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Lubbock, TX (KCBD) - Everyone complains about pain at the pump, but police say some people are going too far to escape high prices.
More than two dozen people in less than 3 weeks drove away from convenience stores with gas in their tanks that Lubbock police say they didn't pay for.
"Basically gasoline drive-offs is the way we term them," said Lt. Neal Barron with the Lubbock police department.
Officers have 24 reports of drivers who each pumped on between $20 and $80 worth of gas into their tanks between December 7th and the end of 2010. On average, police estimate each drive-off to cost around $50 and in total stations have taken a $1200 hit. Most of the thefts happened at the Murphy USA stations on 82nd and Milwaukee and the South Loop. Police have a handful of reports at other stations across the city.
"Anytime we see an increase in gas prices we can look for a small increase in the gas drive-offs due to rising prices," said Lt. Barron.
Driving off without paying could cost you a lot more in the end than that tank of gas. Fines for class B and C misdemeanors range between $500 and $2000 and possibly time in jail.
"We do follow up on these cases and stores that have experienced this in the past have taken steps to prevent it," added Lt. Barron. Some stations have installed security cameras which are aimed at license plates and investigators say it is information that they use to track thieves down.
Lubbock police expect this to continue to be a problem as the prices at the pump are expected to keep going up. They encourage stations to use a pre-pay method at the pump to prevent people from stealing.
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Fried Black Pudding
Spanish morcilla - black pudding - is the first sausage to be made from the freshly killed pig and is very popular throughout Spain. It is flavored with spices and herbs, usually including garlic and oregano, and has a wonderfully rich, spicy taste.
- Serves 4
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 oz morcilla (black pudding ), cut into 12 thick slices
- 12 slices of French bread
- 2 tablespoons fino sherry
- Sugar, to taste
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh oregano, to garnish
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the sliced onion, garlic, oregano and paprika for 7-8 minutes until the onion is softened and has turned golden brown.
Add the slices of black pudding, then increase the heat and cook them for 3 minutes, without stirring. Turn them over carefully with a spatula and cook for a further 3 minutes until crisp.
Arrange the rounds of bread on a large serving plate and to each with a slice of black pudding. Stir the sherry into the onions and add a little sugar to taste.
Heat, swirling the mixture around the pan until bubbling, then season with salt and black pepper.
Spoon a little of the onion mixture on top of each slice of black pudding. Scatter the oregano over, and serve.
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complicated SELECT statement: display records from multiple table
Following are the two tables i have:
i need to write a mysql statement that will do followings:
- list the latest updated record of each company i.e. single record per company
- it should only list todays/current date record
interms of sorting:
- highest stock value with latest updated should be displayed on top.
- if both company has same stock value then the one who updated first should go on top. (i.e. latest updated should be on second)
i did something like this but it displays multiple records for each company:
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Have you thought about adding a column to the tblcompany table which records the last entry for that company in the tblstock table.
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Can't see that pic (blocked by proxy I think), but from your description it sounds like a "the row having the groupwise max" problem.
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TALLAHASSEE -- Former Booker T. Washington linebacker Matthew Thomas will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury.
"He's done, he's going to have surgery," coach Jimbo Fisher said Tuesday afternoon. "He's got to have surgery and get that fixed."
Thomas made news last summer when — after signing a national letter of intent to play at Florida State in February — he asked to be released from his commitment in order to play somewhere else. But he was persuaded to stay, and saw playing time as a true freshman, making four tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack.
Having played in only four games, Fisher also said Thomas might still be eligible to redshirt.
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STAFF at RSPB Saltholme will be offering visitors handy hints on how to feed and spot birds in their garden this Saturday (January 19) and Sunday.
The involvement of the Teesside nature reserve comes ahead of the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch event over the following weekend, January 26 and 27.
About 600,000 people across the UK took part in the last survey in 2012 and between them counted more than nine million birds.
Joanna Keene, from the RSPB charity, said: "Everyone who takes part in the Big Garden Birdwatch is contributing to the world's biggest wildlife survey and helping us find out more about some of our most-loved garden birds.
"The declines of starlings and sparrows over the last 30 years or so have been alarming, but Big Garden Birdwatch has helped us find out more about their numbers and distribution across UK gardens, and that has been the first step in helping to put things right."
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The Reno Aces came to Tacoma this week and I was there for 3 days of the series. I got video of Adam Eaton, A.J. Pollock, and Charles Brewer. I just missed Bauer by a day (though I saw him last time Reno came to Tacoma) and Skaggs was scheduled to pitch against Danny Hultzen but then that did not happen. I thought I would share the the video with the readers here and you can see the video below
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I can't believe that tomorrow is the last day of 2012!
It felt like this year went by super fast! I guess time flies when you are having fun! This year had it's ups and downs. Every year does. I think there were more ups than downs for me though. I won a radio contest! It was a contest from KROQ. It was the very first contest that I have ever won! It was to see Angels & Airwaves at the KROQ Redbull Soundspace. I saw them the night before also! That was super fun! I got to see the band Neon Trees! Neon Trees is always a fun band to see live! I also got to see my favorite band Green Day twice! I saw them in August for their secret show then again at the VMA's in September. I was super close to Billie Joe at the VMA's that I got to touch his hair! I went to Warped Tour over the summer. That was a ton of fun like always! I got to meet the band Falling In Reverse. They are really cool! Earlier this month, I saw a singer named Meg Meyers. She was pretty good! Check her out if you have not already! Emily Armstrong (lead singer for Dead Sara) was at that show too. I hung out with her for a little bit after Meg Meyers performed. She is really cool!
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Capac High School students have many educational, extra-curricular and athletic opportunities. Our students excel in all areas because they are able to find the classes, career track, club or a sport that they enjoy. Capac High School is a great place to receive an excellent education.
New School Start/End Times for 2014-2015
This year all buildings at Capac Community Schools will be attending for the same amount of instructional time per day (6.2 hours). Please note that because of this change, some start/end times have changed.
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Summer camp opportunities will be offered by Oakland University on the St. Clair County Community College Campus in two areas; Engineering & Computer Science and Career Exploration. For more information, view the following announcement: Know How to Go Summer Camp
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Capac High School students will now have the opportunity to earn 2 free years college credits while in high school. Students and parents wanting to learn more about this new, free, 3-year program created by St. Clair County RESA, St. Clair County Community College, and the Capac, Yale, Memphis and Port Huron School Districts are invited to viisit the following website: www.sccresa.org/bwmc
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The hot summer-like days are here and if you haven't yet, it's time to Commit To Be Fit!
Saturday the Commit To Be Fit team, including WLBT's Howard Ballou, gathered at The Club At Township in Ridgeland to tackle the race called "8-K on The Parkway".
It benefits the Diabetes Foundation's Camp Kandu, Which is held twice a year in Florence and benefits children with diabetes.
Some ran the race, some walked, some finished and others challenged only themselves, going as far as they could go.
"I feel great. Feel like one of these Mississippians that just won a big race," said participant Thomas Hodges.
"This is fun man, we're commit to be fit," said WLBT's Howard Ballou.
