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Special thanks to The Miskatonic Inquisitor for their glowing review of Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom!
You will find it HERE.
Special thanks to The Miskatonic Inquisitor for their glowing review of Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom!
You will find it HERE.
Great news in our inbox this morning! David Barnett of the Guardian UK gives Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom a glowing review! And we've been alerted that there may be a Howard Lovecraft sighting in The Independent this weekend, so we'll certainly keep our eyes peeled.
In the meantime, please be sure to pre-order your copies and thanks again for your support!
Special thanks to actor and MC extraordinaire Bruce Hopkins for the wonderful radio interview on his RadioLive show!
You would probably know Bruce best for his role as Gamling in The Lord of the Rings films. As a complete Tolkien nerd, I must confess that the most difficult part of the interview was restraining myself from geeking out because I was speaking with a valiant Man of Rohan! (Don't judge me.)
Bruce, I'm pleased for the opportunity to speak with one of Rebecca's dear friends, and it was a pleasure chatting with you. I truly appreciate it. Cheers!
Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom
The advance reviews have been flying in, and they have been fabulous. In case you missed them, I have posted a few select links below:
Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom will be released in March, but if you simply cannot wait to get your tentacles on it–or you prefer digital comics–it is also available for download at ComiXology.
It's not too late to pre-order your copies from your local comic, book, and online dealers. Bruce Brown and I would love to make a third book, but, as with all indie comics, we are completely dependent upon you: the dear reader. So please pre-order your copies today and recommend the book to friends, family, and enemies (hey, why not?) so we can continue to chronicle the weird adventures of Howard and Spot. Oh, and Beastie, too.
Firstly, a big thank you to my lovely wife Rebecca for posting in my absence. She is such an amazing woman! I am truly blessed to have her. I hope you've enjoyed her warm and personal perspective.
Secondly, I am happy and proud (and a bit relieved) to announce that I have finished writing my first YA novel, and, to be quite honest, I think it's the best thing I've ever written! I cannot wait to share it with you.
So… the manuscript has been sent to my agent, and I am seated at my desk in the dungeon finally writing an update for my blog and beginning to put my thoughts onto paper for the second book. I have the story plotted in my head, so it's just a matter of typing it out. That's an "epic win," as my 15-year-old son would say.
All I can say about the novel thus far is that it is primarily a work of dark fantasy. And if you are not necessarily a fan of dark fiction, fear not, I can assure you that you will still find something to like about the book.
I've learned quite a bit during the undertaking, and I will be sharing my thoughts about the entire process in future blog posts. I think you'll find them quite interesting, informative–and perhaps even mildly entertaining.
As you know by now, I'll pull no punches.
Pre-Order Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom NOW
Thirdly, I am happy to announce that Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom is now available for pre-order in the US and the UK! I co-wrote this book with my good friend Bruce Brown, and I think you will agree that I have brought my considerable knowledge of all-things-Lovecraft to bear. This exciting second volume greatly expands young Howard's world, building upon what Bruce has established in the first book.
This second installment in the Howard Lovecraft series also includes a foreword by personal friend and author of the New York Times Bestselling Immortal Nicholas Flamel series: Michael Scott! How cool is that?!
Amazon seems to have jumbled the synopsis, so here is the cover by superstar artist Erik Fokkens and the correct text as it was given to our publisher:
Howard Lovecraft is back in a new tentacled tale of terror! At last, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom which the Chicago Tribune called a "sumptuously illustrated, cleverly written and deeply haunting novel." Join Howard as he travels to the planet Yuggoth, where he must face an all-powerful god and an army of monsters to rescue his family and Spot before he becomes a mindless Fishman. All he has to do is surrender his dad's Book… which would result in the destruction of all mankind.
End Notes
That's all that I can share at the moment, but I will be sharing my "Novel Concept" blog posts after the holiday. And, speaking of the holiday, be sure to tell your loved ones just how thankful you are to have them in your life. You are not guaranteed tomorrow.
Warm Regards,
Happy Friday, my dear friends! I hope you have a productive, safe, and sane work day.
This concludes one of the most insane writing weeks I've had in quite some time, so this will be a short note. The good news: the week flew by.
Totally unrelated, but has ANYONE actually been able to complete the e-mail submission process on J.K. Rowling's Pottermore site?! My… uh… my sons were wondering.
Moving right along, I wanted to share another fabulous Howard Lovecraft teaser with you, so here goes…
TOMORROW: Rebecca will post a short entry that you DO NOT WANT TO MISS, so please be sure to check back after 9AM EST. And, as always, thank you for reading, and feel free to comment and share this exciting teaser!
As many of you know, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, written by yours truly and fellow scribe and best friend Bruce Brown, is well into production.
Well, I'm delighted to say that the rendering stage is nearing completion. Only one chapter of sequentials remains to be illustrated, and then the book will be lettered. After that, it's off to the publisher for solicitation and printing.
In short, we anticipate wrapping up production on Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom by the middle of June!
After the completed files are sent to the publisher, I will ask a large favor of YOU.
But I mustn't get ahead of myself.
Show Me The Art
As you may have guessed, this book reunites the creative team behind the Harvey and Eagle Award nominated The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo Book 1. Yes, indeed. Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom is illustrated by none other than the sensational Thomas Boatwright!
Back to Work
I apologize for the short blog update, but I have a looming deadline. Words must be transformed, and snipped, and replaced. And still others must be completely obliterated.
But fear not, I have my wand at the ready and I am more than prepared for the challenge.
So thank you for reading, and please feel free to share!
Sounds like the subject line of a spam e-mail, but I'm going with it. And I promise to say nothing of Viagra (get your free sample here).
Anyway, as a special "thank you for reading" gift, I have decided to make a PDF copy of my horror anthology Dwight L. MacPherson's Basement of Horror available to YOU, dear reader, absolutely free. But only for seven days.
If you do not download the book within that time… You. Will. Die.
Well, not really, but the link will cease to exist. So, in a sense, the link will die, right? (Work with me.)
Warning: This book contains disturbing imagery. Recommended for adult viewers.
America: Land of the Free, Home of the… Illiterate?
I read a disturbing bit of information on the Mental_floss blog today. Check this out:
• One-third of high school graduates never read another book for the rest of their lives.
• 42 percent of college graduates never read another book after college.
• 80 percent of U.S. families did not buy or read a book last year.
• 70 percent of U.S. adults have not been in a bookstore in the last five years.
• 57 percent of new books are not read to completion.
I don't know about you, but I find these numbers staggering. Looking at them makes me irritable and downright furious.
It would be easy for parents to blame educators, our culture, or the entertainment industry. But the real blame lies directly–and wholly–upon us: the parents.
Listen up, parents! The chances of your children becoming habitual readers is greatly increased if introduced (yes, you reading to them) in infancy, rewarded in youth, and strongly encouraged throughout early adulthood. So get off the internet, put down the video game controls, step away from your 3-D TVs and your busy little lives and pay attention! You are failing your children.
But you have the power. Make reading a priority in your home. And let them see you reading, too! Set the example. Limit video game, television and internet time (for them AND you). Create a "Reading Time" in your home where reading–and only reading–is the acceptable activity. Make it rewarding for younger readers (i.e. read a book and get a new one, an ice cream cone per book, etc). There's nothing wrong with a little positive reinforcement–unless it's your 15-year-old who expects an ice cream cone in exchange for reading a book. (My 15-year-old just read this and said "Dad, I don't expect an ice cream cone!" I responded "Exactly.")
Oh, and if your children are already teens, that's no reason not to try. Buy your son or daughter a new book for their birthday or Christmas. Meet up regularly at a bookstore or library. Try. You may be surprised with the results.
