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TOWN OF WYOCENA (WKOW) -- The Columbia County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the victims in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon.
Killed in the accident were Pardeeville residents 84-year-old Eldon Glick and his 84-year-old wife, Le Veta Glick.
The accident happened at the intersection of County Highway P and Pardeeville Road in the Town of Wyocena.
Preliminary investigation reveals the Glicks were in a GMC pick-up attempting to make a left hand turn from Pardeeville Road onto CTH P to travel westbound, when it proceeded into the path of a mini-van heading east on CTH P.
The operator and only occupant of the mini-van, a 38-year-old female from Friesland, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.
All occupants were wearing seatbelts. Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in the crash.
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by the Pardeeville Fire Department, Pardeeville EMS, Divine Savior EMS, Medflight, Columbia County Medical Examiner's Office, Columbia County Highway Department, and Blystone's Towing.
The crash remains under investigation by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office and Columbia County Medical Examiner.


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Image/Perception 1 -- Contract:The first image of marriage is that of contract. Civil law speaks of marriage as a contract.
Though this is a minimal interpretation of the meaning of marriage, there are contractual aspects in every marriage such as effective negotiation and renegotiation. It is critical that you are open to having ongoing communication about your expectations and roles in marriage.
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Image/Perception 2 -- Covenant:The second image is that of covenant. This image of an unbreakable bond is borrowed from the Old Testament.
The Jewish people saw their bond with God as a covenant and eventually they applied this image to their marriages and challenged themselves to be faithful in love with and for each other.
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Image/Perception 3 -- Sacrament:The third image is that of sacrament. In the Catholic tradition, St. Augustine was among the first to mention sacramentality in relation to marriage.
There are two aspects of sacrament: "sign" and "vow". Through the vow to be for and with one another forever, a couple becomes a sign of God's unconditional love in the world.
- Related: Catholic Marriage | Sacrament of Marriage
Image/Perception 4 -- Friendship:The fourth image is one of friendship. Considered by many to be the most important image. If you accept this image of marriage, then all the things you believe about friendship and how you treat friends should apply to your spouse.
You should not only be lovers, you should be friends.
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The Total Gym Elite is a Pilates-style piece of fitness equipment manufactured by FitnessQuest. The FitnessQuest brand sells products such as As Seen on TV products, Tony Little products as well as strength training and clearance items. The official website offers the dieter a comprehensive look the product including product description, key specifications, shipping information and product reviews.
We did not find the Total Gym Elite on the official website, but the product is available on third-party website such as Amazon.com. The Total Gym Elite is considered a low-impact piece of equipment designed to use the weight of the user as the main source of resistance.
List of Ingredients
Pilates-style home gym featuring instructional manual, exercises DVD and nutrition guide.
Product Features
The Total Gym Elite features standard equipment offered with all of the Total Body home gyms, including, dip bars, exercise mat, exercise DVD, nutritional guide and instructional manual. The machine does not use free weights or resistance bands, simply the weight of the user. Resistance levels range from 4% of the user's body weight to 60%.
The maximum weight of the Total Gym Elite is 275 lbs. What we found concerning is although the Total Gym Elite offers guidance; the exercises could present a challenge to the user who is not physically fit. Moving the Total Gym Elite to the highest incline level presents an issue when the user enters of exits the equipment.
The space saving design of the Total Gym Elite allows users to position the machine in small spaces after use. It measures 10 inches high when folded and spans 51 inches. Unfolded the Total Gym Elite measures 44 inches long, with a height of 94 inches. The majority of the Total Gym Elite ships pre-assembled. The only assembly required is the accessories.
The Total Gym Elite is not available on the official website, only on QVC.com. It retails for $325 and is available with a two year warranty. The price is cheap compared to latter models of the Total Gym.
- Recommended user weight 275 lbs.
- Included exercise chart and nutritional guide.
- Four levels of resistance.
- Inexpensive compared to similar models.
- Compact design.
- Quick transition between exercises.
- Uses 60% of the total body weight of the user as resistance.
- Recommended user weight 275 lbs.
- Assembly required.
We like the Total Gym Elite. This machine offers a full-body workout without the need for added resistance. Individuals unfamiliar with using free weights and resistance bands could easily hurt themselves. We also liked the price of the Total Gym Elite. At $325, the user gets a value as well as a machine designed to work every muscle group.


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Melbourne Victory joined fellow A-League clubs Western Sydney Wanderers and Central Coast Mariners in the 2014 Asian Champions League group stage by defeating Muangthong United 2-1 at Simonds Stadium in Geelong. The come-from-behind affair brought second half goals from James Troisi and Leigh Broxham to send the Victory back to the group stage for the first time since 2011.
The Thai visitors surprised Victory fans in Geelong by scoring first through Mario Ǵurovski in the 22nd minute. The strange goal came directly from a corner and put the home side in a difficult position. That position was made more frustrating when Mark Milligan's penalty was saved in first half injury-time by Muangthong goalkeeper Visanusak Kaewruang.
Ǵurovski nearly made it a two-goal deficit for the Victory but Nathan Coe produced a brilliant save early in the second half to keep Melbourne's chances of the group stage alive. From there, the Victory rebounded quickly and forced their way back into the game. Just before the hour, Troisi headed in the equalizer from a Scott Galloway cross, setting up a tough but well played final half hour. In the 82nd minute, Milligan headed a corner on frame, forcing a fine save from Kaewruang. Less than a minute later, Broxham rifled home what proved to be the match-winner.
Winning Saturday's qualifier places the Victory in the very difficult Group G along with tournament holders Guangzhou Evergrande of the Chinese Super League, Yokohama F. Marinos of the J-League and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of the K-League. Melbourne don't have to wait long to kick off this continental campaign with the first game coming a week from Wednesday on February 26 at the Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou.
MTU Ǵurovski 22'
MVC Troisi 58'
MVC Broxham 83'
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The Toronto Raptors aren't quite as scary.
Minnesota Timberwolves (10-36) vs. Toronto Raptors (13-34) at Target Center
Tonight, the Timberwolves welcome the Toronto Raptors to the Target Center. Toronto has lost 10 straight games - including six straight on the road - and have only averaged 91.3 points over that time. The Wolves have not lost this season (6-0) when giving up fewer than 100 points at home.
Minnesota has lost 12-straight games to the Raptors. Of course, they have yet to play the Chris Bosh-less Raptors this season. Minnesota is favored by 5 points, and after Love recorded his 32nd straight double-double last night, it looks like the Wolves will have a nice and easy win on Saturday night.
Let's take a look at the matchups:
Frequent Canis Hoopus poster and Wolves fan, Andrea Bargnani.
Darko Milicic vs. Andrea Bargnani
Andrea Bargnani, out of Italy, is the classic European big man. He's got a nice shot from outside but he cannot do much of anything else. He's a poor rebounder and is not a good playmaker. He does not turn the ball over often, but given that he looks to pass so rarely, that isn't a surprise. His defense is laughably awful, especially his help defense (or more aptly in his case, helpless defense).
Given that his biggest asset in this game is drawing Darko away from the paint, it might make more sense for Rambis to switch Kevin Love onto Bargnani.
If they do leave Darko on Andrea, however, it should still work out fine. After all, Serbia always trumps Italy. Just look at what happened in World War II.
Winner: Darko Milicic
Anthony Randolph lifts Amir Johnson up so he can make his first career dunk.
