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There's life yet in the adult drama, as Oliver Stone's Wall Street sequel easily outscored the weekend competition. Anthony D'Alessandro reports.
Oliver Stone's Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, the sequel to his 1987 drama Wall Street, turned out to be a worthy fall investment for Twentieth Century Fox, with a $19 million No. 1 win, easily earning Stone the biggest bow of his career (World Trade Center, another socially conscious event drama, grossed $18.7 million in 2006.) Warner Bros.' $80- million 3-D CG owl-headliner Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole got its wings clipped in second place with $16.3 million, while Disney's chick pic You Again failed to win hearts and laughs with a paltry $8.3 million opening in fifth.
In a box office age where superhero franchises rule, it's rare to see a sequel to a 23-year old drama. It takes auteurs such as Martin Scorsese (The Color of Money) and Francis Ford Coppola (Godfather III) to pull them off; given inflation, making B.O. comparisons to the first installment is moot. By way of contrast, the first Wall Street bowed to $4.1 million at 730 venues for a final domestic cume of $43.8 million and a best actor Oscar for Michael Douglas' portrayal of financial baddie Gordon Gekko.
After the Wall Street meltdown, Stone saw the wisdom of bringing back greedy Gekko, this time set against recession Wall Street, and added Shia LaBeouf and Carey Mulligan (as Gekko's daughter) to lure millennials. Wall Street 2 cost a reasonable $
5070 million, allowing Fox execs to sleep soundly at night (after a dismal summer box office). The studio started building word-of-mouth for the sequel at Cannes in May. While there were Oscar whispers for the film (particularly Douglas), the studio opted to chase dollars over prestige, and did not book the film at fall fests (partly due to Douglas's current battle against cancer). Wall Street 2 earned 55% rotten on the Tomatometer, but 64% fresh among top-shelf pundits. Cinemascore is B-; adults repped 65% of all ticket holders. Male-to-female ratio was an even 50/50.
Holding its own with adults this weekend, Ben Affleck's The Town dipped only 33% in its second frame with $16 million. However, the studio has been losing its grip on non-Harry Potter family fare, lavishing an exorbitant amount of money on risky properties. Legend of the Guardians is the studio's third stateside kid title misfire, after bleeding red with the $85-million Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore ($43 million gross) and last fall's $100-million Where the Wild Things Are ($77.2 million).
Though based on the notable Scholastic children's book series, Legend of the Guardians proves that owls don't open movies (see New Line's 2006 family comedy Hoot, cume $8.1 million). Attaching 300 director Zack Snyder to Guardians likely drove up the cost, as Warner Bros. faced off creatively with the director, who kept a somber tone. The pic pulled 54% women. Warner hedged its cost with co-financier Village Roadshow, but wound up shelling out $50 million in U.S. marketing.
3-D premium charges worked in Guardians' favor: 72% of all ticket sales were 3-D, and matinees saw a 53% spike in Friday-to-Saturday numbers. Many animated films hold well; Cinemascore gave the owls an A-, while critics were split at 50% rotten. Guardians wound up pulling more women (54%) than men.
Poor Kristen Bell. In the wake of her cult UPN TV series Veronica Mars, she clearly lacks movie marquee allure even among women, judging from Disney's ugly results on the $20 million You Again, which follows on the heels of another lackluster romantic comedy with the studio, When in Rome ($32.7 million domestic). Throwing Betty White into the You Again ensemble alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver didn't move the needle much, although the movie skewed toward women over 25, 75%. Cinemascore was B+. Disney kept a tight grip on its ad spending. Critics flunked the comedy with a 12% rotten score.
Bell knows her own worth, however. She's eager to bring Veronica Mars to the big screen, and is willing to plunk down her own money. Bell has already crunched the numbers and figures that the property's fan base adds up to some 3 million people. She still needs to convince rights holder Warner Bros. that Veronica Mars the movie is a more worthy cause than CG owls.
Sony's expansion of its microbudget teen comedy The Virginity Hit failed to arouse young auds en masse with $300,000 at 700 playdates. The Adam McKay-Will Ferrell production has been in limited sneak previous release over the last two weekends.
The top 10 films are as follows:
1. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (Fox): $19 million in its first weekend at 3,565 theaters. $5,330 theater average. Domestic total: $19 million.
2. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (Warner Bros.): $16.3 million in its first weekend at 3,575 theaters. $4,569 theater average. Domestic total: $16.3 million.
3. The Town (Warner Bros.): $16 million down 33% in its second weekend at 2,885 theaters. $5,556 theater average. Domestic total: $49.1 million.
4. Easy A (Sony/Screen Gems): $10.7 million down 40% in its second weekend at 2,856 theaters. $3,746 theater average. Domestic total: $32.8 million.
5. You Again (Disney): $8.3 million in its first weekend at 2,548 theaters. $3,257 theater average. Domestic total: $8.3 million.
6. Devil (Universal): $6.5 million down 47% in its second weekend at 2,811 theaters. $2,305 theater average. Domestic total: $21.7 million.
7. Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D (Sony/Screen Gems): $4.9 million down 51% in its third weekend at 2,642 theaters. $1,855 theater average. Domestic total: $52 million.
8. Alpha and Omega (Lionsgate): $4.7 million down 48% in its second weekend at 2,625 theaters. $1,790 theater average. Domestic total: $15.1 million.
9. Takers (Sony/Screen Gems): $1.65 million down 45% in its fifth weekend at 1,413 theaters. $1,168 theater average. Domestic total: $54.9 million.
10. Inception (Warner Bros.): $1.245 million down 37% in its thirteenth weekend at 907 theaters. $1,373 theater average. Domestic total: $287.1 million.
Koto | September 27, 2010 4:45 AM
Anne,thanks for the LOTG info.It's very interesting.
After I heard LOTG's announcment,I even bought the books and read them(I'm huge fan of Jim Sturgess.So..).It's children's book,but it's actually mature book,so it's also good read for adult.It has fascinating story and good humor.And Characters are very well developed.I just wish someone who knows storytelling,story and character developement are more important than visual directed it. Zack Snyder is just not right director for LOTG.
(By the way,voice works in this film got acclaim in many reviews.Jim Sturgess voices main character.He impressed many people.Anne, I just wish you saw LOTG.)
mary | September 26, 2010 6:46 AM
Kristen Bell is a good actress, but she took the wrong career direction. She should try to star in more adult-targered films and become a critic favorite (instead of starring in more lame mainstream comedies).
I am also little surprised that Sony open the niche film "The Virginity Hit" in 700 theaters; because a 700 theaters release indicates that the film's P&A cost is probably more than its $2 million production budget. (maybe because Sony want to please Will Ferrell?)
By the way, it is sad to see that "Buried" is buried alive......


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Police say singer Chris Brown has been arrested in Washington after a fight broke out near the W Hotel.
District of Columbia police spokesman Paul Metcalf says 24-year-old Brown was arrested and charged with felony assault Sunday. Metcalf says 35-year-old Chris Hollosy also was arrested on felony assault charges after the incident. Metcalf says both are being held in police custody until Monday.
The arrest was first reported by TMZ.
The incident started just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday. The W Hotel is near the White House.
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ESPA supports an end to the decades-long Occupation of Palestine, including demanding that the current siege/blockade on Gaza be lifted, and all settlement-building be halted. This programming theme aims to put a human face on the disproportionate majority of victims - the Palestinians - in the ongoing conflict.
SUMMARY (Film & Presentation Bios Below):
- 8:30pm:American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein *Canadian Premiere!
- 2pm:The Color of Olives *Canadian Premiere!
- 4pm:Telling Strings *Canadian Premiere!
- 6pm:Beyond Blue & Gray: Portraits of Palestinian Creativity Under Occupation
- 7pm:Art & Apathy: Israeli Conscience & Culture
- 2:30pm:Palestine Blues *Canadian Premiere!
- 1pm:Occupation 101
- 5pm:Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land
- 6:30pm:DINNER BREAK (more info below)
- 7pm:Special Guest Speaker MORDECAI BRIEMBERG:CAN WE TALK? (more info below)
and Nicolas Rossier
Playing at Metro Cinema
American Radical is the probing, definitive documentary about American academic Norman Finkelstein. A devoted son of holocaust survivors, ardent critic of Israel and US Mid-East policy, and author of five provocative books including, "The Holocaust Industry", Finkelstein has been steadfast at the center of many intractable controversies, including his recent denial of tenure at DePaul University. Called a lunatic and disgusting self-hating Jew by some, and an inspirational street-fighting revolutionary by others, Finkelstein is a deeply polarizing figure whose struggles arise from core questions about freedom, identity and nationhood.