As you can see, I could post a long diatribe on this subject (I may already have). Literacy is a topic that I feel extremely passionate about. And I'm even more passionate about a parent's (oftentimes neglected) role in literacy.
Deep breaths…
Signing Off
I need to get back to work, so I'll say so long for now. Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy Basement of Horror!
It's Coming…
I am proud to announce the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom is well into production! And, whereas I served as the copy editor on the first book, I have co-written this installment with Bruce Brown.
Have You Read the First Book?
While it is not imperative that you read Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom before diving into the sequel, I strongly recommend doing so. Our publisher has notified us that the initial print run is almost sold-out, but you may yet purchase a copy at an online retailer. Your local bookshops (Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, etc.) can also order copies–but make haste, as they are very nearly gone!
Sneak Peek
Without further adieu…
We do not have a release date as of yet, but I will let you know as soon as we are notified by our publisher.
Work, Work, Work
Please feel free to share the sneak peek and spread the word about the sequel. In fact, I'd greatly appreciate it if you did. We have a small publisher, so we will not get the PR love the "Big Boys" offer their clientele.
Well… I am up to my tentacles in writing, research, worldbuilding and editing work, so I'll get back to it. Thank you for reading!
I would like to take a few moments out of a busy writing day to ask you–yes, YOU– for a very special favor.
Last year, my good friend and co-writer Bruce Brown and I teamed with artist Renzo Podesta to create a very special graphic novel titled Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom.
I say this is a "very special graphic novel" because it was my sons' first venture into the weird world of Lovecraft. And, over the course of the year, I have learned that it was also the first taste of Lovecraft for many, many little Shoggoths and Deep Ones around the world.
When Bruce and I set out to create a book that would introduce young readers to Lovecraft's work, I must admit that I was a bit intimidated. As a lifelong (almost) fan, I felt that we were treading on (un)holy ground. What resulted, however, was a true effort of love that Bruce and I can say that we are extremely proud of.
(And wait till you read the sequel!)
The graphic novel has received quite a bit of critical praise, but the feedback we've received from readers and educators has been the most rewarding.
Yes, unlike some of those other guys, we CARE VERY MUCH about hearing from our wonderful readers and will always take the time to respond to YOU because, unlike the other guys (you know who I'm talking about), we made this graphic novel out of our love for the medium and for Lovecraft and his work. This isn't "just another paying gig" for us. Our only reward is a few kind words–and perhaps a recommendation–from our readership.
So… to cut to the chase, I am asking you to NOMINATE Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom for an Eagle Award, and consider voting for Bruce in the best writer category, Renzo for best artist, and yours truly as best editor. Bruce and I would truly appreciate your votes, and you could proudly proclaim "I SUPPORT INDIE COMICS!" and "I LOVE HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND DON'T WANT A SHOGGOTH TO DIE!"
Full Steam Ahead!
Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, Lords and Ladies, and thank you for joining us for another page of SIDEWISE commentary! If you have not already read the newly-posted SIDEWISE Page 27, please do so now.
We'll hold the dirigible until you return.
Page 27 Commentary
Sometimes there is no choice but to trust. Especially when hope is fading and the immensity of a situation begins to sink in. Adam is in such a situation. Despite what he has learned about Nikola Tesla–which will remain a mystery for now–Adam appears to have an insoluble problem. Even with the assistance of one of the greatest scientific minds the world has ever seen, can he actually repair the device in 1902 London?
And what has Wells and Hopping–well–hopping?
We shall see.
Nikola Tesla – El Mago Olvidado (The Forgotten Magician)
Check out this wonderful Tesla mini-documentary sent to me by my friend Juan Felipe Salcedo.
I'm always on the lookout for cool Tesla videos and pictures, so please feel free to post cool links on my blog.
MacPherson Media News
I can't share much… yet, but here are a few (of the many) things I'm currently working on:
I Believe It's Time For Me To Fly
Sorry for the REO Speedwagon reference, but I'm old.
Thank you for reading! See you next week with a brand new commentary post.


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The city of Logansport and Logansport Municipal Utilities have remonstrated against Cass County's plans to expand its Tax Increment Financing district, contending the county's motives are not to benefit the proposed area and that the initiative will negatively impact the city and LMU.
The county's current TIF district consists of about 1,100 acres off of Ind. 25 southwest of Logansport and includes businesses like ADM Grain, The Andersons Clymers ethanol plant and Essroc.
Cass County commissioners passed on first reading an ordinance that would allow the county's TIF district to expand by about 7,300 acres in its tax allocation area and about 12,500 acres in its economic development area. The unincorporated community of Clymers would be included in the district's tax allocation area.
In an interview, Logansport Mayor Ted Franklin declined to comment on specifics, but said the city has economic development interests on land within the county's proposed TIF district expansion.
"I think everybody expects the Clymers area to be a legitimate point of development," Franklin said. "The city certainly has interest in developing that area as well."
In a remonstrance filed against the county's plans, attorneys Brian Bosma, representing LMU, and Randy Head, representing Logansport, say county officials are trying to prevent "Logansport from being able to benefit from land included in the proposed expansion area."
Page 2 of the document quotes Cass County Commissioner Jim Sailors from a July 2 Cass County Plan Commission meeting saying it would be difficult for the city to acquire land in the proposed expansion area after bonds are enforced there.
"It's not as easy for the city to even acquire or do anything with it as long as there is a bond enforced, so that's what this is really about," Sailors is quoted as saying. "I mean, if we didn't do that ... the city has said that, if they get the utilities out there, they're just going to take it over. Well they won't be able to then ..."

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OT: Help with Logo
My company is doing a logo tournament that ends tomorrow morning. I'm in the process of evaluating the entries, so those of you that are graphic design-minded (Natto, I'm counting on you), please let me know what you think. I may choose to extend the contest- we'll see. Thank you very much.


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April 2013 issue | Professor's art merges robots with ancestral South American sculpting technique
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Paula Gaetano-Adi
Recently awarded the prestigious VIDA Art and Artificial Life International Awards grant, new media art assistant professor Paula Gaetano-Adi in the College of Visual Arts and Design is working on a robotic art installation that will pay homage to her Latin American roots.
Gaetano-Adi is the newest member of UNT's Initiative for Advanced Research in Technology and the Arts (iARTA) -- an evolving research cluster bringing together faculty from UNT's colleges of music, art and design, arts and sciences and engineering and one of UNT's 15 research clusters. iARTA celebrates a growing international reach with the addition of Gaetano-Adi, who brings expertise in art-robots, performance and the aesthetic applications for artificial life systems to UNT's new media discipline.
Gaetano-Adi also coined the term "artificial corporality" as a complement to the notion of "artificial intelligence" in the context of creative or artistic robotics. The project she will pursue with the VIDA grant award is a natural continuation of her research that has been included in international exhibitions, most notably at the following museums:
Think it's hard to envision large robotic sculptures coexisting with ancestral techniques? It wasn't too long ago that even our own grandparents couldn't imagine living side-by-side with robots, Gaetano-Adi points out, and now they are commonplace.
"Robots are as much at home in art, cinema, popular culture and literature as they are in science and technology. They are of increasing importance in manufacturing and entertainment. Even more profoundly, robots raise intriguing cultural questions about our 'humanness' that seem to engage philosophers, artists, scientists and technologists," Gaetano-Adi says.
