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The upper portion of Central Street between 14th Street and the off ramp of Interstate 670 was closed this morning for tunnel construction.
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A baby weighing 13.47 pounds was born without the aid of a cesarean section in Germany, making her the country's largest newborn ever according to Fox News.com.
Baby girl Jasleen was born on July 26 at University Hospital in Leipzig, Germany, the Herald Sun reported. Jasleen's mother only arrived at the hospital on the day of the birth, and doctors discovered that she had suffered from an undiagnosed case of gestational diabetes, a condition that can cause excessive birth weight in the newborn child.
Both mom and daughter are doing well after the birth, doctors said, and Jasleen remains in the neonatal care unit.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the heaviest baby ever born was a boy weighing in at 23 pounds and 12 ounces. The boy was born on January 19, 1879 to a giantess named Anna Bates in Seville, Ohio, but the newborn died 11 hours after birth.
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1:00pm Thursday 8th November 2012 in Sport
Swansea Uplands 95
St Davids 0
St Davids suffered their second heavy defeat of the week as they followed up an 83-0 midweek cup loss at Aberaeron with this heavy loss at promotionchasing Swansea Uplands.
But the Saints deserve some credit for the way that they stuck to their task against the Uplands, who ran in 15 tries, with the Saints just scraping a side together.
To make matters worse, they lost experienced forward Gethin Bateman to an early injury, leaving Ben Evans, Rhys Price and Dafydd Williams to battle on in the set-pieces as Raymond Owen, Mike Hodgson, Gethin Murphy, Alex Evans, and coach Fintan Godkin to shored up the pack.
Geraint Morris, Phil Lamb, Craig Challonder, Jack Jones and Russell Watkins, Rhodri Owen, and Whitland player Fraser Watson all tried hard in the backs but they were 47-0 down at half time and always struggling to keep the marauding Uplands players at bay.
A feature of the game was the fact that brothers Sean, James and TomEdmunds accumulated 50 of the Uplands' points with centre Sean (3), scrum half James (2) and outside half Tom among the try scorers, with the latter adding ten conversions.
Other tries were scored by winger Harry Leese (2), Dai Parton, French winger Pierre Chaniclier, No 8 Tom Turner (2), second row Geraint Davies and replacement centre Ian Lewis on the Uplands' try sheet.
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Consumer Reports ranks electronics stores
Independents, Costco get top ratings in survey
With electronics expected to be big for the holidays again this year, Consumer Reports surveyed 21,000 subscribers to find the best places to shop.
Independent stores came out on top.
"Your local independent stores tend to have a very good selection of products, and they tend to have high quality products, higher than some of the other walk-in or big chain stores have," said Consumer Reports' Carol Mangis.
Customers services was considered top-notch at independents.
When it comes to price, Costco ruled. Costco also has a generous return policy.
The warehouse store rated below par for customer service, however, and you do need to pay for membership.
Apple got high marks for customer service and quality products.
Walmart landed at the bottom of the chart with low marks for customer services and selection. Overall, though, customers were generally satisfied.
If you want to let your fingers do the shopping, there's good news. Websites outdid walk-in stores for quality selection and price.
Two standout websites are www.bhphotovideo.com and www.crutchfield.com.
"They make it quite easy for you to get in touch with them if you have questions," Mangis said. "You can call them directly or e-mail them, or you can open up a live chat window as you shop.
And, there are no long checkout lines.
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Is "So You Want to Be an Interpreter?" still good?
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I'm the boyfriend of a girl that's interested in making interpreting a career. She's still a sophomore in college and has been signing for a few years now through classes in high school/college and through deaf community events, and she's pretty decent.
However, I'm not sure she understands the interpreting career as much as she should and I have been looking through these forums/RID/internet sources to get an idea of what a career in interpreting is like. I've gone through this sub forum (all the way back to 2003!!) looking for information/tips/experiences from current interpreters and students. Also, I've been going through the RID site to get as much info as I can about this career field.
One book I see recommended quite a number of times is "So You Want to Be an Interpreter?" People seem to say this is one of the best books to learn about the career and general background information. But what I don't get is if it's so good, why are the reviews slightly disappointing. I know there aren't lots of reviews to begin with, but there seem to be some complaints about the book being 'outdated' or 'disorganized.'
Before I buy the book, I would like to ask if this book is still as good as it used to be? Should I disregard the average reviews and still get it?
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You are over looking a serious question if you are her boyfriend.
Do YOU understand what an interpreting career means to you?
Can YOU take the stress? Are you secure with yourself and your relationship?
This is from experience. My daughter is a terp.
Her current love interest and I are eating lunch at a popular restaurant with her. She taps on her blue tooth. "Hi,(name) what's up?"
BF, "My god we are eating lunch. Tell them to call back."
She squints at him. "Yes." head nod. "Yes." Frowns. "Twenty minutes." She stands up, wraps some food in a napkin, jams it into her purse.
BF, "Sit down. You can't leave. We are in the middle of lunch."
"Love you dad," she gives me a kiss and heads for the door.
BF, "Why didn't she kiss me goodbye too?"
"You pissed her off." I'm laughing, which does not help matters.
BF, "She didn't even tell us where she is going."
"Hippo law. (Yes, that is the way I pronounce it). Confidentiality. She can't."
BF, "She could be going to meet some guy in a motel right in front of me and how would I know?"
"You don't. You need another girl friend with a different kind of job. Lots of em out there."
BF, "If she marries me she won't need to work."
"If you are rich enough she would work Pro Bono." I add, "For free," in case he does not understand what "Pro Bono" means. "The situation would be the same. She loves what she does."
BF "We came in her car. How do I get home?"
"I'll take you. But first I'm going to finish my lunch. In the mean time there is a cute waitress over there. I'll bet she never gets phone calls like that." I watch the waitress and pretend I don't notice how he is glaring at me.
