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Death Postponed: Simon Crosskill laughed while shots rang out
This is the 19th in a series of close encounters with death by Jamaicans, some of them in prominent positions of society.
BROADCASTER Simon Mark Anthony Crosskill has a penchant for laughing a lot and making people laugh as well.
But while others might not have seen the events that unfolded in September 2004, while Hurricane Ivan was battering Jamaica, as comedic, Crosskill cracked up as he watched his colleagues scampering for cover while he, unwittingly, exposed himself to the danger of flying bullets.
The RJR Communications Group, where Crosskill worked until recently when he switched over to cable station, SportsMax, had sent the rounded media professional out onto the streets as part of its team covering the effects of the hurricane.
However, instead of reporting solely on the natural disaster, the crew found itself in imminent danger as their vehicle got stuck along the Palisadoes Road, close to the Harbour View roundabout.
"Our vehicle got stuck in the sand, when all the sand had washed up onto the road. We had gone out there to look at the thing and report on the whole effects of the hurricane," Crosskill recalled to the Jamaica Observer.
"The four-wheel-drive jeep got caught in the sand, so we couldn't go forward and couldn't go back and nobody could reach us for a little while to pull us out," he stated.
Conditions were slowly getting dark and the team waited anxiously on a rescue mission.
What happened next threw the team off guard and sent two crew members scurrying for cover, while Crosskill stood around having a good laugh without realising the thin line between life and death.
"We saw these headlights coming towards us from the roundabout side, not far from the quarry. So, with us being being stuck and this car coming along, we wanted to do two things — warn him not to come any further because he was going to get trapped in the sand, and the other was for him to come close enough to pull us out.
"But all of a sudden, we heard 'bow!', and I saw the two cameramen who were in the van with me dive. Now it's the last thing I am thinking that it is a gunshot that I heard. It was only when I saw the men diving and then one said 'shot a fire', that I realised what was happening.
Though uncertain as to why someone would be firing shots at them in the midst of the storm, the crew wasn't about to stay in the open and wait to find out. But Crosskill was slow to register that the guns were being directed at the TV crew.
"Then we heard 'bow!' again, and I am still standing up like an idiot looking around. Luckily, the car spun around and drove off. I think the driver felt that we were waiting there to rob him and I thought that he was saying to himself, 'If you guys are waiting out there to rob me, just know that I am going to pop a few at you when I reach down'," Crosskill stated.
Eventually RJR sent a much larger vehicle to rescue them, but Crosskill, upon reflection, shivered when he thought how close he had come to being wiped out.
"You think back at what the possibilities were. At the time, I didn't find it scary. I was laughing at the guys who literally dived and tried to get under the vehicle, but on reflection, it could have gone horribly wrong," he said.
The England-born Crosskill came to Jamaica for the first time as a five-year-old, where he attended Mona Primary, Jamaica College and Gaynstead High School before embarking on a trip back to the motherland, a country that then counted among its challenges fighting the Irish Republican Army, violent racial clashes and claims of police brutality against minorities.
Before going back though, he had fancied himself as a driver of merit and got his big break to turn that thought into reality, when at age 15 his friend threw him behind the wheel of his favourite car... without a driver's licence.
"I was given this opportunity to drive what is probably still one of my favourite cars, a Ford Mustang. I was not a driver, but this friend of mine said that I could drive it. He was in the car and we were driving down to the gates at UWI. I guess he felt that driving around UWI, you couldn't hit much because in those days you didn't have the amount of cars you have on the road now. Now, I am driving down the road heading towards the August Town Road and decided to step on the brakes, when I found out that the car had no brakes," Crosskill recounted.
The vehicle shot straight through the gates to the campus and into the middle of the daytime traffic with Crosskill being unable able to stop.
"I flew right out into the road in the middle of the day. If there were cars on the road like today I would have been in trouble of being seriously hurt. That was very scary, even when I look back at it, to me it was scarier than the gunshots," admitted Crosskill.
Much later, after Crosskill had resettled in England — where he owned and ran a dry-cleaning establishment at Bromley — he decided to switch to the broadcasting side of journalism and returned to Jamaica, where another road scare awaited him.
One of his favourite pastimes is travelling to rural Jamaica and seeing places of natural beauty. On one such trip, the car that he was driving picked up a skid on a normally busy roadway, and kept spinning around like a top until, fortunately, it came to a stop.
"The scariest one of all was coming through Discovery Bay heading toward Breezes hotel on that stretch of road. It was very, very smooth and I was driving this little Toyota, coming in from Montego Bay and I was doing probably about 60 (miles per hour), touched my brake and the car just started spinning."
It kept spinning in the road, making its way across the thoroughfare until it hit an embankment, where the vehicle's wheel broke off. Again, great fortune followed Crosskill because nothing was coming in the opposite direction at the time.
"That was the closest road shave that I have had. I could not imagine what would have happened had there been an oncoming vehicle, because that road is usually so busy," he said.
Coming from a family of outstanding individuals, which included his older brother, the former broadcasting guru Hugh Crosskill, Simon still does not take chances with his life and is usually quite keen and attentive to things happening around him.
Hugh Crosskill, 47, was shot dead by a security guard in what investigators later suggested was a case of mistaken identity on June 7, 2002.
Hugh, according to pastor of the Fellowship Tabernacle, Reverend Al Miller, was due to be baptised the day after he was killed.