Kevin Love vs. Amir Johnson
You might say that Amir Johnson was something of a steal. After all, he was drafted 56th overall and its impressive when anyone drafted that late can even hold down a roster spot for more than a couple of seasons. You have to question, however, the wisdom of giving $5 million a season to a guy with no post game and with a bad habit of picking up quick fouls.
The Wolves need to give it to Kevin Love every possession in the post against Amir. Love can get his shot off and he'll draw enough contact to get Amir out of the game quickly.
Amir's backup is Ed Davis, the power forward from North Carolina. Davis - the 13th pick overall - has done very little of note so far this season (6 points and 6 rebounds a game in 21 minutes).
Love should get another 20/20 game tonight.
Winner: Kevin Love
Don't let them take it away from you, Julian.
Michael Beasley vs. Julian Wright
Wright was part of the Jerryd Bayless trade with New Orleans earlier this season. After a promising rookie season, Wright has regressed every season and is only averaging 4 points and 2.6 rebounds a game this season. He is very turnover prone, and given his lack of an outside shot, his offensive game is very unreliable. He's not a terrible defender, but against volume scorers like Michael Beasley, he doesn't have great size to disrupt Be Easy's game.
Beasley has a fire that is usually stoked after games like last night's in Utah. I wouldn't be surprised if he came out firing from the opening tip and put up a 30-point game.
Winner: Michael Beasley
No offense, Demar, but It's tough to look intimidating with WWJD bracelets around both wrists.
Corey Brewer vs. Demar DeRozan
The 9th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft - and someone mentioned around these parts as a player preferable to Jonny Flynn - DeRozan has incredible athleticism, but is struggling to do much with it so far in his career. He doesn't have a 3-point shot and sees the floor pretty poorly. He can rebound the ball well, draw contact and finish the ball in transition. In the half court set, however, he is not particularly dangerous as an offensive weapon.
He's also the type of player that Corey Brewer excels at defending. He doesn't have to worry about the long ball, and he can keep checking him closely off of screens.
On the other end, DeRozan is not a great defender. He makes a lot of mistakes and can be foul prone. Wesley Johnson should be able to get his shot off easily with DeRozan on him and hopefully we see some of the aggressiveness that he has displayed over the past few games.
Winner: Corey Brewer
My favorite moment of Jose Calderon's career.
Luke Ridnour vs. Jose Calderon
Jose Calderon was once thought of as a great up-and-coming point guard who could potentially be an All-Star one day down the road. Unfortunately, he no longer seems to be that type of player and has descended into a mediocre-at-best option at the point for the Raptors. He is a deadly accurate shooter and is great at the line. He also turns the ball over very rarely.
Unfortunately, on the other end, he may be one of the worst defensive point guards in the league. Last season, opposing point guards had a 22.6 PER against him. It might be tempting for Luke Ridnour to try and beat Calderon off the dribble on every play. Ridnour has to avoid the temptation and continue to run the offense. He also has to stick to Calderon like glue on the other end to prevent him from lighting up from outside.
Winner: Luke RIdnour


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Attica at Faith Christian, 5 p.m.
Covington at Benton Central, 5 p.m.
North Putnam at North Vermillion, 5 p.m.
Armstrong-Potomac at Hoopeston Area, 6 p.m.
Georgetown-Ridge Farm at Oakwood, 6 p.m.
Salt Fork at Bismarck-Henning, 6 p.m.
Schlarman Academy at Milford, 6 p.m.
Westville at Chrisman, 6 p.m.
Prep Boys Basketball
Chrisman at Salt Fork (Catlin), 6 p.m.
Georgetown-Ridge Farm at Armstrong-Potomac, 6 p.m.
Prep Girls Basketball
IHSA Class 4A Normal Community Regional: Danville vs. Normal Community, 6 p.m.
Men's College Basketball
Lincoln College at Danville Area Community College, 7:30 p.m.
Illinois at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Women's College Basketball
Lincoln College at Danville Area Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Men's College Basketball
Iowa at Indiana, ESPN, 8 p.m.
Butler at St. John's, Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.
Winter Olympics
Men's hockey, NBC Sports Network, 6 a.m.
Men's hockey, NBC Sports Network, 11 a.m.
Men's speedskating, nordic combined, Chs. 2, 13, 17 (NBC), 2 p.m.
Women's Alpine skiing, men's freestyle skiing, women's bobsled, women's short track, Chs. 2, 13, 17 (NBC), 7 p.m.
Figure skating, Chs. 2, 13, 17 (NBC), 10:35 p.m.
Men's College Basketball
DePaul at Xavier, CBS Sports Network, 6 p.m.
Northwestern at Ohio State, Big Ten Network, 6 p.m.
Illinois at Minnesota, WDAN-AM 1490, WDNL-FM 102.1, Big Ten Network, 8 p.m.
Notre Dame at Miami, Fox Sports Net Midwest, 8 p.m.
PGA Tour: WGC-Match Play Championship, first round, GOLF, 11 a.m.
National Basketball Association
Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors, Comcast Sports Net Chicago, 6 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN, 7 p.m.
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Men's hockey, quarterfinals, NBC Sports Network, 2 a.m.
Women's curling, semifinals, USA, 4 a.m.
Men's hockey, quarterfinals, NBC Sports Network, 6:30 a.m.
Women's curling, semifinals, MSNBC, 8 a.m.
Women's figure skating, NBC Sports Network, 9 a.m.
Men's hockey, quarterfinals, USA, 11 a.m.
Men's hockey, quarterfinals, MSNBC, 11 a.m.
Men's curling, semifinals, MSNBC, 1:30 p.m.
Women's speedskating, cross-country skiing, Chs. 2, 13, 17 (NBC), 2 p.m.
Men's curling, semifinals, CNBC, 4 p.m.
Figure skating, men's Alpine skiing, women's bobsled, men's snowboarding, Chs. 2, 13, 17 (NBC), 7 p.m.


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DL Hughley is heading to the FX network with a series in development that's based on his life as a family man (married for over 25 years, with 3 kids) and radio host.
Hughley will co-write the series with Sivert Glarum and Michael Jamin, and the three will executive produce with 3 Arts' Michael Rotenberg and Dave Becky for FX Prods.
It won't be the first time Hughley's starred in a scripted TV series. Remember The Hughleys - the sitcom that aired on ABC from 1998 to 2000, before moving to UPN, where it ran until 2002?
Earlier this year, Hughley was hired, along with comedian Michael Ian Black, to host the new TBS/Mark Burnett original series, Trust Me, I'm A Game Show Host, which will see the show's two hosts battle to deceive contestants.
Hughley and Black will each present contestants with seemingly implausible facts - one of them is telling the truth and the other is not. The contestant's job is to pick which of the two is telling the truth. Winners take home cash prizes.
Trust Me, I'm A Game Show Host will debut on TBS this fall.
Miles Ellison | August 20, 2013 9:06 PM
FX has a fair amount of high quality off-the-beaten-track comedy shows. There had better be more to this project than this if he's expecting it to be successful.
Chandra | August 20, 2013 7:20 PM
Will his sitcom wife be white? Being that he can't stand black women, since we're so angry, of course, and the only one he claims he can put up with is his wife. I remember his NPR interview and defense of Don Imus' racist N.H.H. remarks...
qstorm | August 19, 2013 9:03 PM
Wasn't the Hughleys EXACTLY this same concept?