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Richmond student hosts charity event to raise funds for Ecuador trip. (From The Northern Echo)
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Richmond student hosts charity event to raise funds for Ecuador trip.
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A 17-YEAR-old student is putting her singing talents to good use to raise money for a charity expedition this summer.
Carys Andrews, from Melsonby, near Richmond, is planning a trip to Ecuador in July with Camps International where she will be involved in projects such as re-building schools and planting rainforests - but she must first £4,000.
With help from her friends, Carys - a sixth former at Richmond School, will perform alongside Steve Wade at a gig in the town's Ship Inn on Saturday, January 25. The music will be accompanied by a selection of fundraising activities.
She said: "I'm just over half-way to my total sum so I'm hoping that this will be a fun way of bringing everybody together to raise a few more pennies.
"I'm so grateful for all the support that I've received so far and putting on a gig with such brilliant and well-known local talent will hopefully give something back to those that have helped me- as well as raising more funds.
"I must say a huge thank you to the White Swan at Gilling West too, as they have been a fantastic support so far."
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World Superbike: MMP Interviews Checa
2011 World Superbike
Miller Motorsports Park will again host the USA Round of the FIM Superbike World Championship on The BigM Weekend, May 28-30.
WSBK: Ducati Tech Director Talks Checa Wins
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Ernesto Marinelli, Ducati Corse Superbike technical director, has been giving his thoughts on Carlos Checa's double win at the opening WSBK round in Australia.
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Yoshimura Suzuki is preparing for its second World Superbike Championship race on May 30 at the Miller Motorsports Park, the fifth WSBK round in America.
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The 2011 World Superbike Championship began well for Max Biaggi, the Italian taking second place in both Phillip Island races. The 39-year-old Aprilia RSV4 rider finished 4.365 seconds behind in Race 1, 1.88 seconds in Race 2 (both races won by Althea Ducati's Carlos Checa).
WSBK Crash Update: Rea Fit for Donington
2011 World Superbike
The first round of the 2011 World Superbike Championship was almost a no go for Castrol Honda's Jonathan Rea.
The Northern Irishman had to jump from his CBR1000RR during the final pre-season test at the Australian track, dislocating his left ring finger and experiencing much pain in his left wrist.
Phillip Island World Superbike Tire Report
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In the following report, Giorgio Barbier, Racing Director of Pirelli Moto, gives an indepth tire report from the opening round of the 2011 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island, Australia, that occurred this past weekend.
Pirelli is the sole tire in the 2011 World Superbike and World Supersport championships.
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After doubling at the opening round of the 2011 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island, Carlos Checa gained 50 points, leading the series as it heads to Donington for the second of 13 rounds.
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Yamaha ParkinGo rider Luca Scassa made it a day to remember this afternoon, enjoying an adrenalin filled battle in the top five for the duration of the World Supersport race.
2011 Phillip Island Superbike: Results
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After total domination of every session leading up to the season opener of the 2011 World Superbike Championship in Australia, Carlos Checa remained on top Sunday, doubling at Phillip Island.
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Additionally, most people will tell you that 50/50 relationships are the way to go. They'll say, "You and your girlfriend (or wife) should be equal partners," and recommend that neither of you be more dominant than the other. If you buy into the passing cultural fad that relationships should be 50/50, you too will be sucked into the same unhappiness that many people are experiencing in relationships today. Relationships that are 50/50 do not and have never delivered true happiness and lasting sexual attraction between a man and a woman. It's just not how nature works.
At The Modern Man, we believe in the traditional balance of power in a relationship where the man is clearly more dominant and masculine than the woman. It's not about bossing a woman around and being overly domineering, but it is about being the man, (a.k.a. the leader) in a relationship. She's your girl and you are her man. Regardless of what naïve people say during the passing cultural fad that society is currently going through regarding relationships, deep down, a woman does not want to be with a man who lets her wear the pants. Some women will get into a relationship with a man like that because they can't find a real man, but she will never truly love, respect and feel an attraction for him as much as she would for a man who stands his ground.
She Wants to Relax into Your Masculine Direction
Most women want to know that their man is taking care of them. They want to know that he is the one who is steering the direction of where they are headed and how they are going to get there. She wants to support you and help you achieve whatever it is that you want for the two of you. Knowing that you have a plan, a direction and also have the confidence, drive and integrity to see it through, allows her to relax into her feminine role and be your girl, rather than your buddy or "partner" in the relationship.
So, Do I Need to Take Charge of Everything?
Absolutely not. Allowing your woman to take charge of certain things is good for both of you. For instance, she may be the one who does the cooking (usually sticking to dishes that she knows you love) and keeping your place neat and tidy. So in that case, she may be "in charge" of those activities. You, on the other hand, might be the one who handles taking care of your vehicles, finances and the one who plans where you're going when you go out, what restaurants to eat at, what friends you will hang out with as a couple and so forth.
Of course, it's also possible that those roles occasionally get switched around and that is absolutely fine. For instance, many guys love to cook. In fact, the majority of the great chefs of the world are men, so if you love to cook or even want to whip up a meal occasionally, that's fine too. It's also possible that she's better at math and record-keeping so keeping your books and finances in order might fall to her, but you also need to make sure that she keeps you constantly informed as to what's happening with the money that you share.
If there is a task, duty or chore that you don't care about at all, allow her to be in charge and take responsibility for it. But that should only be for the minor areas of your life together that you don't care about. After all, by giving her those duties, it will free up time for you to enjoy doing things you love to do or, more importantly, work towards achieving your life purpose and rising through the levels of your true potential as a man.
Basically, depending on the task, who does what and when also will often be determined by who has the time, expertise and ability to handle what needs to get done. The person who is "in charge" of a certain task can change from time to time depending on what's happening in your lives at any given moment. But overall, when it comes to the truly important aspects of your relationship with your woman, you need to "take charge" and be the man that she can consistently rely on and respect. If you break a promise and don't follow through, your woman will never forget it. If you're going to be a real man who maintains the respect, love and attraction of his woman, you need to live with integrity by following through on what you said you were going to do.