VIDA is an international competition with two categories: one for awards for completed artworks created by artists worldwide, the other for artists from Iberoamerica (Spain, Portugal and Latin America), which awards grants for the creation of new works. During the course of the next year, Gaetano-Adi will collaborate with longtime mentor and architect Gustavo Crembil on her winning proposal, titled "TZ'IJK," the Mayan word for mud. TZ'IJK is inspired by the creationist mythologies of the Popol Vuh.
The concept for TZ'IJK is based upon a Mayan creation myth in which the gods make several false starts in setting humanity upon the Earth, creating the first man out of mud but soon finding him to be "a useless, clumsy creation that moved around without understanding, insight or perceptiveness," according to Gaetano-Adi's abstract.
Using a pre-colonial South American construction technique called "Quincha" (a word derived from the Quechua people of the central Andes), the robotic sculptures will have a wood and a cane framework covered in mud.
"They will be a community of seven blind, deaf and speechless autonomous robotic agents that roll around in random and uncoordinated ways," Gaetano-Adi says. "The spheres will have an interior motor equipped with a proprioceptive sensory system that will allow them to detect when they encounter an object and then change direction. The movement will be extremely slow, almost imperceptible."
Robotic art in the 20th century arose from questioning the static nature of sculpture, says Gaetano-Adi, who took first prize in the 2006 VIDA 9.0 completed projects competition. She was awarded 10,000 Euros at VIDA 9.0 for her Alexitimia project, a biomorphic robotic art piece that reacted to human interaction by sweating when touched.
About VIDA
VIDA is an international awards organization that supports artificial life projects based on systems that emulate, imitate or speculate on the notion of life through current research and technology. These systems may involve attributes of agency and autonomy that display specific behavior; are dynamic, react to their surroundings and evolve; and that question the frontiers between what is alive and what is not, between synthetic and organic life. Jurors for VIDA awards include top artificial life artists, thinkers, writers and researchers worldwide.
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1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts the high for Canton will be 59 degrees today, with partly cloudy skies throughout. There is a 50 percent chance of rain during the day, and a 40 percent chance tonight, when the low temperature is expected to be 51 degrees.
2. In Case You Missed It: The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a three-week-old baby on Monday morning. No charges have been filed in the case, but an autopsy and toxicology screen are pending. Our coverage of the incident includes some theories authorities have on the baby's death.
Voters came out to the polls in sporadic numbers yesterday to elect new representatives for the House and Senate District 21 seats. One race has been potentially decided; Brandon Beach got 57 percent of votes for the Senate seat.
3. Happening Now: The House District 21 representative remains to be elected; No candidate got the 50 percent plus one majority needed to claim victory. Find out who the two front runners are and when the runoff election is scheduled to take place.
4. Looking Ahead: The fallout from last Thursday's Canton City Council meeting will continue at 8 a.m., when Local Voice Jay Saro demands that three councilmen resign immediately. Don't miss this interesting and thought-provoking read!
5. On This Date in History: On Jan. 9, 1806, Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson is given a state funeral and interred in St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Nelson had been mortally wounded during the Battle of Trafalgar on Oct. 21, 1805, which ensured the safety of the British Isles from an invasion. Nelson's body had to be placed in a cask of Brandy aboard his flagship HMS Victory while the ship was towed to Gibraltar and sent on to England.


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With apologies to Mark Knopfler...
...and Jason Kendall
Now look at that Ken Macha--that's the way you do it!
Used to be with Oakland in the MLB.
Gettin' fired--that's the way you do it--
Get 2 million for nothin'--got your sheds for free.
Now that ain't working, that's the way you do it--
Lemme tell ya, that guy ain't dumb.
Could be hard to care about your player's broken finger,
And it sure ain't easy riding Billy's thumb.
We gotta endure the Col-i-seum
Fugly gridiron monstrosity,
Gotta move, to better quarters,
In a suburban locality...
See our Milt who's questioning the umpire's make-up?
Yeah, buddy--you can stick it right there!
You use your black belt to avoid a major shake-up,
Then like our Mach, you'll be a millionaire.
Gotta put-up with those crappy concessions,
Eight-dollar beers and lines are not for me--
Gotta lose, those tarp excressions
In a new baseball facility...
He coulda learned to play that Beaneball;
He coulda learned to not say "um".
Look--a Nation's burger he got stickin' in the camera,
Man, he had some fundamental fun.
And he's up there, what's that? More jingle noises?
Hawkin' 5A Rentals like a consignee--
That ain't workin'--that's the way you do it
Get 2 million for nothing--gotcher sheds for free
We gotta move to the Fremont environs
Invade the Giants' sacred terr-i-try,
We gotta move these ALDS victors,
Don't wanna ask our guys to play for free...
Now Ken ain't working--that's the way you do it
He managed Oaktown in the MLB.
Gettin' fired, that's the way you do it
Get 2 million for nothin' and your sheds for free
Money for nothin' and your sheds for free
I want my, I want my, I want my free HumVee (repeat and fade)


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Did A Gay Country Singer Return to the Closet?
What happens when an artist changes their identity for the sake of stardom?
What happens when an artist changes their identity for the sake of stardom?
Country music's pristine vocal powerhouse announces her return.
Luke dominates again but upstart Sam Hunt makes a strong debut too.
This Week's Top 30 Digital Singles sales report features a lot of Sam Hunt.
Our monthly look at all the tracks featured on Roughstock for August 2014.
The award-winning singer of "Strong" returns with hot new single.
Superstar to bring concert experience to Mexican resort.
"The fans have really been incredible at all of our shows so far"
Iconic Country traditionalist set to bring fans into his world.
The country icon shows his big heart on new charitable endeavor.


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Mauritius ranks 21st in Global Peace Index 2013
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Mauritius is ranked 21st in the Global Peace Index 2013 released on June, 19. It is the most peaceful country in sub-saharan Africa in 2013 with Botswana (32) and Namibia (46).
Africa two economic giants, South Africa and Nigeria are ranked 121 and 148 respectively in the report.
Afghanistan remains at the rock bottom, in 162nd position on the 2013 Global Peace Index (GPI), faring poorly in terms of political stability.
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Stevie the Bearded Dragon
This is Stevie, a female Bearded Dragon brought into the surgery having been abandoned in a car park. She was underweight and her eyes were stuck together. 3 weeks later she is a different dragon enjoying a daily diet of meal worms, crickets and salad. She will soon be heading to her new home with Paula one of our veterinary... View Article


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£50,000 reward after tonnes of plastic stolen (From Herald Series)
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£50,000 reward after tonnes of plastic stolen
6:00am Wednesday 12th March 2014 in News
AN Abingdon company is offering a reward of up to £50,000 for help in finding 500 tonnes of plastic after it was stolen from a warehouse.
Biesterfeld Petroplas, based in Milton Park, said the polyethylene was packed in 25kg bags and was stolen between February 22 and 23 from a third-party contractor's warehouse in the North West of England.
The material, which is produced by Marlex, is traceable via batch numbers. Its resin is used to manufacture bottles, film, pipe and sheet.
A company spokesman said: "Biesterfeld Petroplas is the only authorised distributor for this material in Great Britain. Anyone offered a Marlex product from an unauthorised source, or who has knowledge about the theft should report the matter to the police."
Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101.
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Hello everyone how are things this off-season?
I had a question/request I was hoping someone here could help me out with. I've been searching the web forever for the Pirates logo that has the P inside of a keystone. At PNC they had a ton of these on hats, but I just moved back to Los Angeles and won't be making it to PNC anytime soon.
If anyone has picture of this logo, knows a site where I can find it, whatever, I would greatly appreciate it. And thank you in advance for any help.