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LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Spring 2010 Look Book
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I almost forgot there's a LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's collection but thanks to loyal reader lucy92 for tipping me that the Spring 2010 look book is out. The Budget Babe got her hands on the full look book featuring LC herself, the collection is not bad. There are a couple things that looks pretty good like the motorcycle jacket, lace skirt, blue ruffled dress and sequin cardigan. The collection is currently available at Kohl's. Do you like any of the pieces from the collection?


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Heath Ledger and Matilda Ledger in NYC
Heath and Matilda Take Their Hats for a Ride
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Matilda Ledger looked adorable in her multi-colored accessories getting a ride around NYC on her dad's shoulders Saturday afternoon. Heath is already passing down his unique sense of style, but luckily she's not mixing stripes yet. Heath seems like he's in his happy element with Matilda, but apparently things were a little different at a press junket for I'm Not There last week yelling at a reporter to wake up after she started to doze off during the Q & A segment. At least it looks like Matilda's got an appreciation for her dad's new role, she's already carrying around a Bob Dylan signature — her harmonica.
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boy1234 6 years
Heath Ledger Memories http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Obe3-NKL1k
boy1234 6 years
Heath Ledger Memorieshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Obe3-NKL1k
Marlowe 6 years
Matilda looks so cute.This is such a shame shes lost her father at such a young age.R.I.P Heath.
Marlowe 6 years
Matilda looks so cute.This is such a shame shes lost her father at such a young age. R.I.P Heath.
CelebFanChatRaph 6 years
Matilda looks cute. :)
CelebFanChatRaph 6 years
Matilda looks cute. :)
Kookaile 6 years
...and the sunglasses in particular!
Kookaile 6 years
Nope, that's simply ugly taste! Clothwise...
saturngirl 6 years
I have to admit, I also watched "Candy" recently and am turning into more and more of a Heath fan. This is adorable & he's a really great actor.
PinkNC 6 years
We can tell she's cute....but we can also assume that DADDY either dress her today, or she did it on her own.
treb 6 years
Not to mention how adorable her little sunglasses are!
treb 6 years
I agree allourregrets. It was incredibly rude of her to fall asleep. And I like him, I don't think he's "ew" or "yuck" or any of those things. He's got hobo style.
CoMMember13630786602261 6 years
paine-I dont think it was out of line for him to yell at a reporter. That is rude. It is her job to get the story, not fall asleep while hes talking! Anyway, Matilda is so cute! love these pictures!
CoMMember13630786602261 6 years
paine-I dont think it was out of line for him to yell at a reporter. That is rude. It is her job to get the story, not fall asleep while hes talking!Anyway, Matilda is so cute! love these pictures!
Rock-Star125929 6 years
HEATH's SOOO YUMMY ,, HIS NEW STYLE IS HOT ,, LOVE IT
Dollylo 6 years
awww!!! This little girl is so cute!!!!! :love:
pink_magnetism 6 years
LOL at Matilda's outfit.
pink_magnetism 6 years
LOL at Matilda's outfit.
wicca_08 6 years
Heath looks like Freddie Krooger, lol!
flutterpie 6 years
where did my cutie patootie heath go?
white-rabbit149683 6 years
They're too cute together.And I've always liked his relaxed sense of style.
Katerkins 6 years
Haha she looks awesome. I wish I could dress like that in public...
OCali 6 years
AWWW Cute. I love Heath.
OCali 6 years
AWWW Cute. I love Heath.
paine 6 years
wtf him yelling at a reporter!!!! he should be lucky that she was there in the first place, he´s getting a bit of a diva methinks. oh.. cute baby.
paine 6 years
wtf him yelling at a reporter!!!! he should be lucky that she was there in the first place, he´s getting a bit of a diva methinks.oh.. cute baby.
KristinDaBomb 6 years
I think Heath looks hot here as well lol. :)
evita 6 years
those tights and sunglasses are sooo cute!!
caroline 6 years
love matilda's mini-uggs and tights combo.. too cute!!
redsilkshoes 6 years
Okay, I'm in the minority but MAN Heath looks hot! Love these pics of him and adorable Matilda.
tkoblondee 6 years
She's a cutie! He however...........
lilflowa 6 years
omg i love her style lol..future gwen stefani hehe lves it
mswindang 6 years
babay matilda takes after daddy's fashion taste.
tiabia 6 years
PS: I know that time is not reversible, but he was seriously hot back on "Roar"...:-/
LolaDub 6 years
awwww...she does take after her father...cute!.. and greggie i coulndt agree with u more :rotfl:
tiabia 6 years
She looks cute with her mittens and sunglasses on. Heath Ledger has always been on a weirder side of life, LOL. I'm still hoping that he and Michelle can reconcile. I loved them as a couple!!!
Lovely_1 6 years
She has such cute tights!I remember having ones like that when I was little :)
Lovely_1 6 years
She has such cute tights! I remember having ones like that when I was little :)
totonlaura 6 years
How cute daughter father moment.
Bonfire 6 years
I just watched Heath in "Candy" the other day which was really good. He has a hot voice. Matilda is too precious, she looks so much like him. Would love to see Heath get a haircut! He has a little crazy to him doesn't he?
Greggie 6 years
Heath looks like Freddy Kreuger.
Zahara-Pitt 6 years
Matilda looks so cute
Zahara-Pitt 6 years
Matilda looks so cute
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This book is a photographic journal of my visits to unique and amazing places.
About the AuthorRezaul Haque
rezaul Boston, MA, USA
Rezaul Haque is a self-taught photographer who grew up in the chaos of post-independence Bangladesh. He introduced himself to the wonders of art early on, and what began as a childish curiosity emerged as a lifelong passion. In the 1990s, Haque became serious about photography. He is generally known for the way in which he captures and processes the world around him using HDR photography. Haque's work has been exhibited internationally. When he is not photographing Boston (where he now lives), he is taking photographs on his travels. His book 'Wish You Were Here,' a personal exploration of Dubai, Bangkok and Dhaka was published in 2012. He loves to travel and is constantly seeking creative and new ways of seeing. He believes learning is a continual process and one that he hopes will never end.
Publish Date July 22, 2013
Dimensions Standard Landscape 46 pgs Premium Paper, lustre finish
Category Arts & Photography
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49 Responses to "PES 2012 version 1.04 and new DLC soon"
When will it be released?
Come on Murphy, when it will be released 1.04 patch? This 1.03 gameplay is horrible and boring to play already. Give it to us something new and improved, like goalkeepers, passing and clearance in the box. There is also a few more things to improve and you know what that is!!!
Just for the case you don't know what I'm talking about – silly and stupid fouls given by the ref and when player jumps on one leg with the head down like an ostrich.
waneer komt de nieuwe version op pes 12 op de ps3 om te update
possible next year?
don't make it so longggg
fix the f u c k i n goalkeepers maaan i would keep the goal better than them , good thing i didnt buy this shitty game
plz fix the game and i don't wish pes 13 be the same problem's and sorry about my english !!!!
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Did you like Love Love? Then you'll love Love Love 2 (Air Redux). The sequel to a fan favorite, Kyle Rapps latest mixtape single finds the Re-Edutainment emcee dropping some serious knowledge alongside Homeboy Sandman...Read More
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In its inaugural year, Ink Dots Black Spots was born from the idea to share artwork from numerous artists to their fans and the public, whilst contributing to those who support the fight against cancer. Better yet, each sale will add to their total donation goal for Cancer Council Victoria.
