedures.
If you are updating a metastore created with a version of Hive prior to 0.8, this may require multiple steps. For example, a metastore created with Hive 0.6 would first need to be updated to the Hive 0.7 schema, then the Hive 0.8 schema, before it could be updated to the Hive 0.11 schema. There were no schema changes from version 0.8 to 0.9 and 0.10 to 0.11. So, if you are upgrading from 0.8 to 0.11, running the upgrade script from 0.9 to 0.10 is sufficient. For a list of the Apache update scripts for previous versions of Hive, go to http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/hive/branches/branch-0.8/metastore/scripts/upgrade/mysql/.
The transformation scripts only work in one direction. After you've converted your Hive metastore to the Hive 0.11 format, you cannot use the scripts to convert the metastore back to the Hive 0.8 format. It is recommended that you back up your metastore before you begin the upgrade process.


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Mount Vernon Trail
Government shutdown 2013: Trails closed because of National Park Service closure
Thought you could hit some of the area's many trails to burn off some excess government shutdown energy? Since many of them are administered by the National Park Service, they're technically shut down, too.
Safety upgrades begin at bridge, trail intersectionComment
Starting tomorrow, crews will begin a safety overhaul around the Memorial Bridge and Mount Vernon Trail, areas where runners, cyclists and walkers mix dangerously close with speeding cars.
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Enough With Harold Ford
by Josh Orton, Thu Jan 07, 2010 at 10:30:50 PM EST
Look, we've already got plenty of annoying 2010 news. Why are we being subjected to Harold Ford's kabuki flirtation with running?
The New York Times says Schumer and Reid want him to drop it, Bloomberg's indifferent, and while Sharpton appeared "open" to a run, he's already endorsed someone else.
Ford would run to the right of Gillibrand on practically everything, and he's only been registered to vote in New York since November.
Can we move on (dot org)? Please?
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September 11, 2001: Nine Years On
September 10, 2010
The subject of the attacks of September 11, 2001, seems to validate
the notion that the American public has an attention span issue. How else
can we explain the "tolerance" argument being foisted upon the citizenry by
proponents of the Islamic Center and mosque slated for construction just 500
feet from the epicenter of Ground Zero? How else can we explain the
abundance of Wahabbist literature in Saudi funded mosques all over the
United States? And how else can we explain the fact that a grotesquely
overwhelming number of violent acts are committed, daily, in the name of
Can anyone possibly believe these issues would have been embraced with
apathy and conciliation on September 12, 2001; just one day after Americans
watched their countrymen leaping from jet-fuel infused infernos only to
partially disintegrate as they impacted with the ground below?
Can anyone imagine any family member of anyone killed by the bloodthirsty
and barbaric Islamist ideologues on that fateful day rationalizing the
construction of an Islamic center and mosque on what is literally the
graveyard for 2,977 souls; souls dispatched in the name of Allah and
And what of the encroachment of Sharia into the Western culture, into the
American culture? Would anyone who still remembered how they felt when they
saw the first tower of the World Trade Center collapse be inclined to debate
whether Muslim communities should be permitted to establish Sharia councils
to mitigate issues within their communities here in America; councils that
operate outside the constitutionally constrained legal system? Does anyone
in their right mind believe that the barbaric Islamic traditions of honor
killing and genital mutilation have a place in the 21st Century?
In the immediate aftermath of September 11, 2001, Americans from all
political corners joined hands, minds and hearts in a firm determination to
finally say that the scourge of radical Islamist violence needed to
be confronted; needed to be vanquished; needed to be erased from the face of
the Earth. On September 12, 2001, each and every American knew that to walk
away from this battle – a battle foisted upon us not by our own choosing but
by fundamentalist and violent Islamists – was to invite an even more
catastrophic event to our shores, one that, perhaps and God forbid, could
test the strength of the American will in the face of a massive bio-chemical
or even nuclear attack.
Yet today, nine years later, we have elected as our leaders sympathizers and
appeasers who are using the Iraqi and Afghan battle theaters as pawns in an
ideological political game; who call the war against aggressive, radical and
violent Islam an "overseas contingency plan"; and who do practically
everything in their power to undercut the West's most valuable ally in the
Middle East – Israel – short of attacking her themselves.
Today, nine years after Muslim radicals, in an aggressive and offensive act
of terrorism, dispatched 2, 977 human beings from the Earth, cries from
beyond the grave beg for us to protect those still living from a similar
fate; cries that ride on every wind that navigates the urban canyons of
Manhattan, every ring of the Pentagon and through the fields of Shanksville.