In a strange series of events, two of the principals involved in that case died shortly after Hugh Crosskill.
The security guard who pulled the trigger, 41-year-old Carlton Parchment was found dead almost 14 weeks later, following a bout of severe depression. Those close to him said that he seldom ate or slept for weeks after the shooting.
The policeman who was assigned to investigate the shooting, Detective Corporal Joshua Graham, was murdered on the night of July 2 that same year as he waited for the traffic lights to change at the intersection of Olivier Road and Constant Spring roads in St Andrew.
The detective was shot 10 times by a group of men who were travelling behind the marked police vehicle that he was driving.
All through Simon Crosskill's over 25 collective years of living in England, at no time did he felt that his life was ever in danger.
"I have never had life threatening experiences in England, because Englishmen never usually messed around Jamaicans. Whether they are fair-skinned or not, they are not going to trouble a man who will say 'Whey yuh a do bwoy?'. They have heard it too many times," said Crosskill, who worked with his father-in-law in the chemical business when he returned to Jamaica for a second time, before venturing in media where he has spent 17 years so far.
Now settled in a different environment at SportsMax, where he, among other things, hosts the sports discussion programme, the Sports Zone, the father of Miss Jamaica World 2011-2012 Danielle Crosskill is, like a pleased animal, wallowing in his new role at the broadcasting organisation.
"It's different now," Crosskill told the Sunday Observer.
"On Smile Jamaica (a morning programme on Television Jamaica), I had the opportunity to voice my opinion on any number of issues. Coming back to sports now, the opinions are still the same but they are more confined to the sporting arena.
"It's a little difficult to readjust to, because you see so many things that happen here in Jamaica that you would normally comment on, rightly or wrongly... it's just your opinion, it's not factual and so it's a little difficult not being able to do that.
"The upshot is that SportsMax is a very progressive company. They have a lot of ideas, a lot of ambitions, they are young and so not locked into almost institutional media, so they have the ability to go off in different directions where they see fit and that itself is quite exciting.
"So... the prospects, even at my age, it's still exciting to see this company go to the next level. I never look forward to other than where I am," said Crosskill.
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#2 Texas Volleyball opens their season at Long Beach State this weekend. The Gazelles will be facing #23 Long Beach State on Saturday night and #15 San Diego on Sunday evening.
Coming off last year's disappointing national semi-finals loss to Stanford after being up 2-0, the Gazelles are shooting for nothing less than a National Championship. Having lost only Lauren Paolini, middle blocker; Jerritt Elliott simply reloaded with the #1and #5 national recruits. 6'3" Bailey Webster is the highest rated recruit in last year's class and is expected to start. Sha'Dare McNeal is a 6'1" middle blocker who is pushing veterans Jennifer Doris and Rachael Adams for playing time. Rachael Adams was expected to take over Paolini's vacated spot. Ashley Engle, Destinee Hooker and Heather Kisner are this year's seniors.
This weekend Texas begins a challenging preseason schedule with their trip to Long Beach. They are 0-3 versus Long Beach and 0-1 versus San Diego. They followup the West Coast trip with a trip to the volleyball hotbed of Honolulu, Hawaii where they will face another group of ranked teams: host Hawaii, California and St. Louis.


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News: Future Reveals What's Going To Keep Him & Ciara Together Forever [Video]
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Newly engaged hip-hop artist Future recently discussed his relationship with fiancée Ciara and what key element is going to make sure they stay together for the long haul.
According to Future, some parts of their relationship will inevitably make way to the public but noted it's important for them to be on the same page.
Future recently stopped by BET's 106 & Park to talk about his experiences on the "Would You Like a Tour?" with Drake and his relationship with singer and new fiancé Ciara. Later on co-host Keshia Chanté asks Future about how he and Ciara balance their personal life as a power couple who always have a spotlight on them. "Personally, we like to be chill to ourself without anybody extra in our business," he says. "It's going to happen, naturally. They going to find out certain things, certain things they going to speculate about. The most important thing, as long as me and her are on the same page and we happy, that's all that matters." (Complex)
Although they have shared an intimate public relationship for nearly a year, Future recently said even CiCi was surprised at his proposal.
"I feel different but it's great," Future told MTV News of being engaged. "It's a great situation and I'm happy about it. I'm excited about it and I know she's super happy. I just feel good to be able to make someone happy." The 29-year-old popped the question during Ciara's birthday weekend and explained that it had been a long time in the making, but she still didn't see it coming. "She was definitely surprised," he said. "I've been planning it for a minute, I took some time, I really thought about the ring, I was just taking my time with it because I wanted it to be special for her." (MTV)
According to reports, jewelry designer company Avianne & Co's responsible for the 15-carat eye candy.
Kim Kardashian isn't the only A-lister with a 15-carat diamond engagement ring! The reality star's BFF Ciara has one, too, courtesy of rapper/producer Future. E! News has the exclusive first look at the singer's bling, which she received this weekend while celebrating her 28th birthday in New York City. "The ring, which doubled as a special birthday gift, is a beautiful 15-carat emerald cut diamond designed by Avianne & Co," Ciara's rep says. This will be the first marriage for both Ciara and Future, who began dating a year ago. The couple confirmed their courtship in January, and by springtime, the musicians got each other's initials tattooed on their ring fingers. (E! Online)
Future popped the big question and sealed the deal with the ring a few days ago.
