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Trinity Classical (8-2), led by running back Spencer Klehn (25 touchdowns), averages 47 points, but Desert Chapel averages 57, so expect lots of touchdowns.
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But we also talked some Reds baseball, touching briefly on the injury issues for the team, and also discussed the All-Star break. What grade did I give the Reds in the first half? Who will be All-Star MVP? Why do teams still pitch to Chris Davis? Who surprised and disappointed most for the Reds so far? Why does my profile still list the White Sox as my MLB team of preference? You should listen and find out.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - More than 3,000 care packages of fudge and Christmas cards will be delivered to the inmates at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, the Yankton Minimum Security Unit and the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield on Monday as part of an annual tradition.
Rev. Steve Moerman of Cornerstone Prison Church says several prison churches started the tradition in the 1980s as a way to remind inmates that people still care about them. For many of the inmates, it's the only present they will get at Christmas.
Moerman says the packages contain fudge, peanuts, hard candy and homemade cards written by kids.
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Home Depot Accuses Customer Of Stealing Pencil
METHUEN, Mass. -- Home Depot Inc. has apologized to a carpenter who was banned by the chain after he absent-mindedly pocketed a pencil sitting next to a cash register.
Michael Panorelli, 51, of Lawrence, was accused of shoplifting from the Methuen store last Thursday and banned from Home Depots worldwide.
Panorelli was with a client and had just bought some lumber when he used the pencil to do some quick math. He pocketed the pencil and was met in the parking lot by a loss-prevention worker who asked for identification.
The worker presented Panorelli with one letter saying he was banned from Home Depot, and another advising that he would be hearing from the company's lawyers.
Panorelli took his story to the Eagle-Tribune newspaper in nearby Lawrence, which published it over the weekend.
On Sunday, Atlanta-based Home Depot issued a written apology, saying the incident was prompted by a narrow interpretation of its shoplifting-prevention rules.
"We will not be pursuing any claims against Mr. Panorelli for this incident," the statement said. "We welcome Mr. Panorelli back as a customer in our stores at any time."
But the carpenter said he'll never do business there again.
"I have no intention of going back in there," Panorelli said. "Why should I put money in someone's pocket when they treat me like this? I think they took company policy a little to far."
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Oh pleasee it's just a pencil !!...
When I was at my bank signing my check to deposit into my account, I used a pen that the lady gave me to sign my checks, sometimes I accidently put it in my purse, I mean come on, it not like we're stealing it on purpose...It just happen...
I think Home Depot took their policy a bit too far...I find this ridiculous!!..
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Oh man!
Yes, I do the same... when we use a paper and pen to have writing communicate and then thank them and leave... I saw pen in my handbag when I'm home... Oh dear, it's not my pen, I know I took a pen from companies or bankier as senseless. They are not upset over that lousy pencil or pen.
But shoplifter is a different story... It's no matter either it's little or big - it belongs to criminal offense but what Michael Panorelli did is not shoplift.
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Officer, Tousi: May I see your driver's license?
Driver, Alex: I don't have one. I had it suspended when I got my 5th DUI. Well, I am very sorry - I stole Home Depot's pencil.
Tousi: May I see the receipt from the Home Depot?
Alex: It's not my pencil. I stole it.
Tousi: The pencil is stolen?
Alex: That's right. But come to think of it, I think I saw the manager 's pencil in the glove box when I was putting my pencil in there.
Tousi: There's a pencil in the glove box?
Alex: Yes sir. That's where I put it after I arrest and beat up the the Home Depot man who owns this pencil and stuffed him in the trunk.
Tousi: There's a BODY in the TRUNK?!?!?
Alex: Yes, sir.
Hearing this, the officer immediately called his captain, Vamp. The car was quickly surrounded by police, and the captain-Vamp approached the driver to handle the tense situation:
Captain-Vamp: Can I see your driver license and Home Depot receipt?
Alex Sure, it is. It was valid.
Vamp: Who is this pencil?
Driver: It's mine, officer. Here's the owner's pencil.
The driver owned the car.
Captain-Vamp: Could you slowly open your glove box so I can see if there's a pencil in it?
Alex: Yes sir, but there is no pencil in it.
Sure enough, there was nothing in the glove box.
Captain-Vamp: Would you mind opening your trunk? I was told you said there's a body in it.
Alex:No problem.
Trunk is opened; no body.
Vamp:I do not understand it. Officer, Tousi who stopped you said told him, you did not have a license, stole the pencil, had a pencil in the glove box, and that there was a dead body in the trunk.
Alex: Yeah, I will be the lying bastard told you that I was speeding, too. What a waste a lot of your time? Feel sorry for the Officer, Tousi did all those dirty work.
Poor Tousi!
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If you've paid the slightest bit of attention to the food scene in and around north Jersey, you couldn't help but notice the many burger outposts that have popped up in the last couple of years. You've got everything from fast food establishments and upscale wine bars, to more family friendly venues vying for your burger business. And that last type brings us today to Burger Deluxe.
Set back on Rt 23 North in Wayne, Burger Deluxe has a "retro 60′s meets New Jersey Greek diner" vibe (and I mean that in only the best way). Owned by the Livanos Restaurant Group of New York, this is their first foray into New Jersey. Managed by longtime Livanos Group employee, Zeki Yesilyurt, Burger Deluxe provides not only a warm welcome to guests, but also the homemade baklava (which is not to be missed).
During a recent media event to kick off National Burger Month which is this month, Zeki and his friendly staff enticed us with quite a procession of delicious burgers. But Burger Deluxe is much more than burgers, as we quickly found out – beginning with their Beef Chili Nachos. Arriving in a skillet piled high with really fresh guacamole, these are not your average soggy nachos. Corn tortilla chips crisp enough to hold the beef chili with red kidney beans, pico de gallo, and Jack and Cheddar cheeses – quite satisfying.
We were also treated to a delicious Hummus Platter, served with grilled regular, whole-wheat pita, and crisp vegetables for dipping. This platter plus the wonderful Vegetable Burger would be a great combo for any vegetarians in your circle. The Veggie Burger is full of great stuff – onions, celery, lentils, whole-wheat breadcrumbs, mushrooms, barley, and oatmeal. I am a card carrying carnivore and I loved this burger. Vegetarians will also love it and it's a nice alternative once in awhile for non-vegetarians.
Next on the burger hit parade, the French Onion Burger – the best way to describe this is a bowl of French onion soup on a bun. Don't think onions piled on top of a burger. The onions are first sautéed in a beef base with white wine, which gives them a rich, beefy texture. Then the burger and onions are topped with Swiss cheese and Parmesan "crunch flakes." Oui!
Two more burgers were on their way, but let's focus for a minute on the classic sides that any respectable burger joint must offer. I'm talking fries and onion rings, of course. I sampled the Classic Fries, served simply with sea salt and other seasonings – very good. Burger Deluxe also offers Sweet Potato Fries, which I didn't get to try (I had to pace myself somewhat). The Onion Rings really blew me away – house made, not at all greasy, with just the right ratio of onion to breading – outstanding! There are far too many plebian onion rings floating around the world, so when one comes along that is noteworthy, you've got to embrace it.