But, increasingly, the American public cannot hear the cries. We are
listening to agenda-driven news outlets that spotlight our elected leaders
telling us we are to blame, that America is bad. We are
commanded by the Progressive-Liberals to listen to CAIR and the
"bridge-builder" Feisal Abdul Rauf explain to us that we are at fault,
that our government made Osama bin Laden and the murderous cretins of
September 11, 2001, who flew planes into buildings screaming, "Allahu
Akbar!" We are too busy arguing politics to hear the pleas from beyond that
warn us all – each and every one of us – to take this confrontation
seriously. We are too busy.
A cursory examination of the Islamic culture (of which, admittedly, I am not
a fan) reveals that the warriors and war designers of the Islamic world view
confrontation and conquest in the measurement of centuries not decades or
years. By contrast, the United States of America (only 234 years old, give
or take the formative years prior to the signing of the Declaration of
Independence) and more importantly, the American culture, has been trained
by the ideologically opportunistic to employ a sitcom attention span to all
of the issues it faces; everything must be reconciled in thirty minutes,
minus commercial breaks, titles and credits. Where Muslims of conquest are
planning for a global Islamic Caliphate ruled by Sharia law, Americans are
planning for the weekend.
And still the lost souls of September 11, 2001, continue to scream, to
implore, to plead to anyone who will listen.
While we should be asking why the Islamic culture facilitates an
overwhelming number of terrorist acts around the world, doing so in the name
of Allah, Muhammad and Islam, many in the West – mostly Progressives,
Liberals and one-worlders – insist that Islam is a "religion of peace." Why?
The facts do not lead to that conclusion. Truth be told, the facts lead to
the exact opposite.
Since September 11, 2001, there have been approximately 16,000 acts of
Islamist terrorism. That breaks down to approximately 4.8 acts of violence,
4.8 acts of Islamist terrorism, each and every day. Does this qualify Islam
to claim the moniker "religion of peace?"
As with every other religious text, there are contradictions in the Quran.
But, unlike other religions, the Quran mandates reconciliation for these
It is explained in the Quran that if two passages contradict each other
the passage written later supersedes the one written earlier. Given that the
"peaceful" and "tolerant" passages of the Quran were written in the early
years and the violent conquest and supremacist oriented passages in the
later years, the violent tenets of Islam – per the Quran – abrogate the
peaceful tenets. Why haven't we taken the time to understand this absolute
fact about this ideology? Why haven't the so-called "moderate Muslims"
shared this fact with other cultures? Why do we allow appeasers and
sympathizers to Islam mislead us on what the Quran actually mandates?
And what of the Wahabbist tenet of
al taqiyya? Al taqiyya is defined, literally as,
"Concealing or disguising one's beliefs, convictions, ideas, feelings,
opinions, and/or strategies at a time of eminent danger – whether now or
later in time – to save oneself from physical and/or mental injury."
In essence, al taqiyya can be generally defined as the
legitimization of deception. Yet Progressives, liberals and one-worlders
insist on the peaceful purity of Islam, as they seek to negotiate, to extend
an "unclenched fist," to Islamists like Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and
Syria's Bashar al-Assad; to enter into peace talks with the Taliban and
Mullah Omar. Would we be so quick to accept the "sincerity" of
fundamentalist and radical Islamists were we not ignorant of the deception
employed through al taqiyya?
What else don't we understand about Islam? About jihadists? About the Quran?
Why are Progressives, Liberals and one-worlders entered into such a
dysfunctional relationship with Islam? Why are they playing the roles of
"useful idiots" to Islam's thirst for conquest?
If we do anything to honor the 2,977 souls lost on September 11, 2001, we
should weigh heavily on the facts surrounding Islam, its history, its
philosophy, its ideology and the intentions of those who follow the Quranic
edicts of Muhammad blindly. If we do nothing else to appease the restless
souls of those slaughtered by the Islamists of 9/11 we must
quest for the truth so that we might act to secure our future.
We, Americans, have forgotten the pain of the fire that burned us on
September 11, 2001. We have allowed the pain to subside, the scar to heal;
we have done our best to "move on." Sadly, in a confrontation of cultures,
such as this is – ideological, violent, totalitarian, deceptive and
oppressive – moving on leaves our society and the culture of the Western
World open to conquest. We "move on," we forget, at our own peril.
God bless the lost souls of September 11, 2001, comfort their families and
friends and give us the strength to survive, as individuals and as a nation.