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Don't be foooled. Nothing in the ACA forces people out of their plans. No change is required unless ins companies change their existing plan—
Eric Schultz (@Schultz44) October 28, 2013
As the news reports mount of millions of Americans losing their health insurance, White House Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz is still confidently asserting that nobody is going to be forced out of his or her health insurance plan because of the inaptly-named "Affordable Care Act."
Of course, Schultz didn't say anything about the fact that the law makes certain types of health insurance policies illegal. So, yeah, one can argue that nobody is technically "forced out" of a policy by the ACA. It's just that the ACA makes it unlawful for companies to offer various types of health insurance — so those plans disappear into thin air and there's nothing left to be forced out of. Aren't semantic games fun?
@Schultz44 @WhiteHouse …unless ins companies change their plans because they have to align their policies with the ACA requirements.—
Brian Tolbert (@BrianTolbert91) October 28, 2013
@Schultz44 @kiptew ACA definitely forced insurance companies to eliminate plans thereby forcing people out of plans—
Kevin M. Hill (@Khill33) October 28, 2013
Which ACA forces some of them to do "@Schultz44: No change is required unless ins companies change their existing plan"—
Steve Goldstein (@MKTWgoldstein) October 28, 2013
@Schultz44 @WhiteHouse So are u saying that plans that don't meet ACA requirements can be kept with no fine?—
Misspoo4ever (@misspoo4ever) October 28, 2013
@Schultz44 @WhiteHouse "requires" sure, you guys just rigged the game to force it. No one is fooled by your BS any more. U should be ashamed—
Jones (@jonessince1970) October 28, 2013
@Schultz44 @KimmyABGibbler That is a DAMN LIE! Companies are dropping their plans because of affordability!—
BOB (@PIRATE1775) October 28, 2013
@Schultz44 @WhiteHouse I see that the most transparent admin in history just puts lies out there without coming back to defend them—
The Vocal Vets (@TheVocalVets) October 28, 2013
@Schultz44 @WhiteHouse But, if the law makes the insurance company change the plan, isn't that being forced to change?—
Florida Hurricane (@HurricanesCity) October 28, 2013
Right. All those cancellation notices are fake. RT @Schultz44: Don't be fooled. Nothing in the ACA forces people out of their plans.—
Vader Herder (@raschknits) October 28, 2013
@Schultz44 @WhiteHouse if ACA forces change to the ins company….. then ACA forced the change. intellectual failure from the left.—
(@docwhocuts) October 28, 2013
Not only is Schultz a shameless liar, he's also a bad speller:
@Schultz44 Sorry, while laughing at your tweet, I noted the typo…"FOOOLED", as in "FOOOL me w/3 o's, shame on you"…—
Lady Goodman (@LadyGoodman3) October 28, 2013
Extra points to Tim Miller for the Baghdad Bob reference:
"There are no Americans in Baghdad!" -@Schultz44 twitter.com/schultz44/stat…—
Tim Miller (@Timodc) October 28, 2013
We were going to do that one ourselves but he saved us the time.
Update: Schultz isn't backing down:
For reference, @PolitiFact already looked at the claim that people would lose coverage – found it to be mostly false. bit.ly/1bmw1pL—
Eric Schultz (@Schultz44) October 29, 2013
Note the subtle shift in Schultz's argument. He started off claiming that no one will be forced out of his or her health policy because of the ACA. Now he's citing a PolitiFact article that claims many of the people who will lose coverage due to the ACA will be able to enroll in new policies.
By the way, PolitiFact's track record on this issue is not exactly stellar.


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After a nice long nap (that's what a good workout does for you!) we were ready to tackle dinner. My foodie instincts kicked in quickly, I realized that Davie Street offered a Mecca of amazing International delights. I do have to confess, part of the New York snobbery often prevails and I never expect all that much from my food experiences outside the NY area, the upside of this is that more often than not I am pleasantly surprised. Scoring up and down the street, I realized that we wanted to try several of the amazing places but this evening we settled for Tapas, I was not very sure how the kids would fare but never know if you do not try.
So we settled on, MIS TRUCOS, a Tapas bar that seemed very inviting especially since it had parking adjacent to the restaurant, like most restaurant streets in larger cities was a very premium commodity. They also had some very inviting signs about their patio, which unfortunately thanks to the rainy and rather cool summer that the city had been experiencing. Well, predictably they were complaining about this just as we in New York city are complaining about the heat factor.
Their food was worth the first stopped, the great thing about TAPAS, much like Dim Sum is that we get to try a lot of the menu, a working understanding of the chef's preferences and cooking style. We started with something that was called 6 little bites, delectable samplers ranging from an olive tapenade to rainbow trout tartare they were light, lively and delectable. Other highlights of the meal that we tried was a cheese and grilled onion platter paired with fig chutney and quince. A nice egg and Serrano ham combination made the kids very happy. We tried the grilled trout that was really nicely paired with roasted potatoes and a very interesting cornucopia of side sauces to boot. It was actually fun to see swimming trout the following day. Surprisingly the husband ordered the fois gras, something I tend to have reservations about eating. All of this was washed down with a rather interesting Sangria, fruity and not too strong. In fact, after the sangria we were even happy to take pictures of this rather occult looking lamshade.
The kids in bed, I went down with the brother for a walk, it was actually wonderful to walk down the roads of this fairly pleasant and interesting city. I love walking, truly, truly love walking. It is one of the reasons I enjoy NYC so much. We walked into the alleyways of Gastown and made it down to the harbor. We both had our cameras, we meandered, talked and tried to capture points and moments of the amazing sunset that was gradually enveloping the waterfront. The highlight of this city clearly is the presence of both the water and the mountains at the sametime. A building that did catch my attention was this flatiron shaped building.
I thought the resemblance was a co-incidence but not so, in fact, the replica is also named – yes, you guessed it – Flatiron Building.
The 411 on this lovely restaurant,
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CINÉMA - my new berlin club night
a week from today i am launching a new night with my friends elizafoxxx and svenster, 2 of my favorite DJs in berlin.
here's the lowdown on the new night
*every monday
*free entry
*pop/hip hop/classics
*at .HBC (Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 9, Berlin )
and the name? CINÉMA
click here for the facebook event
if you'd normally spend your monday nights bored in front of the computer, this is your night. come down, have a dance, make a friend.
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travelettes christmas market 2010
last sunday, me and the travelettes organized our second travelettes flea market on the occasion of christmas, so that some girls could raise some cash and others could get some pretty new clothes for the cold season. Everyone also baked an international christmas specialty which was given away against donations for a kids charity. we raised a €100 this way and would like to thank everyone that came and made that sunday what it was.
i also made a little video of impressions from that day:
Some more info and photos can be found here.
If you couldn't be there this time, i hope we see you at the next travelettes flea market in spring.
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sunday morning
i just got back from madrid where i also made this video. who'd have thought there would be such a sunny and beautiful day in december.
to see a larger version of the video click here.
model: rosalia @ traffic models madrid
Posted by Kat Walks at 18:18 6 comments
16 Dec 2010
excuses, excuses
sorry for not having been updating as much as i should have lately but in berlin, i blame the (icy) weather and in madrid i blame a lack of time. i've been in spain for a week now but have mostly been engaging in fashion shoots and parties which did not leave me with much time looking for good street fashion.
tomorrow i'll be back in berlin, but for now i will leave you with one of the photos i shot today of the lovely amanda at uno models.
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15 Dec 2010
ABSOLUT interviews
yesterday i mentioned that i interviewed 5 german designers about their accessories for the new Absolut vodka special edition bottle GLIMMER.
now that the interviews are available on vimeo as well, i thought i'd post them for those of you interested (all of the stories are quite personal and moving, so they're worth checking out).