She Doesn't Want to Feel More Masculine Than You
These days, many women have important jobs in the business world and commands respect in the work environment, but when she walks through your front door, you are the boss. She expects that, wants that and appreciates that from her boyfriend/husband.
You are the one who decides what you're going to do on dates and how quickly or slowly your relationship is going to advance. If you want to kiss her on the first date or first encounter, you do it. You don't become hesitant and look to get her approval – you just do what you want. To the surprise of most guys, women actually appreciate and desperately want to be on the receiving end of that type of confidence from a man. These days, most guys are too afraid to make a move because they have been sucked in by all dramatized behavior of women in TV advertising, on TV sitcoms and in movies. They fear that the nasty women they often see represented on TV is what women are like in the real world, but you need to separate TV or movie entertainment and drama from actual reality. The entertainment you see on TV is not your education on life. It's only meant to amuse and entertain you. If you want an education on how to be truly successful with women, come to The Modern Man and learn. What we discuss here isn't entertainment. This is real.
Who Should Do What...and When?
In a committed relationship where you and your girlfriend or wife live together, you should set some time aside together to come up with a "to do" list of all the jobs, tasks and activities that need to be done to keep your lives running smoothly together (e.g. paying bills, making appointments, cooking, cleaning, vehicle maintenance, etc.). Obviously, you should not let her boss you into doing more than you need to. In fact, you should really put her to work on a lot of tasks.
Personally speaking, I've found that women like to be kept busy with lots of things to do, as long as they are rewarded with great sex for their good behavior. If a woman is going to continue to put in a lot of work to make you happy, you'd better be sure that you're actually being a real man and making her truly happy and deepening her love, attraction and respect for you. If you don't know how to do that, watch Better Than a Bad Boy.
Of course, you may occasionally ask for her input on restaurants, clubs and movies, but if she respects you as a man and knows that you're in charge, she will usually turn the decision back to you anyway because she wants to make you happy and she wants to be your girl. She feels great being your girl and the idea of bossing you around seems crazy to her. She cherishes the fact that for once in her life she is actually with a real man and can relax into his masculine direction.
The Real Test
Now, don't think achieving this proper balance of power is as easy as saying, "I'm the man" and your woman will then accept that and become a submissive girl for you for life. Women will ALWAYS test to check if you are still the most masculine one in the relationship. If you fail the tests of your masculinity when you first meet a woman, she will not feel an attraction for you. If you fail the tests on a date, she will lose interest. If you fail them in a relationship, she will lose interest in sex, turn into a nagging girlfriend/wife and will generally feel irritated and frustrated when around you.
If you don't know how to pass a woman's tests and continue being the strong, masculine man who can effortlessly maintain a woman's attraction, love and respect, I recommend you watch Better Than a Bad Boy. In the program, I explain the many tests that women put men through and how to pass them with ease. Each time you pass a woman's tests, it deepens her love, respect and attraction for you as a man. When you can do that, you and your woman will experience true and lasting love, attraction and respect for each other. It is a completely different relationship than those who have bought into the "50/50"relationship junk are experiencing out there. Those couples aren't having sex, are on anti-depressants and basically just live together to share the bills.
If you want true love and true happiness, you have to do it right. At The Modern Man, we believe the path to success in relationships begins with adopting the traditional balance of power where you are the more dominant one in the relationship.


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Coming soon to a snowstorm near you: Freezing rain
PORTLAND, Ore. – Welcome to Day 3.
The third round of winter weather is forecast to sweep through Oregon and Southwest Washington on Saturday, with freezing rain expected to fall on more fresh snow.
KATU meteorologist Dave Salesky said that as of 3 p.m. Saturday, there were still 2-4 inches of snow on the way through Saturday night.
The end of the snow doesn't mean the end of the storm.
Salesky said models predict mixed ice, freezing rain and sleet will fall overnight, making for awful driving conditions.
Albany, Corvallis and Eugene are under an ice-storm warning, adding more cold weather to the foot or so of snow the area has received in places.
More than 3,000 people in the Portland region were without power Saturday morning, but most had the lights back before noon. Farther south, The Register-Guard newspaper reported that downed trees have caused widespread outages in the rural communities near Eugene. The Springfield Utility Board, meanwhile, said 2,000 customers were without power, primarily in downtown and east Springfield.
The snow began swirling in Portland shortly before 10 a.m. Saturday, falling on top of streets and sidewalks packed with snow from storms that struck Thursday and Friday. Despite its northern location on the U.S. map, Portland sometimes goes an entire winter without snow, and residents and businesses are not prepared to shovel their sidewalks.
There were 13 flights canceled at PDX on Saturday morning, but a spokesperson said they expected most flights to proceed as planned.
The Oregon State Police said troopers statewide have responded to about 600 weather-related crashes since Thursday morning. The only fatality occurred Friday afternoon, when ice caused a man to lose to control of his vehicle on Interstate 84 near Rooster Rock and crash into a tree, killing a female passenger.
Troopers have also responded to about 900 motorists who needed assistance because of the conditions, Lt. Steve Mitchell said.
Police and public officials have urged people not to drive, and that message was heeded by most as many streets were empty Saturday.
Residents also had fewer reasons to leave home as the Oregon Zoo, Portland Art Museum, Multnomah County Library and many shops were closed.
For bicyclists, the weather even doomed the annual "Worst Day of the Year Ride" scheduled for this weekend. Organizers had hoped to stage a 15-mile ride through downtown after announcing Thursday that its more challenging 46-mile event through the hills of west Portland was canceled for safety reasons.
"Alas, Mother Nature wins this round," organizers announced on the event's website Saturday.