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These days Los Angeles has no shortage of ways to eat your heart out—or at least that of a cow. At Picca skewers of the dense meat are drizzled with a pesto of walnuts and rocoto peppers. At Bestia it's hand sliced, heaped on crostini, and sharpened with a splash of champagne vinegar. Both are good. The rendition at Moon Mart Kabab is primal, and the best way to enjoy this organ meat. Draped over warm lavash bread, strewn with diced white onion and chopped parsley, the deeply charred strips need only a shake of the tabletop sumac to transport you far away. This dish could be devoured beside a caravansary campfire; in reality you're sitting beneath an awning in Glendale, drinking hot tea.
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It's the first snow of the season, and we got enough powder and the weather is just cold enough that some of it is sticking around. Enough for Mountain High Ski Resort in Wrightwood to open for Business Sunday at 8:30am.
Tickets will be $45 for adults and $25 for children ages 7 to 12. Kids 6 and under can ski for free with a paying adult.
Visitors and locals are excited about the big flaks that came down in Big Bear Friday. While some were caught off guard – most people enjoyed the fresh powder.
Like Al Briese and his son will, "He loves seeing all the snow on all the cars, he calls them white cars becase they're all covered in snow," said Briese.
"It's great news for business, snow is gold up here. It's not just white, we really need it can't wait for the slopes to get open," said Mark Desrochers, who works at Maggio's Pizza in Big Bear.
The folks on snow summit can't wait either – the ski resort is hoping for heavier and stronger snow storms, in order to open. Though they're not ready quite yet snow summit is preparing to open up the lifts to skiers and snow boarders, their hope is to do it by Thanksgiving.
"We keep expecting it to kind of settle in and become heavier and heavier and they're still saying it's supposed to tonight and maybe getting as much as 7 inches," said Chris Riddle, the V.P. of Marketing for Snow Summit.
Once the snow builds up – and the slopes open up, this season visitors will enjoy a brand new perk in Big Bear, a trolley service that picks people up at hotels in big bear village and drops them off at ski resorts.
"It's $5 dollars unlimited on and off service for the whole weekend. And if it's a holiday its three days on and off for the whole weekend," said Sandy Benson, with Mountain Transit.
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"Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn." So said Gore Vidal, yet this statement could easily be applied to the best of the designers at London fashion week's Man Day.
There was something peculiarly British and personal about much that was on offer this season. Our particular genre of sportswear was mined mercilessly. It is something that many of the young designers showing here were weaned on from school age, and it was always much more about style in its appropriation rather than fashion. Christopher Shannon, Martine Rose, Matthew Miller, and New Power Studio were all treading on this territory. Yet at its best, this initial inspiration took flight into something much less nostalgic and into something much more personal and fashion focused—these are fashion shows and collections, after all—spliced together in a hybridized way to become much more theatrical.
This was true of the best elements in Christopher Shannon's collection (above), which lifted them away from just going through the sportswear motions of "scally drag." His tasseled pieces had that decorative and tribal element that was also emerging in many of the shows (he explained he had been looking at the African photography of Pieter Hugo), and his "comb crowns" reinforced this peculiar point.
But it is Thom Murphy's New Power Studio that really excels at combining fashion fantasy with British street-style reality. His loopy set-piece presentation about birth, marriage, and death was both hilarious and quite serious in its advanced fashion intent. His cast of close-cropped boy models crawled out of a large paper vagina to play a game of Connect Four in garments such as a pleated onesie made from overdyed sweat-shirting. His two grooms and a pregnant bride (with a bag on her head, no less) were joined by roller-skating child-bridesmaids, and had something of the tribal-ceremonial about them. The grooms wore clothes featuring a dusty toy print and necklaces of knickknacks that again had the element of tribal fetish about them. Finally, in a double coffin-cum-hospital bed on wheels, were two boys in what can perhaps be termed "casual eveningwear" for Murphy. It was the ease of British streetwear mixed with more formal pleat-front shirting. "I wanted to do something theatrical," said Murphy. 'I think this has been missing from a lot of fashion here lately. I wanted to do something about ceremony, and when I found out that this part of Somerset House had been the registry of births, marriages, and deaths, it seemed the, er, site-specific thing to do!" He laughed, knowing full well the contrast between the presentation and this grand London edifice.
That contrast between this London edifice and the outside world was also evident in Shaun Samson's collection in the Man showcase presentation. The Man show this season was revitalized and all of the designers raised their game—Martine Rose and Matthew Miller included—but it was Shaun Samson who really felt like the star. Maybe it was this Southern Californian's contrasting perspective from the rest of the London crowd that raised him above many of them on Man Day. But this recent M.A. graduate from Central Saint Martins really felt like he had something new to say with his American streetwear-inflected collection mixed predominantly with Mexican blankets. "It really stems from all the influences I had around me when I was growing up," said Samson. His clothes also betrayed a bewildering technique of his own invention that sees one fabric bonded into another, making them look like they are hallucinogenically melting into the next and becoming print.
Another hallucinatory splicing together of influences came, surprisingly, from Lou Dalton this season. While this was not always true in the surface pattern, it was certainly in the intent. The 1984 miner's strike was melded with Matthew Bourne's famous all-male production of Swan Lake to produce glittering crystals contrasted against utilitarian garb. This was one of the best collections for the designer, and perhaps she should mine the exotic and improbable far more often.
Far more in love with the surface pattern of it all was Topman Design this season (middle). There was paisley, paisley, and more paisley as well as other pajamarama elements worn as conventional clothing—appropriately, the soundtrack was largely Roxy Music. The silk slink of such garments was contrasted with conventional linen tailoring and other outerwear at times. And yet Topman seems to have lost some of its punch in the silhouettes of the garments themselves. But for a high street line it still steals a march on any of the others.
Perhaps we should end then on the third of the British streets—that of Savile Row—and the second collection to come from Claire Malcolm at Hardy Amies (bottom). This was again a collection based on the figure of Amies himself and again proved what Malcolm did as a standout first offering for the line was no fluke. Taking the idea of the stylish man who really knows what he wants to say and doesn't give a damn was Hardy Amies all over and Malcolm runs with it in this collection. The predominant silhouette of the tailored shorts suit, crossed with the delicate, almost psychedelic "mosaic" patterning of shirting and silk pieces, and the use of a summer color palette could have appeared vulgar in anybody else's hands but appeared effortless here. "It is partly based on photographs of Hardy in Venice and my own time there," said Malcolm. "It's that style, those quirks, the chicness of bringing decorative elements of interiors into the clothing that I was interested in. I also love the fact that Hardy Amies was a bit of a bitch! Just like the tailors on Savile Row are now. It was inspired by men like them."


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When my husband and I were first married, we lived in a second-floor apartment in Farmington Hills, Mich.
Living right below us was a husband and wife, who, at the time, looked as though they might be in their early 60s.
When we first met the couple in the hallway, I immediately observed that the woman had a far away and distant look in her eyes, as if she was sifting through our conversations with great pain.
When I reached over to shake her hand after introductions, it was clear that moving her right hand just a few inches to meet mine was a struggle.