Esther Perbandt
Lala Berlin
Patrick Mohr
Sabrina Dehoff
you may have noticed that they're all in german, sorry about the lack of subtitles.
for anyone interested in buying one of those accessories, they are now available exclusively at very poolish.
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14 Dec 2010
Absolut GLIMMER
a while ago i was asked to do video interviews with 5 very talented german designers, namely Patrick Mohr, Starstyling, Lala Berlin, Esther Perbandt and Sabrina Dehoff.
i also took their photo:
each of them has created a gorgeous accessory to go with the new Absolut vodka special edition bottle called GLIMMER.
in the interviews, the designers are talking about the personal experience that has inspired them to create their accessory. all interviews are available at http://www.absolut.com/de/glimmer
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remember our lovely flea market from last summer? after numerous requests we're coming back with a winter version of the market.
location, as last time, is the lovely Dr Pong bar at Eberswalder str 21.
if you'd like to sell at the market it's only 5euros per person and you need to email email@example.com telling us a few lines on who you are.
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Weston's First Haircut
It happened. I cried.
I knew that this day would come…the day of the dreaded first haircut. Don't get me wrong…nobody twisted my arm, held up a weapon to demand that I cut my cuties hair…but after Will's 'hair experience' I knew that I should not be afraid to cut.
Let me tell you the long boring story. My little Munchie was due for a haircut. He is one of the happiest babies ever but lately, he's been cutting some teeth (aka is very irritable) and his hair got long enough to tickle his ears (aka is very annoyed). When I found little scratches all over, in and behind his ears and his neck, I first checked to make sure he didn't have a Katy Perry manicure. Then I started noticing that he would pull, move and bat at the little baby hairs.
One of the biggest regrets I had with Will is that I let it get too long before his first snip. I found myself questioning why I waited so long…putting his tolerance and patience to the test just because I wasn't ready to let go of his baby-ness. Afterall, I am trying to raise men, right? As a parent, it's a hard balance to know when to let go…when to let them do dangerous-stupid-adrenaline-rushing-risk-taking-testosterone-bursting stuff. It will come. I know it will. And as a mom of boys, I know that I want them to experience those things…as well as learn the lessons of responsibility and maturity and have a heart of love for others.
But I don't want to take the 'BOY' out of them just because I am not ready. And that little haircut….that was the first thing in my own heart that I did…I wanted to keep Will forever my little needy baby. The truth is…He will always need me. And he will always be my baby. But putting my own desire on him when he was irritated with his Beiber locks…that was wrong on my part.
(Will @ 17 mths and Me @ age unknown)
The tradition is that we wait till the boys hair is long enough to ponytail and then we snip. Well Weston's hair in the front was definitely not ponytail ready. Most of the time it looked like a butt-cut…which yes, cracked me up.
It had just started really growing back in and his hairline will never be one that is full and lush. Sorry bud.
But the back of his head had plenty. It is thick and full and ready for clipping.
So in true traditional form, I did end up with the world's tiniest pony. It's more rat tail than anything but hey…it works.
He was very excited that he got to sit in Will's chair for this experience and let me cut till my hearts content.
It doesn't look as red when it's cut off than when its on his head, huh?
I learned with Will that trying to use scissors is a massive patience test….for the kid. Because apparently I am the worlds slowest hair cutter. So now I use the clippers. (for anyone wondering, this was a really inexpensive clipper set at Walmart and I used a #2 all over)
To keep him occupied, I used his favorite thing in the whole world….FOOD.
So at this point we are about five minutes into the whole process when Jeremy said…quick, one last photo….it's about to rain! And then it did. It was like a mini downpour…right over our house. In fact, part of our front porch was still dry but the other three sides of the house were getting drenched.
I keep on telling everyone that I am shocked at how simultaneously he looks younger and older. Like I see him as a teenager but also just see him just like a little baby. And that is what got me. that's what brought on the tears. that is what makes me realize that this thing called parenting…it's like a haircut….you go in, hoping for the best…and you know it's just hair…but ten seconds in…your heart is so entrenched that you wonder, is this the best decision?! am I doing ok? is this a mistake?! and then you realize…your heart is in it. you care. and you are more attached to simple little things more than you'll ever know. And that it's all gonna be okay…even when it's not the outcome you expected :)
Melissa Irvin permalinkNovember 7, 2013
Awww, Katie! Your baby Weston's first big boy rite of passage!
That last picture looks like a different child!
November 7, 2013
A big moment in the life of a momma You've got some cuties on your hand! He looks like the happiest baby!!
November 7, 2013
My two week old son has a crazy amount of hair and although I think he'll lose some of it like his sister did, I'm already dreading the moment of his first hair cut. He's my last baby! But if it's anything like his big sis, he'll end up with a mullet that will look soooo much better after the cut. But I agree, they look both older and younger with a new hair cut!
Kate permalinkNovember 7, 2013
What a stud! You make some pretty cute babies, Katie B (and Jer). When are we going to get an update on Bower Baby #3? How is the pregnancy going? Are we getting a gender announcement?!
Carla Mahony permalinkNovember 7, 2013
My mum cut my baby boy's (14 months) hair yesterday and I was quite emotional too…he's my last baby so these are the last baby locks I'll ever see cut away. I completely understand the emtoions you were going through! Weston looks very spunky now, as does my son Emmett. A tad too grown up for my liking…but I am so glad the hair is out of his eyes now, it was driving him mental!!
November 7, 2013
Oh my gosh, that rat tail is just the cutest ever! Ha!
Julie permalinkNovember 7, 2013
Both your boys are ado-ra-ble!!!!
Having a woman's intuition here … I have a feeling that The next bundle of joy is a >Girl !!
I am right ??
Can't wait for the gender reveal post .
Christine permalinkNovember 8, 2013
I think so too. From the couple pics I've seen, the belly shape seems a little different than with the boys (that's how mine were & I have two of each), That plus a few comments about this pregnancy has convinced me the gender…err…sex is a girl! So fun to guess when it comes to pregnancies!
November 7, 2013
That was lovely.
Jill permalinkNovember 7, 2013
You could have just trimmed around the ears. You gave your 11-month old a buzz cut. You took the baby out of him. Maybe it's because you're having another one so soon and you're trying to rush him out of his baby phase. I don't know. It's very odd. I would think a priority would be to finish his nursery instead of giving him his first haircut. I'm a mom of three boys, 6 months, 2 and 4. Trust me, it goes very fast and there is plenty of time for them to turn into men. Enjoy them as babies for as long as you can, baby hair and all.
bean permalinkNovember 7, 2013
Thank you for this post! My son is I think almost exactly the same age as Weston. We tried to give him his first cut using clippers and only cut about two hairs before we called it a day–too afraid to cut too much! I love Weston's new 'do. Did you move the clippers from front to back all the way over his head, or did you move them up vertically around the ears? I've never used clippers!!
Heidi permalinkNovember 7, 2013
Thanks for this. That last paragraph is exactly what I needed tonight, as my husband and I have been making child care decisions lately. Parenting is wonderful, challenging and, for me, so emotional!
Teresa permalinkNovember 8, 2013
My son cuts both his sons' hair with a clipper set that he purchased at TJMaxx. (he hasn't found them anywhere else so whenever he comes upon them at TJMaxx he buys it and has several "waiting in the wings). The thing that's so special about these particular clippers is that while cutting the hair, it vacuums the clippings into a little cup on the clipper…so much more comfortable for the boys and they complain less about haircuts now. You could probably find them online, too.
tc permalinkNovember 8, 2013
You are such a pretty pregnant lady and your boys are adorable! Just wondering, what would you have done if you found yourself in the same situation with the little scratches on the baby, except the baby was a girl?