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If severe winter conditions arrive, ODOT says it will deploy all available tools in its winter arsenal, including plows, sanders and deicers, as appropriate.
- Here are some tips for travelers should an icy winter storm strike.
- No one can safely drive on ice. If roads get icy, consider not driving or delaying your trip until the weather warms and the ice thaws.
- In ice or snow, allow plenty of stopping distance and watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists because stopping distances are so much longer.
- ODOT sand trucks, plows and deicer trucks can't clear roads clogged with traffic. The more traffic stays off the road, the quicker roads can be treated.
- Consider leaving the driving to the professionals and taking mass transit. Consider walking, riding a bike, working from home or taking the day off until the roads are clear.
- Don't abandon a vehicle in heavy traffic. This delays emergency responders, prevents plows and other maintenance equipment from getting through.
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People living in Portland with no running water at home should call the Portland Water Bureau's 24/7 Emergency Hotline at 503-823-4874.
If you think your pipes are frozen, the Water Bureau recommends turning on faucets throughout the home. If some work and others don't, there may be a frozen pipe.
To thaw your pipes safely, the Water Bureau recommends using a hair dryer or heat lamp; never use an open flame. Once the pipe has thawed, leave a small amount of water running so it doesn't freeze again.


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I whined and whined until I finally got Adobe Photoshop CS6, but I got WINDOWS by mistake and didn't realize it until I opened it.
Now I can't take it back.
I'd LOVE to trade it for a MAC OSX version, but I'll sell it if I have to.
A really nice crib with white paint finish. The dimensions are approx 4 1/2 feet long, by appox 3 feet deep, and approx 4 feet high at the highest point. The spring that holds the mattress adjusts to many different height levels depending on age of child. There are a few minor scratches and paint chips, but overall it is in really nice condition, and those blemmishes do not take away from the beautiful appearance of the crib. The crib will come with the spring, mattress, 3 waterproof matress pads, 3 fitted sheets and a music box. The music box will probably need batteries.
Electric grandfather's clock by REVERE. Mahogany case 13" deep X 19" wide, 79" tall. Chimes on the quarter hour (the chime may be silenced). Shows the phases of the moon. We just put $750 into refurbishing this marvelous old piece, but it does not fit in our new house.
B & G 1976 Christmas Plate - $25
This is the 1976 edition of the annual Christmas plate from B & G Copenhagen Porcelain. This plate is entitled "Christmas Welcome" and is numbered 9076.
It is in MINT condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
Plate measures 7 1/4" or 18 cm across.
Two factory drilled holes in back for hanging.
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Italian Custom Glass Sconces (4) Stunning Modern Design, Super Buy - $300
These magnificent Italian custom sconces were purchased for $1000 ($250 each). There are four (4) of these striking dimmable accent lights and are only for sale because of my wife's latest redecorating/remodel plans. These are in flawless perfect original condition and come with all mounting hardware. They measure 17 1/2 inches tall and the wall mounting base is 4 1/4 inches wide (all of this is behind the glass as shown in the photos). These have always generated favorable comments with their stunning design. Created as only old world Italian craftsmen/designers can do, these were original creations and you will not find them at the big box stores or on eBay. These now need a new home and showplace so that others may enjoy them through the years. Please take a good look at the photos. Thanks for your interest.
1961 Kay 504 Guitar/Harp Amp Great MOJO! - $300
Thinning out my collection of amps in order to raise some holiday cash. This is a VERY COOL old school amp. The circuit is very similar to a Fender Vibro Champ. Check out the youtube video, just search on "Kay 504" the first hit is a great review (not by me).
Most of the signal/coupling capacitors have been replaced and I installed vintage NOS-testing tubes. It sounds amazing--great tremolo!
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Pan is quality, heavy duty construction. Food cooks extremely evenly and efficiently. One of the best pans I have used.
A+++ This pan cooks so nice, easy to clean. I use no oil, and I want more pans like so I am buying more. I was worried because I was unfamiliar with anolon technology, but now I'm sold. The pan heats evenly, and is much better than expensive stainless pans I hate. Definately worth it.
This Anolon skillet is wonderful! The copper layer is what adds the value. It's heats up evenly and the metal lid creates a perfect cooking environment. You will have to get used to cooking at a lower heat setting because this heats up so well and fast. I lowered the heat and placed the lid on my favorite treat, turkey burgers, and came back to the juiciest burgers I ever cooked! It is solidly built, not too heavy. No need to waste space in the dishwasher since it basically wipes clean with a paper towel. I have added several pieces of Anolon Nouvelle to supplement my Circulon Infinite collection because they are so much easier to clean and provide perfect heat distribution. Plus, they are just so pretty! I even bought pieces for my mother whose arthritis prevents her from being able to scrub pots and pans. This Anolon technology is definitely superior to Circulon!
So far so good. This pan is heavy duty and just what I needed to replace a well used Berndes. It is the same quality and seems to heat evenly on my electric stove. I like the way the handle is attached which makes it easy to clean.
This pan is well worth the price. It cooks very evenly and is easy to handle in that it is well balanced. I want another one already.
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Streets in Moorhead were closed off Tuesday afternoon as police look into a murder claim they now believe to be false. Just after 1:00 p.m. Moorhead Police got a call of a woman who had gone into the Nokken Chiropractic Clinic, just off of Main Avenue and 13th Street in Moorhead.
A clinic worker says a woman came in with blood on her hand and said she had just killed someone, but after police found her, she changed her story multiple times.
"She's providing inconsistent information with that, indicating that it was a miscommunication, and that she hadn't made those statement," said Lt. Tory Jacobson. "So, at this point we have not located a victim."
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. takes on Sergio Martinez in a middleweight title fight that goes down this Saturday night (Sept. 15, 2012) live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a rivalry that's been several years in the making.
Old school vs. new.