R&B singer Ciara is engaged to her rapper beau Future. The couple's publicist has confirmed that the hip-hop star proposed to the Goodies hitmaker over the weekend with a 15-carat diamond ring. The proposal took place in New York as the pair was out celebrating Ciara's 28th birthday. The usually-private star went public with her romance earlier this year, and revealed she was keen to settle down with the rapper. She said, "I'm happy. I'm with somebody that makes me feel very comfortable in this setting. He's my best friend, so we talk about a lot of stuff. At the right time, I'm looking forward to (having a family). (Toronto Sun)
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French actor Gerard Depardieu is no stranger to controvery - and he's been exchanging insults with the French PM after moving out of the country to live in Belgium.
Prime Minister Jean Marc Aryault called the actor "pathetic" and "unpatriotic" last week after his move. Now he lives in Belgium he pays less in taxes.
The actor published an open letter to the PM in Le Journal De Dimanche, writing "I leave after paying 85% of my revenue in 2012. I turn into you my passport and social security card, which I have never used."
The last time the actor hit the headlines was in the summer of 2011, when he was thrown off a CityJet flight for urinating in the aisles due to a prostate problem.
He has made over 100 films including 'Life Of Pi', and worked as a producer on a 2001 version of 'Les Miserables'. He was Oscar nominated for his role in 'Cyrano de Bergerac'.
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tatu | Reviewer: Jazmin | 4/23/07
TATU RULZ!~ i love tatu sooo much they are not scard to show and portray there feelings. they have lots of character and unlike most artists they make sure all there character is put into there music. tatu are an inspiration personally to me and i love you julia.
tatu is cool ther songs, but on the inside uehhh | Reviewer: AnimeDan | 4/4/07
i love there songs, i love singing them, im a boy, but umm ive HAVE notest about ther lyrics and umm, it Does gross me out, :P
but i just sometimes change the lyrics around a little to be more "stright friendly" hehe
but other then that, ya there great. also shows how much life is bad for them and they are letting all that out.
tATu | Reviewer: Dani | 4/2/07
tATu is a wonderful band! I <3 their music a lot! Especially when it's done in their natural tongue, it gives it more uniqueness and more meaning!
tatu | Reviewer: ana | 2/17/07
I, im portuguese and i love tatu... tatu is the best!!!!****
t.A.T.u | Reviewer: Meshkat | 2/23/07
I love t.A.T.u because i think they vary from the others.i can feel their feelings and i know they can do many things out of nothing.so i wish joy and love for both of them .Yulia and lena i really love u and your special songs but i don't know how to show my fellings...
t.A.T.u. is the best | Reviewer: yalyubovS | 2/10/07
the lyrics are great in russian and english i love the songs
T.A.T.U | Reviewer: Aloush | 2/3/07
t.a.T.u rox!i just luv them , there lyrics music voice sunjects , and i also like how strong are they to fight for beinf together and there musci i really entertainig !luv ya tatu!mpwa
kate | Reviewer: kate | 2/1/06
I persnly like tatu and thing they are both very gifted singers. I dont mind that they are attracked to each other and i think they will get far with there music. I have all of there albums and love them all.
tATu rocks! | Reviewer: Sam | 10/13/05
Those two girls are brilliant, I absolutely love their music. And so does my grandma! -laughs- (She's Ukranian)
But yeah, I have all their albums so far and can't wait till the next one comes out!
All the things she said... | Reviewer: Rhea | 7/28/05
One of the most amazing bands ever; great lyrics; great music; great videos. Julia is sooo beautiful. I am pleased to say that I have hair like hers! Anyway, Tatu rocks! And if anyone is disgusted by the fact that their lyrics reveal the fact that they are attracted to each other should be ashamed of themselves. Where are you? 1945?
We love the girls! | Reviewer: marius | 5/6/05
t.A.T.u. rocks!It turns out yes,they are a manufactured pop outfit;But they've got so much else going for them.Not only did they bring the whole lebian thing onto the scene(for guys),they game them a voice(lesbians),They promote unity,Clearly relate to teenagers better than many others can,and just put out damn good music.They're just a spectacular band,and i love em!
200 KM/H In The Wrong Lane | Reviewer: Zoya | 10/7/04
I was very excited upon my purchase of the English Language CD "200 KM/H In The Wronng Lane" and am pleased to this day with it.
The remake of the 80's hit "How Soon is Now?", originally by the Smiths was superbly done. Although it wasn't necesarily translated directly, overall the CD was wonderful and I highly recommend it.
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There has been a flurry of Roewe spy shots over the past few months, ever since December last year we've been busy posting spyshots of alleged Roewe models out testing in either the extreme colds of North Eastern China, or the hot summers of Australia (lucky things!)
Roewe unveiled the W2 at the Shanghai Auto Show this year, and caused a great fuss – A Chinese company that was clearly utilizing its British based design team assets to the fullest, you can see the W2 development photos here
China Car Times has a special treat for readers, the first pictures known of the Roewe 550 unclothed, with no disguises or camoflauge known to exist…. click continue to see more.
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The Roewe 550 will be a 1.8 turbo assisted model, the same as what came out of the Roewe 750 1.8T and the budget 1.8T MG7. Measurements are in at (LxWxH) 4624 x 1827 x 1480mm, the wheelbase measures 2705mm.