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---- — Six members of the Stewardson-Strasburg FFA Chapter attended the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky during October 30th- November 2nd. While at convention, members had the opportunity to talk with business representatives at the career show. Members toured The Thoroughbred Center and Churchhill Downs. Members had the opportunity to listen to remarks from the national advisor and the keynote speaker Rick Pitino.
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New research could change the way high blood pressure is treated.
Doctors in New York have learned that lean and obese people react differently to different blood pressure medications.
Researchers at Downstate Medical Center of the State University of New York in New York City found that taking a patient's weight into account when choosing blood pressure medications might help prevent strokes, heart attacks and death.
The lead researcher, Dr. Michael Weber, says although diuretics, which reduce excess water in the body, are effective in obese patients, they can harm thin patients, and should be relegated to a third-line therapy.
Weber says, "Unexpectedly, people who have high blood pressure and are fat actually have a better prognosis than people who have high blood pressure and are thin."
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Gary Andersen continues to win over Wisconsin fans. Today, the first-year football coach was grilling and hand delivering butter burgers at a local Culver's. It was all part of Wisconsin's "Day of Giving," with all proceeds going to Badger Honor Flight, which according to @BadgerFootball, pays to fly vets to memorials in Washington D.C.
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The Lebanon Reporter
— Lebanon Police arrested two men on multiple drug charges while investigating a firearms incident on N. Lebanon Street this afternoon.
According to information from LPD PIO Lt. Brent Wheat, Brian A. Tharp, 36, of rural Lebanon, and Austin B. Belford, 19, of Thorntown, were arrested at about 1 p.m. today on various felony and misdemeanor drug charges. Tharp also faces felony and misdemeanor weapons charges.
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There was an unexpected wake up call for a Tampa Bed and Breakfast Thursday.
Around 7:30 a.m. the driver of a Nissan Sentra lost control on Busch Boulevard and plowed into the Swiss Chalet Gift Shop.
Shattered glass, twisted metal and broken concrete littered the store.
Even a piece of the car's front fender was left behind too.
Owner Jim Boggs spent all morning picking up the broken pieces of his 27-year old business.
"The police called me this morning and told me I needed to get down here, a car had hit my building but I didn't know how bad it was until I got here with the car sitting inside my gift shop and it did a lot of destruction, " Boggs said.
The driver who crashed the car didn't stick around. The vehicle is now at an impound lot while police investigate.
Tampa police were able to track down the owner of the car, but Boggs says she had no idea her car was even missing,
"She finally came down and took a look at it. It was her car, but she claimed she didn't know anything about it, so it must have been stolen or something, " Boggs explained.
Boggs says it will take him some time to get his gift shop and business back up and running, which will hurt his bottom line during the busy holiday season.
" I can't believe this destroyed my gift shop. I'll be closed for a few days," he said.
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Bliss, John
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Private forest policy, forest-based rural development
Educational Background:
- Ph.D., 1988, Forestry, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- M.S., 1979, Forestry, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- B.A., 1973, Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Resilient Rural Communities (FOR 499). In this experiential learning field class, students from OSU and Akita International University, Japan, learn together at rural sites in Oregon and Akita Prefecture, Japan.
- Communities and Natural Resources (FOR 511/611). An interdisciplinary experiential learning course for graduate students focusing on relationships between the well-being of rural communities and the natural resources surrounding them.
- Social Dimensions of Sustainable Natural Resources (SNR 520). This online course explores five social sustainability principles and the role they play in creating sustainable natural resources.
- Ecosystem Services; Ecology, Sociology, Policy (FS 492/592). Taught every Fall and Spring since 2010, 3 credits. This course explores the ecological, social and policy dimensions of enhancing and sustaining ecosystem services.
Research Interests:
NOTE: Due to my administrative appointment I am not currently pursuing new research opportunities or recruiting new graduate students.
Private forest policy, forest-based rural development, integration of qualitative and quantitative research methods, integration of social and ecological research.
Graduate Students:
Essentially all of my research is undertaken in collaboration with graduate students. To varying degrees students take responsibility for the design and implementation of the research leading to their theses. My principal roles are those of coach, critical reviewer, and sounding board.
Current graduate students (Fall, 2013):
Current graduate students (Fall, 2013):
- Sophia Polasky, PhD. Rural community resilience in East Africa.
- Meagan Nuss, MS. Adoption of heat-led bioenergy systems in Eastern Oregon.
- Donald Ulrich, MS. Community participation in fisheries management, Samar, Philippines.