It's clear from this video just how much both fighters despise one another, which always adds another level of excitement to a marquee match-up, but the HBO 24/7 video series dedicated to this weekend's fisticuffs dives deeper into the backgrounds of both combatants.
Who they are and why they're here.
What's unfortunate is how a lot of fans became burned out on 24/7 after Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. dominated the boxing headlines in recent years. The good news is, both "Maravilla" and "The Legend Goes On" inject new life into the format and once again make it one of the top pre-event shows across any sport.
Have a look and see for yourself and get more background on Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez here and here.
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Digicel announced the five winners, of a million dollars each, in their Run It summer promotion at the Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records last Wednesday.
The five — Sharon Reid of Montego Bay, Ofalia Wilson (20) of Spanish Town, Tanya Wilson (18) of Clarendon, Tealton Robinson (22) of Riverton Meadows and Deana Campbell (19) of Brown's Town, St Ann — were feted by the compan's brand ambassadors.
Khadine 'Ms Kitty' Hylton played host for the night and reggae artiste I-Octane provided engaging entertainment.
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Do you have a collection that you love to display at Christmas? I bought some vintage Christmas ornaments about 10 years ago. They are scratched up with wear but beautiful to me. I love to think of all of the Christmases these ornaments have seen, the memories they have made in all of those years!! I have put them on my tree over the years, but sadly a few have been dropped and been broken. … [Read more...]
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So your child is getting glasses -- no sweat! According to the American Optometric Association there are approximately 58.8 million children in the United States who wear corrective lenses and many more begin wearing eyeglasses each day. Their eyesight is immediately improved, and with the help of an eye care expert and a few wise parents, adjusting to wearing glasses can be a smooth, even enjoyable, process.
"As long as there is strong parental support and the child understands the benefits of wearing the eyeglasses, there is no problem," says Thomas Fausset, an optometrist practicing in Santa Barbara, Calif. "Today's children don't seem to mind glasses"
It is easy for kids to start wearing glasses because so many children already wear them and because there are many attractive options in frames, he says. "Frame styles have come a long way and are much more cool."
He offers a few suggestions to make the process easier for the whole family:
- Allow your child to select the frame. Cost should not be the focus. If the child doesn't like the frames, he won't wear them.
- Remind them of the benefits their glasses provide. This list can include the ability to read, see movies better, play sports, etc.
- Instruct them in eyeglass care. Help them set up a routine for storing glasses and keeping them clean.
Fausset realizes parents with much younger children face different challenges. "The biggest problem is getting these young children to stop pulling their glasses off. It is a hassle at first, but just keep putting them back on their face," he says. "They eventually get used to the feel of the glasses and stop pulling them off."
Small Challenges
Tracie Cloward of Nevada faced minor challenges when her son, Mac, got glasses at age 6. "He was always bumping them and we had to have them adjusted or put in new screws," she says.
Through trial and error she also realized the shape of the frames could cause harm and she strongly recommends parents look at glasses carefully when choosing them. "He fell when he was wearing his first pair of glasses. They were poorly designed and cut into his eyebrows," Cloward says. "Check out the warranty of the glasses before you buy them. You never know when or how they'll break."
Smooth Sailing
Dawn Hughes of Kentucky got eyeglasses for her daughter, Taylor, when she was 8 years old. "She knew they'd help her see better and couldn't wait to get them," she says. "I could hardly get her to take them off to go to sleep." Her daughter never worried about what other kids thought even when a few called her "four eyes."
"A lot of kids at her school wear eyeglasses. She thought her new glasses were really cool," Hughes says.
Christy Christiansen of Utah found it just as easy when her son, Forrest, began wearing glasses at age 7. "On the drive home from the optometrist's office he shouted to us 'There are mountains out there!' We felt horrible we hadn't gotten him glasses sooner," she says. Her biggest challenge was keeping his friends from trying them on.
Christiansen keeps her son's eyeglass routine simple. "I wash them for him each morning when I comb his hair and he puts them on his nightstand when he goes to bed."
When children become used to their glasses, they can take over the responsibility of keeping them clean. Fausset suggests children get in the habit of cleaning their glasses when they wash their hands. "Lenses should be washed with soap and water daily. This is better than glass cleaners because kids won't carry that around," he says. "They can dry them with a cotton towel or even a T-shirt."
Nickie Harris of Portland, Ore. was surprised how easy it was for her daughter, Charlotte, to adjust to wearing glasses. "I used my serious voice the first day and laid down the rules for her. Even though she was just 5, she understood immediately how important it was to take good care of her new glasses," she says. "She puts her glasses in their protective case when she is not wearing them and I help her wash them each day."
Charlotte was relieved by her improved vision and rarely took them off. Even when the novelty faded away she was still proud to wear them to school.
These moms discovered that getting your kids to wear glasses doesn't have to be a hassle. And you can have success, too. Just keep your attitude positive and supportive. Follow your child's lead in choosing frames, but make sure they are sturdy and harmless. Help create a simple routine for caring for his or her new eyewear and your child's improved vision will be a benefit no small obstacles can destroy.


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LeBron James refused to answer a question about Miami's upcoming road trip before the Heat took on the Pistons on Monday night.
He said he wanted to focus on the opponent at hand and start worrying about the 19-day trip westward after the game. It was a good mind-set to have on a night when the Heat couldn't pull away from the Pistons, instead making small runs to push the lead into double digits for brief spurts.
Yet, when Miami did go on its runs, James was in the middle of the action.
The forward came up just shy of his first triple-double of the season, scoring 24 points, dishing out 11 assists and collecting eight rebounds.
"It's not meant for it to happen," James said.
James entered the game as Miami's leader in all three categories.
"He played with a real good tempo, not only on the perimeter, but also in the post," coach Erik Spoelstra added. "When we really needed to settle down, we typically went to him in some type of action where we knew he would be able to create a trigger for us.
"He was reading the game and used his talents to make the right play."