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42 comments on The Wedding of Ken and Angela
Amazing photos!!! Specially last shot. I look forward to seeing you on December 5 online in Russia.
Your work is simply fantastic as always!
but I've noticed a little strange effects, may be the compression? it's like the photos are converted to lower bit depth. look for example at Lydia's picture…
Once again you weave your magic especially with the last shot of the day. A little envious shooting in Florence is an understatement.
As usual Jerry, after looking at your photos all I can say is "Gorgeous", just "Gorgeous!"
These images are so beautiful. They captured the intamacy and love from the day perfectly!
Absolutely stunning images as always. The way you orchestrate such beautiful and intimate moments is just so inspirational. Magical images that will be looked back on for years and years.
Wow…great work and helps me everytime I see what you create!
Simply Amazing!! You are my best photographer Jerry!!
The shots with the girl are unbelievable Haha. You have a 'love' cookie ?
Gorgeous. Particularly love the last shot of the day, such warmth. RD
once again, you manage to make it all look so effortless and uber intimate!
Thank you for the inspiration and Congrats to the couple!
Incredible photos, once again admire your creativity Jerry.
perfection and inspiring!
i love the fluidity of the fabric in all of your photos. they have such a surreal fairy-tale look. beautiful photos!
Great images and what a stunning backdrop Florence is. Talk about architectural eye candy.
Beautiful moments! Chapeau!
as always! Jerry Ghionis the Master Photographer. all images are great!
You are in a league of your own.
These are beautiful! So talented!
Wow! These images are unreal. Beautiful work!
Breathtaking photos. My hat off to you as always …
Amazing pictures, have you ever shot an indian wedding? wanna see your indian wedding pictures.
Love this city and your photography
amazing set. love the place. love the photos.
I would love to swim in the waters of creativity that you are in. Amazing.
Lovely. That last shot of the day is amazing.
Exquisite light and lovely natural moments captured Jerry – great work!
I actually desired to present this particular blog post, "Jerry Ghionis Blog" along with my best pals on facebook or twitter.
Ionly just desired to distributed your terrific writing!
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Wow, amazing wedding. Love all the pictures.
You are truly an artist! I just love how your images are moving and alive. You are inspiration to me.
This work is awe-inspiring!! These images are forever going to stand the test of time!!
The last image is so gorgeous …
Fantastic work and presentation. Your storytelling style of wedding photography is captivating!
You are truly an amazing artist. I have attended 2 of your workshops in California and I'm looking forward to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Thanks for inspiring!
The last photograph is a killer. An Florence must be one of the best venues foe a wedding.
Really love the style of your wedding photos and the various locations used.
Hi there, I like the shots! those are amazing~~
I love all these photos, looking very happy. important moments and great photo, perfect.
Wowww! I love all of them! Congrats!
beautiful pictures! inspiradoras imágenes.
The last photo reminded me great art like "The Last Super"…. The magazine cover shot image is also terrific – that little girl will love it when she grows up.


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CHARLESTON - The West Virginia State Senate passed a bill on Tuesday to make drugs used in the production of Methamphetamine available only by prescription.
The same bill failed to pass last year, but with the increase in meth labs; these statistics helped the bill pass.
Senator Mike Green said, " last year the bill was defeated on a tie vote, this year, with the proliferation with the methamphetamine labs, and so forth that we've had has contributed to much more support for the legislation."
Supporters of the bill, one of which was William Laird, said the NPlex system has been working, but it's just not getting the job done.
"We've had some experience, positive experience with the NPlex system which was used to track the purchase and sale of pseudo ephedrine products through out the state that have resulted in a number of criminal arrests. But I think the step forward as far as prescription, will further tighten those requirements and I think we should see positive effects real soon," said Laird.
With the issue growing into an epidemic, Senators know 1 law will not wipe out the illegal use, but they hope it will decrease the production aspect.
Wyoming County Senator, Daniel Hall, said, "we're not unrealistic to think that were going to solve the meth problem overnight. This bill is about controlling the meth labs, and meth lab houses, and mobile meth labs in cars and hotel rooms."
Senate Bill 6 was slightly debated on the floor, but eventually did pass. It was not a unanimous vote, however certain senators said this is exactly what law enforcement needs.
Hall said," the police have told us and they testify, the drug task force officers, they've testified and said, unequivocally they have no doubt that this will help them with their job."
A healthy future is what West Virginians should strive for, acording to Senator Mike Green; "that's the overall goal, is to provide a safer place for our young people to thrive and have an opportunity to succeed in life"


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Underrated: "He's An Incredible Lyricist Who Just Don't Get Enough Props"
Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 12:15AM
[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name who they feel is the most underrated emcee in hip-hop. After Fresh Daily gave Oddisee and MeLo-X the title earlier this week, Styles P crowns Chill Rob G SOHH Underrated.]
Hmmm, it really depends on what era you want to go when naming who is the most underrated rapper.
I'm going to go with Chill Rob G. Chill Rob G. I'm going to name him because he's an incredible lyricist who just don't get enough props.
A lot of people remember the songs back in the day from him like "I Got The Power" but his album was crazy. His lyrics were crazy, so for me, going back to the old days, I would say Chill Rob G as the most underrated.
He was clearly underrated. He was down with kicking the flavor. So make sure you go and look him up.
Every great lyricist influenced me from back in the day. From young to old, they influenced me. I think if you're a lyricist, you've got to be influenced by other lyricists. Even with the younger lyricists. It's part of the territory.
Styles P, a member of rap groups The LOX and D-Block, he is also a part of the Ruff Ryders hip-hop group along with DMX, Eve and Drag-On. He grew up on the streets of Yonkers, NY rapping alongside Jadakiss (Jayson Phillips) and Sheek Louch (Shawn Jacobs). In their late teens the trio met Mary J. Blige who was so impressed with their tough street east coast lyrics, she gave them a big break by putting their demo in the hands of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Diddy immediately hired the trio to write for Bad Boy Records. With the label, The LOX quickly started collaborating on hits with Diddy, the Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Mariah Carey which gave them instant notoriety and status within the hip-hop and mainstream charts.
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"Just because I lost the fight with Couture doesn't mean I'm done with MMA. I'm still going to go back in there. I have just been handling big business right now. I'm looking forward to getting back in there, hopefully against Rampage Jackson, I want to fight Randy Couture again too. I tried to get Randy to come over and fight me in boxing but I know he aint crazy. Anybody in the MMA game if they are foolish enough to stand toe to toe to me you might as well put a 9mm to your head and pull the trigger.[Rampage] started running his mouth though and he got a lot to say but I know Dana won't let him fight me because they know I'll knock his ass out."
James Toney once again calls Rampage Jackson and also requests a rematch with Randy Couture. Any Maniacs interested in a Toney vs Ramage fight?


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The murder trial for the remaining suspected Black Gangsta Disciple gang member charged with beating a man to death during a gang initiation has been continued, because more defendants could be added to the trial.
Ernest Thomas was to stand trial for murder Monday for the 2009 beating death of Reginald Richardson.
Four other men scheduled to stand trial with Thomas have already plead guilty to other charges. But information they gave Investigators led to the arrest of 35 year old Sherman Northern earlier this month, and another man is being sought in the case.
Prosecutors say the guilty pleas by the gang leaders have cut the heart out of the BGD's.
Dougherty District Attorney Greg Edwards said "The BGD's were mainly focused on drug activity and were very organized. Actually this trial and those pleas have taken away their legs and leadership."