Overall, the Roewe 550 is slightly shorter than the Roewe 750, which makes us think that perhaps this car is new metal on the old short wheelbase Rover 75, where as the Roewe 750 was based on the long wheel base Rover 75. However, the Chinese motoring press are saying that originally people thought it was based on the Rover 45 platform, hence they named it the Roewe 450, but now the Chinese motoring press are saying it is actually an entirely new platform that SAIC have created – so what is it, a new platform, or a rehashed Rover? Either way, this car is beautiful.


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Home > The Jewish Wedding
The Jewish wedding ceremony is full of joy and beauty - the happiest and holiest day of a couple's life.
The Kabbalat Panim, the week preceding the Jewish wedding, the chatan (Hebrew for groom) and kallah (bride) refrain from visitation.
Then comes the cherished wedding day, which is like Yom Kippur for the groom and bride because they are forgiven for past mistakes as they prepare to become a new and more complete soul. They fast from dawn until the after the marriage ceremony.
The couple attends separate receptions before the Jewish wedding ceremony. The bride sits on a throne in one room and receives guests. The groom is surrounded by guests who sing and toast him. At the groom's reception, the tena'im (official engagement document) and the Ketubah (marital agreement) are signed by two witnesses. Another tradition that some observe is the breaking of a plate by the mother of the groom and the mother of the bride to show that, as the plate cannot be repaired, a broken relationship can never be fully repaired.
Next, the veiling of the bride or Badeken is done by the groom, accompanied by family and friends just before the wedding ceremony, signaling his promise to clothe, care for, and protect his wife.
The Jewish Wedding ceremony takes place under a Chupah – the Jewish Wedding Canopy, symbolic of the home to be built by the couple. Open on all sides, it can be a tallit or decorated cloth held aloft on four poles by relatives or friends. Escorted by their respective parents to the chupah, the bride and both sets of parents along with the grandparents circle the groom seven times as he continues to pray. Under the chupah, the groom and bride wear no jewelry to show that their commitment is not based on material possessions.
There are two interpretations why the groom is circled seven times: 1. Joshua circled the walls of Jericho seven times to bring them down. The bride circles the groom prevent any walls from coming between them. 2. Circling the groom represents the seven orders of nature, seven days of the week, seven heavens, and seven emotional attributes, as her commitment is absolute in accordance with G-d's wishes.
The Jewish wedding ceremony begins with Sheva Brachot (seven blessings). The first benediction, Kiddushin, recited over a cup of wine, sanctifies the joy and abundance of the Jewish marriage ceremony. The main benediction pronounces the sacredness of this special moment and the sanctity and purity of a proper marriage. The groom and bride sip from the Kiddush cup.
During ring ceremony of the Jewish wedding, two witnesses watch the as the groom places a gold ring on the bride's right forefinger and says, "Harei at mekudeshes li b'taba'as zo k'das Moshe V'Israel (Behold, you are consecrated unto me with this ring in accordance of the Law of Moses and Israel). The ring is an unbroken circle of solid gold without gems or engravings to symbolize a marriage without conflict or distraction.
During the final benediction, two tallitot (prayer shawls) are wrapped around the shoulders of the couple, suggesting the life they will have together.
The end of the wedding ceremony is marked by breaking the glass in remembrance of the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. A glass is placed on the floor and as the groom breaks it with his right foot, guests shout, "Mazel Tov!" and thanks are given.
The couple adjourns to break their fast in the Yichud Room as two witnesses wait outside to ensure their privacy. After they have a bite to eat, they join their guests at the Jewish Wedding Feast, where there is great joy, music and dancing. The feast is followed by the Seudas Mitzvah ("Grace after Meals") and repeating the seven blessings recited under the chupah.
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Welcome to Fiendfyre, a brand new Harry Potter RPG set in the year 2020. We at Fiendfyre feel you shouldn't be restricted when playing or creating a character. Where's the fun in restrictions? As such, all types of characters are available for play here. Want to make a one hundred year old witch? Or maybe a forty six year old wizard who is perhaps a little bit too interested in Quidditch. All types of characters and plots are welcome here.


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With such a world of mail-order opportunities to choose from on the Internet, how do you find what you want? And are some things better to buy than others?
The best way to get started is to buy something that's a known quantity, such as name-brand electronics, books, CDs, and DVDs. That way, you know it's going to be the same product no matter where you buy it.
Next, how do you find the merchant who has what you want at the best price? Start by looking at the Web sites of retailers you're familiar with. Then compare the prices you find with less familiar retailers with the help of comparison-shopping sites like Shopfind.com, eShop.com, or Buy.com. Type in the item you're looking for to get a list of sites that carry it and the various prices. Try to shop only at Web sites that are professionally designed and that meet certain criteria that tell you they are a legitimate business. (See the next page, "Spending Your E-Dollars Safely.")The Extras Add Up
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.@DavidShuster two S's? That must be how they spell it in Leftist Liberal Land. @brento76 => http://t.co/8yxFSsnf—
David Shuster, the know-it-all liberal who used to host some show on MSNBC, tried to give Twitter user @brento76 a spelling lesson about the word "asinine."
"It's 'assinine,' with 2s's… not one," Shuster smugly (and incorrectly) tweeted.