From Beirut to Kyoto, the filmmakers follow Finkelstein around the world as he attempts to negotiate a voice among both supporters and critics, providing an intimate portrait of the man behind the controversy while giving equal time to both his critics and supporters.
Features interviews with Finkelstein, Alan Dershowitz, Noam Chomsky, John Mearsheimer, Alan Dershowitz and more.
- Film Sitehttp://www.americanradicalthefilm.com
- YouTube Trailerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_VBkd4X2lM
- YouTube Trailer 2http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZKRxwZuN-c
and Daoud Sarhandi
(Arabic with English subtitles)
Playing at Metro Cinema
From Mexican director Carolina Rivas and cinematographer Daoud Sarhandi comes this elegant and visually breathtaking new film about the Palestinian experience. The Amer family lives surrounded by the infamous West Bank Wall, where their daily lives are dominated by electrified fences, locked gates and a constant swarm of armed soldiers. This unique and intimate documentary shares their private world, allowing a glimpse of the constant struggles and the small, endearing details that sustain them. The Color of Olives is an artistic and beautifully affecting reflection on the effects of racial segregation, the meaning of borders and the absurdity of war.
"With its contemplative tone and haunting images, "The Color of Olives" may be the most peaceful documentary ever to arrive from a war zone." - The New York Times
(English & Arabic with subtitles)
Playing at Metro Cinema
Elias Jubran is a music teacher and oud maker who has lived in Galilee since before it became part of Israel in 1948. Though his four children have grown up to live very different lives, they each share his love of music. Telling Strings examines the unique beauty of the oud and the enduring strength of Palestinian musical heritage. What is necessary so that a culture--suppressed by the Israeli State--may continue to develop itself?
and Nirah Shirazipour
(English & Arabic with subtitles)
Playing at Metro Cinema
"Beyond Blue & Gray: Portraits of Palestinian Creativity Under Occupation" discusses the relationship between conflict and creativity through various Palestinian painters, illustrators, photographers, poets and writers. A gorgeous narrative weaves through equally-gorgeous photography, visual artworks and stunning landscapes to reflect the aesthetics of the Palestinian past and present.
- Film Website -http://www.beyondblueandgrayfilms.com
and Nirah Shirazipour
(English & Hebrew with subtitles)
Playing at Metro Cinema
Shot on location in Israel, the Negev and Palestine during 2005-2006, "Art & Apathy: Israeli Conscience & Culture" is a journey through the world of political art in Israel, woven together through gorgeous visual and vocal compositions of courageous underground voices and mainstream artists treading the edges of controversial political conversations. Producers Habie & Shirazipourt contend it's important that both groups of artists feel safe to express their stories truthfully--each series stands alone, holding space for the artists and their creations, allowing the audience to draw their own conclusions about the relationship between Israel and Palestine.
- Art & Apathy Website -http://www.artandapathyfilms.com
(English & Arabic with subtitles)
Playing at Metro Cinema
What is left for Palestinian farmers who learn that in 24-hours, the Israeli Army will confiscate their lands for the construction of "the West Bank Barrier"? Unexpectedly filled with moments of poetry and humour, PALESTINE BLUES tells the story of a village's confusion and desperation, their daily victories and wrenching defeats. This award-winning documentary was shot over 6 months and focuses on the farming village of Jayyous, bearing witness to the destruction of many of its homes, ancient olive groves and farmland, destroyed by Israeli bulldozers and weaponry in its inexorable charge to raise the "security" wall across Palestine.
and Abdallah Omeish
Playing in Edmonton Room
[Stanley Milner Library]
A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict -- 'Occupation 101' presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions.
The film also details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States in the conflict, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. The roots of the conflict are explained through first-hand on-the-ground experiences from leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers whose voices have too often been suppressed in American media outlets.
The film covers a wide range of topics -- which include -- the first wave of Jewish immigration from Europe in the 1880's, the 1920 tensions, the 1948 war, the 1967 war, the first Intifada of 1987, the Oslo Peace Process, Settlement expansion, the role of the United States Government, the second Intifada of 2000, the separation barrier and the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, as well as many heart wrenching testimonials from victims of this tragedy.
- Film Website -http://www.occupation101.com
- YouTube Trailer -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuoKwAHmJo4&feature
- View Film Clips -http://www.occupation101.com/multimedia.html
and Sut Jhally
Playing in Edmonton Room
[Stanley Milner Library]
Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land provides a striking comparison of U.S. and international media coverage of the crisis in the Middle East, zeroing in on how structural distortions in U.S. coverage have reinforced false perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This pivotal documentary exposes how the foreign policy interests of American political elites--oil, and a need to have a secure military base in the region, among others--work in combination with Israeli public relations strategies to exercise a powerful influence over how news from the region is reported. Through the voices of scholars, media critics, peace activists, religious figures, and Middle East experts, Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land carefully analyzes and explains how--through the use of language, framing and context--the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza remains hidden in the news media, and Israeli colonization of the occupied territories appears to be a defensive move rather than an offensive one. The documentary also explores the ways that U.S. journalists, for reasons ranging from intimidation to a lack of thorough investigation, have become complicit in carrying out Israel's PR campaign. At its core, the documentary raises questions about the ethics and role of journalism, and the relationship between media and politics.
Interviewees include Seth Ackerman (Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), Mjr. Stav Adivi (IDF Reserves), Rabbi Arik Ascherman (Rabbis for Human Rights), Noam Chomsky, Robert Fisk, Neve Gordon (Ta'ayush: Jewish-Arab Partnership), Sam Husseini (Institute for Public Accuracy), Rabbi Michael Lerner (Tikkun), Karen Pfeifer (Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP), Gila Svirsky (Co-founder, Women in Black) and many, many more.
- YouTube Intro Clip -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UldEpr0HCEU
- Alt. Intro Clip -http://www.mediaed.org/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=117
Join us for a short, casual post-film & pre-speaker dinner break with tasty Middle Eastern dishes & organic produce. ESPA would like to thank the International Palestine Awareness Committee for graciously coordinating the donation of Middle Eastern food to this event. The dinner is also 'by donation', and helps us off-set the costs of bringing in the films & special guest.
No says Canwest. No says the Canadian Jewish Congress (CJC). No says Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenny and Member of Parliament Irwin Cotler. No, if the topic is Israel, its state structures, policies and actions. No, that is, if you are critical of these.
Look at Canwest's SLAPP suit - a strategic lawsuit against public participation - to silence the authors and distributors of a parody of their Vancouver newspaper. Look at the CJC's efforts to intimidate the United Church of Canada delegates who were considering motions to use the non-violent methods of a boycott campaign against Israel, as they were used successfully to help end apartheid in South Africa. Look at Jason Kenny's and Irwin Cotler's efforts to make it a criminal offence to even advocate boycott, claiming this is "anti-semitic". What is the impact of these concerted campaigns for a democratic culture in Canada? And do we wish to submit or resist? Let's talk about all this.BIO:
Mordecai Briemberg was born and raised in Edmonton, eventually graduating with an honours degree in Political Science from the University of Alberta. As a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship for Alberta, he went to Oxford (UK) and continued studies in political philosophy for two years. Transferring to the field of sociology, he continued post-graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Returning to Canada in 1966 to teach at Simon Fraser University, he later was elected chair of the Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology (PSA) Department. He has worked for trade unions, independent newspapers, done popular education and taught English as a Second Language for 25 years at Douglas College in New Westminister.
For more than two decades Briemberg has been a radio broadcaster on the three-hour weekly public and cultural affairs program "Redeye", at Vancouver Cooperative Radio. He has been an anti-war activist for the last 45 years, in the anti-nuclear movement, the anti-Vietnam war movement, and currently organizes with Stopwar.ca against the Canadian government involvement in wars against the people of Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Palestine most particularly. Since 1967 he has campaigned actively for justice for the Palestinian people, now as a member of Canada Palestine Support Network (Canpalnet) and as a director on the board of the Near East Cultural and Educational Foundation. He is editor and contributor to the book "It Was, It Was Not: Essays and Art on the War Against Iraq".