Edwards said he hopes the court can re-schedule the BGD's murder trial later this year, after the last suspect that Investigators are seeking is arrested and charged.
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DFI aims to ship two million motherboards this year
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Diamond Flower Electric Instrument Company (DFI), a second-tier motherboard maker in Taiwan, has set a goal of selling two million motherboards in 2004, a rise of 31.6% from 1.52 million last year.
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I searched for a spinner luggage set for several months before making a purchase. After receiving the Toronto set, I'm confident I made the right choice. I got the blue color (my husband's choice), which is much more beautiful in person that in the pics. I was concerned that it would look cheap, but it doesn't at all. It has a nice, sophisticated color. The kids have jumped on them, played with them, and generally abused them and they look perfect. The small bag is perfect for carry-on luggage. It holds more than you would think. The expandable feature is nice, too - and it still fits in the overhead. Wheels are good. The handles are the one area that I have some concern about, but no problems yet. Watch the price - I noticed it was up and down about $20 for the set in the few weeks I had my eye on it.
Finally resolved to travel light and just go carry-on. Hooray! Just tried the small suitcase of this set on a trip and it worked fine. Not the best made, but very adequate for the price. Zippers may get to be a problem. Would love a strap to keep half of clothes in when opened, especially when using the expandable option, which is great. All in all, a good recommendation so far. Love the soft gold/champagne color.
High Quality. Strong zippers. If dented... just pop them out from the inside. Very light; does not add any undue weight to luggage. Highly recommend. Thanks O.com :)
My parents travel frequently and their luggage takes abuse. I just got them this set for Christmas, they have not traveled with it yet, but the quality and maneuvering of it impressed them right away. I am in my second trimester of my pregnancy had was able to handle lifting and moving the large luggage (with the med and small inside) easier than lifting my diaper bag for my 2 year old. Happy Travels
I bought this luggage set prior to taking a trip to the UK. I wanted hardsided luggage that would stand up to many transfers and not weigh too much, and that is exactly what I got. I had no issues with zippers or unwanted opening and, other than a few scuffs thanks to the airlines, this luggage is still in great condition. Having always had softsided luggage up until now, I didn't think about the fact that, with a set of clamshell luggage, you need twice the space to open the luggage than you do with softsided luggage. That being said, I still think the durability of this luggage was wonderful.
SO light and SO easy to pack. And SO easy to roll or pull. My shirts didn't need ironing (yes!!). I am sold on this "hard" sided luggage. That said, don't expect that this will stand up to the rigors of modern travel without a blemish. It WILL scuff and it WILL dent if you check it on the airplane. But the dents WILL pop out, and trust me, you are getting your money's worth.
When receiving this I was very satisfied with overall appearance and durability of the set. I have recommended this to another and they have purchased as well.
We bought this luggage because we were tired of breaking souvenirs in our old soft sided luggage. This has definitely solved our problem!! (you don't want to hear about that bottle of tequila that broke open and spilled over EVERYTHING. That was our final straw). This luggage can take a beating. It's easy to maneuver and they stack inside each other beautifully so they are easy to store away. When the large one is full (and I can pack that thing to the limit) it's a little difficult to glide along the floor, but when you think about how much weight you are pushing, it's hard to complain. It only takes one or two times of opening it to remember that this is a hard sided luggage and it opens like a clam shell, so give yourself some room - use your belts to tie things down and you'll be golden. I've taken it through several countries and on many trips. The color is gorgeous and the luggage is sturdy. I'd recommend it to a friend.
Luggage arrived on time and seems durable. Did not use as yet, but will soon do.
Nervous about the quality because of the incredibly reasonable price, I was happy to find this luggage set is as sturdy and travel-worthy as it seems in the listing. Very happy with the product and would definitely recommend it to friends/family.
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Waiting on action after St Lucia summit
THE talk at the formal opening session of the 33rd annual Summit of Caricom Heads of Government in St Lucia last Wednesday was quite good.
Indeed, statements from outgoing chairman, Suriname's Desi Bouterse, and new chairman and host Prime Minister Kenny Anthony, as well as Jamaica's Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and Guyana's President Donald Ramotar were all quite enlightening and uplifting in their separately voiced reaffirmations to make a success of the 39-year-old regional economic integration movement.
Now we await the decisions made on new initiatives to be pursued, given the unrehearsed unanimity in the voicing of a shared sentiment that there is no alternative to regional economic integration and that Caricom, for all its real and perceived weaknesses, is still the best possible vehicle for travelling the often bumpy, and at times painful, route in fulfilling the vision of 'One Community for One People".
At the time of writing, the official communiqué from the three-day conference, which concluded on Friday evening, was not available. High expectations were, however, being maintained for resolution of outstanding issues of regional importance.
Trade and CCJ
Among these are the recurring verbal tussles over the need for fair trade that had emerged as a challenging pre-Summit problem for Jamaica and Barbados with Trinidad and Tobago being pushed on the defensive to offer concessions for its singular dominance of intra-regional trade.
With T&T's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar seemingly in a concilliatory mood and quite conscious of the pre-Summit warnings of dissatisfaction over trade disadvantages from both Jamaica and Barbados, positive signals of accommodation by Port-of-Spain were emerging even before the release of the conference communiqué.
Of course, in addition to lingering bitterness in relation to unfair trading practices and disenchantment over lack of effective regional governance, the Community's citizens would be anxious to also learn of the results of discussions on overdue wider membership support for the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
And at the core of such public interest, at this time, would be whether the Government in Port-of-Spain may yet succeed in securing the support it has required for an amendment to the Revised Caricom Treaty for a two-phased access to the CCJ as its final appeal court, starting with cases on criminal matters while still maintaining ties with the British Privy Council on all constitutional and civil cases.
Disappointingly, too many Caricom governments continue to behave as if they are yet to familiarise themselves with the relevant provisions of the Caricom Treaty on settlement of trade disputes and, relatedly, the original jurisdiction of the CCJ in helping to overcome such problems.
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There also remain deep concerns about whether any progress was achieved for much-needed improvement in the vital area of regional air transportation, while too many Community governments continue to speak with forked tongues on the importance and value of the service that LIAT continues to provide daily as the sole, authentic intra-regional airline.
Over a year ago, with much public relations-driven media hype, the privately owned carrier REDjet launched its inaugural low-fare service from Barbados to Guyana, having earlier failed to secure startup operations in Jamaica, and while still awaiting an operational licence from Trinidad and Tobago. It was quite optimistic about emerging as the preferred airline on intra-regional routes.
But as subsequent developments have established, REDjet's optimism of beating the competition, in particular LIAT, was misplaced, and by last March 16 came the suspension of all services and the beginning of public protests by Barbadian ticket holders clamouring for refunds.
Prior to REDjet becoming the latest casualty in lamentable scenarios over the years of failed private and government-owned intra-regional airlines, LIAT kept hope alive for new approaches for improvements in regional air transportation with supporting initiatives from governments. But this continues to be elusive — minus the rhetoric — from the majority of Caricom administrations.
In the circumstances, it would be useful for the public to learn of the nature of the expected discussion on regional air transportation and what new initiatives, if any, may be forthcoming after Caricom's latest summitry politics in St Lucia.