The man, inquisitive and jovial in nature, and quite the conversationalist, did all of the talking and laughing.
A few weeks later, the man, who was on his way home from work, stopped me in the hallway. In a whispered voice, as if not to be heard by his wife, the man told me that she had Alzheimer's disease.
The man shared with me how at first his wife started forgetting little things, like where she had placed the shopping list and car keys. Later, as the disease progressed, it became difficult to maneuver around the apartment, and she could not remember where she was at all.
Then the request came.
The man asked if I would be available to occasionally visit his wife.
The proposition, I thought to myself, was a courageous one. I said yes.
The first visit is the one I remember most. While sitting on the sofa in the living room and drinking cups of hot tea, we chatted about everyday topics, nothing too pressing or stressful, and there was no mention about her affliction.
After tea, I took the cups and saucers to the kitchen, where, I at once realized, was one source of much confusion for my neighbor.


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In this morning's projection, Michigan State was an 11 seed in danger of falling down to the First Four in Dayton with a loss to Purdue in their Big Ten quarterfinal this evening. Then, a funny thing happened at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Spartans channeled State teams of the recent past in pummeling the Boilermakers, a win that should put Tom Izzo's team in the field with room to spare. On the other hand, Matt Painter's squad leaves the conference tournament earlier than expected for the second year running, after a defeat that may just cost them a top two seed and spot in Chicago for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
In the SEC, Tennessee fell to Florida for the third time this season, 85-74. The Volunteers continue to look like a great candidate for an 8 vs. 9 game next week, while the Gators have a serious case for a No. 2 seed if they win out in Atlanta, particularly with Purdue's recent struggles.
The other bubble team in action in the early Friday night window, Colorado, put up a brave fight, but fell short against Kansas. The Jayhawks prevailed, 90-83, to continue their push toward a No. 1 seed. Meanwhile, the Buffaloes have likely done enough, thanks to their six wins over the RPI Top 50.
Another top seed contender, Duke, was victorious this evening. The Blue Devils handled Maryland, a team destined for the NIT, 87-71. It wasn't all good news for Duke, however, as ACC Player of the Year Nolan Smith left the game with a foot injury. His health is something that bears watching in the days to come.
Elsewhere, Memphis had no problems with East Carolina in their Conference USA semifinal. The Tigers will take on host UTEP in Saturday morning's final, with only the winner likely to get a bid.


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UPDATE: The commission has approved a tax rate of $4.38. The vote was 7-5.
FOX13's Matt Gerien will have a full report tonight at 5 p.m.
Ten million dollars!
That's how much Shelby County is in the hole. Today, the County Commission is expected to try to hammer out a property tax rate to hopefully solve its money woes.
Mary Mark Luttrell wants to raise the rate to four dollars and thirty eight cents ($4.38). That's up by thirty six cents ($.36).
Commissioners are sharply divided over whether there even needs to be an increase.
Terry Rolland, one of the commissioners, says county government needs to do it's part by cutting back. He specifically singled out schools and the county attorney's office.
"When the 385 corridor gets done you can be downtown in 30 minutes, so we're working against these other counties, too. Our tax rate's going to be a huge draw or deterrent," says Roland.
If the tax hike doesn't happen, Mayor Luttrell says we're looking at drastic cuts in staff and services.
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Foremost, Texas is one of the haves in a league that operates with unequal revenue sharing. If Texas is on national TV for football, it gets an appearance fee from the Big 12 that it doesn't have to share with havenots such as Iowa State and Baylor.
It will take a super majority of nine votes in the league to change that formula. Texas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas A&M stand to reap the most benefit and thus have no reason to change things.
Second, countless trips to West Lafayette, Ind., and Ann Arbor, Mich., from Austin are great if you're getting frequent flyer miles. But those trips, sometimes twice in the same week, would result in more missed class time and more costs for charters and jet fuel than any school outside of the WAC.


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It happens to even the most gifted of bicyclists.
A thick drizzle coated Darrell and I as we made our way out of Troy, NY on Sunday morning - Destination: Brattleboro, Vermont. The drizzle was really nothing for us to worry about compared to the heavy rains we had the day before.
We were rolling along Rte. 2 when we came upon construction. The ABB luggage van was inching in front of us through this war zone -- a cratered, gray, slimy, putty-like road segment. Another vehicle was bearing down on us from behind.
I spotted a Port-o-Let that I needed to use and turned to get to it.
My angular turn was enough to cause my wheel to slip and slap me down on the pavement, much like the time trialer pictured above who was downed in slick, wet conditions.
So, my first fall of this trip was a minor one. I used the Johnny-on-the-Spot and then got right back on the bike. Immediately my left hip nagged at me and my left shoulder was stinging. I kept pretty quiet about my fall at the first sag.
Earlier we spotted Jen and Monica sitting on the side of the road. Jen's injuries were too unworkable for Jen to continue riding. Their backs were to us as we rode by. It looked like a heavy moment between the two of them, a crestfallen and wholly reluctant surrender to acutely pronounced discomfort.
Monica went solo and hooked up with Darrell and I. Seeing Monica riding solo flipped on our protective instincts. Right after the sag, Monica had to fix a flat. Darrell is an expert on punctures -- I think he's up to 20 for the tour at this point -- he changed it for her.
Just before the puncture, we had reached the Vermont border. Our border pictures are so trite, yet it's hard to resist marking the occasion.
Almost immediately after the border, Darrell and I convinced Monica to go off route with us. I insisted that the Old Bennington Battle Monument was worthy of a side trip, even if it wasn't included on our official plan... Monica was hesitant, but Darrell egged her on.
Here are Monica and Darrell in front of the monolith.
Then, both joined me for a visit to 5 Catamount Lane, home of Polly van der Linde's Sonatina enterprise. It was a joy to see Polly, especially as a result of our pedaling there from San Francisco. She looked super trim, had taken up bicycling again with her husband Dale, and in keeping with her perpetual metamorphoses, had transformed her operation once again -- the centerpiece being new, ultra-luxurious Bosendorfer pianos.
We raided the camp's kitchen -- Darrell and I split a package of blueberry Pop-Tarts, of all things!
After, we plummeted to Bennington's town center, enjoying Vermont's unique character -- stately, yet decidedly green mountain.
Our big, 10-mile climb began after the thoroughfare.
Here are Monica and Darrell making their way skyward behind me.
I had ridden around the Bennington area pretty extensively last August at Polly's camp. I had warned people the night before that it was going to be a really difficult day of climbing.
Our second sag was shortly after the big-time quaint town of Wilmington. As we were standing around performing our unwavering sag ritual for around the 90th time, I had to eat my words. We all agreed that the climbing wasn't all that tough.
As shown in the profile above, we ascended one more decent climb and then we descended for ten miles like dive-bombing hawks to the edge of Brattleboro center. Here we stopped in the Vermont Country Deli for our lunch. Mike Munk, Karen, Darrell, Monica and I sat outside on the sidewalk while the deli's salads, sandwiches, and desserts gave us tonguegasms.