The YWCA (Vancouver) honoured Briemberg for his anti-war and Palestine support work with the "International Peacemaker of the Year" award (2008). For this same work in support of the just rights of the Palestinian people, Canwest-Global media targeted him with a SLAPP--a strategic lawsuit against public participation. Although the charges were eventually dropped, an internationally supported Seriously Free Speech Committee (seriouslyfreespeech.ca) has been formed to defend the authors against this SLAPP suit, and to advocate across Canada for free expression, without censorship, harassment or criminalization, on matters related to Palestine/Israel.


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Missing Joanna abandoned dog
Police have made an urgent appeal for information about a woman who left her New Forest home on Saturday. Thirty nine year old Joanna McQuillan was last seen outside the Potters Heron Hotel at Ampfield on Tuesday.
She arrived at the hotel on Saturday, April 20. When last seen, she was carrying a Bible, but she apparently did not return to her room and left her personal possessions behind.
Her car was left at her Bartley home, where she appears to have abandoned her dog. Joanna has not been in contact with her family, and her phone has not been used since April 20.


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Eau Claire (WQOW) - Wednesday evening Lifenet, an Eau Claire Health care provider, announced plans to shut its doors.
Thursday, WQOW News 18 spoke with the president of the agency. He explained the decision, and talks about what's next for the 400 clients Lifenet serves.
Jeff Fresia, the President of Lifenet, says, "It was a very difficult decision, and it's been over a year in the making."
After 19 years of service, Jeff Fresia, the president of Lifenet, announced the agency will close its doors. March 26th is the last day. He says, "The straw that broke the camels back is that my wife and I have not been getting paid regularly from the government agencies that we service. They currently owe us a great deal of money, into the six figures."
Fresia and his wife Mary say they've been using their retirement fund to keep things afloat. "I have to meet a weekly payroll, my employees are paid weekly, we've never missed a payroll but we're running out of our own personal resources," says Fresia.
Fresia says reimbursement rates were another factor in the decision. He says they are reimbursed a little over sixteen dollars an hour by Wisconsin Medicaid and that number hasn't increased in 11 years
"The reimbursement rate has to go up, we have to be adequately compensated for what we do. We can't be treated like some second class citizens. I get reimbursed less for a nurse going out, than a plumber going out. So, to me, my body is a little more important than my toilet," says Fresia.
Lifenet has 120 employees spread throughout the twelve counties it currently operates in. Lifenet employee, Nancy Florence says, "I heard it on Monday morning, at our morning report, just like everyone else did here. We were all frankly, shocked and stunned to hear the news."
Fresia says, "We're asking our employees to stay with the clients, to transition over to another agency, so there will be minimal impact."
As for the 400 clients they serve, Fresia says, "We're going to do everything in our power to make sure they find another agency and receive the care that they need. This is the reason we got into business, not to make a killing, but to service people and service people in need."
Another provider in Eau Claire, Community Health Partnership, recently closed. The state then chose a new long-term provider for many of those clients.
WQOW News 18 reached out to the state Department of Health Services Monday, who says that the money is there to pay providers, but said any issue a provider had with payments would be traced back to its managed care organization.
Eau Claire (WQOW) - Wednesday brings tough news for the local economy: a home health care provider in Eau Claire is shutting down. 120 jobs will be lost.
Late Wednesday afternoon, Lifenet announced it will close its doors in March. The main office is on West Clairemont. The president sent a notice to the Department of Workforce Development. In it, he says Lifenet would close by March 26th. There was no word on why it's closing. Lifenet's clients include the elderly, those with disabilities and those with mental illness. The business covers several counties in western Wisconsin and works with both adults and children.
Another provider in Eau Claire, Community Health Partnership, recently closed. The state then chose a new long-term provider for many of those clients, Southwest Family Care Alliance.
Eau Claire (Press Release) - Lifenet, LLC and Lifenet Supportive Services, LLC ("Employer"), which employs employees at 1280 West Clairemont Avenue, Suite 5, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 45701, intends to permanently cease operations by the close of business Tuesday, March 26, 2013 and close the employment site. At this time, the number of employees anticipated to be impacted is 120.


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New York has gone by in a flash. We had a successful runway show yesterday, and today we are so excited to be seeing all our stores. Until we can get you all our official photos from the show…here are some circulating around the internet from our buyers and press. Enjoy!
Archive for October, 2011
Some of our stores have really great blogs, and while they are in New York for bridal week they will constantly be updating them. They get photos up super fast and have great insights. Here are some to follow over the next few days to help you see what being at New York bridal market is like. Just don't forget to keep following us in all their excitment!!!
Lovely Bride in New York City – They are actually letting you help decide what they put in their store!!! http://www.lovelybride.com/blog/
Alta Moda in Salt Lake City, UT – One of our fav owners who always has positive things to say! http://www.altamodabridal.com/blog
The White Dress by The Shore in Clinton, CT – Another amazing owner who does creative and informative blog post. http://www.thewhitedressbytheshore.com/blog/
Soutions Bridal House in Florida – They always have amazing photos and a snazzy dressers so check out their outfits as well!!! http://solutionsbridal.tumblr.com/
This season we will be showing at Pier 94 as part of New York International Bridal Week. Check out the website for the week…please notice the countdown in the corner!
Hopefully this will give you a little peak as to what we will be doing the next couple of days. We begin by unpacking, pressing, final touches, music, model fitting, and prepping paperwork. Then we will go into the show switch gears and start meeting with all our fantastic stores. We will keep you updated as our week progresses! In the meantime…if you have any questions email me at email@example.com and we will answer them all!!!
With the new gowns debuting this weekend, we thought it time to take one last look at last seasons gowns. Don't fret..they aren't going anywhere and will still be in stores and on trunk shows. They will just no longer be the NEW GIRLS. So, let's give them one last round of applause before we celebrate the new!
It's that glorious time of year again when we head to New York to debut our new collection. I just came from our design studio, and I have to tell you my jaw dropped upon seeing the final samples. I have never seen belts so gorgeous and fabric so lush. Texture, once again, is everywhere, but the way in which it is applied to gowns is fresh and completely original. My personal favorite is a gorgeous taffeta number with small ruffles from neckline to hemline applied in an amazingly figure flattering pattern. I cannot wait to show you the pictures of all the new gowns,but until then, here is what I can show you. Small snipets of the dresses to wet your appetite. Continue checking out our blog and Facebook page for updates on our New York market and photos from the Big Apple!
Today's featured dress is from our most recent collection, and her name is Raleigh. She is a stunning example of how gorgeous fabric draped the right way doesn't need much help to look jaw-dropping. With gorgeous asymmetrical pleating running from neckline to hips, Raleigh flatters the curves. Heck, she can even create curves if you don't have any. The knot detail at hip is a perfect focal point, and if you need a little sparkle it is a great place to add a vintage brooch. To top off this perfectly tailored simple gown, check out the custom Anne Barge necklace made to match! It features chunky pearls and shells tied off with a ribbon for a whole different and more fashion forward look. Raleigh is perfect the way she is, or perfect as a blank canvas to show off your style. She can be seen in select Anne Barge retail stores and on trunk shows. For more info, pricing and exact locations email us at email@example.com.
I loved today's blog post by one of our stores, Lovely in New York City. I loved it so much, I re-posted it. Cancer affects each and every one of us, and it is an important cause we all should fight together. Even better, we can fight it while wearing cute accessories. Look for other great gifts and items that lend support of their profits to fight this horrible disease.
In the wake of a very sad moment for our generation, the loss of Steve Jobs, we are reminded at Lovely how much research and attention still needs to be paid to rid our world of cancer. This is a disease that has passed through too many generations, and it needs to stop.
As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and artist Melissa Joy Manning has partnered with Greenwich Jewelers to design and sell a signature cuff. Both Melissa and Greenwich Jewelers will be donating the profits to the respective research foundations of their choice, BCRF and Susan G. Komen.
This would make such a nice gift for someone whose life breast cancer has affected. And it doesn't hurt that it is totally cute! You can buy this here. And blogger friends, please pass this along on your readers if you will. Every one needs to be reminded that this cause can not be forgotten!
This week we are literally spanning across international boarders for our trunk shows. We are so thrilled to be traveling to Chic Parisien in Florida and White in Toronto, Canada.