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Pittsburgh Zombie Walk Certified as World Record; Zombie Weekend Planned in October
Guinness World Records™ has certified that the world's largest zombie gathering took place at Monroeville Mall in October 2006. The world record zombie walk, sponsored by The It's Alive Show, drew 894 official participants and provided non-perishable food donations for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
"Pittsburgh has long been known as the zombie capital of the world; now it's official", says walk organizer Mark Menold, producer and host (as Professor Emcee Square) of The It's Alive Show, a weekly local television show featuring horror movies with a cast performing skits and music. Menold hopes that "we can encourage more zombie world record attempts across the country which ultimately will benefit their local charities."
As for the record, Menold hopes to top it later in the year. The show is planning another walk in late October and expects to break its own record. The Zombie Walk will be part of a Zombie Weekend to be held at the Monroeville Expo Mart on October 27-28, 2007. The weekend includes:
Zombie Fest, an unconventional convention, running Saturday and Sunday;
Zombie Ball, featuring live music and dancing on Saturday night; and
Zombie Walk at the Monroeville Mall on Sunday morning
All events will feature activities benefiting local charities such as the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Projected attendance for the weekend's festivities is expected to exceed 3,000 people of all ages.
The weekend's festivities are being planned through a grassroots effort of It's Alive Show fans who are donating their professional time and effort. The "street team" has led such activities as shopping field trips to and fan meet-ups at the show's sponsors' locations.
Information regarding sponsorship, vendor/exhibitor rates and admission can be found at http://www.theitsaliveshow.com/Zombiefest2007.htm or by emailing email@example.com.
It's Alive is a television show produced in the same format as the highly successful Pittsburgh favorite Chiller Theater. Classic horror movies are presented by a talented cast performing comedy and live music. The show is aired Saturday nights at 10:00 PM on WBGN-TV, a local station reaching over one million households, and 24/7 via the show's web site. Movie selection and show content appeal to a wide demographic. The show's web site is www.theitsaliveshow.com
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History of Pantros IP
The Meaning of Pantros
The word Pantros is based on the Ancient Greek phrase panta rhei (all things move and nothing remains still), dating back to the pre Socratic Greek Philosopher Heraclitus, and referring to our new technology that we constantly evolve, as well as on patents that are constantly applied to improve and change all things in human life.
Pantros IP Merges with PatentCafe
In 2009, PatentCafe announced its acquisition and subsequent merger with Smart IP Solutions, creating a truly global company that leverages the knowledge and experience of these two organizations.
And thus began Pantros IP's arrival into a new dimension of global business.
The focus of Pantros IP is to provide the most complete patent portfolio management solution across all areas. Solutions are based on artificial intelligence and the world's largest true LSA IP data repository.
Immediate improvements and system enhancements included:
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PatentCafe pioneered the integration of Latent Semantic Analysis and advanced linguistics patent search technology, portfolio management software, online patent analytics, and an international patent database, into a the industry's first, and only Decision Support System (DSS) class of enterprise software applications.
With presence in the US, Europe and Asia, Pantros IP takes this farther and gives patent owners unparalleled capability to manage their patent assets. Supporting daily IP management operations such as maximizing licensing revenue, minimizing maintenance fee costs, and creating strategic information for product and market development teams.
Its proven semantic LSA patent search technology has revolutionized patent research and now stands as a global market leader for strategic IP management tools based on artificial intelligence.
Pantros IP is committed to continual development, introducing new lines of proprietary software modules that help professionals search, manage, mine, exploit, analyze, and develop patents and portfolios. These include private corporate portfolio management, industry analysis, competitive patent intelligence, and unparalleled patent informatics.
The President and CEO of Pantros IP stated in a personal interview, "This acquisition creates a strategic global presence for Pantros IP that includes a local presence to provide a truly complete Intellectual Property Management Solution. The integration of PatentCafe and SmartIP Solutions developed artificial intelligence and the worlds largest true semantic analysis LSA patent databank will continue to provide best in class Executive Management solutions across all areas."
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We Have Met the Enemy and It is Us
A critical distinction and one that we should keep in mind as the JFK anniversary approaches: The problem with conspiracy theory isn't that it believes that the government is not to be trusted. The trouble with conspiracy theory is its simplism; its simple faith that by holding a mirror up to the power structure its shadow opposite can be discerned–that the enemy isn't the hegemon we know, but a hidden hegemon that can be known.
Our big trouble isn't that outsiders (Communists, Fascists, Jewish globalist bankers) have secretly subverted our otherwise flawless system–it's that the system itself is systemically corrupt.
November 18, 2013 10:56 am
Conspiracy theory in general tends to be simplistic, true. But JFK conspiracies are anything but simplistic. The mind boggles at all the directions and alleys to get lost in; factions and infighting too adds a whole other universe of complexity. I have intentionally stayed clear from that crowd largely for that reason. But there's also sophistication behind much of it, and to be even conversant with them would require years and years of study, equal to or surpassing that of graduate school. The media coverage on this 50th anniversary totally overlooks this fact. They aren't even able to present a dumbed-down version of any facet of the specialized field of JFK assassination research.
November 23, 2013 10:49 am
The fatal flaw in the official story is that it's impossible to get off the number of shots Oswald did in the few seconds he did. Let alone excellent deflection shots on a moving target.


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Police in Valdosta say the autopsy for a Valdosta State University student is not finalized yet.
Valdosta Police, Lowndes Sheriff's Office and GBI will meet in Valdosta on Tuesday to discuss the homicide of 17-year-old Jasmine Benjamin.
On Nov. 18 campus police found Benjamin unresponsive.
The freshman student was later pronounced dead by the Lowndes County coroner.
Valdosta police Cmdr. Brian Childress said the autopsy raised more questions about the death, but declined to provide details.
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Cwmbran pub landlords stage 37-mile charity bike ride
7:20am Thursday 15th May 2014 in News
Landlord Gareth Edwards (centre right) with (l to r) Richard John, Chris Jones, Kevin Blake, Richard Lewis and Duncan Campbell
REGULARS at a Cwmbran pub are preparing to get on their bikes for St David's Hospice Care.
Gareth and Jane Edwards, of the Queen Inn, Upper Cwmbran, are again staging a 37 mile charity bike ride from Brecon to their pub in Cwmbran.
This year's event will be on Saturday, June 21 and takes some four to five hours to complete.
The pub landlord and landlady, who are celebrating 10 years at the pub in 2014, are hoping to attract even more riders than the 100 that took part in the event last year when £3,675.75 was raised for St Anne's Hospice, part of St David's Hospice Care.
Keen cyclist Mr Edwards, who stages a celebratory barbeque at the pub after the ride, said: "We had tremendous support from the charity riders last year despite the inclement weather.
"We are hopeful, perhaps with better conditions, that we will attract even more entrants this year."
Mr Edwards said he would particularly like to thank Fox the Movers, of Cwmbran, for agreeing to transport bikes to Brecon, and Phil Anslow Buses for taking riders to the start and Ventair for their support of the event.
St David's Hospice Care took over services provided by St Anne's Hospice, in the grounds of St Joseph's Hospital, in Malpas, Newport, last year.
Running the expanded service adds a further £1.2m to the annual running costs of the combined operations.
The entry fee for the ride is £20 with each entrant asked to raise at least £50 for the charity. To register for the Queen Inn bike ride call Gareth Edwards on 01633 484252 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
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Are You Really Ready for the Holidays?
It's the night before Christmas – your kids are snuggled up in their beds dreaming of candy canes and where are you? Staying up all night frantically wrapping presents, baking cookies, cleaning your house and trying to create the picture-perfect holiday you should have given up on weeks ago?