It's difficult to express what it felt like being back in familiar territory. It had been 48 days since I had been anywhere that was anything but familiar. I shrieked when I spotted a Shaws supermarket. It was a major relief to be on my soil, my New England soil. I think part of me didn't believe I would ever make it back home...
When we arrived at the Brattleboro Quality Inn, Darrell and I were relegated to motor lodge refugee status. It was after 3 p.m. and our rooms weren't ready. We flopped on the lobby carpet, armed with our full array of digital tethers.
"Check back in ten minutes"
Ten minutes later, "Check back in 20 minutes."
TWO HOURS later, our rooms were finally clean, but now there was only time to wash and get to rap -- no nap or blogging.
After rap, my Putney, VT friends Tim, Philip, and their dog Bob came and got Darrell and I for dinner at 39 Main. We ate an army's worth of delectable Tapas-style dishes (soft-shelled crab, salmon ravioli, mussels, maple-glazed cod, fried calamari, etc.), elated that we averted dinner at the China Buffet up the street.
Tim and Philip had me out to stay overnight at their new home, in its entirely-bucolic Vermont setting. Stepping out of their car upon arriving, the stars were mesmerizingly luminous.
Their home is shamingly environmental and conservationist, complete with a compost toilet.
I went to bed in their guest room almost immediately after my arrival knowing that deep-woods, coma-like slumber was moments away. I went to call MJ to say goodnight, but no cell reception exists there.
I awoke to the very early-morning, soft, songbird din.
I walked around the grounds while Tim made breakfast.
Tim followed me out and showed me the guts of his planned artist's studio on the first floor, and his thriving garden. He picked zucchini, kale, and red leaf lettuce as ingredients for farm-fresh omelets.
Tim's steel cut oatmeal infused with real maple syrup and real coconut was a Zen experience especially after having eaten 50 breakfasts of the mass-production variety.
Tim brought me back to our not-so-Quality Inn in time for me to prepare to meet the luggage van for our ride to Manchester. I am enormously grateful for the side trip to their truly-Vermont residence, an indelible, cherished memory of this extensive journey...
Our ride to Manchester today was the best that New Hampshire has to offer, once we were off Rte. 9 that is... My shoulder, rib, foot, and hip ached from yesterday's fumble.
Once again, I convinced Darrell to go off route. When we turned off Rte. 9, we hit a 13%-grade climb that I think was the best moment of the day. Streaks of morning light slashed through to a low-light forest to our left. To our right, a chatty brook serenaded by red-winged black birds. The steepness caused us to inch upward and allowed us the time to soak in these surroundings.
Our day was packed with very steep climbs, a spin through downtown Keene, and sag stops situated in the most classic of New Hampshire commons.
My hat is off to ABB for today's route, undeniably idyllic.
When we arrived at the Manchester Comfort Inn, we were greeted by biker candy: Gatorade on ice, a hose, cleaning supplies, and protection from the sun.
Johnny bought a big tub full of beer -- it's as though we had already crossed the finish line - tomorrow's ride of 55 miles seems inconsequential, apparently.
Shortly after, my Mom walked up to the tent with a plate full of O'Henry bars, my favorite!! My sister Lauren followed, and my nephews stepped out of their car with a big banner - I couldn't have been more delighted.
Pictured from left to right, Corey, George, Me, Johnny, Joe, Paul, Darrell, Marc, Clarence, Alan, Colin, and Jeff. Corey, George, and Colin are the only ones pictured who didn't start in San Francisco.
After -- my sister Lynne, Gwen, Tess, and Russell arrived at my sister Lauren and her husband Ken's home in Bow, NH for a home-cooked, celebratory meal of swordfish, steak, salad, potato salad, cucumber salad, corn on the cob, and O'Henry bars! Everything tasted so wonderful, and healthy, and it was so very comforting to be with family.
At the hotel I mentioned to Jeff that I probably wouldn't be at the final ABB dinner (where we all were likely to make a speech related to our experience).
I hushed, "Even though I've come to love everyone in the group, I want to be with my family."
"If my family were greeting me here, I would do the same."
As I sat at the dinner table with Lauren, Lynne, and my Mom I said, "This is surreal."
Finally seeing MJ again at the beach tomorrow will be similar, as will the return to my abode (I won't mention the other thing =).
Parting shot: Hogback Mountain, VT likes us.


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It must be Opposite Month.
Opposite Month is where you say the opposite of what you mean.
So when somebody proclaims, "Charlotte will be open for business during the DNC!" what they mean is the ramparts of uptown will be so tightly clamped you won't even be allowed to drive on part of the interstate.
My problem is, I just can't figure out how long Opposite Month has been going on.
For some time now, the Democrats have been advertising this get-together in September as "the most open and accessible convention in history." Maybe it is by Kremlin standards, but I keep bumping into these peculiar domes of secrecy.
Latest example came Tuesday when the Charlotte host committee held a meeting for about 300 vendors and hospitality industry people at the Charlotte Convention Center. Susan Stabley, who has been covering convention news aggressively for the Charlotte Business Journal, called ahead to see whether she could sit in.
Nope. She was told the meeting was closed to the press. Stabley showed up anyway to get someone to explain to her why the meeting was off-limits. She was turned away from the meeting, but Suzi Emmerling, the host committee spokeswoman, called her later to say they wanted those attending from the business community to feel like they could speak freely, "and that dynamic changes when press is in the room."
Silly me just walked into the room without asking and started taking notes.
I didn't hear a single thing that was worth hiding from the public. Caterers were reminded that food safety was a priority. Bars were told to stock up because ABC stores would be closed on Labor Day. Business owners were told by the fire department to ensure their fire exits were in order.
Then people got up to ask questions, good ones. What about access to my building? How long will it take to get through checkpoints?
Emmerling says this is the fifth informational session they've had with providers leading up to the DNC. All have been no-press zones.
"We're trying to be as open as we can to these businesses," she says. "A lot of these business owners ask very specific questions about their businesses, and we're trying to be sensitive to their needs."
In defense of the host committee, I must acknowledge they don't have to hold these briefings. And Tuesday's was well-organized and useful.
But I don't see the point in denying access to the local business newspaper, which directly serves the very crowd represented in the room.
I've found the business community of Charlotte to be largely run by big boys and girls. They really don't strike me as the type of people who shrink from asking direct questions because there are some cameras in the room.
It's condescending to them to assume they need to be protected from their hometown media. There are security details that the public or the press don't need to know. But asking caterers to ensure the food they deliver isn't spoiled doesn't fall in that category.
When the DNC held the first media walk-through of the arena back in January, it was announced as an off-the-record event. Again and again, organizers have hoarded details of the convention from the public.
When the national media arrives in September, some of the more adventuresome among them might be looking for examples to paint us as a bunch of small-town rubes bungling the biggest show to ever come to town.
I only hope Opposite Month is over by then.
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Recession-Proof Beauty: Nail Care Tips
When it comes to nail beauty, manicures and pedicures are a must. There's nothing quite like slipping into a comfy chair and being exfoliated, trimmed, moisturized, and painted while you chat with a friend. Unfortunately,manis and pedis are usually one of the first things to go when it comes to cutting back on spending. If your budget is nail care-free, here's a few tips for keeping your fingers and toes looking fabulous without the help of a nail salon.