White Toronto is owned and run by a genius bridal stylist in Andrea. A stylist on the side, Andrea makes every bride look amazingly put together while making them feel like a million bucks. The beautiful White Toronto boutique is lush and glamorous on the inside, and they pride themselves on going above and beyond for their brides. You will look and feel like a million bucks!
19 Hazelton Avenue
Toronto, ON M5R 2E1, Canada
(416) 849-9196
Chic Parisien has been in the bridal business for over forty years,and over that time they have perfected the bridal gown shopping experience. They take the stress out of the dress, and make it effortless to look flawless on your big day. You will have a huge international selection of gowns, but more importantly you will have our extensive trunk show collection to choose from.
3308 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134-7211
(305) 448-5756
We've done this before, but not since last trunk show season so we are going to do it again. Our reps are packing up their suitcases and boarding flights to spread out across the country to visit our amazing stores. They bring with them tons of knowledge, help and gorgeous gowns. Here are some quick tips to help you get the most out of your trunk show experience.
~Go with the intent to buy. This is important for two reason. The first, most stores offer trunk show incentives which will help you save a ton on your dress. If you don't purchase the weekend of the trunk show, you will not get the incentive. Second, most of the dresses will leave the store and not be able to come back. While we do allow stores to borrow samples from us; trunk show dresses are very busy dresses and may not be free to pull. You may not be able to "visit" your trunk show dress for months after the dress leaves the store. Just have the mindset it's a one time visit when you go in.
~Take only a small trusted party. Trunk shows are usually busy times in the store, and there will be more people and less minutes. Take only one or two trusted advisers with you. While trunk shows are super fun events with a party atmosphere, remember you are there to find the dress of YOUR dreams…not someone elses. Pick people who know your style, support your imagined look and will be honest with how a dress looks. Too many cooks in the kitchen can be too many opinions and too much stress.
~Dress for time. This is along the same lines as the smaller party. If the trunk show is fully booked you may only have an hour or two with the gowns and consultant. Dress to give yourself max dress time. Wear clothes that are easy to take on and off, and most important wear good bridal undergarments. A strapless bra and good panties will save you valuable time.
~Research. Take some time before the trunk show to click through www.AnneBarge.com. If there are any dresses you love, call the store ahead and let them know. They can then double check with us to make sure those dresses are there for you to see. It can also help you save time once you are in the store by knowing what to see first.
~Be open. The consultants and representatives are experts, and they have seen these gowns a lot. If they tell you to put one on…put it on! They are extremely knowledgeable so take advantage of them.
These are just some tips from our experiences…let us know if you have any tips.


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Louisiana News
Local, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
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Brandon Brown of Hammond has been booked with 15 counts of possessing and one count of distributing child porn.
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Louisiana legislators take Common Core trip to Oklahoma
Rep. Brett Geymann, R-Lake Charles, is one of five legislators traveling to Oklahoma to talk to elected officials there about repealing Common Core.
Lenar Whitney looks to Tea Party, women and south Louisianians for votes in 6th District
State Rep. Lenar Whitney, R-Houma, fills out paperwork to qualify as a candidate in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, at the state Secratary of State's office.
DSCC targets Louisiana - Alaska air wars rage on - Immigration cools as CO-06 issue
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Prostate Hyperthermia
Prostate diseases are common in men. In young age it is the inflammation of the prostate or prostatitis. Benign prostatic hyperplasia with increasing micturation problems make thousands of middleaged males life difficult and unpleasant. Prostatic cancer is increasing and becomes after lung cancer and gastrointestinal cancer the number three. In Germany each year 40.000 men die of prostate cancer. The surgical methods which are used were not so successful, that one could be satisfied. Operative mortality, incontinence, impotence and long hospilitization were the worrying complications. Therefore, a search for new treatment. One of such new and very effective treatments is the transurethral hyperthermia. As far back as 5 B.C, Greeks have used heat to treat patients with incurable diseases. The term 'Hyperthermia' also originates from the greek language. The prefix 'Hyper' means 'excess' or 'higher' and the word 'thermia' means 'heat', thus hyperthermia is also known as 'excess heat treatment'. Body tissue is heated - for instance only the prostate - in a controlled way to above that of the normal body temperature either directly or as in the case of systemic whole body hyperthermia, the entire body. The application of excess heat to cancerous tissue forces malignant cells to die. Therefore hyperthermia is used widely in oncology. Hyperthermia has been used in oncology for at least 15 years either alone or in combination with chemotherapy or radiation treatment. It is acknowledged that hyperthermia is an effective and complementary method of treatment to traditional medical methods.
St. Georg Hospital, Bad Aibling, is one of the most experienced and distinctive centers for hyperthermia treatment of the prostate especially non-malignant enlargement of the prostate and inflammation of the prostate and prostate cancer. St. Georg Hospital is the first hyperthermia center in Germany to offer this particularly mild and gentle transurethral (passed through the urethra) hyperthermia.
What are the classical symptoms of prostate disorders?
For many men, prostate disorders are considered a taboo subject. Many prefer to suffer in silence, rather than to discuss their problems with their doctor. It is precisely the early treatment of benign prostate enlargement that is important to prevent a subsequent extremely risky and painful operation or to avoid even cancer. Modern medicine has researched this problem and today, new types of treatment, for example hyperthermia can be offered, which in turn depletes these old fears. Benign prostate enlargement affects more than 80% of all men over the age of 60. From this age onwards, prostate symptoms and disturbed micturiation increases. It should be noted that from as early as 40 years, the normally chestnut sized prostate can start to become enlarged. Usual symptoms of a prostate disorder are; excruciating urge to urinate, difficulties in micturation, urinary stream as thin as a piece of string, discomfort above the bladder. Nocturia, large quantities of residual urine and urine retention are particularly dangerous, as they can lead to kidney congestion and uriemia. The risk of cancer increases with age.
What methods of treatment are normally used?
In the first instance, prostate disorders are frequently treated with naturopathic plant extracts. Unfortunately, relief is normally short-lived and the cause is not decisively removed. Finally, the prostate has to be surgically treated an a hospital stay of between 8-12 days can be expected. According to conventional operating methods, the tumorous tissue is cut away with an electric wire loop (transurethral prostatectomy; TUR-P) or alternatively surgical removal in total. In both instances, the mortality rate is between 1-2.5% dependant upon age and the operation. Moreover, complications, for example, bleeding, infections, incontinence, impotence and retrograde ejaculation cannot be ruled out and occurs quite often. Especially incontinence and impotence have a very negative influence on life quality. In an attempt to avoid the numerous risks involved in surgery, medical researchers have been busy researching alternative methods of treatment. One of the most successful forms of alternative treatment is hyperthermia. For prostate cancer this thermal therapy which when combined with either chemotherapy or radiation therapy is more effective. For prostate hyperplasia the combination of hyperthermia with alpha-1-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can be very successful. Temperatures achieved in this treatment range between 45-70°C (113°-158°F).
How does prostate hyperthermia work?
In prostatitis the heat kills off the bacterias and, like in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) leads to a relaxation and regeneration of the prostate tissue. This leads immediately to a relief of obstructive and irritative symptoms and to a normalization of the micturition. In prostate cancer the transurethral hyperthermia has, in addition to the normalization of the micturition, the effect that it kills the cancerous tissue in the gland. The blood supply of cancerous cells are organized differently to that of healthy cells and are also more heat sensitive. Hyperthermia treatment interrupts the supply of circulation to the cancerous cells forcing them to either die or preventing them from dividing further. In the transurethral hyperthermia, a probe is introduced through the urethra into the enlarged prostate and using short waves is heated to between 45-70°C (113°-158°F). Using this principle, the function of the prostate is changed allowing urine to flow more readily again. After one or two treatment sessions, each lasting between60-180 minutes, examination results improve dramatically. Even in patients with prostate cancer, where the disease is considered inoperable, results show that a significant improvement can be achieved. Transurethral prostate hyperthermia is not a surgical procedure rather a much gentler alternative method of treatment. Advantages of this form of treatment are:
- no operation with high risk factors
- no anaesthetic
- no post-operative complications
- less financial & emotional stress
How is prostate hyperthermia specifically carried out in St. Georg Hospital?
Upon admission into the hyperthermia center, stringent preparatory examinations are carried out:
- thorough physical examination
- extensive consultation to deplete fears etc.