If you're longing for a less stressful season, take time now to prepare yourself and your home for the holidays so you can actually enjoy them this year.
Get Over Your Perfectionism
Why do so many of us get overwhelmed by the holidays? According to Marla Cilley, a.k.a. cleaning and organizing expert Flylady, it's because we're trying to have the perfect holiday, and our perfectionism gets in the way. "We think we don't have the time to decorate the perfect Christmas tree so we put it off and don't do it," she says. "We're too busy trying to make the perfect finished product that we forget to enjoy the process. That's why we get too frazzled."
When we let our perfectionism get the better of us, we put things off until the last minute. "We don't think we have enough time to plan a little," says Flylady, who is also the author of Sink Reflections. She advises completing most of your holiday preparations by Dec. 1. "Then you can enjoy baking cookies and doing Advent calendars or whatever you like to do for the holidays," she says. "You can have fun being with your family instead of running around like a chicken with its head cut off."
One of Flylady's keys to getting past perfectionism is realizing "you can do anything for 15 minutes." Instead of telling yourself you don't have time, set a timer for 15 minutes and get something done. Wash the dishes in your sink, clear off a counter or de-clutter a room. If you keep making use of your time this way, you'll see progress. You can prepare for the holidays in the same way by decorating a little at a time, writing a few Christmas cards a day and planning your gifts, menus and activities.
"I used to find holidays stressful and then I made a decision just to enjoy," says Tracy Lyn Moland, mother of two and author of Mom Management: Managing Mom Before Everybody Else. "I do what I can but work at having fun with the people I love. I don't worry if something is missed or not as clean as it could be. I also make sure to maintain my fitness routines – that really helps to keep me sane."
She's also found that taking time for herself increases her ability to deal with the "craziness of Christmas." She participates in cookie exchanges, hires someone to clean her home and buys several of the same gifts to make shopping easier.
Get Organized
A little forethought will go a long way toward a stress-free holiday. If you haven't already, write down who you need to buy gifts for and what you think they'd like. If you take a few minutes to plan your purchases, you'll end up saving money and you may even get your shopping done early. You'll also keep from over-committing yourself.
Shopping for presents year-round, putting up her Christmas tree before Thanksgiving and buying ingredients for holiday dinners before December are some of the ways Sonya Weiss, a mother of four in Goose Creek, S.C., gets through the holidays. "When I get everything done ahead of time it's so relaxing afterwards," she says. "We like to drive around and look at the decorated houses, visit the county park light show, build a gingerbread house … I can't do those things when I'm not done with my preparations."
Several free planning guides are available on the Internet to help you get prepared. Flylady offers a Holiday Control Journal to help you keep track of recipes, gifts, menus, shopping, decorating, festivities and more on her Web site www.flylady.net. Another planner is available at www.organizedchristmas.com. Both are most effective if started in October but can still help you keep track even if you're not on their schedule.
Don't Expect to Be Superwoman
Unrealistic expectations can add to the stress of the holidays. Don't expect to be Superwoman.
Sheila Knight, a mother of two in Madison, Ala., admits to staying up all night one year making 20 Christmas goodie bags filled with homemade cookies, candies and snacks. "I always have these grand ideas of making special holiday meals and Christmas cookies, but once I get into it, I end up thinking, 'Whatever made me think I could do all this?'" she says. Learning not to put pressure on herself and delegating some duties to her husband, like shopping for teacher gifts, has made her holidays less stressful.
To keep your house tidy, Sandy Robinson, former Maid of the Year for Maids International, suggests cleaning daily and keeping on top of clutter. "Just getting the clutter out makes such a difference – you can breathe better when you clear the countertops, recycle magazines and newspapers and throw away the junk mail," she says. "Organize your refrigerator, pantry and clean up the kitchen so you can decorate and show off your baked goods."
What about cleaning for those overnight guests or your big holiday party? "Prioritize. That's what I do," says Robinson. "I think, 'Where is my company going to be?' I don't worry about my daughter's room or the laundry room. I work on the guest bedroom and the hall bathroom. Concentrate on the areas that need immediate attention."
Most of all, remember what's most important about the holiday: spending time with your family and friends. "I want people to realize they don't have to stay up until 4 a.m. on Christmas Eve stringing together a racetrack," Flylady says. "The main thing is your children need you. They're not going to remember how many toys were in front of the tree – they're going to remember the time they spent with you."
10 Housekeepers' Tips for the Holidays
Follow these great tips from the Maids Home Services:
- Refurbish Your Refrigerator – If it's more than a week old – get rid of it! You will need plenty of room for desserts and any trays your guests may bring, and don't forget the leftovers!
- Clear Your Countertops – Display your holiday cards to bring out the cheer of the season (not to mention your guests will be delighted to see their card on display).
- Polish Your Powder Room – Give your toilet a good wash and be sure to add decorative soaps and scented candles for the extra holiday aroma. Also be sure to empty any garbage in your waste can.
- Perfect Your Pantry – Stock up on holiday spices, canned yams, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie mix and other holiday-related yummies. While you're at it, collect any items you can spare to send to a local charity food drive.
- Finish Your Floors – Whether tiled, wooden, linoleum or marble, give your floors the shine they deserve. Thoroughly wax, clean, mop and sweep for the multitude of feet that will pass through.
- Unfasten Your Flue – Make your fireplace fire-friendly, and open the flue! Fires are a nice touch to the chilly holiday weather. Be sure to have a fire burning when your guests arrive. (And for children, keep marshmallows and supplies for smores in the pantry).
- Shine Your Silverware – There's nothing tackier than spotted silverware. Polish to the point that people can see their reflection – they shine and you will shine too.
- Drive Away the Dust – Grab old rags, a large bottle of your favorite dusting agent and begin. Be sure to pick up items and not just dust around. You are bound to have a guest who will notice any trace of dust (that's the last thing you'll need).
- Whip up a Window Cleaning Concoction – A 1/4 cup of white vinegar to 1 quart of water will do the trick.
- Turn on the Tunes – Nothing sets the holiday mood better than classic holiday music. Whether you're cooking, cleaning or entertaining, it's always good to keep things festive.


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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has appointed a new deputy director of legislative affairs.
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Rieve graduated from Arizona State University in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in political science.
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O Scale 2 Rail beginnings
After being in HO and N scale model railroad for nearly 40 years (off and on of course since I was 5) I decided to go a different route. Part of this decision was based on my worsening eye sight. The other part was that I am not steady with the fingers any more and it was becoming extremely difficult in attaching parts and details to N scale and HO scale equipment.
So, I sold off, pretty much, all of my HO scale equipment and used the money to start purchasing O Scale 2 rail equipment. So far I am off to a decent start, I have purchased 2 Atlas O GP35's in Milwaukee Road paint, one is powered and the other is non-powered. I have other engines in mind that I would like to purchase down the road but one has to be deliberate in their selection when you are looking at $400 for a powered engine.
Being a Milwaukee Road fan I went nuts in buying Atlas O 4427 covered hoppers. I was able to get a bunch from Petersen's Supply that were in the Yellow paint scheme as these were produced for Petersen's by Atlas O. I also got a few Lionel 4427's in the Yellow paint as well but these obviously need to be converted, which I am working on now. The rest of the 4427's are a mix of Milwaukee Road grey and other railroads. Being that I want to model the 70's most of the other equipment is primarily 50 ft x post box cars with a smattering of older cars.