Naturally, friends and foes alike were quick to point out his error:
@DavidShuster I've loved you since your days on Countdown, but it's "asinine."—
Sally Scott (@SallyMScott) November 05, 2012
@DavidShuster David, I love you but it is 'asinine.' lol!—
Atlanta Paul Mann (@ProudAtlantan) November 05, 2012
RT @DavidShuster .@brento76 Brent, it's "assinine," with 2 s's… not one. — That is such an easy mistake to make…—
Ann Wallace (@aenordland) November 05, 2012
@DavidShuster @brento76 um, no, it's asinine… One "s."—
Jeffers (@Jeffers617) November 05, 2012
Did you get an Emmy for covering a Spelling Bee? "@DavidShuster: .@brento76 Brent, it's "assinine," with 2 s's… not one."—
Bill Waesche (@bwaesche) November 05, 2012
Hoping to cover his tracks, Shuster deleted the tweet before we were able to capture it. Pretty sneaky!
Fortunately, we have @brentlo76's screencap above, which is more than adequate. We'll save it for posterity.
(Editor's note: In the initial version of this post, we managed to misspell Shuster's name. How "assinine" of us!)


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With their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Boston Celtics tied at two games apiece, there's been a lot of speculation that the Miami Heat would allow star forward Chris Bosh to return from a groin injury to play in Tuesday's Game 5. A report by ESPN's Brian Windhorst suggested the Heat are hoping to activate Bosh before Game 5, assuming he has no setbacks.
However, coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters on Monday that the ESPN report was premature.
I asked Erik Spoelstra if there's any chance Chris Bosh could be a game-time decision tomorrow: "I think it's too early to even go there.''— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) June 4, 2012
Bosh has been out of action since landing awkwardly after a slam dunk in Game 1 of the Heat's second-round series against the Indiana Pacers. At the time, Bosh said the season "had to be extended" for him to play again this season, but that was also when the Heat were struggling against the Pacers.
In his absence, the Heat have been starting Shane Battier at power forward and have slid LeBron James inside more often. Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday night in Miami at 8:30 on ESPN.
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DescriptionThis is a match 3 type jewels game.
In order to progress to the next level you need to complete each target score in the time allowed.As the game progresses you will unlock more jewel combinations.Each combination will have its own score and certain combinations will create a mega jewel.If you line three of these up you will get a bonus.
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Welcome to Zara and Grant's Wedding Book. Photographed from the Iowa State Campus, The Great Hall, Memorial Union.
Acerca del autorEd Harp
EdHarp Algona, Iowa USA
I live in a small Iowa town and have pastored Faith Assembly of God church for 23 years. Photography has been a passion for over 20 years. I not only shoot nature and wildlife, but also shoot weddings and portraits and maintain a photo studio by appointment. My photos have been published in numerous Iowa and National publications. I will publish more books based on my stateside and international travels.
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The "beach ride†that was that was originally scheduled for May 30 is a fundraiser for the student union. Although the event did not go on last Saturday a gracious donation was still given.
The "beach ride is an event that will have several trucks to test drive on Duxbury beach. This will save time and money a potential buyer would spend transferring the trucks from the dealership to the beach. Even Sobran the coordinator of the "beach ride†event postponed it mainly because not enough trucks were going to be at the event mostly because of economy issues.  There was initially a lot of interest, he said, but he believes the event will be much more successful if it could offer twenty trucks instead of six. Some trucks that will be featured in August should be hybrids, a couple diesels, and a bunch of brand new 2010 models.


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A woman in Franklin started a Facebook page that has raised some controversial free speech issues. Susan Rowe is being threatened with legal action unless she removes the name "Maplewood" from her social media page.
Maplewood subdivision is a quiet neighborhood of leafy streets and picturesque community gathering spots.
Two years ago, Rowe started a Facebook page where neighbors post things like notices of missing cats or folks asking if they can borrow a pressure washer.
"A lot of teenage kids will pet-sit, or babysit, so it's been a wonderful resource," Rowe says.
In November, the official homeowner's association warned her not to call the page "Maplewood Subdivision," so she changed it to "Residents of Maplewood." That brought a letter on March 24 from a lawyer warning her that if she continued to use the word "Maplewood," the homeowner's association would be forced to pursue legal action.
"When I received the letter in the mail, I just felt very bullied," Rowe says.
"I spent six years in the military. I did my time. So I should be able to speak freely," says Chad Rowe, Susan's husband.
The Maplewood Homeowner's Association hired attorney Robert Notestine.
"I don't think there's an attempt to censor what she has on that site, merely, they didn't want to cause confusion over the association's site and something else called Maplewood," Notestine says.
But there's an undercurrent here; Susan Rowe say the homeowners' association admitted to her they wanted to be able to control the information.
"They wanted me to turn the Facebook page over to them, so they could monitor the activity and delete any posts," Rowe says.
Notestine admits there's concern that negative postings could affect real estate values.
Susan Rowe says people who are thinking of buying homes in Maplewood wouldn't be able to access the Facebook page in the first place; it's a private site that the public can't even see unless they're invited.
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So remember how Kablamm gave me a faulty schematic? Well, something finally happened. There was no race transformation or even a chicken to be found but getting teleported to a floating rock in Netherstorm? At least it's something, right?
It immediately reminded my of the Last Relic of Argus while trying to document all twenty-five locations. A few are even referenced in my Adventures of Cymre Jones video.