Invest in the Tools
Great food comes from high-quality ingredients, fantastic clothing is made with the finest fabrics, and gorgeous nails can only be achieved through the use of good tools. For the cost of one high-end manicure or pedicure, you can purchase all the nail supplies you need for many at-home nail beauty days. Must-haves include:
- Nail polish remover for removing old color
- Nail clippers for trimming nails
- Cuticle pusher and trimmer for shortening and shaping cuticles
- Emory board for shaping and smoothing nails
- Exfoliator for removing dead skin on the feet and legs
- Moisturizing cream for restoring hydration to the skin on the feet and legs
- Base coat, polish, and top coat formulas for coloring the nails
Optional nail care products:
- Essential oils for scenting your foot soak
- Bath or Epsom salts for softening calluses and dead skin
- Foot file or pumice stone for extra exfoliation
- Cuticle remover and oil for further cuticle management
Nail Care How-to
Remove all old color with an acetone nail polish remover. Acetone-free removers may be used, but it will be much harder to remove the old polish. Fill a large, shallow bowl with very warm water, and add salts or essential oils if desired. Soak your hands or feet for at least 10 minutes, more if you have very dry skin or calluses. When the skin and nails are nice and soft, begin by trimming the nails to the desired length and filing the edges until they're smooth and even. (Make sure you don't round the corners of your toenails; they could become ingrown.)
Apply cuticle remover if you're using one and let it sit for a few seconds. Taking a cuticle pusher or orangewood stick, push the cuticles using a gentle circular motion. Use clippers to remove any loose cuticles, making sure to keep away from clipping sensitive flesh. If desired, apply a few drops of moisturizing cuticle oil to keep them supple and smooth.
After the cuticles have been trimmed and shaped, it's time to exfoliate! For feet, apply your skin beauty exfoliating formula to a foot file or pumice stone, and gently scrub away the dead skin and calluses on the heel, ball, and sides of the feet. For hands, simply "wash" your hands with theexfoliator and rinse. Be sure you don't over-exfoliate; you never want the skin to become red or feel sensitive.
Dry hands and feet thoroughly, and apply your favorite bath and body lotion. Give yourself a mini-massage to boost the luxury level of your at-home nail care routine. Remove excess oils from the nails with your nail polish remover, and rub them dry with a soft, clean towel. Now it's time to paint!
Apply a thin base coat using only three strokes or less on each nail. If your base coat is too thick, the polish won't apply easily or look professionally painted. After the base coat, apply two coats of your nail polish of choice. When the polish feels mostly dry to the touch, apply a thin top coat to keep color looking fresh and vibrant. It's important that you let each layer dry for a few moments before applying the next layer. When all is said and done, allow your nails to dry for at least 40 minutes to achieve the longest-lasting color.
With these professional beauty tips in mind, you don't need the actual professional! Just pop in your favorite movie, throw on a cushy robe, and treat yourself to a fun at-home spa day that won't break the bank.


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- Hours of Operation:
Brunch: Sunday 10:00-3:00
Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-10:00, Friday & Saturday 5:00-11:00, Sunday 3:00-9:00
Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday 5:00-6:30
TUESDAY BURGER NIGHT! Enjoy a salad, burger & glass of wine or beer for only $29.00 - live music in the bar!
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: David Burke
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
- Catering: 2011 "Best Caterer" - Best of Monmouth Reader's Choice Awards. Bring our award winning cuisine and service to any venue ranging from small scale receptions to large galas. Contact email@example.com to learn more.
- Entertainment: Live music every Tuesday (Burger Night!) and Friday night in the bar!
- Special Events: David Burke Fromagerie has hosted a variety of distinguished and stylish events. Whether a catered event at your venue or booking at Fromagerie, our event planners will work with you to create a customized event that meets your every wish. Contact email@example.com to learn more.
A word from David Burke Fromagerie
Upscale yet whimsical is the best description for David Burke Fromagerie, an American restaurant in Rumson, NJ featuring celebrity chef, David Burke. With this well-known epicurean master at the helm, the menu is rife with modern American cuisine sure to please the most distinguished of palates. Located in a historical Victorian home, the unique decor which includes toys suspended from the ceiling in the "attic," creates a non-stuffy, yet upscale dining atmosphere. Add to any meal with a selection of fine wine from the cellar, which is also available for private parties and tastings.Continued
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David Burke Fromagerie reviews from OpenTable diners
85 reviews since May 6, 2014
- Food4.4Service4
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (53)fit for foodies (50)romantic (36)neighborhood gem (27)notable wine list (21)great for brunch (19)vibrant bar scene (13)good for groups (13)kid-friendly (7)hot spot (5)late-night find (2)scenic view (2)great for lunch (2)Show More
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/31/2014I booked brunch thinking it was the buffet. I was very disappointed when I arrived to learn they canceled the buffet brunch about a month ago. Food was very good but I will probably do brunch somewhere elseSpecial Features:
- AnniversaryTJBrennanDined on 8/28/2014My wife and I attended the restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. We ordered from the prefix menu "Lobster selections" and they we spectacular. The Chef's presentation was deliteful. The service was very good, what you would expect from a 5 star restaurant. The cotton candy at the completion of the meal was unique. One of the best meals and nights that I have had.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Worth the tripVegeeandCarnivoreDined on 8/26/2014Super team effort from the moment your car is parked to the host bidding good-bye. They take care of you, and then some. Only negatives were my flavorful but dry vegetarian entree, and my choice of wine was not worth $18 a glass. We will return although the location is not convenient, but when an experience is this good, it's worth the effort and expense.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- UnbelievableVAP629Dined on 8/26/2014The DB burger should stand for dynamite burger. Everything was awesome.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GreatGoodVIPDined on 8/24/2014It was nice find for us when we with my husband were just driving exploring Rumsom NJ fir ourselves. Food is good , staff is very friendly and decor is very classy and home like at same time. Our compliments to chief.Special Features:
- Surprise, surpriseIreneDined on 8/23/2014We were delighted to find a Manhattan quality restaurant hidden in the woods of Rumsen. And what a find! Both my husband and my dad had the best piece of meat of their lives: aged rib eye on the bone. Waiting staff was good, although they kept forgetting to fill our glasses with water. Impressive wine list with sommelier in attendance. Whimsy desserts completed a most enjoyable evening.Special Features:
- A surprising disappointmentRichVIPDined on 8/23/2014I had been wanting to go to Fromagerie for over two years, since seeing it on a couple Top 25 lists. Unfortunately, the food wasn't worth the wait. The short rib dumpling appetizer was dry and tasteless. The aged bone in rib-eye was unseasoned and uninspired. My girlfriend's "Open-face seafood ravioli" was so plain and unpleasing to the eye it literally left the impression the chef was too lazy to put the seafood in the pasta so I'm just gonna lay the pasta on top of 4 whole shrimp and some crabmeat. I've noticed they aren't on any recent top 25's. The location, the ambiance and the staff are 5 stars. Someone needs to bring the food up to the same level.