- measurement of urinary stream
- ultrasonic test to measure the size of the prostate enlargement
- computed tomography where applicable
During treatment, the patients sits in a comfortable upholstered chair and is able to read or watch satellite television. Transurethral hyperthermia is carried out using the most upto date equipment. This computer controlled equipment constantly monitors the temperature and voltage throughout the procedure and a printer precisely plots and documents each phase of the treatment.
General Information
Basic Therapies
Local Regional Hyperthermia
Prostate Hyperthermia
Interstitial High Frequency Thermotherapy (HFTT)
Systematic Whole Body Hyperthermia (SWBH)
Electro-Chemical Cancer Treatment (ECT)
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When it comes to this year's Puyallup Fair Sept. 7-23, organizers want you to ZIP IT.
They don't want you to be quiet; that's the opposite of what the fair is all about. But they do want you to try their new zipline, called ZIP IT.
A staircase accessible tower rises 28 feet off the ground; riders zip across a 130-foot cable toward an inflatable wall, stopping just inches away from impact. Cost is $10.
Cancer walk
Another new event this year is the Walk to Beat Breast Cancer Sept. 22, starting at 8 a.m. Participants raise money to benefit Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Fair gate admission is included in registration, which is available at www.DoThePuyallupWalk.org.
Money raised from the 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) walk helps raise funds for breast cancer research, education, prevention, treatment and patient care.
The route starts at the fair, exits to make a loop around Sparks Stadium, then returns to tour around the fair.
Advance registration until Sept. 20 is $35 for adults and $18 for children (6-18), and includes a t-shirt. Registration the day of the walk is $5 more.
Military Mondays
The fair celebrates the U.S. Armed Forces by hosting Military Mondays Sept. 10 and 17. Free gate admission is offered to all active, reserve, and retired military and National Guard and their dependents, plus disabled veterans, when each shows military identification.
Iglesias seats
More seats have been added for the Enrique Iglesias concert Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $50 to $200. Iglesias is the biggest Latin recording artist in music history, having sold more than 70 million albums. Tickets are available at the Puyallup Fair web site, www.thefair.com/concerts.
Garden show
How does your garden grow? If it grows well, consider entering your creations in the fair's floral shows. Prior to entering your bonsai, roses, geraniums, fuchsias and more, you must register online by Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 10 p.m. To register, visit www.thefair.com, and select exhibit entries.
Healthy food
The fair isn't just about eating food that's bad for you. Gardeners also can enter fruits and vegetables that they grow. The fair is accepting fruit, vegetable, pumpkin and vegetable critter submissions online until Monday, Sept. 3, at 10 p.m. A cash prize will be awarded to first- and second-place winners.
To register online, visit www.thefair.com, and select exhibit entries.
For details, call the fair at 253-841-5074 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or go to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Need To Build Muscle Review
What You Should Know
Click Here To See Our Highest Rated Review
Need to Build Muscle is a supplement company with a simple website and tons of supplements available for any and every stage of bodybuilding. The company offers direct ordering from the official website and a complete list of ingredients for all supplements. We were not thrilled with the fat burners available through the company because some of the ingredient lists include dangerous ingredient that affect mood and strong combinations of stimulants. Not all stimulants are proven to boost metabolism and fat burn; some are just great at boosting energy and hiking up heart rate and blood pressure in the process.
List of Ingredients
N2-Flame, N2-Stim, Forged Burner, Adderllin, Need 2 Slin, Advanced Probiotic and other fat burning and athletic supplements.
Product Features
The visitor to Need to Build Muscle will immediately notice the categories listed on the front page of the website. The categories include bodybuilding stacks, fat burners, proteins, snacks, meal replacements, testosterone boosters and training programs. There is also a section for clothing and apparel. The company covers everything the bodybuilder needs to gain muscle and achieve bodybuilding goals, but that doesn't mean the supplements are designed for dieters.
The first thing we noticed about the fat burners on the website was the inclusion of ingredients like phenylethylamine. This ingredient works to alter mood and may affect how anti-depressants and other prescription medications work in the body. There is also rampant use of stimulants that are not proven to boost fat burn.
Need to Build Muscle offers contact information so the visitor can ask questions about supplements and track orders. There is a blog dedicated to everything from bodybuilding news to supplement information. Even if we don't trust all of their supplements, the blog offers some great information.
- All products are available for sale from Need to Build Muscle.
- The ingredient list provided for all supplements.
- The blog is fantastic.
- Not all supplement contain safe ingredients.
- We are not thrilled with the use of phenylethylamine.
- There are many more fat burners than any dieter needs.
- Too many supplements make browsing confusing.
Need to Build Muscle is a relatively new supplement company to the market. They will, without a doubt, gain some traction for some of the more interesting supplements for bodybuilders, but it takes a big name to push others to trust your line and that has yet to come to fruition for the company. We love the blog aspect and wish more companies spent time giving advice and news for dieters, or in this case bodybuilders. Dieters may find a good protein supplement they love or even a free trial here and there.


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February 24, 1885–February 20, 1966
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 left the U.S. Navy stunned. With American ships still smoldering in the water, Navy Secretary Frank Knox turned to a Texan, Chester Nimitz, to restore confidence in the Pacific Fleet.
Nimitz was born in Fredericksburg in 1885. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1905 and then served in several command and staff positions, including the new Atlantic submarine fleet.
In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, U.S. and Australian forces thwarted Japanese advances and Admiral Nimitz rolled across the Pacific, hopping from island to island including Guadalcanal, Saipan, Guam, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Once bombing attacks began on the Japanese homeland in 1945, a U. S. victory was inevitable.
Despite his success, Nimitz was a modest man. Journalist Robert Sherrod said Nimitz "conceived of war as something to be accomplished as efficiently and smoothly as possible, without too much fanfare." When the war in the Pacific was finally won, charismatic Army General Douglas MacArthur got the glory. Nimitz never wanted it. He said, "Being a part of the Navy is honorable and soul-satisfying work," and that was enough for him.
After Nimitz's death in 1966, his grandfather's hotel in Fredericksburg became the Admiral Nimitz Museum, now part of the larger National Museum of the Pacific War. There, in a small, landlocked Texas town, visitors can learn more about one of the U.S. Navy's greatest commanders.
General Douglas MacArthur und Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
The American Experience. "Admiral Chester W. Nimitz." Website companion to the film "McArthur." http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/macarthur/peopleevents/pandeAMEX90.html
Hastings, Max. Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45. New York: Knopf, 2008.
Levine, Alan J. The Pacific War: Japan Versus the Allies. Westport, CT: Praeger, 1995.
Kirby, Rollin, 1875-1952.. A menace we must beat! "We need your metal to help fight the U-boat!". [Washington, D.C.]. UNT Digital Library. http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc257/. Accessed June 15, 2012.
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Isn't it sad that, as our email inboxes creak under the weight of a flood of spam and detritus, our letterboxes grow rusty with neglect? Where once the postman whistled a happy tune as he shoved bundles of cards, invitations and packages through our doors, now technological advances, post office queues and stamp prices mean that calligraphy is reserved for online and the only witticisms we receive by mail are stern final demands. And there's a definite chance they aren't meant to be funny. But all this is about to change with the discovery of Sapling Press and their wonderful hand printed cards. Dear People of the World… Loved by Laura Bradley has both made us laugh and reinvigorated our writing spirit, winning the Loves vote and hopefully inspiring a few postcards to be sent from the AnOther offices today.
"Letters and cards are treasured forever, and Sapling Press makes ones that we want to send every day"
There is truly nothing better than a great letter. Whether a scrawled postcard or a multi-paged screed, exquisitely written out or marred with spelling mistakes or tearstains, the hand (or type) written word is always illustrative of a state of mind in a way that a many times edited email never can be. The blog Letters of Note is the perfect representation of that, sharing the correspondence of the famous and the eloquent from over the years, such as the passionate words of Henry Miller to Anais Nin – "Don't expect me to be sane anymore…" – and Tom Hanks's wonderful response to a press request, to the poignant words written by Ted Hughes to his son after Sylvia Plath's death – "Live like a mighty river…" – and the Great Sex Letter by Neal Cassady to Jack Kerouac. Of course these words would be just as beautiful if sent by email, and of course far easier to disseminate around the world, but it is the fact that they were written for one person alone, considered, scribed, the envelope licked and stamped, that makes them so special. Letters and cards are treasured forever, and Sapling Press makes ones that we want to send every day.