I have some Atlas O flex track and two turnouts to play with. I have completed a 2 ft by 12 ft module section and the framework for another 7 ft done. I just need to add the plywood top along with the the foam based carpet pad and I will have 19 ft of space to do some work with. I am including a couple of pics. Obviously I still have a back drop to work on as well as the fascia but at least now I have something to do this winter.
What I have in place will be the lower level and my plan is to put in a small yard and some industrial trackage. It is something to do some switching with as well as work on wiring and scenery. There was a wooden pool rack attached to the wall which is why there is that brownish paint in the middle of all of the white paint.
You may notice a few cars are upside down and missing their trucks. I am replacing all of the Atlas O scale trucks with Lionel trucks but I am also replacing all of the Lionel wheelsets with NWSL wheelsets. The reason for the replacement is that the Atlas O trucks are too wide. I realize that I am basically spending about $32-$35 for each car's upgrade but I have been able to sell the Atlas O trucks pretty easily to help cover some of the upgrade cost.
I guess that is it for now. I will discuss more about what I want to model next time. I would be more than happy to answer any questions about what I have done so far and I eagerly look for any input as well.
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Atlas Trucks
Good choice. The Atlas trucks that you are replacing do they have metal wheels ? I am interested if they are.
Nick Biangel
Skipping S
I certainly respect your decision and don't want to disparrage it. I just feel that too many folks jump from the smaller scales to a larger scale due to diminished eyesight (been there!) and fail to consider S scale. S gives you a larger scale to work with in a footprint only 136% that of HO.
Roy Hoffman
www.royhoffman.com/pwrr The S/Sn3 Scale Penn Western Railroad -
Skipping S
You have a very valid point ! But I believe most people do that because when it comes to scale we are always thinking of the one that are most in demand, N, HO then they jump to O scale or even G . Never even think about S. It happen to me. But in my case I went to On30. Although I have a lot of equipment in O scale. But for some reason S scale is somewhere out there and it is a very nice size to model.
I went to a larger scale back in 2000, but now for some odd reason I am back in HO although I still run my On30 and O scale.
Nick Biangel
The "S"ecret "S"cale
I guess it depends on what you want for equipment. S has lots of stuff available, but getting the word out about it is tough. There are still a lot of perceptions to fight like "It's all American Flyer", "You have the scratchbuild everything", and "There's not much available". I've had no trouble filling a basement up with it.
I may start up a blog and offer to share information on S with anyone considering a new scale.
BTW, thanks for your comment on my layout,
Roy Hoffman
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My thoughts on S Scale
I'm firmly entrenched in N scale because I like the long trains and more railroad in a smaller space. And I have (some more) HO equipment still and love the availability of HO stuff.
However, in 15-25 years, I expect the N scale stuff will be passed on to my children (hopefully they are interested) and I'd move to a larger scale. HO is the obvious choice, given the stuff I already have and the availability of it, but S has been something I've thought to be intriguing. First, at 1:64, its very easy to calculate in my head measurements and what the scale footage and things are (I know, it doesn't seem any easier than O at 1:48, but I think it is), but beyond that, there are a tonne of scale models (not designed necessarily for trains) that are in 1:64 scale that you could utilize in your layout. Cars, planes, ships, you name it. Even in HO, you are still fairly limited in the number of vehicles you can get in 1:87. And it still gives you more layout in a given space than O or G. But still, its about the trains, and if the time comes when I look at S scale there isn't the type of trains I want, I'll probably stick to HO.
HO Scale '70s/80s era
O Scale conversion
All of the O scale Atlas cars I have bought in the last 7 months have had the die-cast metal trucks and metal wheelsets. At this time I only have a pair of Atlas 2 rail roller bearing trucks on hand. I have a 60 ft box car in shipping right now, hopefully it shows up today, but it has 3 rail trucks. I figured why spend an extra $5 for a car with 2 rail trucks if I am completely replacing the trucks. But then again, I don't know how easy it is going to be to sell the 3 rail trucks.
Different Scales
I've been a model railroader for a very long time and you said something very important and something I've been noticing more and more and that is; "I'm firmly entrenched in N scale because I like the long trains and more railroad in a smaller space." I see that more and more in our hobby. In my opinion, I think the time will come that N Scale will be the most popular scale for that particular reason. When I was brainstorming my layout in my bedroom I was really thinking doing N scale and I could've accomplished exactly what I wanted to do in N scale. The reason I did not do it was because it has been 20 years that I've been using DCC with sound and I was not pleased with the sound in N scale, otherwise my present layout would've been in N. My neighbor across the street he is 84 years old and he has a serious N Scale layout.
I know that in Japan the most popular scale is N and what is catching on is Z, but that is a different animal. But the Hobbyist is looking more and more to have the most railroad in the least amount of space.
Nick Biangel
O Scale conversion
I have to say that S scale never occurred to me until after I bought into a bunch of O equipment. I agree on the comment about S Scale's perception as I felt there was not enough manufacturers making enough equipment to satisfy my modeling needs. It is a moot point now but I should have done some research on S scale before switching.....
In the end, I am going to guess that I would have gone O scale anyways as I like the bulk/heft/size feeling when I hold a car or engine.
like the bulk/heft/size feeling
like the bulk/heft/size feeling ... that's the weakness of O scale. You picked that massive engine or that bulky rolling stock and you go...UUUUURGH...UUUUURGH. It is manly thing that's for sure. I get a kick everytimeI pick my engine and just feel the masiveness of the scale. For some reason it is call "The King of Scale"
Nick Biangel
O scale 2 rail shelf layout
Hello - A great beginning. I am a fan of shelf layouts because of what you demonstrate - fun, operation, and modeling experience in a limited space - in any scale.
I host a website devoted to shelf and similar (around the walls) layouts. The purpose is to encourage communication between those with similar modeling aspirations and encourage others to start a layout regardless of limited space. There are only three layouts so far but I would like to add material on your layout - diagrams, pictures, whatever.
Check it out at http://webpages.charter.net/aarmstro/index.htm
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Statistics show South Carolina has the 13th highest rate of functional illiteracy in the United States. To get in front of that problem, and the high dropout rate that can result, state lawmakers are proposing a controversial solution.
Early childhood literacy is a hot topic in the legislature this session. It's the basis of all students' future accomplishments."It's so much more than looking at the word and figuring out what it means," said Catherine Griggs, first grade teacher at Pontiac Elementary School.
One in five third grade students in South Carolina cannot read at grade level.
"We do need a better plan to ensure the success of all our students," said State Representative Andrew Patrick, who represents the 123rd District in Hilton Head.
That plan, also known as the Read to Succeed Act gives districts the option to hold back students who can't read on grade level by the end of third grade.
But many teachers say the act falls short."When you force or demand a child to stay back, just the social, emotional aspect of learning to read, sometimes that can hinder rather than help them move forward," said Griggs.
At a state House Education Committee meeting this week, many expressed their doubts about how effective the Florida-modeled retention system would be. "There is no proof the students retained in Florida schools became better readers or that their test scores improved," said Jackie Hicks with the South Carolina Education Association.
And teachers say students living in poverty, or who aren't ready to read, regularly face an even greater challenge only extra staffing can fix.
"The more people we have who can replicate that bedtime story moment for those kids who may not have had them, the more we can get to do that, I don't think we would have to wait 'til third grade," said Griggs.
Staff at Pontiac Elementary School say a student who is one grade level behind needs at least 30 minutes of extra instruction each day.
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