OK, back to burgers. Zeki sent out the Turkish Lamb Kofte Burger and the En Fuego Burger. The lamb burger is served with sumac-spiced red onions and a classic tzatziki sauce on the side. If you like lamb, this is for you.
And if you think you're "hot stuff," the En Fuego has your name on it. My lips are still tingling from it! In all fairness, the menu states up front that this is one spicy burger, but on a scale from 1-10, I would classify it at a 20! I would love to see where this falls on the Scoville scale. If you're a heat seeker, go for it. Made with chipotle sauce, and topped with smoked bacon, pickled jalapenos, pepper Jack cheese, and habanera peppers, this is not for lightweights. Consider yourself warned!
And any burger emporium menu worth its salt must include shakes and floats and Burger Deluxe delivers. On the line up, four absolutely luscious shakes that would make any soda jerk proud. We started with the Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Shake (fresh strawberries with a rich, dark chocolate sauce swirling at the bottom of the glass); following closely behind was the Caramel Shake (house made caramel with coffee ice cream); next, the Brownie Milkshake (double fudge brownie blended with vanilla ice cream – oh yeah); and saving the best for last (IMHO), the Espresso Shake (coffee ice cream with a shot of espresso) – simply "deluxe!"
May I suggest the perfect dessert to end your Burger Deluxe meal? Zeki's authentic baklava washed down with an Espresso Shake. He makes the baklava according to his mother's recipe and it differs slightly from traditional Greek baklava as this version is loaded with walnuts rather than pistachios. The tender layers of phyllo are moistened with simple syrup instead of honey which eliminates that cloying sweetness that some baklava recipes fall prey to. Of course, that just means that you can eat more of these lovely little squares!
Pat LaFrieda Meats (purveyor of choice to star chefs) supplies the Angus chuck, sirloin, and brisket cuts to the restaurant so you know its top notch. With over 15 burgers to choose from, along with sandwiches, wraps, salads, and a menu that changes seasonally, Burger Deluxe is certainly a welcome addition to the Wayne area. But above all that, the Livanos' long tradition of excellent service, good value, and commitment to high quality food, should make Burger Deluxe a tough contender to beat in the burgeoning burger wars.
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The Commission made a handful of changes to its rules for CableCARDs. Some of those rule changes were prompted by prior failed attempts by the FCC to artificially create or prop up certain segments of the set-top box market. Overall, however, the Commission preserved its basic regulatory restrictions on set-top box functionalities. In short, the report continues the Commission's unnecessary and costly plan for expanded technocratic control of the video navigation device market. On October 14, the FCC issued yet another report and order adopting yet another revised set of rules governing cable set-top boxes.
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Friends become lovers on "The Other Side," the first single off Jason Derulo's upcoming third album. The Miami singer falls in love with his best friend on the dance record, produced by Ammo and Dr. Luke. He wrote the song about his own girlfriend, Jordin Sparks.
"I felt very comfortable and I tell her things that men would probably not tell their girlfriends," Jason told Ryan Seacrest. "[We have] heart to hearts and just let it out on the table."
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Locker re-injured his left (non-throwing) shoulder in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans. Houston safety Glover Quin came unblocked on a safety blitz, knocking Locker out of the game.
Locker originally suffered a dislocated left shoulder in Week 1's loss to the New England Patriots, when he tackled Patriots safety Patrick Chung, following a fumble recovery that eventually was ruled not a fumble.
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The Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH) publishes Saving Mothers Lives: reviewing maternal deaths to make motherhood safer (2003 – 2005) today.
The report will reassure the public that maternal deaths in the UK are rare. Overall, 295 women died of pregnancy-related conditions out of the two million mothers who gave birth during the three year period from 2003 to 2005. Although there has been a slight increase in deaths, the birth rate also rose so the maternal mortality rate provided from this in-depth Enquiry of 14 per 100,000 is not statistically different to the previous report and there was no increase in substandard care. The maternal mortality rate derived from the method in use in other countries, 7 per 100,000 maternities, is unchanged.
The findings show that women who live in the poorest circumstances are up to seven times more likely to die than women from other demographic groups. These women were also in poorer overall health and far less likely to be in regular contact with maternity services. The findings also reflect the poor general health status of the increased number of refugees and asylum seekers who sought maternity care in the UK in 2003-05.
Additionally, maternal obesity is now a major and growing risk factor for maternal death and more than half of the women who died were either overweight or obese and more than 15% were extremely obese.
The report also points to a large decline in deaths from suicide, the overall leading cause of death in the last triennial report. If this reduction is sustained, this may indicate that the recommendations in the last two reports (identifying women most at risk during the antenatal period and then applying appropriate management strategies) are having a beneficial effect on women's health.
This new report provides 10 key recommendations for policy makers, service commissioners and providers and healthcare professionals. The main points are:
- Preconception care – better counselling and support to be provided for women, especially those with pre-existing serious medical or mental health problems such as epilepsy, diabetes and obesity (BMI > 30).
- Access to care – antenatal services must be accessible and welcoming to women. Women should have had their first visit to the antenatal clinic after the first 12 completed weeks of pregnancy.
- Migrant women – the medical history and clinical assessment of overall health for these women must be recorded. Doctors should be particularly sensitive toward women from countries where genital mutilation is practised and provide appropriate care for them.
- Treatment for systolic hypertension – pregnant women with a systolic blood pressure ¡Ý 160 mm/hg must be provided with anti-hypertensive treatment.
- Caesarean section – women who have had a previous caesarean section or are going to have one should be advised about the risks in future pregnancies.
- Clinical skills – trusts and practices should instil a learning culture from critical events and serious untoward incidences (SUIs). Additional staff training for care to newborns should be provided.
- Early warning scoring system – trusts should adopt an early warning system to help in the timely recognition, treatment and referral of treatment of women who have or are developing critical conditions.
- Guidelines for development – guidelines in the care of women who are obese, have sepsis during pregnancy and, pain and bleeding during early pregnancy should be produced.
CEMACH is planning to undertake a national enquiry into obesity in pregnancy as a result of its concerns about the impact on outcomes for both mother and baby.
Gwyneth Lewis, CEMACH Director of the Maternal Deaths Enquiry, said ¡°The findings of this report, widely considered as one of the cornerstones of our maternity services, shows the impact poor maternal health can have on pregnancy and birth. Whilst it is pleasing that the incidence of poorer care has declined a little, and especially gratifying that the number of women who committed suicide appears to have dropped substantially, possibly as the result of previous recommendations, the report clearly shows the impact that a mother's overall health has on the outcome of her pregnancy.
"Healthy mothers have healthier pregnancies and healthier babies. The fact that more than half of the women who died were obese or overweight, and that preventable causes of cardiac disease were the leading cause of death shows that strong public health messages are needed both before and during pregnancy."
Professor Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) said, "Obesity is fast emerging as the public health issue of our generation and its impact on maternity must be taken seriously.