- rip offSeaGirtLadyVIPDined on 8/23/2014we enjoyed it but it was a total rip off. We don't mind spending money but when you have a $52 steak, they can't give you potatoes ??? Good food. Good service. We won't go back though.Special Features:
- Great dinner with friendsRuneatrepeatDined on 8/22/2014Went to Fromagerie with three couples on a Friday night. Was hoping for a little more noise and action in the dining room, but overall a great experience. Short rib appetizer was a big hit, along with the pretzel crab cakes (always a favorite). For dinner the angry lobster was fiery and delicious and my husband's strip was cooked to perfection (for him, still mooing). Our four guests who had never been there before for dinner were thoroughly impressed. Can't wait to go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great local diningOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/19/2014Went for a 50th birthday with out of town relatives. From burgers to steaks to crab cakes there was not one bite left on our plates!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious brunchOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/17/2014The brunch was delicious. Service and Bloody Mary's were excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AnniversaryTomsRiverVIPDined on 8/14/2014A couple weeks before our anniversary I made a reservation and asked to be seated in the main dinning room. We arrived and my request was not honored!I would recommend this to a friend.
- FABULOUS!!!!!NTannenDined on 8/12/2014What a wonderful dining experience. The staff, food and ambience are above industry standard by far.........We were never rushed, our server was attentive, knowledgable and accommodating. I would go back in a heartbeat and recomment it highly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- celebratingTomKatDined on 8/10/2014We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with dinner. It was very nice, quiet, enjoyable. Food was delicious. Service was fine. No complaints. A very enjoyable evening. We were told that we sat at table #40. How appropriate!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- I will be back!GiusyDined on 7/31/2014Have had lunch and dinner at Fromagerie many times as a couple, with and without friends and have never been disappointed. The food and service are impeccable and unique. A true gem.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lobster Louie Night-YummmJayDeeDined on 7/31/2014Lobster dishes paired with my regular menu side favorites-beyond delicious. Great beer and wine choices and the oysters were so fresh my husband ate more than a dozen! Service, as always, is friendly and spot on.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Major Disappointment--Won't go backOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/26/2014A terrible experience. My wife and I went for dinner on Saturday night. After having a cocktail at the bar, we were seated at 7:30. Our waitress took our order, only to come back and tell us they were out of BOTH entrees that we ordered. The entrees we had to settle for were not served until 9:15. The waitress repeatedly came back to say she didn't know what was taking so long, and around 9 pm she brought over some cheese and bread. The manager then came over and said something about dessert, which we weren't interested in because it was too late and we wanted to get home. He then told us he would give us his card to offer us something for the next time we came in. He never gave us his card, which doesn't matter because we won't be back.
- good food, fair serviceaskdDined on 7/26/2014The service was just fair: waited too long for drinks; the sommelier was distracted and it looked like he was running around the room; the staff seemed overwhelmed by their responsibilities. Some food selections were excellent; some mediocre.
- Excellent eveningGunotDined on 7/24/2014Another great dining experience at the Fromagerie. The food was excellent. John, the sommelier is such a delight to deal with. We have always enjoyed his vast wine knowledge and his wine selections do not disappoint! Stuart the pastry chef out did himself with a stellar coconut cake and midnight pot de cream. The duck breast with cherry mustard sauce was the best duck I have ever had.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- very disappointedAcasualgourmetDined on 7/22/2014We arrived with a $240 gift card and high hopes for a special meal. Our waiter seemed disinterested and bothered and yet we overheard a waiter at another table giving detailed descriptions of the menu items. The burrata appetizer arrived without the prociutto. After the oversight was pointed out there was no apology, just a piece of prosciutto delivered on a plate. We were assured that all the burgers were served with french fries and yet when the burgers arrived only one had fries. The waiter said he misspoke. The "iceburg" burger is served with a huge portion of lettuce instead of on a bun and no fries. Had the waiter explained the burgers I would have ordered differently. It was cooked well past the "medium" I had ordered.Special Features:
- Disappointed!Armi58Dined on 7/13/2014why keep the name "fromagerie" when all you offer is a selection of 6 cheeses? Very disappointing and very expensive
- SandeeDined on 7/13/2014Our brunch was wonderful as usual. This brunch was a seated one, as it is summer. the selections were numerous and ours were delicious. We were not rushed in any way and made to feel important. We will go back again.Special Features:
- 22anniversaryDined on 7/12/2014The soft shell crabs were amazing And highly recommend the duck!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love Tuesday Burger Night DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 7/8/2014Had a great time Tuesday night with my girlfriends. Went for burger night and live entertainment. The service was wonderful and sitting near the bar was fun. For $25 you get a glass of wine or beer, salad and a David Burke hamburger with fries.Special Features:
- A great timegreatDined on 7/3/2014We were seated right away. The drinks came quickly. The menu has a wide range of choices. The food came to the table hot. We finished off with the coconut cake. The food was prepared beautifully and the service was exceptional.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food and serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 6/27/2014Staff was attentive to requests made at online reservation. Food was very good. Service was polite and efficient. Lovely anniversary dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not impressedBrutallyHonestDined on 6/21/2014Extremely disappointing is all I can say. The crab cake appetizer was mediocre and the bone in filet (which sounds amazing) was the worst I've ever had in my life. Not to mention my side came well after I was done with my steak. Only thing that was great were the donuts for dessert. Maybe this was a one-off bad night for the restaurant but I won't be going back to find out.
- Disappointing...CpopsDined on 6/21/2014Started on a low note as the maître d' rudely told us that we were being seated upstairs because all of the "empty" tables downstairs were being held for "his" diners whose requests for downstairs were honored first. Of course, upstairs was an entirely different restaurant, not worth the inflated price tag. Service was abominable, our waiter did not even explain the menu, as if we weren't worthy. Thank goodness our dining companions were re-treads so THEY could explain some details. David Burke is known for his unusual presentations, however we found them more suited to the days of yore, hardly the uber-chic current trends. Way too many tired chrome hardware trees with perched food bites for me. Food eh at best. A costly disappointment.Special Features:
- Great food; awful serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 6/19/2014Went there with my daughter after granddaughter's graduation. Heard it was the best restaurant in Rumson. Admittedly the food was great. The service was purely awful. Dirty dishes left on the table; had to ask repeatedly where the wine was? did not refill the diet drink as asked. And the great kicker was when I asked for single scoop of ice cream for desert, the waiter implied they could only give me three as per the menu. For a $200 plus dinner, it needs better service. Interestingly enough, for a Friday evening it was not busy --- maybe I am not the only one who knows about the service
- "Whimsical" Fine DiningMiJoDined on 6/15/2014I tend to adjust my expectations when a restaurant is as hyped as any of David Burke's are - the Fromagerie being no exception. However, by the end of the meal it was apparent that the food and the service were both well worthy of the accolades. Our waiter was incredibly friendly - he brought more popovers when he saw we clearly liked them too much. The food, though, was what really made the dinner worth the price. The signature Angry Lobster was fantastic, spicy but not overly so. As was the Short Rib Cavatelli. Even the warm panna cotta amuse-bouche was superb. For dessert the three of us shared one order of the cheesecake lollipops - it was the perfect ending along with the bubble gum whipped cream and complimentary cotton candy.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/15/2014Very enjoyable Father's Day Brunch....service was exceptional!Special Features:
- DisappointedLoveatingDined on 6/13/2014Took my boyfriend for his birthday, looking forward to dinner at a David Burke restaurant close to his home. I have been to his other places and so I expected top notch service. We were offered a table by the bar which was a mistake due to it being so noisy. And though food was good (not great like I have come to expect) service was below target. Seemed someone had called out because our server was scrambling. She was sweet, but that just couldn't cover the poor service. Should have just trekked into the city.