Johanna P permalinkNovember 8, 2013
It's odd but I feel like ruffling his freshly buzzed head. My brother used to get buzz cuts all the time when he was younger, it feels kinda cool. He got a head massage while I got to play with his hair, win for everyone
Weston's little lock that you cut off looks darker at the cut end, is it just the lighting?
You two make adorable squishy smiling babies.
Aimee Johnson permalinkNovember 8, 2013
I like buzz-cuts on little boys! My "mother of two girls" heart dreams of buzz-cutting a boy's head! Question… where is his outfit from in the first and last picture?
Meghann permalinkNovember 8, 2013
Katie….ok you made me cry today! Your whole comment about being entrenched in something as mundane as hair…. That our hearts are wrapped in every aspect of our children's lives. Feel that every day. We have only been blessed with one child, who just turned 5. The things that come out of her mouth and how quickly she is growing astounds me every day. Every small moment is so precious and all I want to do is hold on and hit pause to soak it all in.
On another note can't wait to find out what you are having!!! My cousin just had a gender announcement party. She cut into the cake and the filling was the color of what she's having…. So fun!!
Jess permalinkNovember 8, 2013
He looks adorable! You have such beautiful children KB!
November 8, 2013
LOL @ "world's tiniest pony"! So cute! Do you save the pony tails after their 1st hair cuts? I still have some of my son's hair from his first cut…and he's now 5. Is that creepy? :/
Jody permalinkNovember 8, 2013
What a well-timed post! I just cut my sweet Thomas' hair last night. I went though just about everything you described. Except we used a #4 (he has some seriously fine baby hair that looks like we used a #2) and stuck him in front of the TV like big brother.
November 8, 2013
Oh my word – he is just too cute for words! Long hair, buzzed hair, who cares! He's clearly a very happy guy.
Lori permalinkNovember 8, 2013
Awww he looks adorable!!!! I love that first picture where his foot is actually up off the ground!
Emily permalinkNovember 8, 2013
So I am convinced that the last picture of Weston pushing a pink car is a hint about your upcoming announcement!
November 10, 2013
It looks like he enjoyed his first cut! Really cute!
Jackie B permalinkNovember 10, 2013
I clipped the following language out of a legal proceeding in a school district where they were arguing about the inclusion of the word "sex" when the word "gender" had already been included. I couldn't care less either way, but I thought that this case was thought provoking. The parties arguing for inclusion cited the following: "According to the American Psychological Association, "Sex refers to a person's biological status and is typically categorized as male, female or intersex. Gender refers to the attitudes, feelings and behaviors that a given culture associates with a person's biological sex. Behavior that is compatible with cultural expectations is referred to as gender-normative; behaviors that are viewed as incompatible with these expectations constitute gender non-conformity."
Also as of November 1st, Germany has now included the word "intersex" in adoption papers where it asks prospective parents their preference when choosing a baby's sex for adoption. The first of its kind.
November 11, 2013
So cute! I also cut my kiddo (21 months) and hubbys hair! I've gotta ask, what is the age difference between your two kids? I'm preggo with #2 now and already worried about how busy/different my life is about to come when I'm already busy with #1! Hat's off to you!!
Keri permalinkNovember 11, 2013
Cute blog! And I admire your patience and politeness with the (ridiculous) comments.
November 11, 2013
My little guy is also needing a haircut (he'll be a year in December so it's definitely time)- I am terrified he's going to lose an ear if I try it myself. But it's definitely getting long, and similar to Weston's where he doesn't have much up front but it's very long in the back. Ahhhh baby mullet!
I love those buddy fruit pouches btw- so great!
Nikki permalinkNovember 11, 2013
Never look back….
I regretted NOT cutting my oldest son's hair, too. He had a mullet and in all the pictures- I SEE THE MULLET. My oldest likes his hair short (less hair shampooing probs) and less mulch/grass/dirt that gets trapped in there.
As soon as my second son was growing a mullet- I CUT IT, too!
I cut both kiddos hair, now. We use a 3 on the sides with fade into a 6 on the top. ; ) nikki


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By Jillian Jorgensen
SALEM — A new roller coaster proposed for Canobie Lake Park is one step closer to approval after the Planning Board meeting Tuesday.
"It was pretty positive," Planning Director Ross Moldoff said of the board's reaction to the park's plans.
Plans submitted to the town say the ride will be a Compact Euro-Fighter coaster, made by Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, a German design company. The coaster starts out with a 97-degree drop, and then can be customized to include loops, over-banked curves, zero-G humps and other "thrill elements," according to the company's website.
The Planning Board was impressed with how far the Canobie consultant went — across an ocean — to make sure the coaster would meet town guidelines for noise and traffic.
"I think they were very impressed that the park had gone all the way to the Netherlands to see and view and videotape the ride," Moldoff said.
Consultants from Canobie took noise measurements in the amusement park in the Netherlands where a similar coaster is set up, Moldoff said. The noise survey satisfied the Salem board, he said.
Deputy police Chief Shawn Patten spoke to the board about traffic coming from the park, and said the department was very happy with its working relationship with Canobie Lake Park.
"They clear the traffic much quicker than they used to," Moldoff said.
But the board will await the results of a traffic study, determining how much extra traffic the new coaster might generate, before approving the new structure.
Moldoff said he thought that if approved, the coaster construction would begin this fall.
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The ORCMA Chamber Series has been hailed by a newspaper critic as one of the best chamber music concert series in the Southeast. The ORCMA series offers six concerts each season featuring world-class musicians who have performed in many U.S. cities and other countries.
In the 2013-2014 season the series feature some terrific performers including the well-known double bassist from Oak Ridge, Edgar Meyer, performing in the High School Performing Arts Center. The grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet will perform in November in the Y-12 New Hope Center Auditorium. That is followed in February by local favorites Sue Eddelmon, violin, and Emi Kagawa, piano, joined by ORSO conductor Dan Alcott. In March we feature a return visit by the outstanding Doric String Quartet. The season concludes in April with the well-known flutist Eugenia Zukerman.
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Former Rookie of the Year and 3-time All-Star guard Brandon Roy, who recently retired from basketball due to a serious knee condition, has been entertaining the possibility of a comeback, telling Eurobasket, 'It's hard being away from the game. Don't be surprised if you see Brandon Roy make his way back to the court.'
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Buzby Networks, which received a $18,000 E-Team grant in 2007, has created an indoor positioning device that may replace locked doors or alarm systems in senior care centers where residents' freedom of movement must be balanced by the assurance they are kept safe.
The team attended NCIIA's Open Minds showcase in Dallas, TX, in 2008 (pictured) and incorporated as a company shortly after, receiving its first investment from The Technology Collaborative in Pittsburgh. Since then, the money has continued to flow in for development, culminating in the announcement on Sept. 20 it had received a $109,150 investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
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The Child Woman
By : Ali Taha Alnobani
Translated by : Fateh Kassab
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Abu Mejhem entered the tent silently, and then he looked at his wife, Terfah, and said "Get Ala'noud ready".
"What for?" asked Terfah.
"To leave to her husband's house. She was chosen to be (Ghoret Almadda) answered Abu Mejhem.
"But she is still a child; she isn't thirteen yet" said Terfah.
Abu Mejhem stared at her fiercely,… so she stopped and kept silent.