"Maternity services are already struggling to cope with the increasing birth rate. Maternal obesity places more pressure on existing resources and the RCOG is seriously considering the CEMACH recommendation that a guideline on the management of obesity in pregnant women is the first step to provide clinicians with clear information on care for this group of mothers."
Martin Fletcher, Chief Executive of the National Patient Safety Agency said ¡°The National Patient Safety Agency funded confidential enquiries aim to provide independent information to aid healthcare communities in improving care. The latest report from the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health adds to the body of evidence that practitioners can learn from.
"Saving Mothers' Lives demonstrates that we must redouble our efforts to provide safer, better healthcare for vulnerable women during and after pregnancy."
The Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH) report Saving Mothers Lives: reviewing maternal deaths to make motherhood safer (2003 – 2005) was funded by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA), the Scottish Programme for Clinical Effectiveness in Reproductive Health and by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety of Northern Ireland.
This is the 7 th report into maternal death published by CEMACH. Previous reports were titled Why Mothers Die . Copies of the current and previous reports can be obtained via CEMACH's website on www.cemach.org.uk .
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The causes of death identified by the report include:
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There was a decline in deaths from haemorrhage, anaesthesia and uterine trauma.
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- Heart disease (there is a growing incidence of heart disease caused by poor dieting, smoking, alcohol consumption and obesity)
The report also identifies the risk factors for maternal deaths. The links between vulnerability and social exclusion and adverse pregnancy outcomes are once again drawn. A major reason such women are more at-risk is because many do not seek antenatal care or stay in regular contact with maternity services. The range of complex non-medical problems which these women are subject to include domestic abuse (14%) and substance abuse (11%). The children of vulnerable women were also reported to have a higher risk of death or morbidity. There is therefore a need for medical and social support to be provided to these women and their children.
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You may recall that yesterday, Arby's announced via Twitter that it would no longer advertise on Rush Limbaugh's show. (Limbaugh notes that Arby's has never been a sponsor of his show. As we note here, Arby's president is a Democrat donor.)
Conservatives were not at all happy with Arby's actions – and they got very vocal about it.
Well, as it turns out, Arby's has begun blocking conservatives who have tweeted complaints.
I wonder if @Arbys blocked @TeriChristoph because they don't like women or because they don't like hearing from unhappy customers.—
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Cuban Vacation…Part VII
Church at San Fransico Square.
The fountain in the square.
We took a stroll along the Caribbean sea, along the waterfront promenade.
The Old Town Havana is under restoration with many of the buildings getting a new lease on life, while others still require a facelift. One did not have to veer too far away to see that not all regions of Havana had the same level of prosperity. As we strolled along the water front I was briefly reminded of my roots of rural Newfoundland & Labrador. A series of small fishing vessels were moored in the harbour, while a couple of men were trying to catch some fish at shore's edge. I reflected of a time, nearly two decades ago when my father and I went fishing on the wharf in an attempt to catch some rock cod. We were successful! I remember also catching some flatfish, unwanted sculpins and even a catfish. I kept the eely catfish for a couple of days before I realized he did not make a good pet and needed to be released back into the ocean.
After spending the morning under the suns rays of nearly 35 degree temperatures, we sought shade under a large tree. We were readily befriended by a local who chatted it up with us. He told us about a concert happening later that night due to the National Holiday. That he could get us cheap tickets. We passed on the offer. He disappeared and came back handing us two cigars. We noted that we did not want. He would not take no for an answer and insisted they were gifts. A gift in fact that you pay whatever you would like to give. :(. I do not miss the constant pressure from some locals to provide them with money. However, it is hard for me to judge as I am unaware of the personal circumstances and adversity that may challenge these individuals. To move things along we stopped by the Museo de la Revolucion (Revolution Museum). The impressive building had an immaculate dome that caught my attention. It had memorabilia, information and praised national heroes.
The Granma Memorial and Gardens we were guarded. One must be careful not to loiter or sit as they will get a whistle blown from the careful watch of a guard at his post. There is an exhibit of war vehicles, including cars, tanks, planes and boats.
After spending the day sightseeing and walking many streets we had a rest to escape from the shade. Additionally, at the hotel I tried to purchase Internet. It appeared to be a rare commodity. The cards were not for sale at the front desk. The store hours at the hotel werre limited and when I did manage to talk to the worker, she did not have cards for sale. Quite often I heard, check back tomorrow. It was actually a blessing to be away from technology – where I was not frequently checking my Blackberry, Email, Facebook account or even posting on my blog.
That evening we have a meal and a couple of drinks at a quiet restaurant on the square. A great meal for a mere $10.00. It as quite the find. It was time to call it a day and make the most of the final two days of the vacation, as on Sunday I would be starting my way back to Varadero and making a flight that night for Canada.
Live Rural NL -
Christopher C. Mitchelmore
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Cuban Vacation….Part VI
I've left my readers in suspense long enough and owe it to you all to finish the stories of my Cuban vacation. In Cuban Vacation….Part V, I ended with a teaser with the hope of meeting two wonderful women at Casa de La Musica.
After leaving the pub, Umberto took us to visit his mother and little brother. His mother had made some lovely fabric dolls that were quite colourful, which his brother watched cartoons in Spanish with a friend. It was different to see the way the locals lived in Cuba. At 20:00 a large meal of pork, black bean rice, fried bananas, fruit, side salad served with coffee and ice-cream for dessert. We hurried to eat our meal, get decked out and swing by Casa de La Musica.
We climbed the stairs and who would be highly visible but the two wonderful women I met earlier from Birmingham, who turned out to be Kate and Alice. We had found out that we were heading in different directions in the morning, but still enjoyed each others company. We had hours of storytelling and laughter with the playful music continuing in the backdrop before receiving a goodnight kiss. It was like a midsummer's night dream.
In the morning, Kate & Alice noted they would leave for a waterfall. Tobias and I decided we would give them a send off; unfortunately we were unsuccessful finding the departure of the tour company. Alas, we left Dr. Suerez after writing a nice comment in their book and taking the long ride on the Viazul bus to Havana, some 300+ KM away and more than 6 hours of driving.
I slept most of the way and was quite happy to arrive at Hotel Los Frailes, which was a former monastery. The rooms had towering 14 ft ceilings, with wooden furnishings and was poorly lit, partly due to the fact there was no window. One can only imagine the life of a monk several hundred years ago, living in this room – it was quite the masterpiece.
The key was quite heavy and had a little figurine of a monk. It was a nice feature. Maybe an idea for local accommodators to incorporate something culturally significant to their operation for a small cost, but will get people to notice and keep them talking. Local ventures like Fisherman's Landing, Torrent River Inn, Sea Echo Motel, Tuckamore Lodge, Mayflower Inn, Vahalla Lodge, Viking Nest and others may be able to utilize this tactic.
The towering doors had a peep-hole, which had a latch and several drills. It made me think of time that was more medieval.