- Joanie Schmidgal, MF. Demonstrating multiple use management on the Cameron Demonstration forest.
Selected Publications:
- Donoghue, Ellen, Sara Thompson, and John C. Bliss. 2009. Tribal-federal collaboration in resource management. Journal of Ecological Anthropology vol. 13. Accepted for publication 2/12/09.
- Fischer, A. Paige, and John C. Bliss. 2009. Framing conservation on private lands: Conserving oak in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Accepted 04/15/08 for publication in Society & Natural Resources.
- Kelly, Erin C., and John C. Bliss. 2009. Healthy forests, healthy communities: A new paradigm for natural resource-dependent communities? Accepted 12/20/07 for publication in Society and Natural Resources.
- Bliss, John C. 2008. Family Forest Owners. Chapter 11 in Ellen M. Donoghue and Victoria E. Sturtevant, editors, Community and Forest Connections. WA DC: Resources for the Future. P. 205 – 218.
- Bliss, John C., and Erin C. Kelly. 2008. Comparative advantages of small-scale forestry among emerging forestland tenures. Small-scale Forestry 7(1): 95 - 104.
- Fisher, A. Paige, and John C. Bliss. 2008. Behavioral assumptions of conservation policy: Conserving oak habitat on family forestland in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Conservation Biology 22(2): 275-283.
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Princesses Celestia and Luna are having some fun with Shakespearean quotes. Celestia is quoting from "Hamlet" while gazing upon Discord's skull. If you are familiar with the play it may be more amusing, just maybe.
"They may tell you that with a friend like me, who needs enemies? But the truth is that with a friend like me, you'll never have any."
Based off of: http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/downloads/images/season-14/1411/1411-coon-and-friends-press-image.jpg
From left to right, the pony as their respective Coon and Friends hero and the South Park character in parentheses:
-Rarity as The Human Kite (Kyle)
-Some-random-pony-I-haven't-decided-on-yet as Mysterion (Kenny)
-Rainbow Dash as Toolshed (Stan)
-Fluttershy as The Coon (Cartman)
-Twilight Sparkle as TupperWear (Token)
-Applejack as Mosquito (Clyde)
-Pinkie Pie as Mint-Berry Crunch (Bradley)
-Derpy Hooves as Iron Maiden (Timmy)
Just three drawings I made for a "Pony Finding a Magic Flower" theme. Top image: Poison Joke. Bottom left: Heart's Desire. Bottom right: a mandrake (from Harry Potter).


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When brothers Chuck and Manser Hapcook set out to forge a new path for themselves as small business owners, they took a good hard look around at businesses that would appeal to a wide range of people while staying true to their standards of healthy living. After doing some research and consulting with other business owners, they settled on frozen yogurt.
Manser Hapgood started his career as a hair stylist after completing cosmetology school while his brother Chuck was working in the mortgage industry as a loan officer.
"Ultimately, I was working for someone else and I was ready for a change," Manser Hapgood said. "We decided it's time to take a chance."
The two brothers began the search for something they could do together that would satisfy their desire to be their own bosses.
When their father, Charlie, was on a trip in Florida he noticed a busy frozen yogurt shop called Peachwave. It wasn't until he saw the same store in Bethel, CT, that he thought it might be something his sons would be interested in.
"We had been looking for a couple of years for the right opportunity," Charlie said. "The boys are pretty health conscious, and I thought this might be the right thing."
Once they settled on the business, the next step was to find the right location. The Hapgoods live in Longmeadow, MA, but cast a wide net to find the perfect spot to set up shop.
"Simsbury met all the qualifications we were looking for," Charlie said.
Over the weekend, the brothers held the grand opening of their very own Peachwave frozen yogurt shop in downtown Simsbury.
Chuck and Manser have been working many long days to get the store, which is located next to , up and running.
"It's been a lot of hard work and responsibility, but hopefully the work will be worth it," Manser said.
Customers are greeted by bright colors and displays inside Peachwave and are invited to step right up to a curved wall of eight self-serve frozen yogurt machines that supply 16 different flavors. One can find everything from the classics like chocolate and vanilla to flavors like root beer or cookies and cream. There's even sugar-free and lactose-free options for those with more strict dietary needs.
Once you've settled on a flavor, then it's off to the fixings bar where you can pile on fresh fruit or a variety of decadent sweet toppings ranging from chocolate chips to gummy bears.
After completing your frozen masterpiece, it's off to the register where an attendant will weigh and price your selection.