A hot tear flew on her cheek when she saw her little daughter playing with the children in front of the tent.
Mansour was a member of Abu Mejhem's tribe. He killed a man from another tribe, so the tribal court obliged Abu Mejhem's tribe to pay the killed man's tribe a number of goats, camels, and a young bride for the Sheikh of the killed man's tribe. Anoud was that bride.
Terfah was singing sad lyrics
"Oh, my poor little child. What did you do, that made you leave your tribe, your father's tent and your little friends."
She was at the same time packing her daughter's clothes in a package. Her tears were flowing on her cheeks. She was watching her child once, and hugging and kissing her clothes another. She hailed Alanoud. When she approached, Terfah seated her on her lap. Her sad singing and crying raised.
Abu Mejhem entered the tent and led the girl by hand and delivered her to her new family.
Anoud didn't understand what was going on. She traveled away from her tribe. After a long day journey, she arrived to her tent in the new tribe. She was shocked to see a tall, broad shouldered man with flocks of hair dangling under his head scarf (koufiah).
Two or three hours later, Anoud became the fourth wife of Sheikh Juai'd. But she was the inferior one, because she was (Ghoret Almadda).
1- (Ghoret Almadda) is a Bedouin term for a woman who is sometimes given upon the demand of the tribe members from which a man is killed, as a part of compensation. When this happens, it is meant to cause more humiliation to the tribe of the killer. The term is especially used to indicate to any woman being abused by her husband.
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Sir Norman Bettison resigns as Chief Constable
He had become a focus of increasing anger after allegations that he'd led a police cover-up to to blame fans for the Hillsborough disaster.
Today came perhaps the inevitable. West Yorkshire's Chief Constable Sir Norman Bettison resigned - before the decision was taken out of his hands and into his bosses'.
But Sir Norman went down fighting - still denying that he did anything wrong in the aftermath of the tragedy 23 years ago, when he was a Chief Inspector with the South Yorkshire force.
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Generations Will Reap What I Sow
"Remind me of this with every decision
Generations will reap what I sow
I can pass on a curse or a blessing
To those I will never know"
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Erin, from The Vintage Pearl, and I collaborated on the Raising Generations necklace. It is special to me because it reminds me that I am not just raising the next generation, but future generations as well. If you'd like to have this necklace as a reminder for yourself, you can find it here.
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CSS "conditional" positioning of block
Hi. I have a DIV block that sits below an expandable navigation menu. What I'd like to do, in effect, is absolutely position the block so it is aligned with another element on the page, but I need it to move down if the menu above it is expanded below the top edge of the DIV. In other words, I can't absolutely position the DIV (I don't think), because the menu would just overlap it, which I can't have. But I also don't want the DIV to move up and down every time the menu is collapsed and expanded (so I can't just set a top margin, for example)... I ONLY want it to move down if it HAS to to avoid being overlapped. Make sense? Is this possible in CSS? I don't want to get fancy with Javascript on this if I can avoid it.
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Actually, on further reflection, I should just be able to wrap the expandable menu in a div and give it an appropriate minimum height, shouldn't I? I'll try that, but let me know if you have a better solution. Thanks.
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Hi, you could give that expandable menu a MAX height (not min) and then it would only go so high, then the div below it could have a margin-topwhatever that max height is) and then it would ensure to never overlap the menu.
JS could be used to find the overall height of the expandable menu, and give that value as a margin-top for the div underneath..it would ensure a better experience (though a small one) to those with JS disabled, and to those without JS, it would still not be broken
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10:47am Wednesday 26th December 2012 in News
A landslide warning has been issued by the Met Office this morning, as continued heavy downpours sparked fears of unstable cliff faces along the Dorset coast.
Walkers are being urged to take extra care in ''dangerous conditions'' with flooding set to worsen across parts of England and Wales today.
The Met Office, which issued the warning following advice from the British Geological Survey, said coastal areas in the south-west of England, including Dorset, are in particular danger of collapsing cliff edges and rockfall, but stressed that all areas enduring heavy rain are at risk.
A spokesman for the Met Office said: ''We have had such heavy and persistent rain fall over the last few days and weeks and that there is a danger of landslides and rockfall along the coast, even on coastal paths.
''We are advising walkers in the south-west of England to take particular care in these dangerous conditions, especially those not familiar with the area.
''Do not get too close to the cliff edge or walk under the cliff face along the beach and remember that coastal paths could be impacted too.''
Many coastal paths have been closed over the last few weeks along the south-west and train services have been disrupted by small coastal landslides.
Weather experts said up to 15mm of rain fell across the south-west of England and south Wales, with up to 20mm expected again today.
Matt Dobson, a meteorologist for MeteoGroup, said: ''A band of rain will move eastwards across Wales and south-west England today, with heavy rain falling mainly on areas that have already seen a lot, increasing the risk of flooding and causing river levels to remain high.
''There will be further showers of rain across the rest of the UK, with the weather expected to stay much the same until the end of the year.''
The EA has 151 flood warnings in place, which urge residents to take immediate action against expected flooding, while 252 less severe flood alerts have been issued across most of England and Wales.
Rail and road networks were badly hit in the days leading up to Christmas, with a number of key routes struck by weather related delays.
The soggy Christmas comes towards the end of what is expected to be one of the wettest years in Britain since records began.
The UK's average rainfall in 2012, excluding December, is 1,202mm - placing it 13th in the list of wettest years since records began in 1910.
The year 2000 remains the UK's wettest year, with an average rainfall of 1,337.3mm.
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Backyards with Style!
Every family needs a place to hang out: somewhere to play, entertain and catch up with each other. What better place than your own backyard? Making the most of your outdoor space means focusing on your family's favorite things. Here's how to create an action-packed space for all to enjoy.
Decks that Dazzle
Start your backyard with a functional and fun deck. "Decks can be made of either wood or wood alternative products," says Beryn Hammil, owner of Beryn Hammil Designs in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you choose wood, the most popular options are cedar and redwood, which naturally resist decay and termites. Pressure-treated pine is a less expensive option. All types of wood need proper sealing and maintenance to survive rain, sun and snow exposure. Wood alternative products, which are made of recycled plastic, virgin vinyl or a composite of recycled sawdust and plastic, are a bit more expensive than traditional lumber, but require less maintenance and are attractive and durable.
The deck itself is your launch pad for all the activities you enjoy in your backyard. Make this the refreshment station that provides everything from sizzling barbeques to a quick snack between soccer games. "A trend in the design of [newer] homes includes an outdoor kitchen area that has not only a barbeque range, but a full prep area and even a sink and small refrigerator," Hammil says.
Every kitchen needs plenty of seating, too. "When designing a deck for entertaining, make sure you allow for adequate seating for guests," he says. "Built-in benches that double as storage space are useful."
Don't forget a few special touches that make the deck uniquely yours. A smoothie bar with a blender and a cutting board for fresh fruits makes a tasty addition to your outdoor cuisine. The fisherman in your family might like a dedicated cleaning station to quickly take his catch from boat to barbeque. John Choisser of Anna Rodi Designs in San Diego, Calif., even incorporates a palapa – a sort of thatch umbrella reminiscent of your last tropical vacation – near his family's backyard pool for shade and ambiance. At the very least, hang a few strands of lights or position some festive torches around the perimeter of the deck to reflect your family's personality.