- Service and food was lacking.SubparDined on 6/7/2014Food (steaks) were very average. They were cooked to order - that was positive, but taste and texture was unimpressive. Kansas City steak was too small and not very flavorful. Table next to us was way too noisy. Maître d focused too much on table next to us...we just were not impressed at all with the restaurants food, service, or ambience, unfortunately.
- Never Get Tired of This PlaceAboveparVIPDined on 6/4/2014Always can find some thing I am in the mood for. Anything from Dover Sole filleted table side, angry lobster or a simple burger on burger night. Always good, always make you feel welcome. After you have been here a couple of times they remember you and what you like. Probably in the top 2 restaurants in Monmouth County. It's my number 1!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!!!!LainaSaulDined on 5/30/2014I took my boyfriend here for a special dinner for his graduation from Columbia and we had the most amazing time. Karen was a delight & very attentive. She was always around when you needed her but was not in the way at all. She was extremely knowledgeable and helped us chose our dinners which were amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- keep drivingeatingoutDined on 5/25/2014The drinks were great. The food was below average.Special Features:
- reviewannxxxxxxxVIPDined on 5/24/2014food very good service poor; very slow; waiter tried but was no where to be found for the most partSpecial Features:
- 2bmooreDined on 5/22/2014Went to The Fromagerie for our 15 year wedding anniversary and am so glad we did. The food was incredible and we are still dreaming about the Hot & Angry Lobster plus the cheese board selection and beautiful wine! The complimentary cotton candy at the end to go with our after dinner drinks was a fun surprise. Cory was our server and he was perfect with timing, recommendations and service!! It is nice to finally go to a place that you felt your dollar and time was well spent. So many places around the area are as expensive or a little less but heck, the food and service leaves you feeling cheated....not here. We will be coming back for sure.Special Features:
- Great brunch, service offTravelingmanVIPDined on 5/18/2014Service is usually much better, I think there was not enough waitstaff this day due to party upstairs. They forgot omlettes we ordered for 40 minutes, 2 of the 4 were not good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Brunch at FromageriegoodeatsDined on 5/18/2014We decided to try Fromagerie for brunch to celebrate a friend's birthday. The selection of food on the buffet was impressive and beyond delicious. Everything from a raw bar, quiche, salads, salmon, made to order omelets and cotton candy made it difficult to decide where to start. Service was impeccable and we had a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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In light of recent arrests involving heroin, and are encouraging community members to attend a presentation that has received wide acclaim in communities throughout suburban Chicagoland.
The Will County HELPS (Heroin Education Leads to Preventative Solutions) is a presentation for parents and community members. It is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at Lee F. Rosenquist Auditorium.
New Lenox Police have partnered with Will County HELPS in inviting the community to join county leaders to glean their insights about the problem that is sweeping the suburban region. The presentation features first-hand users and victims—those whose lives have been personally touched by heroin for a discussion about the prevention of heroin use.
"Too many people are dying and it is up to all of us to put an end to these senseless tragedies," say Will County HELPS representatives.
Baldermann, the former police chief for Chicago Ridge, is hosting the event. Among the list of speakers are: and Will County Judge Ray Nash.
Dr. Joe Troiani, of the , is expected to shed light on the physical aspects of heroin use. And John Roberts, co-founder of (Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization), is anticipated to provide a serious perspective about the wide-spread use of heroin.
Kris Adzia, of the , is scheduled as well. And finally, a woman named Danielle H. (her last name has been withheld) is expected to paint a picture of the realities of living life as a heroin addict and how she maintains as a recovering heroin addict.
In addition, Pawlisz noted that a resource table is to be set up and manned with representatives from local treatment providers, churches and the medical community. The staff for the resource fair is slated to be available from 6-7 p.m., one hour before the presentation begins.


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Fire at Holland Bamboo
LACOVIA, St Elizabeth — Approximately half-mile of bamboo was destroyed yesterday in the Holland Bamboo attraction, just west of Lacovia in St Elizabeth.
District Officer at the Fire Department Alibaster Rowe said that the brigade was alerted about 1:30 pm about the fire at the tourist attraction.
He said that investigations showed that persons were clearing land at an adjacent property when a fire got out of control and the caught the bamboo.
Rowe said firefighters from the Santa Cruz and Black River fire stations put out the blaze.
Traffic, he said, had to be diverted to a alternate route as bamboo that were burning at the root fell in the road and the smoke caused poor visibility.


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Watch: Speeding down a drain in a kayak looks like crazy good fun
Kayaking down a drainage ditch into a lake at 50+ KM/h looks about as mad as it sounds. It also looks hella fun though (in a very this must be illegal and don't try this at home way).
But seriously can we have a go? As long as you can guarantee there's no poop in the water.
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When I posted about Tamaryn's "Mild Confusion" this past October, I said the group "make like Siouxie Sioux singing over a heavily warped, all-consuming Dead Can Dance (or non-warped My Bloody Valentine) backing track" and noted — along with Wild Nothing, Glasser, and Bat For Lashes — 2009 went out on a Kate Bush push. (It continues in 2010.) All of the aforementioned fits "Sandstone," a song from the New York-to-San Francisco group's full-length debut The Waves. (Virginia Woolf reference? Would make sense.) Take a listen to "Sandstone."
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I recently wrote a university essay on the British government's Digital Economy Act 2010 which introduced measures to combat online copyright infringement to protect Britain's creative industries. Essentially, the government is using power to protect the financial interests of these creative industries. But the effect of capitalism on the internet is more than just what has been legislated on by governments. It is omnipresent, but especially pertinent in the case of Facebook.
The cyber-libertarian John P. Barlow argues in his Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace that the online world is somehow removed from the power relations of the offline world:
Your legal concepts of property, expression, identity, movement, and context do not apply to us. They are based on matter, There is no matter here.
Two recent contributions to this debate fundamentally disagree with the cyber-libertarian view and argue instead that the relations prevalent in the offline world apply equally to online society. In the BBC's excellent The Virtual Revolution series, Doug Rushkoff made the observation that:
the way we represent ourselves online has devolved from the quirky, personalised HTML webpage, homepage of the '90s, to the somewhat modular but still strange presence of a MySpace page, to the completely formatted and market-friendly presence of a Facebook page.