He had five assists in the first quarter, including a pass to a wide open Ray Allen, who buried a three-pointer. James' aggression in the second quarter sparked a 7-0 run to push Miami's lead to what was then a game-high 11 points.
James made the pass over his defender to Allen, who hit a corner three at the buzzer to give Miami some momentum after a back-and-forth third quarter.
James' 11 assists were the most he has had since the second game of the year, when he dished out 13 against Philadelphia. More than the sheer quantity, the assists came at crucial points in the game and showcased his vision.
Even if he didn't pick up an assist, James' vision was on display for much of the night. He threw a behind-the-back pass to Chris Bosh in the first quarter that ultimately led to a Shane Battier three-pointer.
"He was the floor general [Monday night] for us, making great plays, and I'm glad we were able to make the shots for him," Dwyane Wade said about James' vision.
More important for Miami, James made the smart play most of the night, committing only one turnover when the Heat's turnover woes were evident again.
He was not overly cautious with the basketball by any means, attacking the basket consistently throughout the game, but he was diligent with his passes, ensuring they would find a black jersey.
James said the Heat as a whole committed far less attack turnovers than careless ones Monday night.
"We did a good job [limiting careless turnovers]," James said. "We had to be very careful with our passes and the way we execute offensively."


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Hi Edgar.
It's me, Eric. I've got some things I need to say. I probably should have said them earlier, but I was scared. I was scared if I let myself hang out there that you'd hurt me. So I waited. But I can't wait any more. In four years together we've gone through a lot, some of it great, like when you nailed it down on UK last season. Some of it not so great, like when you clunked a bunch of free throws in the late stages of close games this season. Some if it was incredible and awful at the same time. Like the second round the NCAA tourney your freshman year.
But during the Georgetown loss I kept wishing, for the first time, that you would just drive to the rack every possession. You were the only piece of the machine that worked consistently that day. It was then that I realized we would go only as far as you could take us this year. I think you know what that means. It means that you are going have to be the guy to make the good decisions that will have us playing until we absolutely get outmatched. You will know when to pop the triple, when to penetrate and kick out, when to drop the ball in to Samardo and Swop, and when use your trickery to put the puck in the net yourself.
You were a slashing masterpiece on Sunday. I never thought for a second that we were going to win that game. No matter who took the last shot. Every star seemed to be aligned against us. But you are kind of used to that. Stars aligning against you, that is. And it hasn't always worked out for the best. But now you are stronger. Now it doesn't matter because it is your time. There are probably a few teams out there that we simply can't beat. But there aren't that many of them. I hope you are able to guide the team through the brambles and bring them out on the other side of March. Few people think we're a sweet 16 team. I think we are. Next to no one thinks we're an 8 team. I think we are. I don't even think the final four is THAT much of an insane outlook for this team but we'll probably need to be in the right bracket and catcha break. But we've earned a break. And if we get one then it's a whole new ballgame. I won't be holding my breath or anything, but the pieces are there. The talent is there. The leadership on the floor is there.
If you make all the right moves you could become the most surprising floor general in the team's history. A guy whose name is part of the Louisville lexicon forever. Some people will say: "Can you believe how far Edgar took this team? It's amazing." Others will say: "Of course he did, I knew he was the man all along." And they'll both be lying a little bit. Because no true fan has not seen those championship sparks, and every true fan has wondered if they would ignite at exactly the right time.


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Serena and Dan realize that they need to make amends with the people they have wronged. Blair has one last chance to prove to her mother her worth as a fashion designer and with Serena's help, comes up with a plan to make her line the "it" look for Sage and her friends. Chuck is close to getting the evidence he needs against his father, until one of his closest allies reveals his plan to Bart.
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Doug Williams, the MVP of Super Bowl XXII with the Washington Redskins, is the new head coach at Grambling State University.
Redskins RS Banks released from hospital
Redskins return specialist Brandon Banks was released from the hospital after being stabbed last Saturday and can resume offseason training in 3-4 weeks.
Redskins yet to decide on training camp location
The Redskins have not yet decided where they will hold their 2011 training camp.
Draft Dose: Who needs a running back?
Which NFL teams could be in the market for a running back come draft time?
McVay named Redskins' TE coach
The Redskins named Sean McVay the team's tight ends coach on Wednesday. He had that title for the last four games of 2010 after Jon Embree left to become the head coach at the University of Colorado.
Redskins RS Banks remains hospitalized after stabbing
Redskins RS Brandon Banks remains hospitalized in D.C. after being stabbed early Saturday.
NFC East 2010 season-in-review team reports
The re-emergence of Michael Vick as a star player helped the Eagles soar all the way to first place in the NFC East.
Report: Haynesworth accused of sexual assault
Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth has been accused of sexual assault, according to NBC 4 in Washington, D.C.
Haynesworth formally charged with assault
Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth was formally charged with misdemeanor assault following a road rage encounter on Feb. 2.
Report: NT Rogers visiting Redskins Friday
A report by Chris Russell of ESPN 980 in Washington, D.C., said that ex-Browns NT Shaun Rogers is scheduled to meet with the Redskins Friday.
Redskins hire Morgan
The Redskins hired Chris Morgan as the team's new assistant offensive line coach on Tuesday.
Report: Moss' contract voids Friday
Redskins WR Santana Moss' contract reportedly voids on Friday, making him an unrestricted free agent whenever there is a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Snyder disappointed but hopeful with Redskins stars
Redskins owner Daniel Snyder expressed disappointment in DT Albert Haynesworth but said he's hopeful things could work out with him and QB Donovan McNabb in Washington.
Redskins DT Haynesworth facing assault charges
Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth is facing assault charges after a road rage incident on Wednesday, according to the Washington Post.
Snyder sues paper over column
Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has sued Washington City Paper over a column titled "The Crazy Redskins Fan's Guide to Dan Snyder."