The Peachwave owners quietly opened for business on Thursday to leave time to train themselves and their 14 employees.
"We wanted to make sure we've worked out all the kinks before the grand opening," Manser said.
So far, the young entrepreneur said he's been amazed at the work ethic and drive he's seen from his young staff.
"We're all putting in a 110 percent effort, it's been great," Manser said.
The hard work has already been paying off as Simsbury residents have slowly been learning of the store's opening.
"We haven't done any real marketing yet, it's mostly been word of mouth and people stopping by when they are shopping," Charlie said.
Although this is the first business for the Hapgood brothers, Manser said one of his long-term goals is to become successful enough that he can start giving back to the community.
"If I was ever graced enough with the opportunity to be a philanthropist, that's something I've always wanted to do."
In the meantime, the main focus for Chuck and Manser Hapgood is to see that Peachwave frozen yogurt makes its mark here in Simsbury.


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Meet Jamie McCord: A new choreographic voice
By Stephen Chamblee
Jamie McCord
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When Jamie McCord was only three years old, she tried dancing for the first time and "hated it." But, ten years later the desire returned and this time everything came together. After studying dance for only a short period, she was accepted into the prestigious Joffrey School of Ballet in New York for its summer dance program. The experience changed her life. "I loved dancing all day, every day." She says. "I knew this is what I wanted to do."
Eight years later, Jamie is now a dance major at Kennesaw State University and will be graduating in the spring. She initially considered another university, but changed her mind after attending a KSU Dance Company performance. She was so impressed with the choreography skills of the director of the Program in Dance, Ivan Pulinkala, she decided instantly she wanted to study with him.
While her degree concentration is in ballet, Jamie considers herself a jazz dancer at heart and dreams of becoming a choreographer. "I have always had an interest in choreography," Jaime says. "I have learned so much from being in rehearsals with Prof. Pulinkala and all of the guest choreographers." In addition, she credits KSU artist-in-residence Lauri Stallings and Czechoslovakian choreographer Jirí Kylián with inspiring her burgeoning choreography style.
Jamie's success at KSU hasn't gone unnoticed. She was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship for "Outstanding Artistic Achievement" from the College of the Arts. She has also been selected to represent the KSU dance program at the American College Dance Festival, where a piece of her choreography will be performed by five of her KSU dance colleagues.
Looking back, Jamie is very happy with the time she has spent studying at Kennesaw State and performing with the KSU Dance Company. She says, "I enjoy just being here. I feel like I really know this place and I always know the spots where my friends will be. I love the atmosphere of KSU."
After graduation Jamie intends to spend some time performing and wants to teach. Ultimately, her goal is have her own dance company. Ivan Pulinkala is confident Jamie will succeed. He explains, "Jamie has worked hard to develop her choreographic voice during her tenure at KSU. I am confident that Jamie's dedication to her art will help her find success within the field as a dance scholar and artist."


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Police say a Walmart employee is recovering after being shot by a gunman during a robbery Wednesday morning at a store in Laurel, Md.
The incident happened around 4:17 a.m. at the Walmart on Russett Green East.
Authorities say the gunman approached the employee inside the store and demanded he turn over money.
After the employee complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of money, the gunman forced him outside and shot him in the parking lot before fleeing the scene in a dark colored van.
The 28-year-old was shot in the upper body and was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.
Investigators say that while they were at the scene, a vehicle was found fully engulfed in flames nearby. Officers say the vehicle may have been used by the suspect to flee.
The suspect is described as a white male, wearing a dark mask, black pants, a black jacket and a gray or white sweatshirt with a hood.
Ashley Hardie, spokeswoman for Walmart, called the shooting a senseless act of violence and said the store is working with the Laurel Police Department to identify the suspect.
"We take the safety of our associates and customers very seriously and will continue to work with police to provide a safe and secure environment," said Hardie in a statement given to FOX 5.
Hardie says that counselors have been made available to other store associates.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Eric Wills of the Robbery Unit at 410-222-3432(3566) or Metro Crime Stoppers. $2000 cash reward is being offered.
"We're concerned for our associate and our thoughts are with him as he recovers. We're staying in close contact with Ali's family to understand how we can help during this time.
"This was a senseless act of violence. We're working with the Laurel Police Department to provide any information that will assist them in identifying who's responsible.
"We take the safety of our associates and customers very seriously and will continue to work with police to provide a safe and secure environment.
"We have made counselors available to our store associates as a resource for anyone who may want to talk to someone."
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