Over the past week, I've been making good use of my gadgets, especially my portable vendor on a 1hr CD.
Someone even asked for an engineer in my LFR yesterday so I used it after zoning in on Garrosh sitting pretty on 4D. I didn't mind though since he's the only one I need – if only he'd drop my weapon. On first impression, it seemed worse than the week before but we killed him first go which was a nice surprise.
Even Moll-E is getting some use but there's really no comparison between the two items. For a gadget on an almost instant cooldown, you're still left with some minor limitations. I needed to summon my Argent companion when Jeeves was still on a 15min wait but having these extra options makes farming a breeze.
I still do a bit of a clicking dance, having to constantly pick up items just to destroy them straight afterwards. Makes me wonder just how much Raw Crab Meat I've destroyed just to use another shell or buff item. The same thing happens when I try to relist my unsold auctions from the AH. It seems a bit silly summoning a mailbox when there's a usable one only 2 steps away but that's where I am these days.
Hopefully I can get those Mechbuilder Overalls but my farming sessions are not coming up with the goods.
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Engineering can be so much fun. :)
I hope you get those overalls soon, I've used them a lot of on my NE priest who's an engineer.
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Lea is great at what she does and very responsive to changes you request in your style. If something is not quite right, just let her know and she will fix it with no frustration or attitude. Her first priority is making sure you love the way you look. On my wedding day, I told Lea the wrong time. Nobody's fault but my own. Lea hustled to make sure everyone who needed hair and makeup done in time for photos was taken care of. She was super quick and everyone looked awesome. I would recommend her to anyone.
Wedding: 11/02/2013
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Leah was wonderful. She was on time and worked with a large group of woman of all ages. She did beautiful hair and makeup. Out of 8 of us ladies there were no complaints Id deffinatly use her again.
Wedding: 09/28/2013
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I hired Lea to do my makeup and both hair and makeup for my bridesmaids for my September 14th wedding and was so happy I did! Lea was so much fun to work with and really listens to what you want for your big day. She made me feel extra beautiful on my wedding day! All of my girls looked gorgeous and polished and loved what Lea and her hair stylist did for them. If you're looking for an amazingly talented artist that is sweet and personable, look no further than Lea and Special Event Hair & Makeup!
Wedding: 09/14/2013
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Lea Buehler of Special Events Hair and Makeup did an incredible and amazing job for both my bridesmaids and myself for my wedding! She also did my hair and makeup for my engagement photo session. I've never felt more beautiful after her handiwork! She is absolutely awesome at what she does and is an extraordinary vendor in the Sacramento area in that she does both hair and makeup for a very reasonable price! She is really sweet and easy to talk to and will listen to your preferences and suggestions. She will also travel to your venue or wherever you're getting ready. I had a fantastic experience with her and highly recommend her if you're looking for a wedding hair AND makeup person or if you just need someone to glam you up for any special occasion! I just wish I had more fancy occasions to go to so I could give her more business! :-)
Wedding: 09/07/2013
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Lea of Special Event Hair & Makeup is amazing! I feel so fortunate that I found her to do my hair and the hair of my wedding party. From the time we first spoke, I noticed that she was both friendly and professional. She was responsive in getting me the information I needed quickly (her availability, prices and photos of her work). It was easy to set up a hair trial appointment at her lovely studio. I didn't have a photo of exactly what I wanted, so her sense of style was really important. I showed her a few photos pointing out aspects of each that I liked and she was very good at interpreting what I liked and was able to combine the features I liked into a curled, half up / half down look with a feather fascinator. It was gorgeous, unique appearing and stayed in place well! She was willing to take time on the trial to futz with it or adjust it, but none was needed - it was exactly what I wanted! Her pricing was very fair and her contract process was easy and straight forward. Fast forward to my wedding day - She and her assistant were on-time, professional and a lot of fun during the getting ready process. My bridesmaids were all having hair pulled back into some type of low bun. For each bridesmaid, she asked them some questions about how they wanted the front to look. Took into consideration their natural hair features and managed to make each of the 4 have low buns, each with their own very unique sexy and sophisticated look. All four girls (each with strong opinions) LOVED their hair. She completed my hair again - GORGEOUS - and taught me and one friend how to place and remove my veil. We finished in the time she had allotted and my very straight hair held curl and held up all night, receiving many compliments. Overall, Lea is incredibly skilled with great taste, she is professional, reliable, and sweet as can be. She will go above and beyond. Book her now if she is available!
Wedding: 08/24/2013
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Last weekend, my daughter got married. Lea did my daughter's hair and makeup along with her maid of honor. She was amazing! My daughter does not wear makeup so she was apprehensive about having makeup done for her wedding. Lea's makeup application looked natural and enhanced her beautiful features! Her maid of honor's hair and makeup looked great too! Lea is an amazing wedding hair and makeup artist. She is so sweet! My daughter lives abroad and flew home just prior to the wedding. I talked to Lea on the phone a few times prior to the wedding. She has a gift for making you feel like you have been friends for years! Once I met her in person, I realized she is one of the nicest people I have ever met. To all the brides and moms, I highly recommend that you book her for your wedding. Not only will you look beautiful she will help you relax and enjoy your special day even more! Thank you Lea!