So, in celebration of a great card, we ask Bradley who she'd send it to, and what bits of grammar she likes to use as sluttily as possible.
Why did you love this card?
I was looking for a chic selection of greetings cards. I have a number of birthdays and celebrations coming up. This ticked all my boxes: funny; elegant; handmade.
Who would you send it to, and why?
The woman who taught me the art of pedantry, Penny Martin.
What is your favourite font?
Comic Sans.
Who has the best handwriting you know?
My sister. She's a cop.
Do you have a grammatical Achilles heel or bugbear?
Misuse of apostrophes. And missing accents on fashion designer's names in fashion magazines.
Tell us a joke?
I don't really like jokes. Just LOLs. I like to have at least three LOLs a day.
What are you looking forward to about Spring?
Warmer weather. Bring. It. On.
What was the last thing you bought?
A Comme des Garçons velvet bomber jacket. A friend said I look like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle in it.
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Downtown Dig Uncovers Parts of Miami's Rich Past
At a construction site in downtown Miami, the future can't take shape without one last look at the past.
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I just heard from a friend at the Lookouts game that Josh Lindblom came out of the bullpen, went to the dugout and said goodbye to the team. I'm not sure if he's been traded or called up, but wanted to give you guys the skinny on a possible roster move. I'm interested to see what develops.
Also the Lookouts have scored 8 runs on 4 HRs: 2 by Travis Denker, 1 by Jaime Pedroza and 1 by Scott Van Slyke. Allen Webster is pitching well after his last crummy outing. [UPDATE: Webster completed a shutout, allowing one walk while striking out 7. -Ed.]


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What IS a gentleman in the modern age?
You see, I don't think that was as hard a question to answer in the past as it might be today.
Carey Grant, surely the picture of a gentleman.
Whether as the classic Atticus Finch or as himself, Gregory Peck certainly fits the bill.
For my money nobody can beat Jimmy Stewart.
Clark Gable … come on, when you say Southern Gentleman who else could fit the bill?
(Okay, maybe Colonel Sanders.)
In the past the image of a gentleman was always easy to figure out.
Sharp dressed.
Well mannered.
Ladies first.
Peaceful, but not a pushover.
Strong but quiet.
They seem like easy enough qualities … even timeless.
BUT what would Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird), Rhett Butler (Gone with the Wind) or even George Bailey (It's A Wonderful Life) do today in the age of cell phones, Twitter, feminism, automatic doors and fashion that ….. well, let's just say there's not to many guys wearing hats and three piece suits anymore.
Okay, so … some guys are still wearing hats … but this also proves my point.
Where are our modern gentleman role models?
Now, to be fair the guys pictured above (with the obvious exception of the "gentleman" in the orange hat) are all recognized as gentleman primarily because of the roles they played. Who knows what they were like in their personal lives but the point is the term gentleman wasn't hard to picture and figure out.
Nowadays … it's a little tougher. Or is it?
Maybe the definition of a gentleman has simply evolved. To find out we interviewed Mr. John Bridges who's sold well over a million books telling people exactly that … How to Be a Gentleman: A Timely Guide to Timeless Manners.
John helps us get to the bottom of such things as
- What IS a modern Gentleman? (and what's a Lady?)
- Is the concept of the Gentleman …. dead or just evolved?
- Are there any modern "Gentlemanly" role models?
- Do we still open the door – pull out her chair – offer our seat up?
- What do we do about cellphones, email, etc.?
- Can you be a "Gentleman" without being a wimp?
John's Excellent Sites
Click this link for a full selection of John's great books
Some other quality Gentleman links ….
- The Art of Manliness – I love this site!
- Ask Men – Top 10 Gentlemanly Gestures
- Ask Men – Etiquette Of A Gentleman
- Ask Men – Etiquette Of A Gentleman II
- Ask Men – Etiquette Of A Gentleman III
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Abby Mortenson fundraising for She's Worth it!
Abby Mortenson fundraising for PSALMS 82.3 MINISTRIES
Each Treasure Hunter will be working to build a team of 100 friends who will each ask 10 friends to donate $10 to fight human trafficking!
Hi, my name is Abby Mortenson and I am a TREASURE HUNTER! I believe that the precious girls across the world who are trapped in sex trafficking are WORTH so very much. I also believe that we can tell her that She's Worth it by using our voices and our money to make a difference.
I am looking for 100 friends to ask 10 friends to donate $10. Most likely, one of my friends asked you to give! Will you be a part of our effort to communicate to each of these girls that "She's Worth It" by donating today? Consider using the sharing buttons to spread the word on FB, Twitter or through email too!
NOTE: We are "treasure hunting" to fund support and restoration to girls who have been trafficked in the USA. 100% of what is raised will go towards Restore Innocence! The cost for using Razoo/Credit Cards is 2.9%, if you'd like to add that to your gift, it would be much appreciated and hep us reach our goal!
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- Thursday October 27th, 2011 :: 12:53 a.m. MDT
Missing Person: James Holliday,17yoa, male, white, 5'5",147lbs. Last seen: 30 Peaceful Drive, 0700, October 26, 2011.
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office seeks your help in locating a missing "James Holliday" person:
James Holliday: 17 yoa, male, white, 5'5", 147lbs, Brown hair and eyes. James Holliday was last seen wearing a Striped Black and Gray Hooded Sweatshirt, Baggy Blue Jeans, Black Skater shoes, and carrying a yellow and blue backpack with a laptop inside
Last seen: 30 Peaceful Drive, 0700 hours & October 26, 2011
James Holliday could possibly with his boyfriend only known as "Brandon" in the Moriarty area.
If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate James Holliday, please call 911 or contact the police.
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office
35 Camino Justicia
Santa Fe, NM 87508
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"Una cama rústica salvaje oeste y el desayuno con un toque femenino", inaugurado en marzo de 2008. Este b & b características habitaciones y suites dedicadas a los pioneros americanos, los nativos americanos y los mexicanos que se asentaron la zona y eran instrumentales en el desarrollo del Gran Cañón temáticas.
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4,4 en agosto 25, 2014
Very friendly owner. The family atmosphere. Quiet and peaceful location at a certain distance from the center of Williams.
5 en agosto 11, 2014
We had a wonderful stay at the Grand Canyon Bed and Breakfast. Thank you to Sheri and Del!
4,6 en abril 29, 2014
Our hosts were very gracious, hospitable, and knowledgeable about the area. Sheri and Del went above and beyond to accommodate us. We were hauling a car to a big show in Vegas, and they made sure we had a safe place to leave our trailer while we went to the Grand Canyon. We hope to stay with them again on our next trip.
3,6 en abril 24, 2014
Would have liked it more if it was not in a residential location, the fireplace should have been an extra source of heat not the main one, and needs a tub
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When we moved to Williams we investigated many areas around the community, especially for solitude and noise levels. We chose the area where we built so the noise trains that come thru town on a regular basis will not bother our guests,
5 en enero 08, 2014
This was better than I could have possibly hoped. First of all the outside is darling and when we got there they opened the door and greeted us by name. It was peaceful and quiet. The beds were some of the most comfortable beds ever and there was a cozy fire place in my room. Then breakfast was fixed and they worked around my food allergies. Most of the time when that happens it ends up being a bland meal but the meal was delicious and tasteful and I'm big on health and it was very well balanced. They are a very sweet couple I could've stayed and talked with them all day and by no means am I a talker. Absolutely loved it I hope Togo back many more times.
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Hope & Juice were a joy as guests. We take satisfaction in catering to the dietary needs of our guests and in having our efforts being appreciated.
4,8 en diciembre 05, 2013
I would recommend a stay with Del and Sheri for all who pass through Williams, AZ. We had a very comfortable stay on a cold wintery evening and breakfast was delicious.
4,6 en octubre 23, 2013
My stay at Grand Canyon B&B was outstanding though my first impression was uhoh. Dell and Sherry were warm and very hospitable. I liked that they sat down with you at breakfast and answered your questions. And speaking of breakfast what a delicious feast! Was full all day! My room was tastefully decorated and spotless throughout my stay as the rest of the inn. So though at first I thought this place is tiny in the middle of nowhere town was just minutes away and the coziness of the inn big and welcoming Visiting the Grand Canyon was on my bucket list and this was the perfect place to stay! Maureen
5 en octubre 11, 2013
What a find! Beautiful place, cozy yet private. Beautifully decorated. Owners/hosts Del and Sheri are fabulous people, welcoming, genuine and engaging. Breakfasts were gourmet. Will definitely recommend to friends and stay again!