The hanging chandelier looked like it required a stepladder to climb and light the candles. It was a very good knock-off and I was pleased they had upgraded to electricity, even if it took a while to light the room.
Dinner was at a nearby restaurant that had a platform with a band and two dancers that made great use of the floor to vibes of Cha Cha. I ventured into the wine cellar to pull out a Spanish Chardonnay. The Big Sword was my order, filled with a variety of grilled seafood. Believe me if was quite the feast….if you do not, the photo below will speak for itself.
My friend Tobias had a little sword (a skewer). The baby version more or less. The meal was quite enjoyable and I was quite eager to explore the Old Town of Havana in the early AM, after getting a taste of the flavour during the evening.
Part VII will be posted soon. Don't miss a post by subscribing to my blog by entering your email at the top of the page. You will get an email telling you of a new post.
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
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A Great Place to Discover – Town of Englee
The Town of Englee is a Great Place to Discover, nestled near the eastern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. The scenic town has much to offer those who take the time to visit…
I enjoy driving through this quaint little fishing Town located on ocean's edge. The fishing boats line the harbour and the craggy coastline is quite visible, with Barr'd Island just on the horizon. There are many older dwellings and buildings, some more than 100 years old. John Reeves General Store dates back to the early 1900's, grew to many outposts, saw many close up shop, yet has maintained their operation in Englee. The Town has some unique vernacular architecture from the churches, salt-box homes and heritage houses; some are painted in splashy bright colours.
One could spend the day hiking a number of trails. If you are up for the challenge, you may even get to visit the gazebo at the top of the hill. The Town has thoughtfully provided a central parking area, free of charge, for any visitor to park and take in the beauty of the Town. Ensure to bring a camera, as the opportunity to get some great images is high! Make your own art. If you are lucky you will see some wildlife, whales and maybe an iceberg. As well, they have a wheelchair accessible day park with plenty of picnic tables and fire pits for cooking. This can provide you with some time to have a scoff (a great meal), rest and take in the beauty of nature.
This year adds extra excitement as the Town and Come Home Year Committee have been tirelessly planning and organizing a Come Home Year Celebration! The dates, Sunday, August 14th until closing day on August 20th, 2011. Mark your calendars!
Below is a tentative schedule as posted by Madeline Newman on the Englee Come Home Year Facebook Group: Englee Come Home Year 2011
Englee Come Home Year Tentative schedule
Subject to change
Day 1: Sunday August 14, 2011
1:30-3:00pm Opening Ceremony
Location: Playground (weather permitting)
• Prayer
• Ribbon & Cake Cutting
• Church Service
• Mayoral Address (Rudy Porter)
• Meet 'N' Greet
Day 2: Monday August 15, 2011
8:00-9:30am Registration
Location: Municipal Building
8:00-10:00am Breakfast at the Apostolic Faith Group House
10:00am Kids Day
Bike Parade
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded for decorated bikes
Location: Apostolic Faith Parking Lot (ride to the playground)
11:00am -4:00pm Games and Activities
Bounce House
• 50 Meter Race
• Sack Race
• Spoon Race
• Long Jump
• Bunny Hop
• Obstacle Race
• Other Games & Activities
All participants will receive a prize
Healthy Snacks will be provided
12:00pm-2:00pm Dinner at the Faith Pentecostal Church
• Potluck with tea or coffee ($7)
• Serving up to 100 people
6:00pm Little Mr & Little Miss Pageant
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes will be awarded for each category
Location: H. G. Fillier Academy
• 3-5 years of age
• 6-8 " "
• 9-12 " "
• 13-18 (?) "
8:30pm Community Bonfire
Location: Lockers Point
Day 3: Tuesday August 16, 2011
8:00am-9:30am Registration
10:00am Motorcade
Location: Municipal Building
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded for best decorated vehicles
1:00pm Grand Opening and Naming of the Town's Heritage sites
• Barnes House
• Dr. B. T Gillard Memorial Park
• Harvey's Stage
• The Replica of the Schooner the Nellie Reeves
4:00pm-6:00pm Supper at the Faith Pentecostal Church
• Cold Plates with tea or coffee ($7)
• Serving up to 100 people
7:00pm Variety Show
• Skits
Day 4: Wednesday August 17, 2011
Family Day
Finger foods at the Apostolic Faith Church Group House
6:00pm Light the Tree of Memories
• Make a donation in memory of a loved one & a bulb will be lit in their honour
7:00pm Gospel Fest
Location: H. G. Fillier Academy
10:00pm Entertainment
Location: Fire hall
• Dave McHugh
Day 5: Thursday August 18, 2011
10:00am-12:00pm Englee Day Festival
Games, booths ($20.00) and various activities
• Row-boat Racing
• Tug of War
• Log Throwing
• Log Sawing
• Dunk Tank
• Balloon/Dart game
• Money Ring Game
• Other Games & Activities
*Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for each event*
12:00pm-3:00pm Dinner at the Salvation Army Church
• Meal Vouchers sold in advance (Soup & sandwiches, tea or coffee) $5.00
• Games will continue throughout the day
5:00pm-6:30pm & 6:30-8:00pm Supper at the Salvation Army Church
6:30 Open air service
Location: Apostolic Faith Parking Lot
• Fisherman's Brew's tea or coffee ($7.00 a serving)
9:00pm Open Mic at Fire hall (must be 19 or older)
Day 6: Friday August 19, 2011
8:30am-11:00 Breakfast at the United Church Hall
• Beans, bologna & fresh bread (tea or coffee)
• Or bacon, eggs, toast (tea or coffee)
2:00pm-4:00pm Seniors Social, visiting & tea
Location: United Church Hall
5:00pm Community Supper (meal vouchers will be sold in advance)
Location: H. G. Fillier Academy
9:00pm Entertainment (teenage dance)
Location: Fire Hall
• Jodi Rice & Band
10:00pm Fireworks
Day 7: August 20, 2011
8:00am-11:00 Breakfast at the Salvation Army
Beans, bologna & fresh bread (tea or coffee) or bacon, eggs, toast (tea or coffee).
10:00am Community Bobber Race
Pay $1 for a bobber. There will be 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prizes for the winners
Location: Batteau Cove Brook
2:00pm-4pm Family Picnic (everyone responsible for their own food)
Location: Ball Field (no pets allowed)
10:00pm Entertainment (adult community dance)
Location: shelter?
• Jodi Rice & band
Day 8: Sunday August 21, 2011
1:30 Closing Ceremonies
• Boat Tours will be available through Scenic Pursuit Ltd Bide Arm (ph# 709 457-2706 or 7678)
• Moose Burgers will be sold at Fire hall throughout the week
• United Church Hall will be open daily from 8:00am-8:00pm for tea, coffee , and to do some socializing
• Barnes House & Harvey's Stage opened daily
Anyone with any suggestions or ideas can contact one of the committee members or send Madeline a message at firstname.lastname@example.com. It will be brought to a meeting where a decision will be made if it will be added it to our schedule or not. Anyone wanting to take part in the Variety Show or Gospel Fest can do the same, only it will not be brought to a meeting.