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Wedding: 06/30/2013
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I couldn't say ENOUGH wonderful things about Lea! She's so fun and talented. EXACTLY the person you want on your team for your wedding. My hair was flawless and held all evening! My makeup stayed put even in the 95 degree heat. I felt incredible and she is mostly responsible for the confidence on my day! She was perfect for us! She even did my husband's hair! LOL. Thank you Lea! I consider it an honor to have your talent on our wedding day.
Wedding: 06/21/2013
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Simrin 1 Reviews
Lea did my hair for a pre-wedding party (Sangeet) and for my Christian wedding. She was really nice, which is super important when you're forced to somehow sit still just hours before your wedding! I received MANY MANY compliments on my hair, it was wonderful and stayed in place for hours, which is sort of a miracle considering I have long thick hair. She also did my sister's make-up for a very reasonable price and really listened to what we both wanted. I can't wait to have Lea do my make-up/hair again!
Wedding: 06/14/2013
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Lea, is such a pleasure to work with. Not only did I choose her for hair services for my wedding day (May 11, 2013); she is now my hairstylist. She is very flexible with scheduling, professional and friendly attitude, and has reasonable prices. From the first time I met Lea, she is always very socialable and I would highly recommend her services. Thank you Lea! :)
Wedding: 05/11/2013
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Lea was the hairstylist for my wedding in March. Lea and her assitant did my hair, 5 bridesmaids and my mom's hair. They did an amazing job on everyone's hair! Lea is a true professional and helped me decide how I wanted to style my hair and gave recommendations on how the bridesmaids should do their hair based off of my style. My hair looked like a piece of art (I'm seriously in awe of how she is able to do what she does!) and each of my bridesmaids hair was different from one another, but cohesive at the same time. I definitely recommend doing a trial run with Lea, as it is extremely helpful to get an idea of what kind of style you would like for your wedding. Lea was so incredibly patient with me during my trial run - she did SEVEN (!) different hairstyles during my trial run and took pictures after each style so I could think about what I wanted on my big day. I felt that she truly wanted me to be happy with the style I chose and I appreciated her going the extra mile by showing me so many different styles. I can't say enough nice things about Lea. Not only is she a total sweetheart, she is extremely talented too. I would 110% recommend Lea for your wedding day!
Wedding: 03/23/2013
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Lea did my hair as well as my 6 bridesmaids'. They all turned out amazing! I loved my bm's hair, and also loved mine! Lea was wonderful, from the first meeting through the last moment she finished my hair. She not only is one of the sweetest people I have met, she has a real talent for hair! A joy to work with, professional, very accommodating, thoughtful and helpful, and provided a hairstyle that I loved and will love seeing in all my wedding photos! Would highly recommend! You are lucky if you can get her!
Wedding: 11/03/2012
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Lea and her crew were awesome and I hope to be able to use her in the future for other beauty needs! She was very prompt, a great listener and she had great follow through!!! We all loved her personality on the big day! Lea is super savvy and is up to date on all the latest wedding updo's and hair style's. Her make up skills are just as strong, which makes her a beautiful artist all around! You can tell she loves what she does from the services she provides!
Wedding: 11/02/2012
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Lea is awesome! She did my hair and makeup for me and my bridesmaids for my wedding at Wine and Roses, Lodi. I LOVED both the hair and makeup, it couldn't have turned out better. I have really thick long hair and I wanted a side chignon that was elegantly messy, not too slick but not too poofy and not too much curls. She really came up with exactly what I had hoped for but way better in that the updo she did on me was not tight and strained with a million bobby pins. It was looser and I felt very comfortable wearing it all day. I had a trial run with another stylist and the hair do was so tight and painful on my head that I couldn't wait to take it down, but that was not the case with Lea's. As for the makeup, I don't wear much make up, but what she did for me and my bridesmaid was very simple but flawless. We looked beautiful and I can't thank her enough for her work. She is a great value, with great work. I looked very long and hard on yelp, and many other similar hair and makeup artist but I consider myself very lucky to have come across Lea. Just like the last review mentions, she does have a very fun and bubbly personality.
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Wedding: 09/30/2012
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Lea was amazing I couldn't had asked for a more professional fun person for hair and make up I would highly recommend to any bride who wants to look beautiful and have someone who knows what she's doing!!!!
Wedding: 09/29/2012
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A Catholic bishop in Springfield, IL has announced that he will be performing prayers of "supplication and exorcism" when the state's law legalizing same sex marriages goes into effect next Thursday.
Huffington Post reported that Bishop Thomas John Paprocki said in a statement quoted by the Chicago Sun-Times that the new law "comes from the devil and should be condemned as such."
The boyish-faced cleric bitterly condemned Catholic politicians for softening their hardline anti-LGBT stance, writing that they are "twisting the words" of Pope Francis in citing him as their reason for supporting the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. Once signed by Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, the law will make Illinois into the 16th U.S. state to legalize same sex marriage.
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Like many of you, I am on my second generation of grandparenting, which means I am now a great-grandmom. I thought it was wonderful when my first grandchild was born. But now I know why people in my category are called "great" grandparents. It really is great, you know.
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A warm welcome to Charles D. Eckman, who recently was named dean of libraries at the University of Miami, which according to a press release, has one of the top 50 research libraries in North America. Eckman, will assume his new post on Dec. 1, replacing William D. Walker, who has been in the position since 2003. He stepped down in May to rejoin the faculty.