5 en agosto 26, 2013
Rooms were so lovely and clean. Actually the hole house was adorable and breakfast was really good. Sheri & Del gave awesome tips where to go in Grand Canyon and when we left to drive to Los Angeles. We would most definitely come to this place again and hopefully we have a chance to come. We would recommend this place to everyone! Than you for wonderful stay Del & Sheri! :) Jenna & Jonas from Finland
4,6 en agosto 14, 2013
This was our first visit to the Grand Canyon and, like everyone else, tried to get a place in the Canyon but we did not get our act together in time. We enjoy bed and breakfast places a lot and Grand Canyon Bed and Breakfast was wonderful. Only one other couple was there, which allowed us to check out all the other rooms. It is about 50 minutes from the Grand Canyon (easy drive). In addition, the town of Williams was a please to explore.
Más cercano b & b en el Gran Cañón, Montañas, Ciudad pequeña
Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Pulliam Field) 33 miles
Salga del aeropuerto hacia el Oeste y gire hacia el norte por la I-17 hasta la I-40 (Oeste), 1/2 horas para salir de 165, gire a Sur en la histórica Ruta 66 a Rodeo Road, gire a la derecha del Quarterhorse carretera, gire a norte, luego hacia el este por Stockmens; en segunda casa a la derecha desde el final de la calle.
Compra de Antigüedades, Galerías de Arte , Sala de conciertos, Cenas Elegantes/Gourmet, De Interés Histórico, Lago, Música en vivo, Cine, Museo, Parques Nacionales, Área natural, Oak Creek Canyon / Sedona, Teatro, Área de picnic, Servicios Religiosos, Río, Rodeo, Ruinas, Area de esquí
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Despertador, Productos de Cortesía, Albornoces, Reproductor de CD, Ventiladores de techo, Instalaciones para café/té, Reproductor de DVD, Chimenea, Secador, Tabla de planchar, Radio, TV por Satélite/Cable, TV
Alquiler de bicicletas, Pistas para bicicletas, Billares, Observación de aves, Esquí Alpino, Pescar, Jugar al golf, Pistas para senderismo, Montar a caballo, Cazar, Pistas para Mountain Bike, Visitar lugares de interés, Alquiler de esquís, Nadar, Piscina, Rafting en los rápidos
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Lanvin-style padded handbag at Zara
Lanvin's 'Happy' bag is one of the biggest hits of the decade, but at over £500, it will also mean your bank balance taking quite a hit. That's why we love Zara for making such a shamelessly faithful copy, available either in black or deep red, complete with chain-link strap and bow.
Cute, boxy and padded throughout, this is a quick and easy way to give your outfit a 'luxe' look, and will help ease you into the evening in style.
£29.99 at Zara


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The Sharing Knife, Volume Three: Passage (Hardcover)
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Acclaimed science fiction and fantasy writer Lois McMaster Bujold—five-time winner of the Hugo Award—brings us the third installment in her New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy
The Sharing Knife, Volume Three: Passage
Young Fawn Bluefield and soldier-sorcerer Dag Redwing Hickory have survived magical dangers and found, in each other, love and loyalty. But even their strength and passion cannot overcome the bigotry of their own kin, and so, leaving behind all they have known, the couple sets off to find fresh solutions to the perilous split between their peoples.
But they will not journey alone. Along the way they acquire comrades, starting with Fawn's irrepressible brother Whit, whose future on the Bluefield family farm seems as hopeless as Fawn's once did. Planning to seek passage on a riverboat heading to the sea, Dag and Fawn find themselves allied with a young flatboat captain searching for her father and fiancé, who mysteriously vanished on the river nearly a year earlier. They travel downstream, hoping to find word of the missing men, and inadvertently pick up more followers: a pair of novice Lakewalker patrollers running away from an honest mistake with catastrophic consequences; a shrewd backwoods hunter stranded in a wreck of boats and hopes; and a farmer boy Dag unintentionally beguiles, leaving Dag with more questions than answers about his growing magery.
As the ill-assorted crew is tested and tempered on its journey to where great rivers join, Fawn and Dag will discover surprising new abilities both Lakewalker and farmer, a growing understanding of the bonds between themselves and their kinfolk, and a new world of hazards both human and uncanny.
Praise for The Sharing Knife, Volume Three: Passage…
"Compelling . . . Bujold excels at creating interesting and sympathetic characters, and this story will satisfy readers who enjoy romance as much as adventure."
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I am so excited to be over on Ucreate today (yes, THE Ucreate!), for their amazing series all about using up those fat quarters we all hoard. I know I'm not alone…right ladies? The first step is admitting you have a problem…. hehe. This particular project is fantastic for scraps, as well! Which I also have plenty of. Fabric hoarders anonymous, anyone? Anywho, these little fabric trays can be whipped up in no time and are great for corralling small items, such as jewelry, loose change & keys, or the obvious: sewing supplies!
You can make them in all sorts of different sizes! I kept mine small to keep tiny things organized in my craft room, and they're doing the trick so far….and looking cute to boot.
Hop over there to see the full tutorial!
and check out the other participants AMAZING projects by clicking through the links below!
Also, just wanted to let you know about a great sale over on Fabricworm! They're celebrating 5 years of business with 15% off your entire order with coupon code "5years". This sale is good through Monday 7/1 @ midnight PST.


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Professional photographer and Brooks Institute faculty member Ralph A. Clevenger discusses the magic behind one of his most successful photographs, "The Tip of the Iceberg" (below).
This famous photo has netted the photographer almost one million dollars, to date. We also discuss the "radical" thinking behind pre-visualization and image planning.
Connect with Ralph on his website at RalphClevenger.com. And to get a look at some of his amazing work, click directly over to his portfolio! Also, be sure to check out the amazing Denali National Park workshop video below.
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By Ken de la Bastide
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Kokomo —
A series of month long events will mark Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kokomo and Howard County as the local Prevent Child Abuse council continues to tackle an on-going problem.
Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight issued a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention month in the city Wednesday.
Judy Dennis, director of the Family Service Association said in the past year there were fewer child abuse deaths in Howard County than in previous years.
"A few years ago, we had a number of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome deaths because of unsafe sleeping environments," she said. "This past year, there were no SIDS deaths after we conducted a safe sleeping campaign with the Health Department."
Dennis said a lot of child abuse is not reported, adding there has been an increase in domestic violence cases which is a direct link to child abuse.
She said a lot of the child abuse is related to substance abuse, and the biggest difference being observed is the severity of the abuse.
Dr. Pat Webb, a clinical psychologist with St. Joseph Trinty House, said he is seeing a lot of cases where a child has witnessed domestic violence, which wasn't reported for several years.
"The child suffers emotional and mental abuse," he said. "Statistics show that child that witness domestic violence are more likely to have suffered physical abuse."
Webb said in almost two-thirds of the child abuse cases substance abuse has been involved.
Goodnight said the Kokomo Police Department is dealing with an increase in meth labs in which children may have been present.
"We don't know if there is an increase in the number of labs, or increased reporting," he said. "There is more awareness."
When asked about "bullying" in schools, Webb said it is important to determine how a person started exhibiting bullying behavior.
"There has to be some abuse going on at home," he said.
Mary Armstrong-Smith, community partners director for Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, said there are 40 local Prevent Child Abuse chapters in Indiana that are serving 42 of the state's 92 counties.
"I'm big on the Howard County Council," she said. "Not all chapters have city officials that get involved."


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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: Serves 8
- 3- to 3-1/2 lb. pork shoulder roast
- 1 tsp. caraway seed, crushed
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup apple cider OR apple juice
- 3 medium cooking apples, cut into wedges
In a 4- or 6-quart pressure cooker heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat or use brown function. Cook meat until brown on all sides, adding more oil, if necessary. Remove the meat from the pressure cooker and set aside. Drain off fat.
Place the trivet or an oven-proof rack in the pressure cooker. Return the meat to the pressure cooker and add the onion, water, and apple cider. Lock lid in place and bring cooker up to high pressure; cook for 45 minutes.
Allow pressure to come down naturally, then carefully remove lid. Transfer meat and onion to a serving platter; keep warm by covering with foil.