There is always lots of activity in Rural NL on the Great Northern Peninsula. This summer ensure to add the Town of Englee to your list of places to visit and make your own discoveries.
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
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Macy's Valencia exceeded its goal in the Macy's West 2008 Bag Hunger Food Drive and raised a total of $3,569.60 to benefit the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry.
A glorious full moon rose over the hills in Valencia on Saturday as nearly 100 people from the Santa Clarita Valley gathered at the Tournament Player's Club to support the Painted Turtle Camp in Lake Hughes.
The thriving nonprofit community in the Santa Clarita Valley has a new friend - HandsOn Santa Clarita (formerly the Volunteer Resource Center of SCV).
The Zonta Club of the SCV will honor a familiar face around the Santa Clarita Valley at its annual tribute dinner - Newhall's Duane Harte. The fundraising Celebrity Tribute dinner, scheduled for Friday evening, Nov. 7, at the Odyssey Restaurant in Mission Hills will honor Harte - an Un-Zon (the husband of a Zonta member) and 2003 SCV Man of the Year.
Castaic resident Kelly Hackney's art recently celebrated a "coming out" party at Vino 100 in Saugus. Guests enjoyed wine and light hors d'oeuvres as they viewed a sampling of Hackney's fine art.
Blues music, cigars and great food - what could be more appropriate for a hot August night?
Five non-profit organizations in the Santa Clarita Valley have a total of $11,000 more to support their program of work, courtesy of community grants from the Zonta Foundation of SCV.
Mint Canyon Family Center Moose Lodge No. 2173 and Chapter No. 1533 in Canyon Country recently delivered dozens of comfort plush animals - stuffed Tommy Moose toys - to many of the first responders in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Harold and Jacqulyn Petersen, of Valencia, moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 2001 and enthusiastically jumped into SCV life.
Chicken Parmigiana, sausage and peppers, meatballs and pasta - Frankie's New York Italian Restaurant, in the new Bridgeport Marketplace shopping center in Valencia, rolled out a tasty red carpet for members of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce on July 16.
The Saugus High School Choir Department will present Saugus alumni in "Paper Moon," a benefit concert to raise money for the YWCA'S battered women's shelter in Compton.
It was a evening of looking back - and looking forward on July 21 for the foundation board of the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc.
Kids will be making crafts, painting pictures and playing games while they soak up a bit of history during Summer Adventure Camp at Tesoro Adobe Historic Park in Valencia.


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Hi everyone. It was a pretty exciting day on Monday, to say the least. I'm in Medicine Hat (Alberta) right now with my teammates preparing for Games 3 and 4 of our playoff series.
My mum was the first person to text me Monday morning with the news that I received the No. 1 ranking on the Central Scouting list. The text read, 'Congratulations for being ranked No. 1.' So that was the first time I found out about it. It's definitely a big honor for me. It was even cool to be up near the top at the mid-term, so being ranked No. 1 was a great honor and I'm very excited about it.
I think being ranked near the top is really cool and I don't think it'll make that much of a difference if you're ranking up there anyone. Every team has their own preference. But I know I have to keep working on some things and just keep on getting better. I'm just motivated and determined to do whatever it takes to improve my overall game. I can tell you that I did like watching the Oilers play quite a bit when I was younger.
As for right now, though, I'm just focused on helping our team, Red Deer, get back into our playoff series with Medicine Hat. We're down 2-0 in the series (while being outscored, 14-1) with Games 3 and 4 set for Tuesday and Wednesday.
How can we get back into this series? I think our special teams need to get better. They have quite a few goals on their power-play and we haven't been able to capitalize on our power-play so we need to improve on our special teams and try getting those pucks to the net and get in front of the net and really work hard to get the rebounds.
Hopefully, I can celebrate my birthday with a team victory. (Nugent-Hopkins turns 18 on Tuesday, April 12)
Well, that's it for now. I can't believe when my next blog goes up in May, the Draft will be one month away -- time flies.


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No Easy Day follows a first-hand account of Bin Laden's murder according to a former member of SEAL Team 6, the group that carried out the raid mission.
Amazon's most popular book hasn't even debuted yet with a release date of September 11th.
Rather, Penguin Group's Dutton revealed No Easy Day a week ago, with a first printing of 300,000 copies.
The author went by pseudonym Mark Owen for the book's release to protect both himself and the SEAL program until Fox News outted the author as 36-year-old Matt Bissonnette.
Bissonnette has since spoken with Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks reps negotiating movie rights.
SEE ALSO: See what all the buzz is over conservative documentary 'Obama's America' >
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February 20, 2014
"My talk with Maroon today was very moving. There are no words to adequately convey the significance of his release to the general population for him and his family. This is a significant victory for a growing people's movement against solitary confinement and the human rights violations inherent in mass incarceration. If we continue to work hard and support one another in this movement, these victories could very well become a habit."
January 25, 2014
The Human Rights Coalition (HRC), politicized prisoner Robert Saleem Holbrook and College of Charleston Professor Kristi Brian brought a lawsuit on Jan. 8 against several employees of the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for confiscation of mail sent to Holbrook, a co-founder of HRC currently held at SCI Coal Township.
October 18, 2013
The Free Russell Maroon Shoatz website describes him this way: "Russell Maroon Shoatz is a dedicated community activist, founding member of the Black Unity Council, former member of the Black Panther Party and soldier in the Black Liberation Army. He is serving multiple life sentences as a U.S.-held prisoner of war." Shoatz has been locked in solitary confinement at various state prisons for the past 22 years, 28 of the past 30 years.


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Really good toprope problem if you are getting bored of Waimea or for those who like to bring their trad gear on a field trip to Rumney sometimes it can be a boldish lead. I think the biggest factor in the boldness is the fragile looking rock I felt like some of the placements down low would break the rock if you whipped on them. But overall the gear is tricky and maybe suspect but not missing persay.
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Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Kerry Carter tallied 20 points and Beau Levesque registered a double-double as the Saint Mary's Gaels coasted to a 77-58 victory over the Loyola Marymount Lions in a West Coast Conference clash at Gersten Pavilion.
Levesque totaled 17 points, 14 rebounds and five assists for Saint Mary's (17-7, 7-4 WCC), which ended a two-game skid. Stephen Holt chipped in 17 points and Brad Waldow dropped in 12.
Evan Payne paced Loyola Marymount (11-13, 3-9) with 17 points. Anthony Ireland tacked on 13 points and Alex Osborne had 10. The Lions have lost nine of their last 10.
At halftime Saint Mary's led, 37-31. The Gaels shot 58.3 percent from the floor in the frame, including a 5-of-9 effort from 3-point range. Loyola Marymount shot an even 50 percent overall, but got just 1-of-4 attempts from beyond the arc to fall.
The Gaels kept up the hot shooting after the break, netting 58.6 percent from the floor. The Lions could not keep up, shooting 36.7 percent in the final 20 minutes.
Saint Mary's had a 32-14 advantage on points in the paint.