Eckman currently serves as dean of library services and university librarian at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada. Before joining Simon Fraser, Eckman was associate university librarian and director of collections at the University of California-Berkeley.
"In a press release statement, UM President Donna E. Shalala said of Eckman: "He has an impressive track record as an innovative research librarian and will be instrumental in our continued rise as one of the best library resources in the Southeastern United States."
Shalala said Eckman was selected after a national search that "considered distinguished candidates from major research libraries in the country." She said it became clear after the search that Eckman was an unusually experienced and scholarly librarian, whose collaborative leadership style perfectly suits the needs of the University of Miami.
"In the rapidly changing world of research libraries, the university will need leadership that is equally comfortable with the scholarly traditions of the past and the digital technologies that will define the future. I am pleased that we have found such a leader in Dr. Eckman."
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March, which is also Women's History Month, will be here before you know it. And it is time now, for you to think about your nominees for The 26th Annual "In the Company of Women" awards ceremony which is scheduled for March 13, 2014.
The event is hosted by the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women and Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces. The award recognizes women who have shown professional development, community responsibility, contribution to women's progress, leadership and vision , and promotion of pluralism.
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Two smugglers. One last job. Hundreds of bugs. All in a day's work.
Lee plays Lei Chen opposite Star Trek: Enterprise's Connor Trinneer as Tycho "Ty" Johns. The two pals find themselves in deep when they come into possession of a mysterious crate and wind up crash-landing on a planet populated by killer bugs. Something of a cross between Pitch Black and Starship Troopers, with an injection of buddy humor, Star Runners premieres Saturday at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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COPPERAS COVE - The city council will consider a change to its animal ordinance Tuesday, a proposal brought forward by the animal advisory board to eliminate the option for the transfer of animals to humane societies or no-kill shelters.
The ordinance as it reads now requires the city council to approve any humane organization requesting to retrieve animals from the city's animal control facility.
"Some of these animals do go to other no-kill facilities, and they wind up in what I feel, and what others may feel also, a worse condition, as far as facilities, due to overcrowding and all," said Dr. Kevin Kruse, a veterinarian on the animal advisory board.
In addition to citing overcrowding as a problem, Kruse said that no-kill shelters will often keep animals caged in small, confined spaces for an unhealthy length of time, something not in the best interest of the animal.
Kruse said that at the Copperas Cove Animal Control, "it would be left there for a shorter amount of time. Yes, it will probably be put down though. When it reaches a certain length of time because of the constant flow of new animals coming in, they have to have room, and they would have to make decisions as to which ones need to be euthanized humanely."
But Kruse and other Animal Control employees say the facility is not often over-capacity. Still, according to records on the city Web site, Copperas Cove euthanized more than 1,000 dogs and cats in 2008, while giving 72 of them to rescue groups.
Michaela Ramos, who helps relay animals to various rescue organizations in Central Texas, said that the city should let humane societies step in to prevent euthanasia.
"I don't understand the city at all for not welcoming this, because every other city here: Harker Heights, Lampasas, Fort Hood, Killeen...Killeen does an outstanding job with rescue. They're happy when we come in because they do not want to euthanize," Ramos said.
Ramos has tried to seek council approval to obtain animals from animal control as per the ordinance, but has not received a final response.
"I started this a year ago, this process. And I don't know why it's not approved yet, what their issue is. I've been told we're going to look into it, and that's it. And I'm stuck," she said.
Kruse said that Ramos might be having problems with approval because she represents several organizations, and that each organization may have to come forward to apply to the council individually.
In addition, Kruse said that no-kill shelters and humane societies tend to charge a great deal more for adoptions than the Copperas Cove Animal Control, which charges $15 per adoption.
"These rescue groups are charging a lot more money than what animal control would ever charge," he said. "Couple hundred dollars sometimes."
And with outside groups often requesting the healthiest, most popular breeds, Kruse said people might go to them to adopt instead, but will be faced with higher fees.
Ramos said, "If there is a way of making money with rescue, I would like to know. Because I haven't figured it out yet, so no. Just because there is a $150 adoption fee on a dog, doesn't mean I make money. Because I might have spent $600-700 on this dog."
Ramos referred to the many costs associated with spaying and neutering the animals before adoption, services which the city's animal control department does not do.
Still, members of the advisory board said that as a governmental body, animal control is capable of tracking down those who do not spay and neuter their pets as per state law.
Kruse said, "Animal control has that force to go through the municipal courts to go after the person who's not doing what's required by state law. Where some of the no-kill shelters, they just don't follow up because they just don't have the time."
Copperas Cove will hold their council meeting Tuesday at 7:00pm.
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The third annual two-mile Remember Me Run will take place at St. Michael's Cemetery in Queens on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 3:00pm. The run will be followed by a Memorial Service for the rescue and recovery workers who have died due to their work following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The fee to participate is $25.00 for adults. Children aged ten and under run free. Proceeds will benefit the FF Christopher Santora Scholarship Fund, VISIONS/Services for…Find out more »


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As a high school teacher for more than 30 years, mostly spent as a health teacher, I have some insight as to how the teen brain works when it comes to taking risks. I would like to explain why I strongly believe that passing Question 3, the medical marijuana law, would lead to more teen marijuana use.
The onset of risky behavior is usually accompanied by some form of justification. It is hard for kids to be self-destructive without it. "I may try drugs," one might say, "but I'll never do as many as she does."