Add apples to pressure cooker and bring to boiling. Cover loosely (do not lock lid) and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until apples are crisp-tender. With a slotted spoon, remove apples to serving platter with pork roast and onions.
Note: The cooking time is correct. There is no way a roast can cook in a pressure cooker in 15 minutes.


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Here are four quick tests that serve as a virtual canary in your web site evaluation process. If you fail any of these, it's time to start thinking about re-creating your organization's online presence.
The Blink* Test
First impressions are important. Especially on the web. Most users will decide whether they're going to get anything out of a page within the first five to ten seconds. If you can't communicate clearly, and get them what they want in that time, then it's an opportunity lost, and gone forever. To that end, it's important to have a site that quickly and clearly communicates your primary goal motivators to your user, that is, the things that will get the user to stay longer, to hear what you have to say, and to engage with your site.
The search version of this test works in a similar fashion. Unless you have global brand recognition, people almost certainly won't remember your URL. You'll be lucky if they remember your name. You want to make sure that when they plug that name into google, they get your website coming up first, and not with anything else that might confuse them as to which is the right site to click.
Administering the test:
Prep Find someone who has never seen your website before, and doesn't know what your business / organization does. Set them down at a computer.
Normal Variant: Open a browser showing your organization's webpage, and start a stopwatch. After twenty seconds close the browser.
SEO Variant: Open a browser for them, tell them the name of your organization and start a stopwatch. At the end of one minute close the browser.
Getting the result… Ask the subject what your organization does. If they can't tell you, you fail.
* Yes, it is named after Gladwell's book. I know it's trendy, but think of it more as a sign of the times
UPDATE: A commenter pointed out the completely solid folks at fivesecondtest to accomplish this same thing, if you can't find someone who hasn't seen your website.
The Cruft Test
You know how sometimes when you go into a country store, you might see some "cruft" tacked up on the wall behind the cash register. Y'know the stuff, sometimes it's a frame with the first dollar bill they ever made, sometimes it's a picture of a cat. These things have no bearing on the core business, and all they do is to distract customers from their intended purchase. In the country store, they have a use, as these items are posted in the cashier's workspace, and there's nothing wrong with making your workspace feel like home. Remember though, your website is not your cashier's workspace. It is for the sole purpose of advancing your organizational goals. Don't let anything distract your visitors from that.
Administering the test:
Take a close look at your website, or, better yet, ask a trusted friend to do so. If you see anything that looks like it might fit that description, you fail.
Last Updated Test
The best measure of a website's quality is how often it is updated. A frequently updated site is like a freshly mowed lawn. It gives your users a sense of warm wellbeing knowing that you're watching out for the experience that they're having online, it makes them more likely to trust you, and it increases their overall satisfaction with what you have to offer.
Administering this one is simple, just ask yourself the following questions:
- Is the most recent content on your site more than a week old?
- Was your business open this past week?
If you answered yes to both of these questions, you fail.
The Analytics Test
Every good website needs analytics, so that you can tell what works, and what doesn't. The field of web analytics has come a long way since that geocities hit counter that you have on your website. Modern tools like Google Analytics or Omniture can provide a wealth of information about how people use your website, as well as who those who those people are.
Administering the test:
Ask yourself, or your web manager, the following questions:
Can you tell me what the bounce rate was for your hompage this past week? Can you tell me is that is an improvement of this same time period last year?
Do you know what a bounce rate is?
If you cannot answer all of these questions, you fail
Yeah, I failed, so what?
Your website needs help. Your website might be "fine" right now, but you're definitely "leaving money on the table." Over the course of the following weeks, I'll be publishing a series of articles on how to start to resolve these problems. By having a web presence that is current, relevant, communicates clearly and can be measured, you can be far more effective in your online marketing efforts and actually make your website a profit, rather than a cost center.
The very first thing you should do install analytics software. You're probably not starting from much so Google Analytics is probably a pretty decent choice. Get this installed on your website, so that you have some sort of baseline, then start working on finding a consultant, and doing research on what you want your website to be!
Shameless self promotion, I'll be posting articles on finding consultants for web redesign work as well as how to research your web project in the coming weeks.


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188 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Huaykwang, Bangkok, Thailand
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Hotel built in 2010, Number of floors: 14, Total number of rooms: 215, Number of single rooms: 42, Number of double rooms: 85
|Room and Accommodation
The hotel is situated along Rachadapisek road. only 5 minutes walk to subway station and well-known department stores. It's prime urban location also enjoys the convenience of major highways. Only 45 minutes drive from Don Muang International airport, avoiding the city traffic, but minutes away from next appointment or business meeting and night market by nearest subway Ratchadapisek station.
The Siam Beverly Hotel: Conveniently located near the heart of Bangkok's main business district, the hotel is also situated close to several major department stores including Robinson, Carrefour, Jusco and Lotus. There are a number of excellent restaurants nearby. Whether you prefer Thai, Asian-style seafood, of Western-style cuisine, it is all within easy access of the hotel.
Leisure activities in the neighborhood include cinemas, The Imax Theater, Bowling arcades and The Thailand Export Mart. The famous Suan Chatujuk weekend market, the daily night market (open until 5 a.m.), discos, pubs, banks and a wide variety of shopping opportunities are all easily accessible from the hotel. It is a mere five minute walk to the new underground Metro system that can take you to virtually any part of the city in air-conditioned comfort.
Bangkok Cha-Da Hotel is located in a new shopping district of Bangkok. It is easily accessible from Don Muang Airport as well as popular business and tourist attractions. Located on Ratchadaphisek Road, it is near to most banks, the Fortunetown shopping complex, and within walking distance of the world's largest restaurant.
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If confirmed, the claim by the Sinai-based Islamist militant group Jamaat Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis (JABM) of responsibility for the attempted assassination of Egyptian minister of interior Mohamed Ibrahim in Cairo on 5 September, indicates an increased insurgency risk as the result of Sinai militant capability spreading into Egypt's main cities.
In a video claiming responsibility, JABM said it would also attack Minister of Defence Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and media personalities who had 'spread lies' about the Islamists. This risk of further attacks is amplified by an aggressive new Egyptian military operation against militants in the Sinai that is likely to see retaliatory operations.


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Should Stompin' Tom get a state funeral?
Canadian country-folk legend Stompin' Tom Connors, arguably one of Canada's strongest cultural icons, has died at the age of 77.
Connors passed away Wednesday from what a spokesman described as "natural causes."
In the wake of his death, some Canadians have been taking to Twitter with the hashtag #StompInPeace to pay their respects.
Other have been more vocal, going so far as to suggest that Stompin' Tom should get a state funeral, an honour usually reserved for governor generals and prime ministers.
Folks on Twitter are quick to point out that former opposition leader, Jack Layton, received a state funeral back in 2011 when he succumbed to cancer, so why shouldn't Connors?
@pmharper @TonyclementCPC @CandiceBergenMP if Jack Layton gets a state funeral….Stompin Tom should definately get one too.—
Ian Comeau (@iankokomo_01) March 07, 2013
We had a State Funeral for Jack Layton, Stompin' Tom deserves one too! #rip—
Braydon Maz (@Maz204) March 07, 2013
Shameful how Ottawa media elites who embraced Layton state funeral are already circling the ink barrels against the same for Stompin' Tom.—
Bill Brasky (@Polkameister) March 07, 2013
If Jack Layton was deserving of a state funeral then Stompin' Tom is deserving of two. RT if you agree.—
Bill Brasky (@Polkameister) March 07, 2013
RIP Stompin' Tom. If Jack Layton can get a state funeral, that man needs a state funeral. What a Canadian icon. #TheGoodOldHockeyGame—
Dave Dawson (@DaveDawson7) March 07, 2013
@CBCNews: …Stompin' Tom Connors is more deserving of a state funeral than Jack Layton ever was!
Roberto (@smirking_guy) March 07, 2013
When Jack Layton was accorded a state funeral in August of 2011, Dimitri Soudas, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's director of communications, said the criteria is as follows:
"The practice since Confederation has been for the Government of Canada to offer a state funeral to current and former governors general, current and former prime ministers and current members of cabinet. It is possible for the prime minister on behalf of the Government of Canada, to accord the honour of a state funeral to other eminent Canadians, should it be deemed appropriate."
Given that the word eminent, meaning high in rank or distinguished, is a fairly broad term, it could technically apply to Stompin' Tom.
Whether or not that happens though, remains to be seen.