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An East Texas teacher was arrested on Thursday and charged with improper relations between an educator and student.
According to Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor, 39-year-old Lisa Harroff, a middle school math teacher and cross country coach at Neches Independent School District, was arrested on Thursday after turning herself in.
Harroff, is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a male student on the high school's cross country team. She was also a junior high math teacher for the district. Authorities believe the alleged activities happened over an extended period of time, mostly at Harroff's residence in Palestine, ending last week when the teenager reported it.
"I'm not clear why he came forward to his guardians, but he was forthcoming with us in the investigation," Sheriff Greg Taylor said.
Harroff was booked into the Anderson County Jail on Thursday and a bond was set at $25,000. She bonded out of jail later that day. Authorities executed a search warrant on her home Friday and took physical evidence in connection with this case. He said Harroff declined to talk with investigators when she turned herself in, saying she had a lawyer.
District officials said Harroff had been placed on paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of the sheriff's office investigation. She has been with Neches ISD for five years and a certified teacher in Texas since 1985.
The district plans their own investigation that should last a few weeks, according to Superintendent Randy Snider. The results of that investigation will be forwarded to the Texas Education Agency for possible action against Harroff's teaching certification.
"You know humans do make mistakes, but sometimes mistakes have serious consequences and this is one of those," Sheriff Taylor said.
The charge of improper relationship between a teacher and student is a felony, and carries a possible punishment of up to twenty years in prison.
We tried contacting Harroff for a comment on this story and our calls were not returned.
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Roc C Songs
Rapper Big Pooh & Roc C - The Crew
First in Flight State veteran Rapper Big Pooh and West Coast mainstay Roc C may not be blood kin, but they and their respective cliques are as tight as the closest-knit families…. mafia or otherwise. On The Crew, single...Read More
Roc C ft. Freeway & Oh No - Over Broil
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Roc C ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Blu - Styllions
Fresh off the release of his latest full-length, Roc C returns to our pages with a freshly-released standout cut. On Styllions, the Oxnard, California underground mainstay goes toe-to-toe with Little Brother alum Rapper Big...Read More
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ETSU Director of Track & Field/Cross Country George Watts announced Friday the addition of Hassaan Stamps as the new sprints and hurdles coach for the Buccaneers' track & field program.
"I am pleased to announce the hiring of Hassaan Stamps as our new sprints and hurdles coach," said Watts. "Hassaan has experienced a tremendous amount of success both as an athlete and as a coach on the collegiate and international levels. He can coach and recruit and will hold his athletes to a very high standard on and off the track."
Stamps comes to ETSU with 13 years of coaching experience including his most recent stop as an assistant coach, focusing on jumps and multi-events, at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville from 2010-13. At SIUE, athletes under his tutelage rewrote the school record books by breaking seven records during his tenure.
A recent international coaching experience also highlights Stamps' resume. In 2012, he served as the head coach of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's national team. Before leading the Saudis into international competition at the 2012 World Junior Championships and the London Games, Stamps took a sabbatical from SIUE to develop and recruit Saudi Arabia's top junior competitors while coaching elite-level athletes.
Prior to SIUE, Stamps had coaching stints at various universities throughout the country.
From 2008-10 he served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Florida International. While at FIU, Stamps helped recruit one of the largest and strongest incoming classes in school history. He also helped coach the school's pentathlon and heptathlon school record holder.
Preceding his time at FIU, Stamps spent 2007-08 at neighboring University of Miami coaching hurdles, jumps and multi-events for the Hurricanes. At Miami, he coached three All-Atlantic Coast Conference performers, two NCAA qualifiers and one NCAA All-American.
Stamps' coaching journey also brought him to the University of Vermont in 2006-07 where he helped guide the Catamounts to 17 school records.
His first collegiate coaching experience began on the west coast where he served as an assistant coach at California State University Los Angeles from 2003-06. While at Cal State, Stamps oversaw 14 All-Americans, including a national champion.
The coach is also a Level II certified USA Track and Field (USATF) instructor as well as Level I certified with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
Stamps' credentials as a student-athlete are quite extensive as well. While at the University of Tennessee from 1999-2002, the gifted hurdler and sprinter earned five All-American certificates and helped the Volunteers to the 2001 NCAA Division I Outdoor Championship and the 2002 NCAA Division I Indoor Championship.
While etching his name into the UT track & field record books, Stamps also helped the Vols to back-to-back outdoor Southeastern Conference (SEC) titles in 2001 and 2002 as well as serving as a team captain during the aforementioned championship seasons. In the classroom, the student-athlete was also named the SEC Track & Field Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2001.
The four-time all-SEC selection earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in sports management and psychology from the University of Tennessee in 2003.
"I have no doubt coach Stamps will have clearly defined expectations for his group and they will be well prepared for the championship meets," said Watts. "I know our sprinters and hurdlers are eager to get started with their new coach."
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News: Game Turns Down Rihanna Fight Question: "You Trying To Get Me To Kill Chris Brown?" [Video]
Monday, Dec 10, 2012 10:12PM
West Coast rapper Game recently spoke on R&B singer Chris Brown hooking back up with former girlfriend Rihanna and how much he has grown since the publicized 2009 domestic violence fight.
Although Game had nothing but nice things to say about Chris Breezy, he refused to imagine being in the same scenario with Brown hitting his daughter.
"Yeah, that's like a little brother of mine," Game told radio jockey Howard Stern when asked about Chris Brown. "I did the best that I could to counsel him through that and I feel like he made it back okay. And they're back together and what I thought of it? I just thought they were young and that was just one of those Hollywood mishaps. I don't think it'll happen again. ... [If he was dating my daughter and smacked her up like that, would he be alive today?] Uh, eh, let's not paint that picture. [He would not be alive.] Yeah, that's Howard talking. Are you trying to get me to kill Chris Brown, man? That's not gonna happen, Howard. That was pretty clever though." (Howard TV)
A few days ago, Dipset's Juelz Santana revealed how much controversy his "Back to the Crib" collabo with Brown caused months after the publicized fight.
"One thing L.A. Reid did though -- I am definitely gonna put that out there, he dropped the ball on my 'Back to the Crib' record," Santana told "RapFix Live" when he stopped by the show on Wednesday. In 2009, Juelz tapped Breezy to guest on his Polow da Don-produced single "Back to the Crib." It was a difficult time for Chris, who was feeling major blacklash following his assault on Rihanna earlier that year. Though the record captured a lot of the magic that Elz and Breezy exhibited on their first collab (2005's "Run It!"), according to Juelz, Def Jam was looking to protect their star artist Rihanna. (MTV)
Back in 2009, Game also came to Brown's defense following the bloody incident.
"I think it's a sad situation," Game said. "I think the point that everybody's missing is that they both kids, man. What we thinking was some major domestic violence was probably just a little cat and puppy fight between people that used to be teenagers just like yesterday, man. Rihanna can't be no older than 20 and Chris Brown I know is about 20 years old...People making it out to be more than it is like the media always does anyway, man. I say give the kid a break, man. I'm pretty sure they're gonna end up back together anyway." (Wild 101.1)
Recently, Chris B. came clean on his complicated romance life and love woes.