The Washington Redskins have signed Trueblood, giving the team another inexpensive contender for the vacant right tackle position.||||||| Trueblood has started 84 games over seven NFL seasons, all with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He lost his starting job after one game last year and finished the season on injured reserve. Tyler Polumbus was the starter at right tackle last year for the Redskins, but he is an unrestricted free agent.
Trueblood was placed on IR with a shoulder injury.||||||| Trueblood appeared in nine games after losing the starting right tackle job during training camp.
Trueblood was inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Giants because of an ankle injury||||||| Demar Dotson replaced him.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached deals to re-sign free agent guard Davin Joseph and tackle Jeremy Trueblood on Friday.||||||| Tampa Bay coach Raheem Morris is excited that the team is able to keep the offensive line intact.
A prosecutor says Trueblood won't face charges after spending a night in jail following a disturbance at a central Indiana convenience store.||||||| The 27-year-old Trueblood was arrested on a preliminary charge of public intoxication after a 911 caller reported trouble inside the Greenfield store Tuesday night. A prosecutor said Wednesday that Trueblood, an Indianapolis native, had called his mother for a ride after he and two friends drank too much while golfing. Dobbins says Trueblood didn't leave the car until after the officer stopped it a few blocks away and threatened to shock him with a stun gun.


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6:00am Saturday 18th January 2014 in News By Nazia Dewji, Chief reporter
A self-employed landscaper looking for love has managed to get a string of dates after being kicked out of a London station for holding a placard that said "hot brunettes wanted for 2014".
Gerald Abrahams, 39, braced floods and howling winds as he spent last week hauling around a placard in central London and Kingston calling on Miss Right to get in touch.
All he asked was that she liked dogs and landscapers – and was not a redhead or blonde.
The single romantic of Roebuck Road, said: "I just wanted to do something a little out of the ordinary – as it is I'm turning 40 this year. I just could not face another year of online dating.
"It is really ridiculous but if I didn't do it I would have regretted it and thought what would have happened. The neighbours love it – it's a constant source of amusement to them.
"Some people just look at you and think oh my god, loony. Some people get the humour – they smile and take pictures. No girls have come up to me."
But Mr Abrahams dubbed #WaterlooRomeo on Twitter has had more than 300 emails from hopefuls wanting to date him – not to mention two dates, albeit one a set-up by a opportunist online dating company, and another already lined up for next week.
But his plan nearly crumbled after police officers escorted him and his home-made signs outside of Waterloo station in the rain on his first day girlfriend hunting.
Mr Abrahams, a former pupil of St John's School in Leatherhead, said: "I was there about 15 or 20 minutes before the security guard turned up. I explained I had called up. I stood my ground but I got escorted out by police in the end."
Waterloo Romeo has had a few girlfriends over the years but no serious relationship for seven years.
He said: "I know what I like and I am not prepared to start something when I don't think it is going to go anywhere.
"I have asked people out on the street – when you get a bit of courage, but every girl I've asked is going out with somebody. You get the 'sorry I have a boyfriend'. I never pick up anybody in nightclubs.
"I would be quite happy to stay in with the girlfriend and the dog."
Mr Abrahams currently lives with his black mongrel dog Sonny who he says is "pretty special" and enjoys taking photos as well as watching black and white films – and a few romantic comedies here and there.
But for now the most important woman in his life is his mother Virginia Abrahams from Claygate, who said: "He is such a lovely young man. He goes out of his way to help people. People are always telling me how great he is.
"He works hard – a bit too hard. I am sure he would make a great boyfriend."
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The Bering Sea city of Nome, one of the United States' westernmost communities, rich in cultural tradition and a beckoning mistress to modern-day gold miners, has long been a regional hub of western Alaska. With the opening this week of a state-of-the-art hospital, residents of the region gain more heath-care options than ever. The four-year project came with a $168 million price tag, much of which was paid for through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The 20 villages that make up this part of Alaska, clustered around Norton Sound and the Bering Strait – the narrow waterway that separates the United States from Russia – have in a century endured pandemic flus, diphtheria, and waves of fortune-seeking outsiders. Due to its isolation, the region of nearly 10,000 people, most of whom are Alaska Natives, have always had to travel far for health care. Roads don't connect communities in this part of the nation. Boats and airplanes are the main means of transportation here.
No more.
Three times bigger
At 150,000 square feet, the Norton Sound Regional Hospital is three times bigger than the hospital it replaces. Under one roof, patients will be able to receive surgeries, get prescriptions filled and undergo diagnostic imaging. It has an emergency room, offices for public-health nursing, dental care and laboratory services. The 18-bed hospital has 18 private rooms, including two set up for labor and delivery. It also features a wing for elderly nursing care, with an additional 18 private rooms, including a salon and spa.
Keeping patients and elders close to home goes to the heart of what the Nome facility offers. It keeps families tight during times of strife and elders more connected to the homes and people they've known for a lifetime.
"This is a huge benefit for the nearly 10,000 residents who live in the Bering Straits region," Angie Gorn, interim president and CEO of the Norton Sound Health Corp., the tribal-owned nonprofit that owns and operates the hospital, said in a prepared release. "This is a state-of-the-art facility that people of the region will make their health care provider of choice. It also helps them avoid the high cost of having to fly to Anchorage."
The design and technology of the new facility give patients more of a choice whether to stay in Nome or to go to Anchorage for treatment. Nome can now offer a 64-slice CT machine, improved dental technology and enhanced x-ray capability.
The new hospital, available to anyone, replaces a 50-year old facility, which will become a substance-abuse center.
'Fall Migration' sculpture
Grand opening ceremonies this week included the unveiling of art commissioned for the project, including a large sculpture from metal artist John Coyne, brother of Alaska Dispatch co-founder Amanda Coyne.