Just yesterday, Andrew Brown, a writer for the Guardian who usually blogs about religion, posted an article about Facebook and the website's well-documented misuse of users' data. He ends the article on an interesting point:
Ever since money was invented, the people who have made money out of aimless chat have been the landlords, whether they were selling beer, coffee or a space on the web…The only people to whom that information is worth even a fraction of a penny are those who want to take advantage of it to sell you something you don't need – except, that is for your real friends.
The implications of all of this are clear. Not only is power omnipresent, but so is the effect of capital and the continual need to acquire capital. The vast majority of the online community has — after an initial period of market-unfriendly websites — created its online identity on Facebook. This is a website which has a particularly privileged position from which to use these identities for its own capital's interests. Facebook does not charge money for the use of its services, but users pay instead with their privacy and personal data which can be used to make money by selling adverts and data to third party companies.
In the same way that small, independent shops are going out of business because customers find it easier and more efficient to go to large shopping centres to do their shopping, internet users have turned from complicated HTML sites, to slightly less complicated Myspace pages and finally to the easy-to-use Facebook to create their online identity. What both of these phenomena have in common is a societal shift towards a more market-friendly behaviour.
There are issues here which I won't attempt to answer in this short space. Are societal shifts to a market-friendly behaviour an inherent effect of living in a capitalist society nevermind which context people are acting in? Or are capitalist interests at work to create a population which conforms to capital-producing behavioural norms? Or is it just that capitalism creates the conditions for entrepreneurs to make highly efficient products which make everyone's life easier or more enjoyable, whether they be expensive trainers or social networking websites?
We need to be sure that we have considered the implications of giving companies like Facebook access to the most personal and sometimes private aspects of our lives. We don't pay for Facebook with cash, but we do pay with our privacy. It's a new business model, but it's business nonetheless. The only difference is that we, the users, are both its customers and its products. These are questions with which I imagine Marxists in particular would wish to engage. But these issues should ideally be tackled by everyone who uses Facebook.


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Or as he put it: "I got beat up."
And we're not talking just normal bumps and bruises, either. We're talking good old-fashioned butt-whoopings. One right after another, after another, after another.
For the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion, a man who had racked up seven straight wins in just a year and a half of professional competition, this wasn't just a surprise -- it was a travesty. It was a challenge to everything he thought he knew about himself and his abilities. It was unacceptable. And he had his best friend and former Oklahoma State wrestling teammate, Daniel Cormier, to thank for it.
Cormier convinced Lawal to come up to the Bay Area gym after he heard that his old friend wasn't totally satisfied with the training he was getting down in Orange County. Lawal had recently suffered the first loss of his career in a Strikeforce 205-pound title defense against Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante in August of 2010, and now he was looking for a new home after rehabbing a knee injury.
"I was asking him to come up here," said Cormier. "I heard he was looking to move and we talked a lot. I told him it was the best place for him."
After weeks of going back and forth, Lawal finally made the move. But when set foot on the mats after being out of action for a while, he was in for a rough welcome.
"I remember him struggling early on," Cormier said. "His timing was off. He hadn't fought in almost a year. He just wasn't himself."
His first day of sparring, as Lawal remembered it, he went up against his buddy Cormier. He started off getting the worst of it, and things only deteriorated from there as his cardio showed the effects of his injury layoff.
"I was kind of getting beat down," Lawal said. "I'm not going to lie."
The next day of sparring, Lawal got matched up with a tall, lanky surfer kid by the name of Luke Rockhold -- a middleweight who Lawal took one look at before deciding that his fortunes in the gym were about to change.
"I was like, yes! I'm going to smash him!" Lawal said. The way he saw it, Rockhold was a pretty boy who wasn't going to like getting hit in the face. He was, in Lawal's eyes, "a fake Ken doll."
But before they strapped on the gloves, Cormier tried to warn his friend that it might not be as easy a sparring session as he thought.
"I told him, Luke is a guy you have to watch out for. He goes a thousand percent all the time."
Lawal wasn't convinced. This guy? The one who looks like he stepped out of an Abercrombie & Fitch catalog? He was the one who was going to give a former Strikeforce champ and NCAA All-American a hard time? Please.
"I was like, I can't wait till I spar with Luke," Lawal said. "I'm going to put them thangs on him."
A few rounds later, Lawal found out what Cormier was talking about. Rockhold popped right back up after Lawal took him down. He fired off kicks that seemed to come from odd angles and yet always found an open target. Lawal found himself getting punched, kneed, and kicked in places he thought he'd been defending well.
"I got beat up," Lawal said. "...I got exposed. Because I came from training in Orange County, which was a good camp, some good guys out there, but the whole level of intensity, I felt like I was in Holland or something. I was like, these guys are trying to knock me out."
Cormier had tried to tell him what he was in for, but maybe it was something he had to experience for himself to understand. That's how it was for Cormier when he first joined the team, he said.
"Other guys may train hard and spar hard, but it's different here, where you have so many top guys and they're all there every single day. I think that's probably the biggest thing. There's a core group of guys who are here every day, and they're all mostly top ten in the world. It's a daily grind. You don't go to the gym and not have to deal with Luke Rockhold, [Josh] Koscheck, [Jon] Fitch, Cain [Velasquez] -- they're all there every time you step on the mat. There's no easy days."
Cormier knew his old friend would benefit from those daily battles, but he also had selfish reasons for enlisting him, he admitted.
"I just know that my best years, whether it was wrestling or whatever, Mo was right there close to me. The comfort that I have training with that dude, his ability to talk you up when you're having bad days, just having a friend around helps so much."
Still, it wasn't just himself he was trying to help by bringing Lawal onto the team, Cormier said.
"I knew it would be good for him, but I also knew it would be good for Luke. We didn't have that many smaller guys for him, so Luke had been sparring me and Cain. That's not a good day for any [middleweight]."
With Lawal now on the AKA roster, Rockhold had a sparring partner closer to his size who could help him improve his wrestling, and Lawal had one who would force him to work on his stand-up skills. It was a symbiotic relationship that benefited them both, even if it resulted in the two of them showing up places with matching cuts and bruises when they traveled together to promote their respective fights on Saturday night's Showtime card in Las Vegas.
"I'm going to be real with y'all," Lawal said while sitting next to Rockhold at a recent media Q&A at the MGM Grand. "This man right here is a top three middleweight in the world. You see my eye? I've got a little black eye, that's because of him. He kneed me in the face and punched me."
Rockhold just shrugged and smiled before showing off his own battle wounds courtesy of Lawal and explaining that "iron sharpens iron."
Which is kind of the whole point, as you can tell when you glance around the room at a place like AKA. The mats are crowded with UFC and Strikeforce fighters, former and current champions who make sure that there are no days off inside those walls. And that, Lawal said, is exactly what he needed. That's why unbeaten prospect Lorenz Larkin is in trouble once the cage door closes on Saturday night, he explained.
"He's undefeated. He's a tough, young kid, hungry like me, but I'm starving," Lawal said. "I'm an Ethiopian right now."
That's the good part about taking your beatings in the gym. There, no one's watching. No one's keeping score. There, the pounding is intended to make you better, or at the very least tougher. It's on Saturday night, when the cameras are rolling and the crowd is cheering, that you find out if it worked.