"It's just me being honest with myself," said Breezy of the viral video he put out describing his love triangle with Rihanna and Karrueche Tran. "Me and [Rihanna] have history and me and her definitely gonna be best of friends, and we're working on our friendship now." While there have been many outspoken critics of their relationship, he's not concerned with people's opinions. "I think everyone feels attached to this old situation," said Chris. "It's still a very detrimental situation 'cause it's stuff that we deal with today and that's why I'm doing the Jenesse Center that shows that domestic violence is not OK. But as far as our personal life, I think people gotta give it a chance, not even give it a chance, shut the hell up. At the end of the day, whatever opinion they have ain't gonna change nothing I'm doing." (Rap-Up)
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Fast forward to two or ten or thirty years in the future. The Big 12 has lost Colorado to the Pac 10 and Missouri to the Big 10 and replaced them with Universities A and B, both of which are marginal in both academics and athletics. Texas has just finished an 8-5 season, recruiting is beginning to suffer and the conference is now on the verge of losing Nebraska to the Big 10. The national economy has taken a toll on athletic and academic budgets and the Powers that be have decided that UT must make a move towards conference realignment. President Powers (or whomever) has decided to take a straw poll of UT fans in order to determine which direction the fan base favors in an eventual move.
A previous poll indicated that over 80% of voters disapprove of a current move to the Big 10. My question is this: If the situation dictated that Texas must consider realigning itself with another conference, which conference would you choose to join?


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Well, D23 has come and gone, and with Disney's insistence on controlling the message suffocating any spontaneity and excitement -- coupled by a distinct lack of any real news other than some details about the new Pixar films -- the event was a bit of let down. However, Disney/Pixar did let a couple more morsels spill regarding the previously announced "Toy Story" short that will precede "The Muppets."
Angus MacLane has been revealed as the director. He's a longtime member of the Pixar art department who also helmed the short "Burn-E" on the "Wall-E" DVD. The plot for the forthcoming "Small Fry" will center on Buzz Lightyear who is left behind at a fast-food restaurant and must find his way back, encountering a bunch of older Happy Meal toys including Jane Lynch as a Mermaid. So despite the grand finale that was supposed to be "Toy Story 3," the franchise continues to be very alive and well; earlier this summer "Hawaiian Vacation" preceded "Cars 2" in theaters around the world. Whether or not the irony of setting a movie that has been franchised to death inside a fast-food joint has been acknowledged remains to be seen.
But "Toy Story" isn't the only franchise continuing to be milked, as "Cars 2" still has merchandise to sell. With that film hitting DVD/BluRay on November 1st, Pixar is showing off a clip from the short "Air Mater" featuring the irritating voice of Larry The Cable Guy. If anything, the short is merely a prelude to the official direct-to-DVD spinoff "Planes" that Pixar has been trying to pretend doesn't exist (they quashed an early teaser trailer and haven't really mentioned the project at all in their flurry of announcements). Anyway, check it out below. If anything, "Planes" can only be an improvement. [The Pixar Times]
jim | August 22, 2011 12:21 PM
The projects they announced the other night, and the potential of Brave say otherwise.
byron | August 22, 2011 10:05 AM
Somewhere Katzenburg is laughing so hard he's pissing his pants at watching Disney corruption eat away the insides of a once reputable animation studio. I think PIXAR is on its final legs, greed has finally put a lockdown on all creativity.


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EDGE Editors Honor Our LGBT Heroes
By EDGE | Sunday Jun 29, 2014
In honor of Pride Month, EDGE editors were asked to profile their favorite unsung heroes of the LGBT community.
Homoquotables: Greeting Cards for "the New Normal"
By Matthew Wexler | Friday Feb 1, 2013
Homoquotables offers romantic gay themed greeting cards that are perfect for special occasions.
Paris in the 1920s with Kiki de Montparnasse
Tuesday Dec 25, 2012
Roam the streets the Paris, overhear the plein-air conversations of the 20th century's most respected writers and intellectuals, and watch new artistic movements emerge from the bohemian Left Bank, with the woman who knew it all: Kiki de Montparnasse.
Hanover Completes Hotel Redesign of Artists' Paint and Ink Factory
Monday Nov 26, 2012
The elegant red brick building built in 1906 was revolutionary in its time because of the reinforced concrete building structure which provided large bright spaces and ideal working conditions for employees.
René Gruau's Sexy Men of Style
Wednesday Oct 10, 2012
René Gruau revolutionized the concept of masculinity in fashion advertising from the 1960s to the '80s, depicting the modern casual, confident man with humor and sex appeal-including images of partial male nudity that were considered shocking.
Alison Moyet to Star at Manchester Pride
Wednesday Aug 22, 2012
Former Yazoo star and singing legend Alison Moyet to headline Sunday night Gaydar Main Arena stage as part of the Big Weekend festival.
Virginia Homestead of Grandma Moses Named Landmark
By STEVE SZKOTAK | Tuesday Jul 10, 2012
Virginia is recognizing the Shenandoah Valley farmhouse where Grandma Moses lived briefly with her family long before she gained fame for her folk-art painting.
Philly's LGBT Art and Music Festival, Phreak N'Queer, Returns for Second Year
Friday Jul 6, 2012
Phreak N' Queer was the vision of local DJ and promoter, Kate Gormley. Gormley wanted to give Philadelphians an opportunity to get back to the DIY roots of the music and art scenes and away from mainstream interpretations of these mediums.
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Gay Chinese Artist Xiyadie's "Metamorphosis of a Butterfly" Premiers in US
By Chris Carpenter | Monday Jun 25, 2012
The American premiere of Xiyadie's award-winning work is now taking place at San Pedro's Flazh! Alley Art Studio through Saturday, July 14. It is entitled "Metamorphosis of a Butterfly: A Kaleidoscopic Vision of Life by a Gay Chinese Artist."
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Bikinis for Preteen Girls
Just the thought of summertime sends many females into a frenzy, worrying about getting back into last year's bathing suit. But what if that female is only 8 or 10 years old? Should girls this young really be concerned with the appearance of their bodies? Whether or not they should be, more and more prepubescent girls are concerned about their body image.
According to Vernisha Shepard, a psychotherapist and clinical coordinator for the eating disorders clinic at Texas Children's Hospital, the number of young girls who show an unhealthy concern over body image increases during the summer months. "It is getting more and more common for young girls to begin to have concern regarding their bodies," she says. "Girls as young as 8 are now talking about their bodies and show a concern related to their weight and shape. When summer comes and people begin losing the layers of clothing, more attention is drawn to how we look. Young girls are learning this and basing their entire self worth on their bodies and beauty."