The piece, entitled "Fall Migration," features six caribou running atop a wave-like ribbon adorned with images evocative of the region and its culture: harpoon pieces, a paddle, walrus and seal skulls, a bowhead whale, drying fish, snow goggles, a dog sled, and a gold pan. The inspiration for most of the emblems came from excavation sites, Coyne said on Friday.
The unifying concept is a wave – inspired by the Bering Sea that's visible through huge windows on hospital's first floor – and given deeper meaning through the idea of migration: the movement of Native people in the area before contact, the migration of Outsiders to the region, the migration of the caribou that move through the rolling hills nearby.
Established in 1970, the Norton Sound Health Care Corporation was an early national model for a tribal-owned-and-operated hospital. The late U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens helped secure funding for the Nome hospital to become "the first in the nation to be dedicated to ownership and management by a Native American group for the benefit of the entire community," according to the Norton Sound Health Corporation's 2009 annual report. Stevens persisted and helped land the funding for the new hospital, too. Ultimately, what made the facility possible was money approved in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, who took office in 2008, voted to approve.
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Quite a few of you out in GetReligion land have joined me in the search for liberal paranoia about the smash hit status of The Incredibles.
Keep it up. I think the religion ghost in this is going to break loose sooner or later. At the same time, our comments pages on that last post includes more than a few raves about this film by progressive readers. Good for you.
The way I see it, it is impossible for a piece of pop culture to be identified as a Culture Wars zone without religious/moral issues getting involved. If you have doubts about the Culture Wars status of this Pixar sermonette, check out this recent essay from the London Times, with the lively headline "Pow! It's an Incredible victory for morality."
Writing from New York City, reporter Sarah Baxter notes:
After the re-election of President George W Bush by voters who ranked moral issues above terrorism, the economy and Iraq, the hit film "The Incredibles" has caught the national mood.
Just as Bush supporters believe that the president will always follow his conscience, so will Mr. Incredible, the beefy family man who cannot be forced to punch beneath his weight for long, and his wife Elastigirl, who bends but does not snap under pressure. It is as if Hollywood had found the perfect vehicle for the Republican-voting "red" states.
All of the usual parts of the movie are interpreted in all of the usual ways. Baxter also notes the box-office failure of the sexual-revolution tract Alfie, which is leading to more tears and second-guessing on the Hollywood left. But come to think of it, aren't there enough blue-zone ticket buyers to have made this R-rated romp a hit?
But back to The Incredibles, which is said to be
(Red) state through and through. It opens with a pro-life condemnation of suicide and goes on to attack tort lawyers, whose powers Bush promised to curtail during the election campaign. . . . "Yes, this is a superhero action movie about the sanctity of marriage," the National Review critic exulted. "As Mr Incredible's daughter tells her brother, 'Mom and dad's lives could be in danger — or worse: their marriage.'"
Now I realize that blue-zone people have morals and marriages, too. What fascinates me is the news media's perceptions of this film and the company that made it. Might this whole red-friendly image thing become a factor in the tense Pixar dance with Disney? That is a major, major story on the left coast.
I mean, check out this final quote from the London Times:
Liberals are dismayed by the cultural hijacking of a medium that they had once owned. Ted Rall, a newspaper cartoonist, said: "It's kind of ironic that superheroes now have these fascist, right-wing connotations. The right has stolen our flag and our superheroes, too."
He added: "I would be in favour of Empathy Man. The man who plants the seeds of empathy into the cold, stony heart of the average red-state American."


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When times are particularly difficult, and you are likely to slip into despair, some of the greatest pop songs can provide true comfort to make it through the pain. This is a list of some of the best songs for those times.
1. U2 - Beautiful Day
This song kicked off U2's memorable performance at halftime of Super Bowl XXXVI before a nation still grieving from the horrific events of September 11, 2001. The power of this anthem to comfort and encourage perseverance is possibly best represented by the first two lines of the song "The heart is a bloom / Shoots up from the stony ground."
2. Mariah Carey - Hero
This is one of Mariah Carey's most enduring hits and is centered on the reassurance that ultimately the hero "lies in you." The lyrics are delivered with the power of one of the great voices in pop music.
3. R.E.M. - Everybody Hurts
Beginning with the words "When the day is long and the night is yours alone," and ending with "Everybody hurts. You are not alone," this is a song to provide support that is needed to make it through painful darkness in life. No song has ever been more convincing in assuring you that you are truly not alone.
4. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
Although it might seem out of character for much of R. Kelly's sexually suggestive material, his soulful voice soars on "I Believe I Can Fly." This song proclaims the power of all-encompassing love to help you rise out of difficult times by starting internally.
5. Diana Ross - Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)
This has been Diana Ross' favorite live anthem for decades. It is a celebration of the power of people coming together to improve the world. The song closes with the simple instruction "Make this world a better place if you can."
6. James Taylor - You've Got a Friend
There has never been a song that is a more powerful tribute to the value of friendship. Carole King wrote and recorded the original version, but it is James Taylor's gentle performance that is the classic interpretation.
7. John Lennon - Imagine
This simple visionary song has given comfort to millions for nearly 35 years. The heart can find great solace in John Lennon's vision of a world living and being "as one."
8. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
The spirit is guaranteed to brighten as Art Garfunkel's voice takes flight in the final moments of this classic. At one point during its development, "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was called simply "Hymn," and it does indeed have a hymn-like quality celebrating the power of someone simply being there to help ease troubled times.
9. Beatles - Let It Be
There are many times in which the three words "Let it be" are "words of wisdom." Although the lyrics may have originally been written in reference to interpersonal difficulties within the Beatles, the song does possess a universality that makes "Let It Be" one of the great pop songs of all time.
10. Sarah McLachlan - Angel
The simple beauty in Sarah McLachlan's lyrics about seeking comfort and refuge "in the arms of an angel" are significantly enhanced by the ethereal beauty of her voice. This song is perfect for providing quiet comfort when the storms of life become intense.