Backyard Brilliance
No matter the size of your backyard, it should be a refuge for everyone in the family to cut loose, get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. A yard that's beautiful to look at as well as functional is a big plus. "Keep your yard uncluttered and neat," Choisser says. "The lawn should be a mix of grasses that allows kids to play on it, with no exposed sprinklers to injure falling bodies or flying feet." To add interest to flat grassy areas, use plants and trees that have minimal shedding (less raking and clean-up), no thorns and can withstand some abuse. "Don't forget that balls don't stay in the grass," he says. "The surrounding plantings should allow kids to find and retrieve toys easily and without damaging the planting."
Hammil suggests that parents make the areas for "grown-up" entertaining and those for family fun distinctly separate. "There's no reason for the socializing area to be filled with toys all the time," he says. "So make sure there's appropriate storage that fits into the design of the space [to stow toys and sports equipment]." He reminds parents to keep the children's play area easily visible from wherever parents might be relaxing and to keep kids and pets secure by installing attractive fencing systems that suit the natural environment of your yard.
Playground Paradise
Speaking of family fun, no yard is complete without a play structure designed to meet your family's needs. "I start the creative process by brainstorming with the kids and the parents about what their ideal play structure should include," says Barbara Butler, designer and builder of unique custom play structures in South San Francisco, Calif. "I try to create 'loops' of play that encourage kids to run up and down and round and round the structure, wearing them out for a good night's sleep!"
Butler's "kid pleasing" ideas include sturdy swings, fast slides, rock climbing walls, secret escapes, rope net ladders and high-up clubhouses – "preferably with a roof," she adds. "Younger kids are amused for hours with opening and closing doors and sending and receiving mail through a mail slot [on a clubhouse door]. Older kids are more interested in scaling castle walls then flying through the air on a 100-foot cable ride while being shot at by a water cannon."
If a personalized playground sounds interesting, ask your kids what excites them about a play structure and seek out plans to match their interest. (See sidebar.) Work with your yard's landscape to make the structure most effective. "A slide often works better on a slope, a hillside can be terraced to create a multi-level play area, and nestling a clubhouse next to the branches of a tree gives the kids a magical feeling of living in the treetops," Butler says.
Gorgeous Gardens
To enhance your backyard even more, think about adding a flower or vegetable garden. Adults and kids alike can enjoy a special spot set aside to nurture plants and watch edible rewards come to life. "Get the kids involved in planting, weeding, pruning and harvesting," Choisser says. "Don't let them overlook the miracle of getting dozens of yummy tomatoes in the fall out of that tiny seed they planted in the spring."
Hammil reminds that the flowerbed is a place for admiring the fruits of your labor, not for roughhousing. "Make sure there is a clear definition between your garden and the walking area, and teach children where it's OK to walk and where it's not OK," he says. "This helps them learn to respect things that need special care."
Your backyard is fertile ground for family fun. Make this the season you'll go out and plant some memories.


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Here are a few tips for getting your blog post accepted. The most surprising tips are the ones that tell you to break rules that you may have come to expect when Blogging. So many guidelines and rules exist for Google that many people are confused as to their meaning and are unsure what advice is good and which is phony.
For this reason you may have noticed that many blogs have vastly different submission rules. This article cannot anticipate all the rules of different blogs, but does explain a few things you should do that should increase your chances of getting your blog post accepted.
Great Grammar but not too perfect
Many times people follow the rules of grammar, spelling and syntax too tightly. The truth is that the search engines are not sophisticated enough to pick up on all by the worst grammar, and so many spellings exist for certain words that you can still spell some of them wrong and it will make no difference at all.
Plus, Google and Bing know that some words are misspelled on purpose because it is a colloquialism, or a known term or expression, (e.g. texting).
Following the rules too tightly will make your writing seem to dry and academic. Blog posts are not academic journals, they are not even articles, and they are content posted by one person alone based upon whatever they wish.
Nobody has set any cast iron rules for blogging in the same way they have set them for a research essay or medical text entry.
Great spelling unless quoting or being expositional
Your spelling does not have to be perfect if you are quoting or being expositional, but making common mistakes that are easily picked up by a spellchecker is a big mistake. There is little excuse for not running a spell-checking program over your blog post before you submit it.
You should be proofread your blog post too, so that you pick up on any typos that you accidentally entered. They may not show up on your spell checking program because many typos will still create correctly spelt words.
Do not cover topics that are already all over the first page of Google
Sometimes you can type in a few keywords and you will get a page full of articles that are all around the same topic. Even if the articles have variety, it is unlikely that a blog owner is going to want to have to compete with them.
Even if your blog post offers new information, it may not be enough to sway him or her into accepting your guest post. If your topic is already well covered on the first page of Google, then give it a miss and try something else.
Do not spin content
Blog owners get spun content all the time. This is because spun content is very cheap to produce. Even if you think you are going to get away with spinning it is highly unlikely that you are. Once the blog owner knows that you deal with spun content, you will have a black mark next to your name for the rest of your days.
Do not rewrite other articles No blog owner is going to knowingly accept an article that has been rewritten. Every time an article is re-written, it loses information and clarity. There is little incentive for the blog owner to accept it, and there is a high probability that the blog owner will have already read the piece that you re-write.
Do not write articles with the same titles as other articles ,The blog owner will assume you are submitting a poorly crafted re-write. You may have noticed that some blog titles are repeated quite often on Google.
This is because one title will get a lot of traffic and so other people will try to steal that traffic by copying the title. The method works but is unlikely to convince a blog owner when requesting to post your blog post on their blog.
Try to keep your quality up
It is very tempting to write a few blogs in one sitting, to keep the good ones for yourself and send off the poor quality ones for guest posts. Blog owners are used to this sort of thing.
Blog owners are used to receiving spun content, rewrites, poor quality, bad English and thin content blog posts. Most blog owners can spot this sort of material with the first few glances, so if you are getting a lot of rejections you should seriously consider upping your quality levels.
Do not simply brush over subjects
Try to add a bit of detail into your blog post. If you keep your blog post generic then it will come across as thin and useless (probably quite rightly) and so will be rejected on the spot.
Don't assume the blog owner will read all of your blog posts
This is a very silly and naïve assumption. You need to make your introduction short, sharp, concise and attractive because it is probably the only part that the blog owner will read in full.
The same goes for if the blog owner asks for a short description of your blog post. You cannot afford to be bland and dry; you will need to sell your blog post as best as you can.
Make your paragraphs short and to the point
Break your points into two or three paragraphs if you can. You should also lower the size of your paragraphs when you are proofreading too. If you can say it successfully with fewer words then you should.
Add no fluff, especially in the introduction
Do not pad out your sentences with extra words because the blog owner will recognize this as a cheap way of upping the word count and will reject your guest blog post.
Try adding headers
This should be done if you keep getting a lot of rejections. Add headers to your articles so that the blog owner can get the gist of your blog from just a glance. If you add this together with a strong introduction then your rejection rate will go down.
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At the last Arnold City Council meeting, Arnold Parks and Recreation Director Susie Boone said that a company from Imperial offered Arnold their carnival rides for the city's Fourth of July celebration at . The rides will not have any cost to the city, Boone said.
Boone said that due to a cancellation with another city, the company providing the rides offered Arnold to set up their rides there free of charge. The city and the company would split the revenues of the rides' tickets in half.
Boone asked the council permission to allow the company to put their rides at the carnival. She said the company was expected to take a few parking spaces for their rides.
"It will be a fun opportunity for the city. We have never had rides," she said.
The council agreed to allow the company to set up their rides there, as long as they comply with insurance and city permits.
"It might be worth a shot to try it," said Ward 4 Councilman Kenneth Moss, who was acting mayor for the meeting.
The Fourth of July celebration will be held from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Arnold City Park. The event is free of charge.