Bikini Bombardment
As we are constantly bombarded with visions of beautiful women on billboards, on TV and in magazines, young girls are beginning to believe that they must be thin and beautiful to be happy. "So much of a female's beauty, she thinks, is placed on how she looks," Shepard says. "This is the way society has socialized her to think. In today's society, being the thinnest is equated with the best. Being the best to a 10-year-old girl may mean looking the best in a cheerleading uniform or soccer shorts. In the summer, these girls are not usually participating in athletic events, but the competition is still there. They may not be doing a lot of swimming, but they have to look the best in a swimsuit."
"My girls are concerned about their appearance all year long, but especially during swimsuit season," says Joann Ziemer, an Illinois mother of two daughters. "I have talked with my daughters about how I had similar situations when I was young – being tall for my age and overweight. I try to tell them good things about themselves and try to take the emphasis off of their actual appearance. But during the summer it gets more difficult."
Females as young as 8 are more likely to develop an unhealthy body image with the presence of a negative influence. Whether that influence comes from friends, family or peers, simple comments can begin to change young girls' thoughts regarding their bodies.
"When a young girl plans on going to the pool or to a summertime activity, it all starts out very innocently," Shepard says. "However, if someone comments on her body, even a small comment, she may take it in a negative way and feel that she can no longer go to the pool or to this activity unless she looks good in a bathing suit or in the shorts. She may then develop a belief that she cannot return to the pool until she has starved herself or dieted extensively to lose weight and become the skinniest one there."
The Big "Bikini" Deal
The concern over body shape and size can lead to life-threatening disorders such as bulimia and anorexia. And because girls of this age aren't yet fully developed, eating disorders can lead to other serious medical conditions.
"If a prepubescent girl takes part in these practices, it can delay every type of pubertal activity that would normally occur," Shepard says. "The development of a normal menses is delayed, and bone deterioration can begin. They don't grow as tall as they would normally. If they are not producing any fat – which, if they become bulimic or anorexic they wouldn't be – they are not producing any estrogen, which is where all the female complications begin."
It is very common to see cycles of concern related to body shape, size and weight in young girls. "These practices of placing the major concern on body image do decrease throughout the school year as they begin to delve into a routine they are accustomed to," Shepard says. "They are involved with friends, classes, and although the concern for body image remains, it becomes lower on the list of priorities."
According to Shepard, a majority of the influence young girls receive comes directly from the home. These girls learn what is important regarding beauty, weight and body image based on how these qualities are valued by their own parents. "The best thing a parent can do is to have a healthy body image themselves," Shepard says. "If there is no overdoing of anything, such as dieting, and not too much emphasis is placed on beauty, the child will learn that these things are secondary to the person they are or are becoming."
"My daughter first started making negative comments about her appearance when she was 13," says Karen Jenista of Colorado Springs, Colo. "She is always checking herself in the mirror, trying to wear the smallest size she can squeeze into and weighing herself. I have tried to concentrate on complimenting her whenever possible – without making a direct reference to weight – and trying to be very conscious of how I speak about my own body around her."
By incorporating small, simple changes in communication, parents can decrease the risk of their child developing an unhealthy body image and help them learn to love themselves just as they are.
"Healthy lifestyle and positive esteem are the most important factors in keeping a child healthy and well rounded," Shepard says. "Taking the focus off of beauty and placing it on what makes them a good person will show a child that they are valuable, accepted and loved, regardless of how they see themselves on the outside."


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Police continue search for missing Tyneside man
Police are continuing to appeal for information in their search for Colin Morton.
The 52-year-old was last seen on Christmas Eve at around 9 o'clock when he left his home in Whitley Bay.
Superintendent Peter Farrell, of Northumbria Police said: "This is out of character for Colin. He's a 52-year-old local man who's in a long-term relationship, and he's very much missed by his partner."
Anyone who may have seen Colin is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101.


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It sounds incredible to me that someone could drink eight cups of coffee a day, but that's the focus of a new report in the British medical Journal and guess what that study concluded? Eight cups is too much if you're pregnant. Specifically, the report says that kind of heavy coffee intake more than doubles the risk of a still-birth compared to women who don't drink coffee.
The Danish study followed over 18,000 pregnant women between 1989 and 1996. Actually, researchers found the risk of stillbirth increased as the amount of daily coffee increased in each pregnancy. The theory is that high doses of caffeine consumption can effect the cardiovascular system of a fetus, and the placenta.
The study says women who drank more coffee also were more likely to smoke and drink alcohol. Adjusting for these factors reduced the risk of stillbirth slightly but the link between coffee and stillbirth remained significant. There was no significant increase shown for infant death in the first year.
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Antwan Odom violates NFL's PED policy
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, the league announced Friday. Odom's suspension takes effect immediately. He faced a suspension earlier this season but appealed, which slowed the process. Now Odom will begin sitting out games starting Oct. 24 against the Atlanta Falcons, once the Bengals (2-3) complete their bye week. Odom also will miss the following games against the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts. He can rejoin Cincinnati's active roster on Nov. 15. Odom has been battling injuries this season -- he left last Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay with an undisclosed injury -- and has just four tackles and no sacks. In October 2009, when he needed surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon, Odom was the Bengals' top pass rusher and was tied for the league lead with eight sacks at the time. It hasn't been very good for Alabama football the past week - just glad none of our current players have been in the news for things like this. (knock on wood)


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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will conduct a public hearing to discuss and receive input from the public on a project that will make improvements to the Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 62/82), from Milwaukee Avenue to 82nd Street, in the cities of Lubbock and Wolfforth.
TxDOT will host an Open House beginning at 5:30 p.m.; with the formal Public Hearing presentation taking place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, in the Mesquite Training Center on the Lubbock District headquarters complex located at 135 Slaton Road in Lubbock.
During the meeting, TxDOT personnel will discuss the proposed improvements to extend the Marsha Sharp Freeway 2.6 miles. The project's proposed improvements will include building the freeway main lanes, frontage roads, entrance and exit ramps, a bridge interchange at Upland Avenue, and reconfiguring the bridge interchange that connects Spur 327 to the Marsha Sharp Freeway.
Citizens interested in attending who have special accommodation needs are encouraged to contact Karen Bradshaw, Environmental Coordinator, (806) 748-4377, at least three days prior to the hearing. Requests for language interpreters or other special individual needs should also be made at least three days prior to public hearing. The department will make every reasonable effort to accommodate these needs.
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This month, educators across the state will be trying to make sure students are in school.
September is National Attendance Awareness Month. Last year, Alabama schools saw 12 million unexcused absences. To cut down on those numbers locally, Decatur High School is one of ten Alabama schools taking part in a program designed to improve graduation rates.
For the second year, Decatur High School is using a $36,000 grant from Johns Hopkins University. The grant pays the attendance and promotion coach to monitor attendance for every ninth and tenth grader, which is about 500 students.
Once a student is absent three times, the coach meets with the student to find out why they're missing days and tries to correct the problem.
"Attendance is one of the main parts of getting those children plugged into school and their success of graduating school," said Decatur High's Principal Travis Schrimsher. "We feel if we can monitor their attendance and put in certain checks and balances in place for keeping them in school then we can help them be successful and graduate."
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